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Albemarle said net sales for Q3 2025 were $1,307.8 million, down 3.5% from $1,354.7 million in the prior-year quarter, and net loss attributable to Albemarle was $(160.7) million.

8-KResults of Operations and Financial ConditionFiled Period of report Summary published (UTC)

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  1. Albemarle said net sales for Q3 2025 were $1,307.8 million, down 3.5% from $1,354.7 million in the prior-year quarter, and net loss attributable to Albemarle was $(160.7) million.

  2. The company said it recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $181.1 million ($175.7 million after tax, or $1.49 per share) related to the Ketjen Refining Solutions reporting unit in Q3 2025.

  3. Albemarle said cash from operations for Q3 was $356 million, up 57%, and reduced its full-year 2025 capital expenditures outlook to approximately $600 million while expecting full-year free cash flow of $300 to $400 million.

  4. The company announced on October 27 agreements to sell stakes in Ketjen and the Eurecat joint venture for combined pre-tax proceeds of approximately $660 million.

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Q3 2025 Net Sales $1,307.8 million, Net Loss $160.7 million

Albemarle said net sales for Q3 2025 were $1,307.8 million, down 3.5% from $1,354.7 million in the prior-year quarter, and net loss attributable to Albemarle was $(160.7) million.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Ketjen Non-Cash Goodwill Impairment Charge of $181.1 million Reflected

The company said it recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $181.1 million ($175.7 million after tax, or $1.49 per share) related to the Ketjen Refining Solutions reporting unit in Q3 2025.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Q3 Operating Cash Flow $356 million, Full-Year Free Cash Flow Outlook $300 to $400 million

Albemarle said cash from operations for Q3 was $356 million, up 57%, and reduced its full-year 2025 capital expenditures outlook to approximately $600 million while expecting full-year free cash flow of $300 to $400 million.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Ketjen and Eurecat Joint Venture Stake Sale Agreements Announced

The company announced on October 27 agreements to sell stakes in Ketjen and the Eurecat joint venture for combined pre-tax proceeds of approximately $660 million.

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Source: SEC EDGAR (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Item captions are the SEC's. The summary is for reference only and is not investment advice.