2024 Outlook
- Second quarter 2024 net loss of $53 million to $38 million
- Second quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $60 million to $75 million
Commenting on the second quarter outlook, Bozich said, "We are seeing the positive earnings momentum from the end of the first quarter continue into the second quarter, including similar sales and margin levels to start the quarter. I am confident in a significant sequential profitability improvement as the turnaround at Americas Styrenics is behind us, and as we enter the seasonally stronger period for many of our building and construction applications. Additionally, there has been continued tightness in the styrene and MMA markets that is supportive of continued higher margins. We also expect a sequential free cash flow improvement from higher profitability and moderating styrene prices."
Bozich continued, "As expected, we are seeing the financial benefits of our asset and cost optimization actions that we implemented over the past 18 months, and we continue to evaluate additional actions including the potential closure of the Stade, Germany virgin polycarbonate plant. Finally, while we had more than adequate access to liquidity to end the quarter and we are seeing positive earnings momentum, liquidity preservation remains our top priority."
