London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX Anglo American Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Solid H1 performance driven by copper and iron ore, with EBITDA up 31% and net debt down to $8.2B. Portfolio restructuring advanced, including the sale of steelmaking coal and progress on the Teck merger, while cost control and by-product credits improved margins.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Transformational year with major portfolio changes, strong copper and iron ore performance, and the announced Teck merger. EBITDA margin improved to 44%, net debt reduced, and a $4.5B special dividend planned post-merger. De Beers impairment and exit process advanced.
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A merger of equals will create a top five global copper producer with over $800 million in annual synergies and $1.4 billion in EBITDA uplift from asset integration. The deal features a balanced share structure, strong stakeholder support, and robust plans for regulatory approval and integration.
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Portfolio simplification advanced with Valterra demerger and asset sales, while copper and iron ore delivered strong margins and stable production. Net debt stands at $10.8B, expected to fall below 1x EBITDA post-sales. Guidance for core segments remains unchanged.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Maintained strong EBITDA margin at 30% despite a 12% revenue drop, driven by $1B in cost savings and portfolio simplification. Key asset sales and de-mergers are set to strengthen the balance sheet, with growth focused on copper, iron ore, and crop nutrients.
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Sustainability is deeply integrated into operations, driving safety improvements, portfolio simplification, and long-term value creation. Major achievements include significant emissions and water use reductions, innovative water and biodiversity projects, and strong stakeholder engagement, especially in Chile and Peru. These efforts underpin growth in copper and other future-focused commodities.
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Strong operational execution and cost control delivered resilient first-half results despite an 8% revenue decline and commodity price headwinds. Portfolio transformation and divestments are on track, with significant cost savings and a focus on deleveraging.