Ink World Staff07.24.20
Sensient Technologies reported diluted earnings per share of 72 cents in the second quarter of 2020 compared to diluted earnings per share of 81 cents in the second quarter of 2019.
Revenue was $323.1 million in this year’s second quarter compared to $339.2 million in the comparable period last year. Operating income was $42.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 compared to operating income of $47.4 million in last year’s second quarter.
The 2020 second quarter reported results include a gain related to the reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation as a result of the sale of the Inks business and other divestiture related costs, which primarily consist of non-cash impairment charges.
The 2020 and 2019 second quarter results also include the operations of the product lines divested and to be divested, which were not significant to net earnings or diluted earnings per share.
The Flavors & Fragrances Group reported second quarter revenue of $183.6 million compared to $180.1 million reported in the comparable period last year. The higher revenue was primarily the result of continued growth in finished flavors and extracts and natural ingredients during the quarter.
Segment operating income was $22.8 million in the second quarter compared to $20.0 million reported in the second quarter of 2019. The Group’s higher profit was primarily a result of higher volumes and the favorable impact of the Group’s cost reduction initiatives, offset by higher raw material costs, mainly in natural ingredients.
The Color Group reported revenue of $121.3 million in the quarter compared to $138.9 million in last year’s second quarter. Adjusted local currency revenue decreased 5.1% in the quarter.
Segment operating income was $22.3 million in the quarter compared to $27.9 million in last year’s comparable period. Continued growth in natural food and beverage colors and higher revenue in the pharmaceutical business was offset by lower volumes in the Personal Care and Inks businesses.
The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $27.9 million in the quarter compared to $29.0 million in the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted local currency revenue decreased 1.4% in the quarter.
During the second quarter, the company completed the sale of its Inks product line within the Color Group. The company also signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its yogurt fruit preparations product line within the Flavors & Fragrances Group, which is expected to close in the third quarter.
Revenue was $323.1 million in this year’s second quarter compared to $339.2 million in the comparable period last year. Operating income was $42.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 compared to operating income of $47.4 million in last year’s second quarter.
The 2020 second quarter reported results include a gain related to the reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation as a result of the sale of the Inks business and other divestiture related costs, which primarily consist of non-cash impairment charges.
The 2020 and 2019 second quarter results also include the operations of the product lines divested and to be divested, which were not significant to net earnings or diluted earnings per share.
The Flavors & Fragrances Group reported second quarter revenue of $183.6 million compared to $180.1 million reported in the comparable period last year. The higher revenue was primarily the result of continued growth in finished flavors and extracts and natural ingredients during the quarter.
Segment operating income was $22.8 million in the second quarter compared to $20.0 million reported in the second quarter of 2019. The Group’s higher profit was primarily a result of higher volumes and the favorable impact of the Group’s cost reduction initiatives, offset by higher raw material costs, mainly in natural ingredients.
The Color Group reported revenue of $121.3 million in the quarter compared to $138.9 million in last year’s second quarter. Adjusted local currency revenue decreased 5.1% in the quarter.
Segment operating income was $22.3 million in the quarter compared to $27.9 million in last year’s comparable period. Continued growth in natural food and beverage colors and higher revenue in the pharmaceutical business was offset by lower volumes in the Personal Care and Inks businesses.
The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $27.9 million in the quarter compared to $29.0 million in the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted local currency revenue decreased 1.4% in the quarter.
During the second quarter, the company completed the sale of its Inks product line within the Color Group. The company also signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its yogurt fruit preparations product line within the Flavors & Fragrances Group, which is expected to close in the third quarter.