UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20222023
or
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______ to _______
Commission File Number 001-38694

LIVENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
__________________________________________________________________________ 
Delaware 82-4699376
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1818 Market StreetPhiladelphiaPennsylvania19103
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-299-5900

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareLTHMNew York Stock Exchange
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.    YES     NO  
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT HAS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY EVERY INTERACTIVE DATA FILE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO RULE 405 OF REGULATION S-T (§232.405 OF THIS CHAPTER) DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SUCH FILES).    YES      NO  
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS A LARGE ACCELERATED FILER, AN ACCELERATED FILER, A NON-ACCELERATED FILER, A SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY, OR AN EMERGING GROWTH COMPANY. SEE THE DEFINITIONS OF “LARGE ACCELERATED FILER,” “ACCELERATED FILER,” “SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY,” AND "EMERGING GROWTH COMPANY" IN RULE 12B-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
LARGE ACCELERATED FILER 

  ACCELERATED FILER 
NON-ACCELERATED FILER   SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY 
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.


INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS A SHELL COMPANY (AS DEFINED IN RULE 12B-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT).    YES      NO  
As of March 31, 2022,2023, there were 161,745,365179,610,299 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.



LIVENT CORPORATION
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Glossary of Terms
When the following terms and abbreviations appear in the text of this report, they have the meanings indicated below:
2025 Notes$245.75 million principal amount 4.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025
AOCLAccumulated other comprehensive loss
ASUASC 842Accounting Standards Update, under U.S. GAAPCodification Topic 842 - Leases
Credit AgreementThe Original Credit Agreement, asAs amended, provides for a $500 million senior secured revolving credit facility
EAETREstimated annual effective tax rate
ESGEnvironmental, social and governance
EVElectric vehicle
FASBExchange ActFinancial Accounting Standards BoardSecurities and Exchange Act of 1934
FMCFMC Corporation
Livent NQSPLivent Non-Qualified Savings Plan
MdAMinera del Altiplano SA, our local operating subsidiary in Argentina
Nemaska Lithium or NLINemaska Lithium Shawinigan Transformation Inc., a subsidiary of Nemaska Lithium Inc., a
Canadian
non-public lithium company basednot yet in the production stage domiciled in Québec, Canada
Nemaska Lithium ProjectThe ownership and operationThrough our subsidiary, Québec Lithium Partners (UK) Limited, we own a 50% equity interest in NLI, which in turn is developing the Nemaska Lithium Project, which will consist of the business previously conducted by Nemaska, byWhabouchi Mine and concentrator in the James Bay region of Québec and a consortiumlithium hydroxide conversion plant in which Livent indirectly owns a 25% equity interest through its investment in QLP.
Nemaska TransactionThe transaction through which a consortium has purchased and operates the business previously conducted by Nemaska Lithium Inc.Bécancour, Québec
OfferingOn June 15, 2021, the Company closed on the issuance of 14,950,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a public offering price of $17.50 per share, in an underwritten public offering. Total net proceeds from the offering were $252.2 million.
OEMOriginal equipment manufacturer
Original Credit AgreementOn September 18, 2018 Livent Corporation entered into the credit agreement, which provides for a $400 million senior secured revolving credit facility
PRSUPerformance-based restricted stock unit
QLPQuébec Lithium Partners, a joint venture owned equally by The Pallinghurst Group and Livent. QLP owns a 50% equity interest in the Nemaska Project.
Revolving Credit FacilityLivent's $400$500 million senior secured revolving credit facility, as provided by the Credit Agreement
RSURestricted stock unit
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
Securities ActSecurities Act of 1933
SeparationOn October 15, 2018, Livent completed its initial public offering and sold 20 million shares of Livent common stock to the public at a price of $17.00 per share
TSRSOFRTotal Shareholder ReturnSecured Overnight Financing Rate
U.S. GAAPUnited States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
VATValue-added tax
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

LIVENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
(in Millions, Except Per Share Data)(in Millions, Except Per Share Data)(unaudited)(in Millions, Except Per Share Data)(unaudited)
RevenueRevenue$143.5 $91.7 Revenue$253.5 $143.5 
Cost of salesCost of sales83.6 78.4 Cost of sales87.5 83.6 
Gross marginGross margin59.9 13.3 Gross margin166.0 59.9 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses11.8 10.7 Selling, general and administrative expenses16.3 11.8 
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses0.9 0.7 Research and development expenses1.0 0.9 
Restructuring and other chargesRestructuring and other charges1.0 0.3 Restructuring and other charges1.9 1.0 
Separation-related costs/(income)0.1 (0.1)
Separation-related costsSeparation-related costs— 0.1 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses97.4 90.0 Total costs and expenses106.7 97.4 
Income from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate, interest expense, net and other gain46.1 1.7 
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate2.2 1.3 
Income from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates and other gainIncome from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates and other gain146.8 46.1 
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliatesEquity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates8.1 2.2 
Interest expense, net— 0.3 
Other gainOther gain(14.0)— Other gain— (14.0)
Income from operations before income taxesIncome from operations before income taxes57.9 0.1 Income from operations before income taxes138.7 57.9 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense4.7 0.9 Income tax expense23.9 4.7 
Net income/(loss)$53.2 $(0.8)
Net income/(loss) per weighted average share - basic$0.33 $(0.01)
Net income/(loss) per weighted average share - diluted$0.28 $(0.01)
Net incomeNet income$114.8 $53.2 
Net income per weighted average share - basicNet income per weighted average share - basic$0.64 $0.33 
Net income per weighted average share - dilutedNet income per weighted average share - diluted$0.55 $0.28 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basicWeighted average common shares outstanding - basic161.7 146.5 Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic179.6 161.7 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted average common shares outstanding - diluted191.4 146.5 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted209.2 191.4 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)INCOME
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(in Millions)(unaudited)
Net income/(loss)$53.2 $(0.8)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency adjustments:
Foreign currency translation loss arising during the period(1.0)(0.3)
Total foreign currency translation adjustments(1.0)(0.3)
Derivative instruments:
Unrealized hedging gains, net of tax of $0.10.1 — 
Total derivative instruments, net of tax of $0.10.1 — 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(0.9)(0.3)
Comprehensive income/(loss)$52.3 $(1.1)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
(in Millions)(unaudited)
Net income$114.8 $53.2 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency adjustments:
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss) arising during the period1.5 (1.0)
Total foreign currency translation adjustments1.5 (1.0)
Derivative instruments:
Unrealized hedging gains, net of tax of $0.1 and $0.10.2 0.1 
Total derivative instruments0.2 0.1 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax1.7 (0.9)
Comprehensive income$116.5 $52.3 





































The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in Millions, Except Share and Par Value Data)(in Millions, Except Share and Par Value Data)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021(in Millions, Except Share and Par Value Data)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETSASSETS(unaudited)ASSETS(unaudited)
Current assetsCurrent assetsCurrent assets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$68.5 $113.0 Cash and cash equivalents$194.1 $189.0 
Trade receivables, net of allowance of approximately $0.3 in 2022 and $0.3 in 2021105.5 96.4 
Trade receivables, net of allowance of approximately $0.3 in 2023 and 2022Trade receivables, net of allowance of approximately $0.3 in 2023 and 2022112.9 141.6 
Inventories, netInventories, net150.5 134.6 Inventories, net184.1 152.3 
Prepaid and other current assetsPrepaid and other current assets40.0 55.3 Prepaid and other current assets67.5 61.1 
Total current assetsTotal current assets364.5 399.3 Total current assets558.6 544.0 
InvestmentsInvestments33.4 27.2 Investments453.3 440.3 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $246.2 in 2022 and $243.0 in 2021737.8 677.9 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $261.0 in 2023 and $253.1 in 2022Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $261.0 in 2023 and $253.1 in 20221,040.0 968.3 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes— 0.9 Deferred income taxes0.7 0.4 
Right of use assets - operating leases, netRight of use assets - operating leases, net6.0 6.3 Right of use assets - operating leases, net5.5 4.8 
Other assetsOther assets100.9 90.9 Other assets122.2 116.4 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,242.6 $1,202.5 Total assets$2,180.3 $2,074.2 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesCurrent liabilities
Accounts payable, trade and otherAccounts payable, trade and other$62.2 $65.4 Accounts payable, trade and other$64.7 $81.7 
Accrued and other liabilities54.2 61.8 
Accrued and other current liabilitiesAccrued and other current liabilities36.2 37.4 
Contract liability - short-termContract liability - short-term2.5 15.5 
Operating lease liabilities - currentOperating lease liabilities - current1.1 1.1 Operating lease liabilities - current1.1 0.9 
Income taxesIncome taxes2.8 3.0 Income taxes27.6 13.2 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities120.3 131.3 Total current liabilities132.1 148.7 
Long-term debtLong-term debt240.8 240.4 Long-term debt242.3 241.9 
Operating lease liabilities - long-termOperating lease liabilities - long-term5.0 5.4 Operating lease liabilities - long-term4.5 4.2 
Environmental liabilitiesEnvironmental liabilities5.7 5.6 Environmental liabilities6.5 6.4 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes7.7 12.7 Deferred income taxes17.8 16.1 
Contract liability - long-termContract liability - long-term198.0 198.0 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities14.1 11.7 Other long-term liabilities18.1 15.9 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 13)Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 13)— — Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 13)— — 
Total current and long-term liabilitiesTotal current and long-term liabilities393.6 407.1 Total current and long-term liabilities619.3 631.2 
EquityEquityEquity
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 2 billion shares authorized; 161,848,607 and 161,791,602 shares issued; 161,745,365 and 161,689,984 outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively0.1 0.1 
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 2 billion shares authorized; 179,715,772 and 179,652,125 shares issued; 179,610,299 and 179,548,550 outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectivelyCommon stock; $0.001 par value; 2 billion shares authorized; 179,715,772 and 179,652,125 shares issued; 179,610,299 and 179,548,550 outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively0.1 0.1 
Capital in excess of par value of common stockCapital in excess of par value of common stock779.4 778.1 Capital in excess of par value of common stock1,161.9 1,160.4 
Retained earningsRetained earnings114.1 60.9 Retained earnings449.2 334.4 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(43.8)(42.9)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(49.3)(51.0)
Treasury stock, at cost; 103,242 and 101,618 shares as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively(0.8)(0.8)
Treasury stock, at cost; 105,473 and 103,575 shares as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectivelyTreasury stock, at cost; 105,473 and 103,575 shares as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively(0.9)(0.9)
Total equityTotal equity849.0 795.4 Total equity1,561.0 1,443.0 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$1,242.6 $1,202.5 Total liabilities and equity$2,180.3 $2,074.2 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
(in Millions)
(in Millions)
(unaudited)
(in Millions)
(unaudited)
Cash provided by operating activities:Cash provided by operating activities:Cash provided by operating activities:
Net income/(loss)$53.2 $(0.8)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$114.8 $53.2 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6.4 6.2 Depreciation and amortization6.8 6.4 
Restructuring and other chargesRestructuring and other charges0.8 0.1 Restructuring and other charges0.6 0.8 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes0.8 1.3 Deferred income taxes1.4 0.8 
Separation-related (income)/costs(0.3)0.6 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation1.6 1.1 Share-based compensation1.9 1.6 
Change in investments in trust fund securitiesChange in investments in trust fund securities0.2 (0.2)Change in investments in trust fund securities0.2 0.2 
Loss on disposal of assets0.1 — 
Deferred financing fees amortization— 0.3 
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliateEquity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate2.2 1.3 Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate8.1 2.2 
Other gain, Blue Chip Swap Other gain, Blue Chip Swap(14.0)—  Other gain, Blue Chip Swap— (14.0)
Other non-cash adjustments Other non-cash adjustments(0.4)(0.2)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, netTrade receivables, net(9.3)(6.3)Trade receivables, net30.3 (9.3)
InventoriesInventories(16.5)9.1 Inventories(31.0)(16.5)
Accounts payable, trade and otherAccounts payable, trade and other(3.2)(5.2)Accounts payable, trade and other(17.8)(3.2)
Changes in deferred compensationChanges in deferred compensation0.9 0.7 
Contract liability - short-termContract liability - short-term(13.0)0.7 
Changes in deferred compensation0.7 0.6 
Income taxesIncome taxes(0.1)0.4 Income taxes14.3 (0.1)
Change in prepaid and other current assets and other assetsChange in prepaid and other current assets and other assets5.1 16.5 Change in prepaid and other current assets and other assets(8.3)5.1 
Change in accrued and other current and long-term liabilities(16.9)(12.3)
Change in accrued and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilitiesChange in accrued and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities(5.9)(17.6)
Cash provided by operating activitiesCash provided by operating activities10.8 12.7 Cash provided by operating activities102.9 10.8 
Cash used in investing activities:Cash used in investing activities:Cash used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures(1)
Capital expenditures(1)
(68.7)(25.5)
Capital expenditures(1)
(73.5)(68.7)
Investments in Livent NQSP securitiesInvestments in Livent NQSP securities(0.7)(0.6)Investments in Livent NQSP securities(0.7)(0.7)
Proceeds from Blue Chip Swap, net of purchases Proceeds from Blue Chip Swap, net of purchases14.0 —  Proceeds from Blue Chip Swap, net of purchases— 14.0 
Investment in unconsolidated affiliateInvestment in unconsolidated affiliate(20.2)— 
Other investing activitiesOther investing activities— (0.9)Other investing activities(3.7)— 
Cash used in investing activitiesCash used in investing activities(55.4)(27.0)Cash used in investing activities(98.1)(55.4)
Cash provided by financing activities:
Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility— 37.0 
Repayments of Revolving Credit Facility— (13.0)
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities:Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - incentive plans0.1 0.2 
Cash provided by financing activities0.1 24.2 
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(44.5)9.9 
Other financing activitiesOther financing activities(0.1)0.1 
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activitiesCash (used in)/provided by financing activities(0.1)0.1 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents0.4 — 
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents5.1 (44.5)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of period113.0 11.6 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period189.0 113.0 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of period$68.5 $21.5 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$194.1 $68.5 
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LIVENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Supplemental Disclosure for Cash Flow:Supplemental Disclosure for Cash Flow:(unaudited)Supplemental Disclosure for Cash Flow:(unaudited)
Cash payments/(refunds) for income taxes, net of refunds$2.4 $(1.2)
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refundsCash payments for income taxes, net of refunds$1.9 $2.4 
Cash payments for interest (1)
Cash payments for interest (1)
$5.5 $6.4 
Cash payments for interest (1)
5.5 5.5 
Cash payments for Restructuring and other chargesCash payments for Restructuring and other charges$0.2 $0.2 Cash payments for Restructuring and other charges1.3 0.2 
Cash payments/(receipts) for Separation-related charges$0.4 $(0.7)
Cash payments for Separation-related chargesCash payments for Separation-related charges— 0.4 
Accrued capital expendituresAccrued capital expenditures$29.0 $4.4 Accrued capital expenditures15.3 29.0 
Accrued investment in unconsolidated affiliateAccrued investment in unconsolidated affiliate$8.0 $— Accrued investment in unconsolidated affiliate— 8.0 
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recorded for ASC 842Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recorded for ASC 8421.2 — 
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1.For the threethree months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021 $4.0$3.9 million and $3.7$4.0 million of interest expense was capitalized, respectively.

