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Exhibit 99.1
 
Contact:
Kim Chase
 
(414) 347-3706
 
Sensient Technologies Corporation
Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2016

MILWAUKEE—October 20, 2016 Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of 79 cents in this year’s third quarter compared to 61 cents in last year’s third quarter.  Revenue was $349.7 million in this year’s third quarter, an increase of 1.5% compared to $344.5 million in the comparable period last year.  Operating income was $51.2 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to $43.2 million in last year’s third quarter.  Foreign currency translation impacted third quarter results, reducing reported revenue, operating income and earnings per share by approximately 1%.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.04 and $1.89, respectively.  Revenue increased approximately 2% to $1.05 billion in the first nine months of 2016, from $1.04 billion in the first nine months of 2015.  Operating income was $142.3 million in the first nine months of 2016, an increase of approximately 6% from the $134.7 million reported in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation impacted the year to date results, reducing revenue, operating income and earnings per share by approximately 2%.

The reported results include restructuring and other costs, which are described in more detail under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” below.  Restructuring and other costs reduced earnings per share from continuing operations by 4 cents in this year’s third quarter and 38 cents year to date.  In 2015, restructuring and other costs reduced earnings per share by 17 cents in the third quarter and 45 cents in the first nine months of the year.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
 
October 20, 2016
 
The adjusted results, discussed below, eliminate the impact of restructuring and other costs and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with our GAAP results.  Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” below.  Sensient’s third quarter adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 8% to 83 cents, compared to 77 cents in the comparable period last year.  Adjusted operating income was $54.1 million and $54.2 million in the third quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Foreign currency translation reduced both adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share by approximately 1% in the third quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.42 and $2.34, respectively.  Adjusted operating income was $162.2 million in the first nine months of this year, compared to $163.3 million in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation reduced adjusted operating income by approximately 2%, and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations by approximately 3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Cash provided by operating activities was $49.7 million in the quarter and $150.6 million year to date.  Last year cash provided by operating activities was $16.6 million in the third quarter and $93.5 million in the first nine months.  The improvement is due to higher cash earnings, lower restructuring payments and the Company’s focus on working capital.

“Sensient had another strong performance in the third quarter with solid profit growth at each of our operating segments,” said Paul Manning, Chairman, President and CEO of Sensient Technologies Corporation.  “The Color Group and the Asia Pacific Group are having outstanding years, while the Flavors & Fragrances Group continues to make progress and deliver solid results.”
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
 
October 20, 2016
 
BUSINESS REVIEW

The Color Group reported revenue of $125.4 million in the quarter, an increase of 5.9% compared to $118.5 million in last year’s third quarter.  Segment operating income increased 13.4% to $26.3 million in the third quarter compared to $23.2 million in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation reduced both revenue and segment operating income by approximately 1% in the quarter.  The Color Group’s performance was driven by strong results from the Food Color and Cosmetic businesses, with each business reporting solid revenue and profit growth.

For the first nine months of this year, the Color Group reported revenue of $383.1 million, an increase of 5.7% over $362.5 million reported in the comparable period last year.  Segment operating income increased 9.6%, to $82.1 million in the first nine months of this year compared to $75.0 million in the first nine months of 2015.  Foreign currency translation reduced revenue by approximately 3% and segment operating income by approximately 2% in the first nine months of 2016.

The Flavors & Fragrances Group reported third quarter revenue of $200.7 million, a decrease of 3.2% from $207.4 million reported in last year’s third quarter.  Segment operating income was $32.3 million, an increase of approximately 3% compared to $31.4 million in the third quarter of 2015.  Foreign currency translation reduced revenue and segment operating income by approximately 1% in the quarter.  Several of the businesses in the Flavors & Fragrances Group delivered solid results in the quarter, including Natural Ingredients, and the Beverage businesses in both North America and Europe.

The Flavors & Fragrances Group reported revenue of $608.3 million and $618.0 million in the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Segment operating income was $95.1 million in the first nine months of this year compared to $94.4 million in the comparable period last year.  Foreign currency translation reduced both revenue and segment operating income by approximately 2% year to date.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
 
October 20, 2016
 
The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $33.4 million in the quarter, an 18% increase compared to $28.4 million in the comparable period last year.  Segment operating income increased 15.4% to $6.6 million in this year’s third quarter from $5.7 million in last year’s quarter.  Revenue for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 was $95.0 million and $86.9 million, respectively.  Segment operating income was $18.7 million in the first nine months of this year compared to $17.4 million in the comparable period last year.  In the third quarter, foreign currency translation increased revenue by approximately 3% and segment operating income by approximately 2%.  For the year to date period, foreign currency translation reduced revenue by approximately 2% and segment operating income by approximately 3%.

The Corporate & Other segment, which includes the restructuring and other costs, reported operating costs of $14.0 million in the quarter and $53.6 million year to date.  In 2015, the Corporate & Other segment reported operating costs of $17.0 million in the third quarter and $52.0 million in first nine months of the year.

