Umicore reported a +11% sales (ex metal trading) increase to €2,629m pushed by higher demand in Catalysis and Energy&Surface Technologies in 2015. EBITDA rose +5% to €417m and net profit attributable to shareholders was almost unchanged at €171m. Operating CF jumped +49% to €396m predominantly driven by a swing in NWC from €-113m to €88m. Investing CF came in at €-242m (€-222m) despite lower capex investments. Due to the share-buy-back programme (&e
05 Feb 2016
Strong final spurt, but where does 2016 go?
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Strong final spurt, but where does 2016 go?
Umicore reported a +11% sales (ex metal trading) increase to €2,629m pushed by higher demand in Catalysis and Energy&Surface Technologies in 2015. EBITDA rose +5% to €417m and net profit attributable to shareholders was almost unchanged at €171m. Operating CF jumped +49% to €396m predominantly driven by a swing in NWC from €-113m to €88m. Investing CF came in at €-242m (€-222m) despite lower capex investments. Due to the share-buy-back programme (&e