H1 2021 Results and Outlook
2021 PRIORITIES
Continue our initiatives focused on profitability and performance: maintain robust
margins and strong free cash flow generation
Constant focus on the price-cost spread amid strong inflation in raw material and energy costs
Reduction in costs as part of post-coronavirus adaptation measures
■ Reinforcement of the operational excellence program
■ Maintaining the structural improvement in operating working capital requirement
■Capital expenditure of around €1.5 billion and ongoing digital transformation
■Continued reduction in non-operating costs
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For full-year 2021, the Group is now targeting a very strong increase in operating
income to a new all-time high, with like-for-like operating income in second-half
2021 close to the previous record of second-half 2020
H1 2021 RESULTS AND OUTLOOK
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