2016 OUTLOOK

Sensient expects earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $2.77 and $2.80, which includes an estimated 43 cents of restructuring and other costs.  The Company expects adjusted earnings per share, which excludes restructuring and other costs, to be between $3.20 and $3.23.  Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” below for a description of restructuring and other costs excluded from the adjusted results and information about the amounts of these costs incurred through the third quarter.  The Company’s previous guidance for earnings per share from continuing operations was $2.66 to $2.71, which included 54 cents of restructuring and other costs.  The Company’s previous guidance for adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $3.20 to $3.25.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
 
October 20, 2016
 
CONFERENCE CALL
 
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2016 third quarter financial results at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 21, 2016.  To participate in the conference call, please contact InterCall Teleconferencing at (706) 758-1089 and refer to conference identification number 90275041.  A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT on October 21, 2016, through midnight on October 28, by calling (404) 537-3406 and referring to conference identification number 90275041.  A transcript of the call will also be posted on the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com after the call concludes.
 
This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company's ability to successfully implement its strategy to create sustainable, long-term shareholder value; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various restructuring, productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts; changes in costs or availability of raw materials, including energy; industry and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors, including increased intensity of competition; the loss of any customers in certain product lines in which our sales are made to a relatively small number of customers; product liability claims or product recalls; the costs of compliance, or failure to comply, with laws and regulations applicable to our industries and markets; changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; and failure to complete and integrate future acquisitions or dispositions. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized. Additional information regarding these and other risks can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
 
October 20, 2016
 
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances.  Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals.  The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 
www.sensient.com
 
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(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
 
                                     
Revenue
 
$
349,662
   
$
344,533
     
1.5
%
 
$
1,052,966
   
$
1,036,768
     
1.6
%
                                                 
Cost of products sold
   
227,099
     
231,761
     
-2.0
%
   
690,126
     
688,408
     
0.2
%
Selling and administrative expenses
   
71,412
     
69,552
     
2.7
%
   
220,505
     
213,627
     
3.2
%
                                                 
Operating income
   
51,151
     
43,220
     
18.4
%
   
142,335
     
134,733
     
5.6
%
Interest expense
   
4,584
     
4,295
             
14,021
     
12,316
         
                                                 
Earnings before income taxes
   
46,567
     
38,925
             
128,314
     
122,417
         
Income taxes
   
10,948
     
11,287
             
36,751
     
34,502
         
                                                 
Earnings from continuing operations
   
35,619
     
27,638
             
91,563
     
87,915
         
(Loss) gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
   
-
     
(47
)
           
3,343
     
(348
)
       
Net earnings
 
$
35,619
   
$
27,591
     
29.1
%
 
$
94,906
   
$
87,567
     
8.4
%
                                                 
Earnings per share of common stock:
                                               
Basic:
                                               
Continuing operations
 
$
0.80
   
$
0.61
           
$
2.05
   
$
1.90
         
Discontinued operations
   
-
     
-
             
0.07
     
(0.01
)
       
Earnings per share of common stock
 
$
0.80
   
$
0.61
           
$
2.13
   
$
1.89
         
                                                 
Diluted:
                                               
Continuing operations
 
$
0.79
   
$
0.61
           
$
2.04
   
$
1.89
         
Discontinued operations
   
-
     
-
             
0.07
     
(0.01
)
       
Earnings per share of common stock
 
$
0.79
   
$
0.60
           
$
2.11
   
$
1.88
         
                                                 
Average common shares outstanding:
                                               
Basic
   
44,532
     
45,392
             
44,604
     
46,239
         
Diluted
   
44,816
     
45,675
             
44,873
     
46,543
         
 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts
 
The Company's results from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, include pre-tax restructuring and other costs of $3.0 million ($1.6 million after-tax or $0.04 per share) and $19.9 million ($16.9 million after-tax or $0.38 per share), respectively. The restructuring costs relate to eliminating underperforming operations, consolidating manufacturing facilities and improving efficiencies within the Company.  The other costs in 2016 are for a long-lived asset impairment charge on a production facility for which management is currently evaluating strategic alternatives and associated outside professional fees, and the other costs in 2015 are acquisition related costs. The Company's results from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, include pre-tax restructuring and other costs of $11.0 million ($7.6 million after-tax or $0.17 per share) and $28.6 million ($20.8 million after-tax or $0.45 per share), respectively.
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
 
Operating income from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
$
51,151
   
$
43,220
     
18.4
%
 
$
142,335
   
$
134,733
     
5.6
%
Restructuring - Cost of products sold
   
-
     
2,814
             
810
     
3,095
         
Restructuring - Selling and administrative
   
2,781
     
8,138
             
8,588
     
24,594
         
Other -  Selling and administrative
   
191
     
18
             
10,483
     
873
         
Adjusted operating income
 
$
54,123
   
$
54,190
     
-0.1
%
 
$
162,216
   
$
163,295
     
-0.7
%
                                                 
Net earnings from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
$
35,619
   
$
27,638
     
28.9
%
 
$
91,563
   
$
87,915
     
4.1
%
Restructuring and other, before tax
   
2,972
     
10,970
             
19,881
     
28,562
         
Tax impact of restructuring and other
   
(1,399
)
   
