Getlink: Annual Results 2024: EBITDA Target Achieved at €833 Million Driven by the Performance of the Group's Core Businesses
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Group
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Revenue: €1,614 million, down 12%1 due to the expected normalisation of electricity markets and the suspension of
ElecLink's contribution in the last quarter. - EBITDA2: €833 million (-16%) at the top end of the guidancefor20243.
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Cash position
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of €1,699 million at
31 December 2024 (+€137 million vs31 December 2023 ). - Consolidated net profit of €317 million.
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Proposed dividend of €0.58 per share, up 5.5% on 2024.
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Revenue: €1,614 million, down 12%1 due to the expected normalisation of electricity markets and the suspension of
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Eurotunnel - Revenue of €1,166 million (+3%).
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EBITDA of €642 million (+8%).
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ElecLink -
Revenue of €280 million (-50%) due to the expected normalisation of the electricity markets and the suspension of activity between
25 September 2024 and5 February 2025 following the identification of a weakness in the cable support structure. -
EBITDA of €159 million (-57%), after provision of €76 million5 for interconnector profit sharing.
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Revenue of €280 million (-50%) due to the expected normalisation of the electricity markets and the suspension of activity between
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Europorte
- Revenue of €168 million (+12%).
- EBITDA up 10% to €32 million.
> Outlook for 2025
In 2025, against a backdrop of economic uncertainty in
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Consolidated EBITDA target for 2025 of between €780 million and €830 million
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taking into account:
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Reasonable growth assumptions for
Eurotunnel based on the commercial momentum observed at the beginning of the year in an environment which remains highly competitive. The central scenario assumes the implementation of EES formalities onEurotunnel sites fromOctober 2025 , with EES having been the subject of intensive preparation to make it a competitive advantage. -
For
ElecLink , the revenue already secured as at28 February 2025 (82% of the cable's capacity for 2025 has been sold for a total revenue of €190 million7, subject to actual delivery of the service), the consequences of the suspension of activity until 5 February, recent electricity market prices and the use of a method similar to that used for 2024 for the profit sharing provision in operating expenses.
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Reasonable growth assumptions for
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Continued modernisation of assets and innovation, with a gradual increase in capital expenditure to €170-220 million over the next 5-7 years.
- In 2025, capital expenditure should be at the lower end of the range.
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The normalisation of capital expenditure levels should begin in 2032.
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Payment of a dividend of €0.58 per share,
subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on
14 May 2025 . This represents an increase of 5.5% on the amount paid in 2024 and is in line with the Group's commitment to sharing value creation with its shareholders. The dividend would be payable on6 June 2025 .
Highlights of the past year:
> Group
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EBITDA of €833 million post-provision for
ElecLink profit sharing of €76 million,at the top end of the range of the guidance set inFebruary 2024 . - Free Cash Flowof €471 million8.
- Consolidated cash position of €1,699 million, an increase of €137 million.
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Getlink's credit rating upgraded to BB by
S&P Global Ratings (from BB- previously). -
Acquisition of
ChannelPorts , one of the leaders in the British customs services market, strengthening the Group's portfolio of border solutions.
> CSR
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) of 5% in 2024 compared with 2023, i.e. a 27% reduction compared with 2019, confirming the Group's trajectory towards achieving a -30% reduction in its emissions in 2025, compared with 2019 emissions.
- Alignment of 91% of Group revenue under the European Taxonomy (93% in 2023).
- Decarbonised margin rate9 at 96% (compared with 97% in 2023).
- CDP rating raised to A (from B).
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LeShuttle Passenger
- Confirmation of car market leadership with a 55.2% market share.
- 2% fall in passenger traffic, with 2,199,837 passenger vehicles carried in 2024, impacted by increased competition from ferry companies, some of which deviate from the social models applicable to British and French flagged ships.
- High quality of service and yield improvement.
Eurotunnel has strengthened its competitive advantages and increased the number of initiatives to improve the services it provides to its customers (new partnerships, refreshment of the passenger terminal in theUnited Kingdom , modernisation of terminal signage, new duty-free partner inFrance , etc.).
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LeShuttle Freight
- Market share of 35.7%.