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in Millions Except Per Share Data)(in Millions Except Per Share Data)Common Stock, $0.001 Per Share Par ValueCapital In Excess of ParRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury StockTotal(in Millions Except Per Share Data)Common Stock, $0.001 Per Share Par ValueCapital In Excess of ParRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury StockTotal
Balance, December 31, 2020$0.1 $520.9 $60.3 $(44.4)$(0.7)$536.2 
Net loss— — (0.8)— — (0.8)
Stock compensation plans— 1.2 — — — 1.2 
Exercise of stock options— 0.2 — — — 0.2 
Shares withheld for taxes - common stock issuances— (0.8)— — — (0.8)
Net purchases of treasury stock - Livent NQSP— — — — (0.1)(0.1)
Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — (0.3)— (0.3)
Balance, March 31, 2021$0.1 $521.5 $59.5 $(44.7)$(0.8)$535.6 
Balance, December 31, 2021$0.1 $778.1 $60.9 $(42.9)$(0.8)$795.4 
Balance as of December 31, 2021Balance as of December 31, 2021$0.1 $778.1 $60.9 $(42.9)$(0.8)$795.4 
Net incomeNet income— — 53.2 — — 53.2 Net income— — 53.2 — — 53.2 
Stock compensation plansStock compensation plans— 1.7 — — — 1.7 Stock compensation plans— 1.7 — — — 1.7 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— 0.1 — — — 0.1 Exercise of stock options— 0.1 — — — 0.1 
Shares withheld for taxes - common stock issuancesShares withheld for taxes - common stock issuances— (0.5)— — — (0.5)Shares withheld for taxes - common stock issuances— (0.5)— — — (0.5)
Net hedging gains, net of income taxNet hedging gains, net of income tax— — — 0.1 — 0.1 Net hedging gains, net of income tax— — — 0.1 — 0.1 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — (1.0)— (1.0)Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — (1.0)— (1.0)
Balance, March 31, 2022$0.1 $779.4 $114.1 $(43.8)$(0.8)$849.0 
Balance as of March 31, 2022Balance as of March 31, 2022$0.1 $779.4 $114.1 $(43.8)$(0.8)$849.0 
(in Millions Except Per Share Data)(in Millions Except Per Share Data)Common Stock, $0.001 Per Share Par ValueCapital In Excess of ParRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury StockTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2022Balance as of December 31, 2022$0.1 $1,160.4 $334.4 $(51.0)$(0.9)$1,443.0 
Net incomeNet income— — 114.8 — — 114.8 
Stock compensation plansStock compensation plans— 1.9 — — — 1.9 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— 0.1 — — — 0.1 
Shares withheld for taxes - common stock issuancesShares withheld for taxes - common stock issuances— (0.5)— — — (0.5)
Net hedging gains, net of income taxNet hedging gains, net of income tax— — — 0.2 — 0.2 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — 1.5 — 1.5 
Balance as of March 31, 2023Balance as of March 31, 2023$0.1 $1,161.9 $449.2 $(49.3)$(0.9)$1,561.0 





























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVENT CORPORATION
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Note 1: Description of the Business
Background and Nature of Operations
Livent Corporation (“Livent”("Livent", “we”"we", “us”"us", "Company" or “our”"our") manufactures a wide range of lithium products, which are used primarily in lithium-based batteries, specialty polymers and chemical synthesis applications. We serve a diverse group of markets. A major growth driver for lithium in the future will be the increasing adoption of electric vehicles ("EVs") and other energy storage applications.
Most markets for lithium chemicals are global with significant growth occurring in Asia, followed by Europe and North America, primarily driven by the development and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. We are one of the primary producers of performance lithium compounds.
Note 2: Principal Accounting Policies and Related Financial Information
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”("SEC") for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain notes or other financial information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these interim financial statements. The financial statements included in this report reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of our condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the condensed consolidated results of operations, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, and the condensed consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022. The unaudited results of operations for the interim periods reported are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. These statements, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022 (the "2021"2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K").
Blue Chip Swap. Our wholly owned subsidiary in Argentina uses the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. Argentina peso-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at each balance sheet date to the official currency exchange rate then in effect which represents the exchange rate available for external commerce (import payments and export collections) and financial payments, with currency remeasurement and other transaction gains and losses recognized in earnings. In September 2019, the President of Argentina reinstituted exchange controls restricting foreign currency purchases in an attempt to stabilize Argentina’s financial markets. As a result, a legal trading mechanism known as the Blue Chip Swap emerged in Argentina for all individuals or entities to transfer U.S. dollars out of and into Argentina. The Blue Chip Swap rate is the implicit exchange rate resulting from the Blue Chip Swap transaction. Recently, the Blue Chip Swap rate has diverged significantly from Argentina’s official rate due to the economic environment. During the first quarter of 2022, to support our capital expansion projects, we transferred U.S. dollars into Argentina through the Blue Chip Swap method whereby our wholly owned Delaware subsidiary, MDA Lithium Holdings LLC, realized a cash gain, net of purchase costs, from the purchase in U.S. dollars and sale in Argentina pesos of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds of U.S. $14.0 million, recorded to Other gain in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU") Awards. The Company granted approximately sixty-three thousand PRSUs ("2022 PRSUs") to key employees on February 23, 2022, as authorized under the provisions of the Livent Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation and Stock Plan.The number of PRSUs ultimately earned will be based on Livent's Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") relative to the TSR of the companies in the Russell 3000 Chemical Supersector Index over a three year performance period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 (the "Performance Period"). The final number of PRSUs earned will range from 0% to 200% of the number of PRSUs granted based on the Company's relative TSR performance over the Performance Period.
Because the value of the 2022 PRSUs is dependent upon the attainment of a level of TSR, it requires the impact of the market condition to be considered when estimating the fair value of the 2022 PRSUs. As a result, the Monte Carlo model is applied and the most significant valuation assumptions used related to the 2022 PRSUs during the year ending December 31, 2022, include:

Valuation date stock price$21.01
Expected volatility72.99%
Risk free rate1.74%

The February 23, 2022 grant date fair value of each PRSU granted was $20.82 per share.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
There were no other significant changes to our accounting policies that are set forth in detail in Note 2 to our annual consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Note 3: Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Items
New accounting guidance and regulatory items
In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832). This ASU requires business entitiesSee Note 3 to disclose information about government assistance they receive if the transactions were accounted for by analogy to either a grant or a contribution accounting model. The disclosure requirements include the nature of the transaction and the related accounting policy used, the line items on the balance sheets and statements of operations that are affected and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line item and the significant terms and conditions of the transactions. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The disclosure requirements can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all transactions in the scope of the amendments that are reflected in the financial statements at the date of initial application and new transactions that are entered into after the date of initial application. We are evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.statements in Part II, Item 8 of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.
In April 2020, FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). The amendments in this ASU provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. An entity may optionally elect to apply the amendments effective in the first interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We do not expect adoption to have material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.


