Strong Organic Sales Growth
Organic sales increased by 22.5%, driven primarily by pricing of 21.5% with a resilient volume mix growth of 1%.
Solid Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow was reported at EUR 565 million, indicating strong cash-generating capabilities.
Shareholder Returns
43% of free cash flow was returned to shareholders, including EUR 172 million through dividends and EUR 71 million through share buybacks.
Successful Inflation Mitigation
The company managed to offset significant inflationary pressures with efficiencies and pricing strategies, maintaining gross profit levels.
Positive Employee Engagement
The annual Gallup employee engagement survey score improved to 4.12, with a 91% participation rate.