Record Order Intake and Sales Growth
Thales achieved a record order intake of €25.3 billion, with sales growing by 8.3% organically to €20.6 billion, driven by strong growth in Defence and successful acquisitions.
Double-Digit EBIT and Cash Flow Growth
Adjusted EBIT increased by over 13% with a margin improvement to 11.8%, while free operating cash flow from continued activities increased by 9%, exceeding €2 billion.
Strong Performance in Defence Segment
Defence orders reached €14.7 billion with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.34, supported by large contracts, leading to a sales growth of 13.3% organically.
CSR Achievements
Thales reduced CO2 emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 56.8% and Scope 3 by 24.7% compared to 2018, achieving its 2030 targets ahead of schedule.
Successful Integration of Acquisitions
The integration of Imperva and Cobham AeroComms was successful, contributing positively to operational performance and profitability.