Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Generated EUR 350 million of free cash flow in 2025 despite a weaker EBITDA, reflecting disciplined cash allocation, working capital optimization and limited CapEx (EUR 292 million, below the EUR 300 million guidance). Guidance for 2026 expects free cash flow to exceed EUR 200 million after covering EUR 90 million of transformation expenses.
Healthy Balance Sheet and Leverage
Underlying net debt of EUR 1.6 billion at year-end 2025, roughly stable versus 2024, with a leverage ratio of 1.8x, supporting the company's financial policy, dividend and investment-grade target.
Resilient Margins and EBITDA within Guidance
Underlying EBITDA of EUR 881 million in 2025 (down 13% year-on-year) with an underlying EBITDA margin close to 21%, noted as within the company's revised guidance range.
Large Structural Cost Savings Delivered
Achieved EUR 101 million of gross structural savings in 2025, bringing cumulative savings since start of the program to EUR 211 million and exceeding the 2025 target. Company expects cumulative savings around EUR 300 million by end-2026.
Significant Decarbonization Progress
Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions decreased by 29% versus 2021, close to the 2030 target of -30%; largest contributors were coal phaseout projects completed in 2024, with further energy transition projects (Dombasle cogeneration, Torrelavega project) progressing.
Selective Growth and Capacity Investments
Continued strategic investments: doubled electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide capacity in China, inaugurated BioSource silica production line in Livorno (Jan 2026), inaugurated rare earth workshop in La Rochelle, and completed new Soda Ash capacity in Green River — while keeping essential CapEx prioritized (~EUR 240 million).
Operational and Social Achievements
Launched major safety culture transformation program; severity of reportable injuries decreased; achieved 100% of own workforce receiving a living wage one year ahead of plan; 28.8% women in mid and senior management; biodiversity pilot launched with IUCN and 16% of lands under conservation/restoration at end-2025.
Proactive Industrial Footprint Optimization
Decisive actions to optimize footprint: closures (Salindres, Warrington, Povoa) and announced capacity reduction at Torrelavega (600,000 to 420,000 tonnes from Q3 2026) to align production with competitive, lower-carbon markets and preserve long-term competitiveness.
Dividend and Capital Allocation Discipline
Board proposed a total gross dividend of EUR 2.43 per share (including interim), and reiterated priority ordering for capital allocation: essential CapEx, stable/growing dividend, then variable options for future organic/inorganic investments.