EX-99.1 2 brhc10029814_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1

Contact:
Amy Agallar
(414) 347-3706

Sensient Technologies Corporation
Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2021

Reported Consolidated Revenue Growth of 6.4%
 Adjusted Consolidated Local Currency Revenue Growth of 13.0%

Flavors & Extracts Continues its Strong Performance
Color Reports Double Digit Revenue and Profit Growth

MILWAUKEE— October 15, 2021 — Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported consolidated revenue of $344.3 million in this year’s third quarter compared to $323.6 million in last year’s third quarter. Reported operating income in the third quarter of 2021 was $47.0 million compared to $41.2 million in the third quarter of 2020. Reported diluted earnings per share was 80 cents in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 78 cents in the third quarter of 2020. Foreign currency translation increased revenue by approximately 1% and was not material to earnings per share in the quarter.

The 2021 third quarter reported results include divestiture & other related costs and operational improvement plan costs, which in total decreased third quarter net earnings by $1.8 million ($0.04 per diluted share). The 2020 third quarter reported results include divestiture & other related costs and operational improvement plan costs, which decreased net earnings by $1.4 million ($0.03 per diluted share). The 2021 and 2020 third quarter results also include the operations of the divested product lines, which included $1.6 million of revenue and were not material to diluted earnings per share in the third quarter of 2021, and included $23.6 million of revenue and increased diluted earnings per share by $0.04 in the third quarter of 2020. These adjustments are described in more detail under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
October 15, 2021
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BUSINESS REVIEW

   
Reported
  
Revenue
  
Quarter
    
Year-to-Date
  
Flavors & Extracts
    
-0.7
%
    
1.6
%
Color
    
19.6
%
    
7.1
%
Asia Pacific
    
8.8
%
    
11.8
%
Total Revenue
    
6.4
%
    
4.3
%

   
Adjusted
Local Currency (1)
  
Revenue
  
Quarter
    
Year-to-Date
  
Flavors & Extracts
    
11.6
%
    
9.9
%
Color
    
18.1
%
    
7.3
%
Asia Pacific
    
9.5
%
    
8.4
%
Total Revenue
    
13.0
%
    
8.6
%
 
                
(1) Adjusted local currency percentage changes are described in more detail in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.
  

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported third quarter revenue of $181.7 million compared to $182.9 million reported in the comparable period last year, a decrease of 0.7%, primarily due to the divestiture of the Fragrances product line in April 2021. Adjusted local currency revenue increased 11.6% in the quarter. The higher adjusted local currency revenue was primarily the result of favorable volume growth. Segment operating income was $25.2 million in the current quarter compared to $23.8 million reported in the comparable period last year, an increase of 5.5%. Adjusted local currency operating income increased 16.0% in the quarter. The Group’s higher profit was primarily a result of the favorable volume growth. The acquisition of Flavor Solutions, Inc. during the third quarter contributed $2.4 million of revenue and an immaterial amount of operating income to the Flavors & Extracts Group.  Foreign currency translation increased both segment revenue and operating income by approximately 1% in the quarter.

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The Color Group reported revenue of $139.2 million in the quarter compared to $116.4 million in last year’s comparable period, an increase of 19.6%. Adjusted local currency revenue increased 18.1% in the quarter. The Group experienced strong volume growth in Food & Pharmaceutical Colors and in Personal Care. Segment operating income was $27.3 million in the quarter compared to $23.6 million in last year’s comparable period, an increase of 15.7%. Adjusted local currency operating income increased 14.8% compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The higher operating income is primarily a result of the higher volumes. Foreign currency translation increased both segment revenue and operating income by approximately 2% in the quarter.

The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $33.4 million in the quarter compared to $30.7 million in last year’s comparable period, an increase of 8.8%. Adjusted local currency revenue increased 9.5% in the quarter. Segment operating income was $6.6 million in the quarter compared to $6.1 million in last year’s comparable quarter, an increase of 7.8%. Adjusted local currency operating income increased 10.5% in the quarter. The higher profit was primarily a result of the favorable volume growth. Foreign currency translation decreased segment revenue and operating income by approximately 1% and 2%, respectively, in the quarter.

Corporate & Other reported operating costs of $12.1 million in the current quarter compared to $12.4 million in last year’s comparable period, a decrease of 2.5%. The lower costs are primarily due to lower operational improvement plan costs reported in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the amount recorded in the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted local currency operating expenses for Corporate & Other increased 19% in the quarter primarily due to higher performance based compensation.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
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2021 OUTLOOK

Sensient is reconfirming its previously issued 2021 guidance for GAAP diluted earnings per share to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit growth rate compared to the Company’s 2020 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.59. Our full year 2021 guidance includes approximately 25 cents per share of estimated divestiture & other related costs, the results of the divested operations, and the operational improvement plan costs.

