Dow reports fourth quarter 2021 results

MIDLAND, Mich., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW):

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

Three Months Ended Dec 31

Three Months Ended Sep 30

In millions, except per share amounts

4Q21

4Q20

vs. SQLY

[B / (W)]

3Q21

vs. PQ

[B / (W)]

Net Sales

$14,364

$10,706

$3,658

$14,837

$(473)

GAAP Income, Net of Tax

$1,761

$1,254

$507

$1,706

$55

Operating EBIT¹

$2,265

$1,054

$1,211

$2,886

$(621)

Operating EBIT Margin¹

15.8%

9.8%

600 bps

19.5%

(370) bps

Operating EBITDA¹

$2,920

$1,780

$1,140

$3,611

$(691)

GAAP Earnings Per Share

$2.32

$1.65

$0.67

$2.23

$0.09

Operating Earnings Per Share¹

$2.15

$0.81

$1.34

$2.75

$(0.60)

Cash Provided by OperatingActivities – Cont. Ops

$2,557

$1,656

$901

$2,719

$(162)

1.

Op. Earnings Per Share, Op. EBIT, Op. EBIT Margin, Op. EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. See page 6 for further discussion. ®TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow

CEO QUOTE

Jim Fitterling, chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:

"In the fourth quarter, Team Dow once again delivered top- and bottom-line growth year-over-year across all operating segments. Underlying demand strength and continued operating discipline enabled us to overcome supply and logistics constraints as well as higher raw material and energy costs.

"Our performance in the fourth quarter capped a record year for Dow in 2021. We achieved full year sales of $55 billion and operating EBIT of $9.5 billion, with growth and margin expansion across all operating segments, as well as $7.1 billion of cash flow from operations and annual ROIC of more than 22%. We delivered on our financial priorities with proactive liability management actions through the year, including reducing gross debt by $2.4 billion and a $1 billion elective pension contribution, while returning a cumulative $3.1 billion to shareholders. Importantly, we also announced our plan to decarbonize our assets while growing our earnings, positioning Dow to continue on a path to deliver more than $3 billion of accretive underlying earnings growth, advance our sustainability leadership, and create long-term value for our shareholders."

SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

Three Months Ended Dec 31

Three Months Ended Sep 30

In millions, except marginpercentages

4Q21

4Q20

vs. SQLY

[B / (W)]

3Q21

vs. PQ

[B / (W)]

Net Sales

$7,189

$5,126

$2,063

$7,736

($547)

Operating EBIT

$1,442

$780

$662

$1,954

($512)

Operating EBIT Margin

20.1%

15.2%

490 bps

25.3%

(520) bps

Equity Earnings

$130

$77

$53

$124

$6

Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment net sales in the quarter were $7.2 billion, up 40% versus the year-ago period. Local price increased 44% year-over-year due to tight supply and demand balances, with double-digit gains in both businesses and across all regions. Despite continued robust end-market demand in packaging applications, volume declined 3% year-over-year, as gains in energy sales volume was more than offset by lower polyethylene volume, primarily in Asia Pacific due to supply constraints. Currency decreased net sales by 1%. On a sequential basis, the segment delivered a 7% net sales decline, primarily due to lower olefin and co-product prices and decreased polyethylene volume resulting from supply constraints.

Equity earnings were $130 million, up $53 million compared to the year-ago period due to higher integrated polyethylene margins at the principal joint ventures. On a sequential basis, equity earnings increased by $6 million as a result of gains at Sadara and the Kuwait joint ventures.

Operating EBIT was $1.4 billion, compared to $780 million in the year-ago period, reflecting margin improvement in the core business and increased equity earnings, primarily due to higher margins on tight supply and demand balances, partly offset by lower supply volumes. Sequentially, Op. EBIT was down $512 million and Op. EBIT margins declined by 520 basis points on lower olefin and co-product prices and higher raw material and energy costs.

Packaging and Specialty Plastics business reported a net sales increase versus the year-ago period, led by local price gains in all regions as well as in flexible food & beverage packaging and industrial & consumer packaging applications. Volumes declined year-over-year, primarily in Asia Pacific due to supply constraints. Compared to the prior quarter, the business delivered price gains in Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East, Africa & India that were more than offset by declines in other regions and lower sales volumes due to supply constraints.

