Imerys meets FY 2025 guidance and targets structural cost savings of €50–60m

The 2025 consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting of February 19, 2026. The audit procedures on the consolidated accounts are finalized. The audit report will be issued after the finalization of the procedures for the verification of the management report, and the presentation of the accounts to be included in the Universal Registration Document, in the format provided for in the ESEF Regulation.

¹_{The definition of alternative performance measures can be found in the glossary at the end of the press release}

²_{Figures may not add up due to rounding}

³_{Mainly attributable to the disposal of the assets serving the paper market (July 2024), and the acquisition of perlite and diatomite business (January 2025)}

⁴_{Share of net income from joint ventures contributed 3.0 and 0.9 percentage points to 2024 and 2025 adjusted EBITDA margin, respectively}

⁵_{This includes RAC goodwill impairment for -€467 million}

⁶_{Weighted average number of outstanding shares: 84,569,253 in 2025 compared with 84,577,709 in 2024}

Proposed dividend

At the Shareholders’ General Meeting of May 12, 2026, the Board of Directors will propose an ordinary cash dividend of €0.75 per share⁷. This represents a distribution of €64 million, or a pay out of 44% of the annual net income from current operations, Group share, for 2025, consistent with previous years.

FY 2025 Highlights and post-closing events

Cost and performance improvement plan - Project Horizon

In October 2025, the Group announced the launch of a cost and performance improvement program aimed at achieving targeted profitability. Project Horizon will consolidate the Group’s competitive edge, drive efficiencies and facilitate the agility needed in the current ever-changing environment. It focuses on simplifying and streamlining the organization, structurally lowering the cost base, adjusting the industrial footprint, and rationalising production capacity worldwide. This program is subject to the completion of the required social and legal processes. At maturity, Project Horizon targets annual gross cost savings of at least €50–€60 million vs. the 2025 cost base, with more than 50% of the benefits expected in 2026 and full run-rate impact in 2027. Cash implementation costs are expected to represent approximately one year of savings.

Non-cash impairment charge of the Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction business area

The Group recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of €467 million of its Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction business area on December 31, 2025, triggered by substantially more difficult market conditions. The European Union anti-dumping measures on fused alumina imports from China, which came into force on 16 January 2026, provide less protection than initially announced in July 2025. As a result, they are insufficient to significantly off set the effects of continued competitive pressure from Chinese producers experienced throughout 2024 and 2025 in a context of persistently low industrial activity and high energy prices in Europe. 

This impairment has no impact on the Group’s cash position or financing capacity. It purely reflects an accounting adjustment based on changed market assumptions and does not impact the soundness of the business. A progressive recovery in the performance of the Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction business is nevertheless expected, as shown by a 1% like-for-like revenue growth in H2 2025 compared with the prior year.

Update lithium projects - Acquisition by the French State’s of a stake in the EMILI lithium project

As announced on February 11, Banque des Territoires, acting on behalf of the French government, is investing in the EMILI project by acquiring a minority stake in the project. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming months⁸. Banque des Territoires is acting as the operator of the ‘critical metals’ component of France 2030. This investment marks a key milestone in the continued development of the EMILI project, a major project of national interest, recognized as strategic at the European level. The Government's €50 million investment is intended to support the EMILI project up to the finalization of the definitive feasibility study, a major milestone scheduled for early 2027. This study is a critical gating item before any final investment decision can be made regarding the future lithium production site located in Allier.

Separately, Imerys has decided to place its Imerys British Lithium (IBL) project on “care and maintenance”. While all active development of the IBL project will be suspended, the Group confirms that it remains a strategically valuable project, as has been demonstrated through the recent scoping study finalized early 2026.

Chapter 11 update

The confirmation hearing of the Plan of Reorganization of the North American talc entities in their Chapter 11 cases resumed at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on February 2 and concluded on February 6, 2026. We anticipate the Bankruptcy Court must issue its ruling in the weeks ahead. The potential confirmation of the Plan of Reorganization by the Bankruptcy Court must then, subject to any appeal, be reviewed and affirmed by the U.S. Federal District Court. 

The provision currently recognized in Imerys’ financial statements (€99.7m) is considered appropriate to cover the expected financial impact of the Plan of Reorganization and the resolution of the Group’s historic liabilities relating to the North American talc operations.

Pierre Lebreuil promoted to the position of Imerys Chief Financial Officer, effective today

Pierre Lebreuil is appointed Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee effective today. Pierre joined Imerys in 2002 and has held several finance and operational positions before being appointed deputy CFO in 2020. He graduated from Ecole des Mines de Paris.

Corporate governance

At its meeting on February 19, 2026, Imerys’ Board of Directors agreed on the resolutions to be submitted for approval by the Shareholders' General Meeting on May 12, 2026. They include in particular the re-appointment of Stéphanie Besnier and Véronique Saubot, the ratification of Johannes Huth’s co-optation and the appointment of Michael Ogrinz to the Board. The term of office of Annette Messemer, Ian Gallienne and Martin Doyen will cease at the close of the Shareholders’ General Meeting 2026. Consequently, the Board of Directors would be reduced to 8 directors (of which 5 independent) plus 2 employee representatives. Full details regarding the proposed changes to the composition of the Board and its Committees will be set out in the Company’s 2025 Universal Registration Document.