The Company now expects its 2021 adjusted local currency revenue(2) to grow at a high single-digit rate. The Company’s previous 2021 guidance for adjusted local currency revenue(2) was a mid-single-digit growth rate. The Company also now expects its 2021 adjusted local currency EBITDA(2) and adjusted diluted earnings per share(2), on a local currency basis, to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit growth rate. The Company’s previous 2021 adjusted local currency EBITDA(2) and adjusted diluted earnings per share(2) called for a mid-single-digit growth rate.

 The Company expects earnings per share reported on a U.S. dollar basis to benefit by approximately seven cents based on current exchange rates.

The Company’s guidance is based upon current trends, current tax law, and the effects of COVID-19 to date. The full impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remain uncertain and management will continue to monitor its impacts on our business.

(2)
See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release for more information.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
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USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include, currency movements, depreciation and amortization, non-cash share-based compensation, divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of the divested operations. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2021 third quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 15, 2021. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through October 22, 2021, by calling (877) 344-7529 and referring to conference identification number 10159962. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com on or after October 19, 2021.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
October 15, 2021
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This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including under “2021 Outlook” above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the impact and uncertainty created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, its effects on our employees, facilities, customers, and suppliers, the availability and cost of raw materials and other supplies, the availability of logistics and transportation, governmental regulations and restrictions and general economic conditions; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and operational improvement plan; the effectiveness of the Company’s past restructuring activities; changes in costs of raw materials, including energy; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients.  Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

www.sensient.com

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings
  
Three Months Ended September 30,
    
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
                                     
   
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
    
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
  
                                     
Revenue
  
$
344,287
    
$
323,566
      
6.4
%
  
$
1,039,816
    
$
997,333
      
4.3
%
                                                 
Cost of products sold
    
229,216
      
217,920
      
5.2
%
    
697,538
      
677,580
      
2.9
%
Selling and administrative expenses
    
68,113
      
64,491
      
5.6
%
    
212,670
      
201,912
      
5.3
%
                                                 
Operating income
    
46,958
      
41,155
      
14.1
%
    
129,608
      
117,841
      
10.0
%
Interest expense
    
3,037
      
3,497
              
9,792
      
11,412
          
                                                 
Earnings before income taxes
    
43,921
      
37,658
              
119,816
      
106,429
          
Income taxes
    
10,009
      
4,748
              
28,300
      
22,126
          
                                                 
Net earnings
  
$
33,912
    
$
32,910
      
3.0
%
  
$
91,516
    
$
84,303
      
8.6
%
                                                 
Earnings per share of common stock:
                                                
Basic
  
$
0.81
    
$
0.78
            
$
2.17
    
$
1.99
          
                                                 
Diluted
  
$
0.80
    
$
0.78
            
$
2.16
    
$
1.99
          
                                                 
Average common shares outstanding:
                                                
Basic
    
42,024
      
42,307
              
42,140
      
42,299
          
 
                                                
Diluted
    
42,206
      
42,349
              
42,287
      
42,326
          

Results by Segment
  
Three Months Ended September 30,
    
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
                                     
Revenue
  
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
    
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
  
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
  
$
181,667
    
$
182,866
      
(0.7
%)
  
$
561,979
    
$
552,975
      
1.6
%
Color
    
139,239
      
116,414
      
19.6
%
    
408,166
      
381,205
      
7.1
%
Asia Pacific
    
33,442
      
30,740
      
8.8
%
    
99,599
      
89,062
      
11.8
%
Intersegment elimination
    
(10,061
)
    
(6,454
)
            
(29,928
)
    
(25,909
)
        
                                                 
Consolidated
  
$
344,287
    
$
323,566
      
6.4
%
  
$
1,039,816
    
$
997,333
      
4.3
%
                                                 
Operating Income
                                                
                                                 
Flavors & Extracts
  
$
25,164
    
$
23,844
      
5.5
%
  
$
76,718
    
$
67,467
      
13.7
%
Color
    
27,253
      
23,559
      
15.7
%
    
79,462
      
75,486
      
5.3
%
Asia Pacific
    
6,601
      
6,123
      
7.8
%
    
19,146
      
16,031
      
19.4
%
Corporate & Other
    
(12,060
)
    
(12,371
)
            
(45,718
)
    
(41,143
)
        
