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    Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

    10/31/25 6:55:00 AM ET
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    Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

    Third Quarter Consolidated Results

    • Reported revenue increased 5.0% to $412.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 versus last year's third quarter results of $392.6 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue increased 3.5%.
    • Reported operating income increased 14.2% to $57.7 million compared to $50.5 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024. In the third quarter of 2025, the Company recorded $3.3 million of costs related to its Portfolio Optimization Plan versus last year's $1.2 million in the third quarter. Local currency adjusted operating income(1) and local currency adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 15.7% and 14.3%, respectively, in the third quarter.
    • Reported earnings per share increased 13.0% to 87 cents in the third quarter of 2025 compared to 77 cents in the third quarter of 2024. Local currency adjusted diluted EPS(1) increased 17.5% in the third quarter.

    "Sensient's dedication to customer service while continuing to innovate and drive new sales wins has resulted in strong results. I remain very confident about our performance and am excited about the opportunities in front of us, particularly in natural colors," said Paul Manning, Sensient's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

    Third Quarter Group Results

    Reported

     

    Local Currency(1)

    Revenue

    Quarter

     

    Year-to-Date

     

    Quarter

     

    Year-to-Date

    Flavors & Extracts

    -0.2%

     

    -0.9%

     

    -1.2%

     

    -1.0%

    Color

    9.9%

     

    7.2%

     

    7.9%

     

    7.6%

    Asia Pacific

    0.7%

     

    5.0%

     

    -0.3%

     

    3.9%

    Total Revenue

    5.0%

     

    3.2%

     

    3.5%

     

    3.2%

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Reported

     

    Local Currency Adjusted(1)

    Operating Income

    Quarter

     

    Year-to-Date

     

    Quarter

     

    Year-to-Date

    Flavors & Extracts

    8.4%

     

    7.6%

     

    7.8%

     

    7.6%

    Color

    26.6%

     

    19.9%

     

    23.8%

     

    19.7%

    Asia Pacific

    2.5%

     

    7.6%

     

    0.2%

     

    4.9%

    Total Operating Income

    14.2%

     

    12.9%

     

    15.7%

     

    14.3%

    The Flavors & Extracts Group reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $203.0 million, a decrease of $0.3 million versus the prior year's third quarter. The Group's revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes in agricultural ingredients (formerly natural ingredients). This decline was partially offset by higher prices and volumes in our flavors, extracts, and flavor ingredients product lines. Segment operating income was $28.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $2.2 million compared to the prior year's third quarter. The increase in segment operating income was driven by strong profitability of the flavors, extracts, and flavor ingredients product lines despite the decline in the revenue of agricultural ingredients.

    The Color Group reported revenue of $178.2 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $16.1 million compared to the prior year's third quarter. The Group's revenue increase was driven by higher prices and strong volume growth in the food and pharmaceutical product lines. Segment operating income was $37.7 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.9 million compared to the prior year's third quarter results.

    The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $42.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $0.3 million compared to the prior year's third quarter. Segment operating income was $9.5 million in the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year's third quarter.

    Corporate & Other reported operating expenses of $17.6 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $14.5 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year's third quarter. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to higher Portfolio Optimization Plan costs in the quarter. Local currency adjusted operating expenses(1) for Corporate & Other increased $1.0 million compared to the prior year's third quarter, primarily due to higher performance-based compensation costs recorded in 2025.

    2025 OUTLOOK

     
    Metric Current Guidance Prior Guidance
     
    Local Currency Revenue(1) Mid-Single-Digit Growth Mid-Single-Digit Growth
     
    Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA(1) Double-Digit Growth High Single-Digit Growth
     
    Diluted EPS (GAAP) Between $3.13 and $3.23* Between $3.13 and $3.23
     
    Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) Double-Digit Growth High Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth
     
    *Includes approximately 28 cents of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs. Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency impact is expected to be a slight tailwind for the year.

    The Company's guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates and is subject to various risks and uncertainties as described below.

