Elementis PLC
LSE:ELM
Elementis PLC
Elementis Plc is an investment holding company, which engages in the manufacture of specialty chemicals. The Company’s segments include Personal Care, Coatings, Talc and Chromium. The Personal Care segment produces rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The Coatings segment is a producer of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. The Talc segment produces and supplies talc for use in plastics, coatings, technical ceramics and the paper sectors. The Chromium segment is a producer of chromium chemicals. The firm has operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and India.
Elementis Plc is an investment holding company, which engages in the manufacture of specialty chemicals. The Company’s segments include Personal Care, Coatings, Talc and Chromium. The Personal Care segment produces rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The Coatings segment is a producer of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. The Talc segment produces and supplies talc for use in plastics, coatings, technical ceramics and the paper sectors. The Chromium segment is a producer of chromium chemicals. The firm has operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and India.
Strong H1 Results: Elementis delivered increased profits and margins in the first half, despite soft demand, with operating profit up 6% and margins rising to 21%.
Talc Sale Accelerates Targets: The sale of the Talc business completed in May, accelerating achievement of 2026 financial targets by a year and enabling a $50 million share buyback.
Improved Balance Sheet: Net debt to EBITDA dropped to 0.9x, reflecting a strong balance sheet and reduced leverage from 3.2x in 2020.
Dividend Growth: Interim dividend declared at $0.013 per share, up 18% from last year.
Elevate Elementis Strategy: New strategy focuses on accelerating growth in specialty additives, increasing R&D, and streamlining operations for higher margins and returns.
Cost Savings & Guidance: $8 million cost savings delivered in H1, on track for $12 million in full-year savings (part of a $30 million program), with an additional $10 million targeted.
Sustainability Progress: Carbon emissions intensity reduced by 70% over six years; further cuts planned and science-based targets validated.
