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Adjusted EBITDA growth of 45% was driven by a combination of 6% organic volume growth, disciplined pricing execution, and ramping productivity gains.

Surfactant performance benefited from broad-based demand across all end markets, specifically led by industrial cleaning, laundry, and oil field sectors.

Margin recovery was achieved through the rigorous application of contractual pass-through mechanisms and pricing actions to offset fluctuating raw material costs.

The North American Polymers segment saw strong double-digit growth in rigid polyols and PA, significantly bolstered by the strategic expansion into the spray foam market.

Operational excellence initiatives at the flagship Millsdale site resulted in improved production volumes and the stabilization of key operating metrics.

Management attributed a portion of the quarterly volume strength to customer 'pre-buying' behaviors triggered by geopolitical uncertainty and raw material volatility.

The Pasadena, Texas site reached 75% to 80% production utilization, successfully delivering supply chain savings by reducing reliance on external tolling.

Project Catalyst is on track to deliver over $60 million in pre-tax savings for 2026, with a target run rate of $22 million per quarter by year-end.

Management expects a $5 million to $10 million EBITDA headwind in the second half of 2026 as the Q2 customer pre-buying activity normalizes.

Second-half results will be impacted by approximately $4 million to $5 million in costs related to scheduled maintenance turnarounds in the Polymers segment.

The company plans to eliminate approximately 100 salaried positions in Q3 2026 to further optimize organizational effectiveness and reduce structural costs.

Strategic focus remains on deleveraging the balance sheet and generating positive free cash flow despite anticipated working capital builds from higher sales.

Recognized $5.1 million in pre-tax restructuring charges related to the closure of the Fieldsboro site and asset decommissioning at Millsdale and Stalybridge.

Full-year restructuring charges are projected to range between $75 million and $80 million, consistent with previous efficiency program communications.

Geopolitical tensions, specifically the conflict in Iran, continue to drive 'just-in-case' inventory strategies among customers, complicating demand forecasting.

Corporate expenses increased 17% due to inflation and higher incentive-based compensation tied to the company's improved operating performance.

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Management estimated that $5 million to $10 million of Q2 EBITDA was likely pulled forward from Q3 due to geopolitical concerns.

This pull-forward suggests that Q3 EBITDA may be slightly lower than Q2 when normalized for these timing effects.

Spray foam volumes grew 3x year-over-year, albeit from a small base, as the company targets this 'white space' to complement its legacy lamination business.

Management views spray foam as a long-term growth engine for the next 5 to 10 years and intends to capture a significant portion of the market.

The company is seeing a mixed environment where coconut oil prices have dropped 13% while other oil-related raw materials have escalated.

Management clarified they are not changing their pass-through approach but are focused on balancing customer value with margin recovery goals.

Stepan added 500 new customer-product combinations in the first half of the year, driving double-digit growth in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 surfactant segments.

This diversification strategy is successfully offsetting broader market challenges in sectors like agriculture.