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Fiscal Year 2026
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Q1 2026 saw resilient growth with sales up +3.4% (ex-FX/energy), robust cash flow, and a record EUR 5.5B investment backlog. Margin expansion and efficiency gains continue, with strong performance in the Americas and Electronics, while proactive risk management addresses Middle East and helium supply challenges.
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Significant progress was made in reducing CO₂ emissions, improving water management, and advancing social initiatives. Decarbonization efforts are driven by low-carbon energy sourcing, asset management, and CCS, with flagship projects in South Africa, China, and Europe. Continued focus on safety, supplier/customer engagement, and advocacy for product-level carbon standards is emphasized.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record financial and operational results in 2025, with sales and margins up despite headwinds. Electronics now drive 40% of investment opportunities, and a major acquisition in South Korea strengthens future growth. Margin improvement targets extended to 2027, with robust cash flow and disciplined capital allocation.
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Q3 2025 saw +2% comparable sales growth, robust cash flow, and record investment backlog, with strong performance in the Americas and healthcare. Margin improvement and efficiency gains remain on track, and the outlook for Q4 is positive, especially in large industries and healthcare.
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The acquisition of DIG in Korea will double local business size, create a market leader, and deliver significant synergies and growth, especially in electronics and clean energy. The EUR 2.85 billion deal is expected to be earnings accretive within a year post-integration and is set to close in H1 2026.
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Delivered resilient H1 2025 growth with sales up 1.8% and record margins, driven by transformation initiatives and strong performance in Healthcare and Electronics. Investment backlog reached €4.6 billion, with robust outlook and confirmed margin improvement targets.
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Q1 2025 saw resilient sales growth, record efficiencies, and a robust investment backlog, with strong performance in the Americas and Asia, and continued margin improvement focus. Market conditions remain uncertain, but guidance and growth ambitions are reaffirmed.
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Significant progress was made in reducing CO2 emissions, expanding social initiatives, and advancing energy transition projects. Early CSRD reporting and enhanced transparency were achieved, while robust governance and risk management practices were recognized. Major decarbonization projects and diversity goals remain on track.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record 2024 results featured strong margin improvement, robust sales growth, and major project wins, with a raised margin improvement target and continued investment in energy transition. Regulatory uncertainty is delaying some clean energy project decisions, but the outlook remains positive, especially in the Americas and Asia.
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Q3 2024 saw 3.3% comparable sales growth, 100 bps margin improvement, and record €1.4B investments, with strong performance in the Americas and ongoing transformation initiatives. The backlog remains robust at €4.2B, supporting a positive outlook for 2024 and 2025.
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Resilient H1 2024 performance with +2.6% comparable sales growth, +100bps margin improvement, and strong project wins in energy transition and electronics. Outlook remains positive, with continued efficiency gains and robust investment pipeline.
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A landmark $850 million investment will supply low-carbon oxygen and nitrogen to ExxonMobil’s Baytown hydrogen project, boosting U.S. capacity and enabling significant CO2 reductions. The project leverages modular, efficient technology and existing infrastructure, positioning the company as a leader in industrial decarbonization.