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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 4, 2021
 
          Harsco Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware001-0397023-1483991
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
350 Poplar Church Road,Camp Hill,Pennsylvania17011
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(717)763-7064
 
                           (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $1.25 per shareHSCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
                                Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2021, Harsco Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information is being furnished in this report and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of the Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit 99.1



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Harsco Corporation
Date: May 4, 2021/s/ PETER F. MINAN
Peter F. Minan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer




Document


                    Exhibit 99.1

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Investor Contact
David Martin
717.612.5628
damartin@harsco.com
Media Contact
Jay Cooney
717.730.3683
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


HARSCO CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS


First Quarter Revenues Totaled $529 Million, An Increase Compared With Both the Sequential and Prior Year Quarters

Q1 GAAP Operating Income Of $25 Million And GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share Of $0.02

Q1 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Of $0.15

Adjusted Q1 EBITDA Totaled $66 Million; Exceeding Previous Guidance Range And Prior-Year Performance

Completed Successful Debt Refinancing in Quarter; Transaction Provides Interest Savings, Extends Maturities And Strengthens Financial Position

2021 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Increased To Between $295 Million and $310 Million, Versus A Prior Range Of $275 Million To $295 Million; Change Reflects Improving Markets In Each Business Segment


CAMP HILL, PA (May 4, 2021) - Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) today reported first quarter 2021 results. On a U.S. GAAP ("GAAP") basis, first quarter of 2021 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.02 including a loss on the debt refinancing. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2021 were $0.15. These figures compare with first quarter of 2020 GAAP diluted loss per share from continuing operations of $0.11 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.16.

GAAP operating income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2021 was $25 million. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $66 million in the quarter, compared to the Company's previously provided guidance range of $52 million to $58 million.
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“Harsco delivered solid operational and financial performance in the first quarter, exceeding expectations in each of our businesses,” said Chairman and CEO Nick Grasberger. “Our results reflect strong execution by our team together with improving conditions across our end markets, including in Rail. Based on our first quarter performance and improving market visibility, we are raising our full-year 2021 guidance.”

“There is significant momentum currently within the Company and our near-term priorities, including acquisition integration and strengthening our financial position, remain unchanged. I am proud of our progress to advance our strategic goals, and believe that each of our business segments is well positioned to benefit as the economic recovery continues. We look forward to continuing our business transformation and positioning Harsco to pursue growth and to drive enhanced value for shareholders in the future.”

Harsco Corporation—Selected First Quarter Results
($ in millions, except per share amounts)Q1 2021Q1 2020Q4 2020
Revenues$529 $399 $508 
Operating income from continuing operations - GAAP$25 $$11 
Diluted EPS from continuing operations - GAAP$0.02 $(0.11)$(0.07)
Adjusted EBITDA - excluding unusual items$66 $57 $62 
Adjusted EBITDA margin - excluding unusual items12.4 %14.4 %12.3 %
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations - excluding unusual items$0.15 $0.16 $0.12 
Note: Adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA details presented throughout this release are adjusted for unusual items; in addition, adjusted earnings per share details are adjusted for acquisition-related amortization expense.

Consolidated First Quarter Operating Results

Consolidated total revenues from continuing operations were $529 million, an increase of 33 percent compared with the prior-year quarter due to the acquisition of ESOL in April 2020 as well as revenue growth in Environmental and Rail. Foreign currency translation positively impacted first quarter 2021 revenues by approximately $9 million compared with the prior-year period.

GAAP operating income from continuing operations was $25 million for the first quarter of 2021, compared with $3 million in the same quarter of last year. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA totaled $66 million in the first quarter of 2021 versus $57 million in the first quarter of 2020. This EBITDA increase is attributable to improved results in the Environmental segment as well as ESOL contributions to the Clean Earth segment following its acquisition in Q2 2020.




