Elementis increases 2012 final dividend by 14%

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Elementis increases 2012 final dividend by 14%

PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

Elementis plc (ELM.L), a global specialty chemicals company, announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2012.

HIGHLIGHTS

Group earnings per share increased by 12 per cent*

Operating margin* improved to 19.0 per cent (2011: 18.0 per cent)

Resilient performance in Specialty Products

o Constant currency sales up 4 per cent; Operating profit* up 3 per cent

o Investing in growth

New plant commissioned; new technical facilities; acquisition in Brazil

Solid performance in Chromium

o Robust earnings and strong cash flow

Excellent cash generation

o Net cash position increased to $44.0 million

Final ordinary dividend increased by 14 per cent, full year up 11 per cent

First payment announced under special dividend programme, proposing to distribute 50 per cent of year end net cash

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