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Trinseo Announces Additional Restructuring Initiatives

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Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) has announced restructuring initiatives aimed at improving long-term growth, profitability, and cash generation. Key points include:

1. Consolidation of Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions, and Polystyrene businesses, effective October 1, 2024.

2. Expected annual cost savings of $30 million, with $25 million realized in 2025 and full run rate by end of 2026.

3. Exit from virgin polycarbonate production at Stade, Germany facility by January 2025.

4. Anticipated annual profitability improvement of $15-20 million from purchasing polycarbonate externally.

5. Total pre-tax restructuring charges estimated at $23-28 million.

These measures aim to create a more streamlined organizational structure and improve customer service while reducing costs.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) ha annunciato iniziative di ristrutturazione volte a migliorare la crescita a lungo termine, la redditività e la generazione di flussi di cassa. Punti chiave includono:

1. Consolidamento delle attività di Materiali Ingegnerizzati, Soluzioni Plastica e Polistirene, con effetto dal 1 ottobre 2024.

2. Risparmi sui costi annuali previsti di 30 milioni di dollari, con 25 milioni realizzati nel 2025 e il pieno effetto entro la fine del 2026.

3. Uscita dalla produzione di policarbonato vergine presso lo stabilimento di Stade, in Germania, entro gennaio 2025.

4. Miglioramento previsto della redditività annuale di 15-20 milioni di dollari grazie all’acquisto di policarbonato esternamente.

5. Totale delle spese di ristrutturazione ante imposte stimate tra 23 e 28 milioni di dollari.

Queste misure mirano a creare una struttura organizzativa più snella e a migliorare il servizio clienti riducendo i costi.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) ha anunciado iniciativas de reestructuración destinadas a mejorar el crecimiento a largo plazo, la rentabilidad y la generación de efectivo. Puntos clave incluyen:

1. Consolidación de las actividades de Materiales Ingenierizados, Soluciones Plásticas y Poliestireno, que entrará en vigor el 1 de octubre de 2024.

2. Ahorros anuales esperados de costos de 30 millones de dólares, con 25 millones realizados en 2025 y el total esperado para finales de 2026.

3. Salida de la producción de policarbonato virgen en la planta de Stade, Alemania, para enero de 2025.

4. Mejora de rentabilidad anual anticipada de 15-20 millones de dólares al comprar policarbonato externamente.

5. Total de cargos por reestructuración antes de impuestos estimado entre 23 y 28 millones de dólares.

Estas medidas tienen como objetivo crear una estructura organizativa más simplificada y mejorar el servicio al cliente mientras se reducen costos.

트린시오 (NYSE: TSE)는 장기 성장, 수익성 및 현금 창출 개선을 위한 구조조정 계획을 발표했습니다. 주요 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

1. 엔지니어링 재료, 플라스틱 솔루션 및 폴리스티렌 사업의 통합이 2024년 10월 1일부터 시행됩니다.

2. 예상 연간 비용 절감액은 3천만 달러이며, 2025년에 2천5백만 달러가 실현되고 2026년 말까지 전체 실행률이 예상됩니다.

3. 독일 스타드의 버진 폴리카보네이트 생산을 2025년 1월까지 종료합니다.

4. 외부에서 폴리카보네이트를 구매하여 연간 1천5백만에서 2천만 달러의 수익성 개선이 예상됩니다.

5. 총 구조조정 비용은 세전 2천3백만에서 2천8백만 달러로 추정됩니다.

이러한 조치는 보다 효율적인 조직 구조를 만들고 고객 서비스를 개선하며 비용을 절감하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) a annoncé des initiatives de restructuration visant à améliorer la croissance à long terme, la rentabilité et la génération de trésorerie. Les points clés incluent:

1. Consolidation des activités de Matériaux Ingénierie, Solutions Plastiques et Polystyrène, prenant effet le 1er octobre 2024.

2. Économies annuelles de coûts prévues de 30 millions de dollars, dont 25 millions seront réalisés en 2025 et un plein rendement attendu d'ici fin 2026.

3. Sortie de la production de polycarbonate vierge dans l'usine de Stade, en Allemagne, d'ici janvier 2025.

4. Amélioration de la rentabilité annuelle anticipée de 15 à 20 millions de dollars grâce à l'achat de polycarbonate à l'extérieur.

