Company Profile For Johnson Matthey PLC

Johnson Matthey Plc is a specialty chemicals company. The Company focuses on catalysis, precious metals, fine chemicals and process technology. It has operations in approximately 30 countries. The Company has three divisions: Environmental Technologies, Precious Metal Products, and Fine Chemicals & Catalysts. Environmental Technologies Division is a global supplier of catalysts and related technologies for applications, such as pollution control and cleaner fuel. Precious Metal Products Division is focused on the marketing, distribution, fabrication, refining and recycling of precious metals and their products. Fine Chemicals & Catalysts Division is a global supplier of fine chemicals, catalysts and other specialty chemical products. On February 6, 2008, the Company acquired Argillon Group. On November 26, 2008, the Company sold its non-core Insulators and Alumina businesses to Lapp Insulator GmbH & Co. On March 2, 2009, it acquired 49% interest of Alfa Aesar China Limited.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 March 2009, Johnson Matthey PLC's revenues increased 5% to £7.85B. Net income from continuing operations decreased 7% to £99M. Revenues reflect an increase in sales from environmental technologies, Precious Metal Products and fine chemicals & catalysts divisions. Net income was offset by increase in cost of sales, higher operating expenses and an increase in finance costs.