LyondellBasell Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Full Year 2011
$2,140 million net income or $3.74 diluted earnings per share. Full-year 2011 net income negatively impacted by $567 million, or $0.97 diluted earnings per share, of charges relating primarily to refinancing and the Berre refinery
EBITDA of $5,279 million, includes $155 million of charges relating primarily to the Berre refinery
Strong performance led by advantaged positions in U.S. olefins and refining
Paid $2.9 billion in dividends
Fourth Quarter 2011
$218 million net loss or $0.38 diluted loss per share. Fourth quarter net loss negatively impacted by $448 million, or $0.79 diluted loss per share, of charges relating primarily to refinancing and the Berre refinery
Fourth-quarter EBITDA of $536 million negatively impacted by significantly weaker refining margins, with Maya 2-1-1 spreads declining ~$11 per barrel from third quarter 2011, and $139 million of charges relating primarily to the Berre refinery
Year-end economic slowdown which led to reduced ethylene industry margins further negatively impacted results
Positive momentum seen in early 2012 in U.S. olefins and refining industries
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) today announced a net loss for the fourth quarter 2011 of $218 million, or $0.38 per share. Fourth-quarter 2011 EBITDA was $536 million. For the full year 2011, net income was $2,140 million, or $3.74 per share. The fourth-quarter and full-year results include the impacts of $431 million included in interest expense related to the company's refinancings and $136 million of charges associated with the suspension of operations at the Berre refinery.
Comparisons with the prior quarter, fourth quarter 2010 and full year 2010 are available in the following table.
Table 1 - Earnings Summary(a) ------------------------------------------------- Three Months EndedYear Ended -------------------------------------------------------- December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31, ------------------------------------- Millions of U.S. dollars (except share data)20112011201020112010 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Sales and other operating revenues$11,444$13,297$10,610$51,035$41,151 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net income (loss)(b) (c)(218)8957662,14010,084 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Diluted earnings (loss) per share (U.S. dollars)(0.38)1.511.343.74N/A ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Diluted share count (millions)572575566572N/A ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ EBITDA(d)5361,7881,0855,2793,993 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ EBITDA excluding LCM inventory valuation adjustments5361,7887625,2794,035 ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ (a)For all periods prior to May 1, 2010, EBITDA is calculated using a current cost inventory basis.For periods on and after May 1, 2010, net income and EBITDA are calculated using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. (b)Includes net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests.See Table 11. (c)The twelve months ended December 31, 2010 includes an $8,640 million after-tax gain on the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise related to emergence from Chapter 11 and fresh-start accounting adjustments. (d)See the end of this release for an explanation of the Company's use of EBITDA and Table 9 for reconciliations of EBITDA to net income.
For 2011, LyondellBasell reported improved results across the majority of its portfolio, most notably in North American olefins and at the Houston refinery, both of which benefit from advantaged feedstocks.
The fourth quarter was negatively impacted by lower industry margins, particularly in refining, a year-end slowdown, charges primarily related to the suspension of operations at the Berre refinery and costs related to refinancing activities.
Results reflect the following charges and benefits:
Table 2 - Charges (Benefits) Included in Net Income Three Months EndedYear Ended --------------------------------------- December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, ----------------- Millions of U.S. dollars (except share data)20112011201020112010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Pretax charges (benefits): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charges and premiums related to repayment of debt$431$ -$27$443$27 ------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Berre refinery closure costs136--136- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Reorganization items15-245(26) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Gain on discharge of liabilities subject to compromise----(13,617) ------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Change in net assets resulting from application of fresh-start accounting ----6,278 ------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Corporate restructurings1814-93- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Impairments826285237 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Sale of precious metals---(41)- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Warrants - mark to market6(22)5537114 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Insurance settlement---(34)- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Environmental accruals---16- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Settlement related to Houston refinery crane incident(15)--(15)- ------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Asset retirement obligation-10-10- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Gain on sale of Flavors & Fragrance business--(64)-(64) ------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Lower of cost or market inventory adjustment--(323)-42 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Charge related to dispute over environmental indemnity----64 ------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Total pretax charges (benefits)59928(275)742(7,145) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Provision for (benefit from) income tax related to these items(151)(14)124(175)(1,279) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- After-tax effect of net charges (credits)$448$14($151)$567($8,424) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- -------- Effect on diluted earnings per share$ (0.79)$ (0.03)$0.27$ (0.97) N/A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------- --------
"The fourth quarter was a period of global economic slowdown and our results were impacted by broader trends," said Jim Gallogly, LyondellBasell Chief Executive Officer. "Customers responded to this slowdown by destocking inventory and delaying orders, which negatively impacted volumes in Europe and Asia and margins globally. Refining margins were particularly weak. Although overall results for the fourth quarter declined, we expect our strategy of focusing on the basics and running our assets safely and efficiently will continue to deliver value to our shareholders," Gallogly said.
