Neo Performance Materials Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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Strong Q1 2025 Results with 59% increase in Adjusted EBITDA(1) with Continuing Operational Excellence and Strengthening Supply Chains

TORONTO, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Neo Performance Materials Inc. ("Neo") (TSX: NEO) reported today its first quarter 2025 financial results. The financial statements and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are available at www.neomaterials.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All financial amounts in this news release and the Company's financial disclosures are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated.

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"Neo's Q1 2025 results have again demonstrated its resilience and strategic importance within global supply chains. Amid an increasingly complex global macro environment, Neo continues to deliver exceptional performance. Our financial results exceeded expectations, demonstrating our ability to navigate volatility while maintaining a focus on execution. We have made significant progress on our growth projects, particularly in ramping up our rare earth permanent magnet production capabilities in Europe. We have also taken a leading role in the push to localize rare earth supply chains."

"Chemicals & Oxides delivered its strongest EBITDA performance in recent years, driven by our emission catalyst business and increased volumes in water treatment. Magnequench performed in line with expectations, delivering strong EBITDA, and our Rare Metals segment posted solid results despite the anticipated normalization of hafnium prices. These achievements demonstrate our dedication to operational excellence and margin improvement. In addition, completing the JAMR and ZAMR divestitures has amplified our financial strength, positioning us well for growth and disciplined investment in high-return projects."

"Looking ahead, at a time when our products are more in demand than ever, Neo is uniquely positioned to address critical structural gaps in the global supply chain, particularly the absence of permanent magnet manufacturing and heavy rare earth separation capabilities outside of China. We are continuing the engineering and design work on our pilot-scale heavy rare earth separation line in Estonia. Our deep technical expertise and strategically located operational base enable us to meet the accelerating demand for robotics, wind farms, and EVs across global markets. Our investments to date have built the foundation for tomorrow's outperformance. Neo is ready to confidently navigate the path ahead," said Rahim Suleman, Neo's President and Chief Executive Officer.