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Form 8-K Univar Inc. For: Jul 29

July 29, 2015 7:02 AM EDT

 

 

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2015

 

 

Univar Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-37443   26-1251958

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S Employer

Identification No.)

3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 200

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (331) 777-6000

Not Applicable

(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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 29, 2015, Univar Inc. (the “Company”) announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. A copy of the Company’s press release and related presentation are furnished herewith on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively. The information contained in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, of this report on Form 8-K 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 liability of that section, and it will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

 

  99.1 Press Release dated July 29, 2015

 

  99.2 Univar Inc. Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Presentation dated July 29, 2015


SIGNATURE

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

 

Date: July 29, 2015     Univar Inc.
    By:  

/s/ Stephen N. Landsman

    Name:   Stephen N. Landsman
    Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

 

PRESS RELEASE     LOGO

 

   FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
   Investor Relations
   Kerri Howard
  

+1 844-632-1060

[email protected]

   Media Relations
   Scott C. Johnson
  

+1 331-777-6187

[email protected]

Univar Reports

Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results

Adjusted EBITDA exceeds prior year on a currency neutral basis

Second Quarter 2015 Highlights (Versus Second Quarter 2014)

 

    Reported Adjusted EBITDA of $168.6 million declined 4.4 percent from $176.4 million, but increased 1.5 percent on a currency neutral basis, despite significantly lower chemical demand in upstream oil and gas markets in the U.S. and other regions.

 

    Reported net loss of $12.4 million compared to $19.5 million net income in the prior year, largely due to $26 million in after-tax expenses related to the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) and debt refinancing.

 

    Gross profit margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased during the quarter, benefiting from product mix improvements, growth in value-added services, and cost productivity gains.

 

    Reported net sales decreased 12.3 percent from $2,861 million to $2,510 million, reflecting a 6.9-percent decrease from foreign currency translation and a 6.9-percent decline in volumes, largely attributable to lower demand from oil and gas markets. This was partially offset by a 1.5-percent increase from higher average selling price due to product mix.

 

    Raised approximately $760 million net of fees from the IPO of 20 million primary shares of common stock at $22 per share and a concurrent $350 million private placement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Proceeds were used to immediately retire $650 million of senior unsecured notes, bearing 10.5 percent annual interest.

 

    Completed acquisition of Key Chemical on April 10, expanding the Company’s presence in the U.S. municipal water treatment market.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – July 29, 2015 – Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) (“Univar”), a global chemical distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.


“Univar delivered modest Adjusted EBITDA growth on a currency neutral basis versus the prior-year quarter, successfully offsetting strong headwinds within our upstream oil and gas markets,” said Erik Fyrwald, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This demonstrates the resilience of our diversified business model and solid execution against our strategic objectives as we position the company for profitable growth.”

“Additionally, with our successful initial public offering and the completion of our debt refinancing in July, we have significantly strengthened our balance sheet and improved future cash flow by reducing cash interest payments,” said Fyrwald.

Company Performance

The results of the Company’s operating performance are described below and compare 2015 second quarter with 2014 second quarter results, including Adjusted EBITDA, which is reconciled to reported net (loss) income in the accompanying supplemental financial information.

 

     (Unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
                   

(in millions)

   2015     2014     $
change
    %
change
    % change
excl.
currency
 

External Net Sales

          

USA

   $ 1,389.4      $ 1,546.2      $ (156.8     (10.1 )%      (10.1 )% 

Canada

     534.6        587.7        (53.1     (9.0 )%      2.5

EMEA

     467.4        596.9        (129.5     (21.7 )%      (4.1 )% 

Rest of World

     118.7        130.6        (11.9     (9.1 )%      10.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total Consolidated Net Sales

   $ 2,510.1      $ 2,861.4      $ (351.3     (12.3 )%      (5.4 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

          

USA

   $ 284.2      $ 298.6      $ (14.4     (4.8 )%      (4.8 )% 

Canada

     63.0        67.9        (4.9     (7.2 )%      4.6

EMEA

     98.6        115.0        (16.4     (14.3 )%      4.9

Rest of World

     21.4        19.0        2.4        12.6     40.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total Consolidated Gross Profit

   $ 467.2      $ 500.5      $ (33.3     (6.7 )%      0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

          

USA

   $ 110.1      $ 120.5      $ (10.4     (8.6 )%      (8.6 )% 

Canada

     30.4        31.9        (1.5     (4.7 )%      7.5

EMEA

     27.1        22.7        4.4        19.4     39.7

Rest of World

     6.2        4.7        1.5        31.9     70.2

Other*

     (5.2     (3.4     (1.8     (52.9 )%      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 168.6      $ 176.4      $ (7.8     (4.4 )%      1.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Other represents unallocated corporate costs consisting of costs specifically related to parent company operations that do not directly benefit segments.


