Annual Report • Feb 28, 2025
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Integrated Annual Report

Consolidated Management Report and Financial Statements
The following section and chapters constitute the Management Report in accordance with Article 2:391 of the Dutch Civil Code:
The Management Report was prepared by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2025.
The Remuneration Report pursuant to article 2:135b of the Dutch Civil Code (and the Dutch Corporate Governance Code) is included on pages 224 to 246. It was prepared by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2025.
The Consolidated Financial Statements, covering pages 318 to 417, were prepared in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and EU-IFRS, by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2025.
The Separate Financial Statements, pages 418 to 444, were prepared in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2025.
For the section "Other information" pursuant to article 3:392 of the Dutch Civil Code, please see pages 445 to 458. This section includes the independent auditor's report on the 2024 Financial Statements and a representation of the provisions of the articles of association on profit appropriation. This section also includes the Independent Auditor's Assurance Report on sustainability information.
The Integrated Annual Report was also prepared in accordance with the requirements of Dutch and Spanish law and complies with the requirements for the disclosure of non-financial information established by the following international regulations and standards:
Ferrovial SE has engaged EY to provide limited assurance on this Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information taking into account the criteria above.
The following guidance was also considered when preparing the Integrated Annual Report:
Ferrovial SE is a company organized under the laws of the Netherlands. Its legal form is that of a European Company. The registered office of the Company is in the Netherlands. The Company is registered in the Dutch Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Company was originally organized as a Public Limited Company under the laws of England and Wales and became a European Limited Company under the laws of England and Wales on December 13, 2018. On March 26, 2019, the Company moved its registered office to the Netherlands. Ferrovial became the parent company of the Ferrovial Group as a result of the reverse cross-border merger between the former parent company, renamed Ferrovial SE when the merger became effective. Through the merger, which became effective on June 16, 2023, the Company acquired all the assets and liabilities of Ferrovial, S.A. under universal title.
In January 2024, a partial reorganization of the business units was approved, whereby the Energy Solutions business line, which was part of the Construction Division, and the Energy Infrastructure business line, which was part of the Energy Infrastructure and Mobility Division, were merged. The resulting business unit is now called the Energy Division. The Mobility Business Unit and the other service businesses, which until then were part of the Energy Infrastructures and Mobility Business Unit, are now managed separately outside the scope of the divisions. The objective of this reorganization is to group all the activities of the Energy Division into a single organizational unit with unified management to ensure alignment between activities and maximize the benefits emerging from the synergies between them.
The report was prepared following the financial consolidation perimeter, covering all companies in which Ferrovial exercises economic control with more than 50% of share capital. In such cases, 100% of the corresponding information is included, ensuring an accurate and consistent representation of the Group's activities. Ferrovial clarifies that, while Budimex S.A. is a subsidiary of Ferrovial Construction International SE and its information is fully integrated into the Group's consolidated report, it is a Public Interest Entity (PIE) listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE: BDX) and employs more than 500 individuals. As such, Budimex is subject to separate CSRD reporting requirements in Poland. Ferrovial acknowledges this obligation and ensures that Budimex complies with its independent disclosure requirements while maintaining alignment with the Group's overarching sustainability framework and reporting practices.
In relation to the scope of consolidation, on April 4, 2024, the Private Investment Promotion Agency of Peru awarded the Anillo Vial Periférico Project in Lima to a consortium led by Cintra, with Acciona and Sacyr. The 30-year concession involves the construction and maintenance of a 35-kilometer ring road, with an investment of USD 3.4 billion. On May 1, 2024, 100% of Misae Solar IV, LLC, a photovoltaic solar energy project in Texas, was acquired for USD 14.8 million. On June 11, 2024, the sale of 5% of IRB Infrastructure Developers was completed for €215 million, resulting in €133 million in pre-tax capital gains for Ferrovial. On June 13, 2024, 23.99% of IRB Infrastructure Trust was acquired for €652 million. On June 28, 2024, the sale of the 24.78% stake in Serveo Group to the main shareholder, Portobello Capital, was completed for a pre-tax gain of €33 million. On February 29, 2024, an agreement was reached for the sale of 49% of the Class A shares and all Class B shares of Umbrella Roads BV, completing the sale on October 8, 2024 for €100 million. On November 13, 2024, an agreement was announced for the sale of Ferrovial's 50% interest in AGS to Avialliance UK Limited, valuing 100% of AGS at £900 million, completion of the sale is subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. On December 12, 2024, Ferrovial sold 19.75% of FGP Topco Ltd., the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airport, to Ardian and PIF for a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million. Ferrovial now holds a 5.25% stake, recognized as a non-current financial asset. The fair value of the remaining stake generated an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million.
| Letter from the Chairman | 6 |
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| 1. Ferrovial in 2 minutes | 7 |
| Key Figures | 8 |
| 2024 milestones | 9 |
| Main markets | 10 |
| Ferrovial on the Stock Exchange | 12 |
| 2. Global Strategy and 2024 Performance | 14 |
| Global Strategy and business units | 15 |
| Business Performance | 23 |
| Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information | 42 |
| 3. Corporate Governance Report | 186 |
| 4. Remuneration Report | 224 |
| 5. Risk Report | 247 |
| 6. Annex | 274 |
| 7. Independent Auditor's Assurance Report on Sustainability Information | 310 |
| 8. Consolidated Financial Statements | 317 |
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| 9. Separate Financial Statements | 418 |
| 10. Other information | 445 |
| Provisions in the articles of association on profit appropriation | 446 |
| Independent Auditor´s Report |


Rafael del Pino Chairman
Fellow shareholder,
Ferrovial delivered remarkable results in 2024. All managed lanes posted solid growth in revenue per transaction, significantly outpacing inflation. Construction improved its profitability, surpassing the EBIT margin goal set for the year. The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport in New York remained on budget and on schedule and is on track to start operations in 2026.
Revenue increased by 6.7% to €9.1 billion, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 38.9% like-for-like to €1.3 billion. Net profit amounted to €3.2 billion, boosted by divestments in long-term assets.
The year was dynamic in terms of investments, with a total of €1.6 billion of committed capital. This was mainly allocated to toll roads, with the acquisition of a 24% stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust (€710 million), and airports, with equity injection in NTO (€469 million) and the refinancing of AGS' existing debt facility (€47 million).
Ferrovial closed 2024 with liquidity levels reaching €5.3 billion, including proceeds from asset sales and a record figure of dividends received from infrastructure assets, totalling €947 million. Worth mentioning are the first dividends from I-77 (€205 million) and I-66 (€89 million), as well as €321 million collected from 407 ETR and €244 million from our managed lanes. The consolidated net debt amounted to -€1.8 billion, excluding infrastructure projects.
2024 was a historic year for Ferrovial. In May, the company was listed on Nasdaq. It marked a further step in our internationalization process and our commitment to grow in the United States. With this milestone, happening 25 years after our initial public offering in Madrid, Ferrovial is now traded simultaneously on three key international stock exchanges: Spain, the Netherlands and the United States.
Shareholder distributions, including cash dividends and share repurchases, amounted to €831 million. The company's stock value increased by 23% in 2024, outperforming the 13.6% gain of the IBEX 35 index and the 21.5% increase of the Euronext Amsterdam index. This growth in value led to a market capitalization of approximately €30 billion.
Last year was intensive in terms of asset rotation. Ferrovial sold a 5% stake in IRB Infrastructure Developers, completed the sale of its remaining 24.78% holding in Serveo and closed the divestment of a 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport.
Ferrovial also devoted considerable effort to ensuring the safety and well-being of our people, with the aim of achieving zero fatalities. All the teams are highly committed to this goal and are working hard to achieve it, but there is still room for improvement.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to the highest environmental, social and governance standards. We were recognized as the highest ranked company in Europe and the second worldwide in the Construction and Engineering sector, according to the Dow Jones Best in Class Index (formerly the Dow Jones Sustainability Index), of which we have been a member for 23 years. In 2024 we continued to feature in indices such as FTSE4Good, CDP, Sustainalytics, MSCI, Moody's, ISS ESG, and Bloomberg Gender Equality.
At Ferrovial, we made further headway in our commitment to caring for the planet and ensuring our operations are environmentally friendly. In the last year, we adopted more ambitious decarbonization targets, aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
I would like to thank Ferrovial's employees for their hard work throughout the year. Their dedication makes it possible for us to improve performance and achieve new milestones year after year. Many thanks also to our investors, shareholders, customers and other stakeholders for your trust and support. Your commitment has enabled us to create sustainable infrastructure that addresses complex problems and benefits society.
| Key figures | 8 |
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| 2024 milestones | 9 |
| Main markets | 10 |
| Ferrovial on the Stock Exchange | 12 |
8_INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024. MANAGEMENT REPORT



ANALYSTS' VALUATION*
*Analysts' consensus valuation as of December 2024. Refers to sell-side research analysts covering Ferrovial who share their sum of the parts. The consensus refers to the average of the analysts valuation per country.


*Historical data based on Ferrovial Spanish trading

MARKET CAPITALIZATION (€M) 29,620 24,458 17,801
In November 2023, Ferrovial announced a share buy-back program for an amount of up to EUR 500 million, which concluded in April 2024. Following this, the Board of Directors approved in April 2024, a new share buy-back program, for an amount of up to EUR 500 million.

S&P AND FITCH
21.31%
R. del Pino Calvo-Sotelo
8.56% M. del Pino Calvo-Sotelo

44.17% Free Float
3.58% Blackrock
Bank of America Corporation
3.1%
| MATURITY DATE | COUPON | NOTIONAL (€M) |
YIELD TO MATURITY |
QUOTATION (12/31/2024) |
MATURITY DATE | COUPON | NOTIONAL (M€) |
YIELD TO MATURITY |
QUOTATION (31/12/2024) |
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| July 15, 2024 | 2.500 % | 300 | 4,821 | 99,976 | November 12, 2028 | 0.540 % | 500 | 2,907 | 91,478 |
| March 31, 2025 | 1.375 % | 500 | 3,164 | 99,569 | September 13, 2030* | 4.445 % | 500 | 3,270 | 105,641 |
| May 14, 2026 | 1.382 % | 780 | 2,702 | 98,258 | *Ferrovial SE announces the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds amounting to €500 M, with a maturity date of September 13, 2030. |

| Global Strategy and Business Units | 15 |
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| Business Performance | 23 |
| Statement of Consolidated Non-financial and sustainability information |
42 |
| ESRS 2 General Information | 43 |
| Environmental information | |
| Sustainable financing, driving the business model toward a taxonomy portfolio |
71 |
| ESRS E1 Climate Change | 81 |
| ESRS E3 Water and Marine Resources | 94 |
| ESRS E4 Biodiversity and Ecosystems | 99 |
| ESRS E5 Resource use and circular economy | 111 |
| Social information | |
| ESRS S1 Own Personnel | 116 |
| ESRS S2 Value Chain Workers | 137 |
| ESRS S3 Affected Communities | 145 |
| Governance information | |
| ESRS G1 Business Conduct | 153 |
| Entity-Specific | |
| Cybersecurity and data processing | 162 |
| Innovation, digitalization and technology applied to | |
| business | 169 |
| Annex (Spanish law 11/2018) | 173 |
Ferrovial is a global company focused on the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure. The Company's business model is based on the integration of its business units (Toll Roads, Airports, Construction and Energy), where the Construction area supports the concession business with best-in-class engineering capabilities to design and build infrastructure. Ferrovial's integrated model is present in the entire lifecycle of a project, from conceptualization to design, financing, construction, and operation of critical infrastructure such as toll roads and airports. The Company's growth focus remains the United Station, a market where Ferrovial has worked for more than 20 years. The Company will continue to expand its North American asset base in the coming years.
Ferrovial will support its sustainable growth strategy with a strong set of capabilities:
Ferrovial maintains four key strategic priorities:
Ferrovial's commitment toward sustainability aims to improve the future through the development and operation of sustainable infrastructures. The Company is committed to protecting the environment and supporting communities, enhancing safety, improving user experience, and reducing travel times.
Ferrovial is present in industry-leading sustainability indices that include the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, Sustainalytics, MSCI, FTSE4Good, Moody's and Carbon Disclosure Project, among others.
• Innovation: supporting Ferrovial's core business, accelerating its digital transformation, fostering a culture of cybersecurity and developing AI use cases
Ferrovial's integrated platform ensures that we can develop and operate innovative, efficient and sustainable infrastructure projects with high value creation for stakeholders. This makes the Company one of North America's leading road and airport infrastructure companies supported by best-inclass capabilities embedded in the strategy.
FERROVIAL IN 2 MINUTES GLOBAL STRATEGY AND 2024 PERFORMANCE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT RISK REPORT ANNEX
Cintra, Ferrovial's toll road division, strategically focuses its activity on developed markets with high demand for infrastructures developing projects that improve the quality of life of users by reducing the urban environment and contributing to the socioeconomic development of the regions where it operates.
With more than 50 years of experience, Cintra's comprehensive management model and in-depth knowledge of travel demand forecasting and advanced pricing analytics create significant value. The synergies with Ferrovial Construction further enhance Cintra's value creation potential and strong competitive advantages. Complete project lifecycle management, combined with a diversified and global portfolio, allows Cintra to understand the needs of all stakeholders (users, administrations, economic operators), resulting in the ability to provide innovative, sustainable and high value-added solutions.

(*) Information on investment under management and number of IRB (India) and Private Invit asset concessions is not included.
Cintra has consistently invested in growing and diversifying its portfolio, with a strong focus on the North American markets, where the company benefits from secure regulatory frameworks and promising growth prospects. Additionally, Cintra also seeks investment opportunities in specific geographies where its business model can generate unique competitive advantages and enhance shareholder value. In December 2021, Cintra identified an opportunity in the Indian toll road market and partnered with IRB, completing the acquisition of a 24.9% stake in the Company. Our current stake stands at 19.9%, after the sale of a 5.0% stake executed on June 11, 2024. In 2024, Cintra acquired a 23.99% interest in IRB Infrastructure Trust, an investment vehicle that holds a portfolio of 12 toll road concessions in India with a committed pipeline of 3 additional concessions, for a total investment of 728 million euros (considering an exchange rate of 89.0 EUR/INR) and in June Cintra sold a 5% stake in the Indian company IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB) for 214 million euros (assuming an EUR/INR exchange rate of 89.72).
Cintra aims to offer sustainable projects that address urban traffic congestion and complex greenfield concessions. This approach enables users to save time, improve the reliability of their daily commute and boost economic productivity, thereby creating new growth opportunities in the regions where Cintra operates. Other markets are Europe and Australia. In April 2024, the Anillo Vial Periférico consortium, comprising Ferrovial (Cintra), Acciona and Sacyr, was selected to develop the Lima Peripheral Ring Road in Peru, under a concession format with an investment of 3.4 billion US dollars (approximately 3.13 billion euros). This infrastructure is a major step forward in the development.
Cintra owns 43.23% of the 407 ETR toll road in Toronto (Canada); 62.97%, 54.60% and 53.67% of the Express Lanes NTE, LBJ and NTE 35W in Texas (U.S.), respectively. Meanwhile, in North Carolina (U.S.), Cintra holds 72.24% of the I-77 and 55.704% of the I-66 in Virginia (U.S.).
In the Express Lanes, rates are dynamic and can be adjusted every few minutes according to the level of congestion, always guaranteeing a minimum speed for drivers. With free-flow (barrier-free) toll systems, these assets stand out for their long concession duration, broad toll rates flexibility and optimized long-term financial structures, positioning Cintra as a leader in the private development of highly complex road transportation infrastructures.
The Company also holds stakes and investments in other assets or corporations in Spain, Slovakia, Colombia, Australia and India.
In 2024, Cintra's main assets distributed dividends totaling 895 million euros (704 million euros in 2023), including the distribution of the first dividend in I-77 and I-66, in the amount of 307 and 172 million dollars respectively (of which 205 and 89 million euros corresponded to Ferrovial). These figures reflect the financial strength of Ferrovial's business model.
Cintra specializes in complex greenfield projects due to their high-value creation potential. Its ability to evaluate and take on a higher level of risk associated with the project in the bidding phase (construction, financing, operation and traffic management) allows it to opt for higher rates of return (IRR). Value creation is achieved by decreasing the discount rate of future cash flows as project risks are eliminated in the construction phase or reduced (traffic/financing) as the concession term progresses.
Value creation is materialized through the sale of mature projects, the revenues of which are invested in new assets with greater potential for value creation. An example of this strategy is the agreement reached in October with Interogo Holding to manage the stakes in a set of concessions in Europe and Canada. Cintra will transfer economic rights and hold majority voting rights in Umbrella Roads BV, which will manage the operations under a service agreement. This partnership could allow for further collaboration between the parties in the future.
All Cintra assets are engaged in optimizing operations. Cintra's environmental strategy to reduce its carbon footprint began more than a decade ago, continuously strengthening its environmental practices and protecting the habitat of native species with ongoing monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, waste, air and water quality, and the acoustic impact produced by traffic.
Cintra maintains its focus on customer satisfaction and its value proposition of reliability, time savings, safety and sustainability. The effectiveness of this strategy is proven by the response from customers, with increasing levels of acceptance and satisfaction in all its projects.
For 2024, the traffic of the Company's assets was expected to continue the recovery path of 2023 and increase across all assets. However, traffic in NTE was expected to be affected by ongoing construction works aimed at increasing project capacity. These expectations have been met, with both traffic and toll revenues surpassing 2023 levels. As anticipated, NTE was impacted by the construction works, but our collaboration with the contractor helped to minimize disruption in the area, in a less significant negative impact on traffic than expected.
In 2025, the traffic of the Company's main assets is expected to increase across the board.
Dividends of €895 million were received in 2024, including the distribution of the first dividend in I-77 and I-66, compared to EUR 704 million in the previous year. In 2025, it is expected that the main infrastructure assets are expected to continue to distribute dividends consistently according to their operating performance. Cintra will focus its efforts on maximizing the quality of the service provided, optimizing its revenues and costs, within the framework allowed by the concession contracts. The expected evolution by geography is as follows:
• In Canada, the 407 ETR toll road will continue to focus on optimization and cost control measures without forsaking the development of its user value generation strategy. The toll road will maintain its investment in the Data Lab to improve its understanding of user behavior and personalize its value propositions, as well as to enhance its customer management systems, enabling personally tailored service through loyalty plans and specific offers.
Since 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the force majeure event declared was set to terminate either when traffic volumes reached prepandemic levels or when there was an increase in toll rates were increased. The concession decided to increase the rates starting in February 2024 and has already approved an increase for 2025.
The concession will be subject to Schedule 22, if annual traffic level measurements fall below the corresponding traffic thresholds, 407 ETR will have to pay potentially significant amounts calculated under Schedule 22 to the province and a potential first payment due in early 2026.
• In the United States, all toll roads have shown solid traffic growth as well as growth in average revenue per transaction. The soft cap toll rates will increase in 2025 based on last December CPI compared to the previous year.
Also in 2024, thanks to the success of the North Tarrant Express project, toll road expansion work started earlier than initially planned in the development agreement between the Company and the Texas Department of Transportation. Works will continue throughout 2025, with completion expected in 2027. These works are affecting the traffic level, but thanks to the optimal management of the project, the impact felt during 2024 has been less than expected, with a similar evolution expected through 2025.
The Company will continue its bidding activity in North America with an attractive pipeline for 2025 and in other target regions (Europe, Australia, Colombia and Peru), focusing on complex greenfield projects, due to their high potential for value creation as well as in India through IRB.
Ferrovial Airports integrates all the Company's investments in airport activities and is one of the world's main private airport operators.
With more than 25 years of experience in airport investment and development, it continues to grow day by day, always seeking to improve passenger experience and optimize efficiency, increasing passenger numbers in Dalaman and the number of agreements with airlines for the future NTO operation.
The business unit will also focus on terminal-related opportunities in the USA other regions where Ferrovial has presence.

Ferrovial Airports has a significant international presence through its 49% stake in the partnership that will design, build and operate the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, U.S., as well as its 60% stake in the Company that manages the concession for Dalaman International Airport in Turkey. During 2024, the business unit had a portfolio of four airports in the U.K.: a 5.25% stake in Heathrow, Europe's busiest hub, and a 50% stake in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton (AGS).
In January 2025, following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial completed the sale of its 50% share capital in AGS for a price of £450 million. This will give rise to a capital gain of €300 million which will impact the results of Q1 2025.
This landmark project is currently progressing on schedule. The project closed the year with substantial completion of the weathertight in the Head House and the East Pier steel erection and 55% construction progress. The terminal is expected to be operational in 2026 with the concession contract ending in 2060. As of today, we have agreements with 16 airlines out of which 10 are under executed agreements, 5 of those new airline's agreements signed in the year 2024 (Eva Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippines Airlines). Ferrovial Airports has signed 6 Letters of intention with Air China, Turkish Airlines and other international carriers.
Dalaman Airport remains a major vacation destination for domestic and international travelers in Turkey, with traffic levels exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Proof of this is the designation of the Sarıgerme region in Muğla province, in southwestern Turkey, as a tourism development zone. This recognition will facilitate the development of hotels and golf courses, which, in turn, will support the growth of the airport.
During 2024, 5.6 million passengers traveled through Dalaman (+7.74% on 2023), driven by increased capacity on several airlines and new routes to the UK and other European countries, as well as higher domestic traffic.
On November 13, Ferrovial announced an agreement for the sale of its 50% stake in AGS Airports to AviAlliance UK Limited for 450 million. In 2025, after fulfilling the applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial has completed the sale.
AGS also recorded a notable recovery in traffic in 2024, with 11.3 million passengers (up 8.1% on 2023). International traffic remains the main driver due to increased capacity from Europe and new routes.
The sale process announced by Ferrovial in November 2023 is now complete and finalized as of December 12, 2024. As a result of the transaction Ferrovial has recognized at 2024 year-end a profit of 2,57 billion euros, of which 2,023 million euros corresponds to the shares sold and 547 million euros to the 5.25% stake retained, which has been registered as a financial investment valued at fair value with changes recognized through profit and loss.
On February 26th, 2025, Ferrovial announced that it had reached a binding agreement with Ardian for its 5.25% stake for c. 455 million pounds (the current book value of the asset). The agreement will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing. The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) and to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
In terms of passenger traffic, Heathrow remains one of the busiest airports in Europe, with 83.9 million passengers in 2024.
The Airports business unit continues to invest in expanding its portfolio with a focus on geographical areas in which the overall business currently operates. Ferrovial has a long history of investments in airports, and it expects that new airport investment will prove to be one of the major drivers in Ferrovial growth in the future. Various value-add strategies will be pursued, including those in which Ferrovial has full control of the investment and those in which Ferrovial is a co-investor alongside other value-add partners.
Sustainability remains a key focus for Ferrovial Airports, which is spearheading significant initiatives to reduce emissions.
In July 2024, the Airports division launched its sustainability strategy for 2024-2030, aligning it with Ferrovial's broader objectives. This strategy was officially presented at the 34th edition of the ACI EUROPE Annual Conference and Exhibition, one of the main events in the aviation sector organized each year by Airports Council International (ACI). It is worth noting that Ferrovial Airports participated as the first sustainability sponsor in the history of the event.
In July 2024, the NTO project announced the issuance of USD2.55 billion in green bonds, the largest issuance of tax-exempt airport debt ever completed, and an all-inclusive interest cost of 4.65%, a weighted average maturity of 30 years. Highlighting the project's commitment to sustainability, the bonds were designated as Green Bonds by Kestrel Verifiers, an independent second-party opinion provider that confirmed that the uses of the bonds conform with Green Bond principles (Transition to a decarbonized economy; Integrate resilient and sustainable design features; Preserve, enhance, or restore natural capital; Promote a more equitable society and a just transition and Disclose activities, impacts and risks).
In mid-2024, Dalaman Airport completed a significant project focused on renewable energy generation and sustainability strategies: a solar power plant with 15,000 panels on its roof, covering 45,000 square meters. It generates 10,230 MWh annually, meeting over 55% of the airport's energy needs. The project helps conserve the environment by protecting 200,000 trees and reducing CO₂ emissions by 4,500 tons each year.
While Ferrovial Airports has no operational control over the sustainability plans and strategies of equity-accounted companies' such as HAH or AGS, the division routinely reviews their plans and strategies to ensure that they do not contradict Ferrovial's sustainability framework.
Among the main innovation projects implemented in 2024, the following merit mention the Proof-of-Concept project using LiDAR technology to enhance passenger experience at Dalaman Airport. By employing four LiDAR sensors in a 1500 sqm area of the domestic departures terminal, they gathered data to analyze passenger movements and behaviors. The insights gained included metrics on occupancy levels, passenger waiting times, and resource usage, aimed at improving operational efficiency. Following its success, the project has the potential for broader application in areas like security checkpoints, with the aim of creating smarter, more sustainable airport infrastructures.
For 2024, the passengers of the Company's assets were expected to continue the recovery path of 2023 and increase across all assets. These expectations have been met. As part of Ferrovial global strategy, the 2024 has been a crucial year for implementing the assets rotation strategy.
Traffic is expected to increase in Dalaman Airports in 2025. Financial results are expected to follow traffic trends. The number of agreements with airlines for the future operation of NTO is also expected to increase.
In 2025, Ferrovial Airports will continue to analyze selective investment opportunities worldwide, with an emphasis on sustainable infrastructure to which Ferrovial can contribute its operational and construction experience.
Dividends distribution in the coming years will largely depend on traffic recovery and business performance as well as the NTO final operational date, which is expected for 2026. Ferrovial Airports assets did not distribute dividends in 2024.
The Energy business unit was created with the aim of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and cleaner economy. The division is present in the main geographies where Ferrovial operates, with the focus of providing innovative solutions for the development, construction, financing and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. In addition, energy efficiency solutions are provided for both public and private clients.
The future of renewable energy infrastructure is positively affected by several market trends:
The objective for the Energy unit is to apply and adapt the business model proven by Ferrovial in transportation infrastructure to the new requirements of energy generation, storage and transmission assets in the coming years.
It should be noted that, due to the specialization of the sector, the Energy division has adapted its organization and management to an integrated business model, which will allow it to maximize the value of the proposal. The Energy business encompasses the functions of promotion, development, investment and rotation of energy infrastructures, as well as their construction.
Multiple measures are also being promoted to reduce energy consumption and energy efficiency. This is why there is a line of business dedicated to supporting the fulfillment of environmental and economic objectives of both public and private.
The Energy business unit is mainly present in five geographical areas, aligned with Ferrovial's global positioning: the United States, Spain, Poland, Chile and Australia.
The division is an active part of the Company's ESG strategy, with the focus on the fight against climate change and the decarbonization of the economy, always in line with Ferrovial's strategic priorities.
In Spain, the El Berrocal project stands out a 50 MWp photovoltaic plant in operation located in Seville. In the United States, a project was acquired for the construction and operation of a 257 MWp photovoltaic plant in Texas in the first half of 2024. This asset, currently under construction, is expected to start operations during 2026.
In Poland, through a Joint Venture (BxF Energy) together with Budimex, a project was acquired for the construction and operation of a 60 MWp photovoltaic plant in the first half of 2024. This asset, currently under construction, is expected to start operation during 2025.
Ferrovial has three operational transmission lines in Chile, with a total length of 924 kilometers:
PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY 367MW Under Construction and/or Operation
TRANSMISSION LINES
924 km Under Construction and Operation
Ferrovial Construction is the business unit that carries out the construction of civil works, buildings, data centers, water treatment plants and industrial works. It is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build unique, innovative and sustainable infrastructures.
The Construction division is a fundamental pillar of Ferrovial's strategy thanks to its technical design and construction capabilities in the execution of complex infrastructure projects for other Ferrovial investment divisions, as well as for public and private clients. Construction strengthens Ferrovial's capabilities and improves its competitiveness in concession bidding, mainly for the transportation sector.
In 2024, Ferrovial Construction has maintained a stable level of revenues and improved profitability to reach the targets set in the Horizon 24 Strategic Plan, thanks to the measures implemented in recent years for risk control and management, the selective bidding criteria for projects and geographies, the commitment to more collaborative contracting models and investment in innovation, technology and digitalization.
Ferrovial Construction focuses its activity on developed countries with stable economies that are committed to modernizing their infrastructure. The United States, Poland and Spain are the division's main markets, accounting for more than 75% of revenues. Other geographies with a stable presence are Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Chile. The order book maintains a balanced risk, with adequate exposure to Ferrovial's key markets and projects for Group companies.
In addition to its own profitability and cash flow generation capacity, Construction provides added value by participating from the very beginning of the projects to their completion. The division specializes in projects of high technical complexity, which it can develop thanks to the experience and international presence of the more than 350 employees of its Engineering Services Department, focused on the search for first-class engineering solutions. The sectorial and geographical diversification and the size of the division allows it to maintain technical qualifications and to have material and human resources always on hand to support other divisions of Ferrovial in the bidding for concessions, providing certainty in terms of price and schedule, and quality in delivery. This collaboration with Group companies came to fruition once again in 2024 with the awarding of the Anillo Vial Periférico urban toll road in Peru.

Sustainable project management is a priority for Ferrovial Construction. With the ambition of maintaining its leadership position, the 2024-30 Sustainability Strategy was launched to reinforce its commitment to society and respond to the demands of stakeholders and the ESG regulatory framework.
In the environmental area, priority is given to decarbonization and reducing the impact on the environment. For decarbonization, the goal is to become carbon neutral by 2050, through the energy efficiency of the fleet and machinery, the use of clean energy and alternative fuels, and the incorporation of sustainable and recycled materials. The division also promotes the use of technology and the optimization of processes from the design phase to the construction phase, incorporating sustainability criteria in decision-making, with solutions such as prefabrication, modular construction and digitalization. The Construction division is also committed to promoting the decarbonization of its value chain, collaborating with clients and suppliers to develop more sustainable infrastructures.
With regard to the reduction of environmental impact, the unit promotes the circular economy, waste recycling and reuse of materials, reduction of the water footprint and individualized management of projects to avoid negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity.
In the social sphere, Construction maintains its commitment to people and communities, promoting the economic and social development of the communities in which it operates, through the involvement of the local supply chain, social action projects and the creation of direct and indirect employment. Similarly, commitment to employees is a priority, focusing on the health, safety and well-being of all employees and partners; implementing risk control measures; ensuring awareness of, and compliance with, the highest health and safety standards; being actively involved in their achievement and development at all levels of the organization; and incorporating innovation and use of new technologies, such as sensors and automation of machinery, Artificial Intelligence for risk analysis or robotics as an assistant. Another key element in this area is the attraction and retention of talent, promoting equity, inclusion and gender, generational and cultural diversity.
In the area of governance, Construction is driven by the principles of integrity and transparency in the development of its operations. It seeks to incorporate sustainability measures in processes and decision-making, ensuring respect for applicable legislation, the code of ethics for employees and suppliers, and the application of anti-corruption policies. During contracting processes, Ferrovial seeks to manage risks in advance by evaluating and monitoring suppliers, customers and partners in accordance with the principles of ethics and integrity, including ESG criteria to detect potential risks in the financial, environmental, legal, labor and reputational areas.
This commitment to sustainability is recognized by the main sustainability indexes and external rating agencies such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, CDP and Ecovadis, among others.
In 2024, the Construction division has met in 2024 the average long-term target of 3.5% adjusted EBIT margin established in the Horizon Strategic Plan. The forecast evolution for 2025 is equally positive based on a robust backlog, which has set a new all-time high, and with good exposure to key markets and projects for Group companies, in line with Ferrovial's strategy. This allows for a selective approach to bidding, with a focus on risk mitigation and long-term profitability.
The outlook for 2025, by market, is as follows:
• In the United States and Canada, sales growth is expected to be supported by the execution of the relevant awards obtained by Webber in recent years, which include diverse sectors such as transportation infrastructure, water treatment plants and renewable energy projects both in Texas and on the East Coast of the United States, as well as the favorable pace of execution of the Ontario Line of the Toronto Metro once the initial
design phase has been completed. In the medium term, the transportation infrastructure construction industry is expected to continue to absorb the momentum of the federal Infrastructure Investment & Job Act, through the progressive disbursement of funds, which is materializing through state investment programs such as the 2025 Unified Transportation Program in Texas, the Moving Forward in Florida, or the Major Mobility Investment Program in Georgia. The Construction division will continue to support the bidding process for P3 projects of the Group's investment units, with a particular focus on highway and airport initiatives on the East Coast of the United States.
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,504 2,293 | 9,147 | 8,514 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 334 | 291 | 1,342 | 991 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | -100 | -94 | -441 | -401 |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 234 | 197 | 901 | 590 |
| Disposals & impairments | 2,043 | 35 | 2,208 | 35 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 2,277 | 232 | 3,109 | 625 |
| Financial Results | 483 | -88 | 274 | -184 |
| Financial Result from infrastructure projects | -106 | -112 | -411 | -372 |
| Financial Result from ex-infrastructure projects | 589 | 25 | 685 | 188 |
| Equity-accounted affiliates | 47 | 68 | 238 | 215 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations | 2,807 | 213 | 3,621 | 656 |
| Income tax | -66 | -74 | -145 | -42 |
| Net profit/(loss) from continuing operations | 2,741 | 139 | 3,476 | 614 |
| Net profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 5 | 8 | 14 | 16 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 2,746 | 148 | 3,490 | 630 |
| Net profit/(loss) attributed to non-controlling interests |
-81 | -52 | -251 | -170 |
| Net profit/(loss) attributed to the parent company | 2,665 | 96 | 3,239 | 460 |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 340 | 304 | 11.6 % | 1,256 | 1,085 | 15.8 % | 19.6 % |
| Airports | 17 | 10 | 64.2 % | 91 | 80 | 13.7 % | 13.7 % |
| Construction | 1,998 | 1,875 | 6.5 % | 7,234 | 6,869 | 5.3 % | 3.8 % |
| Energy | 96 | 56 | 71.9 % | 270 | 207 | 30.6 % | 30.6 % |
| Others | 54 | 47 | 14.2 % | 296 | 273 | 8.4 % | 12.1 % |
| Revenue | 2,504 | 2,293 | 9.2 % | 9,147 | 8,514 | 7.4 % | 6.7 % |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 FY 23 | VAR. LfL growth* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 246 | 222 | 10.9 % | 918 | 799 | 15.0 % | 19.5 % |
| Airports | -2 | -1 -148.1 % | 26 | 22 | 19.4 % | 19.6 % | |
| Construction | 106 | 85 | 25.2 % | 430 | 211 | 103.7 % | 95.4 % |
| Energy | 2 | -1 | n.s. | 2 | 0 | n.s. | n.s. |
| Others | -18 | -14 | -27.4 % | -34 | -41 | 17.0 % | 21.5 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 334 | 291 | 14.8 % | 1,342 | 991 | 35.5 % | 38.9 % |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 186 | 180 | 2.8 % | 686 | 586 | 16.9 % | 22.0 % |
| Airports | -5 | -4 | -40.4 % | 4 | 2 | 65.4 % | 67.8 % |
| Construction | 81 | 44 | 84.6 % | 284 | 77 | n.s. | n.s. |
| Energy | -2 | -3 | 38.9 % | -11 | -8 | -39.1 % | -39.1 % |
| Others | -26 | -21 | -21.9 % | -62 | -68 | 9.5 % | 11.4 % |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 234 | 197 | 18.9 % | 901 | 590 | 52.7 % | 57.8 % |
| (EUR million) | DEC-24 | DEC-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Debt of ex-infrastructure project companies* | -1,794 | -1,121 |
| Consolidated Net Debt of infrastructure project companies* | 7,856 | 7,100 |
| Toll roads | 7,491 | 6,688 |
| Others | 365 | 411 |
| Consolidated Net Debt* | 6,061 | 5,979 |
| Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 ETR** | 678 | 642 | 5.5 % | 2,658 | 2,536 | 4.8 % |
| NTE *** | 10 | 10 | -1.9 % | 39 | 40 | -2.2 % |
| LBJ *** | 12 | 11 | 9.1 % | 46 | 43 | 7.3 % |
| NTE 35W*** | 13 | 12 | 9.1 % | 51 | 42 | 22.3 % |
| I-77*** | 12 | 11 | 12.3 % | 43 | 41 | 4.7 % |
| I-66*** | 9 | 8 | 9.1 % | 32 | 29 | 11.1 % |
| Dalaman**** | 1 | 1 | 9.1 % | 6 | 5 | 7.7 % |
**VKTs (Vehicle kilometers travelled) ***Transactions ****Passengers
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 895 | 704 |
| Airports | 8 | 6 |
| Construction | 34 | 0 |
| Energy | 4 | 18 |
| Others | 7 | 12 |
| Total Dividends from projects* | 947 | 741 |

The annual financial information presented herein for the year ended December 31, 2024 is based on, and is consistent with, the audited consolidated financial statements of 407 ETR for the year ended December 31, 2024, published on February 13, 2025.
| Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg trip length (km) | 23.0 | 22.7 | 1.5 % | 23.2 | 22.9 | 1.4 % |
| Traffic/trips (million) | 29.5 | 28.3 | 3.9 % | 114.7 | 110.8 | 3.5 % |
| VKTs (million) | 677.6 | 642.4 | 5.5 % 2,657.9 | 2,535.5 | 4.8 % | |
| Avg Revenue per trip (CAD) | 14.74 | 13.13 | 12.3 % | 14.74 | 13.23 | 11.4 % |
VKTs (Vehicle kilometers travelled)
In Q4 2024, VKTs increased by +5.5% vs. Q4 2023, as a result of an increase in mobility and rush-hour commuting as workplaces experienced a higher percentage of on-site employees, an increase in rehabilitation construction activities on Highway 401, more workdays in 2024, fewer winter weather events and more promotional offers in Q4 to reduce congestion in the corridor during peak hours.
In 2024, VKTs were +4.8% higher compared with 2023 due to the same reasons as mentioned above.

| (CAD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 438 | 376 | 16.5 % | 1,705 | 1,495 | 14.0 % |
| EBITDA | 370 | 315 | 17.3 % | 1,478 | 1,284 | 15.1 % |
| EBITDA margin | 84.5 % | 83.9 % | 86.7 % | 85.9 % | ||
| EBIT | 343 | 291 | 17.6 % | 1,372 | 1,187 | 15.6 % |
| EBIT margin | 78.2 % | 77.5 % | 80.4 % | 79.4 % |
Revenue was up by +16.5% in Q4 2024, standing at CAD 438 million, and +14.0% in 2024, reaching CAD 1,705 million.
| (CAD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Revenue | 413 | 353 | 17.2 % | 1,610 | 1,379 | 16.8 % |
| Fee Revenue | 25 | 23 | 8.6 % | 95 | 103 | -7.6 % |
| Contract Revenue | 0 | 0 | n.a. | 0 | 14 | n.a. |
| Total Revenue | 438 | 376 | 16.5 % | 1,705 | 1,495 | 14.0 % |
OPEX increased +12.5% in Q4 2024 and +7.6% vs 2023, due to:
• Higher customer operations costs related to higher lifetime expected credit losses due to higher revenue and delinquent balances.

EBITDA was +17.3% higher in Q4 2024 and +15.1% in 2024, as a result of higher traffic volumes and toll rates.
Dividends: CAD 700 million was paid in Q4 2024 (CAD 650 million in Q4 2023), reaching CAD 1,100 million dividends paid to shareholders in 2024 (CAD 950 million in 2023). The dividends distributed to Ferrovial were EUR 321 million in 2024 (EUR 281 million in 2023).
Net debt: CAD 9,901 million (average cost of 4.25%) in December 2024 vs. CAD 9,464 million in December 2023. 58% of debt matures beyond 2038. Upcoming bond maturity dates include CAD 374 million in 2025, CAD 389 million in 2026 and CAD 377 million in 2027.
Senior Bonds Subordinated Bonds Junior Bonds

407 ETR implemented a new toll rate schedule on February 1, 2024, following a four-year rate freeze since February 2020. This toll rate increase terminated the Force Majeure event, such that the 407 ETR will likely be subject to a Schedule 22 Payment applies for 2025, payable to the Province in 2026, which could be significant.
A new toll rate and fee schedule came into effect on January 1, 2025. The changes include additional toll zones and new vehicle classifications.
For the years 2020 to 2024 inclusive, the 407 ETR and the Province agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic was a Force Majeure event under the provisions of the Concession and Ground Lease Agreement (CGLA), and therefore the 407 ETR was not subject to Schedule 22 payments until the end of the Force Majeure event.
In Q4 2024, traffic decreased by -1.9% vs. Q4 2023, due to the Capacity Improvement construction works, partially offset by higher mobility in the corridor, showing resilient traffic performance at peak times.
In 2024, traffic was down -2.2% vs. 2023, due to the impact from construction works mentioned above, partially offset by better weather conditions in Q1 2024.
| (USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactions (million) | 9.9 | 10.1 | -1.9 % | 38.7 | 39.6 | -2.2 % |
| Avg. revenue per transaction (USD) | 8.3 | 7.5 | 11.3 % | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.0 % |
| Revenue | 83 | 76 | 9.0 % | 299 | 289 | 3.5 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 73 | 67 | 7.9 % | 264 | 255 | 3.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 87.8 % 88.7 % | 88.1 % 88.3 % | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 65 | 63 | 3.0 % | 233 | 227 | 2.7 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 78.5 % 83.1 % | 77.8 % 78.5 % |
The average revenue per transaction reached USD 8.3 in Q4 2024, (+11.3% vs Q4 2023), and USD 7.7 in 2024 (+6.0% vs 2023), positively impacted by higher toll rates.

Dividends: In Q4 2024, NTE distributed USD 92 million at 100% (vs. USD 94.5 million in Q4 2023). In 2024, NTE distributed USD 177 million (EUR 103 million FER's share) compared with USD 187 million in 2023 at 100% (EUR 109 million FER's share).
NTE net debt reached USD 1,330 million in December 2024 (USD 1,263 million in December 2023) with an average cost of 4.46%.
NTE Capacity Improvements: as a result of the success of the project, these Capacity Improvements must be implemented earlier than initially anticipated. The construction works for the Capacity Improvement project commenced at the end of 2023. The completion of the project is forecasted for early 2027. Ferrovial Construction and Webber are serving as the design-build contractor.
| PAB | Bonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Moody's | Baa1 | Baa1 |
| FITCH | BBB+ | BBB+ |
In Q4 2024, traffic increased by +9.1% vs. Q4 2023, due to lower impact from construction works in the area. Additionally, higher mobility in the corridor contributed to the stronger year over year performance.
In 2024, traffic was +7.3% higher vs. 2023 for the same reasons as mentioned above. In addition, traffic improved due to better weather conditions in Q1 2024.
| (USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactions (million) | 12.1 | 11.1 | 9.1 % | 46.4 | 43.3 | 7.3 % |
| Avg. revenue per transaction (USD) | 4.9 | 4.5 | 10.6 % | 4.8 | 4.4 | 8.8 % |
| Revenue | 60 | 50 | 20.6 % | 225 | 193 | 16.6 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 48 | 39 | 22.6 % | 185 | 158 | 17.2 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 79.9 % 78.6 % | 82.3 % 81.9 % | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 39 | 33 | 20.7 % | 150 | 130 | 16.1 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 65.8 % 65.8 % | 67.0 % 67.2 % |
The average revenue per transaction reached USD 4.9 in Q4 2024, (+10.6% vs Q4 2023), and USD 4.8 in 2024 (+8.8% vs 2023), positively impacted by higher toll rates.

Dividends: In Q4 2024, LBJ distributed USD 62 million at 100% (vs. USD 43 million in Q4 2023). In 2024, LBJ distributed USD 107 million (EUR 54 million FER's share) compared with USD 74 million in 2023 at 100% (EUR 37 million FER's share).
LBJ net debt was USD 2,028 million in December 2024 (USD 2,018 million in December 2023) with an average cost of 4.03%.
| PAB | TIFIA | Bonds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's | Baa2 | Baa2 | Baa2 |
| FITCH | BBB | BBB | BBB |
In Q4 2024, traffic increased by +9.1% vs. Q4 2023, due to higher mobility in the corridor. The traffic at NTE 35W excluding Segment 3C increased by +7.9% vs. Q4 2023.
In 2024, NTE 35W traffic was +22.3% higher than in 2023. This strong performance was attributed to the opening of NTE 3C to traffic in June 2023. In addition, traffic improved due to better weather conditions during Q1 2024. Traffic on NTE 35W excluding Segment 3C was +10.8% higher compared with 2023.
| (USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactions (million) | 13.5 | 12.4 | 9.1 % | 51.0 | 41.7 | 22.3 % |
| Avg. revenue per transaction (USD) | 6.4 | 5.9 | 9.3 % | 6.3 | 5.6 | 12.5 % |
| Revenue | 87 | 74 | 17.7 % | 320 | 234 | 36.8 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 71 | 58 | 22.9 % | 266 | 195 | 36.8 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 81.6 % 78.2 % | 83.1 % 83.1 % | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 63 | 38 | 62.9 % | 226 | 156 | 45.3 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 72.0 % 52.0 % | 70.5 % 66.4 % |
The average revenue per transaction reached USD 6.4 in Q4 2024, (+9.3% vs Q4 2023), and USD 6.3 in 2024 (+12.5% vs 2023), positively impacted by higher toll rates and higher proportion of heavy vehicles.

Adjusted EBITDA affected by the accrual of USD 3.9 million of revenue sharing for Q4 2024, reaching USD 14.0 million for 2024. The corresponding revenue sharing for the full year 2023 was accounted in in Q4 2023, amounting to USD 6.2 million.
Dividends: In Q4 2024, NTE 35W distributed USD 103 million at 100% (vs. USD 70 million in Q4 2023). In 2024, NTE 35W distributed USD 176 million (EUR 87 million FER's share) compared with USD 505 million at 100%, which included its first dividends distribution after five years of operation (EUR 251 million FER's share).
NTE 35W net debt reached USD 1,637 million in December 2024 (USD 1,624 million in December 2023) with an average cost of 4.78%.
| PAB | TIFIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Moody's | Baa1 | Baa1 |
| FITCH | BBB+ | BBB+ |
In Q4 2024, traffic increased by +12.3% vs. Q4 2023. On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene caused the closure of the primary highways I-40 and I-26. As a result, traffic was diverted to I-77, which experienced a temporary benefit, mainly in October. Despite some partial reopenings, certain lanes on these primary highways remain closed.
In 2024, traffic was up by +4.7% vs. 2023, positively impacted by the above-mentioned explanation and better weather conditions in Q1 2024. This was partially offset by the adverse weather caused by Hurricane Debby in Q3 2024 and the beneficial impact of construction activities in the area during Q3 2023.
| (USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactions (million) | 11.9 | 10.6 | 12.3 % | 42.9 | 41.0 | 4.7 % |
| Avg. revenue per transaction (USD) | 2.5 | 2.3 | 9.7 % | 2.4 | 2.2 | 11.7 % |
| Revenue | 30 | 24 | 23.3 % | 107 | 91 | 16.9 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 20 | 18 | 11.9 % | 69 | 66 | 5.7 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 65.9 % 72.6 % | 65.1 % 72.0 % | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 19 | 13 | 41.8 % | 59 | 55 | 7.9 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 63.9 % 55.6 % | 55.3 % 59.8 % |
The average revenue per transaction reached USD 2.5 in Q4 2024, +9.7% higher compared with Q4 2023. As part of the agreement with the North Carolina DOT due to Hurricane Helene, I-77 has temporally subsidized toll rates from the beginning of October until early December 2024 to support recovery efforts.
In 2024, the average revenue per transaction amounted to USD 2.4 (+11.7% vs 2023), positively impacted by higher toll rates.

Adjusted EBITDA was affected by the accrual of USD 1.0 million of revenue sharing for Q4 2024, up to USD 4.6 million for 2024. Additionally, the revenue share from extended vehicles amounted to USD 2.0 million for Q4 2024 (USD 0.7 million in Q4 2023), contributing to a total of USD 5.4 million for 2024 (USD 2.6 million in 2023).
Dividends: In 2024, I-77 distributed dividends for the first time after five years of operation, with the total amounting to USD 307 million at 100% (USD 268 million paid in June, USD 25 million in July and USD 14 million in December at 100%). The dividends distributed to Ferrovial were EUR 205 million.
I-77 net debt was USD 466 million in December 2024 (USD 202 million in December 2023) with an average cost of 6.24%.
On April 25, 2024, I-77 issued USD 371 million of Senior Secured Notes, proceeds which were used mainly to refinance TIFIA, increasing the average life of the outstanding debt. The cost of the new debt is 6.57% (yield to maturity).
| PAB | USPP NOTES | |
|---|---|---|
| FITCH | BBB | BBB |
| DBRS | BBB | BBB |
In Q4 2024, traffic increased by +9.1% vs. Q4 2023.This increase was mainly attributed to higher mobility within the corridor with strong traffic during peak hours.
| In 2024, traffic was up by +11.1% vs 2023, due to higher mobility. | ||||
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| (USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactions (million) | 8.7 | 7.9 | 9.1 % | 32.3 | 29.1 | 11.1 % |
| Avg. revenue per transaction (USD) | 8.2 | 6.2 | 30.8 % | 7.4 | 5.5 | 33.2 % |
| Revenue | 73 | 51 | 41.9 % | 247 | 167 | 47.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 59 | 40 | 46.2 % | 196 | 129 | 52.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 80.5 % 78.1 % | 79.5 % 76.9 % | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 32 | 48 -32.0 % | 116 | 70 | 65.0 % | |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 44.5 % 92.9 % | 46.9 % 41.9 % |
The average revenue per transaction reached USD 8.2 in Q4 2024, +30.8% higher compared with Q4 2023, and USD 7.4 in 2024 (+33.2% vs 2023) improved by higher toll rates.
Dividends: I-66 distributed for the first time dividends in December 2024 of USD 172 million at 100% in its second year of operation (EUR 89 million FER's share). This was possible after fulfilling the TIFIA loan interest payment for 12 months, as permitted by the contract.
I-66 net debt reached USD 1,730 million in December 2024 (USD 1,622 million in December 2023) with an average cost of 3.58%.
| PAB | TIFIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Moody's | Baa3 | Baa3 |
| FITCH | BBB | BBB |
Based on Indian legislation, the latest available information corresponds to the closing of IRB's third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2024 to March 2025), which goes from April 2024 to December 2024. For comparison purposes, Ferrovial's consolidated financial statements include IRB's contribution for the twelve months (January to December).
| (EUR million) | H2 24 | H2 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 400 | 442 | -9.5 % | 894 | 828 | 7.9 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 194 | 213 | -8.8 % | 449 | 406 | 10.5 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 48.5 % | 48.1 % | 50.2 % | 49.1 % | ||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 139 | 159 | -12.2 % | 336 | 301 | 11.6 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 34.8 % | 35.9 % | 37.5 % | 36.3 % |
Ferrovial sold a 5% stake in IRB Infrastructure Developers for EUR 211 million in June 2024, resulting in a capital gain before taxes of EUR 132 million. Ferrovial will continue to be the second-largest shareholder, with a 19.86% stake. It will maintain the same representation on the Board of Directors.
IRB completed two refinancing initiatives in 2024, securing a total of USD 740 million in Senior Secured US Notes.
Ferrovial has secured a 23.99% stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT), which is a subsidiary of IRB Infrastructure Developers, for a total of EUR 728 million. This amount comprises EUR 710 million paid in 2024 and a committed equity investment of EUR 18 million allocated to the Ganga Expressway Project.
Private InvIT manages a portfolio of 14 toll road concessions and 1 under construction across India.
In November 2024, Private InvIT issued a preliminary and non-binding offer to offer five of its matured assets to Public InvIT. In December 2024, an 80.4% stake in Ganga Express was acquired from IRB Infrastructure Developers for EUR 58 million.
The consolidated financial statements of Ferrovial for 2024 only include six months of the Private InvIT's contribution for the second half of 2024 (July to December, six months).
| (EUR million) | FY 24 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 243 |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 114 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 46.7 % |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 73 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 30.0 % |
• Crisil: "AAA" (Long-term rating), with watch developing, reaffirmed in November 2024.
On October 16, 2024 Ferrovial and Interogo Holding created a joint venture vehicle, Umbrella Roads BV, to transfer the economic rights and hold the majority of the voting rights of Ferrovial's stakes in the M3 Eurolink and M4 Eurolink motorways in Ireland; the M8-M73-M74 motorway in Scotland; the 407 East Extension Phase 1 and 407 East Extension Phase 2 in Canada; Serrano Park and Autovía de la Plata (A-66) in Spain. The transaction was closed for EUR 100 million.
| (EUR million) | INVESTED CAPITAL |
PENDING COMMITTED CAPITAL |
NET DEBT 100% |
CINTRA SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Consolidated | 781 | 251 | 4,234 | |
| Ruta del Cacao | 59 | 0 | 139 | 30.0 % |
| Silvertown Tunnel | 0 | 28 | 1,422 | 22.5 % |
| Anillo Vial Periférico | 13 | 205 | — | 35.0 % |
| IRB Private InvIT | 710 | 18 | 2,673 | 24.0 % |
Ferrovial remains focused on the U.S. as its key market, and continues to closely monitor private initiatives:
In addition to these opportunities in the U.S., Cintra is active in other geographies where selective investments could be pursued. As an example, Cintra was shortlisted for the bidding of D35 Highway project (Czech Republic) in December, which follows an availability payment concession model. The project involves the total reconstruction of an existing 35 km section of D35, as well as the operation and maintenance of this section and an adjacent 22 km section reconstructed by third parties. The issuance of the request for proposal (RFP) is expected in Q1 2025, with the submission date in Q3 2025.
*Non-IFRS financial measure. For the definition and reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS measure, see Alternative Performance Measures in the Integrated Annual Report (page 270)
As of December 31, 2024, Ferrovial has contributed USD 801 million of equity to the NTO (New Terminal One) project at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Ferrovial's total equity commitment for the project is USD 1,142 million, with remaining equity contribution totaling of USD 341 million to be injected in 2025 and 2026.
The development of the project currently progresses within expectations. Construction progress had reached 60% by the end of 2024. The main milestones achieved in Q4 2024 were the completion of the headhouse weathertight and the beginning of the precommissioning of the baggage handling system. The terminal is expected to be operational in 2026, with the concession contract ending in 2060.
NTO has reached 16 agreements with airlines, including contracts executed with ten airlines (Air France, LOT, Etihad, KLM, Korean Airlines1 , EVA Air, Philippine Airlines, Air Serbia, SAS and Neos), five of which were signed in 2024. Additionally, NTO has signed six letters of intention with Turkish Airlines, Air China, and other international carriers. Also, advanced discussions are currently ongoing with a group of leading international carriers.
NTO issued USD 2.55 billion in green bonds in June 2024, the largest issuance of tax-exempt airport debt ever completed, with an all-in interest cost of 4.65% (weighed average maturity of 30 years).
| (EUR million) | INVESTED CAPITAL |
PENDING COMMITTED CAPITAL |
NET DEBT 100% |
FERROVIAL SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTO | 742 | 329 | 3,515 | 49 % |
1After the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines on December 12, 2024, we are contemplating a single unified airline entity rather than maintaining two separate airlines.
Traffic: number of passengers reached 0.9 million in Q4 2024, +9.1% vs. Q4 2023. Domestic traffic increased due to higher capacity coupled with an increase in load factors. International traffic also delivered a strong performance, driven by Russia and the UK.
The airport recorded 5.6 million passengers in 2024, +7.7% higher than in 2023, driven by several airlines' increased capacity and new routes to the UK and other European countries, as well as higher domestic traffic.
The region of Sarıgerme located in Muğla Province, south-west Turkey, has been declared as a tourism development area. This recognition is expected to enable the development of hotels and golf courses, which should help support the growth of the airport.
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 0.9 | 0.8 | 9.1 % | 5.6 | 5.2 | 7.7 % |
| Revenue | 15 | 8 | 79.0 % | 82 | 71 | 16.2 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 10 | 8 | 28.0 % | 64 | 55 | 16.6 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 68.1 % | 95.2 % | 78.4 % | 78.1 % | ||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 7 | 5 | 30.0 % | 42 | 36 | 17.8 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 45.7 % | 62.9 % | 51.8 % | 51.1 % |
Revenue reached EUR 15 million in Q4 2024 (+79.0% vs Q4 2023). In 2024, revenue totaled EUR 82 million (+16.2% vs 2023), boosted by higher passenger volumes coupled with better non-aero performance, mainly from duty free which introduced a new lay-out in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at EUR 10 million in Q4 2024 (+28.0% vs Q4 2023) and EUR 64 million in 2024 (+16.6% vs 2023).
Cash amounted to EUR 34 million as of December 31, 2024 (EUR 18 million as of December 31, 2023).
Dalaman net debt stood at EUR 70 million as of December 31, 2024 (EUR 96 million as of December 31, 2023).
On June 14, 2024, Ferrovial announced that Ardian and PIF had made a revised offer to acquire shares representing 37.62% of the share capital of FGP Topco for GBP 3.3 billion, Ferrovial's share (19.75%) for GBP 1.7 billion. The offer has been accepted by Ferrovial and certain of the Tagging Shareholders. As a result, an agreement has been entered into pursuant to which Ferrovial and certain Tagging Shareholders sold a pro rata portion of their shares in FGP Topco, such that Ferrovial will retain 5.25% and the Tagging Shareholders 4.75% of the share capital of FGP Topco. Ardian and PIF will hold shares representing c. 22.6% and c.15.0%, respectively, through separate vehicles.
On December 12, 2024, Ferrovial and the Tagging Shareholders completed the sale of 37.62% of the share capital of FGP Topco. As a result of the transaction, Ferrovial recognized at 2024 year-end a profit of EUR 2,570 million, of which EUR 2,023 million corresponds to the shares sold and EUR 547 million to the 5.25% stake retained, which will be registered as a financial investment valued at fair value with changes recognized through profit and loss.
On February 26, 2025, Ferrovial announced that a binding agreement has been reached with Ardian for the sale of its entire stake (5.25%) in FGP Topco Ltd. (Topco), parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for c. GBP 455 million, which will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing. As part of the same agreement, other shareholders of Topco, including CDPQ, have also reached an agreement to sell an additional 4.75% to Ardian.
The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) which may be exercised by Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company.
Full completion of the acquisition under the agreement is also subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
On November 13, 2024, Ferrovial announced that an agreement has been reached with Avialliance UK Limited for the sale of its entire stake (50%) in AGS Airports Holdings Limited (AGS), the parent company owning the Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports. As part of the agreement, Macquarie (Ferrovial's joint venture partner in AGS) will also sell its entire stake (50%) in AGS.
The agreement valued 100% of the stake at GBP 900 million, representing the equity value for a 100% interest in AGS.
On January 28, 2025, Ferrovial announced the completion of the sale of its stake in AGS for GBP 450 million. This will give rise to a capital gain of c.EUR 300 million which is expected to impact the results of Q1 2025.

