Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE-UN) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
22 May, 2026Business overview and strategy
Supplies essential industrial chemicals to critical industries with a diversified, recession-resistant portfolio.
Achieved a 16% CAGR in Adjusted EBITDA from 2021 to 2025, with a 2026 guidance of $485–$525M.
Focuses on operational excellence, commercial execution, and disciplined capital allocation.
Vision 2030 targets $550–$600M mid-cycle Adjusted EBITDA by 2030, with 5–10% annual growth.
Strategic priorities include organic growth in water chemicals and ultrapure acid, targeted acquisitions, and unit buybacks.
Financial performance and capital allocation
Total unitholder return of ~185% over the last three years, outperforming peers.
Distributable cash flow CAGR of ~23% (2021–Q1 2026), with average conversion of 41%.
Increased distributions by 20% since 2023, maintaining a sub-50% payout ratio on a 4% yield.
Repurchased 8.9M units in 2025 and 2.3M units in Q1 2026 via NCIB.
Maintains a strong balance sheet with net debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA at 2.5x and liquidity of ~$415M.
Segment and product highlights
Acid & Sulphur Products: Pipeline-connected facilities, long-term contracts, and risk-sharing agreements.
Water Solutions: Largest alum supplier, #2 in water coagulants and poultry litter treatment, expanded via Polytec acquisition.
Electrochemicals: Leading caustic soda and sodium chlorate supplier in Canada, cost-advantaged production.
Water treatment chemicals market expected to grow at 5% CAGR (2023–2033), with Chemtrade positioned for expansion.
Latest events from Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
- Revenue up 7.9% to $503M, but Adjusted EBITDA down 5.5%; 2026 guidance reaffirmed.CHE-UN
Q1 202612 May 2026 - Record 2025 results, robust growth, and strong 2026 outlook driven by acid, water, and acquisitions.CHE-UN
Q4 20257 Apr 2026 - Raised 2025 EBITDA guidance and ambitious growth targets drive strong returns and expansion.CHE-UN
Investor presentation23 Mar 2026 - Record 2025 results and Vision 2030 target strong growth in water and ultrapure acid.CHE-UN
Investor presentation23 Mar 2026 - Record earnings and robust growth driven by water treatment expansion and disciplined capital returns.CHE-UN
Investor presentation23 Mar 2026 - Raised 2025 EBITDA guidance and announced Polytec acquisition to drive long-term growth.CHE-UN
Investor presentation23 Mar 2026 - 2024 EBITDA guidance raised to $430–$460M after strong Q2; SWC up, EC hit by caustic soda prices.CHE-UN
Q2 20241 Feb 2026 - Raised 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $445–$460M after resilient Q3 and strong cash flow.CHE-UN
Q3 202414 Jan 2026 - 2026 Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $485–$525 million, with a payout ratio near 45%.CHE-UN
Guidance Presentation8 Jan 2026