Albemarle Corp (ALB) Finansal

Albemarle Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemicals for consumer electronics, petroleum refining, utilities, packaging, construction, transportation, pharmaceuticals, crop production, food-safety, and custom chemistry services. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and currently employs 7,800 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The firm's Energy Storage segment develops and manufactures a range of basic lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride. Its Specialties segment optimizes its portfolio of bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions. Its Specialties segment serves a variety of industries, including energy, mobility, connectivity, and health. Specialty products are essential in both internal combustion and electric vehicles, from high-voltage cables and powertrains to airbags and tires. Its lithium specialties business also provides technical services, including the handling and use of reactive lithium products. Its Ketjen segment includes performance catalyst solutions and a 49% ownership interest in a refining solutions joint venture.