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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):
October 24, 2023

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Commission
File Number
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter,
Principal Office Address and Telephone Number
State of Incorporation or
Organization
I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
001-38646Dow Inc.Delaware30-1128146
2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI 48674
(989) 636-1000

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
RegistrantTitle of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Dow Inc.Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareDOWNew 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.  ☐




Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 24, 2023, Dow Inc. issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing results for the third quarter of 2023.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit No.Exhibit Description
Press release issued by Dow Inc. on October 24, 2023, announcing results for the third quarter of 2023.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File. The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded with the Inline XBRL document.




Signature

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.

DOW INC.

Date: October 24, 2023


/s/ RONALD C. EDMONDS
Ronald C. Edmonds
Controller and Vice President
of Controllers and Tax





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Exhibit 99.1
October 24, 2023


Dow reports third quarter 2023 results
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
GAAP earnings per share was $0.42; operating earnings per share (EPS)1 was $0.48, compared to $1.11 in the year-ago period and $0.75 in the prior quarter. Operating EPS excludes significant items in the quarter, totaling $0.06 per share, primarily related to costs associated with the Company’s 2023 Restructuring Program.
Net sales were $10.7 billion, down 24% versus the year-ago period, reflecting declines in all operating segments due to slower global macroeconomic activity. Sales were down 6% sequentially, as volume gains were more than offset by lower local prices.
Volume decreased 6% versus the year-ago period, mainly due to declines in the merchant Hydrocarbons & Energy sales. Sequentially, volume increased by 1%, and was up 3% excluding merchant Hydrocarbons & Energy sales, with gains across all operating segments.
Local price decreased 18% year-over-year, with declines in all operating segments and regions, primarily due to lower feedstock and energy costs. Sequentially, local price was down 7%, primarily reflecting lower prices in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI).
Currency was flat year-over-year and sequentially.
Equity losses were $7 million, compared to equity losses of $58 million in the year-ago period and $57 million in the prior quarter, with improved results at all of the Company’s principal joint ventures, primarily Sadara.
GAAP net income was $327 million. Operating EBIT1 was $626 million, down from $1.2 billion in the year-ago period, primarily driven by lower local prices. Sequentially, Op. EBIT was down $259 million, driven by declines in Packaging & Specialty Plastics and partially offset by Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure and Performance Materials & Coatings.
Cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations was $1.7 billion, down $282 million year-over-year and up $311 million compared to the prior quarter. The Company delivered cash flow conversion1 of 103% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Returns to shareholders totaled $617 million in the quarter, including $492 million in dividends and $125 million in share repurchases.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS
Three Months Ended Sep 30Three Months Ended Jun 30
In millions, except per share amounts3Q233Q22
vs. SQLY
[B / (W)]
2Q23
vs. PQ
[B / (W)]
Net Sales$10,730 $14,115 $(3,385)$11,420 $(690)
GAAP Income, Net of Tax$327 $760 $(433)$501 $(174)
Operating EBIT1
$626 $1,195 $(569)$885 $(259)
Operating EBIT Margin1
5.8 %8.5 %(270) bps7.7 %(190) bps
Operating EBITDA1
$1,283 $1,863 $(580)$1,534 $(251)
GAAP Earnings Per Share$0.42 $1.02 $(0.60)$0.68 $(0.26)
Operating Earnings Per Share1
$0.48 $1.11 $(0.63)$0.75 $(0.27)
Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Cont. Ops$1,658 $1,940 $(282)$1,347 $311 
1.Op. Earnings Per Share, Op. EBIT, Op. EBIT Margin, Op. EBITDA, and Cash Flow Conversion are non-GAAP measures.
See page 6 for further discussion.
®TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow
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Dow reports third quarter 2023 results

CEO QUOTE
Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:

“In the third quarter, Team Dow continued to advance our long-term strategy while also taking proactive actions to reduce costs and maximize cash generation in a challenging macro environment. Despite higher sequential feedstock costs, we continued to implement targeted actions to deliver $1 billion in cost savings in 2023. Operating cash flow of $1.7 billion improved $311 million sequentially, and enabled more than $615 million in returns to shareholders, reflecting our continued disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation.”


SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Packaging & Specialty Plastics
Three Months Ended Sep 30Three Months Ended Jun 30
In millions, except margin percentages3Q233Q22
vs. SQLY
[B / (W)]
2Q23
vs. PQ
[B / (W)]
Net Sales$5,454 $7,327 $(1,873)$5,940 $(486)
Operating EBIT$476 $785 $(309)$918 $(442)
Operating EBIT Margin8.7 %10.7 %(200) bps15.5 %(680) bps
Equity Earnings$50 $55 $(5)$19 $31 

Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment net sales in the quarter were $5.5 billion, down 26% versus the year-ago period. Local price decreased 20% year-over-year, driven by lower polyethylene and olefin prices in all regions, primarily due to lower global energy costs. Currency increased net sales by 1%. Volume declined 7% year-over-year, as polyethylene demand across all regions was more than offset by lower merchant volume in the Hydrocarbons & Energy business. On a sequential basis, net sales decreased by 8%. This was due to declines in olefin and aromatic merchant sales and lower polyethylene prices primarily in EMEAI, which were partly offset by higher packaging demand in Asia Pacific, Latin America and EMEAI.

Equity earnings were $50 million, down $5 million compared to the year-ago period. Equity earnings were up $31 million on a sequential basis, primarily due to the completion of planned maintenance turnaround activity at Sadara in the second quarter.

Operating EBIT was $476 million, compared to $785 million in the year-ago period due to lower integrated polyethylene margins. Sequentially, Op. EBIT decreased by $442 million, driven by lower integrated polyethylene margins, increased planned maintenance turnaround activity, and lower licensing revenue.

Packaging and Specialty Plastics business reported a net sales decline versus the year-ago period as higher polyethylene demand in all regions was more than offset by the impact of lower energy costs on local prices. Sequentially, net sales decreased as higher demand for industrial, consumer, and flexible food packaging partly offset polyethylene price declines, primarily in EMEAI.

Hydrocarbons & Energy business reported a net sales decline compared to the year-ago period, primarily driven by lower olefin and aromatic sales in EMEAI and the U.S. & Canada. Sequentially, net sales decreased due to lower merchant hydrocarbon sales, primarily in EMEAI.
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Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure
Three Months Ended Sep 30Three Months Ended Jun 30
In millions, except margin percentages3Q233Q22
vs. SQLY
[B / (W)]
2Q23
vs. PQ
[B / (W)]
Net Sales$3,035 $4,059 $(1,024)$3,177 $(142)
Operating EBIT$21 $167 $(146)$(35)$56 
Operating EBIT Margin0.7 %4.1 %(340) bps(1.1)%180 bps
Equity Earnings (Losses)$(63)$(114)$51 $(83)$20 

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment net sales were $3 billion, down 25% versus the year-ago period. Local price declined 17% year-over-year and currency decreased net sales by 1%. Volume was down 7% year-over-year with declines in both businesses, driven by slower global demand. On a sequential basis, net sales declined 4% as volume gains in EMEAI and Asia Pacific were more than offset by local price declines in all regions.

Equity losses for the segment were $63 million, compared to equity losses of $114 million in the year-ago period, reflecting higher margins at Sadara. Sequentially, equity losses improved by $20 million primarily driven by increased volumes at Sadara for propylene oxide derivatives and isocyanates upon the completion of planned maintenance activity in the second quarter.

Operating EBIT was $21 million, compared to $167 million in the year-ago period, driven by lower prices and demand in both businesses. On a sequential basis, operating EBIT was up $56 million driven by volume gains and lower costs, which were partly offset by an unplanned event in Industrial Solutions at Louisiana Operations.

Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals business reported a net sales decrease compared to the year-ago period, with lower volume from consumer durables demand and declines in local price for propylene oxide derivatives and isocyanates. Sequentially, net sales declined as volume gains in all regions were more than offset by local price declines.

Industrial Solutions business reported a decrease in net sales compared to the year-ago period driven by local price declines, lower demand for industrial applications, and reduced supply availability due to an unplanned event at Louisiana Operations. Sequentially, net sales declined as higher demand for energy and mobility applications was more than offset by lower local prices and lower supply availability.


