IFF Reports First Quarter Results
Updates 2005 Guidance
NEW YORK, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) ("IFF" or "the Company") reported earnings per share for the first quarter 2005 of $.55 compared to $.59 for the prior year quarter. The 2004 first quarter results included the sales and operating results of the European fruit preparations business disposed of in 2004; excluding such results, 2004 first quarter earnings per share would have been $.57.
First Quarter 2005
First quarter 2005 sales totaled $523 million, declining 2% in comparison to the prior year quarter. Reported sales for the 2005 quarter benefited from the strengthening of various currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar; had exchange rates remained constant, sales for the quarter would have decreased 4% in comparison to the prior year quarter. Fragrance sales increased 4% while flavor sales decreased 9%; on a local currency basis, fragrance sales grew 1% while flavor sales declined 11%.
Flavor sales in the 2005 quarter were impacted by the disposition, in the second half of 2004, of the Company's European fruit preparations business. On an as-adjusted basis, excluding sales attributable to the European fruit business from the 2004 quarterly results, 2005 flavor sales would have increased 1% in dollars and declined 1% in local currency. On the same as- adjusted basis, consolidated sales would have increased 2% in reported dollars and been flat in local currency. Flavor sales, most notably in North America and Europe, were also unfavorably impacted by lower selling prices for naturals, mainly vanilla.
"During the quarter, we achieved a number of new wins and continued to see strong sales trends in many of the markets we have targeted for growth. However we, like others in our industry, continue to face challenges brought on by increased raw material costs and resistance to price increases. By remaining focused on innovation, superior service, and operating discipline, I am confident that we can continue to differentiate ourselves from our competitors and drive market share gains to create value for our shareholders," said Richard A. Goldstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IFF.
Fragrance sales were led by fine fragrance which increased 12% in dollars and 9% in local currency; the fine fragrance performance reflected the benefit of a number of new product wins. Chemical sales increased 3% in dollars and 1% in local currency while sales of functional fragrance products declined 1% in dollars and 3% in local currency.
Sales performance by region for the 2005 quarter compared to the prior year quarter follows:
* North America flavor and fragrance sales declined 7% and 3%,
respectively; in total, regional sales declined 5%. Aroma chemical
sales increased 8%, while fine and functional fragrance sales declined
5% and 7%, respectively. Flavor sales had a difficult comparative with
the first quarter of 2004 when sales grew 18%.
* European fragrance sales increased 8% while flavor sales declined 22%;
in total, regional sales declined 5%. Reported sales benefited from the
strength of the Euro and Pound Sterling; local currency sales declined
10%. Local currency fragrance sales increased 3%; fine fragrance sales
increased 17%, driven mainly by new wins, offset by respective decreases
of 6% and 4% in functional fragrances and aroma chemicals. Local
currency flavor sales declined 26%, mainly as a result of the
disposition of the Company's European fruit preparations business. On
an as-adjusted basis, excluding sales attributable to the European fruit
business from the 2004 results, 2005 flavor sales would have increased
4% in dollars and been flat in local currency.
* Local currency sales in Asia Pacific increased 2% in both flavors and
fragrances, resulting in a 4% increase in reported dollar sales. Local
currency fragrance sales increased 2% led by a 4% increase in fine
fragrances and a 12% increase in aroma chemicals; functional fragrance
sales declined 3%. Local currency flavor sales increased 2%, resulting
in a 5% increase in reported dollars. For the region, the Philippines,
Vietnam and Indonesia were strongest, with respective local currency
flavor sales increases of 9%, 32% and 27%. This strong growth was
partially offset by weakness in Japan, South Korea and Australia which
declined 5%, 22% and 9%, respectively.
* Latin American sales increased 5% with fragrance and flavor sales
increasing 5% and 6%, respectively. For the region, sales growth was
strongest in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico which grew 14%, 7% and 6%,
respectively. Fragrance sales were strongest in Argentina, Brazil and
Central America, with respective increases of 16%, 7% and 18%.
Fragrance sales growth was led by a 12% increase in fine fragrance sales
and a 4% increase in functional fragrances; aroma chemical sales
declined 7%. Flavor sales were led by 36%, 11% and 8% increases in
Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, respectively.
* India sales increased 13% in local currency and 14% in reported dollars.
Local currency fragrance sales increased 10% resulting in a 12% increase
in dollars. Flavor sales increased 17% in both local currency and
dollars. In both flavors and fragrances, the sales performance
reflected the benefit of new product introductions.
