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Fiscal Year 2026
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Net sales grew 5% year-over-year, but profitability declined due to sales mix and FX headwinds. Process Performance Solutions delivered strong margins, while Biomaterial Solutions faced margin pressure from project mix. Guidance for 2026 is reiterated, supported by further cost actions.
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The AGM highlighted strong financial performance with a record 11.9% EBITDA margin, strategic progress including the Severn acquisition, and the launch of the Lead the Way strategy. All board, auditor, and dividend proposals were approved, with continued focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record Q4 EBITDA margin and resilient full-year results were achieved despite a softer market, supported by early cost-saving actions and strategic wins. The Severn acquisition will further strengthen growth, while 2026 guidance anticipates stable sales and margins.
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Q3 delivered record-high EBITDA and stable sales, driven by strong Process Performance and cost savings, while biomaterial faced margin pressure. Order backlog remains robust, with 2025 guidance unchanged and ongoing strategic investments supporting long-term growth.
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Strong Q2 order growth and a robust backlog offset lower net sales and flat EBITA, as a new strategy and operating model drive transformation. Outlook is stable but cautious, with cost savings and service growth key to future margin improvement.
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A new strategy and operating model aim to drive 5% organic growth, 15% EBITDA margin, and 20% ROCE, with a focus on lifecycle services, cost competitiveness, and digital innovation. Service growth, organizational simplification, and targeted investments are central to achieving these bold, multi-year ambitions.
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Orders and backlog grew, driven by strong Services and Automation, while Process Technologies remained weak. Guidance for flat net sales and EBITDA is unchanged, with cost savings and a new operating model underway. Cash flow and margins in stable segments were highlights.
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A major operating model renewal will simplify structure, reduce 1,150 white-collar roles, and target EUR 80 million in annual cost savings by early 2026. Five new business areas and consolidated global functions aim to boost efficiency and accountability, with updated reporting and financial targets due in June.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Orders reached a record high in 2024, driven by a landmark Arauco deal, but net sales and EBITDA declined amid challenging markets. Cash flow hit a new record, and the outlook for 2025 is flat, with a stable dividend proposed and a strategic review underway.
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Q3 2024 delivered a record 12% EBITDA margin, but order intake and market activity were slower than expected. The Arauco order will boost Q4, while stable business and automation diversification support resilience amid weak European and Asian markets.
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Orders and net sales held steady in Q2, but EBITA and EPS declined due to lower volumes and integration costs. Market outlook improved for pulp, board, and services, supporting guidance for flat sales and higher EBITDA in 2024. All segments show stable or improving activity.