Eutelsat Communications: Full Year 2024-25 Results
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All Full Year 2024-25 Financial Objectives attained1
- Operating verticals revenues of €1,226m, up 0.8%2
- Stable Adjusted EBITDA, giving a margin of 54.4%2
- LEO revenues grow by over 80%, represent c.15% of Group total
- Positive traction in Government Services
- Core shareholders to support €1.5bn capital raise to reinforce financial structure and fund strategic ambitions
The Board of Directors of
Key Financial Data |
FY
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FY
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Change |
Like-for-like change 3 |
P&L |
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Revenues - €m |
1,213.0 |
1,243.7 |
2.5% |
+1.6% |
"Operating Verticals" revenues - €m |
1,209.4 |
1,226.3 |
1.4% |
+0.8% |
O/w LEO revenues – €m |
93.8 |
186.8 |
99.0% |
+84.1% |
Adjusted EBITDA - €m |
718.9 |
676.2 |
-5.9% |
0.0% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
59.3% |
54.4% |
-4.9 pts |
-0.8 pt |
Operating income - €m |
-191.3 |
-909.2 |
n.a. |
- |
Group share of net income - €m |
-309.9 |
-1,081.9 |
n.a. |
- |
Financial structure |
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|
|
- |
Net debt - €m |
2,544.4 |
2,626.6 |
82.2 |
- |
Net debt/ Adjusted EBITDA - X |
3.79x |
3.88x |
+0.09 pt |
- |
Backlog - €bn |
3.9 |
3.5 |
-11.9% |
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Total revenues for FY 2024-25 stood at €1,244 million, up by 2.5% on a reported basis and by 1.6% like-for-like. Revenues of the four Operating Verticals (excluding ‘Other Revenues’) stood at €1,226 million, up by 0.8% on a like-for-like basis.
LEO revenues amounted to €187 million, up 84.1%2, driven by strong demand momentum. They represent c.15% of revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at €676.2 million on
This was in line with our financial projections of Operating Vertical Revenues around the same level, and an adjusted EBITDA margin slightly below the level of the previous year.
Jean-François Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of
Note: This press release contains data from the consolidated full-year accounts prepared under IFRS and subject to an audit by the Auditors. They were reviewed by the Audit Committee on |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
- FY 2024-25 results in line with Financial Objectives with Operating Verticals revenues of €1,226 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 54.4%
- LEO revenues rise by over 80% to €187 million, representing c.15% of Group total
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EU launches IRIS2, landmark public-private partnership, with
Eutelsat in a lead role, and representing a key step in the development of Eutelsat’s LEO capacities -
€1.0 billion Framework agreement with France’s
Armed Forces Ministry for low orbit satellite services, showcasing enhanced traction with sovereign customers amid evolving geopolitical backdrop - Contemplated capital increase of €1.5 billion, to secure the execution of long‑term strategic vision, anchored by the French State and other reference shareholders
ANALYSIS OF REVENUES4
In € millions | FY 2023-24 | FY 2024-25 |
Change |
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Reported |
Like-for-like3 |
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Video |
650.6 |
608.2 |
-6.5% |
-6.5% |
Government Services |
165.3 |
211.0 |
27.6% |
24.1% |
Mobile Connectivity |
159.3 |
159.7 |
0.3% |
0.3% |
Fixed Connectivity |
234.1 |
247.3 |
5.6% |
4.3% |
Connectivity |
558.8 |
618.1 |
10.6% |
9.1% |
o/w LEO |
93.8 |
186.8 |
99.0% |
84.1% |
o/w GEO |
464.9 |
431.3 |
-7.2% |
-7.3% |
Total Operating Verticals |
1,209.4 |
1,226.3 |
1.4% |
0.8% |
Other Revenues |
3.7 |
17.5 |
n.a. |
n.a. |
Total |
1,213.0 |
1,243.7 |
2.5% |
1.6% |
EUR/USD exchange rate |
1.08 |
1.08 |
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Total revenues for FY 2024-25 stood at €1,244 million, up by 2.5% on a reported basis and by 1.6% like-for-like. Revenues of the four Operating Verticals (ie, excluding ‘Other Revenues’) stood at €1,226 million. They were up by 0.8% on a like-for-like basis, with an almost neutral currency impact.
