ZIM Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and the Full Year of 2025
Reported Full Year Revenues of
Generated Full Year Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT Margins2 of 31% and 13%, Respectively
Declared Q4 2025 Dividend of Approximately
Dividends to Total Approximately
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Highlights
- Net income for the fourth quarter was
$38 million 1 (compared to a net income of$563 million in the fourth quarter of 2024), or diluted earnings per share of$0.32 4 (compared to diluted earnings per share of$4.66 in the fourth quarter of 2024); net profit for the full year was$481 million 1 (compared to a net income of$2.15 billion for the full year of 2024). - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was
$327 million , a year-over-year decrease of 66%; Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was$2.17 billion , a year-over-year decrease of 41%. - Operating income (EBIT) for the fourth quarter was
$143 million , compared to operating income of$658 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Operating income for the full year of 2025 was$1.02 billion , compared to operating income of$2.53 billion for the full year of 2024. - Adjusted EBIT for the fourth quarter was
$13 million , compared to Adjusted EBIT of$658 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBIT for the full year of 2025 was$885 million , compared to Adjusted EBIT of$2.55 billion for the full year of 2024. - Revenues for the fourth quarter were
$1.48 billion , a year-over-year decrease of 32%; revenues for the full year were$6.90 billion , a year-over-year decrease of 18%. - Carried volume in the fourth quarter was 898 thousand TEUs, a year-over-year decrease of 9%; carried volume in the full year was 3.7 million TEUs, a year-over-year decrease of 2%.
- Average freight rate per TEU in the fourth quarter was
$1,333 , a year-over-year decrease of 29%; average freight rate per TEU in the full year was$1,551 , a year-over-year decrease of 18%. - Net leverage ratio2 of 1.3x as of
December 31, 2025 , compared to 0.8x as ofDecember 31, 2024 ; net debt2 of$2.92 billion as ofDecember 31, 2025 , compared to net debt of$2.88 billion as ofDecember 31, 2024 .
"This exceptional return of capital to shareholders was driven by strategic execution and unwavering commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Specifically, we successfully implemented a full-scale fleet modernization program, were among the earliest adopters of LNG technology in our industry and built a differentiated "global niche" commercial approach that enabled ZIM to establish a competitive advantage in select trades and quickly identify and capture growth opportunities. At the same time, we have invested in advanced digital solutions, including BI and AI tools, to enhance operational performance and customer experience."
"Building on the foundation laid by our successful renewal program implemented in 2023 and 2024--which established ZIM's fleet as one of the most modern and environmentally advanced in the industry and significantly improved our cost structure--we continued to be proactive to further strengthen our core capacity. Through a series of new charter agreements concluded between Q4 2024 and Q4 2025, we have ensured our operated capacity remains modern and competitive, securing an additional 36 newbuild containerships that range in size from 3,000 to 12,000 TEU, with total capacity of 250 thousand TEUs and deliveries expected to commence in the second half of 2026."
"At the heart of our success are our exceptional people. I am extremely proud of our achievements, and I thank our entire workforce for their professionalism and dedication to ZIM. Amid the ongoing hostilities with
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Summary of Key Financial and Operational Results |
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Q4-25 |
Q4-24 |
FY-25 |
FY-24 |
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Carried volume (TEU in thousands)......... |
898 |
982 |
3,663 |
3,751 |
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Average freight rate ($/TEU).................... |
1,333 |
1,886 |
1,551 |
1,888 |
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Total revenues ($ in millions).................... |
1,485 |
2,168 |
6,904 |
8,427 |
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Operating income (EBIT) ($ in millions)... |
143 |
658 |
1,016 |
2,527 |
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Profit before income tax ($ in millions)..... |
56 |
601 |
658 |
2,205 |
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Net income ($ in millions)......................... |
38 |
563 |
481 |
2,154 |
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Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions)............... |
327 |
967 |
2,171 |
3,692 |
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Adjusted EBIT ($ in millions).................... |
13 |
658 |
885 |
2,549 |
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Net income margin (%)............................ |
3 |
26 |
7 |
26 |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)................... |
22 |
45 |
31 |
44 |
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Adjusted EBIT margin (%)........................ |
1 |
30 |
13 |
30 |
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Diluted earnings per share ($).................. |
0.32 |
4.66 |
3.98 |
17.82 |
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Net cash generated from operating |
375 |
1,152 |
2,300 |
3,753 |
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Free cash flow2 ($ in millions)................... |
232 |
1,087 |
2,020 |
3,557 |
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Net debt ($ in millions).............................. |
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2,925 |
2,876 |
Financial and Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended
Total revenues were
ZIM carried 898 thousand TEUs in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 982 thousand TEUs in the fourth quarter of 2024. The average freight rate per TEU was
Operating income (EBIT) for the fourth quarter of 2025 was
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025 was
Net cash generated from operating activities was
Financial and Operating Results for the Full Year Ended
Total revenues were
ZIM carried 3,663 thousand TEUs in the full year of 2025, compared to 3,751 thousand TEUs in the full year of 2024. The average freight rate per TEU was
Operating income (EBIT) for the full year of 2025 was
Net income for the full year of 2025 was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Net cash generated from operating activities was
Liquidity, Cash Flows and Capital Allocation
ZIM's total cash position (which includes cash and cash equivalents and investments in bank deposits and other investment instruments) decreased by
Chartering Agreements and Fleet Update
During the second half of 2025, the Company concluded a series of charter agreements for 22 newbuild vessels. This includes two containerships with capacity of 12,000 TEU and 20 ships with capacity ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 TEU. All vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, with charter periods of up to five years, in addition to optional extensions.
