Sales Growth and Resilience
Sales grew by 2% on a comparable basis, demonstrating solid resilience. Record Gas & Services OR margin improvement reached 130 basis points, and efficiencies reached EUR 287 million, a significant 23% increase compared to H1 2024.
Strong Performance in Electronics
Significant investments in Electronics, including EUR 1 billion of new investments secured by long-term contracts, strengthening the #1 position in the global Electronics market.
Sustainable Growth Initiatives
Major energy transition projects representing over EUR 2 billion in investments, including the first start-up of a 200-megawatt electrolyzer in Normandy, France.
Strong Cash Flow and Investment Backlog
Investment backlog reached a new record high of EUR 4.6 billion with 80 diversified projects. Group sales are up 1.8% on a comp basis for the first half, with recurring return on capital employed rising to 11%.