Segment Highlights

USA Reported external net sales decreased 10.1 percent from $1,546.2 million to $1,389.4 million, primarily driven by reduction in sales to the upstream oil and gas market, and pricing pressure on several commodity products driven by lower oil prices. Gross profit decreased $14.4 million, or 4.8 percent, to $284.2 million. Gross margin increased 115 basis points to 20.5 percent due to pricing and product mix improvements, including substantial year-over-year growth in higher-margin pharmaceutical and food ingredients markets, and service businesses outside oil and gas. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8.6 percent from $120.5 million to $110.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 15 basis points to 7.9 percent primarily due to improved gross margin.

Canada Reported external net sales decreased 9.0 percent from $587.7 million to $534.6 million. On a currency neutral basis, sales increased 2.5 percent on growth within the mining, food ingredients, and chemical manufacturing markets. This was partially offset by lower sales in the upstream oil and gas markets. Gross profit decreased 7.2 percent from $67.9 million to $63.0 million. Gross margin increased 25 basis points to 11.8 percent due to higher average selling prices in certain markets and favorable product mix. Reported Adjusted EBITDA decreased 4.7 percent from $31.9 million to $30.4 million. On a currency neutral basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.5 percent. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 25 basis points to 5.7 percent, primarily due to improved gross margin.

EMEA Reported external net sales decreased 21.7 percent from $596.9 million to $467.4 million. On a currency neutral basis, sales decreased 4.1 percent. The decrease was primarily related to exiting certain low-margin contracts, as well as declines in caustic soda sales driven by a tight supply market. Gross profit decreased by 14.3 percent from $115.0 million to $98.6 million. Gross margin increased 185 basis points to 21.1 percent due to pricing and product mix improvements. Reported Adjusted EBITDA increased 19.4 percent from $22.7 million to $27.1 million. On a currency neutral basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 39.7 percent. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 200 basis points to 5.8 percent, primarily due to improved gross margin.

Rest of World Reported external net sales decreased 9.1 percent from $130.6 million to $118.7 million. On a currency neutral basis, sales increased 10.4 percent. Gross profit increased 12.6 percent from $19.0 million to $21.4 million. Gross margin increased 350 basis points to 18.0 percent. Reported Adjusted EBITDA increased 31.9 percent, from $4.7 million to $6.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 160 basis points to 5.2 percent. Increases in sales, gross profit, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA were primarily driven by the favorable year-over-year impact of the November 2014 D’Altomare acquisition.

Recent Events

 

    In July, Univar completed a refinancing of its debt structure. The Company repaid its existing loans with $2.05 billion of USD Term Loan B; €250 million of euro denominated First Lien Term Loan, and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Notes due July 15, 2023. The Company also completed a new five-year $1.4 billion senior secured Asset Based Lending (“ABL”) credit facility. As a result, combined with the repayment of debt from IPO and private placement funds, the Company extended its debt maturities five years to 2022-2023 and has substantially lowered its expected future cash interest payments.


    On July 16, Univar completed the acquisition of the assets of Chemical Associates, Inc., which helps increase the value Univar brings several key markets, such as personal care, food, cleaning and sanitization, lubricants, and coatings and adhesives. Chemical Associates specializes in blending, mixing, and packaging of formulated oleochemical products, many of which are based on renewable resources.

Outlook

The Company expects third quarter 2015 results to reflect continued gains from margin improvement, especially in EMEA, lower demand from oil and gas markets, and unfavorable foreign currency translation impacts compared to the prior year. On a currency neutral basis, the Company expects third quarter 2015 Adjusted EBITDA to be modestly below the $170.6 million reported for the third quarter of 2014.

