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About AdvanSix Inc

AdvanSix Inc. is a manufacturer of Nylon 6, a polymer resin which is a synthetic material used by its customers to produce fibers, filaments, engineered plastics and films that, in turn, are used in such end-products as such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives and electronics. It also sells caprolactam, ammonium sulfate fertilizer, acetone and other intermediate chemicals, all of which are produced within unit operations across its integrated manufacturing value chain. It sells its Nylon 6 resin globally, primarily under the Aegis brand name. In addition, its Nylon 6 resin is used to produce nylon films which it sells to its customers primarily under the Capran brand name. Caprolactam is the key monomer used in the production of Nylon 6 resin. Its Ammonium sulfate fertilizer is derived from the caprolactam manufacturing process and sells ammonium sulfate primarily to North American and South American distributors.

Financial summary

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2021, AdvanSix Inc revenues increased 45% to $1.68B. Net income increased from $46.1M to $139.8M. Revenues reflect Chemical Intermediates segment increase of 47% to $544.5M, Nylon segment increase of 52% to $422.9M, United States segment increase of 55% to $1.38B, International segment increase of 13% to $302.1M. Net income benefited from Interest expense.