Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Trinseo.
Executive leadership at Trinseo.
Frank Bozich
President and Chief Executive Officer
Angelo Chaclas
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
Arthas Yang
Senior Vice President, Latex Binders
Bregje Roseboom-Van Kessel
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations
David Stasse
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Francesca Reverberi
Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials and Polymer Solutions
Han Hendriks
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer
Johanna Frisch
Vice President and Treasurer
Paula Cooney
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Rainer Schewe
Senior Vice President — Supply Chain & Manufacturing Services
Roger Greene
Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer
Board of directors at Trinseo.
Research analysts who have asked questions during Trinseo earnings calls.
Frank Mitsch
Fermium Research
4 questions for TSE
Matthew Blair
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
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Hassan Ahmed
Alembic Global Advisors
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Daniel Rizzo
Jefferies
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David Begleiter
Deutsche Bank
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Jefferies
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Wells Fargo
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Bank of America
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for TSE.
- Trinseo PLC received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 12, 2025, informing the company of non-compliance with continued listing requirements.
- The non-compliance is due to the company's 30-day average market capitalization being below $50 million (approximately $35.6 million as of December 11, 2025) and its 30-day average closing share price falling below $1.00 (approximately $0.99 as of December 11, 2025).
- Additionally, the company's stockholders' equity was less than $50 million, with a reported deficit of approximately ($861.6) million as of September 30, 2025.
- Trinseo intends to notify the NYSE of its plan to regain compliance with the minimum share price standard within six months and submit a plan for the minimum market capitalization standard within 45 days, aiming for compliance within 18 months.
- The notice has no immediate effect on the listing, but the trading symbol will temporarily include a ".BC" designation.
- On December 12, 2025, Trinseo received a notice from the NYSE indicating non-compliance with continued listing requirements.
- The non-compliance is due to its 30 trade-day average market capitalization being less than $50 million and its average closing share price falling below $1.00 over 30 consecutive trading days.
- This notice has no immediate effect on the company's NYSE listing or its business operations.
- Trinseo intends to notify the NYSE of its plan to regain compliance, with a potential 18-month cure period if the plan is approved.
- On December 5, 2025, Trinseo PLC's management, with Board authorization, approved a restructuring plan to permanently close its polystyrene (PS) production operations in Schkopau, Germany, consolidating remaining PS operations in Tessenderlo, Belgium.
- The company expects to record total pre-tax restructuring charges of $30 million to $40 million, including $3 million to $5 million for employee-related costs, $10 million to $14 million for asset-related charges, and $15 million to $21 million for exiting production activities.
- Anticipated future cash payments associated with these charges are approximately $18 million to $24 million, with most payments expected by the end of 2028.
- This PS Restructuring Plan is estimated to deliver approximately $10 million of annualized profitability improvement beginning in 2026.
- Trinseo reported $30 million in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025, which was impacted by $9 million of unfavorable raw material timing and an $8 million headwind from Americas Styrenics due to an unplanned outage.
- The company provided Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $30-$40 million and expects positive free cash flow of $20 million, with year-end liquidity projected to be over $350 million.
- Strategic decisions include the discontinuation of virgin MMA production in Italy and the intention to close a polystyrene production facility in Germany, which are anticipated to lead to $30 million of EBITDA improvement next year.
- Trinseo observed a sharp increase in imports of Asian polymers to both the U.S. and Europe, continuing into Q3 2025, resulting in lower volumes and margin pressure.
- Sales volume in battery binders increased 27% versus prior year for the quarter, and year-to-date sales of recycled content-containing plastics grew 2%, with recycled solutions and engineered materials up 12%.
- Trinseo reported $30 million in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025, which was impacted by $9 million in unfavorable raw material timing and an $8 million headwind from an unplanned outage at Americus Styrenics. The company forecasts Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be between $30 million and $40 million.
- Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was negative $38 million, but the company anticipates positive free cash flow of $20 million in Q4 2025, expecting year-end liquidity to exceed $350 million.
