8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 20, 2023

(Date of Report/Date of earliest event reported)

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	001-07626	39-0561070
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5304

(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

(414) 271-6755

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share	SXT	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Sensient Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release on October 20, 2023, disclosing its results of operations for its quarter ended September 30, 2023, and its financial condition at that date. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 20, 2023, the Company also posted an updated investor presentation for its quarter ended September 30, 2023, on the “Investor Information” section of its website.  A copy of the investor presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.2) is intended to be furnished under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Sensient Technologies Corporation Earnings Press Release for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023.
99.2	Sensient Technologies Corporation Investor Presentation – Q3 2023.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
By:	/s/ John J. Manning
Name:	John J. Manning
Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
Date:	October 20, 2023

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Contact: Amy Agallar (414) 347-3706 investor.relations@sensient.com

Sensient Technologies Corporation

Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

MILWAUKEE— October 20, 2023 — Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter Consolidated Results

• Reported revenue increased 0.8% to $363.8 million versus last year’s results of $361.1 million. On a local currency basis⁽¹⁾, revenue decreased 2.0%.

• Reported operating income declined 6.2% to $44.5 million compared to $47.5 million recorded in the third quarter of 2022. On a local currency basis⁽¹⁾, operating income decreased 9.8%. Local currency adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ was down 7.1% in the third quarter, as a result of lower sales volumes.

• Reported diluted earnings per share was 75 cents in the third quarter of 2023 compared to 85 cents in the third quarter of 2022, a decrease of 11.8%. Local currency EPS⁽¹⁾ decreased 15.3% in the third quarter as a result of lower sales volumes and higher interest expense.

“As expected, the destocking headwinds and market environment impacted the quarter. Our teams continue to focus on winning new business and providing high levels of service to our customers. Our underlying business remains strong. I expect our focus on customer service and sales execution will result in a return to improved revenue growth as market dynamics improve,” said Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation	Page 2
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
October 20, 2023

Third Quarter Group Results

	Reported						Local Currency(1)
Revenue	Quarter			Year-to-Date			Quarter			Year-to-Date
Flavors & Extracts		2.1	%		-0.2	%		-0.5	%		-1.1	%
Color		-4.3	%		2.3	%		-8.2	%		1.1	%
Asia Pacific		4.4	%		3.6	%		4.3	%		6.1	%
Total Revenue		0.8	%		1.7	%		-2.0	%		1.0	%

	Reported						Local Currency(1)
Operating Profit	Quarter			Year-to-Date			Quarter			Year-to-Date
Flavors & Extracts		-12.4	%		-16.9	%		-13.6	%		-17.5	%
Color		-18.7	%		-6.7	%		-23.4	%		-7.8	%
Asia Pacific		16.4	%		8.9	%		15.8	%		11.6	%
Total Operating Profit		-6.2	%		-5.5	%		-9.8	%		-6.1	%

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported third quarter revenue of $191.0 million, an increase of $4.0 million versus the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue benefited from favorable pricing and exchange rates, partially offset by lower volumes, primarily due to customer destocking and market declines in certain product lines. Segment operating income was $23.1 million in the current quarter, a decrease of $3.3 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The lower operating income was primarily due to the lower volumes and higher input costs, partially offset by favorable pricing and exchange rates.

The Color Group reported revenue of $145.0 million in the quarter, a decrease of $6.5 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue was negatively impacted by lower volumes in both the food and pharmaceutical and personal care product lines, primarily due to customer destocking and market declines in certain product lines, partially offset by higher pricing and exchange rates. Segment operating income was $22.9 million in the quarter, a decrease of $5.3 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter results. The lower operating income is primarily a result of the lower volumes and higher input costs, partially offset by favorable pricing and exchange rates.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
October 20, 2023

The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $36.8 million, an increase of $1.6 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue benefited from favorable pricing, partially offset by lower volumes. Segment operating income was $8.1 million in the quarter, an increase of $1.1 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. Operating income benefited from higher pricing, which was offset by lower volumes and higher input costs.

Corporate & Other reported operating expenses of $9.6 million in the current quarter, compared to $14 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year’s third quarter, primarily due to lower performance-based compensation.

2023 OUTLOOK

Sensient now expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down low double digits compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34 and also on a local currency basis compared to our 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share⁽¹⁾ of $3.29.  The Company’s previous 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance was for GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down high single digits compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share and on a local currency basis compared to our 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share⁽¹⁾.

