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Ingevity Corporation reports developments for a global specialty materials company focused on advanced carbon and engineered material solutions. Its updates cover Performance Materials activated carbon technologies for emissions control and filtration, Performance Chemicals products for agriculture and pavement systems, and Advanced Polymer Technologies specialty polymers used in coatings and industrial applications.
Recurring news themes include operating and financial results, segment performance, capital-structure and capital-allocation actions, and portfolio changes. Recent company developments also include completed divestitures involving North Charleston crude tall oil refinery assets, the majority of the Industrial Specialties product line, and Ozark Materials, along with board refreshment and other governance updates.
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) reported preliminary financial results for Q3, showing net sales of $332 million, a 7.8% decline year-over-year. Despite this, net income increased by 16.7% to $70 million, with a net income margin of 21.1%. Diluted EPS rose to $1.69 from $1.41. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $128 million, an 11.9% increase from Q3 2019. The company's 2020 guidance for sales was narrowed to $1.15-$1.20 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expectations increased to $355-$365 million.
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) has appointed Erik Ripple as the chief growth and innovation officer, effective October 1. Ripple, previously president for the Asia/Pacific region, will continue those duties until a successor is found. This strategic move aligns with Ingevity's initiative called 'Ingevity 2.0', aiming to foster growth and innovation. CEO John Fortson expressed confidence in Ripple's capabilities to identify growth opportunities and enhance the company's position in the specialty chemicals sector.
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) will release its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, after market close. A live webcast discussing the results will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. ET. Investors can access this through Ingevity’s website. For those unable to attend live, a replay will be available from 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 29 until Nov. 29, 2020. Ingevity specializes in specialty chemicals and carbon materials, operating 25 locations globally and employing 1,850 people.