NEWMARKET CORP

Previous wording

When comparing the results of the petroleum additives segment for the first six months of 2024 with the first six months of 2023, net sales were 2.7% lower, resulting primarily from lower selling prices, which were partially offset by an increase in product shipments of 2.7%. Petroleum additives operating profit was 13.1% higher when comparing the 2024 and 2023 six months periods, primarily reflecting the favorable impact of lower raw material and operating costs, as well as higher shipments, which were partially offset by the lower selling prices.

Current wording

When comparing the results of the petroleum additives segment for the first nine months of 2024 with the first nine months of 2023, net sales were 1.8% lower, resulting primarily from lower selling prices, which were partially offset by an increase in product shipments. Petroleum additives operating profit was 12.9% higher when comparing the 2024 and 2023 nine months periods, primarily reflecting the favorable impact of lower raw material and operating costs, as well as higher shipments, which were partially offset by the lower selling prices.

Previous wording

Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $710.2 million, representing an increase of $25.1 million, or 3.7% from the second quarter of 2023. Consolidated net sales for the first six months of 2024 totaled $1.4 billion, representing an increase of $19.0 million, or 1.4%, from the first six months of 2023. The following table shows net sales by segment and product line. The net sales in the table below for the specialty materials segment include sales since the acquisition of AMPAC on January 16, 2024.

Current wording

Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2024 totaled $724.9 million, representing an increase of $57.8 million, or 8.7%, from the third quarter of 2023. Consolidated net sales for the first nine months of 2024 totaled $2.1 billion, representing an increase of $76.8 million, or 3.7%, from the first nine months of 2023. The following table shows net sales by segment and product line. The net sales in the table below for the specialty materials segment include sales since the acquisition of AMPAC on January 16, 2024.

Previous wording

The regions in which we operate include North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI. While there is some fluctuation, the percentage of net sales generated by region remained fairly consistent when comparing the six months of 2024 with the same period in 2023, as well as with the full year of 2023.

Current wording

The regions in which we operate include North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI. While there is some fluctuation, the percentage of net sales generated by region remained fairly consistent when comparing the first nine months of 2024 with both the same period in 2023, as well as with the full year of 2023.

Previous wording

The following table details the approximate components of the changes in petroleum additives net sales between the second quarter and first six months of 2024 and 2023.

Current wording

The following table details the approximate components of the changes in petroleum additives net sales between the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 and 2023.

Previous wording

When comparing the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, the decrease in petroleum additives net sales was primarily due to lower selling prices, along with smaller impacts from lower fuel additives shipments and an unfavorable foreign currency impact. These factors were partially offset by an increase in lubricant additives shipments. When comparing the first six months of 2024 and 2023, the decrease in petroleum additives net sales was primarily due to lower selling prices, as well as an unfavorable foreign currency impact, which were partially offset by increases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments.

Current wording

When comparing the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, the small decrease in petroleum additives net sales was due to lower selling prices, along with a small unfavorable foreign currency impact. Partially offsetting these factors was an increase to net sales due to the impact of product shipments, including mix of products sold. When comparing the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, the decrease in petroleum additives net sales was primarily due to lower selling prices, as well as an unfavorable foreign currency impact, which were partially offset by an increase in petroleum additives product shipments. For the nine months comparison, the volume of product shipments for both lubricant additives and fuel additives increased slightly, but the impact on net sales from fuel additives shipments was unfavorable due to product mix.

Previous wording

The primary currencies in which we transact include the Euro, Pound Sterling, Japanese Yen, Chinese Renminbi, and Indian Rupee. Comparing the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, the United States Dollar strengthened against all of the major currencies in which we transact, except for the Pound Sterling, resulting in the unfavorable impact to net sales for the second quarter comparison reflected in the above table. For the six months comparison, the United States Dollar strengthened against all of the major currencies in which we transact, except for the Pound Sterling and Euro, resulting in the unfavorable impact to net sales shown above. The unfavorable impact for the second quarter comparison was primarily from the Japanese Yen, Chinese Renminbi, and Euro. The unfavorable impact for the six months comparison was primarily from the Japanese Yen and Chinese Renminbi, which was partially offset by a favorable impact from the Euro.