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First Quarter Business Review

Environmental
($ in millions)Q1 2021Q1 2020Q4 2020
Revenues$258 $242 $246 
Operating income - GAAP$26 $11 $23 
Adjusted EBITDA - excluding unusual items$54 $43 $52 
Adjusted EBITDA margin - excluding unusual items20.8 %17.8 %21.2 %

Environmental revenues totaled $258 million in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 7 percent compared with the prior-year quarter. This increase is attributable to improved demand for environmental services and applied products as well as favorable foreign exchange movements. The segment's GAAP operating income and adjusted EBITDA totaled $26 million and $54 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2021. These figures compare with GAAP operating income of $11 million and adjusted EBITDA of $43 million in the prior-year period. Higher demand, a more favorable mix of services and lower general and administrative spending contributed to the improvement in adjusted earnings. Results also benefited from the recovery of Brazil sales tax expenses, totaling approximately $2 million, which were not anticipated in the quarter. Lastly, Environmental's adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 20.8 percent in the first quarter of 2021 versus 17.8 percent in the comparable-quarter of 2020.

Clean Earth
($ in millions)Q1 2021Q1 2020Q4 2020
Revenues$189 $79 $185 
Operating income - GAAP$$$
Adjusted EBITDA - excluding unusual items$15 $11 $16 
Adjusted EBITDA margin - excluding unusual items7.7 %13.7 %8.6 %
Note: The 2020 financial information provided above and discussed below for Clean Earth does not include a corporate cost allocation for ESOL.

Clean Earth revenues totaled $189 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with $79 million in the prior-year quarter, with the increase attributable to the ESOL acquisition in Q2 2020. Segment operating income was $3 million and adjusted EBITDA totaled $15 million in the first quarter of 2021. These figures compare with $4 million and $11 million, respectively, in the prior-year period. The improvement in adjusted earnings relative to the prior-year quarter can be attributed to ESOL's contributions in the current year. This benefit was partially offset by personnel investments to support the full integration of the Clean Earth platform and other administrative expenses, some which will not occur beyond 2021, as well as lower services demand and a less favorable business mix principally within the contaminated materials business as a result of the pandemic.

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Rail
($ in millions)Q1 2021Q1 2020Q4 2020
Revenues$82 $78 $77 
Operating income (loss) - GAAP$$$
Adjusted EBITDA - excluding unusual items$$$
Adjusted EBITDA margin - excluding unusual items7.3 %9.9 %3.3 %

Rail revenues increased 4 percent compared with the prior-year quarter to $82 million. This change reflects higher equipment and contract services revenues, partially offset by lower aftermarket parts sales. The segment's operating income and adjusted EBITDA totaled $5 million and $6 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2021. These figures compare with $6 million and $8 million, respectively, in the prior-year quarter. The EBITDA change year-on-year is attributable to lower aftermarket parts contribution as well as a less favorable sales mix.

Cash Flow

Net cash used by operating activities totaled $23 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with net cash used by operating activities of $12 million in the prior-year period. Free cash flow was $(32) million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with $(26) million in the prior-year period.

The change in free cash flow compared with the prior-year quarter is attributable to changes in net cash from operating activities, including the impact of higher interest payments linked to the ESOL acquisition and the timing of working capital items, partially offset by lower net capital spending.

2021 Outlook

The Company's has increased its 2021 guidance to reflect business momentum and improved visibility in each of its businesses, relative to the outlook provided with the Company's fourth quarter 2020 results. Comments by business segments are as follows:

Environmental outlook is improved to reflect higher services and applied products demand, increased commodity prices and lower administrative spending. For the year, the primary drivers for an increase in adjusted EBITDA compared with 2020 are expected to be favorable demand for underlying services and products as well as higher commodity prices.

Clean Earth outlook is improved to reflect increasing demand for hazardous waste processing services and stronger margin performance. For the year, adjusted EBITDA is projected to increase due to the full-year impact of ESOL ownership, underlying organic growth for hazardous material services and integration benefits, partially offset by an additional allocation of Corporate costs and investments which include various one-time expenditures. Further, performance in the contaminated materials line of
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business is expected to strengthen in the coming quarters as a result of favorable trends within regional non-residential construction markets.

