Trinseo reported a 3% decrease in net sales for Q4 2020 compared to the prior year, but net income increased by $61 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased by $90 million. The increase in earnings was mainly due to higher volume and margin, particularly within the Polystyrene and Base Plastics segments, as well as a favorable pre-tax net timing variance of $37 million.
Net sales decreased 3% versus prior year, with lower prices partially offset by higher volume across most segments.
Net income increased $61 million above prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA increased $90 million above prior year.
Earnings increased due to higher volume and margin in Polystyrene and Base Plastics segments, and a favorable pre-tax net timing variance.
Trinseo anticipates significant earnings improvement in 2021 and expects the first quarter results to benefit from positive trends in volume and margins.
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