Previously, ZIM concluded charter agreements for the long-term charter of ten 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels with expected delivery between 2027 and 2028 and four 8,000 TEU vessels with charter durations between 5 to 7.5 years and expected delivery between the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027.
The Company determined that these charter agreements were critical to secure access to the capacity required to support its network, maintain its competitive cost structure and enable profitable growth.
ZIM currently operates 115 containerships with a total capacity of 707 thousand TEUs, as well as 13 car carriers. In addition, the Company has 13 containerships scheduled for charter expiration in 2026, representing an aggregate capacity of 46,716 TEU. In 2027, 17 containerships are scheduled for charter expiration representing an aggregate capacity of 33,874 TEU.
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Pacific |
425 |
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412 |
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1,577 |
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1,604 |
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Cross-Suez |
55 |
|
86 |
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287 |
|
332 |
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|
112 |
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138 |
|
495 |
|
555 |
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Intra-Asia |
191 |
|
204 |
|
778 |
|
746 |
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|
115 |
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142 |
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526 |
|
514 |
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Total |
898 |
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982 |
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3,663 |
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3,751 |
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Fourth Quarter 2025 Dividend
In accordance with the Company's dividend policy, the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of approximately
All future dividends are subject to the discretion of Company's Board of Directors and to the restrictions provided by Israeli law. In addition, distribution of special dividends is restricted under the merger agreement between the Company and Hapag-Lloyd.
Transaction with Hapag-Lloyd
On
In connection with the transaction, Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a binding memorandum of understanding with FIMI Opportunity Funds (FIMI), an Israeli-based private equity fund, under which the Special State Share held by the
Full-Year 2026 Guidance and Conference Call Update
In light of the proposed transaction with Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM will not be providing full-year 2026 financial guidance and will not host a conference call in connection with its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results.
Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2025
In accordance with Section 203.01 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, the Company's Annual Report filed on
About ZIM
Founded in
Forward-Looking Statements
The following information contains, or may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements (as defined in the
Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform its prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as otherwise required by law.
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (IFRSs), as issued by the
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company presents non-IFRS measures as additional performance measures as the Company believes that it enables the comparison of operating performance between periods on a consistent basis. These measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for operating income, any other performance measures, or cash flow data, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as measures of profitability or liquidity. Please note that Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account debt service requirements or other commitments, as well as capital expenditures, and therefore, does not necessarily indicate the amounts that may be available for the Company's use. In addition, the non-IFRS financial measures presented by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way these measures are calculated.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in order to reach EBITDA, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets (or the reversal of which), non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.
Adjusted EBIT is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net and income taxes, in order to reach our results from operating activities, or EBIT, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets (or the reversal of which), non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net cash generated from operating activities minus capital expenditures, net.
Net debt is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as face value of short- and long-term debt, minus cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments. We refer to this measure as net cash when cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments exceed the face value of short- and long-term debt.
Net leverage ratio is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net debt (see above) divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve-month period. When our net debt is less than zero, we report the net leverage ratio as zero.
See the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA and net cash generated from operating activities to free cash flow in the tables provided below.
1 Includes a non-cash impairment reversal totaling
2 See disclosure regarding "Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures."
3 Operating income (EBIT) for the full year was 1.02 billion. A reconciliation to Adjusted EBIT is provided in the tables below.