Revenue increased by +3.8% LfL marking a historical record for the Construction division. Revenue from North America accounted for 34%, while Poland contributed 29%. For comparable purposes, 2023 figures have been restated excluding the Energy Solutions activity as it has been integrated within the Energy division since January 2024 (2023: EUR 202 million of revenue and EUR 1 million of Adjusted EBIT).
In 2024, Construction adjusted EBIT totaled EUR 284 million, representing a 3.9% adjusted EBIT margin (1.1% in 2023). Construction delivered another quarter of profitability improvement, reaching the 2024 target (3.5% EBIT mg). Details by subdivision:
million in 2023) showing an improvement compared with previous quarters, mainly due to the absence of losses in the completion works in large projects in the U.S., as well as generalized improvements in almost all geographies in the final phases or by performance improvements once the projects are leaving their initial phases behind. Since Q4 2024 profitability has been negatively affected by the recognition of a penalty in a project in Colombia, as the client has denied the request of the construction joint venture for force majeure associated with unforeseen geological problems in lands that have suffered several landslides. Additionally, provisions have been made for the pending costs foreseen for the execution of the new technical solution, currently under negotiation with the client. Ferrovial has initiated legal proceedings.
(EUR million)
| LfL growth* | -11.1 % | +31.0 % | +20.0 % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,657 | 4,389 | 5,710 | ||
| F. Construction | Budimex | Webber |
The order book reached an all-time high, standing at EUR 16,755 million as of December 2024 (+7.5% LfL compared with December 2023). The Civil Works segment remains the largest segment (68%) and continues to adopt highly selective criteria when participating in tenders.
The percentage of the construction order book (excluding Webber and Budimex) from projects with Ferrovial reached 6% in December 2024 (8% in December 2023).
The order book figure, at December 2024, does not include preawarded contracts or contracts pending of commercial or financial agreement, which amount to c.EUR 2,670 million, and primarily consist of contracts from Ferrovial Construction (Peripheral Ring Road in Lima and HS2 Track in the UK) and Budimex.
| CONSTRUCTION | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,998 | 1,875 | 6.5 % | 7,234 | 6,869 | 5.3 % | 3.8 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 106 | 85 | 25.2 % | 430 | 211 | 103.7 % | 95.4 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 5.3 % | 4.5 % | 5.9 % | 3.1 % | |||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 81 | 43 | 86.7 % | 284 | 77 | n.s. | n.s. |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 4.1 % | 2.3 % | 3.9 % | 1.1 % | |||
| Order book* | 16,755 | 15,179 | 10.4 % | 7.5 % | |||
| BUDIMEX | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
| Revenue | 607 | 632 | -4.1 % | 2,119 | 2,160 | -1.9 % | -7.0 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 63 | 73 | -13.9 % | 207 | 199 | 4.1 % | -1.7 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 10.3 % | 11.5 % | 9.8 % | 9.2 % | |||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 53 | 63 | -16.8 % | 170 | 164 | 3.5 % | -2.4 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 8.7 % | 10.0 % | 8.0 % | 7.6 % | |||
| Order book* | 4,389 | 3,301 | 33.0 % | 31.0 % | |||
| WEBBER | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
| Revenue Adjusted EBITDA* |
515 19 |
363 24 |
41.9 % -19.9 % |
1,725 100 |
1,411 81 |
22.2 % 23.1 % |
22.4 % 23.1 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 3.7 % | 6.5 % | 5.8 % | 5.8 % | |||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 15 | 10 | 55.2 % | 52 | 39 | 32.7 % | 32.8 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 3.0 % | 2.8 % | 3.0 % | 2.8 % | |||
| Order book* | 5,710 | 4,459 | 28.0 % | 20.0 % | |||
| F. CONSTRUCTION | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
| Revenue | 876 | 880 | -0.4 % | 3,391 | 3,299 | 2.8 % | 3.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 25 | -12 | n.s. | 123 | -69 | 279.6 % | -272.7 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin Adjusted EBIT |
2.8 % 13 |
-1.3 % -30 |
142.4 % | 3.6 % 61 |
-2.1 % -127 |
148.4 % | -147.3 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 1.5 % | -3.4 % | 1.8 % | -3.8 % |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,504 2,293 | 9,147 8,514 | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 334 | 291 | 1,342 | 991 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | -100 | -94 | -441 | -401 |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 234 | 197 | 901 | 590 |
| Disposals & impairments | 2,043 | 35 | 2,208 | 35 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 2,277 | 232 | 3,109 | 625 |
| Financial Results | 483 | -88 | 274 | -184 |
| Financial Result from infrastructure projects | -106 | -112 | -411 | -372 |
| Financial Result from ex-infrastructure projects | 589 | 25 | 685 | 188 |
| Equity-accounted affiliates | 47 | 68 | 238 | 215 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations | 2,807 | 213 | 3,621 | 656 |
| Income tax | -66 | -74 | -145 | -42 |
| Net profit/(loss) from continuing operations | 2,741 | 139 | 3,476 | 614 |
| Net profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 5 | 8 | 14 | 16 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 2,746 | 148 3,490 | 630 | |
| Net profit/(loss) attributed to non-controlling interests | -81 | -52 | -251 | -170 |
| Net profit/(loss) attributed to the parent company | 2,665 | 96 | 3,239 | 460 |
Revenue of EUR 9,147 million (+6.7% LfL growth), driven primarily by higher Toll Roads revenue (+19.6% LfL growth) and higher contribution from Construction (+3.8% LfL growth).
Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 1,342 million (+38.9% LfL growth), driven by a higher contribution from Toll Roads (+19.5% LfL growth), particularly US Toll Roads with adjusted EBITDA of EUR 906 million (+22.2% vs 2023). Construction delivered a strong performance in the year, reaching EUR 430 million of adj. EBITDA (+95.4% LfL growth).
Depreciation: +10.2% to EUR -441 million, primarily due to traffic increase in Toll Roads and increased activity in Construction.
Disposals and impairments of EUR 2,208 million related to capital gains from disposals including the 19.75% stake sale in Heathrow (EUR 2,023 million), the 5% stake sale in IRB Infrastructure Developers (EUR 132 million) and the 24.78% stake sale in Serveo (EUR 33 million).
Financial results of EUR 274 million of financial income in 2024 vs. EUR -184 million of financial expenses in 2023 related to the higher financial result from ex-infrastructure projects.
Equity-accounted affiliates reached EUR 238 million after tax (EUR 215 million in 2023). The stronger performance compared with 2023 is mostly related to 407 ETR, due to the toll rate increase in 2024 and the solid traffic recovery.
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 45 | 65 | -30.3 % | 226 | 198 | 14.1 % |
| 407 ETR | 46 | 35 | 34.0 % | 188 | 154 | 22.0 % |
| IRB** | 3 | 8 | -62.6 % | 13 | 14 | -13.6 % |
| IRB Private InvIT** | -8 | n.s. | -8 | n.s. | ||
| Others | 4 | 23 | -81.4 % | 34 | 30 | 14.3 % |
| Airports | 3 | 2 | 1.2 % | 9 | 11 | -12.4 % |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 88.4 % | 0 | 0 | 139.3 % |
| Others | 0 | 0 | -153.1 % | 3 | 6 | -47.1 % |
| Total | 47 | 68 | -29.8 % | 238 | 215 | 11.1 % |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 340 | 304 | 11.6 % | 1,256 | 1,085 | 15.8 % | 19.6 % |
| Airports | 17 | 10 | 64.2 % | 91 | 80 | 13.7 % | 13.7 % |
| Construction | 1,998 | 1,875 | 6.5 % | 7,234 | 6,869 | 5.3 % | 3.8 % |
| Energy | 96 | 56 | 71.9 % | 270 | 207 | 30.6 % | 30.6 % |
| Others | 54 | 47 | 14.2 % | 296 | 273 | 8.4 % | 12.1 % |
| Revenue | 2,504 | 2,293 | 9.2 % 9,147 | 8,514 | 7.4 % | 6.7 % |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 246 | 222 | 10.9 % | 918 | 799 | 15.0 % | 19.5 % |
| Airports | -2 | -1 -148.1 % | 26 | 22 | 19.4 % | 19.6 % | |
| Construction | 106 | 85 | 25.2 % | 430 | 211 103.7 % | 95.4 % | |
| Energy | 2 | -1 | n.s. | 2 | 0 | n.s. | n.s. |
| Others | -18 | -14 | -27.4 % | -34 | -41 | 17.0 % | 21.5 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 334 | 291 | 14.8 % | 1,342 | 991 | 35.5 % | 38.9 % |
| (EUR million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. LfL growth* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 186 | 180 | 2.8 % | 686 | 586 | 16.9 % | 22.0 % |
| Airports | -5 | -4 | -40.4 % | 4 | 2 | 65.4 % | 67.8 % |
| Construction | 81 | 44 | 84.6 % | 284 | 77 | n.s. | n.s. |
| Energy | -2 | -3 | 38.9 % | -11 | -8 -39.1 % | -39.1 % | |
| Others | -26 | -21 | -21.9 % | -62 | -68 | 9.5 % | 11.4 % |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 234 | 197 | 18.9 % | 901 | 590 | 52.7 % | 57.8 % |
Income tax: the corporate tax expense for 2024 was EUR -145 million (vs EUR -42 million in 2023). There are several factors that impacted 2024 corporate tax expense, including:
Taking into account the aforementioned adjustments to the profit before tax, along with the positive adjustment from the previous years' regularization (EUR 26 million) and the withholding tax expense (EUR 36 million) among others, the resulting effective income tax rate is 4%.
Net income from continuing operations totaled EUR 3,476 million in 2024 (EUR 614 million in 2023).
Net income from discontinued operations was EUR 14 million related to the update of the indemnities and earn-outs following the divestment of the Services Business in Spain and Portugal and other adjustments related to the Amey divestment in the UK.
Net income attributed to the parent company reached EUR 3,239 million in 2024 (EUR 460 million in 2023).
The 2023 figures reported to the SEC did not include the impact related to the DAEX (tax deduction for export activities): EUR 199 million to the Net income (EUR 73 million from Income tax and EUR 46 million from Financial Results).
Related Party Transactions: The information on related party transaction is included in the note 6.8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
*Non-IFRS financial measure. For the definition and reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS measure, see Alternative Performance Measures in the Integrated Annual Report (page 270)
**IRB and IRB Private InvIT include a contribution of six months (July-December) instead of three months (October-December) for the last quarter of the year due to the latest information available.
| (EUR million) | DEC-24 | DEC-23 | (EUR million) | DEC-24 | DEC-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 21,327 | 19,328 | EQUITY | 8,120 | 5,879 |
| Goodwill | 500 | 475 | Equity attributable to shareholders | 6,075 | 3,766 |
| Intangible assets | 128 | 122 | Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 2,045 | 2,113 |
| Fixed assets in infrastructure projects | 14,147 | 13,495 | |||
| Intangible asset model | 13,989 | 13,333 | |||
| Financial asset model | 158 | 162 | |||
| Investment property | 0 | 0 | NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 14,578 | 14,664 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 772 | 594 | Deferred Income | 1,375 | 1,334 |
| Right-of-use assets | 238 | 196 | Employee benefit plans | 4 | 3 |
| Investments in associates | 3,023 | 2,038 | Long-term provisions | 353 | 268 |
| Non-current financial assets | 1,139 | 1,148 | Long-term lease liabilities | 165 | 141 |
| Loans granted to associates | 101 | 262 | Borrowings | 10,092 | 10,423 |
| Non-current restricted cash | 401 | 628 | Debentures and borrowings of infrastructure project companies | 8,256 | 7,852 |
| Other non-current receivables | 637 | 258 | Debentures and borrowings of ex-infrastructure project companies |
1,836 | 2,571 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,159 | 1,006 | Other payables | 1,279 | 1,310 |
| Long-term financial derivatives at fair value | 221 | 254 | Deferred taxes | 1,239 | 1,086 |
| Long-term financial derivatives at fair value | 71 | 99 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | 7,672 | 6,990 | |||
| Inventories | 492 | 458 | CURRENT LIABILITIES | 6,301 | 5,775 |
| Current income tax assets | 48 | 35 | Short-term lease liabilities | 80 | 59 |
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 2,228 | 1,677 | Borrowings | 1,196 | 942 |
| Trade receivable for sales and services | 1,625 | 1,353 | Debentures and borrowings of infrastructure project companies | 143 | 63 |
| Other short-term receivables | 603 | 324 | Debentures and borrowings of ex-infrastructure project companies |
1,053 | 879 |
| Other short term financial assets | 0 | 0 | Financial derivatives at fair value | 61 | 34 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,828 | 4,789 | Current income tax liabilities | 80 | 83 |
| Infrastructure project companies | 175 | 204 | Short-term trade and other payables | 3,902 | 3,646 |
| Restricted Cash | 18 | 31 | Trade payables | 1,781 | 1,698 |
| Other cash and equivalents | 157 | 173 | Advance payments from customers and work certified in advance | 1,619 | 1,529 |
| Ex-infrastructure project companies | 4,653 | 4,585 | Other short-term payables | 502 | 419 |
| Short-term financial derivatives at fair value | 20 | 31 | Short-term provisions | 958 | 1,011 |
| Assets held for sale | 56 | 0 | Liabilities held for sale | 24 | 0 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 28,999 | 26,318 | TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | 28,999 | 26,318 |

| (EUR million) | DEC-24 | DEC-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents from ex-infrastructure project companies | -4,653 | -4,585 |
| Short and long-term borrowings from ex-infrastructure project companies |
2,889 | 3,449 |
| Others from ex-infrastructure project companies** | -30 | 15 |
| Consolidated Net Debt of ex-infrastructure project companies* | -1,794 | -1,121 |
| Cash and cash equivalents from infrastructure project companies | -175 | -204 |
| Short and long-term borrowings from infrastructure project companies |
8,400 | 7,915 |
| Others from infrastructure project companies*** | -369 | -612 |
| Consolidated Net Debt of infrastructure project companies* | 7,856 | 7,100 |
| Consolidated Net Debt* | 6,061 | 5,979 |
| DEC-24 (EUR million) |
Ex-infrastructure project companies |
Infrastructure project companies |
Consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short and long-term borrowings |
2,889 | 8,400 | 11,288 |
| % fixed | 91.1 % | 97.0 % | 95.5 % |
| % variable | 8.9 % | 3.0 % | 4.5 % |
| Average rate | 2.2 % | 4.5 % | 3.9 % |
| Average maturity (years) | 2 | 19 | 15 |
| (EUR million) | As of December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Consolidated Net Debt |
Ex-infrastructure project companies |
Infrastructure project companies |
Intercompany eliminations |
|
| (1+2+3) | (1) | (2) | (3) | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,293 | 861 | 1,016 | -584 |
| Cash flow from/ (used in) investing activities | 1,313 | 1,161 | 73 | 79 |
| Activity Cash Flows | 2,605 | 2,022 | 1,088 | -505 |
| Cash flow from/ (used in) financing activities | -2,591 | -1,975 | -1,121 | 505 |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 59 | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents due to consolidation scope changes | -35 | -32 | -3 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flows (change in cash and cash equivalents) (A) | 39 | 68 | -29 | 0 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (B) | 4,789 | 4,584 | 204 | 0 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR(C=A+B) | 4,828 | 4,653 | 175 | 0 |
| SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS AND OTHER CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT COMPONENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF YEAR (D) |
11,365 | 3,449 | 7,915 | 0 |
| Change in short and long-term borrowings (E) | -76 | -561 | 484 | 0 |
| OTHER CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT COMPONENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR (F) | -597 | 15 | -612 | |
| Other changes in consolidated net debt (G) | 198 | -45 | 243 | 0 |
| OTHER CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT COMPONENTS AT YEAR END (H=G+F) | -399 | -30 | -369 | |
| SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS AND OTHER CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT COMPONENTS AT END OF YEAR (I=D+E+H) |
10,889 | 2,858 | 8,031 | 0 |
| Change in consolidated net debt (J=G+F-A) | 82 | -674 | 756 | 0 |
| CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (D-B+F) | 5,979 | -1,121 | 7,100 | 0 |
| CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT AT END OF YEAR (I-C) | 6,061 | -1,794 | 7,856 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | EUR -4,653 million |
|---|---|
| Borrowings and other | EUR 2,858 million |
| Consolidated Net Debt of ex-infrastructure project companies* |
EUR -1,794 million |
| (EUR million) | DEC-24 |
|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,653 |
| Undrawn credit lines | 651 |
| Others | 16 |
| Total Liquidity ex-infrastructure projects | 5,320 |
| 2025* | 2026 | 2027 | > 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | 789 | 72 | 1,033 |
(*) In 2024, ex-infrastructure debt includes outstanding ECP (Euro Commercial Paper), which at December 31st, 2024, had a carrying amount of EUR 249 million (3.165% average rate) and maturing in 2025.
| Standard & Poor's | BBB / stable |
|---|---|
| Fitch Ratings | BBB / stable |
*Non-IFRS financial measure. For the definition and reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS measure, see Alternative Performance Measures in the Integrated Annual Report (page 270) **Others from ex-infrastructure project companies includes non-current restricted cash, forwards hedging and cross currency swaps balances, intragroup position balances and other short term financial assets, as explained under section 2.1 (Consolidated Net Debt) of the Alternative Performance Measures.
***Others from infrastructure project companies includes short and long term borrowings, non-current restricted cash and intragroup position balances, as explained under section 2.1 (Consolidated Net Debt) of the Alternative Performance Measures.

Ferrovial's consolidated net debt includes Budimex's consolidated net debt at 100% that reached EUR -864 million in December 2023 and EUR -733 million in December 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents at ex-infrastructure project companies stood at EUR 4,653 million in December 2024 vs. EUR 4,585 million in December 2023. The main drivers of this change were:
| FY 24 (EUR million) |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW | Cash flows of ex-infrastructure project companies |
Cash flows of infrastructure project companies |
Intercompany eliminations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 1,342 | 269 | 1,075 | -2 |
| Dividends from projects | 363 | 947 | 0 | -584 |
| Other cash flows from (used in) operating activities | -221 | -168 | -55 | 2 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding tax payments | 1,485 | 1,048 | 1,021 | -584 |
| Tax payments | -192 | -187 | -5 | 0 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | 1,293 | 861 | 1,016 | -584 |
| Investments | -1,697 | -1,591 | -184 | 79 |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows | 428 | 170 | 258 | 0 |
| Divestments | 2,582 | 2,582 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | 1,314 | 1,161 | 74 | 79 |
| Activity cash flows | 2,606 | 2,022 | 1,089 | -505 |
| Interest paid | -464 | -86 | -377 | 0 |
| Ferrovial shareholder distributions | -831 | -831 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash dividend | -130 | -130 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury share repurchase | -701 | -701 | 0 | 0 |
| Other treasury share repurchase | -272 | -272 | 0 | 0 |
| Other shareholder distributions to subsidiary minorities | -444 | -114 | -911 | 580 |
| Other cash flows from (used in) financing activities | -580 | -672 | 167 | -75 |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | -2,591 | -1,975 | -1,121 | 505 |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 59 | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents due to consolidation scope changes | -35 | -32 | -3 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 39 | 68 | -29 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 4,789 | 4,585 | 204 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 4,828 | 4,653 | 175 | 0 |
| FY 23 (EUR million) |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW | Cash flows of ex-infrastructure project companies |
Cash flows of infrastructure project companies |
Intercompany eliminations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 991 | 51 | 940 | 0 |
| Dividends from projects | 324 | 741 | 0 | -417 |
| Other cash flows from (used in) operating activities | 119 | 154 | -36 | 0 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding tax payments | 1,433 | 946 | 904 | -417 |
| Tax payments | -170 | -155 | -15 | 0 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | 1,263 | 791 | 890 | -417 |
| Investments | -654 | -454 | -310 | 111 |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows | 185 | 228 | -36 | -6 |
| Divestments | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | -426 | -184 | -347 | 104 |
| Activity cash flows | 837 | 607 | 543 | -313 |
| Interest paid | -432 | -83 | -355 | 6 |
| Ferrovial shareholder distributions | -250 | -250 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash dividend | -136 | -136 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury share repurchase | -114 | -114 | 0 | 0 |
| Other treasury share repurchase | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other shareholder distributions to subsidiary minorities | -377 | -51 | -743 | 417 |
| Other cash flows from (used in) financing activities | -246 | -761 | 626 | -111 |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | -1,304 | -1,146 | -471 | 313 |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 160 | 161 | -1 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents due to consolidation scope changes | -34 | 0 | -34 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -341 | -378 | 37 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 5,130 | 4,962 | 168 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 4,789 | 4,585 | 204 | 0 |
The ex-infrastructure cash flows from (used in) operating and investing activities are as follows:
| FY 24 (EUR million) |
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities |
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities |
Total | FY 23 (EUR million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads projects** | 895 | -426 | 468 | |
| Airports projects** | 8 | 1,486 | 1,493 | |
| Construction | 291 | -113 | 178 | |
| Energy | 1 | -102 | -101 | |
| Others*** | -146 | 147 | 0 | |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows |
0 | 170 | 170 | |
| Total excluding tax payments | 1,048 | 1,161 | 2,209 | |
| Tax payments | -187 | 0 | -187 | |
| Total | 861 | 1,161 | 2,022 | |
| FY 23 (EUR million) |
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities |
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads projects** | 704 | -66 | 638 |
| Airports projects** | 6 | -245 | -239 |
| Construction | 392 | -63 | 329 |
| Energy | 2 | -23 | -21 |
| Others*** | -159 | -15 | -174 |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows |
0 | 228 | 228 |
| Total excluding tax payments | 946 | -184 | 762 |
| Tax payments | -155 | 0 | -155 |
| Total | 791 | -184 | 607 |
**Cash flows from operating activities in Toll Roads and Airports refers to dividends
As of December 31, 2024, ex-infrastructure cash flows from (used in) operating activities totaled EUR 1,048 million (before tax), compared with EUR 946 million in 2023, due to higher dividends from Toll Roads (EUR 895 million) including the first dividend distribution from I-77 (EUR 205 million) and I-66 (EUR 89 million), partially offset by the lower contribution from the Construction division, mainly in the UK, Australia and Poland.
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads projects** | 895 | 704 |
| Airports projects** | 8 | 6 |
| Construction | 291 | 392 |
| Energy | 1 | 2 |
| Others*** | -146 | -159 |
| Total excluding tax payments | 1,048 | 946 |
| Tax payments | -187 | -155 |
| Total | 861 | 791 |
**Cash flows from operating activities in Toll Roads and Airports refers to dividends
***Others include the operating cash flow from Corporate Business, Airports, Toll Roads & Energy headquarters, along with Services business.
| Construction (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 430 | 211 |
| Adj. EBITDA infrastructure projects | 8 | 7 |
| Adj. EBITDA ex-infrastructure projects | 422 | 204 |
| Dividends from projects | 34 | 0 |
| Other Cash Flows from (used in) operating activities (ex Tax payments ex infrastructure projects) |
-164 | 189 |
| Construction Ex Infrastructure Cash Flows from (used in) operating activities Ex Tax payments |
291 | 392 |
Dividends received from projects reached EUR 947 million in 2024 (EUR 741 million in 2023).
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | 895 | 704 |
| Airports | 8 | 6 |
| Construction | 34 | 0 |
| Energy | 4 | 18 |
| Others | 7 | 12 |
| Total Dividends from projects* | 947 | 741 |
Dividends from Toll Roads projects totaled EUR 5 million in 2024 (EUR 6 million in 2023), including the first dividend distributions from I-77 (EUR 205 million) and I-66 (EUR 89 million).
| Toll Roads Dividends (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 407 ETR | 321 | 281 |
| NTE | 103 | 109 |
| LBJ | 54 | 37 |
| NTE 35W | 87 | 251 |
| I-77 | 205 | 0 |
| I-66 | 89 | 0 |
| IRB | 7 | 1 |
| IRB Private InvIT | 4 | 0 |
| Irish toll roads | 2 | 2 |
| Portuguese toll roads | 1 | 1 |
| Australian toll roads | 7 | 9 |
| Spanish toll roads | 10 | 8 |
| Others | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 895 | 704 |
Dividends from Airports projects were EUR 8 million from the Doha airport maintenance contract in 2024 (EUR 6 million in 2023).
| FY 24 (EUR million) |
Investments | Divestments | Cash flows from (used in) investing activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | -738 | 311 | -426 |
| Airports | -521 | 2,006 | 1,486 |
| Construction | -123 | 10 | -113 |
| Energy | -102 | 0 | -102 |
| Other | -108 | 254 | 147 |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows |
170 | 0 | 170 |
| Total | -1,421 | 2,582 | 1,161 |
| FY 23 (EUR million) |
Investments | Divestments | Cash flows from (used in) investing activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | -98 | 32 | -66 |
| Airports | -245 | 0 | -245 |
| Construction | -68 | 6 | -63 |
| Energy | -23 | 0 | -23 |
| Other | -20 | 5 | -15 |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows |
228 | 0 | 228 |
| Total | -226 | 43 | -184 |
The cash flows from (used in) investing activities reached EUR 1,161 million in 2024, including:
With regards to cash flows for companies that own infrastructure project concessions, these primarily include revenues from those companies that are currently in operation, as well as VAT refunds and payments corresponding to projects currently in the construction phase.
The following table shows a breakdown of cash flows from (used in) operating activities from infrastructure projects.
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll roads | 955 | 854 |
| Other | 60 | 35 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | 1,016 | 890 |
The following table shows a breakdown of the Cash flows from (used in) investing activities from infrastructure projects, mainly payments made in respect of capital expenditure investments over the year.
This change was primarily driven by the capital expenditures carried out in NTE on the back of the capacity improvements construction in 2024, compared with the end of works in I-66 and NTE 35W in 2023.
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| LBJ | -6 | -4 |
| NTE | -83 | -51 |
| NTE 35W** | -27 | -75 |
| I-77 | -7 | -2 |
| I-66 | -3 | -95 |
| Portuguese toll roads | 0 | -2 |
| Spanish toll roads | -5 | -13 |
| Others | 0 | 0 |
| Total toll roads | -131 | -242 |
| Others | -55 | -77 |
| Total projects | -185 | -319 |
| Equity Subsidy | 0 | 9 |
| Interest received and other investing activities Cash flows | 258 | -36 |
| Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | 73 | -347 |
**NTE35W includes the NTE3C segment's construction that opened to traffic in June 2023.
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities includes the payment of dividends and the repayment of equity by concession-holding companies to their shareholders, along with the payments for share capital increases received by these companies. In the case of concession holders which are fully integrated within Ferrovial, these amounts represent 100% of the amounts paid out and received by the concession-holding companies, regardless of the percentage share that the Company holds in such concessions. No dividend or Shareholder Funds' repayment is included for equity-accounted companies.
The interest cash flow refers to the interest paid by the concessionholding companies, together with other fees and costs closely related to the acquisition of financing. The cash flow for these items relates to interest costs for the period, along with any other item that represents a direct change in the net debt amount for the period.
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish toll roads | -45 | -46 |
| US toll roads | -309 | -281 |
| Portuguese toll roads | 0 | -12 |
| Other toll roads | 0 | 0 |
| Total toll roads | -354 | -339 |
| Other | -24 | -16 |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | -377 | -355 |
On May 9, 2024, Ferrovial SE announced an interim scrip dividend of EUR 0.3033 per Ferrovial share, payable in cash or shares at the election of Ferrovial's shareholders, against Ferrovial's reserves.
On June 19, 2024, Ferrovial SE announced that the ratio for the interim scrip dividend announced on May 9, 2024, was one (1) new Ferrovial Share for every 120.2110 existing Ferrovial Shares ("The Ratio"). Accordingly, pursuant to the Ratio, Ferrovial issued 4,719,782 new Ferrovial shares.
Additionally, on October 28, 2024, Ferrovial SE declared a second interim scrip dividend of EUR 0.4597 per Ferrovial share, payable in cash or shares at the election of the shareholder, against Ferrovial's reserves.
On December 11, 2024, Ferrovial SE announced that the ratio for the second interim scrip dividend announced on October 28, 2024, was one (1) new Ferrovial Share for every 80.1694 existing Ferrovial Shares. Accordingly, pursuant to the Ratio, Ferrovial issued 7,402,412 new Ferrovial shares.
On November 30, 2023, Ferrovial announced the implementation of a share buy-back program of up to 34 million shares for a maximum amount of EUR 500 million, with the purpose of cancelling the repurchased shares. On April 30, 2024, Ferrovial announced the termination of this buy-back program, with a total of 12,255,493 treasury shares repurchased.
The Annual General Meeting held on April 11, 2024 authorized the Board, for a period of 18 months from the date of the Annual General Meeting (up to and including 10 October 2025), to the following:
On April 11, 2024, Ferrovial announced the implementation of a share buy-back program of up to 37 million shares for a maximum amount of EUR 500 million, with the purpose of cancelling repurchased shares. On August 23, 2024, Ferrovial announced the termination of this buyback program, with a total of 9,231,251 treasury shares repurchased.
On June 17, 2024, Ferrovial announced that, under the terms approved by the AGM, it has resolved to cancel 13,245,104 treasury shares. On August 22, 2024, such cancellation became effective.
On August 23, 2024, Ferrovial announced the implementation of a new buy-back program of the Ferrovial's own shares. The buy-back program has the following terms:
On December 13, 2024 Ferrovial announced the extension of the August 23, 2024 program to May 30, 2025, and an increase in the maximum amount by EUR 300 million, bringing the total maximum amount to EUR 600 million.
On October 7, 2024, Ferrovial announced that, under the terms approved by the AGM, it has resolved to cancel 10,005,504 treasury shares. The cancellation of these shares became effective on December 24, 2024.
Ferrovial issued share capital amounts to EUR 7,295,599.51, represented by 729,559,951 shares of a single class with a nominal value of EUR 0.01 each, and held 7,753,399 treasury shares at December 31, 2024.
On December 4, 2024, Ferrovial declared an additional interim cash dividend of EUR 0.0346 per Ferrovial share against Ferrovial's reserves, with a total dividend amounting to approximately EUR 25 million.
Ferrovial's SE substantial holdings filed with the public register of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets Authority (AFM - Autoriteit Financiële Markten) as of December 31, 2024:


| (EUR million) | TRAFFIC (Million of transactions) |
REVENUE | ADJ. EBITDA* | ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN* |
NET DEBT | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global consolidation | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | FY 24 | SHARE |
| NTE | 39 | 40 | -2.2 % | 276 | 267 | 3.5 % | 244 | 236 | 3.3 % | 88.1 % | 88.3 % | 1,285 | 63.0 % |
| LBJ | 46 | 43 | 7.3 % | 208 | 178 | 16.6 % | 171 | 146 | 17.2 % | 82.3 % | 81.9 % | 1,959 | 54.6 % |
| NTE 35W** | 51 | 42 | 22.3 % | 296 | 217 | 36.7 % | 246 | 180 | 36.8 % | 83.1 % | 83.1 % | 1,581 | 53.7 % |
| I-77 | 43 | 41 | 4.7 % | 98 | 84 | 16.8 % | 64 | 61 | 5.7 % | 65.1 % | 72.0 % | 450 | 72.2 % |
| I-66 | 32 | 29 | 11.1 % | 228 | 155 | 47.2 % | 181 | 119 | 52.2 % | 79.5 % | 76.9 % | 1,672 | 55.7 % |
| TOTAL USA | 1,107 | 901 | 22.8 % | 906 | 741 | 22.2 % | 6,948 | ||||||
| Autema*** | 17,405 | 17,270 | 0.8 % | 73 | 69 | 5.1 % | 65 | 61 | 5.7 % | 88.5 % | 88.0 % | 564 | 76.3 % |
| Aravia*** | 39,811 | 38,441 | 3.6 % | 34 | 49 | -30.7 % | 25 | 43 | -42.0 % | 72.3 % | 86.4 % | -17 | 100.0 % |
| TOTAL SPAIN | 107 | 119 | -9.8 % | 89 | 104 | -13.9 % | 546 | ||||||
| Azores/* | 12,140 | 35 | 30 | 86.9 % | 89.2 % | ||||||||
| Via Livre | 16 | 14 | 8.7 % | 3 | 2 | 25.0 % | 17.3 % | 15.1 % | -9 | 84.0 % | |||
| TOTAL PORTUGAL | 16 | 49 | -68.5 % | 3 | 33 | -91.7 % | -9 | ||||||
| TOTAL HEADQUARTERS AND OTHERS* |
27 | 16 | 65.8 % | -79 | -79 | -0.9 % | 6 | ||||||
| TOTAL TOLL ROADS | 1,256 | 1,085 | 15.7 % | 918 | 799 | 15.0 % | 73.1 % | 73.6 % | 7,491 |
*Non-IFRS financial measure. For the definition and reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS measure, see Alternative Performance Measures in the Integrated Annual Report (page 270)** NTE 35W includes NTE 3C (opened to traffic at the end of June 2023), ***Traffic in ADT, ****Divestment of Azores completed in December 2023, *****Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA include Headquarters and Others, while Net Debt refers only to Next Move.
| (EUR million) | TRAFFIC (ADT) | REVENUE | EBITDA | CONTRIBUTION TO FERROVIAL EQUITY ACCOUNTED RESULT |
NET DEBT | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity accounted | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | SHARE |
| 407 ETR (VKT million) | 2,658 | 2,535 | 4.8 % | 1,151 | 1,025 | 12.3 % | 997 | 880 | 13.3 % | 188 | 154 | 22.0 % | 6,649 | 43.2 % |
| M4* | 38,121 | 37,436 | 1.8 % | 29 | 37 | -19.7 % | 16 | 20 | -18.4 % | 2 | 0 | n.s. | 36 | 20.0 % |
| M3* | 45,156 | 43,789 | 3.1 % | 10 | 13 | -20.4 % | 5 | 4 | 6.8 % | 0 | 0 | n.s. | 7 | 20.0 % |
| A-66 Benavente Zamora* |
21 | 27 | -20.7 % | 18 | 23 | -23.7 % | 3 | 3 | -22.6 % | 146 | 25.0 % | |||
| Serrano Park* | 5 | 7 | -28.4 % | 3 | 11 | -70.3 % | 0 | 0 | n.s. | 29 | 50.0 % | |||
| EMESA | 200 | 180 | 11.1 % | 114 | 98 | 16.4 % | 11 | 7 | 68.0 % | 60 | 10.0 % | |||
| IRB | 894 | 828 | 7.9 % | 449 | 406 | 10.5 % | 13 | 14 | -17.7 % | 1,329 | 19.9 % | |||
| IRB Private InvIT | 243 | n.s. | 114 | n.s. | -8 | n.s. | 2,673 | 24.0 % | ||||||
| Toowoomba | 26 | 26 | -0.9 % | 3 | 6 | -54.3 % | 1 | 2 | -53.4 % | 205 | 40.0 % | |||
| OSARs | 7 | 25 | -72.7 % | 6 | 4 | 28.5 % | 2 | 1 | 43.8 % | 197 | 50.0 % | |||
| Zero ByPass (Bratislava) |
40 | 39 | 2.0 % | 33 | 25 | 33.4 % | 2 | 0 | n.s. | 765 | 35.0 % |
*Following the Umbrella Roads BV transaction completed in October 2024, the M4, M3, A-66 Benavente-Zamora, and Serrano Park were divested (FY 2024 includes 9M 2024 figures for those assets).
| (CAD million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,705 | 1,495 | 14.0 % |
| EBITDA | 1,478 | 1,284 | 15.1 % |
| EBITDA margin | 86.7 % | 85.9 % | |
| EBIT | 1,372 | 1,187 | 15.6 % |
| EBIT margin | 80.4 % | 79.4 % | |
| Financial results | -429 | -412 | -4.2 % |
| Profit before tax | 942 | 775 | 21.6 % |
| Corporate income tax | -250 | -208 | -20.5 % |
| Net Income | 692 | 567 | 22.0 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial equity accounted result (EUR million) |
188 | 154 | 22.0 % |
| (USD million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 299 | 289 | 3.5 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 264 | 255 | 3.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 88.1 % | 88.3 % | |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 233 | 227 | 2.7 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 77.8 % | 78.5 % | |
| Financial results | -57 | -50 | -14.8 % |
| Net Income | 173 | 176 | -1.7 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial** | 101 | 102 | -1.7 % |
**Globally consolidated asset, contribution to net profit (EUR million). 62.97% stake.
| (USD million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 225 | 193 | 16.6 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 185 | 158 | 17.2 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 82.3 % | 81.9 % | |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 150 | 130 | 16.1 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 67.0 % | 67.2 % | |
| Financial results | -82 | -80 | -2.5 % |
| Net Income | 66 | 48 | 36.2 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial** | 33 | 24 | 36.2 % |
**Globally consolidated asset, contribution to net profit (EUR million). 54.60% stake
| (USD million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 320 | 234 | 36.8 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 266 | 195 | 36.8 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 83.1 % | 83.1 % | |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 226 | 156 | 45.3 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 70.5 % | 66.4 % | |
| Financial results | -83 | -59 | -40.9 % |
| Net Income | 140 | 96 | 46.3 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial** | 70 | 48 | 46.3 % |
**Globally consolidated asset, contribution to net profit (EUR million). 53.67% stake.
| (USD million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 107 | 91 | 16.9 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 69 | 66 | 5.7 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 65.1 % | 72.0 % | |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 59 | 55 | 7.9 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 55.3 % | 59.8 % | |
| Financial results | -25 | -8 | n.s. |
| Net Income | 34 | 46 | -26.6 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial** | 23 | 31 | -26.6 % |
**Globally consolidated asset, contribution to net profit (EUR million). 72.24% stake.
| (USD million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 247 | 167 | 47.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 196 | 129 | 52.3 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 79.5 % | 76.9 % | |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 116 | 70 | 65.0 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 46.9 % | 41.9 % | |
| Financial results | -124 | -110 | -12.9 % |
| Net Income | -8 | -40 | 79.4 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial** | -4 | -20 | 79.4 % |
**Globally consolidated asset, contribution to net profit (EUR million). 55.704% stake.
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | LfL growth* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 894 | 828 | 7.9 % | 9.4 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 449 | 406 | 10.5 % | 12.0 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 50.2 % | 49.1 % | ||
| Adjusted EBIT* | 336 | 301 | 11.6 % | 13.1 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 37.5 % | 36.3 % | ||
| Financial results | -215 | -182 | -18.5 % | -20.1 % |
| Equity-accounted affiliates | -33 | -24 | -35.2 % | -37.1 % |
| Profit before tax | 88 | 95 | -7.8 % | -6.5 % |
| Corporate income tax | -37 | -34 | -10.3 % | -11.9 % |
| Net Income | 50 | 61 | -17.7 % | -16.6 % |
| Contribution to Ferrovial equity accounted result (EUR million) |
13 | 14 | -13.6 % | -0.2 % |
| (EUR million) | FY 24 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 243 |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 114 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 46.7 % |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 73 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 30.0 % |
| Financial results | -114 |
| Profit before tax | -41 |
| Corporate income tax | 6 |
| Net Income | -35 |
| Contribution to Ferrovial equity accounted result (EUR million) | -8 |
IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT)'s consolidated financial statement includes six months contribution (July to December).
| (EUR million) | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 82 | 71 | 16.2 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 64 | 55 | 16.6 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 78.4 % | 78.1 % | |
| Depreciation & impairments | -22 | -19 | -14.4 % |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 42 | 36 | 17.8 % |
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 51.8 % | 51.1 % | |
| Financial results | -25 | -34 | 27.2 % |
| Profit before tax | 17 | 2 | n.s. |
| Corporate income tax | 42 | -19 | n.s. |
| Net income | 59 | -17 | n.s. |
| Contribution to Ferrovial** | 35 | -10 | n.s. |
**Globally consolidated asset, contribution to net profit (EUR million). 60.0% stake
Exchange rates expressed in units of currency per Euro, with negative variations representing euro depreciation and positive variations euro appreciation.
| LAST EXCHANGE RATE (BALANCE SHEET) | CHANGE 2024/2023 | AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (P&L) | CHANGE 2024/2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | 0.8267 | -4.6 % | 0.8465 | -2.7 % |
| US Dollar | 1.0349 | -6.3 % | 1.0818 | 0.0 % |
| Canadian Dollar | 1.4891 | 2.0 % | 1.4819 | 1.6 % |
| Polish Zloty | 4.2782 | -1.5 % | 4.3052 | -5.2 % |
| Australian Dollar | 1.6732 | 3.2 % | 1.6403 | 0.7 % |
| Indian Rupee | 89.2005 | -3.0 % | 90.5376 | 1.4 % |
Ferrovial successfully completed the pricing of an issuance of bonds amounting to EUR 500 million, with maturity date on January, 16 2030. The bonds bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum payable annually. The issue price is 99.402%of the nominal value of the securities. The closing and payment of the issuance took place on January 16, 2025, once the customary conditions precedent for this type of issuance were met. The net proceeds were approximately EUR 495 million, which are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The bonds are listed in Euronext Dublin, the regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange.
On January 16, 2025, the corporate revolving credit facility was refinanced incorporating sustainability criteria linked to KPIs. Final maturity is January 2030 with the possibility of two extensions of 1 year each. Maximum limit of EUR 900 million with the possibility of drawing down balances in EUR, USD, CAD and GBP. No amount drawn as of the date of this document.
In connection with the buy-back program for Ferrovial SE own shares, over the course of 2025, 2,280,272 treasury shares were acquired at an average price of EUR 41.30 per share totaling EUR 94 million.
Additionally, the Board of Directors has approved the implementation of a new share buyback program of up to EUR 500 million with the purpose of reducing the share capital, which would start after the current share buyback program has ended.
On January 28, 2025, and following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial and Macquarie completed the sale of AGS' entire share capital (100%) for a price of GBP 900 million, of which c. GBP 450 million are Ferrovial's net proceeds, together with a capital gain of EUR 297 million for Ferrovial which will affect Q1 2025 results.
On February 26, 2025, Ferrovial announced that a binding agreement has been reached with Ardian for the sale of its entire stake (5.25%) in FGP Topco Ltd. (Topco), parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for c. GBP 455 million, which will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing. As part of the same agreement, other shareholders of Topco, including CDPQ, have also reached an agreement to sell an additional 4.75% to Ardian.
The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) which may be exercised by Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company.
Full completion of the acquisition under the agreement is also subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
| ESRS 2 General Information | 43 |
|---|---|
| Environmental information | |
| Sustainable financing, driving the business model towards a taxonomy portfolio | 71 |
| ESRS E1 Climate Change | 81 |
| ESRS E3 Water and Marine Resources | 94 |
| ESRS E4 Biodiversity and Ecosystems | 99 |
| ESRS E5 Resource Use and the Circular Economy | 111 |
| Social information | |
| ESRS S1 Own Personnel | 116 |
| ESRS S2 Value Chain Workers | 137 |
| ESRS S3 Affected Communities | 145 |
| Governance information | |
| ESRS G1 Business Conduct | 153 |
| Entity-Specific | |
| Cybersecurity and data processing | 162 |
| Innovation, digitalization and technology applied to business | 169 |
| Annex (Spanish law 11/2018) | 173 |
The Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information (hereinafter: the report) has been prepared prepared considering the requirements for disclosure of non-financial information established by the following international regulations and standards:
Ferrovial SE has engaged EY to provide limited assurance on this Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information taking into account the criteria above ESRS and Taxonomy.
The following guidance was also considered when preparing the report:
This integrated approach ensures that the information presented is in accordance with regulatory frameworks and international best practices in corporate sustainability.
In January 2024, a partial reorganization of the Business Units was approved whereby the Energy Solutions business line, which was part of the Construction Division, and the Energy Infrastructure business line, which was part of the Energy Infrastructure and Mobility Division, were merged. The resulting business unit is now called the Energy Division. The mobility business unit and the other service businesses, which until then were part of the Energy Infrastructures and Mobility Business Unit, are managed separately outside the scope of the divisions. The objective of this reorganization is to group all the activities of the Energy division into a single organizational unit with unified management to ensure alignment between activities and maximize the benefits derived from the synergies between them.
The report has been prepared following the financial consolidation perimeter, covering all companies in which Ferrovial exercises economic control with more than 50% of the share capital. In such cases, 100% of the corresponding information is included, ensuring an accurate and consistent representation of the Group's activities.
Ferrovial clarifies that, while Budimex S.A. is a subsidiary of Ferrovial Construction International SE and its information is fully integrated into the group's consolidated report, it is a Public Interest Entity (PIE) listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE: BDX) and employs more than 500 individuals. As such, Budimex is subject to separate CSRD reporting requirements in Poland. Ferrovial acknowledges this obligation and ensures that Budimex complies with its independent disclosure requirements while maintaining alignment with the group's overarching sustainability framework and reporting practices.
In relation to the scope of consolidation, on April 4, 2024, the Private Investment Promotion Agency of Peru awarded the Anillo Vial Periférico Project in Lima to a consortium led by Cintra, with Acciona and Sacyr. The 30-year concession involves the construction and maintenance of a 35-kilometer ring road, with an investment of USD 3.4 billion. On May 1, 2024, 100% of Misae Solar IV, LLC, a photovoltaic solar energy project in Texas, was acquired for USD 14.8 million. On June 11, 2024, the sale of 5% of IRB Infrastructure Developers was completed for €215 million, resulting in €133 million in pre-tax capital gains for Ferrovial. On June 13, 2024, 23.99% of IRB Infrastructure Trust was acquired for €652 million. On June 28, 2024, the sale of the 24.78% stake in Serveo Group to the main shareholder, Portobello Capital, was completed for a pre-tax gain of €33 million. On February 29, 2024, an agreement was reached for the sale of 49% of the Class A shares and all Class B shares of Umbrella Roads BV, completing the sale on October 8, 2024 for €100 million. On November 13, 2024, an agreement was announced for the sale of Ferrovial's 50% interest in AGS to Avialliance UK Limited, valuing 100% of AGS at £900 million, completion of the sale is subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. On December 12, 2024, Ferrovial sold 19.75% of FGP Topco Ltd., the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airport, to Ardian and PIF for a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million. Ferrovial now holds a 5.25% stake, recognized as a non-current financial asset. The fair value of the remaining stake generated an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million. All these operations are consolidated by equity method hence it is not part of the Group's scope.
In 2024 regarding requirements of ESRS the scope of carbon footprint includes the entire financial consolidation perimeter in compliance with the exception of two joint operations that the Company executes in the UK, whose impact is not significant.
For more information on the list of entities included within the reporting perimeter, please refer to section in 6.11 Appendices of the Financial Statements, where the full list of entities is detailed.
This model allows Ferrovial to maintain a high degree of control and compliance at all stages of its activity, in line with the highest standards of sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Ferrovial may omit classified or sensitive information related to intellectual property or innovation results if it meets specific confidentiality and commercial value criteria. However, in this report, no omissions have been identified that affect the transparency or quality of the disclosures made. With regard to Health and Safety data, Ferrovial does not provide a breakdown by gender, as the Company's approach to workplace incidents is based on ensuring the highest safety standards for all employees, regardless of gender.
Ferrovial did not apply exemptions for disclosure of forward-looking or trading events, as permitted by Directive 2013/34/EU. Therefore, all information included is complete and not subject to such restrictions.
The following sections of the report detail how Ferrovial collects and manages data relevant to sustainability metrics throughout the upstream and downstream stages of its value chain. This approach ensures comprehensive coverage and transparent data management, from materials procurement to interaction with infrastructure end users.
Ferrovial recognizes the importance of comprehensively assessing its entire value chain, both upstream and downstream, and is committed to continuous improvement in this regard. Currently, in the case of suppliers linked to Ferrovial Construction (that represents a 92% of total Ferrovial purchases), a systematic analysis of Tier 1 suppliers is being conducted, which represents a significant part of our supply relationships. In addition, in specific situations that require it, certain Tier 2 suppliers are also included to ensure a more detailed understanding of the related impacts. There are three criteria to select the Tier 2 suppliers: Non-competition, great volume of purchases and if there are high ESG-related risks.
We are aware that extending this assessment to deeper levels is an opportunity to further strengthen traceability and risk management in our operations. Ferrovial is therefore working to develop tools and methodologies that allow us to collect and analyze data in a more efficient and granular manner, with the aim of improving visibility at subsequent levels and ensuring that impacts, risks and opportunities are proactively managed throughout the value chain.
In this particular exercise, the focus was on the most direct and relevant interactions within the supply chain, ensuring alignment with current strategic objectives and sustainability standards. This approach ensures robust and manageable results, as we continue to work to gradually integrate a broader assessment into future reports and processes.
Ferrovial uses different time horizons to address risks, opportunities and sustainability strategies:
For headcount KPIs (see tables from ESRS S1, S1 - 6), employees from Ferrovial companies and those from joint ventures managed by Ferrovial have been considered. Employees in joint ventures managed by partners have not been included in the reported indicators.
The estimated data included in Ferrovial's parameters correspond to Scope 3 emissions. These data have been calculated using indirect sources, such as sectoral averages and proxy variables, due to the inherent complexity in collecting specific value chain data. . This is especially the case in applying the emission factors to determine that non-production-related purchased goods and services are not deemed material and therefore not included in the Scope 3 GHG emissions reported in category 1. A detailed explanation of the methodology used and the data sources can be found in the corresponding chapter of the report. (ESRS E1, E1-6).
In addition, in order to calculate the average hourly wage, the number of hours is estimated based on the standard working day established in each country. (ESRS S1-16).
Finally, Water footprint include estimations as detailed in Ferrovial's the water footprint methodology procedure. The discharges calculated are:
Discharge from water used for sanitary use. It includes in its calculation:
Discharge from water used to wash vehicles or machinery. It includes in its calculation:
Ferrovial ensures transparency in reported data by identifying and communicating measurement uncertainties associated with quantitative and monetary parameters. In each case, we disclose:
This approach ensures an accurate representation of the information, allowing stakeholders to better understand the risks and limitations of the data presented.
Apart from the above, Ferrovial does not have any quantitative parameters or monetary amounts disclosed that are subject to a high degree of measurement uncertainty.
Forward looking information, like plans and targets, involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. There are several factors that could impact actual results and developments to never occur or to differ materially from those expressed or implied.
Ferrovial adopted a significant change in its reporting methodology, aligning itself with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This transition responds to the need to conform to best international practices and to a greater demand for transparency.
During this period, Ferrovial adopted the standards established by the CSRD and ESRS, resulting in significant changes in the preparation and presentation of sustainability information compared to the previous period under Law 11/2018 and GRI as a voluntary framework. The main changes include:
Remuneration:The methodology for calculating the gender pay gap and the annual total remuneration ratio has been updated, incorporating adjustments for hours worked, and calculation methods using the median instead of average.
Employee ages: Demographic segmentation now includes more specific age ranges and is linked to strategic risks such as talent retention and workforce aging. This change enables a more precise analysis of organizational structure.
Health and safety: The rate of recordable work related accidents was being multiplied by 200,000 and currently also by 1,000,000 in order to comply with the CSRD calculation requirement. Based on this the comparative figures have been revised to follow this new methodology.
Where comparative figures have required adjustments, clear explanations of the modifications made and the reasons behind these updates will be included.
• Compliance with Standards and Reporting Frameworks
Ferrovial's sustainability report is aligned with the CSRD (more detailed information in ESRS 2, BP-1), ensuring rigor and response to regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. It is also aligned with Law 11/2018, reinforcing compliance with Spanish legislation on non-financial and diversity information disclosure. To see more information about the Law 11/2018 go to Annex Law 11/2018. Furthermore, in the previous reporting year, a correlation was made between GRI and Law 11/2018. In this reporting year, that correlation is no longer made, and instead, it was aligned with the ESRS.
Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidance shave been also considered when preparing the Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information.
Ferrovial confirms that, following a thorough review, no errors were identified in the reports from previous periods, reaffirming the Company's commitment to accuracy and transparency in its disclosed information.
In compliance with Section 9.1 of ESRS 1, Ferrovial is committed to providing a detailed list of disclosure requirements and specific items that have been incorporated by reference in the sustainability report. This approach ensures that all information cited is clearly documented and easily accessible.
Composition and Roles of Administrative, Management and Supervisory Bodies
Ferrovial has a Board of Directors composed of 12 members: 2 Executive Directors (Chairman and CEO) and 10 Non-Executive Directors, 75% of whom meet the independence criteria of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code. This balance between executive and non-executive roles ensures effective and transparent oversight. Gender representation on the Board is 66.6% male and 33.3% female, meeting the diversity targets set by the Company. These figures result in a female to male ratio of 0.5.
The Board of Directors oversees the climate strategy annually and presents it to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, where it also addresses other sustainability issues such as the circular economy, water and biodiversity, among others.
Chaired by the Sustainability Director, this committee includes representatives from key business areas (Roads, Airports, Energy and Construction) and corporate areas (HR, Innovation, Communication, among others). It acts as a liaison between the operational areas and senior management, with key functions such as:
• At least once a year, the Sustainability Department reports to the Board of Directors on the progress of the Sustainability Strategy and the fulfillment of the established objectives. This includes a report on the most relevant sustainability projects and actions.
• The Management Committee monitors progress every four months, ensuring that continuous monitoring of sustainability issues occur throughout the year.
• This committee, chaired by the Chief Sustainability Officer, acts as a link between the business areas and senior management. It reports on progress and results and proposes actions to the Management Committee and other departments. The Chair of the Sustainability Committee submits an annual report to the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors and the Audit and Control Committee (ACC) have a central role in overseeing the management of sustainability risks and impacts. Their responsibilities include:
Additionally, the Board of Directors includes roles specifically related to business conduct, ensuring ethical considerations are integrated into the Company's strategic and operational decisions. These roles involve:
The Audit and Control Committee oversees the definition of objectives related to impacts, risks and opportunities, as well as monitoring their progress. This includes:
The Risk Control and Management Policy and its basic principles is developed through the risk identification and assessment process, called Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), managed by the Compliance and Risk Department, reporting directly to the Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors. FRM is implemented in all the areas of Company activity and is performed twice a year. The Compliance and Risk Department, which is independent of the business lines, reports to the Audit and Control Committee every six months, and to the Board of Directors at least once a year, on the risks that threaten compliance with the business objectives.
The FRM process, through the application of a common metric, makes it possible to identify and assess risk events according to their probability of occurrence and their potential impact on business objectives and corporate reputation. For each risk event identified, two assessments are made: an inherent assessment, without considering the specific control measures implemented to mitigate the risk, and a residual assessment, considering the specific control measures. In this way, Ferrovial can take the most appropriate mitigation measures according to the nature of the risk and evaluate their effectiveness.
In a process of continuous improvement, Ferrovial conducted a review of the risk management process by conducting an internal audit and an external consulting exercise in order to analyze and improve the performance of the process. As a result, the integration between the risk management system and the strategic processes and the definition of the medium and long-term business plan were improved, and the quantification of certain risk variables was optimized, reinforcing the second lines of defense.
In 2024, the Audit and Risk department developed a plan for the optimization of risk management designed to be implemented in the short/medium term. The plan includes several initiatives that will improve both the culture and the processes of risk identification and assessment, including, among others, the increase in the frequency of the FRM process, the establishment of ranges and objectives through key risk indicators and the implementation of a new GRC tool.
Ferrovial ensures that its management and supervisory bodies have the necessary competencies to address sustainability issues:
The board of directors reviewed the Double Materiality matrix that contains all the ESG material matters during the year, the board of directors also reviewed the FRM and follow the management of ESG indicators included in the sustainability strategy plan. Our board of directors has experience in the following functional areas:
Ferrovial's Board of Directors is made up of 12 members, including profiles with extensive experience in various key areas for the Company. This diversity of professional backgrounds provides the Board with a solid foundation to effectively address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
The directors include former executives from Ibex-35 companies, executives from international companies and professionals with more than a decade of experience in Ferrovial. This combination of experience ensures a deep understanding of ESG challenges and opportunities.The sectoral diversity of the directors' backgrounds strengthens Ferrovial's ability to address challenges and opportunities in multiple areas, enriching the Company's strategic decision-making. Directors have experience in the sectors of Infrastructure Construction and Services, Engineering, Life Sciences, Building Materials, Third Sector, Energy, Retail and Manufacturing, Consumer Goods and Services, Logistics and Shipping, Investment Banking and Asset Management, Private Equity and International Financial Markets, as well as Infrastructure Management.
Additionally, all these directors have expertise in business conduct matters, ensuring that ethical considerations are integrated into the Company's strategic and operational decisions.
Ferrovial has adopted a Diversity and Inclusion Policy that aims to ensure equitable representation on its governing bodies:
The Audit and Control Committee oversees the definition of objectives related to impacts, risks and opportunities, as well as monitoring their progress. This includes:
With this structure, Ferrovial ensures a robust, inclusive and strategic approach to sustainability governance, aligning with international best practices and ESG standards.
To see information about the Reporting and communication structure, refer to ESRS 2, GOV-2.
Professional Background