Rail outlook is improved principally as a result of strengthening demand for rail maintenance equipment as well as aftermarket parts, including in Asia. For the year, the primary drivers for an increase in adjusted EBITDA versus 2020 remain higher anticipated demand for equipment and technology products as well as higher contract services contributions.

Lastly, Corporate spending is expected to range from $36 million to $37 million for the year.

Summary Outlook highlights are as follows:
2021 Full Year Outlook
GAAP Operating Income$120 - $135 million
Adjusted EBITDA$295 - $310 million
GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.45 - 0.59
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.82 - 0.96
Free Cash Flow Before Growth Capital$95 - $115 million
Free Cash Flow$35 - $55 million
Net Interest Expense$62 - $63 million
Net Capital Expenditures$150 - $170 million
Effective Tax Rate, Excluding Any Unusual Items34 - 36%
Q2 2021 Outlook
GAAP Operating Income$29 - $35 million
Adjusted EBITDA$73 - $79 million
GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.13 - 0.19
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.21 - 0.27

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results and respond to questions from the investment community. The conference call will be broadcast live through the Harsco Corporation website at www.harsco.com. The Company will refer to a slide
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presentation that accompanies its formal remarks. The slide presentation will be available on the Company’s website.

The call can also be accessed by telephone by dialing (877) 783-8494 or (614) 999-1829.
Enter Conference ID number 7159057.

Forward-Looking Statements

The nature of the Company's business, together with the number of countries in which it operates, subject it to changing economic, competitive, regulatory and technological conditions, risks and uncertainties. In accordance with the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company provides the following cautionary remarks regarding important factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the results contemplated by forward-looking statements, including the expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein. Forward-looking statements contained herein could include, among other things, statements about management's confidence in and strategies for performance; expectations for new and existing products, technologies and opportunities; and expectations regarding growth, sales, cash flows, and earnings. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of such terms as "may," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "likely," "estimate," "outlook," "plan" or other comparable terms.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in the worldwide business environment in which the Company operates, including changes in general economic conditions or changes due to COVID-19 and governmental and market reactions to COVID-19; (2) changes in currency exchange rates, interest rates, commodity and fuel costs and capital costs; (3) changes in the performance of equity and bond markets that could affect, among other things, the valuation of the assets in the Company's pension plans and the accounting for pension assets, liabilities and expenses; (4) changes in governmental laws and regulations, including environmental, occupational health and safety, tax and import tariff standards and amounts; (5) market and competitive changes, including pricing pressures, market demand and acceptance for new products, services and technologies; (6) the Company's inability or failure to protect its intellectual property rights from infringement in one or more of the many countries in which the Company operates; (7) failure to effectively prevent, detect or recover from breaches in the Company's cybersecurity infrastructure; (8) unforeseen business disruptions in one or more of the many countries in which the Company operates due to political instability, civil disobedience, armed hostilities, public health issues or other calamities; (9) disruptions associated with labor disputes and increased operating costs associated with union organization; (10) the seasonal nature of the Company's business; (11) the Company's ability to successfully enter into new contracts and complete new acquisitions or strategic ventures in the time-frame contemplated, or at all; (12) the integration of the Company's strategic
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acquisitions; (13) potential severe volatility in the capital markets; (14) failure to retain key management and employees; (15) the outcome of any disputes with customers, contractors and subcontractors; (16) the financial condition of the Company's customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged, have inadequate liquidity or whose business is significantly impacted by COVID-19) to maintain their credit availability; (17) implementation of environmental remediation matters; (18) risk and uncertainty associated with intangible assets and (19) other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. A further discussion of these, along with other potential risk factors, can be found in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company cautions that these factors may not be exhaustive and that many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. The Company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.
About Harsco

