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QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

2026-02-23 16:30 ET - News Release

QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

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  • Q4'25 net sales of $468.5 million, an increase of 6% Y/Y, net income of $20.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.18
  • Q4'25 non-GAAP net income of $28.9 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.65, an increase of 24% Y/Y
  • Full year net sales of $1.89 billion, net loss of $2.5 million and loss per diluted share of $0.14, which includes an $88.8 million impairment charge and $35.1 million of restructuring charges
  • Full year non-GAAP net income of $123.2 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $7.02
  • Delivered Q4'25 adjusted EBITDA of $71.9 million, an 11% increase Y/Y, and full year adjusted EBITDA of $299.2 million
  • Generated $136.5 million of operating cash flow in 2025, completed three strategic acquisitions, and returned $75.9 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2026 Quaker Houghton (the "Company") (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, announced its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results today.

                                                                                     Three Months Ended                       Twelve Months Ended
                                                                           December 31,                      December 31,



        
          ($ in thousands, except per share data)                2025              2024             2025             2024



        Net sales                                                     $468,478          $444,086       $1,888,634       $1,839,686



        Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation   20,701            14,186          (2,488)         116,644



        Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation     1.18              0.81           (0.14)            6.51
common shareholders - diluted



        Non-GAAP net income *                                           28,857            23,570          123,155          133,456



        Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share *                             1.65              1.33             7.02             7.44



        Adjusted EBITDA *                                               71,861            64,783          299,238          310,918




 * Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations section below for additional information.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Consolidated Results

Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $468.5 million, an increase of 6% compared to $444.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This increase was primarily driven by a contribution from acquisitions of 6% and a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 2%, partially offset by a decline in selling price and product mix of 1% and a decline in organic sales volumes of 1%. The decline in organic sales volumes was primarily driven by a continuation of soft market conditions and customer order patterns, particularly in the Americas and EMEA, partially offset by new business wins. The decrease in selling price and product mix was primarily attributable to the impact of the mix of products and geographies, and the impact of our index-based customer contracts.

The Company reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2025 of $20.7 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, compared to $14.2 million or $0.81 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024. As described in further detail in the Non-GAAP section below, excluding non-recurring and non-core items in each period, the Company's fourth quarter of 2025 non-GAAP net income and earnings per diluted share were $28.9 million and $1.65, respectively, compared to $23.6 million and $1.33, respectively, in the prior year period. The Company generated adjusted EBITDA of $71.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of approximately 11% compared to $64.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily driven by the increase in net sales and improvement in operating margins.

Joseph A. Berquist, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, "We finished 2025 with our second consecutive quarter of year-over-year profitability improvement, as adjusted EBITDA increased 11% from the prior year. Total organic volume was down less than 1%, supported by strong organic volume growth in Asia Pacific of 4%. Net share gains globally were approximately 4%, offsetting weak underlying market conditions that we estimate were down low-to-mid single digits in aggregate. Acquisitions positively impacted revenue by 6%, and we continue to be pleased by the contribution of Dipsol. Fourth quarter gross margins were flat to the prior year, but are expected to improve in Q1 as seasonal absorption impacts, operational issues, and higher product disposal charges that occurred in the fourth quarter have been resolved.

Looking ahead to 2026, we anticipate end markets to remain at similar levels through the first half of the year, with potential for incremental growth in the latter half of 2026. Given our proven track record to win new business, and our disciplined focus on operations and controlling costs, we are confident that we will deliver revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Segment Results

The Company's fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating performance of each of its three reportable segments: (i) Americas; (ii) EMEA; and (iii) Asia/Pacific are further described below.

