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title: "OEC: Specialty segment strength and improved cash flow drove sequential EBITDA growth, despite YoY declines"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw strong sequential growth in Adjusted EBITDA, led by Specialty segment gains and effective pricing, though year-over-year results declined due to Rubber segment weakness. Free cash flow and working capital improved, and full-year EBITDA guidance was reaffirmed.Original document: Orion S.A. [OEC] Slides Release — Aug. 6 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# OEC: Specialty segment strength and improved cash flow drove sequential EBITDA growth, despite YoY declines

Q2 2026 saw strong sequential growth in Adjusted EBITDA, led by Specialty segment gains and effective pricing, though year-over-year results declined due to Rubber segment weakness. Free cash flow and working capital improved, and full-year EBITDA guidance was reaffirmed.

Original document: Orion S.A. \[OEC\] Slides Release — Aug. 6 2026

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