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Aspo Plc’s Financial Statements Release, January 1 – December 31, 2025: A year with significant profit improvement in a challenging market
Globenewswire· 2026-02-16 07:00
Core Insights - Aspo Plc reported significant profit improvement in 2025 despite challenging market conditions, with a notable increase in comparable EBITA and net sales [1][12] Financial Performance - For the full year 2025, net sales increased to EUR 616.3 million from EUR 592.6 million, representing a growth of 4.0% [20] - Comparable EBITA for the year grew to EUR 36.5 million, up from EUR 29.1 million, with a margin of 5.9% compared to 4.9% in 2024 [20] - The Group's total EBITA was EUR 43.1 million, significantly higher than EUR 21.2 million in 2024 [20] - Free cash flow improved to EUR 26.5 million from a negative EUR 36.1 million in the previous year [20] Segment Performance - ESL Shipping's comparable EBITA was EUR 16.5 million, slightly down from EUR 16.9 million, impacted by weak market conditions [20][13] - Telko's comparable EBITA increased to EUR 17.9 million from EUR 12.6 million, driven by higher sales margins [20][14] - Discontinued operations, including Leipurin, reported a comparable EBITA of EUR 2.0 million, up from EUR 1.1 million [20][16] Strategic Developments - Aspo announced a strategic evaluation, considering divestment of ESL Shipping or a partial demerger [4][18] - The divestment of Leipurin was agreed upon with an enterprise value of EUR 63 million, expected to be completed in Q1 2026 [10][15] - The International Science Based Targets initiative approved Aspo's emissions reduction targets, focusing on fleet investments and renewable fuels [17] Guidance for 2026 - The company expects comparable EBITA from continuing operations to increase compared to EUR 29.4 million in 2025 [6] - Economic growth is anticipated to slowly revive, although challenges remain in the early part of the year due to geopolitical uncertainties [7] - ESL Shipping is expected to see slight demand improvement, while Telko aims for growth through acquisitions [8]
Vow Q3-25: On a path to restore profitability
Globenewswire· 2025-11-19 06:00
Core Insights - Vow ASA experienced high activity in Q3 2025, achieving all-time high revenue in the Maritime Solutions segment, despite an overall revenue decline compared to Q3 2024 [1][4] - A profit improvement program was initiated, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and revisiting the strategy, particularly in the Industrial Solutions segment [1][4] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were NOK 214.3 million, a decrease of NOK 53.1 million from NOK 267.4 million in Q3 2024 [1] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative NOK 28.5 million, down from a profit of NOK 18.4 million in Q3 2024, significantly impacted by the Industrial Solutions segment [2] - The total order backlog increased to NOK 1.449 billion from NOK 1.103 billion a year earlier, indicating strong future revenue visibility [2] Strategic Initiatives - The company is reinforcing efforts in Maritime Solutions and Aftersales while adopting a more selective approach in the Industrial Solutions segment to align better with market demand and reduce risk exposure [5] - Several initiatives under the profit improvement program are already underway to strengthen financial performance [4] Liquidity and Debt Management - Significant inflows from trade receivables during the quarter were utilized to repay debt, with expectations of large milestone payments further improving liquidity in Q4 2025 [3]
American Airlines Lifts Profit Target for 2025
WSJ· 2025-10-23 11:44
Core Insights - American Airlines has narrowed its loss in the third quarter and anticipates ending the year with greater profitability than previously forecasted by Wall Street [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a reduced loss in the third quarter compared to previous periods, indicating improved financial health [1] - Expectations for year-end profitability are higher than Wall Street's forecasts, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's financial performance [1]
Vow Q2 2025: Improved underlying performance in Maritime Solutions and Aftersales overshadowed by catch-up effects
Globenewswire· 2025-08-28 05:00
Core Insights - Vow ASA has initiated a profit improvement program aimed at enhancing cost control, profitability, and operational efficiency, alongside a strategic review [1][4] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Vow reported revenues of NOK 227.6 million, a decrease of NOK 25.0 million compared to Q2 2024, with a 9% increase in the Maritime Solutions segment and an 8% increase in Aftersales, while the Industrial Solutions segment saw a 5% decline [2] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was negative NOK 33.0 million, down from negative NOK 20.5 million in Q2 2024, significantly affected by NOK 35 million in negative catch-up effects [3] - The total order backlog at the end of Q2 2025 reached NOK 1.4 billion, an increase from NOK 1.1 billion a year earlier, providing good visibility with contracts extending through to 2033 [3] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to revisit its overall strategy in the second half of the year, reviewing market developments and adjusting investment priorities, while maintaining healthy cruise-related operations and focusing on profitability enhancements [4] - Vow received NOK 35.1 million from the sale of shares in Vow Green Metals, which was used to repay part of a term loan, and obtained a formal waiver for covenant breaches for the reporting period ending June 30, 2025 [5] Company Overview - Vow ASA and its subsidiaries focus on preventing pollution through advanced technologies that convert biomass and waste into valuable resources and clean energy, supporting industry decarbonization and material recycling [7][8]
Interim report for Q2
Globenewswire· 2025-07-16 05:25
Core Insights - The company has raised its guidance for pre-tax profit by DKK 100 million, supported by strong insurance service results and improvements in the underlying business during Q2 2025 [1][5]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the insurance service result reached a profit of DKK 520 million, up from DKK 312 million, marking the highest result to date [5]. - Insurance revenue grew by 8% to DKK 2,950 million, driven by a strong premium growth of 11% in Personal Lines [5]. - The combined ratio improved to 82.3 from 88.5, attributed to fewer major claims and a better underlying claims experience [5]. - The expense ratio significantly improved to 16.7 from 18.0, reflecting the company's efforts to lower costs [5]. - The investment result was highly satisfactory at DKK 102 million, compared to DKK 65 million in the previous year, with shares and bonds contributing positively [5]. Customer Engagement and Strategy - The company onboarded many new customers in Q2, contributing to strong growth in insurance revenue [2]. - The company continues to assist customers with protection against severe weather conditions, launching new offers to help those affected by weather-related claims [3]. Future Outlook - Guidance for the insurance service result has been lifted to DKK 1.6-1.8 billion, excluding H2 run-offs, and the investment result guidance has been raised to DKK 250 million [5].