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Brunel Q1 2025 results: Operating in challenging market conditions
Amsterdam, 9 May 2025 – Brunel International N.V. (Brunel; BRNL), a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent, today announced its results for the first quarter 2025. Q1 2025 Highlights Total Revenue of EUR 310.5 million, down 11% (down 10% organically) Gross Profit of EUR 56.5 million, down 18% (down 17% organically) Cost reduction program delivered EUR 6 million lower cost to EUR 48.1m, do
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