4 The number of shares used to calculate the diluted earnings per share is 120,515,714. The number of outstanding shares as of
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Assets |
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Vessels |
5,801.7 |
|
5,733.0 |
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Containers and handling equipment |
1,102.1 |
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1,013.3 |
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Other tangible assets |
137.8 |
|
97.7 |
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Intangible assets |
109.4 |
|
109.8 |
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Investments in associates |
28.6 |
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25.4 |
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Other investments |
1,051.7 |
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1,080.9 |
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Other receivables |
137.0 |
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61.0 |
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Deferred tax assets |
9.2 |
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7.5 |
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Total non-current assets |
8,377.5 |
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8,128.6 |
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Inventories |
167.8 |
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212.2 |
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Trade and other receivables |
676.0 |
|
933.6 |
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Other investments |
735.1 |
|
800.4 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
1,051.7 |
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1,314.7 |
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Total current assets |
2,630.6 |
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3,260.9 |
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Total assets |
11,008.1 |
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11,389.5 |
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Equity |
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Share capital and reserves |
2,051.4 |
|
2,032.7 |
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Retained earnings |
1,969.5 |
|
2,004.2 |
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Equity attributable to owners of the Company |
4,020.9 |
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4,036.9 |
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Non-controlling interests |
4.7 |
|
5.8 |
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Total equity |
4,025.6 |
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4,042.7 |
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Liabilities |
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Lease liabilities |
4,551.6 |
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4,600.6 |
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Loans and other liabilities |
47.2 |
|
59.9 |
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Employee benefits |
63.4 |
|
47.5 |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
186.2 |
|
27.6 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
4,848.4 |
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4,735.6 |
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Trade and other payables |
636.4 |
|
736.2 |
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Provisions |
118.4 |
|
96.6 |
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Contract liabilities |
239.9 |
|
408.9 |
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Lease liabilities |
1,096.5 |
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1,321.7 |
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Loans and other liabilities |
42.9 |
|
47.8 |
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Total current liabilities |
2,134.1 |
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2,611.2 |
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Total liabilities |
6,982.5 |
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7,346.8 |
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Total equity and liabilities |
11,008.1 |
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11,389.5 |
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited) |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Income from voyages and related services |
1,484.7 |
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2,167.6 |
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6,904.2 |
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8,427.4 |
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Cost of voyages and related services: |
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Operating expenses and cost of services |
(1,086.8) |
|
(1,131.3) |
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(4,460.8) |
|
(4,513.2) |
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Depreciation |
(306.3) |
|
(305.3) |
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(1,259.5) |
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(1,130.2) |
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Impairment reversal of assets |
137.0 |
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|
137.0 |
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Gross profit |
228.6 |
|
731.0 |
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1,320.9 |
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2,784.0 |
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Other operating income |
5.7 |
|
13.7 |
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43.4 |
|
46.6 |
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Other operating expenses |
(1.3) |
|
0.9 |
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(1.5) |
|
(0.8) |
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General and administrative expenses |
(88.4) |
|
(86.4) |
|
(336.3) |
|
(296.1) |
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Share of loss of associates |
(1.5) |
|
(1.6) |
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(10.5) |
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(6.4) |
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Results from operating activities |
143.1 |
|
657.6 |
|
1,016.0 |
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2,527.3 |
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Finance income |
29.1 |
|
68.2 |
|
133.1 |
|
149.2 |
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Finance expenses |
(115.8) |
|
(125.0) |
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(490.6) |
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(471.5) |
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Net finance expenses |
(86.7) |
|
(56.8) |
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(357.5) |
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(322.3) |
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Profit before income taxes |
56.4 |
|
600.8 |
|
658.5 |
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2,205.0 |
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Income taxes |
(18.1) |
|
(38.1) |
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(177.0) |
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(51.2) |
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Profit for the year |
38.3 |
|
562.7 |
|
481.5 |
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2,153.8 |
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Attributable to: |
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Owners of the Company |
38.1 |
|
561.5 |
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479.2 |
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2,147.7 |
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Non-controlling interests |
0.2 |
|
1.2 |
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2.3 |
|
6.1 |
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Profit for the year |
38.3 |
|
562.7 |
|
481.5 |
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2,153.8 |
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Earnings per share (US$) |
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Basic earnings per 1 ordinary share |
0.32 |
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4.66 |
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3.98 |
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17.84 |