Current wording

The primary currencies in which we transact include the Euro, Pound Sterling, Japanese Yen, Chinese Renminbi, and Indian Rupee. Comparing the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, the United States Dollar strengthened against all of the major currencies in which we transact, except for the Pound Sterling and Chinese Renminbi, resulting in the unfavorable impact to net sales for the third quarter comparison reflected in the above table. For the nine months comparison, the United States Dollar strengthened against all of the major currencies in which we transact, except for the Pound Sterling and Euro, resulting in the unfavorable impact to net sales shown above. The unfavorable impact for the third quarter comparison was primarily from the Japanese Yen and Euro. The unfavorable impact for the nine months comparison was primarily from the Japanese Yen and Chinese Renminbi, which was partially offset by a favorable impact from the Euro.

Previous wording

On a worldwide basis, the volume of product shipments for petroleum additives increased approximately 1% when comparing the two second quarter periods and 2.7% when comparing the first six months of 2024 and 2023. For the second quarter comparison, a slight increase in lubricant additives shipments was partially offset by a very small decrease in fuel additives shipments. Both the North America and Asia Pacific regions experienced increases in lubricant additives shipments and decreases in fuel additives shipments for the second quarter comparison, while both the EMEAI and Latin America regions experienced decreases in lubricant additives shipments and increases in fuel additives shipments. For the six months comparison, the increase was in both lubricant additives and fuels additives. Both the North America and Asia Pacific regions reported increases in lubricant additives shipments, which were partially offset by decreases in the EMEAI and Latin America regions. The EMEAI and Latin America regions reported increases in fuel additives shipments, which were partially offset by decreases in the North America and Asia Pacific regions.

Current wording

On a worldwide basis, the volume of product shipments for petroleum additives was essentially unchanged when comparing the two third quarter periods and increased 1.8% when comparing the first nine months of 2024 and 2023. For the third quarter comparison, a slight increase in lubricant additives shipments was offset by a similar decrease in fuel additives shipments. Both the North America and EMEAI regions experienced increases in lubricant additives shipments and decreases in fuel additives shipments for the third quarter comparison, while the Latin America region experienced a decrease in lubricant additives shipments and an increase in fuel additives shipments. The Asia Pacific region reported increases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments. For the nine months comparison, the increase was in both lubricant additives and fuels additives. Both the North America and Asia Pacific regions reported increases in lubricant additives shipments, which were partially offset by decreases in the EMEAI and Latin America regions. The EMEAI and Latin America regions reported increases in fuel additives shipments, which were partially offset by a decrease in the North America region. Fuel additives shipments in the Asia Pacific region were unchanged when comparing the first nine months of 2024 and the first nine months of 2023.

Previous wording

The specialty materials segment includes the operations of AMPAC, which operates predominantly in the North America region. Total net sales were $38.0 million for the second quarter 2024 and $55.1 million for the period that we owned AMPAC during the first six months of 2024.

Current wording

The specialty materials segment includes the operations of AMPAC, which operates predominantly in the North America region. Total net sales were $59.1 million for the third quarter 2024 and $114.2 million for the period that we owned AMPAC during the first nine months of 2024.

Previous wording

The following table reports segment operating profit for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. The amount reported for specialty materials is for the period from January 16, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Current wording

The following table reports segment operating profit for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023. The amount reported for specialty materials is for the period from January 16, 2024 to September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

Petroleum additives segment gross profit increased $12.1 million and operating profit increased $15.7 million when comparing the second quarter of 2024 to the second quarter of 2023. For the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023, petroleum additives segment gross profit increased $28.5 million and operating profit increased $34.5 million.

Current wording

Petroleum additives segment gross profit increased $19.3 million and operating profit increased $17.7 million when comparing the third quarter of 2024 to the third quarter of 2023. For the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023, petroleum additives segment gross profit increased $47.7 million and operating profit increased $52.2 million.

Previous wording

For the rolling four quarters ended June 30, 2024, the operating profit margin for petroleum additives was 20.7%, which is within our historical range of operating profit margin. While operating margins will fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to multiple factors, we believe the fundamentals of our business and industry as a whole are unchanged.

