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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended:
June 30, 2019

OR

☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from
to

Commission file number: 001-07626

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP ORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
39-0561070
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE , MILWAUKEE , Wisconsin 53202-5304
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
( 414 ) 271-6755

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
SXT
New York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for at least the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class
Outstanding at July 31, 2019
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
42,319,163




SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
INDEX

Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Item 2.
16
Item 3.
20
Item 4.
20
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 1.
21
Item 1A.
22
Item 2.
22
Item 6.
22
23
24


PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019
2018
2019
2018
Revenue
$
339,186
$
363,041
$
686,699
$
719,518
Cost of products sold
227,418
241,571
459,706
474,977
Selling and administrative expenses
64,400
69,289
130,205
136,679
Operating income
47,368
52,181
96,788
107,862
Interest expense
5,200
5,555
10,602
11,110
Earnings before income taxes
42,168
46,626
86,186
96,752
Income taxes
7,837
7,503
19,048
19,435
Net earnings
$
34,331
$
39,123
$
67,138
$
77,317
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
42,270
42,281
42,255
42,578
Diluted
42,300
42,371
42,287
42,701
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
0.81
$
0.93
$
1.59
$
1.82
Diluted
$
0.81
$
0.92
$
1.59
$
1.81
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.36
$
0.33
$
0.72
$
0.66

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.


1

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019
2018
2019
2018
Comprehensive Income
$
37,059
$
2,477
$
69,150
$
64,535

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

2


SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

ASSETS
June 30, 2019
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
29,882
$
31,901
Trade accounts receivable, net
273,109
255,350
Inventories
462,108
490,757
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
46,988
44,857
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
812,087
822,865
OTHER ASSETS
88,263
66,788
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
11,103
9,189
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
17,715
18,867
GOODWILL
415,164
416,175
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:
Land
37,367
36,787
Buildings
322,587
318,463
Machinery and equipment
705,468
688,003
Construction in progress
27,789
34,772
1,093,211
1,078,025
Less accumulated depreciation
( 612,048
)
( 586,969
)
481,163
491,056
TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,825,495
$
1,824,940
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade accounts payable
$
108,095
$
131,812
Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings from employees
20,832
23,410
Other accrued expenses
40,297
31,198
Income taxes
5,108
8,234
Short-term borrowings
20,337
20,046
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
194,669
214,700
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
29,984
28,976
OTHER LIABILITIES
22,310
8,554
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE BENEFITS
24,313
23,210
LONG-TERM DEBT
656,737
689,553
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock
5,396
5,396
Additional paid-in capital
98,037
101,663
Earnings reinvested in the business
1,552,928
1,516,243
Treasury stock, at cost
( 595,336
)
( 597,800
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 163,543
)
( 165,555
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
897,482
859,947
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
1,825,495
$
1,824,940

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

3

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
$
67,138
$
77,317
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
27,741
26,022
Share-based compensation
( 1,155
)
1,783
Net (gain) loss on assets
( 75
)
259
Deferred income taxes
( 909
)
9,933
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
( 17,131
)
( 117,520
)
Inventories
29,201
( 2,306
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
( 3,395
)
( 12,178
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
( 21,401
)
( 7,759
)
Salaries, wages and withholdings from employees
( 2,598
)
( 591
)
Income taxes
( 2,631
)
( 6,043
)
Other deferred liabilities
1,428
2,889
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
76,213
( 28,194
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
( 16,606
)
( 24,000
)
Cash receipts on sold receivables
-
91,142
Proceeds from sale of assets
91
283
Acquisition of new businesses
-
( 11,313
)
Other investing activity
( 454
)
751
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
( 16,969
)
56,863
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from additional borrowings
25,003
107,857
Debt payments
( 55,182
)
( 33,009
)
Purchase of treasury stock
-
( 72,704
)
Dividends paid
( 30,453
)
( 28,244
)
Other financing activity
( 1,028
)
( 2,779
)
Net cash used in financing activities
( 61,660
)
( 28,879
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
397
1,754
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
( 2,019
)
1,544
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
31,901
29,344
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
29,882
$
30,888

