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Dec 31, 2024
Trinseo Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Trinseo reported a decrease in net sales and a significant improvement in net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by lower income tax provisions and higher restructuring charges in the prior year.
Key Takeaways
Trinseo's fourth quarter 2024 results showed a 2% decrease in net sales compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower sales volumes across all business segments. Despite this, the company significantly improved its net loss by $147 million, largely due to a lower provision for income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA also saw an increase, although it was impacted by unfavorable net timing.
Cash provided by operations was $85 million and capital expenditures were $21 million, resulting in Free Cash Flow of $64 million, a $67 million improvement sequentially and year-over-year.
Net loss of $118 million included pre-tax restructuring and other charges of $28 million, primarily related to the decommissioning of the Stade, Germany polycarbonate plant, with an EPS of negative $3.33.
Adjusted EBITDA was $26 million, including a $9 million unfavorable impact from net timing and an additional $15 million unfavorable net timing impact at Americas Styrenics.
Fourth quarter ending cash was $212 million (of which $2 million was restricted) and total liquidity was $354 million; pro-forma for the January 2025 refinancing transaction, total liquidity was $492 million.
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Forward Guidance
For the first quarter of 2025, Trinseo expects a net loss between $(55) million and $(40) million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $65 million and $80 million, including approximately $26 million from the polycarbonate technology license agreement.
Positive Outlook
- Seasonally higher volumes expected to begin the first quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be consistent with the prior year, excluding the contribution from the polycarbonate technology license agreement.
- Actions taken over the past two years have positioned the company well for an eventual end market recovery.
- Refinancing transaction closed in January greatly enhances liquidity position.
- Ample runway to continue investing in growth businesses and leading circular technologies.
Challenges Ahead
- Q1 volumes expected to be lower year-over-year.
- Continued weakness in automotive and building and construction end markets.
- Continued weakness in paper applications in Asia.
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