Sealed Air Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Sealed Air reported a decrease in net sales by 8% to $1.4 billion in Q4 2022. Net earnings decreased by 44% to $95 million. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 10% to $297 million, and adjusted EPS decreased by 12% to $0.99. The company completed the Liquibox acquisition and launched Reinvent SEE 2.0.
Net sales in Q4 were $1.4 billion, down 8% as reported, and down 4% in constant currency.
Net earnings in Q4 were $95 million, down 44%.
Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 was $297 million, down 10% as reported, and down 7% in constant currency.
Adjusted EPS in Q4 was $0.99, down 12% as reported, and down 7% in constant currency.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2023, SEE expects net sales in the range of $5.85 to $6.10 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.30 billion. Full year Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.80.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to increase by 4% to 8%.
- Liquibox acquisition is expected to have a favorable impact of approximately 6% on net sales.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.30 billion.
- Liquibox acquisition is expected to have a favorable impact of approximately 8% on Adjusted EBITDA.
- Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.80.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging macroeconomic environment, especially in the first half of 2023.
- Unfavorable currency impact of approximately 1% on net sales.
- Unfavorable currency impact of approximately 1% on Adjusted EBITDA.
- Reinvent SEE 2.0 is expected to reduce cost structure by $35 to $45 million over the next 12 to 18 months, but the net benefit is currently excluded from guidance.
- Free Cash Flow in 2023 is expected to be in the range of $475 to $525 million, with capital expenditures in the range of $260 to $280 million.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income