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John Ezekiel E. Roberts

Research Analyst at Mizuho Securities USA LLC

John Ezekiel E. Roberts is Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Mizuho Securities USA LLC, specializing in coverage of the chemicals sector, including commodity chemicals, specialty materials, and packaging companies. With nearly 40 years of experience, Roberts was previously Managing Director at Credit Suisse, leading a North American chemical and materials team, and his team ranked #9 in the 2023 Institutional Investor All-America Research Team for chemicals. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and a Master’s from MIT Sloan School of Management. Renowned for his deep industry expertise and top-tier client service, Roberts is recognized as one of the leading analysts in his field.

John Ezekiel E. Roberts's questions to RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) leadership

Question · Q1 2026

John Ezekiel E. Roberts asked about the potential for a new public three-year plan (MAP 3.0) and its expected earnings impact, and inquired about the progress of the Consumer Group's initiative to expand into dollar stores and supermarkets.

Answer

Frank Sullivan, Chairman and CEO, confirmed that a public MAP 3.0 plan is expected in spring/summer next year, following leadership changes and clarification on tariff regimes. He and Matt Schlarb, VP of Investor Relations & Sustainability, stated that the dollar store and supermarket initiative is progressing well, with companies like DAP modifying packaging and The Pink Stuff opening new channels, leading to an internal reorganization to focus on the cleaning category.

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