Trinseo Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share. The cash distribution will be payable on July 22, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 7, 2024. The announcement marks a strategic decision by the company's Board of Directors to provide returns to shareholders.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) has inaugurated its PMMA depolymerization facility in Rho, Italy, on June 25. This new pilot facility supports Trinseo’s commitment to sustainability by advancing the circular infrastructure for acrylics and aligns with its 2030 Sustainable Product Portfolio Goals.

The depolymerization technology chemically recycles acrylics, converting them back to high-purity monomer (MMA), enabling the recycling of materials, including previously non-recyclable PMMA sheets. This process allows for the removal of contaminants and contributes to reducing the carbon footprint compared to virgin MMA.

Leveraging insights from the MMAtwo Consortium, the facility aims to produce high-quality regenerated MMA for Trinseo’s ALTUGLAS™ and PLEXIGLAS® R-Life product lines, suitable for high-demand applications. The facility highlights Trinseo’s investment in innovative recycling technologies to support customer sustainability goals.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) will showcase its EV battery solutions at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 18-20, 2024. The company will highlight its innovative lightweight thermoplastic battery casing and VOLTABOND™ water-based latex binders. The thermoplastic casing offers recyclability, enhanced performance, and design flexibility, while the VOLTABOND™ binders improve battery life, charging speeds, and overall performance. The thermoplastic casing uses the Direct Long Fiber Thermoplastic (DLFT) molding process, which allows for shorter production cycles and increased energy efficiency compared to metal casings. Additionally, a dedicated battery binder lab has been opened in Rheinmunster, Germany.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) has launched new sustainably advantaged acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) resins under the MAGNUM™ ECO+, MAGNUM™ CR, and TYRIL™ CR trade names. These resins contain up to 60% chemically recycled styrene, potentially reducing carbon footprints by up to 18% compared to standard industrial grades. The MAGNUM™ ECO+ ABS is designed for the mobility industry, while MAGNUM™ CR and TYRIL™ CR target industrial and consumer goods applications. The new resins are drop-in solutions, compatible with existing processing equipment and conditions.

They will be introduced at the 2024 Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference in Mannheim, Germany. The recycled styrene is derived from household waste and processed through the ISCC+ Mass Balance method, ensuring identical chemical composition to virgin styrene. This initiative aligns with EU directives on using post-consumer recycled plastics in mobility sectors.

Trinseo reported a net loss of $76 million and EPS of negative $2.14 in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $45 million, with a $13 million favorable impact from net timing. Cash used in operations was $66 million, resulting in Free Cash Flow of negative $82 million. The company extended the maturity date of its Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility and announced the potential closure of a production site in Stade, Germany. Net sales decreased by 9% compared to the prior year, driven by lower prices and sales volumes. Trinseo is optimistic about margin expansion in the second quarter, despite higher working capital costs in Q1.