Operating cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $191 million, compared with $349 million in the same period of 2019.
Adjusted free cash flow was $46 million, compared with $218 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Lower cash generation was driven by lower earnings, higher cash income taxes and interest, and lower cash generated from working capital as sales continued to recover from the COVID-related shutdowns.
Full-year 2020 Financial Results
Sales for 2020 were $7.1 billion, compared with $8.6 billion in 2019. The decrease is primarily attributable to weaker demand across all mobility markets due to customers idling operations through the middle of the year in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The net loss attributable to Dana was $31 million, compared with net income of $226 million in 2019. The loss resulted mainly from the goodwill impairment charge recorded during the onset of the global pandemic. Reported diluted earnings per share was a loss of $0.21, compared with $1.56 in 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA for 2020 was $593 million, or 8.3 percent of sales. Margin variance to the prior year was driven by the rapid reduction in sales due to pandemic-related shutdowns in the second quarter outpacing cost-reduction actions and higher incremental costs to meet elevated demand during the rapid restart of operations in the third quarter.
Diluted adjusted earnings per share for 2020 were $0.39, compared with $3.06 in 2019, primarily reflecting lower year-over-year earnings and higher depreciation and interest.
The company reported operating cash flow of $386 million in 2020. Adjusted free cash flow was $60 million, or about 1 percent of sales, compared with $272 million, or 3 percent of sales in 2019. The impact of lower profit in 2020 was partially offset by targeted cash conservation measures, lower cash taxes, and lower capital expenditures.
2021 Guidance Ranges
“Our cost-saving actions and strong financial position allowed us to manage through this challenging year,” said Jonathan Collins, Dana executive vice president and chief financial officer. “We are positioned for long-term sales, profit, and free cash flow growth while continuing to improve our strong balance sheet.
2021 Financial Targets1
| • | | Sales of $8.05 to $8.55 billion; |
| • | | Adjusted EBITDA of $860 million to $960 million, an implied adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 11 percent at the midpoint of the range; |
| • | | Diluted adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.40; |
| • | | Operating cash flow of approximately 7.5 percent of sales; and |
| • | | Adjusted free cash flow of approximately 3 percent of sales. |
1 | Net income and diluted EPS guidance are not provided, as discussed below in Non-GAAP Financial Information. |
Company Reinstates Quarterly Dividend and Extends Share Repurchase Authorization
Dana’s board of directors elected to reinstate the company’s quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock. This will be payable on March 26, 2021, to holders of Dana common stock as of March 5, 2021. The board of directors also extended Dana’s share repurchase authorization through the end of 2023. There is $150 million remaining under the authorization.
Strategically Leveraging Renewable Energy Sources
In the fourth quarter, Dana announced a commitment to reduce its total annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent before the end of 2035, representing a reduction of more than 300,000 metrics tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This action aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement and further supports the company’s vision of aiding its customers in achieving their sustainability objectives.
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