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Elkem SEB Nordic Seminar presentation summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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SEB Nordic Seminar presentation summary8 Jan, 2026

Company overview and strategy

  • Operates globally with ~7,200 employees and NOK ~33 billion in 2024 revenues.

  • Structured into three divisions: Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions, each with global leadership.

  • Initiated a strategic review to sell the Silicones division, aiming to focus on Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions.

  • Over 120 years of industrial history rooted in Norwegian expertise and renewable energy use.

  • Strong cost position due to operational excellence, upstream integration, and long-term renewable energy agreements.

Market environment and performance

  • EU and US trade barriers impact silicon and ferrosilicon markets, with new duties and quotas affecting pricing.

  • Ferrosilicon prices in the EU rose ~25% after safeguard measures, while silicon prices remain low due to weak demand.

  • Silicones market in China saw a 23% price increase in Q4 2025 due to production cuts, but demand remains weak.

  • Increased infrastructure and defense spending in Europe and NATO expected to boost demand for silicon and ferroalloys.

  • Silicon is critical for strategic industries including electronics, healthcare, construction, and defense.

Financial highlights and investment case

  • Q3 results supported by operational performance and cost improvements despite low sales prices.

  • Operating income CAGR of 8% and EBITDA margin of 17% (2020–2024), exceeding targets; ex-Silicones, CAGR is 11% and EBITDA margin 23%.

  • Carbon Solutions delivered strong margins; Silicones stable due to improved cost and market positions.

  • Strategic review and exclusive sales process for Silicones division progressing, with expected closing in H1 2026.

  • Positioned as a global leader in advanced silicon-based materials, with a resilient, geographically diverse business model and strong ESG focus.

Post-Silicones, how will core divisions accelerate growth
Quantify trade barrier impact on EU/US sales volumes
Project revenue uplift from defence/infrastructure spend
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Elkem ASA manufactures and sells metals and materials. The company operates through four segments: Stainless Steel, Special Metals, Mining and Others. It offers pig iron, liquid steel, semi-finished products, slabs and billets, as well as stainless steel products such as billets and slabs. Furthermore, Elkem ASAs' products include iron ore pellets, direct reduced iron (DRI) to various markets; and various other speciality irons. The company sells its products to vehicle manufacturers, electric appliance producers, industrial machinery manufacturers and construction industries. Elkem ASA is based in Oslo, Norway.

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