FINGRID GROUP – MANAGEMENT’S REVIEW 1.1.−31.3.2025

Core Viewpoint - Fingrid's financial performance in the first quarter of 2025 showed a decline in turnover compared to the previous year, but improvements in net cash flow and a strong financial position were noted, alongside significant developments in the electricity market and infrastructure [2][4][9]. Financial Performance - Turnover for January–March 2025 was €370.7 million, down 21.6% from €472.9 million in the same period of 2024 [3]. - Operating result was €119.5 million, slightly down from €119.8 million year-on-year [3]. - Result before taxes decreased to €115.9 million from €118.1 million [3]. - Net cash flow from operations surged to €220.8 million, a 502% increase from €36.7 million [3]. - The result for the period improved to €81.6 million from €64.9 million, marking a 25.7% increase [3]. Operational Highlights - Electricity consumption in Finland decreased to 23.8 TWh from 24.6 TWh, attributed to a mild winter [4][9]. - Fingrid's transmission accounted for 79.0% of Finland's total electricity consumption, transmitting 18.8 TWh [9]. - The system security rate remained high at 100% [3][4]. - Renewable production capacity connected to the main grid was 432 MW, down from 528 MW [3][9]. Market Developments - The transition to a 15-minute electricity market progressed, with the new market time unit introduced successfully in January and March [9]. - The Nordic mFRR energy action market was rolled out, experiencing significant price volatility [9]. - Fingrid's share of accrued congestion income was €71.4 million, down from €75.0 million [4]. Capital Expenditure and Investments - Fingrid estimates gross capital expenditure of approximately €1.7 billion from 2025 to 2028, with €623 million already committed [4]. - Capital expenditure for the first quarter was €93.0 million, up 20.8% from €77.0 million [3]. Legal and Regulatory Matters - Fingrid has appealed against the Energy Authority's decisions regarding balance service terms and profit specification methods for electricity transmission operations [11][12]. - Ongoing legal proceedings concern the connection of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant to the grid, with Fingrid asserting compliance with its obligations [13]. Governance and Leadership - The Annual General Meeting approved the financial statements for 2024 and decided on dividend distribution, with Eeva-Liisa Virkkunen elected as the new Chair of the Board [17].