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Truck traffic down slightly by 1%, in a lacklustre economic environment in the
United Kingdom and continuing fierce competition from ferry operators. -
Development of the commercial offering for freight customers, in particular with the strengthening of customs services following the acquisition of
ChannelPorts and the launch of new initiatives for the benefit of lorry drivers (new duty-free area, new services on board Shuttles, etc.).
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Railway Network
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Eurostar traffic up 5% with 11,201,093 passengers, exceeding the all-time high for 2019 and despite work on the international terminal at Amsterdam Centraal station, which led to the suspension of the direct service between
Amsterdam andLondon and a reduction in the frequency of trains betweenLondon andAmsterdam .
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Eurostar traffic up 5% with 11,201,093 passengers, exceeding the all-time high for 2019 and despite work on the international terminal at Amsterdam Centraal station, which led to the suspension of the direct service between
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Other revenues rose by 52%, boosted by the acquisition in
April 2024 ofChannelPorts , a company dedicated to assisting carriers with the customs clearance of goods to and from theUK , and by an increase in duty-freeretailrevenues. -
Costs and capital expenditure
Eurotunnel's operating costs were down by 3% (-€19 million) thanks to lower energy costs (-€40 million) which enabled the Group to reduce the Electricity Value Adjustment applied to LeShuttle Freight customers.Eurotunnel also continued its productivity efforts and strict cost management, which partly offset inflation in other operating costs.-
Capex of €144 million, up slightly on the 2023 level (€138 million net of a receipt of €21 million in respect of the partial reimbursement by the French state of Brexit-related expenditure as part of an agreement reached in
December 2023 ). During the year,Eurotunnel nearly completed the investments for the implementation of the new EES border control system, initially scheduled forOctober 2024 , and worked on modernising its assets.
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Suspension of the activity of the electricity interconnector between France and
Great Britain between25 September 2024 and5 February 2025 following the identification of a weakness in the cable support structure outside the Tunnel on the French side. - The commercial impact of the suspension of operations (before taking into account the provision for profit sharing) is estimated at €78 million for 2024. Negotiations with insurers for compensation have been initiated and are ongoing.
- Revenue of €280 million, down 50%, impacted by the expected normalisation of electricity markets and the suspension of activity in Q4.
- EBITDA of €159 million, down 57%, after provision of €76 million for profit sharing.
> Europorte: EBITDA up 10% to €32 million
- Revenue growth of 12% thanks to the good performance of recent acquisitions and the signing of new contracts, particularly in rail traction.
- Improved profitability, with EBITDA up 10%.
Operating profit reflecting the expected normalisation of electricity markets and the suspension of
The Group's consolidated revenue for 2024 was €1,614 million, down 12% compared to 2023 due to the expected normalisation of the electricity markets and the suspension of
The Group's operating expenses fell by 9%, thanks in particular to the change in the
Consolidated EBITDA for 2024 was €833 million, down 16% due to the lower contribution from
Net financial expenses fell by 8% to €294 million, thanks to lower inflation-linked charges and higher interest received and despite the impact of unwinding of the discount on ElecLink’s profit-sharing provision.
Tax represented a net income of €13 million (compared with a charge of €88 million in 2023), reflecting the fall in pre-tax profit in the
The Group's consolidated net result for 2024 was a profit of €317 million, down 5% compared with 2023.
Operating cash flowwas €865 million in 2024, compared with €1,036 million in 2023.
The Group's Free Cash Flow was €471 million in 2024, €167 million less than in 2023, due to the lower contribution from
Cash held at
Next dates 2025
Further information
The Board of Directors, meeting on Wednesday
Disclaimer: This report contains forward-looking statements. This information, which has been prepared on the basis of the current estimates of the Group's senior management, is subject to numerous factors and uncertainties that could cause actual figures to differ materially from those presented. For a more detailed description of these risks and uncertainties, please refer to the "Risks and Control" section of the Universal Registration Document and the documents filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) (available on the Group's website https://www.getlinkgroup.com).
