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Revenue: EUR1.9 billion in H1 2024.
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Adjusted EBITDA: EUR384 million in H1 2024, up 11% year-over-year, with a 20% margin.
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Operational Cash Flow: EUR120 million before strategic CapEx.
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Net Debt: Approximately EUR1.2 billion, with a net financial debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.7 times.
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Performance Minerals Revenue: EUR1.2 billion in H1 2024.
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Americas Revenue: EUR543 million in H1 2024, up 3% at constant scope and exchange rate.
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Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Revenue: Decreased by 1.7% at constant scope and exchange rates in H1 2024.
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Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives, and Construction Revenue: EUR620 million in H1 2024.
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Graphite and Carbon Business Revenue: Decreased by 13% in H1 2024.
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Net Income Group Share: EUR142 million, same level as last year.
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Free Operating Cash Flow: EUR88 million in H1 2024.
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Capital Expenditures: EUR171 million, including EUR32 million strategic CapEx.
Release Date: July 30, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Imerys (IMYSF) reported a strong performance in H1 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA of EUR384 million, up 11% from the previous year, maintaining a solid 20% margin.
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The company experienced a positive volume effect in Q2 2024, driven by improvements in European end markets and market share gains in the US.
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Imerys (IMYSF) successfully completed the disposal of assets serving the vapor market, aligning with its strategic roadmap.
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The company disclosed its climate transition plan and renewed its partnership with the National Museum of Natural History, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and biodiversity protection.
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Operational cash flow before strategic CapEx was EUR120 million, with net debt remaining stable at approximately EUR1.2 billion, reflecting a strong financial structure.
Negative Points
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H1 2024 prices were slightly down by approximately 1.2%, with a continued decline in Q2, impacting revenue growth.
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The automotive sector remains soft, particularly in Europe, with a negative outlook for the rest of the year.
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The Graphite and carbon business posted a 13% revenue decrease in H1 2024, impacted by declining volumes and price concessions.
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Imerys (IMYSF) anticipates a significantly lower contribution from joint ventures in H2 2024, particularly from the high-purity quartz business due to high inventories.
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The company faces challenges in the photovoltaic sector, with overproduction leading to high inventory levels and a temporary slowdown in demand.