                                                                   Three Months Ended                       Twelve Months Ended
                                                    December 31,                     December 31,


                                                    2025             2024             2025             2024



 
            Net Sales *



 Americas                                      $207,772         $208,585         $865,332         $882,131



 EMEA                                           135,009          125,877          548,110          536,435



 Asia/Pacific                                   125,697          109,624          475,192          421,120



 
            Total net sales                  $468,478         $444,086       $1,888,634       $1,839,686



 
            Segment operating earnings *



 Americas                                       $51,218          $50,930         $227,569         $243,957



 EMEA                                            21,773           18,559           96,640           99,426



 Asia/Pacific                                    34,009           30,705          124,223          122,738



 
            Total segment operating earnings $107,000         $100,194         $448,432         $466,121




 * Refer to the Segment Measures and Reconciliations section below for additional information.

The following table summarizes the sales variances by reportable segment and consolidated operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024:

                           Sales volumes Selling price
                                                &      Foreign  Acquisition &

                                          product mix  currency     other           Total


 Americas                          (4) %           - %     2 %           2 %   - %


 EMEA                              (2) %           2 %      4 %           3 %   7 %


 Asia/Pacific                        4 %         (4) %      - %         15 %  15 %


              Consolidated         (1) %         (1) %      2 %           6 %   6 %

Net sales in the Asia/Pacific segment increased 15% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, as an increase in organic sales volumes and a further contribution in sales from acquisitions, primarily Dipsol, was partially offset by a decrease in selling price and product and geographic mix. Net sales in the EMEA segment increased 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, due to an increase in sales from acquisitions, an increase in selling price and product mix, and a favorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by a decline in organic sales volumes. Net sales in the Americas segment was consistent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, as an increase in sales from acquisitions and a favorable impact of foreign currency translation was offset by a decline in organic sales volumes.

Sales volumes increased in the Asia/Pacific segment in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year period primarily due to continued new business wins. Volumes declined in the Americas and EMEA segments in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year period primarily due to softer underlying end market activity, partially offset by new business wins.

Consolidated net sales decreased approximately 5% compared to the third quarter of 2025, driven by a decrease in organic sales volumes and decline in selling price and product mix. Organic sales volumes decreased in all three segments in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2025 primarily due to normal seasonal trends and weaker end market conditions, partially offset by new business wins. The decline in selling price and product mix in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2025 reflects changes in the mix of products, services and geographies, and the impact of our index-based customer contracts.

Segment operating earnings increased in all three segments in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to higher net sales in the EMEA and Asia/Pacific segments, along with improved segment operating margins in the EMEA and Americas segments. This favorability was partially offset by lower net sales in the Americas segment and lower operating margins in the Asia/Pacific segment.

Cash Flow and Liquidity Highlights

Net cash provided by operating activities was $136.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $204.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company's decrease in operating cash flow primarily reflects lower operating performance and higher cash outflows from restructuring activities and working capital.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's total gross debt was $871.2 million and its cash and cash equivalents was $179.8 million, which resulted in net debt of $691.4 million. The Company's net debt divided by its trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA was approximately 2.3x. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased 38,893 shares for approximately $5.0 million. In the full year of 2025, the Company repurchased 364,797 shares for approximately $41.5 million. In 2025, the Company returned approximately $75.9 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations

The information in this press release includes non-GAAP (unaudited) financial information that includes EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information as they enhance a reader's understanding of the financial performance of the Company, facilitate a comparison among fiscal periods, and exclude items that management believes are not indicative of future operating performance or core to the Company's operations. Non-GAAP results are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our definitions of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies - adjusted, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share, as discussed and reconciled below to the most comparable GAAP measures, may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies.

The Company presents EBITDA, which is calculated as net income attributable to the Company before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies. The Company also presents adjusted EBITDA which is calculated as EBITDA plus or minus certain items that management believes are not indicative of future operating performance or core to the Company's operations. The Company presents non-GAAP operating income, which is calculated as operating income plus or minus certain items that management believes are not indicative of future operating performance or core to the Company's operations. Additionally, the Company presents non-GAAP gross profit, which is calculated as gross profit plus or minus certain items that management believes are not indicative of future operating performance or core to the Company's operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP gross margin are calculated as the percentage of adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP gross profit to consolidated net sales, respectively. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide transparent and useful information and are widely used by analysts, investors, and competitors in our industry as well as by management in assessing the operating performance of the Company on a consistent basis.

