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| Overall, we are very pleased with the strong performance of our petroleum additives business during the third quarter of 2023 |
| We generated solid cash flows during the quarter and continue to operate with low leverage |
| We remain focused on the long-term success of our company, including emphasis on satisfying customer needs, generating solid operating results and promoting the greatest long-term value for our shareholders, customers and employees |
| Petroleum additives operating profit for the quarter was $140 million, which is higher than the third quarter operating profit last year of $83 million |
| We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business, a long-term view, safety and people first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings and a world-class supply chain capability will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders |
| The operating profit increase was mainly due to selling prices, including favorable mix as well as lower raw material costs, partially offset by lower shipments and higher operating costs |
| Our working capital improved by $19 million, we paid dividends of $22 million and we made payments of $137 million on our revolving credit facility |
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| Our net debt-to-EBITDA was 1.1x as of September 30, 2023, a significant improvement over our 2x we reported at the end of 2022 |
| During this period, we have remained focused on controlling our operating costs, continuing our investment in technology and managing our inventory levels as well as our customer portfolio |
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| Our shipments have been impacted the last several quarters by the overall global economic weakness and inventory rationalization that is affecting the chemical industry |
| Shipments between quarterly periods were down 8%, with decreases in both lubricant additive and fuel additive shipments |
| When comparing the third quarter of 2023 to the same period in 2022, lubricant additive shipments were down in all regions except North America, while all regions except Europe reported decreases in fuel additive shipments |
| We continue to be challenged by the inflationary environment impacting us, including our raw material and operating costs |
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