v3.25.1

Significant accounting policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Buildings |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 33 years
Minimum | Installation and machinery |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 3 years
Minimum | Furniture, fixtures & vehicles |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 4 years
Minimum | Leasehold |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 3 years
Maximum | Installation and machinery |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 15 years
Maximum | Furniture, fixtures & vehicles |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 10 years
Maximum | Leasehold |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment |
Useful lives | 10 years

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