5. Coûts de restructuration totaux avant impôt estimés entre 23 et 28 millions de dollars.

Ces mesures visent à créer une structure organisationnelle plus efficiente et à améliorer le service client tout en réduisant les coûts.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) hat Umstrukturierungsinitiativen angekündigt, die darauf abzielen, das langfristige Wachstum, die Rentabilität und die Cash-Generierung zu verbessern. Wichtige Punkte sind:

1. Konsolidierung der Geschäftsbereiche Ingenieurmaterialien, Kunststofflösungen und Polystyrol, wirksam ab dem 1. Oktober 2024.

2. Erwartete jährliche Kosteneinsparungen von 30 Millionen US-Dollar, wobei 25 Millionen im Jahr 2025 realisiert werden und der volle Effekt bis Ende 2026 erreicht werden soll.

3. Ausstieg aus der Produktion von jungfräulichem Polycarbonat im Werk Stade, Deutschland, bis Januar 2025.

4. Erwartete jährliche Verbesserung der Rentabilität von 15-20 Millionen US-Dollar durch den externen Einkauf von Polycarbonat.

5. Gesamte vorsteuerliche Umstrukturierungskosten werden auf 23-28 Millionen US-Dollar geschätzt.

Diese Maßnahmen sollen eine schlankere Organisationsstruktur schaffen und den Kundenservice verbessern, während die Kosten gesenkt werden.

Positive
  • Expected annual cost savings of $30 million from business consolidation
  • Anticipated annual profitability improvement of $15-20 million from exiting virgin polycarbonate production
  • Streamlined organizational structure to improve customer service and reduce costs
Negative
  • Workforce reduction due to business consolidation
  • Exit from virgin polycarbonate production at Stade, Germany facility
  • Total pre-tax restructuring charges of $23-28 million

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This restructuring initiative by Trinseo (TSE) is a significant move aimed at improving profitability and cash generation. The key points include:

  • Consolidation of Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses, expected to yield $30 million in annual cost savings
  • Exit from virgin polycarbonate production at Stade, Germany, projected to improve profitability by $15-20 million annually
  • Total expected annualized profitability improvement of $45-50 million
  • Restructuring charges of $23-28 million, mostly for severance and related benefits

These measures, while involving workforce reductions, are designed to streamline operations and adapt to challenging macroeconomic conditions. The projected financial improvements are substantial relative to Trinseo's market cap of $196 million, potentially representing a significant boost to the company's bottom line. However, investors should monitor the execution of these plans and any potential short-term disruptions to operations.

Trinseo's restructuring reflects broader trends in the specialty materials industry:

  • Consolidation of business units to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs
  • Shift away from commodity-like products (virgin polycarbonate) towards more differentiated, higher-margin offerings
  • Increased focus on sustainability, as evidenced by the new Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer role
  • Adaptation to global competitive pressures, particularly in mature markets

The decision to source polycarbonate externally, including from licensees, indicates a strategic pivot towards a more flexible, less capital-intensive business model. This move could enhance Trinseo's ability to navigate market volatility and focus resources on higher-value activities. The restructuring also positions the company to potentially benefit from any future upturn in market conditions with a leaner cost structure.

Business and support function consolidation as well as exit of virgin polycarbonate production expected to result in $45 million to $50 million of annualized profitability improvement

WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) (Trinseo or “the Company”), a specialty materials solutions provider, today announced restructuring initiatives to better position the business for longer-term growth, improved profitability, and increased cash generation.

Effective October 1, 2024, the Company is combining the management of its Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses, resulting in a reduction in workforce due to the consolidation of business management roles and support functions. These actions began in the third quarter of 2024 and are anticipated to be substantially complete by the end of 2025. The expected annualized run rate cost savings is $30 million with approximately $25 million realized in 2025 and the full run rate achieved by the end of 2026.

The newly combined Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses will be led by Francesca Reverberi, SVP, Engineered Materials. Bregje “Bee” Van Kessel, who currently leads the Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses, will assume the role of SVP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations reporting to David Stasse, EVP, Chief Financial Officer. Han Hendriks, who leads technology and innovation, will add oversight responsibilities for the Company’s sustainability activities as Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer.