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

4

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Additional
Earnings
Reinvested
Treasury Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Common
Stock
Paid-In
Capital
in the
Business
Shares
Amount
Income
(Loss)
Total
Equity
Balances at December 31, 2018
$
5,396
$
101,663
$
1,516,243
11,731,223
$
( 597,800
)
$
( 165,555
)
$
859,947
Net earnings
-
-
67,138
-
-
-
67,138
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
-
2,012
2,012
Cash dividends paid - $ 0.72 per share
-
-
( 30,453
)
-
-
-
( 30,453
)
Share-based compensation
-
( 1,155
)
-
-
-
-
( 1,155
)
Non-vested stock issued upon vesting
-
( 2,331
)
-
( 45,741
)
2,331
-
-
Benefit plans
-
72
-
( 18,597
)
948
-
1,020
Other
-
( 212
)
-
15,991
( 815
)
-
( 1,027
)
Balances at June 30, 2019
$
5,396
$
98,037
$
1,552,928
11,682,876
$
( 595,336
)
$
( 163,543
)
$
897,482
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Balances at March 31, 2019
$
5,396
$
100,485
$
1,533,832
11,690,379
$
( 595,718
)
$
( 166,271
)
$
877,724
Net earnings
-
-
34,331
-
-
-
34,331
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
-
2,728
2,728
Cash dividends paid - $ 0.36 per share
-
-
( 15,235
)
-
-
-
( 15,235
)
Share-based compensation
-
( 1,842
)
-
-
-
-
( 1,842
)
Non-vested stock issued upon vesting
-
( 547
)
-
( 10,725
)
547
-
-
Other
-
( 59
)
-
3,222
( 165
)
-
( 224
)
Balances at June 30, 2019
$
5,396
$
98,037
$
1,552,928
11,682,876
$
( 595,336
)
$
( 163,543
)
$
897,482
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balances at December 31, 2017
$
5,396
$
107,176
$
1,414,485
10,759,291
$
( 525,422
)
$
( 149,334
)
$
852,301
Net earnings
-
-
77,317
-
-
-
77,317
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
-
-
-
( 12,782
)
( 12,782
)
Cash dividends paid - $ 0.66 per share
-
-
( 28,244
)
-
-
-
( 28,244
)
Share-based compensation
-
1,783
-
-
-
-
1,783
Stock options exercised
-
( 80
)
-
( 4,000
)
200
-
120
Non-vested stock issued upon vesting
-
( 5,454
)
-
( 111,185
)
5,454
-
-
Benefit plans
-
350
-
( 15,126
)
769
-
1,119
Purchase of treasury stock
-
-
-
1,000,000
( 72,704
)
-
( 72,704
)
Other
-
( 832
)
418
42,243
( 2,067
)
-
( 2,481
)
Balances at June 30, 2018
$
5,396
$
102,943
$
1,463,976
11,671,223
$
( 593,770
)
$
( 162,116
)
$
816,429
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balances at March 31, 2018
$
5,396
$
103,099
$
1,438,823
11,683,443
$
( 594,392
)
$
( 125,470
)
$
827,456
Net earnings
-
-
39,123
-
-
-
39,123
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
-
-
-
( 36,646
)
( 36,646
)
Cash dividends paid - $ 0.33 per share
-
-
( 13,970
)
-
-
-
( 13,970
)
Share-based compensation
-
529
-
-
-
-
529
Stock options exercised
-
( 42
)
-
( 2,000
)
102
-
60
Non-vested stock issued upon vesting
-
( 612
)
-
( 12,033
)
612
-
-
Other
-
( 31
)
-
1,813
( 92
)
-
( 123
)
Balances at June 30, 2018
$
5,396
$
102,943
$
1,463,976
11,671,223
$
( 593,770
)
$
( 162,116
)
$
816,429

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

5


SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


1.    Accounting Policies

In the opinion of Sensient Technologies Corporation (the “Company”), the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2019, and the results of operations, comprehensive income, and shareholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Expenses are charged to operations in the period incurred.

Please refer to the notes in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, for additional details of the Company’s financial condition and a description of the Company’s accounting policies, which have been continued without change, except for the Company’s Lease and Derivative Financial Instruments accounting policies. These policies were updated as a result of the Company’s adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , and ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, in the first quarter of 2019 and are described below.

Leases
The Company enters into lease agreements for certain office space, warehouses, land, and equipment in the ordinary course of business. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and evaluates the lease classification (i.e., operating lease or financing lease) at that time. Lease arrangements with an initial term of 12 months or less are considered short-term leases and are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Operating leases are included in Other Assets , Other Accrued Expenses , and Other Liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. Operating lease right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.

The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date for determining the present value of lease payments. The Company considers the likelihood of exercising options to extend or terminate the lease when determining the lease term.

The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. The Company has elected the practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases.

Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments to reduce market risk associated with changes in foreign currency and interest rate exposures that exist as part of ongoing business operations. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, which strictly prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

The primary objectives of the foreign exchange risk management activities are to understand and mitigate the impact of potential foreign exchange fluctuations on the Company’s financial results and its economic well-being. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. Generally, these risk management transactions may involve the use of foreign currency derivatives to protect against exposure resulting from recorded accounts receivable and payable. The Company may utilize forward exchange contracts, generally with maturities of less than 18 months, that qualify as cash flow hedges. Generally, these foreign exchange contracts are intended to offset the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on non-functional currency denominated sales and purchases. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, gains and losses, including any hedge ineffectiveness, are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) until the underlying transaction is recognized in earnings.

6

Hedge effectiveness is determined by how closely the changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument offset the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge accounting is permitted only if the hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective at the inception of the transaction and on an ongoing basis.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which requires lessees to recognize the lease assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet and to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about lease transactions. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) : Targeted Improvements , which provides an additional transition method allowing entities to apply the new lease standard at the adoption date. The Company adopted each of these standards in the first quarter of 2019 using the optional transition method allowed under ASU No. 2018-11. The Company elected the following practical expedients permitted within the standard:

1.
The Company will not re-assess an expired or existing contract to determine if it is a lease or contains  a lease.
2.
The Company will not re-assess the lease classification for an existing lease based on the new standard’s lease classification criteria.
3.
The Company will not re-assess the accounting treatment for initial direct costs on existing leases based on the new standard’s guidance.
4.
The Company will account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases.

The adoption of this standard resulted in the recognition of $ 20.7 million in right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for operating leases as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings, or to cash provided by or used in operating, financing, or investing activities on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which expands an entity’s ability to hedge non-financial and financial risk components and reduce complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk. This guidance eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line item as the hedged item. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2019, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which replaces the current incurred loss impairment model with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses. Under the new methodology, entities will be required to measure expected credit losses on financial instruments held at amortized cost, including trade receivables, based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable forecasts. Adoption of this guidance is required for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the expected impact of this standard.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminates step two of the current goodwill impairment test and specifies that goodwill impairment should be measured by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. This standard will be applied prospectively and is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests performed in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the expected impact of this standard.

