Exhibit 99.1
Valvoline Reports Third-Quarter Results
•Sales declined 16% to $516 million for the quarter, with sequential sales improvement throughout the quarter culminating in 10% growth in June versus the prior-year period
•Quick Lubes system-wide same-store sales (SSS) declined 8.0% for the quarter; and grew 7.1% in June versus the same prior-year period
•Reported net income decreased 9% to $59 million and earnings per diluted share (EPS) decreased 6% to $0.32 compared to the prior-year period
•Adjusted EBITDA decreased 16% to $106 million and adjusted EPS decreased 24% to $0.28
•For the quarter, cash flow from operations of $117 million increased $37 million and free cash flow of $80 million increased $25 million from the prior year
•Cash and cash equivalents on hand of $751 million and total available liquidity of just over $1.3 billion as of June 30, 2020
LEXINGTON, Ky., August 3, 2020 – Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020. All comparisons in this press release are made to the same prior-year period unless otherwise noted.
“We continue to closely monitor the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 and remain focused on the health and safety of all of our stakeholders," said Sam Mitchell, CEO. "The durable, non-cyclical nature of our business was clearly on display this quarter. Lockdowns in response to COVID-19 caused meaningful impacts on our results in April and May. As the restrictions eased and miles driven trends improved, we finished the quarter with June overall sales growing by 10% year-over-year. Quick Lubes and Core North America sales were each up 16% in June. International saw significant sequential improvement in June while still below prior year. Margin improvement in Core North America was particularly strong in the quarter due in part to reduced raw material costs, which we expect to moderate as we began to pass through these lower costs to our customers in the latter part of Q3, impacting Q4 margins.
"Our results this quarter demonstrate the resiliency of our business model and show that we have taken the steps necessary to effectively manage our operational response and maintain financial flexibility during the crisis."
The following information was filed by Valvoline Inc (VVV) on Monday, August 3, 2020 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-Q Quarterly Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.