The following is a summary of the Cabot Corporation (CBT) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Cabot Corporation reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $1.78, up 34% year-over-year, driven by predominant growth in both segments.

• Operating cash flow remained strong in the quarter at $176 million.

• Reinforcement Materials segment delivered commendable results, with EBIT up 22% year-over-year to $149 million.

• Performance Chemicals segment's EBIT increased by 11% compared to Q2 of fiscal 2023.

• $47 million was returned to shareholders through a combination of share repurchases and dividends.

• An 8% increase in the quarterly dividend was announced, ensuring their history of growing dividends.

Business Progress:

• Cabot Corporation plans to accelerate investment in high return growth projects with an expectation of strong cash flow.

• PROPEL E8, a new engineered reinforcing carbon black designed specifically for electric vehicles was launched.

• A $5 million grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to aid the development of fuel cells.

• With an outlook of stronger volumes in the second half of the year due to improvements in infrastructure, Cabot is optimistic about its progress.

• Innovations are underway focusing on stronger environmental measures including the development of a carbon catalyst for fuel cell applications.

• The imminent positive impact from Infrastructure and CHIPS Acts in the U.S. could drive demand for Cabot's products offerings in the long term.

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