2024 Shareholder’s Practical Guide

CFO’s statement

CFO’s statement

Consistently achieving our targets

“My role is to ensure the Group’s solidity and financial autonomy, so that it can continue to grow over the long-term.”

Jérôme Pelletan, Chief Financial Officer of Air Liquide and member of the Executive Committee. He also supervises the Shareholder Services Department

Financial performance is one of the pillars of the ADVANCE strategic plan. How would you describe it in 2023?

It’s very solid! In a complex economic and geopolitical environment, the Group recorded sustained growth, with revenue up +3.7% year-on-year. This result is in line with the objectives of our ADVANCE strategic plan.

I would also like to highlight our record level of investment decisions, driven in particular by the acceleration of industrial decarbonization projects worldwide. Investment decisions reached a record level of €4.3 billion in 2023. This strong momentum is a guarantee of future growth for the Group and its commitment to the climate.