Hydrocarbons & Energy business reported a net sales increase compared to the year-ago period, driven primarily by higher local prices in olefins and aromatics and volume gains in energy. Sequentially, sales declined due to lower olefin and co-product prices, which were partly offset by higher olefin volume primarily in the U.S. & Canada.

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

Three Months Ended December 31

Three Months Ended September 30

In millions, except marginpercentages

4Q21

4Q20

vs. SQLY

[B / (W)]

3Q21

vs. PQ

[B / (W)]

Net Sales

$4,548

$3,501

$1,047

$4,481

$67

Operating EBIT

$595

$296

$299

$713

$(118)

Operating EBIT Margin

13.1%

8.5%

460 bps

15.9%

(280) bps

Equity Earnings

$90

$36

$54

$122

$(32)

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment net sales in the quarter were $4.5 billion, up 30% versus the year-ago period. Local price improved 38% year-over-year with gains in both businesses and in all regions on continued strong industry demand. Volume declined 7% year-over-year due to a planned transition away from a low-margin coproducer contract and planned maintenance turnaround activity. On a sequential basis, the segment recorded a net sales increase of 1%, with local price gains in both businesses and all regions. Volume declined 2% sequentially as improved supply availability in Industrial Solutions was more than offset by planned maintenance turnaround activity in Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals.

Equity earnings were $90 million, an increase of $54 million compared to the year-ago period, driven by margin expansion at the Kuwait joint ventures. On a sequential basis, equity earnings decreased by $32 million, primarily from lower supply availability at the Sadara joint venture due to planned maintenance turnaround activity.

Operating EBIT was $595 million, an increase of $299 million compared to the year-ago period, primarily due to continued price strength in both businesses, driving Op. EBIT margins up 460 basis points year-over-year. Sequentially, Op. EBIT was down $118 million, and Op. EBIT margins declined by 280 basis points, primarily driven by energy cost increases in Europe and planned maintenance turnaround activity.

Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals business increased net sales compared to the year-ago period as tight supply and demand balances in key value chains led to broad-based price gains in all regions. Volume declines year-over-year were primarily driven by a planned transition away from a low-margin coproducer contract and our planned maintenance turnaround activity. Sequentially, net sales declined as local price increases in all regions were more than offset by planned maintenance turnaround activity.

Industrial Solutions business net sales increased from the year-ago period with local price gains in all regions. Volume was flat year-over-year as higher volume from a renewable energy contract was offset by fewer licensing and catalyst sales. Net sales increased sequentially on volume growth from improved supply availability and local price gains in all regions.

Performance Materials & Coatings

Three Months Ended December 31

Three Months Ended September 30

In millions, except marginpercentages

4Q21

4Q20

vs. SQLY

[B / (W)]

3Q21

vs. PQ

[B / (W)]

Net Sales

$2,558

$2,029

$529

$2,526

$32

Operating EBIT

$295

$50

$245

$284

$11

Operating EBIT Margin

11.5%

2.5%

900 bps

11.2%

30 bps

Equity Earnings

$2

$2

$0

$3

$(1)

Performance Materials & Coatings segment net sales in the quarter were $2.6 billion, up 26% versus the year-ago period. Local price increased 30% year-over-year, with gains in both businesses and in all regions. Volume declined 4% year-over-year as stronger demand for performance silicones applications and architectural coatings in the U.S. & Canada was more than offset by lower siloxane supply availability due to a pull forward of maintenance activity to coincide with dual-control actions in China. On a sequential basis, net sales were up 1% with local price gains in both businesses and in all regions. Volume declined 8% sequentially as increased supply availability of acrylic monomers was more than offset by maintenance activity at a siloxane facility in China and lower seasonal demand for coatings applications.

Operating EBIT was $295 million, compared to $50 million in the year-ago period, as Op. EBIT margins increased 900 basis points due to strong price momentum for silicones and coatings offerings. Sequentially, Op. EBIT improved $11 million, as price gains were partly offset by planned maintenance turnaround activity.

Consumer Solutions business achieved higher net sales, with local price gains in all regions and end-market applications year-over-year. Volume declined versus the year-ago period, as strong demand particularly for industrial, electronics and personal care applications was offset by lower supply availability due to a pull forward of maintenance activity to coincide with dual-control actions in China. Sequentially, net sales were up as local price increases in all regions and end-market applications more than offset volume declines, primarily due to maintenance activity at a siloxane facility.

