KION Group announced a robust performance for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting a notable rise in order intake, which reached €8.882 billion, compared to €7.506 billion in the same period last year. Although the company experienced a minor decrease in revenue and adjusted EBIT, it has refined its revenue outlook and increased its projections for free cash flow. This adjustment underscores the strong customer demand and the effectiveness of ongoing efficiency initiatives.
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Original from KIONgroup.com: KION with a solid third quarter – strong order intake increase in the first nine months of 2025
KION with a solid third quarter – strong order intake increase in the first nine months of 2025
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