The Company now expects 2023 revenue to grow at a low single-digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue. The Company’s previous 2023 revenue guidance was for a mid-single-digit growth rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue. The Company continues to expect its 2023 adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ to be down mid-single digits on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
October 20, 2023

The Company expects its 2023 diluted earnings per share to be impacted by higher interest rates and a higher tax rate.  Based on current exchange rates, the Company expects foreign exchange rates to be modestly favorable for the full year.

The Company’s guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates and is subject to various risks and uncertainties as described below.

⁽¹⁾ Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release for more information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures.

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, divestiture and other related costs and income, and non-cash share-based compensation. 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 2023 third quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 20, 2023. 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 27, 2023, by calling (877) 344-7529 and referring to conference identification number 2925227. 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 24, 2023.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
October 20, 2023

This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including under “2023 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 Company’s ability to manage economic and capital market conditions and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the impact and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to manage it on the global economy, including, but not limited to, its effects on our employees, facilities, customers, and suppliers, governmental regulations and restrictions, and general economic conditions; the uncertain impacts of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on our supply chain, input costs, including energy and transportation, and on 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; 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, 2022, 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.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
October 20, 2023

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, 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,
	2023		2022		% Change			2023		2022		% Change
Revenue	$	363,829	$	361,076		0.8	%	$	1,107,148	$	1,088,303		1.7	%
Cost of products sold		250,202		239,318		4.5	%		746,681		710,696		5.1	%
Selling and administrative expenses		69,096		74,265		(7.0	%)		213,507		222,081		(3.9	%)
Operating income		44,531		47,493		(6.2	%)		146,960		155,526		(5.5	%)
Interest expense		6,294		3,672					18,648		9,748
Earnings before income taxes		38,237		43,821					128,312		145,778
Income taxes		6,694		7,773					29,085		34,012
Net earnings	$	31,543	$	36,048		(12.5	%)	$	99,227	$	111,766		(11.2	%)
Earnings per share of common stock:
Basic	$	0.75	$	0.86				$	2.36	$	2.67
Diluted	$	0.75	$	0.85				$	2.35	$	2.65
Average common shares outstanding:
Basic		42,045		41,896					42,020		41,885
Diluted		42,233		42,242					42,241		42,199

Results by Segment	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue	2023			2022			% Change			2023			2022			% Change
Flavors & Extracts	$	190,997		$	187,046			2.1	%	$	558,133		$	559,110			(0.2	%)
Color		144,939			151,469			(4.3	%)		466,563			456,175			2.3	%
Asia Pacific		36,774			35,221			4.4	%		112,888			109,014			3.6	%
Intersegment elimination		(8,881	)		(12,660	)					(30,436	)		(35,996	)
Consolidated	$	363,829		$	361,076			0.8	%	$	1,107,148		$	1,088,303			1.7	%
Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts	$	23,078		$	26,337			(12.4	%)	$	69,714		$	83,929			(16.9	%)
Color		22,925			28,200			(18.7	%)		84,027			90,035			(6.7	%)
Asia Pacific		8,095			6,952			16.4	%		24,911			22,877			8.9	%
Corporate & Other		(9,567	)		(13,996	)					(31,692	)		(41,315	)
Consolidated	$	44,531		$	47,493			(6.2	%)	$	146,960		$	155,526			(5.5	%)

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,985	$	20,921
Trade accounts receivable		284,668		302,109
Inventories		587,024		564,110
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		41,477		47,640
Total Current Assets		945,154		934,780
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)		432,970		434,315
Property, plant, and equipment (net)		506,549		483,193
Other assets		125,503		129,326
Total Assets	$	2,010,176	$	1,981,614
Trade accounts payable	$	110,973	$	142,365
Short-term borrowings		22,807		20,373
Other current liabilities		90,037		109,415
Total Current Liabilities		223,817		272,153
Long-term debt		648,556		630,331
Accrued employee and retiree benefits		26,830		26,364
Other liabilities		53,317		53,168
Shareholders' Equity		1,057,656		999,598
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	2,010,176	$	1,981,614

