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Ashland Inc. reports developments for a global additives and specialty ingredients business serving pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverage, architectural coatings, construction, energy and other industrial markets. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results and outlook, segment demand across Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives and Intermediates, pricing actions tied to raw-material and logistics conditions, and capital returns through common-stock dividends.
Other Ashland news includes product and regulatory developments for specialty ingredients such as agrimer™ eco-coat polymer seed coating from the Transformed Vegetable Oils technology platform, as well as distribution relationships for cellulose ethers and PVPP in food and beverage applications.
The board of directors of Ashland Global Holdings has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on common stock, payable on December 15, 2021. Shareholders of record as of December 1, 2021 will receive the dividend. The company has 56,838,804 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2021. Ashland focuses on producing specialty ingredients for various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and food.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) reported Q4 fiscal 2021 sales of $591 million, a 12% increase year-over-year. Net income rose to $43 million or $0.72 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA reached $149 million, up from $131 million the previous year. Cash flows from operating activities were $151 million, with free cash flows of $120 million. The company anticipates fiscal 2022 sales between $2.25 billion and $2.35 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $550 million to $570 million.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) reported fiscal year sales of approximately $2.1 billion and fourth-quarter sales of $591 million, representing a decline from prior year's figures due to the divestiture of the Performance Adhesives business. Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year is expected to be around $495 million and for the fourth quarter, approximately $149 million. Discontinued operations accounting reflects this divestiture, with income statements restated for prior years. Upcoming earnings release is set for November 9, 2021, followed by a virtual Investor Day on November 12, 2021.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) will host a virtual investor day on November 12, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET. CEO Guillermo Novo and executives will present an updated company profile and future strategies aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The agenda includes insights into life sciences, personal care, and specialty additives, emphasizing innovation and sustainable practices. Participants will have access to a live Q&A session and a virtual tradeshow showcasing new technologies. Registration details and live access will be available on Ashland's investor website.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) reported updates for preliminary fiscal 2021 results, highlighting strong demand across its markets due to economic recovery. However, ongoing shipping and logistics challenges may result in Adjusted EBITDA being up to $10 million below the previously estimated range of $570 million to $590 million. Despite these challenges, CEO Guillermo Novo noted operational resilience and maintained optimism for fiscal year 2022. Additionally, Ashland has agreed to sell its Performance Adhesives business to Arkema for $1.65 billion, with results reported as discontinued operations.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has established a renewable annual trust for environmental remediation, following its alignment with the Paris Climate Accord. The trust, funded with $90 million from corporate-owned life insurance and $35 million in cash, aims to address legacy environmental liabilities. Ashland will allocate net proceeds from sales of remediated real estate, projected to total $300 million. This initiative is expected to cover annual remediation costs of approximately $35 million and future liabilities, enhancing the company’s commitment to ESG principles.
Ashland Global Holdings (NYSE: ASH) has announced an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, committing to buy back $450 million of its common stock. This initiative is part of a broader $1 billion share repurchase program, with $800 million still available. The ASR is expected to enhance shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and reflects the board's confidence in the company’s strong balance sheet and free cash flow generation.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced the sale of its performance adhesives business to Arkema for approximately $1.65 billion. The cash transaction, which values the business at 20 times LTM EBITDA, is expected to close by year-end 2021, subject to regulatory approval. Ashland anticipates net proceeds will be between $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, which will be utilized for growth investments, optimizing the balance sheet, and rewarding shareholders. This move aligns with Ashland’s strategy to focus on its core additive and ingredients portfolio.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced the successful closing of a $450 million offering of 3.375% senior notes due 2031. These senior unsecured obligations will be guaranteed by Ashland Global Holdings. The funds will be primarily used to redeem existing 4.750% senior notes due 2022 and cover associated costs. Remaining proceeds will support general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and debt repayment. The notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under relevant regulations, and not registered under the Securities Act.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on September 15, 2021, to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2021. As of July 31, 2021, the company has 60,734,468 shares outstanding. Ashland is recognized for its specialty materials, catering to diverse markets, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.