Welcome to our dedicated page for Methanex news (Ticker: MEOH), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Methanex stock.
Methanex Corporation (Nasdaq: MEOH, TSX: MX) is a Vancouver-based, publicly traded company that describes itself as the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol. The Methanex news feed on Stock Titan brings together company announcements, operational updates, and regulatory disclosures that help investors and industry followers understand developments in this global methanol producer.
Recent Methanex news has covered quarterly financial and production results, including detailed data on methanol production volumes, sales volumes, and realized prices per tonne. The company regularly reports on the performance of its production facilities in regions such as the United States, Chile, Trinidad, New Zealand, Egypt, and Canada, as well as on the contribution from newly acquired assets like the Beaumont and Natgasoline plants in Texas.
News items also highlight corporate actions and strategic moves. Examples include the completion of Methanex’s acquisition of OCI Global’s international methanol business, the launch of global methanol bunkering operations through partnerships in the Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp region and South Korea, and Board-level changes such as the appointment of new directors. Dividend declarations are announced through news releases and related Form 6-K filings, providing information on quarterly cash dividends and key dates for shareholders.
Visitors to the MEOH news page can expect coverage of earnings releases, production and capacity updates, acquisitions and transaction-related filings, marine fuel and low-carbon methanol initiatives, investor events such as Investor Day webcasts, and governance announcements. Reviewing this news stream alongside historical disclosures can help readers track how Methanex’s methanol production footprint, financial profile, and strategic priorities evolve over time.
Methanex reported a net income of $125 million for Q2 2022, with an Adjusted EBITDA of $243 million. The Geismar 3 project’s capital cost has been reduced by $50 million to $1.3 billion, with production expected by Q4 2023. The board announced a 20% dividend increase to $0.175 per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns. Despite lower methanol sales and rising costs, cash reserves are strong at $878 million. Production decreased to 1,551,000 tonnes compared to the previous quarter, influenced by gas availability constraints in New Zealand.
Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH) has announced a significant 20% increase in its quarterly dividend, moving from US$0.145 to US$0.175 per share. The new dividend will be payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders recorded by September 16, 2022. This enhancement underscores the company's strong cash flow generation and commitment to returning capital to its investors, as stated by CEO John Floren.
Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH) announced it will host an Investor Day on June 16, 2022, in Geismar, Louisiana. The event will feature presentations by Methanex’s leadership team, providing a detailed business update, followed by a live Q&A session at 12:00 PM central time. Interested investors can access a live webcast of the event at this link, with a replay available afterward. Methanex is recognized as the world's largest methanol supplier, trading under the symbols MX and MEOH.
Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH) held its Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 61,242,426 common shares were voted, representing 83.08% of outstanding shares. Shareholders approved all agenda items, including the election of directors with over 99% votes in favor for most nominees. KPMG LLP was re-appointed as auditors, though only 58.51% votes were for their reappointment. Additionally, an advisory vote on executive compensation was approved with 68.22% in favor, indicating shareholder support for the company's compensation practices.
Methanex reported a net income of $119 million for Q1 2022, down from $201 million in Q4 2021. Adjusted EBITDA was $337 million, slightly lower than $340 million in the previous quarter. The average realized methanol price fell to $425 per tonne. Despite a robust balance sheet with $1.1 billion in cash, production decreased due to outages. Methanex's Geismar 3 project is on track to commence by late 2023/early 2024. A 16% dividend increase to $0.145 per share was approved, alongside an expanded share buyback program.
Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH) has amended its Normal Course Issuer Bid, increasing the number of shares eligible for repurchase from 3,810,464 to 6,094,171. The company, which has already repurchased 3,810,464 shares at an average price of $47.83, is set to continue purchases from May 2, 2022, until September 23, 2022. The amendment follows a strong financial position and robust methanol prices, allowing Methanex to return excess cash to shareholders while funding its Geismar 3 project costs. All repurchased shares will be canceled.
Methanex Corporation has announced a 16% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from US$0.125 to US$0.145 per share. This increase is effective for the dividend payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders on record as of June 16, 2022. Methanex, headquartered in Vancouver, is the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol, listed under the symbols MX and MEOH on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, respectively.
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Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ:MEOH) has finalized a strategic partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., acquiring approximately US$145 million for a 40% stake in its subsidiary, Waterfront Shipping (WFS). Methanex retains a 60% majority interest and will manage WFS, leveraging its position as a leading methanol producer and shipper. This partnership aims to promote methanol, especially renewable methanol, as a competitive marine fuel that significantly reduces emissions compared to traditional fuels.
Methanex Corporation, the largest global methanol supplier, has announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.125 per share. This dividend will be payable on March 31, 2022 to shareholders on record as of March 17, 2022. The company, listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol MEOH, continues to bolster shareholder returns amid its leading market position.