Coatings & Performance Monomers business achieved increased net sales compared to the year-ago period, led by local price gains in all regions on tight supply and demand balances and higher raw material costs. Volume declined year-over-year as stronger demand for architectural coatings and industrial coatings primarily in the U.S. & Canada was more than offset by lower merchant sales of acrylic monomers partly due to Dow's own higher-value captive use. Sequentially, the business delivered local price gains in all regions. Volume declined sequentially due to seasonal demand declines for coatings applications in the Northern Hemisphere.

OUTLOOK

"In 2022, we expect continued demand strength across our end markets, supported by growing industrial production and sustained consumer spending," said Fitterling. "We are working hard to normalize operating rates, inventory and service levels following a year of supply constraints and Covid-related logistics challenges.

"While the global economy continues to be impacted by supply chain pressures, these logistics constraints are expected to ease throughout the year to fulfill elevated order backlogs and pent-up customer demand. As we navigate these near-term dynamics, we will continue to be disciplined in the implementation of our strategy and progress on our higher-return, lower-risk growth projects and efficiency programs. We will also further advance our key sustainability initiatives to decarbonize our assets and capture increasing demand for lower carbon and circular solutions."

Conference Call

Dow will host a live webcast of its fourth quarter earnings conference call with investors to discuss its results, business outlook and other matters today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast and slide presentation that accompany the conference call will be posted on the events and presentations page of investors.dow.com.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond Dow's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date the statements were made. These factors include, but are not limited to: sales of Dow's products; Dow's expenses, future revenues and profitability; the continuing global and regional economic impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic and other public health-related risks and events on Dow's business; capital requirements and need for and availability of financing; unexpected barriers in the development of technology, including with respect to Dow's contemplated capital and operating projects; Dow's ability to realize its commitment to carbon neutrality on the contemplated timeframe; size of the markets for Dow's products and services and ability to compete in such markets; failure to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; the rate and degree of market acceptance of Dow's products; significant litigation and environmental matters and related contingencies and unexpected expenses; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; the ability to protect Dow's intellectual property in the United States and abroad; developments related to contemplated restructuring activities and proposed divestitures or acquisitions such as workforce reduction, manufacturing facility and/or asset closure and related exit and disposal activities, and the benefits and costs associated with each of the foregoing; fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; management of process safety and product stewardship; changes in relationships with Dow's significant customers and suppliers; changes in consumer preferences and demand; changes in laws and regulations, political conditions or industry development; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, market uncertainty, interest and currency exchange rates, and equity and commodity prices; business or supply disruptions; security threats, such as acts of sabotage, terrorism or war; weather events and natural disasters; and disruptions in Dow's information technology networks and systems.

Dow reports fourth quarter 2021 results

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release includes information that does not conform to U.S. GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the Company's segments, including allocating resources. Dow's management believes that these non-GAAP measures best reflect the ongoing performance of the Company during the periods presented and provide more relevant and meaningful information to investors as they provide insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company and a more useful comparison of year-over-year results. These non-GAAP measures supplement the Company's U.S. GAAP disclosures and should not be viewed as alternatives to U.S. GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, such non-GAAP measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided or used by other companies. Non-GAAP measures included in this release are defined below. Reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP are provided in the Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures section starting on page 11. Dow does not provide forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measures or a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of pending litigation, unusual gains and losses, foreign currency exchange gains or losses and potential future asset impairments, as well as discrete taxable events, without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on U.S. GAAP results for the guidance period.

Operating earnings per share is defined as "Earnings per common share - diluted" excluding the after-tax impact of significant items.

Operating EBIT is defined as earnings (i.e., "Income before income taxes") before interest, excluding the impact of significant items.

Operating EBIT margin is defined as Operating EBIT as a percentage of net sales.

Operating EBITDA is defined as earnings (i.e., "Income before income taxes") before interest, depreciation and amortization, excluding the impact of significant items.

Operating return on invested capital ("ROIC") is defined as net operating profit after tax, excluding the impact of significant items, divided by total average capital.

Free cash flow is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," less capital expenditures. Under this definition, free cash flow represents the cash generated by the Company from operations after investing in its asset base. Free cash flow, combined with cash balances and other sources of liquidity, represent the cash available to fund obligations and provide returns to shareholders. Free cash flow is an integral financial measure used in the Company's financial planning process.