"Despite a weak fourth quarter, 2011 was a strong year for LyondellBasell. Exclusive of a number of costs incurred to improve the company, including costs related to restructuring and refinancing our capital structure, full-year adjusted EBITDA was slightly over $5.4 billion and adjusted net income was over $2.7 billion, or $4.71 per adjusted diluted share. We returned $2.9 billion to shareholders through dividends. We also defined our plans for future growth, which we communicated at our December Investor Day. I am also extremely proud of all who work at our facilities as we achieved a record year in health, safety and environmental performance," Gallogly said.
OUTLOOK
Commenting on the near-term outlook, Gallogly said, "We expect overall first-quarter economic activity to remain slow in Europe and Asia for certain of our businesses. In recent weeks, we have seen indications that our market environment is improving in the U.S. Ethylene chain margins have increased from fourth-quarter lows as ethane prices have declined and co-products and polyolefin prices have increased. In refining, the benchmark Maya 2-1-1 crack spread has improved, benefiting our Houston refinery.
Importantly, certain underlying fundamentals that have supported our business remain intact. A low ratio of U.S. natural gas to crude oil prices creates a favorable condition for our U.S. operations. Our differentiated businesses such as our propylene oxide, polypropylene compounding, and our Saudi and certain Asian joint ventures remain on a solid path," added Gallogly.
LYONDELLBASELL BUSINESS RESULTS DISCUSSION BY REPORTING SEGMENT
LyondellBasell operates in five business segments: 1) Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas; 2) Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International (EAI); 3) Intermediates & Derivatives; 4) Refining & Oxyfuels; and 5) Technology.
Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas (O&P-Americas) - The primary products of this segment include ethylene and its co-products (propylene, butadiene and benzene), polyethylene, polypropylene and Catalloy process resins.
Table 3 - O&P-Americas Financial Overview(a) ------------------------------------------------------ Three Months EndedYear Ended ------------------------------------------------------------- December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31, ----------------------------------- Millions of U.S. dollars20112011201020112010 ---------------------------- ------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Operating income$328$599$446$1,857$1,363 ---------------------------- ------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- EBITDA4076735052,1421,685 ---------------------------- ------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- EBITDA excluding LCM charges 4076733422,1421,719 ---------------------------- ------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- (a)For all periods prior to May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated on a current cost inventory basis.For periods on and after May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. See Table 8.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended September 30, 2011 - O&P-Americas segment EBITDA decreased $266 million versus the third quarter 2011. Olefins profitability declined approximately $250 million from the prior period primarily due to reduced margins. Compared to the third quarter, average ethylene sales price declined 2 cents per pound while the company's average cost-of-ethylene-production metric increased approximately 11 cents per pound. The increase in the cost-of-ethylene-production was driven by lower co-product pricing. Ethylene production volume was unchanged compared to the previous quarter. Polyethylene (PE) results declined approximately $30 million primarily as a result of lower sales prices. Polypropylene (PP) profits declined approximately $20 million from the third quarter 2011 primarily due to lower margins. Overall, polyolefin sales volumes were relatively unchanged in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended December 31, 2010 - Excluding a $163 million non-cash Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) gain in the fourth quarter 2010, O&P-Americas results increased $65 million versus the fourth quarter 2010. Olefins results increased approximately $95 million compared to the prior year period largely as a result of significantly improved margins. This increase was partially offset by PE results which declined approximately $75 million compared to the fourth quarter 2010 as a result of lower margins caused by higher ethylene prices. PP results declined approximately $10 million compared to the fourth quarter 2010 due to lower margins.
Year ended December 31, 2011 versus year ended December 31, 2010 - Excluding a non-cash 2010 LCM inventory charge of $34 million, O&P - Americas results improved $423 million versus 2010. Ethylene margins improved as the Company's average ethylene sales price increased approximately 8 cents per pound which more than offset an approximate 2 cents per pound increase in the Company's cost-of-ethylene-production metric. Olefins results increased approximately $380 million compared to the prior year. Polyolefin results were approximately $125 million lower in 2011 than in 2010 as polyolefin price increases lagged ethylene and propylene prices, compressing margins.
Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI) - The primary products of this segment include ethylene and its co-products (propylene and butadiene), polyethylene, polypropylene, global polypropylene compounds, Catalloy process resins and Polybutene-1 resins.
Table 4 - O&P-EAI Financial Overview(a) ------------------------------------------------- Three Months EndedYear Ended -------------------------------------------------------- December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31, --------------------------------------- Millions of U.S. dollars20112011201020112010 ---------------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------- Operating income (loss)($55)$144$66$475$526 ---------------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------- EBITDA62261125931818 ---------------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------- EBITDA excluding LCM charges 62261115931818 ---------------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------- (a)For all periods prior to May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated on a current cost inventory basis.For periods on and after May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. See Table 8.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended September 30, 2011 - O&P-EAI segment EBITDA decreased $199 million versus the third quarter 2011. Olefins results declined approximately $135 million from the third quarter 2011 due to lower cracker margins and volumes. Polyolefin results declined approximately $50 million from the prior period primarily due to lower polyethylene margins. Polypropylene compounds results declined approximately $10 million from the third quarter 2011. Dividends from joint ventures totaled $44 million during the fourth quarter 2011.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended December 31, 2010 - Excluding a $10 million fourth-quarter 2010 LCM gain, EBITDA declined $53 million versus the fourth quarter 2010. Olefins results were relatively unchanged while polyethylene results declined approximately $55 million compared to the prior year period primarily as a result of lower margins. Polypropylene EBITDA fell approximately $60 million compared to the prior year period due to lower sales volumes and compressed margins. Polypropylene compounding results improved slightly compared to the prior year. Dividends from joint ventures increased approximately $40 million.