Note 4: Revenue Recognition     
Disaggregation of revenue
We disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers by geographical areas (based on product destination) and by product categories. The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by major geographical region:
(in Millions)(in Millions)Three Months Ended March 31,(in Millions)Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
North America (1)
North America (1)
$21.3 $13.3 
North America (1)
$51.9 $21.3 
Latin AmericaLatin America1.8 — 
Europe, Middle East & AfricaEurope, Middle East & Africa14.7 17.5 Europe, Middle East & Africa32.8 14.7 
Asia Pacific (1)
Asia Pacific (1)
107.5 60.9 
Asia Pacific (1)
167.0 107.5 
Total Revenue$143.5 $91.7 
Consolidated RevenueConsolidated Revenue$253.5 $143.5 
1.During the three months ended March 31, 2023, countries with sales in excess of 10% of consolidated revenue consisted of China, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2023 for China, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan totaled $88.4 million, $50.2 million, $35.1 million, and $33.4 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, countries with sales in excess of 10% of combinedconsolidated revenue consisted of China, Japan, and the U.S., and China. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022 for China, Japan, and the U.S., and China totaled $59.1 million, $30.6 million, and $20.8 million, $59.1 million, respectively. During

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, countries with sales2023, two customers accounted for approximately 25% and 19%, respectively, of consolidated revenue and our 10 largest customers accounted in excessaggregate for approximately 68% of 10% of combined revenue consisted of Japan, the U.S, China and South Korea. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2021 for Japan, the U.S., China and South Korea totaled $16.7 million, $13.1 million, $27.0 million and $11.1 million, respectively.

consolidated revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, one customer accounted for approximately 26% of totalconsolidated revenue and our 10 largest customers accounted in aggregate for approximately 69% of totalconsolidated revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, one customer accounted for approximately 37% of total revenue and our 10 largest customers accounted in aggregate for approximately 69% of total revenue.A loss of any material customer could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by major product category:
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(in Millions)Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Lithium Hydroxide$67.5 $49.8 
Butyllithium33.7 25.9 
High Purity Lithium Metal and Other Specialty Compounds13.4 8.9 
Lithium Carbonate and Lithium Chloride28.9 7.1 
Total Revenue$143.5 $91.7 
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by major product category:
(in Millions)Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Lithium Hydroxide$152.7 $67.5 
Butyllithium76.3 33.7 
High Purity Lithium Metal and Other Specialty Compounds15.0 13.4 
Lithium Carbonate and Lithium Chloride9.5 28.9 
Consolidated Revenue$253.5 $143.5 

Contract asset and contract liability balances
We satisfy our obligations by transferring goods and services in exchange for consideration from customers. The timing of performance sometimes differs from the timing the associated consideration is received from the customer, thus resulting in the recognition of a contract liability. We recognize a contract liability if the customer’s payment of consideration is received prior to completion of our related performance obligation.
The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our contract liabilities and current trade receivables, net of allowances. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no significant contract liabilities recorded in the consolidated balance sheets.allowances from contracts with customers.
(in Millions)(in Millions)Balance as of March 31, 2022Balance as of December 31, 2021Increase(in Millions)Balance as of March 31, 2023Balance as of December 31, 2022Increase
Receivables from contracts with customers, net of allowancesReceivables from contracts with customers, net of allowances$105.5 $96.4 $9.1 Receivables from contracts with customers, net of allowances$112.9 $141.6 $(28.7)
Contract liability - short-termContract liability - short-term2.5 15.5 (13.0)
Contract liability - long-termContract liability - long-term198.0 198.0 — 

The balance of receivables from contracts with customers listed in the table above represents the current trade receivables (including buy/sell arrangements), net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for receivables represents our best estimate of the probable losses associated with potential customer defaults. We determine the allowance based on historical experience, current collection trends, and external business factors such as economic factors, including regional bankruptcy rates, and political factors.
Performance obligations
Occasionally, we may enter into multi-year take or pay supply agreements with customers. The aggregate amount of revenue expected to be recognized related to these contracts’ performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied is approximately $557 million$1.8 billion in the next threesix years. These approximate revenues do not include amounts of variable consideration attributable to contract renewals or contract contingencies. Based on our past experience with the customers under these arrangements, we expect to continue recognizing revenue in accordance with the contracts as we transfer control of the product to the customer. However, in the case a shortfall of volume purchases occurs, we will recognize the amount payable by the customer over the remaining performance obligations in the contract.

Note 5: Inventories, Net
Inventories consisted of the following:
(in Millions) (in Millions)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 (in Millions)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Finished goodsFinished goods$39.1 $52.2 Finished goods$49.8 $44.6 
Semi-finished goodsSemi-finished goods58.8 43.6 Semi-finished goods100.7 57.1 
Raw materials, supplies, and otherRaw materials, supplies, and other52.6 38.8 Raw materials, supplies, and other33.6 50.6 
Inventory, net$150.5 $134.6 
Inventories, netInventories, net$184.1 $152.3 
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Note 6: Investments    
In 2020, Livent entered into an agreement with The Pallinghurst Group ("Pallinghurst") relating to Québec Lithium Partners ("QLP"), a joint venture owned equally by Pallinghurst and Livent, and the conduct of certain business operations and oversight, previously conducted solely by Nemaska Lithium Inc. for the development of("Nemaska Lithium" or "NLI"), domiciled in Canada and headquartered in Montreal, Québec, is a fully integrated lithium chemical asset located in Québec, Canada that isnon-public mining company not yet in commercial production. QLP ownsthe production stage. It is a 50% equity interestdevelopment company aiming to vertically integrate, from extracting, processing and concentrating spodumene to conversion of spodumene into battery grade lithium hydroxide, primarily intended for EV and other energy storage applications. Its primary assets are construction in progress and intangibles principally related to intellectual property. Nemaska Lithium intends to develop the Whabouchi spodumene mine and concentrator in the James Bay region of Québec and a lithium hydroxide conversion plant in Bécancour, Québec (collectively, the "Nemaska Lithium Project"). As a developing company and to fund the Nemaska Project. Lithium Project, Nemaska Lithium is reliant on securing financing from its shareholders through share subscriptions.
The Company accounts for the investment in QLPNemaska Lithium as an equity method investment on a one-quarter lag basis and it is included in Investments in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded a $2.2$8.1 million and 2.2 million loss, respectively, related to our 50% equity interest in QLPNemaska Lithium to Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The carrying amount of our 50% equity interest in QLPNemaska Lithium was $29.6$449.3 million and
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$23.8 $437.1 million as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
On May 2, 2022, Livent entered into a Transaction Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) with Pallinghurst to provide Livent with a direct 50% ownership interest in Nemaska Lithium Inc. The Company will issue 17,500,000 shares of its common stock to Pallinghurst to acquire its 50% share of QLP. Following the close of the transaction, QLP will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Livent, and Livent will in turn own 50% of Nemaska Lithium, Inc. through QLP. Investissement Québec will remain the owner of the other 50% interest in Nemaska. The closing of the transaction is subject to certain customary mutual conditions. Pallinghurst and its investors agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to a lock-up with respect to the Livent common shares received pursuant to the Agreement that expires on August 1, 2023. Either Pallinghurst or Livent may terminate the Agreement if certain closing conditions in the Agreement are not satisfied, and both may terminate upon mutual written consent.

Note 7: Restructuring and Other Charges
The following table shows other charges included in "Restructuring and other charges" in the condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in Millions)20222021
Restructuring charges:
Severance-related and exit costs (1)
$0.5 $— 
Other charges:
Environmental remediation (2)
0.1 0.1 
Other (3)
0.4 0.2 
Total Restructuring and other charges$1.0 $0.3 
___________________ 
1.Three months ended March 31, 2022 includes severance costs for management changes at certain administrative facilities.
2.There is 1 environmental remediation site in Bessemer City, North Carolina.
3.Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 consists primarily of transaction-related legal fees and miscellaneous nonrecurring transactions.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in Millions)20232022
Restructuring charges:
Severance-related and exit costs$1.7 $0.5 
Other charges:
Environmental remediation0.1 0.1 
Other0.1 0.4 
Total Restructuring and other charges$1.9 $1.0 


Note 8: Income Taxes
We determine our interim tax provision using an estimated annual effective tax rate methodology (“EAETR”("EAETR") in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The EAETR is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income, exclusive of discrete items. The tax effects of discrete items are then included to arrive at the total reported interim tax provision.
The determination of the EAETR is based upon a number of estimates, including the estimated annual pretax ordinary income in each tax jurisdiction in which we operate. As our projections of ordinary income change throughout the year, the EAETR will change period-to-period. The tax effects of discrete items are recognized in the tax provision in the period they occur in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Depending on various factors, such as the item’s significance in relation to total income and the rate of tax applicable in the jurisdiction to which it relates, discrete items in any quarter can materially impact the reported effective tax rate. As a global enterprise, our tax expense can be impacted by changes in tax rates or laws, the finalization of tax audits and reviews, as well as other factors. As a result, there can be significant volatility in interim tax provisions.
Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was an expense of $23.9 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 17.2%. Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was an expense of $4.7 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 8.1%. Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $0.9 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 900%. The effective tax rate for the period ended March 31, 2022 was primarily impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency impacts in Argentina of ($4.3) million.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Note 9: Debt
Long-term debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
Interest Rate
Percentage
Maturity
Date
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Interest Rate
Percentage
Maturity
Date
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(in Millions)(in Millions)LIBOR borrowingsBase rate borrowings(in Millions)SOFR borrowingsBase rate borrowings
Revolving Credit Facility (1)
Revolving Credit Facility (1)
2.70%4.8%2023$— $— 
Revolving Credit Facility (1)
6.65%8.75%2027$— $— 
4.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 20254.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 20254.125%2025245.8 245.8 4.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 20254.125%2025245.8 245.8 
Transaction costs - 2025 Notes
Transaction costs - 2025 Notes
(5.0)(5.4)
Transaction costs - 2025 Notes
(3.5)(3.9)
Total long-term debt (2)
Total long-term debt (2)
$240.8 $240.4 
Total long-term debt (2)
$242.3 $241.9 

1.As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, there were $14.5$14.9 million in letters of credit outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility and $385.5$485.1 million available funds as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. Fund availability is subject to the Company meeting its debt covenants.
2.As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had no debt maturing within one year.
4.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 Notes
In the second quarter of 2022,2023, the holders of the 2025 Notes were notified that the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, March 31, 20222023 was greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each trading day, and as a result, the holders have the option to convert all or any portion of their 2025 Notes through June 30, 2022.2023. The 2025 Notes are classified as long-term debt.
The Company recognized noncashnon-cash interest related to the amortization of transaction costs of $0.4 million, all of which was capitalized, for the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. The Company recorded $2.5 million of accrued interest expense related to the principal amount for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Revolving Credit Facility
The carrying value2023, all of our deferred financing costswhich was $1.3 million as of March 31, 2022.capitalized.
Covenants
The Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants that are binding on us and our subsidiary, Livent USA Corp., as borrowers (the "Borrowers") and their subsidiaries, including, among others, restrictions (subject to exceptions and qualifications) on the ability of the Borrowers and their subsidiaries to create liens, to undertake fundamental changes, to incur debt, to sell or dispose of assets, to make investments, to make restricted payments such as dividends, distributions or equity repurchases, to change the nature of their businesses, to enter into transactions with affiliates and to enter into certain burdensomerestrictive agreements. Furthermore, the Borrowers are subject to financial covenants regarding leverage (measured as the ratio of debt to adjusted earnings) and interest coverage (measured as the ratio of adjusted earnings to interest expense). Our maximum allowable first lien leverage ratio is 3.5 as of March 31, 2022.2023. Our minimum allowable interest coverage ratio is 3.5. We were in compliance with all requirements of the covenants as of March 31, 2022.2023.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Note 10: Equity
As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, we had 2 billion shares of common stock authorized. The following is a summary of Livent's common stock issued and outstanding:
IssuedTreasuryOutstanding
Balance as of December 31, 2021161,791,602 (101,618)161,689,984 
RSU awards49,100 — 49,100 
Stock option awards7,905 — 7,905 
Purchases of treasury stock - deferred compensation plan— (1,624)(1,624)
Balance as of March 31, 2022161,848,607 (103,242)161,745,365 

