Strong Cash Generation
Recurring operating cash flow of EUR 464 million (above revised guidance of EUR 300 million) and free cash flow of EUR 390 million despite a challenging year; EBITDA-to-operating-cash conversion rate of 88%.
Resilient Balance Sheet and Deleveraging
Net debt including hybrid bonds slightly down at EUR 3.2 billion with net debt to last-12-month EBITDA ratio of 2.5x; outstanding hybrid bonds reduced to EUR 800 million after a EUR 300 million redemption.
Material Cost Savings and Efficiency Actions
Delivered around EUR 90 million of fixed and variable cost savings in 2025 (nearly double initial annual target); launched efficiency initiatives including >2% headcount reduction in 2025 and planned ~3% annual reductions over the next three years; targeting EUR 250 million cumulative cost savings (to be delivered earlier than planned).
Project Ramp-Ups Contributing to EBITDA
Major projects delivered ~EUR 60 million additional EBITDA in 2025; management expects projects to contribute around EUR 50 million additional EBITDA in 2026, with PVDF U.S. start-up planned in H1 2026 (increasing capacity by ~15% in the region).
Targeted CapEx and Capital Allocation
CapEx reduced to EUR 636 million in 2025 and guided down to EUR 600 million for 2026 to focus on targeted, high-return projects with faster payback.
Growth in High-Value Markets
Strong dynamics in key attractive markets (batteries, sports, 3D printing, healthcare and new-generation low-GWP fluorospecialties) with sales in these areas up 16% year-on-year; continued focus on R&D and strategic partnerships to support differentiation.
Stable Dividend Demonstrates Confidence
Board proposed a stable dividend of EUR 3.60 per share despite the challenging macro environment, signaling confidence in the portfolio and strategy.
Significant Progress on Climate Targets
Reported a 48.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions at the end of 2025 (versus the stated target baseline) and announced strengthened ambitions for water withdrawals and waste treatment policies.