Year ended December 31, 2011 versus year ended December 31, 2010 - EBITDA increased $113 million versus 2010. Improved olefins volumes and margins, along with higher co-product prices, contributed to the improved performance while combined polyethylene and polypropylene sales declined 3%. Additionally, 2011 results benefited from improved polypropylene compounding results and increased joint venture dividends when compared to 2010.
Intermediates & Derivatives (I&D) - The primary products of this segment include propylene oxide (PO) and its co-products (styrene monomer, tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), isobutylene and tertiary butyl hydroperoxide), and derivatives (propylene glycol, propylene glycol ethers and butanediol); acetyls, and ethylene oxide and its derivatives.
Table 5 - I&D Financial Overview(a) ----------------------------------- Three Months EndedYear Ended -------------------------------------------------------------- December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31, ------------------------- Millions of U.S. dollars20112011201020112010 ----------------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---- Operating income$134$259$196$862$669 ----------------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---- EBITDA1732972281,054851 ----------------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---- EBITDA excluding LCM charges1732972111,054859 ----------------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---- (a)For all periods prior to May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated on a current cost inventory basis.For periods on and after May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. See Table 8.I&D results in Table 5 do not reflect the $64 million gain on the sale of the Flavors & Fragrance business on December 22, 2010.The $64 million gain appears as "Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax" on the income statement (Table 11).
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended September 30, 2011 - I&D segment EBITDA decreased $124 million versus the third quarter 2011. PO and PO derivatives results declined versus the prior period due to the effects of planned maintenance turnarounds and seasonal decreases in demand. Intermediates profitability declined versus the third quarter primarily due to planned maintenance turnarounds that negatively impacted acetyls and TBA sales.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended December 31, 2010 -Excluding a $17 million non-cash LCM gain in the fourth quarter 2010, I&D EBITDA decreased $38 million compared to the fourth quarter 2010. Underlying PO and PO derivatives EBITDA decreased slightly versus the prior year period due to the effects of a planned maintenance outage and lower deicer sales from warmer seasonal weather. A decline in PO and PO derivatives was offset by increased ethylene oxide / ethylene glycol volumes and margins compared to fourth quarter 2010.
Year ended December 31, 2011 versus year ended December 31, 2010 - Excluding an $8 million non-cash LCM charge in 2010, segment EBITDA increased by $195 million versus 2010. PO and PO derivative margins improved primarily driven by strong derivative results. Acetyls and ethylene glycol volume and margin increases were the primary drivers for improved Intermediates results. Full-year 2010 results include the flavors and fragrance business, which was sold in the fourth quarter 2010. The gain from the sale of the flavors and fragrance business was not included in 2010 segment results.
Refining & Oxyfuels (R&O) - The primary products of this segment include gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, jet fuel, petrochemical raw materials, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE).
Table 6 - R&O Financial Overview(a) ------------------------------------------------- Three Months EndedYear Ended -------------------------------------------------------------- December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31, --------------------------------- Millions of U.S. dollars20112011201020112010 ---------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------ Operating income (loss)($196)$454$144$718$142 ---------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------ EBITDA(110)519212972452 ---------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------ EBITDA excluding LCM charges (110)51979972452 ---------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------ (a)For all periods prior to May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated on a current cost inventory basis.For periods on and after May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. See Table 8.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended September 30, 2011 - Refining & Oxyfuels segment EBITDA decreased $629 million versus the third quarter 2011. The Houston refinery financial performance declined approximately $410 million as the average industry benchmark margin declined nearly $11 per barrel compared to the previous quarter. Opportunities for purchasing crude oil below the Maya crude oil benchmark that were available in the third quarter were limited in the fourth quarter. Crude oil throughput at the Houston refinery decreased to 262,000 barrels per day primarily due to planned maintenance outages. The Berre refinery continued to record a loss, and results were impacted by a labor strike and weaker refining margins. Results also include $136 million of charges related to the suspension of operations at the refinery on Jan. 4, 2012. Oxyfuels results experienced a decline of approximately $65 million primarily related to lower seasonal margins and volume.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended December 31, 2010 - Excluding a $133 million non-cash LCM gain in the fourth quarter 2010, segment EBITDA decreased $189 million versus the fourth quarter 2010. At the Houston refinery, EBITDA decreased approximately $90 million versus the prior year period. Results were driven by a lower industry average benchmark margin offset by higher throughput volumes. Compared to the prior year period, Berre refinery results were negatively impacted by a labor strike, weaker refining margins and $136 million of charges for the suspension of operations. Oxyfuels results improved approximately $40 million between the periods mainly as a result of a stronger than typical seasonal margins.
