Core Insights - Bureau Veritas achieved sector-leading organic revenue growth of 6.5% in FY 2025, with a strong margin improvement to 16.3% [1][4][10] - The company has a positive growth outlook for 2026, expecting continued margin expansion and a new EUR 200 million share buyback program [1][4][8] Financial Performance - Full-year revenue reached EUR 6,466.4 million, up 6.5% organically, with Q4 organic growth at 6.3% [4][9][40] - Adjusted operating profit increased to EUR 1,052.9 million, a 5.7% rise from EUR 996.2 million in FY 2024, with an adjusted operating margin of 16.3% [4][9][37] - Adjusted net profit was EUR 631.4 million, up 1.7% from EUR 620.7 million in FY 2024, with adjusted EPS at EUR 1.42, reflecting a 2.8% increase [4][9][47] - Free cash flow totaled EUR 824.2 million, a 3.9% organic increase, with cash conversion at 107% [4][9][50] Strategic Developments - The company executed nine bolt-on acquisitions in 2025, contributing EUR 96 million in annualized revenue, while also divesting two non-core activities [4][20][21] - The LEAP I 28 strategy is progressing, with a focus on enhancing operational leverage and functional scalability [4][5][20] - A new organizational structure was implemented to accelerate strategy execution and improve alignment across geographic platforms [4][26][28] Market Trends and Growth Drivers - Strong organic growth was driven by increased energy investments, digital infrastructure development, and demand for corporate risk assessment solutions [4][10][20] - The Americas region saw organic revenue growth of 4.0%, Europe at 4.1%, Asia-Pacific at 8.2%, and the Middle East & Africa at 16.6% [4][40] Shareholder Returns - Bureau Veritas achieved double-digit shareholder returns, supported by a 9% EPS growth at constant currency and a proposed dividend of EUR 0.92 per share, up 2.2% year-on-year [4][13][14] - The new EUR 200 million share buyback program represents approximately 1.5% of outstanding share capital [4][8][13]