(ANSA) - ROME, FEBRUARY 08 - Cementir Holding (Caltagirone group) closes the consolidated preliminary data "at a historic record" for revenues of 1,723.1 million, up 26.7% compared to 2021, and for the gross operating margin at 335.2 million, +7.8%.
The operating result improved by 4.3% to 206.3 million.
The pre-tax result was 238.3 million, +38.5%, with a positive cash flow of 95.5 million compared to a net debt of 40.4 million as at 31 December 2021. Furthermore, the update of the 2023-2025 business plan "assumes the distribution of an increasing dividend, corresponding to a payout ratio between 20% and 25% of the net profit for the period.
"Despite geopolitical uncertainty and more restrictive monetary conditions, 2022 ended with record results for the group, with growth in revenues, EBITDA and operating income and sustained cash generation, demonstrating the solidity and resilience of our business model" , comments the chairman and CEO of Cementir Holding, Francesco Caltagirone Jr: "The new 2023-2025 business plan, in continuity with the previous one - he points out -, is based on a strategy of sustainable growth, of which ESG issues are an integral part. We have already achieved significant results in terms of decarbonisation, innovation and transparency, evidenced by the improvement of all ESG ratings and we want to continue on this virtuous path, ininterest of all stakeholders".
The plan, in addition to a "strong ESG commitment", envisages revenues increasing by 2025 to approximately 2 billion euros with an average annual growth of 5-6% and the gross operating margin to approximately 400 million with an average annual growth of 6%.
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