Moody's Assigns Long-term Issuer Rating on Imerys Over Improved Credit Outlook, Business Profile

01:00 AM EDT, 09/04/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Moody's said Friday it assigned Baa3 long-term issuer ratings to Imerys (NK.PA), citing expectations of improvement for the company's credit metrics and business profile. The rating agency expects the mineral-based industrial solutions provider's credit metrics to be in line with the ratings over the next 12 to 18 months, alongside a recovery in its margins. Moody's also maintained its stable outlook on the rating, noting the company's strong liquidity, though it forecasts negative adjusted free cash flow for Imerys through 2027.