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• Net sales for the fourth quarter decreased $37 million, or 10 percent, to $347 million compared to the same prior year quarter.
• Compared to the third quarter of 2023, the operating loss increased $43 million, primarily due to the $62 million non-cash impairment recorded in the fourth quarter and higher labor costs.
• Overall, EBITDA is expected to remain relatively flat in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, with a strong finish in the back half of 2024.
• Raw material prices are expected to increase as purchased pulp prices are forecast to increase from fourth quarter 2023 levels.

• To accomplish this, the Abstrax team designed a special algorithm , based on robust consumer use data from multiple manufacturers of inhalable cannabis products.
• The AVD collaboration has helped bolster RA-TEP's algorithm to offer a more realistic view of consumers' use and exposure.
• "By elevating the standards of inhalation safety and compliance, we're not just safeguarding the consumer, but also pioneering a path of scientific rigor and integrity for the cannabis industry.
• "We recognize the cannabis industry is facing a pivotal moment where the convergence of innovation and safety will mold and shape its future," said Casey Creaney, VP of Product Integration at AVD.

• Whatever the reason, if you need to prevent an unplanned pregnancy you might decide to use emergency contraception.
• For emergency IUD fittings, you need to go to a contraceptive and sexual health clinic, or your GP or gynaecologist.
• This article is part of Quarter Life, a series about issues affecting those of us in our twenties and thirties.

How does it work?

• Levonorgestrel and ulipristal both work by delaying ovulation.
• This means that if there are sperm inside the fallopian tubes, there won’t be an egg for them to meet and fertilise.
• In a typical menstrual cycle, you’re most at risk of pregnancy on days nine to 14.
• But even if you’re more than halfway through your typical monthly cycle, these tablets can still work.

How effective is it?

• While it’s the most effective form of emergency contraception, it can be uncomfortable or even painful to have an IUD fitted.
• It’s at least 95% effective at stopping pregnancies when taken within this time frame.
• Levonorgestrel is 95% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex.
• But both tablets are up to 95% effective at stopping pregnancies when taken soon after unprotected sex.

What should you expect?

• It may also cause your next period to begin earlier or later than normal.
• Ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilised egg implants in a fallopian tube) may be possible if emergency contraception fails.
• It’s also worth noting that emergency contraceptives have no effect on long-term fertility and can be used even if you plan to have children later on.

• Additionally, the Acetyl Chain intentionally idled all five of its major production units in China at different points in the fourth quarter.
• The Acetyl Chain delivered fourth quarter net sales of $1.1 billion due to sequential pricing and volume declines of 10 percent and 9 percent, respectively.
• Engineered Materials reported fourth quarter GAAP operating profit of $25 million and adjusted EBIT of $138 million which included affiliate earnings of $31 million.
• Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.