About Getlink
REVIEW OF THE CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AND FINANCIAL SITUATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED
The following information relating to Getlink SE’s financial situation and consolidated results must be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements set out in section 2.2.1 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Accounting standards applied and presentation of the consolidated results
Pursuant to EC Regulation 297/2008 of
Context of the preparation of the consolidated annual financial statements
The Group's results in 2024 are marked by the expected normalisation of the energy market and of ElecLink’s contribution (compared with 2023, which benefited from particularly exceptional electricity market conditions) and the suspension of the electricity interconnector’s activity from
The global geopolitical context, in particular the conflicts in
During 2024, the Group has continued to prepare for the future through its operational and commercial excellence and capital expenditure programmes, while continuing its strategy of prudent cash management. The Group has maintained its high level of liquidity, with net cash and cash management financial assets at
1 ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
In order to enable a better comparison between the two years, the 2023 consolidated income statement set out in this section has been recalculated at the exchange rate used for the 2024 income statement of £1=€1.184.
Summary
At €1,614 million, the Group's consolidated revenue for the 2024 financial year decreased by €230 million (-12%) compared to 2023, due in particular to the impact on ElecLink’s revenue of the normalisation of the energy market and the suspension of the electricity interconnector’s activity from
After taking into account a net tax income of €13 million (compared with a net tax expense of €88 million in 2023, the variation being due to the evolution of ElecLink’s result and deferred taxes), the Group’s net consolidated result for the 2024 financial year was a profit of €317 million, compared to a profit of €332 million (restated) in 2023, down by €15 million.
€ million |
2024 |
2023 |
Change |
2023 |
|
Improvement/(deterioration) of result |
|
restated* |
€M |
% |
published |
Exchange rate €/£ |
1.184 |
1.184 |
|
|
1.153 |
|
1,166 |
1,136 |
30 |
+3% |
1,121 |
|
280 |
558 |
(278) |
-50% |
558 |
Europorte |
168 |
150 |
18 |
+12% |
150 |
Revenue |
1,614 |
1,844 |
(230) |
-12% |
1,829 |
|
(524) |
(543) |
19 |
+3% |
(539) |
|
(121) |
(190) |
69 |
+36% |
(190) |
Europorte |
(136) |
(121) |
(15) |
-12% |
(121) |
Operating costs |
(781) |
(854) |
73 |
+9% |
(850) |
Current EBITDA** |
833 |
990 |
(157) |
-16% |
979 |
Depreciation |
(229) |
(244) |
15 |
+6% |
(244) |
Trading profit |
604 |
746 |
(142) |
-19% |
735 |
Net other operating charges and share of result of equity-accounted companies |
(6) |
(7) |
1 |
(7) |
|
Operating profit (EBIT) |
598 |
739 |
(141) |
-19% |
728 |
Net finance costs |
(253) |
(325) |
72 |
+22% |
(320) |
Other net financial (charges)/income |
(41) |
6 |
(47) |
6 |
|
Pre-tax profit |
304 |
420 |
(116) |
414 |
|
Income tax income/(expense) |
13 |
(88) |
101 |
(88) |
|
Net consolidated profit for the year |
317 |
332 |
(15) |
-5% |
326 |
Current EBITDA / revenue |
51.6% |
53.7% |
-2.1pts |
53.5% |
|
* Restated at the rate of exchange used for the 2024 income statement (£1=€1.184). |
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** Trading profit before depreciation charges. |
a)
This segment includes the activities of the
€ million |
|
|
Change |
|
Improvement/(deterioration) of result |
2024 |
* 2023 |
M€ |
% |
Exchange rate €/£ |
1.184 |
1.184 |
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|
Shuttle Services |
727 |
736 |
(9) |
-1% |
Railway Network |
398 |
373 |
25 |
+7% |
Other revenue |
41 |
27 |
14 |
+52% |
Revenue |
1,166 |
1,136 |
30 |
+3% |
External operating costs |
(304) |
(339) |
35 |
+10% |
Employee benefits expense |
(220) |
(204) |
(16) |
-8% |
Operating costs |
(524) |
(543) |
19 |
+3% |
Current EBITDA |
642 |
593 |
49 |
+8% |
EBITDA/revenue |
55.0% |
52.1% |
2.9pt |
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* Restated at the rate of exchange used for the 2024 income statement (£1=€1.184). |
i)
Revenue generated by this segment, which in 2024 represented 73% of the Group’s total revenue, was up by 3% compared to 2023, to €1,166 million.
