Umicore SA

Umicore SA engages in the materials technology business. It operates through the following business segments: Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies, Recycling, and Corporate. The Catalysis segment is composed of automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, including on-road and non-on-road vehicles. The Energy & Surface Technologies segment represents cobalt and specialty materials, electro-optic materials, electroplating, rechargeable battery materials and thin film products business units. The Recycling segment offers precious metals refining, jewellery and industrial metals, precious metals management, technical materials, and platinum engineer materials. The Corporate segment covers corporate activities, shared operational functions, and research, development, innovation unit of the group. The company was founded on July 7, 1904 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Umicore update on trading conditions and outlook Solid start of the year Umicore started the year in line with expectations despite downward price pressure on key metals manifesting itself over the quarter. The Catalysis business group posted a strong performance in the first quarter of 2023, above the level of the previous year.

Umicore update on trading conditions and outlook

Umicore and Blue Current, a leading manufacturer of silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the development of solid-state battery technology, with Umicore investing a minority stake in the U.S.-based start-up. This investment complements the joint development agreement (JDA) whereby both parties were able to integrate Umicore's battery materials in Blue Current's solid-state battery technology. By providing capital - in addition to supplying state-of-the-art battery materials under the JDA - Umicore intends to work with Blue Current to drive market adoption of the company's unique silicon elastic composite battery towards mid-decade.

Umicore steps up solid-state battery technology development with investment in Blue Current

Umicore published it's 2022 Integrated Annual Report today, offering a comprehensive and integrated overview of the Group's economic, financial, environmental, operational, social and value chain performance over the past year. Umicore is committed to fully disclosing its value to - and impact on - society with increased transparency and additional reporting frameworks. Next to the report being published in accordance with the GRI1 Standards, Umicore's extra-financial reporting is also aligned with the EU Taxonomy2, SASB3 and TCFD4.

Umicore publishes 2022 Integrated Annual Report

In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (GBL SA) has recently notified Umicore of a change in the chain of control of the shareholding following the dissolution of a foundation. Total direct voting rights of GBL in Umicore remained above the 15% threshold.

Umicore: Transparency notification by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

Umicore SA (OTCPK:UMICF) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 16, 2023 3:30 AM ET Company Participants Mathias Miedreich - Chief Executive Officer Wannes Peferoen - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Charlie Webb - Morgan Stanley Chetan Udeshi - JPMorgan Geoff Haire - UBS Sebastian Bray - Berenberg Wim Hoste - KBC Securities Nicola Tang - BNP Paribas Exane Riya Kotecha - Bank of America Merrill Lynch J.B. Rolland - Credit Suisse Ranulf Orr - Citi Operator Hello and welcome to the Umicore Full Year 2022 Results Call.

Umicore SA (UMICF) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Umicore posted a strong performance in 2022 in a context of severe market disruptions, cost inflation and a volatile precious metal price environment. Group revenues1 for the full year amounted to € 4.2 billion, up 10% compared to the previous year, driven by a strong operational performance, higher volumes and prices. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to € 1,151 million, a decrease of 8% compared to the record level achieved in 2021, reflecting increased spending for innovation and growth preparation, cost inflation2 and less favorable precious metal price levels3.

Umicore Full Year Results 2022: Resilient Business Performance in a Volatile Market

Umicore starts industrialization of manganese-rich battery materials technology for electric vehicles

Umicore signs long-term agreement with Terrafame for the supply of sustainable low carbon nickel

Advanced notice of Umicore's 2022 Full Year Results

The Umicore/PowerCo JV looks to have secured another supply agreement in December. The risk/reward calculus remains tricky, however, particularly relative to the high ROCE bar.

Umicore: Staying Neutral Despite Another Deal Win

(Kitco News) - Nano One® Materials (TSX: NANO), a clean technology company, and Umicore, a circular materials technology company, announce the signing of a non-exclusive joint development agreement (JDA) on production process technologies for cathode active materials (CAM) for lithium-ion batteries.

Nano One, Umicore join forces on battery materials process technology

Nano One Materials Corp (TSX:NANO, OTC:NNOMF) has announced the signing of a non-exclusive joint development agreement (JDA) on production process technologies for cathode active materials (CAM) for lithium-ion batteries with Belgian firm Umicore NV. Under the agreement, Umicore will evaluate Nano One's patented M2CAM One-Pot process technology with the intention to integrate it with Umicore's proprietary process technology for the production of high nickel NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) CAM.

Nano One Materials signs non-exclusive joint development agreement for cathode active materials with Umicore

Umicore completes € 591 million sustainability linked private debt placement

Umicore completes € 591 million sustainability linked private debt placement

Umicore announces a new JV with Volkswagen's battery unit PowerCo. The economics are attractive, highlighting Umicore's growing leadership in the EV materials space.

Umicore: Growing Materials Leadership Outweighed By Pricey Valuation

In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings Bank of America has recently notified Umicore that it has crossed the statutory threshold of 3% downwards, holding less than 3% of Umicore's voting rights.

Umicore - Transparency notification by Bank of America

In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings Bank of America has recently notified Umicore that it has crossed the statutory threshold of 5% for the total of direct voting rights + equivalent financial instruments.

Umicore -Transparency notification by Bank of America

Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen is partnering with a Belgian technology group to produce battery materials in Europe, the latest in a spate of industry-wide deals to create a circular battery economy that can meet that can meet production targets as automakers shift toward EVs.

Volkswagen, Umicore venture shows the circular EV battery economy is heating up

A joint venture shows Citi analyst Ranulf Orr that Umicore is a long term winner in the materials that go into electric vehicle batteries.

EV Battery Deal With Volkswagen Sends This Stock Higher

Volkswagen announced on Monday a $2.9 billion battery parts joint venture with Belgian materials firm Umicore, becoming the latest European automaker to bring battery supplies closer to home in the shift towards electric vehicles.

Volkswagen teams up with Umicore on battery materials

Umicore and PowerCo establish joint venture for European battery materials production

(Brüssel / Espoo , 15 September 2022)  Statkraft and Umicore ha ve signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) sourcing renewable power from onshore wind turbines in Finland. This agreement will cover part of the nee ds of Umicore's site in Kokkola, where the Group produces precursor cathode active materials and refines cobalt used in rechargeable batteries for electric cars.

Statkraft supplies Umicore with wind power for their Finnish production site in Kokkola

Umicore - Transparency notification by Baillie Gifford

Article 8:6 of the Royal Decree of 29 April 2019, which implements the new Belgian Code of Companies and Associations as of 01/01/2020, stipulates that any disposal of own shares has to be made public.

Umicore - Disposal of own shares

In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings Norges Bank has recently notified Umicore that it has crossed the statutory threshold of 5% for the total of direct voting rights.

Umicore - Transparency notifications by Norges Bank

Umicore: Interim dividend to be paid on 23 August

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