---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-091904"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TSEOF"
cik: "0001519061"
company_name: "Trinseo PLC"
filed_at: "2026-08-06T18:22:27+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-06T18:24:10.250293+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Trinseo Q2 net loss $120M, adjusted EBITDA $81M; continues debt restructuring

## Summary
- Net loss of $120M ($3.27 diluted EPS) vs $106M loss prior year; includes $89M pre-tax charges for restructuring.
- Adjusted EBITDA $81M, up $39M YoY, driven by margin improvements in Polymer Solutions and Engineered Materials.
- Net sales $845M, up 8% YoY on higher prices; volumes down due to MMA plant closure and Tessenderlo force majeure.
- Cash used in ops $115M, free cash flow negative $125M; ended with $198M cash ($17M restricted), total liquidity $187M.
- Debt restructuring process ongoing with court-approved DIP financing; sale process of Americas Styrenics restarted.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-091904
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TSEOF
- cik: 0001519061
- company_name: Trinseo PLC
- filed_at: 2026-08-06T18:22:27+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1519061/000110465926091904/0001104659-26-091904-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1519061/000110465926091904/tse-20260806x8k.htm

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