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.
Highest-materiality recent filing
Kronos Worldwide Q2 net income $15.2M vs loss a year ago; sales up 13%
Net income of $15.2M ($0.13 per share) in Q2 2026 vs net loss of $9.2M ($0.08) in Q2 2025.
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.
Kronos Q4 net loss narrows to $5.3M; full year net loss $49.1M vs prior year profit
Q4 2023 net loss $5.3M ($0.05/share) vs Q4 2022 net loss $19.9M ($0.18).
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.19 quarterly dividend payable March 14, 2024
Kronos Worldwide declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share.
€325M of 3.75% notes due 2025 exchanged for €276.2M of 9.50% notes due 2029 plus €48.8M cash; €75M old notes remain.
Kronos Worldwide exchanges up to €325M of 3.75% notes for 9.50% notes; early tender oversubscribed
€374M of €400M outstanding Old Notes tendered early; maximum acceptance set at €325M, proration expected.
Kronos launches exchange of up to €325M 2025 notes for 9.5% notes due 2029; Q4 sales $390-410M
Exchange offer: up to €325M of 3.75% notes due 2025 for 9.5% notes due 2029; early tender gets €850 New Notes + €150 cash per €1,000 Old Notes.
Kronos Worldwide Q3 net loss $20.4M vs profit $21.0M a year ago; TiO2 volumes down 6%
Net loss of $20.4M ($0.18 per share) in Q3 2023 vs net income of $21.0M ($0.18) in Q3 2022.
Kronos Worldwide increases board to nine; elects Kevin B. Kramer as director
Board expanded from 8 to 9; Kevin B. Kramer elected director effective Oct 25, 2023.
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.19 quarterly dividend, payable Dec 14
Declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share on common stock.
Kronos Worldwide reports Q2 net loss of $8.2M vs $45.9M profit; revenue down 22%
Net loss per share $0.07 vs income of $0.40 in Q2 2022; first-half net loss $23.4M ($0.20/shr) vs income $103.4M ($0.90).
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.19 quarterly dividend; 87.7% say-on-pay approval
Declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share; payable June 15, 2023 to holders of record June 5, 2023.
Kronos Worldwide amends credit facility to replace LIBOR with SOFR reference rates
Amendment dated May 8, 2023 replaces USD LIBOR with SOFR in $225M asset-based revolving credit facility.
Kronos reports Q1 net loss of $15.2M vs $57.5M profit; TiO2 sales volumes down 29%
Net loss of $15.2M ($0.13 per share) vs net income of $57.5M ($0.50) in Q1 2022.
Kronos Worldwide Q4 2022 net loss of $19.9M; TiO2 volumes drop 40% YoY
Net loss of $19.9M ($0.18/share) in Q4 2022 vs net income of $31.6M ($0.28/share) in Q4 2021.
Kronos Worldwide amends Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Board adopted amendments to the Code on February 22, 2023.
Kronos Worldwide appoints Brian Christian as EVP/COO and declares $0.19 quarterly dividend
Brian W. Christian elected EVP and COO effective Feb 22, 2023; previously EVP and chief strategy officer.
Kronos: Vice Chair Graham to retire Dec 31; Simmons named successor; Dir Gouveia resigns
Vice Chairman Robert Graham retires Dec 31, 2022; leaves board and officer roles at Kronos and affiliates but stays at parent Contran.
Kronos Q3 net income falls 42% to $0.18/sh; sales down 8% on 20% lower TiO2 volumes
Q3 net income $21.0M ($0.18/sh) vs $36.0M ($0.31/sh) YoY; nine-month net income $124.4M ($1.08/sh) up from $81.3M ($0.70/sh).
Kronos Worldwide declares $0.19 quarterly dividend, payable Dec 15, 2022
Regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per common share declared by board.
Kronos Q2 sales up 18% to $565M; net income $45.9M; declares $0.19 dividend
Net income Q2 2022: $45.9M ($0.40 EPS) vs $25.7M ($0.22 EPS) in Q2 2021.
Kronos Worldwide names James M. Buch CEO; declares $0.19 quarterly dividend
James M. Buch promoted from president/COO to CEO effective May 18, 2022; Robert D. Graham remains vice chairman.
Kronos Worldwide Q1 net income $57.5M ($0.50/sh) vs $19.6M; sales up 21% to $562.9M
Net income of $57.5M ($0.50 per share) in Q1 2022 vs $19.6M ($0.17) in Q1 2021; net sales $562.9M (+21% YoY).
Kronos Worldwide Q4 2021 net income triples to $0.28/sh; revenue up 20%
Q4 net income $31.6M ($0.28 EPS) vs $10.2M ($0.09 EPS) in Q4 2020; full-year EPS $0.98 vs $0.55.
Kronos Worldwide raises quarterly dividend to $0.19/share, payable March 17
Regular quarterly dividend increased by $0.01 to $0.19 per share.
Kronos EVP James W. Brown retires as officer effective Dec. 31, 2021
EVP James W. Brown provided notice to retire as officer of Kronos Worldwide and affiliate Valhi, effective Dec. 31, 2021.
Kronos Worldwide Q3 net income surges to $36M ($0.31/sh) from $8.1M; sales up 20%
Net income Q3 2021: $36.0M ($0.31/sh) vs $8.1M ($0.07/sh) in Q3 2020; nine-month net income $81.3M ($0.70/sh) up from $53.7M ($0.46/sh).
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.
Effective October 25, 2023, the registrant’s board of directors increased the size of the board from eight to nine and elected Kevin B. Kramer to fill the newly created vacancy, to serve as a director until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier resignation, removal or death.
On February 22, 2023, the registrant’s board of directors elected Brian W. Christian as the registrant’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.
the registrant’s board of directors took action to elect Michael S. Simmons as a director and vice chairman of the board of the registrant, effective as of January 1, 2023.
Robert D. Graham, vice chairman of the board of the registrant, provided notice to the registrant of his retirement, effective as of December 31, 2022, as a director and vice chairman of the board of the registrant.
on December 13, 2022, R. Colin Gouveia resigned as a member of the board of directors of the registrant.
Also effective May 18, 2022, the registrant’s board of directors increased the size of the board from seven to nine and elected R. Colin Gouveia and James M. Buch to fill the newly created vacancies, with each to serve as a director until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier resignation, removal or death.
Effective May 18, 2022, the registrant’s board of directors elected James M. Buch as the registrant’s president and chief executive officer.
Also effective May 18, 2022, the registrant’s board of directors increased the size of the board from seven to nine and elected R. Colin Gouveia and James M. Buch to fill the newly created vacancies, with each to serve as a director until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier resignation, removal or death.
On December 16, 2021, James W. Brown, executive vice president of the registrant, provided notice to the registrant of his retirement, effective as of December 31, 2021, as an officer of the registrant.
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