“While we are excited about Univar’s prospects as a global market leader, we continue to strive to offset near-term and steep upstream oil and gas market and foreign exchange headwinds, and are focused on controlling costs and pursuing attractive growth, including through bolt-on acquisitions,” said Fyrwald.

Univar to Host Webcast Today at 8 a.m. EDT

The Company will host a webcast with investors to discuss the second quarter results at 8 a.m. EDT on July 29, which can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of its website at http://investor.univar.com. Following the event, an archived version of the webcast and supporting materials will be available on the same website.

Adjusted EBITDA

The Company monitors the results of its operating segments separately for the purposes of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. The Company evaluates performance on the basis of Adjusted EBITDA, which it defines as its consolidated net income (loss), plus the sum of interest expense, net of interest income, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation, amortization, other operating expenses, net (which primarily consists of pension mark to market adjustments, acquisition and integration related expenses, employee stock-based compensation expense, redundancy and restructuring costs, advisory fees paid to stockholders, and other unusual or non-recurring expenses), impairment charges, loss on extinguishment of debt and other expense, net (which consists of gains and losses on foreign currency transactions and undesignated derivative instruments, ineffective portion of cash flow hedges, debt refinancing costs, and other non-operating activity). The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is an important indicator of operating performance because:

 

    the Company reports Adjusted EBITDA to its lenders as required under the covenants of its credit agreements;

 

    Adjusted EBITDA excludes the effects of income taxes, as well as the effects of financing and investing activities by eliminating the effects of interest, depreciation and amortization expenses;


    the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA in setting performance incentive targets;

 

    the Company considers gains (losses) on the acquisition, disposal and impairment of assets as resulting from investing decisions rather than ongoing operations; and

 

    other significant items, while periodically affecting the Company’s results, may vary significantly from period to period and have a disproportionate effect in a given period, which affects comparability of its results.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The Company’s management believes that certain financial measures that do not comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) provide relevant and meaningful information concerning the ongoing operating results of the Company. Such non-GAAP financial measures are used from time to time herein but should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP measures of performance. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP are provided in Schedules A, B, and C.

About Univar

Founded in 1924, Univar is a global distributor of specialty and basic chemicals from more than 8,000 producers worldwide. Univar operates more than 800 distribution facilities throughout North America, Western Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, supported by a global network of sales and technical professionals. With a broad portfolio of products and value-added services, and deep technical and market expertise, Univar delivers the tailored solutions customers need through one of the most extensive chemical distribution networks in the world. Univar is Chemistry DeliveredSM.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “comfortable with,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

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Univar Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  

(in millions, except share and per share data)

   2015     2014     2015     2014  

Net sales

   $ 2,510.1      $ 2,861.4      $ 4,809.2      $ 5,377.8   

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation)

     2,042.9        2,360.9        3,880.4        4,404.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     467.2        500.5        928.8        972.9   

Operating expenses:

        

Outbound freight and handling

     81.5        93.6        166.0        181.4   

Warehousing, selling and administrative

     217.1        230.5        448.5        469.5   

Other operating expenses, net

     39.0        25.6        47.1        47.3   

Depreciation

     37.7        30.6        69.7        61.2   

Amortization

     22.4        24.1        44.3        47.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     397.7        404.4        775.6        807.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     69.5        96.1        153.2        165.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

        

Interest income

     1.5        2.5        2.7        4.9   

Interest expense

     (64.6     (67.3     (129.0     (133.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (7.3     —         (7.3     (1.2

Other expense, net

     (12.1     (2.0     (5.3     (3.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (82.5     (66.8     (138.9     (133.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (13.0     29.3        14.3        31.9   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (0.6     9.8        7.0        15.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (12.4   $ 19.5      $ 7.3      $ 16.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income per common share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.12   $ 0.20      $ 0.07      $ 0.16   

Diluted

     (0.12     0.20        0.07        0.16   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     102,846,681        99,713,076        101,377,921        99,679,015   

Diluted

     102,846,681        100,362,747        101,956,005        100,045,395   


Univar Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

(in millions, except share and per share data)

