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Exhibit 99.1
 
Contact:
John Collopy
(414) 347-3706
 
Sensient Technologies Corporation
Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2016

MILWAUKEE—July 21, 2016 Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of 55 cents in this year’s second quarter compared to 64 cents in last year’s second quarter.  Revenue was $360.8 million in this year’s second quarter, an increase of 4.3% compared to $346.0 million in the comparable period last year.  Operating income was $43.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $45.1 million in last year’s second quarter.  Foreign currency translation impacted second quarter results, reducing reported revenue, operating income and earnings per share by approximately 2%.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.25 and $1.28, respectively.  Revenue increased approximately 2% to $703.3 million in the first half of 2016, from $692.2 million in the first six months of 2015.  Operating income was $91.2 million in the first half of 2016, effectively flat with the $91.5 million reported in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation impacted the first half results, reducing revenue, operating income and earnings per share by approximately 2.5%.

The reported results include restructuring and other costs, which are described in more detail under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” below.  Restructuring and other costs reduced earnings per share from continuing operations by 29 cents in this year’s second quarter and 34 cents in the first half of 2016.  In 2015, restructuring and other costs reduced earnings per share by 17 cents in the second quarter and 28 cents in the first six months of the year.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
July 21, 2016
 

The adjusted results, discussed below, eliminate the impact of restructuring and other costs and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with our GAAP results.  Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” below.  Sensient’s second quarter adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 5% to 84 cents, compared to 80 cents in the comparable period last year.  Adjusted operating income was $57.2 million and $55.5 million in the second quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Foreign currency translation reduced adjusted operating income by approximately 2%, and adjusted earnings per share by approximately 1% in the second quarter.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.59 and $1.56, respectively.  Adjusted operating income was $108.1 million in the first half of this year, compared to $109.1 million in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation reduced both adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations by approximately 3% in the first half of 2016.

Cash provided by operating activities was $54.7 million in the quarter and $100.8 million in the first six months of the year.  Last year cash provided by operating activities was $46.3 million in the second quarter and $76.9 million in the first half of the year.  A portion of this improvement is due to the Company’s increased focus on working capital balances.

“Sensient had a strong quarter, with solid profit growth at each of our operating segments,” said Paul Manning, Chairman, President and CEO of Sensient Technologies Corporation.  “The Color Group was led by strong performances from the Cosmetics and Food Colors businesses, and many of the businesses in the Flavors & Fragrances Group delivered solid results in the quarter.  We are on track to meet our profit growth expectations in 2016.”
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
July 21, 2016
 
 
BUSINESS REVIEW

The Flavors & Fragrances Group reported second quarter revenue of $209.3 million, an increase of 2.3% from $204.6 million reported in last year’s second quarter.  Segment operating income was $35.3 million compared to $32.5 million in the second quarter of 2015.  Foreign currency translation reduced revenue and segment operating income by approximately 1% in the quarter.  Several of the businesses in the Flavors & Fragrances Group delivered solid results in the quarter, including Fragrances, North America Savory Flavors, and the Beverage businesses in both North America and Europe.

The Flavors & Fragrances Group reported revenue of $407.7 million and $410.6 million in the first six months of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Segment operating income was $62.8 million in the first half of this year compared to $63.0 million in the first six months of 2015.  Foreign currency translation reduced both revenue and segment operating income by approximately 2% in the first half of this year.

The Color Group reported revenue of $131.6 million in the quarter, an increase of 8.0% compared to $121.9 million in last year’s second quarter.  Segment operating income increased 9.7% to $28.0 million in the second quarter compared to $25.5 million in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation reduced revenue by 2.6%, and segment operating income by 1.5% in the quarter.  The Color Group’s performance was driven by strong results from the Cosmetics and Food Color businesses.  The Cosmetics business reported double-digit growth for both revenue and operating income, and the Food Color business reported solid revenue and profit growth.

For the first half of 2016, the Color Group reported revenue of $257.6 million, an increase of 5.6% over $244.0 million reported in the first six months of 2015.  Segment operating income increased 7.8%, to $55.8 million in the first six months of this year compared to $51.8 million in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation reduced revenue by 3.6% and segment operating income by 2.6% in the first half of 2016.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
July 21, 2016
 
 
The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $31.8 million in the quarter compared to $29.7 million in the comparable period last year.  Segment operating income was $6.1 million in both this year’s and last year’s second quarter.  Revenue for the first six months of 2016 and 2015 was $61.5 million and $58.6 million, respectively.  Segment operating income was $12.1 million in the first half of this year compared to $11.7 million in the first half of last year.  In the second quarter, foreign currency translation reduced revenue by 3.1% and segment operating income by 3.6%.  For the first half of the year, foreign currency translation reduced both revenue and segment operating income by approximately 5%.

The Corporate & Other segment, which includes the restructuring and other costs, reported operating costs of $25.8 million in the quarter and $39.6 million in the first half of 2016.  In 2015, the Corporate & Other segment reported operating costs of $19.1 million in the second quarter and $35.0 million in first six months of the year.