IssuedTreasuryOutstanding
Balance as of December 31, 2022179,652,125 (103,575)179,548,550 
RSU awards53,374 — 53,374 
Stock option awards10,273 — 10,273 
Purchases of treasury stock - NQSP— (1,898)(1,898)
Balance as of March 31, 2023179,715,772 (105,473)179,610,299 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Summarized below is the roll forward of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax.
(in Millions)Foreign currency adjustments
Derivative Instruments (1)
Total
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of December 31, 2021$(43.1)$0.2 $(42.9)
Other comprehensive (losses)/gains before reclassifications(1.0)0.1 (0.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of March 31, 2022$(44.1)$0.3 $(43.8)
(in Millions)Foreign currency adjustmentsDerivative InstrumentsTotal
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of December 31, 2022$(51.0)$— $(51.0)
Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications1.5 0.2 1.7 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of March 31, 2023$(49.5)$0.2 $(49.3)
(in Millions)(in Millions)Foreign currency adjustments
Derivative Instruments (1)
Total(in Millions)Foreign currency adjustmentsDerivative InstrumentsTotal
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of December 31, 2020$(44.4)$— $(44.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of December 31, 2021Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of December 31, 2021$(43.1)$0.2 $(42.9)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss before reclassifications(0.3)— (0.3)Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(1.0)0.1 (0.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of March 31, 2021$(44.7)$ $(44.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of March 31, 2022Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax as of March 31, 2022$(44.1)$0.3 $(43.8)
1.See Note 12 for more information.
Reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive loss
AmountsHedging losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for each of the three monthsmonth periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were less than $0.1 million. We did not have any open derivative positions for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Dividends
For the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, we paid no dividends. We do not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.

Note 11: Earnings/(Loss)Earnings Per Share
Earnings/(Loss)Earnings per common share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income/(loss)income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period on a basic and diluted basis.
Our potentially dilutive securities include potential common shares related to our stock options, restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units and 2025 Notes. See Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information. Diluted earnings/(loss)earnings per share (“("Diluted EPS”EPS") considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted EPS excludes the impact of potential common shares related to our stock options in periods in which the option exercise price is greater than the average market price of our common stock for the period. We use the if-converted method when calculating the potential dilutive effect, if any, of our 2025 Notes.
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Earnings/(Loss)Earnings applicable to common stock and common stock shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings/(loss)earnings per share are as follows:
(in Millions, Except Share and Per Share Data)Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Numerator:
Net income/(loss)$53.2 $(0.8)
Net income/(loss) after assumed conversion of 2025 Notes (1)
$53.2 $(0.8)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
161.7 146.5 
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans1.6 — 
Dilutive share equivalents from 2025 Notes28.1  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted191.4 146.5 
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share:
Net income/(loss) per weighted average share - basic$0.33 $(0.01)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share:
Net income/(loss) per weighted average share - diluted$0.28 $(0.01)
1.For the three months ended March 31, 2022, all of the interest for the 2025 Notes was capitalized.
The following table presents weighted average share equivalents associated with share-based plans and the 2025 Notes that were excluded from the diluted shares outstanding calculation because the result would have been antidilutive. See Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the 2025 Notes.
(in Millions)Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Share equivalents from share-based plans— 1.4 
Share equivalents from 2025 Notes— 28.1 
Total antidilutive weighted average share equivalents 29.5 
(in Millions, Except Share and Per Share Data)Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Numerator:
Net income$114.8 $53.2 
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
179.6 161.7 
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans1.5 1.6 
Dilutive share equivalents from 2025 Notes28.1 28.1 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted209.2 191.4 
Basic earnings per common share:
Net income per weighted average share - basic$0.64 $0.33 
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net income per weighted average share - diluted$0.55 $0.28 
Anti-dilutive stock options
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, none of the outstanding2023, options to purchase shares of our common stock were anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, options to purchase 547,432182,109 shares of our common stock at an average exercise price of $20.35$23.33 per share were anti-dilutive and not included in the computation of diluted lossearnings per share because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of the common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2021.2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, none of the outstanding options to purchase shares of our common stock were anti-dilutive.

Note 12: Financial Instruments, Risk Management and Fair Value Measurements     

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current assets, investments held in trust fund, trade payables, derivatives and amounts included in accruals meeting the definition of financial instruments. Investments in the Livent NQSP deferred compensation plan trust fund are considered Level 1 investments based on readily available quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current assets, and accounts payabletrade payables approximates their fair value due to their short term nature and are considered Level 1 investments. Our other financial instruments include the following:
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Financial InstrumentValuation Method
Foreign exchange forward contractsEstimated amounts that would be received or paid to terminate the contracts at the reporting date based on current market prices for applicable currencies.

The estimated fair value of our foreign exchange forward contracts have been determined using standard pricing models which take into account the present value of expected future cash flows discounted to the balance sheet date. These standard pricing models utilize inputs derived from, or corroborated by, observable market data such as interest rate yield curves and currency and commodity spot and forward rates.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
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Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The estimated fair value and the carrying amount of debt was $692.7$675.8 million and $240.8$242.3 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2022.2023. Our 2025 Notes are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Use of Derivative Financial Instruments to Manage Risk
We mitigate certain financial exposures connected to currency risk through a program of risk management that includes the use of derivative financial instruments. We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates.
We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes relating derivatives that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also assess both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether each derivative is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. If we determine that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, or if a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting with respect to that derivative prospectively.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Management
We conduct business in many foreign countries, exposing earnings, cash flows, and our financial position to foreign currency risks. The majority of these risks arise as a result of foreign currency transactions. The primary currencies for which we have exchange rate exposure are the Euro, the British pound, the Chinese yuan, the Argentine peso, and the Japanese yen. We currently do not hedge foreign currency risks associated with the Argentine peso due to the limited availability and the high cost of suitable derivative instruments. Our policy is to minimize exposure to adverse changes in currency exchange rates. This is accomplished through a controlled program of risk management that could include the use of foreign currency debt and forward foreign exchange contracts. We also use forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge firm and highly anticipated foreign currency cash flows, with an objective of balancing currency risk to provide adequate protection from significant fluctuations in the currency markets.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Our counterparties to derivative contracts are primarily major financial institutions. We limit the dollar amount of contracts entered into with any one financial institution and monitor counterparties’ credit ratings. We also enter into master netting agreements with each financial institution, where possible, which helps mitigate the credit risk associated with our financial instruments. While we may be exposed to credit losses due to the nonperformance of counterparties, we consider this risk remote.
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Cash Flow Hedges
We recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. On the date we enter into the derivative instrument, we generally designate the derivative as a hedge of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge). We record in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as and meet all the required criteria for, a cash flow hedge. We then reclassify these amounts into earnings as the underlying hedged item affects earnings. In contrast we immediately record in earnings changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges. As of March 31, 2022,2023, we had open foreign currency forward contracts in AOCL in a net after-tax gain position of $0.3$0.2 million designated as cash flow hedges of underlying forecasted sales and purchases. As of March 31, 20222023 we had open forward contracts with various expiration dates to buy, sell or exchange foreign currencies with a U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $15.5$32.4 million.
A net after-tax gain of $0.3$0.2 million, representing open foreign currency exchange contracts, will be realized in earnings during the year ending December 31, 20222023 if spot rates in the future are consistent with market rates as of March 31, 2022.2023. The actual effect on earnings will be dependent on the actual spot rates when the forecasted transactions occur. We recognize derivative gains and losses in the “Costs of sales and services”sales” line in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Derivatives Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
We hold certain forward contracts that have not been designated as cash flow hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Contracts used to hedge the exposure to foreign currency fluctuations associated with certain monetary assets and liabilities are not designated as cash flow hedging instruments and changes in the fair value of these items are recorded in earnings.
We had open forward contracts not designated as cash flow hedging instruments for accounting purposes with various expiration dates to buy, sell or exchange foreign currencies with a U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $53.7$112.2 million as of March 31, 2022.2023.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments.Instruments
The following tables provide the gross fair value and net balance sheet presentation of our derivative instruments. The Company has open derivative cash flow hedge contracts with a liability position of less than $0.1 million as of December 31, 2022.
March 31, 20222023
Gross Amount of Derivatives
(in Millions)Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
DerivativesDerivative assets
Foreign exchange contracts$0.40.3 
Total derivative assets(1)
0.3 0.4 
Net derivative assets$0.40.3 

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
The following tables summarize the gains related to our cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments.
(in Millions)Total Foreign Exchange Contracts
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax as of December 31, 2022$— 
Unrealized hedging gains, net of tax0.2 
Total derivatives instruments impact on comprehensive income, net of tax0.2 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax as of March 31, 2023$0.2 
December 31, 2021
Gross Amount of Derivatives
(in Millions)Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts$0.2 
Total derivative assets0.2 
Net derivative assets$0.2 




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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
The following tables summarize the losses related to our cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we did not have any open derivative cash flow hedge contracts.
(in Millions)Total Foreign Exchange Contracts
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,income, net of tax as of December 31, 2021$0.2 
Unrealized hedging gains, net of tax0.1 
Total derivatives instruments impact on comprehensive income, net of tax0.1 
Accumulated other comprehensive gain,income, net of tax as of March 31, 2022$0.3 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Location of Loss
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Amount of Pre-tax Loss 
Recognized in Income on Derivatives (1)
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Amount of Pre-tax Gain or (Loss) 
Recognized in Income on Derivatives (1)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(in Millions)(in Millions) 20222021(in Millions) 20232022
Foreign Exchange contractsForeign Exchange contracts
Cost of sales (2)
$(1.6)$(0.5)Foreign Exchange contracts
Cost of sales (2)
$2.1 $(1.6)
TotalTotal$(1.6)$(0.5)Total$2.1 $(1.6)
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1.Amounts represent the gain or loss on the derivative instrument offset by the gain or loss on the hedged item.
2.A gain of $0.1 million related to intercompany loan hedges is included in Restructuring and other charges in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023. A loss of $0.1 million related to intercompany loan hedges is included in Restructuring and other charges in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.2022.

Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers or sellers in the principle or most advantageous market for the asset or liability that are independent of the reporting entity, knowledgeable and able and willing to transact for the asset or liability.