Harsco Corporation is a global market leader providing environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams and innovative technologies for the rail sector. Based in Camp Hill, PA, the 13,000-employee company operates in more than 30 countries. Harsco’s common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31
(In thousands, except per share amounts)20212020
Revenues from continuing operations:
Service revenues$424,449  $291,589 
Product revenues104,406  107,252 
Total revenues528,855  398,841 
Costs and expenses from continuing operations:   
Cost of services sold334,506  236,608 
Cost of products sold86,576  79,860 
Selling, general and administrative expenses83,043  72,499 
Research and development expenses818  1,260 
Other (income) expenses, net(912) 5,733 
Total costs and expenses504,031  395,960 
Operating income from continuing operations24,824 2,881 
Interest income585  193 
Interest expense(16,864)(12,649)
Unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt(5,258)(488)
Defined benefit pension income3,953 1,589 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income7,240 (8,474)
Income tax benefit (expense) from continuing operations(4,229)682 
Equity income (loss) of unconsolidated entities, net(119) 96 
Income (loss) from continuing operations2,892 (7,696)
Discontinued operations:
Gain on sale of discontinued business
 18,462 
Loss from discontinued businesses(1,791)(225)
Income tax benefit (expense) from discontinued businesses464  (9,314)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,327)8,923 
Net income1,565 1,227 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,430) (1,086)
Net income attributable to Harsco Corporation$135 $141 
Amounts attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax$1,462 $(8,782)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,327)8,923 
Net income attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders
$135 $141 
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding79,088  78,761 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Continuing operations$0.02 $(0.11)
Discontinued operations(0.02)0.11 
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders$ $— 
Diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding80,015  78,761 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Continuing operations$0.02 $(0.11)
Discontinued operations(0.02)0.11 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders$ $— 
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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)
March 31
2021
December 31
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$79,308 $76,454 
Restricted cash3,017 3,215 
Trade accounts receivable, net417,830 407,390 
Other receivables32,998 34,253 
Inventories171,587 173,013 
Current portion of contract assets72,133 54,754 
Prepaid expenses
55,231 56,099 
Other current assets14,217 10,645 
Total current assets846,321 815,823 
Property, plant and equipment, net655,462 668,209 
Right-of-use assets, net
89,772 96,849 
Goodwill900,314 902,074 
Intangible assets, net430,589 438,565 
Deferred income tax assets10,155 15,274 
Other assets57,731 56,493 
Total assets$2,990,344 $2,993,287 
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$5,062 $7,450 
Current maturities of long-term debt6,720 13,576 
Accounts payable209,988 218,039 
Accrued compensation43,092 45,885 
Income taxes payable4,698 3,499 
Current portion of advances on contracts41,089 39,917 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
23,632 24,862 
Other current liabilities184,451 184,727 
Total current liabilities518,732 537,955 
Long-term debt1,334,325 1,271,189 
Retirement plan liabilities206,178 231,335 
Advances on contracts31,403 45,017 
Operating lease liabilities
64,029 69,860 
Environmental liabilities29,044 29,424 
Deferred tax liabilities33,178 40,653 
Other liabilities56,872 54,455 
Total liabilities2,273,761 2,279,888 
HARSCO CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock144,764 144,288 
Additional paid-in capital206,944 204,078 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(643,446)(645,741)
Retained earnings1,797,894 1,797,759 
Treasury stock(846,182)(843,230)
Total Harsco Corporation stockholders’ equity659,974 657,154 
Noncontrolling interests56,609 56,245 
Total equity716,583 713,399 
Total liabilities and equity$2,990,344 $2,993,287 
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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31
(In thousands)20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$1,565 $1,227 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation32,748 29,933 
Amortization8,967 6,557 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
(3,421)4,412 
Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated entities, net119 (96)
Gain on sale from discontinued business (18,462)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt2,668 — 
Other, net1,128 (2,007)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions of businesses: 
Accounts receivable(16,446)(22,050)
Inventories407 (16,412)
Contract assets(19,070)(20,311)
Right-of-use assets6,768 3,429 
Accounts payable(8,592)12,308 
Accrued interest payable(7,320)(9,891)
Accrued compensation(1,541)(2,752)
Advances on contracts(9,698)40,464 
Operating lease liabilities(6,750)(3,358)
Retirement plan liabilities, net(19,267)(15,534)
Income taxes payable - Gain on sale of discontinued businesses 3,843 
Other assets and liabilities14,562 (2,836)
Net cash used by operating activities(23,173)(11,536)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(27,382)(27,894)
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (4,157)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued business, net 37,219 
Proceeds from sales of assets3,862 2,185 
Expenditures for intangible assets(68)(58)
Net proceeds (payments) from settlement of foreign currency forward exchange contracts(1,427)11,327 
Other investing activities, net46 — 
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities(24,969)18,622 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings, net575 3,697 
Current maturities and long-term debt: 
Additions434,873 52,875 
Reductions(374,530)(38,709)
Stock-based compensation - Employee taxes paid(2,485)(3,437)
Deferred financing costs(6,525)(1,632)
Other financing activities, net(400)— 
Net cash provided by financing activities
51,508 12,794 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash(710)(10,824)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash2,656 9,056 
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at beginning of period79,669 59,732 
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at end of period$82,325 $68,788 
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HARSCO CORPORATION
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT (Unaudited)

