James M. Buch
James M. Buch was formerly the registrant’s president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Buch continues to serve as the registrant’s chief executive officer.
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Kronos Worldwide declares $0.05 quarterly dividend, payable June 18
Quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share declared, payable June 18, 2026 to holders of record June 4, 2026.
Kronos reports Q1 net loss of $4.8M versus net income of $18.1M a year ago
Net loss of $4.8M ($0.04/share) vs net income of $18.1M ($0.16/share) in Q1 2025.
Kronos Worldwide full year net loss $110.9M vs net income $86.2M; Q4 loss widens
Q4 2025 net loss $82.8M ($0.72 per share) compared to net loss $13.2M ($0.12) in Q4 2024.
Kronos CEO James Buch retires; Brian Christian named CEO; declares $0.05 dividend
James M. Buch retires as CEO and director effective February 27, 2026.
Kronos posts Q3 net loss $37M; TiO2 segment loss, EBITDA crumbles
Net loss of $37.0M ($0.32 per share) vs net income of $71.8M ($0.62) in Q3 2024.
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.05 quarterly dividend, payable Dec 11, 2025
Regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share declared by board of directors.
Kronos issues €75M add-on 9.5% secured notes due 2029 to refinance maturing debt
Issued €75M in additional 9.5% senior secured notes due 2029, added to existing €351.2M.
Kronos Worldwide announces private offering of additional €75M 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2029
Offering of €75M aggregate principal amount as add-on to existing €351M 9.50% notes; same terms except issue date and price.
Kronos subsidiary prices €75M add-on of 9.5% senior secured notes due 2029
Subsidiary KII to sell €75M additional 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2029; priced at 105% premium.
Kronos Q2 net loss $9.2M; CFO Hafer retires; dividend $0.05
Q2 2025 net loss $9.2M ($0.08/sh) vs net income $19.5M ($0.17/sh) YoY.
Kronos increases revolving credit facility by $50M to $350M; supports Sept 2025 note maturity
Maximum borrowings under Global Revolver increased from $300M to $350M.
Kronos promotes Brian Christian to President/COO; declares $0.05 quarterly dividend
Brian W. Christian named president and chief operating officer, effective May 14, 2025; he was previously EVP and COO.
Kronos Worldwide Q1 net income doubles to $18.1M; TiO2 segment profit up 78%
Net income $18.1M ($0.16/diluted share) vs $8.1M ($0.07) in Q1 2024.
Kronos Worldwide Q4 net loss $13.2M on tax items; full year swings to $86.2M profit
Net loss Q4 $13.2M ($0.12/sh) vs $5.3M loss in Q4 2023, due to $24.7M deferred tax charges.
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.05 quarterly dividend, payable March 20, 2025
Quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share declared on common stock.
Kronos amends credit agreement to allow 2025 notes to stay outstanding until maturity
Third amendment to $300M ABL credit facility with Wells Fargo, dated Dec 19, 2024.
Kronos Worldwide swings to Q3 profit of $71.8M; TiO2 demand strengthens
Net income $71.8M ($0.62/share) vs net loss $20.4M (-$0.18) in Q3 2023.
Kronos declares $0.05 quarterly dividend payable Dec 12
Board declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share.
Kronos returns to profit in Q2; acquires LPC for $185M, cuts dividend to $0.05/share
Q2 net income $19.5M ($0.17/diluted share) vs net loss $8.2M ($0.07) a year ago; sales up 13% to $500.5M.
Kronos International issues €75M 9.5% notes due 2029; proceeds repay revolver for LPC buy
€75M aggregate principal of 9.50% senior secured notes due 2029 issued as additional to €276.174M existing notes.
Kronos Worldwide prices €75M add-on 9.50% senior secured notes due 2029 at 107.50% of par
KII agreed to sell €75M in additional 9.50% senior secured notes due 2029, on top of existing €276M.
Kronos buys remaining 50% of LPC for $185M, cuts dividend to $0.05, prelim Q2 EBITDA $49-56M
Acquired 50% JV interest in LPC for $185M upfront plus up to $15M earn-out based on 2025-2026 EBITDA; financed via $132M revolver draw and cash.
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.19 quarterly dividend; annual meeting elects directors
Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, payable June 20, 2024 to holders of record June 10, 2024.
Kronos Worldwide swings to Q1 net income of $8.1M; TiO2 volumes up 28% YoY
Net income $8.1M ($0.07 EPS) vs net loss $15.2M ($0.13 EPS) in Q1 2023.
James M. Buch was formerly the registrant’s president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Buch continues to serve as the registrant’s chief executive officer.
Effective May 14, 2025, the registrant’s board of directors elected Brian W. Christian as the registrant’s president and chief operating officer.
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