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Iofina Plc. CEO Thomas Becker joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s latest financial performance, highlighting a series of record-breaking results in its audited full-year report for the period ending December 2025. Becker outlined that the company delivered another standout year, reporting revenue of $66.5 million—an increase of 22% year-over-year—marking its eighth consecutive year of sustained growth. He attributed much of this momentum to strong operational performance across its core iodine business, with crystalline iodine sales surging by 42%, while iodine derivatives sales posted a solid 5% increase. This top-line growth translated into significant profitability gains. Gross profit rose 36% to $18.0 million, supported by improved efficiencies and favourable pricing. Adjusted EBITDA saw an even sharper rise of 56%, reflecting strong operational leverage, while operating profit climbed 74%. Profit before tax reached $8.4 million, representing a 75% increase compared to the previous year, underscoring the company’s ability to convert revenue growth into bottom-line performance. Looking ahead, Becker emphasized Iofina’s strategic focus on scaling its production footprint. A key component of this plan is the company’s expansion into the Permian Basin, where it is developing a larger-scale IOsorb® plant. This move represents the next phase in Iofina’s transformational growth strategy, shifting toward fewer but significantly larger facilities designed to enhance efficiencies and boost overall output. He noted that this transition to larger-scale plants is expected to materially increase production capacity while lowering unit costs, positioning the company for continued margin expansion and long-term growth. Momentum has carried into 2026, with the company reporting a strong start to the year. As a result, Iofina has raised the top end of its first-half 2026 production guidance and now expects output to reach approximately 385 metric tonnes. Becker added that the company has a clear near-term pathway to surpass 1,000 metric tonnes of annual production, with longer-term plans to exceed 2,000 metric tonnes through the continued rollout of larger-scale IOsorb® facilities. #proactiveinvestors #iofinaplc #aim #iof #iodine #permianbasin #crystallineiodine #ChemicalIndustry #FinancialResults #RevenueGrowth #EBITDA #ProfitGrowth #PermianBasin #IOsorb #IndustrialChemicals #ProductionGrowth #EnergyChemicals #MarketExpansion #OperationalEfficiency #BusinessGrowth