                                                 
Consolidated
  
$
46,958
    
$
41,155
      
14.1
%
  
$
129,608
    
$
117,841
      
10.0
%

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
  
September 30,
2021
    
December 31,
2020
  
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
32,939
    
$
24,770
  
Trade accounts receivable
    
263,710
      
234,132
  
Inventories
    
392,231
      
381,346
  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    
50,081
      
48,578
  
Assets held for sale
    
-
      
52,760
  
Total Current Assets
    
738,961
      
741,586
  
                 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)
    
437,729
      
434,220
  
Property, plant, and equipment (net)
    
437,789
      
445,493
  
Other assets
    
113,937
      
119,561
  
                 
Total Assets
  
$
1,728,416
    
$
1,740,860
  
                 
Trade accounts payable
  
$
123,894
    
$
107,324
  
Short-term borrowings
    
10,483
      
9,247
  
Other current liabilities
    
89,988
      
82,045
  
Liabilities held for sale
    
-
      
17,339
  
Total Current Liabilities
    
224,365
      
215,955
  
                 
Long-term debt
    
490,901
      
518,004
  
Accrued employee and retiree benefits
    
30,258
      
28,941
  
Other liabilities
    
43,500
      
43,624
  
Shareholders’ Equity
    
939,392
      
934,336
  
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  
$
1,728,416
    
$
1,740,860
  

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,

   
2021
    
2020
  
Cash flows from operating activities:
            
Net earnings
  
$
91,516
    
$
84,303
  
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
                
Depreciation and amortization
    
38,828
      
36,831
  
Share-based compensation expense
    
6,431
      
4,017
  
Net loss (gain) on assets
    
203
      
(254
)
Loss on divestitures and other charges
    
13,774
      
5,821
  
Deferred income taxes
    
3,793
      
(9,001
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                
Trade accounts receivable
    
(35,290
)
    
(7,962
)
Inventories
    
(15,898
)
    
17,433
  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    
(15,016
)
    
(4,726
)
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses
    
24,007
      
9,018
  
Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings
    
1,763
      
7,410
  
Income taxes
    
(1,155
)
    
(3,899
)
Other liabilities
    
3,192
      
3,936
  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    
116,148
      
142,927
  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
    
(37,608
)
    
(34,009
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
    
201
      
1,022
  
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses
    
36,790
      
12,228
  
Acquisition of new business
    
(13,875
)
    
-
  
Other investing activities
    
1,348
      
4,955
  
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    
(13,144
)
    
(15,804
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                
Proceeds from additional borrowings
    
55,589
      
33,164
  
Debt payments
    
(67,534
)
    
(101,061
)
Purchase of treasury stock
    
(31,467
)
    
-
  
Dividends paid
    
(49,468
)
    
(49,537
)
Other financing activities
    
(582
)
    
(415
)
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    
(93,462
)
    
(117,849
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    
(1,373
)
    
(3,527
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    
8,169
      
5,747
  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    
24,770
      
21,153
  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  
$
32,939
    
$
26,900
  

Supplemental Information
            
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
2021
    
2020
  
             
Dividends paid per share
  
$
1.17
    
$
1.17
  

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts

The Company’s results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 include adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs and income, and the results of the divested operations.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
    
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
   
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
    
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
  
Revenue (GAAP)
  
$
344,287
    
$
323,566
      
6.4
%
  
$
1,039,816
    
$
997,333
      
4.3
%
Revenue of the divested product lines
    
(1,622
)
    
(23,588
)
            
(29,399
)
    
(88,390
)
        
Adjusted revenue
  
$
342,665
    
$
299,978
      
14.2
%
  
$
1,010,417
    
$
908,943
      
11.2
%
                                                 
Operating income (GAAP)
  
$
46,958
    
$
41,155
      
14.1
%
  
$
129,608
    
$
117,841
      
10.0
%
Divestiture & other related costs (income)  – Cost of products sold
    
-
      
(148
)
            
28
      
1,791
          
Divestiture & other related costs – Selling and administrative expenses
    
241
      
312
              
13,473
      
8,689
          
Operating loss (income) of the divested product lines
    
70
      
(2,449
)
            
(2,398
)
    
(4,165
)
        
Operational improvement plan - Cost of products sold
    
-
      
35
              
-
      
35
          
Operational improvement plan - Selling and administrative expenses (income)
    
483
      
2,606
              
(2,010
)
    
2,606
          
Adjusted operating income
  
$
47,752
    
$
41,511
      
15.0
%
  
$
138,701
    
$
126,797
      
9.4
%
                                                 
Net earnings (GAAP)
  
