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Exhibit 99.1
 
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results
HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announces financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
2014 FOURTH QUARTER OVERVIEW
In 2014, we realigned our business organization from our former end use alignment to an organizational structure and market face now centered around three distinct product groups: Cariflex, Specialty Polymers (Hydrogenated SBCs or “HSBC”) and Performance Products (Un-hydrogenated SBCs or “USBC”). Accordingly, our financial presentation for the fourth quarter and full-year 2014 reflects this new alignment.

Sales volume was 72.2 kilotons in the fourth quarter 2014, down 2.2 kilotons, or 2.9%, compared to the fourth quarter 2013.
The decline in sales volume was attributable to a 9.8% decrease in sales volume within Performance Products, significantly offset by an 18.4% increase in sales volume for Specialty Polymers and a 13.8% increase in sales volume for Cariflex, compared to the fourth quarter 2013.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) (non-GAAP) was $31.7 million in the fourth quarter 2014, down $3.3 million compared to $35.0 million in the fourth quarter 2013, with full year 2014 Adjusted EBITDA(1) (non-GAAP) of $147.2 million an increase of $6.3 million compared to $140.9 million in 2013.
Fourth quarter 2014 net loss attributable to Kraton was $17.4 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2013.
Fourth quarter 2014 adjusted net income attributable to Kraton(1) (non-GAAP) was $5.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $9.7 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2013.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $48.6 million in the fourth quarter 2014, compared to $47.4 million in the fourth quarter 2013.
 
Three months ended
December 31,
 
Years ended
December 31,
(US $ in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Sales volume (in kilotons)      
72.2

 
74.3

 
305.6

 
313.5

Revenue 
$
276,039

 
$
290,362

 
$
1,230,433

 
$
1,292,121

EBITDA (1)        
$
6,471

 
$
18,516

 
$
97,164

 
$
88,790

Adjusted EBITDA(1)                   
$
31,703

 
$
35,001

 
$
147,194

 
$
140,906

Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton (GAAP)
$
(17,430
)
 
$
4,899

 
$
2,419

 
$
(618
)
Adjusted net income attributable to Kraton(1)      
$
5,136

 
$
9,739

 
$
38,380

 
$
39,230

Earnings (loss) per diluted share (GAAP)             
$
(0.54
)
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.02
)
Adjusted earnings per diluted share(1)  
$
0.16

 
$
0.30

 
$
1.16

 
$
1.20

Net cash provided by operating activities              
$
48,635

 
$
47,369

 
$
29,858

 
$
105,456

_______________________________________
(1)
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Kraton and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share excludes the spread between FIFO and Estimated Current Replacement Cost ("ECRC").  See Non-GAAP reconciliations included in the accompanying financial tables for the reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.

“Our results for the fourth quarter 2014 reflect volume growth in Cariflex and Specialty Polymers, substantially offsetting lower sales volume in Performance Products. Growth in Cariflex reflects a continuation of the trend in which Kraton’s isoprene rubber and latex is replacing natural rubber in performance sensitive medical, surgical glove, and condom applications. Specialty Polymers’ growth was primarily due to higher sales into lubricant additives and industrial applications, while the lower sales volume in Performance Products in the quarter was primarily centered around paving, roofing and pressure sensitive adhesive markets. Given the growth in our Cariflex and Specialty Polymers product groups, in 2014, 57% of our overall revenue was derived from innovation and differentiated product grades, up from 54% in 2013. This 300 basis point increase demonstrates our ongoing commitment to an innovation-led portfolio shift,” said Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Regarding current business, while we expect a $30.0 million to $35.0 million FIFO vs. ECRC inventory expense in the first quarter 2015, we see the current energy and primary feedstock market environment as





