Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend

Orion Corporation (OEC) reported interim Phase III results showing that darolutamide, combined with ADT and RT, reduced the risk of metastasis or death by 58% in high-risk recurrent prostate cancer. The 4-year metastasis-free survival rate was 95% compared to 88%. Darolutamide is not yet approved for this use.

Orion (NYSE:OEC) reported Q2 updates on coatings and rubber segments. Specialty profitability was supported by pricing actions amid volatile oil-derived feedstock costs. Rubber adjusted EBITDA fell 61% YoY to $19 million. Orion said working capital added $4 million cash, capex fell to $25 million, and it retained full-year guidance assuming $80/bbl crude. Net debt was $961 million.

OEConnection (OEC) agreed to acquire UK fleet software platform Epyx and sister firms R2C Online and Business Gateway from Corpay Inc, backed by Francisco Partners. OEC plans to expand its European digital footprint in fleet servicing, maintenance and repair. Closing is expected this autumn, subject to regulatory approvals, with continuity for customers and partners.

Orion S.A. (OEC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. ORION S.A. Exhibit 99.1 Orion S.A. Reports Second Quarter Earnings HOUSTON— August 5, 2026—Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemical company, today reported Second Quarter 2026 Net sales of $501 million, a 7% improvement from the prior year, as 9% higher average year-over-year

bp agreed to pay Louisiana $350M to settle remaining Deepwater Horizon claims, accelerating payments under the 2015 settlement. The payment resolves coastal zone litigation and provides Louisiana with earlier access to funds. bp CEO Meg O’Neill noted the agreement supports the state's investment and job creation. The 2015 settlement totaled up to $18.7B, with $4.9B allocated to Gulf Coast states.

SK Hynix canceled plans for a $10 billion U.S. IPO of its Solidigm unit due to regulatory opposition and shareholder concerns, citing market conditions. The decision follows scrutiny over potential share dilution and ownership structure complexities. SK Hynix shares rose after the announcement, despite broader market declines. Solidigm, a major flash memory producer, had planned to list as soon as next year, aiming for a valuation of up to $100 billion.