(3,396
)
           
(2,999
)
   
(7,759
)
       
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
37,192
   
$
35,212
     
5.6
%
 
$
108,445
   
$
108,718
     
-0.3
%
                                                 
Diluted EPS from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
$
0.79
   
$
0.61
     
29.5
%
 
$
2.04
   
$
1.89
     
7.9
%
Restructuring and other, net of tax
   
0.04
     
0.17
             
0.38
     
0.45
         
Adjusted diluted EPS
 
$
0.83
   
$
0.77
     
7.8
%
 
$
2.42
   
$
2.34
     
3.4
%

We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.
 
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Revenue
 
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
   
2016
   
2015
   
% Change
 
                                                 
Flavors & Fragrances
 
$
200,663
   
$
207,373
     
-3.2
%
 
$
608,329
   
$
617,983
     
-1.6
%
Color
   
125,445
     
118,468
     
5.9
%
   
383,075
     
362,516
     
5.7
%
Asia Pacific
   
33,444
     
28,373
     
17.9
%
   
94,974
     
86,925
     
9.3
%
Intersegment elimination
   
(9,890
)
   
(9,681
)
           
(33,412
)
   
(30,656
)
       
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
349,662
   
$
344,533
     
1.5
%
 
$
1,052,966
   
$
1,036,768
     
1.6
%
                                                 
Operating Income
                                               
                                                 
Flavors & Fragrances
 
$
32,280
   
$
31,369
     
2.9
%
 
$
95,097
   
$
94,354
     
0.8
%
Color
   
26,295
     
23,181
     
13.4
%
   
82,143
     
74,972
     
9.6
%
Asia Pacific
   
6,584
     
5,703
     
15.4
%
   
18,701
     
17,448
     
7.2
%
Corporate & Other
   
(14,008
)
   
(17,033
)
           
(53,606
)
   
(52,041
)
       
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
51,151
   
$
43,220
     
18.4
%
 
$
142,335
   
$
134,733
     
5.6
%

The Company’s reportable segments consist of the Flavors & Fragrances, Color, and Asia Pacific segments. Beginning in the first quarter of 2016, the results of operations for the Company’s color business in China, South Korea and Japan, previously reported in the Asia Pacific segment, are now reported in the Color segment. The results for 2015 have been restated to reflect these changes. The 2016 and 2015 restructuring and other costs related to continuing operations are reported in the Corporate & Other segment.
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
September 30
 
2016
   
2015
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
23,505
   
$
24,180
 
Trade accounts receivable, net
   
244,157
     
246,166
 
Inventories
   
406,957
     
442,352
 
Other current assets
   
86,588
     
45,186
 
Total Current Assets
   
761,207
     
757,884
 
                 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)
   
406,244
     
418,019
 
Property, plant, and equipment (net)
   
478,429
     
475,940
 
Other assets
   
89,739
     
96,266
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
1,735,619
   
$
1,748,109
 
                 
Trade accounts payable
 
$
99,468
   
$
110,077
 
Short term debt
   
21,417
     
24,945
 
Other current liabilities
   
103,562
     
95,879
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
224,447
     
230,901
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
596,840
     
604,259
 
Accrued employee and retiree benefits
   
20,919
     
24,684
 
Other liabilities
   
15,017
     
16,135
 
Shareholders' Equity
   
878,396
     
872,130
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
1,735,619
   
$
1,748,109
 
 
Beginning in the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, and ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.  The Company restated its 2015 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet to reflect these new accounting standards.
 
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
   
2015
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
 
$
35,619
   
$
27,591
 
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
11,875
     
12,116
 
Stock-based compensation
   
1,940
     
(697
)
(Gain) loss on assets
   
(214
)
   
2,557
 
Deferred income taxes
   
2,223
     
1,434
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
   
(1,694
)
   
(26,404
)
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
49,749
     
16,597
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(23,710
)
   
(18,538
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
2,687
     
199
 
Other investing activity
   
(34
)
   
(67
)
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(21,057
)
   
(18,406
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from additional borrowings
   
55,886
     
68,617
 
Debt payments
   
(62,630
)
   
(11,753
)
Purchase of treasury stock
   
(6,673
)
   
(37,896
)
Dividends paid
   
(12,091
)
   
(12,301
)
Proceeds from options exercised and other
   
119
     
-
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(25,389
)
   
6,667
 
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
9
     
(2,463
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
3,312
     
2,395
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
20,193
     
21,785
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
23,505
   
$
24,180
 
 
Supplemental Information
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
   
2015
 
             
Dividends paid per share
 
$
0.27
   
$
0.27