beneficial to both Kraton and our customers. As mentioned on previous occasions, unit margins should benefit from the decline in raw material costs, despite the lower overall selling prices that reflect the substantially lower input costs. Moreover, we see evidence that customers are again evaluating the merits of our innovative product offerings on the basis of true performance, and relative value, vs. lesser performing olefin-based alternatives.”
“Over the past few months we have made significant progress in refining our go-forward strategy, which is comprised of three elements: revitalization of organic growth, a cost reset to improve our competitive position, and the pursuit of strategic acquisitions that will complement our existing portfolio. With respect to revitalizing organic growth, we view our organizational realignment as an essential step in ensuring that our technical and innovation resources have direct line-of-site to the most compelling market development opportunities, particularly now that we have significantly expanded our polymer development capabilities with the successful first-year of operation of our semi-works facility in Belpre, Ohio, and given we are approximately one year away from starting-up the new, state-of-the-art, 30 kiloton HSBC plant (50/50 JV with Formosa) in Taiwan,” added Fogarty. “Regarding ongoing strategic initiatives to reset our competitive cost position, in 2015 we expect to realize a first level of savings which represents an $18 million reduction in our cost basis, compared to 2014, approximately 50% of which results from fixed cost reductions. We expect the balance of the savings in 2015 to come from reductions in other variable costs not related to raw materials, including the positive impact of our investment in new natural gas boilers in Belpre, Ohio. We plan to share further details of our go-forward strategy during an investor day to be scheduled mid-year 2015.”
4Q 2014 VERSUS 4Q 2013 RESULTS
Revenue was $276.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $290.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $14.3 million or 4.9%. Excluding the $14.4 million negative effect from currency movements, revenue was flat. Sales volumes declined 2.2 kilotons, or 2.9%, from 74.3 kilotons in the fourth quarter 2013 to 72.2 kilotons in the fourth quarter 2014. The decrease in total sales volume did not have a material impact on the period-over-period change in revenue, as the revenue impact from lower sales volume of Performance Products was offset by the revenue contribution from increased sales volume in higher revenue per ton Specialty Polymers and Cariflex™ products.
With respect to revenue in each of our product groups:
Cariflex revenue was $34.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $31.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013. The $2.5 million or 8.0% revenue increase (an increase of $5.6 million or 17.8% excluding a $3.1 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) was the result of a 13.8% increase in sales volume, primarily due to higher sales in surgical glove and other medical applications.
Specialty Polymers revenue was $94.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $85.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013. The $9.2 million or 10.7% revenue increase (an increase of $12.1 million or 14.2% excluding a $3.0 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) was the result of an 18.4% increase in sales volume, partially offset by lower average selling prices, reflective of lower average butadiene costs. The increase in sales volume was primarily due to higher sales into lubricant additives and industrial applications.
Performance Products revenue was $147.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $173.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013. The $26.0 million or 15.0% revenue decline (a decline of $17.6 million or 10.2% excluding an $8.4 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) was due to a 9.8% reduction in sales volumes and, to a lesser extent, lower average selling prices driven by lower butadiene and isoprene costs. The decline in sales volume was primarily due to lower sales volume in European roofing applications and paving applications in the Americas and Asia Pacific and lower volumes into packaging and industrial adhesives.
Gross profit was $44.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $58.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013. Adjusted gross profit amounted to $58.9 million, or $816 per ton, for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $66.0 million, or $888 per ton, for the three months ended December 31, 2013. Despite an improved sales mix in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to the fourth quarter of 2013, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit per ton were negatively impacted by increased turnaround costs of $3.2 million and currency translation of $2.7 million, or an aggregate impact of approximately $81 per ton.
Selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development costs ("SAR") were $33.0 million in the fourth quarter 2014 compared to $40.3 million in the fourth quarter 2013. Excluding the $3.7 million and the $7.5





million of adjustments included in the "reconciliation of net income attributable to Kraton to non-gaap financial measures" below, SAR would have been $29.2 million and $32.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The $3.5 million decline in adjusted SAR reflects a $1.0 million decrease in employee related costs, a $0.8 million decrease due to foreign currency translation, a $0.5 million decrease in marketing costs and decreases in maintenance and other operating costs.
Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter 2014 was $31.7 million, or 11.5% of revenue, compared to $35.0 million, or 12.1% of revenue in the fourth quarter 2013, a decrease of $3.3 million, or 9.4%.
Fourth quarter 2014 net loss (GAAP) attributable to Kraton was $17.4 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to the fourth quarter 2013 net income of $4.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. Adjusted net income attributable to Kraton was $5.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2014 compared to adjusted net income attributable to Kraton of $9.7 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2013.
FY 2014 RESULTS VERSUS FY 2013 RESULTS
Revenue was $1,230.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $1,292.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, a decline of $61.7 million or 4.8% (a decline of $50.3 million or 3.9% excluding an $11.4 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) with $51.3 million of the decline attributable to lower average selling prices associated with lower average raw material costs. Sales volumes declined 7.9 kilotons or 2.5% from 313.5 kilotons for the year ended December 31, 2013 to 305.6 kilotons for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease in total sales volume did not have a material impact on the period-over-period change in revenue, as the revenue impact from lower sales volume in our Performance Products business was more than offset by the revenue contribution from increased sales volume in the higher revenue per ton CariflexTM and Specialty Polymers businesses.
With respect to revenue for each of our product groups:
Cariflex™ revenue was $138.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $116.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The $22.6 million or 19.5% revenue increase (an increase of $25.4 million or 21.9% excluding a $2.8 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) was due to a 24.1% increase in sales volumes led by sales into surgical glove applications, and to a lesser extent, increased sales into condom and medical stopper markets. The revenue contribution from higher sales volume was partially offset by lower average selling prices due to lower isoprene costs.
Specialty Polymers revenue was $412.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $412.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The $0.4 million or 0.1% revenue increase (an increase of $1.5 million or 0.4% excluding a $1.1 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) was due to a 4.6% increase in sales volume, which was offset by lower average selling prices reflective of lower raw material costs. The increase in sales volume was primarily due to growth in lubricant additives, cable gels, and polymer modification applications partially offset by lower volume into personal care applications.
Performance Products revenue was $678.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $762.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The $84.0 million or 11.0% revenue decline (a decline of $76.5 million or 10.0% excluding a $7.5 million negative effect from currency fluctuations) was due to a 6.2% reduction in sales volumes and, to a lesser extent, lower average selling prices driven by lower butadiene and isoprene costs. The decline in sales volume was primarily due to lower paving and roofing volumes in Europe, lower paving volumes in Asia Pacific and lower volumes into packaging & industrial adhesives applications.
Gross profit was $237.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $225.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Adjusted gross profit amounted to $257.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $260.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The decline in gross profit includes an increase in turnaround costs of $3.1 million and the effect of currency translation of approximately $3.1 million. Despite the $20 per ton negative impact of these two items, adjusted gross profit per ton improved from $830 per ton in 2013 to $842 per ton in 2014, indicative of the volume growth in higher margin per ton Cariflex and Specialty Polymers.
Selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development costs ("SAR") aggregated $135.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, a decrease of $2.0 million compared to $137.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Excluding the $14.6 million and the $9.8 million of adjustments included in the "reconciliation of net income attributable to Kraton to non-gaap financial measures" below, SAR would have been $121.0 million and $127.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The $6.8 million decline in adjusted SAR reflects a $1.2 million decrease in employee related costs, a $1.0 million decrease in





