Increase in Adjusted EBITDA
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $75.3 million, up from $65.4 million in the prior year period, driven by gains on extinguishment of black lung liabilities and higher volumes at domestic logistics terminals.
Regulatory Exemption Gain
SunCoke Energy received a $9.5 million pretax gain due to a regulatory exemption from the Department of Labor that eliminates most of their legacy federal black lung liabilities.
Increased Guidance for Full Year EBITDA
Full year consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance has been increased to between $260 million to $270 million, primarily driven by favorable logistics performance.
Strong Logistics Performance
Logistics business generated $13.7 million in adjusted EBITDA, up from $8.4 million in Q3 2023, with total logistics volume guidance increased to approximately 22 million tons for the full year.
Liquidity Position
SunCoke ended Q3 with a strong liquidity position of $514.7 million, including a cash balance of $164.7 million and a fully undrawn revolver of $350 million.