Consistent Organic Revenue Growth
Five consecutive years of organic revenue growth within target range; 2025 organic revenue growth of 6.4% excluding InnovaMatrix, and company note of five years >5% and three years >6% (ex-InnovaMatrix). 2026 guidance: 5%–7% organic growth (ex-InnovaMatrix) and long-term target of 6%–8% p.a. from 2027.
Operating Margin Expansion
Operating margin expanded 110 basis points in 2025 to 22.3%; cumulative margin expansion of 460 basis points since 2021. Company expects at least 23% operating margin in 2026 and mid-20s in the medium term.
Double-Digit EPS Growth and Profitability
Earnings per share grew 16% in 2025 (net profit up 15%); operating profit up 12% and EBITDA increased 12%. Management expects another year of double-digit EPS growth in 2026.
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Allocation
Free cash to equity of $362 million and conversion of 101% under new definition; free cash flow conversion target around 100% for 2026. Returned capital via $300 million share buyback in H2 2025 and dividend growth of 13%.
Increased Investment to Support Growth
Growth CapEx more than doubled to $121 million in 2025; operational CapEx steady at ~2.5% of sales. Management plans to continue increasing growth CapEx to expand capacity and support pipeline.
Infusion Care Outperformance
Infusion Care delivered double-digit organic growth of 12.5% in 2025 (standout category). Nondiabetes therapies grew share to 15% of Infusion Care revenue (from ~10% in 2024). Company targets high single-digit Infusion Care growth in 2026 and expects further acceleration with additional capacity.
Solid Performance in Continence and Ostomy Care
Continence Care grew 6.6% organically in 2025 with hydrophilic products representing >60% of category revenue and ConvaTec product share at 59%. Ostomy Care grew 4.5% organically; Esteem Body exceeded expectations and the company secured new GPO wins in the U.S.
Broad-Based New Product Pipeline
Eight product launches underway in-market and eight more planned across 2026–2027; management describes the richest product pipeline in company history and expects launches to drive acceleration to 6%–8% organic growth from 2027.