Robust sales of CHF 6.7 billion, delivering 10.9%1 CER sales growth
CORE EBITDA of CHF 2 billion, resulting in a margin of 29.8%
Continued growth investment with 2023 CAPEX at 25% of sales
Solid free cash flow at CHF 329 million
Proposed 14% dividend increase from CHF 3.50 to CHF 4.00 per share
Return of excess capital continues with ongoing share buyback up to CHF 2 billion
Outlook 2024: flat CER sales growth and CORE EBITDA margin in the high twenties
Mid-Term Guidance 2024 – 2028 confirmed
Basel, Switzerland, 26 January 2024 – Lonza has reported sales of CHF 6.7 billion, sales growth of 7.9%
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