ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Arcadium Lithium (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) has confirmed receiving a non-binding approach from Rio Tinto regarding a potential acquisition. The company emphasizes that there is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed upon or proceed. Arcadium Lithium has stated it will not provide further comments until there is news to share.

The company reaffirms its commitment to executing its strategic vision and growth pathway as outlined in its recent Investor Day presentation in September 2024. Arcadium Lithium has provided contact information for investors and media inquiries but has not disclosed any additional details about the potential acquisition or its current operations.

Arcadium Lithium (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) provided strategic updates at its 2024 Investor Day, highlighting its growth plans and financial outlook. The company aims to more than double its total sales volumes by 2028 across multiple products and regions. Arcadium Lithium outlined a path to Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion by 2028, supported by a strong balance sheet with peak net leverage of 2.1x.

The company is accelerating its plan to deliver $125 million in merger-related cost savings, expecting to achieve this target roughly two years ahead of schedule. Arcadium Lithium also announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Toyota Tsusho, which could lead to further synergies and optimization of its global integrated operating network.

The company expects 25% higher combined lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide volumes in 2024 and 2025 from completed expansion projects. It also outlined two waves of expansions across its assets in Argentina and Canada, with the potential to increase production capacity beyond 2028 by an additional 125,000 to 295,000 metric tons (LCE).

Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) has announced the suspension of Stage 4A waste stripping and expansionary investment beyond Stage 3 at its Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia due to declining spodumene prices. The company plans to transition the site to Care & Maintenance by mid-2025 after completing Stage 3 mining and ore processing. This decision is expected to increase net cash flow by USD 75-100 million cumulatively in 2024 and 2025.

Arcadium Lithium does not intend to close Mt Cattlin permanently and will maintain the facility to potentially resume operations when market conditions improve. The company will also explore the viability of underground mining to potentially extend the mine's life. CEO Paul Graves emphasized the company's commitment to developing its global hard rock asset portfolio despite the current price environment not justifying production beyond the current open pit stage.

Arcadium Lithium (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, covering the sustainability performance of its legacy entities Allkem and Livent. This marks the company's first report following their merger earlier this year. CEO Paul Graves emphasized their commitment to advancing sustainability in alignment with stakeholder priorities and their mission to harness lithium responsibly.

The report was developed with reference to GRI standards, SASB standards, and TCFD recommendations. Key ESG metrics for Allkem and Livent were independently assured by EY Argentina and ERM CVS, respectively. Arcadium Lithium plans to present a new sustainability strategy and integrated ESG metrics for the combined company in future reports.

Arcadium Lithium (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) has announced an Investor Day scheduled for September 19, 2024, in New York City. The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET and will be simultaneously webcast. Key highlights include:

• Presentations on long-term strategic objectives, growth opportunities, and financial outlook
• Q&A sessions with senior leadership, including CEO Paul Graves and CFO Gilberto Antoniazzi
• In-person attendance by invitation only due to space
• Live webcast accessible on Arcadium Lithium's Investor Relations website
• Archived replay available post-event

This event provides an opportunity for investors to gain insights into Arcadium Lithium's future plans and financial prospects directly from the company's top executives.

Arcadium Lithium (NYSE: ALTM) reported second-quarter 2024 results, highlighting $255 million in revenue and a net income of $85.7 million, or 7 cents per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $99.1 million, with adjusted earnings per share of 5 cents. The company achieved an average pricing of $17,200 per metric ton for lithium hydroxide and carbonate.

Arcadium plans to save $60-$80 million in 2024 and reduce capital spending by $500 million over the next 24 months. Projected volume increases of 25% are expected for both 2024 and 2025. The company will defer investments in two expansion projects but continue with other projects.

Second-half 2024 revenue is projected between $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA ranging from $380 million to $470 million.

Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) has acquired Li-Metal Corp.'s (CSE: LIM, OTCQB: LIMFF) lithium metal business for US$11 million in cash. The acquisition includes intellectual property, physical assets, and a pilot production facility in Ontario, Canada. Key personnel, including Li-Metal's co-founder and CTO Maciej Jastrzebski, will join Arcadium Lithium.

This move is expected to enhance Arcadium Lithium's capabilities in producing lithium metal using various grades of lithium carbonate feedstock, complementing its existing processes. The acquisition aims to provide safer, lower cost, and more sustainable pathways for lithium metal production, strengthening Arcadium Lithium's position as a leading global producer.

The company plans to utilize this technology to meet growing demand for next-generation battery materials and enhance the competitiveness of its butyllithium and lithium specialty chemicals business.

Li-Metal Corp. (CSE: LIM) has announced the sale of its lithium metal production business to Arcadium Lithium plc for US$11,000,000 (~C$15,000,000) in cash. The transaction includes:

• All lithium metal production technology, patents, know-how, and physical assets
• A long-term supply agreement for lithium metal to support Li-Metal's anode development
• Arcadium's assumption of operations at Li-Metal's Markham, Ontario pilot facility

This strategic move allows Li-Metal to focus on developing ultra-thin, high energy density anodes for next-generation batteries. As part of the deal, Li-Metal's CTO and co-founder, Maciej Jastrzebski, has stepped down but will continue in a consulting role for anode business development.

ILiAD Technologies, a subsidiary of EnergySource Minerals (ESM), has successfully closed a funding round with a significant investment from SLB (NYSE: SLB). This investment follows Arcadium Lithium's (NYSE: ALTM) earlier acquisition of a minority stake in ILiAD's parent company. The funding will enhance ILiAD's direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology and expand its global deployment.

SLB plans to integrate ILiAD's technology into its sustainable lithium production solution, currently undergoing technical trials. The investment solidifies ILiAD's position as a leading DLE technology platform for sustainable lithium production, important for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. ILiAD's technology offers cost, efficiency, and environmental advantages over traditional lithium extraction methods.

This investment concludes ILiAD Technologies' establishment capital raise process, which raised $50 million since the second half of 2023.