Ecovyst, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Benefit Plans - Projected Benefit Obligation (Details)

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Benefit Plans - Projected Benefit Obligation (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
United States
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Projected benefit obligation	$ 86,465	$ 91,937	$ 82,726
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Projected benefit obligation	86,465	91,937
Plan assets	82,914	80,395
Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Projected benefit obligation	0	22,210	$ 19,673
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Projected benefit obligation	0	0
Plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

- Definition

Amount of actuarial present value of benefits attributed to service rendered by employee for defined benefit plan.

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