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
(In thousands)RevenuesOperating
Income (Loss)
RevenuesOperating Income (Loss)
Harsco Environmental$257,986 $25,935 $241,559 $10,520 
Harsco Clean Earth (a)189,279 3,178 78,812 4,245 
Harsco Rail81,590 4,664 78,470 6,472 
Corporate (8,953)— (18,356)
Consolidated Totals$528,855 $24,824 $398,841 $2,881 
(a)     The Company's acquisition of ESOL closed on April 6, 2020.


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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AS REPORTED (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31
20212020
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations as reported
$0.02 $(0.11)
Corporate unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt (a)0.07 0.01 
Corporate acquisition and integration costs (b) 0.17 
Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs (c) 0.07 
Taxes on above unusual items (d)(0.01)(0.03)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, including acquisition amortization expense
0.07 (f)0.10 (f)
Acquisition amortization expense, net of tax (e)0.08 0.06 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$0.15 $0.16 
(a)Costs at Corporate associated with amending the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities to establish a New Term Loan the proceeds of which were used to repay in full the outstanding Term Loan A and Term Loan B, to extend the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility and to increase certain levels set forth in the total net leverage ratio covenant (Q1 2021 $5.3 million pre-tax) and costs related to the new term loan under the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities (Q1 2020 $0.5 million pre-tax).
(b)Costs at Corporate associated with supporting and executing the Company's growth strategy (Q1 2020 $13.8 million pre-tax).
(c)Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs (Q1 2020 $5.2 million pre-tax).
(d)Unusual items are tax-effected at the global effective tax rate, before discrete items, in effect at the time the unusual item is recorded, except for unusual items from countries where no tax benefit can be realized, in which case a zero percent tax rate is used.
(e)Acquisition amortization expense was $8.2 million and $5.9 million pre-tax for Q1 2021 and Q1 2020, respectively.
(f)Does not total due to rounding.

