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REGULATED INFORMATION INSIDE INFORMATION Press Release Trading Update Q1 2025
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2 TRADING UPDATE Q1 2025 TRADING UPDATE Q1 2025 Brussels, 27 May 2025 Cenergy Holdings S.A. (Euronext Brussels, Athens Stock Exchange: CENER), hereafter “Cenergy Holdings” or “the Group”, announces today its consolidated financial information for the first quarter of 2025. Strong start with double-digit growth setting a positive tone for the rest of the year ▪ Revenue for Q1 2025 reaches EUR 488 million (23% growth y-o-y). ▪ Operational profits (adjusted EBITDA) amount to EUR 76 million, 39% higher than 2024Q1, with steadily high margins at 15.5%; improved performance pushes consolidated net profit after tax to EUR 41 million versus EUR 24 million in Q1 2024 (+74%). ▪ Order backlog1 remains around EUR 3.4 billion as of 31 March 2025 ▪ Development of the new land cables plant in the USA is on track. ▪ We confirm FY 2025 guidance for adjusted EBITDA (EUR 300 – 330 million). Alexis Alexiou, Cenergy Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer, commented on the Group’s performance for the first quarter of 2025: “Cenergy Holdings sustained its positive financial trajectory, achieving double-digit year-on-year growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. This was primarily driven by further growth in the cables segment, as part of the planned expansion which is now operational . We are committed to delivering value to our shareholders and customers through the execution of our strategy, and we are confident in our ability to achieve another year of strong performance. Additionally, our well-balanced business portfolio remains a crucial factor in our ongoing growth, shielding us from the prevailing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.” Group financial review Amounts in EUR thousand Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Change (%) Revenue 487,901 395,739 23% Gross profit 83,580 59,471 41% Gross profit margin (%) 17.1% 15.0% 210 bps a-EBITDA 75,729 54,413 39% a-EBITDA margin (%) 15.5% 13.7% 177 bps EBITDA 78,331 53,535 46% EBITDA margin (%) 16.1% 13.5% 253 bps a-EBIT 66,678 46,235 44% a-EBIT margin (%) 13.7% 11.7% 198 bps EBIT 69,281 45,357 53% EBIT margin (%) 14.2% 11.5% 274 bps Net finance cost (15,091) (16,977) -11% Profit before income tax 54,190 28,380 91% Profit after tax for the year 41,028 23,616 74% Net profit margin (%) 8.4% 6.0% 244 bps Profit attributable to owners 41,024 23,613 74% 1 Backlog includes signed contracts, as well as contracts not yet enforced, for which the subsidiaries have either received a letter of award or been declared preferred bidder by the tenderers.
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3 TRADING UPDATE Q1 2025 Amounts in EUR Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Change (%) Earnings per share 0.19327 0.12417 56% Positive performance in both segments Revenue grew by 23% on a yearly basis and reached EUR 488 million , mainly attributed to growing energy projects in the cables segment. Such increased demand was successfully serviced as the new production capacity for submarine cables was gradually put into operation. At the same time, cable products’ demand stayed strong and the steel pipes segment slightly increased revenues while keeping double-digit adjusted EBITDA margins, in line with prior year’s performance. Revenue a-EBITDA Amounts in EUR million Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased to EUR 75.7 million, reflecting a 39% year- on-year growth. Both segments improved margins by maintaining their focus on high value-added and realising a more favourable sales mix overall . In the steel pipes segment, the improved production output combined with a favourable project mix like la st year’s, supported higher operational profitability in absolute terms. Hence, t he Group's adjusted EBITDA margin reached 15.5%, significantly surpassing the margin achieved in Q1 2024. The successful execution of energy projects continues being the primary driver of this profitability, providing a stable foundation in a challenging global macroeconomic environment. The key projects executed during the first quarter of the year were: ▪ Cables: The installation phase of the OstWind 3 turnkey project in Germany made sign ificant progress. Meanwhile, the production of export submarine cables for Thor OWF in Denmark, Baltyk II OWF in Poland, and the interconnection of the DolWin Kappa platform in Germany, as well as the inter-array cables for Thor OWF and East Anglia 3 OWF in the UK, proceeded as planned. Moreover, the production of land cables for the grid interconnection of the Western Offshore Sub Station of Gennaker Offshore Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea, Germany, advanced significantly during Q1 2025. ▪ Steel pipes: The plant of Corinth Pipeworks started production for Woodside Trion in Mexico, which is currently the deepest offshore project ever for HFW pipes (more than 1,450m) . As for projects executed during Q1 2025, these included the Neptun Deep Project in the Black Sea and various onshore pipelines for the Italian natural gas operator (Snam). Working capital normalized during the first quarter of the year from its negative level s of year end 2024, while net finance costs decreased by 11% to EUR 15.1 million in Q1 2025 from EUR 17.0 million the corresponding quarter of 2024, primarily due to lower interest rates. Profit before income tax increased by approx. 90% year- on-year and reached EUR 54.2 million (EUR 28.4 million in Q1 2024). Profit after tax followed at EUR 41.0 million (EUR 23.6 million in Q1 2024), representing 8.4% of revenue (vs. 6.0% last year).
