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KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC shareholders approved Say-on-Pay, Nonbinding Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation at the 2026-05-13 meeting.

“The registrant’s stockholders adopted a resolution, on a nonbinding advisory basis, approving the compensation of the registrant’s named executive officers as described in the registrant’s 2026 proxy statement.”
Shareholder Votes

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-13 meeting.

“The registrant’s stockholders elected Mr. Brian W. Christian, Ms. Loretta J. Feehan, Mr. John E. Harper, Mr. Kevin B. Kramer, Ms. Meredith W. Mendes, Mr. Cecil H. Moore, Jr., Mr. Michael S. Simmons and Dr. R. Gerald Turner as directors.”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $509.8 million, net income net loss of $4.8 million, or $.04 per share, EPS $.04 per share.

“our operations, as well as lower raw material and energy costs. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. Net sales of $509.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 were $20.0 million, or 4%, higher than in the first quarter of 2025. Net sales increased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported the full year of 2025 results: revenue $1.9 billion, net income net loss of $110.9 million, EPS $.96 per share.

“in LPC as a result of the acquisition. Net sales of $418.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $4.8 million, or 1%, lower than in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net sales of $1.9 billion for the full year of 2025 were $27.7 million, or 1%, lower than the full year of 2024. Net sales decreased in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported the fourth quarter of 2025 results: revenue $418.3 million, net income net loss of $82.8 million, EPS $.72 per share.

“million ($50.9 million, or $.44 per share, net of income tax expense) associated with the remeasurement of our investment in LPC as a result of the acquisition. Net sales of $418.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $4.8 million, or 1%, lower than in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net sales of $1.9 billion for the full year of 2025 were $27.7 million, or 1%,”
Debt Financings

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC incurred senior notes of €75 million with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at 9.50% per annum maturing March 15, 2029.

“completed the institutional private placement of €75 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.50% senior secured notes due 2029”
Debt Financings

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC amended revolving credit of from $300 million to $350 million with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.

“​ Among other things, the Fourth Amendment (i) increases the maximum borrowings under the Credit Agreement’s asset-based revolving credit facility (the “Global Revolver”) from $300 million to $350 million; (ii) increases the limit on Global Revolver borrowings by Kronos Europe NV from €30 million to €55 million; and (iii) increases the limit on Global Revolver”

James M. Buch changed role as Chief Executive Officer at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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.”

Brian W. Christian was elected as President and Chief Operating Officer at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“Effective May 14, 2025, the registrant’s board of directors elected Brian W. Christian as the registrant’s president and chief operating officer.”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported First Quarter 2024 results: revenue $478.8 million, net income $8.1 million, EPS $.07 per share.

“production costs (primarily energy and raw material costs). Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $478.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 were $52.5 million, or 12%, higher than in the first quarter of 2023. Net sales increased in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported the full year of 2023 results: revenue $1.7 billion, net income net loss of $49.1 million, or $.43 per share, EPS $.43 per share.

“in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $400.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 were $57.7 million, or 17%, higher than in the fourth quarter of 2022. Net sales of $1.7 billion in the full year of 2023 were $263.7 million, or 14%, lower than in the full year of 2022. Net sales increased in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported the fourth quarter of 2023 results: revenue $400.1 million, net income net loss of $5.3 million, or $.05 per share, EPS $.05 per share.

“incurred due to the curtailments, as discussed further below. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $400.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 were $57.7 million, or 17%, higher than in the fourth quarter of 2022. Net sales of $1.7 billion in the full year of 2023 were $263.7 million, or”
Debt Financings

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC incurred senior notes of €276,174,000 with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at 9.50% per annum maturing March 15, 2029.

“On February 12, 2024, the Issuer issued €276,174,000 aggregate principal amount of New Notes, which are governed by the New Notes Indenture, dated as of February 12, 2024, by and among the Issuer, the Guarantors, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, collateral agent, paying agent, transfer agent and registrar thereunder. The New Notes are the senior secured obligations of the Issuer and the Guarantors, bearing interest at a rate of 9.50% per annum, and will mature on March 15, 2029.”
Material Agreements

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC amended Supplemental Indenture with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (effective 2024-02-12).

