Aalberts N.V.: Aalberts reports full year results 2025

Core Insights - The company's performance in 2025 was affected by macroeconomic uncertainties, market softness, and geopolitical disruptions, prompting decisive actions to restore sustainable performance [1] - The company reported strong free cash flow and managed to protect its added value margin while reducing inventories and capital expenditure [2] Financial Performance - Revenue for the year was EUR 3,091 million, reflecting an organic revenue decline of 2.5% [7] - EBITA was EUR 410 million, with an EBITA margin of 13.2% [7] - Earnings per share before amortisation stood at EUR 2.61 [7] - Free cash flow amounted to EUR 361 million [7] Strategic Actions - The company made progress in rebalancing its portfolio through three acquisitions in America and Southeast Asia, along with three divestments in Europe [3] - Sustainability commitments are on track, with a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) rate of 71% [3] - The company proposed a cash dividend of EUR 1.15 for 2025 and announced a EUR 75 million share buyback program to enhance shareholder value [3][4] Future Outlook - The company anticipates improvements in organic revenue growth and EBITA margin in 2026, continuing to implement strategic actions aligned with the 'thrive 2030' strategy [5]