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Element Solutions Inc filings document the regulatory record of a specialty chemicals technology company with Electronics and Specialties operations. Recent 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual operating results, GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, guidance-related exhibits and material-event disclosures tied to capital structure and financing arrangements.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover board composition, director elections, executive compensation votes and other stockholder voting matters. The filings also record governance changes, common-stock voting results, material agreements and corporate disclosures relevant to Element Solutions' specialty chemicals businesses and public-company reporting obligations.
Element Solutions Inc director files a Form 4 that reports no insider trading activity. The filing for director Martin E. Franklin shows zero buy, sell, acquisition, disposition, exercise, gift, tax withholding, or restructuring transactions, indicating no change in his reportable holdings during the covered period.
Fraser Christopher T. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Element Solutions Inc director Christopher T. Fraser reported routine equity compensation changes. On May 4, 2026, previously reported restricted stock units (RSUs) covering 6,539 shares vested and were settled into an equal number of Element Solutions common shares, increasing his direct common stock holdings to 67,312 shares.
On the same date, Fraser received a new grant of 3,272 RSUs, each representing a right to one share of common stock. These RSUs will vest on the earlier of May 4, 2027 or the company’s next annual stockholders’ meeting, subject to his continued service as a director, and may vest immediately upon a change of control.
ASHKEN IAN G H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Element Solutions Inc director Ian G H Ashken reported equity compensation and ownership changes. On May 4, 2026, previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs) settled into 6,539 shares of common stock on vesting. Those shares were then transferred from his direct holdings into a revocable trust.
Ashken now indirectly holds 19,949 shares of Element Solutions common stock through the trust, while his direct common share holdings are reported as zero. He also received a new grant of 3,272 RSUs, each representing one share, which will vest on the earlier of May 4, 2027 or the company’s next annual stockholder meeting, with potential accelerated vesting upon a change of control.
ONEAL E STANLEY reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Element Solutions Inc director E. Stanley O'Neal increased his equity-based holdings through routine compensation events. On 5/4/26, 6,539 previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs) vested and were settled into the same number of common shares, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 154,371 shares.
On the same date, he received a new award of 3,272 RSUs, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock. These RSUs will vest on the earlier of 5/4/27 or the company’s next annual stockholder meeting, and may vest immediately upon a change of control, as long as he continues serving as a director.
GOSS MICHAEL F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Element Solutions Inc director Michael F. Goss reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On May 4, 2026, previously granted RSUs covering 6,539 shares of common stock vested and were settled, giving him the same number of common shares.
On the same date, he also received a new grant of 3,272 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock in the future. These new RSUs will vest on the earlier of May 4, 2027 or the next annual stockholder meeting, if he continues serving as a director. After these transactions, he directly holds 30,490 shares of common stock and 3,272 RSUs.
Element Solutions Inc reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Holders of 233,554,750 shares of common stock, representing about 96% of the 243,595,391 shares outstanding as of March 9, 2026, were present in person or by proxy.
Stockholders elected eight director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified. They also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
However, the advisory "say-on-pay" proposal to approve compensation of named executive officers did not pass, receiving 94,453,991 votes for and 133,467,914 votes against, with 2,139,708 abstentions and 3,493,137 broker non-votes.
Element Solutions Inc reported that Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 12,480,506 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.12% of the class as of 03/31/2026.
The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power for 1,756,779 shares and sole dispositive power for 12,480,506 shares. The disclosure notes ownership includes securities held by Vanguard funds and affiliates listed in the filing.
Element Solutions Inc reported strong top-line growth but lower GAAP earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net sales rose to $840.0 million from $593.7 million, driven by 10% organic growth plus metals pass-through and two acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $162.3 million from $128.4 million, with margin improving to 27.8%.
GAAP net income declined to $56.0 million from $98.0 million, largely because the prior-year period included a $72.1 million gain on the sale of MacDermid Graphics Solutions and current results reflect higher interest expense. The company closed the $493 million Micromax and $367 million EFC acquisitions, funded mainly with new term loans and revolver borrowings, pushing total debt to $2.16 billion and cash to $177.3 million. Operating cash flow was a $66.6 million use of cash, mainly from higher working capital tied to rising metals prices and volume.
Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 13,690,322 shares of Element Solutions Inc. Common Stock. That stake represents 5.62% of the class and reflects securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts, including securities held by Vanguard funds. The filer reports sole voting power over 27,257 shares and sole dispositive power over 13,690,322 shares.
Element Solutions Inc reported strong growth for the three months ended March 31, 2026, with net sales of $840.0 million, up 41% from $593.7 million and 10% on an organic basis. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $162.3 million from $128.4 million, and adjusted EPS increased to $0.41 from $0.34.
GAAP net income declined to $56.0 million from $98.0 million due to a prior-year divestiture gain, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 27.8%. The company completed the $493 million Micromax and $367 million EFC acquisitions and raised full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $665–$685 million, with Q2 2026 guidance of $155–$170 million.