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30,

	2023			2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	99,227		$	111,766
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		43,360			39,262
Share-based compensation expense		7,285			12,476
Net (gain) loss on assets		(81	)		283
Deferred income taxes		2,082			20,465
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable		18,830			(39,520	)
Inventories		(21,455	)		(112,021	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		842			(39,598	)
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses		(20,572	)		24,110
Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings		(16,749	)		1,819
Income taxes		(6,536	)		(4,342	)
Other liabilities		587			198
Net cash provided by operating activities		106,820			14,898
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment		(67,718	)		(51,703	)
Proceeds from sale of assets		130			94
Acquisiton of new businesses		-			(1,048	)
Other investing activities		2,036			947
Net cash used in investing activities		(65,552	)		(51,710	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from additional borrowings		197,577			187,715
Debt payments		(174,083	)		(87,657	)
Dividends paid		(51,900	)		(51,681	)
Other financing activities		(8,034	)		(2,056	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(36,440	)		46,321
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		6,236			11,330
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		11,064			20,839
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		20,921			25,740
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	31,985		$	46,579
Supplemental Information
Nine Months Ended September 30,		2023			2022
Dividends paid per share	$	1.23		$	1.23

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts

The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2023 results compared to the 2022 results for the corresponding periods.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
Revenue	Total			Foreign Exchange Rates			Local Currency
Flavors & Extracts		2.1	%		2.6	%		(0.5	%)
Color		(4.3	%)		3.9	%		(8.2	%)
Asia Pacific		4.4	%		0.1	%		4.3	%
Total Revenue		0.8	%		2.8	%		(2.0	%)
Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts		(12.4	%)		1.2	%		(13.6	%)
Color		(18.7	%)		4.7	%		(23.4	%)
Asia Pacific		16.4	%		0.6	%		15.8	%
Corporate & Other		(31.6	%)		0.0	%		(31.6	%)
Total Operating Income		(6.2	%)		3.6	%		(9.8	%)
Diluted Earnings Per Share		(11.8	%)		3.5	%		(15.3	%)
Adjusted EBITDA		(3.9	%)		3.2	%		(7.1	%)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue	Total			Foreign Exchange Rates			Local Currency
Flavors & Extracts		(0.2	%)		0.9	%		(1.1	%)
Color		2.3	%		1.2	%		1.1	%
Asia Pacific		3.6	%		(2.5	%)		6.1	%
Total Revenue		1.7	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts		(16.9	%)		0.6	%		(17.5	%)
Color		(6.7	%)		1.1	%		(7.8	%)
Asia Pacific		8.9	%		(2.7	%)		11.6	%
Corporate & Other		(23.3	%)		0.0	%		(23.3	%)
Total Operating Income		(5.5	%)		0.6	%		(6.1	%)
Diluted Earnings Per Share		(11.3	%)		0.4	%		(11.7	%)
Adjusted EBITDA		(4.7	%)		0.5	%		(5.2	%)

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		% Change			2023		2022		% Change
Operating income (GAAP)	$	44,531	$	47,493		(6.2	%)	$	146,960	$	155,526		(5.5	%)
Depreciation and amortization		14,770		13,082					43,360		39,262
Share-based compensation expense		2,519		3,785					7,285		12,476
Adjusted EBITDA	$	61,820	$	64,360		(3.9	%)	$	197,605	$	207,264		(4.7	%)

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

	September 30,
Debt	2023			2022
Short-term borrowings	$	22,807		$	21,947
Long-term debt		648,556			547,190
Credit Agreement adjustments(1)		(19,463	)		(30,694	)
Net Debt	$	651,900		$	538,443
Operating income (GAAP)	$	188,185		$	195,946
Depreciation and amortization		56,565			52,485
Share-based compensation expense		10,947			15,618
Other non-operating (gains) losses(2)		(3,783	)		122
Credit Adjusted EBITDA	$	251,914		$	264,171
Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA		2.6	x		2.0	x

⁽¹⁾ Adjustments include cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Company's Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement), and certain letters of credit and hedge contracts.

⁽²⁾ Adjustments consist of certain financing transaction costs, certain non-financing interest items, and gains and losses related to certain non-cash, non-operating, and/or non-recurring items as described in the Credit Agreement.

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.

Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2022
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)	$	3.34
Divestiture & other related income, net of tax		(0.04	)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share	$	3.29

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

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.

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 Third Quarter 2023 Investor Presentation 

 2  FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  This document contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including under “2023 Financial Outlook” in this presentation. 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 Company’s ability to manage economic and capital market conditions and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the impact and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to manage it on the global economy, including, but not limited to, its effects on our employees, facilities, customers, and suppliers, governmental regulations and restrictions, and general economic conditions; the uncertain impacts of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on our supply chain, input costs, including energy and transportation, and on 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; 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, 2022, 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 presentation contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this presentation. 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. 

