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Mar 31, 2020

Albemarle Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Albemarle reported first quarter results, with net sales of $739 million and adjusted EBITDA above previously communicated guidance. The company is taking actions to bolster its balance sheet and accelerating cost savings initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Albemarle's first quarter 2020 results showed net sales of $739 million and a net income of $107 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.00. The company is implementing cost-saving measures and managing cash flow due to the uncertain economic impact of the global pandemic.

Net sales of $739 million; Net income of $107 million, or $1.01 per diluted share; Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.00

Adjusted EBITDA of $196 million decreased by ~13% year-over-year, but above previously communicated guidance

Taking action to bolster our balance sheet to enhance financial flexibility; drew $250 million on our revolver, repaid other short-term debt

Accelerating our $100 million cost savings initiative; we now expect to realize between $50 and $70 million of these savings in 2020

Total Revenue
$739M
Previous year: $832M
-11.2%
EPS
$1
Previous year: $1.23
-18.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$196M
Previous year: $226M
-13.2%
Gross Profit
$242M
Previous year: $283M
-14.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$553M
Previous year: $465M
+18.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$59.5M
Previous year: -$161M
-63.1%
Total Assets
$9.85B
Previous year: $7.87B
+25.1%

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Forward Guidance

Albemarle anticipates that its Q2 2020 performance will be lower year-over-year based on reduced global economic activity due to the global pandemic.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income