Additionally, the Company presents non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as additional performance measures. Non-GAAP net income is calculated as adjusted EBITDA, defined above, less depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies, in each case adjusted, as applicable, for any depreciation, amortization, interest or tax impacts resulting from the non-core items identified in the reconciliation of net income attributable to the Company to adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share is calculated as non-GAAP net income per diluted share as accounted for under the "two-class share method." The Company believes that non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share provide transparent and useful information and are widely used by analysts, investors, and competitors in our industry as well as by management in assessing the performance of the Company on a consistent basis.

As it relates to future projections for the Company as well as other forward-looking information contained in this press release, the Company has not provided guidance for comparable GAAP measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure because it is unable to determine with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items necessary to calculate such measures without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, certain non-recurring or non-core items the Company may record that could materially impact net income. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on the U.S. GAAP reported results for the guidance period.

The Company's reference to trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA within this press release refers to the twelve month period ended December 31, 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $299.2 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations below.

Certain of the prior period non-GAAP financial measures presented in the following tables have been adjusted to conform with current period presentation. The following tables reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures (unaudited) to their most directly comparable GAAP (unaudited) financial measures (dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts):

                                                                                                          Three Months Ended                    Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                               December 31,                        December 31,



 
            
              Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Margin Reconciliations         2025     2024                 2025          2024



 Gross profit                                                                     $165,524 $156,200             $679,372      $686,030



 Acquisition-related step-up inventory amortization                                                              6,022



 Gain on inventory and other adjustments                                                                       (2,933)



 Non-GAAP gross profit                                                            $165,524 $156,200             $682,461      $686,030



 Non-GAAP gross margin (%)                                                         35.3 %  35.2 %              36.1 %       37.3 %


                                                                                                          Three Months Ended                    Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                               December 31,                        December 31,



 
            
              Non-GAAP Operating Income and Margin Reconciliations     2025     2024                 2025          2024



 Operating income                                                                  $31,231  $29,013              $52,986      $194,706



 Acquisition-related step-up inventory amortization                                                              6,022



 Restructuring and related charges, net                                              4,002    1,743               35,130         6,530



 Acquisition-related expenses                                                        7,256      956               12,031         1,854



 Strategic planning expenses (credits)                                                   7                          579         (290)



 Executive transition costs                                                                  6,556                             7,288



 Customer insolvency costs                                                                   1,691                             3,213



 Gain on inventory and other adjustments                                                                       (3,256)



 Impairment charges                                                                                             88,840



 Acquisition-related depreciation and amortization                                   1,638                        4,975



 Other charges                                                                         975      494                2,098           399



 Non-GAAP operating income                                                         $45,109  $40,453             $199,405      $213,700



 Non-GAAP operating margin (%)                                                      9.6 %   9.1 %              10.6 %       11.6 %


          
            EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and                   Three Months Ended                       Twelve Months Ended
                                                                               December 31,                     December 31,



          
            Non-GAAP Net Income Reconciliations                    2025             2024             2025             2024



          Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation           $20,701          $14,186         $(2,488)        $116,644



          Depreciation and amortization (a)                                 25,215           21,201           94,402           85,108



          Interest expense                                                  10,783            9,077           44,048           41,002



          Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated
companies (b)
                                                                              2,327            8,847           24,607           49,300



          EBITDA                                                            59,026           53,311          160,569          292,054



          Equity loss (income) in a captive insurance company                  165          (1,664)         (4,272)         (2,930)



          Acquisition-related step-up inventory amortization                                                 6,022



          Restructuring and related charges, net                             4,002            1,743           35,130            6,530



          Acquisition-related expenses                                       7,256              956           12,031            1,454



