Core Insights - Vopak reported record financial results for FY 2025, with net profit increasing by 61% to EUR 604 million and earnings per share (EPS) rising by 68% to EUR 5.23 [3][6] - The company announced a shareholder distribution program of approximately EUR 1.7 billion through year-end 2030, which includes a proposed dividend increase of 5% or more annually and a share buyback program of up to EUR 500 million [3][5] Financial Performance - Revenues for FY 2025 were EUR 1,299 million, slightly down from EUR 1,316 million in 2024, but a 1.2% increase when excluding negative currency translation effects [6][10] - Proportional operating free cash flow increased to EUR 823 million, resulting in a record cash flow per share of EUR 7.13, a 7% increase year-on-year [3][10] - Operating expenses rose to EUR 673 million in 2025, up from EUR 662 million in 2024, primarily due to higher development and maintenance costs [6][7] Growth and Investments - The company is well-positioned to achieve its goal of investing EUR 4 billion by 2030, with EUR 1.1 billion in growth commitments currently under construction in various countries [3][5] - Vopak's capital allocation strategy includes a focus on energy transition infrastructure, with EUR ~200 million in growth commitments underway in the Netherlands and Malaysia [2][3] Operational Metrics - The proportional occupancy rate for 2025 was 91%, reflecting strong demand for storage infrastructure, with Q4 occupancy improving to 92.4% [12] - Proportional EBITDA for FY 2025 increased to EUR 1,184 million, up from EUR 1,170 million in 2024, driven by growth contributions and a positive one-off item [10][12] Sustainability and Safety - The company maintained a steady performance in safety metrics, with a Total Injury Rate (TIR) of 0.23 and a Lost-time Injury Rate (LTIR) of 0.11 [4][5] - Total GHG emissions for FY 2025 were reported at 196.9 thousand metric tons, a decrease from 224.5 thousand metric tons in 2024 [4]