2016 OUTLOOK

Sensient expects earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $2.66 and $2.71, which includes an estimated 54 cents of restructuring and other costs.  The Company expects adjusted earnings per share, which excludes restructuring and other costs, to be between $3.20 and $3.25.  Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” below for a description of restructuring and other costs excluded from the adjusted results and information about the amounts of these costs incurred through the second quarter.  The Company’s previous guidance for earnings per share from continuing operations was $2.90 to $3.00, which included an estimated 25 cents of restructuring and other costs.  The Company’s previous guidance for adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $3.15 to $3.25.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
July 21, 2016
 
 
CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2016 second quarter financial results at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 22, 2016.  To participate in the conference call, please contact InterCall Teleconferencing at (706) 758-1089 and refer to conference identification number 42691747.  A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT on July 22, 2016, through midnight on July 29, by calling (404) 537-3406 and referring to conference identification number 42691747.  A transcript of the call will also be posted on the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com after the call concludes.

This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company's ability to successfully implement its strategy to create sustainable, long-term shareholder value; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various restructuring, productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts; changes in costs or availability of raw materials, including energy; industry and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors, including increased intensity of competition; the loss of any customers in certain product lines in which our sales are made to a relatively small number of customers; product liability claims or product recalls; the costs of compliance, or failure to comply, with laws and regulations applicable to our industries and markets; changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; and failure to complete and integrate future acquisitions or dispositions. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized. Additional information regarding these and other risks can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
July 21, 2016
 
 
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances.  Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals.  The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

www.sensient.com
 
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(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
 

Consolidated Statements of Earnings
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
 
                                     
Revenue
 
$
360,836
   
$
346,009
     
4.3
%
 
$
703,304
   
$
692,235
     
1.6
%
                                                 
Cost of products sold
   
236,402
     
227,854
     
3.8
%
   
463,027
     
456,647
     
1.4
%
Selling and administrative expenses
   
80,769
     
73,088
     
10.5
%
   
149,093
     
144,075
     
3.5
%
                                                 
Operating income
   
43,665
     
45,067
     
-3.1
%
   
91,184
     
91,513
     
-0.4
%
Interest expense
   
4,637
     
4,106
             
9,437
     
8,021
         
                                                 
Earnings before income taxes
   
39,028
     
40,961
             
81,747
     
83,492
         
Income taxes
   
14,277
     
11,419
             
25,803
     
23,215
         
                                                 
Earnings from continuing operations
   
24,751
     
29,542
             
55,944
     
60,277
         
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
   
3,365
     
(92
)
           
3,343
     
(301
)
       
Net earnings
 
$
28,116
   
$
29,450
     
-4.5
%
 
$
59,287
   
$
59,976
     
-1.1
%
                                                 
Earnings per share of common stock:
                                               
Basic:
                                               
Continuing operations
 
$
0.56
   
$
0.64
           
$
1.25
   
$
1.29
         
Discontinued operations
   
0.08
     
-
             
0.07
     
(0.01
)
       
Earnings per share of common stock
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.64
           
$
1.33
   
$
1.29
         
                                                 
Diluted:
                                               
Continuing operations
 
$
0.55
   
$
0.64
           
$
1.25
   
$
1.28
         
Discontinued operations
   
0.08
     
-
             
0.07
     
(0.01
)
       
Earnings per share of common stock
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.63
           
$
1.32
   
$
1.28
         
                                                 
Average common shares outstanding:
                                               
Basic
   
44,562
     
46,168
             
44,640
     
46,670
         
Diluted
   
44,822
     
46,470
             
44,902
     
46,984
         

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts

The Company's results from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, include pre-tax restructuring and other costs of $13.6 million ($12.8 million after-tax or $0.29 per share) and $16.9 million ($15.3 million after-tax or $0.34 per share), respectively. The restructuring costs relate to eliminating underperforming operations, consolidating manufacturing facilities and improving efficiencies within the Company.  The other costs in 2016 are for a long-lived asset impairment charge on a production facility  for which management is currently evaluating strategic alternatives, and the other costs in 2015 are acquisition related costs. The Company's results from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, include pre-tax restructuring and other costs of $10.5 million ($7.7 million after-tax or $0.17 per share) and $17.6 million ($13.2 million after-tax or $0.28 per share), respectively.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
 
Operating income from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
$
43,665
   
$
45,067
     
-3.1
%
 
$
91,184
   
$
91,513
     
-0.4
%
Restructuring - Cost of products sold
   
166
     
140
             
810
     
281
         
Restructuring - Selling and administrative
   
3,109
     
9,482
             
5,807
     
16,456
         
Other -  Selling and administrative
   
10,292
     
855
             
10,292
     
855
         
Adjusted operating income
 
$
57,232
   
$
55,544
     
3.0
%
 
$
108,093
   
$
109,105
     
-0.9
%
                                                 
Net earnings from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
$
24,751
   
$
29,542
     
-16.2
%
 
$
55,944
   
$
60,277
     
-7.2
%
Restructuring and other, before tax
   
13,567
     
10,477
             
16,909
     
17,592
         
Tax impact of restructuring and other
   
(738
)
   