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Diluted earnings per 1 ordinary share |
0.32 |
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4.66 |
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3.98 |
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17.82 |
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Weighted average number of shares |
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Basic |
120,460,114 |
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120,407,359 |
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120,453,671 |
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120,357,315 |
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Diluted |
120,515,714 |
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120,499,400 |
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120,515,854 |
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120,492,425 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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2024 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Profit for the year |
481.5 |
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2,153.8 |
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Adjustments for: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,286.1 |
|
1,142.5 |
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Impairment reversal |
(137.0) |
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Net finance expenses |
357.5 |
|
342.4 |
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Share of losses and change in fair value of investees |
5.6 |
|
6.4 |
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Capital gains, net |
(37.6) |
|
(43.9) |
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Income taxes |
177.0 |
|
51.2 |
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Other non-cash items |
(0.1) |
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10.9 |
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2,133.0 |
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3,663.3 |
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Change in inventories |
44.4 |
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(32.9) |
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Change in trade and other receivables |
262.3 |
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(352.9) |
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Change in trade and other payables including contract liabilities |
(267.1) |
|
357.8 |
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Change in provisions and employee benefits |
35.6 |
|
35.4 |
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|
75.2 |
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7.4 |
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Dividends received from associates |
1.9 |
|
3.1 |
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Interest received |
113.7 |
|
97.3 |
|
Income taxes paid |
(24.3) |
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(18.4) |
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Net cash generated from operating activities |
2,299.5 |
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3,752.7 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, intangible assets and interest |
36.6 |
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18.7 |
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Acquisition and capitalized expenditures of tangible assets, intangible |
(217.7) |
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(214.1) |
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Disposal of investment instruments, net |
148.6 |
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85.8 |
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Loans granted to investees, net |
(8.1) |
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(6.1) |
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Change in other receivables, net |
(67.5) |
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31.6 |
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Change in other investments (mainly deposits), net |
(25.2) |
|
(139.1) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(133.3) |
|
(223.2) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Repayment of lease liabilities and borrowings |
(1,439.6) |
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(2,082.6) |
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Interest paid |
(474.3) |
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(465.6) |
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Dividend paid to owners of the company |
(515.6) |
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(579.2) |
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Dividend paid to non-controlling interests |
(3.8) |
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(4.0) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(2,433.3) |
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(3,131.4) |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
(267.1) |
|
398.1 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year |
1,314.7 |
|
921.5 |
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Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held |
4.1 |
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(4.9) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
1,051.7 |
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1,314.7 |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBIT* |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net income |
38 |
|
563 |
|
481 |
|
2,154 |
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Financial expenses, net |
87 |
|
57 |
|
358 |
|
322 |
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Income taxes |
18 |
|
38 |
|
177 |
|
51 |
|
Operating income (EBIT) |
143 |
|
658 |
|
1,016 |
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2,527 |
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Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary |
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(1) |
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(3) |
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(2) |
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Impairment reversal of assets |
(137) |
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(137) |
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Expenses related to legal contingencies |
7 |
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1 |
|
9 |
|
24 |
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Adjusted EBIT |
13 |
|
658 |
|
885 |
|
2,549 |
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Adjusted EBIT margin |
1 % |
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30 % |
|
13 % |
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30 % |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA* |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net income |
38 |
|
563 |
|
481 |
|
2,154 |
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Financial expenses, net |
87 |
|
57 |
|
358 |
|
322 |
|
Income taxes |
18 |
|
38 |
|
177 |
|
51 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
314 |
|
309 |
|
1,286 |
|
1,143 |
|
EBITDA |
458 |
|
967 |
|
2,302 |
|
3,670 |
|
Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary |
|
|
(1) |
|
(3) |
|
(2) |
|
Impairment reversal of assets |
(137) |
|
|
|
(137) |
|
|
|
Expenses related to legal contingencies |
7 |
|
1 |
|
9 |
|
24 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
327 |
|
967 |
|
2,171 |
|
3,692 |
|
Net income margin |
3 % |
|
26 % |
|
7 % |
|
26 % |
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
22 % |
|
45 % |
|
31 % |
|
44 % |
|
* The table above may contain slight summation differences due to rounding. |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH GENERATED FROM |
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|
( |
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|
|
Three months ended |
|
Year ended |
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|
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated from operating |
375 |
|
1,152 |
|
2,300 |
|
3,753 |
|
Capital expenditures, net |
(143) |
|
(65) |
|
(280) |
|
(196) |
|
Free cash flow |
232 |
|
1,087 |
|
2,020 |
|
3,557 |
|
* The table above may contain slight summation differences due to rounding. |
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