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- **2026 EPS Growth Target**: $1 to $2 driven by $0.40-$0.50 cost savings and EM pipeline expansion. 
- **Strategic Closures**: Lanaken plant closure to save $20-$30M annually, signaling operational efficiency focus. 
- **EM Momentum**: TPEs growing 8% YoY, outpacing ETPs, with high-impact programs targeting EV and medical sectors. 
- **China Policy Impact**: Anti-involution may improve acetyls profitability, with early signs of price stabilization. 
- **Debt Management**: Confident in repaying 2026 debt without revolver use, leveraging Micromax sale and free cash flow.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **2026 Outlook**: CEO Scott Richardson projects EPS growth of $1 to $2 in 2026, driven by cost savings ($0.40-$0.50) and EM pipeline contributions. 
- **EM Pricing Momentum**: Engineered Materials (EM) pricing improved in Q3, with opportunities in high-impact programs like EV and medical applications. 
- **Operational Flexibility**: Acetyl chain assets are running at full capacity in the U.S., with Europe and China demand driving flexibility. 
- **Strategic Actions**: Closure of Lanaken plant to save $20-$30M annually, and $1B divestiture target by 2027 (Micromax sale nearing completion). 
- **Risk Management**: Anticipates flattish demand but confident in cost control and pipeline growth to offset macro challenges.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Free Cash Flow**: 2025 guidance of $700-$800M, with $250M working capital contribution. 2026 expected to match or exceed 2025 levels. 
- **Interest Expense Reduction**: $30-$40M year-over-year decline in 2026. 
- **Impairment Charge**: Q3 goodwill impairment due to stock price decline, not reflecting EM cash flow weakness. 
- **Debt Management**: Confident in repaying $900M 2026 maturities with Micromax proceeds and free cash flow.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Demand Environment**: No accelerated destocking; channel partners managing inventory in North America. 
- **EM Volume Growth**: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) outperforming engineered thermoplastics (ETPs), with TPEs seeing 8% YoY growth. 
- **China Acetyls**: Pricing stabilization in Q3, with potential upside from Anti-involution policy. 
- **Divestiture Strategy**: Focusing on non-core assets (e.g., JVs, specialty chemicals) to enhance portfolio focus. 
- **AI Integration**: Chemille AI tool enhancing customer engagement and grade selection efficiency.

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