(2,766
)
           
(1,600
)
   
(4,363
)
       
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
37,580
   
$
37,253
     
0.9
%
 
$
71,253
   
$
73,506
     
-3.1
%
                                                 
Diluted EPS from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
$
0.55
   
$
0.64
     
-14.1
%
 
$
1.25
   
$
1.28
     
-2.3
%
Restructuring and other, net of tax
   
0.29
     
0.17
             
0.34
     
0.28
         
Adjusted diluted EPS
 
$
0.84
   
$
0.80
     
5.0
%
 
$
1.59
   
$
1.56
     
1.9
%

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

Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.
 
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 

Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
                                     
Revenue
 
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
 
                                     
Flavors & Fragrances
 
$
209,327
   
$
204,632
     
2.3
%
 
$
407,666
   
$
410,610
     
-0.7
%
Color
   
131,596
     
121,850
     
8.0
%
   
257,630
     
244,048
     
5.6
%
Asia Pacific
   
31,823
     
29,749
     
7.0
%
   
61,530
     
58,552
     
5.1
%
Intersegment elimination
   
(11,910
)
   
(10,222
)
           
(23,522
)
   
(20,975
)
       
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
360,836
   
$
346,009
     
4.3
%
 
$
703,304
   
$
692,235
     
1.6
%
 
Operating Income
                                               
                                                 
Flavors & Fragrances
 
$
35,307
   
$
32,526
     
8.6
%
 
$
62,817
   
$
62,985
     
-0.3
%
Color
   
28,004
     
25,528
     
9.7
%
   
55,848
     
51,791
     
7.8
%
Asia Pacific
   
6,112
     
6,094
     
0.3
%
   
12,117
     
11,745
     
3.2
%
Corporate & Other
   
(25,758
)
   
(19,081
)
           
(39,598
)
   
(35,008
)
       
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
43,665
   
$
45,067
     
-3.1
%
 
$
91,184
   
$
91,513
     
-0.4
%

The Company’s reportable segments consist of the Flavors & Fragrances, Color, and Asia Pacific segments. Beginning in the first quarter of 2016, the results of operations for the Company’s color business in China, South Korea and Japan, previously reported in the Asia Pacific segment, are now reported in the Color segment. The results for 2015 have been restated to reflect these changes. The 2016 and 2015 restructuring and other costs related to continuing operations are reported in the Corporate & Other segment.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30
 
2016
   
2015
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
20,193
   
$
21,785
 
Trade accounts receivable, net
   
254,635
     
248,110
 
Inventories
   
381,945
     
428,444
 
Other current assets
   
92,628
     
41,996
 
Total Current Assets
   
749,401
     
740,335
 
                 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)
   
406,497
     
423,919
 
Property, plant, and equipment (net)
   
468,248
     
476,816
 
Other assets
   
89,856
     
98,017
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
1,714,002
   
$
1,739,087
 
                 
Trade accounts payable
 
$
97,631
   
$
106,960
 
Short term debt
   
20,747
     
24,073
 
Other current liabilities
   
97,176
     
99,772
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
215,554
     
230,805
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
601,840
     
549,075
 
Accrued employee and retiree benefits
   
20,300
     
25,498
 
Other liabilities
   
13,990
     
17,477
 
Shareholders' Equity
   
862,318
     
916,232
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
1,714,002
   
$
1,739,087
 

Beginning in the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, and ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.  The Company restated its 2015 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet to reflect these new accounting standards.
 
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
   
2015
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
 
$
28,116
   
$
29,450
 
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
11,689
     
11,874
 
Stock-based compensation
   
2,785
     
374
 
Loss on assets
   
7,649
     
3,680
 
Liquidation of foreign entity
   
(3,257
)
   
-
 
Deferred income taxes
   
7,580
     
(1,350
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
   
110
     
2,260
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
54,672
     
46,288
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(20,174
)
   
(23,539
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
873
     
34
 
Acquisition of new business
   
-
     
(8,393
)
Other investing activity
   
(30
)
   
(77
)
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(19,331
)
   
(31,975
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from additional borrowings
   
11,922
     
79,128
 
Debt payments
   
(35,783
)
   
(13,060
)
Purchase of treasury stock
   
(3,135
)
   
(65,077
)
Dividends paid
   
(12,103
)
   
(11,668
)
Proceeds from options exercised and other
   
129
     
370
 
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(38,970
)
   
(10,307
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(881
)
   
(304
)
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(4,510
)
   
3,702
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
24,703
     
18,083
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
20,193
   
$
21,785
 
 
Supplemental Information
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
2016
     
2015
 
                 
Dividends paid per share
 
$
0.27
   
$
0.25