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David Wang, CFA
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Chemours Opteon Growth and Cost Savings More Than Offset Slight TiO2 Headwinds; Maintaining $17 FVE

Chemours reported strong full-year 2016 results, with adjusted EBITDA up 43% to $822 million. Strong growth in Opteon and $200 million of cost savings were the primary growth drivers. While titanium dioxide prices acted as a slight headwind, declining 3% on average in 2016 versus 2015, this has begun to turn around, with pricing up about 8% year on year in the fourth quarter. Full-year net earnings were also negatively affected by a $335 million charge for the PFOA settlement in the fourth quart...
Underlying
Chemours Co.

Chemours is a provider of performance chemicals. The company has three reportable segments: Fluoroproducts, Chemical Solutions, and Titanium Technologies. The company's Fluoroproducts segment is a provider of fluoroproducts, including refrigerants and industrial fluoropolymer resins. The company's Chemical Solutions segment is a North American provider of industrial chemicals used in gold production, industrial, and consumer applications. The company's Titanium Technologies segment is a provider of titanium dioxide pigment, a white pigment used to deliver whiteness, brightness, opacity, and protection in a variety of applications.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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David Wang, CFA

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