Cash flow conversion is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," divided by Operating EBITDA. Management believes cash flow conversion is an important financial metric as it helps the Company determine how efficiently it is converting its earnings into cash flow.

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income

In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

Dec 31,2021

Dec 31,2020

Dec 31,2021

Dec 31,2020

Net sales

$14,364

$10,706

$54,968

$38,542

Cost of sales

11,778

9,135

44,191

33,346

Research and development expenses

225

214

857

768

Selling, general and administrative expenses

436

408

1,645

1,471

Amortization of intangibles

87

101

388

401

Restructuring and asset related charges (credits) - net

(16)

(11)

6

708

Integration and separation costs

65

239

Equity in earnings (losses) of nonconsolidated affiliates

224

106

975

(18)

Sundry income (expense) - net

190

1,115

(35)

1,269

Interest income

20

11

55

38

Interest expense and amortization of debt discount

170

210

731

827

Income before income taxes

2,118

1,816

8,145

2,071

Provision for income taxes

357

562

1,740

777

Net income

1,761

1,254

6,405

1,294

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

25

18

94

69

Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders

$1,736

$1,236

$6,311

$1,225

Per common share data:

Earnings per common share - basic

$2.34

$1.66

$8.44

$1.64

Earnings per common share - diluted

$2.32

$1.65

$8.38

$1.64

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic

738.1

742.1

743.6

740.5

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

743.3

745.0

749.0

742.3

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets

In millions, except share amounts (Unaudited)

Dec 31,2021

Dec 31,2020

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 2,988

$ 5,104

Accounts and notes receivable:

Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2021: $54; 2020: $51)

6,841

5,090

Other

2,713

2,300

Inventories

7,372

5,701

Other current assets

934

889

Total current assets

20,848

19,084

Investments

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates

2,045

1,327

Other investments (investments carried at fair value - 2021: $2,079; 2020: $1,674)

3,193

2,775

Noncurrent receivables

478

465

Total investments

5,716

4,567

Property

Property

57,604

56,325

Less: Accumulated depreciation

37,049

36,086

Net property

20,555

20,239

Other Assets

Goodwill

8,764

8,908

Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization - 2021: $4,725; 2020: $4,428)

2,881

3,352

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,412

1,856

Deferred income tax assets

1,358

2,215

Deferred charges and other assets

1,456

1,249

Total other assets

15,871

17,580

Total Assets

$62,990

$61,470

Liabilities and Equity

Current Liabilities

Notes payable

$161

$156

Long-term debt due within one year

231

460

Accounts payable:

Trade

5,577

3,763

Other

2,839

2,126

Operating lease liabilities - current

314

416

Income taxes payable

623

397

Accrued and other current liabilities

3,481

3,790

Total current liabilities

13,226

11,108

Long-Term Debt

14,280

16,491

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income tax liabilities

506

405

Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent

7,557

11,648

Asbestos-related liabilities - noncurrent

931

1,013

Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent

1,149

1,521

Other noncurrent obligations

6,602

6,279

Total other noncurrent liabilities

16,745

20,866

Stockholders' Equity

Common stock (authorized 5,000,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value each;issued 2021: 764,226,882 shares; 2020: 755,993,198 shares)

8

8

Additional paid-in capital

8,151

7,595

Retained earnings

20,623

16,361

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(8,977)

(10,855)

Unearned ESOP shares

(15)

(49)

Treasury stock at cost (2021: 29,011,573 shares; 2020: 12,803,303 shares)

(1,625)

(625)

Dow Inc.'s stockholders' equity

18,165

12,435

Noncontrolling interests

574

570

Total equity

18,739

13,005

Total Liabilities and Equity

$62,990

$61,470

Dow Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In millions) (Unaudited) For the years ended Dec 31,

2021

2020

Operating Activities

Net income

$6,405

$1,294

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

2,842

2,874

Provision for deferred income tax

278

258

Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates less than (in excess of) dividends received

(651)

443

Net periodic pension benefit cost

39

266

Pension contributions

(1,219)

(299)

Net gain on sales of assets, businesses and investments

(105)

(802)

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

6

708

Other net loss

921

318

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and divested companies:

