[Applause] You failed. Two words we all know too well. Failure can echo in our minds, overshadowing every victory, every compliment, and every moment of joy.In a world that often celebrates success, failure makes us question our worth. But what if we viewed failure differently. What if we saw it as as an essential part of growth, a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block.Today I want to share how those two words, you failed, became the catalyst for hope and transformation in my life. How I discovered t ...

"Fail Forward Through Fear" is an empowering TEDx talk theme that redefines failure—not as a dead end, but as a necessary step on the path to growth, courage, and success. In a world that often glorifies perfection and punishes mistakes, this talk challenges the fear of failure and reframes it as fuel for transformation. This talk is not about avoiding fear, but walking through it—with purpose. It’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever held back, reminding us that progress is often messy, and that the mos ...

Core Insights - FLSmidth has raised its financial guidance for the full year 2025 due to strong performance in the Mining business in Q1 2025 [1] - The Adjusted EBITA margin for the Mining business is now expected to be between 14.0% and 14.5%, an increase from the previous range of 13.5% to 14.0% [1][4] - The overall Adjusted EBITA margin for the Group is now projected to be between 13.0% and 13.5%, up from 12.5% to 13.0% [2][4] Financial Guidance - The financial guidance for 2025 reflects ongoing business simplification, transformation efforts, and improvements in the Mining business, along with strategic initiatives in the Cement business [3] - Revenue expectations for the Mining segment are approximately DKK 15.0 billion, while Cement revenue is expected to be around DKK 4.0 billion, leading to a consolidated Group revenue of about DKK 19.0 billion [4] - The Adjusted EBITA margin for the Cement business is expected to remain between 9.0% and 9.5%, unchanged from previous guidance [4] Market Outlook - The Mining Service business is expected to see stable and active market demand, while the Mining Products business is anticipated to remain soft compared to 2024 [5] - The short-term outlook for the cement industry is affected by macroeconomic uncertainty, and revenue guidance reflects the divestment of the MAAG business completed in 2024 [6] Cost Considerations - The guidance for the Adjusted EBITA margin excludes transformation and separation costs of approximately DKK 200 million for the Mining business and around DKK 50 million for the Cement business for the full year 2025 [5][7]