Additionally, the Company has decided to exit virgin polycarbonate production at its Stade, Germany production facility following discussions with the relevant works councils. Production is anticipated to end by January 2025 with severance and related benefit payments expected to complete by the end of 2026. Once operations have ceased, all the Company’s polycarbonate needs for its downstream, differentiated compounded products will be purchased from external suppliers, including its licensees, with the exception of its dissolution-based polycarbonate production. This purchasing change is expected to result in an annualized run rate profitability improvement of $15 million to $20 million relative to manufacturing at Stade.

“These measures are the result of a thoughtful analysis of our portfolio and industry trends, combined with an understanding of the global competitive environment. We believe they will result in a more streamlined organizational structure that will fuel our ability to continue to grow strategically, while improving service to our customers and reducing costs,” said Trinseo President and CEO, Frank Bozich.

The Company expects to record total pre-tax restructuring charges of $23 million to $28 million, principally comprised of $22 million to $26 million of severance and related benefit costs and $1 million to $2 million of asset-related and contract termination charges, primarily related to the virgin polycarbonate manufacturing site in Stade, Germany.

“None of these actions are taken lightly, especially those directly impacting our colleagues. These are extremely difficult decisions that are in many ways driven by macroeconomic factors that are simply beyond our control,” said Bozich. Additionally, Bozich said, “The contributions of our talented employees are greatly valued, and we are committed to doing everything we can to help them transition during this challenging time. We also greatly appreciate the continued focus and resiliency of our dedicated employees around the world as we navigate these changes together.”

About Trinseo

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, partners with companies to bring ideas to life in an imaginative, smart, and sustainably focused manner by combining its premier expertise, forward-looking innovations, and best-in-class materials to unlock value for companies and consumers.

From design to manufacturing, Trinseo taps into decades of experience in diverse material solutions to address customers’ unique challenges in a wide range of industries, including building and construction, consumer goods, medical and mobility.

Trinseo’s approximately 3,100 employees bring endless creativity to reimagining the possibilities with clients all over the world from the company’s locations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Trinseo reported net sales of approximately $3.7 billion in 2023. Discover more by visiting www.trinseo.com and connecting with Trinseo on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and WeChat.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release may contain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, projections, forecasts, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are not statements of historical facts or guarantees or assurances of future performance. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “will,” “may,” “might,” “see,” “tend,” “assume,” “potential,” “likely,” “target,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “seek,” “attempt,” “should,” “could,” “would” or expressions of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s evaluation of information currently available and are based on the Company’s current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy, its current indebtedness, accessibility of debt markets, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Factors that might cause future results to differ from those expressed by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully implement proposed restructuring initiatives and to successfully generate cost savings and increase profitability through such initiatives; our ability to successfully execute our business and transformation strategy; increased costs or disruption in the supply of raw materials; deterioration of our credit profile limiting our access to commercial credit; increased energy costs; compliance with laws and regulations impacting our business; any disruptions in production at our chemical manufacturing facilities, including those resulting from accidental spills or discharges; conditions in the global economy and capital markets; our current and future levels of indebtedness and ability to service our debt; our ability to meet the covenants under our existing indebtedness; our ability to generate cash flows from operations; and those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, under Part I, Item 1A —”Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our other reports, filings and furnishings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. As a result of these or other factors, the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this Press Release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

Trinseo Contact: Andy Myers

Tel: +1 610-240-3221

Email: aemyers@trinseo.com

Source: Trinseo

FAQ

What restructuring initiatives has Trinseo (TSE) announced?

Trinseo has announced the consolidation of its Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions, and Polystyrene businesses, as well as the exit from virgin polycarbonate production at its Stade, Germany facility.

When will Trinseo (TSE) implement these restructuring initiatives?

The business consolidation will be effective October 1, 2024, and the exit from virgin polycarbonate production is anticipated by January 2025.

What are the expected financial impacts of Trinseo's (TSE) restructuring?

Trinseo expects annual cost savings of $30 million from business consolidation and an annual profitability improvement of $15-20 million from exiting virgin polycarbonate production. The company also anticipates total pre-tax restructuring charges of $23-28 million.

How will Trinseo (TSE) source polycarbonate after exiting production?

Trinseo will purchase all its polycarbonate needs for downstream products from external suppliers, including its licensees, except for its dissolution-based polycarbonate production.

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