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Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) declares $0.0207 interim dividend, about $1.2M total

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Orion S.A. reported that its Board of Directors declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.0207 per common share, totaling approximately $1.2 million based on current shares outstanding. The dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 10, 2026.

The dividend is subject to Luxembourg withholding tax at 15%, with potential exemptions or reductions in certain cases. This payment provides cash returns to shareholders while the company continues operating as a global supplier of carbon black for tires, coatings, inks, batteries, plastics and other specialty applications.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Interim dividend per share $0.0207 per common share Declared for payment in Q3 2026
Total dividend amount Approximately $1.2 million Aggregate based on current shares outstanding
Dividend payment date July 2, 2026 Payable to eligible shareholders
Dividend record date June 10, 2026 Close of business in New York
Luxembourg withholding tax rate 15% Applied to each interim dividend, subject to exemptions
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"its Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend to be paid"
An interim dividend is a cash payment a company declares and often pays before its annual results are finalized, similar to a mid‑year bonus paid from current profits. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate income, signals the company’s short‑term cash strength and confidence in ongoing earnings, and can influence share price and investor expectations about future payouts.
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"to holders of record as of the close of business in New York"
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"Luxembourg withholding tax at a rate of 15% will be deducted"
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"Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals company"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026

 

ORION S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg   001-36563   00-0000000

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1700 City Plaza Drive, Suite 300

Spring, Texas

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

77389

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 318-2959

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, no par value   OEC   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

On April 23, 2026, Orion S.A. issued a press release announcing the declaration of an interim dividend to be paid in the third quarter of 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release of Orion S.A. dated April 23, 2026
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Orion S.A.
     
  By: /s/ Jon Puckett
  Name: Jon Puckett
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: April 23, 2026

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2026

 

Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend

 

HOUSTON – Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend to be paid in the third quarter of 2026 of $0.0207 per common share of the company, which is equivalent to the aggregate amount of approximately $1.2 million based on the number of common shares currently outstanding.

 

The interim dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026, to holders of record as of the close of business in New York, NY, United States of America, on June 10, 2026. Luxembourg withholding tax at a rate of 15% will be deducted from each interim dividend, subject to exemptions and reductions in certain circumstances.

 

About Orion S.A.

 

Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets. The material is made to customers’ exacting specifications for tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and numerous other specialty, high-performance applications. Carbon black is used to tint, colorize, provide reinforcement, conduct electricity, increase durability and add UV protection. Orion has four innovation centers and produces carbon black at 15 plants worldwide, offering the most diverse variety of production processes in the industry. The company’s corporate lineage goes back more than 160 years to Germany, where it operates the world’s longest-running carbon black plant. Orion is a leading innovator, applying a deep understanding of customers’ needs to deliver sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit orioncarbons.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. New risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information, other than as required by applicable law.

 

Contacts

 

Christopher Kapsch

Orion S.A.

Vice President of Investor Relations

christopher.kapsch@orioncarbons.com

Direct: +1 281-318-4413

 

William Foreman

Orion S.A.

Director of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs

william.foreman@orioncarbons.com

Direct: +1 832-445-3305

 

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FAQ

What dividend did Orion S.A. (OEC) declare in April 2026?

Orion S.A. declared an interim quarterly dividend of $0.0207 per common share. Based on the number of common shares currently outstanding, this equals an aggregate amount of approximately $1.2 million to be distributed to shareholders.

When will Orion S.A. (OEC) pay the interim dividend?

The interim dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026. Shareholders who are on record as of the close of business in New York on June 10, 2026 will be eligible to receive this cash distribution.

What is the record date for Orion S.A. (OEC)’s 2026 interim dividend?

The record date for Orion S.A.’s interim dividend is June 10, 2026. Investors must be holders of record at the close of business that day in New York to receive the dividend payment on July 2, 2026.

How much will Orion S.A. (OEC) distribute in total for the interim dividend?

The total interim dividend distribution is approximately $1.2 million. This aggregate figure is based on Orion S.A.’s number of common shares currently outstanding and the declared dividend of $0.0207 per share.

What withholding tax applies to Orion S.A. (OEC)’s interim dividend?

The interim dividend is subject to Luxembourg withholding tax at a 15% rate. Certain shareholders may qualify for exemptions or reduced rates, depending on their specific circumstances and applicable tax treaties or rules.

What type of company is Orion S.A. (OEC)?

Orion S.A. is a global specialty chemicals company and leading supplier of carbon black. Its products are used in tires, coatings, inks, batteries, plastics and other applications to provide color, reinforcement, conductivity, durability and UV protection.

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