Shuttle Services
Despite increased competition from ferry companies on the Short Straits market, Shuttle Services’ revenue of €727 million was relatively stable in 2024 (down by 1%) compared with 2023.
Traffic (number of vehicles) |
2024 |
2023 |
Change |
Truck Shuttle |
1,198,052 |
1,206,754 |
-1% |
Passenger Shuttle: |
|
|
|
Cars * |
2,187,146 |
2,236,713 |
-2% |
Coaches |
12,691 |
18,130 |
-30% |
* Includes motorcycles, vehicles with trailers, caravans and motor homes. |
Truck Shuttle
Compared to 2023, the Short Straits market for trucks was stable in 2024. With 1,198,052 trucks carried, Eurotunnel’s traffic decreased by 1% compared to 2023 due to strong competition in the market. In a market that is currently in overcapacity, the Truck Shuttle Service remains market leader, with a market share of 35.7% for the year (35.9% in 2023).
Passenger Shuttle
In a Short Straits market that grew in 2024 by 3% compared to 2023, the Passenger Shuttle Service is the marker leader with a market share of 55.2%, down by 3.2 points year-on-year, impacted by fierce competition from ferry operators.
In a Short Straits coach market that contracted by 2.5% in 2024,
Railway Network
Traffic |
2024 |
2023 |
Change |
High-Speed Passenger Trains (Eurostar) |
|
|
|
Passengers * |
11,201,093 |
10,716,419 |
5% |
Train Operators' Rail Freight Services **: |
|
|
|
Number of trains |
1,233 |
1,417 |
-13% |
* Only passengers travelling through the |
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** Rail freight services by train operators (DB Cargo for BRB, SNCF and its subsidiaries, |
The Group earned revenues of €398 million in 2024 from the use of its Railway Network by Eurostar’s High-Speed Passenger Trains and by Rail Freight Services, up by 7% compared to 2023 driven by continued growth in Eurostar passenger numbers.
In 2024, 11,201,093 Eurostar passengers used the Tunnel, an increase of 5% compared to 2023, representing an all-time record by surpassing the previous record of 11,046,608 passengers in 2019, and this despite works on the international terminal at Amsterdam Centraal station that led to the suspension of direct service between
Cross-Channel rail freight traffic was down by 13% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Other revenues
Other revenues rose by €14 million to €41 million, boosted by the acquisition in
ii)
In 2024, the
b)
ElecLink’s revenues come mainly from sales of interconnector capacity (see section 1.3 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document). The decrease in ElecLink’s revenue in 2024 reflects the expected normalisation of the energy market between France and
In 2024,
€ million |
|
|
Change |
|
Improvement/(deterioration) of result |
2024 |
2023 |
M€ |
% |
Revenue |
280 |
558 |
(278) |
-50% |
Profit sharing |
(76) |
(156) |
80 |
-51% |
External operating costs |
(39) |
(28) |
(11) |
+39% |
Employee benefits expense |
(6) |
(6) |
– |
– |
Operating costs |
(121) |
(190) |
69 |
-36% |
Current EBITDA |
159 |
368 |
(209) |
-57% |
Current EBITDA / revenue |
57% |
66% |
-9 pts |
|
In 2024, ElecLink’s operating costs totalled €121 million, including a provision of €76 million in respect of the estimated amount of restitution of sharing of the interconnector’s profits achieved during the year with the French and
c) Europorte segment
The Europorte segment, which covers the entire rail freight transport logistics chain in
€ million |
|
|
Change |
|
Improvement/(deterioration) of result |
2024 |
2023 |
€M |
% |
Revenue |
168 |
150 |
18 |
+12% |
External operating costs |
(70) |
(58) |
(12) |
-21% |
Employee benefits expense |
(66) |
(63) |
(3) |
-5% |
Operating costs |
(136) |
(121) |
(15) |
-12% |
Current EBITDA |
32 |
29 |
3 |
+10% |
Current EBITDA / revenue |
18.8% |
19.4% |
-0.6 pt |
|
In 2024, Europorte recorded an increase in revenue of €18 million (12%) and an increase of €3 million (10%) in current EBITDA, driven by sustained traction activities in
d) Current EBITDA
Current EBITDA by business segment evolved as follows:
€ million |
|
|
Europorte |
|
Current EBITDA 2023 restated * |
593 |
368 |
29 |
990 |
Improvement/(deterioration): |
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
+30 |
-278 |
+18 |
-230 |
Operating costs |
+19 |
+69 |
-15 |
+73 |
Total changes |
+49 |
-209 |
+3 |
-157 |
Current EBITDA 2024 |
642 |
159 |
32 |
833 |
* Restated at the rate of exchange used for the 2024 income statement (£1=€1.184). |
In 2024, the suspension of
e) Trading profit and operating profit (EBIT)
At €229 million, depreciation charges decreased by €15 million compared to 2023. Depreciation charges for the
Trading profit in 2024 decreased by €142 million compared to 2023, to €604 million.