Performance Materials & Coatings
Three Months Ended Sep 30Three Months Ended Jun 30
In millions, except margin percentages3Q233Q22
vs. SQLY
[B / (W)]
2Q23
vs. PQ
[B / (W)]
Net Sales$2,130 $2,654 $(524)$2,197 $(67)
Operating EBIT$179 $302 $(123)$66 $113 
Operating EBIT Margin8.4 %11.4 % (300) bps3.0 %540 bps
Equity Earnings$$$$$(1)

Performance Materials & Coatings segment net sales in the quarter were $2.1 billion, down 20% versus the year-ago period. Local price decreased 17% year-over-year with declines in both businesses. Volume was down 3% year-over-year, as volume gains in commercial building & construction end-markets were more than offset by lower demand for personal care and coatings applications in residential construction. On a sequential basis, net sales were down 3% as volume gains in both businesses and all regions were more than offset by lower local prices.
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Dow reports third quarter 2023 results

Operating EBIT was $179 million, compared to $302 million in the year-ago period, driven by local price declines in both businesses. Sequentially, Op. EBIT increased $113 million, driven by higher operating rates and cost savings.

Consumer Solutions business reported a decrease in net sales versus the year-ago period, as volume gains in commercial building & construction end-markets were more than offset by lower siloxanes prices. Sequentially, net sales declined as higher volumes in all regions excluding Latin America were more than offset by declines in siloxanes prices.

Coatings & Performance Monomers business reported a decrease in net sales compared to the year-ago period, led by local price declines. Sequentially, net sales decreased as higher monomer demand was more than offset by local price declines.


OUTLOOK

“With our continued focus on operational and financial discipline, we are navigating challenging market dynamics and expect to further benefit from rising oil prices that favor our cost-advantaged asset footprint,” said Fitterling. “We remain committed to our disciplined and balanced capital allocation priorities as we advance our strategy. By 2030, our Decarbonize and Grow and Transform the Waste strategies are expected to deliver more than $3 billion in underlying earnings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5 million metric tons and commercialize 3 million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually.”


Conference Call
Dow will host a live webcast of its quarterly earnings conference call with investors to discuss its results, business outlook and other matters today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast and slide presentation that accompany the conference call will be posted on the events and presentations page of investors.dow.com.


About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.


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Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements often address expected future business and financial performance, financial condition, and other matters, and often contain words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “would” and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words or phrases.

Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond Dow’s control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date the statements were made. These factors include, but are not limited to: sales of Dow’s products; Dow’s expenses, future revenues and profitability; any global and regional economic impacts of a pandemic or other public health-related risks and events on Dow’s business; any sanctions, export restrictions, supply chain disruptions or increased economic uncertainty related to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; capital requirements and need for and availability of financing; unexpected barriers in the development of technology, including with respect to Dow's contemplated capital and operating projects; Dow's ability to realize its commitment to carbon neutrality on the contemplated timeframe; size of the markets for Dow’s products and services and ability to compete in such markets; failure to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; the rate and degree of market acceptance of Dow’s products; significant litigation and environmental matters and related contingencies and unexpected expenses; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; the ability to protect Dow’s intellectual property in the United States and abroad; developments related to contemplated restructuring activities and proposed divestitures or acquisitions such as workforce reduction, manufacturing facility and/or asset closure and related exit and disposal activities, and the benefits and costs associated with each of the foregoing; fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; management of process safety and product stewardship; changes in relationships with Dow’s significant customers and suppliers; changes in consumer preferences and demand; changes in laws and regulations, political conditions or industry development; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, market uncertainty, interest and currency exchange rates, and equity and commodity prices; business or supply disruptions; security threats, such as acts of sabotage, terrorism or war, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; weather events and natural disasters; disruptions in Dow’s information technology networks and systems; and risks related to Dow’s separation from DowDuPont Inc. such as Dow’s obligation to indemnify DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and/or Corteva, Inc. for certain liabilities.