Outlook

With markets showing no significant improvement in early 2026, Imerys will require more visibility before it can commit to improved 2026 performance versus 2025. Disciplined execution across all strategic directions and continued innovation will remain key priorities as the Group moves forward.

Sustainability

Successful completion of 2023-2025 SustainAgility program and launch of new 2030 sustainability roadmap

With the completion of Imerys 2023-2025 SustainAgility program, the Group confirms the strength of its commitments to sustainable development. Imerys has successfully achieved nearly all of its objectives (14 out of 16), demonstrating the integration of sustainability into its core industrial operations and strategy.

Imerys 2025 decarbonization performance in line with Group targets validated by the SBTi

With regards to climate change, Imerys decreased its scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 28% compared to its 2021 base year. This performance positions the Group ahead of the trajectory needed to reach its ambitious 2030 goal of a 42% decrease:

- Key scope 1 and 2 decarbonization initiatives designed and implemented since 2021, including energy efficiency and recovery, fuel switching and the purchase of low-carbon and renewable electricity contributed to this reduction.

- This achievement also allows the Group to confirm its intermediary Sustainability Performance Target (SPT) set for its 2021 Sustainability Linked Bond (SLB) to achieve a reduction of its scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions relative to revenue (tCO₂/M€) by 22.9% in 2025 vs 2018 (target surpassed at -27%), thus avoiding the 25bps premium on its coupon in 2026.

Best in class extra-financial performance recognized by main ESG rating agencies

The Group achieved the CDP A list (top 4% of all companies assessed) of global environmental leaders in 2025 for the
second year, demonstrating its commitment to transparent disclosure of high-quality data and ambitious targets regarding
the decarbonization of its operations and value chain. 

More globally, the Group’s best in class extra financial performance, well above peers, is recognized by the main leading ESG
rating agencies, reflecting its continuous commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, as well as increased transparency. This performance is evidenced by an improved EcoVadis score of 79/100 (up from 73/100 in 2024), placing the Group in the top 4% of all companies assessed, earning a Gold medal.

New SustainAgility 2030 plan: focusing on objectives to meet key stakeholder’s expectations

Building on the momentum of the results of previous years, the Group has just launched a new “SustainAgility 2030” program. With this new 5 year cycle, Imerys reconfirms its sustainability ambition, while it strengthens and focuses on ten
objectives aligned with stakeholders’ expectations. Reflecting the double materiality assessment updated in 2025 and aligned
with the guidelines of the CSRD, SustainAgility 2030 serves as a catalyst for growth and resilience.

⁷_{Ex-dividend and payment date would be May 20, 2026 and May 22, 2026 respectively}

⁸_{The investment remains subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.}

⁹_{Includes all accidents without lost time whenever a healthcare professional is involved in the treatment, even if only for first aid.}

¹⁰_{Imerys’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Index is a composite metric used to track diversity, equity and inclusion across a range of dimensions including gender balance, pay equity, nationality, disability, as well as inclusion.}

¹¹_{By expenditure.}

¹²_{Scope 3 categories covered under the target: purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and investments.}

Commentary on the results

Revenue

Fourth-quarter revenue reached €801 million, a 0.7% like-for-like, year-on-year decline, in line with previous quarters. The 3.7% reported decrease was mostly driven by negative foreign exchange impacts, primarily due to the depreciation of the USD against the Euro.

In 2025, revenue declined by 0.7% on a like-for-like basis. Weak industrial activity in Europe and softer construction demand in North America and Europe were partly off set by continued momentum in the conductive additive and polymer businesses. Pricing held firm at +1.3%. On a reported basis, revenue was down 6.1% year-on-year, reflecting perimeter effect of -3.2% and currency headwinds of -2.3%.

Adjusted EBITDA 
 

Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025 matched prior-year levels, once adjusted for currency fluctuations, changes in perimeter and joint venture performance.

Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 decreased by 19.1%, reflecting lower contributions from joint ventures (-€74 million excluding FX impact), perimeter changes (-€31 million) and unfavorable exchange rate effects (-€22 million).

Imerys achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.1% for the full year 2025. This was supported by improved performance in Graphite & Carbon, resilient activity in Performance Minerals, continued price discipline and cost management.

Current net income

Current net income, Group share, totaled €21 million in Q4 2025, down 57.0% vs. Q4 2024 due to reduced current operating income and higher net financial costs. 

For the full year 2025, current net income, Group share, was €146 million, a 44.2% decrease versus last year mainly explained by reduced current operating income.

¹³_{Share of net income from joint ventures contributes 3.0 and 0.9 percentage points to FY 2024 and FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA margin, respectively}
 

Net income

Net income, Group share, totaled -€519 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, after other income and expenses of -€540 million, most of which related to the non-cash goodwill impairment of the Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction business (€467 million), Project Horizon (€41 million) and Imerys British Lithium (€31 million) project-related write-offs. 