   June 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 197.0      $ 206.0   

Trade accounts receivable, net

     1,407.6        1,277.5   

Inventories

     902.8        942.7   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     154.1        158.5   

Deferred tax assets

     52.4        37.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,713.9        2,621.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

     1,032.4        1,032.3   

Goodwill

     1,737.1        1,767.6   

Intangible assets, net

     526.6        574.9   

Deferred tax assets

     10.0        15.5   

Other assets

     61.7        64.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 6,081.7      $ 6,076.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Short-term financing

   $ 38.6      $ 61.1   

Trade accounts payable

     1,185.0        991.9   

Current portion of long-term debt

     69.4        80.7   

Accrued compensation

     65.4        73.7   

Other accrued expenses

     253.1        308.1   

Deferred tax liabilities

     0.6        3.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,612.1        1,518.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     3,006.2        3,739.5   

Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities

     273.9        304.5   

Deferred tax liabilities

     128.9        119.7   

Other long-term liabilities

     136.9        145.9   

Commitment and contingencies

     —         —    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, 200,000,000 shares authorized at $0.01 par value with no shares outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

     —          —     

Common stock, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized at $0.01 par value with 137,947,059 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015; 370,181,733 shares authorized at $0.000000028 par value with 100,190,194 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014

     1.4        —    

Additional paid-in capital

     2,221.0        1,457.6   

Accumulated deficit

     (994.2     (1,001.3

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (304.5     (208.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     923.7        248.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 6,081.7      $ 6,076.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Univar Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
    Six months ended
June 30,
 

(in millions)

   2015     2014     2015     2014  

Operating activities:

        

Net (loss) income

   $ (12.4   $ 19.5      $ 7.3      $ 16.7   

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used by) operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

     60.1        54.7        114.0        109.0   

Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount

     3.8        4.2        8.0        8.2   

Amortization of pension credit from accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (3.0     (3.0     (6.0     (6.0

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     7.3        —          7.3        1.2   

Deferred income taxes

     (5.6     5.5        (1.8     6.2   

Stock-based compensation expense

     1.9        4.0        3.4        7.6   

Other

     0.2        0.5        (0.6     0.4   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Trade accounts receivable, net

     (149.3     (218.2     (172.2     (374.8

Inventories

     53.0        37.9        8.3        (94.5

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     13.3        (5.4     (2.0     (7.5

Trade accounts payable

     128.0        133.3        227.8        311.2   

Pensions and other postretirement benefit liabilities

     (14.6     (15.0     (31.0     (23.7

Other, net

     (62.2     (45.6     (53.9     (29.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities

     20.5        (27.6     108.6        (75.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (30.5     (23.5     (62.4     (48.4

Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired

     (18.6     —          (18.6     —     

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     3.3        0.5        5.0        1.7   

Other

     (5.5     (1.0     (5.5     (1.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

     (51.3     (24.0     (81.5     (47.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

        

Proceeds from sale of common stock

     763.8        1.1        765.8        3.0   

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

     —          60.9        —          163.3   

Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     (709.4     (20.3     (763.1     (39.8

Short-term financing, net

     (14.6     2.3        (11.2     (11.9

Financing fees paid

     —          (1.0     —          (5.0

Other

     (1.8     (0.4     (1.9     (3.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities

     38.0        42.6        (10.4     106.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     8.4        8.1        (25.7     0.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     15.6        (0.9     (9.0     (17.2

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     181.4        164.1        206.0        180.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 197.0      $ 163.2      $ 197.0      $ 163.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Schedule A

Univar Inc.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Reported Net Income

(Unaudited)

 

(in millions)

   USA      Canada      EMEA      Rest of
World
     Other/
Elimin-
ations(1)
    Consolidated  
     Three Months Ended June 30, 2015  

Net sales:

        

External customers

   $ 1,389.4       $ 534.6       $ 467.4       $ 118.7       $ —        $ 2,510.1   

Inter-segment

     22.0         2.2         1.1         —           (25.3     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     1,411.4         536.8         468.5         118.7         (25.3     2,510.1   

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation)

     1,127.2         473.8         369.9         97.3         (25.3     2,042.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     284.2         63.0         98.6         21.4         —          467.2   

Outbound freight and handling

     53.5         10.9         14.9         2.2         —          81.5   

Warehousing, selling and administrative (operating expenses)

