2024 financial results / en Strong launch execution driving company growth /investors/magazine/detail/article/strong-launch-execution-driving-company-growth <span>Strong launch execution driving company growth</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-author-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> Sandrine Dufour, EVP Chief Financial Officer </div> <span><span lang about="/user/8671" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype content="Nathalie.Vandenbruaene@ucb.com">Vandenbruaene …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-26T16:01:58+01:00" title="Wednesday 26 February 2025 - 16:01">Wed 26/02/2025 - 16:01</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-author-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-above field__items"> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-default"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/ucb_header_image/public/2025-02/20220727-ucb_portraits-sandrine_small.jpg.webp?itok=T1aX2qvm" width="150" height="150" alt="Picture of Sandrine Dufour, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-content field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items"> <p><br>As I reflect on the past year and ½ðºÌÓéÀֳǒs 2024 financial and extra financial performance, I am more certain than ever that our guiding principle - "Inspired by patients, driven by science" - has never been more relevant. In 2024, we focused on meaningful impact: breakthrough innovation and execution excellence to deliver transformative value to people living with severe diseases.</p><p>Twelve months ago, we set ambitious goals to launch new solutions that make a real difference. Today, I am proud to see those efforts come to life. We deliver on our commitments, and the results speak for themselves.</p><p>Our 2024 revenue increased by 17% to €6.15 billion, thanks to net sales of €5.61 billion driven by triple and double-digit performance of our growth medicine drivers. Underlying profitability rose by 9% to €1.48 billion and our profit more than tripled. Looking ahead we continue to have strong ambitions. We aim to obtain revenues in 2025 in the range of € 6.5 – €6.7 billion and an adjusted EBITDA to reach 30% of revenues, representing a significant increase over 2024 considering the evolution of our medicine portfolio. Since 2014, our revenue has increased by around 80%, adjusted EBITDA by more than 130%, and our market capitalization has tripled.</p><p>Our 2024 results go beyond our financial performance. Sustainability continues to be central to everything we do. Scientific progress must be responsible, and our growth should not come at the expense of our environment. I am proud that our net-zero climate targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, holding us accountable for reducing our carbon footprint. Our ESG performance assessed by organizations such as Sustainalytics, ISS ESG, MSCI and CDP has placed us among industry leaders, reaffirming our responsibility to future generations.</p><p>Beyond reducing emissions, we are committed to equitable healthcare access. This year, we expanded our reach by 14% to reach 82% access coverage for our medicines, ensuring that more people - regardless of location or socioeconomic status - can access life-changing treatments.</p><p>With a strong foundation in innovation, ongoing launches of our key medicines, financial stability, and positive societal impact, I am confident about the road ahead. 2025 will bring continued momentum, driven by strong execution, sustained growth, and breakthrough innovation that delivers meaningful impact.</p><p>To my team members, partners, and stakeholders - thank you for being part of this journey. Your dedication makes this possible. Together, we will continue to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases and shape the future of healthcare in a responsible and impactful way.<br>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above field__items"> <a href="/taxonomy/term/1906" hreflang="en">investors</a> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above field__items"> <a href="/taxonomy/term/10732" hreflang="en">2024 financial results</a> <a href="/taxonomy/term/10733" hreflang="en">2024 financials</a> </div> <div> <div class="comments-wrapper"> <div class="comment-area"> <h2 class="red">Leave a Comment</h2> <drupal-render-placeholder callback="comment.lazy_builders:renderForm" arguments="0=node&amp;1=15407&amp;2=field_newsroom_askexpert&amp;3=ask_expert" token="7Et2lQOLCHakkJsvxVAgz2naVburg3sKrqQMX3AnX8s"></drupal-render-placeholder> <span class="toggle-form js-toggle-form"></span> </div> </div> </div> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_16 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="/investors/magazine/detail/article/strong-launch-execution-driving-company-growth" data-a2a-title="Strong launch execution driving company growth"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucb.com%2Finvestors%2Fmagazine%2Fdetail%2Farticle%2Fstrong-launch-execution-driving-company-growth&amp;title=Strong%20launch%20execution%20driving%20company%20growth"></a><a class="a2a_button a2a_button_facebook"><img src="/themes/custom/ucb_premier/images/a2a/facebook-icon.svg" width="16" height="16" border="0" alt="linkedin"></a><a class="a2a_button a2a_button_linkedin"><img src="/themes/custom/ucb_premier/images/a2a/linkedin-icon.svg" width="16" height="16" border="0" alt="linkedin"></a><a class="a2a_button a2a_button_twitter"><img src="/themes/custom/ucb_premier/images/a2a/twitter-icon.svg" width="16" height="16" border="0" alt="twitter"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-like field--type-likes-dislikes field--label-above field__items"> <div class="like_dislike"> <div class="like"> <a rel="nofollow" class="use-ajax" href="/like-dislike/like/eyJlbnRpdHlfdHlwZSI6Im5vZGUiLCJlbnRpdHlfaWQiOiIxNTQwNyIsImZpZWxkX25hbWUiOiJmaWVsZF9saWtlIiwibGlrZXMiOiI3NCIsImRpc2xpa2VzIjoiNCJ9"></a> <span class="like-15407"> 74 Likes </span> </div> </div> <div id="like_dislike_status"></div> </div> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:01:58 +0000 Vandenbruaene Nathalie 15407 at