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('Forge') (NYSE: FRGE), a leading provider of marketplace infrastructure, data services, and technology and investment solutions for the private market, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. 'Q2 marked a milestone quarter for Forge as we launched our new marketplace experience on our Next Generation Platform and achieved our second consecutive record quarter in terms of revenue, and our narrowest quarterly EBITDA loss since going public,' said Kelly Rodriques, CEO of Forge. 'Across four key verticals — trading, data, custody, and wealth — we see accelerating demand for the modern private market infrastructure that Forge is delivering. Forge is strategically positioned at the intersection of these trends — and our Next Generation Strategy is designed to address this opportunity.' 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Tronox Holdings PLC (TROX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Cost Management Amid ...
Release Date: July 31, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Tronox Holdings PLC (NYSE:TROX) is executing a disciplined strategy to manage the downturn and optimize earnings and cash flow. The cost improvement program is progressing ahead of plan, with expectations to deliver $125 to $175 million in sustainable run rate savings by the end of 2026. Early sales momentum in India is encouraging, aided by the Australia-India Free Trade Agreement and duties against Chinese imports. The company has entered into an inventory financing program, providing an additional $50 million of liquidity. Tronox Holdings PLC (NYSE:TROX) is proactively managing its balance sheet to bolster liquidity and maintain financial flexibility. Negative Points The second quarter was impacted by weaker demand across most end markets, resulting in an 11% year-over-year decrease in volumes. Revenue decreased by 11% versus the prior year, driven by lower sales volumes and unfavorable zircon pricing. The company reported a net loss of $84 million, including $39 million of restructuring and other charges. Adjusted EBITDA declined 42% year-over-year due to higher production costs, unfavorable commercial impacts, and higher freight costs. The dividend was reduced by 60% to align with the current macro environment, reflecting prolonged market weakness. Q & A Highlights Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with TROX. Q: What are the key drivers that will determine whether Tronox meets the higher or lower end of its EBITDA guidance range of $410 to $460 million for 2025? A: John Romano, CEO, explained that the primary factors are volume and price. The company does not anticipate a significant increase in volume, but expects some targeted gains in India. There is competitive activity in Europe affecting pricing, and some price erosion is expected. The guidance is largely dependent on these pricing and volume dynamics. Q: Can you provide an update on Tronox's rare earth activities? A: John Romano, CEO, stated that Tronox is continuing to work on rare earth opportunities. While there is no immediate capital allocation for this, the company is developing opportunities for sales of other products, including rare earth elements, in the second half of the year. Q: What factors contributed to the 2% sequential decline in TIO2 volumes, and how much was due to market share loss? A: John Romano, CEO, noted that the decline was largely due to a muted coating season in North America, not market share loss. In Europe, Middle East, and Africa, there was a volume decline due to a less robust market and competitive activity. Asia Pacific saw growth driven by India, while Latin America was flat but expected to improve later in the year. Q: What are the implications of the new reductions to Tronox's CapEx forecast, and what might be sacrificed in terms of future efficiencies? A: John Serveal, CFO, explained that the reductions are primarily in discretionary areas, not affecting strategic mining investments in South Africa. The focus is on managing cash while maintaining critical investments for safe and reliable operations. Q: How is Tronox managing its free cash flow and working capital, especially in relation to production adjustments? A: John Romano, CEO, stated that Tronox is matching production to demand, primarily on the TIO2 side, while also considering adjustments in mining. The company is using its vertical integration to balance cash and EBITDA, with expectations to generate cash from working capital in the second half of the year. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
