SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) ("Ascent" or the "Company"), an industrials company specializing in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals and industrial tubular products, today announced the signing of a significant multi-year contract, expanding its relationship with an existing customer. The agreement is expected to generate more than $750,000 in additional annual EBITDA, representing a 10% year-over-year increase for the Specialty Chemicals segment.

"This contract marks a significant milestone in our ongoing transformation and underscores our strategic shift toward becoming a pure-play specialty chemicals company," said Bryan Kitchen, President and CEO of Ascent. "Securing long-term, high-value agreements like this strengthens our financial position and validates the growth platform we established in 2024. As we accelerate into growth mode, we remain focused on delivering sustainable, long-term value to our shareholders."

About Ascent Industries Co.

Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) is a company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of specialty chemicals and industrial tubular products. For more information about Ascent, please visit its website at www.ascentco.com.

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