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The results are broadly in line with expectations. The business of Brenntag Specialties was again affected by negative volume developments and price pressure.
In the third-quarter of 2023, Westlake achieved quarterly net sales of $3.1 billion, quarterly net income of $285 million and quarterly EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $682 million.
The company’s sales amounted to €15.7 billion, down by €6.2 billion compared with the prior-year period. The decline was reportedly due to considerably lower prices, primarily in the materials, chemicals, and surface technologies segments.
For 2023, AmCoat’s Floor Shield brand has added 14 new dealers, helping the polyaspartic floor coating company post positive results over 2022 – a 33% increase.
According to the report, the company’s revenue across currencies was up 5% on pricing, despite flat volumes, while reported revenue was 4% down on unfavorable exchange rates.