• Rubis: H1 2024 Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 05 Sep 2024 10:45:00   America/Chicago

    Paris, 05 September 2024, 5:45pm

    • Solid operating performance after a record H1 2023, underpinned by a continued high level of activity in the Caribbean
      • High cash flow generation: Operating cash flow1 at €352m, up 6% vs H1 2023
      • EBITDA at €358m, stable yoy on a comparable basis2, -12% vs H1 2023
      • Net income Group share at €130m, -4% on a comparable basis, -24% vs H1 2023
    • Healthy balance sheet: 1.6x corporate net financial debt/EBITDA3
    • 2024 Guidance reiterated – renewed confidence in dividend growth

    On 5 September 2024, Clarisse Gobin-Swiecznik, Managing Partner, commented: “Following a record-breaking 2023, we have delivered strong operational results in the first half of this year. We achieved strong performance in the Caribbean hampered by challenges in Kenya and Nigeria. Photosol development is progressing as planned. These investments, which are crucial for securing future growth are underway. Our robust cash flow generation reflects the strength of our Group and supports our growing dividend policy. Despite a few exceptional items affecting our bottom line, I am confident that we will meet our full-year guidance and remain optimistic about the Company’s continued growth and future development.”

    H1 2024 results4 highlights

    • Energy Distribution:
      • Retail & Marketing - Volume up 4%, gross margin at €416m down 7% (+0% LFL5),
        • Continued strong performance of Retail, C&I and Aviation businesses in the Caribbean, driven by the booming development of Guyana, the increase in airlines frequencies in Barbados and the dynamism of Jamaica.
        • Eastern Africa: Kenya saw a very dynamic first-half on the aviation side, with increased flights combined with superior customer service. This significant uptake was not sufficient to absorb the headwinds to the retail business over this first-half (protests, floods, economic downturn and FX volatility), leading to an overall lacklustre performance.
        • The Bitumen activity was particularly strong in South Africa but continued to be dragged on by the political context in Nigeria. Margins stood at a comfortable level.
      • Support & Services - Gross margin down 8%, after a very high H1 2023
        • Bitumen supply volume showed lower levels in Q2 vs Q2 2023 with low demand for bitumen trading in the US.
        • H1 2023 saw important crude deliveries, generating a time lag with 2024, which should catch up over the year.
    • Renewable Electricity Production:
      • Secured portfolio at 1GWp, up 55% yoy.
      • EBITDA at €11m, up 12% yoy .
      • Acceleration of development costs to support Photosol’s future growth.

    KEY FIGURES

    CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF 30 JUNE 2024

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    Revenue 3,339 3,324 0%
    EBITDA 358 409 -12%
    o/w Energy Distribution 371 416 -11%
    o/w Renewable Electricity Production 11 10 12%
    EBIT 257 323 -20%
    o/w Energy Distribution 284 341 -17%
    o/w Renewable Electricity Production -3 -1 158%
    Net income, Group share 130 171 -24%
    EPS (diluted), in euros 1.25  1.66 -25%
    Cash flow before cost of net financial debt and tax 352 331 6%
    Cash flow from operations 286 241 18%
    Capital expenditure 103 132 -22%
    o/w Energy Distribution 68 108 -37%
    o/w Renewable Electricity Production 35 24 48%


    (in million euros) Jun-2024 Dec-2023 Var %
    Net financial debt (NFD) 1,491 1,360 10%
    NFD/EBITDA 2.1x 1.8x 0.2x
    Corporate net financial debt(1) (corporate NFD) 1,079 992 9%
    Corporate NFD/EBITDA 1.6x 1.4x 0.2x

    (1)   Corporate net financial debt – excluding non-recourse debt – see Appendix for further detail.

    H1 2024 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

    H1 2024 has seen a 12% decrease in EBITDA to €358m and EBIT to €257m (-20% yoy).