 3  NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES  Within this document, the Company reports certain non-GAAP financial measures, including: (1) percentage changes in revenue, operating income, diluted earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA on a local currency basis (which eliminate the effects that result from translating its international operations into U.S. dollars), and (2) adjusted EBITDA (which excludes depreciation and amortization expense, and non-cash share based compensation expense). The Company has included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding the 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 presentation and the Company’s 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. The Company believes this information can be beneficial to investors for these same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this presentation for reconciliations and additional information. 

 Sensient Overview  2  Provider of customized solutions for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care customers  Global market leader offering an extensive portfolio of natural flavor and color technology platforms and solutions  Exceptional innovation & applications expertise with unique ability to service global, regional, and local customers 

 Innovative Technologies Creating Unique Solutions  2  Applications expertise and solutions-based selling  High impact relative to cost  Technically-driven products that are difficult to replace Strong consumer trends  Opportunities to grow organically and through M&A 

 Focusing our portfolio and strengthening our commitment to the end markets  2  Investing in core focus areas of Flavors and Extracts, Natural Ingredients, Food and Pharmaceutical Colors, and Personal Care  Divested non-core product lines (inks, fragrances, and yogurt fruit prep  product lines) in 2020 and 2021  Expanded flavor portfolio and strengthened technical solutions capabilities  through the acquisition of Flavor Solutions, Inc. in July 2021  Strengthened extensive natural color portfolio by acquiring Endemix, a vertically integrated natural color and extracts company, in October 2022 

 Natural solutions provider focused on consistent and sustainable supply chain  2  Provider of natural solutions to support health & wellness and clean label consumer trends  Robust agronomy program ensures responsible procurement and traceability of sustainable ingredients  Committed to delivering safe, authentic, high-quality natural products through Sensient’s CertasureTM program 

 8  Color Group  2022 Revenue: $604M  Core Areas of Focus: Food and Pharmaceutical Colors and Personal Care  Flavors & Extracts Group  2022 Revenue: $738M  Core Areas of Focus: Natural Flavors, Extracts and Natural Ingredients  Asia Pacific Group  2022 Revenue: $144M  Core Areas of Focus: Flavors and Colors for food and beverage  Global Revenue by Group  2022 Global Revenues include intercompany sales which are eliminated on a consolidated basis. 

 9  Global market leader  Natural color innovator  Excellent innovation & applications expertise  Color Group 

 10  Color Overview  Food and Pharmaceutical  73% of 2022 Segment Revenue  LC Revenue Change*  Q3 ’23 (7.5%)  YTD ’23 +3.7%  Market trend toward natural colors in food and beverage  Unique value proposition for Pharmaceutical customers includes  colors, flavors, coatings, and extracts  Personal Care  27% of 2022 Segment Revenue  LC Revenue Change*  Q3 ’23 (10.0%)  YTD ’23 (5.8%)  Demand for innovative products with multiple benefits  Product line includes dyes, pigments, formulation aides and  ingredients for color cosmetics, hair care, and skin care  2022 Revenue: $604M  *Local-currency (LC) revenue is a Non-GAAP metric, please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 

 11  Flavors & Extracts Group  Broad product offering  Unique ability to service global, regional, and local customers  Leading technology platforms  Outstanding applications expertise 

 12  Flavors & Extracts Overview  Flavors, Extracts, and Flavor Ingredients  67% of 2022 Segment Revenue  LC Revenue Change* Q3 ’23 (3.3%)  YTD ’23 (0.8%)  Opportunities for on trend products with extracts, taste modulation, and natural flavors  Natural  Ingredients  33% of 2022 Segment Revenue  LC Revenue Change*  Q3 ’23 +5.1%  YTD ’23 (1.7%)  Leading provider of dehydrated onion, garlic, and other products  2022 Revenue: $738M  *Local-currency (LC) revenue is a Non-GAAP metric, please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 

 13  Asia Pacific Group  Portfolio of food and beverage flavors and colors  R&D centers in key strategic markets to support local and regional customer base  Ability to deliver localized solutions  and technology platforms 

 14  2022 revenue of $144 million and operating income of $29 million  Sensient’s sales of flavors and colors for Food and Pharmaceutical are managed on a geographic basis and reported as a separate segment  Manufacturing capabilities in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, and India  Q3 2023 local currency revenue* was up 4.3% and operating profit*  improved 15.8%  *Local currency revenue and local currency operating profit are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document.  Asia Pacific Overview 

