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Umicore SA (OTCPK:UMICF) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Bart Sap - CEO & Chairman of Management Board Wannes Peferoen - CFO & Member of Management Board Conference Call Participants Chetan Udeshi - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Geoffrey Robert Haire - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Georgina Fraser - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Ranulf Orr - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Sebastian Christian Bray - Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, Research Division Stijn Demeester - ING Groep N.V.
Umicore is transitioning from its declining Catalysis segment to focus on Battery Materials, betting on EV and battery market growth despite recent setbacks. Management has reduced Battery Materials CapEx, secured take-or-pay contracts through 2028, and is open to partnerships or divestitures to maximize value. My valuation, based on management's guidance and conservative long-term assumptions, yields a price target of €18, making the current price attractive.
Umicore's core segments face cyclical headwinds, but long-term demand for battery and catalyst materials remains strong, supporting a strategic investment case. Despite a major EUR 1.6bn write-off and earnings decline, the company generates robust free cash flow and maintains manageable leverage, enabling future investments. Management's targets project a 30-55% EBITDA increase by 2027, with batteries turning cash flow positive after significant near-term investment.
Umicore SA (OTCPK:UMICF) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2025 2:30 AM ET Company Participants Bart Sap - CEO Wannes Peferoen - CFO Conference Call Participants Ranulf Orr - Citi Chetan Udeshi - JPMorgan Geoff Haire - UBS Tristan Lamotte - Deutsche Bank Charles Bentley - Jefferies Operator Hello, and welcome to the Umicore Full Year 2024 Results. My name is Sadip, and I will be your coordinator for today's event.
Umicore's strategic pivot to battery materials for EVs has faced setbacks, leading to a significant EUR 1.6bn write-down and a 61% share price drop YTD. Despite short-term challenges, Umicore's long-term outlook remains strong, driven by growth in EVs, catalysis, recycling, and specialty materials. The company is financially stable with manageable debt, and 2025 is expected to see a recovery in demand and financial performance.