- The company announced the discontinuation of virgin MMA production in Italy and the planned closure of its polystyrene facility in Germany, actions expected to yield $30 million in EBITDA improvement next year and cash savings surpassing restructuring costs starting in 2026.
- Trinseo observed a sharp increase in imports of Asian polymers into the U.S. and Europe, particularly from Taiwan and Korea, which contributed to lower year-over-year volumes in Q3 2025 and put pressure on standard grades of ABS and PMMA. However, sales of more formulated, higher-margin products saw an increased run rate in late Q3 and into Q4, with formulated PMMA resins experiencing over 10% year-over-year volume growth.
- Trinseo reported a net loss of $110 million and EPS of negative $3.05 for Q3 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA of $30 million.
- Cash used in operations for Q3 2025 was $22 million, resulting in negative $38 million in Free Cash Flow, with total liquidity at quarter-end standing at $346 million.
- For Q4 2025, the company projects a net loss between $170 million and $180 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $30 million to $40 million.
- Strategic initiatives include the decision to cease virgin MMA production operations in Italy, repurposing assets for PMMA recycling, and the intention to close a polystyrene production facility in Germany.
- Trinseo PLC reported a net loss of $110 million and diluted EPS of negative $3.05 for Q3 2025, with net sales decreasing 14% year-over-year to $743 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $30 million, and Free Cash Flow was negative $38 million, a $35 million decrease versus the prior year.
- The company provided a Q4 2025 outlook, projecting a net loss of $170 million to $180 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $30 million to $40 million.
- For the full year 2025, Trinseo anticipates a net loss of $408 million to $418 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $167 million to $177 million, with Free Cash Flow estimated at approximately negative $140 million.
- Trinseo announced strategic actions to cease virgin MMA production in Italy and close a polystyrene asset in Germany, expecting combined annualized profitability improvement of $30 million.
- Trinseo PLC announced strategic operational plans in Europe, including the permanent closure of its methyl methacrylate (MMA) and acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) production facilities in Rho and Porto Marghera, Italy, respectively. These closures are anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 and are expected to result in an annualized profitability improvement of approximately $20 million and an annual reduction in capital expenditures of approximately $10 million.
- The company also initiated a process for the potential closure of its polystyrene (PS) production facility in Schkopau, Germany, with the intention to consolidate remaining PS production in Tessenderlo, Belgium. If an agreement is reached, this action is expected to result in an annualized profitability improvement of $10 million.
- In connection with the Italy MMA restructuring, Trinseo expects to record pre-tax charges ranging from $80 million to $100 million, with associated cash payments of $40 million to $50 million anticipated by the end of 2028.
- The Board of Directors voted to indefinitely suspend the company's quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, effective immediately, which is projected to save approximately $1.5 million annually.
- Trinseo announced the permanent closure of its methyl methacrylate (MMA) and acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) production facilities in Italy, projected to improve annualized profitability by approximately $20 million and reduce annual capital expenditures by approximately $10 million.
- The company is also pursuing the potential closure of its polystyrene production facility in Germany, which, if agreed upon, is expected to generate an additional annualized profitability improvement of $10 million.
- The Board of Directors has indefinitely suspended the quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, effective immediately, anticipating annual savings of approximately $1.5 million.
- These operational changes are driven by weak end market demand, high energy prices, and increased imports from Asia impacting the European chemical industry.
- Trinseo PLC reported a net loss of $106 million and negative EPS of $2.95 for Q2 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA at $42 million.
- The Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $25 million below prior year, primarily driven by lower volumes and reduced equity income, partially offset by savings from restructuring actions.
- For the full year 2025, the company forecasts a net loss of approximately $320 million, Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $200 million, and Free Cash Flow of approximately negative $165 million, assuming current market conditions persist.
- Weak demand across key industries in Europe and the U.S., alongside tariff-driven reductions in China, significantly impacted Q2 2025 volumes.
- Trinseo expects to realize approximately $105 million in full-year Adjusted EBITDA from self-help initiatives.
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for Trinseo.
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