Iveco Group 2025 First Quarter Results

Core Insights - The company has responded decisively to market downturns and has laid strong foundations for future growth, confirming full year guidance in its entirety [1] - The Board has decided to separate the Defence business via a spin-off while exploring preliminary expressions of interest from potential strategic buyers [1] Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues for Q1 2025 amounted to €3,026 million, a decrease from €3,367 million in Q1 2024 [1] - Net revenues from Industrial Activities were €2,958 million, down from €3,283 million in Q1 2024, with positive price realization partially offsetting lower volumes and adverse foreign exchange impacts [1] - Adjusted EBIT was €152 million with a margin of 5.0%, compared to €233 million and a margin of 6.9% in Q1 2024 [2] - Adjusted EBIT for Industrial Activities was €117 million, down from €201 million in Q1 2024, with a margin of 4.0% compared to 6.1% in Q1 2024 [2] - Adjusted net income was €84 million, down from €153 million in Q1 2024, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of €0.31 compared to €0.57 in Q1 2024 [3] - Net financial expenses increased to €39 million from €21 million in Q1 2024, influenced by changes in hyperinflation accounting in Argentina [3] Tax and Cash Flow - Reported income tax expense was €12 million, with an adjusted Effective Tax Rate of 26% in Q1 2025 [4] - Free cash flow for Industrial Activities was negative at €794 million, worsening from negative €436 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher working capital absorption [4] Liquidity Position - Available liquidity as of 31 March 2025 was €4,709 million, down from €5,474 million at 31 December 2024, including €1,900 million of undrawn committed facilities [5]