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Bekaert: 2025 Full Year Results
2025 Full year results Resilient results and strong cash flow supported by cost management and restructuring FCF1 of €314m n Proposed dividend of €1.95 n Ongoing €200m share buyback Bekaert delivered a resilient performance in 2025. The year was marked by shifts in global trade policies which created uncertainty and undermined demand. In addition, slower growth in the hydrogen end market required adjustment to bring footprint in line with demand outlook. At the same time, Bekaert has translated
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