Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. reported a decrease in net sales but an increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2019. Net sales were $322.4 million, compared to $386.0 million in Q4 2018. Net income was $19.0 million, compared to $15.7 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Net sales decreased by 16.5% to $322.4 million due to lower feedstock costs, lower volumes, and negative foreign exchange rate translation effects.
Net income increased by 21.1% to $19.0 million, primarily due to increased income from operations.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 2.0% to $63.2 million, reflecting lower contribution margins and higher selling and administrative expenses.
Cash inflows from operating activities amounted to $88.8 million, driven by a consolidated profit and a reduction of net working capital.
The company expects full year Adjusted EBITDA for 2020 to be in the range of $250 million to $280 million, with an expectation of delivering flat to modest growth in Adjusted EBITDA on a year over year basis while continuing to generate strong cash from operations.
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