AdvanSix Inc. 10-K

Item 3. Legal Proceedings From time to time, we are involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business operations. We are not a party to, and, to our knowledge, there are no pending claims or actions against us, the ultimate disposition of which could be expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or operating cash flows. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) notified the Company in December 2016 that alleged violations, involving the enhanced leak detection and repair program and emission testing requirements, at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Hopewell, Virginia, in each case that were self-reported by the Company, may potentially subject the Company to stipulated penalties under the 2013 consent decree among the Company, the U.S. and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Company has discussed this matter with the EPA and negotiations to resolve it are ongoing. Although the outcome of the matter cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that it will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or operating cash flows. 25 The EPA and the Company entered into an Administrative Compliance Order on Consent in February 2023 and a second Administrative Compliance Order on Consent in February 2024 in connection with alleged violations involving the Company’s risk management program at its manufacturing facility in Hopewell, Virginia. The Company is currently implementing an EPA-approved work plan to improve its risk management program at Hopewell in connection with the orders. The Company and the EPA also entered into an Administrative Compliance Order on Consent in February 2024 connection with alleged violations involving the Company’s stormwater and other discharges. These EPA allegations may potentially subject the Company to penalties. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that it will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or operating cash flows. Additionally, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality ("VA DEQ") initiated discussions with the Company regarding certain alleged violations associated with air emissions and water discharges at the Company’s Hopewell facility. The Company entered into an Order by Consent with the VA DEQ in September 2025 in connection with the alleged water discharge violations of the State Water Control Law at the Company’s facility in Hopewell, Virginia, which provided for a civil charge of $55,841. The facility is continuing to assess and discuss the allegations associated with air emissions with the VA DEQ. Although the outcome of the matter cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that it will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or operating cash flows. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 26 PART II.