Consequently, for the full year 2025 net income, Group share, amounted to -€409 million.

Net current free operating cash flow

Imerys generated a net current free operating cash flow of €78 million in 2025, and €127 million excluding strategic capex (related to lithium projects). 

In 2025, the Group booked capital expenditures (excluding strategic capex) of approximately €250 million, below the estimate provided in H1 2025 and historical levels.

The Group believes this level of capital expenditure is adequate to sustain the long-term competitiveness and performance of its mining resources and asset base. 

Free cash flow generation was primarily impacted by a decrease in dividends received from joint ventures, which fell from €75 million in 2024 to €7 million in 2025.

The 2025 change in net financial debt was primarily driven by dividend payments and financial expenses.

Financial structure

As of December 31, 2025, net financial debt totaled €1,391 million, which corresponds to a net financial debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.5x. 

The Group's financial strength is demonstrated by the "Investment Grade" credit ratings confirmed by Standard and Poor's (December 10, 2025, BBB-, stable outlook) and Moody's (September 16, 2025, Baa3, stable outlook).

Performance by activity

Performance Minerals

Full year 2025 revenue generated by Performance Minerals reached €2,022 million, a 1.3% decline vs last year on a like-for-like basis. 

In 2025 revenue for the Americas was down 1.3% at constant scope and exchange rates at €841 million for the full year. Sales volumes (-3.1%) were impacted by a weak residential market in the US, amid high interest rates and unsold housing inventory, as well as a soft filtration market. Prices held well at +1.8%. Currencies had a significant negative impact of -4.4%, intensifying over the year. Fourth quarter 2025 performance was down 2.4% at constant scope and exchange rates, with volumes further impacted by residential market conditions.

Revenue in 2025 for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific decreased by -1.7% at constant scope and exchange rates compared to last year. Low volumes (-2.8%) were driven by sluggish construction and automotive markets, partly offset by a resilient consumer market. Prices increased by 1.1%. Fourth-quarter performance was in line with previous quarters, with similar market trends.

Performance Minerals full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA stood at €361 million, 4% above last year at constant scope and exchange rates, benefiting from price discipline and cost management. Now fully integrated, the diatomite and perlite business acquired in January 2025 from Chemviron, delivered adjusted EBITDA ahead of expectations, driven by the rapid implementation of significant synergies.

Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction

In 2025, Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction generated revenue of €1,128 million, a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year at constant scope and exchange rates. Sales to the refractory market lagged, impacted by low industrial activity in Europe and in Asia, while the US market proved resilient. European Union preliminary anti-dumping duties on fused alumina imports from China had a limited impact on the second half of year sales. Sales to the construction sector were impacted by muted end markets both in the USA and in Europe. Prices remained steady (+2%).

The business posted positive organic growth in the fourth quarter (as in Q3 2025), driven by commercial actions and strong sales of advanced ceramics products.

Adjusted EBITDA declined by 9.9% at constant scope and exchange rates, reflecting lower volumes and, partly off set by a positive price/cost balance and cost-saving initiatives.
 

Solutions for Energy Transition

Sales for the full year of 2025 for Graphite and Carbon reached €238 million, a +11% increase at constant scope and exchange rates. Growth was driven by growing end markets, primarily electric vehicles (EV), along with new product launches, and a solid conductive polymers business. Fourth-quarter revenue was stable as some external and temporary factors delayed sales by several million euros. 

Graphite and Carbon reported an adjusted EBITDA of €60 million for 2025, representing a 41.2% improvement over the previous year. This was primarily attributable to significant volume expansion, with the adjusted EBITDA margin gaining 5.4 percentage points to reach 25%.

¹⁴_{For the definition of TQC’s EBITDA, see Imerys 2024 Universal Registration Document}

The Quartz Corporation (high-purity quartz joint venture, 50% owned by Imerys) generated €167 million revenue (at 100%), a 50% drop from a record-breaking previous year. The performance was affected by a disrupted solar value chain, even if inventories are now reaching healthier levels. This is reflected by the positive revenue trend of H2 2025 at €85 million, an improvement vs. H1 2025 and H2 2024. Net income fell to €35 million.

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2025 full year results video conference

The press release is available on the Group’s website www.imerys.com. The Group will hold a live video conference to discuss the full year 2025 results at 9.00 AM (CET) on February 20, 2026, which can be accessed via this link.

Financial Calendar

These dates are subject to change and may be updated on the Group’s website https://www.imerys.com/finance 

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

More comprehensive information about Imerys may be obtained from its website (www.imerys.com) in the Regulated Information section, particularly in its Registration Document filed with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers, AMF) on March 26, 2025 under number D.25-0161 (also available from the AMF website, www.amf-france.org). Imerys draws investors’ attention to chapter 2 “Risk Factors and Internal Control” of its Registration Document.

Disclaimer: This document contains projections and other forward-looking statements. Investors should be aware that such projections and forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties (many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Imerys) that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied.

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