    (1)

     

    Please refer to "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts" at the end of this release for more information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures.

    USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    The Company's non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include: currency movements, depreciation and amortization, Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, and non-cash share-based compensation. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company's performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts" at the end of this release.

    CONFERENCE CALL

    The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2025 third quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 31, 2025. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company's web site at www.sensient.com.

    A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through November 7, 2025, by calling (877) 344-7529 and using access code 1491278. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company's web site at www.sensient.com on or after November 4, 2025.

    This release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Federal securities laws including in the quote from our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and under "2025 Outlook" above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors concerning the Company's operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company's future financial performance include the following: the Company's ability to manage general business, economic, and capital market conditions, including actions taken by customers in response to such market conditions, and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies, disruptions and delays in the Company's supply chain, and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company's domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company's customers; the Company's ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences, changing technologies, and changing regulations; the Company's ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company's various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and Portfolio Optimization Plan; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; the Company's ability to enhance its innovation efforts and drive cost efficiencies; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, 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 herein will not be realized.

    ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

    Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient's customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    www.sensient.com

     
    Sensient Technologies Corporation
    (In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Consolidated Statements of Earnings

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

     
    Revenue

    $

    412,109

     

    $

    392,613

     

    5.0

    %

    $

    1,218,664

     

    $

    1,180,808

     

    3.2

    %

     
    Cost of products sold

     

    270,767

     

     

    262,209

     

    3.3

    %

     

    802,713

     

     

    793,133

     

    1.2

    %

    Selling and administrative expenses

     

    83,636

     

     

    79,884

     

    4.7

    %

     

    247,009

     

     

    238,092

     

    3.7

    %

     
    Operating income

     

    57,706

     

     

    50,520

     

    14.2

    %

     

    168,942

     

     

    149,583

     

    12.9

    %

    Interest expense

     

    7,328

     

     

    7,696

     

     

    22,060

     

     

    22,394

     

     
    Earnings before income taxes

     

    50,378

     

     

    42,824

     

     

    146,882

     

     

    127,189

     

    Income taxes

     

    13,422

     

     

    10,134

     

     

    37,877

     

     

    32,627

     

     
    Net earnings

    $

    36,956

     

    $

    32,690

     

    13.0

    %

    $

    109,005

     

    $

    94,562

     

    15.3

    %

     
    Earnings per share of common stock:
    Basic

    $

    0.87

     

    $

    0.78

     

    $

    2.58

     

    $

    2.24

     

     
    Diluted

    $

    0.87

     

    $

    0.77

     

    $

    2.56

     

    $

    2.23

     

     
    Average common shares outstanding:
    Basic

     

    42,248

     

     

    42,159

     

     

    42,231

     

     

    42,139

     

     
    Diluted

     

    42,665

     

     

    42,429

     

     

    42,570

     

     

    42,377

     

     
     
     
    Results by Segment

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Revenue

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    202,970

     

    $

    203,279

     

    (0.2

    %)

    $

    599,902

     

    $

    605,584

     

    (0.9

    %)

    Color

     

    178,156

     

     

    162,080

     

    9.9

    %

     

    525,188

     

     

    489,805

     

    7.2

    %

    Asia Pacific

     

    42,082

     

     

    41,778

     

    0.7

    %

     

    126,727

     

     

    120,664

     

    5.0

    %

    Intersegment elimination

     

    (11,099

    )

     

    (14,524

    )

     

    (33,153

    )

     

    (35,245

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    412,109

     

    $

    392,613

     

    5.0

    %

    $

    1,218,664

     

    $

    1,180,808

     

    3.2

    %

     
    Operating Income
     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    28,038

     

    $

    25,862

     

    8.4

    %

    $

    81,533

     

    $

    75,749

     

    7.6

    %

    Color

     

    37,734

     

     

    29,806

     

    26.6

    %

     

    111,508

     

     

    92,987

     

    19.9

    %

    Asia Pacific

     

    9,541

     

     

    9,307

     