Year ended December 31, 2011 versus year ended December 31, 2010 - Segment EBITDA increased $520 million versus 2010. An increase in the industry benchmark margin of approximately $4 per barrel, increased crude throughput and benefits related to crude purchasing were the primary contributors to an approximately $530 million improvement in performance at the Houston refinery. Berre refinery results were weaker for the year as a result of weaker refining margins, lower throughput and charges related to the suspension of operations at the refinery. Oxyfuels results improved approximately $110 million in 2011, principally as a result of higher margins.
Technology Segment - The principal products of the Technology segment include polyolefin catalysts and production process technology licenses and related services.
Table 7 - Technology Financial Overview(a) ---------------------------------------------------- Three Months EndedYear Ended ----------------------------------------------------------- December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31, ----------------------------------- Millions of U.S. dollars20112011201020112010 ---------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Operating income$11$7$8$107$108 ---------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- EBITDA364544214212 ---------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- EBITDA excluding LCM charges 364544214212 ---------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- (a)For all periods prior to May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated on a current cost inventory basis.For periods on and after May 1, 2010, operating income and EBITDA are calculated using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. See Table 8.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended September 30, 2011 - Results declined primarily due to seasonally lower catalyst sales.
Three months ended December 31, 2011 versus three months ended December 31, 2010 - Licensing and technology services results declined compared to fourth quarter 2010 while catalyst results improved compared to the prior year period.
Year ended December 31, 2011 versus year ended December 31, 2010 - Segment results were comparable to 2010. Lower licensing and services revenue and higher research and development (R&D) costs related to the closure of the Newtown Square R&D center were offset by higher catalyst income.
Liquidity
Company liquidity, defined as cash and cash equivalents plus funds available through established lines of credit, was approximately $3.2 billion on Dec. 31, 2011. The company's cash balance was approximately $1.1 billion including $53 million of restricted cash on Dec. 31, 2011.
Capital Spending
Capital expenditures, including maintenance turnaround, catalyst and information technology related expenditures, were $291 million during the fourth quarter 2011 and $1.06 billion for the full year 2011.
CONFERENCE CALL
LyondellBasell will host a conference call today, Feb. 10, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Participating on the call will be: Jim Gallogly, Chief Executive Officer; Karyn Ovelmen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Sergey Vasnetsov, Senior Vice President - Strategic Planning and Transactions; and Doug Pike, Vice President of Investor Relations. The toll-free dial-in number in the U.S. is 888-982-4611. For international numbers, please go to our website, lyondellbasell.com, for a complete listing of toll-free numbers by country. The pass code for all numbers is 3987211.
A replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET February 10 to 11:00 p.m. ET on March 10. The replay dial-in numbers are 888-568-0611 (U.S.) and +1 203-369-3197 (international). The pass code for each is 6565.
A copy of the slides that accompany the call will be available on the LyondellBasell website at lyondellbasell.com.
ABOUT LYONDELLBASELL
LyondellBasell (LYB) is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. The company manufactures products at 58 sites in 18 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive components, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels. More information about LyondellBasell can be found at lyondellbasell.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release and the related teleconference relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil and natural gas; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to achieve expected cost savings and other synergies; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and service our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which can be found at lyondellbasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at sec.gov.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
This release makes reference to certain "non-GAAP" financial measures as defined in Regulation G of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, but believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the company's ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
We have included EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share in this press release. EBITDA, as presented herein, may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies due to differences in the way the measure is calculated. For purposes of this release, EBITDA for predecessor periods means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and restructuring costs, as adjusted for other items management does not believe are indicative of the Company's underlying results of operations such as impairment charges, reorganization items, the effect of mark-to-market accounting on our warrants and current cost inventory adjustments. EBITDA for successor periods means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted for the same items, to the extent applicable in the successor periods. EBITDA also includes dividends from joint ventures. EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to profit or operating profit for any period as an indicator of our performance, or as alternatives to operating cash flows as a measure of our liquidity.
Quantitative reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures are provided Tables 8 and 9 at the end of this release.
OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURE PRESENTATION NOTES
As a result of the Company's reorganization proceedings and its emergence from Chapter 11, financial results are prepared and disclosed for a predecessor company for the time period before May 1, 2010, and the successor company for time periods after April 30, 2010, the date of emergence. For financial accounting purposes, the predecessor and successor companies are considered to be two separate entities. Further, the reorganization under Chapter 11 and the application of fresh-start accounting make comparisons of the predecessor and successor periods difficult. The primary impacts affecting the comparisons include (i) significant changes to our inventory valuations; (ii) lower depreciation and amortization expense; and (iii) lower interest expense. In connection with the application of fresh-start accounting, we were required to write our inventory up to fair market value, which was significant given the high crude oil prices at April 30, 2010. However, in the fourth quarter 2010, prices rose to levels close to those at April 30, 2010, and it became necessary to reverse significant portions of the LCM charges taken in the second and third quarters. The lower depreciation and amortization expenses in the successor period are the result of the revaluation of assets in connection with fresh-start accounting. Lower interest expense is the result of the substantial changes to the balance sheet as a result of the reorganization.