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In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 , Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement , which changes the requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, and adding certain disclosures. Adoption of this guidance is required for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the expected impact of this standard.

Please refer to the notes in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, for additional details of the Company’s financial condition and a description of the Company’s accounting policies, which have been continued without change, except as discussed above.


2.    Acquisitions

On March 9, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of certain net assets and the natural color business of GlobeNatural, a company based in Lima, Peru. The Company paid $ 10.8 million of cash for this acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company acquired net assets of $ 1.4 million and identified intangible assets, principally customer relationships of $ 2.0 million, and allocated the remaining $ 7.4 million to goodwill. These operations are included in the Color segment.

On July 10, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Mazza Innovation Limited , a botanical extraction business with patented solvent-free extraction processes, located in Vancouver, Canada. The Company paid $ 19.8 million of cash for this acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company acquired net assets of $ 4.0 million and identified intangible assets, principally technological know-how, of $ 6.9 million. The remaining $ 8.9 million was allocated to goodwill. This business was included in Corporate & Other in 2018. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the results of operations of this business are now reported in the Color segment. The results for 2018 have been restated to reflect this change.


3.    Fair Value

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurement , defines fair value for financial assets and liabilities, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The carrying values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and short-term borrowings were approximately the same as the fair values as of June 30, 2019. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 2 inputs). The carrying value of the long-term debt at June 30, 2019, was $ 656.7 million. The fair value of the long-term debt at June 30, 2019, was $ 674.7 million.

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4.    Segment Information

Operating results by segment for the periods presented are as follows:


(In thousands)
Flavors &
Fragrances
Color
Asia
Pacific
Corporate
& Other
Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2019:
Revenue from external customers
$
174,534
$
135,650
$
29,002
$
-
$
339,186
Intersegment revenue
5,600
3,262
-
-
8,862
Total revenue
$
180,134
$
138,912
$
29,002
$
-
$
348,048
Operating income (loss)
$
20,050
$
27,877
$
4,201
$
( 4,760
)
$
47,368
Interest expense
-
-
-
5,200
5,200
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
$
20,050
$
27,877
$
4,201
$
( 9,960
)
$
42,168
Three months ended June 30, 2018:
Revenue from external customers
$
191,818
$
140,702
$
30,521
$
-
$
363,041
Intersegment revenue
6,840
3,589
-
-
10,429
Total revenue
$
198,658
$
144,291
$
30,521
$
-
$
373,470
Operating income (loss)
$
24,001
$
31,133
$
4,634
$
( 7,587
)
$
52,181
Interest expense
-
-
-
5,555
5,555
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
$
24,001
$
31,133
$
4,634
$
( 13,142
)
$
46,626

(In thousands)
Flavors &
Fragrances
Color
Asia
Pacific
Corporate
& Other
Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2019:
Revenue from external customers
$
353,278
$
275,900
$
57,521
$
-
$
686,699
Intersegment revenue
10,409
6,891
-
-
17,300
Total revenue
$
363,687
$
282,791
$
57,521
$
-
$
703,999
Operating income (loss)
$
43,175
$
58,076
$
8,419
$
( 12,882
)
$
96,788
Interest expense
-
-
-
10,602
10,602
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
$
43,175
$
58,076
$
8,419
$
( 23,484
)
$
86,186
Six months ended June 30, 2018:
Revenue from external customers
$
374,300
$
284,430
$
60,788
$
-
$
719,518
Intersegment revenue
12,704
7,021
-
-
19,725
Total revenue
$
387,004
$
291,451
$
60,788
$
-
$
739,243
Operating income (loss)
$
49,328
$
64,805
$
9,506
$
( 15,777
)
$
107,862
Interest expense
-
-
-
11,110
11,110
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
$
49,328
$
64,805
$
9,506
$
( 26,887
)
$
96,752

The Company evaluates performance based on operating income of the respective segments before restructuring and other costs, interest expense, and income taxes. There were no restructuring and other costs incurred in either the first six months of 2019 or 2018.

In July 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Mazza Innovation Limited (See Note 2, Acquisitions , for further information). This business was included in Corporate & Other in 2018. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the results of operations of this business are now reported in the Color segment. The results for 2018 have been restated to reflect this change.


In addition to evaluating the Company’s performance based on the segments above, revenue is also disaggregated and analyzed by product line and geographic market. The following tables display the Company’s revenue by these major sources.


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Product Lines

(In thousands)
Flavors &
Fragrances
Color
Asia
Pacific
Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2019:
Flavors
$
101,495
$
-
$
-
$
101,495
Natural Ingredients
52,425
-
-
52,425
Fragrances
26,214
-
-
26,214
Food & Beverage Colors
-
79,374
-
79,374
Cosmetics
-
35,855
-
35,855
Other Colors
-
23,683
-
23,683
Asia Pacific
-
-
29,002
29,002
Intersegment Revenue
( 5,600
)
( 3,262
)
-
( 8,862
)
Total revenue from external customers
$
174,534
$
135,650
$
29,002
$
339,186
Three months ended June 30, 2018:
Flavors
$
115,222
$
-
$
-
$
115,222
Natural Ingredients
56,197
-
-
56,197
Fragrances
27,239
-
-
27,239
Food & Beverage Colors
-
77,467
-
77,467
Cosmetics
-
40,727
-
40,727
Other Colors
-
26,097
-
26,097
Asia Pacific
-
-
30,521
30,521
Intersegment Revenue
( 6,840
)
( 3,589
)
-
( 10,429
)
Total revenue from external customers
$
191,818
$
140,702
$
30,521
$
363,041

