Elementis FY revenues and adjusted pre-tax profits slump in 2020

23rd Mar 2021 08:49

(Sharecast News) - Diversified chemicals group Elementis said on Tuesday that despite demand recovering in the second half of the year, revenues and adjusted pre-tax profits were both expected to have recorded double-digit declines in 2020.

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Tuesday preview: UK employment, Elementis in the spotlight

22nd Mar 2021 15:54

(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight on Tuesday will be on the UK jobs market.

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Elementis shares slide as Minerals Technologies walks away

10th Dec 2020 08:41

(Sharecast News) - Speciality chemicals company Elementis slumped on Thursday after US-based Minerals Technologies said it will not proceed with a proposed bid for the group, after its third offer was rejected.

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Elementis rejects third offer from US rival Minerals Technologies

7th Dec 2020 07:55

(Sharecast News) - Chemicals company Elementis said on Monday that it has rejected a third takeover offer from US rival Minerals Technologies of 130p a share, arguing that it significantly undervalues the business.

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Berenberg raises target price on Elementis

26th Nov 2020 09:39

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on diversified chemicals group Elementis from 100.0p to 145.0p on Thursday, stating that independence was the "surest path to value".

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Elementis rejects second takeover approach from Minerals Technologies

25th Nov 2020 09:11

(Sharecast News) - Speciality chemicals company Elementis has rejected a second, sweetened possible takeover offer from US-based Minerals Technologies.

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Elementis shutters production plant in West Virginia

25th Nov 2020 08:57

(Sharecast News) - Specialty chemicals group Elementis said on Wednesday that it had chosen to close its production plant in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Elementis shuts Charleston plant in North American overhaul

23rd Nov 2020 10:53

(Sharecast News) - Elementis has closed its production plant in Charleston, West Virginia, as part of a plan to improve efficiency at its North American manufacturing operations.

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Elementis shares rise after takeover approach report

12th Nov 2020 08:13

(Sharecast News) - Elementis shares jumped after the chemicals company was reported to have received a takeover approach from a US private equity firm in 2020.

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Friday broker round-up

30th Oct 2020 13:40

(Sharecast News) - Royal Dutch Shell: Barclays upgrades to equal weight.

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Elementis sees trading improve in Q2, Covid-19 continues to impact volumes

28th Oct 2020 08:52

(Sharecast News) - Specialty chemicals firm Elementis said on Wednesday that while trading improved in the second quarter, the Covid-19 pandemic had continued to impact volumes.

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Elementis says net debt to reduce 'significantly'

7th Sep 2020 10:07

(Sharecast News) - Specialty chemicals company Elementis said on Monday that the relaxation of its banking covenants has been extended and that it is on course to deliver a significant net debt reduction.

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Thursday broker round-up

30th Apr 2020 13:16

(Sharecast News) - Mitchells & Butlers: JP Morgan upgrades to overweight with a target price of 340p.

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Elementis cautious given 'highly uncertain' outlook

29th Apr 2020 08:12

(Sharecast News) - Chemicals business Elementis said on Wednesday that first-quarter trading had been in line with expectations, with year-on-year operating profit growth, but warned that it was cautious of a 'highly uncertain' global economic outlook.

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Thursday broker round-up

19th Mar 2020 11:33

(Sharecast News) - Barratt Developments: Jefferies upgrades to buy with a target price of 729p.

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