Accounts and notes receivable

(2,132)

171

Inventories

(1,768)

515

Accounts payable

2,458

(84)

Other assets and liabilities, net

(5)

590

Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations

7,069

6,252

Cash used for operating activities - discontinued operations

(60)

(26)

Cash provided by operating activities

7,009

6,226

Investing Activities

Capital expenditures

(1,501)

(1,252)

Investment in gas field developments

(92)

(5)

Purchases of previously leased assets

(694)

(5)

Proceeds from sales of property and businesses, net of cash divested

68

929

Acquisitions of property and businesses, net of cash acquired

(129)

(130)

Investments in and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates

(333)

Distributions and loan repayments from nonconsolidated affiliates

51

7

Purchases of investments

(1,366)

(1,203)

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

759

1,122

Other investing activities, net

(10)

29

Cash used for investing activities

(2,914)

(841)

Financing Activities

Changes in short-term notes payable

(48)

(431)

Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt greater than three months

144

163

Payments on short-term debt greater than three months

(130)

(163)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

109

4,672

Payments on long-term debt

(2,771)

(4,653)

Purchases of treasury stock

(1,000)

(125)

Proceeds from issuance of stock

320

108

Transaction financing, debt issuance and other costs

(537)

(175)

Employee taxes paid for share-based payment arrangements

(12)

(27)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(73)

(62)

Dividends paid to stockholders

(2,073)

(2,071)

Cash used for financing activities

(6,071)

(2,764)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(99)

107

Summary

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,075)

2,728

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

5,108

2,380

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year

$3,033

$5,108

Less: Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in "Other current assets"

45

4

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$2,988

$5,104

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Net Sales by Segment and Geographic Region

Net Sales by Segment

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Dec 31,2021

Dec 31,2020

Dec 31,2021

Dec 31,2020

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

$7,189

$5,126

$28,128

$18,301

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

4,548

3,501

16,851

12,021

Performance Materials & Coatings

2,558

2,029

9,672

7,951

Corporate

69

50

317

269

Total

$14,364

$10,706

$54,968

$38,542

U.S. & Canada

$5,182

$3,697

$19,613

$13,582

EMEAI 1

5,086

3,575

19,746

12,969

Asia Pacific

2,620

2,315

10,043

8,165

Latin America

1,476

1,119

5,566

3,826

Total

$14,364

$10,706

$54,968

$38,542

Net Sales Variance by Segment andGeographic Region

Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2021

Twelve Months Ended Dec 31, 2021

LocalPrice &ProductMix

Currency

Volume

Total

Local Price &ProductMix

Currency

Volume

Total

Percent change from prior year

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

44 %

(1) %

(3) %

40 %

50 %

2 %

2 %

54 %

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

38

(1)

(7)

30

40

2

(2)

40

Performance Materials & Coatings

30

(4)

26

19

2

1

22

Total

39 %

(1) %

(4) %

34 %

40 %

2 %

1 %

43 %

Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons &Energy business

37 %

(1) %

(7) %

29 %

37 %

2 %

(2) %

37 %

U.S. & Canada

39 %

— %

1 %

40 %

42 %

— %

2 %

44 %

EMEAI 1

47

(2)

(3)

42

45

4

3

52

Asia Pacific

26

(13)

13

25

2

(4)

23

Latin America

42

(10)

32

48

(3)

45

Total

39 %

(1) %

(4) %

34 %

40 %

2 %

1 %

43 %

Net Sales Variance by Segment and Geographic Region

Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2021

LocalPrice &ProductMix

Currency

Volume

Total

Percent change from prior quarter

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

(4) %

— %

(3) %

(7) %

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

4

(1)

(2)

1

Performance Materials & Coatings

10

(1)

(8)

1

Total

1 %

(1) %

(3) %

(3) %

Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons & Energy business

3 %

(1) %

(5) %

(3) %

U.S. & Canada

(5) %

— %

— %

(5) %

EMEAI 1

4

(2)

(5)

(3)

Asia Pacific

8

(6)

2

Latin America

(1)

(4)

(5)

Total

1 %

(1) %

(3) %

(3) %

1. Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India.