    At Group level, financial charges have increased to reach €50m in H1 2024 vs €36m in H1 2023. This variation is explained by the increase in interest rates, and a higher debt at Photosol consistent with capacity in operation increase. As regards FX financial charges, they reached €32m over the first-half, vs a very high €80m (gross) in H1 2023. Main contributors were Kenya (€14m) and Nigeria (€11m) where the currency was stable after the devaluation observed in January.

    Profit before tax decreased by 15% and Net income Group share by 24% at €130m.

    Focus on elements to be taken into account to analyse variations on a comparable basis (see Appendix for further detail)

    At EBITDA level, H1 2024 includes:

    • Compensation-related impacts (IFRS2, among others): €15m
    • Advisory fees (strategy and M&A): €3m

    H1 2023 included:

    • Compensation-related impacts (IFRS2, among others): €6m
    • FX passthrough in Nigeria: €(25)m
    • Refund by the State of the 2022 revenue shortfall in Madagascar: €(11)m

    When adjusted for these elements, EBITDA decreased by 1% yoy.

    At EBIT level, two large bitumen vessels have seen their life expectancy reduced from 28 to 25 years due to more restrictive vetting policies, leading to an additional depreciation expense of €4m for H1 2024 as compared to H1 2023.

    EBIT decrease on a comparable basis reduces to -5%.

    For H1 2024, the impact of the OECD Global Minimum Tax first-time application reached approximately €12m.

    Further to the announcement of the divestment of Rubis Terminal 55% stake, Rubis Terminal has been accounted for under IFRS 5 – Noncurrent assets held for sale since 31 March 2024. As a reminder, H1 2023 includes €5m related to Q2 2023.

    On a comparable basis, Net income Group share decreased by 4% over H1 2024.

    The 18% increase in cash flow from operating activities to €286m illustrates the strength of operations. Cash flow generation before cost of net financial debt and tax stands at €352m, 6% higher than in H1 2023.

    Rubis corporate net financial debt (corporate NFD) reached €1,079m at the end of H1 2024, leading to a corporate NFD/EBITDA at 1.6x.

    Capex reached €103m, of which €35m were dedicated to Renewable Electricity Production. The remaining €68m are split between maintenance (80%) and growth and energy transition investments (20%) in the Energy Distribution business line.

    ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

    Retail & Marketing

    The first half of 2024 saw volume increasing vs an already high H1 2023. When excluding the refund by the State of the 2022 revenue shortfall in Madagascar and the FX effect in Nigeria from 2023, gross margin stayed stable at €416m. EBIT landed at €200m, vs €247m in H1 2023 (-19% yoy, -3% on a comparable basis). In H1 2024, Capex decreased to €59m (-15% yoy).

    VOLUME SOLD AND GROSS MARGIN BY PRODUCT IN H1

      Volume (in '000 m3) Gross margin (in €m) Adjusted Gross margin(1) (in €m)
      H1 2024 H1 2023 H1 2024 vs H1 2023 H1 2024 H1 2023 H1 2024 vs H1 2023 H1 2024 H1 2023 H1 2024 vs H1 2023
    LPG 660 654 1% 158 158 0% 158 158 0%
    Fuel 2,101 1,988 6% 214 231 -7% 214 219 -2%
    Bitumen 212 225 -6% 44 59 -27% 44 34 27%
    TOTAL 2,973 2,867 4% 416 448 -7% 416 411 1%

    (1)   Adjusted for exceptional items and FX effects.

    LPG demand was overall stable over the first-half, autogas in Europe and bulk in Morocco, compensating for the softer demand in South Africa. Gross margin and unit margin remained stable, in line with volume.