Fair Value Hierarchy
We have categorized our assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair-value hierarchy. The fair-value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the assets and liabilities fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair-value measurement of the instrument.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present our fair-value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair-value on a recurring basis in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(in Millions)(in Millions)March 31, 2022Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(in Millions)March 31, 2023Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Investments in deferred compensation plan (1)
Investments in deferred compensation plan (1)
$3.8 $3.8 $— $— 
Investments in deferred compensation plan (1)
$3.9 $3.9 $— $— 
Derivatives – Foreign exchangeDerivatives – Foreign exchange0.3 — 0.3 — 
Total AssetsTotal Assets$3.8 $3.8 $— $— Total Assets$4.2 $3.9 $0.3 $— 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Deferred compensation plan obligation (2)
Deferred compensation plan obligation (2)
$6.6 $6.6 $— $— 
Deferred compensation plan obligation (2)
$6.2 $6.2 $— $— 
Total LiabilitiesTotal Liabilities$6.6 $6.6 $— $— Total Liabilities$6.2 $6.2 $— $— 

 
(in Millions)December 31, 2021Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Investments in deferred compensation plan (1)
$3.4 $3.4 $— $— 
Total Assets$3.4 $3.4 $— $— 
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan obligation (2)
$5.9 $5.9 $— $— 
Total Liabilities$5.9 $5.9 $— $— 



(in Millions)December 31, 2022Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Investments in deferred compensation plan (1)
$3.1 $3.1 $— — 
Total Assets$3.1 $3.1 $— $— 
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan obligation (2)
$5.1 $5.1 $— $— 
Total Liabilities$5.1 $5.1 $— $— 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
1.Balance is included in “Investments” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Livent NQSP investments in Livent common stock are recorded as "Treasury stock" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and carried at historical cost. A mark-to-market loss of $0.2 million and gain of $0.2 million was recorded for each of the three monthsmonth periods ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 2021, respectively,2022, related to the Livent common stock. The mark-to-market losses and gains were recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expense" in the condensed consolidated statement of operations, with a corresponding offset to the deferred compensation plan obligation in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
2.Balance is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.


Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
We are a party to various legal proceedings, including those noted in this section.certain of these matters are discussed below. Livent records reservesliabilities for estimated losses from contingencies when information available indicates that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss, or range of loss, can be reasonably estimated. As additional information becomes available, management adjusts its assessments and estimates. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.
In addition to the legal proceedings noted below, we have certain contingent liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these contingencies are known but are so preliminary that the merits cannot be determined, or if more advanced, are not deemed material based on current knowledge; and some are unknown - for example, claims with respect to which we have no notice or claims which may arise in the future from products sold, guarantees or warranties made, or indemnities provided. Therefore, we are unable to develop a reasonable estimate of our potential exposure of loss for these contingencies, either individually or in the aggregate, at this time. There can be no assurance that the outcome of these
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contingencies will be favorable, and adverse results in certain of these contingencies could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations in any one reporting period, or liquidity.
Argentine Customs & Tax Authority Matters
On July 31, 2020, we received notice from the Argentine Customs Authority that it was conducting an audit of Minera del Altiplano SA, our subsidiary in Argentina (“MdA”("MdA"). The audit relates, has received notices from the Argentine Customs Authorities that they are conducting customs audits in Salta (for 2015 to 2019, 2021 and 2022), Rosario (for 2016 and 2017), Buenos Aires and Ezeiza (for 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022) regarding the export of Lithium Carbonate by MdA from Argentinaeach of those locations.
MdA was also notified from the Argentine Tax Authority of the start of transfer pricing audits for the period January 10, 2015 through December 31, 2017. Althoughperiods 2017 and 2018.
During a part of this relates to a period, of time when MdA was a subsidiary of FMC,FMC. However, the Company agreed to bear any possible liability for this matterthese types of matters under the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement that it entered into with FMC in connection with the Separation. A range of reasonably possible liabilities, if any, cannot be currently estimated by the Company.

Leases
All of our leases are operating leases as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. We have operating leases for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, and land. Our leases have remaining lease terms of onethree to thirteentwelve years. Quantitative disclosures about our leases are summarized in the table below.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(in Millions, except for weighted-average amounts)(in Millions, except for weighted-average amounts)20222021(in Millions, except for weighted-average amounts)20232022
Lease CostLease CostLease Cost
Operating lease costOperating lease cost$0.4 $0.2 Operating lease cost$0.3 $0.4 
Short-term lease cost
Short-term lease cost
0.1 0.3 
Short-term lease cost
0.1 0.1 
Total lease cost (1)
Total lease cost (1)
$0.5 $0.5 
Total lease cost (1)
$0.4 $0.5 
Other informationOther informationOther information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash paid for operating leasesCash paid for operating leases$0.4 $0.5 Cash paid for operating leases$0.3 $0.4 
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1.Variable lease cost for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was less than $0.1 million. Lease expense is classified as "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
As of March 31, 2022,2023, our operating leases had a weighted average remaining lease term of 8.27.3 years and a weighted average discount rate of 4.9%5.2%.
The table below presents a maturity analysis of our operating lease liabilities for each of the next five years and a total of the amounts for the remaining years.
(in Millions)(in Millions)Undiscounted cash flows(in Millions)Undiscounted cash flows
Remainder of 2022$1.0 
20231.2 
Remainder of 2023Remainder of 2023$1.0 
202420241.1 20241.4 
202520251.1 20251.4 
202620260.2 20260.6 
202720270.3 
ThereafterThereafter2.8 Thereafter2.0 
Total future minimum lease paymentsTotal future minimum lease payments7.4 Total future minimum lease payments6.7 
Less: Imputed interestLess: Imputed interest(1.3)Less: Imputed interest(1.1)
TotalTotal$6.1 Total$5.6 


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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — (Continued)
Note 14: Supplemental Information
The following tables present details of prepaid and other current assets, other assets, accrued and other current liabilities, and other long-term liabilities as presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
(in Millions)(in Millions)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021(in Millions)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Prepaid and other current assetsPrepaid and other current assetsPrepaid and other current assets
Tax related itemsTax related items$12.6 $17.7 Tax related items$18.7 $22.0 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses8.9 12.2 Prepaid expenses10.1 11.6 
Argentina government receivable (1)
Argentina government receivable (1)
6.1 13.3 
Argentina government receivable (1)
7.2 6.7 
Other receivablesOther receivables3.3 2.3 Other receivables5.7 7.4 
Bank Acceptance Drafts (2)
Bank Acceptance Drafts (2)
1.7 — 
Bank Acceptance Drafts (2)
18.8 6.9 
Derivative assets (Note 12)Derivative assets (Note 12)0.4 0.2 Derivative assets (Note 12)0.3 — 
Other current assetsOther current assets7.0 9.6 Other current assets6.7 6.5 
TotalTotal$40.0 $55.3 Total$67.5 $61.1 

(in Millions)(in Millions)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021(in Millions)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Other assetsOther assetsOther assets
Argentina government receivable (1)
Argentina government receivable (1)
$65.7 $55.8 
Argentina government receivable (1)
$81.7 $80.3 
Advance to contract manufacturers (3)
Advance to contract manufacturers (3)
15.5 16.0 
Advance to contract manufacturers (3)
20.2 17.2 
Long-term raw materials inventoryLong-term raw materials inventory5.4 4.9 Long-term raw materials inventory1.6 1.6 
Tax related itemsTax related items2.5 1.3 Tax related items3.9 3.7 
Capitalized software, netCapitalized software, net1.4 1.5 Capitalized software, net1.4 1.4 
Other assetsOther assets10.4 11.4 Other assets13.4 12.2 
TotalTotal$100.9 $90.9 Total$122.2 $116.4 
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1.We conduct business in Argentina. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021, $38.42022, $39.7 million and $38.4$40.0 million, respectively, of outstanding receivables due from the Argentina government, which primarily represent export tax and export rebate receivables, was denominated in U.S. dollars. As with all outstanding receivable balances, we continually review recoverability by analyzing historical experience, current collection trends and regional business and political factors among other factors.
2.Bank Acceptance Drafts are a common Chinese finance note used to settle trade transactions. Livent accepts these notes from Chinese customers based on criteria intended to ensure collectability and limit working capital usage.
3.We record deferred charges for certain contract manufacturing agreements which we amortize over the term of the underlying contract.

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(in Millions)(in Millions)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021(in Millions)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Accrued and other current liabilitiesAccrued and other current liabilitiesAccrued and other current liabilities
Accrued investment in unconsolidated affiliate$14.2 $6.2 
Accrued payrollAccrued payroll7.8 17.1 Accrued payroll$13.2 $19.8 
Plant restructuring reserves3.2 3.2 
Restructuring reservesRestructuring reserves2.9 3.1 
Advance customer payments0.7 — 
Retirement liability - 401kRetirement liability - 401k0.6 2.5 Retirement liability - 401k0.7 2.6 
Environmental reserves, currentEnvironmental reserves, current0.5 0.5 Environmental reserves, current0.6 0.6 
Severance related0.3 — 
SeveranceSeverance— 0.1 
Other accrued and other current liabilities (1)
Other accrued and other current liabilities (1)
26.9 32.3 
Other accrued and other current liabilities (1)
18.8 11.2 
TotalTotal$54.2 $61.8 Total$36.2 $37.4 
(in Millions)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred compensation plan obligation$6.6 $5.9 
Contingencies related to uncertain tax positions (2)
4.0 2.3 
Self-insurance reserves1.5 1.5 
Asset retirement obligations0.3 0.3 
Other long-term liabilities1.7 1.7 
Total$14.1 $11.7 


(in Millions)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred compensation plan obligation$6.2 $5.1 
Contingencies related to uncertain tax positions (2)
6.1 5.7 
Self-insurance reserves1.5 1.5 
Asset retirement obligations0.2 0.2 
Other long-term liabilities4.1 3.4 
Total$18.1 $15.9 
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1.Amounts primarily include accrued capital expenditures related to our expansion projects.
2.As of March 31, 2022,2023, we have recorded a liability for uncertain tax positions of $3.6$5.7 million and a $0.4 million indemnificationindemnification liability where the offsetting uncertain tax position is with FMC, per the tax matters agreement.