     120.6         21.7         56.6         13.0         5.2        217.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 110.1       $ 30.4       $ 27.1       $ 6.2       $ (5.2   $ 168.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other operating expenses, net(2)

             39.0   

Depreciation

             37.7   

Amortization

             22.4   

Interest expense, net

             63.1   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

             7.3   

Other expense, net(3)

             12.1   

Income tax benefit

             (0.6
                

 

 

 

Net loss

           $ (12.4
                

 

 

 

(in millions)

   USA      Canada      EMEA      Rest of
World
     Other/
Elimin-
ations(1)
    Consolidated  
     Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  

Net sales:

        

External customers

   $ 1,546.2       $ 587.7       $ 596.9       $ 130.6       $ —        $ 2,861.4   

Inter-segment

     28.2         2.1         1.1         —           (31.4     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     1,574.4         589.8         598.0         130.6         (31.4     2,861.4   

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation)

     1,275.8         521.9         483.0         111.6         (31.4     2,360.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     298.6         67.9         115.0         19.0         —          500.5   

Outbound freight and handling

     58.1         12.2         20.2         3.1         —          93.6   

Warehousing, selling and administrative (operating expenses)

     120.0         23.8         72.1         11.2         3.4        230.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 120.5       $ 31.9       $ 22.7       $ 4.7       $ (3.4   $ 176.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other operating expenses, net(2)

             25.6   

Depreciation

             30.6   

Amortization

             24.1   

Interest expense, net

             64.8   

Other expense, net(3)

             2.0   

Income tax expense

             9.8   
                

 

 

 

Net income

           $ 19.5   
                

 

 

 

 

(1) Other/Eliminations represents the elimination of intersegment transactions as well as unallocated corporate costs consisting of costs specifically related to parent company operations that do not directly benefit segments.
(2) See Schedule B for items included in other operating expenses, net.
(3) See Schedule C for items included in other expense, net.


Schedule B

Univar Inc.

Other Operating Expenses, Net

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
 

(in millions)

   2015      2014  

Acquisition and integration related expenses

   $ 1.0       $ —     

Stock-based compensation expense

     1.9         4.0   

Redundancy and restructuring

     12.5         16.1   

Advisory fees paid to CVC and CD&R(1)

     1.3         1.6   

Other(2)

     22.3         3.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other operating expenses, net

   $ 39.0       $ 25.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Significant stockholders CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”).
(2) In the three months ended June 30, 2015, other is inclusive of a contract termination fee of $26.2 million related to terminating consulting agreements between the Company and CVC and CD&R related to the IPO.

Schedule C

Univar Inc.

Other Expense, Net

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
 

(in millions)

   2015     2014  

Foreign currency transactions

   $ (2.4   $ 1.3   

Undesignated foreign currency derivative instruments

     (1.6     (1.7

Ineffective portion of cash flow hedges

     0.2        (0.3

Loss due to discontinuance of cash flow hedges

     (7.5     —     

Other

     (0.8     (1.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense, net

   $ (12.1   $ (2.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Schedule D

Univar Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  

(in millions)

   2015     2014     2015     2014  

Net (loss) income

   $ (12.4   $ 19.5      $ 7.3      $ 16.7   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation

     21.7        41.7        (96.3     2.2   

Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment

     (1.9     (1.9     (3.7     (3.7

Derivative financial instruments

     5.0        (2.4     3.7        (2.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     24.8        37.4        (96.3     (3.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 12.4      $ 56.9      $ (89.0   $ 12.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Second Quarter Fiscal 2015
Earnings Conference Call
July 29, 2015
Exhibit 99.2


Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation includes “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public
offering, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown
risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. We caution you that the forward-
looking information presented in this presentation is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual
events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information
contained in this presentation. You should review Univar’s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission for more information regarding the factors that could cause actual results to differ
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forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events,
or otherwise.
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The information presented herein regarding certain unaudited non GAAP measures does not conform
to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and should not be
construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Univar
has included this non-GAAP information to assist in understanding the operating performance of the
company and its operating segments. The non-GAAP information provided may not be consistent with
the methodologies used by other companies. All non-GAAP information related to previous Univar
filings with the SEC has been reconciled with reported U.S. GAAP results.
2