Product Lines

(In thousands)
Flavors &
Fragrances
Color
Asia
Pacific
Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2019:
Flavors
$
205,771
$
-
$
-
$
205,771
Natural Ingredients
103,644
-
-
103,644
Fragrances
54,272
-
-
54,272
Food & Beverage Colors
-
159,738
-
159,738
Cosmetics
-
74,138
-
74,138
Other Colors
-
48,915
-
48,915
Asia Pacific
-
-
57,521
57,521
Intersegment Revenue
( 10,409
)
( 6,891
)
-
( 17,300
)
Total revenue from external customers
$
353,278
$
275,900
$
57,521
$
686,699
Six months ended June 30, 2018:
Flavors
$
224,273
$
-
$
-
$
224,273
Natural Ingredients
109,398
-
-
109,398
Fragrances
53,333
-
-
53,333
Food & Beverage Colors
-
154,283
-
154,283
Cosmetics
-
86,231
-
86,231
Other Colors
-
50,937
-
50,937
Asia Pacific
-
-
60,788
60,788
Intersegment Revenue
( 12,704
)
( 7,021
)
-
( 19,725
)
Total revenue from external customers
$
374,300
$
284,430
$
60,788
$
719,518

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Geographic Markets

(In thousands)
Flavors &
Fragrances
Color
Asia
Pacific
Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2019:
North America
$
113,115
$
65,301
$
37
$
178,453
Europe
41,323
38,682
107
80,112
Asia Pacific
9,430
15,112
28,722
53,264
Other
10,666
16,555
136
27,357
Total revenue from external customers
$
174,534
$
135,650
$
29,002
$
339,186
Three months ended June 30, 2018:
North America
$
127,196
$
63,738
$
-
$
190,934
Europe
44,964
41,127
24
86,115
Asia Pacific
9,069
17,641
30,284
56,994
Other
10,589
18,196
213
28,998
Total revenue from external customers
$
191,818
$
140,702
$
30,521
$
363,041

Geographic Markets

(In thousands)
Flavors &
Fragrances
Color
Asia
Pacific
Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2019:
North America
$
225,862
$
131,308
$
62
$
357,232
Europe
89,324
80,817
148
170,289
Asia Pacific
17,039
31,537
56,988
105,564
Other
21,053
32,238
323
53,614
Total revenue from external customers
$
353,278
$
275,900
$
57,521
$
686,699
Six months ended June 30, 2018:
North America
$
246,251
$
127,320
$
-
$
373,571
Europe
90,391
84,758
30
175,179
Asia Pacific
16,091
34,551
60,295
110,937
Other
21,567
37,801
463
59,831
Total revenue from external customers
$
374,300
$
284,430
$
60,788
$
719,518


5.    Inventories

At June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, inventories included finished and in-process products totaling $ 312.6 million and $ 320.4 million, respectively, and raw materials and supplies of $ 149.5 million and $ 170.4 million, respectively.

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6.    Retirement Plans

The Company’s components of annual benefit cost for the defined benefit plans for the periods presented are as follows:


Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In thousands)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Service cost
$
359
$
366
$
718
$
734
Interest cost
319
286
639
575
Expected return on plan assets
( 229
)
( 241
)
( 460
)
( 486
)
Recognized actuarial gain
( 39
)
( 27
)
( 78
)
( 54
)
Total defined benefit expense
$
410
$
384
$
819
$
769

The Company’s non-service cost portion of defined benefit expense is recorded in Interest Expense on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings.  The Company’s service cost portion of defined benefit expense is recorded in Selling and Administrative Expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings.


7.    Leases

The Company leases certain office space, warehouses, land, and equipment under operating lease arrangements. Some of the Company’s leases include options to extend the leases for up to an additional five years . Some of the Company’s lease agreements also include rental payments that are adjusted periodically for inflation (i.e., CPI index).

The Company recorded operating lease expense, which includes short-term lease expense and variable lease costs, of $ 2.8 million and $ 5.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company paid $ 5.0 million in cash for operating leases, not including short-term lease expense or variable lease costs. The Company entered into operating leases that resulted in $ 5.0 million of right-of-use assets in exchange for operating lease obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

The Company included $ 21.2 million of right-of-use assets in Other Assets and $ 8.1 million and $ 13.1 million of operating lease liabilities in Other Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities , respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019.

The Company’s weighted average remaining operating lease term was 3.7 years as of June 30, 2019. The Company’s weighted average discount rate for operating leases was 4.4 % as of June 30, 2019.

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As of June 30, 2019, maturities of operating lease liabilities for future annual periods are as follows:

(in thousands)
Year ending December 31,
2019
$
4,655
2020
7,789
2021
4,303
2022
2,224
2023
1,422
Thereafter
2,699
Total lease payments
23,092
Less imputed interest
( 1,911
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
21,181


8.    Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity

The Company may use forward exchange contracts and foreign currency denominated debt to manage its exposure to foreign exchange risk in order to reduce the effect of fluctuating foreign currencies on short-term foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions, non-functional currency raw material purchases, non-functional currency sales, and other known foreign currency exposures. These forward exchange contracts generally have maturities of less than 18 months. The Company’s primary hedging activities and their accounting treatment are summarized below.

