Group 1: Leadership Transition - Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen has been appointed as the new CEO of Borregaard ASA, effective from August 1, 2025, succeeding Per A. Sørlie who will retire after 26 years in the role [1][5] - Helge Aasen, chair of Borregaard's Board of Directors, expressed confidence in Foss-Jacobsen's leadership capabilities, highlighting his in-depth understanding of the business and strong results in previous roles [2][5] - Per A. Sørlie has been with Borregaard for 35 years, contributing significantly to the company's transformation into a bio-based specialty chemicals firm and driving profit growth since its listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2012 [6] Group 2: Background of Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen - Foss-Jacobsen is currently the Executive Vice President and head of BioSolutions, a position he has held since 2019, and has over 25 years of experience at Borregaard, including 21 years in leadership roles [3] - He holds a master's degree in international marketing and strategy and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, indicating a strong educational background relevant to his new role [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - Foss-Jacobsen expressed a commitment to driving sustainable growth and creating value for Borregaard and its stakeholders, indicating a focus on the company's strategic objectives [5] - The Board will grant Foss-Jacobsen stock options upon his accession, aligning his interests with the long-term performance of the company [7]

WESTPORT, Conn., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemspring Capital Management, LLC ("Gemspring"), a middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that an affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NASDAQ: GT) ("Goodyear" or the "Company") polymer chemicals business ("Goodyear Chemical" or the "Business"). The acquisition includes two operating plants located in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and a research and development facility located in Akr ...

AKRON, Ohio, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ("Goodyear" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Goodyear Chemical business to Gemspring Capital Management, LLC. The transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of Goodyear's Chemical business in connection with the Goodyear Forward transformation plan.Goodyear Chemical is a leading producer of synthetic rubber, offering a broad product ...

Core Viewpoint - Chemours Company has partnered with DataVolt to develop innovative liquid cooling solutions for data centers, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in response to the growing demand for AI and next-generation chips [1][2][4]. Group 1: Partnership and Technology Development - The collaboration will focus on two-phase direct-to-chip and immersion cooling technologies, leveraging Chemours' ultra-low global warming potential Opteon dielectric fluids [3]. - This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of liquid cooling technologies, reducing the total cost of ownership and environmental impact while improving performance and efficiency [2][4]. Group 2: Market Context and Financial Outlook - Chemours' shares have decreased by 59.7% over the past year, compared to a 27.2% decline in the industry [5]. - The company anticipates a sequential increase in consolidated net sales in the low to mid-teens for the second quarter, with adjusted EBITDA expected to rise by 40% to 45% [6]. - For the full year 2025, adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $825 million and $950 million, with capital expenditures estimated at $225 million to $275 million [6].

Core Viewpoint - Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (FSI) reported a loss of 2 cents per share for Q1 2025, a decline from earnings of 4 cents per share in the same quarter last year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents [1] - Revenues for the quarter were approximately $7.5 million, down about 19% year over year, also falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.2 million [1] Segment Highlights - Sales from FSI's Energy and Water Conservation products decreased roughly 3% year over year to around $0.04 million, impacted by lower customer orders [2] - Sales of Biodegradable Polymers fell approximately 19% year over year to around $7.4 million due to reduced customer orders [2] Financials - FSI ended the quarter with cash of approximately $9.6 million, an increase of around 26% from the prior quarter [3] - Long-term debt was roughly $6.5 million, down about 2% sequentially [3] Outlook - FSI indicated that customers who adjusted inventory in Q1 returned to normal order patterns in April [4] - The company noted new opportunities in various applications, including detergent, oil field extraction, and water treatment, which are expected to boost sales in the NanoChem division and the ENP subsidiary [4] - FSI expects its cash resources to be sufficient to meet cash flow requirements and future commitments [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Flexible Solutions have increased by 102.4% over the past year, contrasting with a 0.6% decline in the Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 2025 were $1,767 million, up 2% year over year and up 10% sequentially, indicating solid strategic execution [6] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $359 million, with specialties driven EBITDA of $262 million, up 7% year over year and 4% sequentially [7] - Specialties driven EBITDA margin improved by approximately 70 basis points to 19% compared to the same quarter last year [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial Products sales were $344 million, up 3% year over year, with EBITDA of $76 million, up 6% and an EBITDA margin of 22%, an increase of 60 basis points [10] - Potash division reported sales of $405 million and EBITDA of $118 million, with average potash price at $300 CIF per ton, down year over year but up $15 per ton sequentially [12] - Phosphate Solutions division had sales of $573 million, up 3%, and EBITDA of $139 million, increasing 6% with an EBITDA margin of 24% [14] - Growing Solutions division sales were $495 million, up 3% year over year, with EBITDA of $47 million, increasing 12% [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global industrial production growth was 2.9% in Q1 2025, with a forecasted easing to 3.1% for the remainder of the year [23] - Grain price index increased slightly, with corn, wheat, and soybean prices improving, particularly corn which saw the largest gains [24] - Potash prices increased approximately 9% sequentially, while phosphate prices grew around 4% [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage regional production to drive global growth with a local focus, emphasizing customized solutions for specific customer needs [8] - The strategy includes maintaining a focus on specialty businesses to differentiate from commodity-based peers and maximizing potash sales volumes by prioritizing high-price markets [35][36] - Innovation and operational enhancements are key focuses for future growth, alongside an acquisition strategy to expand regional presence [37][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding improving market pricing trends and strengthening fertilizer fundamentals, despite a timing gap between published and realized prices [7] - The company is monitoring global tariff and trade situations and developing mitigation responses, with expectations of minimal impact from potential tariffs [34] - The leadership transition is not expected to shift the overall strategy, with continued emphasis on growth in specialty businesses [35] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with available resources of approximately $1,500 million and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.2 times [32] - A dividend of $55 million was distributed, resulting in a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.5% [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on potash trade flows and pricing impact - Management noted that while Eurasian players have indicated production challenges, their actual output often exceeds expectations, making it difficult to predict market tightness [49] - The company cautioned that while prices are improving, they are still fulfilling lower-rate contracts with China and India, which may delay benefits from rising prices [50] Question: Mix shift in Brazil and growing solutions - Management highlighted strong B2B and B2C business in Brazil, with specialty growth driven by previous acquisitions, similar trends were noted in North America [53]

