Johnson Matthey (JMAT) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
16 Mar, 2026Executive leadership and recent transaction
Leadership team includes CEO Liam Condon, CFO Alastair Judge, and COO Richard Pike, each with significant industry experience.
Completed all-cash sale of Catalyst Technologies to Honeywell for £1.3bn, with £1bn to be returned to shareholders via special dividend and buyback.
Pro-forma leverage remains within target range of 1.0 to 1.5x net debt to EBITDA.
Transaction completion expected by end of August 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Strategic focus and business model
Refocused as a lean, agile business with core strengths in Clean Air and PGM Services.
Annualised sustainable free cash flow targeted at £250m by 2027/28.
Growing annual cash returns to shareholders, from at least £130m in 2025/26 to £200m from 2026/27 onward.
Market-leading positions in automotive emissions control and PGM refining.
Financial performance and outlook
2024/25 pro-forma sales of £2.8bn and operating profit of £298m, with a 10.7% margin.
Targeting mid single digit CAGR in operating profit and at least £200m annual cash returns to shareholders by 2027/28.
Capex reducing to c.£120m by 2027/28, with working capital reduction of c.£250m expected.
Free cash flow projected to rise from £64m in 2024/25 to at least £250m by 2027/28.
Latest events from Johnson Matthey
- Approval sought for GBP 800 million special dividend and share consolidation, with poll voting.JMAT
EGM 2026 - AGM showcased strong results, strategic investments, and a renewed focus on shareholder value.JMAT
AGM 2026 - Operating profit up 14%, free cash flow surges, and portfolio reshaped for future growth.JMAT
H2 2026 - Operating profit up 38% and £1.4bn shareholder return planned after Catalyst sale.JMAT
H1 2026 - Major asset sale, strong results, and leadership change set stage for future growth and returns.JMAT
AGM 2025 - Transformation savings and divestments drive resilient results; full-year outlook maintained.JMAT
H1 2025 - Shareholders discussed business disposals, debt, PFAS risks, and voted on all resolutions.JMAT
AGM 2024 - PGM Services drives sustainable profit growth through recycling, innovation, and efficiency.JMAT
Status Update - GBP 1.8bn CT sale funds GBP 1.4bn return; profit and cash flow rise as focus sharpens.JMAT
H2 2025