IMI PLC (GB:IMI)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
3,167.00 p
▲(8.91% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/05/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (rising margins, strong ROE, and improving leverage), offset by weaker near-term technical momentum and a valuation that is not notably cheap given a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue Acceleration
A sharp ~39% revenue acceleration in 2025 reflects meaningful order and sales momentum across IMI's divisions. For a company selling engineered products and project work, sustained higher revenues improve scale economics, deepen installed base for aftermarket sales, and support durable profit expansion over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Concentration of 2025 Growth
An unusually large one‑year revenue jump raises questions about sustainability: project timing, large OEM wins, or non-recurring contract recognition can inflate a single year. If growth reverts toward prior trends, margins and cash generation could face pressure over the next 2–6 months as comparatives normalize.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Acceleration
A sharp ~39% revenue acceleration in 2025 reflects meaningful order and sales momentum across IMI's divisions. For a company selling engineered products and project work, sustained higher revenues improve scale economics, deepen installed base for aftermarket sales, and support durable profit expansion over the next several months.
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IMI plc (IMI) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£6.88B
Dividend Yield1.29%
Average Volume (3M)617.01K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta (1Y)1.23
Revenue Growth4.25%
EPS Growth29.89%
CountryUK
Employees10,352
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.02
Shares Outstanding241,338,170
10 Day Avg. Volume799,914
30 Day Avg. Volume617,009
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.69
Price to Book (P/B)5.59
Price to Sales (P/S)2.69
P/FCF Ratio20.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£3,022.86Price Target Upside3.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.37B
IMI plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
IMI plc, a specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures, and services engineered products worldwide. The company operates through three divisions: IMI Precision Engineering, IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering. The IMI ...
How the Company Makes Money
IMI primarily makes money by selling engineered products and related services that help customers control, regulate, and manage fluid flows in demanding industrial and building environments. Revenue is generated through (1) project and original eq...
IMI plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 01, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call highlighted IMI's solid performance in the face of challenges, including organic growth in sales and profits, strong order intake, and effective recovery from a cyber attack. However, it also noted the negative impact of the cyber incident, declines in specific divisions, and ongoing challenges in certain markets.Positive Updates
Organic Sales and Profit Growth
IMI achieved 2% organic sales growth and 5% organic adjusted operating profit growth in the first half of 2025, with adjusted operating margins rising by 30 basis points.
Negative Updates
Impact of Cyber Attack
The company recognized a one-off exceptional charge of $25.4 million related to IT system recovery and infrastructure upgrades following a cyber attack.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Organic Sales and Profit Growth
IMI achieved 2% organic sales growth and 5% organic adjusted operating profit growth in the first half of 2025, with adjusted operating margins rising by 30 basis points.
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Company Guidance
During the call, IMI reconfirmed its guidance for 2025, expecting to achieve its fourth consecutive year of mid-single-digit organic revenue growth. The company anticipates full-year adjusted basic earnings per share (EPS) to range between 129p and 136p. The adjusted operating margin is projected to be around 20%, with the interest charge slightly higher than prior guidance. The tax rate is expected to increase to approximately 25%, while the weighted average number of shares is predicted to reduce to 249 million at year-end. Despite currency fluctuations presenting a 1.5% headwind to profits, IMI remains on track to deliver on its financial targets, supported by strong order books in Process Automation, Climate, and Industrial Automation sectors.IMI plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.30B | 2.21B | 2.20B | 2.05B | 1.87B |
| Gross Profit | 1.07B | 1.04B | 1.01B | 900.40M | 836.20M |
| EBITDA | 519.00M | 473.90M | 457.60M | 431.40M | 358.60M |
| Net Income | 309.90M | 248.50M | 237.30M | 226.30M | 196.30M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.48B | 2.49B | 2.47B | 2.52B | 2.17B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 114.90M | 150.00M | 108.20M | 135.00M | 97.50M |
| Total Debt | 643.70M | 695.50M | 745.10M | 945.00M | 717.40M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.37B | 1.41B | 1.44B | 1.61B | 1.39B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.11B | 1.09B | 1.03B | 905.60M | 779.10M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 300.90M | 280.10M | 283.30M | 193.20M | 199.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 399.50M | 371.60M | 363.20M | 264.50M | 257.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -81.80M | -58.00M | -69.10M | -278.00M | -234.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -308.60M | -276.20M | -276.40M | 24.50M | -109.40M |
IMI plc Technical Analysis
Positive
2908.00
Price Trends
2744.89
Positive
2640.75
Positive
2450.80
Positive
Market Momentum
43.37
Negative
64.20
Neutral
92.18
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:IMI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2908 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2682.65, above the 50-day MA of 2744.89, and above the 200-day MA of 2450.80, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 43.37 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.20 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.18 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:IMI.
