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Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) is a global specialty chemicals company and supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets. The company’s carbon black is made to customers’ specifications for use in tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and other specialty, high-performance applications. On this news page, readers can follow how these activities translate into financial results, corporate actions and strategic decisions over time.
News about Orion frequently includes quarterly earnings releases furnished on Form 8-K, where the company reports net sales, net income or loss, segment volumes and profitability, as well as non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow. These updates often discuss demand trends in tire and industrial markets, the impact of oil prices on revenue and margins, product and regional mix, and timing effects from the pass-through of raw material costs.
Investors can also track capital allocation and financing developments, such as interim dividend declarations and amendments to Orion’s credit agreement that adjust revolving credit commitments and leverage covenants. Governance and leadership items appear as well, including annual general meeting voting results, director elections, auditor appointments, share repurchase authorizations and executive transitions like the planned retirement and subsequent replacement of the Chief Financial Officer.
In addition, Orion issues updates on operational and strategic initiatives, for example decisions to discontinue certain carbon black production lines in the Americas and EMEA to focus on higher-performing assets and enhance free cash flow. Together, these news items provide a detailed view of how Orion manages its global carbon black business, responds to market conditions and communicates with shareholders. Bookmark this page to review Orion’s latest press releases, financial announcements and corporate disclosures related to OEC.
Orion (NYSE: OEC) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $459.5M, down 4% year-over-year, with a consolidated net loss of $9.9M and Adjusted EBITDA $46.1M. Volumes rose 2% overall; Specialty volumes +3%, Rubber volumes +1%. Operating cash use was $12M, free cash outflow $48M, and net debt was $965M (net debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 4.2x). Management raised 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $170–$210M from $160–$200M and cited late-Q1 demand recovery, price pass-through effects, and working-capital actions.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.0207 per common share, equal to an aggregate amount of approximately $1.2 million based on shares currently outstanding. The dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026 to holders of record on June 10, 2026. A Luxembourg withholding tax of 15% will be deducted from each interim dividend, subject to exemptions and reductions where applicable.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) will release first quarter 2026 results after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, followed by a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live and archived webcast will be available at orioncarbons.com.
Dial-in and replay numbers plus a conference ID are provided for investors to join or access the call through May 21, 2026.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) will participate in the Gabelli Funds 17th Annual Specialty Chemical Symposium in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Attendees from the company include CFO Jon Puckett and VP of Investor Relations Chris Kapsch.
The presentation is an investor engagement opportunity during the week of the conference.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) announced immediate price increases of up to 25% and a new variable surcharge for all Specialty segment customers. The move is attributed to rising costs, supply chain disruptions and feedstock cost volatility tied primarily to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The increases and surcharges take effect immediately or as existing contracts allow.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) earned a Platinum EcoVadis rating for 2025, placing the company in the top 1% of firms evaluated worldwide for sustainability across environment, ethics, sustainable procurement, and labor and human rights. Orion also maintained a B score from CDP and achieved an A on CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment for 2025.
Management cited product innovations (bio-circular carbon black), energy-efficiency gains, expanded leadership training, and a safety award as contributors to the recognition, and signaled higher performance expectations for 2026.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) will hold its 2026 annual general meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM CET at its office in Senningerberg, Luxembourg. The company set the record date for shareholder admission as April 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET.
The meeting will be held in person and streamed via live online webcast, allowing virtual attendance and exercise of shareholder rights by advance remote communication.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.0207 per common share, equal to approximately $1.2 million in aggregate based on current shares outstanding. The dividend will be paid on April 2, 2026 to holders of record as of March 12, 2026.
Luxembourg withholding tax at a 15% rate will be deducted from each interim dividend, subject to applicable exemptions or reductions.
Orion (NYSE: OEC) reported 2025 Net sales of $1.807B, a 4% decline, and a consolidated Net loss of $70M that included an $81M goodwill impairment. Adjusted EBITDA was $248M, operating cash flow $216M and free cash flow $55M.
Q4 net sales were $412M with Adjusted EBITDA of $55M. Net debt finished at $921M (3.7x trailing EBITDA). 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA $160–200M and free cash flow $25–50M.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) will participate in two virtual investor conferences in March 2026: the NYSE Investor Access Day Series (Materials Sector) on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and Loop Capital Markets’ 7th Annual Investor Conference on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Executives attending include CEO Corning Painter, CFO Jon Puckett, and VP of Investor Relations Chris Kapsch. The sessions are virtual and aimed at investor outreach and Q&A.