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Neo Performance Materials Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

August 12, 2025

Neo Raises Full Year Guidance on Strong First Half-Year Performance

TORONTO, Canada – Neo Performance Materials Inc. (“Neo”) (TSX:NEO) (OTCQX: NOPMF) reported today its second quarter 2025 financial results. The financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, are available at 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.

“Neo delivered strong second quarter results, with Adjusted EBITDA up 42% year-over-year. Our performance for the first half of 2025 is ahead of expectations and reflects strong execution across the business. The results were driven by continued strength in our key end markets and solid operational performance across all our segments, including 31% volume growth in Magnequench. Given our strong first-half performance and our business outlook, we are raising our full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $64.0 to $68.0 million,” said Rahim Suleman, Neo’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Our performance provides a strong foundation to execute on our clear strategic path, which is anchored by the long-term growth opportunity in rare earth permanent magnets,” Suleman said. “Our European permanent magnet facility has been recognized on the global stage at the recent G7 Summit and continues to attract incredible customer interest, demonstrated by the award of an additional traction motor program. This multi-year agreement is expected to generate $50 million in cumulative revenue, and we are focused on disciplined execution to deliver long-term value for shareholders.”

Key Takeaways

Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Neo delivered $19.0 million and $36.1 million in Adjusted EBITDA for three and six months ended June 30, 2025, marking a 41.6% and 49.5% increase, respectively, from the same periods last year.
Magnequench (“MQ”) achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $7.6 million and $14.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, increasing by $1.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, over the same periods last year.
Chemicals & Oxides (“C&O”) reported an Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million and $12.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, increasing by $2.8 million and $10.0 million, respectively, over the same periods last year.
Rare Metals (“RM”) experienced an improvement in Adjusted EBITDA, reporting $10.8 million and $19.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, increasing by $2.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively, over the same periods last year.
Neo Raises Full Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: Neo has increased its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $64.0 to $68.0 million (up from $55.0 to $60.0 million) based on strong first-half performance, while continuing to leverage its global supply chain to manage risks and capture opportunities amid shifting geopolitical conditions.

Neo’s Permanent Magnet Highlighted at G7 Summit Emphasizing Need for Geographic Diversification: In June 2025, Neo’s Made-in-Europe permanent magnet was showcased by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The President noted the strong global cooperation in building resilient critical material supply chains.
Neo Wins Additional Tier 1 and OEM Customer Award in Europe: In July 2025, Neo was awarded the supply contract for a new platform of permanent rare earth magnets with an additional European Tier 1 supplier of EV traction motors to another major original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”), demonstrating Neo’s reputation as a preferred supplier.
Neo Announces Grand Opening Date of European Permanent Magnet Facility in September 2025: Construction of the European Permanent Magnet facility remains on track and on budget, with the grand opening scheduled for September 2025, where Neo expects to host an international audience of leadership representatives from government, investors, suppliers, media, and broader stakeholder institutions. In the second quarter, the facility shipped its first sintered magnet samples matching customer-defined specifications.
Heavy Rare Earth Pilot Line Commences Construction at the Silmet Facility: Neo started construction of a heavy rare earth pilot line at its Silmet facility. The mini-production line is planned to produce dysprosium and terbium, capable of supplying the newly constructed European Permanent Magnet facility during its ramp-up phase in addition to serving other users and end-markets. This initiative serves as a precursor to a potential full-scale commercial production line, adding heavy rare earth capabilities to the light rare earths already separated by Neo in Europe.
Strategic Review Concludes, Reinforcing Neo’s Long-term Growth Strategy: Following a recommendation from Neo’s Special Committee of independent directors, the board has resolved to accelerate the implementation of Neo’s strategic plan. This approach will prioritize strengthening Neo’s established leadership position in rare earth magnetics and critical materials and drive a transformative and value-maximizing strategy for Neo, as evidenced by Neo’s efforts towards its European Permanent Magnet facility. Neo’s strategic plan will continue to achieve enhancements in its cost of capital, and its long-term return on capital, which includes Neo re-establishing a normal course issuer bid in June 2025.

Q2 Financial Highlights

Revenue for Q2 2025 was $114.7 million, compared to Q2 2024 revenue of $107.5 million. On a first-half basis, 2025 revenue was $236.3 million compared to $229.6 million in 2024.

Operating income for Q2 2025 was $8.2 million, compared to Q2 2024 operating income of $5.8 million. On a first-half basis, 2025 operating income was $17.8 million, compared to $11.8 million in 2024.

Adjusted Net Income(1) for Q2 2025 was $7.8 million, or $0.19 earnings per share, compared to Q2 2024 Adjusted Net Income(1) of $5.3 million or $0.13 earnings per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Adjusted Net Income was $11.4 million, or $0.27 earnings per share, compared to Adjusted Net Income of $5.6 million, or $0.14 earnings per share for the first six months of 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $19.0 million for Q2 2025 and $36.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $13.4 million and $24.2 million, respectively, in the prior year period. This drove a corresponding improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin to 5% for the quarter and 15.3% for the first half, which represents gains of 400 and 480 basis points over the prior-year periods, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Neo used $22.8 million in cash from operating activities, which includes the impact of the European patent settlement, increased accounts receivable from customer sales timing, and strategic inventory held due to geopolitical risks. Neo had $80.3 million in cash and $93.6 million in gross debt on its balance sheet as of June 30, 2025.