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ITEMlITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Statement under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: We and our representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking”"forward-looking" and provide other than historical information, including statements contained in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the SEC, or in reports to our stockholders.
In some cases, we have identified forward-looking statements by such words or phrases as “will"will likely result,” “is" "is confident that,” “expect,” “expects,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will" "expect," "expects," "should," "could," "may," "will continue to,” “believe,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “intends”" "believe," "believes," "anticipates," "predicts," "forecasts," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "intends" or similar expressions identifying “forward-looking statements”"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the negative of those words and phrases. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions regarding future events, future business conditions and the outlook for the Company based on currently available information. These forward-looking statements may include projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement.
Currently, one of the most significant factors is the continuing effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Restrictions intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 have led to and may continue to cause business and supply chain disruptions, volatility in global capital and financial markets (including inflation), and a global slowdown of economic activity. The emergency measures imposed by governments on businesses and individuals, including quarantines, travel restrictions, social distancing, workforce retention rules and restrictions on the movement of workers, among other measures, have impacted and may further impact our workforce and operations, and those of our customers and suppliers. The severity of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and their impact on our results, will be determined by how long the COVID-19 pandemic continues, which is currently unknown. The duration of the disruptions may be impacted by the actions that governments, businesses and individuals may take in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, more contagious variants of the virus, vaccine resistance and delays in vaccine distribution. Future disruptions could have an adverse impact on our operations and expansion activities, results, financial position and liquidity, or on our ability to successfully execute our business strategies and initiatives.
Additional factors include, among other things:
a decline in the growth in demand for EVs using high performance lithium compounds;
volatility in the price for performance lithium compounds;
adverse global economic and weather conditions that may result in adverse impact on supply chains and customer demand;
competition from other lithium producers;
quarterly and annual fluctuations of our operating results;
risks relating to Livent’s capacity expansion efforts and current production;
potential development and adoption of battery technologies that do not rely on performance lithium compounds as an input, or that require a lesser amount of performance lithium compounds;
difficulty accessing global capital and credit markets;
the conditional conversion feature of the 2025 Notes;
the lack of sufficient cash flow from our business to pay our debt;
the success of Livent’s research and development efforts;
future acquisitions that may be difficult to integrate or are otherwise unsuccessful;
risks inherent in international operations and sales, including political, financial and operational risks specific to Argentina, China and other countries where Livent has active operations;
the effects of war or other conflicts, including but not limited to, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the related sanctions against Russia, acts of retaliation by Russia (including cyber-attacks and curtailment of natural gas supplies), terrorism or other catastrophic events that may affect global supply chains, oil prices, inflation, and general economic conditions;
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operations or supply chain disruptions due to physical and other risks, including natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, and other catastrophic events beyond our control;
customer concentration and the possible loss of, or significant reduction in orders from, large customers;
failure to satisfy customer qualification processes and customer and government quality standards;
global inflation, fluctuations in the price of energy and certain raw materials;
employee attraction and retention, especially in relation to our capacity expansion efforts;
union relations;
cybersecurity breaches;
our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
ESG matters, including risk of not meeting our ESG targets, especially as they relate to emissions and greenhouse gas intensity, and other climate change related risks;
we have not established “proven” or “probable” mineral reserves, as defined by the SEC, through the completion of a feasibility study for the minerals that we produce;
legal and regulatory proceedings, including any shareholder lawsuits;
compliance with environmental, health and safety laws;
changes in tax laws;
risks related to our separation from FMC Corporation;
risks related to ownership of our common stock, including price fluctuations;
provisions under Delaware law and our charter documents that may deter third parties from acquiring us; and
the lack of cash dividends at this time.
Moreover, investorsInvestors are cautioned to interpret many of these factors as being heightened as a result of the ongoing and numerous adverse impacts of COVID-19. You should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We are under no duty to and specifically decline to undertake any obligation to publicly revise or update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to conform our prior statements to actual results, revised expectations or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make judgements, assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and that have or could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. We have described our accounting estimates in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The SEC has defined critical accounting estimates as those estimates made in accordance with U.S. GAAP that involve a significant level of measurement uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the financial condition or operating performance of a company.
We have reviewed these accounting estimates, identifying those that we believe contain matters that are inherently uncertain, have significant levels of subjectivity and complex judgments and are critical to the preparation and understanding of our condensed consolidated financial statements. We have reviewed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Critical accounting estimates are central to our presentation of results of operations and financial condition and require management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates on certain matters. We base our estimates, assumptions and judgments on historical experience, current conditions and other reasonable factors.
The following isAs a listresult of those accounting estimates that we have deemed most critical toinflation, rising interest rates and the presentation and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. Seeconflict in the "Critical Accounting Estimates" section included within "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" within Part II, Item 7 of our 2021
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for a detailed description of these estimates and their potential effects on our results of operations and financial condition.
Revenue recognition
Trade and other receivables
Impairment and valuation of long-lived assets
Income taxes
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,Ukraine, there has been uncertainty and disruption in the global economy and financial markets. The estimates used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition and the collectability of trade receivables, impairment and valuation of long-lived assets, and income taxes could be impacted. We have assessed the impact and are not aware of any specific events or circumstances that required an update to our estimates and assumptions or materially affected the carrying value of our assets or liabilities as of the date of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
OVERVIEW
We are a pure-play, fully integrated lithium company, with a long, proven history of producing performance lithium compounds. Our primary products, namely battery-grade lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, butyllithium and high purity lithium metal are critical inputs used in various performance applications. Our strategy is to focusfocused on supplying high performance lithium compounds to the rapidly growing EV and broader energy storage battery markets, while continuing to maintain our position as a leading global producer of butyllithium and high purity lithium metal. With extensive global
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capabilities, approximately 80 years of continuous production experience, applications and technical expertise and deep customer relationships, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on the accelerating trend of electrification.
We produce lithium compounds for use in applications that have specific and constantly changing performance requirements, including battery-grade lithium hydroxide for use in high performance lithium-ion batteries. We believe the demand for our compounds will continue to grow as the electrification of transportation accelerates, and as the use of high nickel content cathode materials increases in the next generation of battery technology products.batteries. We also supply butyllithium, which is used in the production of polymers and pharmaceutical products, as well as a range of specialty lithium compounds including high purity lithium metal, which is used in the production of lightweight materials for aerospace applications and non-rechargeable batteries. It is in these applications that we have established a differentiated position in the market through our ability to consistently produce and deliver performance lithium compounds.
First Quarter 20222023 Highlights    
The following are the more significant developments in our business during the three months ended March 31, 2022:2023:
Revenue of $253.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased $110.0 million, or approximately 77%, compared to $143.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased $51.8 million, or approximately 56%, compared to $91.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to higher pricing across all of our products and higher lithium hydroxide sales volumes, partially offset by a decrease in lithium carbonate sales volumes.
Net income of $114.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to net income of $53.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to net loss of $(0.8) million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to higher pricing across all of our products and higher lithium hydroxide sales volumes, partially offset by a decrease in lithium carbonate sales volumes and higher logistics, raw material and other operating costs, $5.9 million higher Restructuring and other charges, $2.2 million Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliateaffiliates, and an increase to income tax expense. The three months ended March 31, 20212022 also includes a $14.0 million gain from our sale of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds (see Note 2 for more information).
Adjusted EBITDA of $157.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased $104.1 million, compared to $53.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased $42.2 million compared to $11.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to higher pricing across all of our products and higher lithium hydroxide sales volumes, partially offset by a decrease in lithium carbonate sales volumes and higher logistics, raw material and other operating costs.
COVID-19 Impacts Business Update
BusinessThe global economy and Operations    
Duringbusiness environment in the three months ended March 31, 2022,diverse group of markets we serve present us with various opportunities and challenges. The market for lithium products remains strong, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic continuedincreased adoption of EVs and other energy storage applications, providing us with the opportunity to negatively impactcontinue to develop high performance lithium compound products and maintain our position as a leading global producer of butyllithium and high purity lithium metal. We believe our business operationsfundamentals are sound and financial performance.we have positioned ourselves to manage the impact on our business of inflation, high energy costs and shortages, supply chain disruptions, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, rising interest rates, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and the corresponding weakening of foreign currencies. Given our extensive global capabilities, vast experience in the markets we serve, and deep customer relationships, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on new business opportunities and the accelerating trend of electrification.
Each countryWe continue to optimize our production network to meet changes in customer demand. In order to timely manufacture and deliver products, we have at times used air freight to ship resources or finished goods. We continue to look at new raw material suppliers and logistics providers to enhance our supply chain and the delivery experience for our customers. We continue to observe tightness in the local labor markets in almost all of the geographic locations where we operate has adopted measures to contain COVID-19,(e.g., competition for workers, fewer applicants, and eachhigher wages) and delays in procurement of longer lead time equipment. This may adopt different and/or stricter measuresimpact us and our expansion efforts, our customers and suppliers in the future. Notably, the governmentWe remain subject to strict quality requirements from our customers.
Despite many years of Chinareliable lithium production, our operations in Argentina are subject to their own unique challenges. Argentina continues to enact emergency measuresexperience high inflation, a weakening currency, high natural gas, oil and power prices, and social and labor unrest. In addition, there is political uncertainty with looming provincial and national elections. There is financial uncertainty over the Argentina Government's ability to repay debt obligations that are maturing in the near future. As a result of this mix of factors, there is increasing interest and focus from federal and provincial governments to obtain additional sources of funding, such as through customs and tax revenues and other concessions from private and/or foreign companies, including from the lithium industry. Further, a shortfall of foreign currency reserves has led to currency restrictions, which in turn has placed severe limits on imports, including certain geographic locations to stemmaterials for our operations and expansion project.
Customers in the spreadEV manufacturing industry, while aggressively transitioning their businesses for continued expected growth in electrification, are experiencing macroeconomic uncertainties and some lingering supply chain constraints. In China, EV inventory increased seasonally; recent price actions, particularly those of COVID-19 and may enact new ones in other locations. We expect government measures and restrictions in China and globally to continue to have a negative impact on demand for certain of our products and a negativefew leading EV manufacturers, will likely put
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impactcommercial and financial pressures on several other automakers in the world’s major EV markets as well as influence consumer behavior and potentially delay their vehicle purchasing decisions. Additionally, based on the efficient operationmost recent guidance from the US Department of our facilities, toll manufacturers, supply chains and logistics. Disruptions and delays within our supply chain and logistics operations included problems and congestion at ports, difficulties with scheduling cargo ships, higher shipment and freight costs, additional warehouse costs due to shipment delays, lack of driver availability and fewer transportation options, and the restriction of movements by trucks within and between countries. The severityTreasury, several automakers’ EV models do not qualify for full or partial consumer tax credits for this year. All of these problems and issues has varied in different geographic locations over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to remain a challenge in all of the countries where we operate.
Customer demand for certain types of our products was flat to slightly lower during the first quarter of 2022. However, customersvariables may continue to protect their interests by diversifying among multiple suppliers. In addition, customers in the fast-growing EV manufacturing industry are currently experiencing their own supply chain constraints and problems, including semiconductor chip shortages and multi-week shutdowns of OEMs and their suppliers in China. Supplier disruptions in Ukraine, the semiconductor chip and wire harness shortages and shutdowns of OEMs and their suppliers in China are expected to continue and add volatility and uncertainty to the overall EV supply chain, which may adversely impact our business. This and similar supply chain disruptions experienced by our customers could cause delays in theirour customers' demand for our high performance lithium compounds, further adversely impacting our business and growth plans.

The continuing spread and effects of COVID-19, including health and safety protocols and supply and logistics disruptions in China and elsewhere, are impacting our expansion work in Argentina and the U.S. There can be no assurance that such impacts will not turn into long-term or continuing delays, cause us to decide to suspend our capital expansion work, or otherwise negatively impact our capital expansion. Any significant delay in our capital expansion work in Argentina or the U.S. could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition to delays, there have been increased costs due to slowdown of availability of materials and labor for construction.
We have not faced any material issues with employee morale or attrition. Likewise, we have not faced any material issues with our ability to recruit new employees or in talent management of existing employees. Broadly, we are observing tightness in the local labor markets in almost all of the geographic locations where we operate (e.g., fewer applicants and higher wages). This may impact us and our expansion efforts, our customers and suppliers in the future.

The material operational challengesmatters that management and our Board of Directors areis currently monitoring areare: the health and safety of our employees, travel restrictions,employees; our global expansion efforts; the future development of the Nemaska Lithium Project; political and testing requirements, COVID-19 mitigation measures,economic instability in Argentina; the supply and demand balance of battery-grade and total lithium in the global marketplace; changing lithium prices and the effect they may have on revenues; inflation, rising interest rates and fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates, and the negative impact they may have on our operations, customers and key end markets such as China's zero-COVID strategy,EV sales; the effectivenessprospect of remote and hybrid work arrangements, the restriction of movements within and between countries (especiallya recession in the Asia-Pacific region),U.S. and elsewhere, and its impact on EV sales; global supply chain and logistics issues. Furthermore,issues, and our Board of Directors is monitoring the additional expectedability to deliver products and unexpected impacts that COVID-19 is having on the economies in the countries where we operate, such as high inflation in the U.S., high inflation and economic instability in Argentina, and shortages of electricity in China that have led to temporary shutdowns of third party providers to the Company in the past.
Liquidity and Financial Resources
Our uses of cash were impacted by the effects of COVID-19 during the three months ended March 31, 2022. We continue to face logistical supply disruptions, such as higher truck, freight and sea shipping costs, along with the need to use air freight from time to time. We expect this to continue. We also continue to use cash to purchase additional COVID-19 testing, personal protective equipment for our employees, such as masks and gloves, and for increased cleaning and disinfectant costs, additional medical personnel at our facilities, and increased personnel transportation costs due to social distancing guidelines.