    As regards fuel:

    • The retail business (service stations representing 49% of fuel volume and 52% of H1 fuel gross margin) once again showed its resilience. Volume was stable over H1. Gross margin decreased by 23%, under separate effects:
      • H1 2023 had seen exceptional elements in Madagascar and in Kenya, leading to a particularly high comparable base on retail gross margins;
      • Retail activity in Kenya was under pressure in H1 2024, challenges including protests, floods and economic downturn weighed on performance. The Kenyan Shilling further appreciation in Q2 also had a negative impact on gross margin;
      • On the other hand, activity continued to be very dynamic in the Caribbean, with Jamaica, Antigua, Grenada, Dominica (where operations resumed in 2023), and Guyana performing way above expectations.
    • Following the same strong momentum started in Q1, the Commercial and Industrial business (C&I, representing 28% of fuel volume and 28% of H1 fuel gross margin) increased by 6% in volume, and 15% in gross margin, led by Guyana and Barbados.
    • The aviation segment (representing 20% of fuel volume and 17% of fuel gross margin) was very dynamic with volume growth reaching +32% over H1, and gross margin at +34%. This excellent performance was driven by Kenya, where the rationalisation of the aviation portfolio proved successful and margins were managed very efficiently in Q2, and by the Eastern Caribbean region, where airlines increased their frequencies.

    Bitumen volume was down 6% yoy, mainly driven by Nigeria, partially offset by the strong performance of South Africa, Togo and Cameroon. When restated from the passthrough of FX impact to customers in H1 2023, gross margin showed a +27% increase yoy.

    The table below provides volume and gross margin split by region for H1.

    VOLUME SOLD AND GROSS MARGIN BY REGION IN H1

      Volume (in '000 m3) Gross margin (in €m) Adjusted Gross margin(1) (in €m)
      H1 2024 H1 2023 H1 2024 vs H1 2023 H1 2024 H1 2023 H1 2024 vs H1 2023 H1 2024 H1 2023 H1 2024 vs H1 2023
    Europe 464 451 3% 114 111 3% 114 111 3%
    Caribbean 1,145 1,091 5% 167 146 14% 167 146 14%
    Africa 1,364 1,326 3% 134 191 -30% 134 155 -13%
    TOTAL 2,973 2,867 4% 416 448 -7% 416 411 1%

    (1)   Adjusted for exceptional items and FX effects.

    Adjusted unit margin came in at 139€/m3, down 3% vs H1 2023.

    EBIT BY REGION

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    Europe 35 38 -8%
    Caribbean 93 76 22%
    Africa 72 133 -46%
    TOTAL RETAIL & MARKETING 200 247 -19%

    By region, the dynamics of this first-half were as follows:

    • Europe continues to benefit from its strong LPG positioning (LPG accounts for >90% of regional gross profit) This segment increased slightly (+4% in volume), driven by autogas in France and Spain, and bottles in Portugal. The overall margin was in line with volume growth at +3%. EBIT declined by 8%, but increased by 3% on a comparable basis, in line with volume and gross margin growth;
    • the Caribbean region remained buoyant, with volumes up 5%, despite the complicated situation in Haiti (volume: -24%). The C&I business performed particularly well, with optimal operating conditions, and +16% gains in unit margin. EBIT increased by 22%, led by Jamaica and Guyana;
    • lastly, in Africa, gross margin was down 13%, adjusted for the sequencing of payment in 2023 by the State of the 2022 revenue shortfall in Madagascar (€11m) and the neutralisation of foreign exchange losses in Nigeria (€25m). The half-year was marked by difficult operating conditions in Nigeria and Kenya, combined with high volatility in foreign exchange rate in Kenya.

    Support & Services 

    The Support & Services business recorded EBIT of €85m (-10% yoy, -6% on a comparable basis) in H1 2024.

    Volume (+3%) and margins (-8%) have shown resilience, after the record-high H1 2023. Q1 2023 had seen significant crude deliveries, while 2024 deliveries have experienced delays. The strong momentum observed in trading activity in the Caribbean in Q1 continued in Q2 with +22% in volume and +27% gross margin over the first-half, benefiting from the two vessels acquired in 2023.

    The SARA refinery and logistics operations present specific business models with stable earnings profile.

    Capex normalised at €9m (vs €39m in H1 2023, -77% yoy), as H1 2023 included the acquisition of two new LPG vessels in the Caribbean and one bitumen vessel.

    RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION

    The level of assets in operation grew by 17% yoy at 460 MWp. The secured portfolio reached 1 GWp, up 55% yoy.