Current wording

For the rolling four quarters ended September 30, 2024, the operating profit margin for petroleum additives was 21.4%, which is within our historical range of operating profit margin. While operating margins will fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to multiple factors, we believe the fundamentals of our business and industry as a whole are unchanged.

Previous wording

When comparing both the second quarter and first six months of 2024 and 2023, the increase in both gross profit and operating profit primarily included the favorable impacts of lower raw material and operating costs, as well as a favorable impact from higher shipments, which were partially offset by lower selling prices. We remain challenged by the ongoing inflationary environment impacting us. Cost control and margin management remain high priorities for us.

Current wording

When comparing both the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 and 2023, the increase in both gross profit and operating profit primarily included the favorable impacts of lower raw material and operating costs, as well as a favorable impact from shipments, which were partially offset by lower selling prices. The favorable impact from shipments includes the effect of product mix as discussed in the Net Sales section above. Cost control and margin management remain high priorities for us.

Previous wording

Petroleum additives selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were $1.7 million higher than the second quarter of 2023. SG&A expenses for the first six months of 2024 were $1.3 million higher than the first six months of 2023. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 4.7% for the second quarter of 2024, 4.4% for the second quarter of 2023, 4.7% for the first six months of 2024, and 4.5% for the first six months of 2023. Our SG&A costs are primarily personnel-related and include salaries, benefits, and other costs associated with our workforce, including travel-related expenses. While personnel-related costs fluctuate from period to period, there were no significant changes in the drivers of these costs when comparing the periods.

Current wording

Petroleum additives selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were $1.4 million higher than the third quarter of 2023. SG&A expenses for the first nine months of 2024 were $2.7 million higher than the first nine months of 2023. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 4.8% for both the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, 4.6% for the third quarter of 2023, and 4.5% for the first nine months of 2023. Our SG&A costs are primarily personnel-related and include salaries, benefits, and other costs associated with our workforce, including travel-related expenses. While personnel-related costs fluctuate from period to period, there were no significant changes in the drivers of these costs when comparing the periods.

Previous wording

Our investment in petroleum additives research, development, and testing (R&D) decreased $5.3 million when comparing the second quarter periods of 2024 and 2023 and $7.3 million when comparing the first six months periods of 2024 and 2023. As a percentage of net sales, our R&D investment was 4.3% for the second quarter of 2024, 5.0% for the second quarter of 2023, 4.4% for the first six months of 2024 and 4.9% for the first six months of 2023. Our R&D investments reflect our efforts to support the development of solutions that meet our customers' needs, meet new and evolving standards, and support our expansion into new product areas. Our approach to R&D investments, as it is with SG&A costs, is one of purposeful spending on programs to support our current product base and to ensure that we develop products to support our customers' programs in the future. R&D investments include personnel-related costs, as well as costs for internal and external testing of our products.

Current wording

Our investment in petroleum additives research, development, and testing (R&D) increased $0.3 million when comparing the third quarter periods of 2024 and 2023 and decreased $7.0 million when comparing the first nine months periods of 2024 and 2023. As a percentage of net sales, our R&D investment was 4.9% for the third quarter of 2024, 4.6% for the first nine months of 2024, and 4.8% for both the third quarter and first nine months of 2023. Our R&D investments reflect our efforts to support the development of solutions that meet our customers' needs, meet new and evolving standards, and support our expansion into new product areas. Our approach to R&D investments, as it is with SG&A costs, is one of purposeful spending on programs to support our current product base and to ensure that we develop products to support our customers' programs in the future. R&D investments include personnel-related costs, as well as costs for internal and external testing of our products.

Previous wording

The specialty materials segment reported operating profit of $5.0 million for second quarter of 2024, resulting in operating profit of $5 thousand for the period from the AMPAC acquisition date of January 16, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The specialty materials results for the second quarter and first six months of 2024 include the sale of AMPAC finished goods inventory that we acquired at closing. This inventory was recorded at fair value on the acquisition date and, when sold during the first half of 2024, generated no margin. While we may experience substantial variation in quarterly results for AMPAC on an ongoing basis due to the nature of its business, we anticipate full year 2024 results to be consistent with our pre-acquisition expectations.