Corporate Efforts
We continue to maintain a Global Pandemic Response Team and regional COVID-19 Response Teams. Our regional COVID-19 Response Teams keep Executive Leadership informed of local matters such as government policies and regulations. Our Enterprise Risk Management processes have worked as designed.
We continue to identify potential new suppliers and logistics providers for our operations as supply chain challenges continue. This includes potential new suppliers of chemicals and packaging, and air freight companies when required. We have altered global production schedules to meet changes in customer demand, supply and logistics challenges. Future efforts will continue along these lines and be dictated by the particulars of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to plan for a relaxation of COVID-19 protocols, more business travel and in-person customer contacts.

Health & Safety    
We continue to protect the health and well-being of our employees, customers and otherreceive key stakeholders in accordance with changing circumstances and local conditions. Our plant personnel remain on the job at their respective facilities. We instituted safety procedures to protect the health of these plant personnel based upon local guidance. This can include pre-entry screening, the use of masks and gloves, social distancing measures, and quarantine of close contacts with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases. Our non-plant personnel are returning to their offices where permitted by circumstances. Business travel is slowly resuming when permitted, but is still substantially lower than pre-pandemic levels. Communications relating to all of
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these policies and COVID-19 preventative measures are regularly distributed to our employees, as there can be significant variation with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in different geographic regions at any one time.

We base our health and safety protocols on the advice provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and the local government authorities in the countries and regions where we operate.

We are providing customary local sick leave benefits for absences due to COVID-19 and any other leave and benefits that may be required by local governmental authorities. We have not experienced any material employee absences as a result of COVID-19.However, social distancing measures and other health and safety protocols have led to reduced workforce numbers in certain locations, such as with our expansion project in Argentina. If a significant number of our employees at any one location were to require leave as a result of COVID-19, this could pose a risk to the continued operation of the particular facility and could potentially disrupt our broader operations.
Government Programs
We continue to evaluate government support and tax relief programs in the countries where we operate. This includes support grants, loans, tax deferrals, and tax credits.
Overall,inputs; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is fluidInflation Reduction Act on the Company and continues to evolve,customer demand; and, therefore, we cannot predict the extent to which our business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity will ultimately be impacted.global energy supply concerns and prices.
20222023 Business Outlook
To beginIn 2023, we expect higher volumes, particularly in the second half of the year Livent expected flat volumesdue to new production units ramping up, and significantly higher average pricing across itsour lithium products, in 2022, resulting in higher profitability versus the prior year. The Company2022. We also expectedexpect higher costs versus the prior year, primarily related to logistics, raw materialsroyalties, the ramping up of new production units and general inflationary pressures.
Since this time, Livent has significantly The Company increased its outlook for 20222023 financial performance. With no expected changeperformance after achieving higher realized prices than anticipated in volumes, this is driven by even higher average pricing across all lithium products.the first quarter.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
(in Millions)(in Millions)(unaudited)(unaudited)
RevenueRevenue$143.5 $91.7 Revenue$253.5 $143.5 
Cost of salesCost of sales83.6 78.4 Cost of sales87.5 83.6 
Gross marginGross margin59.9 13.3 Gross margin166.0 59.9 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses11.8 10.7 Selling, general and administrative expenses16.3 11.8 
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses0.9 0.7 Research and development expenses1.0 0.9 
Restructuring and other chargesRestructuring and other charges1.0 0.3 Restructuring and other charges1.9 1.0 
Separation-related costs/(income)0.1 (0.1)
Separation-related costsSeparation-related costs— 0.1 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses97.4 90.0 Total costs and expenses106.7 97.4 
Income from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate, interest expense, net and other gain46.1 1.7 
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate2.2 1.3 
Interest expense, net— 0.3 
Income from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates and other gainIncome from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates and other gain146.8 46.1 
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliatesEquity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates8.1 2.2 
Other gainOther gain(14.0)— Other gain— (14.0)
Income from operations before income taxesIncome from operations before income taxes57.9 0.1 Income from operations before income taxes138.7 57.9 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense4.7 0.9 Income tax expense23.9 4.7 
Net income/(loss)$53.2 $(0.8)
Net incomeNet income$114.8 $53.2 

