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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization and General
Perimeter Solutions, SA, (“PSSA”), a public company limited by shares (société anonyme) was incorporated on June 21, 2021 under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the purpose of effecting a business combination. PSSA is headquartered in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with global operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. PSSA's ordinary shares, nominal value, $1.00 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”), are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and trade under the symbol “PRM.”
Business Combination
On November 9, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), PSSA consummated the transactions contemplated by the business combination (the “Business Combination”) with EverArc Holdings Limited, the former parent company of PSSA (“EverArc”), SK Invictus Holdings, S.à r.l., (“SK Holdings”), SK Invictus Intermediate S.à r.l., (“SK Intermediate”), doing business under the name Perimeter Solutions (“Perimeter” or “Perimeter Solutions”) and EverArc (BVI) Merger Sub Limited, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSSA (the “Merger Sub”) pursuant to a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) dated June 15, 2021. The term the “Company” refers to PSSA and its consolidated subsidiaries, including SK Intermediate after the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”). Upon the acquisition of SK Intermediate, PSSA was determined to be the legal and accounting acquirer (the “Successor”) and SK Intermediate was deemed to be the accounting predecessor (the “Predecessor”).
Business Operations
The Company’s business is organized and managed in two reporting segments: Fire Safety and Specialty Products, formerly Oil Additives. Approximately 73% of the Company's 2021 annual revenues were derived in the United States, approximately 13% in Europe, approximately 7% in Canada and approximately 2% in Mexico, with the remaining approximately 5% spread across various other countries.
The Fire Safety segment is a formulator and manufacturer of fire management products that help the Company’s customers combat various types of fires, including wildland, structural, flammable liquids and other types of fires. The Company’s Fire Safety segment also offers specialized equipment and services, typically in conjunction with its fire management products, to support its customers’ firefighting operations. The Company’s specialized equipment includes air base retardant storage, mixing, and delivery equipment; mobile retardant bases; retardant ground application units; mobile foam equipment; and equipment that it custom designs and manufactures to meet specific customer needs. The Company’s specialized service network is designed to meet the emergency resupply needs of air tanker bases and other customer locations in North America and globally. Significant end markets primarily include government-related entities and are dependent on concessions, licenses, and permits granted by the respective governments and commercial customers around the world.
In June 2022, the Oil Additives segment, which produces and sells Phosphorus Pentasulfide (“P2S5”), was renamed the Specialty Products segment to better reflect the current and expanding applications for P2S5 in several end markets and applications, including lubricant additives, various agricultural applications, various mining applications, and emerging electric battery technologies. Within the lubricant additive end market, currently the Company’s largest end market application, P2S5 is primarily used in the production of a family of compounds called Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphates (“ZDDP”), which is considered an essential component in the formulation of engine oils with its main function to provide anti-wear protection to engine components.
Global Economic Environment
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. While Perimeter has limited exposure in Russia and Ukraine, the Company continues to monitor any broader impact to the global economy, including with respect to inflation, supply chains and fuel prices. The full impact of the conflict on the Company’s business and financial results remains uncertain and will depend on the severity and duration of the conflict and its impact on regional and global economic conditions.
Inflationary Cost Environment
During fiscal 2021 and continuing into the current fiscal year, global commodity and labor markets experienced significant inflationary pressures attributable to ongoing economic recovery and supply chain issues. Perimeter is subject to inflationary pressures with respect to raw materials, labor and transportation. Accordingly, the Company continues to take actions with its customers and suppliers to mitigate the impact of these inflationary pressures in the future. Actions to mitigate inflationary pressures with suppliers include aggregation of purchase requirements to achieve optimal volume benefits, negotiation of cost-reductions and identification of more cost competitive suppliers. While these actions are designed to offset the impact of inflationary pressures, the Company cannot provide assurance that it will be successful in fully offsetting increased costs resulting from inflationary pressure. Interest payments for borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility are based on variable rates. As a result, an increase in interest rates may reduce the Company’s cash flow available for other corporate purposes.
Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic, caused by an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19 that began in December 2019, introduced significant volatility to the global health and economic environment, including millions of confirmed COVID-19 cases, business slowdowns or shutdowns, government challenges and market volatility throughout 2020 into 2022.
While the ongoing direct impact from the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, disruptions to supply chains, transportation efficiency, and availability of raw materials and labor continue to persist. The exact pace and timing of the economic recovery remains uncertain and is expected to continue to be uneven depending on various factors. As the consequences of the pandemic and adverse impact to the global economy continue to evolve, the future adverse impact on the Company's business and financial statements remains subject to uncertainty as of the date of this filing.