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Jun 30, 2021
IFF Q2 2021 Earnings Report
IFF achieved strong double-digit sales growth and raised its full-year 2021 sales outlook.
Key Takeaways
IFF reported a strong second quarter performance with double-digit sales growth and a solid improvement in overall profitability. The company's synergy realization is on track, and the overall business performance underscores the strength and diversity of its portfolio.
Reported net sales for the second quarter were $3.09 billion, an increase of 158% compared to the prior year period.
Adjusted operating EBITDA for the second quarter was $679 million, an increase of 184% from $239 million in 2020.
Reported earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter was $0.11. Adjusted EPS excluding amortization was $1.50 per diluted share.
Cash flow from operations for the second quarter was strong, increasing 235% versus year-ago period, to $698 million, and free cash flow totaled $533 million.
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Forward Guidance
The Company updates 2021 financial guidance on a combined basis and now expects to deliver approximately 7% growth on a combined company basis.
Positive Outlook
- Increased sales expectation for the full year, and now expect to deliver approximately 7% growth on a combined company basis.
- Successfully increasing prices over time.
- Driving expense reductions to support long-term profitability.
- Investing in incremental capacity.
- Strategically increasing inventory levels in high value businesses to ensure strong top-line momentum while improving returns moving forward.
Challenges Ahead
- Some short-term pressure in 2021.
- Margin in the second quarter was adversely impacted by higher raw material and logistics costs.
- Higher energy costs.
- Lower manufacturing utilization as a result of weather-related raw material shortages.
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