Current wording

The specialty materials segment reported operating profit of $16.0 million for third quarter of 2024, resulting in operating profit of $16.0 million for the period from the AMPAC acquisition date of January 16, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The specialty materials results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 include the sale of AMPAC finished goods inventory that we acquired at closing. The acquired inventory, which was recorded at fair value on the acquisition date and has been sold during the first nine months of 2024, generated no margin. While we may experience substantial variation in quarterly results for AMPAC on an ongoing basis due to the nature of its business, we anticipate full year 2024 results to be consistent with our pre-acquisition expectations.

Previous wording

Interest and financing expenses were $15.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, $10.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, $31.6 million for the first six months of 2024, and $21.0 million for the first six months of 2023.

Current wording

Interest and financing expenses were $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, $9.2 million for the third quarter of 2023, $45.7 million for the first nine months of 2024, and $30.2 million for the first nine months of 2023.

Previous wording

The increase for both the second quarter and six months comparisons resulted primarily from both higher average debt outstanding, as well as a higher average interest rate.

Current wording

The increase for both the third quarter and nine months comparisons resulted primarily from both higher average debt outstanding and a higher average interest rate.

Previous wording

Other income (expense), net was income of $12.0 million for the second quarter of 2024, $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2023, $24.5 million for the first six months of 2024 and $21.6 million for the first six months of 2023. The amounts for both the 2024 and 2023 second quarter and six months periods primarily reflect the components of net periodic benefit cost (income), except for service cost, from defined benefit pension and postretirement plans. See Note 5 for further information on total periodic benefit cost (income).

Current wording

Other income (expense), net was income of $13.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, $11.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, $38.3 million for the first nine months of 2024 and $32.9 million for the first nine months of 2023. The amounts for both the 2024 and 2023 third quarter and nine months periods primarily reflect the components of net periodic benefit cost (income), except for service cost, from defined benefit pension and postretirement plans. See Note 5 for further information on total periodic benefit cost (income).

Previous wording

Income tax expense was $31.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $25.1 million for the second quarter of 2023. The effective tax rate was 21.9% for the second quarter of 2024 and 20.1% for the second quarter of 2023. Income tax expense increased $3.7 million due to higher income before income tax expense and $2.6 million due to the higher effective tax rate.

Current wording

Income tax expense was $36.8 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $23.2 million for the third quarter of 2023. The effective tax rate was 21.8% for the third quarter of 2024 and 17.3% for the third quarter of 2023. Income tax expense increased $6.0 million due to higher income before income tax expense and $7.6 million due to the higher effective tax rate.

Previous wording

Income tax expense was $61.3 million for the first six months of 2024 and $52.7 million for the first six months of 2023. The effective tax rate was 21.9% for the first six months of 2024 and 21.1% for the first six months of 2023. Income tax expense increased $6.5 million due to higher income before income tax expense and $2.2 million due to the higher effective tax rate.

Current wording

Income tax expense was $98.2 million for the first nine months of 2024 and $75.9 million for the first nine months of 2023. The effective tax rate was 21.8% for the first nine months of 2024 and 19.7% for the first nine months of 2023. Income tax expense increased $12.9 million due to higher income before income tax expense and $9.4 million due to the higher effective tax rate.

Previous wording

On October 8, 2021, almost all members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reached an agreement on a two-pillar approach to international tax reform, including the establishment of a 15% global minimum tax for large multinational entities. Several jurisdictions in which we operate have adopted or are in the process of adopting this global minimum tax, with effective dates in 2024 or 2025. We are continuing to monitor the legislation in these jurisdictions and have recognized an immaterial impact to our effective tax rate and income tax liabilities related to the enactment of these rules for the first six months of 2024.

Current wording

On October 8, 2021, almost all members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reached an agreement on a two-pillar approach to international tax reform, including the establishment of a 15% global minimum tax for large multinational entities. Several jurisdictions in which we operate have adopted or are in the process of adopting this global minimum tax, with effective dates in 2024 or 2025. We are continuing to monitor the legislation in these jurisdictions and have recognized an immaterial impact to our effective tax rate and income tax liabilities related to the enactment of these rules for the first nine months of 2024.

