Order Intake Growth
Order intake grew by 6.6% in constant currencies to €2.326 billion, with strong performance in consumables and recurring business.
Cash Flow Improvement
Significant increase in cash flow from €91 million in the prior year to €280 million, reflecting effective working capital and CapEx management.
Efficiency Program Impact
The efficiency program targeting over €100 million in 2024 is underway and expected to have its biggest impact in Q4.
Regional Performance in EMEA
EMEA region showed strong performance with an overall growth of approximately 5%.
Underlying EBITDA Margin
The Group's underlying EBITDA margin remains solid at 27.7% for the nine months, with positive effects expected from the efficiency program in Q4.
Positive Trends in Consumables
Recurring sales improved from a negative high single-digit decline in Q1 to a positive high single-digit growth in Q3.