    Revenue reached €24m over H1 2024, c. €4m of which coming from direct sales to the market. When restated for these direct sales to the market, revenue was stable vs H1 2023, although Assets in operation grew by 17% yoy. EBITDA reached €11m over H1 2024, hampered by:

    • weather-related effects (lower load factor, local hailstorms damaging panels);
    • decrease in spot prices, thereby downgrading the level of extra-revenue generated by plants temporarily benefitting from spot price;
    • acceleration of development costs to support Photosol’s future growth.

    Operational data H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    Assets in operation (MWp) 460 394 17%
    Electricity production (GWh) 221 234 -5%
    Sales (in €m) 24 25 -3%
    EBITDA 11 10 12%
    CAPEX 35 24 48%
    Non-recourse project debt 412 360 20%

    BULK LIQUID STORAGE

    Further to the announcement of the divestment of Rubis Terminal 55% stake, Rubis Terminal has been accounted for under IFRS 5 - Noncurrent assets held for sale since 31 March 2024.

    H1 2024 Net income Group share includes three months of Rubis Terminal contribution while H1 2023 included six months.

    As of 30 June 2024, the completion of the sale of Rubis Terminal 55% stake is subject to the satisfaction of various closing conditions, including obtaining all the required administrative approvals. The corresponding capital gain will be included in Net income Group share at closing.

    OUTLOOK

    After a very solid performance in H1 2024, the Caribbean region will continue to deliver strong growth. Europe positive operating momentum will also continue. The economic situation in Africa remains unstable, in Kenya in particular.

    The acceleration of development costs in the Renewable division will weigh on 2024 and 2025 EBITDA, paving the way for future growth.

    As a result, the guidance provided to the market for 2024 is reiterated with a Group EBITDA expected to reach €725m to €775m. Net income Group share should remain stable despite the first-time application of the Global Minimum Tax representing an impact estimated between €20m and €25m. Confidence in dividend growth is also renewed.

    NON-FINANCIAL RATING

    • MSCI: AA (reiterated in Dec-23)
    • Sustainalytics: 30.7 (from 29.7 previously)
    • ISS ESG: C (from C- previously)
    • CDP: B (reiterated in Feb-24)

    Conference for investors and analysts
    Date: 5 September 2024, 6:00pm
    To access via the audio webcast: https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/rubisen/20240905_1/
    To access via the conference call:

    • France: +33 (0 1 70 37 71 66
    • UK-International: +44 (0) 33 0551 0200
    • US: +1 786 697 3501
    • Then verbally tell the operator the code « Rubis »

    Participants from Rubis:

    • Clarisse Gobin-Swiecznik, Managing Partner
    • Marc Jacquot, CFO

    Upcoming events

    Photosol Day: 17 September 2024 - Paris

    Q3 & 9M 2024 trading update: 5 November 2024 (after market close)

    FY 2024 results: 13 March 2025 (after market close)

    Press Contact Analyst Contact
    RUBIS - Communication department RUBIS - Clémence Mignot-Dupeyrot, Head of IR
    Tel: +33 (0)1 44 17 95 95

    presse@rubis.fr     		Tel: +33 (0)1 45 01 87 44

    investors@rubis.fr

    appendix

    1.   Q2 FIGURES

    REVENUE BREAKDOWN

    Revenue (in €m) Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023
    Energy distribution 1,663 1,569 +6%
    Retail & Marketing 1,436 1,343 +7%
    Europe 195 192 +2%
    Caribbean 624 562 +11%
    Africa 617 589 +5%
    Support & Services 227 226 +0%
    Renewable Electricity production 16 16 -1%
    TOTAL 1,679 1,585 +6%

    RETAIL & MARKETING: VOLUME SOLD AND GROSS MARGIN BY PRODUCT IN Q2

      Volume (in '000 m3) Gross margin (in €m) Adjusted1 Gross margin (in €m)
      Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023
    LPG 317 318 0% 74 75 -1% 74 75 -1%
    Fuel 1,052 1,010 4% 107 114 -6% 107 114 -6%
    Bitumen 112 108 4% 21 23 -9% 21 16 28%
    TOTAL 1,481 1,435 3% 202 212 -5% 202 206 -2%

    (1)   Adjusted for exceptional items and FX effects.

