Core Insights - Vopak reported strong financial performance in HY1 2025, with a net profit of EUR 319 million, reflecting a 58% year-on-year increase, and an EPS of EUR 2.74, up from EUR 1.73 in HY1 2024 [4][8][9] - The company is increasing its FY 2025 outlook due to resilient portfolio performance, despite facing negative currency translation effects of approximately EUR 30 million [4][6] Financial Performance - Revenues for HY1 2025 were stable at EUR 652 million, slightly down from EUR 654 million in HY1 2024, supported by healthy demand for storage infrastructure [8] - Proportional revenues increased to EUR 982 million in HY1 2025, up from EUR 953 million in HY1 2024, driven by growth projects and a positive one-off item [14] - Proportional EBITDA for HY1 2025 was EUR 615 million, a 3% increase from EUR 599 million in HY1 2024, with an EBITDA margin of 58.7% [4][14] Operational Highlights - The company successfully completed a share buyback program of EUR 100 million, repurchasing 2,551,949 shares [9] - Vopak's joint venture AVTL in India was successfully listed, generating a EUR 111 million exceptional gain [4][6] - The company is progressing with the construction of an LPG terminal in Canada and expanding its RIPET terminal infrastructure [4] Business KPIs - Proportional occupancy rate remained stable at 92% in HY1 2025, reflecting strong demand for infrastructure services [11] - Cash flows from operating activities were EUR 496 million in HY1 2025, down from EUR 518 million in HY1 2024, primarily due to lower dividends from joint ventures [8] Sustainability and Debt Metrics - Total net interest-bearing debt increased to EUR 2,735.8 million, with a total net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.54x [5][15] - The company reported a Total Injury Rate (TIR) of 0.22 per 200,000 hours worked, indicating a focus on safety performance [5]