Achieved $300 Million EBITDA
Despite late Q4 demand weakness in the rubber segment, Orion finished 2024 with an EBITDA just over $300 million, which is 14% above pre-COVID earnings levels.
Strong Specialty Segment Recovery
The specialty segment showed strong volume recovery in 2024, with full year volumes advancing 11% and a 9% year-over-year growth in Q4.
Sustainability Achievements
Orion achieved EcoVadis’s platinum rating, positioned in the 99th percentile for sustainability, and led in ISCC PLUS certifications for production sites.
Free Cash Flow Inflection
Orion expects a sharp improvement in free cash flow beginning in 2025, with CapEx being significantly reduced and free cash flow expected to exceed $100 million in 2026.
Share Repurchase Program
Orion bought back nearly $20 million worth of stock in 2024 and continued repurchases in 2025, reducing the share count by 7% in just over two years.