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Orion S.A. reports news as a global specialty chemicals company focused on carbon black, a solid form of carbon supplied as powder or pellets for tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and other performance applications. Updates commonly address its Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black businesses, including demand trends, oil-linked pricing pass-throughs, feedstock and energy costs, surcharges, production optimization and customer supply conditions.
Company announcements also cover quarterly and annual earnings, adjusted EBITDA outlook changes, cash flow, working-capital actions, interim dividends, annual general meeting matters and investor conference participation. Orion operates carbon black production sites worldwide and maintains innovation centers that support application development across rubber reinforcement, pigments, conductive additives, durability and UV-protection uses.
Orion S.A. (OEC) declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.0207 per common share, to be paid in the first quarter of 2027. The dividend totals approximately $1.2 million based on the current number of common shares outstanding and will be paid on January 19, 2027. Holders of record at the close of business in New York on December 11, 2026 will be eligible to receive the payment. A 15% Luxembourg withholding tax will be deducted from each dividend, with possible exemptions or reductions in certain circumstances.
Orion S.A. (OEC) reported that its conductive additives plant in Berre-l'Étang, France has earned the IATF 16949 automotive quality certification. The designation, overseen by the International Automotive Task Force, is described as the industry’s globally recognized quality benchmark and confirms that the site has rigorous processes to consistently meet automotive manufacturers’ standards.
To obtain certification, the plant documented its processes, trained employees, conducted audits, addressed risks and demonstrated continuous improvement. The facility repurposes acetylene gas from a neighboring plant to produce acetylene black, a conductive additive used in lithium-ion batteries, high-voltage wire and cable and other applications, and includes a wet-beading unit that pelletizes the powder. Orion’s plants in Huaibei and Qingdao in China also hold IATF certifications, which are awarded by independent accredited organizations.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) announced that members of its senior management will participate in two investor conferences in New York. The company will attend the UBS Global Materials Conference on September 9, 2026, and the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference on September 10, 2026.
CEO Corning Painter, CFO Jon Puckett and VP of Investor Relations Chris Kapsch will represent Orion at both events.
Orion (NYSE: OEC) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $500.9 million, up 7% year over year, driven by higher oil-price pass-through and favorable FX, partly offset by lower pricing, volumes and mix in Rubber Carbon Black. Net income was $1.8 million versus $9.0 million a year earlier, while Adjusted EBITDA was $58.2 million, down from $68.8 million but up 26% sequentially. Specialty Carbon Black net sales rose 17% and Adjusted EBITDA increased 96%, led by EMEA, while Rubber Carbon Black net sales grew 3% and Adjusted EBITDA fell 61% amid lower contractual pricing and weaker mix.
Operating cash flow was $27 million and free cash flow $2 million on capex of $25 million. Orion ended the quarter with net debt of $961 million, a net debt-to-TTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 4.4x, and liquidity of $178 million. According to Orion, 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $170–$210 million is reaffirmed, and full-year free cash flow guidance is raised to a range of -$10 million to +$20 million.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) announced it will participate in the Mizuho Industrial & Chemicals Conference in New York on August 12, 2026. Representing Orion at this investor-focused event will be CEO Corning Painter and Vice President of Investor Relations Chris Kapsch.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET, with live dial-in, replay numbers, and webcast access via the Investor Relations section of orioncarbons.com.
Orion (NYSE: OEC) declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.0207 per common share, totaling about $1.2 million based on current shares outstanding. The dividend will be paid on October 7, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026, with 15% Luxembourg withholding tax applicable, subject to exemptions or reductions.
Orion (NYSE: OEC) has begun producing circular carbon black at its ISCC PLUS-certified plant in Qingdao, China. The site manufactures three ECORAX® Circular grades (200, 210, 215) using tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) for applications in tires and mechanical rubber goods.
The Qingdao and Jasło, Poland plants use dedicated infrastructure and feedstock segregation to control TPO blending ratios, supporting transparent, traceable sourcing of sustainable materials and enabling tire makers to adopt drop-in circular alternatives to conventional ASTM grades N326 and N330.
Orion (NYSE: OEC) released its 2025 Sustainability Report, themed “Driving innovation – essential for the future.” Key highlights include upgraded Swedish technology that recovers process heat for city use, a 30% waste reduction in South Africa, and a safety record nine times better than the chemical industry average.
The report notes EcoVadis Platinum, 10 ICBA safety awards, Innovation Radar listing, and a “Green Factory” in China. Orion sees growth in conductive materials for battery energy storage, high-voltage cables and EV batteries, and spotlights bio-circular ECORAX® Nature 200, which can cut product carbon footprint by up to 100% versus fossil-based grades.
Orion (NYSE:OEC), a global specialty chemicals company, announced it will participate in upcoming investor conferences.
The company will attend the Mizuho Small & Mid-Cap Chemicals Conference in New York on June 2 and the Wells Fargo 16th Industrials & Materials Conference in Chicago on June 11, with senior executives presenting.