Element Solutions Inc. announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 586.6 million compared to USD 387 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 71 million compared to USD 39.5 million a year ago. Net income was USD 81.1 million compared to USD 1.2 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.33 compared to USD 0.01 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.32 compared to USD 0.01 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 1,136.7 million compared to USD 839.6 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 170.9 million compared to USD 94.1 million a year ago. Net income was USD 163.4 million compared to USD 9.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.66 compared to USD 0.04 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.65 compared to USD 0.04 a year ago.