IMI plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | £7.85B | 15.58 | 13.71% | 1.93% | -31.27% | -13.26% | |
71 Outperform | £6.88B | 7.91 | 24.91% | 1.29% | 4.25% | 29.89% | |
71 Outperform | £929.69M | 15.43 | 33.12% | 1.01% | 24.42% | 103.25% | |
67 Neutral | £2.59B | 9.92 | 20.10% | 2.04% | 3.03% | 13.76% | |
64 Neutral | £6.66B | 13.74 | 13.42% | 1.26% | 2.35% | -20.96% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
60 Neutral | £5.60B | 12.49 | 13.86% | 2.46% | 2.26% | -14.63% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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IMI plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI Continues Buyback Programme With May Share Repurchase
Positive
May 6, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 108,862 ordinary shares on 5 May 2026 at an average price of 2,728.4219 pence per share for cancellation. The transaction, executed through J.P. Morgan Securities on the London Stock E...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI trims share count with latest buyback on London market
Positive
May 5, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 106,217 of its own ordinary shares on 1 May 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,744.0830 pence per share, with prices ranging between 2,720.0000p and 2,776.0000p. The transaction forms part of its ongoi...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Total
Neutral
May 1, 2026
IMI plc has reported that its issued share capital comprises 254,304,955 ordinary shares, of which 12,648,836 are held in treasury and therefore do not carry voting rights. As a result, the total number of voting rights currently attached to its s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels New Tranche of Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
May 1, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 104,734 ordinary shares on 30 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,788.3815 pence, with a range between 2,746.0000 pence and 2,820.0000 pence. Following the c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back 107,000 Shares, Trimming Free Float and Voting Rights
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 107,000 ordinary shares on 29 April 2026 at an average price of 2,808.2288 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, the company will have 254,197,955 ordinar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Cuts Share Count With Latest Buyback of Over 100,000 Shares
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 103,755 of its ordinary shares on 28 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 2,828.4962 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following settlement and cancellation, IMI will have 254,30...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI trims share count with latest £29m buyback tranche
Positive
Apr 28, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 102,656 ordinary shares on 27 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,886.7978 pence, with the shares being cancelled. Following the transaction, IMI’s sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels Over 100,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Move
Positive
Apr 27, 2026
IMI plc has bought back 104,135 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 24 April 2026, at an average price of 2,861.9245 pence, as part of its ongoing share repurchase activity. Following settlement and cancellation, IMI’s total shares in...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels Over 100,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Move
Positive
Apr 24, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 104,109 of its ordinary shares on 23 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,848.9046 pence, with the shares being cancelled. Following this transaction, IMI’s total shares in issue fall to 254,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Reduces Share Count with Latest Buyback on London Stock Exchange
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 102,817 ordinary shares on 22 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,872.8082 pence, with the stock bought entirely on the London Stock Exchange. These shares are...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Continues Buyback Programme With April Share Repurchase
Positive
Apr 22, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 103,900 ordinary shares on 21 April 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,872.3346 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following settlement and cancellation,...
Stock Buyback
IMI cuts share count with latest buyback on LSE
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 103,200 of its ordinary shares on 20 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,883.8385 pence per share, with a range between 2,870.0000p and 2,896.0000p. The transaction, executed mainly on the London ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc tightens share base with latest buyback on London market
Positive
Apr 20, 2026
IMI plc has executed a further share buyback, purchasing 103,920 ordinary shares on 17 April 2026 at an average price of 2,862.1604 pence per share for cancellation, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. Following the cancellation, I...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Continues Share Buyback, Trimming Share Capital and Voting Rights
Positive
Apr 17, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 105,952 ordinary shares on 16 April 2026 at an average price of 2,846.7273 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Reduces Share Count with Further Buyback of 104,155 Shares
Positive
Apr 16, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 104,155 of its own ordinary shares on 15 April 2026 for cancellation at an average price of 2,829.7642 pence per share. Following this latest tranche, the company’s total shares in...
