Saint-Gobain Cancels 4.2 Million Shares to Optimize Capital Structure
Saint-Gobain, the global leader in sustainable construction, has announced the cancellation of 4,243,098 of its own shares, a strategic move aimed at optimizing its capital structure.
On December 3, 2025, Saint-Gobain canceled 4,243,098 self-held shares, thereby reducing the total number of shares in its capital to 495 million. Following this operation, the number of shares in circulation is now 493 million, compared to 497 million at the end of December 2024. This decision reflects the Group's intention to actively manage its capital to support value creation for its shareholders.
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In 2025, Saint-Gobain allocated 402 million euros to the repurchase of its own shares, after accounting for transactions related to employee share ownership. This financial commitment underscores the Group's confidence in its long-term strategy and its desire to enhance shareholder value. These buybacks contribute to better capital allocation and the optimization of the company's financial structure.
Sustained Growth and Commitment to Sustainability
In 2024, Saint-Gobain achieved a turnover of 46.6 billion euros. With over 161,000 employees and a presence in 80 countries, the Group continues to position itself as a leader in sustainable construction, driven by innovative solutions for renovation, lightweight construction, and decarbonization. Celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, Saint-Gobain remains committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, guided by its purpose: 'MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME'.
SectorImmobilier / construction · Industrie · Matériaux · Construction›Autres matériaux de construction
Context
Period
Period: 2025
Key reported figures
Revenue: 46 483 M€
Revenue growth: -0,2 %
EBITDA: 7 203 M€
EBITDA margin: 15,5 %
Net income: 2 883 M€
Free cash flow: 3 752 M€
Net debt: 10 356 M€
Dividend per share: 2,30 €
Guidance from the release
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Saint-Gobain a publié ses résultats annuels 2025 marqués par une progression du chiffre d'affaires en monnaies locales et une marge d'exploitation stable à 11,4% et EBITDA à 15,5%. Le groupe confirme sa trajectoire et ses objectifs pour le plan Grow & Impact et annonce le lancement du plan Lead & Grow pour 2026-2030, axé sur la croissance rentable et l'accélération de la chimie de la construction.
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