professional fees, a $0.8 million decrease in information technology costs, a $0.7 million decrease due to foreign currency translation and decreases in maintenance and other operating costs.
Adjusted EBITDA was $147.2 million or 12.0% of revenue in 2014, compared to $140.9 million, or 10.9% of revenue in 2013, an increase of $6.3 million or 4.5%
Net income attributable to Kraton was $2.4 million or $0.07 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase in net income of $3.0 million compared to a net loss of $0.6 million or 0.02 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2013. Adjusted net income attributable to Kraton was $38.4 million or $1.16 per diluted share in 2014 compared to $39.2 million or $1.20 per diluted share in 2013.
CASH FLOW
In the fourth quarter 2014 and 2013, cash provided by operating activities totaled $48.6 million and $47.4 million, respectively. For the full year 2014, cash from operating activities was $29.9 million, compared to $105.5 million in 2013. The decline reflects an increase in inventory in advance of 2015 turnaround activities and other changes in working capital, mainly the timing of cash receipts and disbursements.
OUTLOOK
Based upon recent raw material price trends, the Company expects that first quarter 2015 results will reflect a negative spread between FIFO and ECRC of $30.0 million to $35.0 million.
SALES AND MARKETING REALIGNMENT
Kraton has historically aligned its commercial activities around four end use markets: Advanced Materials; Adhesive, Sealants and Coatings; Paving and Roofing; and Cariflex. In 2014, the company realigned its sales and marketing organization moving to an organization structured around three product groups: Performance Products, which is comprised of our unhydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (“USBC’s”); Specialty Polymers, which is comprised of our hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (“HSBC’s”); and Cariflex, which continues to be comprised of our isoprene rubber (“IR”) and isoprene rubber latex (“IRL”). The company believes the alignment along product groups will foster increased collaboration between its sales & marketing and research & technical service organizations and allow the company to better meet diverse customer needs as it continues its strategy of driving innovation while increasing its core businesses.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
On October 27, 2014, the Kraton board of directors approved a share repurchase program through which the company was authorized to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock having an aggregate purchase price of up to $50.0 million, with such program financed through a combination of cash and debt. The authorization provided for the repurchase of shares of common stock over a two year period, through open market purchases at prevailing market prices, through privately negotiated transactions, or through a trading program under Rule 10b5-1, subject to market and business conditions, applicable legal requirements and other considerations. From the inception of the plan, the company has repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $18.91 per share for a total cost of $25.0 million (excluding trading commissions), of which, approximately 1.0 million shares for a total cost of $18.6 million (excluding trading commissions) were purchased through December 31, 2014. The company is not obligated to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This earnings release includes the use of both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures are EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Kraton (or earnings per share). Tables included in this earnings release reconcile each of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. For additional information on the impact of the spread between the FIFO basis of accounting and ECRC, see Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be important supplemental measures of our performance and believe they are frequently used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in the evaluation of our performance including period-to-period comparisons and/or that of other companies in our industry. Further, management uses these measures to evaluate operating performance, and our incentive compensation plan bases incentive compensation payments on our Adjusted EBITDA performance, along with other factors. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and in some cases can vary substantially from other measures of our performance. You should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our





results under GAAP in the United States. For EBITDA, these limitations include: EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense on our debt; EBITDA does not reflect the significant depreciation and amortization expense associated with our long-lived assets; EBITDA included herein should not be used for purposes of assessing compliance or non-compliance with financial covenants under our debt agreements. The calculation of EBITDA in the debt agreements includes adjustments, such as extraordinary, non-recurring or one-time charges, proforma cost savings, certain non-cash items, turnaround costs, and other items included in the definition of EBITDA in the debt agreements; and other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. As an analytical tool, Adjusted EBITDA is subject to all the limitations applicable to EBITDA. We prepare Adjusted EBITDA by eliminating from EBITDA the impact of a number of items we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance, including the spread between FIFO and ECRC, but you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, due to volatility in raw material prices, Adjusted EBITDA may, and often does, vary substantially from EBITDA and other performance measures, including net income calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP; and Adjusted EBITDA may, and often will, vary significantly from EBITDA calculations under the terms of our debt agreements and should not be used for assessing compliance or non-compliance with financial covenants under our debt agreements. Because of these and other limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. As a measure of our performance, Adjusted Gross Profit is limited because it often will vary substantially from gross profit calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP due to volatility in raw material prices. Finally, we prepare Adjusted Net Income attributable to Kraton by eliminating from net income the impact of a number of items we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance, including the spread between FIFO and ECRC. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures and the adjustments made therein should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items, and in the future we may incur expenses or charges similar to the adjustments made in the presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures.
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION
Kraton has scheduled a conference call on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss fourth quarter 2014 financial results. Kraton invites you to listen to the conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet at www.kraton.com, by selecting the "Investor Relations" link at the top of the home page and then selecting "Events" from the Investor Relations menu on the Investor Relations page.
You may also listen to the conference call by telephone by contacting the conference call operator 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and asking for the "Kraton Conference Call – Passcode: Earnings Call." U.S./Canada dial-in 800-857-6511. International dial-in #: 210-839-8886.
For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on February 25, 2015 through 1:59 a.m. (Eastern Time) on March 13, 2015. To hear a replay of the call over the Internet, access Kraton's Website at www.kraton.com by selecting the "Investor Relations" link at the top of the home page and then selecting "Events" from the Investor Relations menu on the Investor Relations page. To hear a telephonic replay of the call, dial 888-566-0401 and International callers dial 203-369-3040.
ABOUT KRATON
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., through its operating subsidiary Kraton Polymers LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Kraton"), is a leading global producer of engineered polymers and one of the world's largest producers of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton almost 50 years ago. Kraton's polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing and footwear products. Kraton offers products to more than 800 customers in over 60 countries worldwide. We manufacture products at five plants globally, including our flagship plant in Belpre, Ohio, which we believe is the most diversified SBC plant in the world, as well as plants in Germany, France, Brazil and Japan. The plant in Japan is operated by an unconsolidated manufacturing joint venture. For more information on the Company, please visit www.kraton.com.
Kraton, the Kraton logo and design, and the "Giving Innovators their Edge" tagline are all trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.





FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, beliefs, expectations and current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "may," "intends," "plans" or "anticipates," or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions, including the matters described under the caption "Outlook."
All forward-looking statements in this press release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, including but not limited to "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Part I, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" therein, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and include, but are not limited to, risks related to: our expectations regarding the start-up of our semi-works facility in Belpre, Ohio and its role in future innovation programs; conditions in the global economy and capital markets; declines in raw material costs; our reliance on LyondellBasell Industries for the provision of significant operating and other services; the failure of our raw materials suppliers to perform their obligations under long-term supply agreements, or our inability to replace or renew these agreements when they expire; limitations in the availability of raw materials we need to produce our products in the amounts or at the prices necessary for us to effectively and profitably operate our business; competition in our end-use markets, from other producers of SBCs and from producers of products that can be substituted for our products; our ability to produce and commercialize technological innovations; our ability to protect our intellectual property, on which our business is substantially dependent; hazards inherent to the chemical manufacturing business; other risks, factors and uncertainties described in this press release and our other reports and documents; and other factors of which we are currently unaware or deem immaterial. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no obligation to update such information in light of new information or future events.
For Further Information:
Investors: H. Gene Shiels 281-504-4886





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Three months ended
December 31,
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
$
276,039

 
$
290,362

 
$
1,230,433

 
$
1,292,121

Cost of goods sold
231,949

 
231,752

 
993,366

 
1,066,289

Gross profit
44,090

 
58,610

 
237,067

 
225,832

Operating expenses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Research and development
7,634

 
8,242

 
31,370

 
32,014

Selling, general and administrative
25,337

 
32,010

 
104,209

 
105,558

Depreciation and amortization
16,612

 
16,529

 
66,242

 
63,182

Impairment of long-lived assets
4,731

 

 
4,731

 

Total operating expenses
54,314

 
56,781

 
206,552

 
200,754

Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture
83

 
158

 
407

 
530

Interest expense, net
5,927

 
5,522

 
24,594

 
30,470

Income (loss) before income taxes
(16,068
)
 
(3,535
)
 
6,328

 
(4,862
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
1,713

 
(8,259
)
 
5,118

 
(3,887
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
(17,781
)
 
4,724

 
1,210

 
(975
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(351
)
 
(175
)
 
(1,209
)
 
(357
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton
$
(17,430
)
 
$
4,899

 
$
2,419

 
$
(618
)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
(0.54
)
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.02
)
Diluted
$
(0.54
)
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.02
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
31,907

 
32,111

 
32,163

 
32,096

Diluted
31,907

 
32,439

 
32,483

 
32,096






KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except par value)
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
ASSETS
 

 
 

Current assets:
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
53,818

 
$
175,872

Receivables, net of allowances of $245 and $315
107,432

 
129,356

Inventories of products
326,992

 
328,772

Inventories of materials and supplies
10,968

 
10,947

Deferred income taxes
7,247

 
7,596

Other current assets
24,521

 
20,665

Total current assets
530,978

 
673,208

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $387,463 and $353,428
451,765

 
414,257

Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $88,939 and $78,784
49,610

 
57,488

Investment in unconsolidated joint venture
12,648

 
14,074

Debt issuance costs
7,153

 
9,213

Deferred income taxes
2,176

 
1,326

Other long-term assets
28,122

 
25,231

Total assets
$
1,082,452

 
$
1,194,797

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Current portion of long-term debt
$
87

 
$

Accounts payable-trade
72,786

 
115,736

Other payables and accruals
50,888

 
54,539

Deferred income taxes
1,633

 
182

Due to related party
18,121

 
24,603

Total current liabilities
143,515

 
195,060

Long-term debt, net of current portion
351,785

 
350,989

Deferred income taxes
15,262

 
18,359

Other long-term liabilities
103,739

 
75,991

Total liabilities
614,301

 
640,399

Commitments and contingencies (note 11)
 
 
 
Equity:
 

 
 

Kraton stockholders’ equity:
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; 31,831 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014; 32,547 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013
318

 
325

Additional paid in capital
361,342

 
363,590

Retained earnings
168,041

 
170,827

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(99,218
)
 
(21,252
)
Total Kraton stockholders’ equity
430,483

 
513,490

Noncontrolling interest
37,668

 
40,908

Total equity
468,151

 
554,398

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,082,452

 
$
1,194,797






KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Years ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 

 
 

Consolidated net income (loss)
$
1,210

 
$
(975
)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
66,242

 
63,182

Amortization of debt premium
(164
)
 