Previous wording

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2024 were $87.6 million, a decrease of $24.3 million since December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2024 were $80.3 million, a decrease of $31.6 million since December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries amounted to $80.1 million at June 30, 2024 and $86.5 million at December 31, 2023. Periodically, we repatriate cash from our foreign subsidiaries to the United States through intercompany dividends and loans. We do not anticipate significant tax consequences from future distributions of foreign earnings.

Current wording

Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries amounted to $72.0 million at September 30, 2024 and $86.5 million at December 31, 2023. Periodically, we repatriate cash from our foreign subsidiaries to the United States through intercompany dividends and loans. We do not anticipate significant tax consequences from future distributions of foreign earnings.

Previous wording

Cash provided from operating activities for the first six months of 2024 was $217.8 million, including $40.7 million of higher working capital requirements. The $40.7 million excluded a favorable foreign currency impact to the components of working capital on the balance sheet.

Current wording

Cash provided from operating activities for the first nine months of 2024 was $334.4 million, including $81.9 million of higher working capital requirements. The $81.9 million excluded a small unfavorable foreign currency impact to the components of working capital on the balance sheet.

Previous wording

The working capital of AMPAC is included in our consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2024. Excluding the impact of AMPAC working capital, when comparing the June 30, 2024 balances with those at December 31, 2023, the most significant changes in working capital included increases in trade and other accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable. The increase in trade and other accounts receivable primarily reflects higher sales during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in inventory reflects increased production during the second quarter of 2024 as compared to our planned inventory rationalization that took place in 2023. The increase in accounts payable is primarily the result of increased purchases during 2024 and normal invoice payment timing.

Current wording

The working capital of AMPAC is included in our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2024. Excluding the impact of AMPAC working capital, when comparing the September 30, 2024 balances with those at December 31, 2023, the most significant changes in working capital included increases in trade and other accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and income taxes payable. The increase in trade and other accounts receivable primarily reflects higher sales during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in inventory reflects planned increased production during the third quarter of 2024 to allow for customer demand, normal maintenance outages, and potential future weather impacts as compared to our planned inventory rationalization that took place in 2023. The increase in accounts payable is primarily the result of increased purchases during the third quarter of 2024 and normal invoice payment timing. The increase in income taxes payable is due to the timing and amount of income tax payments.

Previous wording

Including cash and cash equivalents, as well as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the balance sheet, we had total working capital of $695.7 million at June 30, 2024 and $675.4 million at December 31, 2023. The current ratio was 2.66 at June 30, 2024 and 2.85 at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Including cash and cash equivalents, as well as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the balance sheet, we had total working capital of $735.7 million at September 30, 2024 and $675.4 million at December 31, 2023. The current ratio was 2.83 at September 30, 2024 and 2.85 at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Cash used in investing activities totaled $710.0 million during the first six months of 2024, comprised of the acquisition of AMPAC for $681.5 million (net of cash acquired) and capital expenditures of $28.5 million. We expect that our total capital spending during 2024 will be in the $50 million to $70 million range and will include several improvements to our manufacturing and R&D infrastructure around the world. We expect to continue to finance capital spending through cash on hand and cash provided from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility.

Current wording

Cash used in investing activities totaled $724.2 million during the first nine months of 2024, comprised of the acquisition of AMPAC for $681.5 million (net of cash acquired) and capital expenditures of $42.7 million. We expect that our total capital spending during 2024 will be in the $50 million to $70 million range and will include several improvements to our manufacturing and R&D infrastructure around the world. We expect to continue to finance capital spending through cash on hand and cash provided from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility.

Previous wording

Cash provided from financing activities during the first six months of 2024 amounted to $470.5 million. These cash flows primarily included net borrowings of $279.0 million on the revolving credit facility and proceeds of $250 million from the term loan, partially offset by cash dividends of $48.0 million.

Current wording

Cash provided from financing activities during the first nine months of 2024 amounted to $357.0 million. These cash flows primarily included net borrowings of $191.0 million on the revolving credit facility and proceeds of $250 million from the term loan, partially offset by cash dividends of $72.0 million.