The Company’s management believes Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is useful to investors because it provides an overall understanding of the Company’s historical and future prospects. Exclusion of unusual items permits evaluation and comparison of results for the Company’s core business operations, and it is on this basis that management internally assesses the Company’s performance. Exclusion of acquisition-related intangible asset amortization expense, the amount of which can vary by the timing, size and nature of the Company’s acquisitions, facilitates more consistent internal comparisons of operating results over time between the Company’s newly acquired and long-held businesses, and comparisons with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies. It is important to note that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation and that intangible asset amortization related to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. This measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, other information provided in accordance with GAAP.
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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AS REPORTED (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31
2020
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations as reported$(0.07)
Corporate acquisition and integration costs (a)
0.09 
Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs (b)0.03 
Harsco Clean Earth Segment integration costs (c)0.02 
Taxes on above unusual items (d)(0.04)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, including acquisition amortization expense
0.04 (f)
Acquisition amortization expense, net of tax (e)0.08 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$0.12 

(a)Costs at Corporate associated with supporting and executing the Company's growth strategy ($6.9 million pre-tax).
(b)Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs ($2.2 million pre-tax).
(c)Costs incurred in the Harsco Clean Earth Segment related to the integration of ESOL ($1.7 million pre-tax).
(d)Unusual items are tax-effected at the global effective tax rate, before discrete items, in effect at the time the unusual item is recorded, except for unusual items from countries where no tax benefit can be realized, in which case a zero percent tax rate is used.
(e)Acquisition amortization expense was $8.4 million pre-tax.
(f)Does not total due to rounding.

The Company’s management believes Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is useful to investors because it provides an overall understanding of the Company’s historical and future prospects. Exclusion of unusual items permits evaluation and comparison of results for the Company’s core business operations, and it is on this basis that management internally assesses the Company’s performance. Exclusion of acquisition-related intangible asset amortization expense, the amount of which can vary by the timing, size and nature of the Company’s acquisitions, facilitates more consistent internal comparisons of operating results over time between the Company’s newly acquired and long-held businesses, and comparisons with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies. It is important to note that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation and that intangible asset amortization related to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. This measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, other information provided in accordance with GAAP.
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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF PROJECTED ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)


Projected
Three Months
Ending
June 30
Projected Twelve Months Ending December 31
20212021
LowHighLowHigh
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$0.13 $0.19 $0.45 $0.59 
Corporate unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt— — 0.07 0.07 
Taxes on above unusual items— — (0.01)(0.01)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, including acquisition amortization expense
0.13 0.19 0.50 (a)0.64 (a)
Estimated acquisition amortization expense, net of tax0.08 0.08 0.32 0.32 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$0.21 $0.27 $0.82 $0.96 
(a) Does not total due to rounding.

The Company’s management believes Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is useful to investors because it provides an overall understanding of the Company’s historical and future prospects. Exclusion of acquisition-related intangible asset amortization expense, the amount of which can vary by the timing, size and nature of the Company’s acquisitions, facilitates more consistent internal comparisons of operating results over time between the Company’s newly acquired and long-held businesses, and comparisons with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies. It is important to note that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation and that intangible asset amortization related to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. This measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, other information provided in accordance with GAAP.



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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) AS REPORTED BY SEGMENT (Unaudited)

(In thousands)Harsco
Environmental
Harsco Clean Earth (a)Harsco
Rail
CorporateConsolidated Totals
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021:
Operating income (loss) as reported
$25,935 $3,178 $4,664 $(8,953)$24,824 
Depreciation25,717 5,337 1,211 483 32,748 
Amortization
2,048 6,083 85  8,216 
Adjusted EBITDA
$53,700 $14,598 $5,960 $(8,470)$65,788 
Revenues as reported
$257,986 $189,279 $81,590 $528,855 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)
20.8 %7.7 %7.3 %12.4 %
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020:
Operating income (loss) as reported
$10,520 $4,245 $6,472 $(18,356)$2,881 
Corporate acquisition and integration costs
— — — 13,763 13,763 
Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs5,160 — — — 5,160 
Operating income (loss) excluding unusual items
15,680 4,245 6,472 (4,593)21,804 
Depreciation25,375 2,621 1,215 513 29,724 
Amortization
1,936 3,898 84 — 5,918 
Adjusted EBITDA
$42,991 $10,764 $7,771 $(4,080)$57,446 
Revenues as reported
$241,559 $78,812 $78,470 $398,841 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)
17.8 %13.7 %9.9 %14.4 %

