ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We operate in four segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials and Textile Effects. Our products comprise a broad range of chemicals and formulations, which we market globally to a diversified group of consumer and industrial customers. Our products are used in a wide range of applications, including those in the adhesives, aerospace, automotive, construction products, durable and non-durable consumer products, digital inks, electronics, insulation, medical, packaging, coatings and construction, power generation, refining, synthetic fiber, textile chemicals and dyes industries. We are a leading global producer in many of our key product lines, including MDI, amines, maleic anhydride, epoxy-based polymer formulations, textile chemicals and dyes. Our revenues from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $2,840 million and $3,453 million, respectively.
Recent Developments
Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties
On May 18, 2020, we completed the CVC Thermoset Specialties Acquisition, for $306 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity. The acquired business is being integrated into our Advanced Materials segment. See “Note 3. Business Combinations and Acquisitions—Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Restructuring Programs
In July 2020, management approved a preliminary restructuring plan to optimize our downstream footprint in our Polyurethanes segment. In connection with this program, we expect to record restructuring expenses of between approximately $23 million and $31 million through 2021.
COVID-19 Update
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread from China to many other countries, including the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. We are a company operating in a “critical infrastructure” industry, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Consistent with federal and international guidelines and with state and local orders to date, we have largely continued to operate our manufacturing facilities across our footprint, with additional precautions in place to ensure the safety of our employees. As of June 30, 2020, there have not been any significant interruptions in our ability to provide our products and support to our customers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted economic conditions throughout the United States and the world, including in the markets in which we operate. Demand for our products has declined at a rapid pace, which has had a meaningful adverse impact on our revenues and financial results in the second quarter 2020. Although demand improved through the quarter in most of our core markets, it remains significantly below the prior year.
There continues to be many uncertainties regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the scope of scientific and health issues, the anticipated duration of the pandemic, and the extent of local, regional and worldwide economic, social, and political disruption. Given such uncertainties, it is difficult to estimate the magnitude COVID-19 may impact our future business, but we expect any adverse impact to continue for some time. The following is a summary of our recent and anticipated actions in response to COVID-19.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
We believe our existing cash balances and amounts available under our credit facility will allow us to manage the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on our business operations for the foreseeable future. On June 30, 2020, we had $1.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, in addition to $1.2 billion availability under our 2018 Revolving Credit Facility. In April 2020, we elected to temporarily suspend share repurchases under our existing share repurchase program in order to enhance our liquidity position in response to COVID-19.