OLIN Corp

We define segment results as income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, other operating income (expense), non-operating pension income, other income and income taxes. We have three operating segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester. The three operating segments reflect the organization used by our management for purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance. Chlorine and caustic soda used in our Epoxy segment is transferred at cost from the Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment.

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $920.3 million compared to $1,002.3 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $82.0 million, or 8%. The sales decrease was primarily due to lower caustic soda pricing, partially offset by increased volumes which were primarily associated with products purchased from other parties.

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment income was $99.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $180.1 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in segment results of $80.8 million was primarily due to lower caustic soda pricing ($243.4 million), partially offset by lower raw material and operating costs ($85.7 million), lower costs associated with product purchased from other parties ($40.5 million) and increased volumes ($36.4 million). Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls second quarter 2023 segment results were negatively impacted by the maintenance turnaround and subsequent operating issues with the vinyl chloride monomer plant at the Freeport, TX facility, resulting in higher costs and reduced profit from lost sales. Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment results included depreciation and amortization expense of $105.8 million and $113.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $1,804.9 million compared to $2,119.4 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $314.5 million, or 15%. The sales decrease was primarily due to lower caustic soda pricing, partially offset by increased sales volumes associated with products purchased from other parties.

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment income was $175.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $426.0 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in segment results of $250.1 million was primarily due to lower caustic soda pricing ($396.6 million), and an unfavorable product mix ($82.7 million), partially offset by lower costs associated with products purchased from other parties ($117.7 million) and lower raw material and operating costs ($111.5 million). Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls second quarter 2023 segment results were negatively impacted by the maintenance turnaround and subsequent operating issues with the vinyl chloride monomer plant at the Freeport, TX facility, resulting in higher costs and reduced profit from lost sales. Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment results included depreciation and amortization expense of $212.6 million and $227.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Epoxy

Epoxy sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $317.7 million compared to $333.8 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $16.1 million, or 5%. The sales decrease was primarily due to lower product prices ($35.5 million) and an unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation ($1.9 million), partially offset by increased sales volumes ($21.3 million).

Epoxy segment loss was $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to segment loss of $0.5 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in segment results of $2.5 million was primarily due to lower product prices ($35.5 million), which continue to be impacted by significant exports out of Asia into Europe and North America markets, partially offset by increased volumes and improved product mix ($25.1 million) and lower raw material and operating costs ($7.9 million). A significant percentage of our Euro denominated sales are of products manufactured within Europe. As a result, the impact of foreign currency translation on revenue is primarily offset by the impact of foreign currency translation on raw materials and manufacturing costs also denominated in Euros. Epoxy segment results included depreciation and amortization expense of $13.4 million and $15.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Epoxy sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $659.0 million compared to $694.5 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of $35.5 million, or 5%. The sales decrease was primarily due to lower product prices ($133.6 million) and an unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation ($2.4 million), partially offset by increased sales volumes ($100.5 million).

Epoxy segment loss was $14.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to segment income of $20.9 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in segment results of $35.7 million was primarily due to lower product prices ($133.6 million), which continues to be impacted by significant exports out of Asia into the European and North American markets, partially offset by increased volumes and improved product mix ($83.5 million) and lower raw material and operating costs ($14.4 million). A significant percentage of our Euro denominated sales are of products manufactured within Europe. As a result, the impact of foreign currency translation on revenue is primarily offset by the impact of foreign currency translation on raw materials and manufacturing costs also denominated in Euros. Epoxy segment results included depreciation and amortization expense of $26.9 million and $29.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Winchester

Winchester sales were $406.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $366.6 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $39.4 million, or 11%. The increase was due to higher sales to commercial customers ($22.6 million), higher sales to domestic and international military customers ($20.5 million), partially offset by lower sales to law enforcement agencies ($3.7 million). Commercial sales were primarily impacted by 2024 sales from White Flyer, partially offset by lower ammunition volumes. The increase in sales to military customers was due to international military sales more than doubling in 2024 compared to 2023.

Winchester segment income was $70.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $64.7 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $5.6 million. The increase in segment results was due to higher sales volumes ($11.7 million), which includes White Flyer, partially offset by higher commodity and operating costs ($3.6 million) and lower product pricing ($2.5 million). Winchester segment income included depreciation and amortization expense of $8.3 million and $6.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Winchester sales were $815.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $733.1 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $82.3 million, or 11%. The increase was due to higher sales to commercial customers ($64.9 million), higher sales to domestic and international military customers ($26.6 million), partially offset by lower sales to law enforcement agencies ($9.2 million). Commercial sales were primarily impacted by 2024 sales from White Flyer and increased ammunition volumes. The increase in sales to military customers was primarily due to international military sales increasing 165% compared to 2023.

Winchester segment income was $142.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $125.7 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $16.8 million. The increase in segment results was due to higher sales volumes ($23.0 million), which includes White Flyer, and lower commodity and operating costs ($0.4 million), partially offset by lower product pricing ($6.6 million). Winchester segment income included depreciation and amortization expense of $16.2 million and $12.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Corporate/Other

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, charges to income for environmental investigatory and remedial activities were $6.4 million compared to $13.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. These charges related primarily to expected future investigatory and remedial activities associated with past manufacturing operations and former waste disposal sites.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, other corporate and unallocated costs were $17.0 million compared to $22.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $5.4 million. The decrease was primarily due to lower variable incentive compensation costs ($2.1 million), which includes mark-to-market adjustments on stock-based compensation expense, lower legal and legal-related settlement expenses ($1.3 million) and a favorable foreign currency impact ($1.3 million).

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, charges to income for environmental investigatory and remedial activities were $12.2 million compared to $16.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. These charges related primarily to expected future investigatory and remedial activities associated with past manufacturing operations and former waste disposal sites.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, other corporate and unallocated costs were $42.8 million compared to $56.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $13.9 million. The decrease was primarily due to lower variable incentive compensation costs ($6.6 million), which includes mark-to-market adjustments on stock-based compensation expense, a favorable foreign currency impact ($3.8 million) and lower legal and legal-related settlement expenses ($2.1 million).

Restructurings

In connection with the previously announced Epoxy Optimization Plan, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded restructuring charges of $5.8 million and $13.3 million, respectively, and for the six month ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded restructuring charges of $9.3 million and $71.1 million, respectively. We expect to incur additional restructuring charges through 2025 of approximately $15 million related to these actions.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we incurred charges of $1.0 million and $5.9 million, respectively, and for the six month ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we incurred charges of $5.8 million and $9.0 million, respectively, associated with other previously disclosed restructuring plans. We expect to incur additional restructuring charges through 2027 of approximately $40 million related to these actions. Discussion on our restructuring activity, including a description of each plan, is referenced under Item 1, within Note 4, “Restructuring Charges.” Pretax restructuring charges related to our actions include facility exit costs, lease and other contract termination costs, employee severance and related benefits costs and the write-off of equipment and facilities.