Where, in any forward-looking statement, an expectation or belief as to future results or events is expressed, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of management and expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. A detailed discussion of principal risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the Company's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These are not the only risks and uncertainties that Dow faces. There may be other risks and uncertainties that Dow is unable to identify at this time or that Dow does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. If any of those risks or uncertainties develops into an actual event, it could have a material adverse effect on Dow’s business. Dow Inc. and The Dow Chemical Company (“TDCC”) assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable laws.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release includes information that does not conform to GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the Company's segments, including allocating resources. Dow's management believes that these non-GAAP measures best reflect the ongoing performance of the Company during the periods presented and provide more relevant and meaningful information to investors as they provide insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company and a more useful comparison of year-over-year results. These non-GAAP measures supplement the Company's GAAP disclosures and should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, such non-GAAP measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided or used by other companies. Non-GAAP measures included in this release are defined below. Reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures to GAAP are provided in the Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures section starting on page 11. Dow does not provide forward-looking GAAP financial measures or a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of pending litigation, unusual gains and losses, foreign currency exchange gains or losses and potential future asset impairments, as well as discrete taxable events, without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on GAAP results for the guidance period.

Operating Earnings Per Share is defined as "Earnings per common share - diluted" excluding the after-tax impact of significant items.

Operating EBIT is defined as earnings (i.e., "Income before income taxes") before interest, excluding the impact of significant items.

Operating EBIT Margin is defined as Operating EBIT as a percentage of net sales.

Operating EBITDA is defined as earnings (i.e., "Income before income taxes") before interest, depreciation and amortization, excluding the impact of significant items.

Free Cash Flow is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," less capital expenditures. Under this definition, Free Cash Flow represents the cash generated by the Company from operations after investing in its asset base. Free Cash Flow, combined with cash balances and other sources of liquidity, represent the cash available to fund obligations and provide returns to shareholders. Free Cash Flow is an integral financial measure used in the Company's financial planning process.

Cash Flow Conversion is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," divided by Operating EBITDA. Management believes Cash Flow Conversion is an important financial metric as it helps the Company determine how efficiently it is converting its earnings into cash flow.

Operating Return on Capital (ROC) is defined as net operating profit after tax, excluding the impact of significant items, divided by total average capital, also referred to as ROIC.


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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Net sales$10,730 $14,115 $34,001 $45,043 
Cost of sales9,592 12,381 30,096 37,682 
Research and development expenses197 191 616 626 
Selling, general and administrative expenses380 356 1,216 1,289 
Amortization of intangibles81 83 243 256 
Restructuring and asset related charges - net— — 549 186 
Equity in earnings (losses) of nonconsolidated affiliates(7)(58)(112)311 
Sundry income (expense) - net92 69 202 292 
Interest income44 41 186 105 
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount192 155 549 487 
Income before income taxes417 1,001 1,008 5,225 
Provision for income taxes90 241 253 1,232 
Net income327 760 755 3,993 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests25 21 61 24 
Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders$302 $739 $694 $3,969 
Per common share data:
Earnings per common share - basic$0.43 $1.03 $0.97 $5.45 
Earnings per common share - diluted$0.42 $1.02 $0.97 $5.41 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic704.0 714.3 706.4 724.9 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted707.5 718.1 709.7 729.8 


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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

In millions, except share amounts (Unaudited)
Sep 30,
2023
Dec 31,
2022
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$3,080 $3,886 
Accounts and notes receivable:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2023: $80; 2022: $110)5,343 5,611 
Other2,039 2,144 
Inventories6,211 6,988 
Other current assets1,625 1,848 
Total current assets18,298 20,477 
Investments
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates1,289 1,589 
Other investments (investments carried at fair value - 2023: $1,929; 2022: $1,757)2,904 2,793 
Noncurrent receivables555 666 
Total investments4,748 5,048 
Property
Property59,525 58,055 
Less: Accumulated depreciation38,965 37,613 
Net property20,560 20,442 
Other Assets
Goodwill8,580 8,644 
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization - 2023: $5,279; 2022: $5,022)2,132 2,442 
Operating lease right-of-use assets1,288 1,227 
Deferred income tax assets1,248 960 
Deferred charges and other assets1,434 1,363 
Total other assets14,682 14,636 
Total Assets$58,288 $60,603 
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Notes payable$223 $362 
Long-term debt due within one year110 362 
Accounts payable:
Trade4,293 4,940 
Other2,025 2,276 
Operating lease liabilities - current325 287 
Income taxes payable393 334 
Accrued and other current liabilities2,879 2,770 
Total current liabilities10,248 11,331 
Long-Term Debt14,592 14,698 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income tax liabilities668 1,110 
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent3,617 3,808 
Asbestos-related liabilities - noncurrent804 857 
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent1,020 997 
Other noncurrent obligations7,259 6,555 
Total other noncurrent liabilities13,368 13,327 
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock (authorized 5,000,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value each;
issued 2023: 775,630,092 shares; 2022: 771,678,525 shares)
Additional paid-in capital8,722 8,540 
Retained earnings22,376 23,180 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,261)(7,139)
Treasury stock at cost (2023: 74,233,086 shares; 2022: 66,798,605 shares)(4,278)(3,871)
Dow Inc.’s stockholders’ equity19,567 20,718 
Noncontrolling interests513 529 
Total equity20,080 21,247 
Total Liabilities and Equity$58,288 $60,603 

