Johnson Matthey releases transcript of FY2025/26 results call for year ended March 31, 2026

  • Johnson Matthey management briefed investors on FY2025/26 results and strategy; CEO Liam Condon and CFO Alastair Judge attended.
  • Underlying operating profit rose 6% at constant metal prices and FX; free cash flow reached GBP 168 million; total dividend held at 77p.
  • Agreed to buy US stationary emissions catalyst maker Cormetech for USD 360 million, about 10x 2026 EBITDA, with up to USD 100 million revenue-based earnout.
  • Cormetech outlook: 2026 sales projected at USD 180 million with USD 35 million EBITDA; contracted orderbook USD 300 million to 2027; USD 1 billion pipeline.
  • Capex guidance for 2026/27 lifted to about GBP 230 million on higher new refinery spend; group reiterated at least GBP 1 billion shareholder return from Catalyst Technologies sale.


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