GEA Group's Fiscal Year 2024 Performance and 2025 Outlook

In 2024, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft reported an increase in key financial metrics despite economic challenges. The company recorded a 1.5% rise in order intake, reaching EUR 5,553 billion, and a 0.9% increase in revenue, totaling EUR 5,422 billion. The EBITDA before restructuring expenses grew 8.1% to EUR 837 million, with the margin rising to 15.4%.

Additionally, GEA improved its return on capital employed (ROCE) to 33.8% and maintained net working capital at 6.0% of revenue. Shareholders are set to benefit from a proposed dividend increase to EUR 1.15 per share.

Looking ahead, GEA targets organic revenue growth between 1.0% and 4.0% and plans to enhance its EBITDA margin. The company, under its Mission 26 strategy, aims to achieve a robust financial status and projects significant growth through its Mission 30 strategy.