Prior to emergence from Chapter 11, we utilized a combination of First-In, First-Out and Last-In, First-Out inventory methods for financial reporting. For purposes of evaluating segment results, management reviewed operating results using current cost, which approximates LIFO. As supplementary information, and for our segment reporting, we provide EBITDA information on a current cost basis for periods prior to our emergence from Chapter 11. Since emergence from Chapter 11, we have utilized the LIFO inventory methodology and EBITDA information for periods after our emergence is on a LIFO basis. The combined financial results and measures that are disclosed in this press release, including EBITDA, therefore use both current cost and LIFO methodologies.
This release contains time sensitive information that is accurate only as of the time hereof. Information contained in this release is unaudited and subject to change. LyondellBasell undertakes no obligation to update the information presented herein except to the extent required by law.
Table 8 - Reconciliation of Segment Information to Consolidated Financial Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1Q2Q3Q4YTD ----------------------------------------------------------- Sales and other operating revenues: Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$3,572$4,010$3,875$3,423$ 14,880 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International3,9444,2643,9183,33415,460 Intermediates & Derivatives1,6921,7771,6171,4016,487 Refining & Oxyfuels4,7205,8335,8694,31120,733 Technology139126129112506 Other/elims(1,815)(1,968)(2,111)(1,137)(7,031) Total$12,252$14,042$13,297$11,444$ 51,035 Operating income (loss): Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$421$509$599$328$ 1,857 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International179207144(55)475 Intermediates & Derivatives234235259134862 Refining & Oxyfuels164296454(196)718 Technology6623711107 Other1(5)4(21)(21) Current cost adjustment- -- -- -- -- - Total$1,065$1,265$1,467$201$ 3,998 Depreciation and amortization: Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$58$59$64$65$ 246 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International57666970262 Intermediates & Derivatives34373536142 Refining & Oxyfuels42464861197 Technology2416212384 Other- -- -- -- -- - Total$215$224$237$255$ 931 EBITDA: (a) Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$484$578$673$407$ 2,142 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International33327526162931 Intermediates & Derivatives2703142971731,054 Refining & Oxyfuels210353519(110)972 Technology91424536214 Other14(9)(7)(32)(34) ----------------------------------- Total EBITDA$1,402$1,553$1,788$536$ 5,279 Capital, turnarounds and IT deferred spending: Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$66$138$149$72$ 425 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International423746110235 Intermediates & Derivatives515255499 Refining & Oxyfuels101585343255 Technology738826 Other110- -617 ----------------------------------- Total2222612812931,057 Deferred charges included above(1)- -(2)(4)(7) Capital expenditures$221$261$279$289$ 1,050 (a) See Table 9 for a reconciliation of total EBITDA, excluding LCM inventory valuation adjustments, to net income.
Table 8 - Reconciliation of Segment Information to Consolidated Financial Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PredecessorSuccessorCombinedSuccessorSuccessorPredecessorSuccessorCombined ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1 -May 1 -January 1 -May 1 - (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1April 30June 30Q2Q3Q4April 30December 31YTD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales and other operating revenues: (a) Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$3,020$1,163$2,004$3,167$3,247$3,155$4,183$8,406$12,589 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia,3,1191,0662,1403,2063,2473,3424,1058,72912,834 International Intermediates & Derivatives1,3165049401,4441,4531,3611,8203,7545,574 Refining & Oxyfuels3,4151,3332,4033,7363,8674,0514,74810,32115,069 Technology1103575110157133145365510 Other/elims(1,225)(389)(790)(1,179)(1,669)(1,432)(1,534)(3,891)(5,425) Total$9,755$3,712$6,772$10,484$10,302$10,610$13,467$27,684$41,151 Operating income (loss): (a) Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$145$175$149$324$448$446$320$1,043$1,363 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia,714411415823166115411526 International Intermediates & Derivatives12334109143207196157512669 Refining & Oxyfuels(128)29144383144(99)241142 Technology31823313883969108 Other(59)181331(19)(16)(41)(22)(63) Current cost adjustment18415- -15- -- -199- -199 Total$367$323$422$745$988$844$690$2,254$2,944 Depreciation and amortization: Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$119$41$51$92$42$58$160$151$311 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia,812633596053107146253 International Intermediates & Derivatives6922234530289181172 Refining & Oxyfuels135459545543180107287 Technology17661240322378101 Other3178(5)(7)4(5)(1) Total$424$141$129$270$222$207$565$558$1,123 EBITDA: (a)(b) Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$274$216$198$414$492$505$490$1,195$1,685 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia,15278174252289125230588818 International Intermediates & Derivatives19656128184243228252599851 Refining & Oxyfuels376219714021279373452 Technology47142943784461151212 Other(32)87280(44)(29)(24)(1)(25) ------------------------------------------------------------- Total EBITDA6404486221,0701,1981,0851,0882,9053,993 LCM inventory valuation adjustments- -- -33333332(323)- -4242 Total excluding LCM inventory valuation adjustments$640$448$955$1,403$1,230$762$1,088$2,947$4,035 Capital, turnarounds and IT deferred spending: Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$69$20$50$70$40$56$89$146$235 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia,594331743243102106208 International Intermediates & Derivatives755103932127688 Refining & Oxyfuels64152237345279108187 Technology1023579121931 Other435891272633 ------------------------------------------------------------- Total21388116204161204301481782 Deferred charges included above(74)(1)(3)(4)(8)(4)(75)(15)(90) Capital expenditures(c)$139$87$113$200$153$200$226$466$692 (a)For periods prior to May 1, 2010, Predecessor segment operating income and EBITDA were determined on a current cost basis.For periods following May 1, 2010, Successor operating income and EBITDA were determined using the LIFO method of inventory accounting. (b) See Table 9 for a reconciliation of total EBITDA, excluding LCM inventory valuation adjustments, to net income. (c) Deferred IT spending is excluded from capital expenditures for all periods presented.Turnarounds, which are classified as property, plant and equipment from May 1, 2010, were excluded from capital expenditures for periods prior to May 1, 2010.