    RETAIL & MARKETING: VOLUME SOLD AND GROSS MARGIN BY REGION IN Q2

      Volume (in '000 m3) Gross margin (in €m) Adjusted1 Gross margin (in €m)
      Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023 Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023
    Europe 219 207 6% 52 52 1% 52 52 1%
    Caribbean 572 553 3% 83 73 13% 83 73 13%
    Africa 690 676 2% 67 88 -23% 67 81 -17%
    TOTAL 1,481 1,435 3% 202 212 -5% 202 206 -2%

    (1)   Adjusted for exceptional items and FX effects.

    2.   ADJUSTMENTS AND RECONCILIATIONS:

    COMPOSITION OF NET DEBT/EBITDA EXCLUDING IFRS 16

    (in million euros) Jun-2024 Dec-2023 Var %
    Corporate net financial debt(1) (corporate NFD) 1,079 992 9%
    LTM EBITDA (a) 747 798 -6%
    LTM Rental expenses IFRS 16 (b) 51 46 11%
    LTM EBITDA Photosol prod (c) 32 34 -8%
    LTM EBITDA pre IFRS 16 & excl. Photosol prod (a)-(b)-(c) 664 717 -7%
    Corporate NFD / LTM EBITDA pre IFRS 16 & excl. Photosol prod 1.6x 1.4x 0.2x
    Non-recourse project debt 412 367 12%
    Total Net financial debt (NFD) 1,491 1,360 10%
    NFD/LTM EBITDA pre IFRS 16 2.1x 1.8x 0.2x

    (1)   Corporate net financial debt – excluding non-recourse debt.

    KPIS ON A COMPARABLE BASIS

    1.   AT GROUP LEVEL

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBITDA (reported) 358 409 -12%
    Naira passthrough   - 25  
    Madagascar shortfall refund   - 11  
    Compensation-related impacts (including IFRS 2) 15 6  
    Other 3    
    EBITDA (on a comparable basis) 376 379 -1%


    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBIT (reported) 257 323 -20%
    Naira passthrough   - 25  
    Madagascar shortfall refund   - 11  
    Compensation-related impacts (including IFRS 2) 15 6  
    Excess depreciation vessels 4    
    Other 3    
    EBIT (on a comparable basis) 279 293 -5%


    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    Net income Group share (reported)                  130 171 -24%
    Naira passthrough      
    Madagascar shortfall refund   - 9  
    Compensation-related impacts (including IFRS 2) 13 11  
    Excess depreciation vessels 4    
    Other 2 - 1  
    Rubis Terminal Q2 2023 contribution   -5  
    First-time application of OECD Global Minimum Tax 12    
    Net income Group share (on a comparable basis) 160 167 -4%

    2.   BY BUSINESS LINE

    1.   RETAIL & MARKETING

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBITDA (reported) 258 300 -14%
    Naira passthrough   - 25  
    Madagascar shortfall refund   - 11  
    Compensation-related impacts (including IFRS 2) 4    
    EBITDA (on a comparable basis) 262 264 -1%


    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBIT (reported) 200 247 -19%
    Naira passthrough   - 25  
    Madagascar shortfall refund   - 11  
    Compensation-related impacts (including IFRS 2) 4    
    EBIT (on a comparable basis) 204 211 -3%

    SPLIT BY REGION

    A)   EUROPE

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBIT (reported) 35 38 -8%
    Compensation-related impacts (including IFRS 2) 4 -  
    EBIT (on a comparable basis) 39 38 3%

    B)   AFRICA

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBIT (reported) 72 133 -46%
    Naira passthrough   - 25  
    Madagascar shortfall refund   - 11  
    EBIT (on a comparable basis) 72 293 -25%

    2.   SUPPORT & SERVICES

    (in million euros) H1 2024 H1 2023 Var %
    EBIT (reported) 85 94 -10%
    Excess depreciation vessels 4    
    EBIT (on a comparable basis) 88 94 -6%

