BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton is investigating Chemours Co. (NYSE:CC) for potential securities law violations. Investors who have lost money in their Chemours Co. investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://www.blockleviton.com/cases/cc. What is this all about? After the market close on February 13, 2024, Chemours Co. announced that it would be delaying the release of Q4 and full year 2023 financial r ...

Chemours Co.’s stock dropped more than 4% in the extended session Tuesday after the chemicals company delayed its quarterly financial results, saying it “needs additional time.” Chemours CC, -2.21% was scheduled to update Wall Street on its fourth quarter on Wednesday, with a conference call with analysts slated for Thursday. Chemours moved the earnings date to Feb. 28 after the close and moved the conference call for Feb. 29. Chemours said the delays happened because it “needs additional time to compl ...

ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global company committed to making its chemistry as responsible as it is essential, and the Georgia 4-H Foundation, a unit of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service and the premier youth leadership organization in the state of Georgia, have announced a partnership to provide environmental education and leadership learning to youth. Through Chemours’ Vibrant Com ...

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the winners of its 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards. Chemours’ annual Responsible Supplier Award acknowledges the companies that have distinguished themselves by driving quality, innovation, and sustainability improvements across Chemours’ supply chain. Four Res ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics - The company achieved double-digit growth year-to-date of 11% in its performance solutions business, despite demand weakness in advanced materials [5] - The TSS business delivered another record net sales, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly net sales record [12] - The company expects a $100 million improvement in TT earnings profile into 2024, driven by cost savings and transformation efforts [56][82] Business Line Performance - The APM business saw demand weakness in advanced materials but remains tied to long-term secular gains in advanced electronics and clean energy [5] - The TT business experienced volume weakness, with demand deterioration starting in late Q3 2022, but signs of deceleration in demand reduction are emerging [8][76] - The TSS business is poised for growth with the adoption of Opteon and the upcoming commercialization of immersion cooling technology in 2025 [12][22] Market Performance - The company is seeing green shoots in Asia Pacific inventory levels, indicating potential recovery in the region [63] - The TT business is expected to see flat to slightly down volumes in Q4, which is typically a weaker quarter for TT [47] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on driving cost reductions in TT, growing TSS, and expanding APM in high-value markets like advanced electronics and hydrogen [43] - The company is committed to being the lowest-cost and most competitive TiO2 producer globally, with a $100 million cost savings target for 2024 [36][56] - The immersion cooling market represents a significant growth opportunity, with an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion addressable market by 2030 [32] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the challenging environment in 2023 but remains focused on long-term shareholder value and improvements across its businesses [33] - The company expects meaningful growth in HFO volumes in 2024, driven by OEM adoption [16] - The company is optimistic about the long-term secular growth in both TSS and APM, despite near-term challenges [70] Other Important Information - The company is working on product registration for its immersion cooling technology, with commercialization planned for 2025 [22] - The company is addressing permitting delays at its Washington Works Plant, which impacted Q3 growth in performance solutions, with expectations of resolution by early 2024 [57] Q&A Session Summary Question: TT Business Demand Weakness - The company explained that the demand weakness in TT is decelerating, with indications of regaining demand in the AP order book [8] Question: HFO Step Down and HFC Volumes - The company noted higher HFC pricing in Q4, indicating increasing interest in HFCs ahead of the step down, with expectations of continued ramp-up in HFO volumes in 2024 [13][16] Question: TT Margins and Cost Curve - The company acknowledged compressed margins in TT but highlighted efforts to drive down both variable and fixed costs, with expectations of margin expansion in 2024 [24][49] Question: Data Center Cooling Opportunity - The company discussed the significant potential of the immersion cooling market, with estimates of a $2 billion to $3 billion addressable market by 2030 [32][62] Question: TT Productivity Program and Data Center Cooling CapEx - The company outlined its cost-saving initiatives in TT, with $100 million in savings expected in 2024, and discussed the phased approach to capital expenditure for immersion cooling technology [25][75] Question: TiO2 Market Trends - The company noted prolonged destocking in TiO2 markets but sees green shoots in Asia Pacific, with expectations of a cyclical turn in the future [63] Question: TSS Business and Equipment Changes - The company expects growth in TSS in 2024, driven by equipment transitions and adoption of new technologies [71] Question: Input Cost Reductions - The company highlighted reductions in input costs and ongoing efforts to optimize manufacturing costs across its operations [60][79]

Adjusted EBITDA 2023 Guidance – Update of Earnings and Cash Metrics Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance reflects ~$400 million in capital expenditures, re-affirming our commitment to sustainability-led growth in TSS and APM Core drivers of capital expenditures are attributed to the following o ~$200 million of growth capex (TSS: Opteon™ expansion; APM: Nafion™ expansion, semicon PFA expansion) o ~$200 million of run and maintain and sustainability capex 1 Subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, all of ...

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The Chemours Company (NYSE:CC) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2023 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brandon Ontjes - Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations Mark Newman - President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Lock - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Arun Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets James Cannon - UBS Group AG Duffy Fischer - Goldman Sachs John McNulty - BMO Capital Markets Michael Leithead - Barclays John Roberts - Credit Suisse Jeff Zekauskas - JPMorgan Cha ...