3
World Leader in Chemical Distribution
2014 Revenue By End Market
2014 Revenue By Operating Segment
Global provider of basic and specialty
chemicals; innovative value-added
services
Net
Sales
$9.8
billion
Last
12
months
(LTM) 6/30/15
Adjusted
EBITDA
$634.0
million
-
LTM
6/30/15
#1 in North America and #2 in Europe
(a)
Strategically positioned for growth and
margin expansion
(a) Univar
and Brenntag
are the largest North American chemical distributors per “Specialty Chemical Distribution Market Update” (Boston Consulting Group; April 2014); market share measured based upon
revenue per Univar
S-1 (USA + Canada) and Brenntag
2014 annual report.
Water treatment comprises 5% of total revenue
Oil, Gas &
Mining
17%
Coatings &
Adhesives
14%
Agricultural
Sciences
9%
Chemical
Food Ingredients
6%
Cleaning &
Sanitization
6%
3%
Pharmaceuticals
Rubber &
Plastics
1%
Other
29%
Manufacturing
8%
Personal Care
4%
Utilities
3%
USA
59%
EMEA
21%
Canada
15%
RoW
5%


4
Second Quarter 2015 Highlights
Strong Execution Despite Significant FX and Oil & Gas Headwinds
Adjusted
EBITDA
1
(4.4%)
Adjusted EBITDA Excl. FX
+1.5%
Margin
Expansion
1
Gross margin
+110 basis points
Adjusted EBITDA margin
+ 55 basis points
Attractive Bolt-on Acquisition
Key Chemical (April)
Initial Public Offering
40,250,000 shares of common stock (primary and secondary) and $350.0
million private placement
1
Variances to Q2 2014


5
Univar
-
Consolidated
Highlights
Successfully Offsetting
Headwinds
Large FX translation impact
Oil & Gas volume decline
Mix enrichment from industrial         
chemicals and services
Gross Margin up
Conversion ratio up
1
Adjusted EBITDA margin up
Key Metrics:
$ in millions
2Q15
2Q14
Y/Y %
Net Sales
$2,510.1
$2,861.4
(12.3%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
(5.4%)
Gross Profit
$467.2
$500.5
(6.7%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
0.4%
Gross Margin
18.6%
17.5%
+110 bps
Adjusted EBITDA
$168.6
$176.4
(4.4%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
1.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
6.7%
6.2%
+55 bps
1
Defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Gross Profit


6
USA -
Highlights
Higher Profitability Outside
Oil & Gas
Strong performance in Industrial
Chemicals
Attractive growth in value-added
services (ChemPoint, ChemCare,
MiniBulk, and Environmental
Sciences)
Significant declines in upstream
Oil & Gas
Key Metrics:
$ in millions
2Q15
2Q14
Y/Y %
Net Sales
$1,389.4
$1,546.2
(10.1%)
Gross Profit
$284.2
$298.6
(4.8%)
Gross Margin
20.5%
19.3%
+115 bps
Adjusted EBITDA
$110.1
$120.5
(8.6%)
Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
7.9%
7.8%
+15 bps


7
Canada -
Highlights
Solid Results Ex-FX Translation
Good growth in eastern Canada
industrial markets
Strong early agriculture season
tapers off with dry weather and
lower demand for crop protection
products
Volume declines in western
Canada oil drilling markets
Key Metrics:
$ in millions
2Q15
2Q14
Y/Y %
Net Sales
$534.6
$587.7
(9.0%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
2.5%
Gross Profit
$63.0
$67.9
(7.2%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
4.6%
Gross Margin
11.8%
11.6%
+25 bps
Adjusted EBITDA
$30.4
$31.9
(4.7%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
7.5%
Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
5.7%
5.4%
+25 bps


8
EMEA -
Highlights
Improved Profitability
18% FX translation impact on
sales
Lower volumes driven by business
resizing
Gross Margin and Adjusted
EBITDA up significantly
Restructuring program on track
$ in millions
2Q15
2Q14
Y/Y %
Net Sales
$467.4
$596.9
(21.7%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
(4.1%)
Gross Profit
$98.6
$115.0
(14.3%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
4.9%
Gross Margin
21.1%
19.3%
+185 bps
Adjusted EBITDA
$27.1
$22.7
19.4%
Currency Neutral
--
--
39.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
5.8%
3.8%
+200 bps
Key Metrics:


