Solid Financial Performance
Chemtrade delivered a strong third quarter with EBITDA increased by 1.9% year-over-year, despite challenging comparisons due to record results in Q3 2023.
SWC Segment Growth
The water solutions business within the SWC segment showed year-over-year improvement driven by higher selling prices, contributing to increased margins.
Successful Mitigation of Rail Work Stoppage Impact
Chemtrade successfully minimized the financial impact of a significant rail work stoppage, limiting the effect on EBITDA to $5.8 million.
Strong Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Chemtrade's cash flow generation remains robust, supporting a healthy balance sheet with a net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio of 1.8x and over USD 600 million of available liquidity.
Capital Allocation and Growth Investments
Continued investment in growth with about $19 million of growth CapEx in Q3, focusing on long-term unitholder value through growth initiatives and unit buybacks.
Positive Outlook for 2025
Anticipated continued strong performance in key segments, notably in Water Chemicals, and ongoing strategic investments in growth areas like ultrapure acid and water chemicals.