NV Bekaert SA provided earnings guidance for the year 2022. For the period, the management expects Consolidated sales of approximately €5.7 billion, an increase by + €900 million compared with last year resulting from decisive price management and structural mix improvements. As a result, underlying EBIT is expected to be in the range of €450 million - EUR 460 million.

The profitability ambitions for the medium term remain unchanged.