Core Insights - Orange reported solid third-quarter results for 2025, leading to an increase in annual EBITDAaL growth guidance to at least 3.5% [6][8][10] Financial Performance - Group revenues for Q3 2025 reached €9,993 million, a 0.8% increase year-on-year, with EBITDAaL growing by 3.7% to €3,437 million [2][40] - eCAPEX (excluding licenses) increased by 8.3% in Q3 2025, totaling €1,466 million, driven by investments in growth areas [2][10] - EBITDAaL after eCAPEX was €1,971 million, reflecting a 0.6% increase [2][41] Regional Performance - Africa & Middle East revenues grew by 12.2% in Q3 2025, driven by strong retail services growth of 13.1% [20][21] - France experienced a revenue decline of 3.7% in Q3 2025, attributed to competitive pricing pressures and trends in wholesale services [16][19] - Europe saw a revenue increase of 4.7%, supported by a strong performance in retail services and IT & Integration Services [24][25] Customer Growth - The total customer base surpassed 300 million globally, with 8.2 million new customers added in Q3 2025 [3][8] - Mobile Financial Services, particularly Orange Money, reported 44 million active users, contributing to value creation [5][28] Strategic Initiatives - Orange announced a non-binding joint offer with Bouygues Telecom and Free-Groupe iliad to acquire a significant portion of Altice's activities in France, aimed at enhancing network resilience and cybersecurity investments [4][5] - The company is focused on operational efficiency and cost control, which have positively impacted EBITDAaL growth and margins [6][10] Future Outlook - The company aims to maintain double-digit EBITDAaL growth in the Africa & Middle East segment for 2025 [23] - Orange plans to present the evolution of its "Lead the Future" strategy at the Capital Markets Day scheduled for February 19, 2026 [7]

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange fell today. The Tel Aviv 35 Index fell 0.99% to 3,176.41 points, the Tel Aviv 125 Index fell 0.98% to 3,249.61 points; and the BlueTech Global Index fell 0.97% to 579.01 points. The All Bond corporate bond index fell 0.02% to 418.33 points. Turnover totalled NIS 2.89 billion in equities and NIS 5.57 billion in bonds. On the foreign exchange market, the representative shekel-dollar rate was set 0.664% lower from Monday, at NIS 3.289/$, and the representative shekel-euro rate was ...

Communiqué de presse Paris, le 15 octobre 2025 Communiqué des groupes Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad et Orange suite au rejet de leur offre par Altice France Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad et Orange ont pris note de la décision du Groupe Altice de rejeter leur offre conjointe non engageante remise le 14 octobre au soir pour le rachat d’une large part des activités télécoms d’Altice France. Les trois opérateurs restent convaincus de la pertinence de leur proposition et de l’intérêt du projet indust ...

Press releaseParis, 15 October 2025 Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange joint statement following the rejection of their acquisition bid by Altice France Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange have taken note of the Altice group's decision to reject their joint non-binding offer submitted on the evening of 14 October to acquire a large part of Altice France's telecoms activities. The three operators remain convinced of the relevance of their bid and of the value of the project they are purs ...

Group 1 - Orange has acknowledged the decision of Group Altice to reject the joint non-binding offer made by Bouygues Telecom, Orange, and Free-Group Iliad [1] Group 2 - Orange is a leading telecommunications operator with revenues of €40.3 billion in 2024 and a workforce of 124,600 employees globally as of June 30, 2025, including 68,700 in France [2] - The company serves a total customer base of 300 million worldwide, comprising 262 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers as of June 30, 2025 [2] - Orange operates in 26 countries and is a prominent provider of global IT and telecommunications services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business [2] - The strategic plan "Lead the Future," introduced in February 2023, focuses on a new business model emphasizing responsibility and efficiency, leveraging network excellence to enhance service quality [2]

Press releaseParis, 15 October 2025 Orange has taken note of the Group Altice’s decision to reject the joint non-binding offer submitted yesterday by Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-Group iliad. About Orange Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 124,600 employees worldwide at 30 June 2025, including 68,700 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 300 million customers worldwide at 30 June 2025, including 262 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group, and Orange have submitted a joint non-binding offer to acquire a significant portion of Altice's telecommunications activities in France, aiming to ensure service continuity for SFR customers in a mature market [1][2]. Summary by Sections Offer Details - The joint offer has a total enterprise value of €17 billion for the targeted Altice group assets in France, implying an enterprise value of over €21 billion for the entire Altice France [2]. - The proposed distribution of the targeted activities is approximately 43% for Bouygues Telecom, 30% for Free-iliad Group, and 27% for Orange [2]. Conditions and Process - The submission of a confirmatory offer is contingent upon the seller's acceptance, completion of due diligence, and a financial and operational assessment [3]. - The transaction will require prior consultation with employee representative bodies and clearance from relevant regulatory authorities before completion [3]. Transition and Management - Any assets that cannot be immediately transferred will be managed by a joint company during a transition period, allowing for the gradual migration of customers, relying on Altice group employees [4]. Business Segmentation - The B2B business will primarily be taken over by Bouygues Telecom and Free-iliad Group, while the B2C business will be shared among Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group, and Orange [6]. - Infrastructure and frequencies will also be shared among the three operators, except for SFR's mobile network in less densely populated areas, which will be taken over by Bouygues Telecom [6].

6 October 2025 Orange: information on the total number of shares and voting rights referred to in Article L.233-8 II of the French Commercial Code and Article 223-16 of the General Regulations of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. In application of Article L. 22-10-46 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), as from 3 April 2016, a double voting right is automatically granted to fully paid-up shares that have been held in registered form and under a single shareholder name for at least two years ...

RENO, Nev., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) (the “Company” or “Ormat”), a leading geothermal and renewable energy company, today announced that it plans to publish its third quarter financial results in a press release that will be issued on Monday, November 3, 2025, after the market closes. In conjunction with this report, the Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 09:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Participants within the United St ...

Company Overview - Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) is a vertically integrated global renewable energy company specializing in geothermal and waste-heat recovery, with a growing presence in energy storage, particularly in the lithium-ion battery niche [2] - ORA provides carbon-free electricity at source, making it an attractive partner for data center operators seeking fast, reliable, and clean energy solutions [2] Financial Performance - In Q2, ORA's revenue rose 9.9% to $234 million, while EPS increased 20% to $0.48 from $0.40 in Q2 2024 [2] - Product revenue surged 58% and energy storage revenue grew 63%, offsetting a 4% decline in electricity revenue due to maintenance [3] - The company maintained guidance, supported by a strong backlog of $263 million and $300 million in secured development funding [3] Market Position and Growth Potential - The global geothermal market is forecast to grow approximately 5% annually through 2030, reaching around $15 billion, with ORA producing 1.6 GW of capacity, making it one of the world's largest operators [4] - ORA expanded its geothermal footprint with the acquisition of a Nevada-based plant adding 3.5 MW of capacity, expected to generate approximately $4 million in EBITDA in 2H 2025 [3] Valuation Concerns - Despite strong fundamentals, valuation remains a concern, with the stock trading at 8.1x sales, 13.6x EBITDA, and 40.2x P/E, which appear expensive on revenue and EBITDA metrics but more defensible on EPS growth projected at +45% in 2026 [5] - A more attractive entry point could be near $70 per share, where valuation better aligns with long-term growth expectations [5] Investor Sentiment - ORA is not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds, with 27 hedge fund portfolios holding ORA at the end of Q2, up from 23 in the previous quarter [7] - While acknowledging ORA's potential as an investment, some analysts believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk [7]