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4 TRADING UPDATE Q1 2025 Finally, the comprehensive investment program in all plants continued during the first three months of the year: ▪ The major expansion of the sophisticated subsea cable plant in Corinth, Greece is complete as planned and the new capacity is gradually ramping up. ▪ The expansion of land cables production capabilities in Thiva & Eleonas plants in Greece are advancing. ▪ The new Concrete Weight Coating (CWC) plant of steel pipes segment in Thisvi, Greece was completed, and successful commissioning took place early in Q2 2025. ▪ Regarding the land cables manufacturing facility in Maryland USA: o Necessary earthworks progressed significantly during Q1 2025 while orders for production lines and other equipment are placed based on the planned timeline. o Plant construction is expected to start during the second half of the year, following the main building contractor appointment in the next months. Order backlog stabilizes at EUR 3.4 billion Hellenic Cables and Corinth Pipeworks continued their successes in tendering, keeping total backlog at levels of EUR 3.4 billion, with a strong potential for further increase during the current year. Projects awarded during the first months of the year include: • a turnkey contract by Réseau de Transport d' Électricité (RTE), together with Asso.subsea, for the 225kV HVAC export cables of the Dunkerque Offshore Wind Farm in France, • the design, manufacturing and testing of the 230kV submarine cables and the sup ply of related cable accessories and spare materials for the Silver Run Expansion Project in the USA. Outlook The cables segment continues to maintain a robust medium-term financial outlook. Its order backlog is expected to grow in the following months and capacity expansions are either delivered or progressing as planned. Demand for Renewables in Europe remains strong since electricity demand keeps rising and power grid enhancements in all developed countries are even more necessary than before. The well-known energy megatrends are expected to persist and further fuel the segment’s backlog and prospects . At the same time, the demand for LV & MV power and telecom cables remains solid . All the above, coupled with high-capacity utilisation throughout the year in all plants, shape a positive outlook for the segment for the rest of 2025. The steel pipes segment anticipates further development of new natural gas networks, driven by ongoin g exploration and exploitation of new and existing gas reserves but also aligned with energy transition guidelines and the need for energy security. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are advancing as a reliable medium- term solution to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals. Simultaneously, new pipelines designed for the hydrogen era are gaining momentum. Market conditions remain favorable, contributing to a positive outlook for 2025. As for the US tariffs announced on April 2, 2025, Cenergy Holdings’ subsidiar ies have not experienced any significant impacts so far, since either their commercial exposure in the USA is very limited (cables) or they have already secured contractual arrangements with their US-based clients (steel pipes). It goes without saying that all companies are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Q1 2025 financial results further validated the advantages of Cenergy Holdings well-positioned business portfolio in an evolving global trade landscape. As we continue to focus on meeting customer needs and given a solid and growing order backlog for both segments, Cenergy Holdings confirms its expectation for adjusted EBITDA in the range of EUR 300 – 330 million for the FY 2025. This financial outlook remains subject t o several assumptions including (a) smooth execution of projects in both segments, (b) a continued solid demand for cables products and (c) limited financial impact from a highly fluid global geopolitical environment.
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5 TRADING UPDATE Q1 2025 Financial Calendar Publication / Event Date 2025Q1 trading update - Conference Call 28 May 2025 Ex-Dividend date of fiscal year 20242 24 June 2025 Dividend beneficiaries of fiscal year 2024 - Record date 25 June 2025 Dividend payment of fiscal year 2024 26 June 2025 Half Yearly 2025 results 17 September 2025 Half Yearly 2025 results - Conference Call 18 September 2025 DISCLAIMER: Any forward-looking statements that may be included in this p ress release are statements regarding or based on current expectations, plans or understandings of our management relating to, inter alia, Cenergy Holdings’ future results of operations, financial position, liquidity, prospects, gro wth, strategies or developments in the markets in which its subsidiaries operate. Such forward-looking statements shall b e treated as a reflection of information, data and understandings as of the date of the publication of this press relea se, so you are encouraged not to place undue reliance on them, given that by their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could materially alter the actual results or future events from those expressed or implied thereby. The outcome and financial effects of the understandings, intentions, and events described here in could be adversely affected by these risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release related to trends or current activities shall not to be taken as a report of the future status of such trends or activities. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, either as a result of new infor mation or developments, future events or otherwise. The information contained in this press release is subject to change without notice. No re-report or warranty, express or implied, regarding the fairness, accuracy, reasonableness or comp leteness of the information contained herein and no relianc e shall be placed on it. This press release has been prepared in English and translated into French and Greek. In case of discrepancies between different language versions, the English one shall prevail. About Cenergy Holdings Cenergy Holdings is a Belgian holding company listed on both Euronext Brussels and Athens Stock Exchange, investing in leading industrial companies, focusing on the growing global demand of energy transfer, renewables and data transmission. The Cenergy Holdings portfolio consists of Corinth Pipeworks and Hellenic Cables, companies positioned at the forefront o f their respective high growth sectors. Hellenic Cables is one of the largest cable producers in Europe, manufacturing powe r and telecom cables as well as submarine cables. Corinth Pi peworks is a world leader in steel pipe manufacturing for the energy sector and major producer of steel hollow sections for the construction sector. For more information, please visit our website at www.cenergyholdings.com. Contacts For further information, please contact: Sofia Zairi Chief Investor Relations Officer Tel: +30 210 6787111, +30 210 6787773 Email: ir@cenergyholdings.com 2 The shares will trade ex-dividend after the expiration date of stock futures, stock options and index futures and options on FTSE/ATHEX Large Cap in the Athens Stock Exchange, i.e. June 20, 2025.