Forward exchange contracts – Certain forward exchange contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges. The Company had $ 38.1 million and $ 76.0 million of forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges outstanding as of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the amounts reclassified into net earnings in the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings that offset the earnings impact of the related non-functional asset or liability hedged in the same period were not material. In addition, the Company utilizes forward exchange contracts that are not designated as cash flow hedges; the results of these transactions were not material to the financial statements.

Net investment hedges – The Company has certain debt denominated in Euros, Swiss Francs, and British Pounds. These debt instruments have been designated as partial hedges of the Company’s Euro, Swiss Franc, and British Pound net asset positions. Changes in the fair value of this debt attributable to changes in the spot foreign exchange rate are recorded in foreign currency translation in OCI. As of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the total value of the Company’s Euro, Swiss Franc, and British Pound debt designated as net investment hedges was $ 364.2 million and $ 366.5 million, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the impact of foreign exchange rates on these debt instruments increased debt by $ 2.5 million and decreased debt by $ 2.3 million, respectively, which has been recorded as foreign currency translation in OCI.


9.    Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were 18.6 % and 16.1 % , respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the effective income tax rates were 22.1 % and 20.1 % , respectively. The effective tax rates in both 2019 and 2018 were impacted by changes in estimates associated with the finalization of prior year foreign and domestic tax items, audit settlements, and the mix of foreign earnings. In addition, the 2019 effective tax rate was impacted by an adjustment to a valuation allowance, and the 2018 effective tax rate was impacted by the U.S. tax accounting method changes that were filed with the IRS.

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10.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the changes in OCI during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

(In thousands)
Cash Flow
Hedges (a)
Pension
Items (a)
Foreign
Currency
Items
Total
Balances at December 31, 2018
$
147
$
549
$
( 166,251
)
$
( 165,555
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
66
-
2,291
2,357
Amounts reclassified from OCI
( 271
)
( 74
)
-
( 345
)
Balances at June 30, 2019
$
( 58
)
$
475
$
( 163,960
)
$
( 163,543
)

(In thousands)
Cash Flow
Hedges (a)
Pension
Items (a)
Foreign
Currency
Items
Total
Balances at March 31, 2019
$
632
$
512
$
( 167,415
)
$
( 166,271
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
( 531
)
-
3,455
2,924
Amounts reclassified from OCI
( 159
)
( 37
)
-
( 196
)
Balances at June 30, 2019
$
( 58
)
$
475
$
( 163,960
)
$
( 163,543
)

(In thousands)
Cash Flow
Hedges (a)
Pension
Items (a)
Foreign
Currency
Items
Total
Balances at December 31, 2017
$
( 669
)
$
( 309
)
$
( 148,356
)
$
( 149,334
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
525
-
( 13,357
)
( 12,832
)
Amounts reclassified from OCI
110
( 60
)
-
50
Balances at June 30, 2018
$
( 34
)
$
( 369
)
$
( 161,713
)
$
( 162,116
)

(In thousands)
Cash Flow
Hedges (a)
Pension
Items (a)
Foreign
Currency
Items
Total
Balances at March 31, 2018
$
39
$
( 339
)
$
( 125,170
)
$
( 125,470
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
( 145
)
-
( 36,543
)
( 36,688
)
Amounts reclassified from OCI
72
( 30
)
-
42
Balances at June 30, 2018
$
( 34
)
$
( 369
)
$
( 161,713
)
$
( 162,116
)

(a)
Cash Flow Hedges and Pension Items are net of tax.


11.  Accounts Receivable Securitization

The Company is engaged in an accounts receivable securitization program with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (Wells Fargo).  The commitment size under the program is $ 70 million.

Between October 2016 and June 2018, the Company accounted for sales of trade receivables under the program as a reduction in accounts receivable on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing (ASC 860).

In June 2018, the Company amended the program. Following the amendment, the Company no longer accounts for sales of trade receivables in accordance with ASC 860, and instead now maintains the trade receivables and related debt on its Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

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Under the amended program, Wells Fargo has extended a secured loan of up to $ 70 million to the Company secured by Wells Fargo’s undivided interests in certain of the Company’s trade accounts receivables. The program expires in October 2019; however, the Company has the intent and ability to refinance or extend the program prior to maturity. As of June 30, 2019, $ 70 million was borrowed under the program.


12.  Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to various claims and litigation arising in the normal course of business. The Company establishes reserves for claims and proceedings when it is probable that liabilities exist and reasonable estimates of loss can be made. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of these matters, based on our assessment of the facts and circumstances now known, we do not believe that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, actual outcomes may be different from those expected and could have a material effect on our results of operations or cash flows in a particular period.

Agar v. Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC

On March 29, 2019, Calvin Agar (Agar), a former employee, filed a Class Action Complaint in Stanislaus County Superior Court against Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC (SNI). On May 22, 2019, Agar filed a First Amended Class Action Complaint against SNI (the Complaint). Agar alleges that SNI improperly reported overtime pay on employees’ wage statements, in violation of the California Labor Code. The Complaint alleges two causes of action, and both concern the wage statements.

The Complaint does not allege that SNI failed to pay any overtime due to Agar or any of the putative class or group members. The Complaint merely challenges the manner in which SNI has reported overtime pay on its wage statements.

SNI maintains that it has accurately paid Agar and the putative class members for all overtime worked, and that they have not experienced any harm. SNI further maintains that the format of its wage statements does not violate the requirements of state law or any specific guidance from California decisional law, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the California Labor Commissioner's Office. Finally, SNI contends that certain of the state law claims are subject to mandatory individual arbitration.