Ferrovial discloses how sustainability, management and supervisory bodies are informed about sustainability issues through several structured mechanisms that ensure a constant flow of information and oversight. Key aspects of this disclosure are detailed below:
In 2024, the main ESG issues that were handled by the above-mentioned bodies were the following lines of action included in Ferrovial's 2030 Sustainability strategy:
Climate Strategy 2030: supervision of the emission reduction goals set for 2030 and 2050, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Water Footprint: water footprint reduction target of reducing water consumption (Business Water Index) by 20% by 2030 (with respect to 2027 as baseline year).
Biodiversity: address the crisis of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation that follows the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
Circular Economy: centered on waste management and the material use efficiency in our processes.
Equal Opportunity: Promoting equal opportunities, reduction of the gender pay gap and increase the presence of women in executive positions.
Health and Well-being and Workplace Safety, through the reduction of workplace accidents.
Good Governance: supervision of Business Ethics and Compliance.
Supply Chain: ESG performance of our supply chain regarding performance in ethics & integrity, compliance, transparency, health & safety, environmental issues and human rights.
The sustainability expertise within Ferrovial's governance structure directly relates to the Company's material impacts, risks, and opportunities (IROs). Key examples include:
The Company has incorporated climate risk assessments into its ESG strategy, ensuring that the Board and management can effectively oversee this area.
Through specialized training, governance bodies strengthen their oversight of Ferrovial's transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Audit and Risk Committee monitors human rights due diligence measures to prevent negative impacts within the supply chain.
The inclusion of ESG clauses in supplier contracts and the use of monitoring tools like Supplier360 enhance governance in this area.
Sustainability training enables the Board and management to make informed decisions regarding business opportunities in markets that demand high ESG compliance, strengthening Ferrovial's competitive differentiation.
Ferrovial developed a remuneration system that combines fixed and variable remuneration, with the aim of aligning the interests of executives with the Company's objectives, including sustainability.
Annual Variable Compensation Objectives (AVR):
• Malus and clawback clauses: Allow for review or recovery of incentives in case of underperformance or incorrect results, ensuring the integrity of the system.
Incorporation of Sustainability Metrics in the Evaluation for the CEO:
ESG metrics:
Currently, Ferrovial does not have specific associations between IROs and the compensation given to the governing bodies. However, its incentive scheme is related to ESG metrics concerning several material IROs:
Terms of Payment and Evaluation:
The remuneration policy, which includes the incentive scheme, is proposed and updated by the Nomination and Retribution Committee and submitted to the Board of Director for its approval.
As part of Ferrovial's commitment to sustainability for the CEO:
| Chief Executive Officer* | Fixed remuneration (FR) | Annual Variable Remuneration (AVR) | Long-term variable remuneration (long-term incentive plans) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts | €1,450,000 | Target: 100% of the FR Maximum: 150% of the FR |
Maximum (annualized): 150% of the FR |
| 2020-2022 Plan (2022 grant): • 50% Activity cash flow • 50% Relative TSR |
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| Targets | N/A | 70% Quantitative: • Net Result (55%) • Cash Flow (45%) 30% Qualitative and ESG |
2023-2025 Plan (2023 and 2024 grant): • 40% Activity cash flow • 50% Relative TSR • 10% ESG metrics (greenhouse gas reduction, diversity and occupational health and safety goals) |
| Design | N/A | 100% in cash Malus and clawback clauses Discretion of the Board in exceptional circumstances |
100% in shares 3 years of target measurement Malus and clawback clauses |
Ferrovial, in compliance with the requirements of the CSRD and ESRS 1 standards, integrates the due diligence process into its management model through Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), which periodically assesses the potential risks to human rights in its global operations. The Company employs specific tools to ensure respect for, and protection of, human rights, identifying risks in the different phases of the life cycle of its projects. These efforts are aligned with the disclosure obligations set forth in ESRS 1 and demonstrate a commitment to transparency in sustainability practices.
To further enhance its due diligence, Ferrovial plans to extend this process to include value chain management, business transactions, and procurement processes. This extension will incorporate additional controls aimed at mitigating and preventing risks at all stages, fostering collaboration with suppliers and business partners to strengthen responsible practices across its operations.
In its sustainability statement, Ferrovial provides clear correspondence detailing how the key aspects and steps of its due diligence process align with the cross-cutting obligations outlined in ESRS 1. This correspondence explains how these principles are applied within risk management and operational practices, ensuring that the Company's actions on human rights and responsible business conduct are accurately represented. This approach reinforces transparency and traceability, offering stakeholders a true view of Ferrovial's commitment to sustainability and ethical operations.
The main aspects of due diligence can be found in chapter ESRS S3, which also includes information on the Human Rights Policy. Additionally, references to due diligence processes are also included in ESRS E3, E4, and E5.
Ferrovial has developed a robust system of risk management and internal controls to ensure the transparency, reliability and accuracy of sustainability disclosures. This system is designed to address both financial and non-financial risks, aligning with the highest sustainability standards and fostering stakeholder confidence.
Ferrovial uses its in-house corporate risk management process Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), executed twice a year, to identify and prioritize risks according to their probability and impact. This process allows for continuous evaluation and the implementation of appropriate control measures.
Main Risks Identified and Mitigation Strategies
The sustainability area reports regularly to the Board of Directors on the progress of the sustainability strategy and the fulfillment of objectives, ensuring that sustainability is an integral element in risk management and internal controls.
Ferrovial regularly monitors its regulatory, strategic, operational and financial risks both from a business standpoint and in relation to governance, environmental management and social issues. These risks are evaluated and the most relevant are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Group's sustainability strategy is aimed at taking advantage of environmental, social and governance opportunities and managing and mitigating risks, as well as minimizing the negative impacts of Ferrovial's activities. In this way, the strategy considers lines of action, targets and measures that enable the implementation of these practices from the strategic level to the actual management of operations.
In the design of each of the Group's strategic sustainability plans,the impacts, risks and opportunities are taken into account, in addition to confirming their suitability after each update of double materiality.
If, in subsequent years, any issues related to sustainability reporting, double materiality or internal controls regarding non-financial information arise, they will be submitted to the Audit and Control Committee as pertains to functions.
Ferrovial is a global Company focused on the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure. The Company's business model is based on the integration of its business units (Toll Roads, Airports, Construction and Energy), where the Construction area supports the concession business with best-in-class engineering capabilities to design and build infrastructure. The integrated model is present in the entire lifecycle of a project, from conceptualization to design, funding, construction, and operation of critical infrastructure such as toll roads and airports. The Company's growth focus remains the U.S., where we have a 20-year track record of building and managing toll roads and airports and we will continue to expand our North American asset base in the coming years.
Ferrovial integrates sustainability as a fundamental pillar in its Horizon 24 strategic plan, promoting the development of sustainable, innovative and efficient infrastructures. The sustainability strategy is at the core of the Company, contributing to business development, helping to address the challenges that society faces and to generate new strategic opportunities, as well as building trust among its stakeholders. Three strategy vectors:
Contribute to decarbonization: commit to becoming Net Zero by 2050 or earlier, promote low carbon infrastructures and support the energy transition.
Place sustainability at the core to create long term value: ensure ESG is embedded in the strategy and engage top management.
Be a long-term reliable partner: maintain a strong governance model and commit to Ferrovial's values and governance practices.
The sustainability strategy has key indicators that serve to evaluate the degree of implementation of Ferrovial's Sustainability Policy, along with the degree of achievement of the objectives set out in the Strategy in the short, medium and long term.
The Sustainability Policy is inspired by the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), together with internationally accepted agreements and resolutions to consolidate the Company's position as a player that contributes to a more sustainable, innovative, inclusive and lowcarbon economy.
The principles and values of the Sustainability Policy engender the rest of the Company's existing policies that have implications in sustainability matters, ensuring that these principles are observed in the different Group companies in which it has holdings. Both the Sustainability Policy and the Strategy integrate and provide consistency for all of them, guaranteeing a coordinated deployment of the different areas of action.
Ferrovial has established a framework for monitoring the impact of the SDGs in its operations and value chain, having renewed AENOR certification this year on the alignment of the Sustainability Strategy with the SDGs.
The Board of Directors approved the Sustainability Policy and supervises its implementation within the Sustainability Strategy and the degree of progress in the actions derived from it. Periodically, at least annually, the Sustainability Department reports to the Board of Directors on the progress of the Strategy and the level of compliance with the objectives, as well as on the progress of the most representative projects or actions. This monitoring is also carried out every four months by the Management Committee.
The Sustainability Committee is chaired by the Sustainability Director and is composed of representatives from the business areas (Toll Roads, Airports, Energy and Construction) and the corporate areas (Sustainability -Chairman and Secretary-, Health, Safety & Well-being, Compliance and Data Protection, Innovation, Human Resources, Communication and CSR, General Counsel's Office, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations and Procurement). On an annual basis, the committee chairman reports to the Board of Directors.
The Sustainability Committee is the link between the business areas and the corporation and senior management, reporting on progress and results, and proposing actions to the Management Committee, as well as transmitting the approval of proposals and results to the rest of the Company. The main objective of this committee is to define the Strategic Sustainability Plan and monitor its follow-up. Its functions can be summarized as follows:
To respond to modern-day challenges, the 2030 Sustainability Strategy provides guidelines for developing innovative, efficient and sustainable infrastructure, always taking into account three fundamental dimensions: environmental, social and governance.
The Strategic Plan is the indispensable tool to ensure that sustainability is effective in fulfilling its mission and contributes to the development of the business, the creation of trust among its stakeholders and the fulfillment of its medium and long-term objectives. The Sustainability Committee has promoted the 2030 Sustainability Strategy Plan, prepared taking into account the main global macro-trends, the regulatory and normative environment (2030 United Nations Agenda, Climate Change and the European Green Deal), the main economic-financial frameworks (Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD), Taxonomy and the European Next Generation Plan), social challenges (new urban agenda, new mobility habits, etc.), technological factors (energy transition and digitalization), environmental factors (climate change, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity and public health), ESG investor requirements, the main reporting frameworks (Global Reporting Initiative, SASB and the TCFD), as well as CSR trend reports from various prestigious institutions. In addition, Ferrovial was recognized by AENOR as the first company to certify its Sustainability Strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It has specific areas of action and targets for each year and for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. It is also aligned with the Horizon 24 business strategy and covers Ferrovial's value chain, from customers to suppliers.
The Sustainability Strategy has a set of key performance indicators, which serve to assess the progress and implementation level of the strategy, as well as the degree of achievement of the targets set. The Company also established a framework for monitoring the impact on the SDGs wich it focuses on the 2030 Agenda. This model is certified by AENOR, and the certification that AENOR awarded to Ferrovial in 2020 on sustainability and business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals was renewed. The results obtained in 2024 and the deadline established for each objective stand as follows:

Performance 2024 Target 2024
| PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | 2024 PERFORMANCE |
TARGET | HORIZON | PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 1. GHG emissions: Scope 1&2 absolute emissions (tCO2 ) |
-35.78% | -42% (vs 2020) |
2030 | |
| 2. GHG emissions: Scope 3 absolute emissions (tCO2 ) |
-18.03% | -25% (vs 2020) |
2030 | ||
| 3. Renewable electricity consumption | 72.75% | 100% | 2025 | ||
| 4. Annual recycling of Construction & Demolition waste | 93.0% | >70% | 2024-on | ||
| 5. Water consumption (Business Water Index Reduction) | -26.7% | -20% (vs 2017) |
2030 | ||
| 6. Taxonomic activities (% of Capex aligned) | 42.9% | 80% | 2025 | ||
| 7. Taxonomic activities (% of turnover aligned) | 34.1% | 60% | 2025 | ||
| 8. H&S: Serious injury and fatality frequency rate (incl. subcontractors: [Number x 1M] / Hours worked) |
-26.0% | -31.8% (vs 2022) |
2026 | ||
| 9. Road safety (fewer crashes compared to an alternative or similar network) |
-50.2% | -30% | 2024-on | ||
| S | 10. Female talent: Leadership roles | 26.2% | 30% | 2025 | |
| 11. Time saved: Monetized annual time savings of the Managed Lanes vs the General-Purpose Lanes in the Workday Peak |
29.3% | 50% (vs 2022) |
2030 | ||
| ESG | 12. Digitalization & innovation: portfolio that contributes directly and indirectly to improving ESG (% of investment over total portfolio) |
34% | 60% | 2025 |
Ferrovial is periodically evaluated by analysts who take into account the Company's ESG performance. In 2024 the Company was included in the main sustainability indices:
For all the above-mentioned services and activities, Ferrovial's model is B2B, its main clients, as one of the largest multinational companies in infrastructure and construction, including both public and private entities. The Group's main customer groups are:
Regarding the representativity of the different geographies where Ferrovial operates, a breakdown of employees by geography as well as the total headcount may be found in ESRS, S1-6.
Ferrovial manages its entire value chain, ensuring that all key players are aligned with sustainability objectives:
Ferrovial regularly assesses the risks associated with its key sectors and value chain, ensuring that they are aligned with its business model and sustainability objectives. This approach allows it to identify opportunities, mitigate negative impacts and promote a sustainable transition in all its operations.
Ferrovial confirms that it does not engage in any of the following activities: the production of chemicals included in division 20.2 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006; the manufacturing of controversial weapons, such as anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions, chemical weapons, and biological weapons; or the cultivation and production of tobacco.
Ferrovial confirms that it does not produce, offer, or operate any products or services that are prohibited in any of the markets where it conducts business.
These material issues that have emerged correspond to ESG trends, the important issues to be managed in the sector and the nature of the activities carried out by Ferrovial. These issues are confirmed by the voluntary survey of third parties (stakeholders) and have also been checked with the company's management (an internal survey was launched among all members of the management committee and corporate directors).