Table 9 - Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Successor -------------------------------------------------------- 2011 -------------------------------------------------------- (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1Q2Q3Q4YTD ------------------------------------------------ Segment EBITDA: Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$484$578$673$407$2,142 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International33327526162931 Intermediates & Derivatives2703142971731,054 Refining & Oxyfuels210353519(110)972 Technology91424536214 Other14(9)(7)(32)(34) ---------------------------- Total EBITDA1,4021,5531,7885365,279 Adjustments to EBITDA: Berre refinery closure costs---136136 Sale of precious metals-(41)--(41) Corporate restructurings-61141893 Environmental accruals-16--16 Settlement related to Houston refinery crane incident---(15)(15) Insurance settlement(34)---(34) ---------------------------- Total Adjusted EBITDA1,3681,5891,8026755,434 Add: Income from equity investments58735233216 Unrealized foreign exchange (loss) gain(3)4(17)(11)(27) Deduct: Adjustments to EBITDA34(36)(14)(139)(155) Depreciation and amortization(215)(224)(237)(255)(931) Impairment charges(5)(13)(26)(8)(52) Reorganization items(2)(28)-(15)(45) Interest expense, net(155)(164)(145)(542)(1,006) Joint venture dividends received(96)(11)(55)(44)(206) Provision for income taxes(263)(388)(489)92(1,048) Fair value change in warrants(59)622(6)(37) Other(2)(5)22(3) ---------------------------- Net income (loss)660803895(218)2,140 Adjustments to EBITDA(34)3614139155 Premiums and charges on early repayment of debt-12-431443 Reorganization items228-1545 Asset retirement obligation--10-10 Fair value change in warrants59(6)(22)637 Impairment charges51326852 Tax impact of net income (loss) adjustments11(21)(14)(151)(175) ---------------------------- Adjusted Net Income$703$865$909$230$2,707 Earnings (loss) per share: Diluted earnings per share$1.15$1.38$1.51$(0.38)$3.74 Adjustments to net income (loss)0.080.110.030.790.97 Adjusted diluted earnings per share$1.23$1.49$1.54$0.41$4.71
Table 9 - Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PredecessorSuccessorCombinedSuccessorPredecessorSuccessorCombined ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1 -May 1 -January 1 -May 1 - (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1April 30June 30Q2Q3Q4April 30December 31YTD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Segment EBITDA: (a) Olefins & Polyolefins - Americas$274$216$198$414$492$505$490$1,195$1,685 Olefins & Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International15278174252289125230588818 Intermediates & Derivatives19656128184243228252599851 Refining & Oxyfuels376219714021279373452 Technology47142943784461151212 Other(32)87280(44)(29)(24)(1)(25) Total EBITDA6404486221,0701,1981,0851,0882,9053,993 ------------------------------------------------------ LCM inventory valuation adjustments- -- -33333332(323)- -4242 Total EBITDA excluding LCM inventory valuation adjustments6404489551,4031,2307621,0882,9474,035 Add: Income from equity investments5529275629308486170 Unrealized foreign exchange loss(202)(62)(14)(76)(7)(1)(264)(22)(286) Gain on sale of Flavors and Fragrance business- -- -- -- -- -64- -6464 Deduct: LCM inventory valuation adjustments- -- -(333)(333)(32)323- -(42)(42) Depreciation and amortization(424)(141)(129)(270)(222)(207)(565)(558)(1,123) Impairment charges(3)(6)- -(6)- -(28)(9)(28)(37) Reorganization items2077,181(8)7,173(13)(2)7,388(23)7,365 Interest expense, net(409)(299)(120)(419)(186)(222)(708)(528)(1,236) Joint venture dividends received(13)(5)(28)(33)-(6)(18)(34)(52) (Provision for) benefit from income taxes(12)1,327(28)1,299(254)1121,315(170)1,145 Fair value change in warrants- -- -1717(76)(55)- -(114)(114) Current cost adjustment to inventory18415- -15- -- -199- -199 Other(15)9817(2)(4)(6)2(4) ------------------------------------------------------ Net income88,4963478,8434677668,5041,58010,084 Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests258(5)537560767 ------------------------------------------------------ Net income attributable to the Company$10$8,554$342$8,896$474$771$8,564$1,587$10,151 (a) For periods prior to May 1, 2010, Predecessor segment operating income and EBITDA were determined on a current cost basis.For periods following May 1, 2010, Successor operating income and EBITDA were determined using the LIFO method of inventory accounting.