Chemours 2Q 2023 Earnings Presentation July 27, 2023 2 We prepare our financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). Within this presentation we may make reference to Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Net Leverage Ratio which are non-GAAP financial measures. The company includes these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes t ...

Financial Performance - Net sales decreased by $500 million (or 14%) to $3.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $3.7 billion for the same period in 2022[285]. - For the three months ended June 30, 2023, net sales decreased by $272 million (or 14%) to $1.6 billion, down from $1.9 billion in the same period in 2022[290]. - The company reported a net loss of $230 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a net income of $434 million for the same period in 2022[281]. - Basic loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $(1.55), compared to earnings of $2.75 per share for the same period in 2022[281]. - For the three months ended June 30, 2023, Chemours reported a net loss of $376 million compared to a net income of $201 million for the same period in 2022[449]. - Adjusted Net Income for the first half of 2023 was $315 million, a decline of 41.7% from $540 million in the same period of 2022[449]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $628 million, down from $878 million in 2022, reflecting a decrease of approximately 28.5%[449]. - The company’s Adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2023 was $1.10, down from $1.89 in the same quarter of 2022, representing a decline of approximately 41.5%[451]. Sales and Volume Changes - The decrease in net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily due to a 17% decrease in volume, partially offset by a 4% increase in price[285]. - The Titanium Technologies and Advanced Performance Materials segments experienced volume decreases, while the Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment saw higher volume[285]. - Titanium Technologies segment net sales decreased by $261 million (or 27%) to $707 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to a 27% decrease in volume[312]. - Advanced Performance Materials segment net sales decreased by $14 million (or 3%) to $387 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to a 9% decrease in volume[328]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, Advanced Performance Materials segment net sales decreased by $11 million (or 1%) to $775 million, with an 8% decrease in volume[328]. - Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment net sales increased by $5 million (or 1%) to $523 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to a 2% increase in price[320]. Expenses and Costs - Total other operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $972 million, compared to $462 million for the same period in 2022[280]. - Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $525 million (or over 100%) to $779 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to $644 million in legal charges[293]. - Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $54 million, compared to $55 million for the same period in 2022[288]. - Research and development (R&D) expenses increased by $3 million (or 12%) to $28 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, attributed to spending on delayed projects[294]. - Interest expense, net increased by $8 million (or 20%) to $48 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to higher interest rates on variable rate debt[298]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flows decreased to a cash outflow of $58 million in the first half of 2023, compared to an inflow of $293 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to lower earnings and increased costs[349]. - Investing activities resulted in cash outflows of $157 million in the first half of 2023, compared to $145 million in 2022, mainly for property, plant, and equipment purchases[350]. - Financing activities saw cash outflows of $146 million in the first half of 2023, down from $320 million in 2022, with $51 million used for stock repurchases and $75 million for dividends[351][352]. - As of June 30, 2023, the company had total cash and cash equivalents of $738 million, with $446 million held by foreign subsidiaries[344]. - The company maintained a restricted cash balance of $207 million as of June 30, 2023, related to an escrow account[356]. Environmental and Legal Matters - The company accrued $592 million for its share of a settlement related to PFAS claims for the quarter ended June 30, 2023[277]. - The company plans to contribute approximately $592 million to the Water District Settlement Fund as part of a settlement agreement, with funding expected from available cash and escrow accounts[342]. - Environmental remediation liabilities totaled $621 million as of June 30, 2023, down from $668 million at December 31, 2022[389]. - The five most significant remediation sites account for 85% of total accrued environmental remediation liabilities, with Fayetteville Works alone representing $418 million[396]. - The company expects to spend approximately $200 million on the five significant sites over the next three years, and $58 million on all other sites[396]. - The remediation process for sites can take about 15 to 20 years, followed by several years of operation, maintenance, and monitoring activities[390]. - Management does not anticipate any loss related to remediation activities at individual sites will materially impact the company's financial position or cash flows[392]. - The Chemours Company is subject to significant compliance costs related to environmental laws and regulations, which are expected to continue impacting operations[436]. Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $400 million, with $200 million allocated for growth and $200 million for maintenance and sustainability[332]. - The 2023 outlook anticipates a delayed recovery in Titanium Technologies, flat to slightly improved demand in Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and weaker demand in Advanced Performance Materials[337]. - The Chemours Company aims for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 absolute GHG emissions by 2030, alongside a 99% reduction in air and water process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals[429]. - The company has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050, aligning its climate goals with the Paris Accord[430]. - The Opteon™ product portfolio is expected to eliminate an estimated 325 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents globally by 2025 due to its lower global warming potential[431]. - The new Ti-Pure™ Sustainability product series is designed to enhance sustainability goals through TiO2 innovation, with launches planned across market segments in 2023[435]. Debt and Financial Ratios - The Net Leverage Ratio as of June 30, 2023, was 2.6x, an increase from 1.6x in the previous year, indicating higher debt relative to EBITDA[458]. - Total debt principal as of June 30, 2023, was $3.653 billion, a slight decrease from $3.710 billion in 2022[458]. - The company recognized legal charges of $644 million in Q2 2023, significantly higher than $5 million in Q2 2022, primarily related to litigation settlements[449].