| Abbreviation | Topics |
|---|---|
| Climate Change Mitigation | Mitigation of climate change and contribution to decarbonization |
| Climate Change Adaptation | Adaptation and resilience of infrastructures to climate change |
| Pollution | Air, soil, and water pollution |
| Hazardous Substances | Hazardous and highly concerning substances |
| Waste | Circular economy in waste management |
| Circular Economy in Materials | Circular economy in the purchase of materials used in the manufacturing of products and |
| Sustainable Water Management | services Sustainable water management |
| Natural Capital | Natural capital: biodiversity and ecosystems |
| Health and Safety | Health and safety of employees, contractors, and users |
| Customer Satisfaction | Customer satisfaction and proper use of our infrastructures |
| Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent | Attraction and retention of talent ensuring diversity, equality, and inclusion |
| Generating Positive Impact in Communities | Generating positive impact in local communities |
| Human Rights | Respect for Human Rights throughout the entire value chain |
| Responsible Supply Chain | Responsible supply chain |
| Ethics and Governance | Ethical behavior, governance, and ESG management |
| Sustainable Financing | Sustainable financing, driving the business model towards a sustainable portfolio |
| Cybersecurity and Privacy | Cybersecurity and data privacy |
| Innovation, Digitalization, and Technology | Innovation, digitalization, and technology applied to business |
| Transparency and Dialogue | Transparency and dialogue with key stakeholders |
Integration of Stakeholders' Opinions
Ferrovial actively incorporates the interests and opinions of its stakeholders into its business strategy and business model. This approach ensures alignment with stakeholder expectations, reinforces mutual trust and fosters a sustainable impact on the communities and markets where it operates.
Ferrovial identifies its main stakeholders, who play a fundamental role in the execution of its business and sustainability strategy:
Ferrovial employs a wide range of strategies to work with its stakeholders and address key sustainability issues:
Ferrovial's approach ensures that stakeholder interests are integrated into its business model, promoting:
Ferrovial integrated sustainability into its corporate strategy to address stakeholder expectations and comply with increasing non-financial disclosure regulations. In 2023, the Company updated its Sustainability Strategy to align with the demands of the financial community, including investors and shareholders, ensuring that sustainability remains a fundamental pillar of the business. As part of this process, Ferrovial established its 2030 Sustainability Strategic Plan, defining specific action areas and targets in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, in line with its Horizon 24 corporate strategy.
This plan includes measures that will be implemented over the coming years, covering the Company's entire value chain. These initiatives are expected to strengthen stakeholder trust and enhance the market perception of the Company. By proactively addressing regulatory changes and social demands, Ferrovial aims to consolidate its reputation and strengthen its competitive position in the sector.
Sustainability oversight is integrated into Ferrovial's corporate governance structure. The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for supervising ESG risks and ensuring their alignment with the Company's strategy. Additionally, the Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Chief Sustainability Officer and composed of representatives from various business areas, acts as a liaison between operations and senior management. This committee regularly reports on sustainability progress and outcomes, proposing strategic actions to the Management Committee and ensuring that corporate decisions reflect stakeholder interests and expectations.
Annually, the Chair of the Sustainability Committee presents a report to the Board of Directors, ensuring that governing bodies are informed about sustainability challenges and opportunities. Through these oversight mechanisms, Ferrovial ensures informed decision-making and the effective integration of sustainability into its business model.
The breakdown of total revenue, as included in the financial statements, can be found in Consolidated Financial Statements, Section II: Profit/(LOSS) for the year, 2.1. Operating Income.
Ferrovial identified the ESG Impacts, Risks and Opportunities linked to its activities that are summarized in the table below. The Group addresses critical risks and negative impacts regarding environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance integrity, while fostering positive outcomes and identifying opportunities. The material risks, impacts and opportunities arising in Ferrovial's activities are the basis for the definition and implementation of the Company's ESG strategy and are intimately linked to its business model. The IROs arise from Ferrovial's B2B model and stem from the construction and asset operation activities it performs for its clients. . This strategy is adapted to each of the Group's different lines of business and takes into account its own operations and the value chain, mostly concentrated in our own operations and upstream value chain.
| Positive Impacts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting the carbon footprint. |
Improvement in the working conditions due to the increase in permanent contracts and the reduction of temporary, as well as, the establishment of adequate wages. |
Improvement in the working conditions of all Group employees through the application and periodic review of the Human Rights Policy, as well all other commitments (Global Compact and United Nations Guiding Principles). |
Avoid and/or mitigate incidents that could affect the integrity of the infrastructures managed by the Company, the integrity and privacy of people and/or the environment.* |
| Development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change. |
Improvement of the working environment through the implementation of complaint and protection mechanisms in terms of diversity, equality and inclusion, always guaranteeing freedom of association and collective bargaining. |
Improvement of working conditions in the supply chain by generating a high-quality working environment. |
Improve the cybersecurity culture of Company stakeholders.* |
| Efficient use of resources: reduction, reuse or recycling of waste in construction. |
Promotion of equal opportunities through the implementation of recruitment, selection and training processes that guarantee non discrimination and zero social exclusion for any reason (ethnicity, religion, different abilities, gender, among others). |
Create wealth and employment in the communities in which we operate thanks to local purchasing policy. |
Generation of innovation in society through the creation of research centers by developing collaborations and alliances.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase the availability, efficient consumption and improvement of water quality through operations at Cadagua. |
Reduction of inequalities and improvement of the situation of vulnerable groups through the development and promotion of social action projects, research, education, the fight against hunger, etc. |
Prevention of corruption and bribery crimes by promoting and enforcing compliance with the rules and compliance policies established by the Group. |
Improvement in the environmental impact of our projects (energy efficiency, emission reduction, etc.) through the implementation of new technologies in the product process and digital management tools that help quantify their impact.* |
| Conservation and respect for the natural environment, under the principle of "no net loss," seeking to minimize and offset the negative impacts of activities through environmental planning and the commitments made. |
Reduction of inequalities and improvement of the situation of vulnerable groups through the development and promotion of projects of social action, research, education, fight against hunger, respect for cultural rights, etc. |
Increase society's trust by rejecting, avoiding and reporting any illegal or inappropriate action along the Group's entire value chain, promoting ethical behavior and the legality of business activities. |
Promotion of an innovative and digital culture that fosters the continuous improvement of the Group and creates a friendlier working environment.* |
| Improved health and safety of workers by improving workplace conditions, including technological support (e.g., digitalization of processes). |
Promotion of local purchases by integrating the entire value chain. |
Improvement of performance and increase in values throughout the business chain based on the ethical requirements promoted by the Group and correct risk management. |
Promotion of innovation and digitization to improve safety in projects, reducing accidents and risks for workers.* |
| Promote the professional development of workers through attractive career guidance programs and services that are adapted to their needs. |
Improvement in the living conditions of local communities because of our infrastructures (reduction of accidents, certainty of times, decongestion of cities, access to drinking water, and better urbanized areas). |
Contribution to internal awareness and dissemination among external stakeholders (contractors, partners, commercial suppliers, etc.) of the principles of integrity and ethics in business conduct. |
Generation of trust thanks to the Company's ability to have transparent and consistent communications.* |
| Promotion of employees' professional development through attractive career guidance programs and services that adapt to their needs, promoting a corporate culture. |
| Negative Impacts* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions generated by the Company's activities. |
Deterioration of workers' health. | The construction and development of infrastructures, such as roads, bridges, dams, energy, drinking water and transportation systems can directly affect the human rights of communities and clients (displacement of population, for example). |
Maintenance problems and need to replace machinery to adapt to new technologies.* |
| Increase in the consumption of raw materials and greater generation of waste in construction. |
Death or disabling injuries. | Improvement of financing conditions so insignificant that they do not stimulate the appetite for this type of financing by companies for the financing of their projects.* |
Impact on the workforce due to the technological gap of some profiles arising from the digital transformation.* |
| Extraction, consumption and discharge of water in areas of water stress (surface waters and marine resources). |
Disturbances to the local community caused by activity, construction and operations (noise pollution, road closures, etc.). |
Materialization of incidents that could affect the integrity of the infrastructures managed by the Company, the integrity and privacy of people and/or the environment.* |
Decrease in the workforce stemming from automation and the inclusion of new technologies.* |
| Preventive measures to avoid incidents involving the status of species and the spread of invasive alien species. |
Loss of credibility and trust among stakeholders due to a lack of transparency in the reporting of non-financial information and publishing untruthful misleading data (greenwashing).* |
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| Risks | |||
| Increased risk and/or non compliance with legislative requirements or objectives linked to climate change and lack of availability of new technologies. |
Operational risk delays: caused by stoppage of activities as a result of a fatal accident or damage to property. |
Damaged reputation and loss of trust as a responsible company that does not comply with human rights. |
Severe fines and penalties for non compliance with regulations and enforcement control frameworks.* |
| Increase in maintenance and extraordinary repairs in infrastructure due to severe weather events. |
Financial risk: related to compensation or sanctions; Loss of contracts with customers with high security standards. |
Worsening of financing conditions if sustainability criteria are breached.* |
Vulnerability in operations through service interruptions due to exposure to natural disasters.* |
| Loss of biodiversity and natural capital in construction and surrounding areas as a result of construction and in surrounding areas as a result of the construction of large renewable energy infrastructures and transmission lines. |
Loss of competitiveness due to lack of diversity in the workforce. |
Targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks that affect the Company's operations, productivity, information, intellectual property or image/reputation, as well as the integrity of people.* |
Possible fines and loss of reputation for regulatory non-compliance in AI issues.* |
| Reputational risk caused by the impact of a fatal accident or one with catastrophic consequences. |
FERROVIAL IN 2 MINUTES GLOBAL STRATEGY AND 2024 PERFORMANCE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT RISK REPORT ANNEX
| Opportunitties | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of energy infrastructure, energy efficiency services, renewable energy generation and solutions to mitigate emissions associated with mobility. |
Attraction and retention of talent and reduction of turnover thanks to having projects with high technological value where they can develop in very attractive professional fields. |
To be a benchmark in the sector by promoting best practices in human rights throughout the value chain. |
Greater competitiveness when bidding for projects. |
| New opportunities for the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures and services that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change, which can provide competitive advantages by providing differential solutions. |
Increased employee productivity. | Differentiation and access to clients with requirements of high human rights standards. |
Improvement in ESG ratings thanks to the implementation of best practices in corporate governance. |
| New ways of developing Ferrovial Construction's business through authorized waste management. |
Improvement of the Company's reputation and image, and consolidation in local markets. |
Increased mutual trust that improves operability and transparency in the relationship with our suppliers. |
It shows the market the Company's commitment to sustainability, including in the financial sphere.* |
| Through Cadagua, Ferrovial helps to solve the effects of climate change on water resources, focusing its business on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, favoring the availability of resources in the natural environment and for human consumption. |
Strengthen the license to operate due to good management with local communities. |
Promotion of an ethical culture that allows preventing and minimizing the risks of conduct or irregular practices in the value chain. |
Make security a business driver, differentiating ourselves from our competitors through advanced security practices and high levels of compliance.* |
| Increased productivity, job satisfaction and employee retention thanks to the Group's care for the health and well-being of employees. |
Improvement of employees' pride of belonging and engagement, as well as the attraction of talent due to participation in social projects and the Company's commitment. |
Increased funding or improved financing conditions for projects with ethical and anti-corruption requirements (socially responsible investment). |
Improved corporate governance and trust in the company.* |
| Reduction of absenteeism from work arising from proper management of the health and well-being of employees that reduces the costs derived from accidents at work and occupational diseases. |
Implementation of new technologies that generate a more resilient portfolio of assets.* |
Identification of new businesses based on the evaluation of new low emission technologies (photovoltaic plants, nuclear SMRs, off-shore wind, etc.).* |
The IROs marked with an * are those identified as entity-specific IROs.
The IROs above result in the following sustainability matters:
All of Ferrovial's impacts, both positive and negative, apply in the short, medium and long term, i.e. from last year to over 5 years from the current moment as they stem from core activities and are in great part inherent to them, such as Health&Safety issues, equality and diversity in a workforce that operates in a STEM sector and global geographies, carbon emissions, etc.
Ferrovial has established clear time horizons for assessing impacts (incidences) related to double materiality, which are deemed reasonably foreseeable based on their likelihood of occurrence. These time horizons are categorized as follows:
Impacts whose likelihood of occurrence is particularly associated with the next year. This horizon allows for the evaluation of risks and incidences requiring immediate attention and short-term operational planning.
Includes impacts whose likelihood of occurrence is associated with a timeframe covering the next five years. This horizon is crucial for strategic planning and adapting to regulatory, technological, and market changes.
Evaluates impacts whose likelihood of occurrence is associated with a timeframe starting beyond five years. This horizon is used to anticipate structural and strategic transformations that may affect operations or business sustainability in the long term.
Regarding Climate Action and Carbon Footprint, the Group focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting the carbon footprint generated by corporate activities, to mitigate the significant contribution of its activities to GHG emissions. In parallel, Ferrovial develops sustainable and resilient infrastructure to address the impacts of climate change, and promotes efficiency in raw material consumption and waste generation, through minimization, reuse and recycling.
As for Water Management, the Group is aware of the relevance of water extraction, consumption, and discharge in water-stressed areas negatively impacting surface and marine water resources. Therefore, Ferrovial enhances water availability, promotes efficient consumption, and improves water quality through operational measures such as those implemented at Cadagua. The challenge the Group faces is to prevent water stress and ensure sustainability in regions of high water demand. Additionally, through its clean water projects, the water consumed at construction sites is returned to the environment using Cadagua's treatment processes. Furthermore, Ferrovial contributes to water availability in underserved regions through international cooperation initiatives involving the construction of wells.
As for Biodiversity Conservation, the Group implements preventive measures to protect species, control invasive alien species, and minimize negative impacts through environmental planning under a "no net loss" principle. Ferrovial's approach is to take into account the risk of activities causing environmental degradation or loss of biodiversity at an early stage when analyzing viability and taking measures to minimize environmental impact.
Regarding social issues, ensuring Occupational Safety and Health is of utmost importance, and the Company is committed to improving workplace conditions and to introducing technological advances, such as process digitalization to optimize conditions. The Group continuously works on the prevention and minimization of workplace diseases and fatal or disabling injuries.
Talent is a valuable asset that Ferrovial nurtures through professional development and worker well-being programs. The Company offers attractive career guidance programs and tailored services to support professional growth and strengthen corporate culture. The efforts are currently focused on automation and digital transformation to reduce gaps in skills and reduce workforce needs in certain areas.
Ferrovial is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Company prioritizes inclusive recruitment, training, and selection processes to actively combat discrimination and social exclusion based on ethnicity, religion, gender, or abilities. By addressing societal inequalities, Ferrovial ensures workplace diversity and equal opportunities for all.
Through impactful social action projects, Ferrovial contributes to reducing inequalities and supporting vulnerable groups. Education and cultural initiatives play a central role in these efforts, alongside the development of safer and better-urbanized areas with access to essential infrastructure. These actions enhance the quality of life in local communities, even as the company carefully manages potential challenges such as displacement or dissatisfaction stemming from construction activities.
Ferrovial upholds high ethical standards by implementing mechanisms that protect diversity, equality, and inclusion. Ensuring freedom of association and collective bargaining is at the core of these initiatives. Transparency remains a guiding principle, with robust reporting processes in place to maintain stakeholder trust and prevent issues such as "greenwashing."
Human rights are central to Ferrovial's operations. The Company regularly reviews its policies to align with commitments such as the UN Global Compact and Guiding Principles. Efforts to improve labor conditions include promoting permanent contracts and ensuring fair salaries. By balancing technological advancements with workforce needs, Ferrovial supports sustainable growth without compromising social justice.
Ferrovial plays a vital role in strengthening local economies by integrating local suppliers into its value chain. The Company is also addressing challenges related to financing sustainable development projects, ensuring proper maintenance of technology and machinery, and driving the adoption of innovative solutions that create lasting economic impact.
As to the current and anticipated effects of the Group's material IROs, Ferrovial's 2030 Sustainability Strategy is both a risk mitigation and value creation framework. By proactively addressing material ESG IROs, the Company is positioning itself to navigate the complex sustainability landscape, enhance its business resilience, and capitalize on emerging green infrastructure opportunities. The continuous evolution of regulatory requirements, market expectations, and technological advancements will shape Ferrovial's decision-making processes and strategic outlook in the years to come.In particular, Ferrovial has detected during the year the following effects of climate change: In North Carolina the Helene Hurricane caused the I-77 highway not to be charged dynamic pricing for 5 weeks, the economic impact of which amounted to 2.4M\$. In addition, the consequences suffered by the DANA in Valencia generated an impact on our financial accounts of 0.87M€ as a result of Ferrovial workers and machinery offered for the emergency situation.
– A proactive approach to climate legislation compliance positions Ferrovial as an industry leader in sustainable infrastructure.
Ferrovial identified material impacts that have turned out to be exclusively through its own activities, arising directly from its business model and operations in sectors such as construction, infrastructure management and energy. These incidents do not depend on external business relationships. The Company addresses these issues independently through internal strategies, digital transformation programs and policies designed to maximize efficiency and minimize negative impacts.
The materiality assessment conducted in the previous EINF report focused solely on impact materiality, as required by Law 11/2018. Unlike the current approach under the CSRD framework, the previous assessment did not include an analysis of financial materiality and did not apply the concept of double materiality. This represents a significant methodological shift, aligning the new assessment with broader sustainability reporting standards.
There have been no significant changes on the level of material sustainability matters compared to last year's sustainbility report. However, previous years' reporting contents were regulated by the Spanish regulation transposing the EU's Non-Financial Reporting Directive, meanning that financial materiality was not required and the mandatory contents of the report were not as extensive as those of the ESRS standards.
In the performance of its corporate objectives, Ferrovial is exposed to diverse risk factors emerging from the nature of the sectors in which it operates, the countries where its activities are located and the different regulations to which it is subject. The Board of Directors of Ferrovial establishes—in the Risk Control and Management Policy—the risk appetite and the admissible tolerance level for each risk factor. This policy aims to provide all Company employees with a general framework of action for the control and management of the risks of any nature that they may face when striving to implement the business objectives and the general strategy of Ferrovial. Risk appetite levels are set per risk factor on a scale from risk aversion to risk assumption. For instance, a risk aversion appetite was set for risks related to ethics, integrity and compliance, and a risk assumption appetite was set for risks related to strategic innovation.
| Risk Appetite Levels for most relevant Risk Events | ||||||||||
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| aversion | reduced neutrality moderate assumption |
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Identification and Evaluation of Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IRO)
Ferrovial implements a rigorous process to identify, evaluate and prioritize IROs relevant to its business model and sustainability strategy:
Ferrovial used a comprehensive analysis of the sectoral context, based on:
Ferrovial follows a structured approach based on EFRAG recommendations to identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor sustainability-related risks and opportunities. This process integrates both financial materiality and impact materiality, ensuring that the connections between impacts, dependencies, and their financial effects are thoroughly evaluated.
Ferrovial conducts a comprehensive analysis of potential and actual impacts across its value chain, identifying:
Negative impacts: Such as legal non-compliance, operational risks, and reputational damages.
Critical dependencies: Such as the availability of key resources (e.g., raw materials) and strategic relationships with business partners.
As part of the double materiality analysis and the identification of Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs), a structured evaluation process was conducted using a five-point scale to assess the relevance of each topic. IROs classified within the highest two categories were deemed material and prioritized accordingly.
This framework ensures that the most relevant topics are prioritized and that the analysis complies with the standards set by current regulations, providing a solid and transparent foundation for decision-making.
Ferrovial utilizes digital tools and internal processes to ensure continuous monitoring of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. These tools allow:
Tracking of key metrics: Impacts on revenue, operating costs, and invested capital.
Periodic control: Reviewing mitigation measures and real-time adjustments.
Additionally, results are regularly reported to the Board of Directors through the Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring proper and transparent oversight.
The IRO evaluation process allows:
Ferrovial's Risk management process (FRM) has led to the development of certain IROs for the Double Materiality assessment (DMA), similar to how the other IROs identified in the DMA will be fully integrated into this FRM.
Ferrovial has implemented a comprehensive and systematic process to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and control potential and actual impacts on people and the environment. This process aligns with due diligence principles and integrates the following key elements:
The process emphasizes identifying and prioritizing activities, business relationships, and geographic areas with a higher risk of adverse impacts. These includes:
The analysis encompasses both direct operations and impacts resulting from business relationships:
Ferrovial's due diligence process includes consultations with stakeholders to understand how they may be affected:
Ferrovial employs a double materiality analysis as a core tool to identify and prioritize relevant impacts. This approach considers both:
This process ensures that Ferrovial makes informed decisions, prioritizing risk mitigation to enhance the sustainability of its operations and business relationships, while meeting international standards and stakeholder expectations.
Ferrovial classifies risks and opportunities based on their impact in different areas: Critical (5), Significant (4), Important (3), Informative (2), Minimal (1), and None (0).
Ferrovial's decision-making process and internal control procedures, as well as the integration of impact, risk, and opportunity identification, assessment, and management within the company's overall risk management framework, are detailed in section ESRS 2, SBM-3, where the Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM) is presented.
Ferrovial's double materiality analysis relies on various data sources, including regulations such as ESG standards (ESRS, GRI, SASB), benchmarking with competitors, and trend analysis in media and investors. Its scope covers all business lines (Energy, Construction, Highways, and Airports) and key geographies (Europe, America, Asia, and Australia), considering the entire value chain. Hypotheses are built using historical data, stakeholder consultations, and semi-qualitative evaluation models, ensuring a comprehensive view of impacts, risks, and opportunities.
The materialization of the Risk Control and Management Policy and its basic principles is materialized, among others, in the risk identification and assessment process, called Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM). FRM is implemented in all the company's areas of activity and is carried out twice a year. The Compliance and Risk Department, which is independent of the business lines, reports to the Audit and Control Committee every six months, and at least once a year.
The FRM process, through the application of a common metric, makes it possible to identify and assess risk events, including ESG items, according to their probability of occurrence and their potential impact on business objectives and corporate reputation. For each risk event identified, two assessments are made: an inherent assessment, without considering the specific control measures implemented to mitigate the risk, and a residual assessment, considering the specific control measures. In this way, Ferrovial can take the most appropriate mitigation measures according to the nature of the risk and evaluate their effectiveness.
As a result, there is an integration between the risk management system,the strategy of the company and the Double Materiality Matrix.
For an explanation of the thresholds maintained to determine the IROs that define the information to be reported, see ESRS 2 IRO-1. For the list identified material IROs, refer to ESRS 2, section SBM-3.
| ESRS 2 BP-1 43 ESRS 2 BP-2 44 ESRS 2 GOV-1 46 ESRS 2 GOV-2 49 ESRS 2 GOV-3 50 ESRS 2 GOV-4 52 ESRS 2 GOV-5 52 ESRS 2 SBM-1 53 ESRS 2 SBM-2 58 ESRS 2 SBM-3 59 ESRS 2 IRO-1 65 ESRS 2 IRO-2 68 ESRS E1 SBM-3 85 ESRS E1 GOV-3 50 ESRS E1 IRO-1 82 ESRS E1 E1-1 85 ESRS E1 E1-2 87 ESRS E1 E1-3 88 ESRS E1 E1-4 89 ESRS E1 E1-5 89 ESRS E1 E1-6 90 ESRS E1 E1-7 92 ESRS E1 E1-8 93 ESRS E1 E1-9 n/a Phased-in ESRS E2 n/a Not material ESRS E3 IRO-1 95 ESRS E3 E3-1 95 ESRS E3 E3-2 97 ESRS E3 E3-3 98 ESRS E3 E3-4 98 ESRS E3 E3-5 n/a Phased-in ESRS E4 SBM-3 100 ESRS E4 IRO-1 102 ESRS E4 E4-1 103 ESRS E4 E4-2 106 ESRS E4 E4-3 107 ESRS E4 E4-4 109 ESRS E4 E4-5 110 ESRS E4 E4-6 n/a Phased-in ESRS E5 IRO-1 112 ESRS E5 E5-1 112 ESRS E5 E5-2 113 ESRS E5 E5-3 114 ESRS E5 E5-4 114 ESRS E5 E5-5 115 ESRS E5 E5-6 n/a Phased-in ESRS S1 SBM-2 117 ESRS S1 SBM-3 117 ESRS S1 S1-1 118 |
Standard | Disclosure requirement | Page | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS S1 S1-2 123 |
| ESRS S3 | SBM-2 | 146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS S3 | SBM-3 | 146 | ||
| ESRS S3 | S3-1 | 148 | ||
| ESRS S3 | S3-2 | 150 | ||
| ESRS S3 | S3-3 | 151 | ||
| ESRS S3 | S3-4 | 151 | ||
| ESRS S3 | S3-5 | 153 | ||
| ESRS S4 | n/a | Not material | ||
| ESRS G1 | GOV-1 | 154 | ||
| ESRS G1 | IRO-1 | 154 | ||
| ESRS G1 | G1-1 | 154 | ||
| ESRS G1 | G1-2 | 160 | ||
| ESRS G1 | G1-3 | 160 | ||
| ESRS G1 | G1-4 | 162 | ||
| ESRS G1 | G1-5 | n/a | Not material | |
| ESRS G1 | G1-6 | 162 | ||
| ENTITY SPECIFIC: CYBERSECURITY | 163 | |||
| ENTITY SPECIFIC: INNOVATION, DIGITALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO THE BUSINESS |
170 | |||
| Standard | Disclosure requirement | Reference | Materiality | Page |
| ESRS 2 | GOV-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 46 |
| ESRS 2 | Material | |||
| GOV-1 | BNCH | 46 | ||
| ESRS 2 ESRS 2 |
GOV-4 SBM-1 |
SFDR SFDR/P3/BNCH |
Material Material |
52 53 |
| ESRS 2 | SBM-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 53 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-1 | LC | Material | 85 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-1 | P3/BNCH | Material | 85 |
| ESRS E1 ESRS E1 |
E1-4 E1-5 |
SFDR/P3/BNCH SFDR |
Material Material |
89 89 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-5 | SFDR | Material | 89 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
| ESRS E1 | E1-6 | SFDR/P3/BNCH | Material | 90 |
ESRS E1 E1-6 SFDR/P3/BNCH Material 90 ESRS E1 E1-7 LC Material 92
ESRS S1 S1-3 124 ESRS S1 S1-4 125 ESRS S1 S1-5 128 ESRS S1 S1-6 128
ESRS S1 S1-8 132 ESRS S1 S1-9 133 ESRS S1 S1-10 134
ESRS S1 S1-12 134
ESRS S1 S1-16 135 ESRS S1 S1-17 137 ESRS S2 SBM-2 138 ESRS S2 SBM-3 138 ESRS S2 S2-1 139 ESRS S2 S2-2 142 ESRS S2 S2-3 142 ESRS S2 S2-4 143 ESRS S2 S2-5 145
ESRS S1 S1-7 n/a Phased-in
ESRS S1 S1-11 n/a Phased-in
ESRS S1 S1-13 n/a Phased-in
ESRS S1 S1-15 n/a Phased-in
ESRS S1 S1-14 134 Information related to value chain workers phased-in
| ESRS E1 | E1-7 | LC | Material | 97 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS E1 | E1-9 | P3 | Material | Phased-in | |||||
| ESRS E1 | E1-9 | BNCH | Material | Phased-in | |||||
| ESRS E2 | E2-4 | SFDR | No Material | ||||||
| ESRS E3 | E3-1 | SFDR | Material | 95 | |||||
| ESRS E3 | E3-1 | SFDR | Material | 95 | |||||
| ESRS E3 | E3-1 | SFDR | Material | 95 | |||||
| ESRS E3 | E3-4 | SFDR | Material | 98 | |||||
| ESRS E3 | E3-4 | SFDR | Material | 98 | |||||
| ESRS E4 | E4 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 100 | |||||
| ESRS E4 | E4 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 100 | |||||
| ESRS E4 | E4 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 100 | |||||
| ESRS E4 | E4-2 | SFDR | Material | 106 | |||||
| ESRS E4 | E4-2 | SFDR | Material | 106 | |||||
| ESRS E5 | E5-5 | SFDR | Material | 115 | |||||
| ESRS E5 | E5-5 | SFDR | Material | 115 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 117 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 117 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-1 | SFDR | Material | 118 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-1 | P3 | Material | 118 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-1 | SFDR | Material | 118 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-1 | SFDR | Material | 118 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-3 | SFDR | Material | 124 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-14 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 134 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-14 | SFDR | Material | 134 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-16 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 135 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-16 | SFDR | Material | 135 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-17 | SFDR | Material | 137 | |||||
| ESRS S1 | S1-17 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 137 | |||||
| ESRS S2 | S2 SBM-3 | SFDR | Material | 138 | |||||
| ESRS S2 | S2-1 | SFDR | Material | 139 | |||||
| ESRS S2 | S2-1 | SFDR | Material | 139 | |||||
| ESRS S2 | S2-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 139 | |||||
| ESRS S2 | S2-4 | SFDR | Material | 143 | |||||
| ESRS S3 | S3-1 | SFDR | Material | 148 | |||||
| ESRS S3 | S3-1 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 148 | |||||
| ESRS S3 | S3-4 | SFDR | Material | 151 | |||||
| ESRS S4 | S4-1 | SFDR | No Material | ||||||
| ESRS S4 | S4-1 | SFDR/BNCH | No Material | ||||||
| ESRS S4 | S4-4 | SFDR | No Material | ||||||
| ESRS G1 | G1-1 | SFDR | Material | 154 | |||||
| ESRS G1 | G1-4 | SFDR/BNCH | Material | 162 | |||||
| ESRS G1 | G1-4 | SFDR | Material | 162 |
All Minimum Disclosure Requirements (MDR) have been fully addressed within their corresponding chapters. With the exception of the below:
No other metrics than the carbon footprint included in the Climate Strategy, reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores SL, have been subject to validation by an external body other than the external assurance provider.
Currently, our approach to managing and reporting sustainability investments focuses on an aggregate analysis of total CapEx allocated to initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives and sustainability commitments. However, we do not yet have a detailed breakdown of CapEx, current and future financial resources at the individual action level. We are working on improving our data collection and analysis systems, with the aim of implementing a model that will allow us to calculate and report this indicator in more detail in future reporting exercises. This evolution will allow us to provide greater transparency and align ourselves with best practices in sustainability and corporate governance.
In compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Union1 to facilitate the redirection of capital flows toward more sustainable activities, and as provided for in RD (EU) 2023/24862 and RD (EU) 2023/24853 ,Climate Delegated Act 2021/2139, Complementary Climate Act 2022/1214 and Amendments 2021/2139 , the 2024 report must report the percentage of Net Turnover, CapEx (capital expenditure) and OpEx (operational expenditure), of the Company's activities that adhere to the requirements of the Taxonomy through the standardized formats and reporting requirements provided by RD(EU) 2021/2178 and RD (EU) 2023/2486 of the European Commission. The Management Report must report the percentage of Net Turnover, CapEx (capital expenditure) and OpEx (operational expenditure), of the Company's activities that adhere to the requirements of the Taxonomy through the standardized formats and reporting requirements provided by RD(EU) 2021/2178 and RD (EU) 2023/2486 of the European Commission.
This section complies with the requirements established by RD (EU) 2021/2178, which specifies the content, presentation of the information and methodology to be disclosed by companies subject to Articles 19a or 29a of Directive 2013/34/EU, starting with the activity data for 2022.
In the context of the taxonomy analysis, the following concepts are distinguished:
Ferrovial plays a key role in the development of sustainable infrastructure, which is essential for climate change mitigation and adaptation plans. The Company's Strategic Plan prioritizes the construction, operation and management of low-carbon infrastructure, innovative mobility, water resources, buildings and electrification, in line with EU objectives.
Innovative solutions are being implemented in the field of digitalization, which, together with commitments to decarbonization, coincide with the search for travel safety and the reliability of travel times, aspects demanded by infrastructure users. As an example of these practices, express lanes merit mention, proving to be a solution for operational efficiency committed to the environment and with successful use cases, already in operation, in Texas and North Carolina. These innovative solutions are in line with the need to implement the so-called "Intelligent Transport Systems" promoted by the European Commission itself.
As in previous years, the Company conducted the taxonomy evaluation process in the identification of eligible and non-eligible economic activities, taking into account all the companies in which it holds financial control. During this process, 30 activities were identified (32 in 2023) of those that Ferrovial performs that are included in Annex I and II of (RD) (EU) 2021/2139 for mitigation and adaptation objectives, as well as in RD (EU) 2023/2486 and RD (EU) 2023/2485 that include the rest of the environmental objectives. Most of the activities identified in the remaining four objectives match in description with those the Company already reports. In 2024, regarding the requirements of the alignment analysis for all the objectives, we included new activities, CCA 5.13, WTR 2.3, CE 3.4
To ensure traceability and making an effort in the calculation of taxonomic indicators to ensure their robustness, during 2024 a computer solution continued to be developed in order to speed up and ensure a good analysis at contract level. To this end, we have been able to count on the collaboration of the managers of each business (more than 300), who were also trained in the subject so that they can conduct this analysis as correctly as possible.
1 Regulation (EU) 2020/852: Regulation - 2020/852 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
2 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2486: Delegated Regulation - EU - 2023/2486 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
3 Delegated Regulation 2023/2485: Delegated Regulation - EU - 2023/2485 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
Following the requirements, in 2024, Ferrovial reports the EU Taxonomy (eligible and alignment) according to the six objectives in the regulation:
In relation to the objective of the protection and recovery of biodiversity and ecosystems, Ferrovial has not identified contracts whose nature fit the description of eligibility for the two activities included in RD (EU) 2023/2486.
Due to the dispersion of the Company, in order to determine the eligibility of activities exhaustively, the analysis was performed at the level of the minimum management unit of the consolidated companies, classifying contracts by objectives and taxonomical activities. This exercise was automated in Ferrovial's accounting systems, which allows for better data traceability. In this regard, the financial and sustainability areas of the different Ferrovial companies have assigned the percentage of Net Turnover, CapEx and OpEx that coincide with the description of the activities listed in the documents of the European Commission based on the type of contracts, works or active services.
In order to avoid the computation of intercompany transactions, these percentages was applied to the consolidated accounting figures of the companies under analysis. This individual allocation makes it possible to link the indicators to the consolidated group figures presented in the annual accounts report, thus avoiding double financial accounting.
For the analysis of the aligned activities, the Company conducted the analysis of all its contracts through all the objectives available to the contract. The Company is currently continuing to establish and differentiate with the required precision the proportion of taxonomic activities that contribute significantly to the climate change adaptation objective. Therefore, the activities reported by Ferrovial are considered eligible, but not aligned with the climate change adaptation objective at this time.
For the calculation of the taxonomy indicators expressed in this chapter, qualitative and quantitative information was collected from eligible projects according to the criteria of each taxonomy activity identified to determine the monetary amounts to be included in the required denominators and numerators.
The considerations in the accounting notes included for each indicator are developed in the section "calculation and results by KPI analyzed," in line with the previous year's report.
As of the date of this report, and in line with the clarifications published by the European Commission, the technical interpretation of the main activities identified as eligible and aligned is given below:
For the eligibility calculation, related works/services (including construction and operation) in infrastructure for electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology (CCM 4.1/ CCA 4.1), electricity generation from hydroelectric energy (CCM4.5/CCA4.5) and electricity transmission and distribution (CCM4.9/CCA4.9), identified as the most relevant activities in this group, were taken into account.
Additionally, contracts and services related to activities CCM4.2/CCA4.2, CCM4.3/CCA4.3, CCM 4.15/CCA4.15 and were identified, which, although they do not have a material impact on the eligibility indicators, were analyzed contract by contract according to the descriptions in the regulations.
This group of activities is not covered by the resource objectives on water use, the circular economy, pollution and biodiversity.
For the calculation of the alignment of the mitigation and adaptation pathways (as indicated above, as the specific items to be included in the adaptation pathway cannot be financially traced, the alignment for this objective will be 0), the application criteria for each of the activities were taken into account, and a request was made for information on the indicators required by the technical selection criteria. In this group, the Parque Solar Casilla project ( CCM4.1/CCA4.1) and Liberty Project in the U.S. ( CCM4.1/CCA4.1) are noteworthy, where the substantial contribution criteria indicate that the activity must indeed be electricity production through photovoltaic solar energy, along with the projects for the installation and construction of electricity transmission lines in Chile ( CCM4.9/CCA4.9) and the construction of a hydroelectric power plant at Los Condores ( CCM4.5/ CCA4.5)
In cases where information was required from the developer, such as the characteristics of the installed equipment, the availability of a life cycle analysis (LCA), or confirmation of the absence of PCB use, the project manager was contacted directly through the specific taxonomy channel.
To demonstrate compliance with the rest of the criteria of the activities of this group, the availability of evidence supporting the requirements of each of these sections was evaluated asset by asset. In this context, documents were requested such as: environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring plans, construction and demolition waste recovery indicator reports, flora and fauna management plans, as well as corrective measure plans for the mitigation of noise and dust, among others.
For the eligibility calculation of the objectives of mitigation, adaptation, use and protection of water and marine resources, circular economy and pollution, works/services related to the construction, expansion and operation / renovation of water collection, purification and distribution systems were taken into account (CCM5.1/CCA5.1, CCM 5.2/ CCA5.2 ), in addition to construction, expansion and operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems (CCM5.3/ CCA 5.3/2.2 WTR) and sustainable urban drainage systems (2.3 WTR). Due to the nature of this business, in many cases it is possible that the contractual management encompasses the entire water cycle. In these cases, the most relevant activity of the plant by business criteria or by the economic activity indicated in the contract was considered as eligible.
In 2023, after the last modification of the European Commission requirements, projects related to desalination (5.13CCA) were included as an eligible by adaptation objective. In 2024, these projects were included in the alignment analysis.
Activities in the field of waste management were also identified, corresponding to the collection and transportation of non-hazardous waste in segregated fractions at source (5.5 CCM/5.5CCA/2.3CE/2.1PPC), the composting of bio-waste (CCM5.8/CCA5.8), the recovery of non-hazardous waste materials (5.9CCM/5.9CCA), and the capture and use of landfill gas (CCM 5.10/CCA 5.10). These activities in the field of waste management correspond mainly to the activities done by the subsidiary Thalia Waste Management in the United Kingdom and FB Serwis, within Budimex, in Poland.
This group of activities is not included in the biodiversity objectives.
To calculate the alignment of the mitigation and adaptation pathways (as indicated above, as the specific items to be included in the adaptation pathway cannot be financially traced, the alignment for this objective will be 0), the substantial contribution criteria established in the water treatment and purification activities were taken into account, which refer to the energy consumption of these systems, and then compared with the energy consumption data of the plants operated by Ferrovial. This exercise was possible thanks to the availability of data obtained from other Group procedures, such as the measurement and verification of the carbon footprint.
Given the impossibility of obtaining consumption data during the construction phase, some of the plants were also analyzed through their design data, with some projects in the construction phase being considered as aligned as long as they comply with the rest of the DNSH criteria, and where the design range is included in substantial contribution criteria. Conversely, and supported by FAQ#9 of the European Commission's explanatory notes4 , projects such as pipeline construction, pipeline system improvements or distribution system improvements, were not considered to have substantial contribution criteria of application in the current version of the regulation, with their compliance understood, so their application will be studied in future objectives and revisions.
In the case of projects developed in the field of waste management, compliance with technical selection criteria such as the preparation of nonhazardous waste for reuse and recycling operations, separation of composted biowaste, use of gas for electricity generation or heat as biogas, among others, was possible thanks to the collection of evidence reported for compliance with environmental regulations in the United Kingdom. These activities require qualitative and quantitative compliance in most cases, which was possible to justify through contractual evidence and government requirements. The activities carried out in the United Kingdom are developed in accordance with the highest quality standards and their compliance is reviewed periodically by the local environmental authority.
To demonstrate compliance with the rest of the criteria of the activities in this group, the availability of evidence supporting the requirements of each of these sections was evaluated asset by asset. In this context, documents were requested such as: environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring plans, construction and demolition waste recovery indicator reports, flora and fauna management plans, as well as corrective measure plans for the mitigation of noise and dust, among others.
The definition of "eligible activity" provided by the Taxonomy Regulation is taken as a starting point, whose descriptions in Annex I of mitigation refer specifically to the construction and operation of infrastructure for personal mobility, bicycle logistics (CCM 6.13/ CCA 6.13), for rail transportation (CCM6.14/CCA6.14), as well as inland waterway transportation (CCM6.16/CCA6.16) and low-carbon airport infrastructure (CCM6.17/CCA6.17).
Regarding the last FAQs number 33 ( November 29, 2024), every mention of activity 6.15 and the sectorial scenario was removed.
This group of activities is not covered by the resource objectives on water use, the circular economy, pollution and biodiversity.
Contribution to the substantial contribution criteria. The type of infrastructure and its purpose (e.g., freight or passenger transportation, as well as whether there is an electrification plan) were verified by means of the project's technical report.
Through the project's technical report, we also verified that it is not exclusively dedicated to the storage or transportation of fossil fuels in activities CCM6.14/CCA6.14, CCM6.16/CCA6.16 and CCM6.17/CCA6.17. A general use infrastructure, which may share passenger and freight uses, is generally understood to not be dedicated exclusively to the transportation or storage of fossil fuels, so the criterion will be deemed to be met in this case. In cases where there is an exclusive use dedicated to fossil fuels that does not exceed 25% of the general use of the infrastructure, this percentage will be discounted from the taxonomy indicators. This threshold is established in accordance with FAQ# 72 of the December explanatory notes, being in line with other environmental standards. To demonstrate compliance with the rest of the criteria for transportation activities, the availability of evidence to support the requirements of each of these sections was evaluated asset by asset.
4 DRAFT COMMISSION NOTICE (FAQs): https://ec.europa.eu/finance/docs/law/221219-draft-commission-notice-eu-taxonomy-climate.pdf
In this context, documents such as environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring plans, reports on construction and demolition waste recovery indicators, flora and fauna management plans, as well as corrective measures plans for noise and dust mitigation, among others, have been requested.
For the eligibility calculation, construction of new residential and non-residential buildings (CCM 7.1/ CCA 7.1/ CE 3.1) and renovation of existing buildings (CCM 7.2/CCA 7.2/CE3.2) were taken into account. Works for the construction or renovation of buildings dedicated to fossil fuel storage or industrial buildings for petrochemical or fuel refining purposes were discarded, although the regulation does not expressly exclude them in this activity within the eligibility description. In cases where a building has been constructed with shared uses, including fossil fuel-related uses, the percentage relating to this infrastructure was excluded from the calculation of the taxonomic financial indicators.
Additionally, contracts and services related to activities CCM7.3 / CCA 7.3, CCM 7.4 / CCA 7.4; CCM7.5/CCA 7.5 and CCM 7.6/ CCA 7.6 were identified which, although they do not have a material impact on the eligibility indicators, were analyzed contract by contract according to the descriptions in the regulations.
This group of activities is not covered by the resource objectives on water use, pollution and biodiversity.
For the alignment calculation, the activities of the mitigation and adaptation objectives were taken into account (as previously indicated, as the specific items to be included in the adaptation pathway cannot be financially traced, the alignment for this objective will be 0) of construction of new residential and non-residential buildings (CCM 7.1/CCA7.1/CE3.1) and renovation of existing buildings (CCM7.2/CCA7.2/CE3.2). In this activity, fossil fuel storage infrastructures were discarded from the eligibility phase.
• Contribution to the substantial contribution criteria: these criteria for buildings pose a series of problems for applying them as of the date of this report. On the one hand, the definition of the near-zero energy building proposed by the taxonomy is a figure established in the technical building code in its post-2020 version, so that a large part of current building projects do not consider it from the design phase, making it impossible to verify the reduction required by the regulation.
For this reason, efforts were focused on building projects after that date and with unique characteristics or requirements, resulting in a low degree of alignment at present. For these projects, the analysis was based on the information gathered by other sustainable building certifications and a review of the energy saving measures stipulated in the building codes that adapt the requirements of Directive 2010/31/EU on Energy Efficiency of Buildings.
On the other hand, the rest of the substantial contribution criteria pose a challenge for builders in the sector. Many of the requirements are determined from the design phase and, therefore, either this consideration is not available or it is not possible to access the necessary evidence. The Company is working on a system for capturing the necessary evidence and has given specific training with the departments involved in building, so it is expected that their degree of alignment will increase as tools are developed in the sector for this purpose.
The Company's good construction practices allow compliance with many of the DNSH criteria specified in construction activities. However, some of these criteria, identified outside the scope of the construction stage, and in some cases determined as not applicable according to FAQ#9 of the explanatory notes, published on December 19, 2022 by the European Commission, hindering advancing the analysis. For example, we assumed that the biodiversity DNSH does not apply in cases of new construction in urban environments and built on buildable land under the aforementioned FAQ.
The analysis of the polluting substances described in Appendix C of the Delegated Regulation and the integration of these criteria into the Company's internal and purchasing procedures are particularly relevant. For this reason, compliance with the taxonomy criteria, faced with the absence of sector criteria, can only occur in singular building projects, which in many cases necessitate more demanding requirements than those set forth in the construction standards and, in most cases, are backed by sector certifications such as BREEAM, LEED or WELL.
To demonstrate compliance with the rest of the criteria of the activities in this group, the availability of evidence supporting the requirements of each of these sections was evaluated asset by asset. In this context, documents were requested such as: environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring plans, construction and demolition waste recovery indicator reports, flora and fauna management plans, as well as corrective measures plans for the mitigation of noise and dust, among others.
Contracts and services related to activity CCM8.1/CCA8.1 have been identified which, although they do not have a material impact on the eligibility indicators, have been analyzed contract by contract according to the descriptions in the regulations.
This group of activities is not covered by the resource targets on water use, circular economy, pollution and biodiversity.
For data processes, hosting and related activities to make a significant contribution to climate change mitigation, they must meet two main technical criteria:
In its December 2022 draft FAQ, the European Commission provided clarification on the criteria for compliance and verification of the code of conduct in relation to a given activity. According to this response, an assessment framework will be implemented in early 2024 to complement the code of conduct in order to establish a framework for external verification of compliance with the practices set out in the code of conduct.
Ferrovial has considered that it is not possible to report on compliance with the technical criteria in relation to the 2023 financial year, as the corresponding framework is not yet available.
Ferrovial, in collaboration with the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria, has developed its own methodology for identifying and analyzing the physical climate risks that may affect its infrastructures, as well as proposing adaptation programs with measures to mitigate the associated impacts.
This methodology considers the different types of infrastructure that the Company develops and operates around the world. The analysis is performed in the short (2025), medium (2030) and long (2050) term under different climate scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5). The procedure considers the risk framework defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which focuses on the analysis of hazard, exposure and vulnerabilities of assets in different time horizons and climate scenarios.
ADAPTARE is the software tool developed that automates this methodology and facilitates the analysis and interpretation of the information to respond to this criterion at the contract level.
Ferrovial complies with the minimum safeguards established in Articles 3 and 18 of the Taxonomy Regulation in relation to human rights, corruption, taxation and fair competition. In this regard, a series of policies (Human Rights Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Tax Compliance and Best Practices Policy and Competition Policy, among others) determine the corporate position on these matters.
The company has due diligence procedures for the ethical integrity of suppliers, customers, partners and candidates in order to prevent the commission of criminal acts, and carries out regular training activities to inform its staff, especially senior management, of all corporate policies and procedures.
In addition, Ferrovial has not received any firm convictions or sanctions for human rights violations, corruption or bribery, tax evasion or failure to comply with competition laws.
In 2024, Ferrovial did not receive any new significant environmental sanctions (in 2023 the amount reached 72,828 euros during the year).
In view of the above and in order to comply with the reporting requirements of RD (EU) 2021/2178 and RD (EU) 2023/2486, the data published in the European Commission tables presented below follow the following criteria below for the calculation of the corresponding percentages:
Article 8(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 limits the calculation of OpEx to non-capitalized direct costs that relate to research and development, building renovation measures, short-term leases, maintenance and repairs, as well as other direct expenses related to the day-to-day maintenance of property, plant and equipment assets, by the Company or a third party to whom activities are outsourced, and that are necessary to ensure the
continued effective operation of such assets. Additionally, non-financial companies that apply national GAAP and do not capitalize right-of-use assets will include leasing costs in OpEx.
When operating expenses are not material to the business model of non-financial companies, the standard allows not reporting the non-capitalized direct costs referenced above if the lack of materiality of the operating expenses to their business model is analyzed and explained.
Ferrovial has proceeded to the comparative calculation of its total operating costs and "taxonomy" expenses. Of the total operating costs for 2024 (7,805 million euros), the OpEx denominator, as specified in the Regulation, represents 4.92% (383 million euros), and is therefore considered immaterial for reporting purposes. For this reason, the data included in the OpEx table are reported as equal to zero, in accordance with point 1.1.3.2. of Annex I of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178.
In the OpEx denominator, all direct costs at Group level related to maintenance and repairs of property, plant and equipment, as well as short-term leasing costs, were taken into account. The costs referenced with direct "other expenses" related to the daily maintenance of property, plant and equipment were not included in the numerator and were therefore been excluded from the calculation of the denominator.
| Financial Year 2024 | Year | Substantial contribution criteria | Criteria for no significant harm |
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Biod ivers ity |
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Faci litat ing a ctivi ty ca tego ry |
Tran sitio n ac tivity cat ego ry |
| Photovoltaic solar energy | CCM 4.1 | 101.28 | 1.1 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.5 % | |
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| District heating and cooling distribution | CCM 4.15 | 3.45 | 0.0 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Wind energy | CCM 4.3 | 42.63 | 0.5 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.3 % | |
| Hydroelectric power | CCM 4.5 | 34.93 | 0.4 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.9 % | |
| Electricity transmission and distribution | CCM 4.9 | 49.27 | 0.5 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.4 % E | |
| Construction and operation of DWTPs and IDAMs | CCM 5.1 | 309.65 | 3.4 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 1.7 % | |
| Construction and operation of WWTPs | CCM 5.3 | 120.97 | 1.3 % | Y | N | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 1.8 % | |
| Construction and operation of WWTPs | WTR 2.2 | 8.76 | 0.1 % | N | N | Y | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Regrounding and transportation of non-hazardous waste | CCM 5.5 | 56.43 | 0.6 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.4 % | |
| Bio-waste composting | CCM 5.8 | 7.22 | 0.1 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.1 % | |
| Recovery of non-hazardous waste material | CCM 5.9 | 21.89 | 0.2 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.3 % | |
| Capture and use of biogas from landfills | CCM 5.10 | 0.59 | 0.0 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Pedestrian infrastructure | CCM 6.13 | 40.95 | 0.4 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.2 % E | |
| Railroad construction and maintenance | CCM 6.14 | 1,525.68 | 16.7 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 18.3 % E | |
| Construction and maintenance of ports and waterways | CCM 6.16 | 110.08 | 1.2 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 1.4 % E | |
| Airport construction and maintenance | CCM 6.17 | 181.25 | 2.0 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 1.6 % E | |
| Construction of new buildings | CCM 7.1 | 267.44 | 2.9 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 3.6 % | |
| Construction of new buildings | CE 3.1 | 1.61 | 0.0 % | N | N | N/EL | N/EL | Y | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Building refurbishment | CCM 7.2 | 93.77 | 1.0 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.4 % | T |
| Installation and maintenance of energy efficient equipment | CCM 7.3 | 43.75 | 0.5 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.7 % E | |
| Installation and maintenance of recharging stations for electric vehicles in buildings |
CCM 7.4 | 3.61 | 0.0 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Installation and maintenance of instruments to measure, regulate and control the energy efficiency of buildings |
CCM 7.5 | 27.10 | 0.3 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.2 % E | |
| Installation and maintenance of renewable energy technologies | CCM 7.6 | 2.69 | 0.0 % | Y | N | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.1 % E | |
| Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) | WTR 2.3 | 9.00 | 0.1 % | N | N | Y | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Maintenance of roads and motorways | CE 3.4 | 51.64 | 0.6 % | N | N | N/EL | N/EL | Y | N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.0 % | |
| Turnover of environmentally sustainable activities (complying with the Taxonomy) (A.1) |
3,115.61 34.1 % 33.30 % 0.00 % 0.19 % 0.00 % 0.58 % 0.00 % Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 32.8 % |
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| A.2. Taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (comply with the Taxonomy) | |||||||||||||||||
| Photovoltaic solar energy | CCM 4.1 / CCA 4.1 | 41.82 | 0.5 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| District heating and cooling distribution | CCM 4.15 / CCA 4.15 | 3.24 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Concentrated solar power | CCM 4.2 /CCA 4.2 | 0.00 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.1 % | |||||||
| Wind energy | CCM 4.3 / CCA 4.3 | 0.04 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Hydroelectric power | CCM 4.5 / CCA 4.5 | 0.30 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Electricity transmission and distribution | CCM 4.9 / CCA 4.9 | 2.63 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.2 % | |||||||
| Construction and operation of DWTPs and IDAMs | CCM 5.1 / CCA 5.1 | 12.40 | 0.1 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.3 % | |||||||
| Renovation of ETAPs and IDAMs | CCM 5.2 / CCA 5.2 | 0.05 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Construction and operation of WWTPs | CCM 5.3/ CCA 5.3 | 78.33 | 0.9 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 2.0 % | |||||||
| Renovation of WWTPs | CCM 5.4 / CCA 5.4 | 2.00 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Regrounding and transportation of non-hazardous waste | CCM 5.5/ CCA 5.5/ CE 2.3 / PPC 2.1 |
7.66 | 0.1 % | EL | EL | N/EL | EL | EL | N/EL | 0.2 % | |||||||
| Bio-waste composting | CCM 5.8 / CCA 5.8 | 0.84 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Recovery of non-hazardous waste material | CCM 5.9 /CCA 5.9 | 78.53 | 0.9 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.9 % | |||||||
| Desalination | CCA 5.13 | 10.30 | 0.1 % | N/EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.1 % | |||||||
| Pedestrian infrastructure | CCM 6.13 / CCA 6.13 | 14.13 | 0.2 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.2 % | |||||||
| Railroad construction and maintenance | CCM 6.14 / CCA 6.14 | 160.90 | 1.8 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 1.0 % | |||||||
| Construction and maintenance of ports and waterways | CCM 6.16 / CCA 6.16 | 10.28 | 0.1 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.1 % | |||||||
| Airport construction and maintenance | CCM 6.17 / CCA 6.17 | 3.12 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.3 % | |||||||
| Construction of new buildings | CCM 7.1 /CCA 7.1 | 534.98 | 5.8 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 7.2 % | |||||||
| Building refurbishment | CCM 7.2 / CCA 7.2 | 37.11 | 0.4 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.5 % | |||||||
| Installation and maintenance of energy efficient equipment | CCM 7.3 / CCA 7.3 | 2.04 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Installation and maintenance of instruments to measure, regulate and control the energy efficiency of buildings |
CCM 7.5 /CCA 7.5 | 0.20 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | |||||||
| Installation and maintenance of renewable energy technologies | CCM 7.6 / CCA 7.6 | 0.00 | 0.0 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.2 % | |||||||
| Data processing, storage and related activities | CCM 8.1 /CCA 8.1 | 15.56 | 0.2 % | EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.2 % | |||||||
| Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) | WTR 2.3 | 0.51 | 0.0 % | N/EL N/EL | EL | N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | ||||||||
| Maintenance of roads and highways | CE 3.4 | 206.94 | 2.3 % | N/EL N/EL | N/EL | N/EL | EL | N/EL | 0.0 % | ||||||||
| Turnover of taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (activities that do not comply with the Taxonomy) (A.2) |
1,223.92 13.4 % | 13.3 % 11.1 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 2.3 % | 0.0 % | 13.4 % | ||||||||||
| A. Turnover of eligible activities according to taxonomy (A.1+A.2) |
4,339.53 47.4 % | 46.6 % 11.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.1 % | 2.9 % | 0.0 % | 40.21 % | ||||||||||
| B. INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE TAXONOMY | |||||||||||||||||
| Turnover of ineligible activities according to taxonomy | 4,807.24 52.6 % | ||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL | 9146.77* 100 % |
| that complies with the Taxonomy by objective ( Aligned and eligible) | eligible according to taxonomy by objective | |
|---|---|---|
| CCM | 33.4 % | 46.7 % |
| CCA | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| WTR | 0.2 % | 1.3 % |
| CE | 0.0 % | 11.3 % |
| PPC | 0.6 % | 0.1 % |
| BIO | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
*Due to rounding, the Taxonomy-activities turnover breakdown by economic activity in this table does not add up precisely to the total. The total amount of €9,146,76 M is calculated from the underlying precise figures rather than the rounded values presented
| Financial year 2024 | Year | Substantial contribution criteria | Criteria for no significant harm | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic activities | Cod es |
CAP EX ( Mill. €) |
Prop ortio n of turn over 20 24(% ) |
Clim ate cha nge miti gati on |
Ada ptat ion t o cli mat e ch ang e |
Wat er |
Con tam inat ion |
Circu lar e cono my |
Biod ivers ity |
Clim ate cha nge miti gati on |
Ada ptat ion t o cli mat e ch ang e |
Wat er |
Con tam inat ion |
Circu lar e cono my |
Biod ivers ity |
Mini mum gua rant ees |
Prop taxo to ta nom ortio xon y (A n of omy .1.) o turn (A.2 r elig over ), ye con ible ar 2 form acco 023 (%) rdin ing t g o |
Faci litat ing a ctivi ty ca tego ry |
Tran sitio n ac tivity cat ego ry |
| A.1. Environmentally sustainable activities (complying with the Taxonomy) | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photovoltaic solar energy | CCM 4.1 | 139.45 21.48 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.68 % | ||||||
| District heating and cooling distribution | CCM 4.15 | 0.02 0.00 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | ||||||
| Wind energy | CCM 4.3 | 0.12 0.02 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.02 % | ||||||
| Hydroelectric power | CCM 4.5 | 0.76 | 0.12 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.08 % | |||||
| Electricity transmission and distribution | CCM 4.9 | 38.54 | 4.16 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 10.06 % | E | ||||
| Construction and operation of DWTPs and IDAMs | CCM 5.1 | 0.56 0.09 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.02 % | ||||||
| Construction and operation of WWTPs | CCM 5.3 | 0.45 | 0.07 % | Y | N | N N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.04 % | ||||
| Construction and operation of WWTPs | WTR 2.2 | 0.04 | 0.01 % | N | N | Y N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | ||||
| Regrounding and transportation of non-hazardous waste | CCM 5.5 | 0.24 0.04 % | Y | N N/EL | N | N N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.01 % | ||||
| Bio-waste composting | CCM 5.8 | 0.07 | 0.01 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | |||||
| Recovery of non-hazardous waste material | CCM 5.9 | 0.25 0.04 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.01 % | ||||||
| Caputure and use of biogas from landfills | CCM 5.10 | 0.01 0.00 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | ||||||
| Pedestrian infrastructure | CCM 6.13 | 0.13 0.02 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | E | |||||
| Railroad construction and maintenance | CCM 6.14 | 39.46 | 5.82 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 2.41 % | E | ||||
| Construction and maintenance of ports and waterways | CCM 6.16 | 0.14 0.02 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | E | |||||
| Airport construction and maintenance | CCM 6.17 | 7.90 | 1.17 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 1.77 % | E | ||||
| Construction of new buildings | CCM 7.1 | 1.69 | 0.25 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL | N N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.03 % | ||||
| Building refurbishment | CCM 7.2 | 0.85 | 0.12 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL | N N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.02 % | T | |||
| Installation and maintenance of energy efficient equipment |
CCM 7.3 | 7.88 | 1.16 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.77 % | E | ||||
| Installation and maintenance of recharging stations for electric vehicles in buildings |
CCM 7.4 | 0.00 0.00 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | ||||||
| Installation and maintenance of instruments to measure, regulate and control the energy efficiency of buildings |
CCM 7.5 | 0.30 0.04 % | Y | N N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.13 % | E | |||||
| Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) | WTR 2.3 | 0.03 | 0.0 % | N/EL N/EL | Y N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | |||||
| Maintenance of roads and highways | CE 3.4 | 2.30 | 0.3 % | N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | Y N/EL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.00 % | |||||
| CAPEXof environmentally sustainable activities (complying with the Taxonomy) (A.1) |
241.19 | 35.6 % 35.2 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.3 % 0.0 % | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 16.05 % | ||||||||
| Of which enabling | 54.79 | 25.0 % 25.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 43.00 % | E | |||||||
| Of which transitional | 0.85 | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 0.10 % | T | ||||||
| A.2. Taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (activities that do not comply with the Taxonomy) |
| Photovoltaic solar energy | CCM 4.1 / CCA 4.1 | 1.12 | 0.2 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL | EL N/EL | 0.2 % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District heating and cooling distribution | CCM 4.15 / CCA 4.15 | 0.02 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Wind energy | CCM 4.3 / CCA 4.3 | 0.07 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 1.1 % | |||
| Hydroelectric power | CCM 4.5 / CCA 4.5 | 0.03 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Electricity transmission and distribution | CCM 4.9 / CCA 4.9 | 0.02 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Construction and operation of DWTPs and IDAMs | CCM 5.1 / CCA 5.1 | 0.09 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Renovation of ETAPs and IDAMs | CCM 5.2 / CCA 5.2 | 0.04 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Construction and operation of WWTPs | CCM 5.3/ CCA 5.3 | 1.54 | 0.2 % | EL | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.1 % | ||
| Regrounding and transportation of non-hazardous waste | CCM 5.5/ CCA 5.5/ CE 2.3/ PPC 2.1 |
1.48 | 0.2 % | EL | EL N/EL | El | El N/EL | 0.4 % | |
| Bio-waste composting | CCM 5.8 / CCA 5.8 | 0.01 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Recovery of non-hazardous waste material | CCM 5.9 /CCA 5.9 | 2.11 | 0.3 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.4 % | |||
| Desalination | CCA 5.13 | 0.02 | 0.0 % | N/EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Pedestrian infrastructure | CCM 6.13 / CCA 6.13 | 0.94 | 0.1 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Railroad construction and maintenance | CCM 6.14 / CCA 6.14 | 9.79 | 1.4 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.6 % | |||
| Construction and maintenance of ports and waterways | CCM 6.16 / CCA 6.16 | 3.42 | 0.5 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.1 % | |||
| Airport construction and maintenance | CCM 6.17 / CCA 6.17 | 0.09 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Construction of new buildings | CCM 7.1 /CCA 7.1 / CE 3.1 | 10.42 | 1.5 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL | EL N/EL | 0,1,% | ||
| Building refurbishment | CCM 7.2 / CCA 7.2/ CE 3.2 | 1.08 | 0.2 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL | EL N/EL | 0.1 % | ||
| Installation and maintenance of energy efficient equipment |
CCM 7.3 / CCA 7.3 | 0.11 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | |||
| Installation and maintenance of recharging stations for electric vehicles in buildings |
CCM 7.4 / CCA 7.4 | 0.10 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.3 % | |||
| Installation and maintenance of instruments to measure, regulate and control the energy efficiency of buildings |
CCM 7.5 /CCA 7.5 | 0.41 | 0.1 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % |
| Data processing, storage and related activities | CCM 8.1 /CCA 8.1 | 0.03 | 0.0 % | EL | EL N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | 0.0 % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance of roads and motorways | CE 3.4 | 16.32 | 2.4 % | N/EL N/EL N/EL N/EL | EL N/EL | 0.0 % | ||||
| CapEx of taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (activities that do not comply with the Taxonomy) (A.2) |
49.26 | 7.0 % | 5.0 % 5.0 % 0.0 % 0.2 % 4.3 % 0.0 % | 3.3 % | ||||||
| A. CapEx of eligible activities according to taxonomy (A.1+A.2) |
290.45 | 42.6 % 40.2 % 5.0 % 0.4 % 0.2 % 4.7 % 0.0 % | 19.3 % | |||||||
| B. INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE TAXONOMY | ||||||||||
| CapEx of ineligible activities according to taxonomy | 387.04 | 57.1 % | ||||||||
| TOTAL | 677.49 100.0 % |
| CapEx/Total CapEx ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| that complies with the Taxonomy by objective ( Aligned and eligible) | eligible according to taxonomy by objective | |
| CCM | 35.2 % | 40.2 % |
| CCA | 0.0 % | 5.0 % |
| WTR | 0.0 % | 0.4 % |
| CE | 0.0 % | 0.2 % |
| PPC | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| BIO | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| 35.2 % | 45.9 % |
| FY2024 | Year | Substantial contribution criteria | Criteria for no significant harm | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic activities | COD ES |
CAP EX ( Mill. €) |
Prop ortio n of turn over yea r 20 24(% ) |
Clim ate cha nge miti gati on |
Ada ptat ion t o cli mat e ch ang e |
Wat er |
Con tam inat ion |
Circu lar e cono my |
Biod ivers ity |
Clim ate cha nge miti gati on |
Ada ptat ion t o cli mat e ch ang e |
Wat er |
Con tam inat ion |
Circu lar e cono my |
Biod ivers ity |
Mini mum gua rant ees |
taxo Prop nom ortio taxo y (A n of nom .1.) o turn y (A r elig over .2), ible 202 con acco 3 (% form rdin ) ing t g to o |
Faci litat ing a ctivi ty ca tego ry |
Tran sitio n ac tivity cat ego ry |
| A. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO TAXONOMY | |||||||||||||||||||
| A1. Environmentally sustainable activities (complying with the Taxonomy) | |||||||||||||||||||
| OPEX of environmentally sustainable activities (conforming to the taxonomy) (A.1) |
- | 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % | 0.0 % | ||||||||||||||||
| Of which enabling | - | 0.0 % | 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % | 0.0 % | E | ||||||||||||||
| Of which transitional | - | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | T | ||||||||||||||
| A.2. Taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (activities that do not complying with the Taxonomy) | |||||||||||||||||||
| OPEX of taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (activities that do not complying with the Taxonomy) (A.2) |
- | 0.00 | 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % | 0.0 % | |||||||||||||||
| A OPEXof eligible activities according to taxonomy (A.1+A.2) |
- | 0.00 | 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % | 0.0 % | |||||||||||||||
| B. INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE TAXONOMY | |||||||||||||||||||
| OPEX of ineligible activities according to taxonomy | 383.69 | 100.0 % | |||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL | 383.69 | 100.0 % |
| Nuclear energy related activites | |
|---|---|
| The undertaking carries out, funds or has exposures to research, development, demonstration and deployment of innovative electricity generation facilities that produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle. |
NO |
| The undertaking carries out, funds or has exposures to construction and safe operation of new nuclear installations to produce electricity or process heat, including for the purposes of district heating or industrial processes such as hydrogen production, as well as their safety upgrades, using best available technologies. |
NO |
| The undertaking carries out, funds or has exposures to safe operation of existing nuclear installations that produce electricity or process heat, including for the purposes of district heating or industrial processes such as hydrogen production from nuclear energy, as well as their safety upgrades. |
NO |
| Fossil gas related activites | |
| The undertaking carries out, funds or has exposures to construction or operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity using fossil gaseous fuels. |
NO |
| The undertaking carries out, funds or has exposures to construction, refurbishment, and operation of combined heat/cool and power generation facilities using fossil gaseous fuels. |
NO |
| The undertaking carries out, funds or has exposures to construction, refurbishment and operation of heat generation facilities that produce heat/cool using fossil gaseous fuels. |
NO |
Ferrovial, aware of the crucial role of sustainable finance in supporting the transition to a low-carbon and more resource-efficient economy, has decided to implement a sustainability-linked financing framework to connect its future financings with its sustainability goals, in order to achieve sustainable performance and contribute to the future of the planet and generations to come.
The transaction was closed by issuing seven-year sustainability-linked bonds with a total value of 500 million euros. With this bond issuance, the Company commits to investors to achieve the sustainability-related targets it has linked to this bond, having determined the following KPIs:
More information at: https://www.ferrovial.com/en/ir-shareholders/share-information/debt-issuances-rating/documents/sustainability-linkedfinancing-framework/
| Sustainability linked bond (target) - Scope 1&2 | 2009 | 2023 | 2024 | 2028 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total scope 1&2 (tCO2eq) | 601,893 | 350,613 | 335,527 | 409,660 | 389,425 |
| Sustainability linked bond (target) - Scope 3 | 2015 | 2023 | 2024 | 2028 | 2030 |
| 1 Purchased goods and services | 1,746,399 | 733,465 | 869,564 | ||
| 4 Upstream transportation and distribution | 605,289 | 257,334 | 265,439 | ||
| 5 Waste generated in operations | 226,828 | 352,323 | 303,293 | ||
| Total scope 3 (tCO2eq) | 2,578,516 | 1,343,122 | 1,438,296 | 2,063,031 | 2,007,273 |
Ferrovial implemented a robust process for identifying and evaluating climate-related impacts, risks and opportunities to align with global sustainability targets. This process incorporates assessments across its operations and value chain, considering physical and transition-related risks, as well as opportunities linked to climate resilience and mitigation strategies. The Company evaluates its impacts to climate change by monitoring and managing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This includes focusing on minimizing emissions from its activities and compensating for unavoidable emissions through offsetting mechanisms, where comprehensive tracking and reporting of GHG emissions in line with ESRS E1-6 ensures accountability and transparency.
Ferrovial addresses the physical risks associated with climate change through scenario-based assessments of potential hazards and their impact on operations and assets. The Company considers high-emission climate scenarios to identify potential hazards, such as extreme weather events or rising sea levels, that could impact infrastructure and services. By analyzing the exposure and sensitivity of its infrastructure, Ferrovial identifies risks to business continuity and physical assets. Sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects are designed to mitigate these risks and ensure long-term operational stability.
The Company also assesses risks and opportunities arising from the global shift toward a low-carbon economy. Ferrovial evaluates transition risks and opportunities under scenarios aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These include regulatory changes, market shifts, and technological advancements that could impact its operations or create new opportunities. It identifies areas where its business activities might face challenges due to decarbonization requirements but also recognizes significant opportunities. For instance, the development of energy infrastructure, energy efficiency services, and renewable energy solutions positions Ferrovial as a leader in climate adaptation and mitigation. Opportunities also include creating sustainable and resilient infrastructures to address climate adaptation needs, which can generate competitive advantages and differentiation in the market.
To support the evaluation of physical and transition risks and opportunities, Ferrovial employs a climate scenario analysis. This analysis includes a range of climate scenarios, from high-emission pathways to those aligned with limiting warming to 1.5°C, providing insights into short, medium, and long-term risks to offer a comprehensive view of potential impacts. Through this scenario analysis, Ferrovial ensures its strategy and business model are resilient and adaptable to future climate conditions. This structured and forward-looking process demonstrates Ferrovial's commitment to addressing climate challenges while leveraging opportunities to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Ferrovial applies the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) in the process of identifying, analyzing and managing risks and opportunities related to climate change. The Company periodically assesses and quantifies risks in all its business units and geographies for different climate scenarios recommended by the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and time horizons (short, medium and long term: 2025, 2030 and 2050; which are linked to Ferrovial infrastructure long-term concessions and those where Ferrovial is the owner).
Physical climate scenarios consider anthropogenic changes through greenhouse gas concentration pathways, the so-called Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs), taking into account the increase of global temperature: 2.6°C and 4.4ºC in 2100.
To analyze climate-related transition risks Ferrovial considers transition scenarios, based on the degree of implementation of climate change policies, presented annually by the International Energy Agency in the World Energy Outlook: Stated Policies Scenario (it implies a global temperature increase of 2.4/2.8ºC in 2100), Announced Pledges Scenario (global temperature increase of 1.9/2.3ºC in 2100), Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (global temperature increase of 1.3/1.5°C in 2100).
The significant climate-related physical risks of Ferrovial's infrastructures are:
The main climate-related transition risks are:
With regard to opportunities, Ferrovial performs a periodic evaluation following the TCFD recommendations and Ferrovial Risk Management. The main opportunities are:
Assets and business activities that are incompatible with the transition to a climate-neutral economy or that need significant effort to be compatible with it were not identified, since Ferrovial infrastructures are already prepared for this path, implementing different adaptation and mitigation measures.
For further information, please consult the section "SBM Disclosure Requirement - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model".
Ferrovial will work to conduct climate risk analyses throughout its value chain.
As mentioned in the section above, Ferrovial applies the recommendations of TCFD in the process of identifying, analyzing and managing risks and opportunities related to climate change in order to conduct a company resilience analysis.
The Company periodically assesses and quantifies risks in all of its business units and geographies for different time horizons (short, medium and long term: 2025, 2030 and 2050) and climate scenarios.
The methodology for climate risks is based on the Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM) methodology. This approach evaluates the probability of occurrence of the risk, the impact on the business and its frequency. This resilience analysis is reviewed and updated according to FRM guidelines.
The methodology considers transition scenarios, based on the degree of implementation of climate change policies, presented annually by the International Energy Agency in the World Energy Outlook:
Physical climate scenarios consider anthropogenic changes through greenhouse gas concentration pathways, the so-called Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP).
To analyze physical climate risks, Ferrovial, in collaboration with the Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria, has developed the ADAPTARE Climate Risk and Adaptation methodology and tool. ADAPTARE is based on the EU Taxonomy and follows the methodology of the framework proposed by the IPCC, considering three variables: climate-related hazards, vulnerability (sensitivity and adaptive capacity of the asset) and exposure (characterization and valuation of assets) of the infrastructure; taking into account the geolocation of infrastructures worldwide. The tool uses different data sets to characterize the infrastructure and climate projections, modeling the climate risk that describes the change in risk levels for the physical climate scenarios and time horizons mentioned above.
The time horizons consider the duration of the contracts associated with the assets evaluated. Infrastructures with long concession or being owned by the Company are analyzed; taking into account the selected time horizons the Company can determine the main climate hazards throughout the life of its assets, and allowing it to implement adaptation measures to create more resilient infrastructures.
Physical risks: Physical risks from climate change can lead to potential (acute) events or long-term (chronic) changes in weather patterns. There may be financial implications for organizations, e.g. direct damage to assets or indirect impacts caused by interruptions in the production chain.
| Physical climate scenarios | Main climate risks | Mitigation and/or adaptation measures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5 • Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 8.5 |
An initial analysis of physical risk was conducted. The first significant risks on certain infrastructure assets of different business lines were identified: • Temperature-related: – Heatwaves (acute) – Hot temperatures (chronic) – High temperatures (chronic) – Heat stress (chronic) • Water-related: – Drought (acute) These risks could result in an increase in maintenance, stoppages of operations and/or extraordinary repairs. |
• ADAPTARE: implementation of a methodology and tool for the identification and analysis of physical climate risks that considers IPCC climate projections in the short, medium and long term in the projects. • Numerous measures are in place to ensure the resilience of infrastructures to climate change, defined over decades of experience in designing them, considering variations in climate conditions, developing business continuity plans, winter maintenance plans and transferring risks through a high level of insurance policy coverage. |
Transition risks: The transition to a low-carbon economy may give rise to potential policy, legal, technological and market changes to address climate change-related mitigation and adaptation requirements. Depending on the nature, speed and focus of these changes, transition risks may involve financial and/or reputational risks of different levels.
| Climate transition scenarios | Main climate risks | Mitigation and/or adaptation measures |
|---|---|---|
| • Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS). • Announced Pledges Scenario (APS). • NetZero by 2050 Scenario (NZE). |
• Impact on Ferrovial's share price derived from the failure to meet SBTi targets and its potential financial effect on the share value due to a negative market reaction. • Increased reporting of emissions and other environmental climate aspects. • Loss of competitiveness in bidding processes due to non-compliance with environmental requirements. • New regulations limiting or modifying the use of certain modes of transportation. • Lack of availability of new technologies. • Change in the behavior of customers and/or users in the utilization of transportation. • Increase in the cost of energy, both fossil fuels and electricity, and other raw materials specific to the activities. • Penalty or additional costs due to non compliance with objectives associated with the sustainable-linked bond (SLB). • Premium payment on the debt margin of credit line debt due to non-compliance with the ESG score in DJSI. • Potential donations in the Euro Commercial Paper (ECP) program for non-compliance with each sustainability objective. These risks could potentially have an impact on revenues, the Company's share price or or the |
• Review and controls with the governance systems implemented in the Company (risk management, compensation, etc.). • Monitoring and tracking of energy consumption to ensure compliance with emission reduction targets. • Verification of greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the international standard ISAE 3410 of the Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements, which guarantees the reliability of the data. • Development and implementation of the Deep Decarbonization Path, a plan to reduce internal emissions through the use of renewable energies, self-generation of electricity, energy efficiency or replacement of machinery and vehicles. During 2024 Ferrovial has worked on updating its decarbonization plan to align with the 1.5ºC decarbonization path. In addition, it also committed to the SBTi initiative to be Net Zero by 2050 or earlier. • Design and application of Shadow Carbon Price mechanisms for new investments. • Forecast of increased operational costs associated with climate change in tenders. • Search for innovative technological solutions to reduce energy consumption and emissions. • Study and collaboration with key stakeholders for the development of projects that favor the |
| difficulties of accessing new contracts. | transition to a low-carbon economy. |
*The risks have been ordered according to their potential financial impact for the Company, with the highest priority risks or those with the greatest impact being included at the top of the list for each type of risk (physical or transitional).
Regarding opportunities, Ferrovial performs a periodic evaluation following the methodology mentioned above. The results are as follows:
| Opportunities related to climate change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | Water | Energy | Infrastructure | |||
| Innovative solutions to mitigate emissions associated with mobility that include connectivity between infrastructures, vehicles and users, car sharing and the electrification of transportation, reducing congestion and pollution in cities. • Managed Lanes: mobility service offered in congested urban corridors. The dynamic fare structure alleviates traffic and driving at moderate and constant speeds, resulting in relative emission reductions. • Vehicle charging points: service offered to local governments and public institutions, companies, homeowners, etc., promoting the use of low-emission vehicles. |
Cadagua helps to resolve the effects of climate change on water resources, orienting its business to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, favoring the availability of the resource in the natural environment and for human consumption. • Wastewater treatment plants (WWTP): treatment in both industrial and urban facilities to ensure the supply of drinking water, protect the environment and prevent pollution. • Drinking water treatment plants (DWTP): purification through various processes that treat surface water or groundwater to obtain water. • Seawater desalination plants: desalination is a solution to supply challenges, especially in water-stressed areas. |
Comprehensive solutions for the development, construction, management and operation of energy infrastructures, as well as energy management services. • Energy efficiency services: for constant savings and continuous improvement of facilities, reducing energy consumption and emissions. • Construction and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructures: high tech engineering, construction, installation and technical electrical maintenance services for the renewable energy sectors. • Renewable energy generation: development of solar photovoltaic power plants, wind farms and cogeneration in waste treatment plants, as well as PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) projects. The Company is committed to the generation of clean energy to speed up the energy transition. • Electrification: integrated solutions for the development and management of power transmission networks. • Building renovation: transformation of buildings incorporating construction solutions to reduce energy demand and facilitate the use of renewable energies. |
New opportunities for the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change, which can provide competitive advantages by providing differential solutions. ADAPTARE. The Company, in collaboration with an expert from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), has developed a unique methodology to identify, analyze and assess the physical risks related to climate change and to propose adaptation measures to mitigate the impacts they may cause on infrastructures. This methodology is applied to the different types of projects that the Company develops and operates around the world. The analysis is conducted in the short, medium and long terms under different climate scenarios. It takes into account the risk framework defined by the IPCC, as well as the adaptation criteria set out in the EU Taxonomy Regulation. ADAPTARE automates this methodology and facilitates analysis and interpretation for project managers and developers. |
Ferrovial has had a firm climate strategy in place since 2011, framed within the Company's strategic plan and aligned with its sustainability strategy.
The Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Sustainability Director, is made up of representatives from the business units (Toll Roads, Airports, Energy and Construction) and the corporate areas (Sustainability -Chairman and Secretary-, Health, Safety and Well-being, Compliance and Data Protection, Internal Audits and Risks, Innovation, Human Resources, Communication and CSR, General Secretariat, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations and Procurement). Serving as the link between the business and senior management, the committee chair reports regularly to the Board of Directors, the Management Committee, and monthly to the CEO. In this regard, the CEO takes on significant relevance by including the monitoring and implementation of initiatives related to climate change on his monthly schedule.
The Q&E Steering Committee, chaired by the Sustainability Director (who is also the committee's secretary), is the body that executes the corporate climate change strategy across the businesses that make up the Company. It is where they discuss, make decisions, establish initiatives, and review results related to climate change projects, as well as implementing the Quality and Environment Policy throughout the Company. This committee analyses aspects such as legislation, new legislative challenges in the countries in which the Company operates and market trends, as well as recommendations from government agencies and other organizations. The Q&E Steering Committee is composed, in addition to the corporate Sustainability Director, of the most senior business representatives in this area. Committee meetings are held at least quarterly and may be held more frequently if necessary.
Climate strategy is supervised annually by the Board of Directors. Since 2022 (FY 2021), the Company has committed to the "Say on Climate" initiative, which involves the presentation of Ferrovial's Annual Climate Strategy Report at the General Shareholders' Meeting, for a consultative vote. In this way, it has become the first Spanish Company to take on this commitment, and the first in its sector on a global scale.
One of the pillars of the strategy is the decarbonization plan Deep Decarbonization Path (DDP) which establishes the mitigation lines that must be worked on to achieve the 2030 emission reduction targets. During 2024, Ferrovial worked on updating its decarbonization plan to align with the 1.5ºC decarbonization path.
Since 2017 Ferrovial's Climate Strategy has had reduction targets endorsed by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the most recognized organization to establish emission reduction targets, aligned with the 2nd pathway (the only one available at that time) , aimed at contributing to the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda.*
*Ferrovial is not excluded from EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks.
It also establishes the roadmap for decarbonizing corporate activities through the use of renewable energies to the detriment of fossil fuels, while developing new lines of business aimed at achieving the decarbonization of the economy and combating the effects of climate change.
The established objectives are:
* The Deep Decarbonization Path, Ferrovial's strategic plan sets a target of 35.3% Scope 1&2 emissions reduction in absolute terms, more ambitious than the 32% that the SBTi initiative had approved.
** Scope 3 emission categories excluded from SBTi target: capital goods and purchased goods & services.
In 2024, Ferrovial embarked on obtaining new 1.5°C aligned SBTi-validated targets. Significant progress has been made in achieving this validation, with final SBTi confirmation expected in early 2025.
The Company wanted to increase the level of ambition of the short-term goals and set a Net Zero target of 2050 or sooner.
The objectives to be validated are:
***Including purchased goods & services, upstream transportation, waste generated in operations and fuel and energy.
The new targets were presented to the Board of Directors. The 2024 Climate Strategy Report, which includes these new targets, will be brought for advisory vote at the Annual General Meeting.
The Deep Decarbonization Path (DDP), which establishes the mitigation lines on which to work in order to achieve the 2030 emission reduction targets, is based on:
Ferrovial expects to be able to reduce- Scope 1 emissions between 40.000 - 50.000 tCO2eq and scope 2 emissions between 30.000 - 40.000 related to this decarbonization levers in 2030.
The Scope 3 emissions decarbonization strategy focuses on:
The Group proactively managing its procurement process with a focus on reducing the embedded carbon across the supply chain, particularly in construction activities. Key initiatives and projects include:
• The Company through its "Circular Economy Plan" aims to increase recycling and reusing opportunities, particularly in construction activities – the Plan includes actions such as the reuse of excavation in civil works (mostly transportation infrastructure projects) and onsite recycling of concrete/ asphalt from demolition work
The penetration of these decarbonization lines is not linear over time and will depend on their technological feasibility and economic efficiency. The transition plan is reviewed annually, and the investment required to implement it is included in the financial planning, in order to ensure its viability in the future. For further information about the MDR-A, see section ESRS 2, Minimum Disclosure requirements.
The investments made by Ferrovial within the framework of Delegated Regulation 2021/2178 are not related to the Deep Decarbonization Path, as they are associated with the development of third-party projects or with activities that have an impact outside the perimeter of Ferrovial's footprint.
Locked-in emissions: Ferrovial considers emissions related to the waste management and treatment processes of the assets in the U.K. and Poland as locked-in emissions in 2030. The Company ensures compliance with the reduction targets through the analysis carried out for the transition plan aligned with the 1.5 and the different decarbonization lines.
Traffic emissions related to our concessions are not considered as locked-in emissions. During 2024 and following the recommendations of the GHG Protocol Scope 3 guidelines, Ferrovial will no longer include Customer related emissions in its carbon footprint inventory (Scope 3). The Company will continue to report and verify these emissions as it considers them to be relevant and will work as far as possible to reduce its emissions even though they are no longer within its reduction targets.
Ferrovial's reduction target requires a 42% reduction in Scope1&2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. In the financial year2024, emissions were reduced compared to the base year by 35.78%, exceeding the annual target of 16.80%.In relation to the Company's target of consuming 100%renewable electricity by 2025, in the last financial year the consumption of electricity from renewable sources was 72.75%.Regarding Scope 3 emissions,Ferrovial's reduction target requires a 25% reduction by 2030 compared to 2020 levels, including purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, waste generated in operations and fuel and energy. In the 2024 financial year, emissions were reduced compared to the base year by 18%, exceeding the annual target of 10%.
To see more information related to CapEx refer to ESRS 2, Minimum Disclosure Requirement.
| Policy | Quality & Environmental Policy |
|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial, through its Quality and Environment Policy, aims to add value to its stakeholders, by developing and operating sustainable infrastructures and cities, focusing on talent, integrity, safety, excellence, innovation, ensuring the efficient use of available resources and minimizing the environmental impact of its activities. With this policy, it manages the risks and opportunities linked to climate change in all its activities, offering resilient and low-emission infrastructures and services. In addition, through the development of energy infrastructures, energy efficiency services and the generation of renewable energies, among others, the Company is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |
| Target | Benefit stakeholders by creating sustainable infrastructures and cities through talent, integrity, safety, excellence, and innovation. Ferrovial addresses carbon and climate-related risks and opportunities across its portfolio of activities and focuses on providing low carbon infrastructures and services. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Positive impacts: Greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon footprint offsetting. Development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change. • Negative impact: GHG emissions generated by the Company's activities. • Opportunities: Ferrovial contributes to the development of energy infrastructure, energy efficiency services, renewable energy generation, and solutions to mitigate emissions associated with mobility. New opportunities for the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructures and services that offer solutions for adaptation to climate change, which can provide competitive advantages by providing differential solutions. • Risks: Increase and/or non-compliance with legislative requirements or objectives related to climate change and lack of availability of new technologies. • Increased maintenance and extraordinary repairs in infrastructures due to severe weather events. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial deploys its policies through the corresponding strategies, which in turn provide governance schemes and indicators with objectives and monitoring procedures that enable continuous control and evaluation of the management of issues related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. |
| Scope of the policy | |
|---|---|
| Stakeholders impacted | The vision for this policy is to create value for the Company and for the Company's customers, investors and employees. It also promotes mutual benefit in the relationship with customers, suppliers and other external organizations to protect and improve the environment. To this end, open communication channels are established in order to create synergies, share experiences and best practices, taking advantage of opportunities that allow us to create value for the Company Regarding the scope of application, this policy shall apply to: • Ferrovial SE and the companies comprising the Group, regardless of their business sector, geographical location or activities; • members of the governing bodies of Ferrovial SE or other Group companies (including supervisory boards or |
| equivalent bodies); • employees of any of the companies comprising the Group. |
|
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | The purpose of the Environment and Quality Policy is to develop and operate sustainable infrastructures and cities, by ensuring efficient use of available resources and minimizing the environmental impact of the Company's activities and the value chain. |
| Exclusions from application | There are no exclusions from application. |
| Policy approval flow | |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | The principles and values of the sustainability policy, approved by the Board of Directors, are the basis for the rest of the Ferrovial Group's existing policies that have sustainability implications, which have been approved by the Company and remain in force. The Quality and Environmental Policy was approved by the Board of Directors. |
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
This policy is prepared under recommendations 2.1.5 and 2.1.6 of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, and is aligned with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and with Ferrovial's Human Rights, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Policies, as well as with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures continuous and permanent information through effective communication channels, leveraging new technologies, and maintaining cooperation and transparency with competent authorities and regulators. |
| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and through the internal communication channel. |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes have been made |
The climate strategy establishes the roadmap for decarbonizing corporate activities through the use of renewable energies to the detriment of fossil fuels, while developing new lines of business aimed at achieving the decarbonization of the economy and combating the effects of climate change. To see more information about MDR-A, refer to ESRS 2, Minimum Disclosure requirements.
The actions described above are carried out on an annual basis and aligned with the scope considered in the decarbonization levers described in section "ESRS E1-1: TRANSITION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION".
Ferrovial's Climate Strategy has ambitious target aligned with the 2030 Agenda. It also establishes the roadmap for decarbonizing corporate emissions reduction targets endorsed by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), aligned with the 2nd pathway, aimed at contributing to the Paris activities through the use of renewable energies to the detriment of fossil fuels, while developing new lines of business aimed at achieving the decarbonization of the economy and combating the effects of climate change.
The established objectives are as follows:
The Deep Decarbonization Path, Ferrovial's strategic plan sets a target of 35.3% Scope 1&2 emissions reduction in absolute terms, more ambitious than the 32% that the SBTi initiative had approved.** Scope 3 emission categories excluded from SBTi target: capital goods and purchased goods & services.
In 2024, Ferrovial embarked on obtaining new 1.5°C aligned SBTi-validated targets. Significant progress has been made in achieving this validation, with final SBTi confirmation expected in early 2025.
The Company wanted to increase the level of ambition of the short-term goals and set a Net Zero target of 2050 or sooner.
The objectives to be validated are:
*** Including purchased goods & services, upstream transportation, waste generated in operations and fuel and energy.
The scope of the targets is the same as the GHG emissions reported in section "ESRSE1-6GROSS SCOPE 1,2,3 AND TOTAL GHG EMISSIONS",and are based on market-based emissions. For more information about the climate scenarios considered to determine decarbonization levers, see section "ESRS E1IRO-1and SBM-3".
Ferrovial has had reduction targets for Scope 1&2&3 since 2017. In 2024, with the update of our reduction targets for all scopes following SBTi guidelines, a new base year, 2020, is established.This new base year is representative of the activity of the Company in all scopes and, as it corresponds to an update of the existing targets.
While Ferrovial does not have a formalized process for directly collaborating with its stakeholders to determine its targets, the company continuously evaluates the effectiveness of its climate change mitigation and adaptation goals and initiatives through internal assessments.
| Energy consumption and mix | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Fuel consumption from coal and coal products (MWh) | 58,013.00 | 119,719.70 |
| (2) Fuel consumption from crude oil and petroleum products (MWh) | 715,106.90 | 713,552.39 |
| (3) Fuel consumption from natural gas (MWh) | 19,742.46 | 12,193.02 |
| (4) Fuel consumption from other fossil sources (MWh) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| (5) Consumption of purchased or acquired electricity, heat, steam and cooling from fossil sources (MWh) |
55,659.39 | 49,219.86 |
| (6) Total fossil energy consumption (MWh) (calculated as the sum of lines 1 to 5) | 848,521.76 | 894,684.97 |
| Share of fossil sources in total energy consumption (%) | 86.77 | 86.5 |
| (7) Consumption from nuclear sources (MWh) | - | 2,227.30 |
| Share of consumption from nuclear sources in total energy consumption (%) | - | -0.22 |
| (8) Fuel consumption from renewable sources (including biomass, biogas, non-fossil fuel waste, renewable hydrogen, etc.) (MWh) |
- | - |
| (9) Consumption of purchased or acquired electricity, heat, steam and cooling from renewable sources (MWh) |
81,423.43 | 89,206.87 |
| (10) Consumption of self-generated non-fuel renewable energy (MWh) | 47,915.09 | 48,147.79 |
| (11) Total renewable energy consumption (MWh) (calculated as the sum of lines 8 to 10) | 129,338.52 | 137,354.65 |
| Share of renewable sources in total energy consumption (%) | 13.23 | 13.28 |
| Total energy consumption (MWh) (calculated as the sum of lines 6, 7 and 11) | 977,860.28 | 1,034,266.92 |
| Energy intensity per revenue | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 vs. 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total energy consumption from activities in high climate | |||
| impact sectors per revenue from activities in high climate | 114.85 | 113.33 | -1.32 % |
| impact sectors (MWh/M€) |
The energy included as electricity consumption from renewable sources hold the corresponding certificates of guarantee of renewable origin guarantee certificates of renewable origin as established with our electricity marketing companies.The consumption and percent consumption from nuclear sources are calculated based on the residual mix.Ferrovial, as a Company that operates in the infrastructure sector, has activities in its business lines that are listed in NACE Sections A to H and Section L, considered as sectors with high climate impact (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 and Annex 1 of the related Delegated Regulation). Therefore, all Ferrovial's activities have been included in the calculation of total energy consumption and energy intensity. Data relating to Ferrovial's total revenue have been obtained as reported in the consolidated income statement for the year 2024. In 2023 Ferrovial did not dispose the nuclear calculation because it was not a requirement.
| Energy production | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Renewable energy (MWh) | 94500 |
| Non-renewable energy (MWh) | 0 |
| Retrospective | Milestones and target years | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base year 2020 |
2023 | 2024 | 2024 vs. 2023 |
2025 | 2030*** | 2050 | Annual % target / Base year |
||
| Scope 1 GHG emissions | |||||||||
| Gross scope 1 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) | 475,415 | 323,154** | 306,884 | -5.03 % | 303,034 | 47,542 | 3.63 % | ||
| Percentage of scope 1 GHG emissions from regulated emission trading schemes (%) |
0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | |||
| Scope 2 GHG emissions | |||||||||
| Gross location-based scope 2 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) |
75,974 | 64,706 | 68,654 | 6.10 % | 37,625 | 7,597 | |||
| Gross market-based scope 2 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) |
47,058 | 27,459 | 28,643 | 4.31 % | 0 % | 0 % | 10.00 % | ||
| Significant scope 3 GHG emissions | |||||||||
| Total gross indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions (tCO2eq) |
2,212,203 | 1,684,645 | 1,716,592 | 1.90 % | 1,389,254 | 221,220 | 3.72 % | ||
| 1 Purchased goods and services | 1,249,800 | 733,465 | 869,564 | 19 % | 1,116,755 | 124,980 | |||
| 2 Capital goods | 309,106 | 224,495 | 153,622 | -32 % | 30,911 | ||||
| 3 Fuel and energy-related activities (not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2) |
72,338 | 69,750 | 79,984 | 15 % | 65,399 | 7,234 | |||
| 4 Upstream transportation and distribution | 315,643 | 257,334 | 265,439 | 3 % | 31,564 | ||||
| 5 Waste generated in operations | 214,557 | 352,323 | 303,293 | -14 % | 207,100 | 21,456 | |||
| 6 Business traveling | 1,159 | 3,147 | 5,303 | 69 % | 116 | ||||
| 7 Employee commuting | 1,171 | 843 | 825 | -2 % | 117 | ||||
| 8 Upstream leased assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| 9 Downstream transportation and distribution | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| 10 Processing of sold products | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| 11 Use of sold products | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| 12 End-of-life treatment of sold products | 15,002 | 6,801 | 6,957 | 2 % | 1,500 | ||||
| 13 Downstream leased assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| 14 Franchises | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| 15 Investments* | 33,427 | 36,487 | 31,606 | -13 % | 3,343 | ||||
| Total GHG emissions | |||||||||
| Total GHG emissions (location-based) (tCO2eq) | 2,763,592 | 2,072,505 | 2,092,130 | 0.95 % | 1,729,913 | 276,359 | |||
| Total GHG emissions (market-based) (tCO2eq) | 2,734,676 | 2,035,258 | 2,052,119 | 0.83 % | 1,692,288 | 268,762 |
| Biogenic emissions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross biogenic emissions (tCO2eq) | 1,029,851 | 213,722 | 138,927 | -35 % |
| Out of scopes emissions | ||||
| Gross out of scopes emissions (tCO2eq) | 1,637,378 2,067,315 | 2,835,470 | 37 % | |
* Airports assets in UK and toll roads in Canada and Colombia carry out and independent external verification of their emissions. At the date of publication of this report 2024 it´s not available so 2023 has been considered.
** Budimex 2023 data have been updated due to new records of fuel consumption being submitted to the corporate reporting system after the publication of the "Annual Integrated Report 2023".
*** Total gross indirect (scope 3) GHG emissions target includes SBTi emission reduction target categories. In the base year these categories represent 84% of all Scope 3. Purchased goods and services value include also upstream transportation.
Emissions from carbon credits or emission rights purchased, sold or transferred have not been included in the calculation of indirect GHG emissions when generating energy (Scope 2). Regarding scope 2 emissions, 11.43% comes from Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), 25.50% from self-consumed electricity of 100% renewable origin, 35.62% from renewable origin contracts with suppliers and 27.45% from non-renewable origin contracts with suppliers. 91% of GHG Scope 3 emissions have been calculated using primary data.
Ferrovial, as part of its Carbon Footprint procedure, will recalculate its inventory whenever there is a structural change or new activities relevant to the company, a change in the calculation methodology (emission factors, approach...) or changes in annual consumption, in order to ensure the comparability of the information between the different years.
| GHG intensity per revenue | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 vs. 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total GHG emissions (location-based) per revenue (tCO2eq/M€) | 324.59 | 227.1 | -30 % |
| Total GHG emissions (market-based) per revenue (tCO2eq/M€) | 321.2 | 223.02 | -31 % |
Data relating to Ferrovial's total revenue have been obtained as reported in the consolidated income statement for the year 2024.
Since 2009, the carbon footprint (scope 1&2) has been calculated and reported for 100% of the activities under the operational control approach as an organizational boundary. In 2024 regarding requirements of ESRS the scope of carbon footprint includes the entire financial consolidation perimeter. The scope 1 and 2 of GHG emission included above are all part of the consolidated accounting group. The calculation methodology is based on GHG Protocol (WRI&WBCSD), while maintaining compliance with ISO 14064-1: 2018.
However, other methodologies have been used to consider specific aspects of the business, such as the DEFRA methodology for the U.K. and Scope 3 operations, and the EPER methodology for the estimation of diffuse emissions from landfills.
GHG emissions generated by Ferrovial's activities are classified as follows:
Those from sources owned or controlled by the Company. They mainly come from:
Generated as a result of the consumption of electricity purchased from other companies that produce or control it.
The calculation of GHG emissions includes the CO2 equivalence of the following gases: CO2 , CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6 and NF3.
Since 2012, Ferrovial has calculated all Scope 3 emissions following the guidelines set out in the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard published by the GHG Protocol Initiative, the WRI and the WBCSD. Ferrovial calculates 9 of the 15 categories included in the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) the company accounting and Reporting Standard document. The categories that do not apply are:
*During 2024 and following the recommendations of the GHG Protocol Scope 3 guidelines, Ferrovial will no longer include Customer related emissions due to Cintra and airports concessions in its carbon footprint inventory (Scope 3). The Company will continue to report and verify these emissions as it considers them to be relevant and will work as far as possible to reduce its emissions even though they are no longer within its reduction targets. Due to Ferrovial's commitment to transparency, the Company has made the decision of keeping the disclosure of traffic-related emissions.
• Upstream leased assets: Ferrovial does not operate assets that are leased by the Company in the reporting year and not already included in the reporting Company's scope 1 or scope 2 inventories.
PURCHASED GOODS AND SERVICES: This section includes emissions related to materials purchased by Ferrovial for use in products or services that it offers by the Company. Includes emissions from the different phases of the life cycle: extraction, pre-processing and manufacturing. Excludes the use and transportation phase. This category includes the most relevant materials from an environmental and purchasing volume viewpoint, such as paper, wood, water, concrete, asphalt, steel and asphalt agglomerate. The methodology consists of applying a specific Defra conversion factor to the quantity of these materials purchased. Production related goods and services are accounted in capital goods, while non-production goods and services are not considered as material.
CAPITAL GOODS: This category includes all upstream (i.e., cradle-to-gate) emissions from the production of capital equipment purchased or acquired by the Company in the year. EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) sector-specific economic conversion factors are used
FUEL AND ENERGY RELATED ACTIVITIES (NOT INCLUDED IN SCOPE 1 OR 2): This section considers the energy required to produce the fuels and electricity consumed by the Company, as well as electricity losses in transportation and distribution. To calculate the emissions corresponding to the fuels (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, propane, LPG...) and electricity purchased, conversion factors were applied, according to Defra's "well-to-tank" source. For electricity loss from transportation, the conversion factor applied is country-specific and comes from the International Energy Agency.
WASTE GENERATED IN OPERATIONS: The emissions in this section are related to the waste generated by the Company's activity that was reported in the financial year. A Defra conversion factor was applied to each of the amounts of these wastes. This section includes:
BUSINESS TRAVEL: This includes emissions associated with corporate travel, whether by train, plane, cab or rental car used for travel. For this category, data provided by the travel agency or accounting data such as type of trips, journeys or expenses were used. DEFRA-sourced conversion factors are applied to this data to derive the emissions associated with each type of travel. Well-to-tank (WTT) and tank-to-wheel (TTW) emissions are included.
EMPLOYEE COMMUTING: This category includes emissions from employees' commutes from their homes to their workplaces. Ferrovial calculates the emissions of construction, infrastructure and Ferrovial Group employees who work in central offices.
The required information is:
To obtain information on the type of transportation used and distances, surveys were conducted. DEFRA conversion factors are applied to these data to obtain the emissions related to each type of travel. Emissions "well to tank" (WTT) and "tank to wheel" (TTW) are included.
END OF LIFE TREATMENT OF SOLD PRODUCTS: This category includes emissions from the disposal of waste generated at the end of the useful life of products sold by Ferrovial in the reporting year. Ferrovial offers services and products. Services, being labor, do not generate emissions associated with this category. As for the products sold, these correspond to the construction of infrastructures. In this case, the most relevant materials, from an environmental point of view and by volume, which are included in the construction of infrastructures are wood, paper, barrier, asphalt and concrete. Therefore, at the end of the useful life of the infrastructures, the waste to be managed corresponds to them. A conversion factor of Defra is applied to these products to obtain the emissions from the disposal of waste generated at the end of the useful life of the infrastructure.
INVESTMENTS: Accounts for Scope 1&2 emissions related to airport and highway investments over which it does not have operational control.
According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and the "Protocol for the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from waste management activities" standard, CO2 from the combustion of captured and channeled biogas that is burned in flares, in cogeneration processes or in boilers must be reported as zero. This is because this gas comes from the decomposition of products containing organic matter of animal or plant origin that was previously captured by living organisms and therefore belongs to a carbon neutral cycle. These emissions also include the incineration of organic matter in incineration plants.
In the last financial year the Company has set the goal of being Net Zero by 2050 or sooner through the SBT initiative for direct emissions by reducing emissions and voluntary compensation for those that cannot be reduced, as set out in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Offsetting is done through neutralization and mitigation beyond the value chain, relying on nature-based solutions
To ensure that offsets comply with the principles of additionality, permanence and avoidance of double accounting, Ferrovial purchases carbon credits from recognized quality standards, such as VCS Standard and Gold Standard.
| Carbon credits cancelled in reporting year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total (tCO2eq) | 22,092 | 26,842 |
| Percentage of removal projects (%)* | 0.2 % | 6.5 % |
| Percentage of reduction projects (%) | 99.8 % | 93.5 % |
| Verra VCS (%) | 99.8 % | 86.5 % |
| Gold Standard (%) | 0.0% | 12.2 % |
| Others** | 0.2 % | 1.3 % |
| Percentage of projects within the EU (%) | 0.2 % | 1.3 % |
| Percentage of carbon credits qualifying as corresponding adjustments (%) | - | - |
*The removal projects come from biological sinks.
**Offsetting projects carried out in Spain and recognized by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO in Spanish).
Ferrovial does not have GHG removals and storage projects in its own operations or value chain.
The carbon credits whose cancellation we expect in the future are 63,973 tCO2eq until 2026. This future cancellation is a high-level estimate and is subjects to change.Thus, Ferrovial addresses climate change outside its value chain and contributes to the reduction of global CO2e emissions, complementing the current climate strategy.
The Company also has the Compensa project, which consists of the reforestation of burned or agricultural areas in the Madrid region. This project generates a double positive impact, environmental and social, since it consists of the restoration of degraded land through the employment of local people. It was developed in Torremocha del Jarama, where 7.7 hectares have been reforested with a total of 4,000 trees, which will absorb approximately 2,000 tCO2eq. The project was developed in compliance with the requirements, principles and methodologies established by MITECO for the registration of emission removal projects.
It should be noted that the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has given Ferrovial the highest recognition achieved for its work in "Calculate," "Reduce," and "Compensate" through the Compensa reforestation project.