    2.5

    %

     

    27,926

     

     

    25,963

     

    7.6

    %

    Corporate & Other

     

    (17,607

    )

     

    (14,455

    )

     

    (52,025

    )

     

    (45,116

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    57,706

     

    $

    50,520

     

    14.2

    %

    $

    168,942

     

    $

    149,583

     

    12.9

    %

     
     
    Sensient Technologies Corporation
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

    September 30,

     

    December 31,

    2025

     

    2024

     
    Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    42,669

    $

    26,626

    Trade accounts receivable

     

    323,387

     

    290,087

    Inventories

     

    653,718

     

    600,302

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     

    51,728

     

    44,871

    Fixed assets held for sale

     

    1,595

     

    -

    Total Current Assets

     

    1,073,097

     

    961,886

     
    Goodwill & intangible assets (net)

     

    449,902

     

    423,658

    Property, plant, and equipment (net)

     

    518,489

     

    491,587

    Other assets

     

    168,053

     

    146,663

     
    Total Assets

    $

    2,209,541

    $

    2,023,794

     
    Trade accounts payable

    $

    122,878

    $

    139,052

    Short-term borrowings

     

    777

     

    19,848

    Other current liabilities

     

    110,033

     

    111,739

    Total Current Liabilities

     

    233,688

     

    270,639

     
    Long-term debt

     

    711,177

     

    613,523

    Accrued employee and retiree benefits

     

    27,031

     

    24,499

    Other liabilities

     

    57,484

     

    54,147

    Shareholders' Equity

     

    1,180,161

     

    1,060,986

     
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

    $

    2,209,541

    $

    2,023,794

     
     
    Sensient Technologies Corporation
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    Nine Months Ended September 30,

    2025

     

    2024

    Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net earnings

    $

    109,005

     

    $

    94,562

     

    Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
     
    Depreciation and amortization

     

    45,890

     

     

    45,185

     

    Share-based compensation expense

     

    10,584

     

     

    6,980

     

    Net loss (gain) on assets

     

    166

     

     

    (210

    )

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs

     

    2,107

     

     

    1,406

     

    Deferred income taxes

     

    3,899

     

     

    (11,117

    )

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Trade accounts receivable

     

    (19,716

    )

     

    (32,138

    )

    Inventories

     

    (35,609

    )

     

    14,902

     

    Prepaid expenses and other assets

     

    (9,160

    )

     

    221

     

    Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     

    (10,973

    )

     

    (4,664

    )

    Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings

     

    (9,781

    )

     

    16,769

     

    Income taxes

     

    (5,076

    )

     

    854

     

    Other liabilities

     

    1,927

     

     

    3,011

     

     
    Net cash provided by operating activities

     

    83,263

     

     

    135,761

     

     
    Cash flows from investing activities:
    Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment

     

    (57,788

    )

     

    (36,088

    )

    Proceeds from sale of assets

     

    397

     

     

    338

     

    Acquisition of new business

     

    (4,867

    )

     

    -

     

    Other investing activities

     

    1,260

     

     

    (1,444

    )

     
    Net cash used in investing activities

     

    (60,998

    )

     

    (37,194

    )

     
    Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from additional borrowings

     

    125,619

     

     

    134,432

     

    Debt payments

     

    (84,662

    )

     

    (154,219

    )

    Dividends paid

     

    (52,196

    )

     

    (52,034

    )

    Other financing activities

     

    (2,648

    )

     

    (3,317

    )

     
    Net cash used in financing activities

     

    (13,887

    )

     

    (75,138

    )

     
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     

    7,665

     

     

    (15,394

    )

     
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     

    16,043

     

     

    8,035

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    26,626

     

     

    28,934

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    $

    42,669

     

    $

    36,969

     

     
     
    Supplemental Information
    Nine Months Ended September 30,

    2025

    2024

     
    Dividends paid per share

    $

    1.23

     

    $

    1.23

     

     
     
    Sensient Technologies Corporation
    (In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts
    The Company's results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 include adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which, in each case, exclude Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
     