“the Issuer executed Supplemental Indenture No. 1 (the “Supplemental Indenture”) to the Existing Indenture, dated as of February 12, 2024, by and among the Issuer, the Guarantors (as defined below), and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, collateral agent, paying agent, transfer agent and registrar thereunder, which amends the Existing Indenture”
Material Agreements

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC entered into New Notes Indenture with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas valued at €276,174,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2024-02-12).

“on February 12, 2024, the Issuer issued €276,174,000 aggregate principal amount of New Notes, which are governed by the New Notes Indenture, dated as of February 12, 2024, by and among the Issuer, the Guarantors, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, collateral agent, paying agent, transfer agent and registrar thereunder.”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported first nine months of 2023 results: revenue $1.3 billion.

“changes in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $396.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 were $62.7 million, or 14%, lower than in the third quarter of 2022. Net sales of $1.3 billion in the first nine months of 2023 were $321.4 million, or 20%, lower than in the first nine months of 2022. Net sales decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2023”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported third quarter of 2023 results: revenue $396.9 million.

“fixed production and other costs, as discussed further below. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $396.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 were $62.7 million, or 14%, lower than in the third quarter of 2022. Net sales of $1.3 billion in the first nine months of 2023 were $321.4 million,”

Kevin B. Kramer was elected as Director at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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.”
Governance Changes

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC: Amended and restated bylaws effective October 25, 2023, including enhanced stockholder nomination procedures, updated advance notice window, clarified special meeting procedures, updated stockholder list provision, added adjournment section, added voting standard references, and elected DGCL Section (effective 2023-10-25).

“At its meeting on October 25, 2023, the registrant’s board of directors amended and restated the registrant’s bylaws effective October 25, 2023, to make changes as described below.”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported second quarter of 2023 results: revenue Net sales of $443.2 million, net income net loss of $8.2 million, EPS $.07 per share loss.

“and unabsorbed fixed production and other costs, as discussed further below. Our results were also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $443.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 were $122.1 million, or 22%, lower than in the second quarter of 2022. Net sales of $869.5 million in the first six months of 2023 were $258.7”
Material Agreements

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC amended Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association valued at $225 million asset-based revolving credit facility (effective 2023-05-08).

“Kronos Worldwide, Inc., together with its direct or indirect operating subsidiaries Kronos Louisiana, Inc., Kronos (US), Inc., Kronos Canada, Inc., Kronos Europe NV, and Kronos Titan GmbH, entered into an amendment (the "First Amendment") to its Credit Agreement dated as of April 20, 2021 (the "Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders a party thereto.”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $426.3 million, net income net loss of $15.2 million, EPS $.13 per share.

“of our products occurring in all major markets, as discussed further below. Our results were also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. ​ Net sales of $426.3 million in the first quarter of 2023 were $136.6 million, or 24%, lower than in the first quarter of 2022. Net sales comparisons were impacted by the net effects of lower sales volumes”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported financial results for full year of 2022.

“The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results” that the registrant issued on March 8, 2023”
Earnings Releases

KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC reported financial results for fourth quarter of 2022.

“The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results” that the registrant issued on March 8, 2023”

Brian W. Christian was elected as executive vice president and chief operating officer at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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.”

R. Colin Gouveia resigned as member of the board of directors at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“on December 13, 2022, R. Colin Gouveia resigned as a member of the board of directors of the registrant.”

Michael S. Simmons was elected as director and vice chairman of the board at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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 retired as vice chairman of the board at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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.”

R. Colin Gouveia was elected as director at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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.”

James M. Buch was elected as director at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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.”

James M. Buch was elected as president and chief executive officer at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“Effective May 18, 2022, the registrant’s board of directors elected James M. Buch as the registrant’s president and chief executive officer.”

James W. Brown retired as Executive Vice President at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC.

“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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