The Company applies a methodology to economically quantify the potential climate risk of its most relevant investments in the Shadow Carbon Pricing method to consider this impact on new investments. The tool takes into account the direct and indirect emissions of the project as a whole, applying variable prices per CO2e for different time horizons, geographies and infrastructure type. The calculation process is required when evaluating new investments and it involves:
Based on this information, the shadow carbon price is calculated, resulting in different prices for each country, sector and time period, which then are combined to obtain an average shadow carbon price for each type of project. For 2024, the average carbon price is 27 €*.
Ferrovial has a tool that the management responsible for each project will introduce into the tool information which includes business unit, type of infrastructure, country, start date, end date and scope 1 and 2 emissions. Following a case-by-case study, emissions associated with Scope 3 emissions are introduced where appropriate.
This tool contains algorithms and a database that will calculate the "Shadow Carbon Price" of the project based on the information described above, per year and throughout the entire concession period.
More specifically, it allows the calculation of:
*As the investment analyzed with shadow carbon pricing are made for future investments, no hedge emissions have been identified for this reporting period. This price is used as additional information when making decisions on new investments and is not included in the financial statements.

2030 - 2040 - 2050
Airports
Toll Roads
Waste management
Water management
Energy assets (natural gas)
GEOGRAPHIES*
*Geographies included in the methodology: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Middle East, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, U.S., India, Colombia
2030

2040 €114

Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and ESRS E3 metrics and objectives.
Ferrovial employs a systematic process to identify and evaluate impacts, risks, and opportunities associated with water resources and marine environments, particularly through the activities of its subsidiary Cadagua, dedicated to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water fatalities. This approach is centered on increasing water availability, improving its quality, and promoting efficient consumption, while addressing the challenges posed by climate change and water stress.
Ferrovial evaluates its operations to identify how its activities intersect with water resources, particularly in areas of water stress where surface waters and marine resources are at risk. The Company, through Cadagua, focuses on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water treatment facilities to ensure the availability of water for both human consumption and the natural environment. This includes mitigating waterrelated risks by improving water quality and promoting its efficient use, especially in areas experiencing significant water stress.
Methodologies employed in these evaluations include the use of data-driven monitoring tools and scenario analyses that assess the long-term sustainability of water resources and potential impacts from operational consumption and discharges. Such tools help Ferrovial balance its operational needs with environmental considerations in the areas most vulnerable to water stress.
By focusing on the availability, efficient consumption, and improvement of water quality, Ferrovial's efforts through Cadagua represent a critical contribution to resolving the impacts of climate change on water resources. Moreover, the Company also addresses risks associated with severe weather events, which could affect infrastructures with maintenance and extraordinary repairs. These actions demonstrate Ferrovial's resilience and adaptability to climate challenges, ensuring sustainable water management while mitigating operational risks..
This holistic approach underscores Ferrovial's commitment to integrating water resource management into its broader sustainability strategy, aligning its operations with global and local priorities to create long-term value.
| Policy | Water policy |
|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial, through its water policy, recognizes water as a limited and irreplaceable natural resource and access to water as a fundamental human right. Directly related to global change and a necessary and fundamental element within the circular economy. Having identified its value for the Company's processes and the environment, it focuses its water management strategy on the availability of the resource, its quality and the balance of the ecosystems in which it is located. |
| Target | The purpose of this policy is to define and establish the principles and criteria governing actions regarding water use and management. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Positive impact: Increased availability, efficient consumption and improved water quality. • Negative impact: Water removal, consumption and discharge in areas of water stress (surface water and marine resources). • Opportunity: Ferrovial helps to resolve the effects of climate change on water resources, focusing its business on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, favoring the availability of the resource in the natural environment and for human consumption. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial deploys its policies through the corresponding strategies, which in turn provide governance schemes and indicators with objectives and monitoring procedures that enable continuous control and evaluation of the efficient management of the integral water cycle and its responsible use in the Company's direct operations, optimizing the balance that resulting in the Group's water footprint. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | Ferrovial promotes the principles of the water policy to all its stakeholders. As to the scope of application, this policy shall apply to: • Ferrovial SE and the companies comprising the Group, regardless of their business sector, geographical location or activities; • members of the governing bodies of Ferrovial, S.E. or other Group companies (including supervisory boards or equivalent bodies); • employees of any of the companies comprising the Group. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | As it affects all stakeholders, the scope of this policy covers the entire value chain. |
| Exclusions from application | There are no exclusions of application. |
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| Chief Executive Officer | The Board of Directors approves the Sustainability Policy, which is implemented through other more specific policies such as the Quality and Environment Policy and the Water Policy. |
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| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
Ferrovial's Water Policy aligns with international standards by adhering to the principles outlined in The Water Footprint Assessment Manual, the Global Water Tool (GWT), and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI-G4). These frameworks guide the Company's methodology for calculating and reporting its water footprint, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of water-related risks and opportunities across all operations. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial's Water Policy incorporates key stakeholder interests by addressing regulatory requirements, water resource sustainability, and operational efficiency. Ferrovial also considers the needs of local communities by implementing measures to reduce water consumption, improve efficiency, and minimize its impact on shared water resources. The policy also promotes transparency by monitoring and reporting water usage through recognized frameworks, ensuring accountability to investors, clients, and other stakeholders. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and through the internal communication channel. |
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| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial's water policy recognizes water as a limited and irreplaceable natural resource and access to it as a fundamental human right. The water management strategy takes into consideration its availability, quality and the balance of the ecosystems on which it impacts. Ferrovial's Water Policy encompasses principles designed to mitigate negative impacts and promote the positive impacts identified in the Double Materiality Assessment.
In its role as a consumer of water and supplier of services associated with water resources, the Company manages the resource responsibly and efficiently, taking into account the entire water cycle. To this end, indicators, objectives, monitoring procedures and strategies were established to enable continuous control and evaluation of this management in the Company's direct operations, optimizing the balance that results in the Group's water footprint. The water footprint calculation methodology, specific to the Company, considers the water stress factor in each region in which it operates, giving greater impact to catchments in areas with greater water stress, with special emphasis on the management performed in these areas. In addition, as stated in Ferrovial's water policy, we support the development and use of new technologies that allow a more efficient use of water resources (more information is detailed in section E3 – 2).
The Quality and Environment Policy includes compliance with environmental regulations, focusing on minimizing our impact and avoiding pollution. To this end, we apply the best practices to prevent polluting the environment in which our activities are carried out and establish contingency plans when necessary.
In the context of a growing demand for drinking water and deteriorating quality due to pollution, thanks to its subsidiary Cadagua, the Company plays a key role in water management, contributing to solving the main challenges of supply, quality, sanitation and pollution, especially in areas with water shortages.
In addition, in line with the global strategy of promoting sustainable infrastructures, we support the development of infrastructures that facilitate access to basic rights such as water for vulnerable communities through the social infrastructure initiative, which provides access to clean water and sanitation for populations in developing countries.
The Water Policy, also included in the table, addresses the following issues:
In order to minimize the negative IROs identified in the Double Materiality Assessment, the Water Policy already contains several principles to undertake mitigation:
In addition, the methodology established for calculating the water footprint enables efficient water resource management in each geographic region, considering the specific water stress level of each country. Locally, both water catchment sources and discharge destinations are evaluated to minimize the environmental impact. In addition, the projects implement local measures aimed at reducing water consumption throughout the life cycle of the infrastructure, promoting its reuse. This includes the adoption of strategies to prevent water pollution during the construction or use phases of buildings and infrastructure. An example of such actions is the installation and securing of devices and mechanisms necessary to guarantee the quality of water that may be affected by activities, such as pollutant retention basins and sediment barriers.
Ferrovial is committed to sustainable practices and responsible management of water resources. The methodology established for calculating the water footprint enables efficient management of water resources in each geographical region, taking into account the level of water stress specific to each country. At the local level, both water catchment sources and discharge destinations are evaluated to minimize the environmental impact. In addition, the projects implement measures to reduce water consumption and promote water reuse. This also includes the adoption of measures to prevent water pollution.
The company has implemented actions to address environmental challenges related to water resources, some of these actions are in high-water stress areas. These main actions are carried out on an ongoing basis depending on the type of project, and some of principal main good practices are detailed below:
• Installation of rainwater collection tanks for reusing that water in other processes.
In this contract, Cadagua is implementing an innovation project related to the incorporation of activated carbon and ozonation, which guarantee quality and are focused on improving the sensory qualities of the water and eliminating traces of emerging contaminants such as drugs present in surface waters with an anthropogenic influence.
To ensure the selection of the most effective active carbon for this project, comparative tests will be conducted in the laboratory and in the pilot plant. Adsorption isotherm tests, and tests on rapid filtration columns will be performed to determine the breaking point, as well as tests in a pilot plant to determine the behavior of the different coals under real operating conditions.
These actions are part of Ferrovial's broader commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the natural environment, aligning with its sustainability strategy and water resource management.
Currently 235 people work in the different Quality and Environment departments of Ferrovial and its subsidiaries, which represents an approximate expenditure of 17.98 million euros.
In the water policy, mention is made of improved efficiency in the use of water resources:
The water management strategy takes into consideration the water resource in terms of its availability (water stress), quality and the balance of the ecosystems that it impacts, which is why the policies and actions described previously are applied with the utmost exigency in all the natural environments in which we work.
The calculation methodology described below is Ferrovial's own and was developed based on the principles of "The Water Footprint Assessment Manual" (WFM) and the "Global Water Tool" (GWT), two internationally recognized reference tools for calculating the water footprint.
In addition, in those regions and activities where permits are required for surface water or groundwater consumption, these are obtained taking into account the rational joint operation of the resources and, therefore, granting them takes into account the forecasts of water plans.
Ferrovial also established a framework for monitoring the impact of Ferrovial's value chain on the SDGs. This is an integrated model that considers the joint value of the positive and negative impacts on each of the Goals, with a quantified assessment that allows the Ferrovial Group's contribution to the 2030 Agenda as a whole to be monitored, linked to the objectives of Ferrovial's sustainability strategy. This model is certified by an independent external body.
The Water Policy, approved by the Quality and Environment Steering Committee (Q&E Steering Committee), recognizes water as a limited and irreplaceable natural resource, and access to this resource as a fundamental human right. The water management strategy considers its availability, quality and the balance of affected ecosystems.
In its role as a consumer of water and provider of services related to this resource, the Company adopts responsible and efficient management, covering the entire water cycle, from groundwater and surface water to wastewater, promoting both social development and the preservation of ecosystems.
Through its subsidiary Cadagua, the Company plays a key role in water resource management, contributing to resolving the main challenges related to supply, quality, sanitation and contamination, especially in areas with water scarcity. In this regard, the Company is working to implement advanced treatments to eliminate contaminants of emerging concern, as well as antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Through the Water Treatment Index (WTI), Ferrovial measures the positive impact of the water treatment processes carried out at Cadagua's treatment plants.
To measure the impact of its activities on water resources, the Company has developed its own methodology based on the principles of The Water Footprint Assessment Manual (WFM) and the Global Water Tool (GWT), two internationally recognized references tool calculating the water footprint, and takes into account the water catchment source, assigning different weights depending on its origin, the country's water stress, and the destination of discharges and their quality depending on the treatment they have undergone.
With the methodology established for calculating the water footprint, it is possible to carry out water management for each geography, since the water stress of each country is considered. Locally, the water catchment source and discharge destination are evaluated to minimize the impact on the environment.
The methodology is composed of three indexes:
The Company has established the following objectives in relation to its water footprint:
The established objective of reducing BWI by 20% with respect to 2017 implicitly involves reducing water consumption in Ferrovial's businesses, as well as discharges, taking into consideration the water stress of the regions in which it operates.
The objective of compensating 70 times the BWI annually (WTI + WAI > 70 BWI), takes into consideration the improvement of water quality as the water access index (BWI) is compensated by the positive impact of the water treatment index (WTI) and the water access index (WAI).
The targets set by Ferrovial have been established on a voluntary basis.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water withdrawal |
Water withdrawal in water-stressed areas |
Total water withdrawal |
Water withdrawal in water-stressed areas |
Total water withdrawal |
Water withdrawal in water-stressed areas |
Total water withdrawal |
Water withdrawal in water-stressed areas |
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| Supply network (m3 ) |
1,326,316 | 746,180 | 931,346 | 652,561 | 1,115,436 | 911,877 | 1,359,057 | 1,114,414 | |
| Fresh surface water (m3 ) |
293,066 | 293,066 | 343,306 | 343,306 | 328,462 | 328,462 | 204,525 | 204,525 | |
| Groundwater (m3 ) |
376,210 | 376,210 | 416,858 | 416,858 | 386,538 | 384,646 | 471,556 | 402,704 | |
| Rainwater (m3 ) |
0 | 0 | 6,580 | 6,580 | 181 | 181 | 0 | 0 | |
| Water from wastewater (m3 ) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Pre-treated water in Cadagua (m3 ) |
4,775,762 | 4,775,762 | 4,699,448 | 4,699,448 | 4,321,764 | 4,321,764 | 4,536,824 | 4,536,141 | |
| Recycled - reused water (m3 ) |
6,179 | 6,179 | 21,899 | 21,899 | 43,765 | 43,765 | 65,960 | 65,960 | |
| TOTAL (m3 ) |
6,777,533 | 6,197,397 | 6,419,438 | 6,140,653 | 6,196,146 | 5,990,695 | 6,637,943 | 6,323,744 | |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATER WITHDRAWAL intensity (m3 /€M) |
573.1 | 664.78 | 727.28 | 727.29 |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water discharge |
Water discharge in water-stressed areas |
Total water discharge |
Water discharge in water-stressed areas |
Total water discharge |
Water discharge in water-stressed areas |
Total water discharge |
Water discharge in water-stressed areas |
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| TOTAL (m3 ) |
211,775 | 163,958 | 217,820 | 174,777 | 178,108 | 156,479 | 169,459 | 156,217 |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption (m3 ) |
6,565,758 | 6,201,618 | 6,018,038 | 6,468,483 |
| Total relative water consumption (m3 /€M) |
555.19 | 642.22 | 706.37 | 708.72 |
| Water consumption in water-stressed areas (m3 ) |
6,033,439 | 5,965,876 | 5,834,217 | 6,167,527 |
*According to the water footprint methodology, water-stressed areas refer to countries in which we operate: Australia, Chile, Colombia, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal and Turkey.
To measure the impact of activities on water resources, the Company has developed its own methodology (as explained in previous sections). This methodology takes into account the source of water collection, assigning different weights depending on its origin, the country's water stress, and the destination of discharges and their quality depending on the treatment they have received. It is composed of three indices:
Water data according to the different sources are obtained directly from the contracts of each of the business lines, using the different existing reporting tools (given the variability of the type of existing activities). The data are consolidated at a corporate level with the water footprint tool used to prepare this report.
For reporting purposes, operational control is considered as an organizational boundary. Under this approach a Company accounts for data from those sources over which it has full authority to introduce and implement its operational policies, regardless of its shareholding in the company in question.
To identify the material impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model Ferrovial has followed the Taskforce on nature-related financial disclosures (TNFD) and its LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess and Prepare).
In accordance with the LEAP methodology the company has identified its businesses lines that negatively affect biodiversity sensitive areas (roads, waste treatment plants and landfills, water treatment and desalination plants, solar photovoltaic parks, wind farms and transmission lines) and the priority locations for the whole Company.
Priority locations are defined by different and recognized standards (TNFD, GRI) as those that are either located in sensitive locations or close to them (depending on the type of infrastructure, between 60 meters and 1 kilometer). Sensitive locations are:
Priority locations are those infrastructures where Ferrovial is the long-term concessionaire and owner. They were broken down geographically located in order to subsequently identify their relationship with sensitive areas. As a result, Ferrovial has the following priority areas:
| Location | Country | Location | Country |
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| Isle of Wight | U.K. | Bio Bio - Araucanía | Chile |
| Milton Keynes | U.K. | Coquimbo | Chile |
| Calatayud - Alfajarín | Spain | Gerena | Spain |
| San Cugat del Vallés-Manresa | Spain | Utebo (Zaragoza) | Spain |
| Beltway-Gainesville | U.S. | Ceuta | Spain |
| Dallas | U.S. | Drachowo | Poland |
| Dalaman | Turkey | Kamieńsk | Poland |
In addition to the priority areas, Ferrovial interacts with nature in other sites whose infrastructure is considered sensitive where it is not the owner, or the project is of shorter duration:
| Other locations interacting with nature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Country | Location | Country | |||
| Słupsk - Bożepole Wielkie | Poland | Prawiedniki | Poland | |||
| Vistula Lagoon - Gulf of Gdansk | Poland | Haćki - Bielsk Podlaski | Poland | |||
| Rembelszczyzna-Mory | Poland | Tychy - Vistula | Poland | |||
| Vistula River | Poland | Kosz | Poland | |||
| Warsaw | Poland | Wiślany Mokotów | Poland | |||
| Drezdenko | Poland | Nowe Marzy | Poland | |||
| Puck Bay | Poland | Łazowa | Poland | |||
| Kowale Oleckie - Olecko | Poland | Džbánov - Litomyšl | Czech Republic | |||
| Zabierzów | Poland | Krounka, Kutřín | Czech Republic | |||
| Beaver River | Poland | Ceuta | Spain | |||
| Mazuchówka-Olecko | Poland | Formentera | Spain | |||
| Warta River | Poland | La Foia de Castalla | Spain | |||
| Grudziądz | Poland | Núria | Spain | |||
| Bory Dolnośląskie | Poland | Playa D'Enbossa | Spain | |||
| Radunia Valley | Poland | Rubí | Spain | |||
| Nysa Klodzka River | Poland | Sant Llorenç de Morunys | Spain | |||
| Pszczyna - Zory | Poland | Madrid | Spain | |||
| Białystok - Suwałki-Trakiszki | Poland | Terrassa | Spain | |||
| Biała Lądecka | Poland | Águilas | Spain | |||
| Śnieżnik Landscape Park | Poland | Sagunto | Spain | |||
| Plonsk - Czosnow | Poland | Torrevieja | Spain | |||
| Leipzig | Poland | Albacete | Spain |
| Suchowola | Poland | Valencia | Spain |
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| Sztabin | Poland | Río Tiétar-Malpartida | Spain |
| Ciepielów | Poland | Airas | Spain |
| Krynica Morska | Poland | San Cebrián | Spain |
| Gdynia Port | Poland | Sardas | Spain |
| Rusocin-Czerniewice | Poland | Atalaya | Spain |
| Gorajec -Szczebrzeszyn | Poland | Quintanilla | Spain |
| Zamosc - Łabunie | Poland | Peñaflor | Spain |
| Gąski - Ełk | Poland | Zorita | Spain |
| Garbatka - Wilczowola | Poland | Arbillera | Spain |
| Lędzin - Trzebiatów | Poland | Sydney | Australia |
| Trzebiatów - Kolobrzeg | Poland | Coffs Harbour | Australia |
| Szumleś Szlachecki | Poland | La Cebada | Chile |
| Powisle Forests | Poland | Nueva Pan de Azúcar-Punta Sierra-Centella Chile | |
| Przywidz | Poland | Heathrow | U.K. |
| Czudec - Zaborów | Poland | Silvertown Tunnel | U.K. |
| Bydgoszcz | Poland |
The main impacts regarding biodiversity and ecosystems that Ferrovial's activities could generate are:
These activities also depend on ecosystem services, which support its projects and operational resilience, mainly on:
Considering the scope defined in the previous section and the significant impacts and dependencies, the sensitive areas in terms of the biodiversity affected are:
| Priority areas | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the protected area | Country | Name of the protected area | Country | |||
| Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | U.K. | Zona marítimo-terrestre del Monte Hacho | Spain | |||
| Parkhurst Forest | U.K. | Rocky Run Stream Valley | USA | |||
| Hoces del Jalón and Desfiladeros del Río Jalón | Spain | Cub Run Stream Valley | USA | |||
| Muelas del Jiloca: El Campo and La Torreta | Spain | Dalaman Wetland | Turkey | |||
| Sierra de Vicort | Spain | Dalaman Plain Irrigation | Turkey | |||
| Montes de Alfajarín - Saso de Osera | Spain | Fethiye-Göcek Special Environmental Protection Area |
Turkey | |||
| Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac | Spain | Área de Palma Chilena de Monte Aranda | Chile | |||
| Montserrat-Roques Blanques-Llobregat River | Spain | Cerro Talinay | Chile | |||
| Guadiamar River Green Corridor | Spain | Desembocadura Río Choapa | Chile | |||
| Sotos y Mejanas del Ebro | Spain | Desembocadura Río Limarí | Chile | |||
| El Castellar | Spain | Desembocadura Río Quilimarí | Chile | |||
| Calamocarro-Benzú | Spain |
Ferrovial currently operates in 8 countries where it interacts with nature (for further information, consult previous section, "Priority locations", in this disclosure requirement), either because they are priority locations (as indicated in the table above) or because they interact with other natural areas, even if they are not located nearby. These non-nearby areas that may be potentially affected constitute around 154 areas.
The Company's activities also could potentially affect threatened species. For further information, please consult the section "Disclosure Requirement E4 -5: Impact parameters related to biodiversity and ecosystem change."
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Ferrovial, aware of its responsibility to the natural environment, is committed to the protection and conservation of nature. To this end, the Company has different measures and policies (which can be consulted in the sections "Disclosure requirement E4 - 1: Transition plan and consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems in the strategy and business model", "Disclosure requirement E4 - 2: Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems" and "Disclosure Requirement E4 - 3: Biodiversity and ecosystem actions and resources").
It merits mention that, in 2024, a procedure called "Go - No Go" was approved to define a series of environmental criteria (based the International Union for Conservation of Nature, known (IUCN), Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, United Nation Universal Declaration of Human Rights and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Heritage List) to be considered when making decisions on whether or not to execute a new project. In this way, we evaluate the validity of the project's location in the context of certain protected areas:
Ferrovial implemented a detailed process to identify, evaluate, and manage the impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems, following international frameworks (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)) and considering its operations, supply chain, and the broader ecosystem services it depends on and impacts.
The Company systematically determines and evaluates the real and potential impacts of its operations on biodiversity and ecosystems and follows the "No Net Loss" principle toward "Net positive impact." This approach seeks to minimize and compensate for negative impacts on biodiversity through comprehensive environmental planning and commitments. Impacts are assessed based on potential habitat deterioration and specie disturbance, with preventive measures incorporated into project planning.
The main impacts regarding biodiversity and ecosystems are related to GHG emissions, terrestrial ecosystems use, and waste generation (for further information please consult section "SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL(S)."
Ferrovial recognizes its dependency on ecosystem services, which support its projects and operational resilience, mainly on natural resources, climate regulation and soil structure (for further information please consult section "SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL(S)."
The Company integrates biodiversity-related risks and opportunities into its business strategy by addressing physical risks (such as severe weather events and the condition of the ecosystem), as well as transition risks arising from regulatory changes and reputational aspects. To conduct the Company's resilience analysis, material risks and opportunities are extracted from the priority or significant impacts and dependencies.
For further information, please consult the sections "Disclosure requirement ESRS 4 SBM - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model" and "Disclosure requirement E4 - 1: Transition plan and consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems in the strategy and business model".
Ferrovial takes into consideration how impacts could potentially affect stakeholders, including affected communities, public authorities, and environmental organizations. This includes consultations with communities near sensitive areas to align conservation priorities and define avoidance or mitigation strategies. For further information consult sections ESRS 2 – IRO-1 and IRO-2 and "E4 - 2: POLICIES RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS".
Where unavoidable impacts occur, the Company follows the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for its projects (implementing different measures such as habitat restoration and other compensation measures) to maintain ecosystem functionality and value.
Scenario analysis is employed to anticipate and address biodiversity-related risks and opportunities over short, medium, and long-term horizons. This includes selecting scenarios aligned with scientific consensus and intergovernmental frameworks, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and IPBES, and periodically updates these scenarios to reflect evolving conditions and emerging trends. To address this resilience analysis, and in the absence of relevant standardized scenarios, the guidance provided by the TNFD was used. The scenario analysis proposed by the framework defines a series of plausible futures defined on the basis of critical uncertainties and based on compliance with the Kunming-Montreal Agreement.
Ferrovial operates in or near biodiversity-sensitive areas and evaluates the potential for its activities to affect habitats and species (further information included in the section "Disclosure requirement ESRS 4 SBM - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model"). For projects in such areas, the Company adheres to international and regional directives, such as the EU Birds Directive (2009/147/ EC), Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), as per the EU Directive (2011/92/EU), and international standards. Mitigation measures—such as habitat restoration, invasive species control and adaptation of working plans—are implemented when necessary to ensure compliance with these regulations. Through its comprehensive processes and adherence to global standards, Ferrovial demonstrates its commitment to minimizing biodiversity impacts and safeguarding ecosystem services, fostering long-term sustainability and resilience across its operations.
Ferrovial does not have any activities related to the production and extraction of raw materials.
Ferrovial, aware of the key role played by biodiversity in the provision of services that support the economy and social welfare, understands its responsibility to nature and is committed to its protection and conservation.
In this way, the Company integrates nature issues into the Company's strategy and decision-making, with a Biodiversity Policy integrated into the management system that governs the organizational and operational processes of all its contracts. The purpose of this policy is to define and establish the principles and criteria that govern actions with respect to biodiversity in the Company's activities and value chain. This policy articulates the organization's principles on:
The policy applies to all the Company's activities and transfers its principles to its supply chain through the Supplier Code of Ethics. Based on its guidelines, natural capital and biodiversity are integrated into decision making, with a focus on identifying and analyzing dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities.
Ferrovial, in order to analyze its resilience, has followed the TNFD recommendations and, for the appliaction of these, Ferrovial has developed a methodology based on the LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare). This methodology has a broad scope that includes both direct operations and the value chain, and focuses on the assessment of physical, systemic and transitional risks, also considering specific locations and priority areas for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
Firstly, Ferrovial identified its priority areas and for this purpose considered the infrastructures owned or with a long-term concession, and it evaluated their interaction with nature (with so-called sensitive areas). These infrastructures are linked to the Company's different businesses (priority locations can be found in this report in the section "Disclosure requirement ESRS E4 SBM - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model").
Impacts and dependencies are then identified and assessed using public tools such as ENCORE or WWF Risk Filter and the knowledge of the Company's environmental experts. The impacts and dependencies were prioritized in order to identify the related risks and opportunities for all Company activities.
The analysis considered physical, transitional and systemic risks and the Company's impact and risk management measures in the corporate strategy. The risk assessment was conducted following the Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM) process.
To address this resilience analysis, and in the absence of relevant standardized scenarios, the guidance provided by the TNFD was used. The scenario analysis proposed by the framework defines a series of plausible futures defined on the basis of critical uncertainties and based on compliance with the Kunming-Montreal Agreement. These scenarios are:

The scenarios were analyzed by taking into account three time horizons:
These horizons are used to assess nature risks, and are aligned with the horizons analyzed for climate risks. Thus, combining climate-nature interaction and enhancing the Company's resilience.
In the risk management process, Ferrovial has several risks related to nature:
Physical risks: Nature-related physical risks result from the degradation of nature (such as changes in ecosystem equilibrium, including soil quality and species composition) and the consequential loss of ecosystem services that the economic activity depends upon.
| Nature scenarios | Main nature risks | Mitigation and/or adaptation measures |
|---|---|---|
| • Ahead of the game • Go fast or go home • Sand in the gears • Back of the list |
• Infrastructure affected by extreme events and external physical factors: extreme storms, landslides or runoff. These risks could potentially have an impact on operational costs or extra ordinary cost. |
• Ferrovial uses ADAPTARE, an internal tool that allows physical risks to be assessed under different scenarios and time horizons, thus covering various infrastructures. This methodology considers physical climate risks, which also includes risks related to nature (landslides, extreme storms, among others), the vulnerability of assets (their sensitivity and adaptive capacity), as well as the exposure of human and natural systems. The analysis takes into account different time horizons, allowing the assessment to be adapted according to the duration of the contracts. |
Transition risks: Nature-related transition risks are risks to an organization that stem from a misalignment of economic actors with actions aimed at protecting, restoring, and/or reducing negative impacts on nature.
| Nature scenarios | Main nature risks | Mitigation and/or adaptation measures |
|---|---|---|
| • Ahead of the game • Go fast or go home • Sand in the gears • Back of the list |
• Technological risks related to the adaptation of design or materials to offer greater resilience • Reputational risks due to the alteration of habitats of protected species • Legal risks due to a tightening of environmental regulations related to habitat protection or waste management. These risks could potentially have an impact on operational costs, extraordinary cost or the price of the Company's share price. |
• Integrated Natural Capital Assessment (INCA): to ensure responsible management of biodiversity, Ferrovial developed a methodology and an internal tool for calculating the net debt of natural capital called INCA, based on automating the calculation of the impact of infrastructures on biodiversity and ecosystem services. INCA measures the impact of the projects and assesses alternatives that minimize the impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. • Ferrovial has a procedure called "Go - No Go," approved this year with the aim of defining a series of environmental criteria to be taken into account when making decisions on whether or not to execute a new project. |
In addition to the mitigation measures mentioned above, the Company manages its risks and impacts through its FRM process, along with the specific measures detailed above. Ferrovial also has a biodiversity policy based on the conservation of species and ecosystems, the hierarchy of impact mitigation, the responsible use of natural resources and the integration of natural capital in risk management, which is guided by the principle of "no net loss," working toward a "net positive impact
The main hypotheses formulated by Ferrovial in relation to the resilience of its strategy and business model with respect to biodiversity and ecosystems are:
These assumptions are integrated into Ferrovial's sustainability strategy and project planning, ensuring that biodiversity-related risks are effectively managed to contribute to the long-term resilience of its operations and activities.
These results reflect Ferrovial's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, aligning its activities and operating processes with best practices to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the resilience of its operations in the face of environmental risks.
| Policy | Biodiversity Policy |
|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial, through its biodiversity policy, seeks to protect and promote biodiversity as an essential component for social and economic well-being, applying its principles in all Group companies and their subcontractors. It includes compliance with regulations, conservation and protection of sensitive areas, responsible management of natural resources, the fight against deforestation, the integration of biodiversity in risk management, and the establishment of clear monitoring objectives. It also promotes education, outreach and collaboration with stakeholders to advance biodiversity conservation and protection globally. |
| Target | Ferrovial recognizes the key role played by biodiversity in the provision of ecosystem services that support the economy and social well-being. The purpose of this policy is to define and establish the principles and criteria that govern actions with respect to biodiversity in the Company's activities and in the value chain. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Positive impacts: Conservation and respect for the natural environment, under the principle of "no net loss," seeking to minimize and compensate for the negative impacts of activities. This is considered one of the key principles in the policy. • Negative impacts: The Company's main impacts are related to the impact on protected areas and endangered species (due to terrestrial ecosystem use or land occupation, potentially leading to land degradation, affecting ecosystems condition and/or habitat fragmentation). The Biodiversity Policy is guided by the hierarchy of mitigation of these impacts and its principles include the conservation and protection of nature (following environmental regulations and Environmental Impact Statements or equivalent figures), "no net loss," the integration of biodiversity and natural capital risks, and the monitoring of strategies and continuous improvement of management. • Dependencies: scarcity of certain ecosystem services on which the Company depends, such as natural resources (water), climate regulation and soil structure (erosion). • Risks: legal, technological and/or reputational risks are the main risks that Ferrovial faces. The policy includes appropriate risk management in its principles, which are integrated into the Company's strategy. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial deploys its policies through the corresponding strategies, which in turn provide governance schemes and indicators with objectives and monitoring procedures that enable continuous control and evaluation of biodiversity management. It includes impact reduction measures, as well as the restoration and compensation of negative effects on ecosystems, applying a mitigation hierarchy that prioritizes avoiding, minimizing, restoring and compensating impacts. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | The vision for this Policy is to create value for the Company and its customers, investors and employees. It also promotes relationships with different stakeholders in order to foster global strategies and actions to raise awareness and protect biodiversity. As to the scope of application, this policy shall apply to: • Ferrovial SE and the Group companies, regardless of their business sector, geographical location or activities; • members of the governing bodies of Ferrovial SE or other Group companies (including supervisory boards or equivalent bodies); • employees at any of the Group companies. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | The purpose of the biodiversity policy is to define and establish the principles and criteria governing biodiversity actions in the Company's activities and in the value chain. |
| Exclusions from application | There are no exclusions of application. |
| Policy approval flow | |
| Chief Executive Officer | The Board of Directors approves the Sustainability Policy, which is implemented through other more specific policies such as the Quality and Environment Policy and the Biodiversity Policy. |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | |
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), |
| Attention to stakeholders | Fostering of relationships, with the different stakeholders in order to promote global strategies and actions to raise awareness, conservation and protection of biodiversity |
| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and through the internal communication channel. |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes weremade |
Ferrovial's Biodiversity Policy reflects the Company's firm commitment to the conservation and protection of nature, aligning its operations with essential principles of "no net loss". Ferrovial has adopted policies to address deforestation as part of its commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. Specifically, Ferrovial's Biodiversity Policy includes the fight against deforestation as one of its key principles, carrying out actions to combat the deforestation associated with activities and the supply chain by committing to the restoration and reforestation of degraded areas and the acquisition of certified wood. Ferrovial will ensure that the principles set out in this policy are applied in all the subsidiaries in which it has holdings. In addition, the policy includes the conservation and protection of species and natural ecosystems, the application of the impact mitigation hierarchy and the responsible use of natural resources. Ferrovial strives to avoid, minimize and compensate for any negative impact on biodiversity, which includes activities that seek to combat deforestation and preserve ecosystems affected by its operations.
The Biodiversity Policy covers Ferrovial's owned, leased or managed operating sites, including those located in or near biodiversity sensitive areas. The policy, approved by the Q&E Steering Committee, is integrated into the management system and governs the operational processes of all contracts.
This policy comprehensively addresses the Company's main impacts and dependencies on the natural environment, such as:
The policy establishes the impact mitigation hierarchy as a central axis, which guides the Company's actions toward the avoidance, minimization and compensation of environmental impacts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, including environmental impact statements (EIS) and other equivalent documents.
In addition, the policy integrates nature-related risks into the Company's global risk management through the Ferrovial Risk Management model. In this way, biodiversity and natural capital management are incorporated in a structured manner into the organization's strategy and decisionmaking, allowing for the proactive identification and mitigation of environmental risks.
With regard to the responsible use of natural resources, Ferrovial promotes eco-efficiency and guarantees the traceability of the products and raw materials used in its projects. As part of its commitment to the fight against deforestation, the Company establishes the principle to acquire of certified wood, ensuring that the materials used come from sustainable and responsible sources.
The Biodiversity Policy also considers training, awareness and dissemination as key elements for the protection of biodiversity. Ferrovial promotes the education and awareness of stakeholders at all stages of its projects, ensuring that both employees and strategic partners understand and apply the principles of the policy. The Company also strengthens collaboration with different stakeholders such as governments, local communities and conservation organizations to develop global strategies and actions that promote awareness, conservation and protection of natural capital and biodiversity.
As indicated in its purpose, this policy defines and establishes the principles and criteria that govern actions with respect to biodiversity both in the Company's activities and in the value chain. This is also reflected in the Suppliers' Code of Ethics, which reinforces Ferrovial's commitment to biodiversity conservation, particularly in sites considered sensitive.
In short, this policy reflects an integrated and strategic vision that combines the protection of nature, responsible resource management and continuous dialogue with stakeholders, effectively contributing to the sustainability of Ferrovial's operations and the maintenance of the ecosystems in which it operates.
Ferrovial has adopted an active policy to address biodiversity, which includes specific measures to combat deforestation, and to protect and preserve protected areas and endangered species. As key principles to reduce the environmental impacts of its activities, Ferrovial also applies mitigation and conservation criteria in its projects to ensure the protection and recovery of affected ecosystems.
Specifically, the Company has implemented actions to address environmental challenges related to biodiversity and ecosystems. When a project has an Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ferrovial carries out the measures indicated following the impact mitigation hierarchy, some of these measures being compensatory in nature. However, Ferrovial does not have any offsets related to targets. These main actions are carried out on an ongoing basis depending on the type of project.
Some of the main best practices are presented below:
The following actions carried out in 2024 are of particular note:
• Vegetation preservation practices in I-35 NEX CENTRAL PROJECT (Texas, U.S.)
The I-35 NEX Central project is a design-build project in San Antonio (Texas) that consists of non-tolled elevated lanes and improvements along an existing interstate highway where workspace access is limited. Preserving green spaces along this heavily utilized interstate is a key focus.
In order to preserve as many green spaces as possible, early coordination was crucial during the design to identify viable preservation areas that would not hinder construction activities or final design plans.
Early coordination plays a pivotal role in successfully integrating vegetation preservation into a project, resulting in environmental benefits and positive impacts on the project's financial performance. The main actions were preventive measures, such as the construction of 305 meters of orange fence and more than 100 signs to help delineate the areas in the field that were preserved and avoid any accidental removal of these preservation areas. The project successfully preserved 22,258 square meters of natural vegetation in total.
• Protection of the Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca) in the construction of the Murcia-Almeria High Speed Mediterranean Corridor Platform, Pulpí-Vera section
This is a strategic plan for the protection of this turtle (an endangered terrestrial reptile considered a protected species at national and European levels) in the project of the Murcia-Almeria High Speed Mediterranean Corridor Platform, Pulpí-Vera section of about 26 km. The ecosystem in which this infrastructure is located is mostly agricultural, although it has bushes and small shrubs, habitats of this turtle. This protection plan began in 2019 and continues to date.
The actions implemented over the course of these years were:
These actions prevented any impacts to a large number of specimens. So far, 313 specimens have been rescued and translocated between prospecting and rescue work.
These habitat restoration measures follow the TNFD guidelines and aim to promote the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement, the European Regulation on nature restoration, the directives associated with the Natura 2000 Network, among others.
Specific local knowledge was taken into account regarding the species to be protected and promoted, as well as the design of the areas to ensure that the local community can enjoy them. However, due to the location of the actions, no indigenous populations were located.
These actions are part of Ferrovial's broader commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the natural environment, in line with its sustainability strategy and the fight against climate change.
Currently 235 people work in the different Quality and Environment departments of Ferrovial and its subsidiaries, which represents an approximate expenditure of 17.98 million euros.
Ferrovial has established several targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems as part of its Sustainability Strategy and Biodiversity Policy. Nature intrinsically encompasses all environmental issues that are crucial for the sustainability of the planet and, ultimately, for the conservation and protection of ecosystems. In other words, nature not only includes, but interconnects all environmental issues.
Ferrovial therefore set several targets associated with different environmental aspects that are drivers of change in the state of nature. These targets are related to GHG emissions reduction, neutralization of 100% of residual GHG emissions by 2050 with carbon sinks, water footprint objectives and objectives related to the circular economy and efficient use of resources (for further information consult sections E1-4, E3-3 and E5-3). In addition, the Company set specific nature-related targets:
As this is not a quantitative target, it does not have a baseline year, but a target of completing this exercise by FY2025, and it is reviewed annually.
One of the Biodiversity Policy principles is the risk assessment and the resilience analysis of the Company. In order to achieve this, Ferrovial set a target to ensure that all the projects under its operational control are analyzed annually by ADAPTARE.
For further information regarding ADAPTARE methodology and scientific bases, consult section "Disclosure requirement ESRS E1 SMB - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with strategy and business model."
This target is reviewed annually and, due to the nature of the target, there are no milestones, interim targets or baseline year.
In 2024, Ferrovial analyzed 100% of the projects over which the Company has operational control.
Since Ferrovial has a commitment regarding the protection and conservation of species and ecosystems (Biodiversity Policy principles and objectives) and has an impact related to the occupation of protected areas, Ferrovial set a target to define a series of environmental criteria to be considered when making decisions about whether or not to execute a new project. In this way, the validity of the location of the project in the context of certain protected areas is evaluated (for further information regarding this procedure, please, consult section "Disclosure requirement ESRS 4 SBM - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model").
This target is reviewed annually and, due to the nature of the target, there are no milestones, interim targets or baseline year.
These targets are aligned with the Company's Sustainability Strategy. In addition, they are under continuous development to establish other targets that may be relevant for Ferrovial and nature.
The Company has assessed and aligned the objectives to significant impacts, dependencies and risks such as:
The biodiversity and ecosystem targets are directly linked to the most significant aspects extracted from the double materiality assessment, which in turn took into account the participation of stakeholders (as described in the section "Disclosure Requirement ESRS 4 IRO - 1: Description of processes for identifying and assessing significant impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems").
Targets can be classified in different levels of the impact mitigation hierarchy:
| Mitigation hierarchy level | Target | |
|---|---|---|
| Avoidance | Application of the "Go - No go" procedure to 100% of the projects of the subsidiaries controlled by Ferrovial when they exceed a significant budget |
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| Minimization | GHG emissions reduction targets | |
| Water footprint targets: reducing the Business Water Index (BWI) | ||
| Objectives related to the circular economy and efficient use of resources: • Valorization of 70% of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste from construction activities • Annual reuse target of 80% of land |
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| Alignment with the TNFD for FY2025 | ||
| Resilience analysis of 100% of the projects over which Ferrovial has operational control in the ADAPTARE tool, on an annual basis |
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| Restoration and rehabilitation |
Neutralization of 100% of residual GHG emissions by 2050 with carbon sinks | |
| Compensation or offsets | Neutralization of 100% of residual GHG emissions by 2050 with carbon sinks: compensation of GHG emissions | |
| Water footprint targets: annual compensation 70 times Business Water Index |
In order to develop its objectives, Ferrovial took into account The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF); however, no ecological thresholds were applied. The Company is working on aligning the TNFD to establish other targets that may be relevant, as well as the possibility of using Science-based targets for nature (SBTNs).
The Company did not use biodiversity offsets when setting targets.
Further information regarding these targets can be found in "Disclosure Requirement E1 - 4: Targets related to climate change mitigation and adaptation", "Disclosure requirement E3 - 3: Targets related to water and marine resources" and "Disclosure requirement E5 - 3: Targets related to resource use and circular economy".
The indicators related to the main impacts are:
• Species appearing on the IUCN Red List and national conservation lists whose habitats are in areas affected by operations.
| Conservation status of the species | IUCN Red List | Regional or local list |
|---|---|---|
| Critically endangered (CR) | 15 | |
| Endangered (EN) | 25 | |
| Vulnerable (VU) | 35 | |
| Near threatened (NT) | 46 | |
| Least concern (LC) | 407 | |
| Other categories | 102 | |
| TOTAL | 528 | 102 |
In 2024, Ferrovial has developed more than 80 restoration actions (for further information, please, consult section "Disclosure Requirement E4 - 3: Biodiversity and ecosystem actions and resources").
Ferrovial has identified priority areas (detailed in section "Disclosure requirement ESRS4 SBM - 3: Material issues, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model") following the recommendations of the TNFD and the LEAP methodology, analyzing whether they were located within or near sensitive areas for biodiversity. Ferrovial has 23 sites within or near protected or key biodiversity areas, totaling 53.3 square kilometers.
Since Ferrovial's activities have an impact on land occupation, the Company could generate land use changes; however, it depends on the type of role it has in the project. If the Company does not have a developer role, land use change would not be considered the Company's responsibility since it does not have decision-making power in the location and design of the infrastructure. Most of the locations where the Company operates in a decision-making role do not generate significant changes in land use, as the projects are mainly located in urban areas.
For those locations outside urban areas, the Company's main land use changes over time range from cropland to settlements and, to a lesser extent, from grassland or forest land to settlements.
Ferrovial established a comprehensive process to identify, evaluate, and manage impacts, risks, and opportunities related to resource use and the circular economy across its operations. This approach incorporates the efficient use of resources, the reduction of raw material consumption, waste management, and the exploration of opportunities. Specifically, Ferrovial focuses on the "efficient use of resources: reduction, reuse, or recycling of waste in construction", ensuring that circular practices are integrated into its projects.
Ferrovial prioritizes reduction, reuse, and recycling in construction projects, aiming to minimize waste generation and optimize material use. However, the Company also acknowledges the "increase in the consumption of raw materials and greater generation of waste in construction as a key challenge". To address this, it employs data-driven tools to analyze material flows and evaluate the environmental impacts of its operations. These methodologies help identify inefficiencies and opportunities to integrate circular practices across projects and processes.
Additionally, Ferrovial actively explores "new ways of developing Ferrovial Construction's business through authorized waste management". This includes leveraging innovative waste management solutions to strengthen its sustainability credentials and create additional value streams. The identification of greater waste generation risks, particularly in large-scale construction projects, informs the development of mitigation strategies, such as improved waste segregation and recycling initiatives.
To see how the IROs have been identified and asses go to ESRS 2 IRO-1
| Policy | Environmental and Quality Policy |
|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial, through its Quality and Environment Policy, implements eco-efficiency principles in the Company's activities through the efficient use of resources and the reduction, reuse or recycling of waste. Likewise, it seeks to reduce the waste associated with its activities, while at the same time exploring new avenues for business development in waste management, promoting continuous improvement and transparency. |
| Target | The vision of Ferrovial's Quality and Environment Policy is to improve the future through the development and operation of sustainable infrastructures and cities, committed to the highest levels of operational excellence and innovation. This policy aims to establish the quality and environmental principles and values that Ferrovial will ensure compliance with in all the companies in which it participates. These principles and values include those related to the use of resources and the circular economy. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Positive impact: Efficient use of resources, reduction, reuse or recycling of waste for the execution of the Company's activities. • Negative impact: Increased consumption of raw materials and increased waste generation. • Opportunity: New avenues for business development through authorized waste management. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial deploys its policies through the corresponding strategies, which in turn provide governance schemes and indicators with objectives and monitoring procedures that enable continuous control and evaluation of the management of issues related to the use of resources and the circular economy. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | The vision of this policy is to create value for the Company and for the company's customers, investors and employees. It also promotes mutual benefits in its relationship with customers, suppliers and other external organizations to protect and improve the environment. To this end, open communication channels are established in order to create synergies, share experiences and best practices, taking advantage of opportunities that allow us to create value for the Company. As to the scope of application, this policy shall apply to: • Ferrovial SE and Group companies, regardless of their business sector, geographical location or activities; • members of the governing bodies of Ferrovial SE or other Group companies (including supervisory boards or equivalent bodies); • employees of any of Group companies. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | The purpose of the Environment and Quality Policy is to develop and operate sustainable infrastructures and cities, by ensuring the efficient use of available resources and minimizing the environmental impact of the Company's activities and the value chain. |
| Exclusions from application | There are no exclusions of application. |
| Policy approval flow | |
| Chief Executive Officer | The principles and values of the sustainability policy, approved by the Board of Directors, are the basis for the rest of the Ferrovial Group's existing policies that have sustainability implications, which were approved by the Company and remain in force. The Quality and Environment Policy is approved by the Board of Directors. |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | |
| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and through the internal communication channel. |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
The circular economy guidelines are also included in the Quality and Environment Policy, which establishes the efficient use of natural resources and raw materials, using recycled materials whenever possible, as well as reducing the generation of waste in the activities carried out. In this way, Ferrovial's policy promotes the transition toward the abandonment of the use of virgin resources by increasing the use of secondary resources, sustainable supply and the use of renewable resources.
The Sustainability Strategy includes among its lines of action a Circular Economy Plan that seeks to establish the principles of the circular economy in the Company's operating processes by promoting the reuse and recycling of waste, the efficient use of resources by applying circularity criteria, either through the reuse or recycling of materials in activities.
The Quality and Environment Policy and the Circular Economy Plan establish the mechanisms for applying the waste hierarchy principles in which Ferrovial strive to prioritize the following waste management methods:
In order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives set in the Circular Economy Plan, several actions related to waste management, and the circular economy were implemented, which contribute to reducing waste generation and, consequently, to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by avoiding the transportation of materials. These main actions are carried out on an ongoing basis depending on the type of project, and some of principal main good practices are presented below:
An authorized waste manager collaborated with the project and set up a mobile crushing plant on site to crush and screen the concrete waste generated. This crushed material complies with the technical requirements of the project to be used as core material in the filling of the Albertia tunnel's false tunnels. Fulfilling the environmental requirements demanded by the current legislation for its valorization. The mobile plant is also equipped with a steel separator that efficiently separates any remaining steel reinforcements embedded in the concrete.
The recovery of 7,000 tons of concrete is planned, of which more than 5,000 tons were already stockpiled for reuse in the filling of the cut-andcover tunnels. The valorization of the residual concrete increased the circularity of the project and reduced the environmental impact, highlighting the reduction in the consumption of mineral resources, since the original plan for the backfill was for material to be purchased from a quarry.
The most relevant action for reducing the water footprint consisted of the agreement with the concrete supplier, who has an exclusive concrete plant on site. Since then, 100% of the concrete on site has been manufactured with reused water from the on-site wastewater treatment plant, thus avoiding the need to use water from the environment. According to the outstanding concrete requirements, an estimated 8,000,000 liters of water can be reused, of which we have already used 2,380,000 liters since the start of the work in August 2023.
Finally, this wastewater is also used on site for other activities such as dust prevention, fire prevention and cooling of drilling equipment, where at least 2,000,000 liters of water will be reused in addition to the above.
These actions are part of Ferrovial's broader commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the natural environment, aligning with its sustainability strategy and circular economy plan.
Through the implementation of these actions, the circular nature of the Company is promoted by increasing the levels of resource efficiency in the use of technical materials and water, as well as of significant raw materials, while at the same time striving to achieve higher usage rates of reused and recycled raw materials.
Currently 235 people work in the different Quality and Environment departments of Ferrovial and its subsidiaries, which represents an approximate expenditure of 17.98 million euros.
The established Circular Economy Plan includes objectives and performance indicators:
In line with the requirements of the EU Taxonomy, it set the target of recovering 70% of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste generated in construction activities, recovering 93% of this waste in 2024 (95% in 2023), meeting the established objective.
For the Construction business, there is an annual target of 80% land reuse. In 2024, 92% of land was reused (89% in 2023).
Cadagua's water treatment plants are committed to the valorization of 80% of the sewage sludge generated for agricultural use, composting or thermal drying and 76% of the sludge generated was valorized (80% in 2023).
The targets set by Ferrovial were established voluntarily.
Fostering an increased rate of the circular use of materials is achieved through the reuse and recovery policies integrated into these objectives. The Circular Economy Plan is designed to embed circular economy principles into the Company's processes, encouraging waste reuse and recycling, optimizing resource efficiency by applying circularity criteria—whether through material reuse or recycling in operations—or by managing the supply chain to source materials with recycled content, all while reducing environmental impact.
Minimizing the use of primary raw materials becomes possible thanks to the reuse and recovery strategies linked to these goals. By prioritizing material reuse, the consumption of such resources is significantly reduced.
Promoting effective waste management aligns with the internal policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance. Waste is segregated to facilitate appropriate handling and recovery, either through on-site reuse or by sending it to an authorized waste manager for recycling.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 464,342 | 106,329 | 48,279 | 77,909 |
| 7,178,860 | 6,177,323 | 5,338,501 | 5,471,617 |
| 182,651 | 128,921 | 121,552 | 127,706 |
| - | 9,509,101 | 9,187,753 | 11,071,325 |
| - | 168,752 | 148,874 | 271,732 |
| - | 765,162 | 782,783 | 737,731 |
*Biological materials are not significant inFerrovial's purchases.
**The verification of these three materials was outside of the scope in 2021.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total reused materials (t) | 1,272,465 | 1,489,090 | 1,875,914 | 2,234,374 |
***These metrics refer to the materials reused in Ferrovial's works, resulting from the application of circular economy principles that allow the reuse of construction and demolition waste in the works.
| Waste by type | Treatment | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and demolition waste (Non-hazardous waste) |
DIVERTED FROM DISPOSAL (t) Reuse and recycling |
3,328,670 | 3,012,159 | 2,951,166 | 3,345,793 |
| DIRECTED DISPOSAL or unknown treatment (t) |
1,605,685 | 852,229 | 143,683 | 253,650 | |
| Landfill (t) | 1,605,685 | 852,229 | 143,683 | 253,650 | |
| Incineration (t) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Other disposal or unknown treatment (t) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 4,934,355 | 3,864,388 | 3,094,848 | 3,599,443 | |
| DIVERTED FROM DISPOSAL (t) Reuse and recycling |
473,080 | 475,963 | 457,250 | 269,447 | |
| DIRECTED DISPOSAL or unknown treatment (t) |
115,151 | 128,273 | 124,865 | 233,921 | |
| Non-hazardous waste | Landfill (t) | 94,729 | 94,874 | 94,840 | 185,562 |
| Incineration (t) | 20,422 | 33,399 | 30,024 | 48,359 | |
| Other disposal or unknown treatment (t) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 588,231 | 604,236 | 581,114 | 503,368 | |
| Hazardous waste | DIVERTED FROM DISPOSAL (t) Reuse and recycling |
17,103 | 17,114 | 18,577 | 7,554 |
| DIRECTED DISPOSAL or unknown treatment (t) |
5,076 | 3,824 | 5,848 | 6,143 | |
| Landfill (t) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Incineration (t) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Other disposal or unknown treatment (t) | 5,076 | 3,824 | 5,848 | 6,143 | |
| TOTAL | 22,179 | 20,938 | 24,425 | 13,697 | |
| TOTAL | DIVERTED FROM DISPOSAL (t) | 3,818,853 | 3,505,236 | 3,426,993 | 3,622,794 |
| DIRECTED TO DISPOSAL or unknown treatment (t) |
1,725,912 | 984,326 | 274,396 | 493,714 | |
| TOTAL | 5,544,764 | 4,489,562 | 3,701,389 | 4,116,508 | |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of waste non-valorized (t) | 31 % | 22 % | 7 % | 12 % |
| Excavation Soil | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation soil moved (m3 ) |
14,153,627 | 11,614,763 | 14,126,352 | 16,131,587 |
| Excavation soil reused (m3 ) |
13,189,489 | 10,488,658 | 12,540,727 | 14,801,759 |
The most relevant waste streams from Ferrovial's activities come from construction activities:

