** Shares of alloys and chemicals maker Materion MTRN.N up 4.01% at $103.74
** Co posts Q4 sales of $436.9 million, above analysts' average estimate of $433.2 million, according to data compiled by LSEG
** Also reports Q4 adj. profit of $1.55 per share, above analysts' average estimate of $1.45
** Expects FY25 adj. profit between $5.30 and $5.70 per share
** Co remains cautiously optimistic about the market dynamics entering 2025, and expects mid-single digit top-line growth from businesses, excluding precision clad strip
** Shares fell ~24.01% in 2024
(Reporting by Megha Kumari in Bengaluru)
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