          Strategic planning expenses (credits)                                  7                              579            (290)



          Gain on inventory and other adjustments                                                          (3,256)



          Pension and postretirement benefit costs, non-service
components
                                                                                325              445            1,676            1,827



          Executive transition costs                                                         6,556                            7,288



          Customer insolvency costs                                                          1,691                            3,213



          Currency conversion impacts of hyper-inflationary economies          143              478            2,216              811



          Impairment charges                                                                                88,840



          Loss on acquisition-related hedges                                                                 1,351



          Loss (gain) on sale of assets                                                         28          (2,534)           (492)



          Multiemployer plan withdrawal charge                                                                 923



          Brazilian non-income tax credits                                                                 (1,762)



          Other charges                                                        937            1,239            1,725            1,453



          Adjusted EBITDA                                                  $71,861          $64,783         $299,238         $310,918



          Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)                                       15.3 %          14.6 %          15.8 %          16.9 %





          Adjusted EBITDA                                                  $71,861          $64,783         $299,238         $310,918



          Less: Depreciation and amortization (a)                           25,215           21,201           94,402           85,108



          Less: Interest expense                                            10,783            9,077           44,048           41,002



          Less: Taxes on income before equity in net income of
associated companies - adjusted (b)
                                                                              8,644           10,935           42,608           51,352



          Plus: Acquisition-related depreciation and amortization            1,638                            4,975



          Non-GAAP net income                                              $28,857          $23,570         $123,155         $133,456

                                                                                            Three Months Ended                          Twelve Months Ended
                                                                               December 31,                      December 31,




          
            Non-GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share Reconciliations:   2025             2024              2025             2024



          GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to Quaker
Chemical Corporation common shareholders
                                                                              $1.18            $0.81           $(0.14)           $6.51



          Equity loss (income) in a captive insurance company                 0.01           (0.09)           (0.24)          (0.16)



          Acquisition-related step-up inventory amortization                                                   0.25



          Restructuring and related charges, net                              0.18             0.08              1.49             0.28



          Acquisition-related expenses                                        0.32             0.04              0.53             0.06



          Strategic planning expenses (credits)                                                                0.03           (0.01)



          Pension and postretirement benefit costs, non-service
components
                                                                               0.01             0.01              0.07             0.05



          Executive transition costs                                                          0.28                              0.31



          Customer insolvency costs                                                           0.07                              0.13



          Currency conversion impacts of hyper-inflationary economies         0.01             0.03              0.13             0.05



          Impairment charges                                                                                   4.91



          Acquisition-related depreciation and amortization                   0.07                              0.20



          Loss on acquisition-related hedges                                                                   0.06



          Loss (gain) on sale of assets                                                                      (0.11)          (0.02)



          Multiemployer plan withdrawal charge                                                                 0.04



          Brazilian non-income tax credits                                                                   (0.08)



          Gain on inventory and other adjustments                                                            (0.14)



          Other charges                                                       0.04             0.04              0.08             0.07



          Impact of certain discrete tax items (c)                          (0.17)            0.06            (0.06)            0.17



          Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share                                $1.65            $1.33             $7.02            $7.44



 (a) Depreciation and amortization includes $0.9 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024,
      respectively, of amortization expense recorded within equity in net income of associated companies in the Company's Consolidated
      Statements of Operations, which is attributable to the amortization of the fair value step up for the Company's 50% interest in
      a joint venture in Korea as a result of required purchase accounting.


 (b) Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies - adjusted includes the Company's tax expense adjusted for
      the impact of any current and deferred income tax expense (benefit), as applicable, of the reconciling items presented in the
      reconciliation of Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation to adjusted EBITDA, above, determined utilizing the
      applicable rates in the taxing jurisdictions in which these adjustments occurred, subject to deductibility. This caption also
      includes the impact of specific tax charges and benefits for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.


