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Ecovyst Inc. reports developments tied to its Ecoservices business, which provides virgin sulfuric acid, regenerated sulfuric acid products and sulfuric acid regeneration services. Its updates also cover sulfuric acid recycling for North American refining customers, virgin acid for industrial and mining applications, chemical waste handling and treatment, and ex-situ catalyst activation services for the refining and petrochemical industries.
Company news commonly addresses operating results, outlook updates, capital allocation, share repurchases, debt reduction and governance matters. Recent corporate history also includes the completed sale of the Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment, with the divested business reported in discontinued operations and Ecovyst centered on its continuing sulfuric acid and related services platform.
Ecovyst (ECVT) director Patti Humble has joined the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), an invitation-only community of senior women executives. Humble is a former Chief Accounting Officer of UPS with more than 30 years of global finance, transformation, and governance experience.
She led global controllership for over 200 legal entities, SEC reporting, large-scale digital ERP and cloud transformations, and multi-billion-dollar M&A integrations. She currently serves on Ecovyst’s Board and Audit Committee, holds a global board role with the Institute of Management Accountants, and is Managing Director at Golden Seeds, investing in early-stage women-led enterprises.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) announced that its board has appointed Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2026, succeeding Michael Feehan, who will be departing the company. Ecovyst’s CEO, Kurt J. Bitting, highlighted her finance and accounting experience and role in supporting the company’s growth strategies.
Bergman, 49, previously served as CFO of Legacy Food Group and Liquid Environmental Solutions, and earlier held senior accounting roles at UGI Corporation. She currently serves on the boards and audit committees of Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ) and QNB Corp. (NASDAQ: QNBC). According to Ecovyst, Feehan is expected to remain an employee until September 30, 2026, to support a smooth transition.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) reported second quarter 2026 sales from continuing operations of $250.0 million, up 42% from $176.1 million in 2025, driven by higher volumes and pricing, including about $55 million of sulfur cost pass-through. Net income rose to $10.7 million (margin 4.3%) with diluted EPS of $0.10, while Adjusted Net Income was $23.4 million (Adjusted diluted EPS $0.21). Adjusted EBITDA increased 27% to $53.1 million.
For the first half of 2026, operating cash flow from continuing operations was $55.2 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow $12.8 million. Ecovyst completed the June 30, 2026 acquisition of Calabrian, a sulfur dioxide and derivatives business from INEOS Enterprises, financed in part by a $100 million term loan increase. As of June 30, 2026, the company held $87.8 million in cash, total gross debt of $497.1 million, and total available liquidity of $176.3 million, with a net debt leverage ratio of 2.0x.
Reflecting first-half performance and expected contributions from Calabrian in the second half, Ecovyst raised its 2026 guidance to sales of $1,020–$1,060 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $195–$207 million (including $10–$12 million from Calabrian in H2 2026), Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $45–$55 million, and Adjusted Net Income of $65–$85 million, or Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.58–$0.72. Capital expenditures are now expected at $85–$95 million. The company repurchased 3,226,461 shares in the first half of 2026 for $35.7 million at an average price of $11.07, and had $146.5 million remaining under its $450 million repurchase authorization as of June 30, 2026.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) announced it will host a conference call and audio-only webcast on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review its second quarter 2026 financial results. Investors can access the live call by phone using participant code ECVTQ226 or via webcast and replay at the company’s investor relations website.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) completed its acquisition of the Calabrian sulfur dioxide and sulfur derivatives business from INEOS Enterprises. The deal expands Ecovyst beyond sulfuric acid into sulfur dioxide and related derivatives, diversifies its product portfolio and end‑use exposures, and strengthens positions in mining and water treatment.
Calabrian also provides entry into food processing and pharmaceutical applications. Ecovyst expects Calabrian's margins, cash generation and synergy opportunities to contribute meaningfully to future financial performance and support its higher‑value growth strategy.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) released its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, titled “Clean Fuels & Critical Materials Powered by Reliable Sulfur Solutions.” The report covers 2025 data on health, safety, environment and security (HSES), greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, and waste.
It outlines progress toward 2030 sustainability goals, including sulfuric acid regeneration supporting cleaner fuels and efforts to cut GHG intensity through optimization, software upgrades, and planned AI integration, while emphasizing Ecovyst’s role in clean fuels and critical materials supply chains.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) completed syndication of a $100 million Term Loan B add-on, issued at par, to help finance its pending acquisition of the Calabrian sulfur dioxide and sulfur derivatives business from INEOS Enterprises.
The add-on is co-terminous with Ecovyst's existing $397 million Term Loan B, maturing June 2031, and carries a floating rate of SOFR + 2.00% per annum. Both the acquisition and the loan add-on are anticipated to close by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) plans to issue a $100 million Term Loan B add-on to help finance its pending acquisition of the Calabrian sulfur dioxide and sulfur derivatives business from INEOS Enterprises. The add-on is expected to be co-terminus with Ecovyst's existing $397 million Term Loan B due June 2031. The Calabrian acquisition is targeted to close by the end of the second quarter 2026, funded with the new term loan and cash on the balance sheet. Ecovyst expects its combined net debt leverage ratio to be approximately 2x at transaction close.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) reported Q1 2026 continuing operations results: sales $215.0M (+50% YoY) and net income $5.7M vs. loss a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA $39.8M (+87%). Cash and equivalents were $162.6M; total gross debt $397.1M. The company revised 2026 guidance: sales $890M–$970M, Adjusted EBITDA $180M–$195M, and Adjusted FCF $40M–$55M. Repurchases of $35.7M completed in Q1. Divestiture of Advanced Materials & Catalysts closed Dec 31, 2025.
Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) agreed to acquire Calabrian's sulfur dioxide and sulfur derivatives business from INEOS Enterprises for $190 million, subject to customary adjustments. Calabrian operates facilities in Port Neches, Texas and Timmins, Ontario. Closing is targeted by the end of Q2 2026.
Calabrian posted trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA of ~$23.7 million; the purchase multiple is ~8.0x TTM Adjusted EBITDA. Ecovyst expects combined net debt leverage of ~2x at close and plans to fund the deal with cash and new debt, with synergies expected to reduce the multiple below 7.0x over three years.