Johnson Matthey Agrees Sale of Catalyst Technologies to Honeywell, Plans Increased Shareholder Returns

PUBLISHED: 22 May 2025 @ 18:28 | Comments (0) | More info about Fiona Craig

Johnson Matthey (LSE:JMAT) has agreed to sell its Catalyst Technologies division to Honeywell International Inc. for £1.8 billion. This move is designed to simplify the company’s portfolio and boost value for shareholders. Despite a challenging market environment, Johnson Matthey’s full-year results demonstrated resilience, with the company outlining intentions to enhance cash distributions and concentrate on growth areas such as clean air solutions and hydrogen technologies.

The company’s outlook is supported by solid cash flow generation and attractive valuation metrics, though revenue growth remains mixed and technical signals are varied. Johnson Matthey’s strategic focus and recent corporate actions establish a platform for potential future progress, even as market headwinds persist.

About Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey is a global leader in sustainable technologies, specializing in air quality improvement, emission reduction, and precious metal services. The firm emphasizes clean air and hydrogen technology solutions, leveraging its market strengths to drive sustainable cash flow and deliver returns to shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 750,093 shares
Technical Sentiment: Sell
Market Capitalization: £2.33 billion

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