Fourth Quarter revenues stood at €338 million, stable year-on-year on a like-for-like basis. Revenues of the four Operating Verticals stood at €326 million, down 2.1% year-on-year and up by 12.3% quarter‑on‑quarter on a like-for-like basis.
In € millions |
Q4 2023-24 |
Q4 2024-25 |
Change |
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Reported |
Like-for-like3 |
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Video |
159.3 |
147.3 |
-7.5% |
-6.8% |
Government Services |
47.1 |
65.0 |
38.2% |
40.9% |
Mobile Connectivity |
49.4 |
44.7 |
-9.7% |
-7.0% |
Fixed Connectivity |
82.2 |
68.8 |
-16.4% |
-14.5% |
Connectivity |
178.7 |
178.5 |
-0.2% |
2.1% |
o/w LEO |
55.1 |
70.5 |
28.0% |
31.5% |
o/w GEO |
123.6 |
107.9 |
-12.7% |
-10.9% |
Total Operating Verticals |
338.0 |
325.7 |
-3.6% |
-2.1% |
Other Revenues |
1.6 |
11.8 |
n.a. |
n.a. |
Total |
339.6 |
337.5 |
-0.6% |
-0.1% |
EUR/USD exchange rate |
1.08 |
1.11 |
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Note: Unless otherwise stated, all variations indicated below are on an unaudited like-for-like basis, ie, at constant currency and perimeter. The variation is calculated as follows: i) FY 2024-25 USD revenues are converted at FY 2023-24 rates; ii) FY 2023-24 revenues are restated with the contribution of OneWeb from |
Video (50% of revenues)
FY 2024-25 Video revenues were down by 6.5% to €608 million, reflecting the maturity of this legacy business.
Eutelsat’s leading video hotspots nevertheless continue to attract broadcasters, notably HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East, which saw the renewal of a capacity agreement with longstanding customer, SSR SRG (Swiss broadcasting corporation), while wedotv, the global ad-supported streaming TV network, signed a new deal to add free-to-air streaming channels on the HOTBIRD satellites.
Fourth Quarter revenues stood at €147 million down by 6.8% year-on-year and broadly stable quarter‑on-quarter.
As recently announced,
Connectivity (50% of revenues)
Total Connectivity revenues for FY 2024-25 stood at €618.1 million, up by 10.6% on a reported basis and by 9.1% like-for-like.
Fourth Quarter revenues stood at €178.5 million up 2.1% like-for-like year-on-year, and up 26.3% quarter‑on-quarter, reflecting strong momentum in LEO.
Fixed Connectivity
FY 2024-25 Fixed Connectivity revenues stood at €247 million, up by 4.3% year-on-year. They mainly reflected on the one hand the continued growth of LEO-enabled connectivity solutions, and, on the other, the more challenging conditions for GEO-enabled solutions, including the cessation of revenue recognition from TIM on KONNECT-VHTS.
Fourth quarter revenues stood at €69 million. They were down -14.5% year-on-year, reflecting a high level of terminal sales and the recognition of catch-up revenues which boosted Q4 FY24.
Quarter-on-quarter, they were up by 20.9%, mainly driven by LEO performance.
In
Government Services
FY 2024-25 Government Services revenues stood at €211 million, up 24.1% year-on-year. They reflected the growth of LEO-enabled solutions, notably with services delivered in
Fourth Quarter revenues stood at €65 million, up by 40.9% year-on-year and by 37.9% quarter‑on‑quarter.
In
Elsewhere, under a recently signed contract with the UK’s FCDO, the OneWeb LEO constellation will provide high-speed, low latency connectivity for British Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates as well as broader
Finally,
Mobile Connectivity
FY 2024-25 Mobile Connectivity revenues stood at €160 million, up 0.3% year-on-year. This mainly reflected growing demand for LEO-based solutions notably in maritime, partly offset by lower GEO revenues as well as the impact of a one-off contract in aviation of c.€11 million of which c.€8 million were recognized in FY 2023-24 and c.€3 million in FY 2024-25.