     

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

    Operating income (GAAP)

    $

    57,706

     

    $

    50,520

     

     

    14.2

    %

    $

    168,942

     

    $

    149,583

     

     

    12.9

    %

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Cost of products sold

     

    649

     

     

    209

     

     

    4,252

     

     

    523

     

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Selling and administrative expenses

     

    2,674

     

     

    1,002

     

     

    5,274

     

     

    5,252

     

    Adjusted operating income

    $

    61,029

     

    $

    51,731

     

     

    18.0

    %

    $

    178,468

     

    $

    155,358

     

     

    14.9

    %

     
    Net earnings (GAAP)

    $

    36,956

     

    $

    32,690

     

     

    13.0

    %

    $

    109,005

     

    $

    94,562

     

     

    15.3

    %

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

     

    3,323

     

     

    1,211

     

     

    9,526

     

     

    5,775

     

    Tax impact of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs(1)

     

    649

     

     

    (17

    )

     

    (868

    )

     

    (586

    )

    Adjusted net earnings

    $

    40,928

     

    $

    33,884

     

     

    20.8

    %

    $

    117,663

     

    $

    99,751

     

     

    18.0

    %

     
    Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

    $

    0.87

     

    $

    0.77

     

     

    13.0

    %

    $

    2.56

     

    $

    2.23

     

     

    14.8

    %

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, net of tax

     

    0.09

     

     

    0.03

     

     

    0.20

     

     

    0.12

     

    Adjusted diluted earnings per share

    $

    0.96

     

    $

    0.80

     

     

    20.0

    %

    $

    2.76

     

    $

    2.35

     

     

    17.4

    %

     
    Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.
     
    (1) Tax impact adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.
     
     
    Results by Segment

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

     

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

    Operating Income

    2025

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2024

     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    28,038

     

    $

    -

     

    $

    28,038

     

    $

    25,862

     

    $

    -

     

    $

    25,862

     

    Color

     

    37,734

     

     

    -

     

     

    37,734

     

     

    29,806

     

     

    -

     

     

    29,806

     

    Asia Pacific

     

    9,541

     

     

    -

     

     

    9,541

     

     

    9,307

     

     

    -

     

     

    9,307

     

    Corporate & Other

     

    (17,607

    )

     

    3,323

     

     

    (14,284

    )

     

    (14,455

    )

     

    1,211

     

     

    (13,244

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    57,706

     

    $

    3,323

     

    $

    61,029

     

    $

    50,520

     

    $

    1,211

     

    $

    51,731

     

     
    Results by Segment

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

     

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

    Operating Income

    2025

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2024

     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    81,533

     

    $

    -

     

    $

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    $

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    $

    -

     

    $

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    Color

     

    111,508

     

     

    -

     

     

    111,508

     

     

    92,987

     

     

    -

     

     

    92,987

     

    Asia Pacific

     

    27,926

     

     

    -

     

     

    27,926

     

     

    25,963

     

     

    -

     

     

    25,963

     

    Corporate & Other

     

    (52,025

    )

     

    9,526

     

     

    (42,499

    )

     

    (45,116

    )

     

    5,775

     

     

    (39,341

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    168,942

     

    $

    9,526

     

    $

    178,468

     

    $

    149,583

     

    $

    5,775

     

    $

    155,358

     

     
    (2) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
     
    Sensient Technologies Corporation

    (Unaudited)

           
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
    The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2025 results compared to the 2024 results for the corresponding periods.
           