 (c) The impacts of certain discrete tax items include certain impacts of tax law changes, valuation allowance adjustments, uncertain
      tax positions, provision to return and other adjustments, and the impact on certain intercompany asset transfers.

Segment Measures and Reconciliations

Segment operating earnings for each of the Company's reportable segments are comprised of the segment's net sales less directly related product costs and other operating expenses. Operating expenses not directly attributable to the net sales of each respective segment, such as certain corporate and administrative costs and restructuring charges, are not included in segment operating earnings. Other items not specifically identified with the Company's reportable segments include Interest expense, net and Other (expense) income, net.

The following table presents information about the performance of the Company's reportable segments (dollars in thousands):

                                                                                                 Three Months Ended                     Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                        December 31,                           December 31,



                                                                                         2025                       2024            2025                       2024



         
            Net Sales



         Americas                                                                   $207,772                   $208,585        $865,332                   $882,131



         EMEA                                                                        135,009                    125,877         548,110                    536,435



         Asia/Pacific                                                                125,697                    109,624         475,192                    421,120



         
            Total net sales                                               $468,478                   $444,086      $1,888,634                 $1,839,686



         
            Segment operating earnings



         Americas                                                                    $51,218                    $50,930        $227,569                   $243,957



         EMEA                                                                         21,773                     18,559          96,640                     99,426



         Asia/Pacific                                                                 34,009                     30,705         124,223                    122,738



         
            Total segment operating earnings                               107,000                    100,194         448,432                    466,121



         Restructuring and related charges, net                                       (4,002)                    (1,743)        (35,130)                    (6,530)



         Impairment charges                                                                                                   (88,840)



         Non-operating and administrative expenses                                   (54,514)                   (54,418)       (205,651)                  (203,956)



         Depreciation of corporate assets and amortization                           (17,253)                   (15,020)        (65,825)                   (60,929)



         
            Operating income                                                31,231                     29,013          52,986                    194,706



         Other (expense) income, net                                                    (277)                      (931)         (1,909)                     1,354



         Interest expense, net                                                       (10,783)                    (9,077)        (44,048)                   (41,002)



         
            Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated
companies
                                                                                  $
     20,171           $
          19,005 $
          7,029          $
          155,058

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that fall under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. We have based these forward-looking statements on assumptions, projections and expectations about future events that we believe are reasonable based on currently available information, including statements regarding the potential effects of economic downturns; tariffs, including retaliatory tariffs, "trade wars" and uncertainty surrounding changes in tariffs; inflation and global supply chain constraints on the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition; our expectation that we will maintain sufficient liquidity and remain in compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facility; expectations about future demand and raw material costs; and statements regarding the impact of increased raw material costs and pricing initiatives. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance, and business, which may differ materially from our actual results, including but not limited to the potential benefits of acquisitions and divestitures, the impacts on our business as a result of global supply chain constraints and other macroeconomic stresses and uncertainties, including political and geopolitical events, civil disturbances and endemics/pandemics or extreme weather events and other natural disasters that may adversely affect regional economic conditions, and our current and future results and plans and statements that include the words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "outlook," "target," "possible," "potential," "plan" or similar expressions. Such statements include information relating to current and future business activities, operational matters, capital spending, and financing sources. A major risk is that demand for the Company's products and services is largely derived from the demand for its customers' products, which subjects the Company to uncertainties related to downturns in a customer's business and unanticipated customer production slowdowns and shutdowns. Other major risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, inflationary pressures, including increases in raw material costs; supply chain constraints and the impacts of economic downturns; customer financial instability; high interest rates and their impact on our and our customers' business operations; the impacts from acts of war, terrorism and military conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as economic, political and governmental actions taken by various governments and government organizations in response; economic and political disruptions particularly in light of numerous elections globally and the possibility of regime changes; the possibility of economic recession; legislative and regulatory developments including changes to existing laws and regulations, or the way they are interpreted, applied or enforced; tariffs, trade restrictions, and the economic and other sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia and Belarus and/or other government organizations; suspensions of activities in Russia by many multinational companies; foreign currency fluctuations; significant changes in applicable tax rates and regulations and the potential impacts therefrom, including those arising from H.R.1, commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"; terrorist attacks and other acts of violence; the impacts of consolidation in our industry, including loss or consolidation of a major customer, the effects of climate change, fires, or other natural disasters; and the potential occurrence of cyber-security breaches, cyber-security attacks and other technology outages and security incidents. Furthermore, the Company is subject to the same business cycles as those experienced by our customers in the steel, automobile, aircraft, industrial equipment, aluminum and durable goods industries. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company and its operations that are subject to change based on various important factors, some of which are beyond our control. These risks, uncertainties, and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. All forward-looking statements included in this press release, including expectations about future periods, are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release, which may change. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as certain additional risks that we face, refer to the Risk Factors section, which appears in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in subsequent reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend to, and we disclaim any duty or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or for any other reason.

Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company's investor conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 performance is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call, together with supplemental information, can be accessed through the Company's Investor Relations website at investors.quakerhoughton.com. You can also access the conference call by dialing 877-269-7756.

About Quaker Houghton

Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,700 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.

                                                                   
        
            QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION




                                                              
          
          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                     
          
          (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share data)




                                                                                                                                                       Three Months Ended                       Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                                                                        December 31,                   December 31,



                                                                                                                                          2025             2024              2025          2024



          Net sales                                                                                                                  $468,478         $444,086        $1,888,634    $1,839,686



          Cost of goods sold                                                                                                          302,954          287,886         1,209,262     1,153,656



          Gross profit                                                                                                                165,524          156,200           679,372       686,030



          Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                                                130,291          125,444           502,416       484,794



          Impairment charges                                                                                                                -                           88,840



          Restructuring and related charges, net                                                                                        4,002            1,743            35,130         6,530



          Operating income                                                                                                             31,231           29,013            52,986       194,706



          Other (expense) income, net                                                                                                   (277)           (931)          (1,909)        1,354



          Interest expense, net                                                                                                      (10,783)         (9,077)         (44,048)     (41,002)



          Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated
companies
                                                                                                                                        20,171           19,005             7,029       155,058



          Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated
companies
                                                                                                                                         2,327            8,847            24,607        49,300



          Income (loss) before equity in net income of associated
companies
                                                                                                                                        17,844           10,158          (17,578)      105,758



          Equity in net income of associated companies                                                                                  2,915            4,031            15,177        10,971



          Net income (loss)                                                                                                            20,759           14,189           (2,401)      116,729



          Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest                                                                         58                3                87            85



          Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation                                                               $20,701          $14,186          $(2,488)     $116,644





          
            Per share data:



          Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation
common shareholders - basic
                                                                                                                                         $1.18            $0.80           $(0.14)        $6.51



          Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation
common shareholders - diluted
                                                                                                                                         $1.18            $0.81           $(0.14)        $6.51



          Basic weighted average common shares outstanding                                                                         17,320,177       17,735,186        17,472,907    17,850,462



          Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding                                                                       17,433,193       17,765,771        17,472,907    17,870,067

                                                                              
          
            QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION




                                                                              
          
            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                  
          
            (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except par value)




                                                                                                                                                           December 31,


                                                                                                                                                    2025       2024



          
            ASSETS



          Current assets



          Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                            $179,829   $188,880



          Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                              417,157    400,126



          Inventories                                                                                                                           265,776    227,472



          Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                              58,428     59,939



          Total current assets                                                                                                                  921,190    876,417



          Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                    313,423    229,532



          Right-of-use lease assets                                                                                                              38,737     34,120



          Goodwill                                                                                                                              501,720    518,894



          Other intangible assets, net                                                                                                          873,540    827,098



          Investments in associated companies                                                                                                   106,915     98,012



          Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                    12,128      9,216



          Other non-current assets                                                                                                               30,283     17,360