SNI filed its Answer and Affirmative Defenses to the Complaint on July 10, 2019. SNI continues to evaluate the developing legal authority on this issue. SNI intends to vigorously defend its interests, absent a reasonable resolution. The parties have agreed to submit this case to mediation, which is currently scheduled for December 11, 2019.

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Revenue
Revenue was $339.2 million and $363.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Revenue was $686.7 million and $719.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the impact of foreign exchange rates decreased consolidated revenue by approximately 2% and 3%, respectively.

Gross Margin
The Company’s gross margin was 33.0% and 33.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The decrease in gross margin was primarily a result of unfavorable volume and product mix and higher raw material costs, partially offset by higher selling prices.

Gross margin was 33.1% and 34.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The decrease in gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily a result of higher manufacturing costs as a percent of revenue due to lower volumes and higher raw material costs, partially offset by higher selling prices.

Selling and Administrative Expense
Selling and administrative expense as a percent of revenue was 19.0% and 19.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Selling and administrative expense as a percent of revenue was 19.0% for both the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

Operating Income
Operating income was $47.4 million and $52.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Operating margins were 14.0% and 14.4% for the three months ended June 30, and 2018, respectively.

Operating income was $96.8 million and $107.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Operating margins were 14.1% and 15.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Interest Expense
Interest expense was $5.2 million and $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $10.6 million and $11.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The decrease in expense was primarily due to the decrease in the average debt outstanding.

Income Taxes
The effective income tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were 18.6% and 16.1%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the effective income tax rates were 22.1% and 20.1%, respectively. The effective tax rates in both 2019 and 2018 were impacted by changes in estimates associated with the finalization of prior year foreign and domestic tax items, audit settlements, and the mix of foreign earnings. In addition, the 2019 effective tax rate was impacted by an adjustment to a valuation allowance, and the 2018 effective tax rate was impacted by the U.S. tax accounting method changes that were filed with the IRS.

Acquisitions
On March 9, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of certain net assets and the natural color business of GlobeNatural, a company based in Lima, Peru. The Company paid $10.8 million of cash for this acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company acquired net assets of $1.4 million and identified intangible assets, principally customer relationships of $2.0 million, and allocated the remaining $7.4 million to goodwill. These operations are included in the Color segment.

On July 10, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Mazza Innovation Limited , a botanical extraction business with patented solvent-free extraction processes, located in Vancouver, Canada. The Company paid $19.8 million of cash for this acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company acquired net assets of $4.0 million and identified intangible assets, principally technological know-how, of $6.9 million. The remaining $8.9 million was allocated to goodwill. This business was included in Corporate & Other in 2018. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the results of operations of this business are now reported in the Color segment. The results for 2018 have been restated to reflect this change.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Within the following table, the Company reports certain non-GAAP financial measures, including: percentage changes in revenue, operating income, and diluted EPS on a local currency basis, which eliminate the effects that result from translating its international operations into U.S. dollars.

The Company has included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable year-over-year performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this report. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and the Company believes the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The following table summarizes the percentage change for the results of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, in the respective financial measures.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Revenue
Total
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
Local
Currency
Total
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
Local
Currency
Flavors & Fragrances
(9.3
%)
(1.5
%)
(7.8
%)
(6.0
%)
(1.9
%)
(4.1
%)
Color
(3.7
%)
(2.8
%)
(0.9
%)
(3.0
%)
(3.8
%)
0.8
%
Asia Pacific
(5.0
%)
(2.0
%)
(3.0
%)
(5.4
%)
(2.7
%)
(2.7
%)
Total Revenue
(6.6
%)
(2.1
%)
(4.5
%)
(4.6
%)
(2.7
%)
(1.9
%)
Operating Income
Flavors & Fragrances
(16.5
%)
(0.1
%)
(16.4
%)
(12.5
%)
(0.6
%)
(11.9
%)
Color
(10.5
%)
(2.8
%)
(7.7
%)
(10.4
%)
(3.8
%)
(6.6
%)
Asia Pacific
(9.3
%)
0.5
%
(9.8
%)
(11.4
%)
0.0
%
(11.4
%)
Corporate & Other
(37.3
%)
(0.1
%)
(37.2
%)
(18.3
%)
(0.1
%)
(18.2
%)
Total Operating Income
(9.2
%)
(1.6
%)
(7.6
%)
(10.3
%)
(2.5
%)
(7.8
%)
Diluted EPS
(12.0
%)
(1.1
%)
(10.9
%)
(12.2
%)
(2.3
%)
(9.9
%)

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company determines its operating segments based on information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company evaluates performance based on operating income of the respective segments before restructuring and other costs, interest expense, and income taxes. There were no restructuring and other costs incurred in either the first six months of 2019 or 2018.

In July 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Mazza Innovation Limited (See Acquisitions above for further information). This business was included in Corporate & Other in 2018. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the results of operations of this business are now reported in the Color segment. The results for 2018 have been restated to reflect this change.

