thyssenkrupp AG (TKAMY) recently reported strong financial performance with robust sales growth and EBIT performance supported by active cost management. The company's net financial assets stand at almost 680 million, positioning it well for future growth. In the alkali segment, positive commercial development was noted with new orders in the service business and new build projects globally. Additionally, thyssenkrupp AG revealed a substantial pipeline of over 150 green hydrogen projects, with 40 actively pursued, offering significant market opportunities. Despite challenges such as project volatility and regulatory uncertainties impacting the US market, the company is confident in achieving the upper half of its group sales and EBIT guidance range for the current financial year. Progress is visible in Europe, especially with projects in Spain maturing rapidly, while projects in the Middle East face complexities leading to slower progress. Changes in the pipeline size were a result of portfolio shifts, maintaining the contract value stable. The company aims to uphold the current cost discipline, adjusting to top-line developments, and expects a positive trend in gross margin as lower-margin projects phase out.