(a) The Company's acquisition of ESOL closed on April 6, 2020.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and consists of income from continuing operations adjusted to add back income tax expense; equity income of unconsolidated entities, net; net interest expense; defined benefit pension income (expense); unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt; and depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs); and excludes unusual items. Segment Adjusted EBITDA consists of operating income from continuing operations adjusted to exclude unusual items and add back depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs).  The sum of the Segments’ Adjusted EBITDA equals Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The Company‘s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because management reviews Adjusted EBITDA in assessing and evaluating performance. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income from continuing operations, operating income from continuing operations and other information provided in accordance with GAAP. The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies and, as a result, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.




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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) AS REPORTED BY SEGMENT (Unaudited)

(In thousands)Harsco
Environmental
Harsco Clean EarthHarsco
Rail
CorporateConsolidated Totals
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020:
Operating income (loss) as reported
$22,606 $3,151 $1,057 $(15,546)$11,268 
Corporate acquisition and integration costs
— — — 6,909 6,909 
Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs2,239 — — — 2,239 
Harsco Clean Earth Segment integration costs— 1,745 — — 1,745 
Corporate contingent consideration adjustments— — — (136)(136)
Operating income (loss) excluding unusual items 24,845 4,896 1,057 (8,773)22,025 
Depreciation25,345 4,681 1,383 491 31,900 
Amortization
1,998 6,351 85 — 8,434 
Adjusted EBITDA
$52,188 $15,928 $2,525 $(8,282)$62,359 
Revenues as reported
$246,388 $185,099 $76,857 $508,344 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)
21.2 %8.6 %3.3 %12.3 %

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and consists of income from continuing operations adjusted to add back income tax expense; equity income of unconsolidated entities, net; net interest expense; defined benefit pension income (expense); unused debt commitment and amendment fees; and depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs); and excludes unusual items. Segment Adjusted EBITDA consists of operating income from continuing operations adjusted to exclude unusual items and add back depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs).  The sum of the Segments’ Adjusted EBITDA equals Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The Company‘s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because management reviews Adjusted EBITDA in assessing and evaluating performance. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income from continuing operations, operating income from continuing operations and other information provided in accordance with GAAP. The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies and, as a result, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.




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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA TO CONSOLIDATED INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AS REPORTED (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31
(In thousands)20212020
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations$2,892 $(7,696)
Add back (deduct):
Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated entities, net119 (96)
Income tax (benefit) expense4,229 (682)
Defined benefit pension income(3,953)(1,589)
Unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt5,258 488 
Interest expense16,864 12,649 
Interest income(585)(193)
Depreciation32,748 29,724 
Amortization8,216 5,918 
Unusual items:
Corporate acquisition and integration costs  13,763 
Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs 5,160 
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA$65,788 $57,446 


Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and consists of income from continuing operations adjusted to add back income tax expense; equity income of unconsolidated entities, net; net interest expense; defined benefit pension income (expense); unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt; and depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs); and excludes unusual items. Segment Adjusted EBITDA consists of operating income from continuing operations adjusted to exclude unusual items and add back depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs).  The sum of the Segments’ Adjusted EBITDA equals Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The Company‘s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because management reviews Adjusted EBITDA in assessing and evaluating performance. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income from continuing operations, operating income from continuing operations and other information provided in accordance with GAAP. The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies and, as a result, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA TO CONSOLIDATED LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AS REPORTED (Unaudited)

Three Months
Ended
December 31
(In thousands)2020
Consolidated loss from continuing operations$(4,257)
Add back (deduct):
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net(10)
Income tax expense1,861 
Defined benefit pension income(2,058)
Interest expense16,293 
Interest income(561)
Depreciation31,900 
Amortization8,434 
Unusual items:
Corporate acquisition and integration costs 6,909 
Harsco Environmental Segment severance costs2,239 
Harsco Clean Earth Segment integration costs1,745 
Corporate contingent consideration adjustments(136)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA$62,359 

