Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 3, 2026
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French miner Eramet plans a ~€500m equity raise and may sell assets in 2026 after weak 2025 results and rising debt. The moves follow the ousting of CEO Paulo Castellari and suspension of CFO Abel Martins-Alexandre.
PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - French mining group Eramet will launch a 500 million euro ($590.40 million) capital increase and consider selling stakes in some activities in 2026 after a slump in earnings and a jump in debt last year, it said on Wednesday.
The nickel, manganese and lithium producer unveiled the measures as it also faces a management crisis following the firing of former CEO Paulo Castellari and the suspension of finance chief Abel Martins-Alexandre within a few days earlier this month.
($1 = 0.8469 euros)
(Reporting by Gus Trompiz; Editing by Joe Bavier)
A capital increase is when a company issues new shares to raise money. Proceeds can fund operations, reduce debt, or support investments. Existing shareholders may be offered rights to buy new shares, which dilutes ownership if they do not participate.
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