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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">WAYNE, Pa.</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">Aug. 24, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ECVT">ECVT</a>) (&#34;Ecovyst&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), a leading provider of regenerated sulfuric acid, virgin sulfuric acid, and sulfur dioxide and related derivatives, today announced that the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Bergman replaces Michael Feehan, who will be departing the Company.   </p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;We are excited to bring Laurie onto the Ecovyst team. Laurie is an accomplished and seasoned finance and accounting professional, and we are confident that she will bring high-caliber skills and proven experience in implementing growth strategies to her new role with the Company. The rest of the management team and I look forward to working with Laurie to further advance the Company&#39;s strategic and operational goals and to drive the creation of stockholder value,&#34; said Kurt J. Bitting, Ecovyst&#39;s Chief Executive Officer. &#34;On behalf of our Board of Directors and the management team, I also want to thank Mike for his hard work and dedication on behalf of the Company and for his many contributions to Ecovyst&#39;s success. We wish Mike all the best in the future,&#34; Mr. Bitting said.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ms. Bergman, 49, joins Ecovyst after having previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Legacy Food Group since July 2024. From June 2021 to June 2024, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of Liquid Environmental Solutions. Before that, she served as Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and VP Accounting of UGI Corporation from February 2019 until June 2021. Ms. Bergman has served as a member of the board of directors and chair of the audit committee of Arq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARQ">ARQ</a>) since June 2023 and also has served as a member of the board of directors and member of the audit committee of QNB Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QNBC">QNBC</a>) since May 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Temple University.  </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">It is expected that Mr. Feehan will continue as an employee of the Company until September 30, 2026 in order to provide for a smooth transition of his prior duties to Ms. Bergman. </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Investor Contact:<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Gene Shiels<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(484) 617-1225<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:gene.shiels@ecovyst.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gene.shiels@ecovyst.com</a></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Ecovyst Inc.<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Ecovyst Inc. and subsidiaries is a leading provider of regenerated sulfuric acid, virgin sulfuric acid, and sulfur dioxide and related derivatives essential to our customers&#39; operations and processes.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Our family of virgin sulfuric acid products, regenerated sulfuric acid and related derivatives serve a wide range of industrial applications. We are a leading provider of regenerated sulfuric acid to the North American refining industry for the production of alkylate, an essential gasoline component for lowering vapor pressure and increasing octane to meet stringent gasoline specifications and fuel efficiency standards. We are a leading North American producer of high quality and high strength virgin sulfuric acid for industrial and mining applications. Through our Calabrian business, we are also a leading producer of sulfur dioxide and related derivatives in North America, serving key end uses including mining, water treatment and specialty chemical production. We also provide chemical waste handling and treatment services, as well as ex-situ catalyst activation services for the refining and petrochemical industry.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For more information, see our website at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4757767-1&amp;h=2940398615&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecovyst.com%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecovyst.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ecovyst.com</a>.</p>



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Ecovyst Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

