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Jun 30, 2023

Chemours Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Chemours reported a solid second quarter despite demand weakness, announcing the closure of a titanium dioxide plant in Taiwan and lowering FY 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Key Takeaways

Chemours' second quarter 2023 results showed net sales of $1.6 billion, a net loss of $(376) million, and adjusted EBITDA of $324 million. The company announced the closure of its Kuan Yin, Taiwan titanium dioxide manufacturing facility and reached a comprehensive settlement of PFAS-related drinking water claims. Due to weaker second-half demand visibility, the full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered by 9% at the midpoint.

Net Sales reached $1.6 billion.

Net Loss was $(376) million, with an EPS of $(2.52).

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $324 million, and Free Cash Flow was $3 million.

The shutdown of the Titanium Technologies Kuan Yin, Taiwan manufacturing facility was announced.

Total Revenue
$1.64B
Previous year: $1.92B
-14.4%
EPS
$1.1
Previous year: $1.89
-41.8%
Gross Profit
$410M
Previous year: $497M
-17.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$738M
Previous year: $1.25B
-40.9%
Free Cash Flow
$3M
Previous year: $229M
-98.7%
Total Assets
$7.66B
Previous year: $7.73B
-0.9%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is updating its full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance. The Company now expects full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA to be within the range of $1.100 to $1.175 billion and Free Cash Flow of greater than $325 million.