          Total assets                                                                                                                       $2,797,936 $2,610,649





          
            LIABILITIES AND EQUITY



          Current liabilities



          Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt                                                                           $35,657    $37,554



          Accounts payable                                                                                                                      198,929    198,137



          Dividends payable                                                                                                                       8,804      8,572



          Accrued compensation                                                                                                                   41,192     50,212



          Accrued restructuring                                                                                                                   8,351      2,297



          Accrued pension and postretirement benefits                                                                                             2,126      2,328



          Other accrued liabilities                                                                                                              85,097     80,668



          Total current liabilities                                                                                                             380,156    379,768



          Long-term debt                                                                                                                        834,901    669,614



          Long-term lease liabilities                                                                                                            22,759     20,028



          Deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                              140,814    138,828



          Non-current accrued pension and postretirement benefits                                                                                20,615     23,783



          Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                          22,192     24,445



          Total liabilities                                                                                                                   1,421,437  1,256,466





          Equity



          Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2025 -
17,331,779 shares; 2024 - 17,673,607 shares
                                                                                                                                                  17,332     17,674



          Capital in excess of par value                                                                                                        874,826    903,781



          Retained earnings                                                                                                                     596,616    633,731



          Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                                                (115,661) (201,619)



          Total Quaker shareholders' equity                                                                                                   1,373,113  1,353,567



          Noncontrolling interest                                                                                                                 3,386        616



          Total equity                                                                                                                        1,376,499  1,354,183



          Total liabilities and equity                                                                                                       $2,797,936 $2,610,649

                                                             
          
            QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION




                                                        
          
            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                          
          
            (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)




                                                                                                                                 Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                           2025      2024



 
            Cash flows from operating activities



 Net (loss) income                                                                                                    $(2,401) $116,729



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



 Depreciation and amortization                                                                                          93,453    84,119



 Equity in undistributed earnings of associated companies, net of dividends                                            (6,648)  (2,733)



 Deferred income taxes                                                                                                (30,428) (10,033)



 Restructuring and related charges                                                                                      35,130     6,530



 Share-based compensation                                                                                               13,611    14,991



 Gain on disposal of property, plant, equipment and other assets                                                       (2,204)    (810)



 Inventory step-up amortization                                                                                          6,022



 Impairment charges                                                                                                     88,840



 Uncertain tax positions (non-deferred portion)                                                                        (5,708)  (2,372)



 Pension and other postretirement benefits                                                                             (4,132)  (4,460)



 Other adjustments                                                                                                     (5,564)    6,280



 Increase (decrease) in change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions



 Accounts receivable                                                                                                    24,232    24,975



 Inventories                                                                                                          (12,239)  (3,244)



 Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                                                       3,069   (6,242)



 Accrued restructuring                                                                                                (26,598)  (7,595)



 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                                                                             (30,268)  (8,637)



 Estimated taxes on loss                                                                                               (1,714)  (2,920)



 Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                             136,453   204,578



 
            Cash flows from investing activities



 Investments in property, plant and equipment                                                                         (55,856) (41,794)



 Payments related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                                              (164,209) (39,302)



 Proceeds from disposition of assets                                                                                     2,995     4,676



 Other investing activities                                                                                              2,951



 Net cash used in investing activities                                                                               (214,119) (76,420)



 
            Cash flows from financing activities



 Payments of long-term debt                                                                                           (34,722) (57,221)



 Borrowings on revolving credit facilities, net                                                                        174,242    17,916



 (Payments) borrowings on other debt, net                                                                                (386)    1,441



 Dividends paid                                                                                                       (34,393) (33,170)



 Shares purchased under share repurchase program                                                                      (41,521) (49,247)



 Other stock related activity                                                                                          (1,387)  (2,383)



 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                                                    61,833 (122,664)



 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash                                                                         6,782  (11,141)



 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                             (9,051)  (5,647)



 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period                                                              188,880   194,527



 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                                                                   $179,829  $188,880

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