Table 10 - Selected Segment Operating Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20102011 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Q1Q2Q3Q4YTDQ1Q2Q3Q4YTD -------------------------------------------------- Olefins and Polyolefins - Americas Volumes (million pounds) Ethylene produced2,0191,9982,1842,1528,3532,0891,9292,1342,2018,353 Propylene produced7557777906953,0177695568387442,907 Polyethylene sold1,3301,3201,4721,3475,4691,4051,3771,3681,3435,493 Polypropylene sold6156706756112,5715856116356402,471 Benchmark Market Prices West Texas Intermediate crude oil (USD per barrel)78.978.176.185.279.694.6102.389.594.195.1 Light Louisiana Sweet ("LLS") crude oil (USD per barrel)80.082.279.689.382.8107.8118.3112.5110.8112.4 Natural gas (USD per million BTUs)5.44.04.44.24.54.24.44.33.64.1 U.S. weighted average cost of ethylene production (cents/pound)34.326.725.233.830.032.633.834.341.635.6 U.S. ethylene (cents/pound)52.345.638.347.345.949.357.555.854.454.3 U.S. polyethylene [high density] (cents/pound)83.384.077.783.782.287.795.389.085.789.4 U.S. propylene (cents/pound)61.563.356.257.359.671.787.376.557.873.3 U.S. polypropylene [homopolymer] (cents/pound)87.889.882.783.886.0100.8113.8103.084.3100.5 Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International Volumes (million pounds) Ethylene produced8618429949133,6109979999268073,729 Propylene produced5095406365602,2456086315604872,286 Polyethylene sold1,2391,2301,3161,2755,0601,3051,2791,3491,2105,143 Polypropylene sold1,5381,7621,8911,8327,0231,7041,6311,6381,6516,624 Benchmark Market Prices Western Europe weighted average cost of ethylene production (euro 0.01 per pound)28.727.326.535.729.534.735.437.338.536.5 Western Europe ethylene (euro 0.01 per pound)41.643.743.144.343.252.054.750.349.751.7 Western Europe polyethylene [high density] (euro 0.01 per pound)51.453.852.452.552.562.165.959.958.461.6 Western Europe propylene (euro 0.01 per pound)38.945.143.142.642.450.855.350.246.550.7 Western Europe polypropylene [homopolymer] (euro 0.01 per pound)51.360.360.358.957.766.669.462.057.663.9 Intermediates and Derivatives Volumes (million pounds) Propylene oxide and derivatives8697818728603,3828387917587163,103 Ethylene oxide and derivatives2652502062519722882772812541,100 Styrene monomer5897808276852,8818528177146823,065 Acetyls3794394054841,7074394174113701,637 TBA Intermediates4724704544251,8214854594334181,795 Refining and Oxyfuels Volumes Houston Refining crude processing rate (thousands of barrels per day)263189261233236258263269262263 Berre Refinery crude processing rate (thousands of barrels per day)739999808810185796182 MTBE/ETBE sales volumes (million gallons)189236248218891192206260210868 Benchmark Market Margins Light crude oil - 2-1-1(a)6.8510.457.608.978.4819.0610.289.545.267.80 Light crude oil - Maya differential(a)8.949.548.549.419.154.6315.5013.997.4513.76 Urals 4-1-2-1 (USD per barrel)5.917.335.896.646.457.817.718.768.028.08 MTBE - Northwest Europe (cents per gallon)49.346.244.318.539.358.992.794.187.083.1 Source: CMAI, Bloomberg, LyondellBasell Industries (a) Prices prior to 2011 use WTI as the light crude benchmark.Beginning in 2011, LLS is used as the light crude benchmark.