Fourth Quarter revenues stood at €45 million, down 7.0% year-on-year due to the above-mentioned one-off contract and up by 19.9% quarter-on-quarter, mainly driven by LEO performances.
Recent commercial wins include a deal with India’s Station Satcom to deliver LEO connectivity services to the global maritime sector.
Other Revenues
Other Revenuesamounted to €17 million versus €4 million a year earlier. They reflected revenue recognition from IRIS2 related to Eutelsat’s involvement as Consortium System Development Prime. They included also a €1 million positive impact from hedging operations compared with a €3 million negative impact a year earlier.
BACKLOG
The backlog stood at €3.5 billion at
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Value of contracts (in billions of euros) |
3.9 |
3.5 |
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In years of annual revenues based on previous fiscal year |
3.5 |
2.8 |
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Share of Connectivity applications |
56% |
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57% |
Note: The backlog represents future revenues from capacity or service agreements and can include contracts for satellites under procurement. Managed services are not included in the backlog. |
PROFITABILITY
Reported Adjusted EBITDA stood at €676.2 million for the year ended
The Adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 54.2% at constant currency (54.4% reported) versus 55.0% a year earlier (59.3% reported). It reflected ongoing strict cost control measures, synergy benefits from the integration of OneWeb, as well as the growing proportion of service revenues within the LEO contribution.
Operating costswere €73.4 million higher than last fiscal year reflecting the impact of the consolidation of OneWeb over the 12 months of FY 2024-25 compared with only nine months in FY 2023-24. On a proforma basis, costs were up 3.5%3 reflecting the ramp-up of LEO activities to full operational run rate, partially offset by cost control measures implemented since the merger.
Group share of the net result was a loss of €1,081.9 million versus a loss of €309.9 million a year earlier. This reflected:
- ‘Other operating expenses’ of €777 million, compared to €208.2 million last year, which included a goodwill impairment of €535 million in respect of GEO assets in the First Half, and a further €186 million in satellite impairments.
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D&A of €808.3 million versus €702.1 million a year earlier reflecting the perimeter effect of OneWeb as well as higher in-orbit amortization (entry into service of
EUTELSAT 36D and 20 LEO satellites during the First Half), partly offset by lower GEO on-ground depreciation. - A net financial result of minus €201.0 million versus minus €123.9 million a year earlier, mainly reflecting the evolution of foreign exchange gains and losses, and higher interest costs.
- A corporate Income Tax gain of €6.7 million versus a gain of €28.3 million a year earlier, reflecting the non-recognition of deferred tax for French entities in FY 2024-25.
- Losses from associates of €2.4 million versus €22.8 million last year, reflecting the contribution of the stake in OneWeb in the First Quarter of FY 2023-24, now fully consolidated.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Gross Capex amounted to €449.8 million, compared with €517.1 million a year earlier. This decrease reflects lower GEO satellite program expenditure and lower LEO on-ground Capex as well as the phasing of capex related to the renewal of the LEO constellation.
Capital expenditure is expected to reach approximately €1.0 to €1.1 billion in fiscal year 2025‑26, reflecting the timing of key milestones— including the order of an initial batch of 100 additional satellites in
Going forward, capex will remain focused on LEO activities, in line with the Group’s strategic vision, primarily for the Gen-1 follow-on program. GEO capex will ensure service continuity.
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
At
As a result, the net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio stood at 3.88 times5, compared to 3.79 times at end‑June 2024 and 3.92 times at
The average cost of debt after hedging stood at 4.37% (4.87% in FY 2023-24). The slight decrease illustrates both the decrease in short term interest rates impacting positively the cost of the portion of the group financing indexed on variable rates and the maturity, in
Liquidity remained strong, with undrawn credit lines and cash around €1.07 billion.
OUTLOOK AND FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
In FY 2025-266, LEO revenues are expected to grow by 50% year-on-year. This dynamic growth will compensate, but not yet outweigh the decline in GEO revenues, which are notably impacted by additional Russian sanctions in the Video Business.