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and consists of income from continuing operations adjusted to add back income tax expense; equity income of unconsolidated entities, net; net interest expense; defined benefit pension income (expense); unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt; and depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs); and excludes unusual items. Segment Adjusted EBITDA consists of operating income from continuing operations adjusted to exclude unusual items and add back depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs).  The sum of the Segments’ Adjusted EBITDA equals Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The Company‘s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because management reviews Adjusted EBITDA in assessing and evaluating performance. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income from continuing operations, operating income from continuing operations and other information provided in accordance with GAAP. The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies and, as a result, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.
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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF PROJECTED CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA TO PROJECTED CONSOLIDATED INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Projected
Three Months Ending
June 30
Projected Twelve Months Ending
December 31
20212021
(In millions)LowHighLowHigh
Consolidated income from continuing operations$12 $17 $46 $58 
Add back:
Income tax expense26 30 
Net interest16 16 63 62 
Defined benefit pension income(4)(4)(14)(14)
Depreciation and amortization44 44 175 175 
 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA$73 (a)$79 (a)$295 (a)$310 (a)
(a) Does not total due to rounding.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and consists of income from continuing operations adjusted to add back income tax expense; equity income of unconsolidated entities, net; net interest expense; defined benefit pension income (expense); unused debt commitment fees, amendment fees and loss on extinguishment of debt; and depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs); and excludes unusual items. Segment Adjusted EBITDA consists of operating income from continuing operations adjusted to exclude unusual items and add back depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs).  The sum of the Segments’ Adjusted EBITDA equals Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The Company‘s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because management reviews Adjusted EBITDA in assessing and evaluating performance. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income from continuing operations, operating income from continuing operations and other information provided in accordance with GAAP. The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies and, as a result, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW TO NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31
(In thousands)20212020
Net cash used by operating activities$(23,173)$(11,536)
Less capital expenditures(27,382)(27,894)
Less expenditures for intangible assets(68)(58)
Plus capital expenditures for strategic ventures (a)872 1,139 
Plus total proceeds from sales of assets (b)3,862 2,185 
Plus transaction-related expenditures (c)14,084 9,979 
Free cash flow$(31,805)$(26,185)
(a)Capital expenditures for strategic ventures represent the partner’s share of capital expenditures in certain ventures consolidated in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
(b)Asset sales are a normal part of the business model, primarily for the Harsco Environmental Segment.
(c)Expenditures directly related to the Company's acquisition and divestiture transactions and costs at Corporate associated with amending the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities.


The Company's management believes that Free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is meaningful to investors because management reviews cash flows generated from operations less capital expenditures net of asset sales proceeds and transaction-related expenditures and income taxes for planning and performance evaluation purposes. It is important to note that Free cash flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since other non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements and settlements of foreign currency forward exchange contracts, are not deducted from this measure. This measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, other information provided in accordance with GAAP.





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HARSCO CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF PROJECTED FREE CASH FLOW TO PROJECTED NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Unaudited)
Projected
Twelve Months Ending
December 31
2021
(In millions)LowHigh
Net cash provided by operating activities$168 $208 
Less capital expenditures(158)(180)
Plus total proceeds from asset sales and capital expenditures for strategic ventures10 
Plus transaction related expenditures17 17 
Free cash flow35 55 
Add growth capital expenditures60 60 
Free cash flow before growth capital expenditures$95 $115 

The Company's management believes that Free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is meaningful to investors because management reviews cash flows generated from operations less capital expenditures net of asset sales proceeds and transaction-related expenditures and income taxes for planning and performance evaluation purposes. It is important to note that Free cash flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since other non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements and settlements of foreign currency forward exchange contracts, are not deducted from this measure. This measure should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, other information provided in accordance with GAAP.


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