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Operating EBIT by Segment

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

$1,442

$ 780

$6,638

$2,325

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

595

296

2,282

355

Performance Materials & Coatings

295

50

866

314

Corporate

(67)

(72)

(253)

(279)

Total

$2,265

$1,054

$9,533

$2,715

Depreciation and Amortization by Segment

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

$ 316

$ 342

$1,358

$1,372

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

131

155

612

605

Performance Materials & Coatings

200

222

842

870

Corporate

8

7

30

27

Total

$ 655

$ 726

$2,842

$2,874

Operating EBITDA by Segment

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

$1,758

$1,122

$7,996

$3,697

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

726

451

2,894

960

Performance Materials & Coatings

495

272

1,708

1,184

Corporate

(59)

(65)

(223)

(252)

Total

$2,920

$1,780

$12,375

$5,589

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of NonconsolidatedAffiliates by Segment

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Packaging & Specialty Plastics

$ 130

$77

$ 490

$ 173

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure

90

36

471

(166)

Performance Materials & Coatings

2

2

7

6

Corporate

2

(9)

7

(31)

Total

$ 224

$ 106

$ 975

$(18)

Reconciliation of "Net Income" to "Operating EBIT"

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Sep 30, 2021

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Net income

$1,706

$1,761

$1,254

$6,405

$1,294

+ Provision for income taxes

542

357

562

1,740

777

Income before income taxes

$2,248

$2,118

$1,816

$8,145

$2,071

-Interest income

14

20

11

55

38

+ Interest expense and amortization of debt discount

178

170

210

731

827

-Significant items

(474)

3

961

(712)

145

Operating EBIT (non-GAAP)

$2,886

$2,265

$1,054

$9,533

$2,715

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2021

In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)

Pretax 1

Net Income 2

EPS 3

Income Statement Classification

Reported results

$ 2,118

$ 1,736

$2.32

Less: Significant items

Digitalization program costs 4

(48)

(38)

(0.05)

Cost of sales ($40 million); R&D ($2 million); SG&A ($6 million)

Restructuring, implementation costs andasset related charges - net 5

Cost of sales ($11 million); R&D ($3 million); SG&A ($2 million); offset by Restructuring, goodwill impairment and asset related charges - net $16 million

Net gain on divestitures and asset sale

16

16

0.02

Sundry income (expense) - net

Indemnifications and other transaction relatedcosts 6

35

35

0.05

Sundry income (expense) - net

Income tax related items 9

111

0.15

Provision for income taxes on continuing operations

Total significant items

$3

$ 124

$0.17

Operating results (non-GAAP)

$ 2,115

$ 1,612

$2.15

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2020

In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)

Pretax 1

Net Income 2

EPS 3

Income Statement Classification

Reported results

$ 1,816

$ 1,236

$1.65

Less: Significant items

Integration and separation costs

(65)

(50)

(0.07)

Integration and separation costs

Restructuring, implementation costs andasset related credits - net 5

1

2

Cost of sales ($7 million); SG&A ($3 million); offset by Restructuring, goodwill impairment and asset related charges - net $11 million

Warranty accrual adjustment of exitedbusiness

11

8

0.01

Cost of sales

Net gain on divestiture and asset sale 7

497

469

0.63

Sundry income (expense) - net

Litigation related charges, awards andadjustments 8

538

481

0.65

Sundry income (expense) - net

Indemnification and other transaction relatedcosts 6

(21)

(21)

(0.03)

Sundry income (expense) - net

Income tax related items 9

(260)

(0.35)

Provision for income taxes on continuing operations

Total significant items

$ 961

$ 629

$0.84

Operating results (non-GAAP)

$ 855

$ 607

$0.81

1."Income before income taxes."

2."Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.

3."Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method.

4.Costs associated with implementing the Company's Digital Acceleration program.

5.Includes restructuring charges, asset related charges, and costs associated with implementing the Company's 2020 Restructuring Program.

6.Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distributionwhich, among other matters, provides for cross-indemnities and allocations of obligations and liabilities for periods prior to, at and after thecompletion of the separation.

7.Primarily related to a gain on the sale of marine and terminal operations and assets in the U.S.

8.Related to a gain associated with a legal matter with Nova Chemicals Corporation ("Nova").

9.2021 includes reversals of certain tax valuation allowances partially offset by charges related to uncertain tax positions. 2020 includes taxvaluation allowances recorded in the U.S., primarily due to the filing of the final combined Dow and DuPont tax return.