2025 First Quarter Financial Results Elad Aharonson | President and CEO May 19, 2025 2 Important legal notes Financial performance | 1Q'25 Disclaimer and safe harbor for forward-looking statements This presentation contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," many of which can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "strive," "forecast," "targets" and "potential," among others. The comp ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 2025 decreased by 19% compared to Q1 2024, amounting to $7.47 million versus $9.22 million [18] - Q1 2025 profits resulted in a loss of $278,000 or $0.02 per share, compared to a gain of $457,000 or $0.04 per share in Q1 2024 [19] - Operating cash flow for Q1 2025 was $480,000 or $0.04 per share, down from $1.38 million or $0.11 per share in 2024 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The NanoChem division (NCS) accounts for approximately 70% of total revenue, focusing on biodegradable polymers and nitrogen conservation products [4] - The E and P division, which targets greenhouse turf and golf markets, is expected to see growth in the second half of 2025 [11] - The food division's sales are projected to grow in 2025, contingent on the production timeline of a new food-grade product [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Agricultural products in the US are under pressure, with crop prices not increasing at the rate of inflation, leading to uncertainty due to tariff changes [12] - Current tariffs on imports of raw materials from China range between 30% to 58.5%, impacting cost structures [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is developing a duplicate agriculture and polymer factory in Panama to reduce exposure to US tariffs and improve shipping efficiency [14][15] - The strategy includes moving most agriculture and polymer production to Panama, allowing the Illinois plant to focus on food-grade production [16] - The company aims to achieve significant revenue from the new food-grade contract, with a target of $30 million per year in the next four to six quarters [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects Q2 2025 results to improve compared to Q1 2025, with anticipated resolution of inventory reductions by large customers [19][35] - The company is cautious about the impact of rising costs and low crop prices on sales, particularly due to political actions and tariffs [12] - Management believes that lower oil prices could positively affect raw material and shipping costs, potentially increasing margins [49] Other Important Information - The company has sufficient cash flow and working capital to execute its plans without the need for debt or equity financing [21][22] - Long-term debt is being paid down, with significant cash flow expected to be freed up in the coming years [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Financial responsibility for clean room construction - The company is solely responsible for the clean room capital expenditures, while the client contributes to equipment costs [24] Question: Expectations on margins for new food business - Margins are expected to be stable and tied to inflation, with a set pricing equation agreed upon with the client [25][26] Question: Impact of high tariff products on margins - The company did not purchase high tariff raw materials, mitigating potential margin hits [29] Question: Expectations for sustained operating expenses post-expansion - Continuous cost increases are anticipated, particularly for accounting and software upgrades due to new complex products [31] Question: Future dividend policy - A regular dividend is possible but would be small to ensure sustainability during uncertain events [33] Question: Anticipated improvements in Q2 results - Management expects Q2 results to be better than Q1 [35] Question: Risks associated with new contract execution - Risks include equipment and clean room timing, but management is confident in execution capabilities [36] Question: Rationale for shifting manufacturing to Panama - The decision was influenced by previous tariff impacts and the need for a competitive international production site [39][40] Question: Potential food deals in the pipeline - The company has potential deals but cannot disclose details due to contractual constraints [47] Question: Relationship between oil prices and business - Lower oil prices could lead to reduced raw material and shipping costs, potentially benefiting margins [49]

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