    3.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

    ASSET (in thousands of euros) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
    Non-current assets    
    Intangible assets 100,207 90,665
    Goodwill 1,734,497 1,659,544
    Property, plant and equipment 1,798,763 1,746,515
    Property, plant and equipment – right-of-use assets 240,624 230,764
    Interests in joint ventures 25,496 310,671
    Other financial assets 153,302 168,793
    Deferred taxes 21,783 28,770
    Other non-current assets 13,351 11,469
    TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS (I) 4,088,023 4,247,191
    Current assets    
    Inventory and work in progress 711,087 651,853
    Trade and other receivables 812,105 781,410
    Tax receivables 29,718 34,384
    Other current assets 63,262 42,214
    Cash and cash equivalents 457,712 589,685
    TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS (II) 2,073,884 2,099,546
    ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 293,132 0
    TOTAL ASSETS (I + II) 6,455,039 6,346,737


    EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (in thousands of euros) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
    Shareholders’ equity – Group share    
    Share capital 130,198 128,994
    Share premium 1,561,561 1,553,914
    Retained earnings 1,008,226 948,449
    TOTAL 2,699,985 2,631,357
    Non-controlling interests 125,854 131,588
    EQUITY (I) 2,825,839 2,762,945
    Non-current liabilities    
    Borrowings and financial debt 1,222,918 1,166,074
    Lease liabilities 213,620 200,688
    Deposit/consignment 151,781 151,785
    Provisions for pensions and other employee benefit obligations 45,664 40,929
    Other provisions 157,010 137,820
    Deferred taxes 80,336 83,659
    Other non-current liabilities 145,445 148,259
    TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES (II) 2,016,774 1,929,214
    Current liabilities    
    Borrowings and short-term bank borrowings (portion due in less than one year) 726,086 783,519
    Lease liabilities (portion due in less than one year) 33,109 38,070
    Trade and other payables 808,750 792,512
    Current tax liabilities 27,428 25,245
    Other current liabilities 17,053 15,232
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES (III) 1,612,426 1,654,578
    TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (I + II + III) 6,455,039 6,346,737

    CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

    (in thousands of euros) %
    2024/
    2023     		30/06/2024 30/06/2023
    NET REVENUE 0% 3,338,885 3,324,412
    Consumed purchases   (2,491,037) (2,473,182)
    External expenses   (269,370) (247,080)
    Employee benefits expense   (149,898) (125,593)
    Taxes   (70,128) (69,327)
    EBITDA -12% 358,452 409,230
    Other operating income   906 805
    Net depreciation and provisions   (98,684) (87,522)
    Other operating income and expenses   (3,262) 624
    CURRENT OPERATING INCOME -20% 257,412 323,137
    Other operating income and expenses   (882) (5,260)
    OPERATING INCOME BEFORE SHARE OF NET INCOME FROM JOINT VENTURES -19% 256,530 317,877
    Share of net income from joint ventures   5,344 6,308
    OPERATING INCOME AFTER SHARE OF NET INCOME FROM JOINT VENTURES -19% 261,874 324,185
    Income from cash and cash equivalents   5,502 8,114
    Gross interest expense and cost of debt   (49,352) (38,471)
    COST OF NET FINANCIAL DEBT 44% (43,850) (30,357)
    Interest expense on lease liabilities   (6,488) (5,522)
    Other finance income and expenses   (32,700) (78,462)
    PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAX -15% 178,836 209,844
    Income tax   (44,655) (32,438)
    NET INCOME -24% 134,181 177,406
    NET INCOME, GROUP SHARE -24% 129,503 170,624
    NET INCOME, NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS -31% 4,678 6,782