 15  2023 Q3 Segment Results  Flavors & Extracts Group third quarter revenue declined slightly. Favorable pricing and new sales wins were offset by lower volumes due to customer destocking and ongoing end market declines in certain product categories. Operating income declined in the quarter primarily due to higher input costs and lower volumes.  Asia Pacific Group third quarter revenue increased due to favorable pricing and new sales wins, partially offset by lower volumes due primarily to destocking and market declines. Operating income increased as a result of higher pricing, partially offset by lower volumes.  Local Currency Revenue*  Local Currency* Commentary:  Q3  YTD  Color Group reported lower revenue in the quarter due to lower  volumes related to customer destocking and ongoing end market declines in certain product categories. Volume declines were partially offset by pricing and volume growth as a result of new sales wins.  Operating income declined due to lower volumes and higher input costs.  Color  (8.2%)  +1.1%  Flavors & Extracts  (0.5%)  (1.1%)  Asia Pacific  +4.3%  +6.1%  Local Currency Operating Income*  Q3  YTD  Color  (23.4%)  (7.8%)  Flavors & Extracts  (13.6%)  (17.5%)  Asia Pacific  +15.8%  +11.6%  * Local-currency (LC) revenue and operating income are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 

 16  2023 Q3 Consolidated Results  Q3  YTD  Local Currency Revenue*  (2.0%)  +1.0%  Local Currency Operating Income*  (9.8%)  (6.1%)  Local Currency Diluted EPS*  (15.3%)  (11.7%)  Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA*  (7.1%)  (5.2%)  Q3 consolidated local currency revenue declined as favorable pricing actions and volumes from new sales wins were offset by overall lower volumes, primarily driven by customer destocking and ongoing end market declines.  Q3 consolidated local currency operating income declined as a result of overall lower volumes, partially offset by  lower performance-based compensation.  Q3 local currency diluted EPS declined as a result of the operating income headwinds and higher interest expense.  * Local-currency (LC) revenue, operating income, diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 

 Capital Allocation  Prioritize ROI capital projects  Maintain prudent level of leverage to support Sensient’s long-standing dividend and opportunistic M&A and share repurchases  $77  $43  $57  $62  $66  $67  $69  $51  $39  $52  $61  $79  $31  $14  $23  $87  $118  $-  $50  $100  $150  $200  $250  2018  2019  2020  2021  2022  DOLLARS IN MILLIONS  Share Repurchase  Acquisitions  Dividends  Debt Repayments  Capital Expenditures  17 

 2023 Financial Outlook  17  Metric  Revised  Guidance  Previous  Guidance  Comments  Local Currency Revenue*  Low single-digit growth  Mid-single-digit growth  Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA*  No Change  Mid-single-digit decrease  Excludes the impact of share-based stock compensation  Diluted EPS (GAAP)  Low double-digit decrease  High single-digit decrease  FX modestly favorable for the full year  Higher interest rates and a higher tax rate  Local Currency Diluted EPS*  Low double-digit decrease  High single-digit decrease  * The local currency revenue, diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA growth rates for 2023 are compared to 2022 revenue, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA, respectively. Local currency revenue, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 

 Why Invest?  Strong competitive position  Defensible and ‘sticky’ business (& low portion of  customer costs)  Global presence  Exposure to stable and growing markets Focused on improving returns and on growth  17 

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 ESG Information  Environmental  Sensient is committed to the principles of sound environmental stewardship and the responsible and sustainable use of energy and natural resources.  Long-term goals to reduce Energy, Water, and Hazardous Waste intensity  Seed-to-shelf program focused on strengthening a sustainable supply chain  Emphasis on implementing sustainability from the design stage.  Chemical Risk Strategy implemented to identify and reduce risk in our portfolio  Social  Sensient strives to conduct business in an ethical manner and to make a positive contribution to society through our product offerings and business activities.  Sensient’s Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct require strong ethical behavior, fair employment practices, and strict human rights practices and product safety standards  Robust product, environmental, and raw material safety programs designed to exceed industry standards  Raw material traceability and sustainability programs  Support for our local communities through volunteerism, financial donations, sponsorships, and employee education opportunities  Governance  Sensient is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and strong corporate  governance practices through our comprehensive corporate governance framework.  Board comprised of a majority of independent directors with diverse and accomplished backgrounds  Committed to board diversity and refreshment, we were recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards for the eleventh year in a row and we have added seven new directors since 2014.  Robust Code of Conduct built on a foundation of ethics, safety and quality, and professionalism resulting in ethical and lawful conduct of our business  21 

 Non-GAAP Financial Measures  21 

 Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont’d)  21 

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