$
33,912
    
$
32,910
      
3.0
%
  
$
91,516
    
$
84,303
      
8.6
%
Divestiture & other related costs, before tax
    
241
      
164
              
13,501
      
10,480
          
Tax impact of divestiture & other related costs
    
1,179
      
(787
)
            
283
      
(1,212
)
        
Net loss (earnings) of the divested product lines, before tax
    
70
      
(2,449
)
            
(2,398
)
    
(4,165
)
        
Tax impact of the divested product lines
    
(18
)
    
655
              
590
      
1,155
          
Operational improvement plan costs (income), before tax
    
483
      
2,641
              
(2,010
)
    
2,641
          
Tax impact of operational improvement plan
    
(115
)
    
(656
)
            
44
      
(656
)
        
Adjusted net earnings
  
$
35,752
    
$
32,478
      
10.1
%
  
$
101,526
    
$
92,546
      
9.7
%
                                                 
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)
  
$
0.80
    
$
0.78
      
2.6
%
  
$
2.16
    
$
1.99
      
8.5
%
Divestiture & other related costs (income), net of tax
    
0.03
      
(0.01
)
            
0.33
      
0.22
          
Results of operations of the divested product lines, net of tax
    
0.00
      
(0.04
)
            
(0.04
)
    
(0.07
)
        
Operational improvement plan costs (income), net of tax
    
0.01
      
0.05
              
(0.05
)
    
0.05
          
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
  
$
0.85
    
$
0.77
      
10.4
%
  
$
2.40
    
$
2.19
      
9.6
%

Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.

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Results by Segment
  
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
Revenue
  
2021
    
Adjustments (1)
    
Adjusted
2021
    
2020
    
Adjustments (1)
    
Adjusted
2020
  
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
  
$
181,667
    
$
(1,312
)
  
$
180,355
    
$
182,866
    
$
(22,978
)
  
$
159,888
  
Color
    
139,239
      
(310
)
    
138,929
      
116,414
      
(669
)
    
115,745
  
Asia Pacific
    
33,442
      
-
      
33,442
      
30,740
      
(68
)
    
30,672
  
Intersegment elimination
    
(10,061
)
    
-
      
(10,061
)
    
(6,454
)
    
127
      
(6,327
)
                                                 
Consolidated
  
$
344,287
    
$
(1,622
)
  
$
342,665
    
$
323,566
    
$
(23,588
)
  
$
299,978
  
                                                 
Operating Income
                                                
                                                 
Flavors & Extracts
  
$
25,164
    
$
66
    
$
25,230
    
$
23,844
    
$
(2,241
)
  
$
21,603
  
Color
    
27,253
      
4
      
27,257
      
23,559
      
(185
)
    
23,374
  
Asia Pacific
    
6,601
      
-
      
6,601
      
6,123
      
(23
)
    
6,100
  
Corporate & Other
    
(12,060
)
    
724
      
(11,336
)
    
(12,371
)
    
2,805
      
(9,566
)
                                                 
Consolidated
  
$
46,958
    
$
794
    
$
47,752
    
$
41,155
    
$
356
    
$
41,511
  

Results by Segment
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
Revenue
  
2021
    
Adjustments (1)
    
Adjusted
2021
    
2020
    
Adjustments (1)
    
Adjusted
2020
  
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
  
$
561,979
    
$
(27,616
)
  
$
534,363
    
$
552,975
    
$
(75,165
)
  
$
477,810
  
Color
    
408,166
      
(1,638
)
    
406,528
      
381,205
      
(13,242
)
    
367,963
  
Asia Pacific
    
99,599
      
(295
)
    
99,304
      
89,062
      
(402
)
    
88,660
  
Intersegment elimination
    
(29,928
)
    
150
      
(29,778
)
    
(25,909
)
    
419
      
(25,490
)
                                                 
Consolidated
  
$
1,039,816
    
$
(29,399
)
  
$
1,010,417
    
$
997,333
    
$
(88,390
)
  
$
908,943
  
                                                 
Operating Income
                                                
                                                 
Flavors & Extracts
  
$
76,718
    
$
(2,859
)
  
$
73,859
    
$
67,467
    
$
(5,078
)
  
$
62,389
  
Color
    
79,462
      
548
      
80,010
      
75,486
      
1,029
      
76,515
  
Asia Pacific
    
19,146
      
(87
)
    
19,059
      
16,031
      
(116
)
    
15,915
  
Corporate & Other
    
(45,718
)
    
11,491
      
(34,227
)
    
(41,143
)
    
13,121
      
(28,022
)
                                                 
Consolidated
  
$
129,608
    
$
9,093
    
$
138,701
    
$
117,841
    
$
8,956
    
$
126,797
  

(1) For Revenue, adjustments consist of revenues of the divested product lines. For Operating Income, adjustments consist of the results of the divested product lines, divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs and income.