The operating result for the 2024 financial year was a profit of €598 million, down by €141 million compared to 2023.
f) Net financial charges
At €253 million for 2024, net finance costs decreased by €72 million compared to 2023 at a constant exchange rate due to lower inflation rates in the
In 2024, other net financial charges of €41 million were up by €47 million mainly due to the inclusion in 2024 of a charge of €32 million for the unwinding of the
g) Net consolidated result
The Group’s pre-tax result for the 2024 financial year was a profit of €304 million, down by €116 million compared to 2023 at a constant exchange rate. The evolution of the pre-tax result by segment compared to 2023 is presented below:
€ million |
|
|
Europorte |
|
Pre-tax result for 2023 restated * |
121 |
294 |
5 |
420 |
Improvement/(deterioration) of result: |
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
+30 |
-278 |
+18 |
-230 |
Operating expenses |
+19 |
+69 |
-15 |
+73 |
Current EBITDA |
+49 |
-209 |
+3 |
-157 |
Depreciation |
+7 |
+9 |
-1 |
+15 |
Trading result |
+56 |
-200 |
+2 |
-142 |
Other net operating income/charges |
+1 |
- |
- |
+1 |
Operating result (EBIT) |
+57 |
-200 |
+2 |
-141 |
Net financial costs and other |
+34 |
-9 |
- |
+25 |
Total changes |
+91 |
-209 |
+2 |
-116 |
Pre-tax result for 2024 |
212 |
85 |
7 |
304 |
* Restated at the rate of exchange used for the 2024 income statement (£1=€1.184). |
After taking into account a net tax income of €13 million reflecting the evolution of
2 ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
€ million |
31 December
|
31 December
|
Exchange rate €/£ |
1.206 |
1.151 |
Fixed assets |
6,649 |
6,650 |
Other non-current assets |
629 |
578 |
Total non-current assets |
7,278 |
7,228 |
Trade and other receivables |
124 |
113 |
Other current assets* |
135 |
124 |
Cash and equivalents and cash management financial assets |
1,699 |
1,562 |
Total current assets |
1,958 |
1,799 |
Total assets |
9,236 |
9,027 |
Total equity |
2,488 |
2,469 |
Financial liabilities |
5,517 |
5,429 |
Interest rate derivatives |
342 |
367 |
Other liabilities |
889 |
762 |
Total equity and liabilities |
9,236 |
9,027 |
* Cash management financial assets, recognised in the balance sheet as current financial assets, are included in this analysis with "Cash and cash equivalents". |
The table above summarises the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position as at
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At
31 December 2024 , fixed assets mainly include property, plant and equipment, right-of-use and intangible assets amounting to €5,645 million for theEurotunnel segment, €877 million for theElecLink segment and €127 million for the Europorte segment. -
Other non-current assets at
31 December 2024 include the G2 inflation-linked notes held by the Group amounting to €361 million and a deferred tax asset of €215 million. -
At
31 December 2024 , cash, cash equivalents and cash management financial assets amounted to €1,699 million after payment during the year of the dividend of €298 million, net capital expenditure of €155 million and €239 million paid in debt service costs (net interest, repayments and fees). - Equity increased by €19 million as a result of the impact of net profit for the year (profit of €317 million) and the change in the fair value of the partially terminated hedging instruments (€60 million). These increases are partially offset by the payment of the dividend in respect of 2023 (€298 million) and the impact of the change in the exchange rate on the translation adjustment (€66 million).