The rest of materials that are present in the waste generated by Ferrovial's activities are very similar, despite specific waste generated by the water treatment plants (i.e., sewage sludge, sand, fats and oils). The table below details the materials present in our waste:
| Construction and demolition waste | Non-hazardous waste | Hazardous waste |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | Urban assailable waste: - Packaging - Paper and cardboard - Glass - Organic matter - Other non-recyclable waste |
Hazardous packaging (paint, solvent, etc.) |
| Asphalt and bituminous mixtures | Wood | Contaminated absorbents |
| Debris | Bulky | Contaminated used oils |
| Wood | Vegetal waste | Oil filters |
| Plastic | Scrap | Sprays and aerosols |
| Carboard | Sands | Electrical and electronic equipment, batteries |
| Metals | Fats and oils | Water with hydrocarbons |
| Ceramics | Sewage sludge | Contaminated soil |
| Gypsum | Fiber cement (asbestos) | |
| Used tires |
*Radioactive waste is not generated by our activity
The waste produced is reported annually by all business lines, both its generation and the type of treatment the waste receives. For reporting purposes, operational control is considered as an organizational boundary. Under this approach, a company accounts for data from those sources over which it has full authority to introduce and implement its operational policies, regardless of its shareholding in the company. The Company has a specific corporate reporting tool through which the environmental heads of each business unit report their data. Businesses also have their own waste recording methods. Waste is consolidated by type of waste and disaggregated by treatment type. When the treatment type is unknown, we take the worst-case scenario, assuming that the waste is earmarked for disposal. No estimations were made since the data is recorded from authorized waste managers' information. 2023 waste data were recalculated during 2024 for including excavated soil and CDW from outside the works and other minor changes. No other external body has been involved in the validation of this metrics.
During the Double Materiality analysis, Ferrovial assessed its knowledge of the types of workers in its value chain, with special attention given to vulnerable groups such as migrants, employees in regions at high risk of forced labor, and self-employed and temporary agency workers. In countries such as the U.S. and Canada, specific contractual requirements were implemented, ensuring that companies employing vulnerable people designate parties responsible for managing these relationships. In Canada, this monitoring is particularly important for project workers.
With respect to subcontractors, Ferrovial works mainly with local companies. Given that its operations are not executed in regions with a high risk of forced labor, this risk is considered low and not significant. This guarantees the transparency and traceability of labor management.
In terms of raw material procurement, Ferrovial prioritizes local sourcing, with more than 90% of purchases coming from nearby sources, such as aggregates, concrete and steel, thus minimizing the risks associated with inadequate labor practices.
The Company ensures that all workers who may be significantly affected in its value chain are duly considered in its operations and business relationships. A detailed analysis of each group of workers was conducted, identifying especially vulnerable groups, such as migrants and young people, who may face greater risks. However, no geographical areas or raw materials with significant risks of child or forced labor were identified.
Ferrovial's strategy and business model are deeply influenced by the interests, opinions and rights of its workforce, a key stakeholder group. The active involvement of management and employees reflects the Company's commitment to creating a safe and healthy work environment, which directly impacts the strength and sustainability of its business strategy.
To ensure that its business model is aligned with the needs of its workforce, Ferrovial conducts periodic satisfaction and engagement surveys once a year, which allow employees to express their opinions on topics such as sense of belonging, professional development, compensation, reputation, work experience, culture and diversity and inclusion. The results of these surveys are used to identify key areas for improvement, which influences strategic decision-making and the continuous adjustment of the business model.
Ferrovial's strategy promotes the creation of positive impacts, especially in key areas such as employee safety, training and the development of professional skills. These areas, which are fundamental to the Company's business model, not only produce benefits for the workforce, but also strengthen the Company's long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Ferrovial adopts a comprehensive approach that encompasses both the responsible management of workers in its supply chain and the promotion of the well-being and development of its internal workforce. This commitment ensures that the Company not only mitigates the risks associated with vulnerable groups, but also takes advantage of opportunities for growth and continuous improvement in all its operations.
In short, respect for human rights, the protection of the most vulnerable groups and the promotion of a safe and constantly developing work environment are fundamental pillars of Ferrovial's strategy. This strengthens its position as a responsible and sustainable company, in harmony with the expectations of its employees, customers and other stakeholders.
At Ferrovial, the workforce is at the heart of its operations, strategy, and business model. Every employee, whether salaried, self-employed, or engaged through third-party providers, plays a crucial role in the Company's mission to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions globally. Recognizing the complexity and challenges in its operating environments, Ferrovial has developed a clear understanding of the potential and actual impacts on its workforce, using these insights to adapt its strategy and share its future.
The Company's operations inherently involve risks, particularly in sectors like construction and infrastructure management. Health and safety are top priorities, given the potential for work-related accidents or injuries. These risks are carefully managed through robust safety protocols and continuous training. While negative incidents like individual accidents are not systemic within Ferrovial's operations, the Company treats each occurrence with utmost seriousness, implementing measures to prevent recurrence and minimize potential reputational, operational, and financial risks. For example, reputational risks from accidents with severe consequences could undermine trust, while operational delays stemming from workforce disruptions could impact project timelines. To address these, Ferrovial has integrated rigorous safety standards and monitoring systems across all projects, ensuring compliance and care for its workforce.
But it isn't just about mitigating risks; it's about seizing opportunities. Ferrovial sees its people as a source of strength and innovation. Programs focused on professional development, such as tailored career pathways, enable employees to grow alongside the Company. This approach enhances job satisfaction and productivity while fostering loyalty and reducing turnover. The shift toward permanent contracts and improved working conditions reflects Ferrovial's commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Moreover, the Company's emphasis on diversity and equality ensures that all employees feel valued, with mechanisms in place to address any concerns and safeguard their rights.
As Ferrovial embarks on its journey to sustainability, its workforce stands at the forefront of this transformation. The Company's carbon reduction strategies, aligned with international agreements, present new opportunities for job creation, upskilling, and professional growth. Employees are empowered to adapt to emerging roles, particularly in green projects and technological innovations, ensuring they remain integral to Ferrovial's evolving mission.
Throughout this journey, Ferrovial leaves no room for practices that violate fundamental rights. Its operations are free from risks of forced or child labor, backed by a comprehensive due diligence process that ensures compliance across all regions. This diligence reflects the Company's unwavering commitment to ethical practices and the welfare of its workforce.
Ferrovial understands that certain groups within its workforce face unique risks and opportunities. Younger employees benefit from structured development programs, while workers in high-risk environments receive enhanced safety measures tailored to their needs. Employees engaged in cutting-edge projects, such as digital infrastructure, are offered opportunities to advance their skills and contribute to transformative initiatives.
In every decision, Ferrovial ensures that its workforce remains central to its strategy. By aligning employee well-being with its broader goals, the Company not only navigates risks but also unlocks opportunities for growth, innovation, and sustainability. This holistic approach reinforces Ferrovial's commitment to its people and paves the way for a resilient and inclusive future.
| Policy | Global Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial is committed to fostering a workplace free from any form of harassment, discrimination, or abusive conduct. This policy establishes a framework for ensuring respect, equal opportunities, and a safe work environment for all employees. It aligns with Ferrovial's values and principles, reinforcing a culture of integrity, inclusion, and zero tolerance for harassment or discriminatory practices. The company ensures that all allegations are treated seriously and handled with confidentiality, impartiality, and diligence. |
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| Target | The policy aims to prevent and address harassment and discrimination within Ferrovial's workplace by promoting a culture of respect, equality, and ethical conduct. It seeks to provide clear guidelines for identifying, reporting, and addressing any instances of inappropriate behavior. |
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| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Negative Impacts: Potential reputational damage, legal consequences, reduced employee morale, and workplace inefficiencies due to discrimination or harassment. • Mitigation of Risks: Implementation of preventive measures, training programs, internal reporting channels, and strict non-retaliation policies. • Opportunities: Strengthening Ferrovial's corporate culture, enhancing employee well-being, improving diversity and inclusion, and increasing organizational productivity |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial applies strict monitoring and compliance measures, ensuring that all complaints are thoroughly investigated. Employees have access to confidential reporting channels, and the company commits to taking disciplinary action when necessary. Periodic reviews and training sessions help maintain awareness and compliance. The Ethics Channel is available for reporting concerns while ensuring protection against retaliation. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, contractors, and relevant third parties within the organization. | |
| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | Applies internally within Ferrovial's workforce and extends to external collaborators, ensuring alignment with corporate values on inclusion and non-discrimination. |
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| Exclusions from application | None specified | |
| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
The policy aligns with Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights Policies, as well as international standards such as the United Nations Global Compact, ILO conventions, and human rights frameworks. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | The policy considers stakeholder expectations by promoting a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment. | |
| How it is made available | The policy is accessible on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and the company's internal communication platforms. |
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| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes have been made |
| Policy | Diversity and Inclusion Policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | All Ferrovial employees shall enjoy equal opportunities in the development of their professional career regardless of their age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, nationality, genetic information, ancestry, functional diversity, medical condition, pregnancy, religion or religious creed, or any other personal or social characteristic protected by local laws, regulations or ordinances. They shall enjoy a workplace free from harassment and discrimination of any kind. Therefore, employment decisions, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, termination and career development opportunities shall follow this principle. |
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| Target | This policy is designed to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment at all levels of Ferrovial. | |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
Given Ferrovial's activity the main negative impacts on its workers are related to the workers' health and injuries or workplace accidents. The Group strives to mitigate the risk of reduced competitiveness through lack of diversity within the workforce at all levels. Ferrovial recognizes opportunities regarding the health, well-being, and development of its employees, that will reflect upon the Company through increased productivity, greater job satisfaction, and talent retention, as well as a reduction in absenteeism and costs associated with workplace accidents and occupational illnesses. The attraction of professionals through the implementation of high-value technological projects that promote development in appealing professional fields is also a key opportunity for the Group. |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial will adopt practices and controls to promote the implementation, monitoring and verification of compliance with this policy. Ferrovial will also establish actions aimed at ensuring that the principles underlying this policy are known, understood and taken on by the Group's workforce and by the third parties with whom it does business. Ferrovial has an Ethics Channel through which employees, executives and other Group stakeholders can report irregularities, non-compliance, and unethical or illegal behavior. The Ethics Channel can be accessed from the Ferrovial website or from the toll-free telephone numbers and postal address provided on the website. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | All staff | |
| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | Seek to extend our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities in which we operate and to all stakeholders, especially suppliers and customers, recognizing the efforts of those companies that promote these principles in their organizations. |
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| Exclusions from application | None specified | |
| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
This policy is prepared under recommendations 2.1.5 and 2.1.6 of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, and is aligned with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and with Ferrovial's Human Rights, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Policies, as well as with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This policy is published on the Ferrovial website. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures continuous and permanent information through effective communication channels, leveraging new technologies, and maintaining cooperation and transparency with competent authorities and regulators. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made. |
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| Policy | Human Rights Policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | This policy is designed to ensure the protection and respect of human rights within Ferrovial and to raise awareness across the Company. It commits Ferrovial to complying with the principles outlined in this policy throughout its activities. Approved on October 26, 2022. Its principles include health and safety, protection of team members' rights, freedom of association and collective bargaining, promotion of equality and inclusion, child rights and prevention of child exploitation, rejection of slavery and forced labor, respect for local communities and environments, right to freedom of opinion, information and expression, anti-corruption, privacy, and intellectual property. |
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| Target | Foster respect, protection, and management of human rights risks in all activities, promoting equality, dignity, and the safety of stakeholders. |
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| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
Material impacts: Human rights violations across the value chain. Risks: Reputational damage, legal liabilities, and loss of stakeholder trust. Opportunities: Strengthening trust, promoting ethical practices, and aligning with international human rights standards. |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial maintains an Ethics Channel for reporting incidents, accessible via phone, postal mail, intranet, and the website, with options for confidential or anonymous reporting. Issues are handled by the Compliance and Risk Management Directorate, ensuring confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | Primary stakeholders: Employees, contractors, clients, suppliers, and collaborators (e.g., joint ventures). Secondary stakeholders: Communities affected by Ferrovial's activities. |
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| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | Encompasses all entities under Ferrovial's control, including suppliers and collaborators. Specific efforts are made to ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Ethics for Suppliers and other related policies. |
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| Exclusions from application | None explicitly stated. | |
| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) |
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| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
This policy is aligned with international frameworks, including: - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions - UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights - OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Actively engages with employees, communities, clients, suppliers, and contractors. Regular assessments and communication mechanisms ensure continuous dialogue and feedback |
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| How it is made available | Published on Ferrovial's website and communicated through internal and external channels. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
| Policy | Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy includes a series of leaves and improvements, such as the extension of maternity and adoption leave, the possibility of taking a sabbatical, the purchase of additional vacation days, and flexible working hours. In addition, there are specific measures for caring for family members, exceptional recuperable leave, and facilities for employees with disabilities or disabled family members. These measures are managed by the Human Resources Department, ensuring that each request is tailored to individual needs and complies with current labor regulations. |
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| Target | The objective of Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy is to promote an appropriate balance between the personal and professional lives of its employees. To this end, Ferrovial offers a series of leaves and improvements, all of which are described below, without prejudice to the rights and leaves of absence that are already included in applicable labor legislation, such as the Workers' Statute or the Sector or Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreements. |
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| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Increased productivity, job satisfaction and employee retention thanks to the Group's care for the health and well-being of employees. • Improvement of working conditions through the application and periodic review of the Human Rights Policy to all people in the Group as well as the rest of the commitments (Global Compact and United Nations Guiding Principles). • Improvement of the work environment through the implementation of complaint and protection mechanisms in terms of diversity, equality and inclusion, always guaranteeing freedom of association and collective bargaining. |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
These mechanisms include regular reviews and audits conducted by the Human Resources Department to ensure compliance with the policy and its effectiveness. The policy is supported by an action plan that details specific steps and initiatives to promote work-life balance, such as flexible work schedules, additional leave options, and support for employees with caregiving responsibilities. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | All the structural staff of any company belonging to the Ferrovial Group in Spain. | |
| Geographic areas | Spain | |
| Value chain application | Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy applies mainly to the internal stages of the value chain, i.e., the Company's direct employees. However, Ferrovial also promotes work-life balance practices in its relations with suppliers and business partners, encouraging them to adopt similar policies that benefit their own employees. |
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| Exclusions from application | Business units that expressly exclude any of the policy measures. | |
| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy aligns with its Human Rights Policy, which is guided by international frameworks such as the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures continuous and permanent information through effective communication channels, leveraging new technologies, and maintaining cooperation and transparency with stakeholders. It actively engages with employees, through regular assessments and communication mechanisms that ensure continuous dialogue and feedback. |
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| How it is made available | Available on the Ferrovial intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial's workforce lies at the core of its operations and success. Recognizing this, the Company has developed a comprehensive approach to human rights, inclusion, and employee collaboration that integrates respect for international standards, proactive participation mechanisms, and targeted measures for vulnerable groups. This holistic framework ensures that the well-being, rights, and voices of employees are prioritized in every aspect of its operations.
A key pillar of this approach is the inclusion of staff perspectives in decision-making. Ferrovial has implemented mechanisms to actively engage employees and their representatives, ensuring that their insights contribute to shaping policies and addressing challenges. Through structured initiatives such as climate surveys, risk assessments, and performance evaluations, employees can provide valuable feedback, which is followed up in discussions with managers to propose improvements. Representative bodies, including personnel delegates and its councils, further ensure collective representation, while regular collaboration through collective bargaining agreements guarantees transparency and alignment on matters that affect employees. This collaborative environment is operationally overseen by senior managers in Human Resources, who play a pivotal role in driving engagement initiatives. The HR Culture and Engagement team coordinates employee opinion surveys to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Simultaneously, compliance mechanisms, such as the Ethics Channel, ensure that employees have a confidential and anonymous platform where they can raise concerns, with protections against retaliation reinforcing trust in the process.
The Diversity and Inclusion Policy, coordinated by the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, is materialized through the diversity and inclusion strategy and its priorities are:
In addition to the actions described above, last year "Diversity and Inclusion Month" was celebrated, during which multiple initiatives were developed around this matter at a global level. For their part, the Employee Resource Groups act as ambassadors of diversity and inclusion, promoting the aforementioned initiatives.
As a result of the above, more than 150 actions related to different diversity dimensions were developed this year in all the BUs/geographies in which we operate. In this way, we promote an inclusive work environment that fosters collective intelligence among our talent, increases our capacity for innovation, and boosts our competitiveness and sustainability as a company.
It should also be noted that Ferrovial has a global Anti-Discrimination Policy and Harassment Prevention Protocol to ensure dignified and respectful treatment throughout the organization and a work environment free from harassment, discrimination and bullying. The policy also provides a protocol for dealing with possible complaints. In order to promote awareness of this protocol, a specific mandatory course was developed for managers and selection teams to mitigate legal risks and avoid the possibility of reverse discrimination in the decision-making and promotion processes. To this end, it has an online training pathway with 130 plus resources available, including content on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and other relevant aspects of diversity.
Ferrovial's commitment to human rights strengthens this framework by aligning with international standards such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. These commitments are reflected in policies that promote non-discrimination, equitable salaries, freedom of association, and safe working conditions. Collaboration with employees remains central, as the Company leverages communication channels and collective agreements to ensure that the workforce's voices are heard and acted upon. When violations of rights occur, Ferrovial ensures swift and effective remedies through internal mechanisms, including the Ethics Channel and coordinated investigations, to prevent recurrence and provide redress. Ferrovial extends its dedication to diversity and inclusion through targeted measures for vulnerable and marginalized groups. The Equality Plan, which impacts only in Spain, encompasses over 80 initiatives, including professional development programs, and actions to ensure equal pay for equal work. The Diversity and Inclusion Strategy focuses on underrepresented groups, such as women, while also addressing unconscious biases through specialized training for managers and recruiters. Collaborations with organizations supporting people with disabilities further underline Ferrovial's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
To ensure continuous improvement, the monitoring and evaluation processes led by the Equality Committee play a critical role. Regular audits of the Equality Plan and insights from employee opinion surveys enable the Company to refine its measures and develop new actions to promote diversity and foster inclusion. This commitment not only aligns with international standards but also strengthens Ferrovial's position as an employer that values diversity, equity, and collaboration.
By weaving together these elements—human rights policies, employee collaboration mechanisms, and targeted inclusion measures—Ferrovial creates a work environment that respects and empowers its workforce. This integrated approach not only enhances operational excellence but also reflects the Company's dedication to building a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future for its employees and the communities it serves.
| Policy | Health and Safety Policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ferrovial's Health and Safety Policy aims to create safe working environments for everyone, every day. The policy establishes fundamental requirements to promote a consistent and positive safety culture across the Group. |
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| Target | The policy aims to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices, to implement reliable risk assessment processes, and to promote effective communication, training, and resource allocation to maintain safe working conditions. |
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| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
Positive impacts: Safe working environments, compliance with legal standards, and continuous improvement in health and safety performance. Negative impacts: Potential risks related to workplace accidents and non compliance with safety regulations. Risks: Legal and reputational risks, as well as risks associated with workplace safety and health. |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
The policy includes mechanisms for regular measurement, monitoring, and reporting of health and safety performance. It also involves investigating incidents and accidents to prevent recurrence and ensure continuous improvement. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | The policy impacts Ferrovial's employees, administrators, customers, investors, and other stakeholders involved in maintaining and promoting workplace safety and health. |
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| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | The policy applies to all stages of the value chain, ensuring that health and safety principles are upheld throughout Ferrovial's operations. |
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| Exclusions from application | There are no exclusions from the application of this policy. | |
| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
The policy is aligneds with applicable legislation and best practices in health and safety. | |
| Attention to stakeholders | The policy considers the interests of key stakeholders in its establishment and implementation. | |
| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Collaboration with own workforce and representatives: Ferrovial considers the viewpoints of its personnel as a key source for making decisions related to the management of real and potential impacts on its workers. These perspectives are gathered through direct and indirect participation mechanisms, ensuring that both employees and their representatives are informed and actively involved.
The social dialogue process is conducted at several collective bargaining levels:
At the sectoral level (construction, industry, and water sectors), through participation on negotiation tables and parity committees at both national and regional levels, as Ferrovial is recognized as one of the most representative companies in its areas of operation.
At the company level, through ongoing dialogue tables with Union Sections and negotiation processes with various collective and individual representation bodies, including works committees and personnel delegates.
While collective bargaining forms the foundation of this dialogue, these mechanisms also serve as daily communication channels to address employee concerns and involve them in all labor-related policies that impact them.
The frequency of social dialogue at Ferrovial is continuous, covering both regularly scheduled and ad-hoc engagements required by labor regulations, as well as those initiated by either the company or social representatives whenever necessary. Ferrovial launches annual employee satisfaction surveys that include aspects such as sense of belonging, professional development, compensation, reputation, work experience, culture and diversity and inclusion. Ferrovial continues to strengthen the role of managers as responsible for the working climate and the commitment of their teams, providing them with tools to analyze and improve them. The last survey conducted in December 2024, achieved a participation rate of 76.07% and an overall satisfaction level of 7.8/10.
The main mechanisms include:
Operational responsibility: General Human Resources Management (HRM) leads the collaboration with employees and performs the following functions:
Effectiveness Evaluation The effectiveness of the collaboration is measured through:
Specific measures to foster gender equality: Ferrovial implements more than 80 equality measures in Spain, which are covered in the following areas of action:
Monitoring and evaluating compliance with the measures is done through audits conducted by the Equality Committee and through the results of employee opinion surveys, which include specific questions on equality, diversity and inclusion.
Own workforce can report concerns to the HR Department, their direct manager or through the Ethics Channel.
The Company makes an Ethics Channel available to its employees and stakeholders, a confidential and—if the whistleblower wishes—anonymous system (in accordance with applicable legislation), to facilitate the reporting of any possible irregularity, non-compliance or behavior contrary to Ferrovial's ethics, law and internal rules, including in particular possible cases of fraud or corruption, anti-competitive practices, human rights violations, financial and tax matters or damage to the environment. Likewise, matters related to accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or questionable financial practices of Ferrovial, as well as any alleged misconduct by members of the Board of Directors, all of which are considered to be "Priority Communications" under the Ethics Channel policy, may be reported. Priority Communications shall be managed by the Internal Audit Department and those involving actual or suspected misconduct of the Board shall be managed by the Chairman of the Audit and Control Committee.
All communications are handled objectively and diligently in accordance with the Ethics Channel Policy and for dealing with Queries, Complaints and Reports Throughout the process, the rights of those involved, in particular the presumption of innocence, will be respected. Likewise, the absence of reprisals is guaranteed to all informants in good faith and to those who participate in the investigation of communications.
Communications will be processed by the most appropriate department according to their circumstances, favoring greater geographical proximity to the informants, independence and the absence of conflict of interest of those responsible for the investigation. To assist teams that may be involved in this task in their respective areas of expertise, the Compliance Department has developed an Investigations Guide. In addition, training sessions were held through the Compliance Network to ensure diligent management of all communications and respect for the people involved.
• The Compliance Department periodically reviews communications that were already closed, to prevent possible cases of retaliation. In 2024, a new course on Practical Information for Avoiding Retaliation in the Workplace was deployed for managers and employees involved in decisions about other employees (recruiting, promotion, mobility, layoffs, disciplinary measures and others). 96 employees were trained.
The Chief Compliance Officer reports quarterly to the Audit and Control Committee, and annually to the Board of Directors, on the communications received and the steps taken in relation to them.
The Ethics Channel can be accessed by telephone, post, intranet or the corporate website (https://Ferrovial .com). In addition, specific communication channels have been established in certain Group companies where it is considered appropriate.
There is more information about the communications received in the Ethics Channel (ESRS G1-1.)
The communication management process and the possibility of communicating with the informant will be described in more detail in the Safe Mailbox section.
Once the communication is received, communications will be securely received and handled to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, the confidentiality of (i) the identity of the sender(s) and any third party mentioned in the communication and (ii) the actions implemented in handling and processing the communication. Communications will also be received and handled in a manner that ensures data protection by preventing access to unauthorized person to the fullest extent possible. Investigations shall be carried out in an objective, fair, thorough, and diligent manner with the utmost care and consideration in accordance with internal procedures and applicable law. Independence and the absence of conflicts of interest in the process shall be ensured to the fullest extent possible. Throughout the process, to the fullest extent possible, the rights of those involved will be respected, including the presumption of innocence and the honor of the person concerned.
The sender and Management Body may contact each other through the Ethics Channel (secure correspondence section) which allows confidential contact to be maintained, even if the complaint is anonymous, to request additional information or clarifications of the information reported and ensuring that the sender is informed about the progress of the case and the actions taken. It works both ways, so the sender or the Management Body may get in touch if considered necessary. Finally, the sender will be informed of its closing and output.
The knowledge and trust of the Ethics Channel is evaluated through satisfaction surveys completed at the end of the mandatory training courses. The last survey was launched with the new course on the Code of Ethics and the result was that 89.42% were aware of the existence of the Ethics Channel, 71.16% knew how to access it, and 93.7% trusted the Ethics Channel and how it is managed.
The remediation measures adopted are mainly disciplinary actions (including termination), training programs or change of internal processes or procedures, all pursuant to the applicable internal procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable law. The regulations applicable in the different jurisdictions in which Ferrovial does business shall also be considered. In 2024, a new course on Practical Information for Avoiding Retaliation in the Workplace was deployed for managers and employees involved in decisions about other employees (recruiting, promotion, mobility, layoffs, disciplinary measures and others).
Once the corrective measures are put in place, the management bodies responsible for the communication should follow up the implementation of the different measures, in addition to following up the people involved to confirm no retaliations are occurring.
The Ethics Channel is managed by the Compliance Department through a third-party IT tool for sending and handling all communications. Those with responsibility for managing communications shall have access to the IT tool, as appropriate, and it will serve as a repository for all communications received.
In addition, there is a suggestion box enabled on the Company's intranet and managed by HR so that employees can send their suggestions and needs directly to the HR Department.
All kinds of queries can be sent through the channel and there is also a suggestion box on the Company's intranet
All communications are managed objectively and diligently in accordance with the Ethics Channel Policy and policy for handling queries, complaints and reports. Investigations shall be carried out in an objective, fair, thorough, and diligent manner with the utmost care and consideration in accordance with internal procedures and applicable law. Independence and the absence of conflicts of interest in the process shall be ensured to the fullest extent possible. Throughout the process the rights of those involved will be respected, including the presumption of innocence and the honor of the person concerned, to the fullest extent possible. Likewise, the absence of reprisals to all informants in good faith and to those who participate in the investigation of the communications shall be guaranteed. In 2024, a new course on Practical Information for Avoiding Retaliation in the Workplace was deployed for managers and employees involved in decisions about other employees (recruiting, promotion, mobility, layoffs, disciplinary measures and others)
Health, safety and well-being (HSW) are fundamental values for Ferrovial and are supervised by the Board of Directors at each meeting held throughout the year. The Health and Safety Policy, approved by the Board, establishes the principles and values that guide the behavior of employees and subcontractors. This policy is implemented through the HSW strategy, approved in December 2019 and extended until 2026. The strategy outlines the path to achieving objectives, focusing on operational excellence to improve Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention.
In the event of a significant negative incident, Ferrovial established procedures to ensure proper resolution. These measures include:
Ferrovial set a measurable and time-bound sustainability target to evaluate progress toward enhancing health and safety performance across its operations. The Group aims to reduce the Serious Injuries and Fatalities Frequency Rate (SIFR) by -31.8% in 2026 compared to the 2022 baseline. This target demonstrates Ferrovial's commitment to ensuring safe working environments and promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of its personnel. The target aligns with Ferrovial's overarching objective of promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing within the organization. By fostering safe working environments, the Company seeks to reduce the frequency and severity of serious injuries and fatalities.
Interim milestones include a 10% reduction by December 31, 2023, and a 19% reduction by December 31, 2024. The frequency rate per million hours worked is the unit of measurement. This target applies to all direct Group operations, including employees and subcontractors at project sites and operational facilities worldwide. The 2022 Serious Injuries and Fatalities Frequency Rate serves as the baseline for this goal, ensuring a consistent measurement framework for progress evaluation. The target is set for the period 2022–2026, with interim milestones to track progress. Ferrovial developed a unique methodology to calculate a homogeneous global rate, as there is no internationally recognized standard for health, safety, and well-being (HSW) KPIs. This approach enables the Company to establish and monitor a global HSW KPI consistently.
The health and safety of employees are integral to Ferrovial's stakeholder model. In all operating countries, employee health and safety rights are mandated by national labor or specific health and safety laws, often including government oversight to set safety standards and conduct workplace reviews. No changes were made to the target or its underlying methodologies since implementation, maintaining the comparability of the target. As of
December 31, 2024, a 19% reduction in the Serious Injuries and Fatalities Frequency Rate compared to 2022 had been achieved (10% reduction in 2023). This progress reflects Ferrovial's sustained efforts toward achieving its health and safety objectives by 2026.
Ferrovial's talent strategy aims to position the Company as a benchmark employer in its key markets, promoting the professional growth, health and wellbeing of its employees, and fostering diverse teams capable of generating positive changes in both the organization and society. The pillars of this strategy are commitment, organizational agility and innovation in people management.
To mitigate the negative impacts on its personnel arising from the transition to a greener and more climate-neutral economy, Ferrovial has adopted training and retraining programs, which ensure that employees acquire the necessary skills in a constantly evolving work environment. In 2024, a total of 268,967 hours of health and safety training were conducted. The Company also offers support measures, such as career counseling, coaching, internal outplacement and early retirement plans, in situations of restructuring or downsizing.
Recognizing the challenges of transitioning to a climate-neutral economy, Ferrovial has adopted various mitigation measures to protect its workforce. In addition to training and retraining programs, Ferrovial offers employment guarantees and individualized support in situations of change, ensuring the adaptation and resilience of its teams in a context of transformation.
Ferrovial understands that inadequate occupational safety management at construction sites could lead to significant reputational risks and legal liabilities. Therefore, it implemented a comprehensive occupational safety plan, designed to comply with current regulations and proactively adapt to regulatory changes, technological innovations and best industry practices. Regular audits, both internal and external, verify compliance with these standards and strengthen the culture of prevention. This rigorous management helps mitigate operational risks, protecting personnel integrity and ensuring Ferrovial's corporate reputation.
Promoting robust health and safety standards in operations is a strategic priority in connection with employee wellbeing. This includes implementing strong management systems, employee training, and leveraging real-time data to predict and prevent accidents.
The extension of Ferrovial's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy was accompanied by several adjustments to adapt to organizational changes since its approval. This has led to a more operational approach based on three layers of protection:
As part of the 2024 Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Strategic Plan, various activities were implemented involving all of the strategy's pillars, focusing on leadership, training, competency, resilience, and engagement:
Ferrovial's wellbeing strategy, known as HASAVI (Healthy Habits for Life), is integrated into the global Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, and is based on four pillars: physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing. Given the geographic dispersion and complexity of the organization, the wellbeing strategy is developed both globally and locally to adapt to specific work environments.
Key elements of Ferrovial's wellbeing strategy include:
• Calendar and communications: Ferrovial employs a robust communication strategy for health and wellbeing, utilizing various channels to highlight prevention and dissemination campaigns. In 2024, around 68 posts were shared on the corporate intranet, garnering over 5,898 views and 209 interactions. Additionally, 335 posts on internal social media channels achieved 189,418 views and 2,101 engagements.
In each of the four wellbeing pillars, the following actions are highlighted:
To fully leverage all opportunities identified, Ferrovial implemented the following actions:
These initiatives strengthen Ferrovial's position as a benchmark employer in its key markets and drive positive changes both within the organization and in society.
The results for 2024 were highly positive, with significant increases in participation and adherence to various initiatives. Wellbeing emerged as the most improved factor in the latest survey, with 91% of employees believing HASAVI enhances the working environment and relationships with colleagues, and 82% feeling it contributes to improved productivity, creativity, and concentration.
Finally, Ferrovial adopts a comprehensive and rigorous approach to the protection and handling of personal data, ensuring that its practices do not cause or contribute to material negative impacts on its workforce. The Company strictly complies with current data protection legislation and implemented updated mechanisms that include internal controls, regular audits and training for employees on the correct management of personal data.
In situations where tensions may arise between business pressures and the need to mitigate negative impacts, the Company always prioritizes compliance with data protection regulations, ensuring that the security and privacy of information are not compromised. Transparency in monitoring and complying with these regulations is fundamental to its reporting, reflecting its commitment to best practices in data protection and respect for its workforce.
Employees' health and safety are fundamental pillars of Ferrovial's sustainability and corporate responsibility strategy. The Company is committed to ensuring safe working environments and promoting the physical and mental well-being of its personnel. The Company's objectives include:
Regarding diversity, it means fostering a work environment based on equality, equity, and performance, which not only recognizes but also values differences and generates real opportunities for each person to develop their full potential and contribute the best of themselves.The company also promotes gender diversity by encouraging female representation at all organizational levels, including leadership positions. As a global group, Ferrovial values and leverages multiculturalism, promoting collaboration among diverse teams.
Ferrovial has set a goal of achieving 30% women in management and leadership positions. The company has also set ambitious goals for the training and qualification of its employees, focusing on several key aspects: developing talent, fostering innovation, improving competitiveness and adapting to change.
Ferrovial ensures the involvement of its workforce and their representatives in defining objectives related to the management of material impacts, both negative and positive, as well as material risks and opportunities. This participation is reflected in records such as the minutes of the National Negotiation Table, Works Committees, and business associations where Ferrovial actively participates as a member of negotiation committees with unions. These forums provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration, enabling representatives to contribute directly to the establishment of impactful objectives aligned with the company's priorities and challenges.
As part of the annual objective-setting process, employees propose their KPIs in collaboration with their hierarchical manager, who validates them. At the end of the year, the manager reviews the achievement level of these KPIs/objectives, which directly impacts the variable remuneration the employee receives.
During the annual Talent Review process, the manager evaluates the employee's competencies, strengths, and areas for improvement. The employee also completes a self-assessment of these areas. The results of this process are reflected in the Individual Development Plan (IDP), where joint development actions are identified (including training, shadowing activities, mentoring, new projects, temporary assignments, internal mobility, etc.). This process is conducted for the White Collar population.
The company annually shares detailed information with social representatives regarding the degree of compliance with established objectives, which are entered into the Workday tool and displayed on the employee's profile, which can be accessed at any time throughout the year for monitoring purposes. Supporting evidence includes minutes from the Monitoring Committee for variable compensation by objectives, highlighting the structured approach to keeping representatives informed and engaged in evaluating progress and aligning results with organizational goals. This engagement is formalized through agreements signed with union sections at a global level across the organization.
Ferrovial compiles employee data through a structured process to ensure accuracy and consistency:
This approach ensures reliable and standardized data collection across the organization.
Employee data is categorized as "Full-Time" or "Part-Time" and analyzed for trends. Any significant variations from prior periods are reviewed collaboratively with the respective units to identify their root causes.
Both the number of employees at the end of the period and the average number of employees throughout the year are reported.
To see the information about the total employees in the Financial statements, refer to Consolidated financial statements Section 2: Profit (LOSS) for the year 2.3 Staff Costs.
Employee head count in countries where the undertaking has at least 50 employees representing at least 10% of its total number of employees.
| Country | Number of employees (head count) |
|---|---|
| Poland | 6,701 |
| Spain | 6,183 |
| Chile | 4,468 |
| United States | 4,604 |
| United Kingdom | 1,139 |
| Other countries | 2,406 |
| TOTAL | 25,501 |
Employees by contract type, broken down by gender
| Female | Male | Other | Not Disclosed | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees | 4,511 | 20,990 | 0 | 0 | 25,501 |
| Temporary contract | 641 | 3,328 | 0 | 0 | 3,969 |
| Permanent contract | 3,870 | 17,662 | 0 | 0 | 21,532 |
| Non guaranteed hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Number of part-time employees (head count ) | 89 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 237 |
| Number of full-time employees (head count) | 4,422 | 20,842 | 0 | 0 | 25,264 |
Employees by contract type, broken down by region
| Europe | America | Asia | Africa | Oceania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nº of employees (head count) | 15,002 | 10,135 | 190 | 1 | 173 |
| Temporary contract | 92 | 958 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Permanent contract | 12,354 | 9,177 | 3 | 1 | 168 |
| Non guaranteed hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geographical Axis | Europe | Africa | America | Asia | Oceania | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees (head count) | 15,002 | 1 | 10,135 | 190 | 173 | 25,501 |
| Number of part-time employees (head count) | 156 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 5 | 237 |
| Number of full-time employees (head count) | 14,846 | 1 | 10,059 | 190 | 168 | 25,264 |
Number of employees at year-end by region and gender
| 2023 | 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Total | Men | Women | Total | |||
| Poland | 4,706 | 1,643 | 6,349 | 4,913 | 1,788 | 6,701 | ||
| Spain | 4,829 | 1,000 | 5,829 | 5,096 | 1,087 | 6,183 | ||
| Chile | 4,412 | 405 | 4,817 | 4,028 | 440 | 4,468 | ||
| United States | 3,781 | 584 | 4,365 | 4,008 | 596 | 4,604 | ||
| United Kingdom | 856 | 284 | 1,140 | 874 | 265 | 1,139 | ||
| Germany | 785 | 4 | 789 | 793 | 6 | 799 | ||
| Canada | 483 | 70 | 553 | 558 | 73 | 631 | ||
| Colombia | 161 | 68 | 229 | 117 | 61 | 178 | ||
| Turkey | 157 | 27 | 184 | 157 | 27 | 184 | ||
| Australia | 120 | 55 | 175 | 119 | 54 | 173 | ||
| Portugal | 105 | 61 | 166 | 66 | 49 | 115 | ||
| Puerto Rico | 117 | 19 | 136 | 213 | 32 | 245 | ||
| France | 20 | 10 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 42 | ||
| Netherlands | 8 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 | ||
| Peru | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||
| Slovakia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Italy | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 20,558 | 4,241 | 24,799 | 20,990 | 4,511 | 25,501 |
The total number of new hires in 2024 was 16,043 (10,495 in 2023), which corresponds to a total hiring rate of 62.91% (42.32% in 2023), compared to the year-end workforce. The breakdown by country, gender and age is as follows:
| <30 | 30 - 50 | >50 | Subtotal | TOTAL 2024 | TOTAL 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Men | 316 | 353 | 353 | 1,022 | 1,201 | 1,604 |
| Women | 88 | 73 | 18 | 179 | |||
| U.S. | Men | 781 | 629 | 366 | 1,776 | 1,933 | 1,940 |
| Women | 66 | 65 | 26 | 157 | |||
| Canada | Men | 135 | 199 | 180 | 514 | 561 | 640 |
| Women | 20 | 14 | 13 | 47 | |||
| United Kingdom | Men | 43 | 35 | 22 | 100 | 128 | 201 |
| Women | 11 | 10 | 7 | 28 | |||
| Poland | Men | 318 | 443 | 231 | 992 | 1,340 | 1,234 |
| Women | 149 | 167 | 32 | 348 | |||
| Latin America | Men | 2,891 | 4,283 | 2,518 | 9,692 | 10,163 | 4,031 |
| Women | 188 | 210 | 73 | 471 | |||
| Rest of countries | Men | 161 | 263 | 256 | 680 | 717 | 845 |
| Women | 12 | 17 | 8 | 37 | |||
| TOTAL | Men | 4,645 | 6,205 | 3,926 | 14,776 | 16,043 | 10,495 |
| Women | 534 | 556 | 177 | 1,267 | |||
| Subtotal | 5,179 | 6,761 | 4,103 | 16,043 |
| 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary | Involuntary | Total | |||||||||||||||||
| Leaves | Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women | Total by category |
||||||||||||
| <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | ||||||||
| Executive Committee | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director |
0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Affiliate Executive Committee & Head of Department |
0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 32 |
| Business Positions Leads | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Manager | 5 | 101 | 73 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 122 | 100 | 1 | 36 | 9 | 274 |
| Senior Professional / Supervisor |
18 | 66 | 27 | 11 | 36 | 10 | 11 | 42 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 108 | 52 | 12 | 42 | 12 | 255 |
| Professional | 137 | 161 | 61 | 78 | 105 | 9 | 39 | 84 | 54 | 12 | 32 | 8 | 176 | 245 | 115 | 90 | 137 | 17 | 780 |
| Admin Staffs/Support | 27 | 28 | 14 | 43 | 36 | 16 | 27 | 41 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 15 | 54 | 69 | 23 | 75 | 68 | 31 | 320 |
| Blue Collar | 949 | 1,391 | 955 | 55 | 97 | 48 | 2,839 4,380 | 2,874 | 111 | 118 | 36 | 3,788 | 5,771 | 3,829 | 166 | 215 | 84 | 13,853 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtotal by age | 1,136 1,766 | 1,147 | 188 | 306 | 88 | 2,917 4,569 3,007 | 156 | 196 | 65 | 4,053 | 6,335 | 4,154 | 344 | 502 | 153 | ||||
| Subtotal by gender | 4,049 | 582 | 10,493 | 417 | 14,542 | 999 | 15,541 | ||||||||||||
| Total 4,631 |
10,910 | 15,541 |
| 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary | Involuntary | Total | |||||||||||||||||
| Leaves | Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women | Total by category |
||||||||||||
| <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 | >50 | <30 30-50 >50 | |||||||||
| Manager and higher categories | 5 | 120 | 90 | 1 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 45 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 142 | 135 | 1 | 40 | 9 | 333 |
| Senior Professional / Supervisor |
18 | 66 | 27 | 11 | 36 | 10 | 11 | 42 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 108 | 52 | 12 | 42 | 12 | 255 |
| Professional | 137 | 161 | 61 | 78 | 105 | 9 | 39 | 84 | 54 | 12 | 32 | 8 | 176 | 245 | 115 | 90 | 137 | 17 | 780 |
| Admin Staffs/Support | 27 | 28 | 14 | 43 | 36 | 16 | 27 | 41 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 15 | 54 | 69 | 23 | 75 | 68 | 31 | 320 |
| Blue Collar | 949 | 1,391 | 955 | 55 | 97 | 48 | 2,839 4,380 | 2,874 | 111 | 118 | 36 | 3,788 | 5,771 | 3,829 | 166 | 215 | 84 | 13,853 | |
| Subtotal by age | 1,136 | 1,766 | 1,147 | 188 | 306 | 88 | 2,917 4,569 3,007 | 156 | 196 | 65 | 4,053 | 6,335 | 4,154 | 344 | 502 | 153 | |||
| Subtotal by gender | 4,049 | 582 | 10,493 | 417 | 14,542 | 999 | 15,541 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL | 4,631 | 10,910 | 15,541 |
| Voluntary | 2024 Involuntary |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover rate (%) | Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women | |||||||||||||||
| <30 | 30-50 | >50 | <30 | 30-50 | >50 | <30 | 30-50 | >50 | <30 | 30-50 | >50 | <30 | 30-50 | >45 | <30 | 30-50 | >50 | ||||
| Subtotal by age | 4.29 | 6.49 | 4.03 | 0.70 | 1.18 | 0.34 | 11.25 | 17.43 | 11.28 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.28 | 15.54 | 23.92 | 15.31 | 1.31 | 1.98 | 0.62 | |||
| Subtotal by gender | 14.81 2.22 |
39.96 | 1.69 | 54.77 | 3.91 | ||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL TURNOVER RATE |
17.03 | 41.65 | 58.68 |
Workforce at year-end data by professional category, line of business and gender is as follows:
| Workforce at year-end | 2024 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee | Corporate Director Committee and BU Executive |
Committee & Head of Affiliate Executive Department |
Business Positions Leads |
Manager | Senior Professional / Supervisor |
Professional | assistants / Support Administratives |
Blue collar | Subtotal | TOTAL 2024 | TOTAL 2023 | ||
| Corporation/ | Men | 10 | 42 | 52 | 4 | 95 | 217 | 122 | 62 | 3,562 | 4,166 | ||
| Other | Women | 3 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 63 | 114 | 101 | 95 | 276 | 701 | 4,867 | 508 |
| Construction | Men | 0 | 21 | 176 | 252 | 2,061 | 1,116 | 2,384 | 595 | 8,151 | 14,756 | ||
| Women | 0 | 3 | 43 | 17 | 524 | 507 | 1,386 | 622 | 273 | 3,375 | 18,131 | 19,362 | |
| Men | 0 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 59 | 76 | 52 | 5 | 245 | 482 | |||
| Toll Roads | Women | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 52 | 33 | 19 | 64 | 200 | 682 | 677 |
| Men | 0 | 5 | 19 | 10 | 37 | 122 | 70 | 3 | 1,129 | 1,395 | |||
| Energy | Women | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 93 | 194 | 1,589 | 4,021 |
| Men | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 62 | 15 | 73 | 191 | |||
| Airports | Women | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 232 | 231 |
| Men | 10 | 80 | 283 | 279 | 2,262 | 1,546 | 2,690 | 680 | 13,160 | 20,990 | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Women | 3 | 22 | 93 | 21 | 622 | 706 | 1,564 | 772 | 708 | 4,511 | 25,501 | 24,799 |
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 11 | 60 | 255 | 273 | 2,234 | 1,442 | 2,703 | 670 | 12,910 | 20,558 | ||
| Women | 2 | 14 | 83 | 16 | 589 | 650 | 1,482 | 766 | 639 | 4,241 |
Ferrovial promotes an inclusive and participatory social dialogue environment in the European Economic Area (EEA), ensuring that its employees are represented at both establishment and European level. This commitment is reflected in the fact that 62.5% of its global workforce is covered by collective bargaining agreements. Employee representation is materialized through their participation in committees and negotiating tables, where key aspects such as working conditions, safety and employee welfare are discussed and agreed. Ferrovial also facilitates continuous communication between management and employee representatives at each plant, ensuring that their concerns and suggestions are heard and addressed.
| Employees represented | % 2024 | % 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,409 | 99.6 % | 100.0 % |
| United States | 41 | 0.9 % | 0.3 % |
| Canada | 77 | 12.2 % | 13.9 % |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.0 % |
| Poland | 5,121 | 79.4 % | 78.9 % |
| Latin America | 4,064 | 87.3 % | 84.0 % |
| Other countries | 127 | 9.4 % | 10.1 % |
| TOTAL | 13,839 | 60.9 % | 62.5 % |
| Coverage Rate | Collective Bargaining Coverage (Employees – EEA) (for countries with >50 empl. representing >10% total empl.) |
Collective Bargaining Coverage (Employees – Non-EEA) (estimate for regions with >50 empl. representing >10% total empl.) |
Social Dialogue (Workplace representation – EEA only) (for countries with >50 empl. representing >10% total empl.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19% | U.S. | ||
| 20-39% | |||
| 40-59% | |||
| 60-79% | Poland | Poland | |
| 80-100% | Spain | Chile | Spain |
For Ferrovial, the social partners are fundamental and are always legitimate from a legal point of view, having been elected through electoral processes carried out by the workers they represent or belonging to trade union federations that are representative of the sectors in which the Company operates. This structure ensures that employees' voices are adequately represented and that their interests are effectively defended in negotiations and social dialogues, both at local and European levels.
Within the framework of its operations in the EEA, in 2023, Ferrovial signed 134 collective bargaining agreements, a slightly lower figure than the 147 in 2022. These agreements not only regulate essential aspects of labor relations, but also incorporate specific clauses on occupational risk prevention, occupational health and safety, adapting to local regulations in each country. In the 2023 collective bargaining process, Ferrovial renewed or improved these provisions in some cases, as part of its commitment to the health, safety and well-being of its employees.
In Spain, 100% of the employees in the construction business are represented by trade unions. Even in cases where there are no Works Councils or workers' representatives, they are represented by Union Sections, with which a State Negotiation Table was set up. This level of representation ensures comprehensive coverage for employees and strengthens social dialogue in the country. Ferrovial is working to provide similar data on union representation in other EEA countries where it has a significant presence. In addition, employees represented in the social dialogue in the EEA countries (Spain and Poland) account for 37.81% (with a total of 9,643 employees).
At the European level, Ferrovial strengthens its commitment to worker representation through a Framework Agreement signed in 2012 with the UGT FICA and Comisiones Obreras unions, as well as with the International Federation of Trade Unions (BWI). This agreement promotes the protection of labor rights in the construction and infrastructure sectors and guarantees a continuous democratic dialogue between the company and workers' representatives through collective bargaining. This framework also ensures that workers' interests are aligned with international standards of labor representation and respect.
Outside the EEA, Ferrovial also maintains a high level of commitment to collective bargaining. However, the information on the percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements in these regions should be expanded, which will more fully reflect the overall scope of its social dialogue initiatives.
In this way, Ferrovial reinforces its commitment to an inclusive work environment, backed by effective union representation and continuous social dialogue that guarantees the well-being, safety and rights of all its employees.
Ferrovial does not have a European Works Council. Each company or subsidiary we have in European countries has its own union representation. However, in Construction we signed an agreement with the BWI, the grouping of international trade unions (attached agreement) that promotes the development of unions in our sector and ensures compliance and safeguards workers' rights.
| Permanent | Temporary | Total | Percentage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 2024 | Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women | 2024 | Men | Women |
| Manager and higher categories (Executive, Senior Manager, Head of Department, etc) |
2,778.0 | 723.7 | 169.2 | 24.3 | 2,947.2 | 748.0 | 3,695.2 | 79.8 % | 20.2 % |
At Ferrovial, the term "Top Management " refers to professionals holding strategic leadership positions within the organization. For identification purposes, the classification includes Manager and higher-level categories, such as Executive, Senior Manager, and Head of Department, among others. These roles play a key function in decision-making, defining and implementing corporate strategy, and overseeing company operations.
| 2024 Age Group | Gender | Nº employees | % employees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL WORKFORCE BY AGE GROUP |
0-30 | Women | 1,056 | 4.1 |
| Men | 3,731 | 14.7 | ||
| 30-50 | Women | 2,538 | 9.9 | |
| Men | 10,016 | 39.3 | ||
| >50 | Women | 917 | 3.6 | |
| Men | 7,243 | 28.4 | ||
| TOTAL 2024 | Women | 4,511 | 17.7 | |
| Men | 20,990 | 82.3 |
| Category | Men | % Men Variation 2024/2023 |
Women | % Women Variation 2024/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee | 10 | -9 % | 3 | 50 % |
| BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director |
80 | 33 % | 22 | 57 % |
| Affiliate Executive Committee & Head of Department |
283 | 11 % | 93 | 12 % |
| Business Positions Leads | 279 | 2 % | 21 | 31 % |
| Manager | 2,262 | 1 % | 622 | 6 % |
| Senior Professional / Supervisor |
1,546 | 7 % | 706 | 9 % |
| Professional | 2,690 | 0 % | 1,564 | 6 % |
| Admin Staff/Support | 680 | 1 % | 772 | 1 % |
| Blue Collar | 13,160 | 2 % | 708 | 11 % |
Ferrovial set a clear and measurable objective aligned with its Diversity Policy: to ensure that the Leadership Team consists of at least 30% women and at least 30% men by December 2025. For the purpose, "Leadership Team" 1 refers to: Ferrovial's Management Committee, Corporate Directors, Business Units' Directors and their direct reports with "Head of" category. In addition, with respect to the goals, the applicable legal requirements of the relevant jurisdiction, including employment and labor law considerations, will be appropriately considered.It is important to highlight that the definition of the "Leadership Team" used in this section differs from the classification of organizational levels presented the previous tables. The Ferrovial Leadership Team (FLT) is a specifically defined ad hoc group, whose composition is outlined in the Company's Diversity Policy. Unlike the general organizational structure reflected in the tables, the composition of the FLT does not follow the same hierarchical categorization but instead adheres to specific criteria established to meet strategic diversity objectives.
Furthermore, data regarding the composition of the FLT is produced manually on a monthly basis, allowing for detailed and up-to-date monitoring of its evolution. According to the most recent data, the current percentage of female representation in the FLT stands at 26.2%, demonstrating Ferrovial's commitment to gender equity and progress toward the 2025 target.
This is an absolute goal calculated as a percentage, specifically targeting leadership and management positions.
The target does not rely on a specific baseline year, as it considers the current number of employees in the Ferrovial Leadership Team for each year of calculation. Additionally, an interim milestone of 27% was established to monitor progress toward the final goal. This is a cross-cutting objective that spans the entire Company and aligns with Ferrovial's diversity and inclusion strategy.
The definition of this objective involves the participation of the CEOs of the different business units, highlighting its strategic and company-wide nature. Progress toward achieving this goal is reviewed quarterly to ensure it is met within the defined timeframe. The applicable legal requirements of relevant jurisdiction, including employment and labor law considerations, will also be appropriately considered.
Ferrovial reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that all its employees receive an adequate salary, aligned with relevant standards and benchmarks in each country where it operates. This commitment is validated annually through an analysis based on data from the Living Wage Foundation, which evaluates essential factors such as food, water supply, housing, transportation, clothing, healthcare, education and payment of taxes, among others. The results of this analysis confirm that 97% of employees in the countries where the Company is most active—Spain, United Kingdom, Chile, United States, Poland, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Turkey—receive salaries above the living wage.
For the remaining 3%, additional measures are being assessed to further align compensation with living wage benchmarks, reinforcing Ferrovial's commitment to fair and competitive remuneration across all its operations.
In the EEA, Ferrovial ensures that, in countries with a legal minimum wage, remuneration complies with these regulations. In cases where there is no established minimum wage, the lowest employee salary is compared to regional indicators and international standards, such as 60% of the national average salary and 50% of the average gross salary. These references are aligned with Directive (EU) 2022/2041 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union. Ferrovial also ensures that salaries are above the living wage in all countries where it has relevant activity.
In Spain, for example, the minimum wage in the construction sector is regulated by the minimum wage tables of the provincial collective bargaining agreements and the General Sector Agreement. Ferrovial guarantees that, with specific exceptions and in the case of new hires with experience, the salaries paid exceed these minimum wage tables.
Outside the EEA, Ferrovial complies with local minimum wage legislation in all countries where it operates, ensuring that no employee receives less than the minimum wage established at national or subnational level, either by legislation or collective agreements. In cases where there are no legal instruments or collective agreements regulating the minimum wage, the Company uses international benchmark indices. Ferrovial aligns itself with the standards of the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and the methodologies of the Wage Indicator Foundation and the Fair Wage Network. These methodologies, such as the one developed by Anker, ensure that salaries are adequate to cover employees' basic needs and respect the principles of collective bargaining.
To guarantee a homogeneous and transparent approach, Ferrovial uses internationally recognized methodologies, such as those provided by the Wage Indicator Foundation, which comply with the criteria established in the Living Wage Roadmap initiative. These methodologies ensure that salaries are appropriate and aligned with the principles of sustainability and employee welfare. Collective bargaining is also prioritized as a fundamental tool for establishing fair working conditions.
The General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their Social Inclusion (LGDPD in Spanish) establishes that persons with disabilities are those who have physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, foreseeably permanent, which, when interacting with various barriers, may prevent their full and effective participation in society, on an equal basis with others.
Following this provision, the LGDPD specifies that for all purposes, the following shall be considered persons with disabilities:
a) Persons with disabilities are those who have been recognized as having a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 percent.
b) Social Security pensioners who have been granted a permanent disability pension in the degree of total, absolute or severe disability, and pensioners of passive classes who have been granted a retirement or retirement pension due to permanent disability for service or uselessness.
The number of employees as of December 31, 2024, with a disability of 33% or greater was 175 (121 in 2023), which represents 0.7% of the total workforce at the end of the period.
If an employee voluntarily decides to disclose their disability to the Company, they must provide a series of documents to be eligible for disabilityrelated assistance. To be recognized as a person with a disability and to manage the corresponding assistance, the employee must upload a certificate endorsed by an official body to the HR system, certifying that they have at least a 33% disability.
For this purpose, Ferrovial makes a global tool available to the employee called Workday, which compiles detailed data related to the HR area. This tool consolidates the data of all employees, allowing us to extract consolidated or detailed information on each of them.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employees represented on Health and Safety Committees | 85.0 | 73.0 | 84.0 |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system (%) |
87.0 | 77.0 | 80.0 |
| ESRS METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recordable frequency rate | 3.9 | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Total recordable frequency rate (including contractors) | 6.6 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Nº total recordables injuries | 285 | 272 | 315 |
| Nº total recordables injuries (i/cont.) | 545 | 550 | 584 |
| Number of days lost (mil, days) | 7524 | 8365 | 9085 |
| Number of employees fatalities | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of contractors fatalities | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Number of cases of recordable work-related ill health (employees) | 48 | 11 | 7 |
| ENTITY SPECIFC METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency rate | 3.2 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Frequency rate (including contractors) | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Severity rate | 0.10 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Absenteeism rate | 5.61 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Occupational Disease Frequency Rate | 0.65 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Absenteeism hours (mill. hours) | 4.12 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
The number of cases of occupational diseases was 7 in 2024 (11 in 2023).
Frequency rate = number of accidents with lost time sick leave*1,000,000/No. hours worked
Total recordable frequency rate = total recordable accidents injuries*1,000,000/No. hours worked
Severity rate = number of lost days due to injuries *1,000/no. hours worked
Note: accident rate data are given as ratios only, as they are a reliable representation of the company's health and safety performance. The significant variations in the indicators shown are mainly due to the divestment processes undertaken by the company in the last two years.
All fatalities have been properly investigated in an Executive Incident Review, with the top management in attendance and different actions were raised and taken as result. To change the negative trends, in addition to the 2024 HSW Plan approved, a "Plan de Choque" was prepared and implemented, with Global corporate actions and Business Unit specific actions, including, among other, different campaigns, stand downs and initiatives to improve HSW awareness among employees and contractors. Furthermore, the 2025-2026 HSW action plan approved is focused in SIF risks, contractor management and supervision, process improvement and culture & awareness
In Ferrovial, all subsidiaries operate under a health and safety system based on the requirements of the legislation and regulations required in the country. In addition, in those countries or in the case of contractual requirements, these systems are certified by a third party in accordance with local or international regulations, as appropriate. To see more information about the Health and Safety strategy go to ESRS S1, S1-4.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL Ferrovial | 112.08 | 116.12 | 194.09 |
| U.S. | 8.99 | 9.66 | 18.17 |
| Spain | 13.18 | 14.67 | 21.70 |
| Poland | 17.26 | 17.84 | 36.92 |
| United Kingdom | 10.58 | 5.25 | 9.14 |
| Chile | 16.31 | 16.44 | 26.53 |
*In 2024, the "ANNUAL TOTAL COMPENSATION RATIO" calculation methodology has been updated to comply with CSRD regulation. It now uses the median of employee total target compensation per country, unlike the 2022 and 2023 method based on average annual remuneration of employees. 97.48% of the workforce is covered.
The ratio between (i) the total annual remuneration of the executive with the highest total annual remuneration in the country and (ii) the median annual remuneration of the employees of the country, whereby:
Data as of 12/31/2024 - Base Salary + Salary Supplements (*):
| Country | Gender | No. employees | % employees | Median salary | Average salary | % gender pay gap (median salary) |
% gender pay gap (average salary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Women | 1,087 | 18.0 % | €23.90 | €29.60 | -11.24 % | |
| Men | 5,096 | 82.0 % | €21.48 | €29.13 | -1.61 % | ||
| United Kingdom | Women | 265 | 23.0 % | €25.74 | €31.04 | 16.42 % | |
| Men | 874 | 77.0 % | €30.80 | €34.85 | 10.93 % | ||
| U.S. | Women | 596 | 13.0 % | €35.74 | €43.19 | ||
| Men | 4,008 | 87.0 % | €33.10 | €39.14 | -7.97 % | -10.36 % | |
| Poland | Women | 1,788 | 27.0 % | €13.88 | €16.05 | -17.51 % | |
| Men | 4,913 | 73.0 % | €11.81 | €16.34 | 1.80 % | ||
| Chile | Women | 440 | 10.0 % | €7.86 | €9.19 | 1.98 % | |
| Men | 4,028 | 90.0 % | €8.02 | €9.33 | 1.45 % | ||
| Canada | Women | 73 | 12.0 % | €25.69 | €33.45 | 4.83 % | |
| Men | 558 | 88.0 % | €26.99 | €29.92 | -11.81 % | ||
| GLOBAL GENDER PAY GAP 2024 |
Women | 4,249 | 18.0 % | €19.35 | €23.24 | -1.83 % | |
| Men | 19,477 | 82.0 % | €19.00 | €23.74 | 2.10 % | ||
| GLOBAL GENDER PAY GAP 2023 |
Women | 3,986 | 17.0 % | €36,438 | €43,627 | ||
| Men | 19,067 | 83.0 % | €32,323 | €43,345 | -12.73 % | -0.65 % | |
| GLOBAL GENDER PAY GAP 2022 |
Women | 3,780 | 21.0 % | €36,424 | €42,199 | ||
| Men | 18,532 | 79.0 % | €33,457 | €43,610 | -8.87 % | 3.24 % |
The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the target variable was taken into account.
Due to the methodological update implemented in this reporting cycle to align with CSRD requirements, remuneration data was recalculated using hourly wages instead of annual salaries. As a result, it is not possible to provide direct comparative data with previous periods for absolute remuneration values. However, since the pay gap is expressed as a percentage, this methodological change does not impact the comparability of its evolution over time. Therefore, the pay gap comparison with previous years is presented, ensuring consistency and continuity in the Company's pay equity analysis.
The global median data is calculated as the average of the medians of the different countries.
The number of hours worked has been estimated based on the working hours per day and the number of working days in each country.
| Professional category | Gender | Nº employees | % employees | Average salary | % Average gender pay gap |
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| TOTAL WORKFORCE BY PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY |
Manager and superiors (**) | Women | 743 | 21 % | €41.98 | 12.17 % |
| Men | 2,826 | 79 % | €47.80 | |||
| Senior Professionals/ Supervisors |
Women | 690 | 32 % | €28.74 | ||
| Men | 1,462 | 68 % | €33.54 | 14.30 % | ||
| Professionals | Women | 1,482 | 38 % | €18.08 | ||
| Men | 2,442 | 62 % | €25.70 | 29.63 % | ||
| Admin Staff/Support | Women | 689 | 52 % | €17.03 | ||
| Men | 629 | 48 % | €16.69 | -2.06 % | ||
| Blue Collar | Women | 645 | 5 % | €14.02 | ||
| Men | 12,118 | 95 % | €16.90 | 17.00 % | ||
| TOTAL 2024 | Women | 4,249 | 18 % | €23.24 | 2.10 % | |
| Men | 19,477 | 82 % | €23.74 |
The Total Global Gender Pay Gap for 2022 and 2023 calculated by hourly wage is not provided, as the calculation method in previous years was different from this year to comply with Spanish regulations. Additionally, in 2024 we observed that the percentage of the Total Global Gap does not change when comparing annual salary with hourly wage. The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the target variable was taken into account.
(**) This category includes: BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director, Affiliate Executive Committee & Head of Department, Business Positions Leads, and Managers.
Due to the methodological update implemented in this reporting cycle to align with CSRD requirements, remuneration data was recalculated using hourly wages instead of annual salaries. As a result, it is not possible to provide direct comparative data with previous periods for absolute remuneration values. However, since the pay gap is expressed as a percentage, this methodological change does not impact the comparability of its evolution over time. Therefore, the pay gap comparison with previous years is presented, ensuring consistency and continuity in the Company's pay equity analysis.
The number of hours worked has been estimated based on the working hours per day and the number of working days in each country
The number of incidents of discrimination including harassment filed through the Ethics channel and other communication channels affecting the company's own workforce is 58. Of which have been 6 cases of discrimination and 52 cases of harassment identified through the Ethics Channel, all of which have been investigated and resolved or are in process of being investigated .Furthermore, 69 complaints have been filed through channels to raise concerns (including grievance mechanisms). With respect to severe human rights incidents there have been no incidents of such type. Thus no fines, penalties or compensations have been posted of any of the incidents and complaints disclosed above.
Compliance with legislation in each geography through contracts by composition of the supply chain, mainly by local suppliers. Ferrovial's supply chain varies according to its different divisions, although it is marked by the Construction unit, which concentrates more than 92% of suppliers and orders. It is mainly made up of manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors, and is characterized by a high number of suppliers, a significant degree of subcontracting, a high percentage of local suppliers, an extremely varied supplier type and the need to adapt to the requirements of each local market.
Continuous monitoring and follow-up of contractual compliance in projects.
Ferrovial does not directly consider the perspectives of value chain workers in its decision-making. However, it ensures that their working conditions and rights are upheld through mechanisms such as supplier assessments, due diligence processes, and compliance audits. Additionally, Ferrovial promotes ethical labor practices among suppliers and subcontractors, aligning with international labor standards to mitigate potential negative impacts on workers.
Ferrovial determines and evaluates real and potential impacts on value chain workers using a comprehensive framework. These impacts are assessed in the context of their relevance to the Company's strategy and business model. For example, potential risks such as reputational damage due to noncompliance with human rights are directly tied to the Company's reliance on supply chain partners adhering to fair labor practices. Additionally, positive contributions, such as generating wealth and employment in the communities where Ferrovial operates through its local purchasing policy, showcase how operational strategies are interlinked with broader societal outcomes. These incidents also support Ferrovial's adaptation of its strategy to align with stakeholder expectations and regulatory demands, thereby reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.
In its Construction division, Ferrovial employs advanced management tools, such as Insite, Supplier360, and BuildAdvisor, to parameterize controls related to the financial, administrative, and production areas of projects. These tools are continuously adapted in response to updates in policies and procedures, regulatory changes, or as part of the Company's commitment to process improvement. Ferrovial's requirements regarding workers in its value chain and supplier commitments to these areas are embedded in contractual clauses. This ensures a formal framework for upholding labor standards and managing risks within its supply chain.
Ferrovial evaluates risks and opportunities arising from worker-related impacts in its value chain. Negative impacts, such as systemic risks of human rights violations or exploitative labor practices, are addressed through measures like supplier engagement and adherence to international standards. Effective risk management plays a central role in this approach, including the evaluation of suppliers and the implementation of appropriate measures to ensure the quality and safety of supplies. Risks, such as disruptions in the supply chain, are mitigated through continuous monitoring of critical suppliers and the identification of viable alternatives to ensure supply continuity and minimize negative effects. On the other hand, opportunities such as fostering mutual trust with suppliers through improved operability and transparency are leveraged to strengthen long-term relationships and operational efficiency. These efforts emphasize the integration of value chain resilience into the Company's strategic and operational frameworks.
The Company ensures that its disclosure encompasses all workers within its value chain who might be significantly affected. This includes not only those directly employed by Ferrovial but also workers in the supply chain (e.g., those involved in raw material extraction or production processes), downstream operations (e.g., logistics and distribution providers), and in joint ventures or special-purpose entities.
Ferrovial expects the same level of respect for human rights, health and safety protection, promotion of employee welfare and equality and diversity from its contractors. For this reason, in accordance with applicable legislation and its supplier and procurement policies, Ferrovial requires responsible behavior from its value chain partners through specific actions such as the mandatory signing of contracts that include human rights and labor standards clauses, periodic audits to verify compliance with these commitments, and monitoring processes to ensure adherence to ethical and sustainability criteria. Additionally, suppliers may be required to participate in training programs and improvement plans if any non-compliance is detected .Therefore, it was not necessary to establish a definition of "workers in the value chain" and no particularly vulnerable groups were identified that require differentiated treatment or for which the policies applicable to other workers do not adequately guarantee their rights.
Ferrovial also assesses geographic and sector-specific risks, including potential incidents of child labor or forced labor in regions or sectors where such risks are known to be prevalent. To mitigate these risks, Ferrovial implements due diligence processes and collaborates with suppliers and partners to ensure compliance with human rights standards. The Company monitors the economic, social, and environmental impacts associated with its supply chain activities, ensuring that potential risks are proactively managed while fostering opportunities for sustainable development.
However, it did identify material risks and opportunities related to its supply chain workers.
Among the risks, key concerns include the potential impact of construction and infrastructure development on the human rights of communities and clients, such as population displacement; reputational damage and loss of trust in case of human rights non-compliance; and poor labor conditions within the supply chain.
On the other hand, opportunities include improving working conditions in the supply chain by fostering quality work environments, differentiating within the sector through adherence to high human rights standards, gaining access to clients with strict human rights requirements, and strengthening transparency and trust with suppliers, enhancing operational efficiency and business sustainability.
Despite the fact, Ferrovial does not operate in any geographical area nor source raw materials that present a significant risk of child labor, forced labor, or compulsory labor within its value chain. The Company remains firmly committed to respecting human rights and ethical labor practices, ensuring that its operations and supplier relationships comply with the highest international labor standards. To further mitigate these risks, Ferrovial implements robust due diligence processes, including supplier audits, contractual obligations aligned with human rights principles, and grievance mechanisms to promptly address any concerns. These measures help ensure that the Company does not contribute to or cause harm in the countries where it operates.
| Policy | Global Purchasing Policy | |||
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| Description | Ferrovial integrates environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) principles into its supply chain, promoting efficiency, quality, sustainability, transparency, respect for human rights, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities. The selection, negotiation, and contracting of suppliers and contractors are objective and rigorous, supported by continuous quality control evaluations. Ferrovial prioritizes long-term relationships with socially responsible organizations and partners. |
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| Target | The policy aims to promote a responsible, sustainable, and transparent supply chain while fostering innovation and improving ESG-related performance among suppliers and contractors. |
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| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Negative impacts: Potential ESG risks, including non-compliance with human rights, environmental standards, or ethical business practices. • Mitigation of risks: Ensuring suppliers adhere to Ferrovial's Code of Ethics for Suppliers and integrating ESG criteria into selection and evaluation processes. • Opportunities: Enhancing sustainability, reducing environmental impact, increasing supplier performance, and fostering innovation in procurement processes. |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
Evaluations are conducted regularly, including ESG criteria. Incidents are recorded and may result in supplier exclusion or remedial action plans. The Ethics Channel is available for reporting misconduct, ensuring transparency and accountability. It is open to everyone, including external individuals. We make its existence known through third-party contracts, requiring them to acknowledge and sign that they are aware of the channel. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||||
| Stakeholders impacted | Suppliers, contractors, and other partners within the value chain. | |||
| Geographic areas | Global | |||
| Value chain application | Applies to upstream suppliers, contractors, and downstream partners, with emphasis on fostering ESG commitments within the communities where Ferrovial operates. |
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| Exclusions from application | There are currently no exclusions; the policy applies to all areas of activity, geographies, and stakeholders | |||
| Policy approval flow | globally. | |||
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |||
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
The policy aligns with Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights Policies, and international frameworks such as the United Nations Global Compact and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | The policy incorporates stakeholders' interests, particularly focusing on sustainable procurement practices and ESG compliance. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |||
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made | |||
| Policy | Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy | |||
| Description | Ferrovial is committed to developing a working environment which is free from all types of harassment, discrimination, and bullying. We require all our people to promote the highest standard of ethics as well as our values of respect, collaboration, and integrity. This policy reinforces the principles outlined in Ferrovial´s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct ("Code of Ethics") and our Diversity and Inclusion Policy. |
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| Target | The goals of this policy are: a. Ensure that Company employees are treated with dignity and respect when working at the organization and externally at any company-sponsored event. b. Maintain and promote a work environment free from all forms of harassment, unlawful discrimination, and bullying where customers, employees, suppliers, business partners, visitors and shareholders are treated with dignity and respect. c. Provide a due process for the consideration of claims of harassment, unlawful discrimination and bullying for all the individuals concerned. • Impacts: |
and opportunities
Associated material impacts, risks • Risks: Legal and reputational damage resulting from harassment or discrimination incidents. • Opportunities:
Enhanced employee satisfaction, improved talent attraction, and strengthened corporate reputation by fostering a positive workplace culture.
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial ensures compliance with the policy by establishing clear reporting channels for employees, such as the Ethics Channel, and implementing internal investigation protocols to promptly address reported incidents. The Company also promotes awareness and prevention of harassment and discrimination through comprehensive training programs. Ferrovial also conducts regular monitoring and updates its policies to align with best practices and legal requirements, ensuring a robust and proactive approach to compliance. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, suppliers, and customers with access to company systems or data. | |
| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | The policy extends across the entire value chain, including upstream suppliers and downstream customers, ensuring secure practices in all business interactions |
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| Exclusions from application | There are currently no exclusions; the policy applies to all areas of activity, geographies, and stakeholders globally. |
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| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial - responsible for approving the policy. Human Resources Department – responsible for implementation. |
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| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
The policy aligns with: • International labor standards, including ILO Conventions. • Ferrovial's Human Rights Policy. • The principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | The policy reflects Ferrovial's commitment to employee well-being and addresses feedback from key stakeholders to ensure fair treatment and an inclusive environment. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial upholds the respect for human rights throughout its value chain by implementing a comprehensive set of policies and procedures.
Through its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, the Company emphasizes conducting all business and professional activities with integrity, honesty, and a strong commitment to human rights. This framework applies to all employees and is grounded in the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Ferrovial's Human Rights Policy highlights its cooperation with government agencies, international organizations, and civil society to promote and uphold human rights. The Company actively identifies, prevents, and mitigates potential negative impacts on human rights from its operations. It fosters a respectful and dignified work environment by providing training and raising awareness about human rights across its workforce.
While Ferrovial introduced a specific human rights policy in 2014, it renewed this policy in 2022 to align with international standards such as the United Nations Global Compact, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and International Labor Organization regulations. The updated policy also incorporates emerging trends, bringing the Company's human rights approach closer to its operational realities, further strengthening its commitment to protecting and respecting human rights. With respect to severe human rights incidents there were no incidents of this type along our value chain.
Ferrovial's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and labor practices is reinforced through additional policies:
To ensure ethical partnerships, Ferrovial follows a Due Diligence Procedure that establishes a structured process for assessing collaborations, partnerships, and procurement activities. The procedure integrates the Supplier Code of Ethics and enforces compliance with the Anti-Corruption Policy to ensure ethical and transparent business relationships.
The Supplier Code of Ethics, updated in 2024, sets clear ethical principles for Ferrovial's suppliers. This code underlines the importance of due diligence in supplier integrity and mandates the rejection of corruption or bribery. It applies to all suppliers, regardless of location or sector, requiring them to adopt and enforce these principles within their supply chains. Ferrovial reserves the right to audit suppliers and terminate agreements with those who fail to comply.
Ferrovial manages its supply chain through the Global Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Procedure, which ensure efficient, ethical, and sustainable procurement practices. These procedures include global guidelines adapted locally, ensuring that products and services meet contractual and company standards. Supplier performance is continuously monitored through the Supplier Quality Evaluation and Follow-up Procedure, further promoting legal compliance and human rights oversight in operations and business relationships.
This monitoring includes processes and mechanisms to ensure compliance with international frameworks such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Ferrovial evaluates suppliers' adherence to these principles through due diligence processes, which include
scheduled assessments, audits, and the review of suppliers' policies and practices to ensure alignment with ethical, social, and environmental standards. Non-compliance may lead to corrective actions or, if necessary, the termination of the commercial relationship.
On sustainability, Ferrovial has adopted several strategic policies to address material sustainability issues:
Ferrovial's 2030 Sustainability Strategy is built on three pillars: environment, community, and governance. The 2024–2030 strategy strengthens the Company's commitment to society while addressing stakeholder expectations and ESG requirements. This approach ensures sustainable project management and maintains Ferrovial's leadership in the construction sector.
Ferrovial addresses issues such as human trafficking, forced, compulsory, and child labor in its Human Rights Policy. This policy establishes the company's commitment to respecting human rights across its operations and value chain, including the prevention of these practices. Additionally, Ferrovial has a Supplier Code of Conduct, which reinforces these commitments and sets specific requirements for suppliers to comply with labor and human rights standards.
The Supplier Code of Conduct requires business partners to adhere to international labor standards and explicitly prohibits child labor, forced labor, and any form of human trafficking. These principles are included in supplier contractual clauses, and compliance with these policies is monitored through management tools such as Supplier 360, supplier audits and/or assessments.
| Policy | Sustainability Policy | ||
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| Description | Ferrovial develops and operates innovative, efficient, and sustainable infrastructures, creating value for its stakeholders (employees, customers, users of its infrastructures, society, and shareholders). Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ferrovial aims to consolidate its position as a contributor to a more sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and low-carbon economy. Sustainability is seen as a key factor for the business model, contributing to new opportunities and facilitating future growth. |
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| Target | The Sustainability Policy establishes the principles and values that guide Ferrovial's commitment to sustainability across all its entities, regardless of their business area, geographic location, or activities. |
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Ferrovial focuses on preventing pollution and proactively managing environmental risks to minimize negative impacts. The Company also aims to achieve a neutral or positive impact on natural capital and biodiversity. Ferrovial contributes to global climate action by setting ambitious emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and managing climate-related risks and opportunities. The Company adds value to the communities where it operates, supports local development, and collaborates with social organizations to benefit vulnerable populations. |
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Ferrovial commits to the highest standards of integrity and transparency, practicing zero tolerance for legal violations and corruption. The Company periodically verifies the effectiveness of its control systems to prevent fraud and corruption risks. Ferrovial ensures a safe working environment for all employees and promotes human rights protection in its business activities and collaborations with third parties. |
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| Stakeholders impacted | This policy applies to all entities within the Ferrovial Group, regardless of their business area, geographic location, or activities. |
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| Geographic areas | Global | ||
| Value chain application | Ferrovial fosters mutual benefit in its relationships with customers, suppliers, shareholders, employees, and other external operator involved in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda or related to Ferrovial's activities and initiatives. |
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| Exclusions from application | None specified | ||
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| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | ||
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This policy is inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligned with Ferrovial's existing policies on sustainability, human rights, corporate responsibility, and the principles of the United Nations Global Compact. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial commits to disseminating relevant information to markets, shareholders, and other stakeholders transparently, quickly, completely, and truthfully, following principles of equal treatment and non discrimination. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | ||
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial has an Ethics Channel that allows workers in its value chain to express concerns and report negative incidents confidentially. This channel is designed to facilitate communication about any possible irregularity, non-compliance or behavior contrary to ethics, legality and the Company's internal rules.
In addition to the possibility of reporting negative situations, Ferrovial is committed to investigating and responding appropriately to concerns raised through the Ethics Channel. This system not only acts as a means to report problems, but also plays a crucial role in mitigating and remediating negative impacts on workers by enabling the Company to proactively identify and address situations that may require intervention. Ferrovial strives to ensure that all concerns are treated with the seriousness and confidentiality they deserve, thus contributing to a safer and fairer working environment for all employees in its value chain.
The degree of criticality of all suppliers is analyzed, where critical suppliers are defined as those whose purchasing volume is significant from an economic viewpoint, or those whose supplies or services could have a negative impact on business continuity in the event of an incident, either because they manufacture critical materials or equipment, or because they are difficult to replace. Based on these criteria, at the end of 2024 there were 210 critical suppliers identified in the Construction division, of which 208 were Tier-1 and 2 Tier-2. Of these suppliers, 138 were evaluated, of which 17 were detected with potential negative impacts. During 2024, a total of 6,280 suppliers were evaluated (compared to 7,562 in 2023). Of these, less than 1% were rejected in 2024 (same figure in 2023). In terms of supplier turnover, a total of 31.7% corresponded to critical suppliers , while 97.8% came from local suppliers.
The BuildAdvisor platform, deployed by the Construction division in Spain, facilitates collaboration with the supply chain by streamlining the search for and evaluation of suppliers, and by offering them opportunities for improvement and suitable projects. This achieves greater efficiency and competitiveness in projects and advances the ESG objectives of responsibility and sustainability.
Ferrovial, as part of its commitment to integrate sustainability and human rights throughout its value chain, invited suppliers from different geographies to participate in the "Training Program: Sustainable Suppliers," a program developed by the UN Global Compact Spain, ICEX Spain Export and Investment and ICO Foundation.
This online training program enables SME suppliers to prepare themselves to meet the sustainability standards of large companies, while acquiring general knowledge about corporate sustainability, how to integrate it into their strategy and how to measure the results achieved.
Ferrovial does not engage in direct communication with workers in its value chain. However, it ensures that labor standards and commitments to human rights are reflected in contractual clauses with its suppliers. The Company uses management tools such as Supplier360, which enable monitoring and evaluation of supplier performance, including aspects related to the economic, social, and environmental impacts of their activities.
Through these audits and/or assessments Ferrovial monitors risks in its supply chain and promotes compliance with labor standards. While there is no evidence of direct consultations with value chain workers, these tools and processes ensure that the labor conditions of suppliers are indirectly considered as part of risk and opportunity management.
Ferrovial did not publicly disclose any global framework agreements or agreements with global trade union federations concerning the respect for human rights of value chain workers, including their right to collective bargaining. Therefore, there is no evidence that such agreements provide the Company with direct insights into these workers' perspectives.
Regarding the evaluation of collaboration with value chain workers, Ferrovial uses tools such as Supplier 360 and supplier audit and/or assessments processes to monitor labor conditions within its supply chain. While these mechanisms do not involve direct collaboration with workers, they help monitor labor-related risks and promote continuous improvement in supplier practices. The effectiveness of these processes is assessed through supplier performance indicators and their compliance with contractual commitments established by Ferrovial.
Ferrovial did not disclose specific measures to directly understand the perspectives of workers particularly vulnerable to incidents or marginalized, such as female workers, migrant workers, or persons with disabilities, within its value chain. However, through tools like Supplier 360 and supplier audits and/or assessments, theCompany monitors labor conditions in its supply chain, including aspects related to diversity and human rights.
While these processes do not involve direct consultations with vulnerable workers, they allow for the evaluation of supplier performance in meeting labor and social standards that protect vulnerable groups. Supplier contractual clauses also include commitments related to human rights, indirectly addressing these risks.
The Company makes the Ethics Channel available to its employees and stakeholders (see more information in ESRS G1-1), a confidential and—if the informant wishes—anonymous system (pursuant to applicable legislation), to facilitate the reporting of any possible irregularity, non-compliance or behavior contrary to ethics, legality and Ferrovial's internal rules, particularly including possible cases of fraud or corruption, anti-competitive practices, human rights violations, financial and tax matters or damage to the environment. The Compliance and Risk Department is responsible for managing the Ethics Channel and receives support from Internal Audit for the analysis of high-priority communications, as well as from other Company departments depending on the nature of the matter. The Compliance and Risk Manager reports quarterly to the Audit and Control Committee, and annually to the Board of Directors, on the reports received and the actions taken in relation to them.
Ferrovial also has Supplier360, an IT tool that monitors suppliers using advanced data analytics techniques, language processing and internet searches. This makes it possible to detect potential risks, whether financial, environmental, legal, labor, human rights or reputational. The platform provides additional information to that already available in the supplier databases, both for the selection, contracting and follow-up phases. In 2024, 1,378 suppliers of Ferrovial Construction were monitored, representing more than 60% of supplier turnover in Spain, the U.S., and U.K.. A total of 43,500 pieces of information were collected through this tool. Likewise, the sources of information were expanded, incorporating mainly data relating to ESG compliance and behavior. On the other hand, the information obtained through Supplier360 was integrated into the corporate purchasing tool, which allowed greater visibility of the information throughout the Company.
In the event that a negative impact is identified, Ferrovial follows a structured remediation process to address and resolve the issue. Each case reported through the Ethics Channel or detected via Supplier360 is analyzed to determine the appropriate corrective actions, which may include contractual penalties, engagement with affected stakeholders, or collaboration with external authorities if required. The effectiveness of these remedies is monitored through follow-up actions to ensure that the issue is fully resolved and that similar risks are mitigated in the future. Additionally, the
company tracks the usage of the Ethics Channel and other reporting mechanisms, analyzing trends in received communications to continuously improve its response processes. Reports on identified issues and their resolutions are periodically reviewed by the Compliance and Risk Department, ensuring transparency and accountability in the remediation process. In the contract with suppliers, it is necessary to sign that they are aware of the existence of this channel, and that all their employees could use it to report any type of incident. For more information refer to ESRS G1-1.
Although there is no specific policy solely dedicated to protection against retaliation for individuals using these channels to raise concerns, the Ethics Channel ensures that no related issues arise. Protection against retaliation is explicitly addressed in the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. Additionally, the Compliance Department periodically reviews closed communications to detect and prevent potential cases of retaliation. In 2024, new training courses on "Practical Information for Avoiding Retaliation in the Workplace" were launched for managers and employees involved in key decision-making processes, such as recruitment, promotions, mobility, layoffs, and disciplinary measures.
ESG issues are also considered in the analysis of suppliers. In this sense, suppliers are classified as high-risk suppliers if they supply products considered high-risk or belong to sectors characterized as high-risk, and/or manufacture the products supplied in countries considered at risk.
Ferrovial Construction Supplier Quality Assessment and Monitoring Procedure, enforced in all our projects around the world, establishes the method for the evaluation and monitoring of supplier performance, which also considers ESG criteria. The Construction division has a computer application for the evaluation and monitoring of each supplier based on the evaluations conducted at each construction site or work center. The evaluations make it possible to qualify suppliers on an ongoing basis, and the result can lead to a warning for the supplier, the establishment of an improvement action plan, or even disqualification from working with Ferrovial, depending on the severity of the situation. When an incident is reported by one of the projects, we seize the opportunity to collaborate and evaluate. Sometimes, if necessary, the suppliers are informed of the situation and required to address the issue through a formal report. We offer our support through courses or improvement plans. If a supplier receives three negative assessments within a year, we propose their rejection and, once they are rejected, they cannot work with the Company again. Throughout our supply chain, we offer the "Training Program: Sustainable Suppliers" for medium and small-sized companies. This free and exclusive program is developed by UN Global Compact Spain and U.K. networks, ICEX Spain Export and Investments, and the ICO Foundation. It is an excellent opportunity for our suppliers to strengthen their competitiveness and align themselves with ESG best practices. Also, the Ethics Channel is available to all stakeholders on the Ferrovial website, guaranteeing transparency in relations and allowing the reporting of any conduct that is not in line with the Company's standards. Ferrovial has a Supplier Code of Ethics, integrated into the Supplier Ethical Integrity Due Diligence Procedure, which suppliers are aware of and accept before entering into contractual relations with the Company. It establishes the basic principles that should guide their behavior in their business relations with Ferrovial. In addition, the model orders and contracts include clauses that address environmental, social and labor, health and safety, compliance with the principles of the Global Compact, as well as ethics and anti-corruption issues.
| Policy | Supplier Code of Ethics Policy |
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| Description | Ferrovial's values, reflected in its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, translate into environmental, social, and governance commitments. Ferrovial promotes responsible behavior in its supply chain, in line with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, legality, transparency, safety and health, environmental responsibility, and respect for human rights. Ferrovial drivespromotes that its suppliers to perform their' activities are carried out responsibly and in compliance with applicable national and international laws. |
| Target | The objective of this Supplier Code of Ethics is to establish the ethical principles that should govern the actions of Ferrovial's suppliers, thus promoting an ethical integrity due diligence system for suppliers and preventing behaviors incompatible with these principles. Ferrovial promotes and expects these principles to be shared by its suppliers, taken on by them, and passed on to their own suppliers and subcontractors in their commercial relationships with Ferrovial. |
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Ferrovial reserves the right to conduct verifications on the integrity of its suppliers, who must cooperate with the due diligence process. Ferrovial may terminate the contractual relationship with suppliers who breach any of the principles established in this Supplier Code of Ethics. Ferrovial will monitor and follow up on the performance of its suppliers, conducting evaluations of compliance with the requirements established in the orders/contracts signed with them when deemed necessary. |
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Ferrovial will adopt practices and controls to promote the implementation, monitoring, and verification of compliance with this Code. Ferrovial will also establish actions to ensure that the principles underlying this Code are known, understood, and committed to by the Group's workforce and third parties with whom it does business. Ferrovial has an Ethics Channel through which Group employees, executives, and other stakeholders can report irregularities, non-compliance, or unethical or illegal behavior. The Ethics Channel can be accessed from the Ferrovial website or from the toll-free telephone numbers and postal address provided on the website. |
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| Stakeholders impacted | This Supplier Code of Ethics applies to all Ferrovial suppliers, regardless of their business sector, geographic location, or activity. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | Ferrovial seeks to extend its commitment to responsible behavior throughout its supply chain, ensuring that suppliers and subcontractors adhere to the principles outlined in this Code. |
| Exclusions from application | None specified |
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| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
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This Code is aligned with Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and with Ferrovial's Human Rights, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability Policies, as well as with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures the confidentiality and, if desired, the anonymity (to the extent possible and in accordance with applicable law) of any informant acting in good faith. |
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| How it is made available | This Code is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial implemented actions to manage its impacts, risks, and material opportunities related to the workers in its value chain. Some key actions were:
These actions cover both Ferrovial's internal activities and its upstream value chain, including suppliers in various geographies where the Company operates. The scope of these actions extends to all Ferrovial divisions and projects globally.
Regarding time horizons, supplier evaluation and monitoring, as well as the use of the Ethics Channel, are continuous processes. The Sustainable Suppliers Training Program is offered periodically, and the Supplier Code of Ethics applies from the start of the contractual relationship.
In the event of incidents reported by projects, Ferrovial collaborates with suppliers to address and resolve situations, offering support through courses or improvement plans. If a supplier receives three negative evaluations in a year, their rejection is proposed, meaning they can no longer work with the Company.
Ferrovial continuously monitors supplier performance and the effectiveness of the actions implemented. Evaluations allow suppliers to be continuously rated, and the results may lead to warnings, the establishment of improvement plans, or even the disqualification of the supplier, depending on the severity of the situation.
Ferrovial manages real material incidents in its value chain through a structured and clear procedure, including:
Ferrovial implements a comprehensive approach to ensure positive impacts, mitigate risks, and foster opportunities within its value chain through strategic initiatives, responsible policies, and innovative tools. As part of our commitment to becoming a benchmark in the sector by promoting best practices in human rights throughout the value chain and strengthening mutual trust to enhance operability and transparency with our suppliers, we offer the "Training Program: Sustainable Suppliers" for small and medium-sized enterprises. This free and exclusive program, developed in collaboration with UN Global Compact Spain and U.K. networks, ICEX Spain Export and Investments, and the ICO Foundation, equips our suppliers with the tools to improve their competitiveness while aligning with ESG best practices. Through this initiative, we foster a responsible and resilient supply chain that upholds ethical and sustainable business practices. Additionally, Ferrovial ensures that labor conditions are aligned with its Supplier Code of Ethics, which establishes basic principles on human rights and labor practices, and ensures that orders and contracts include specific provisions addressing environmental, social, labor, health, and safety issues, as well as principles of ethics and anti-corruption.
To ensure the effectiveness of its actions, Ferrovial follows structured monitoring practices. Through the Construction Supplier Quality Assessment and Monitoring Procedure, suppliers are continuously assessed based on their performance, enabling informed decisions such as warnings, improvement plans, or disqualification in severe cases. Furthermore, Ferrovial employs tools like Supplier360 to monitor supplier performance in real-time and regularly reviews the results of audits and training programs to identify areas for improvement and adjust policies and procedures accordingly. The Ethics Channel provides a confidential platform for stakeholders to report issues, fostering trust and ensuring proper follow-up.
Ferrovial also integrates ESG principles into its Global Purchasing Policy and the Ethical Integrity Due Diligence Procedure for suppliers. Suppliers are classified as high-risk if they operate in sectors or countries with greater vulnerability as defined by ESG criteria, and continuous monitoring through the Supplier Quality Assessment Procedure ensures adherence to these standards, including human and labor rights. Ferrovial takes a proactive approach by including contractual clauses prohibiting practices such as child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking, which are monitored through regular audits and/or assessments. In cases of non-compliance, the Company collaborates with suppliers to develop improvement plans or provide specific training. Ferrovial has not identified or received any notifications of severe human rights issues related to the upstream or downstream phases of its value chain. The Company maintains a robust due diligence framework aligned with international standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, ensuring continuous monitoring and risk mitigation across its operations and supply chain.
Ferrovial is committed to innovation and sustainability within its supply chain through the implementation of advanced projects and technologies. For example, it developed the Low-Carbon Concrete Project, designed to create sustainable mixes with lower CO₂ emissions, with progressive targets over the next five years. Ferrovial also promotes the procurement of sustainable products through the Green Purchasing Catalog, which includes Environmental Product Declarations to assess their environmental impact. Consistent with its environmental goals, Ferrovial set a target of achieving 100% renewable electricity consumption by 2025 and reducing fleet emissions by 33% by 2030 through among other measures the integration of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Ferrovial is committed to ensuring that its own business practices do not cause or contribute to material negative impacts on value chain workers. To achieve this, the Company has established robust policies and procedures that regulate supplier engagement, procurement, sales, and data management, aligning with international standards such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
One of the key measures implemented to prevent negative impacts is the requirement for suppliers to acknowledge and comply with Ferrovial's ethical standards. As part of the contractual agreement, suppliers must confirm that they are aware of and have access to Ferrovial's Ethics Channel, which provides a confidential platform to report any misconduct or non-compliance with labor and human rights standards. This ensures that any potential issues can be addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Furthermore, Ferrovial established a structured supplier monitoring and evaluation system to mitigate risks within its value chain. Suppliers with persistent non-compliance issues are required to implement corrective action plans, and in cases where non-compliance continues, they are disqualified from working with the Company. This approach ensures that all suppliers adhere to the Company's sustainability and ethical commitments, minimizing the risk of adverse impacts on workers.
Ferrovial has not identified or received any notifications of severe human rights issues related to the upstream or downstream phases of its value chain. The Company maintains a robust due diligence framework aligned with international standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, ensuring continuous monitoring and risk mitigation across its operations and supply chain.
Ferrovial continuously evaluates the effectiveness of its sustainability goals and initiatives through internal assessments and stakeholder engagement. While the company does not have a formalized process for directly collaborating with value chain workers or their representatives to determine lessons learned or areas for improvement, it integrates best practices and insights from industry benchmarks, regulatory developments, and ongoing dialogue with key stakeholders. This approach ensures continuous enhancement of its strategies while maintaining a responsible and sustainable business model.
Ferrovial's Construction division established a measurable sustainability indicator to conduct evaluations on suppliers representing 60% of the total purchasing volume by 2025. This goal aligns with the sustainability strategy of Ferrovial Construction, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable procurement practices.
Furthermore, Ferrovial's knowledge of its global supply chain, as well as the tools available to the company, guarantees a more efficient management.
As of now, no significant updates or trends in performance toward this target have been disclosed. However, Ferrovial remains committed to monitoring and achieving this goal within the specified timeframe. While Ferrovial has policies in place for managing its value chain, it has not yet defined specific goals or targets regarding the involvement of credible spokespersons for workers' representatives. This is an area that could be further strengthened in future sustainability and social dialogue strategies.
Ferrovial actively integrates the opinions, interests and rights of affected groups, including local communities and respect for human rights, into its strategy and business model. This approach seeks to mitigate negative impacts and maximize the social benefits of its activities, ensuring that strategic decisions reflect a solid commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.
Ferrovial continuously analyzes and adapts its strategy and business model to address the possible material impacts that its activities may generate, aggravate or mitigate on affected groups.
Creation and Aggravation of Impacts:
Construction and operation activities:
Ferrovial recognizes that the risks and opportunities arising from its impacts and dependencies on the affected communities are intrinsically linked to its strategy and business model. This relationship is detailed below:
Ferrovial's community investments are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and seek equitable development. In 2024, 8,1 million euros were invested, including 3.9 million in monetary contributions and 17,215 volunteer hours. Main initiatives:
Ferrovial applies the SROI (Social Return on Investment) methodology to quantify social impacts. Key results:
• Return of 10.8 euros for every euro invested.
This systematic approach reinforces Ferrovial's commitment to operational excellence, community involvement and sustainable value creation. Let me know if you need more information or adjustments!