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The following tables summarize the percentage change in the 2021 results compared to the 2020 results for the corresponding periods.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
Revenue
  
Total
    
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
    
Adjustments (2)
    
Adjusted
Local
Currency
  
Flavors & Extracts
    
(0.7
%)
    
1.1
%
    
(13.4
%)
    
11.6
%
Color
    
19.6
%
    
1.9
%
    
(0.4
%)
    
18.1
%
Asia Pacific
    
8.8
%
    
(0.5
%)
    
(0.2
%)
    
9.5
%
Total Revenue
    
6.4
%
    
1.2
%
    
(7.8
%)
    
13.0
%
                                 
Operating Income
                                
Flavors & Extracts
    
5.5
%
    
0.6
%
    
(11.1
%)
    
16.0
%
Color
    
15.7
%
    
1.8
%
    
(0.9
%)
    
14.8
%
Asia Pacific
    
7.8
%
    
(2.3
%)
    
(0.4
%)
    
10.5
%
Corporate & Other
    
(2.5
%)
    
0.0
%
    
(21.0
%)
    
18.5
%
Total Operating Income
    
14.1
%
    
1.1
%
    
(0.9
%)
    
13.9
%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
    
2.6
%
    
0.0
%
    
(6.5
%)
    
9.1
%
Adjusted EBITDA
    
14.2
%
    
1.3
%
    
N/A
      
12.9
%

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
Revenue
  
Total
    
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
    
Adjustments (2)
    
Adjusted
Local
Currency
  
Flavors & Extracts
    
1.6
%
    
2.4
%
    
(10.7
%)
    
9.9
%
Color
    
7.1
%
    
3.2
%
    
(3.4
%)
    
7.3
%
Asia Pacific
    
11.8
%
    
3.6
%
    
(0.2
%)
    
8.4
%
Total Revenue
    
4.3
%
    
2.8
%
    
(7.1
%)
    
8.6
%
                                 
Operating Income
                                
Flavors & Extracts
    
13.7
%
    
1.9
%
    
(4.9
%)
    
16.7
%
Color
    
5.3
%
    
3.5
%
    
0.8
%
    
1.0
%
Asia Pacific
    
19.4
%
    
(0.7
%)
    
(0.3
%)
    
20.4
%
Corporate & Other
    
11.1
%
    
0.0
%
    
(11.0
%)
    
22.1
%
Total Operating Income
    
10.0
%
    
3.2
%
    
0.3
%
    
6.5
%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
    
8.5
%
    
3.0
%
    
(1.3
%)
    
6.8
%
Adjusted EBITDA
    
9.7
%
    
2.8
%
    
N/A
      
6.9
%

(2) For Revenue, adjustments consist of revenues of the divested product lines. For Operating Income, Diluted Earnings per Share, and Adjusted EBITDA, adjustments consist of the results of the divested product lines, divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs and income.

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
    
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
                                     
   
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
    
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
  
Operating income (GAAP)
  
$
46,958
    
$
41,155
      
14.1
%
  
$
129,608
    
$
117,841
      
10.0
%
Depreciation and amortization
    
13,011
      
12,309
              
38,828
      
36,831
          
Depreciation and amortization, divested product lines
    
(49
)
    
(49
)
            
(146
)
    
(145
)
        
Share-based compensation expense
    
2,243
      
1,355
              
6,431
      
4,017
          
Divestiture & other related costs, before tax
    
241
      
164
              
13,501
      
10,480
          
Results of operations of the divested product lines, before tax
    
70
      
(2,449
)
            
(2,398
)
    
(4,165
)
        
Operational improvement plan costs (income), before tax
    
483
      
2,641
              
(2,010
)
    
2,641
          
Adjusted EBITDA
  
$
62,957
    
$
55,126
      
14.2
%
  
$
183,814
    
$
167,500
      
9.7
%

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) and Free Cash Flow for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
    
Nine Months Ended September 30,
  
   
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
    
2021
    
2020
    
% Change
  
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
  
$
26,887
    
$
35,313
      
(23.9
%)
  
$
116,148
    
$
142,927
      
(18.7
%)
Capital expenditures
    
(12,058
)
    
(12,592
)
            
(37,608
)
    
(34,009
)
        
Free Cash Flow
  
$
14,829
    
$
22,721
      
(34.7
%)
  
$
78,540
    
$
108,918
      
(27.9
%)

We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.