Net income for the quarter decreased 7% in comparison to the prior year quarter. The decline in net income was partially due to the disposition of the European fruit business; 2004 results included income approximating $2.2 million attributable to this business. Proceeds from the disposition were used to reduce debt but profits related to the Fruit business were not replaced by interest expense savings. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 41.0% compared to 42.7% in the prior year quarter. The gross margin performance was mainly attributable to increased raw material costs and customer resistance to price increases, as well as declining selling prices for naturals, most notably vanilla. Gross margin was also impacted by lower expense absorption attributable to the facility closure in Dijon and the transfer of related production to other manufacturing locations; production at the Dijon facility ceased in March. Research and Development ("R&D") expenses totaled 8.6% of sales compared to 8.3% in the prior year quarter, consistent with the Company's intended level of R&D spending. Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") expenses, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 16.2% from 16.8%. SG&A expenses include $2.5 million of equity compensation expense for which there was no comparable expense included in the 2004 first quarter results. However, this added expense was offset mainly by lower accruals under the Company's various incentive plans than in the prior year quarter. Interest expense declined 14% from the prior year quarter due to lower average borrowings in the 2005 quarter compared to the prior year quarter; the average rate on borrowings for the 2005 quarter was 3.2% compared to 3.0% for the 2004 quarter. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 31.2%, compared to 31.5% in the 2004 quarter.
Outlook for 2005 updated
Consistent with previous guidance, IFF expects 2005 local currency sales to increase in the low-single digits in comparison to 2004 sales as reported; based on current exchange rates, such local currency growth is expected to result in a low to mid-single digit increase in reported dollars. For purposes of this comparison, 2004 sales include $58 million of sales attributable to the European fruit preparations business. Excluding fruit sales from the 2004 comparative, IFF expects 2005 local currency sales to increase in the low to mid-single digits in comparison to 2004; based on current exchange rates, this local currency growth is expected to result in a mid-single digit increase in reported dollars.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales is expected to remain at approximately the same levels as reported for the first quarter 2005. Manufacturing expenses are expected to benefit from the elimination of duplicate costs related to the shutdown of the Dijon facility. However, margins are expected to remain under pressure due to anticipated increased supply chain costs as well as expected delays in fully implementing price increases. Research and development expenses are expected to approximate 9% of sales, consistent with the Company's intended level of R&D spending. R&D spending will increase somewhat as a percentage of sales in comparison to 2004, mainly as a result of the elimination of the fruit preparations business; relative to other parts of the business, fruit preparations required less R&D as a percentage of sales. In 2005, SG&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, are expected to increase somewhat from 2004 levels, mainly from inclusion of an expected $12.0 - $14.0 million in equity compensation expense in 2005, compared to $5.0 million of such expense in 2004. In May 2004, the Company began using Restricted Stock Units ("RSU's"), rather than stock options, as an element of the Company's incentive compensation plans for all eligible U.S. - based employees and a majority of eligible overseas employees. Vesting of the RSU's for the Company's senior management is performance and time based; for the remainder of eligible employees, vesting is time based (generally over a three year period). The actual expense will depend upon the value of the Company's stock and the number of RSU's granted. Interest expense is expected to decline 10% - 12% from 2004. The Company expects the effective tax rate in 2005 to approximate 31.2%. This tax rate does not contemplate the effect, if any, that may arise as a result of repatriation from overseas subsidiaries as envisioned under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004; the Company expects to determine the amounts and sources, if any, of foreign earnings to be repatriated in the second half of 2005.
Primarily as a result of the anticipated supply chain cost increases and expected timing in implementing price increases, IFF now expects earnings per share for 2005 to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.35 compared to $2.05 reported in 2004. Excluding restructuring and other charges representing $.22 per share, 2004 results per share were $2.27.
About IFF
IFF is a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products-from fine fragrances and toiletries, to soaps, detergents and other household products, to beverages and food products. IFF is dedicated to The Pursuit of Excellence in every area of its business, using knowledge, creativity, innovation and technology to continually provide customers with the highest quality products and service and superior consumer understanding.
IFF has sales, manufacturing and creative facilities in 31 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.iff.com.
Cautionary Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements in this report, which are not historical facts or information, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's reasonable current assumptions and expectations. Certain of such forward-looking information may be identified by such terms as "expect," "believe," "may," and similar terms or variations thereof. All information concerning future revenues, tax rates or benefits, interest savings, and other future financial results or financial position, constitutes forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's reasonable current assumptions and expectations. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from management's expectations. Such factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business conditions in the Company's markets, including economic, population health and political uncertainties; interest rates; the price, quality and availability of raw materials; the Company's ability to implement its business strategy, including the achievement of anticipated cost savings, profitability and growth targets; the impact of currency fluctuation or devaluation in the Company's principal foreign markets and the success of the Company's hedging and risk management strategies; the impact of possible pension funding obligations and increased pension expense on the Company's cash flow and results of operations; and the effect of legal and regulatory proceedings, as well as restrictions imposed on the Company, its operations or its representatives by foreign governments. The Company intends its forward- looking statements to speak only as of the time of such statements and does not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available or to reflect changes in expectations, assumptions or results.