(153
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
2,223

 
7,389

(Gain) loss on property, plant and equipment
314

 
(52
)
Impairment of long-lived assets
4,731

 

Impairment of spare parts inventory
430

 

Earnings from unconsolidated joint venture, net of dividends received
80

 
(108
)
Deferred income tax benefit
(2,523
)
 
(15,546
)
Share-based compensation
10,475

 
7,894

Decrease (increase) in:
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
13,005

 
(1,158
)
Inventories of products, materials and supplies
(15,883
)
 
11,246

Other assets
(6,437
)
 
179

Increase (decrease) in:
 

 
 

Accounts payable-trade
(35,368
)
 
14,944

Other payables and accruals
(30
)
 
934

Other long-term liabilities
(3,849
)
 
3,384

Due to related party
(4,598
)
 
14,296

Net cash provided by operating activities
29,858

 
105,456

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 

 
 

Kraton purchase of property, plant, and equipment
(66,398
)
 
(69,143
)
KFPC purchase of property, plant, and equipment
(44,277
)
 
(11,937
)
Purchase of software and other intangibles
(3,710
)
 
(5,125
)
Settlement of net investment hedge

 
(2,490
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(114,385
)
 
(88,695
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 

 
 

Proceeds from debt
39,000

 
40,000

Repayments of debt
(39,000
)
 
(136,875
)
Capital lease payments
(6,007
)
 
(2,950
)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest

 
41,630

Purchase of treasury stock
(19,383
)
 

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
1,448

 
741

Debt issuance costs
(485
)
 
(4,794
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(24,427
)
 
(62,248
)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash
(13,100
)
 
(1,807
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(122,054
)
 
(47,294
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
175,872

 
223,166

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
53,818

 
$
175,872

Supplemental disclosures
 

 
 

Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds received
$
10,724

 
$
8,885

Cash paid during the period for interest, net of capitalized interest
$
22,396

 
$
23,543

Capitalized interest
$
3,198

 
$
4,180

Supplemental non-cash disclosures
 

 
 

Property, plant and equipment accruals
$
5,375

 
$
8,757

Asset acquired through capital lease
$
7,033

 
$
2,950






KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
DETAIL ON CASH FLOW AND DEBT
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Three months ended December 31, 2014
 
Year ended December 31, 2014
 
Kraton
 
KFPC
 
Consolidated
 
Kraton
 
KFPC
 
Consolidated
Operating activities
$
49.8

 
$
(1.2
)
 
$
48.6

 
$
40.5

 
$
(10.6
)
 
$
29.9

Investing activities
$
(19.8
)
 
$
(10.5
)
 
$
(30.3
)
 
$
(70.1
)
 
$
(44.3
)
 
$
(114.4
)
Financing activities
$
(18.7
)
 
$

 
$
(18.7
)
 
$
(23.9
)
 
$
(0.5
)
 
$
(24.4
)
Foreign currency impact
$
(5.8
)
 
$
(2.3
)
 
$
(8.1
)
 
$
(9.7
)
 
$
(3.4
)
 
$
(13.1
)
Beginning cash
$
40.3

 
$
22.0

 
$
62.3

 
$
109.1

 
$
66.8

 
$
175.9

Ending cash
$
45.8

 
$
8.0

 
$
53.8

 
$
45.8

 
$
8.0

 
$
53.8

Debt
$
351.9

 
$

 
$
351.9

 
$
351.9

 
$

 
$
351.9

Net Debt
$
306.1

 
$
(8.0
)
 
$
298.1

 
$
306.1

 
$
(8.0
)
 
$
298.1


RECONCILIATION OF GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
December 31,
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In thousands)
 
(In thousands)
Gross profit
$
44,090

 
$
58,610

 
$
237,067

 
$
225,832

Add (deduct):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and other charges (a)
93

 
135

 
651

 
218

Production downtime (b)
(1,518
)
 

 
9,905

 
3,506

Impairment of spare parts inventory (c)
430

 

 
430

 

Spread between FIFO and ECRC
15,763

 
7,276

 
9,255

 
30,737

Adjusted gross profit
$
58,858

 
$
66,021

 
$
257,308

 
$
260,293


(a)
Severance expenses and other restructuring related charges.
(b)
In 2014, weather-related production downtime at our Belpre, Ohio, facility and an operating disruption from a small fire at our Berre, France, facility. In 2013, production downtime at our Belpre, Ohio facility, in preparation for the installation of natural gas boilers to replace the coal-burning boilers required by the MACT legislation. The fourth quarter of 2014 reflects a reduction of production downtime costs related to a partial insurance recovery and change in total estimated costs.
(c)
Impairment of spare parts inventory associated with the coal-burning boilers which are planned for decommissioning in 2015.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
December 31,
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In thousands)
 
(In thousands)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton
$
(17,430
)
 
$
4,899

 
$
2,419

 
$
(618
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(351
)
 
(175
)
 
(1,209
)
 
(357
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
(17,781
)
 
4,724

 
1,210

 
(975
)
Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
5,927

 
5,522

 
24,594

 
30,470

Income tax expense (benefit)
1,713

 
(8,259
)
 
5,118

 
(3,887
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
16,612

 
16,529

 
66,242

 
63,182

EBITDA
6,471

 
18,516

 
97,164

 
88,790

Add (deduct):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retirement plan charges (a)
399

 

 
399

 

Restructuring and other charges (b)
2,300

 
572

 
2,953

 
815

Transaction and acquisition related costs (c)
763

 
7,105

 
9,585

 
9,164

Impairment of long-lived assets (d)
4,731

 

