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Valmet's Half Year Financial Review January 1 - June 30, 2025: Strong organic growth in orders received and the new 'Lead the Way' strategy launched in the second quarter
Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the comparison period, i.e., the same period of the previous year.
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