Conference call
There will be a conference call today at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, at which time the Company will discuss operating results for the 2005 first quarter, and its current expectations for 2005. The dial in number for U.S.-based participants is 1-800-811-7286; for international participants, the number is 1-913-981-4902. The pass code for the call is 1304290.
A replay of the conference call will be available from 1:00 PM Eastern Time beginning on Wednesday April 27, 2005 and ending at Midnight on Wednesday, May 11. The dial in number for the replay for U.S.-based listeners is 1-888-203-1112; for international listeners, the number is 1-719-457-0820. The replay pass code will be 1304290.
The call can also be monitored via the World Wide Web at
http://www.iff.com. Real Network's Real Player or Microsoft Media Player is
required to access the webcast. They can be downloaded from
http://www.real.com or http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer. A replay
of the conference call will be available on the Company's website for twelve
months.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Consolidated Income Statement
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
Quarter Ended March 31,
As reported Adjustments As-adjusted
2004 (A) 2004 2005
Net sales $535,015 $24,616 $510,399 $523,052
Cost of goods sold 306,786 18,927 287,859 308,397
Gross margin on sales 228,229 5,689 222,540 214,655
Research & development 44,648 627 44,021 44,753
Selling and
administrative 89,726 1,777 87,949 84,744
Amortization 3,699 - 3,699 3,768
90,156 3,285 86,871 81,390
Interest expense (6,457) - (6,457) (5,576)
Other income
(expense), net (1,425) - (1,425) 556
Pretax income 82,274 3,285 78,989 76,370
Income taxes 25,916 1,035 24,881 23,827
Net income $ 56,358 $ 2,250 $ 54,108 $ 52,543
Net income $ 56,358 $ 2,250 $ 54,108 $52,543
Earnings per share
- basic $.60 $.02 $.58 $.56
Earnings per share
- diluted $.59 $.02 $.57 $.55
(A) Adjustments reflect elimination of sales and operating results of the
European fruit preparations business for the period presented.
Additional details regarding as-adjusted information are contained in
a January 25, 2005 Form 8K filed with the SEC and are also available
via the Company's website.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
(Amounts in thousands)
December 31, March 31,
2004 2005
Cash & short-term investments $32,995 $23,175
Receivables 358,361 397,580
Inventories 457,204 441,798
Other current assets 112,810 110,698
Total current assets 961,370 973,251
Property, plant and equipment, net (1,2) 501,334 491,721
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 789,676 785,908
Other assets 110,914 122,465
Total assets $2,363,294 $2,373,345
Commercial paper/bank borrowings and
overdrafts $15,957 $68,754
Other current liabilities 383,565 343,905
Total current liabilities 399,522 412,659
Long-term debt (3) 668,969 660,862
Non-current liabilities 384,316 397,316
Shareholders' equity 910,487 902,508
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $2,363,294 $2,373,345
Notes:
1. Capital spending - $16 million
2. Depreciation - $19 million
3. At December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005 long-term debt includes
unamortized gains and FAS 133 mark to market adjustments of $23.8
million and $20.5 million, respectively, on various interest rate
swaps the Company has entered into; such gains have been deferred and
are being amortized over the remaining term of the underlying debt and
the mark to market adjustment is recorded each quarter.
Average Shares Outstanding (in thousands) 2004 2005
Basic 94,033 94,325
Diluted 95,126 96,025
Quarter ended March 31, 2005 As Reported
% Change in Sales
by Area of Destination Fragrances Flavors Total
North America (3) (7) (5)
Europe - Reported 8 (22) (5)
Europe - Local Currency 3 (26) (10)
Latin America 5 6 5
Asia Pacific - Reported 3 5 4
Asia Pacific - Local
Currency 2 2 2
India - Reported 12 17 14
India - Local Currency 10 17 13
Total - Reported 4 (9) (2)
Total - Local Currency 1 (11) (4)
Quarter ended March 31, 2005 Compared to 2004 As-Adjusted
Excluding Sales Attributable to European Fruit Preparations Businesses
% Change in Sales
by Area of Destination Fragrances Flavors Total
North America (3) (7) (5)
Europe - Reported 8 4 6
Europe - Local Currency 3 - 1
Latin America 5 6 5
Asia Pacific - Reported 3 5 4
Asia Pacific - Local Currency 2 2 2
India - Reported 12 17 14
India - Local Currency 10 17 13
Total - Reported 4 1 2
Total - Local Currency 1 (1) -
SOURCE International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
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