As a result,
As stated earlier, gross capital expenditure is expected to reach approximately €1.0 to €1.1 billion.
Following the contemplated capital increases announced in
Looking further out.
Operating leverage is expected to drive a mid-to-high single-digit percentage point improvement in the EBITDA margin9, resulting in a margin of at least 60% by FY’2028-29.
In the longer term (post FY 2028-29), the B2B connectivity market is expected to pursue its growth at a double-digit rate, mostly driven by LEO market expansion.
Note: Financial objectives assume: (i) no additional impact on revenues due to sanctions imposed on channels broadcast on the group's fleet (ii) the nominal launch and entry into operation of satellites in course of construction in accordance with the timetable envisaged by the Group; (iii) no incidents affecting any of the satellites in-orbit. |
CONTEMPLATED CAPITAL INCREASE OF € 1.5 BILLION
In June a contemplated capital increase of
The capital raise would take the form of:
i) |
A Reserved Capital Increase reserved capital increase of €828 million at a price per share of €4, to be subscribed by the French State via APE for €551 million, |
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ii) |
A rights issue of €672 million, which would be subscribed for their rights by the above investors. |
The Reserved Capital Increase and the Rights Issue are expected to be completed by the end of calendar 2025.
Following the two transactions, and subject to participation from investors, the French State would hold a stake of 29.65% of the capital and voting rights, while
This capital increase would represent a pivotal step in Eutelsat’s strategic and financing roadmap, enabling the execution of its strategic vision. Coupled with a dedicated debt refinancing plan, this capital increase will reinforce the Company’s financial flexibility by accelerating its deleveraging and support investment in its existing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capabilities and the future IRIS2 constellation.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate Governance
On 4th
At the same time, the Board of Directors approved other changes to the composition of the Board, notably the resignation of
Following these changes, the Eutelsat Communication Board of Directors will be composed of 10 members, of which 6 Independent Directors. It will include five women, equating to a representation of 50%.
The above changes take effect immediately. The incoming Chairman,
Corporate Social Responsibility
In FY 2024-25,
Bridging the Digital Divide
By
Science-Based Climate Commitments
On
- A 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 (baseline: 2021);
- A 52% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per satellite Mbit/s within the same timeframe.
The SBTi confirmed that our Scope 1 and 2 targets are aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory. This validation reinforces Eutelsat’s commitment to a science-based and credible climate strategy.
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Additional financial data
Extract from the consolidated income statement (€ millions) |
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Twelve months ended |
2024 |
2025 |
Change (%) |
Revenues |
1,213.0 |
1,243.7 |
2.5% |
Operating expenses |
(494.1) |
(567.6) |
14.9% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
718.9 |
676.2 |
-5.9% |
Depreciation and amortisation |
(702.1) |
(808.3) |
15.1% |
Other operating income (expenses) |
(208.2) |
(777.0) |
n.a. |
Operating result |
(191.3) |
(909.2) |
n.a. |
Financial result |
(123.9) |
(201.0) |
-62.2% |
Income tax |
28.3 |
6.7 |
n.a. |
Income from associates |
(22.8) |
(2.4) |
-89.5% |
Portion of net income attributable to non-controlling interests |
(0.2) |
24.5 |
n.a. |
Group share of net result |
(309.9) |
(1,081.9) |
n.a. |
Appendix 2: Quarterly revenues by application
Quarterly Reported revenues FY 2024-25
In € millions |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
FY |
2024-25 |
2024-25 |
2024-25 |
2024-25 |
2024-25 |
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Video |
151.8 |
157.4 |
151.7 |
147.3 |
608.2 |
Government Services |
46.4 |
50.1 |
49.5 |
65.0 |
211.0 |
Mobile Connectivity |
42.0 |
33.3 |
39.7 |
44.7 |
159.7 |
Fixed Connectivity |
56.5 |
62.3 |
59.7 |
68.8 |
247.3 |
Total Operating Verticals |
296.7 |
303.2 |
300.6 |
325.7 |
1,226.3 |
Other Revenues |
3.0 |
3.3 |
(0.7) |
11.8 |
17.5 |
Total |
299.7 |
306.5 |
300.0 |
337.5 |
1,243.7 |
Appendix 3: Alternative performance indicators