Table 11 - Unaudited Income Statement Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Successor ----------------------------------------------------------- 2011 ----------------------------------------------------------- (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1Q2Q3Q4YTD --------------------------------------------------- Sales and other operating revenues$12,252$14,042$13,297$11,444$51,035 Cost of sales10,94312,47411,53810,95845,913 Selling, general and administrative expenses211247239231928 Research and development expenses33565354196 ------------------------------- Operating income1,0651,2651,4672013,998 Income from equity investments58735233216 Interest expense, net(155)(164)(145)(542)(1,006) Other income (expense), net(43)45101325 ------------------------------- Income before income taxes and reorganization items9251,2191,384(295)3,233 Reorganization items(2)(28)- -(15)(45) ------------------------------- Income (loss) before taxes9231,1911,384(310)3,188 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes263388489(92)1,048 ------------------------------- Net income (loss)660803895(218)2,140 Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests31- -37 ------------------------------- Net income (loss) attributable to the Company$663$804$895$(215)$2,147
Table 11 - Unaudited Income Statement Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PredecessorSuccessorCombinedSuccessorSuccessorPredecessorSuccessorCombined ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1 -May 1 -January 1 -May 1 - (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1April 30June 30Q2Q3Q4April 30December 31YTD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales and other operating revenues$9,755$3,712$6,772$10,484$10,302$10,610$13,467$27,684$41,151 Cost of sales9,1303,2846,1989,4829,0759,49412,41424,76737,181 Selling, general and administrative expenses21791129220204231308564872 Research and development expenses4114233735415599154 -------------------------------------------------------- Operating income3673234227459888446902,2542,944 Income from equity investments5529275629308486170 Interest expense, net(409)(299)(120)(419)(186)(222)(708)(528)(1,236) Other income (expense), net(200)(65)54(11)(97)(60)(265)(103)(368) -------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before income taxes and reorganization items(187)(12)383371734592(199)1,7091,510 Reorganization items2077,181(8)7,173(13)(2)7,388(23)7,365 -------------------------------------------------------- Income before taxes207,1693757,5447215907,1891,6868,875 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes12(1,327)28(1,299)254(112)(1,315)170(1,145) -------------------------------------------------------- Income from continuing operations88,4963478,8434677028,5041,51610,020 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax- -- -- -- -- -64- -6464 -------------------------------------------------------- Net income88,4963478,8434677668,5041,58010,084 Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests258(5)537560767 -------------------------------------------------------- Net income attributable to the Company$10$8,554$342$8,896$474$771$8,564$1,587$10,151
Table 12 - Unaudited Cash Flow Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Successor ---------------------------------------------------- 2011 ---------------------------------------------------- (Millions of U.S. dollars)Q1Q2Q3Q4YTD -------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities$221$1,026$1,531$91$2,869 Net cash used in investing activities(216)(435)(320)(50)(1,021) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities28(327)(118)(4,547)(4,964)
Table 12 - Unaudited Cash Flow Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PredecessorSuccessorCombinedSuccessorSuccessorPredecessorSuccessorCombined ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1 -May 1 -January 1 -May 1- (Millions of U.S. dollars) Q1April 30June 30Q2Q3Q4April 30December 31YTD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(373)$(552)$1,105$553$1,124$739$(925)$2,968$2,043 Net cash used in investing activities(127)(97)(110)(207)(156)(57)(224)(323)(547) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities4902,8251332,958(88)(1,239)3,315(1,194)2,121
Table 13 - Unaudited Balance Sheet Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PredecessorSuccessor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 31,June 30,September 30,December 31,March 31,June 30,September 30,December 31, (Millions of U.S. dollars)20102010201020102011201120112011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents$537$3,753$4,832$4,222$4,383$4,687$5,609$1,065 Restricted cash- -- -- -- -- -25029253 Short-term investments2- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Accounts receivable, net3,6423,5333,8003,7474,7644,9014,0383,778 Inventories3,5904,3724,4124,8245,7265,5775,6825,499 Prepaid expenses and other current assets9321,0168859861,1001,0981,0971,036 ------------------------------------------------- Total current assets8,70312,67413,92913,77915,97316,51316,71811,431 Property, plant and equipment, net14,6876,8397,2167,1907,4407,5697,3637,333 Investments and long-term receivables: Investment in PO joint ventures880434447437444436422412 Equity investments1,1251,5071,5821,5871,5861,6541,5941,559 Related party receivable14131414141944 Other investments and long-term receivables9077546766636768 Goodwill- -1,0611,105595807621598585 Intangible assets, net1,7481,4271,4111,3601,3441,3101,2371,177 Other assets, net338257272273274290264266 ------------------------------ Total assets$27,585$24,289$26,030$25,302$27,948$28,475$28,267$22,835 Current maturities of long-term debt $487$8$8$4$253$2$2$4 Short-term debt6,6755575184251504948 Accounts payable2,2132,5262,5622,7614,0993,9993,3073,414 Accrued liabilities1,2201,1991,5131,7051,7111,6131,5051,238 Deferred income taxes163444446319246315315310 ------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities10,7584,7345,0474,8316,3605,9795,1785,014 Long-term debt3046,7456,7996,0365,8055,8135,7823,980 Other liabilities1,3172,0132,0862,1832,0432,1102,0212,277 Deferred income taxes2,0128671,1556561,0279471,204917 Liabilities subject to compromise22,058- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Stockholders' equity (deficit)(8,975)9,86810,88211,53512,67113,57914,02510,593 Non-controlling interests11162616142475754 ------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)$27,585$24,289$26,030$25,302$27,948$28,475$28,267$22,835 |