Ferrovial is actively working on a procedure to identify and understand the specific characteristics of affected groups in areas near its construction sites. This procedure aims to systematically assess how certain groups living in particular settings or engaging in specific activities may face higher risks of negative impacts. Additionally, factors such as social, economic, or environmental vulnerability are considered to prioritize mitigation actions and promote the well-being of these groups.
Although Ferrovial already has a Human Rights Policy (see Human Rights Policy table in (ESRS S1, S1-1) which addresses the management of its impacts, risks and opportunities related to the affected communities. Ferrovial ensures compliance with local laws and respect for the rights, culture, customs and values of people in local communities and minorities potentially affected by the execution of its activities, paying special attention to vulnerable populations, such as migrants. In order to ensure respect for the rights of communities that may be affected by Ferrovial's activities and strengthen the due diligence process conducted by Ferrovial in order to identify, prevent or mitigate any risk associated with local communities or affected groups, Ferrovial is developing a procedure for relations with local communities that standardizes the information available regarding relations with local communities in the different projects carried out by the Company and the infrastructure it manages.
The procedure establishes as a first step the analysis of the communities affected by the project or work, and the creation of a map of interest groups, defining their specific characteristics, paying special attention to those groups that may be more vulnerable or exposed to a greater risk of suffering damage or marginalized neighborhoods with a special mention if there are indigenous peoples among the affected groups.
In addition to the existing corporate channels described in the Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Policy, the Company has -either directly or through the owner of the asset- the necessary channels to facilitate dialogue with the affected communities so that they can express their concerns, doubts or needs. Among these means are complaint mechanisms, hotlines, meetings, or other means appropriate to the reality of the project. The Company is committed to carrying out the necessary actions to make these channels known to the affected communities so that they are accessible
and to ensure that the dialogue is established through legitimate and credible representatives. Ferrovial assesses whether there is any relevant impact related to the human rights of the affected community. In the event that any relevant risk is identified for any group within the affected community, it will be made public along with the mitigation and remediation measures adopted.
As a result of the dialogue with the affected communities and local authorities, incidents and nuisances that may arise from the execution of the project or work are identified. The Company will report these incidents detected and will provide the necessary measures to minimize their impact, establish objectives, and monitor them and the results achieved in coordination with the interested parties.
The proposed procedure takes a step toward greater transparency by facilitating a common model for collecting all this information for publication.
The Company also contributes to the development of social projects that support these communities, thus ensuring responsible and sustainable management of its impact on the environment. This integration of policies ensures that Ferrovial addresses community-related challenges coherently and effectively, in line with its commitments to respect and promote human rights.
Ferrovial respects and recognizes the rights of indigenous, tribal, and native peoples, in accordance with current legislation and ILO Conventions 107 and 169. Ferrovial is also committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations in the communities that may be affected, following a preventive approach that responds to current environmental challenges, such as the proper management of water resources or the supplying of sustainable products.
Furthermore, Ferrovial aligns its human rights commitments with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ensuring that its activities respect and uphold these principles throughout its value chain. The Company integrates human rights due diligence processes to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts on affected communities.
Ferrovial also has grievance mechanisms in place to allow stakeholders to report concerns related to human rights violations. To date, no cases of non-compliance with the UNGPs have been reported in relation to Ferrovial's activities. However, the company remains vigilant and continuously monitors its operations to ensure alignment with international standards and best practices in human rights protection.
In order to reinforce this commitment, the procedure for relations with local communities that is being developed pays special attention to preventing any impact on indigenous, tribal and native peoples.
During the financial years 2023 and 2024, no cases of violation of the rights of indigenous peoples were detected.
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| Description | Transparency and dissemination of information by Ferrovial SE ("the Company" or "Ferrovial") as a listed entity on the market and with all its stakeholders is a fundamental obligation. The Board of Directors of Ferrovial will take necessary measures to disseminate relevant information about the Company and its group entities ("the Group") to shareholders and the investor community efficiently and promptly. |
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| Target | This policy aims to establish principles governing communication and contact with shareholders, investors, proxy advisors, credit rating agencies, other stakeholders, and the market in general; to define communication channels available to these subjects; and to outline the general strategy for corporate, financial, and non financial reporting through the Company's information channels. |
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The policy ensures transparency and immediacy in disseminating relevant information, truthfulness and relevance of data, open dialogue with stakeholders, equal treatment of shareholders, protection of the legitimate rights and interests of shareholders, continuous information through effective communication channels, development of information channels leveraging new technologies, compliance with applicable regulations, and cooperation with competent authorities while defending Ferrovial's rights. |
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The Company will periodically identify the interests of relevant stakeholders and determine case by case who these relevant stakeholders are. Ferrovial has a systematic approach to engaging with stakeholders, including biennial surveys and responding to ESG analysts' questionnaires. |
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| Stakeholders impacted | This policy applies to all entities within the Ferrovial Group, regardless of their business area, geographic location, or activities. |
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| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | Ferrovial adapts its communication channels and initiatives to the specificities of each stakeholder group, ensuring effective engagement and information dissemination throughout the value chain. |
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| Exclusions from application | None specified | |
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| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
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This policy aligns with the Dutch Corporate Governance Code's provisions on stakeholder dialogue and shareholder engagement. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures continuous and permanent information through effective communication channels, leveraging new technologies, and maintaining cooperation and transparency with competent authorities and regulators. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial has systematic processes in place to interact with affected communities or their representatives. This includes the implementation of environmental impact studies prior to the start of projects and the establishment of specific communication channels for each project. These channels collect suggestions, complaints or reports from affected groups and enable a two-way dialogue that begins before the construction phases and is maintained throughout the project's life cycle.
Ferrovial establishes dialogues with local communities, their legitimate representatives or credible spokespersons. In particular, specific channels are created for each project to facilitate communication with affected groups. In addition, biannual consultation as part of the materiality study ensures that the perspectives of all stakeholders are included.
Interaction takes place in all phases of the project, starting before construction. The frequency and type of communication depends on the characteristics of each project. Collaboration includes public consultations, informational meetings, and collection of community input through accessible channels.
Operational responsibility for ensuring that these interactions are actually done rests with the local teams at each site, supported by the Sustainability Department and the Compliance Officer. The latter reports periodically to senior management on the results and improvements required.
Ferrovial uses the internationally recognized B4SI-LBG methodology to measure the impact of its actions in the community.
The B4SI-LBG (Business for Societal Impact – London Benchmarking Group) methodology is an internationally recognized standard that provides a structured framework for measuring and managing a company's contributions to society. It classifies corporate contributions by breaking them down into community investments, charitable donations, and socially impactful business initiatives, each with specific indicators to evaluate their impact. This methodology promotes transparency, comparability, and strategic alignment with business objectives, enhancing a company's reputation for measurable social impact.
Ferrovial implements this methodology by selecting strategic and social projects, using key indicators to measure inputs, activities, and outcomes, and analyzing results to improve and report on their sustainability impact.
In addition, each project monitors and documents the dialogue actions carried out with the communities.
Ferrovial focuses on inclusive development through social programs aimed at vulnerable groups. Initiatives include:
The procedure under development prioritizes identifying vulnerable groups in project areas and adopting measures to maximize positive impacts for them.
Ferrovial respects and recognizes the rights of indigenous, tribal and native peoples in accordance with current legislation and ILO Conventions 107 and 169. Although no activities involving these peoples have been detected in recent years, the procedure under development for relations with local communities includes specific measures to prevent any negative impact on their cultural, territorial, religious and intellectual rights.
In future projects, Ferrovial guarantees that the right to free, prior and informed consultation of these peoples will be respected in activities that affect their lands, territories or cultural assets.
Ferrovial maintains a strong commitment to its stakeholders, establishing effective communication channels and procedures to remedy any adverse impacts arising from its activities. This approach ensures that affected communities can express their concerns and that the Company responds in a transparent and responsible manner.
Ferrovial has multiple channels adapted to the needs of local communities and the particularities of each project. These include:
The Company takes measures to ensure that the communities are aware of these channels, using tools such as posters, information meetings and social media. It also ensures that the representatives of the affected groups are legitimate and trustworthy, facilitating a transparent dialogue. To further build trust, Ferrovial engages in continuous and proactive communication with community members, ensuring they are well-informed about the available channels for raising concerns. The Company also conducts regular surveys and feedback sessions to gauge the effectiveness of these channels and to understand the community's perception of their reliability.
If significant adverse impacts are identified, Ferrovial implements a structured approach to remediation. This includes:
Ferrovial tracks and monitors issues raised through its grievance mechanisms and community engagement processes. These channels are designed to be accessible and responsive, allowing for timely identification and resolution of concerns. The Company uses key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of its responses and the satisfaction of the affected communities. Also, regular audits and reviews are conducted to ensure compliance with human rights standards and to identify areas for improvement.
Ferrovial is developing a procedure for relations with local communities that standardizes public information on these incidents and the measures adopted, promoting transparency and continuous improvement. This procedure includes detailed reporting on the nature of the incidents, the steps taken to address them, and the outcomes achieved. By maintaining open communication and regularly updating stakeholders, Ferrovial ensures that its channels for addressing community concerns are effective and trustworthy. Additionally, while there is no specific policy regarding protection against retaliation for individuals who use these channels to raise concerns or needs, the Ethics Channel ensur that no related issues arise.
The Company also ensures that these channels are available through its business relationships. This includes:
The commitment to the communities is reflected in specific actions developed in response to their concerns. For example:
Ferrovial establishes specific measures to manage impacts on local communities and promote positive effects in them. The Company conducts environmental and social impact studies prior to the execution of projects, ensuring a two-way dialogue with the affected communities to notify them of possible implications and collect suggestions through channels such as the Ethics Channel. To mitigate negative impacts, Ferrovial implements actions such as programs for access to basic infrastructure and education, highlighting its commitment to specific social projects such as Juntos Sumamos, which since 2005 has supported 47 projects with more than 2 million euros invested, benefiting the welfare of the elderly and the fight against child malnutrition.
Regarding these studies, in April 2024, a procedure was approved to prevent participation in projects that might affect protected areas. The Company also established a Human Rights Due Diligence procedure to analyze potential risks and prevent undesirable impacts. A pending procedure for managing social impacts on communities affected by construction projects or company assets was also developed.
All internal procedures and policies have a global scope. Environmental impact analyses are conduced before starting a project, as is the go/no-go decision process. Risk analyses for each project or asset are conducted every six months and reported to senior management. The social impact procedure requires compliance within the first six months of a project and its implementation throughout the project's execution.
Corrective measures are included in the social impact procedure to mitigate undesired impacts on communities, such as noise and dust. Further details can be found in the attached procedures. This type of information arises during the risk analysis conducted every six months and is specific to each managed project or asset.
Financial information related to these actions is included in project budgets but is not detailed separately. Currently, there is no additional data available regarding the allocation of financial resources to these initiatives.
At the moment Ferrovial is working on the approval of a procedure for dialogue with affected communities, which should be approved before the end of 2025. The procedures' expected outcome is to guarantee respect for human rights in those communities which might be affected by Ferrovial's activities by creating an action plan which follows these steps:
Firstly, affected communities are identified in all of Ferrovial's projects with a scope greater than 50 million euros, or any project which has caused a relevant social risk to emerge. Once the stakeholders have been identified through a mapping process, which identifies their specific characteristics, special importance is given to the more vulnerable, and where indigenous groups will be highlighted.
Then Ferrovial will establish the necessary channels to facilitate dialogue with the affected communities, making it easy for them to express their uncertainties, doubts, or needs. Within these channels we can find direct lines, meetings, and others identified as necessary.
Once the impacts and/or needs are identified Ferrovial will carry out three procedures:
The Construction Manager or person responsible for the asset will be in charge of collecting the information previously identified in order to facilitate monitoring of the measures taken, and following the time horizon which will be determined for each project depending on the different needs. The information collected will be forwarded to the Communications and CSR departments. Ferrovial is committed to sharing information about this procedure on its website and on the channels it deems necessary.
In addition to these measures, Ferrovial addresses material incidents, risks, and opportunities related to local communities through a set of structured actions aimed at both mitigating negative impacts and promoting positive ones. These actions include:
For capacity building, Ferrovial established a global community investment strategy under the initiative "On the Move for People," encompassing corporate global projects and actions tailored to the communities surrounding its assets and operations, this initiative, together with the aforementioned actions, are planned and executed on an annual basis, with periodic impact assessments. These efforts focus on key strategic pillars, such as infrastructure development to meet the basic needs of vulnerable groups. For example:
An essential aspect of Ferrovial's commitment is empowering employees to be protagonists of these initiatives. Through On the Move Together, programs like "Juntos Sumamos" in Spain and "Charity of the Year" in the U.K. involve employees actively. In 2024, 2,929 employees participated in volunteer activities, demonstrating the Company's dedication to community engagement.
Community investment activities are carried out across all geographies where Ferrovial operates, extending to developing nations. In 2024, projects were supported in Australia, Canada, India, Peru, Poland, Colombia, the United States, Spain, the U.K., Portugal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Sudan, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.
Programs are designed as long-term strategies. For instance, "Juntos Sumamos" has been in place since 2005, and "On the Move for Water" since 2011. While specific projects are selected and executed annually, these initiatives demonstrate the Company's sustained commitment to global community development.
To quantify the social contributions, impacts, and beneficiaries, Ferrovial adheres to the LBG-B4SI methodology. In 2024, this approach facilitated 498 community support initiatives, benefiting 551 organizations and 207,351 people.
Financially, Ferrovial invested €7.3 million in community initiatives in 2024, comprising €3.9 million in monetary contributions, €0.8 million in employee hours, €2.4 million in in-kind contributions, and €0.2 million in administrative costs.
For upcoming years, Ferrovial has not established a global investment commitment but continues to support specific programs, such as:
Overall, excluding emergency responses, the annual community investment remains stable between €4 and €5 million. This comprehensive approach reflects Ferrovial's dedication to enhancing the resilience and self-sufficiency of local communities through training programs, employment opportunities, and improved access to essential resources like water and education.
As mentioned, Ferrovial is working on setting up a process to gather all the necessary information and keep ongoing conversations with the affected communities. In the meantime, Ferrovial has ensured this dialogue through the presence of dedicated stalls at project sites, where inquiries, complaints, and suggestions are collected. Additionally, local communities help collect CVs for unskilled jobs, which supports the sustainability of the projects and encourages local participation. Additionally, all requisite communication channels, tailored to the various activities undertaken, have been established to facilitate effective communication between the local community and Ferrovial.
To strengthen these efforts, Ferrovial also undertakes targeted initiatives aimed at generating long-term positive impacts. These include programs designed to improve access to drinking water and infrastructure that support food security, such as social kitchens, with over 1 million euros invested in these efforts. Furthermore, the Company prioritizes local procurement to stimulate the economies of surrounding communities, integrates social and environmental considerations into its supply chain, and promotes projects that reduce inequalities, such as those measured under the B4SI-LBG methodology.
Ferrovial ensures that its actions align with its broader sustainability strategy by maintaining active engagement with communities, consulting them through biennial materiality studies, and evaluating the effectiveness of these initiatives with measurable indicators. Ferrovial used social return on investment (SROI) indicators to measure the impacts in the regions where it works. This methodology contains around 100 different indicators, which are selected depending on the construction and which are most suitable for portraying the impact of Ferrovial in the region. The information is gathered before the beginning of the project, 1 year later, and 2 years later, this way ensuring that all impacts are correctly registered. Ferrovial has calculated that throughout the years it has had a return on investment of 10 euros for every euro invested in the project. These efforts not only mitigate potential risks but also generate significant opportunities, such as fostering local economic growth and improving living conditions.
In recent years, no significant negative or systemic impacts on communities have been identified, nor have there been reports of serious issues or human rights violations affecting these groups. To proactively address potential negative impacts, Ferrovial implements various initiatives tailored to the diverse range of possible effects its activities may have. Due to the high variety of activities that Ferrovial executes, a different action plan is implemented for the different impacts identified. All projects ensure communication with affected communities through activities previously mentioned to identify these impacts, however these are resolved depending on each case. One such example is the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, where to minimize noise pollution and disturbances for local residents, construction was deliberately halted at 6 p.m., effectively reducing the impact. Ferrovial remains committed to continuous improvement and delivering measurable, long-term results, fostering sustainable development in local communities while strengthening its relationships with them.
Ferrovial continuously assesses the impact and effectiveness of its sustainability goals and initiatives through internal evaluations and engagement with stakeholders, including local communities. While the company does not have a formalized process for direct collaboration with local communities to identify lessons learned or areas for improvement, it incorporates best practices, insights from industry benchmarks, regulatory developments, and ongoing dialogue with key stakeholders. This approach ensures continuous improvement of its strategies while maintaining a responsible and sustainable business model.
Furthermore, Ferrovial's understanding of its communities relations along with the tools available to the company, ensures more efficient and sustainable management.
As of now, no significant updates or trends in performance toward this target have been disclosed. However, within the framework of the 2030 Sustainability Strategy and its alignment with the CSRD Directive, establishes specific and time-bound objectives to reduce negative impacts on affected communities and promote positive effects for them. In terms of promoting positive impacts, Ferrovial highlights social investment initiatives, such as drinking water and sanitation programs, which have benefited more than 336,000 people in vulnerable communities. With regard to risk and opportunity management, the Company conducts periodic evaluations, identifying and managing ESG risks through robust governance processes and risk analysis tools. To establish these objectives, Ferrovial actively collaborates with affected groups, legitimate representatives and sustainability experts, ensuring participatory processes in the definition, monitoring and improvement of goals, which allows for continuous adjustment based on lessons learned. Ferrovial is carrying out a procedure for relations with local communities that will be reported this coming year 2025, as a sign of the first step of this progress in relation to the establishment of goals with local communities. The results are broken down in detail in terms of impact on the affected communities, ensuring their specificity, temporal stability and comparability, supported by global standards such as the UN Global Compact, the GRI Standards and the EU Taxonomy.
Disclosure requirement related to ESRS 2 IRO - 1: Description of processes for identifying and assessing material occurrences, risks and opportunities.
Ferrovial follows a structured process to identify and assess material occurrences, risks, and opportunities. This process is based on two key criteria: the location of operations and the nature of the activity.
Location plays a critical role in exposure to risks such as corruption, bribery, and irregular business conduct. Regions with weaker regulations or higher levels of corruption present a greater risk. To address this, Ferrovial conducts detailed analyses of the regulatory and social conditions in each region where it operates. In high-risk areas, additional measures such as external audits and stricter compliance controls are implemented.
Activity is another key factor. Sectors related to contract awarding, infrastructure construction, and procurement are more exposed to potential irregularities. To mitigate these risks, Ferrovial assesses each phase of the project lifecycle, focusing on procurement and supplier selection processes to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.
Information related to this data point is answered in ESRS2, GOV-1.
The Compliance Program, approved and supervised by the Board of Directors, was reviewed in 2024 in preparation for Ferrovial SE's listing on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ, adapting the policies and procedures to the legal requirements of the Netherlands and the United States, and to the standards required for listed companies in those jurisdictions .
The program includes, but is not limited to, the following internal policies and procedures: Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (Code of Ethics); Policy of the Ethics Channel and for dealing with Queries, Complaints and Reports; Anti-Corruption Policy; Compliance Policy; Due Diligence Policy with respect to Third-Party Integrity; Procedure for Due Diligence with respect to Supplier Integrity; Lobbying and Political Contributions Policy; Gifts and Hospitality Policy; Data Protection Policy; Antitrust Policy; Procedure for Approving and Tracking Patronage, Sponsorship and Donation Projects; Patronage or Donation Projects, Anti-fraud Policy and Sanctions, Export Controls and Anti-boycott Policy.
The Compliance Program is supervised by the Board of Directors through the Audit and Control Committee. The Chief Compliance Officer reports periodically to the Audit and Control Committee and at least once a year to the Board on the effectiveness of the program. The evaluation of the Program includes the review of the controls established for compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and other regulations on Compliance. The Internal Audit Department regularly audits different aspects of the Compliance Program, including but not limited to, Ferrovial's Compliance policies.
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| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, administrators, board members, suppliers, contractors, and external collaborators. | |
| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | Extends to all subsidiaries, joint ventures, and business partners. Ferrovial promotes adherence to this policy among all third parties engaging in business with the company. |
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| Exclusions from application | None specified | |
| Policy approval flow | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
• Spanish and Dutch Penal Codes. • U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). • U.K. Bribery Act. • United Nations Convention against Corruption. • OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial actively communicates and promotes compliance with this policy among employees, business partners, and relevant external parties. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (www.ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
| Policy | Anti-Fraud Policy |
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| Description | Ferrovial is committed to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and legal compliance in all business activities. This policy establishes a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, ensuring preventive, detection, and mitigation mechanisms across the company's operations. The policy applies to all administrators, executives, employees, and collaborators, aiming to deter fraudulent activity and safeguard corporate assets and reputation. |
| Target | • Promote a corporate culture that deters fraudulent activities. • Ensure the prevention, detection, and response to fraud-related risks. • Foster ethical and legal compliance across all business units and relationships. • Strengthen internal controls to mitigate fraud risks effectively. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Material Impacts: Financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory sanctions due to fraud incidents. • Risks: Internal and external fraud, misappropriation of assets, manipulation of public or private contracts, and financial misreporting. • Opportunities: Strengthening corporate governance, improving risk management, and enhancing trust among stakeholders. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial has implemented strict monitoring and compliance mechanisms, including: • Ethics Channel for confidential and anonymous reporting. • Internal audits and fraud risk assessments to detect and prevent irregularities. • Training programs on fraud prevention for employees and executives. • Disciplinary measures, including termination and legal action for policy violations. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, administrators, suppliers, contractors, and business partners. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | Extends to all subsidiaries, joint ventures, and third-party collaborators. Ferrovial actively promotes fraud prevention principles across its value chain. |
| Exclusions from application | None specified |
| Policy approval flow | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
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| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
• U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). • U.K. Bribery Act. • EU Directive 2017/1371 on the fight against fraud. • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (U.S.). • United Nations Convention against Corruption. • OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. • Spanish and Dutch Penal Codes. • Spanish Law 11/2021 on Anti-Fraud Prevention. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial promotes transparency and ethical conduct by fostering fraud awareness and accountability across employees, suppliers, and business partners. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (www.ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
| Policy | Compliance Policy |
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| Description | Ferrovial is committed to strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that its business activities are conducted with integrity, transparency, and respect for ethical principles. This policy establishes a framework for corporate compliance, risk management, and internal control measures. It applies to all administrators, employees, and business partners, promoting a corporate culture that prevents, detects, and mitigates compliance risks. |
| Target | • Provide a general framework for all employees and administrators to act in accordance with the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and legality. • Establish a common and standardized system for monitoring and managing compliance risks, particularly those related to potential criminal conduct. • Foster a culture of corporate ethics in decision-making and governance processes. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Material Impacts: Compliance failures that could lead to legal, financial, or reputational consequences. • Risks: Regulatory non-compliance, legal penalties, financial misconduct, and loss of stakeholder trust. • Opportunities: Strengthening corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of integrity. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial has implemented robust compliance monitoring and remediation mechanisms, including: • Ethics Channel for confidential and anonymous reporting. • Internal audits and compliance risk assessments to prevent and detect irregularities. • Mandatory compliance training for employees and administrators. • Periodic updates and reviews of the Compliance Program to ensure continuous improvement. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, administrators, suppliers, contractors, and business partners. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | Extends to all subsidiaries, joint ventures, and third-party collaborators. Ferrovial ensures that compliance principles are promoted across its value chain. |
| Exclusions from application | None specified |
| Policy approval flow | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | |
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
• U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). • U.K. Bribery Act. • OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. • United Nations Convention against Corruption. • EU Directive 2017/1371 on fraud prevention. • Spanish and Dutch Penal Codes. • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (U.S.). |
| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial promotes compliance awareness and accountability among employees, suppliers, and business partners, ensuring transparency in corporate operations. |
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| How it is made available | The policy is published on Ferrovial's website, internal intranet, and corporate compliance training programs. |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
| Policy | Ethics Channel and Management of Queries and Complaints |
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| Description | Ferrovial has established this policy to facilitate the transparent and responsible management of inquiries, complaints, and reports related to the company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. The policy ensures confidentiality, protection against retaliation, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. It also aligns with international best practices and regulatory requirements. |
| Target | • Define a structured process for managing inquiries, complaints, and reports. • Establish mechanisms for ethical communication within Ferrovial. • Reinforce Ferrovial's commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability. • Protect whistleblowers and ensure secure and fair handling of reports. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Material Impacts: Ethical breaches, fraud, misconduct, or regulatory violations affecting stakeholders. • Risks: Reputational damage, legal consequences, and loss of trust. • Opportunities: Strengthening corporate governance, fostering ethical behavior, and ensuring compliance with international standards. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial ensures secure and systematic management of all reports through: • Ethics Channel (accessible via intranet, website, postal mail, and toll-free numbers). • Confidential and anonymous reporting options, subject to applicable regulations. • Fair and objective investigations handled by the Compliance Department or designated governing bodies. • Whistleblower protection measures to prevent retaliation. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, administrators, suppliers, contractors, and business partners. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | Applies to all Ferrovial entities, subsidiaries, and third-party collaborators. |
| Exclusions from application | None specified |
| Policy approval flow | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | |
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
• Dutch Corporate Governance Code. • U.S. Whistleblower Protection Act. • EU Directive 2019/1937 on the protection of whistleblowers. • U.K. Public Interest Disclosure Act. |
| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures that all employees and business partners are aware of and have access to the Ethics Channel. |
| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (www.ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
| Policy | Code of Ethics and Business Conduct |
| Description | This Code applies to Ferrovial SE and all Group companies, regardless of their business area, geographic location, or activities. It includes members of the governing bodies, directors, executives, and employees of any Group company, including Principal Financial Officers. The Code serves as a code of conduct in line with the recommendations of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission, the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, and the requirements of the SEC and Nasdaq. |
Target The Code aims to ensure that all employees adhere to the principles and commitments contained within it,
promoting ethical behavior and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
Non-compliance with the Code can result in disciplinary action, including dismissal or resignation requests for directors. Violations may also lead to civil liability, criminal penalties, and reputational damage for Ferrovial. The Board of Directors periodically reviews and updates the Compliance Program to ensure continuous improvement. |
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| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial has an Ethics Channel accessible via the intranet and website, allowing confidential and, if desired, anonymous reporting of any irregularities, non-compliances, or unethical behaviors. The Company ensures zero tolerance for retaliation against individuals who report in good faith. |
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| Scope of the policy | ||
| Stakeholders impacted | This Code applies to all entities within the Ferrovial Group, including employees, directors, executives, and Principal Financial Officers. |
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| Geographic areas | Global | |
| Value chain application | Ferrovial promotes the principles and commitments established in this Code throughout its entire value chain, with the objective that all third parties adhere to the same standards. |
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| Exclusions from application | None specified | |
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| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. | |
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | ||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
This Code aligns with the recommendations of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission, the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, the SEC, and Nasdaq requirements. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures that all employees and third parties are aware of and adhere to the principles and commitments established in this Code. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (www.ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
Ferrovial actively promotes a culture of ethics and integrity through various initiatives, including the approval and dissemination of Compliance Policies and Procedures, the deployment of compliance training courses, the publication of news related to compliance on the intranet, and in 2024 the First Global Compliance Day -with a top to bottom focus on integrity- took place in November.
The Compliance Network is now comprised of approximately 52 employees and external collaborators, representing various functions and businesses of the Company in all jurisdictions where it operates. The Compliance Network acts as a liaison between the Compliance Department and employees in the Group; and supports the Compliance Department in the identification of risks and deployment of policies and training programs. Members of the Compliance Network also conduct investigations of reports to the Ethics Channel, as appropriate.
The Compliance Network meets regularly for the exchange of knowledge and information, benefiting from the participation in such meetings by executive leadership, including Ferrovial's CEO, CFO and other members of the Management Committee. In 2024, Ferrovial expanded the Compliance Network to include approximately 36 Compliance Ambassadors, to support the Compliance Department with various compliance-related initiatives.
Ferrovial establishes and develops its corporate culture through a systematic approach that prioritizes ethics and integrity in all its operations. This is reflected in its Compliance Training and Awareness Plan for 2023-2024, which has the fundamental objective of promoting a culture of ethics and integrity in the organization.
• The aim of the plan is to maximize awareness of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, as well as the policies and procedures that support them. This ensures that all employees understand and adhere to the Company's ethical expectations.
Additionally, during the year one microlearning course was launched relating to data protection (53 employees trained)
Online training plans have continued for new hires on the mandatory compliance courses, which include the courses on Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Prohibited Conduct, Anti-Corruption and the Compliance Boot Camp, as well as training courses on cybersecurity, occupational risk prevention and data protection, among others.
• In 2024, the total training volume was 27,073 hours (17,059 hours in 2023), adding up to a total of 49,850 hours of training in the last three years. This reflects Ferrovial's ongoing commitment to ethics and compliance training.
Ferrovial urges employees and third parties with whom it engages to report any violation of the Code of Ethics, other internal regulations, or applicable law to the Ethics Channel.
Ferrovial is subject to legal requirements under the national law transposing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of whistleblowers. In compliance with these and other legal requirements, Ferrovial makes the Ethics Channel available to its employees and stakeholders, a confidential system that allows, if the senders so wishes, anonymous reporting, to facilitate the disclosure of any possible irregularity, non-compliance or behavior contrary to the law or Ferrovial's ethics policies and procedures, especially including possible cases of fraud or corruption, anti-competitive practices, human rights violations, financial and tax matters or damage to the environment, always safeguarding their identity and with zero tolerance for any potential retaliation. This anonymity guarantees a secure and confidential channel for individuals to report concerns or misconduct, ensuring alignment with the principles and protections outlined in the Directive.
Likewise, matters related to accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or questionable financial practices of Ferrovial SE, as well as any alleged misconduct by members of the Board of Directors, all of which are considered to be "Priority Communications" under the Ethics Channel policy, may be reported. All Priority Communications shall be managed by the Internal Audit Department and those involving actual or suspected misconduct of the Board shall be managed by the Chairman of the Audit and Control Committee.
The Ethics Channel can be accessed by telephone, post, intranet or the corporate website ( https://ferrovial.com ). In addition, reporting channels were established in certain Group companies where it was deemed appropriate.
All communications are managed objectively and diligently in accordance with the Ethics Channel Policy. Throughout the process, the rights of those involved, in particular presumption of innocence, will be respected. Likewise, Ferrovial has zero tolerance for retaliation against anyone who makes a report to the Ethics Channel in good faith or participates in the investigation thereof.
Communications to the Ethics Channel will be triaged by the Compliance Department and managed by employees in the Compliance Network who are authorized to conduct investigations, taking into consideration geographical proximity to the sender, independence and the absence of conflicts of interest. To assist teams that may be involved in this task in their respective areas of expertise, the Compliance Department developed an Investigations Guide. In addition, training sessions were given through the Compliance Network to ensure diligent management of all communications and respect for the people involved.
Communications shall be managed and resolved by the department determined to be the most appropriate under the circumstances, and in consideration of the geographical proximity to the Senders. Ferrovial will ensure independence and the absence of Conflicts of Interest in this process to the fullest extent possible.
The Chief Compliance Officer reports quarterly to the Audit and Control Committee, and annually to the Board of Directors, on the communications received and the steps taken in relation to them.
During 2024, a total of 181 communications were received through the different communication channels, which represents an increase of 8% compared to 167 in 2023. Of the 181 communications received, 59 (33%) were anonymous (compared to 64 (38%) in 2023), and 88 (49 %) were considered substantiated (compared to 82 (49%) in 2023). Of those substantiated, corrective measures were agreed in 99% of cases (96% in 2023).
The remediation measures adopted are mainly disciplinary actions (including termination), training programs, or changes to internal processes and procedures, all pursuant to the applicable internal procedures, collective bargaining agreements and any applicable law. Likewise, the regulations applicable in the different jurisdictions in which Ferrovial performs its activities are considered.
The Compliance Department periodically reviews communications that were already closed, to prevent possible cases of retaliation. In 2024, a new course on Practical Information for Avoiding Retaliation in the Workplace was deployed for managers and employees involved in decisions about other employees (recruiting, promotion, mobility, layoffs, disciplinary measures and others).
Ferrovial also has a suggestion box set up on the Company's intranet, managed by the HR Department, so that employees can send their suggestions and needs directly to said department.
Knowledge of and trust in the Ethics Channel are evaluated through surveys completed at the end of the mandatory training courses. The last survey was launched with the 2024 course on the Code of Ethics and the result was that 89.42% are aware of the existence of the Ethics Channel, 71.16% know how to access it, and 93.7% trust the Ethics Channel and how it is managed.
Ferrovial requires third parties, including suppliers, contractors, agents, consultants, and other business partners, with whom it engages to maintain ethical behavior in accordance with the highest standards. In each case, the third party shall approve and accept Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, the Suppliers Code of Ethics, and the Anticorruption Policy or the third party's own policies if they are compatible with the basic principles and commitments set out in Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Anticorruption Policy, to ensure that the relevant third parties meet the same standards of integrity as the Company. Additionally, third-party integrity due diligence is conducted in line with international best practices to ensure that Ferrovial mitigates the risk of corruption in the Company.
In 2024, a total of 420 managers and employees signed a Compliance Declaration, where they expressed their acceptance and knowledge of the Code of Ethics, the Compliance Policy and the Anti-Corruption Policy and they acknowledged the importance of completing training courses, as well as their obligation to report any misconduct to the Compliance Department or to the Ethics Channel. Additionally, this year the 13 members of the Board of Directors signed a Compliance Declaration in line with the above.
The Company focuses on maintaining an ethical relationship with its suppliers, applying an Integrity Due Diligence Process and sharing with them the Supplier Code of Ethics and Anticorruption Policy, ensuring that suppliers share its values and principles.
In this sense, effective risk management is essential and includes the evaluation of suppliers and the implementation of appropriate measures to ensure the quality and security of supplies. Therefore, the main risks and opportunities that could affect the creation of value in the supply chain are controlled, as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts associated with the activity. For example, to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruptions, the ecosystem of critical suppliers is monitored and viable alternatives are identified to ensure continuity of supply and minimize potential negative effects.
From a general point of view, the degree of criticality of all suppliers is analyzed, where critical suppliers as those whose volume of purchases is significant from an economic viewpoint, or one whose supplies or services could imply a negative impact on business continuity in the event of an incident, either because they manufacture critical materials or equipment or are difficult to replace. Based on these criteria, at the end of 2024 in the Construction division there were 210 critical suppliers identified, of which 208 were Tier-1 and 2 Tier-2. Of these suppliers, 138 were evaluated, of which 17 were detected with potential negative impacts. Among the latter, three have an improvement plan in place while one provider is involved in training programs.
During 2024, 7,604 suppliers were evaluated (7,562 in 2023). In terms of supplier turnover, a total of 31.06% were critical suppliers (31.9% in 2023), while 96.75% came from local suppliers (96.9% in 2023).
Ferrovial has Supplier360, a platform that monitors suppliers using advanced data analytics, language processing and internet search techniques. This makes it possible to detect potential risks, whether financial, environmental, legal, labor, human rights or reputational. The platform provides additional information to that already available in the supplier databases, for the selection, contracting and monitoring phases.
In 2024, 1,378 suppliers of Ferrovial Construction were monitored, representing more than 60% of supplier turnover in Spain, the U.S. and the UK. A total of 43,500 pieces of information were collected through this tool. Likewise, the sources of information were expanded, mainly incorporating data related to compliance and ESG behavior. On the other hand, the information obtained through Supplier360 was integrated into the corporate purchasing tool, which has allowed greater visibility of the information by the entire Company.
In this sense, effective risk management is essential and includes the evaluation of suppliers and the implementation of appropriate measures to ensure the quality and security of supplies. Therefore, the main risks and opportunities that could affect the creation of value in the supply chain are controlled, as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts associated with the activity. For example, to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruptions, the ecosystem of critical suppliers is monitored and viable alternatives are identified to ensure continuity of supply and minimize potential negative effects.
From a general point of view, the degree of criticality of all suppliers is analysed, understanding a critical supplier as one whose volume of purchases is significant from an economic point of view, or one whose supplies or services could imply a negative impact on business continuity in the event of an incident. either because they manufacture critical materials or equipment or are difficult to replace. Based on these criteria, at the end of 2023 in the Construction division there were 216 critical suppliers identified, of which 214 were Tier-1 and 2 Tier-2. Of these suppliers, 130 were evaluated, of which seven were detected with potential negative impacts. Among the latter, three have an improvement plan in place while one provider is involved in training programs.
The company focuses on maintaining an ethical and responsible relationship with its suppliers, applying a Integrity Due Diligence Process and sharing with them the Supplier Code of Ethics and Anticorruption Policy, ensuring a relationship with suppliers who share its values and principles. It is essential to build long-lasting relationships with strategic suppliers to achieve a comprehensive approach in line with corporate objectives and find synergies in your supply chain. For this reason, Ferrovial is committed to the continuous improvement of its processes, as well as to the achievement of environmental, social and ethical objectives through its purchases, which implies considering not only economic aspects, but also ESG impacts.
Ferrovial does not have a specific supplier payment policy; however, it ensures compliance with the payment terms established in contractual agreements and the applicable legislation in each country where it operates, maintaining responsible and transparent business relationships.
The Company makes compliance policies available to its employees on the intranet. The main corporate compliance policies are also available on Ferrovial's website. Additionally, training courses on these policies are offered regularly. For their part, suppliers who offer services to the Company receive the Supplier Code of Ethics and the Anti-Corruption Policy, so that they are aware of and apply them.
The approval of the new Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related policies was published on the intranet and website and a news item was published on Ferrovial's intranet to inform employees about the importance of reading and applying the Code and policies in their day-to-day activities.
Ferrovial's Anti-Corruption Policy establishes rules to regulate the behavior of employees, executives and directors of the Group, as well as the third parties with which it interacts. The policy is governed by the principle of "zero tolerance" for any practice that could be considered bribery or corruption and requires compliance with all applicable anti-corruption laws. The policy also requires the reporting of any violations of the policy or other misconduct. The Policy requires that third parties approve and accept Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and the Anticorruption Policy or the third party´s own policies if they are compatible with the basic principles and commitments set out in Ferrovial's Code and Anticorruption Policy to ensure third parties meet the same standards of integrity and ethics as the Company.
Ferrovial requires ethical behavior in accordance with the highest standards from the third parties with which it interacts. To that end, a third party integrity due diligence procedure is followed, in line with international best practices.
Certain positions and functions have been identified as higher risk of corruption and bribery. Among the priorities of the company's Training Plan is raising employee awareness of these risks, especially in relation to criminal acts such as corruption and bribery:
To address these risks, specific policies were issued, including the Anti-Corruption Policy, the Gifts & Hospitality Policy, the Lobbying and Political Contributions Policy, the Due Diligence Policy with Respect to Third Party Integrity, the Procedure for Due Diligence with Respect to Supplier Integrity and the Supplier's Code of Ethics, among others. In addition, training courses have been designed for awareness and practical implementation of these policies and functions-at-risk, concluding that all of them are covered by this training programs.
The Company also makes Ethics Channel available to its employees and stakeholders, to facilitate the reporting of any possible irregularity, noncompliance or behavior contrary to Ferrovial's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related policies, or applicable law. Likewise, matters related to accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or questionable financial practices of Ferrovial, as well as any alleged misconduct by Board members, may be reported.
The Chief Compliance Officer reports quarterly to the Audit and Control Committee, and annually to the Board of Directors, on the communications received and the steps taken in relation to them.
The company makes the Compliance policies available to its employees on the intranet, for their reading and knowledge. The main corporate compliance policies are also available on Ferrovial's website. Additionally, training courses on these policies are organized regularly. In 2024, a total of 418 executives signed a Compliance Declaration, where they express their acceptance and knowledge of the Code of Ethics, the Compliance Policy and the Anti-Corruption Policy, they assure the importance of fulfilling training courses, as well as their obligation to report any non-compliance to the Compliance Department or through the Ethics Channel. Additionally, this year the 13 members of the Board of Directors signed a Compliance Declaration in line with the above.
Ferrovial implemented several key actions to prevent corruption and bribery, reinforcing its commitment to ethical conduct and compliance across all operations. The Company established a comprehensive Compliance Program, which includes the Code of Business Ethics, the Crime Prevention Model, and the Anti-Corruption Policy. These initiatives are designed to promote adherence to legal and ethical standards among employees, suppliers, and partners.
Ferrovial plans to continue enhancing its compliance framework by:
These actions cover all of Ferrovial's operations, including its upstream and downstream value chains, across all geographies where the Company operates. The initiatives are designed to impact all stakeholder groups, including employees, suppliers, partners, and clients.
In cases where violations occur, Ferrovial is committed to taking appropriate remedial actions, which may include disciplinary measures, policy revisions, and cooperation with authorities to address and rectify any harm caused by unethical conduct.
Progress from Prior Periods:
Building upon previous efforts, Ferrovial strengthened its compliance program by updating key policies and enhancing reporting mechanisms. The Company also increased engagement with stakeholders to promote a culture of integrity and transparency.
Ferrovial has not received any convictions or fines for violations of anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
Ferrovial strictly complies with the payment terms established by national regulations in the countries where it operates, ensuring fair and transparent business relationships with its suppliers. The Company is firmly committed to business ethics and sustainability within its supply chain, guaranteeing that payments are made within the contractual and legal deadlines set in each jurisdiction.
Ferrovial does not distinguish between categories of suppliers, and applies the same standard payment terms.
The following table provides detailed information on payment terms in the countries where Ferrovial calculates the payment practices, coinciding with the countries that have the greatest market presence, providing a representative sampling and reflecting its commitment to financial responsibility and regulatory compliance. Out of the countries mention below, all of the payments are aligned with the standard practices.
| Requirement | Spain | U.S. & Canada | U.K. |
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| a) Average time to pay an invoice (in days) | 42 days | Webber LLC: 35 days; Cintra U.S. Services: 55 days; Ferrovial Holding U.S.: 60 days. |
23 days |
| b) Usual payment terms by supplier category and alignment | 42 days . Ratio of pending operations: 49 days |
Material suppliers: 30 days; Consultants: 15 days; Subcontractors: 30-60 days; Traffic control and police: 1 day. |
Aligned with the Construction Act: 5 days from valuation to due date, and 30 days after the due date. |
| c) Number of legal proceedings for payment delays | No legal proceedings have been reported. |
No legal proceedings have been reported. |
No legal proceedings have been reported. |
| d) Additional information necessary to provide context | The data covers all Ferrovial divisions in Spain, calculated from invoice issuance to payment settlement. |
Representative sample of Webber LLC, Cintra U.S. Services, and Ferrovial Holding U.S. Averages calculated by comparing invoice issuance and payment dates in 2023. |
Methodology based on compliance with the Construction Act, ensuring payments within legal and contractual terms. |
Digital products and services (IT), industrial systems (OT), internet-connected assets (IoT) and information generated in business processes are crucial for the creation of value for our stakeholders.