Neo invested $10.2 million in capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2025 mainly comprised of $4.9 million for the construction of the new permanent magnet facility in Europe.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Neo distributed $6.1 million in dividends to Neo’s shareholders and repurchased $2.3 million of common shares for cancellation, which began on June 11, 2025.

A quarterly dividend of CAD$0.10 per common share was declared on August 7, 2025, for shareholders of record on September 16, 2025, with a payment date of September 26, 2025.

Solid Business Performance

Magnequench: Delivered a strong second quarter of 2025, with volumes up 9% and Adjusted EBITDA improving by 23% over the same quarter last year. The solid performance was driven by continued execution in strategic growth areas, including bonded magnets and bonded powders in traction motor applications, as well as increased demand as customers built inventory reserves in response to supply concerns and geopolitical risks. Magnequench continues to capitalize on key growth areas while optimizing its cost structure through a reduction in conversion cost, driving improved profitability.

Key news and highlights this quarter include:
Magnequench advances European magnetics strategy with new award and facility milestones – additionally securing a new supply platform in July 2025.
Bonded Magnets and Powders quarterly volumes up 36% and 30%, respectively, from the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA of $7.6 million and $14.2 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was up 23% and 16% versus the same periods last year.
C&O: Delivered substantial gains in the second quarter of 2025 with Adjusted EBITDA improving by 105% over the same quarter last year. With the completion of C&O’s new emissions control catalyst facility and the sale of the Chinese separation facilities in March 2025, C&O is well positioned for continued success.

Key news and highlights this quarter include:
Emissions catalyst volumes for the quarter were up 11% from the prior year, which reflects substantial progress towards management’s target of double-digit growth as previously laid out.
Wastewater treatment volumes for the quarter were up 23% from the prior year.
Continued progress on heavy rare earth separation pilot line in Europe, remaining on budget and on schedule with construction underway.
Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million and $12.3 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was up 105% and 441% compared to the same periods last year.
Rare Metals: Delivered ahead of expectations, the business continues to deliver strong operational execution and financial performance across all of its facilities, while benefiting from market tailwinds across many of its critical material products amid rising geopolitical tension.

Key news and highlights this quarter include:
Hafnium volumes continued to grow with strong end market demand, combining with further tailwinds driven by increased U.S. tariffs, causing customers to accelerate purchases and build inventory. This was offset by lower prices and margins as hafnium prices have now retreated from previous all-time highs.
The gallium business continues to see strong demand and higher prices amidst regulatory tailwinds. Neo continues to be the only gallium recycler and upgrader in North America.
Adjusted EBITDA of $10.8 million and $19.4 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was up 22% and 8% versus the same periods last year.

Neo continues to demonstrate robust growth and strategic advancements in the second quarter of 2025. With significant improvements in Adjusted EBITDA across all segments, successful completion of major projects, and new contracts secured, Neo is well-positioned for the rest of 2025. Looking ahead, the Company remains committed to leveraging its global supply chain, driving innovation, and delivering value to stakeholders.

Conference Call

Neo’s second quarter 2025 financial results webcast and conference calls details are provided below.

Webcast / Conference Call Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM ET | 7:00 AM PT

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Conference call:?1-416-945-7677 (local) or 1-888-699-1199 (toll-free long distance) or by visiting?Dial-in Link.?

A replay of the webcast will be available by clicking on the webcast?LINK?above and will be archived on the Company’s website for a limited period. A teleconference recording may be accessed by calling 1-289-819-1450 (local) or 1-888-660-6345 (toll-free long distance) and entering passcode 04579# until September 12, 2025.

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Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This new release refers to certain specified financial measures, including non-IFRS financial measures and ratios such as “EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA Margin”, “Adjusted Net Income”, “Adjusted Earnings per Share”, “Debt to Adjusted EBITDA”, “Free Cash Flow”, “Free Cash Flow conversion”, “Net Debt”, and “Gross Margin”. These specified financial measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these specified financial measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS financial measures by providing further understanding of Neo’s results of operations from management’s perspective. Neo’s definitions of non-IFRS measures used in this presentation may not be the same as the definitions for such measures used by other companies in their reporting.

Specified financial measures such as non-IFRS measures and ratios have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of Neo’s financial information reported under IFRS. Neo uses specified financial measures to provide investors with supplemental measures of its base-line operating performance and to eliminate items that have less bearing on operating performance or operating conditions and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. Neo believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use specified financial measures such as non-IFRS financial measures and ratios in the evaluation of issuers. Neo’s management also uses non-IFRS financial measures and ratios to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period. Readers are cautioned that these measures should not be construed as an alternative to their nearest or directly comparable financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS as an indication of Neo’s financial performance. For further information on how Neo defines such specified financial measures, including non-IFRS financial measures and ratios and, where applicable, their reconciliations to the nearest comparable IFRS measures, please see the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of Neo’s MD&A for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this news release, and at www.neomaterials.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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