Other
IMI Executives Add Shares Through Employee Ownership Plan
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
IMI plc has disclosed that chief executive Roy Twite, chief financial officer Luke Grant and chief people officer Elizabeth Rose each acquired a small number of ordinary shares through the company’s Employee Share Ownership Plan. The purchas...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Continues Capital Return with April Share Buyback
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 213,131 ordinary shares on 14 April 2026 at an average price of 2,837.7049 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities. The transaction, executed across the London Stock Exchange an...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Tightens Share Capital with Fresh Buyback and Cancellation
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 213,500 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 13 April 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,795.4316 pence, as part of its ongoing buyback activity executed through J.P. Morgan Securities. Following settlement...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI cancels 75,357 shares in latest leg of buyback programme
Positive
Apr 13, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 75,357 of its own ordinary shares on 10 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,780.9280 pence, with prices ranging between 2,768.0000 pence and 2,796.0000 pence. ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI Grants Free Shares to UK Staff and Executives Under Ownership Plan
Positive
Apr 10, 2026
IMI plc has granted 9,328 ordinary shares under its UK Employee Share Ownership Plan, an all-employee scheme that awards free shares at market value up to £3,600, with the latest grants priced at £27.40 per share. The shares are held in ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI cuts share count with latest buyback on 9 April
Positive
Apr 10, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 170,887 of its ordinary shares on 9 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities plc, at an average price of 2,740.1457 pence per share, for cancellation. After settlement and cancellation, the company will have 255,843,755 ordina...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels Further Shares After £2.7k Buyback Tranche
Positive
Apr 9, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 93,594 ordinary shares on 8 April 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of about 2,706 pence per share, with prices ranging between 2,688 pence and 2,714 pence. The s...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Total
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
IMI plc reported that, as at 31 March 2026, it had issued 257,100,008 ordinary shares, of which 12,648,836 are held in treasury and do not carry voting rights. This leaves a total of 244,451,172 voting rights, a key reference figure investors must...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI COO Jun Hu Sells 10,000 Shares in Market-Notified Transaction
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
IMI plc disclosed that its Chief Operating Officer, Jun Hu, has conducted a transaction involving the company’s ordinary shares. The move was reported as required under market abuse regulations governing dealings by senior executives and the...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI trims share count with £13m buyback, updates voting rights
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 511,000 of its ordinary shares on 31 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities plc, paying an average price of 2,557.8688 pence per share and a maximum of 2,620 pence. Following cancellation of these shares, IMI’s sha...
Executive/Board Changes
IMI executives boost shareholdings through 2023 incentive plan awards
Neutral
Mar 31, 2026
IMI plc has disclosed a series of equity transactions by senior executives and a closely associated person involving the exercise and partial sale of share awards under the company’s 2023 Incentive Plan. Chief executive Roy Twite, CFO Luke G...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
IMI Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Sets Date for 2026 AGM
Neutral
Mar 31, 2026
IMI plc has published its 2025 Annual Report and Accounts and issued the formal Notice and proxy materials for its 2026 Annual General Meeting, making these documents available to shareholders both online and in hard copy where requested. The AGM ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI trims share count with £12.5m buyback to boost EPS
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 481,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 2,602.2054 pence per share, executed through J.P. Morgan Securities on 30 March 2026 across the London Stock Exchange and BATS venues. Following the can...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc cuts share count with latest buyback tranche
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 225,500 ordinary shares on 27 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,617.9775 pence per share for cancellation. The trades were executed on the London Stock...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Further Reduces Share Count with Targeted Buyback
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 111,374 ordinary shares on 26 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,684.2779 pence for cancellation. The move marginally reduces the company’s share capi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back 335,644 Shares, Trimming Free Float and Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 335,644 ordinary shares for cancellation on 25 March 2026 at an average price of 2,712.3523 pence, through J.P. Morgan Securities on the London Stock Exchange and BATS venues. Following ...
Stock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels 411,886 Shares After Latest Buyback Transaction
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
IMI plc has bought back 411,886 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 24 March 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,639.2674 pence per share, with trades executed on the London Stock Exchange and BATS via J.P. Morgan Securities. ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back 386,465 Shares, Trimming Free Float and Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 386,465 of its ordinary shares for cancellation, at an average price of 2,602.0492 pence per share, with trades executed on 23 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities on the London Stock Exchange and BATS. Following settl...