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Flavors & Fragrances
Flavors & Fragrances segment revenue was $180.1 million and $198.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 9%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment revenue by approximately 2%. The decrease was a result of lower revenue in Flavors, Natural Ingredients, and Fragrances. The lower revenue in Flavors was primarily due to unfavorable volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates. The lower revenue in Natural Ingredients was primarily due to unfavorable volumes. The lower revenue in Fragrances was primarily due to unfavorable volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, partially offset by the favorable impact of selling prices.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Flavors & Fragrances segment revenue was $363.7 million and $387.0 million, respectively, a decrease of approximately 6%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment revenue by approximately 2%. The decrease was primarily a result of lower revenue in Flavors and Natural Ingredients. The lower revenue in Flavors was primarily due to unfavorable volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, partially offset by the favorable impact of selling prices. The lower revenue in Natural Ingredients was primarily due to unfavorable volumes and unfavorable selling prices.

Flavors & Fragrances segment operating income was $20.1 million and $24.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 17%. Foreign exchange rates had minimal impact on segment operating income. The lower segment operating income was primarily a result of lower operating income in Flavors, partially offset by higher operating income at Natural Ingredients. The lower operating income in Flavors was primarily a result of lower volumes and higher raw material costs, partially offset by favorable product mix. The higher operating income in Natural Ingredients was primarily due to favorable raw material costs and product mix. Segment operating income as a percent of revenue was 11.1% in the current quarter and 12.1% in the prior year’s comparable quarter.

Flavors & Fragrances segment operating income was $43.2 million and $49.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 13%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment operating income by approximately 1%. The lower segment operating income was primarily a result of lower operating income in Flavors, partially offset by higher operating income at Natural Ingredients. The lower operating income in Flavors was primarily a result of lower volumes, higher manufacturing and other costs, and higher raw material costs, partially offset by favorable product mix and selling prices. The higher operating income in Natural Ingredients was primarily due to favorable raw material costs and product mix, partially offset by lower volumes and selling prices. Segment operating income as a percent of revenue was 11.9% and 12.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Color
Segment revenue for the Color segment was $138.9 million and $144.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 4%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment revenue by approximately 3%. The decrease was primarily a result of lower revenue in Cosmetics and Other Colors, partially offset by higher revenue in Food & Beverage Colors. The lower revenue in Cosmetics was primarily a result of lower volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates. The lower revenue in Other Colors was primarily due to lower ink volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, partially offset by the impact of the Mazza Innovation Limited acquisition. The higher revenue in Food & Beverage Colors was primarily a result of higher volumes and higher selling prices, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of exchange rates.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, segment revenue for the Color segment was $282.8 million and $291.5 million, respectively, a decrease of approximately 3%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment revenue by approximately 4%. The decrease was primarily a result of lower revenue in Cosmetics and Other Colors, partially offset by higher revenue in Food & Beverage Colors. The lower revenue in Cosmetics was primarily a result of lower volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates. The lower revenue in Other Colors was primarily due to lower ink volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, partially offset by the impact of the Mazza Innovation Limited acquisition. The higher revenue in Food & Beverage Colors was primarily a result of higher volumes, higher selling prices, and the impact of the GlobeNatural acquisition, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of exchange rates.

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Segment operating income for the Color segment was $27.9 million and $31.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 11%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment operating income by approximately 3%. The lower segment operating income was primarily a result of lower operating income in Cosmetics, primarily as a result of lower volumes and unfavorable product mix. Segment operating income as a percent of revenue was 20.1% in the current quarter and 21.6% in the prior year’s comparable quarter.

Segment operating income for the Color segment was $58.1 million and $64.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 10%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment operating income by approximately 4%. The lower segment operating income was primarily a result of lower operating income in Cosmetics, Food & Beverage Colors, and Other Colors. The lower operating income in Cosmetics was primarily a result of lower volumes, the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, and tariffs, partially offset by favorable manufacturing and other costs. The lower operating income in Food & Beverage Colors was primarily a result of higher raw material costs, tariffs, unfavorable manufacturing and other costs, unfavorable product mix and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, partially offset by favorable selling prices and higher volumes. The lower operating income in Other Colors was primarily a result of the impact of the Mazza Innovation Limited acquisition and lower ink volumes, partially offset by lower raw material costs. Segment operating income as a percent of revenue was 20.5% and 22.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Asia Pacific
Segment revenue for the Asia Pacific segment was $29.0 million and $30.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 5%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment revenue by approximately 2%. The lower segment revenue was primarily due to lower volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, segment revenue for the Asia Pacific segment was $57.5 million and $60.8 million, respectively, a decrease of approximately 5%. Foreign exchange rates decreased segment revenue by approximately 3%. The lower segment revenue was primarily due to lower volumes and the unfavorable impact of exchange rates, partially offset by favorable selling prices.

Segment operating income for the Asia Pacific segment was $4.2 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 9%. Foreign exchange rates increased segment operating income by approximately 1%. Segment operating income as a percent of revenue was 14.5% in the current quarter and 15.2% in the prior year’s comparable quarter.

Segment operating income for the Asia Pacific segment was $8.4 million and $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of approximately 11%. Foreign exchange rates had minimal impact on segment operating income. The lower operating income was primarily due to higher manufacturing and other costs, partially offset by favorable selling prices. Segment operating income as a percent of revenue was 14.6% and 15.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Corporate & Other
The Corporate & Other operating expense was $4.8 million and $7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $12.9 million and $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The lower operating expense was primarily due to lower performance-based executive compensation.