Previous wording

Our long-term debt was $1.2 billion at June 30, 2024 compared to $643.6 million at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Our long-term debt was $1.1 billion at September 30, 2024 compared to $643.6 million at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The revolving credit facility contains financial covenants that require NewMarket to maintain a consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the agreement) of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, except during an Increased Leverage Period (as defined in the agreement) at the end of each quarter. At June 30, 2024, the Leverage Ratio was 1.71 under the revolving credit facility.

Current wording

The revolving credit facility contains financial covenants that require NewMarket to maintain a consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the agreement) of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, except during an Increased Leverage Period (as defined in the agreement) at the end of each quarter. At September 30, 2024, the Leverage Ratio was 1.55 under the revolving credit facility.

Previous wording

As a percentage of total capitalization (total long-term debt and shareholders’ equity), our total long-term debt increased from 37.4% at December 31, 2023 to 48.7% at June 30, 2024. The change resulted primarily from the increase in outstanding revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, partially offset by the increase in shareholders' equity. The increase in shareholders’ equity primarily reflects our earnings, partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments and dividend payments. Generally, we repay any outstanding long-term debt with cash from operations or refinancing activities.

Current wording

As a percentage of total capitalization (total long-term debt and shareholders’ equity), our total long-term debt increased from 37.4% at December 31, 2023 to 44.3% at September 30, 2024. The change resulted primarily from the increase in outstanding revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, partially offset by the increase in shareholders’ equity. The increase in shareholders’ equity primarily reflects our earnings and favorable impact from foreign currency translation adjustments, partially offset by dividend payments. Generally, we repay any outstanding long-term debt with cash from operations or refinancing activities.

Previous wording

We have certain identifiable intangibles amounting to $383.5 million and goodwill amounting to $379.9 million at June 30, 2024 that are discussed in Note 8. Of these identifiable intangibles and goodwill, $124.5 million relate to our petroleum additives business and $638.9 million relate to the specialty materials business. The amortizable identifiable intangibles have remaining lives of up to approximately 17 years. We continue to assess the markets related to the intangibles and goodwill, as well as their specific values and evaluate the intangibles and goodwill for any potential impairment when significant events or circumstances occur that might impair the value of these assets. We have concluded the values are appropriate, as are the amortization periods for the intangibles. However, if conditions were to substantially deteriorate in the petroleum additives or specialty materials markets, it could possibly cause a decrease in the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets or result in a noncash write-off of all or a portion of the intangibles and goodwill carrying amounts. A reduction in the amortization period of the intangibles would have no effect on cash flows. We do not anticipate such a change in market conditions in the near term.

Current wording

We have certain identifiable intangibles amounting to $377 million and goodwill amounting to $380 million at September 30, 2024 that are discussed in Note 8. Of these identifiable intangibles and goodwill, $125 million relate to our petroleum additives business and $632 million relate to the specialty materials business. The amortizable identifiable intangibles have remaining lives of up to approximately 17 years. We continue to assess the markets related to the intangibles and goodwill, as well as their specific values and evaluate the intangibles and goodwill for any potential impairment when significant events or circumstances occur that might impair the value of these assets. We have concluded the values are appropriate, as are the amortization periods for the intangibles. However, if conditions were to substantially deteriorate in the petroleum additives or specialty materials markets, it could possibly cause a decrease in the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets or result in a noncash write-off of all or a portion of the intangibles and goodwill carrying amounts. A reduction in the amortization period of the intangibles would have no effect on cash flows. We do not anticipate such a change in market conditions in the near term.

Previous wording

Our petroleum additives segment may experience impacts to its operating performance during 2024 due to the uncertain global economic environment in which we operate, as we continue to see challenges from inflationary trends. As a result, we will continue to focus on cost control and operating profit margin recovery throughout the year. We expect over the long-term that the petroleum additives market will grow annually up to 2%. We plan to exceed that growth rate in our petroleum additives segment.

Current wording

Our petroleum additives segment may experience impacts to its operating performance during 2024 due to the uncertain global economic environment in which we operate. As a result, we will continue to focus on cost control and operating profit margin recovery throughout the year. We expect over the long-term that the petroleum additives market will grow annually up to 2%. We plan to exceed that growth rate in our petroleum additives segment.