In addition to net income/(loss),income, as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we evaluate operating performance using certain Non-GAAP measures such as EBITDA, which we define as net income plus interest expense, net, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization; and Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as EBITDA adjusted for Argentina remeasurement losses, Argentina interest income, restructuring and other charges/(income),charges, separation-related costs/(income),costs, COVID-19 related costs gain from sale of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and other loss.losses/(gains). Management believes the use of these Non-GAAP measures allows management and investors to compare more easily the financial performance of its underlying business from period to period. The Non-GAAP information provided may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies because of differing methods used by other companies in calculating EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. These measures should not be considered as a substitute for net income/(loss)income or other measures of performance or liquidity reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following table reconciles EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income/(loss).income.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(in Millions)(in Millions)20222021(in Millions)20232022
Net income/(loss)$53.2 $(0.8)
Net incomeNet income$114.8 $53.2 
Add back:Add back:Add back:
Interest expense, net— 0.3 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense4.7 0.9 Income tax expense23.9 4.7 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6.4 6.2 Depreciation and amortization6.8 6.4 
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)EBITDA (Non-GAAP)64.3 6.6 EBITDA (Non-GAAP)145.5 64.3 
Add back:Add back:Add back:
Argentina remeasurement losses (a)
Argentina remeasurement losses (a)
1.0 2.3 
Argentina remeasurement losses (a)
4.1 1.0 
Restructuring and other charges (b)
Restructuring and other charges (b)
1.0 0.3 
Restructuring and other charges (b)
1.9 1.0 
Separation-related costs/(income) (c)
0.1 (0.1)
Separation-related costs (c)
Separation-related costs (c)
— 0.1 
COVID-19 related costs (d)
COVID-19 related costs (d)
0.8 0.9 
COVID-19 related costs (d)
— 0.8 
Other loss (e)
Other loss (e)
1.6 1.1 
Other loss (e)
5.9 1.6 
Subtract:Subtract:Subtract:
Blue Chip Swap gain (f)
Blue Chip Swap gain (f)
(14.0)— 
Blue Chip Swap gain (f)
— (14.0)
Argentina interest income (g)
Argentina interest income (g)
(1.5)— 
Argentina interest income (g)
— (1.5)
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$53.3 $11.1 Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$157.4 $53.3 
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a.Represents impact of currency fluctuations on tax assets and liabilities and on long-term monetary assets associated with our capital expansion as well as foreign currency devaluations. The remeasurement losses are included within "Cost of sales" in our condensed consolidated statement of operations but are excluded from our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because of: i.) their nature as income
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tax related; ii.) their association with long-term capital projects which will not be operational until future periods; or iii.) the severity of the devaluations and their immediate impact on our operations in the country.
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b.We continually perform strategic reviews and assess the return on our business. This sometimes results in management changes or in a plan to restructure the operations of our business. As part of these restructuring plans, demolition costs and write-downs of long-lived assets may occur. Three months ended March 31, 2022 includes $0.5 million of severance costs for management changes at certain administrative facilities and $0.4 million for miscellaneous nonrecurring costs. Three months ended March 31, 2021 consists primarily of transaction-related legal fees and miscellaneous nonrecurring costsoccur (see Note 7 for more information).
c.Represents legal and professional fees and other separation-related activity.
d.Represents incremental costs associated with COVID-19 recorded in "Cost of sales" in the condensed consolidated statement of operations, including but not limited to, incremental quarantine related absenteeism, incremental facility cleaning costs, COVID-19 testing, pandemic-related supplies and personal protective equipment for employees, among other costs; offset by economic relief provided by foreign governments.
e.Three months ended March 31, 2022Represents our ownership interest (which is 50% and 2021 represents ourwas 25% indirect interestprior to June 6, 2022) in transaction costs incurred for the Nemaska Transaction, certain project-related costs to align Nemaska Lithium's reported results with Livent's capitalization policies and interest expense incurred by NLI, all included in Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company accounts for its equity method investment in Nemaska Lithium on a one quarter lag basis (see Note 6 for more information).
f.Represents the gain from the sale in Argentina pesos of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds due to the significant divergence of Argentina's Blue Chip Swap market exchange rate from the official rate (see Note 2 for more information) and is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because it is nonrecurring.
g.Represents interest income received from the Argentina government for the period beginning when the recoverability of certain of our expansion-related VAT receivables were approved by the Argentina government and ending on the date when the reimbursements were paid by the Argentina government but is excluded from our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because of its association with long-term capital projects which will not be operational until future periods.
Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 vs. 20212022     
Revenue    
Revenue of $253.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (the "2023 Quarter") increased by approximately 77%, or $110.0 million, compared to $143.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the "2022 Quarter") increased by approximately 56%, or $51.8 million, compared to $91.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (the "2021 Quarter") primarily due to higher pricing across all of our products and higher lithium hydroxide sales volumes, partially offset by a decrease in lithium carbonate sales volumes.
Gross margin
Gross margin of $166.0 million for the 2023 Quarter increased by $106.1 million, or approximately 177%, versus $59.9 million for the 2022 Quarter increased by $46.6 million, or approximately 350%, versus $13.3 million for the 2021 Quarter. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher pricing across all of our products and higher lithium hydroxide sales volumes, partially offset by a decrease in lithium carbonate sales volumes and higher logistics, raw material and other operating costs.
RestructuringSelling, general and other chargesadministrative expenses
RestructuringSelling, general and other chargesadministrative expenses of $1.0$16.3 million for the 2023 Quarter increased by $4.5 million, or approximately 38% versus $11.8 million for the 2022 Quarter increased by $0.7 million versus $0.3 million for the 2021 Quarter. RestructuringThe increase in selling, general and other charges for the 2022 Quarter included severance costs of $0.5 million for management changes at certain administrative facilities. 2021 Quarter Restructuringexpenses was primarily due to an increase in professional fees and other charges consisted primarily of environmental remediation and transaction-related legal fees (see Note 7 for details).employee compensation.
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate of $2.2$8.1 million and $1.3$2.2 million for the 20222023 Quarter and 20212022 Quarter, respectively, arises out of our 25%ownership interest in the Nemaska Lithium Project (which is 50% and thewas 25% prior to June 6, 2022). The increase of $0.9$5.9 million represents certain project-related costs incurred by our unconsolidated affiliate.
Interest expense, net
All $4.0 million of our interestaffiliate as the Nemaska Lithium Project finalizes late stage engineering work (see Note 6 for the 2022 Quarter was capitalized. Interest expense of $0.3 million for the 2021 Quarter is noncash amortization of transaction costs related to the 2025 Notes which represents the excess interest over the amount of interest capitalized in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the 2021 Quarter.details).
Income tax expense
The increase in income tax expense to $4.7$23.9 million for the 20222023 Quarter compared to the income tax expense of $0.9$4.7 million for the 20212022 Quarter,was primarily due to an increase in income from operations, which was partially offset byand the fluctuations in foreign currency impacts in Argentina of ($4.3)$2.5 million and ($1.4)$(4.3) million for the three months ended March 31,2023 Quarter and 2022
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and 2021, Quarter respectively. Additionally, the increase in income tax expense was partially offset by an increase in forecasted jurisdictional mix of earnings where the statutory rate is lower than the U.S. Federal statutory rate.
Net income/(loss)income
Net income of $114.8 million for the 2023 Quarter increased $61.6 million, or approximately 116%, versus $53.2 million for the 2022 Quarter compared to net loss of $(0.8) million for the 2021 QuarterQuarter. The increase was primarily due to higher pricing across all of our products and higher lithium hydroxide sales volumes, partially offset by a decrease in lithium carbonate sales volumes and higher logistics, raw material and other operating costs, $5.9 million higher Restructuring and other charges, $2.2 million Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate, and an increase to income tax expense. The 2022 Quarter also includes a $14.0 million gain from our sale of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds (see Note 2 for more information).
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our prospective success in funding our cash needs will depend on the strength of the lithium market and our continued ability to generate cash from operations and raise capital from other sources. Our primary sources of cash are currently generated from operations and borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, were $68.5$194.1 million and $113.0$189.0 million, respectively. Of the cash and cash equivalents balance as of March 31, 2022, $22.42023, $32.7 million were held by our foreign subsidiaries. The cash held by foreign subsidiaries for permanent reinvestment is generally used to finance the subsidiaries’ operating activities and future foreign investments. We have not provided additional income taxes for any additional outside basis differences inherent in our investments in subsidiaries because the investments are essentially permanent in duration or we have concluded that no additional tax liability will arise upon disposal. See Note 11, Part II, Item 8 of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.
Revolving Credit Facility
The Credit Agreement provides for a $400 million senior secured revolving credit facility, $50 million of which is available for the issuance of letters of credit, with an option, subject to certain conditions and limitations, to increase the aggregate amount of the revolving credit commitments to $600 million (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The issuance of letters of credit and the proceeds of revolving credit loans made pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facility are available, and will be used, for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and permitted acquisitions, See Note 11, Part II, Item 8 of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.
We had $245.8 million debt outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Our March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 debt outstanding was comprised solely of our 2025 Notes because in June 2021 we used a portion of the net proceeds from the Offering to repay all amounts outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility. Among other restrictions, our Revolving Credit Facility contains financial covenants applicable to Livent and its consolidated subsidiaries related to leverage (measured as the ratio of debt to adjusted earnings) and interest coverage (measured as the ratio of adjusted earnings to interest expense). Our maximum allowable first lien leverage ratio is 3.5 as of March 31, 2022. Our minimum allowable interest coverage ratio is 3.5. We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2022.
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash provided by operating activities was $10.8$102.9 million and $12.7$10.8 million for the 20222023 Quarter and 20212022 Quarter, respectively.
The decreaseincrease in cash provided by operating activities for the 20222023 Quarter as compared to the cash provided by operating activities for the 20212022 Quarter was primarily driven by an increase in net income and decrease in trade receivables, partially offset by an increase in inventories and trade receivablesdecrease in accounts payable in the 20222023 Quarter compared to the 20212022 Quarter.
Cash used in investing activities was $(55.4)$98.1 million and $(27.0)$55.4 million for the 20222023 Quarter and 20212022 Quarter, respectively.
The increase in cash used in investing activities for the 20222023 Quarter compared to the 20212022 Quarter is primarily due to the ramping up of capital spendinga $20.2 million investment in our unconsolidated affiliate, Nemaska Lithium, in the second half2023 Quarter and $14.0 million proceeds from the sale in Argentina pesos of 2021 andArgentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds in the 2022 Quarter as Livent resumed its capital expansion work in Argentina and the U.S., resulting in a significant increase in capital expenditures for capacity expansion during 2022 Quarter versus the 2021 Quarter.
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities was $0.1$(0.1) million and $24.2$0.1 million for the 20222023 Quarter and 20212022 Quarter, respectively.
Net cashRepresents the net impact of proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the Company's incentive plans offset by financing activities decreased in the 2022 Quarter comparedfees paid for amendments to the 2021 Quarter because the Company did not draw upon itsour Revolving Credit Facility inand purchases of treasury stock under the 2022 Quarter primarily due to the proceeds available from the Offering in the second quarter of 2021.Livent NQSP.
Other potential liquidity needs
We plan to meet our liquidity needs through available cash, cash generated from operations, borrowings under the committed Revolving Credit Facility, and other potential working capital financing strategies that may be available to us. As of March 31, 2022,2023, our remaining borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility, subject to meeting our debt covenants, is $385.5$485.1 million, including letters of credit utilization.
We expect the COVID-19 pandemic uncertainties and challenges to continue in 2022. Our net leverage ratio is determined, in large part, by our ability to manage the timing and amount of our capital expenditures, which is within our control. It is also determined by our ability to achieve forecasted operating results and to pursue other working capital financing strategies that may be available to us, which is less certain and outside our control. In the first quarter of 2020, because of the significant practical constraints resulting from actions being taken by authorities around the word in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company elected to suspend all capital expansion work globally. As of the second quarter of 2021, Livent resumed its capital expansion work in Argentina and the U.S. Based on this resumption, theThe Company estimates 20222023 total capital spending to be $300in the range of $325 million to $340$375 million.
There continue to be challenges relating to expansion projects, including design modifications and labor and material shortages. This estimate has increased slightly asthe potential to increase costs and extend delivery times versus expectations, impacting both Argentina and Canada.
We will look to various sources of financing for development of the Nemaska Lithium Project, in which we have a result of accelerating work as Livent looks50% economic interest, including, but not limited to progress multiple expansion opportunities.third-party debt financing, government funding, financing or prepayments from future customers and contribution from existing shareholders.
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We expect increasing energy costs and shortages, inflation, rising interest rates, currency fluctuations and the conflict in the Ukraine to continue in 2023. The Company remains focused on maintaining its financial flexibility and will continue to manage its cash flow and capital allocation decisions to navigate through this challenging environment.
We believe that our available cash and cash from operations, together with our borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility and other potential financing strategies that may be available to us, will provide adequate liquidity for the next 12 months. Access to capital and the availability of financing on acceptable terms in the future will be affected by many factors, including our credit rating, economic conditions the COVID-19 pandemic and the overall liquidity of capital markets and cannot be guaranteed.
Commitments and Contingencies
See Note 13 to these condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
Information related to our contractual commitments as of December 31, 20212022 can be found in a table included within Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations within our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes to our contractual commitments during the period ended March 31, 2022.2023.
Climate Change
A detailed discussion related to climate change can be found in Part II, Item 7 of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND MARKET RISKS
Our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to market risks relating to fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Our policy is to minimize exposure to our cash flow over time caused by changes in interest and currency exchange rates. To accomplish this, we have implemented a controlled program of risk management consisting of appropriate derivative contracts entered into with major financial institutions.
The analysis below presents the sensitivity of the market value of our financial instruments to selected changes in market rates and prices. The range of changes chosen reflects our view of changes that are reasonably possible over a one-year period. Market value estimates are based on the present value of projected future cash flows considering the market rates and prices chosen.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, our net derivative financial instrument position was a net asset of $0.4$0.3 million. In the first and second quartersquarter of 2022,2023, we placed foreign currency hedges for 20222023 projected exposure.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Our worldwide operations expose us to currency risk from sales, purchases, expenses and intercompany loans denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, our functional currency. The primary currencies for which we have exchange rate exposure are the Euro, the British pound, the Chinese yuan, the Argentine peso, and the Japanese yen. Foreign currency debt and foreign exchange forward contracts are used in countries where we do business, thereby reducing our net asset exposure. Foreign exchange forward contracts are also used to hedge firm and highly anticipated foreign currency cash flows. We currently do not hedge foreign currency risks associated with the Argentine peso due to the limited availability and the high cost of suitable derivative instruments.
To analyze the effects of changing foreign currency rates, we have performed a sensitivity analysis in which we assume an instantaneous 10% change in the foreign currency exchange rates from their levels as of March 31, 20222023 with all other variables (including interest rates) held constant. As of December 31, 2021, we had open derivative cash flow hedge contracts in a $0.4 million net asset position.
Hedged Currency vs. Functional Currency
(in Millions)Net asset position on consolidated balance sheetsNet liability position with 10% strengtheningNet asset position with 10% weakening
Net asset/(liability) position as of March 31, 2022$0.4 $(1.7)$1.4 
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Hedged Currency vs. Functional Currency
(in Millions)Net asset position on condensed consolidated balance sheetsNet liability position with 10% strengtheningNet asset position with 10% weakening
Net asset/(liability) position as of March 31, 2023$0.3 $(3.3)$3.2 
Interest Rate Risk
One of the strategies that we can use to manage interest rate exposure is to enter into interest rate swap agreements. In these agreements, we agree to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated on an agreed-upon notional principal amount. As of March 31, 2022,2023, we had no interest rate swap agreements.
Our debt portfolio as of March 31, 20222023 is composed of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt; consisting of borrowings under our 2025 Notes and Revolving Credit Facility. Changes in interest rates affect different portions of our variable-rate debt portfolio in different ways. As of March 31, 2022, and for the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, we had no outstanding balances under the Revolving Credit Facility.

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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information required by this item is provided in “Derivative"Derivative Financial Instruments and Market Risks," under Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on management’s evaluation (with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer), the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Change in Internal Controls. There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, including with respect to workers’ compensation matters. Based on information currently available and established reserves, we have no reason to believe that the ultimate resolution of any known legal proceeding will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that the outcome of any such legal proceeding will be favorable, and adverse results in certain of these legal proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations in any one reporting period, or liquidity. Except as set forth in Note 13 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which is incorporated herein by reference to the extent applicable, there are no material changes from the legal proceedings previously disclosed in our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is available at www.sec.gov and on our website at www.livent.com. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.
Forward-Looking Information
We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which speak only as of the date made. We specifically decline to undertake any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Repurchases of Common Shares
A summary of our repurchases of Livent's common stock for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 is as follows:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
January 1 through January 31, 2022146 $23.11 $— $— 
February 1 through February 28, 2022201 $21.63 — — 
March 1 through March 31, 20221,277 $24.98 — — 
Total Q1 20221,624 $24.40 $— $— 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
January 1 through January 31, 2023220.4 $28.18 $— $— 
February 1 through February 28, 2023336.8 $29.50 — — 
March 1 through March 31, 20231,341 $27.81 — — 
Total Q1 20231,898.2 $28.15 $— $— 

1.The trustee of the Livent NQSP reacquires shares of Livent common stock from time to time through open-market purchases relating to investments by employees in our common stock, one of the investment options available under the Livent NQSP. Such shares are held in a trust fund and recorded to Treasury stock in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
2.We have no publicly announced stock repurchase programs.
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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS
10.1†10.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2

101Interactive Data File
104The cover page from Livent Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline XBRL.
† Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement



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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
LIVENT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:/s/ GILBERTO ANTONIAZZI
Gilberto Antoniazzi,
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: May 5, 20224, 2023
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