Ashland reported sales of $533 million, a 7% decrease compared to the prior-year quarter. Net income was $32 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $88 million. The company faced challenges due to weaker demand in consumer and industrial end markets, as well as the impact of a prior-year business loss.
Sales decreased by 7% to $533 million due to weaker demand in consumer and industrial markets.
Net income was $32 million, compared to a loss of $48 million in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted income from continuing operations was $8 million, down from $9 million in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $88 million, down from $100 million in the prior-year quarter.
Chairman and CEO Guillermo Novo will provide commentary on the outlook for Ashland during the conference call with securities analysts on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
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