-
Financial liabilities have increased by €88 million compared to
31 December 2023 mainly as a result of the impact of the change in the exchange rate on the sterling-denominated debt (€119 million) and the impact of changes in inflation on indexed debt tranches (€61 million). These increases were offset by €85 million of contractual debt repayments and a €6 million decrease in lease liabilities. - The liability in respect of the fair value of the interest rate derivatives decreased by €25 million mainly due to the impact of an increase in long-term rates on the market value of the instruments (€28 million).
-
Other liabilities include trade and other payables, provisions (including the
ElecLink profit sharing provision of €406 million at31 December 2024 as explained in note D.8 to the consolidated financial statements in section 2.2.1 of the Universal Registration Document), deferred income and pension liabilities.
3 ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
€ million |
2024 |
2023 |
Exchange rate €/£ |
1.206 |
1.151 |
Net cash inflow from trading |
902 |
1,093 |
Other net operating cash flows and taxation |
(37) |
(57) |
Net cash inflow from operating activities |
865 |
1,036 |
Net cash outflow from investing activities |
(77) |
(147) |
Net cash outflow from financing activities |
(538) |
(522) |
Net cash outflow from financing operations |
– |
(11) |
Total increase in cash in the year |
250 |
356 |
At €902 million in 2024, net cash generated from trading decreased by €191 million compared to 2023. This change is explained mainly by the impact of the normalisation of the energy market and the suspension of the interconnector’s activity on ElecLink’s contribution:
- cash flows generated by Eurotunnel’s activities increased by €2 million to €623 million (2023: €621 million);
- cash flows generated by ElecLink’s activities decreased by €204 million to €241 million (2023: €445 million) reflecting the normalisation of the energy market and the suspension of the interconnector’s activity; and
- cash flows generated by Europorte’s activities increased by €11 million to €38 million (2023: €27 million).
In 2024, the Group made payments of €37 million for corporation tax compared with payments of €54 million in 2023, the variation being explained by changes in the activity of the various businesses.
In 2024, net cash payments for investing activities of €77 million have decreased by €70 million compared to 2023. In 2024, these comprised:
-
€144 million of capital expenditure relating to
Eurotunnel (2023: 138 million after taking into account a receipt of €21 million in respect of the partial reimbursement by the French state of Brexit-related expenditure under an agreement reached inDecember 2023 ). The main expenditure comprised €46 million on rolling stock, €38 million on infrastructure and €38 million for customer service; -
€7 million of capital expenditure for the
ElecLink segment (2023: €1 million); - €4 million of capital expenditure for the Europorte segment (2023: €5 million);
-
payments of €49 million relating to acquisitions of companies (see notes
A and C of the consolidated financial statements in section 2.2.1 of this Universal Reference Document) and a decrease of €127 million in cash investments with maturities of more than three months recognised in other financial assets.
Net financing payments in 2024 amounted to €538 million compared to €522 million in 2023. During 2024, these included:
- dividend payments of €298 million paid in respect of the 2023 financial year (2023: €271 million);
-
net debt service costs of €239 million:
- €210 million of interest paid on the Term Loan and on other borrowings (2023: €206 million);
- €85 million paid in respect of scheduled repayments of the Term Loan and other borrowings (2023: €76 million);
- €10 million received in respect of the contractual repayment on the G2 notes held by the Group and €8 million received in respect of the interest earned thereon (2023: €8 million and €8 million respectively);
- €64 million of interest received on cash and cash equivalents (2023: €38 million);
- €21 million paid in relation to leasing contracts (2023: €20 million) presented in financing activities in accordance with IFRS 16.