 
4,731

 

Impairment of spare parts inventory (e)
430

 

 
430

 

Production downtime (f)
(1,732
)
 

 
10,291

 
3,506

KFPC startup costs (g)
571

 

 
1,911

 

Non-cash compensation expense (h)
2,007

 
1,532

 
10,475

 
7,894

Spread between FIFO and ECRC
15,763

 
7,276

 
9,255

 
30,737

Adjusted EBITDA
$
31,703

 
$
35,001

 
$
147,194

 
$
140,906


(a)
Charges associated with the termination of the defined benefit restoration pension plan, which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(b)
Severance expenses and other charges which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(c)
Primarily professional fees related to the terminated Combination Agreement with LCY, which are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(d)
$2.4 million related to engineering and design assets for projects we determined were no longer economically viable; $1.4 million related to information technology and office assets associated with fourth quarter restructuring activities; and $0.9 million related to other long-lived assets.
(e)
Impairment of spare parts inventory associated with the coal-burning boilers which are planned for decommissioning in 2015 which is recorded in cost of goods sold.
(f)
In 2014, weather-related production downtime at our Belpre, Ohio, facility and an operating disruption from a small fire at our Berre, France, facility, of which $9.9 million is recorded in cost of goods sold and $0.4 million is recorded in selling general and administrative expenses. In 2013, production downtime at our Belpre, Ohio facility, in preparation for the installation of natural gas boilers to replace the coal-burning boilers required by the MACT legislation, which is recorded in cost of goods sold. The fourth quarter of 2014 reflects a reduction of production downtime costs related to a partial insurance recovery and change in total estimated costs.
(g)
Startup costs related to the joint venture company, KFPC, which are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(h)
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2014, $1.7 million and $9.0 million was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses, $0.2 million and $0.9 million was recorded in research and development expenses, and $0.1 million and $0.6 million was recorded in cost of goods sold. Prior to the second quarter 2013, all non-cash compensation expenses were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2013, $1.3 million and $7.1 million was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses, $0.1 million and $0.5 million was recorded in research and development expenses, and $0.1 million and $0.3 million was recorded in cost of goods sold.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2014
 
Three months ended December 31, 2013
 
 
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
 
Income Taxes
 
Noncontrolling Interest
 
Diluted EPS
 
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
 
Income Taxes
 
Noncontrolling Interest
 
Diluted EPS
GAAP Earnings (Loss)
 
$
(16,068
)
 
$
1,713

 
$
(351
)
 
$
(0.54
)
 
$
(3,535
)
 
$
(8,259
)
 
$
(175
)
 
$
0.15

Retirement plan charges (a)
 
399

 
8

 

 
0.01

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other charges (b)
 
2,300

 
78

 

 
0.07

 
572

 
46

 

 
0.02

Transaction and acquisition related costs (c)
 
763

 
15

 

 
0.03

 
7,105

 

 

 
0.22

Impairment of long-lived assets (d)
 
4,731

 
95

 

 
0.14

 

 

 

 

Impairment of spare parts inventory (e)
 
430

 
9

 

 
0.01

 

 

 

 

Production downtime (f)
 
(1,732
)
 
(35
)
 

 
(0.05
)
 

 

 

 

KFPC startup costs (g)
 
571

 
96

 
238

 
0.01

 

 

 

 

Change in valuation allowance (h)
 

 
(84
)
 

 

 

 
10,065

 

 
(0.31
)
Spread between FIFO and ECRC
 
15,763

 
239

 

 
0.48

 
7,276

 
2

 

 
0.22

Adjusted Earnings (Loss)
 
$
7,157

 
$
2,134

 
$
(113
)
 
$
0.16

 
$
11,418

 
$
1,854

 
$
(175
)
 
$
0.30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year ended December 31, 2014
 
Year ended December 31, 2013
 
 
Income Before Income Tax
 
Income Taxes
 
Noncontrolling Interest
 
Diluted EPS
 
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
 
Income Taxes
 
Noncontrolling Interest
 
Diluted EPS
GAAP Earnings (Loss)
 
$
6,328

 
$
5,118

 
$
(1,209
)
 
$
0.07

 
$
(4,862
)
 
$
(3,887
)
 
$
(357
)
 
$
(0.02
)
Retirement plan charges (a)
 
399

 
8

 

 
0.01

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other charges (b)
 
2,953

 
204

 

 
0.08

 
815

 
74

 

 
0.02

Transaction and acquisition related costs (c)
 
9,585

 
192

 

 
0.29

 
9,164

 

 

 
0.28

Impairment of long-lived assets (d)
 
4,731

 
95

 

 
0.14

 

 

 

 

Impairment of spare parts inventory (e)
 
430

 
9

 

 
0.01

 

 

 

 

Production downtime (f)
 
10,291

 
135

 

 
0.31

 
3,506

 

 

 
0.11

KFPC startup costs (g)
 
1,911

 
325

 
793

 
0.02

 

 

 

 

Change in valuation allowance (h)
 

 
1,769

 

 
(0.05
)
 

 
10,065

 

 
(0.31
)
Settlement of interest rate swap (i)
 

 

 

 

 
697

 

 

 
0.02

Write-off of debt issuance cost (j)
 

 

 

 

 
5,065

 

 

 
0.16

Spread between FIFO and ECRC
 
9,255

 
64

 

 
0.28

 
30,737

 
(3
)
 

 
0.94

Adjusted Earnings (Loss)
 
