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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details)

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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information    
Net income attributable to PQ Group Holdings Inc. $ 3,151 $ 214
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2,447 (529)
Interest expense, net 28,618 29,163
Depreciation and amortization 45,894 48,488
Segment EBITDA 80,110 77,336
Debt extinguishment costs 0 5,879
Net loss on asset disposals 820 1,152
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss (2,689) 5,063
Corporate, non-segment    
Segment Reporting Information    
Unallocated corporate expenses 10,005 7,688
Segment reconciling items    
Segment Reporting Information    
Joint venture depreciation, amortization and interest 3,763 3,323
Amortization of investment in affiliate step-up 2,558 1,658
Amortization of inventory step-up 0 1,603
Debt extinguishment costs 0 5,879
Net loss on asset disposals 820 1,152
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss (2,689) 5,063
LIFO expense 10,158 4,926
Transaction and other related costs 80 428
Equity-based and other non-cash compensation 3,400 3,831
Restructuring, integration and business optimization expenses 732 1,079
Defined benefit pension plan cost 993 550
Other 1,116 1,057
Operating segments    
Segment Reporting Information    
Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 111,046 $ 115,573