Overview

* Ascent Industries ( ACNT ) Q3 gross profit nearly doubles yr/yr, driven by cost management

* Company reports Q3 adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 mln, reflecting improved operational performance

* Net sales for Q3 declined 5.7% yr/yr due to lower volume, partially offset by higher prices

Outlook

* Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters in its press release

Result Drivers

* GROSS PROFIT INCREASE - Co attributes nearly doubled gross profit to disciplined sourcing and product-line management

* SALES DECLINE - Net sales fell 5.7% due to lower volumes, partially offset by higher prices

* CHEMICALS-AS-A-SERVICE - Co's model delivers durable value despite sluggish demand, per CEO Bryan Kitchen

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

s s

Estimate

Q3 Sales $19.70

mln

Q3 $1.40

Adjusted mln

EBITDA

Q3 Gross 29.70%

Margin

Q3 7%

Adjusted

EBITDA

Margin

Press Release:

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