Valeo SA, a global automotive supplier, announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting a continued improvement in profitability. The company reported sales of €10.66 billion, a 4% decrease compared to the €11.117 billion recorded in the same period in 2024. Despite the drop in sales, Valeo's gross margin increased by 2% to €2.094 billion, representing 19.6% of sales, up from 18.5% in the first half of 2024. The operating margin improved to 4.5% of sales, increasing by 0.5 percentage points from the previous year's 4.0%. Net attributable income for the period was €104 million, equating to 1.0% of sales, down from €141 million or 1.3% of sales in the first half of 2024. Valeo's order intake saw significant growth, reaching €11.8 billion, a 30% increase from €9.1 billion in the first half of 2024. The company attributed its improved financial performance to rigorous management, including strict price discipline, cost reduction measures, and a strategic repositioning towards new, higher-margin contracts. The company remains focused on maintaining its trajectory towards improved profitability and cash generation, aligning with its 2025 objectives.