$
45,883

 
$
7,919

 
$
(416
)
 
$
1.16

 
$
45,122

 
$
6,249

 
$
(357
)
 
$
1.20


(a)
Charges associated with the termination of the defined benefit restoration pension plan, which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(b)
Severance expenses and other charges which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(c)
Primarily professional fees related to the terminated Combination Agreement with LCY, which are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(d)
$2.4 million was related to engineering and design assets for projects we determined were no longer economically viable; $1.4 million was related to information technology and office assets associated with fourth quarter restructuring activities; and $0.9 million was related to other long-lived assets.
(e)
Impairment of spare parts inventory associated with the coal-burning boilers which are planned for decommissioning in 2015 which is recorded in cost of goods sold.
(f)
In 2014, weather-related production downtime at our Belpre, Ohio, facility and an operating disruption from a small fire at our Berre, France, facility, of which $9.9 million is recorded in cost of goods sold and $0.4 million is recorded in selling general and administrative expenses. In 2013, production downtime at our Belpre, Ohio, facility, in preparation for the installation of natural gas boilers to replace the coal-burning boilers required by the MACT legislation, which is recorded in cost of goods sold. The fourth quarter of 2014 reflects a reduction of production downtime costs related to a partial insurance recovery and change in total estimated costs.
(g)
Startup costs related to the joint venture company, KFPC, which are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(h)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to a portion of the change in our valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
(i)
Interest expense related to the termination and settlement of an interest rate swap agreement in connection with the refinancing of our credit facility.
(j)
Interest expense related to the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the refinancing of our credit facility.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2014
 
As Reported
 
Other Adjustments
 
FIFO TO ECRC Adjustment
 
Adjusted
Revenue
$
276,039

 
$

 
$

 
$
276,039

Cost of goods sold
231,949

 
996

(a)
(15,763
)
 
217,182

Gross profit
44,090

 
(996
)
 
15,763

 
58,857

Operating expenses:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
7,634

 
(16
)
(b)
 
 
7,618

Selling, general and administrative
25,337

 
(3,711
)
(c)
 
 
21,626

Depreciation and amortization
16,612

 

 
 
 
16,612

Impairment of long-lived assets
4,731

 
(4,731
)
(d)
 
 

Total operating expenses
54,314

 
(8,458
)
 

 
45,856

Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture
83

 

 
 
 
83

Interest expense, net
5,927

 

 
 
 
5,927

Income (loss) before income taxes
(16,068
)
 
7,462

 
15,763

 
7,157

Income tax expense
1,713

 
182

(e)
239

 
2,134

Consolidated net income (loss)
(17,781
)
 
7,280

 
15,524

 
5,023

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(351
)
 
238

(f)
 
 
(113
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton
$
(17,430
)
 
$
7,042

 
$
15,524

 
$
5,136

Earnings (loss) per common share:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.54
)
 
$
0.22

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.16

Diluted
$
(0.54
)
 
$
0.22

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.16

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
31,907

 
31,907

 
31,907

 
31,907

Diluted
31,907

 
32,160

 
32,160

 
32,160


(a)
$1.5 million reduction of production downtime costs related to a partial insurance recovery and change in total estimated costs, partially offset by $0.1 million in restructuring and other charges and $0.4 million in impairment of spare parts inventory.
(b)
Charges associated with the termination of the defined benefit restoration pension plan.
(c)
$2.2 million in restructuring and other charges, $0.8 million in transaction costs, $0.4 million of charges associated with the termination of the defined benefit restoration plan, and $0.6 million in KFPC startup costs, partially offset by a $0.2 million reduction of production downtime costs related to a partial insurance recovery and change in total estimated costs.
(d)
Impairment of engineering, information technology, office, and other long-lived assets.
(e)
Valuation allowance and tax effect of other adjustments.
(f)
KFPC startup costs.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Other Adjustments
 
FIFO TO ECRC Adjustment
 
Adjusted
Revenue
$
290,362

 
$

 
$

 
$
290,362

Cost of goods sold
231,752

 
(135
)
(a)
(7,276
)
 
224,341

Gross profit
58,610

 
135

 
7,276

 
66,021

Operating expenses:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
8,242

 

 

 
8,242

Selling, general and administrative
32,010

 
(7,542
)
(b)

 
24,468

Depreciation and amortization
16,529

 

 

 
16,529

Total operating expenses
56,781

 
(7,542
)
 

 
49,239

Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture
158

 

 

 
158

Interest expense, net
5,522

 

 

 
5,522

Income (loss) before income taxes
(3,535
)
 
7,677

 
7,276

 
11,418

Income tax expense (benefit)
(8,259
)
 
10,111

(c)
2

 
1,854

Consolidated net income (loss)
4,724

 
(2,434
)
 
7,274

 
9,564

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(175
)
 

 

 
(175
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton
$
4,899

 
$
(2,434
)
 
$
7,274

 
$
9,739

Earnings (loss) per common share:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.15

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.22

 
$
0.30

Diluted
$
0.15

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.22

 
$
0.30

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
32,111

 
32,111

 
32,111

 
32,111

Diluted
32,439

 
32,439

 
32,439

 
32,439


(a)
Restructuring and other charges.
(b)
$7.1 million in transaction costs and $0.4 million in restructuring and other charges.
(c)
Valuation allowance and tax effect of other adjustments.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
As Reported
 
Other Adjustments
 
FIFO TO ECRC Adjustment
 
Adjusted
Revenue
$
1,230,433

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,230,433

Cost of goods sold
993,366

 
(10,986
)
(a)
(9,255
)
 