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

    (in thousands of euros) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2023
    TOTAL CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 134,181 367,013 177,406
    Adjustments:      
    Elimination of income of joint ventures (5,344) (14,930) (6,308)
    Elimination of depreciation and provisions 119,613 222,146 99,133
    Elimination of profit and loss from disposals 527 1,344 (643)
    Elimination of dividend earnings (741) (363) (361)
    Other income and expenditure with no impact on cash (1) 8,433 7,623 (6,127)
    CASH FLOW AFTER COST OF NET FINANCIAL DEBT AND TAX 256,669 582,833 263,100
    Elimination of income tax expenses 44,655 57,860 32,438
    Elimination of the cost of net financial debt and interest expense on lease liabilities 50,337 84,359 35,880
    CASH FLOW BEFORE COST OF NET FINANCIAL DEBT AND TAX 351,661 725,052 331,418
    Impact of change in working capital* (25,888) (91,682) (48,002)
    Tax paid (40,151) (70,752) (42,200)
    CASH FLOWS RELATED TO OPERATING ACTIVITIES 285,622 562,618 241,216
    Impact of changes to consolidation scope (cash acquired - cash disposed) 460 387 308
    Acquisition of financial assets: Energy Distribution division (5,775) (3,396)  
    Acquisition of financial assets: Renewable Energies division (2) (7,360) (8,543)  
    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (103,166) (283,340) (131,970)
    Change in loans and advances granted 71 (30,252) (29,660)
    Disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 2,335 6,175 5,135
    (Acquisition)/disposal of other financial assets (127) (193) (5,332)
    Dividends received 2,520 6,111 5,898
    Other cash flows from investing activities      
    CASH FLOWS RELATED TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES (111,042) (313,051) (155,621)

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

    (in thousands of euros) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2023
    Capital increase 8,851 4,096 4,115
    Share buyback (capital decrease)      
    (Acquisition)/disposal of treasury shares (1,087) 633 (384)
    Borrowings issued 655,177 1,028,541 675,291
    Borrowings repaid (690,962) (1,092,443) (650,536)
    Repayment of lease liabilities (19,790) (36,516) (17,942)
    Net interest paid (2) (52,199) (81,285) (34,770)
    Dividends payable (204,979) (197,524) (197,524)
    Dividends payable to non-controlling interests (5,523) (13,993) (10,176)
    Acquisition of financial assets: Renewable Energies division (318) (14,627) (6,333)
    Other cash flows from financing operations 2,345 8,502  
    CASH FLOWS RELATED TO FINANCING ACTIVITIES (308,485) (394,616) (238,259)
    Impact of exchange rate changes 1,932 (70,173) (37,955)
    Impact of change in accounting policies      
    CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (131,973) (215,222) (190,619)
    Cash flows from continuing operations      
    Opening cash and cash equivalents (3) 589,685 804,907 804,907
    Change in cash and cash equivalents (131,973) (215,222) (190,619)
    Closing cash and cash equivalents (3) 457,712 589,685 614,288
    Financial debt excluding lease liabilities (1,949,004) (1,949,593) (2,060,200)
    Cash and cash equivalents net of financial debt (1,491,292) (1,359,908) (1,445,912)

    (1) Including change in fair value of financial instruments, IFRS 2 expense, goodwill (impairment), etc.
    (2) Net financial interest paid includes the impacts related to restatements of leases (IFRS 16).
    (3) Cash and cash equivalents net of bank overdrafts.

    (*) Breakdown of the impact of change in working capital:  
    Impact of change in inventories and work in progress (46,061)
    Impact of change in trade and other receivables (5,243)
    Impact of change in trade and other payables 25,416
    Impact of change in working capital (25,888)


    1 Operating cash flow before net financial costs and tax.

    2 On a comparable basis: taking into account non-recurring or exceptional elements – See appendix for further detail.

    3 Debt excluding Photosol SPV project non-recourse debt; LTM EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 – lease obligations.

    4 The Management Board, which met on 4 September 2024, approved the accounts for the first half-year 2024; these accounts were examined by the Supervisory Board on 5 September 2024. The Statutory Auditors have carried out a limited review of these financial statements, and their report on the interim financial information was issued on the same date.

    5 LFL: Like-for-like i.e., excluding exceptional items and FX effects.

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