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- **Q3 Revenue Challenges**: -6% YoY sales driven by lower volume and raw material pass-through, with EBITDA down 52% YoY. 
- **Ammonium Sulfate Growth**: Granular volume up 20% YoY, offsetting nylon and intermediates weakness. 
- **45Q Tax Credits**: $100-120 million cumulative benefit delayed to 2026, supporting below 10% cash tax rate. 
- **Cost Management**: 2025 CapEx reduced by $30 million, with 2026 focus on fixed cost optimization. 
- **Operational Resilience**: Successful plant turnaround and ERP upgrade enhance efficiency amid $7-9 million 4Q outage impact.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- CEO Erin Kane highlighted navigating challenging industry dynamics with a focus on operational and commercial performance. The company maintained disciplined production rates amid soft demand in nylon solutions and chemical intermediates, prioritizing free cash flow.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- Q3 revenue faced headwinds from lower nylon and intermediates demand, with a 4% sequential decline in utilization. A site-wide outage and fire at the Chesterfield plant impacted 4Q EBITDA by $7-9 million due to unabsorbed fixed costs. The Sustained Growth Program (SGP) for ammonium sulfate is 15% under budget, with final projects to complete in 2026. The ERP upgrade went live, enhancing data analytics and process efficiency.
- Plant Nutrients outperformed with 20% granular volume growth, driven by the SGP. Chemical Intermediates saw acetone price moderation, while semiconductor demand for Nadone is expected to recover in Q4.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 sales of $374 million (-6% YoY) reflected lower volume and raw material pass-through pricing. Adjusted EBITDA of $25 million (-52% YoY) was impacted by lower acetone spreads, higher utility costs, and seasonal fertilizer dynamics. 2025 CapEx reduced to $120-125 million, with $30 million in cash conservation. Free cash flow for 2025 is expected to be breakeven, with 2026 CapEx of $125-135 million.
- The company anticipates a below 10% cash tax rate through 45Q carbon credits and bonus depreciation, with cumulative tax benefits of $100-120 million.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Chemical Intermediates**: Acetone price moderation aligns with expectations, while Nadone demand is improving sequentially. 
- **Ammonium Sulfate Strength**: Q3 granular volume up 20% YoY, driven by the SGP and favorable U.S. pricing. 
- **Raw Material Costs**: Natural gas prices up 50% YoY, partially offset by formula-based pricing in nylon. No hedging strategy for sulfur or natural gas. 
- **45Q Credits**: 2021 claim under DOE review; 2025 credits delayed to 2026 due to government shutdown. 
- **Cost Reduction Initiatives**: 2026 focus on non-manpower fixed costs, with targets to be detailed in Q1 2026. 
- **IP Settlement**: Monetary and licensing resolution with EZ-BLOX infringer, supporting long-term sales growth.

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