Elementis’ H1 pre-close update highlights further pressures within Chromium export markets. The relative strength of the US dollar has created a challenging competitive environment in Eastern Europe in particular and, as a result, Chromium sales and margins outside of North America are expected to be materially lower than the previous year. Despite good progress in Specialties and a steady performance from Chromium in North America, earnings per share for the year as a whole will fall below prev ....