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Twelve Months Ended Dec 31, 2021

In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)

Pretax 1

Net Income 2

EPS 3

Income Statement Classification

Reported results

$ 8,145

$ 6,311

$8.38

Less: Significant items

Digitalization program costs 4

(169)

(132)

(0.17)

Cost of sales ($146 million); R&D ($4 million); SG&A ($19 million)

Restructuring, implementation costs andasset related charges - net 5

(69)

(55)

(0.07)

Cost of sales ($50 million); R&D ($8 million); SG&A ($5 million); Restructuring, goodwill impairment and asset related charges - net ($6 million)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

(574)

(471)

(0.63)

Sundry income (expense) - net

Net gain on divestitures and asset sale

16

16

0.02

Sundry income (expense) - net

Litigation related charges, awards andadjustments

54

42

0.06

Sundry income (expense) - net

Indemnifications and other transaction relatedcosts 6

30

30

0.04

Sundry income (expense) - net

Income tax related items 9

111

0.15

Provision for income taxes on continuing operations

Total significant items

$(712)

$(459)

$ (0.60)

Operating results (non-GAAP)

$ 8,857

$ 6,770

$8.98

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Twelve Months Ended Dec 31, 2020

In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)

Pretax 1

Net Income 2

EPS 3

Income Statement Classification

Reported results

$ 2,071

$ 1,225

$1.64

Less: Significant items

Integration and separation costs

(239)

(186)

(0.25)

Integration and separation costs

Restructuring, implementation costs andasset related charges - net 5

(718)

(578)

(0.79)

Cost of sales ($7 million); SG&A ($3 million); Restructuring, goodwill impairment and asset related charges - net ($708 million)

Warranty accrual adjustment of exited business

11

8

0.01

Cost of sales

Net gain on divestitures and asset sale 7

717

664

0.89

Sundry income (expense) - net

Litigation related charges, awards andadjustments 8

544

487

0.66

Sundry income (expense) - net

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

(149)

(122)

(0.16)

Sundry income (expense) - net

Indemnification and other transaction relatedcosts 6

(21)

(21)

(0.03)

Sundry income (expense) - net

Income tax related items 9

(260)

(0.35)

Provision for income taxes on continuing operations

Total significant items

$ 145

$ (8)

$ (0.02)

Operating results (non-GAAP)

$ 1,926

$ 1,233

$1.66

1."Income before income taxes."

2."Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.

3."Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method.

4.Costs associated with implementing the Company's Digital Acceleration program.

5.Includes restructuring charges, asset related charges, and costs associated with implementing the Company's 2020 Restructuring Program.

6.Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distributionwhich, among other matters, provides for cross-indemnities and allocations of obligations and liabilities for periods prior to, at and after thecompletion of the separation.

7.Primarily related to a gain on the sale of rail infrastructure in the U.S. & Canada and a gain on the sale of marine and terminal operations andassets in the U.S.

8.Includes a gain associated with a legal matter with Nova.

9.2021 includes reversals of certain tax valuation allowances partially offset by charges related to uncertain tax positions. 2020 includes taxvaluation allowances recorded in the U.S., primarily due to the filing of the final combined Dow and DuPont tax return.

Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

In millions (Unaudited)

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)

$ 2,557

$ 1,656

$ 7,069

$ 6,252

Capital expenditures

(466)

(297)

(1,501)

(1,252)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP) 1

$ 2,091

$ 1,359

$ 5,568

$ 5,000

1. Free cash flow for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 reflects a $1 billion elective pension contribution.

Reconciliation of Cash Flow Conversion

Three Months Ended

Mar 31, 2021

Jun 30, 2021

Sep 30, 2021

Dec 31, 2021

In millions (Unaudited)

Cash provided by (used for) operating activities - continuing operations(GAAP)

$(228)

$ 2,021

$ 2,719

$ 2,557

Operating EBITDA (non-GAAP)

2,271

3,573

3,611

2,920

Cash flow conversion (Operating EBITDA to cash flow from operations) (non-GAAP) 1

(10.0) %

56.6 %

75.3 %

87.6 %

Cash flow conversion - trailing twelve months (non-GAAP)

57.1 %

1. Cash flow conversion in the first quarter of 2021 reflects a $1 billion elective pension contribution.

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SOURCE The Dow Chemical Company

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