9
Acquisition Drives Growth
Nov. 2014 D’Altomare acquisition
(Brazil) driving margins up
significantly with product shift to
specialty chemicals
Positive double-digit impact on a
currency neutral basis
Tight operating expense controls
Lower prices in commodity
products reducing overall
revenues
$ in millions
2Q15
2Q14
Y/Y %
Net Sales
$118.7
$130.6
(9.1%)
Currency Neutral
--
--
10.4%
Gross Profit
$21.4
$19.0
12.6%
Currency Neutral
--
--
40.5%
Gross Margin
18.0%
14.5%
+350 bps
Adjusted EBITDA
$6.2
$4.7
31.9%
Currency Neutral
--
--
70.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
5.2%
3.6%
+160 bps
Key Metrics:
Rest of World -
Highlights


10
Consolidated Balance Sheet &
Cash
Flow Highlights
(1)
Cash flow from operating activities less net cash investment in PP&E and cost method investments.
(2)
Net Debt defined as Total Debt (Long term debt plus short term financing) less cash and cash equivalents.
(3)
LTM
Earnings
before
Interest,
Taxes
and
Amortization
(EBITA)
divided
by
trailing
13
month
average
of
net
PP&E
plus
trade
working
capital
(accounts receivable plus inventory less accounts payable).
$ in millions
YTD
6/30/15
YTD 6/30/14
Y/Y %
Free Cash Flow
(1)
$51.2
$(123.6)
141.4%
Total Debt
(2)
$3,114.2
$3,949.0
(21.1)%
Net
Debt
(2)
$2,917.2
$3,785.8
(22.9)%
Return
on Assets Deployed
(3)
22.2%
21.7%
+50 bps
Cash Taxes
$16.9
$10.8
56.5%


11
Strengthened Financial Condition
Three transactions strengthen financial condition
IPO + Private Placement + Refinancing
~$760 million of equity proceeds raised in June 2015
Paid off all $650 million of 10.5% interest rate Mezzanine Debt
Refinanced entire capital structure
Extended debt maturities 5 years to 2022-23
future annual cash interest reduced ~$100 million
Net debt/EBITDA reduced from 5.6 times to 4.5 times
Credit rating raised in June 2015


12
Strategic Priorities
Capitalize on Organic
Growth Opportunities in
Attractive Markets
1
Innovative Valued-Added
Services
Highly Focused Sales Force
Full Solution Customer Value
Proposition
Producer-Supported
Solutions Model
Continue to Execute
on Operational
Excellence Initiatives
2
Commercial Excellence
Initiatives
Ongoing Productivity
Improvements
Tuck-in” Acquisitions 
to Complement Organic
Growth
3
Steady Flow of Opportunities
New Markets / New Products


13
Outlook
Key Assumptions
Margin improvement
Unfavorable FX translation impact
Lower demand from Oil & Gas end markets
Outlook
Expect third quarter 2015 Adjusted EBITDA to be modestly below the
third quarter 2014 on a currency neutral basis


14
Appendix –
Adj. EBITDA
Reconciliation
3 months
ended 6/30
6 months
ended 6/30
LTM
$ in Millions
2015
2014
2015
2014
6/30/2015
Adjusted EBITDA
$168.6
$176.4
$314.3
$322.0
$634.0
Other Operating
Expenses, net
39.0
25.6
47.1
47.3
196.9
Depreciation
37.7
30.6
69.7
61.2
142.0
Amortization
22.4
24.1
44.3
47.8
92.5
Impairment
Charges
--
--
--
--
0.3
Interest Expense, net
63.1
64.8
126.3
128.7
248.2
Loss on Extinguishment
of
Debt
7.3
--
7.3
1.2
7.3
Other Expense, net
12.1
2.0
5.3
3.9
0.3
Income tax expense
(benefit)
(0.6)
9.8
7.0
15.2
(24.0)
Net Income (Loss)
$(12.4)
$19.5
$7.3
$16.7
$(29.5)


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