In addition to the data published in its accounts, the Group communicates on three alternative performance indicators which it deems relevant for measuring its financial performance: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, net debt / Adjusted EBITDA ratio and Gross Capex. These indicators are the object of reconciliation with the consolidated accounts.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Net debt / Adjusted EBITDA ratio
Adjusted EBITDA reflects the profitability of the Group before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation. It is a frequently used indicator in the Fixed Satellite Services Sector and more generally the Telecom industry. The table below shows the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA based on the consolidated P&L accounts for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25:
Twelve months ended |
2024 |
2025 |
Operating income |
(191.3) |
(909.2) |
+ Depreciation and Amortisation |
702.1 |
808.3 |
+ Other operating expenses |
208.2 |
777.0 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
718.9 |
676.2 |
The Adjusted EBITDA margin is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to revenues. It is calculated as follows:
Twelve months ended |
2024 |
2025 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
718.9 |
676.2 |
Revenues |
1,213.0 |
1,243.7 |
Adjusted EBITDA margin (as a % of revenues) |
59.3 |
54.4 |
The Net debt / adjusted EBITDA ratio is the ratio of net debt to last-twelve months adjusted EBITDA. It is calculated as follows:
Twelve months ended |
2024 |
2025 |
Last twelve months adjusted EBITDA |
671.1 |
676.2 |
Net debt10 |
2,544.4 |
2,626.6 |
Net debt / adjusted EBITDA |
3.79x |
3.88x11 |
Gross Capex
Gross Capex covers the acquisition of satellites and other tangible or intangible assets as well as payments related to lease liabilities. If applicable it is net from the amount of insurance proceeds.
The table below shows the calculation of Gross Capex for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25:
Twelve months ended |
2024 |
2025 |
Acquisitions of satellites, other property and equipment and intangible assets |
(463.2) |
(388.7) |
Insurance proceeds |
- |
- |
Repayments of lease liabilities 12 |
(53.9) |
(61.1) |
Gross Capex |
(517.1) |
(449.8) |
1 FY 2024-25 objectives at constant rate and perimeter: i) Revenues of the four operating verticals around the same level as FY 2023-24; Adjusted EBITDA margin slightly below the level of FY 2023-24 | |
2 Like-for-like change. | |
3 Unaudited change at constant currency and perimeter. The variation is calculated as follows: i) FY 2024-25 USD figures are converted at FY 2023-24 rates; ii) FY 2023-24 figures are restated with the contribution of OneWeb from |
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4 The share of each application as a percentage of total revenues is calculated excluding “Other Revenues”. |
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5 Note that the Net Debt to Adj. EBITDA ratio computed as per financing documentation must take into account the liabilities of the assets held for sale (disposal of passive ground infrastructure) reclassified under IFRS 5 (100.7m€) and is therefore calculated with a net debt of 2,727m€. Hence, the Net Debt to Adj. EBITDA ratio as per financing documentation stood at 4.03x. |
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6 Before impact from passive ground segment partial disposal. |
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7 After impact from passive ground segment partial disposal of €0.5bn. |
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8 Data at eur/usd rate of 1.12x and After impact from passive ground segment partial disposal. |
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9 Including an estimated annualized adjusted EBITDA impact of €(75-80)m due to passive ground segment partial disposal. |
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10 Net Debt includes all bank debt, bonds and all liabilities from lease agreements and structured debt as well as Forex portion of the cross-currency swap, less cash and cash equivalents (net of bank overdraft). Net Debt calculation is available in the Note 7.4.4 of the appendices to the financial accounts. |
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11 Note that the Net Debt to Adj. EBITDA ratio computed as per financing documentation must take into account the liabilities of the assets held for sale (disposal of passive ground infrastructure) reclassified under IFRS 5 (100.7m€) and is therefore calculated with a net debt of 2,727m€. Hence, the Net Debt to Adj. EBITDA ratio as per financing documentation stood at 4.03x. |
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12 Included in line “Repayment of lease liabilities” of cash-flow statement |
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