AdvanSix reported Q4 2021 sales of $424 million, a 25% increase compared to the prior year. However, net income decreased to $23.6 million, and earnings per share decreased to $0.80. The company's cash flow from operations was $33.3 million.
Sales increased by approximately 25% versus prior year, driven by market-based pricing and raw material pass-through pricing, partially offset by lower volume.
Net income decreased by $3.2 million versus the prior year.
EBITDA increased by $0.8 million versus the prior year, including a net unfavorable impact of planned plant turnarounds.
Cash flow from operations decreased by $14.4 million versus the prior year.
AdvanSix is targeting significant earnings growth in 2022, supported by strong execution and robust ammonium sulfate fertilizer performance. The company expects strong North America demand for nylon and chemical intermediates to continue and anticipates that the successful integration of U.S. Amines will deliver year one earnings accretion.
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