ROMA (ITALPRESS) – Leonardo closes the first 9 months with orders growing to 18,2 billion (+23.4% compared to the figure of the comparative period, +24.3% compared to the isoperimeter data), to confirm the continuous strengthening of the core business and also thanks to an important order in the aeronautical sector, in a market context in which the safety demand remains high. In increase also revenues, pairs to 13,4 billion (+11.3% regarding the data of the comparative period, +12,4% regarding the data isoperimetro) and the operating result, pairs to 945 million (+18.9% regarding the data restated of the comparative period, +2.7% regarding the data isoperimetro), in line with the expectations and with the path of sustainable growth previewed from the industrial plan.
The free operating cash flow, negative for 426 million due to the usual unsuccessful trend, shows an improvement compared to the comparative period (+22.5%, +2.3% compared to the isoperimeter) to demonstrate the effectiveness of the actions undertaken. The performance of the FOCF and the consideration received in the context of the sale of the UAS business, amounting to approximately 446 million, determine a consequent positive reflection on the indebtedness ntto of group, in decrease of approximately 25.9% regarding 30 September 2024.
“The figures for the first nine months highlight the positive trend of the Group. Constantly growing volumes and robust profitability support our competitive positioning on the domestic and international market. We confirm the guidelines 2025 – magazines on the rise last July with more challenging targets at order level, FOCF and net debt – and our commitment to the punctual execution of the industrial plan that is progressing along the strategic lines identified. We continued our inorganic growth with the acquisition of Iveco Defence and, as part of the development of European alliances, we signed the memorandum with Airbus and Thales for the creation of a new society in the space sector. Operation aimed at strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy in space and increasing our role as a reference player in the AD&S sector. Following the appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer, I thank, on behalf of the Group, Alessandra Genco for her valuable contribution over the years.” So Roberto Cingolani, managing director and general manager of Leonardo.
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