Ecovyst names Laurie Bergman as CFO, signaling leadership transition

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    <p>Ecovyst appointed Laurie Bergman as CFO effective August 24, 2026, with Feehan remaining through September 30. Bergman has CFO experience at Legacy Food Group since 2024 and at Liquid Environmental Solutions (2021–2024), plus board roles at ARQ and QNB Corp, signaling deeper governance. The move may improve financial discipline and capital planning, but near-term earnings impact remains uncertain.</p>
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    <ul><li>Ecovyst names Laurie Bergman as CFO, effective Aug 24, 2026.</li><li>Feehan to depart; transition through Sep 30, 2026.</li><li>Bergman previously CFO at Legacy Food Group since July 2024.</li><li>Bergman boards ARQ since 2023 and QNB Corp since 2020.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT)</strong>: CFO transition announced; potential near-term governance impact and stock reaction.</li><li><strong>Arq, Inc. (ARQ)</strong>: Bergman serves on board; governance experience relevant to Ecovyst oversight.</li><li><strong>QNB Corp. (QNBC)</strong>: Bergman on audit committee; governance experience relevance.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The piece centers on a leadership change at Ecovyst, with potential implications for governance and financial execution.</p>
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    <ul><li>CFO appointment could influence near-term cash flow management and cost controls.</li><li>Bergman’s governance and capital-allocation background may boost investor confidence.</li><li>No immediate earnings change expected; focus on transition milestones and guidance.</li><li>Stock reaction depends on transition smoothness and any updated targets.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Appointment date: Aug 24, 2026.</li><li>Feehan to remain through Sep 30, 2026.</li><li>Bergman previously CFO of Legacy Food Group since July 2024.</li><li>Bergman previously CFO of Liquid Environmental Solutions (2021–2024) and roles at UGI (2019–2021).</li><li>Bergman on ARQ board since Jun 2023 and on QNB Corp board since May 2020.</li></ul>
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    <p>Cautiously bullish over 3–6 months as the CFO transition unfolds.</p>
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    <h2>Ecovyst Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition (ECVT)</h2>
    <p>Wayne, PA — Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: <strong>ECVT</strong>) today announced the appointment of <strong>Laurie Bergman</strong> as Chief Financial Officer, effective <strong>August 24, 2026</strong>. Ms. Bergman will replace <strong>Michael Feehan</strong>, who is departing the Company. This leadership transition positions Ecovyst to support its growth strategy in regenerated sulfuric acid, virgin sulfuric acid, and sulfur dioxide and related derivatives.</p>
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    <h2>Details of the CFO Transition</h2>
    <p>“We are excited to bring Laurie onto the Ecovyst team. Laurie is an accomplished and seasoned finance and accounting professional, and we are confident that she will bring high-caliber skills and proven experience in implementing growth strategies to her new role with the Company. The rest of the management team and I look forward to working with Laurie to further advance the Company's strategic and operational goals and to drive the creation of stockholder value,” said Kurt J. Bitting, Ecovyst's Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of our Board of Directors and the management team, I also want to thank Mike for his hard work and dedication on behalf of the Company and for his many contributions to Ecovyst's success. We wish Mike all the best in the future,” Mr. Bitting said.</p>
    <p><strong>Ms. Bergman</strong>, <strong>49</strong>, joins Ecovyst after having previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Legacy Food Group since July 2024. From June 2021 to June 2024, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of Liquid Environmental Solutions. Before that, she served as Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and VP Accounting of UGI Corporation from February 2019 until June 2021. Ms. Bergman has served as a member of the board of directors and chair of the audit committee of Arq, Inc. (NASDAQ: <strong>ARQ</strong>) since June 2023 and also has served as a member of the board of directors and member of the audit committee of QNB Corp. (NASDAQ: <strong>QNBC</strong>) since May 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Temple University.</p>
    <p>It is expected that Mr. Feehan will continue as an employee of the Company until <strong>September 30, 2026</strong> in order to provide for a smooth transition of his prior duties to Ms. Bergman.</p>
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    <h2>Transition Timeline and Contact</h2>
    <p><strong>Investor Contact:</strong><br> Gene Shiels<br>(484) 617-1225<br><a href="mailto:gene.shiels@ecovyst.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gene.shiels@ecovyst.com</a></p>
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    <h2>About Ecovyst Inc.</h2>
    <p><strong>Ecovyst Inc.</strong> and subsidiaries is a leading provider of regenerated sulfuric acid, virgin sulfuric acid, and sulfur dioxide and related derivatives essential to our customers' operations and processes.</p>
    <p>Our family of virgin sulfuric acid products, regenerated sulfuric acid and related derivatives serve a wide range of industrial applications. We are a leading provider of regenerated sulfuric acid to the North American refining industry for the production of alkylate, an essential gasoline component for lowering vapor pressure and increasing octane to meet stringent gasoline specifications and fuel efficiency standards. We are a leading North American producer of high quality and high strength virgin sulfuric acid for industrial and mining applications. Through our Calabrian business, we are also a leading producer of sulfur dioxide and related derivatives in North America, serving key end uses including mining, water treatment and specialty chemical production. We also provide chemical waste handling and treatment services, as well as ex-situ catalyst activation services for the refining and petrochemical industry.</p>
    <p>For more information, see our website at <a href="https://www.ecovyst.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ecovyst.com</a>.</p>
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Ecovyst appointed Laurie Bergman as CFO effective August 24, 2026, with Feehan remaining through September 30. Bergman has CFO experience at Legacy Food Group since 2024 and at Liquid Environmental Solutions (2021–2024), plus board roles at ARQ and QNB Corp, signaling deeper governance. The move may improve financial discipline and capital planning, but near-term earnings impact remains uncertain.

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