India, Jan. 29 -- Givaudan AG (GVDBF.PK), a Swiss maker of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients, reported Thursday lower profit in fiscal 2025, while sales edged up from last year with growth in both segments. The firm further lifted its dividend, and said it delivered on its ambitious targets of 2025 strategy, and also issued outlook for 2030.
Separately, Givaudan announced certain changes to its Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
In fiscal 2025, net income dropped 1.7 percent to 1.071 billion Swiss francs from last year's 1.090 billion francs. In local currency, net income increased 3.9 percent. Basic earnings per share were 116.08 francs, compared to 118.17 francs for the same period in 2024.
The EBITDA was 1.75 bill...