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Summary of the robo-comment:
- Kemira’s Q4 revenue decreased by 8% year-on-year to EUR 663.7 million, which was a weaker performance than expected due to market softness and currency effects.
- Operative EBITDA decreased by 11% to EUR 119.9 million, falling clearly short of forecasts, reflecting general market softness, particularly in the pulp and paper industry.
- Operating profit plummeted 65% to EUR 23.7 million, due to exceptionally high one-off items related to restructuring and efficiency measures.
- The guidance provided for 2026 was in line with expectations, and the company proposes a dividend of EUR 0.76 per share and a EUR 100 million share buyback program.