4 KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS
a) Free Cash Flow
The Group’s Free Cash Flow represents the cash generated by current activities in the normal course of business. It can be used to distribute dividends to shareholders and to make strategic investments in the Group’s development. The Group defines its Free Cash Flow as net cash flow from its current activities excluding extraordinary or exceptional cash movements in respect of the equity-related cash flows, financial transactions such as the raising of new debt to help finance new activities, debt refinancing, renegotiation or early repayment as well as investment in new activities or the divestment of activities and related assets, and excluding changes in the amount of cash management financial assets.
€ million |
2024 |
2023 |
Exchange rate €/£ |
1.206 |
1.151 |
Net cash inflow from operating activities |
865 |
1,036 |
Net cash outflow from investing activities |
(155) |
(144) |
Net debt service costs (interest paid/received, fees and repayments) |
(239) |
(254) |
Free Cash Flow |
471 |
638 |
Dividend paid |
(298) |
(271) |
Other investments and financial operations* |
(50) |
(11) |
Use of Free Cash Flow |
(348) |
(282) |
Change in cash management financial assets |
127 |
– |
Increase in cash in the year |
250 |
356 |
* See notes |
At €471 million in 2024, Free Cash Flow from continuing activities decreased by €167 million compared to 2023 for the reasons set out in section 3 above.
b) Current EBITDA to finance cost ratio
The ratio of the Group’s consolidated current EBITDA to its finance costs (excluding interest received and indexation) was 3.1 at
€ million |
2024 |
2023
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Exchange rate €/£ |
1.184 |
1.184 |
Current EBITDA |
833 |
990 |
Finance cost |
319 |
369 |
Indexation |
(51) |
(97) |
Finance cost excluding indexation |
268 |
272 |
Current EBITDA / finance cost excluding indexation ratio |
3.1 |
3.6 |
* Restated at the rate of exchange used for the 2024 income statement (£1=€1.184). |
c) Net debt to current EBITDA ratio
The Group defines its net debt to current EBITDA ratio as the ratio between financial liabilities less the indexed nominal value of the G2 notes held by the Group and cash, cash equivalents and cash management financial assets, and consolidated current EBITDA. At
€ million |
31 December
|
31 December
|
Non-current financial liabilities |
4,476 |
5,237 |
Current financial liabilities |
943 |
87 |
Other non-current liabilities |
77 |
86 |
Other current liabilities |
21 |
19 |
Total financial liabilities |
5,517 |
5,429 |
Inflation-indexed notes (G2)* |
(242) |
(238) |
Cash and cash management financial assets** |
(1,699) |
(1,562) |
Net debt |
3,576 |
3,629 |
Current EBITDA |
833 |
979 |
Net debt / Current EBITDA ratio |
4.3 |
3.7 |
Statement of financial position exchange rate €/£ |
1.206 |
1.151 |
Income statement exchange rate €/£ |
1.184 |
1.153 |
* Indexed nominal value. |
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** Including cash and cash equivalents as well as cash management financial assets (which are recognised in the balance sheet as current financial assets). |
5 COVENANTS RELATING TO THE GROUP’S DEBT
a)
The debt service cover ratio and the synthetic service cover ratio on the Term Loan apply to the Eurotunnel Holding SAS sub-group. These ratios are described in note G.1.2.b to the consolidated financial statements contained in section 2.2.1 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
At
b) Getlink
The conditions attached to the 2025 Green Bonds issued by
1 All comparisons with the 2023 income statement are made at the average 2024 exchange rate of £1=€1.184. | |
2 In this press release, the term "EBITDA" refers to "current EBITDA", as defined in note D.4 of the 2024 annual consolidated financial statements: this is calculated by adding back depreciation charges to the trading profit. |
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The target set in |
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4 Including cash, cash equivalents and cash management financial assets. |
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The total provision for |
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6 This target is based on the current scope of consolidation, an exchange rate of £1=€1.184 and a constant tax and regulatory environment. |
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Revenue after deduction of estimated penalties for non-availability of the asset before |
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8 Free Cash Flow represents cash flow generated by current activities. This indicator is defined in the "Other financial indicators" section of the Group's 2024 Universal Registration Document. No cash payments have yet been made in relation to the interconnector’s profit-sharing mechanism. |
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9 The decarbonised margin is an indicator created by Getlink in 2023 linking financial and climate performance. |
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