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Subsequent Events

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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
22. Subsequent Events:
Effective on August 1, 2021, PQ Group Holdings completed the sale of its Performance Chemicals business for $1,100,000, subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the agreement. See Note 3 for more information on the transaction. The Company used a portion of the net cash proceeds to repay the entire Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due February 2027 of $231,363 and the 5.750% Senior Notes due 2025 of $295,000. The 5.750% Senior Notes due 2025 were redeemed at a redemption price equal to the sum of 102.875% of the principal amount outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, August 2, 2021. Additionally, the Company’s Board declared a special cash dividend of $3.20 per share, payable on August 23, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2021.
In connection with the closing of the sale of the Performance Chemicals business, PQ Group Holdings Inc. changed its name from “PQ Group Holdings Inc.” to “Ecovyst Inc.”. Refer to Note 1 for more information on the corporate name change, ticker symbol change and rebranding of segments.
Other than the items set forth above, the Company has evaluated subsequent events since the balance sheet date and determined that there are no additional items to disclose.