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Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) announced a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend rate for 2023, raising it from $0.05 to $0.06 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 27, 2023, to shareholders recorded by the close of trading on March 10, 2023. This adjustment elevates the annual dividend rate to $0.24 per share. President Leroy Ball emphasized that the increase reflects confidence in the company’s financial health and growth potential, reinforcing Koppers' commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) will release its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2022 on February 27, 2023, before market opening. A conference call to discuss these results and outlook is scheduled for that day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can join the call via toll-free numbers or access it online through the company's website. An audio replay will be available after the call until May 27, 2023. Koppers specializes in treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, serving various industries globally.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) announced the acquisition of a 70-acre property in Glendale, Oregon, aimed at optimizing its business strategy and supporting a target of $300 million adjusted EBITDA by 2025. The site, formerly a sawmill, includes equipment and will enhance Koppers Performance Chemicals distribution and wood treating capabilities on the West Coast. CEO Leroy Ball highlighted this move as a step towards reducing costs and improving margins while expanding into unserved geographic markets. The acquisition underscores Koppers' focus on network optimization to drive long-term profitability growth.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) will engage with the investment community at the BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference on November 30, 2022, in Boca Raton, Florida. CFO Jimmi Sue Smith and VP of Investor Relations Quynh McGuire will represent the company. Presentation materials will be accessible on the Koppers website. Koppers specializes in treated wood products and carbon compounds, servicing diverse markets across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe.

Koppers (NYSE: KOP) announced that Ashley Coup, Global Corporate Innovation Manager, has been honored as a member of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. The award recognizes individuals under 40 for their contributions to the Pittsburgh community. Coup has significantly advanced Koppers' innovation initiatives, including the establishment of the Koppers Innovation Space and the iShare program, which encourages employee involvement in idea generation. The company will celebrate this achievement at Rivers Casino on November 18, 2022.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) announced the acquisition of a 105-acre property in Leesville, Louisiana, for additional peeling and drying capacity in its wood treatment process. The facility aims to enhance operational efficiency by reducing costs through automation and improved logistics, with operations expected to begin in mid-2023. This move will strengthen Koppers' position in utility markets and decrease reliance on distant raw material sources. The acquisition is part of Koppers' strategy to integrate its assets in Texas and expand in key geographic markets.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) reported a record sales quarter of $536.1 million for Q3 2022, up 26.2% from $424.8 million in the prior year. Net income increased to $19.1 million, or $0.91 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $68.8 million, representing 12.8% of sales. The company anticipates 2022 sales of approximately $2.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $230 million. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share was announced, payable on December 12, 2022.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) has completed the acquisition of Gross & Janes Co., an independent supplier of untreated railroad crossties, headquartered in Kirkwood, Missouri. The acquisition enhances Koppers' vertically integrated business model, estimated to generate $50 million in annual sales from Gross & Janes. CEO Leroy Ball highlighted that the acquisition will improve supply chain security for customers and eliminate the need for capital expenses at certain Koppers sites. This strategic move aims to create immediate earnings accretion and leverage existing operational synergies.