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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

In millions (Unaudited)Nine Months Ended
Sep 30,
2023
Sep 30,
2022
Operating Activities
Net income$755 $3,993 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,954 2,104 
Provision (credit) for deferred income tax(817)124 
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates less than dividends received300 517 
Net periodic pension benefit cost (credit)(69)19 
Pension contributions(111)(156)
Net gain on sales of assets, businesses and investments(49)(11)
Restructuring and asset related charges - net549 186 
Other net loss588 159 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and divested companies:
Accounts and notes receivable365 323 
Inventories777 (254)
Accounts payable(859)(860)
Other assets and liabilities, net153 (736)
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations3,536 5,408 
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations(11)
Cash provided by operating activities3,540 5,397 
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures(1,598)(1,224)
Investment in gas field developments(175)(134)
Purchases of previously leased assets(5)(5)
Proceeds from sales of property, businesses and consolidated companies, net of cash divested66 16 
Acquisitions of property and businesses, net of cash acquired(103)(54)
Investments in and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates(4)(69)
Distributions and loan repayments from nonconsolidated affiliates10 
Proceeds from sales of ownership interests in nonconsolidated affiliates63 11 
Purchases of investments(1,291)(445)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments1,244 596 
Other investing activities, net(45)(41)
Cash used for investing activities(1,846)(1,339)
Financing Activities
Changes in short-term notes payable(122)72 
Payments on short-term debt greater than three months— (14)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt76 82 
Payments on long-term debt(355)(957)
Collections on securitization programs— 
Purchases of treasury stock(500)(2,200)
Proceeds from issuance of stock63 99 
Transaction financing, debt issuance and other costs(1)(8)
Employee taxes paid for share-based payment arrangements(41)(34)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(51)(42)
Dividends paid to stockholders(1,481)(1,511)
Cash used for financing activities(2,404)(4,513)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(130)(261)
Summary
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(840)(716)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period3,940 3,033 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$3,100 $2,317 
Less: Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in "Other current assets"20 101 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$3,080 $2,216 
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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Net Sales by Segment and Geographic Region
Net Sales by SegmentThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Packaging & Specialty Plastics$5,454 $7,327 $17,508 $23,187 
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure3,035 4,059 9,590 12,953 
Performance Materials & Coatings2,130 2,654 6,603 8,706 
Corporate111 75 300 197 
Total$10,730 $14,115 $34,001 $45,043 
U.S. & Canada$3,968 $5,334 $12,667 $16,578 
EMEAI 1
3,398 4,634 11,225 15,823 
Asia Pacific2,067 2,571 6,172 7,997 
Latin America1,297 1,576 3,937 4,645 
Total$10,730 $14,115 $34,001 $45,043 

Net Sales Variance by Segment and Geographic Region
Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023
Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023
Local Price & Product MixCurrencyVolumeTotalLocal Price & Product MixCurrencyVolumeTotal
Percent change from prior year
Packaging & Specialty Plastics(20)%%(7)%(26)%(18)%— %(6)%(24)%
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure(17)(1)(7)(25)(13)(1)(12)(26)
Performance Materials & Coatings(17)— (3)(20)(16)(1)(7)(24)
Total(18)%— %(6)%(24)%(16)%(1)%(8)%(25)%
Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons & Energy business(19)%— %(1)%(20)%(15)%(1)%(6)%(22)%
U.S. & Canada(18)%— %(8)%(26)%(16)%— %(8)%(24)%
EMEAI 1
(19)(9)(27)(16)(1)(12)(29)
Asia Pacific(16)(2)(2)(20)(15)(2)(6)(23)
Latin America(22)— (18)(18)— (15)
Total (18)%— %(6)%(24)%(16)%(1)%(8)%(25)%

