Ecovyst Inc. Reports Director and Officer Changes
Ticker: ECVT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 12, 2025 · CIK: 1708035
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-changes, director-changes
TL;DR
Ecovyst Inc. filing shows board & exec changes effective Dec 8.
AI Summary
Ecovyst Inc. filed an 8-K on December 12, 2025, reporting changes effective December 8, 2025. The filing pertains to the departure of directors, election of directors, appointment of officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Specific details regarding the individuals involved and the nature of the compensatory arrangements are not provided in this excerpt.
Why It Matters
Changes in a company's board of directors and executive officers can signal shifts in strategy, governance, or operational focus.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing reports routine corporate governance changes and does not indicate immediate financial distress or significant operational shifts.
Key Players & Entities
- Ecovyst Inc. (company) — Registrant
- PQ Group Holdings Inc. (company) — Former company name
FAQ
What specific changes were made regarding directors and officers at Ecovyst Inc.?
The filing indicates the departure of directors, election of directors, and appointment of certain officers, effective December 8, 2025.
When was this 8-K filing submitted to the SEC?
The filing was submitted on December 12, 2025.
What is the principal executive office address for Ecovyst Inc.?
The address is 600 Lee Road, Suite 200, Wayne, Pennsylvania, 19087.
What is Ecovyst Inc.'s Commission File Number?
Ecovyst Inc.'s Commission File Number is 001-38221.
What was Ecovyst Inc.'s former company name?
Ecovyst Inc.'s former company name was PQ Group Holdings Inc., with a name change date of May 31, 2017.
Filing Stats: 513 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.9 · Accepted 2025-12-12 16:30:10
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ich registered Common stock, par value $0.01 per share ECVT New York Stock Excha
Filing Documents
- d79950d8k.htm (8-K) — 22KB
- 0001193125-25-317640.txt ( ) — 133KB
- ecvt-20251208.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- ecvt-20251208_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 18KB
- ecvt-20251208_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- d79950d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
From the Filing
8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 8, 2025 Ecovyst Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number: 001-38221 Delaware 81-3406833 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 600 Lee Road , Suite 200 Wayne , Pennsylvania 19087 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (484) 617-1200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.01 per share ECVT New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 8, 2025, the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of Ecovyst Inc. (the "Company") approved a supplemental bonus grant to Paul Whittleston, the Company's Vice President and President – Advanced Materials & Catalysts ("AM&C"), pursuant to the retention bonus program previously adopted by the Committee on December 9, 2024 and under which certain employees of the Company, including Mr. Whittleston, were granted retention bonuses tied to certain outcomes of the strategic review process relating to the AM&C business. Pursuant to this supplemental bonus award, Mr. Whittleston would be entitled to an amount equal to three months of his base salary, payable following a successful consummation of the Company's previously announced agreement to sell the AM&C business to Technip Energies N.V., in addition to the amounts already granted to Mr. Whittleston pursuant to the retention bonus program approved by the Committee on December 9, 2024. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: December 12, 2025 Ecovyst Inc. By: /s/ Joseph S. Koscinski Name: Joseph S. Koscinski Title: Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary