Orion Engineered Carbons(OEC) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Results

Financial Performance - Preliminary Q3 2025 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $55 million[4] - Revised full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance range is now $220-$235 million[4] - Third quarter results were negatively impacted by lower Western market Rubber volumes and oil price-driven inventory revaluation[2] Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company is focusing on generating free cash flow for debt reduction amid macroeconomic uncertainty[3] - Production levels have been tactically reduced to enhance free cash flow generation[3] - Orion anticipates positive free cash flow generation for the year despite reduced full year adjusted EBITDA expectations[3] Strategic Focus and Challenges - The strategic focus is shifting towards navigating a potentially prolonged lower industrial manufacturing backdrop[3] - Additional cost measures will be introduced to improve earnings progression and cash flow generation in 2026[3] - The company is addressing challenges from elevated imports affecting the Western tire industry manufacturing rates[3] Upcoming Events - A conference call to discuss actual Q3 results will be held on November 5, 2025[7]