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Financial Condition
The Company’s financial position remains strong. The Company is in compliance with its loan covenants calculated in accordance with applicable agreements as of June 30, 2019. The Company expects its cash flow from operations and its available debt capacity can be used to meet future cash requirements for operations, capital expenditures, dividend payments, acquisitions, and stock repurchases.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $76.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and net cash used in operating activities was $28.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2019 is primarily due to the adoption of ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which required certain cash receipts related to the Company’s accounts receivable securitization (i.e., the deferred purchase price) to be classified as investing activities. As a result, the Company included $91.1 million of cash received as deferred purchase price as investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2018. In addition, the increase in cash provided by operating activities was due to less cash used in working capital during the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to June 30, 2018.

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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $17.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, net cash provided by investing activities was $56.9 million. Capital expenditures were $16.6 million and $24.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Cash receipts on sold receivables were $91.1 million during the six months ended June 30 2018, as discussed above in Cash Flows from Operating Activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company made acquisitions for a total of $11.3 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $61.7 million and $28.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net debt decreased by $30.2 million and increased $74.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For purposes of the cash flow statement, net changes in debt exclude the impact of foreign exchange rates. Dividends of $30.5 million and $28.2 million were paid during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Dividends paid were 72 cents per share and 66 cents per share for the first six months of 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company repurchased $72.7 million of Company stock for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and did not repurchase any Company stock for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes in the Company’s contractual obligations during the quarter ended June 30, 2019.  For additional information about contractual obligations, refer to “Contractual Obligations” under Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2018.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies during the quarter ended June 30, 2019.  For additional information about critical accounting policies, refer to “Critical Accounting Policies” under Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2018.

ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in the Company’s exposure to market risk during the quarter ended June 30, 2019.  For additional information about market risk, refer to Item 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2018.

ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness, as of the end of the period covered by this report, of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act.  Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:  There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the Company’s most recent quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current assumptions and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance, and financial results.  Forward-looking statements include statements in the future tense, statements referring to any period after June 30, 2019, and statements including the terms “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” and other similar terms that express expectations as to future events or conditions.  The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for such forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed in those statements.  A variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results.  These factors and assumptions include the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts; the effectiveness of the Company’s past restructuring activities; changes in costs and availability of raw materials and energy; industry and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of current or future tariffs and other trade barriers; competition from other suppliers of colors, flavors, and fragrances; growth or contraction in markets for products in which the Company competes; terminations and other changes in customer relationships; the costs of compliance, or failure to comply, with laws and regulations applicable to our industries and markets; changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; currency exchange rate fluctuations; cost and availability of credit; results of litigation, governmental investigations, or other proceedings; complications as a result of existing or future information technology system applications and hardware; the matters discussed under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2018; and the matters discussed above under Item 2 including the critical accounting policies referenced therein.  Except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is subject to various claims and litigation arising in the normal course of business. The Company establishes reserves for claims and proceedings when it is probable that liabilities exist and reasonable estimates of loss can be made. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of these matters, based on our assessment of the facts and circumstances now known, we do not believe that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, actual outcomes may be different from those expected and could have a material effect on our results of operations or cash flows in a particular period.

Agar v. Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC

On March 29, 2019, Calvin Agar (Agar), a former employee, filed a Class Action Complaint in Stanislaus County Superior Court against Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC (SNI). On May 22, 2019, Agar filed a First Amended Class Action Complaint against SNI (the Complaint). Agar alleges that SNI improperly reported overtime pay on employees’ wage statements, in violation of the California Labor Code. The Complaint alleges two causes of action, and both concern the wage statements.

The Complaint does not allege that SNI failed to pay any overtime due to Agar or any of the putative class or group members. The Complaint merely challenges the manner in which SNI has reported overtime pay on its wage statements.

SNI maintains that it has accurately paid Agar and the putative class members for all overtime worked, and that they have not experienced any harm. SNI further maintains that the format of its wage statements does not violate the requirements of state law or any specific guidance from California decisional law, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the California Labor Commissioner's Office. Finally, SNI contends that certain of the state law claims are subject to mandatory individual arbitration.

SNI filed its Answer and Affirmative Defenses to the Complaint on July 10, 2019. SNI continues to evaluate the developing legal authority on this issue. SNI intends to vigorously defend its interests, absent a reasonable resolution. The parties have agreed to submit this case to mediation, which is currently scheduled for December 11, 2019.
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ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS

There were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2018, except as follows:

The impact of tariffs and other trade barriers may negatively affect our results.

Tariffs and other trade barriers imposed by the U.S. or other countries have affected and could continue to adversely affect our manufacturing costs, our ability to import raw materials, our ability to export our products to other markets, and our ability to compete successfully against other companies that are not impacted by tariffs to the same extent as the Company. It is difficult to predict the effects of current or future tariffs and other trade barriers and disputes, and the Company’s efforts to reduce the effects of tariffs through pricing and other measures may not be effective.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On October 19, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to three million shares (2017 Authorization). There were no repurchases of shares by the Company during the three or six months ended June 30, 2019. There is no expiration date for the 2017 Authorization. As of June 30, 2019, the maximum number of shares that may be purchased under publicly announced plans is 2,225,026. The 2017 Authorization may be modified, suspended, or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time.

ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS

See Exhibit Index following this report.

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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
EXHIBIT INDEX
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2019

Exhibit
Description
Incorporated by Reference From
Filed Herewith
Certifications of the Company’s Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act
X
Certifications of the Company’s Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 United States Code § 1350
X
101
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T
X

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SIGNATURES

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

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Date:
August 5, 2019
By:
/s/  John J. Manning
John J. Manning, Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
Date:
August 5, 2019
By:
/s/  Stephen J. Rolfs
Stephen J. Rolfs, Senior Vice
President & Chief Financial Officer

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