Net Sales Variance by Segment and Geographic Region
Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023
Local Price & Product MixCurrencyVolumeTotal
Percent change from prior quarter
Packaging & Specialty Plastics(6)%— %(2)%(8)%
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure(7)(1)(4)
Performance Materials & Coatings(4)(1)(3)
Total(7)%— %%(6)%
Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons & Energy business(7)%(1)%%(5)%
U.S. & Canada(5)%— %(2)%(7)%
EMEAI 1
(8)— (2)(10)
Asia Pacific(6)(2)— 
Latin America(6)— (3)
Total (7)%— %%(6)%
1.Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Operating EBIT by SegmentThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Packaging & Specialty Plastics$476 $785 $2,036 $3,455 
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure21 167 109 1,254 
Performance Materials & Coatings179 302 280 1,458 
Corporate(50)(59)(206)(178)
Total$626 $1,195 $2,219 $5,989 
Depreciation and Amortization by SegmentThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Packaging & Specialty Plastics$321 $337 $961 $1,076 
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure134 132 391 418 
Performance Materials & Coatings193 195 583 592 
Corporate19 18 
Total$657 $668 $1,954 $2,104 
Operating EBITDA by SegmentThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Packaging & Specialty Plastics$797 $1,122 $2,997 $4,531 
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure155 299 500 1,672 
Performance Materials & Coatings372 497 863 2,050 
Corporate(41)(55)(187)(160)
Total$1,283 $1,863 $4,173 $8,093 
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Nonconsolidated Affiliates by SegmentThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Packaging & Specialty Plastics$50 $55 $90 $303 
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure(63)(114)(219)
Performance Materials & Coatings14 
Corporate— (3)
Total$(7)$(58)$(112)$311 
Reconciliation of "Net income" to "Operating EBIT"Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)Jun 30, 2023Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Net income$501 $327 $760 $755 $3,993 
+ Provision for income taxes210 90 241 253 1,232 
Income before income taxes $711 $417 $1,001 $1,008 $5,225 
- Interest income66 44 41 186 105 
+ Interest expense and amortization of debt discount172 192 155 549 487 
- Significant items (68)(61)(80)(848)(382)
Operating EBIT (non-GAAP)$885 $626 $1,195 $2,219 $5,989 

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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
Pretax 1
Net Income 2
EPS 3
Income Statement Classification
Reported results$417 $302 $0.42 
Less: Significant items
Restructuring, implementation and efficiency costs, and asset related charges - net 4
(82)(64)(0.09)
Cost of sales ($52 million);
R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($29 million)
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 5
21 21 0.03 Sundry income (expense) - net
Total significant items$(61)$(43)$(0.06)
Operating results (non-GAAP)$478 $345 $0.48 

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
Pretax 1
Net Income 2
EPS 3
Income Statement Classification
Reported results $1,001 $739 $1.02 
Less: Significant items
Digitalization program costs(62)(47)(0.07)
Cost of sales ($55 million);
R&D ($2 million); SG&A ($5 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 6
(11)(9)(0.01)
Cost of sales ($8 million);
R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($2 million)
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 5
(7)(7)(0.01)Sundry income (expense) - net
Total significant items$(80)$(63)$(0.09)
Operating results (non-GAAP)$1,081 $802 $1.11 
1."Income before income taxes."
2."Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.
3."Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method.
4.Restructuring charges and implementation and efficiency costs associated with the Company's 2023 Restructuring Program.
5.Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distribution which, among other matters, provides for cross-indemnities and allocations of obligations and liabilities for periods prior to, at and after the completion of the separation.
6.Restructuring charges, asset related charges and costs associated with implementing the Company's 2020 Restructuring Program.


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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
Pretax 1
Net Income 2
EPS 3
Income Statement Classification
Reported results$1,008 $694 $0.97 
Less: Significant items
Restructuring, implementation and efficiency costs, and asset related charges - net 4
(688)(542)(0.76)
Cost of sales ($115 million);
R&D ($3 million); SG&A ($51 million); Restructuring and asset related charges - net ($549 million), offset by Sundry income (expense) - net ($30 million)
Litigation related charges, awards and adjustments 5
(177)(138)(0.19)Cost of sales
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 6
17 20 0.03 Sundry income (expense) - net
Income tax related items 7
— 57 0.08 Provision for income taxes
Total significant items$(848)$(603)$(0.84)
Operating results (non-GAAP)$1,856 $1,297 $1.81 

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
Pretax 1
Net Income 2
EPS 3
Income Statement Classification
Reported results$5,225 $3,969 $5.41 
Less: Significant items
Digitalization program costs(154)(119)(0.16)Cost of sales ($137 million); R&D ($4 million); SG&A ($13 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 8
(31)(25)(0.03)Cost of sales ($23 million); R&D ($5 million); SG&A ($3 million)
Russia / Ukraine conflict charges 9
(186)(142)(0.19)
Restructuring and asset related
charges - net
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(8)(6)(0.01)Sundry income (expense) - net
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 6
(3)(3)— Sundry income (expense) - net
Income tax related items— 25 0.03 Provision for income taxes
Total significant items$(382)$(270)$(0.36)
Operating results (non-GAAP)$5,607 $4,239 $5.77 
1."Income before income taxes"
2."Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.
3."Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method.
4.Restructuring charges and implementation and efficiency costs associated with the Company's 2023 Restructuring Program. Also includes certain gains and losses associated with previously impaired equity investments.
5.Includes a loss associated with legacy agricultural products groundwater contamination matters.
6.Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distribution which, among other matters, provides for cross-indemnities and allocations of obligations and liabilities for periods prior to, at and after the completion of the separation.
7.Related to deferred tax assets in a foreign jurisdiction partially offset by a remeasurement of uncertain tax positions.
8.Restructuring charges, asset related charges and costs associated with implementing the Company's 2020 Restructuring Program.
9.Asset related charges including inventory write-downs, bad debt reserves and impairments of other assets related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.



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Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures

Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Jun 30, 2023
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
Pretax 1
Net Income 2
EPS 3
Income Statement Classification
Reported results$711 $485 $0.68 
Less: Significant items
Restructuring, implementation and efficiency costs, and asset related charges - net 4
(55)(42)(0.06)
Cost of sales ($35 million);
R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($11 million); Restructuring and asset related charges - net ($8 million)
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 5
(13)(10)(0.01)Sundry income (expense) - net
Total significant items$(68)$(52)$(0.07)
Operating results (non-GAAP)$779 $537 $0.75 
1."Income before income taxes."
2."Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.
3."Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method.
4.Restructuring charges and implementation and efficiency costs associated with the Company's 2023 Restructuring Program.
5.Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distribution which, among other matters, provides for cross-indemnities and allocations of obligations and liabilities for periods prior to, at and after the completion of the separation.


Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)
Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2022
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)$1,658 $1,940 $3,536 $5,408 
Capital expenditures(597)(452)(1,598)(1,224)
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP)$1,061 $1,488 $1,938 $4,184 

Reconciliation of Cash Flow Conversion
Three Months Ended
In millions (Unaudited)
Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2023Jun 30, 2023Sep 30, 2023
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)$2,078 $531 $1,347 $1,658 
Operating EBITDA (non-GAAP)$1,255 $1,356 $1,534 $1,283 
Cash Flow Conversion (Operating EBITDA to cash flow from operations) (non-GAAP)165.6 %39.2 %87.8 %129.2 %
Cash Flow Conversion - trailing twelve months (non-GAAP)103.4 %



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Oct. 24, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 24, 2023
Entity File Number 001-38646
Entity Registrant Name Dow Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 30-1128146
Entity Address, Address Line One 2211 H.H. Dow Way
Entity Address, City or Town Midland
Entity Address, State or Province MI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 48674
City Area Code 989
Local Phone Number 636-1000
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Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol DOW
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Entity Central Index Key 0001751788

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