973,125

Gross profit
237,067

 
10,986

 
9,255

 
257,308

Operating expenses:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
31,370

 
(16
)
(b)

 
31,354

Selling, general and administrative
104,209

 
(14,567
)
(c)

 
89,642

Depreciation and amortization
66,242

 

 

 
66,242

Impairment of long-lived assets
4,731

 
(4,731
)
(d)

 

Total operating expenses
206,552

 
(19,314
)
 

 
187,238

Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture
407

 

 

 
407

Interest expense, net
24,594

 

 

 
24,594

Income before income taxes
6,328

 
30,300

 
9,255

 
45,883

Income tax expense
5,118

 
2,737

(e)
64

 
7,919

Consolidated net income
1,210

 
27,563

 
9,191

 
37,964

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1,209
)
 
793

(f)

 
(416
)
Net income attributable to Kraton
$
2,419

 
$
26,770

 
$
9,191

 
$
38,380

Earnings per common share:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.07

 
$
0.82

 
$
0.28

 
$
1.18

Diluted
$
0.07

 
$
0.81

 
$
0.28

 
$
1.16

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
32,163

 
32,163

 
32,163

 
32,163

Diluted
32,483

 
32,483

 
32,483

 
32,483


(a)
$9.9 million in production downtime, $0.7 million in restructuring and other charges, and $0.4 million in impairment of spare parts inventory.
(b)
Charges associated with the termination of the defined benefit restoration pension plan.
(c)
$9.6 million in transaction costs, $2.3 million in restructuring and other charges, $1.9 million related to KFPC startup costs, $0.4 million of charges associated with the termination of the defined benefit restoration plan, and $0.4 million in production downtime.
(d)
Impairment of engineering, information technology, office, and other long-lived assets.
(e)
Valuation allowance and tax effect of other adjustments.
(f)
KFPC startup costs.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Other Adjustments
 
FIFO TO ECRC Adjustment
 
Adjusted
Revenue
$
1,292,121

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,292,121

Cost of goods sold
1,066,289

 
(3,724
)
(a)
(30,737
)
 
1,031,828

Gross profit
225,832

 
3,724

 
30,737

 
260,293

Operating expenses:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
32,014

 

 

 
32,014

Selling, general and administrative
105,558

 
(9,761
)
(b)

 
95,797

Depreciation and amortization
63,182

 

 

 
63,182

Total operating expenses
200,754

 
(9,761
)
 

 
190,993

Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture
530

 

 

 
530

Interest expense, net
30,470

 
(5,762
)
(c)

 
24,708

Income (loss) before income taxes
(4,862
)
 
19,247

 
30,737

 
45,122

Income tax expense (benefit)
(3,887
)
 
10,139

(d)
(3
)
 
6,249

Consolidated net income (loss)
(975
)
 
9,108

 
30,740

 
38,873

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(357
)
 

 

 
(357
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton
$
(618
)
 
$
9,108

 
$
30,740

 
$
39,230

Earnings (loss) per common share:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.02
)
 
$
0.28

 
$
0.95

 
$
1.21

Diluted
$
(0.02
)
 
$
0.28

 
$
0.94

 
$
1.20

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
32,096

 
32,096

 
32,096

 
32,096

Diluted
32,096

 
32,357

 
32,357

 
32,357


(a)
$3.5 million in production downtime and $0.2 million in restructuring and other charges.
(b)
$9.2 million in transaction costs and $0.6 million in restructuring and other charges.
(c)
$5.1 million write-off of debt issuance costs and $0.7 million related to the termination and settlement of an interest rate swap agreement associated with replacing and refinancing our previous credit facility.
(d)
Valuation allowance and tax effect of other adjustments.





KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
QUARTERLY REVENUE BY PRODUCT GROUP
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
Q1 2014
 
Q2 2014
 
Q3 2014
 
Q4 2014
 
FY 2014
Performance Products
 
$
167,852

 
$
183,974

 
$
180,122

 
$
146,982

 
$
678,930

Specialty Polymers
 
108,346

 
110,463

 
98,742

 
94,884

 
412,435

Cariflex
 
35,363

 
29,242

 
39,959

 
34,032

 
138,596

Other
 
95

 
88

 
148

 
141

 
472

Total
 
$
311,656

 
$
323,767

 
$
318,971

 
$
276,039

 
$
1,230,433

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 2013
 
Q2 2013
 
Q3 2013
 
Q4 2013
 
FY 2013
Performance Products
 
$
199,484

 
$
194,951

 
$
195,533

 
$
172,971

 
$
762,939

Specialty Polymers
 
113,287

 
110,073

 
102,940

 
85,709

 
412,009

Cariflex
 
27,029

 
29,244

 
28,231

 
31,499

 
116,003

Other
 
307

 
275

 
405

 
183

 
1,170

Total
 
$
340,107

 
$
334,543

 
$
327,109

 
$
290,362

 
$
1,292,121

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
FY 2012
Performance Products
 
$
245,636

 
$
221,131

 
$
210,624

 
$
173,371

 
$
850,762

Specialty Polymers
 
138,380

 
124,588

 
107,580

 
93,712

 
464,260

Cariflex
 
22,645

 
29,805

 
24,193

 
29,255

 
105,898

Other
 
1,652

 
232

 
238

 
80

 
2,202

Total
 
$
408,313

 
$
375,756

 
$
342,635

 
$
296,418

 
$
1,423,122


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