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Dec 31, 2020
Trinseo Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Trinseo's Q4 2020 financial results were reported, showing a decrease in net sales but an increase in net income and Adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year, driven by higher volume and margin.
Key Takeaways
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.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Trinseo anticipates significant earnings improvement in 2021 and expects the first quarter results to benefit from positive trends in volume and margins.
Positive Outlook
- Full-year 2021 net income of $167 million to $200 million.
- Full-year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA of $400 million to $450 million, excluding any impact from net timing, the announced acquisition of Arkema’s MMA/PMMA business or the potential Synthetic Rubber divestiture.
- First quarter results are expected to benefit from a continuation of positive trends in both volume, such as in automotive and appliances.
- First quarter results are expected to benefit from positive margins, such as in ABS and polystyrene.
- The company is starting the year with a very strong balance sheet on the heels of a solid quarter of earnings with the expectation of continued strong demand in the first quarter, particularly in tires, automotive and appliances.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued economic impact risk of COVID-19.
- Excluding any impact from net timing.
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