Executive/Board Changes
IMI Awards Nil-Cost Performance Shares to Senior Executives
Neutral
Mar 23, 2026
IMI plc has granted a series of nil-cost share awards to its senior leadership under the IMI Incentive Plan, reinforcing its equity-based remuneration framework. The grants cover ordinary shares awarded to Chief Executive Officer Roy Twite, Chief ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back 115,132 Shares, Tightening Free Float and Voting Base
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 115,132 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,582.4608 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, IMI’s sha...
Executive/Board Changes
IMI director Anne Thorburn takes non-executive role at OEM International
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
IMI plc has announced that its Non-executive Director and Senior Independent Director, Anne Thorburn, has accepted a nomination to join the board of OEM International AB in Sweden as a Non-executive Director. The external appointment underscores T...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back 110,500 Shares, Trimming Voting Share Capital
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 110,500 ordinary shares on 19 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,629.5709 pence per share for cancellation. The highest and lowest prices paid were 2,67...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back 111,043 Shares, Trims Voting Capital
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 111,043 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 18 March 2026, at an average price of 2,726.7985 pence per share executed via J.P. Morgan Securities on the London Stock Exchange. Following this transaction, IMI’s s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Tightens Free Float With Targeted Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 111,685 of its ordinary shares on 17 March 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,673.7619 pence, with the shares bought through J.P. Morgan Securities and cancelled. Following this transaction, IMI’s total sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels 114,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 114,000 ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 2,664.76 pence. The transaction forms part of the company’s capital mana...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Reduces Share Count with Latest £3m Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 114,000 of its ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,664.7579 pence per share, with the shares bought for cancellation. Following settlement and cancellation, IMI’s total...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Buys Back Over 108,000 Shares, Trimming Equity Base
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 108,368 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 at an average price of 2,687.2539 pence per share for cancellation. The move reduces the total shares in issue to 259,114,344, of which 12,648,83...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI trims share count with latest buyback, reducing voting rights in issue
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
IMI plc has continued its capital management programme by repurchasing 108,500 of its own ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,762.5731 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following set...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels 108,500 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 108,500 ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,762.5731 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, IMI will have 25...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc shrinks share base with latest buyback tranche
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
IMI plc has executed a share buyback transaction, repurchasing 108,100 ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,755.4744 pence, for cancellation. Following settlement and the cancellation of these shares...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI executives buy shares under employee ownership plan
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026
IMI plc has disclosed that chief executive officer Roy Twite, chief financial officer Luke Grant and chief people officer Elizabeth Rose each acquired ordinary shares in the company on 10 March 2026. The purchases were made at £27.90 per shar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI trims share count with latest 110,000-share buyback
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
IMI plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 110,000 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,794.27 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, IMI’s share ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI Reduces Share Count with Further Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
IMI plc has executed a further tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 110,500 ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 at an average price of 2,724.0491 pence per share for cancellation. Following settlement and cancellation, the company will...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Cancels 110,500 Shares in Latest Buyback Move
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
IMI plc has repurchased 110,500 of its ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 2,724.0491 pence, with prices ranging between 2,698 and 2,744 pence per share. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, r...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI plc Discloses Share Purchase by Chairman’s Closely Associated Person
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
IMI plc disclosed a share purchase by a person closely associated with its non-executive director and chairman, Jamie Pike. On 6 March 2026, his spouse, Clare Pike, acquired 3,508 IMI ordinary shares at £28.48 each on the London Stock Exchang...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
IMI plc Launches £500 Million Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
IMI plc has launched a share buyback programme of up to £500 million, aiming to purchase and cancel ordinary shares to reduce the company’s capital base. The programme, announced following a broader buyback plan unveiled on 6 March 2026...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
IMI lifts margins, boosts payouts with £500m buyback after fifth year of organic growth
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
IMI plc reported its fifth consecutive year of mid-single digit organic revenue growth in 2025, with organic sales up 5% and organic adjusted operating profit up 8%, lifting adjusted operating margin to 20%. Statutory profit before tax rose 27%, f...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
IMI Updates Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
IMI plc reported that its issued share capital comprises 259,658,154 ordinary shares, of which 12,648,836 are held in treasury, leaving 247,009,318 shares carrying voting rights. The company highlighted that this voting rights figure serves as the...
Other
IMI Executives Boost Holdings Through Employee Share Plan
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
IMI plc has disclosed that its chief executive officer Roy Twite, chief financial officer Luke Grant and chief people officer Elizabeth Rose have each purchased small amounts of IMI ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange. The acquisitions, m...
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