Trinseo Sees Q1 2024 Net Loss From Continuing Operations Of $77M-$67M; Adjusted EBITDA Of $40M-$50M

2024 Outlook

• First quarter 2024 net loss from continuing operations of $77 million to $67 million
• First quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $40 million to $50 million

Commenting on the outlook for 2024, Bozich said, "We are seeing stronger order loads to begin the year following the challenges we faced in the fourth quarter, and therefore, we expect significantly higher sequential profitability in the first quarter of 2024. However, we view first quarter profitability as the low point of the year due to seasonally lower volumes and turnaround activity in the first quarter, as well as the timing of newly awarded business."

Bozich continued, "The unprecedented drop in demand we saw starting in the third quarter of 2022 has persisted, and a great deal of macroeconomic uncertainty remains. Amid this environment we have executed numerous manufacturing footprint and other cost reduction initiatives while extending the majority of our debt maturities out to 2028. While we are already seeing the benefits of these initiatives, we will continue to assess additional actions in 2024 to increase our manufacturing network flexibility, which will enable us to take advantage of regional cost differentials while also improving profitability, reducing capital expenditures and optimizing working capital. This will also allow us to continue investing in higher-value product offerings and sustainable solutions, and will have us well-positioned for when market demand improves."