      Three Months Ended September 30,
    Revenue   Total   Foreign

    Exchange

    Rates
      Adjustments(3)   Local

    Currency

    Adjusted
    Flavors & Extracts  

    (0.2%)

     

    1.0%

     

    N/A

     

    (1.2%)

    Color  

    9.9%

     

    2.0%

     

    N/A

     

    7.9%

    Asia Pacific  

    0.7%

     

    1.0%

     

    N/A

     

    (0.3%)

    Total Revenue  

    5.0%

     

    1.5%

     

    N/A

     

    3.5%

           
    Operating Income        
    Flavors & Extracts  

    8.4%

     

    0.6%

     

    0.0%

     

    7.8%

    Color  

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    2.8%

     

    0.0%

     

    23.8%

    Asia Pacific  

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    2.3%

     

    0.0%

     

    0.2%

    Corporate & Other  

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    0.0%

     

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    7.9%

    Total Operating Income  

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    2.4%

     

    (3.9%)

     

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    Diluted Earnings Per Share  

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    2.6%

     

    (7.1%)

     

    17.5%

    Adjusted EBITDA  

    16.3%

     

    2.0%

     

    N/A

     

    14.3%

           
           
      Nine Months Ended September 30,
    Revenue   Total   Foreign

    Exchange

    Rates
      Adjustments(3)   Local

    Currency

    Adjusted
    Flavors & Extracts  

    (0.9%)

     

    0.1%

     

    N/A

     

    (1.0%)

    Color  

    7.2%

     

    (0.4%)

     

    N/A

     

    7.6%

    Asia Pacific  

    5.0%

     

    1.1%

     

    N/A

     

    3.9%

    Total Revenue  

    3.2%

     

    0.0%

     

    N/A

     

    3.2%

           
    Operating Income        
    Flavors & Extracts  

    7.6%

     

    0.0%

     

    0.0%

     

    7.6%

    Color  

    19.9%

     

    0.2%

     

    0.0%

     

    19.7%

    Asia Pacific  

    7.6%

     

    2.7%

     

    0.0%

     

    4.9%

    Corporate & Other  

    15.3%

     

    0.0%

     

    7.3%

     

    8.0%

    Total Operating Income  

    12.9%

     

    0.6%

     

    (2.0%)

     

    14.3%

    Diluted Earnings Per Share  

    14.8%

     

    0.5%

     

    (2.3%)

     

    16.6%

    Adjusted EBITDA  

    13.2%

     

    0.4%

     

    N/A

     

    12.8%

           
    (3) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
     
     
    Sensient Technologies Corporation
    (In thousands, except percentages)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
    The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
     

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

     

    2025

     

    2024

     

    % Change

    Operating income (GAAP)

    $

    57,706

     

    $

    50,520

     

    14.2

    %

    $

    168,942

    $

    149,583

    12.9

    %

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    15,556

     

     

    15,460

     

     

    45,890

     

    45,185

    Share-based compensation expense

     

    3,945

     

     

    2,069

     

     

    10,584

     

    6,980

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

     

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    1,211

     

     

    9,526

     

    5,775

    Adjusted EBITDA

    $

    80,530

     

    $

    69,260

     

    16.3

    %

    $

    234,942

    $

    207,523

    13.2

    %

     
     
    The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
     

    September 30,

    Debt

    2025

     

    2024

    Short-term borrowings

    $

    777

     

    $

    17,811

     

    Long-term debt

     

    711,177

     

     

    625,627

     

    Credit Agreement adjustments(4)

     

    (27,992

    )

     

    (22,633

    )

    Net Debt

    $

    683,962

     

    $

    620,805

     

     
    Operating income (GAAP)

    $

    210,938

     

    $

    157,646

     

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    61,034

     

     

    59,645

     

    Share-based compensation expense

     

    13,688

     

     

    8,628

     

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

     

    10,382

     

     

    33,616

     

    Other non-operating gains(5)

     

    (495

    )

     

    (998

    )

    Credit Adjusted EBITDA

    $

    295,547

     

    $

    258,537

     

     
    Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA 2.3x 2.4x
     
    (4) Adjustments include cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement), and certain letters of credit and hedge contracts.
    (5) Adjustments consist of certain financing transaction costs, certain non-financing interest items, and gains and losses related to certain non-cash, non-operating, and/or non-recurring items as described in the Credit Agreement.
     
    We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period 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 release and our SEC filings. 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 we believe 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.

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