*Note: Indicator data on Ransomware attacks detected and automatically blocked, collected as of June 2024.
In general, the data expressed below are obtained from the technological platforms that support the security processes (MS Defender, Sentinel, Knowbe4, GlobalSuite). For this purpose, the source system is used as a reference and they are subsequently consolidated in Microsoft Office technologies. Evidence of data extraction is kept for those systems in which the retention period is shorter than the fiscal year for which they are obtained. These values have not been validated by a third party, although due diligence has been exercised with respect to their evolution throughout the fiscal year by their respective managers, taking into account possible deviations with respect to the defined thresholds. As far as possible, efforts have been made to standardize the data, providing them on a monthly or annual basis.Ferrovial monitors compliance with safety objectives and provides feedback to the corresponding governing bodies.
Ferrovial's Security Model allows it to adapt to the changing and challenging environment in terms of cyber threats, providing the necessary resources to (I) guarantee the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its digital assets, (II) ensure due regulatory, legal and contractual compliance in the performance of its business activity and (III) provide resilience to the Company's value proposition.
Ferrovial deploys and updates its Cybersecurity Governance Model, which is aligned with the business and with the achievement of its objectives. This model is based on an effective Risk Management program and a series of Cybersecurity Capabilities, based on international standards and best market practices, which are audited and reviewed regular throughout the year.
Annually, a global cybersecurity risk assessment is performed across all Ferrovial's business units and subsidiaries, analyzing the exposure of assets to cyber threats and their potential impact. In addition, compliance with cybersecurity capabilities is reviewed, and a roadmap is developed to ensure that the residual risk level remains within the risk thresholds in accordance with the risk appetite established by the Company.
The Company has a Global CISO and local CISOs for each business and subsidiary. Their roles and responsibilities in cybersecurity are clearly defined, as well as the relationship and reporting model across the business units.
Ferrovial's governing bodies have an updated view of the state of cybersecurity. Thus, the Global CISO reports periodically to Ferrovial's Management Committee and to the Management Committees of the divisions, generally reporting on the security strategy and program, as well as about the main security risks and threats.
In addition, the Global CISO, at the request of the Audit and Control Committee, provides information on the security strategy and program, the level of internal control, the main security risks and threats, and how they are being managed. The Global CISO also reports periodically to the Board of Directors, providing information about the strategy, the security program, the main security risks and threats, and how they are being managed.
Compliance is one of the fundamental practices within Cybersecurity Governance. As part of the Compliance Program, actions are being implemented to adapt the cybersecurity governance model to the SEC Rules on Cybersecurity published by the SEC in June 2023 and the NIS2 directive, in force in the European Union since January 2023.1
During 2024, initiatives were carried out to improve the Company's exposure surface, to promote automation and the use of AI in threat detection and response processes, and to adopt market technologies to obtain a quantified view of risk and materiality in terms of cybersecurity. As part of the SOx adaptation process, the internal control model for financial information was strengthened and automated and integrated into Ferrovial's Control Framework.
Ferrovial has a Corporate Cybersecurity Policy. It was approved by the CEO in 2022 and applies to all divisions and subsidiaries and can be consulted at the Company's website.1 Its principles and objectives are aligned with the business strategy. Its implementation is carried out through a set of Security Policies that encompasses the organization, people, processes and technologies, formalized in a set of Security Principles based on best market practices, highlighting the NIST CSF and the ISO 27001 standard (in which Ferrovial has been certified since 2012).
The Cybersecurity Model adheres to the principle of continuous improvement established by the ISO 27001 standard (Plan, Do, Check, Act). The strategy is executed through a program with initiatives to develop new capabilities or strengthen current ones. The Model is periodically and systematically measured and reviewed through internal or third-party auditing processes, automated tools and by capturing and evaluating KGIs, KPIs and KRIs. The results of these reviews are supervised by the Cybersecurity team and are part of the elements that are regularly reported to Ferrovial's Governing Bodies.
Ferrovial has a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management Program, based on best market practices such as ISO 31000 and FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk), which provides both a qualitative and quantitative view of this risk. Ferrovial is currently working to automat this process and enhancing our quantification capabilities, using a market CRQ (Cyber Risk Quantification) tool. This tool incorporates GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance) capabilities that complement other such tools already deployed.
The cybersecurity strategy to be deployed throughout 2025 will focus on (I) evolving cybersecurity capabilities to strengthen the automation and orchestration of detection and response processes, (II) leveraging AI to support security processes, (III) protecting digital identity, (IV) increasing necessary control of the supply chain, (V) strengthening OT capabilities and (VI) ensuring due diligence and good governance regarding cybersecurity.
| Policy | Cybersecurity Policy |
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| Description | This policy defines the principles and guidelines for safeguarding Ferrovial's information, systems, and operations against cyber threats, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets. It supports the organization's commitment to business continuity and secure data management. |
| Target | The policy aims to: • Ensure a digital and technological environment with the necessary level of security. • Guarantee legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance. • Ensure operational resilience against cyberattacks. • Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and responsibility among employees, suppliers, and partners. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Impacts: Potential economic losses, reputational damage, legal, regulatory and contractual non-compliance, and disruptions due to cyber incidents. • Risks: Suffer sophisticated cyberattacks that affect the Company's operations, productivity, information, intellectual property or image/reputation, as well as the integrity of people Severe fines and penalties for non-compliance with regulations and enforcement control frameworks. • Opportunities: Build stakeholder trust through robust cybersecurity practices, leveraging innovation for competitive advantage, and compliance with global regulatory standards to strengthen market positioning. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
Ferrovial ensures policy implementation and compliance of its Cybersecurity Policy through the regular reviews of risks and controls encompassing all Business Units and participated assets. This information is reported periodically to the Company's governing bodies that oversee the status of cybersecurity. |
| Scope of the policy | |
| Stakeholders impacted | All Ferrovial employees, suppliers, and customers with access to company systems or data. |
| Geographic areas | Global |
| Value chain application | The policy extends across the entire value chain, including upstream suppliers and downstream customers, ensuring secure practices in all business interactions. Cybersecurity is a practice supporting digital assets that ultimately support business activities. |
| Exclusions from application | There are currently no exclusions; the policy applies to all areas of activity, geographies, and stakeholders |
| Policy approval flow | globally. |
| Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors - responsible for approving the policy. |
1 European Directive 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council (NIS 2): Cybersecurity legislation adopted for the entire European Union. Date of entry into force: 01/03/2023. Expected date for national transposition: 10/17/2024 (still pending in several member states). Date of reporting to the Commission of the list of essential and important entities: 04/17/2025.
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| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
The policy aligns with: • International standards, including ISO 27001 • European regulations such as the GDPR • The Spanish National Security Framework (ENS) • Ferrovial's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Policies |
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| Attention to stakeholders | The policy incorporates feedback from key stakeholders to address cybersecurity concerns effectively and ensure secure collaboration across the organization. |
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| How it is made available | This policy is available on the Ferrovial website (ferrovial.com) and on its intranet. | |
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
"Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities"This concept is related with ESRS and double materiality. This concept is NOT related with materiality of Cyber Incidents considered by SEC.
During 2024, Ferrovial continued with its strategy of promoting a cybersecurity culture with a user-centric approach. Phishing drills were conducted, at least every two weeks, along with Smishing, QRishing and Vishing exercises. User response improved, both in threat detection and reporting suspicious messages. An increase in the notification of suspicious emails from phishing exercises was observed compared to the previous year.

The improvement in user behavior is evidenced by the downward trend in 2024, both in the level of personal risk and in the predisposition of users to succumb to this type of threat.

Users have visibility of both their risk level, based on their profiles, their daily actions, and behavior in phishing drills and training. This feedback helps individuals understand their current performance, encouraging the detection and management of these threats and encouraging them to undertake voluntary training actions to improve their personal rating. After the drills, the level of risk of becoming a victim to such attacks is measured and subsequent cycles of training, awareness and coaching are adapted to the specific needs identified.
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Among the training activities promoted this year, the series "The Inside Man" merits mention, with chapters distributed weekly to all employees. Each episode in the series offers tips on protecting against cybersecurity threats such as social engineering, phishing and cyberattacks.
Ferrovial also develops specific training for different groups with specially selected content. This includes training in Secure Application Development for developers and architects of digital products, and the course on Safety in Industrial Control Systems for personnel involved with Operation Technologies (OT).
In 2024, the biannual Congratulations/Rewards campaigns continued, congratulating the employees who best respond to the awareness activities promoted from the Cybersecurity Directorate, and supporting the most vulnerable users with additional educational resources.
Within the Cybersecurity Directorate is the Cybersecurity Compliance area, responsible for identifying the applicable legislation on this topic, as well as the requirements necessary to ensure compliance. In performing its activity, it is regularly supported by Ferrovial's Legal Counsel and Compliance teams.
Compliance is implemented through the Security Model, by verifying the degree of compliance with the applicable requirements. Whenever a new law or regulation is identified, or an update to a previously applicable law one is published, the degree of coverage with respect to the new requirements is analyzed and, if appropriate, the model is enhanced in the event that any of them are not fully or partially covered.
The most relevant regulations covered by the Security Model include, but are not limited to: (I) Data Protection (EU GPDR and LOPDGDD), (II) Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOx ), (III) SEC Rules on Cybersecurity, (IV) Internal Control System for Financial Information (SCIIF), (V) SWIFT regulations (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), (VI) NIS2 directive, (VII) PCI DSS regulations, (VIII) Crime Prevention Model as stipulated in the Penal Code, (IX) National Security Scheme (Spanish "ENS"), (X) ISO 27001 standard and various local regulations in the geographies where Ferrovial operates relating to the protection of Essential Services and Critical Infrastructures, and Privacy.
There are ongoing programs for adapting to some of the aforementioned regulations: (i) SOX, (II) SEC Rules on Cybersecurity, (III) NIS2, (IV) TX-Ramp.
Likewise, the Cybersecurity Directorate ensures compliance with the security requirements defined in the specifications, tenders and contracts across various business units. This is because it is a member of the teams that analyze and prepare the specifications and decide when they will be integrated into Ferrovial's Cybersecurity Model.
The Company has SOC (Security Operations Center) capabilities to protect its data centers, perimeters, endpoints and cloud environments. This service responds to alerts generated by SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools and detects use cases defined by Ferrovial's Cybersecurity Directorate, that require activation.

Currently there is a SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation and Response) platform that enables the coordinated integration and operation of various prevention and protection tools, facilitating automated detection and response, as well as orchestration within the structured incident management playbooks and change management process.
The organization also integrated advanced cybersecurity platforms and processes to protect and detect information-related compromises in order to address use cases such as unauthorized access, anomalous transmission of large volumes of data, and exfiltration, either physical storage or via cloud services.
Cyber intelligence capabilities are a key factor in protecting organizations and enabling early detection and rapid response to security threats and incidents. For this reason, new tools were deployed for the advanced detection of corporate identity compromises and the distribution of associated information in commonly used illegal channels. This capability extends to the corporate level as well as to the business units and subsidiaries of the Group.
Although the Company has been working on cybersecurity for years with advanced machine learning, pattern analysis and automation tools, the evolution of artificial intelligence has enabled greater integration and the availability of new AI-related capabilities. These include retroactive investigation of potential incidents, real-time vulnerability detection, information protection for use in collaborative tools, and detection of and response to identity attacks.
Finally, the Company exchanges threat information and manages incidents in coordination with national and international cybersecurity agencies.
The Company has a CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) that responds to events detected by the SOC (Security Operations Center) that may become security incidents. This team has DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) capabilities to analyze, contain, mitigate and prevent such events. The periodic identification of IoC's (Indicators of Compromise) and TTP's (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) essential for enhancing protection and detection mechanisms and the SOC's response, both manual and automated.
Ferrovial also has cybersecurity posture tools that enable real-time assessment of compliance with certain security parameters and controls, of the managed IT infrastructure (in data centers and cloud environments) and of endpoints. This enables the generation of a comprehensive risk and control overview related to the security recommendations issued by manufacturers, market security standards and frameworks, as well as the development of action plans to improve the posture.
Ferrovial has an incident response protocol based on best market practices (INCIBE-CERT Guide, ISO/IEC 27035 and NIST). In addition, a global procedure was deployed for the identification and reporting of material cyber incidents to regulatory bodies (SEC, National and International Cybersecurity Agencies, AEPD, among others). Communication with regulators, authorities, clients and other stakeholders, through mechanisms within the specific deadlines established, is one of the key elements for Ferrovial to ensure transparency and due diligence.
Detection and response capabilities are systematically evaluated through Breach & Attack simulations using commercially available technologies.
It is important to note that, during 2024, there were no material cybersecurity breaches to Ferrovial's information systems.
The Company established Contingency Plans and Recovery Plans to respond to and recover from disruptive events. The Crisis Management Protocol involves different Ferrovial departments and divisions, according to the protocols established for each of them. Response and recovery plans for incidents and disruptive events are tested at least once a year.
Similarly, as part of the Vendor Risk Management (VRM) process, critical suppliers must provide evidence of regular testing of their recovery plans to ensure availability and the required recovery parameters
Throughout 2024, Ferrovial has carried out various tabletop simulations, testing different crisis scenarios for the organizational structure, procedures and capabilities required in the coordination of detection, response and recovery actions in the event of cyberincidents.
The Company also has a cyber insurance policy that provides various types of coverage for disruptive events and cyber incidents that may occur within the context of the work performed by Ferrovial, business units and subsidiaries; these include financial, incident response and legal coverage. It is worth noting that it has not been necessary to activate this policy, as no material cyberincidents have occurred.
Ferrovial has a Vendor Risk Management (VRM) process that establishes the security requirements that third parties must comply with based on the service they provide to the Company or their access level to the Company's information and assets. The process establishes evaluations of third parties based on the criticality of their products and services.
Suppliers' complete security requirement assessment questionnaires for each product or service with an IT component that they provide for Ferrovial, including evidence of compliance. The questionnaires are analyzed by the Cybersecurity VRM team to establish the risk level of the supplier-service combination. If a higher risk level is identified, safeguards are required both in the contracts and in the suppliers' own capabilities.
Assessments may be based on reports issued by third parties, certifications, ratings or other audit and review techniques that provide the necessary information to determine the degree of compliance with cybersecurity hygiene measures by third parties.
The Company conducts an ongoing review of its Cybersecurity Model to identify potential improvements and address vulnerabilities. Each year, security audits and reviews are conducted, including:
Cybersecurity Management, consolidates, assigns, plans and monitors the implementation of the different action plans arising from the assessments, reviews and audits performed.
Management review process is formally performed every year and one of the purposes is to review the achievement of Cybersecurity planned actions. This is overseen by the Global CISO considering different inputs such as KGI and KPIs, results of audit and review processes, follow up of risk treatment plans. Improvement actions are taken accordingly if needed.
Ferrovial adopts a comprehensive and structured approach to managing the material Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs) related to cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and business priorities. This approach is based on robust governance, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity capabilities.
The management of material IROs in cybersecurity includes:
Ferrovial manages innovation programs and initiatives through a dedicated team, focused on areas such as open innovation, growth, asset management, carbon footprint management, and new business models. Each of these areas is managed in the investment portfolio through project managers and transversal program managers.
Currently, Ferrovial cannot disclose information about policies related to innovation at a global level, and therefore, such a policy has not been formalized in the company. We will evaluate the necessary scope to draft a global innovation policy that represents all the efforts already underway in the area of Innovation.
Establishment of measurable goals: The company plans to establish measurable goals oriented towards short- and medium-term results. Currently, key performance indicators (KPIs) and specific objectives for the entire portfolio of initiatives for 2025 are being defined. This effort is part of the ReadIT27 program, where specific goals have been defined at the program, workstream and initiative levels. Additionally, an impact model is being implemented to allow constant measurement and evaluation of the initiatives.
List of main actions taken and planned:
Time horizons:
Corrective measures for affected individuals:
Quantitative and qualitative information on progress:
IT Finance 24: Progress has been made in the digitization of invoices and automation of reports, and positive results have been obtained from the collaboration with the Juan XXIII Foundation.
Ferrovial is in the midst of a digitalization process aimed at increasing competitiveness and transforming its business and operations. The Company aspires to be a leader in the use of data, technology, and innovation, focusing on generating value for its assets and defining its mission, approach, and objectives along these lines. Priority areas include asset digitalization & enhancement, new models, carbon management, open innovation, growth, the Ferrovial Lab, and several other programs within the digital business framework. During 2024 Ferrovial invested 70.6 million euros, to boosting digitalization in the businesses and for the development of innovative solutions in its infrastructures.
Ferrovial's digitalization program, Digital Horizon 2024, has significantly advanced the Company's transformation process, with the objective of making Ferrovial a company focused on asset digitalization.
With a view to the next cycle of investment in technology, digitalization, and innovation, Ferrovial designed a new program that builds on the achievements of Digital Horizon 2024 and was updated with a new forward-looking perspective. This program considers emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the migration of databases to the cloud, and maintains the focus on data, cybersecurity, digital products, process optimization and digitalization, and modern and updated technological infrastructure.
Moving forward, the new ReadIT 2027 program builds on these achievements and incorporates emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud migration, cybersecurity, digital products, process optimization, and a modern technological infrastructure. The ReadIT 2027 program aims to strengthen Ferrovial's core business by focusing on automation, efficiency, competitiveness, agility, and data monetization while fostering a digital business culture.
This program introduces transformation vectors to guide digitalization:
These transformation vectors aim to guide the organization to maximize value and managerial focus throughout the entire process of discovery, development and implementation of digitalization initiatives. A value-oriented culture enhances the investment committed to innovation and accelerates the delivery of results to all agents involved in Ferrovial's digital transformation process.
Ferrovial's Read IT 2027 strategy focuses on leveraging AI-driven digital transformation to enhance efficiency, risk management, competitiveness, and business diversification. To ensure the effectiveness of these initiatives, Ferrovial employs various tracking mechanisms, including AI-powered insights and self-service analytics for optimizing process performance and informing strategic decisions, cybersecurity frameworks and compliance measures for risk mitigation and business continuity, standardized IT governance models like LeanIX and SAP Ariba, change agent networks and training programs to drive digital adoption, and ESG impact monitoring to integrate sustainability considerations into IT processes.
The strategy sets measurable, time-bound goals linked to sustainability and operational excellence, such as increased digitalization and automation, deployment of scalable AI solutions, enhancement of cybersecurity resilience, and strengthened ESG strategy. These targets are tracked using KPIs like the percentage of digitalized processes, average cybersecurity risk scores, and the percentage of ESG KPIs with automated management. Ferrovial continuously evaluates the strategy's effectiveness through regular reporting, AI-driven process optimizations, cybersecurity risk tracking, and sustainability initiative evolution. Stakeholder involvement is crucial, with collaboration across business units, partnerships with technology providers, engagement with regulatory bodies, and feedback loops from employees and industry experts. Future developments include continuous performance monitoring, refining sustainability-focused initiatives, and further stakeholder involvement to ensure alignment with evolving ESG and digital transformation expectations. This structured approach ensures that Read IT 2027 aligns with Ferrovial's broader corporate sustainability and business resilience goals while remaining adaptive to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The program is supported by value levers, from which the necessary capabilities are extracted to digitize the business (digital construction & digital concession) and the Company (digital corporation).
Ferrovial has established an Innovation Policy, which is currently applicable exclusively to Ferrovial Construction. This policy recognizes innovation as a key driver for achieving operational efficiency, risk reduction, and profitability. It follows an open and participatory innovation model aimed at meeting strategic objectives, creating tangible impacts, and fostering industry-wide advancements that benefit employees, collaborators, clients, shareholders, and society.
The Innovation Policy is designed to:
At present, this policy does not extend to all of Ferrovial's business lines. However, the company acknowledges the strategic importance of innovation across its entire operations and plans to develop a comprehensive Innovation Policy in the coming years that will cover all business units.
Ferrovial's digitalization strategy extends beyond internal transformation and considers the interests of key stakeholders, including employees, customers, business partners, and regulatory bodies. The Company ensures that its digital business (associated with the direct digital transformation of the Toll Roads, Construction, Airports and Energy businesses) initiatives align with the needs of various stakeholders by enhancing operational efficiency, improving data-driven decision-making, and strengthening cybersecurity compliance in response to increasing regulatory demands.
The portfolio of initiatives was divided into strategic programs that include business platforms, asset management and digitalization of operations, exploration of new technologies and business lines, cost control optimization, ESG, new business growth and development, connected works, data solutions, smart highways and design of technical quoting solutions.
The Digital Corporation program ensures that corporate support areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Communications, Audit, Legal, Quality, Health and Safety benefit from digital transformation, improving service efficiency and transparency. Digital initiatives also align with the expectations of customers and regulatory authorities, particularly in cybersecurity, data management, and compliance.
Additionally, Digital Enablers facilitate collaboration across departments, ensuring that digital transformation supports business needs while maintaining operational resilience. Programs such as Artificial Intelligence and Journey to Cloud are structured to drive cross-functional innovation and provide digital solutions that meet stakeholder expectations. Furthermore, Ferrovial's Venture Capital and Startup Engagement initiatives involve forming strategic agreements with industrial partners and emerging tech firms, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with market innovations. The development of new investment theses is also planned to grow current businesses and create new business units.
Each cross-cutting program or practice has its specific objectives:
Research capabilities were also strengthened through agreements with leading academic institutions in innovation and digitalization. In the cultural area, we promote initiatives and programs for internal entrepreneurship, as well as obtaining public funding to complement internal resources in areas such as sustainability.
The rapid evolution of digital technologies presents both risks and opportunities for Ferrovial's business model. While digital transformation enhances efficiency, competitiveness, and asset management, it also introduces challenges such as cybersecurity threats, data privacy risks, technological obsolescence, and the need for continuous investment in new capabilities.
Ferrovial's ReadIT 2027 program is structured to mitigate these risks through cybersecurity measures, data integration strategies, and cloud migration efforts. The Cybersecurity Program ensures compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks and customer security requirements, minimizing the risk of data breaches and system vulnerabilities.
Moreover, the Data Program promotes data-driven decision-making, automation, and AI adoption, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing operational resilience. The Digital Products & Process Automation initiative is designed to streamline workflows and unlock new revenue opportunities while ensuring a structured governance model for proof-of-concept development and scaling.
The Cross-Cutting Innovation initiative plays a key role in identifying and mitigating risks associated with technology disruption and emerging market trends. By engaging with startups and venture capital partners in fields such as robotics, digital twins, and virtual reality, Ferrovial ensures that it remains at the forefront of industry innovation.
Lastly, investment in AI-driven projects (€2M) reflects Ferrovial's commitment to leveraging machine learning and automation to drive operational efficiency and competitiveness. The governance framework supporting AI initiatives ensures structured innovation management, reducing risks associated with rapid technological adoption and ensuring sustainable, long-term integration within Ferrovial's business model.
Ferrovial established a structured process to identify and assess material Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs), in line with its Risk Control and Management Policy. This process, known as Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), is implemented across all business areas and is periodically supervised by the Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors.
IRO Identification and Assessment Process:
Inherent Assessment: Before applying specific control measures.
Residual Assessment: After implementing mitigation measures.
Prioritization and Mitigation: Risks with the highest risk assessments are prioritized for appropriate mitigation measures based on their nature, while also leveraging opportunities arising from effective risk management.
Innovation-Related IROs Identified by the Company:
These IROs reflect Ferrovial's commitment to innovation and adaptation to current technological and environmental trends.
Ferrovial discloses information about its risk management process and identified IROs, providing details on its Risk Control and Management Policy, the FRM process, and the oversight carried out by the Board of Directors and the Audit and Control Committee.
Requirements for Non-Financial Information and Diversity (Law 11/2018) and the European Union Regulation on the Taxonomy of Sustainable Activities
| Taxonomy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Reporting framework |
Reference | |
| Taxonomy | Proprietary methodology based on compliance with EU Regulation 2020/852. |
71 | |
| General areas | |||
| Scope | Reporting framework |
Reference | |
| Business Model | Description of the business model: • Business environment • Organization and structure • Markets in which it operates • Objectives and strategies • Main factors and trends that may affect its future development • Main policies applied by the Group |
ESRS 2 E1-2, E1-4 E3-1, E3-3 E4-2, E4-4 E5-1, E5-3 S1-1, S1-5 S2-1, S2-5 S3-3, S3-5 G1-1 |
43, 87, 89, 95,98, 106, 109, 112, 114, 118, 128, 139, 145, 151, 153, 154 |
| Main risks and | Internal Control and Risk Management System | ESRS 2 GOV 5 | 52 |
| impacts identified | Analysis of risks and impacts related to key issues | ESRS 2 IRO-1, SBM-3 65, 59 | |
| Environmental issues | |||
| Scope | Reporting framework |
Reference | |
| Current and foreseeable effects of the company's activities | ESRS 2 GOV 5 | 52 | |
| ESRS 2 IRO-1, SBM-3 65, 59 | |||
| Environmental assessment or certification procedures | E1-1 | 85 | |
| Resources dedicated to environmental risk prevention | E1-3 | 88 | |
| Environmental management |
Application of the precautionary principle | E1-2 E3-1 E4-2 E5-1 |
87, 95, 106, 112 |
| Number of provisions and guarantees for environmental risks | E1-3 E1-2 E3-2 E4-3 E5-2 |
88, 87, 97, 107, 113 | |
| Circular economy and waste prevention and management |
Waste prevention, recycling, reuse, other forms of recovery and disposal measures |
E5-2 | 113 |
| Circular economy and waste prevention and management |
Actions to combat food waste | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Sustainable use of resources |
Water consumption and water supply in accordance with local constraints |
E3-4 | 98 |
| Sustainable use of resources Climate change |
Consumption of raw materials and measures taken to improve the efficiency of their use |
E1-4 | 89 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct and indirect energy consumption | E1-5 | 89 | |
| Measures taken to improve energy efficiency | E1-3 | 88 | |
| Use of renewable energies | E1-5 | 89 | |
| Important elements of greenhouse gas emissions generated | E1-4 E1-6 |
89, 90 | |
| Climate change Biodiversity protection |
Measures taken to adapt to the consequences of climate change | E1-3 | 88 |
| Voluntary reduction targets | E1-4 | 89 | |
| Actions taken to preserve or restore biodiversity | E4-3 | 107 | |
| Biodiversity protection |
Impacts caused by activities or operations in protected areas | ESRS 2 SBM 3 | 59 |
| Social and personnel issues | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Reporting framework |
Reference | |||||
| Total number and distribution of employees by gender, age, country, and professional category |
S1-6 | 128 | |||||
| Total number and distribution of employment contract types | S1-6 | 128 | |||||
| Employment | Average annual number of permanent, temporary and part-time contracts by gender, age and professional category |
S1-6 | 128 | ||||
| Number of dismissals by gender, age and professional category | S1-6 | 128 | |||||
| Scope | Reporting framework |
Reference | |||||
| Wage gap | S1-16 | 135 | |||||
| Average remuneration by gender, age and professional category | Annex Law 11/2018 | 176 | |||||
| Average compensation of Board Members by gender | Annex Law 11/2018 | 176 | |||||
| Average executive remuneration by gender | Annex Law 11/2018 | 176 | |||||
| Implementation of work disconnection policies | S1-1 | 118 | |||||
| Employees with disabilities | S1-12 | 134 | |||||
| Organization of working time | S1-1 | 118 | |||||
| Number of hours of absenteeism | S1-14 | 134 | |||||
| Work organization | Measures aimed at facilitating the enjoyment of work-life balance and encouraging the co-responsible exercise of work-life balance by both parents |
S1-4 | 125 | ||||
| Occupational health and safety conditions | S1-4 | 125 | |||||
| Health and safety | Number of occupational accidents and occupational diseases by gender, frequency and severity rate by gender |
S1-14 | 134 | ||||
| Organization of social dialogue, including procedures for informing, consulting and negotiating with personnel |
S1-2 | 123 | |||||
| Social relations | Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, by country |
S1-8 | 132 | ||||
| Scope | Reporting framework |
Reference | |||||
| Reviewof collective bargaining agreements, particularly in the field of safety and health |
S1-1 | 118 | |||||
| Mechanisms and procedures in place to promote the involvement of employees in the management ofmanaging the companyCompany, in terms of information, consultation and participation |
S1-2 | 123 | |||||
| Policies implemented in the field of training | S1-2 | 123 | |||||
| Training | Total number of training hours by professional category | Annex Law 11/2018 | 183 | ||||
| Universal accessibility for people with disabilities | S1-4 S1-12 |
125, 134 |
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| Equality | Measures taken to promote equal treatment and opportunities between women and men |
S1-4 S1-9 |
125, 133 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality plans, measures adopted to promote employment, protocols against sexual and gender-based harassment, etc. |
S1-1 S1-4 S1-9 |
118, 125, 133 | |
| Integration and universal accessibility of persons with disabilities | S1-4 S1-12 |
125, 134 | |
| Policy against all types of discrimination and, where appropriate, diversity management |
S1-1 | 118 | |
| Information on respect for human rights | |||
| Scope | Reporting | ||
| Implementation of human rights due diligence procedures | |||
| Prevention of the risks of human rights violations and, where appropriate, measures to mitigate, manage and redress possible abuses committed |
S1-4 S2-4 S3-4 |
125, 143, 151 | |
| Complaints of human rights violations | |||
| Promotion and enforcement of the provisions of the ILO core conventions related to respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, the elimination of forced or compulsory labor, and the effective abolition of child labor |
S1-1 S2-1 |
118, 139 | |
| Information related to the fight against corruption and bribery | |||
| Scope | Reporting | Reference | |
| Measures taken to prevent corruption and bribery | G1-3 | 160 | |
| Measures to combat money laundering | G1-3 | 160 | |
| Contributions to foundations and non-profit organizations | Annex Law 11/2018 | 184 | |
| Information about the Company | |||
| Scope | Reporting | Reference | |
| Management approach | |||
| Company | Impact of the Company's activities on employment and local development |
ESRS 2 SBM 3 | 59 |
| commitments to sustainable |
Impact of the Company's activities on local populations and the territory |
ESRS 2 SBM 3 | 59 |
| development | Relationships maintained with local communities | S3-2 | 150 |
| Management approach | |||
| Scope | Reporting | ||
| stakeholders and the types of dialogue with them | |||
| Partnership or sponsorship actions | |||
| Inclusion of social, gender equality and environmental issues in the procurement policy |
S2-1 | 139 | |
| Subcontracting and suppliers |
Considerations in relations with suppliers and subcontractors of their social and environmental responsibility |
S2-2, S2-3 S2-4 G1-2 |
142, 142, 143, 160 |
| Monitoring and auditing systems and audit results | G1-2 S2-2, S2-3 S2-4 |
160, 142, 142, 143 | |
| Measures for consumer health and safety | S4-1 S4-4 |
Not material | |
| Consumers | Complaint systems | Reference framework ESRS 2 GOV 4 52 S1-17 137 framework framework Reference framework SBM-2 58 S3-4 151 S4-3 Not material S4-5 Not material Annex Law 11/2018 184 |
|
| Complaints received and resolution of complaints | |||
| Benefits obtained on a country-by-country basis | |||
| Tax information | Taxes on profits paid |
Data as of 12/31/2024 - Base Salary + Salary Supplements (*):
| Country | Gender | No. employees | % employees | Median salary | Average salary | % gender pay gap (median salary) |
% gender pay gap (average salary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,087 | 18 % | €41,342 | €51,210 | |||
| Spain | Men | 5,096 | 82 % | €37,166 | €50,397 | -11.24 % | -1.61 % |
| United | Women | 265 | 23 % | £45,331 | £54,656 | 10.93 % | |
| Kingdom | Men | 874 | 77 % | £54,234 | £61,364 | 16.42 % | |
| U.S. | Women | 596 | 13 % | \$80,417 | \$97,190 | -10.36 % | |
| Men | 4,008 | 87 % | \$74,480 | \$88,068 | -7.97 % | ||
| Women | 1,788 | 27 % | 120,000 zł | 138,759 zł | |||
| Poland | Men | 4,913 | 73 % | 102,120 zł | 141,297 zł | -17.51 % | 1.80 % |
| Chile | Women | 440 | 10 % | 18,369,208 CLP | 21,475,854 CLP | 1.45 % | |
| Men | 4,028 | 90 % | 18,739,806 CLP | 21,792,419 CLP | 1.98 % | ||
| Canada | Women | 73 | 12 % | \$79,180 | \$103,118 | -11.81 % | |
| Men | 558 | 88 % | \$83,200 | \$92,227 | 4.83 % |
The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the target variable was taken into account.
Data as of 12/31/2024 - Base Salary + Salary Supplements (*):
| Country | Gender | No. employees | % employees | Median salary | Average salary | % gender pay gap (median salary) |
% gender pay gap (average salary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,087 | 18.0 % | 41,342 € | 51,210 € | -1.61 % | ||
| Spain | Men | 5,096 | 82.0 % | 37,166 € | 50,397 € | -11.24 % | |
| Women | 265 | 23.0 % | 53,549 € | 64,565 € | 10.93 % | ||
| United Kingdom | Men | 874 | 77.0 % | 64,066 € | 72,488 € | 16.42 % | |
| Women | 596 | 13.0 % | 74,336 € | 89,841 € | -10.36 % | ||
| U.S. | Men | 4,008 | 87.0 % | 68,848 € | 81,408 € | -7.97 % | |
| Women | 1,788 | 27.0 % | 27,873 € | 32,230 € | 1.80 % | ||
| Poland | Men | 4,913 | 73.0 % | 23,720 € | 32,820 € | -17.51 % | |
| Women | 440 | 10.0 % | 17,989 € | 21,031 € | 1.45 % | ||
| Chile | Men | 4,028 | 90.0 % | 18,352 € | 21,341 € | 1.98 % | |
| Women | 73 | 12.0 % | 53,430 € | 69,584 € | -11.81 % | ||
| Canada | Men | 558 | 88.0 % | 56,143 € | 62,234 € | 4.83 % | |
| GLOBAL GENDER | Women | 4,249 | 18.0 % | 38,853 € | 46,665 € | 2.10 % | |
| PAY GAP 2024 | Men | 19,477 | 82.0 % | 38,154 € | 47,666 € | -1.83 % | |
| GLOBAL GENDER | Women | 3,986 | 17.0 % | 36,438 € | 43,627 € | -0.65 % | |
| PAY GAP 2023 | Men | 19,067 | 83.0 % | 32,323 € | 43,345 € | -12.73 % | |
| GLOBAL GENDER | Women | 3,780 | 21.0 % | 36,424 € | 42,199 € | ||
| PAY GAP 2022 | Men | 18,532 | 79.0 % | 33,457 € | 43,610 € | -8.87 % | 3.24 % |
The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the target variable was taken into account.
The global median data is calculated as the average of the medians of the different countries.
Data as of 12/31/2024 - Base Salary + Salary Supplements (*):
| Country | Professional category | Gender | Nº employees | % employees | Average salary % Average gender pay gap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager and superiors (**) | Women | 212 | 20 % | €96,386 | 15.52 % | |
| Men | 869 | 80 % | €114,099 | |||
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 247 | 31 % | €54,166 | 7.99 % | |
| Supervisors | Men | 558 | 69 % | €58,867 | ||
| Professionals | Women | 263 | 26 % | €40,908 | 12.58 % | |
| Men | 735 | 74 % | €46,798 | |||
| Women | 174 | 34 % | €33,836 | -2.67 % | ||
| Spain | Admin Staff/Support | Men | 331 | 66 % | €32,957 | |
| Women | 191 | 7 % | €28,009 | |||
| Blue Collar | Men | 2,603 | 93 % | €31,201 | 10.23 % | |
| Women | 1,087 | 18 % | €51,210 | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 5,096 | 82 % | €50,397 | -1.61 % | |
| Women | 1,000 | 17 % | €50,179 | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 4,829 | 83 % | €48,041 | -4.45 % | |
| Women | 911 | 17 % | €49,637 | |||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 4,502 | 83 % | €49,795 | 0.32 % | |
| Women | 48 | 26 % | £100,335 | |||
| Manager and superiors (**) | Men | 134 | 74 % | £116,287 | 13.72 % | |
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 60 | 21 % | £65,793 | ||
| Supervisors | Men | 224 | 79 % | £68,766 | 4.32 % | |
| Professionals | Women | 65 | 31 % | £38,994 | 21.29 % | |
| Men | 145 | 69 % | £49,542 | |||
| Admin Staff/Support | Women | 57 | 70 % | £35,644 | ||
| United | Men | 25 | 30 % | £32,609 | -9.31 % | |
| Kingdom | Blue Collar | Women | 35 | 9 % | £32,519 | |
| Men | 346 | 91 % | £42,684 | 23.81 % | ||
| TOTAL 2024 | Women | 265 | 23 % | £54,656 | 10.93 % | |
| Men | 874 | 77 % | £61,364 | |||
| Women | 284 | 25 % | £49,660 | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 856 | 75 % | £57,257 | 13.27 % | |
| TOTAL 2022 | Women | 293 | 25 % | £45,627 | ||
| Men | 867 | 75 % | £54,047 | 15.58 % | ||
| Manager and superiors (**) | Women | 99 | 21 % | \$182,100 | ||
| Men | 367 | 79 % | \$190,861 | 4.59 % | ||
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 88 | 29 % | \$114,994 | ||
| Supervisors | Men | 211 | 71 % | \$132,105 | 12.95 % | |
| Women | 170 | 23 % | \$85,474 | |||
| Professionals | Men | 554 | 77 % | \$104,993 | 18.59 % | |
| Women | 156 | 71 % | \$63,941 | |||
| Admin Staff/Support | Men | 63 | 29 % | \$85,579 | 25.29 % | |
| U.S. | Women | 83 | 3 % | \$58,973 | ||
| Blue Collar | Men | 2,813 | 97 % | \$67,581 | 12.74 % | |
| Women | 596 | 13 % | \$97,190 | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 4,008 | 87 % | \$88,068 | -10.36 % | |
| Women | 584 | 13 % | \$89,311 | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 3,781 | 87 % | \$80,699 | -10.67 % | |
| Women | 599 | 14 % | \$82,726 | |||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 3,579 | 86 % | \$83,577 | 1.02 % |
| Women | 368 | 21 % | 216,590 PLN | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager and superiors (**) | Men | 1,378 | 79 % | 252,657 PLN | 14.27 % | |
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 261 | 45 % | 177,378 PLN | ||
| Supervisors | Men | 321 | 55 % | 198,885 PLN | 10.81 % | |
| Women | 901 | 51 % | 113,140 PLN | |||
| Professionals | Men | 855 | 49 % | 115,531 PLN | 2.07 % | |
| Women | 209 | 64 % | 81,478 PLN | |||
| Admin Staff/Support | Men | 119 | 36 % | 85,676 PLN | 4.90 % | |
| Poland | Women | 49 | 2 % | 66,135 PLN | ||
| Blue Collar | Men | 2,240 | 98 % | 75,586 PLN | 12.50 % | |
| Women | 1,788 | 27 % | 138,759 PLN | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 4,913 | 73 % | 141,297 PLN | 1.80 % | |
| Women | 1,643 | 26 % | 126,162 PLN | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 4,706 | 74 % | 128,287 PLN | 1.66 % | |
| Women | 1,534 | 25 % | 118,472 PLN | |||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 4,568 | 75 % | 120,812 PLN | 1.94 % | |
| Women | 12 | 19 % | 68,669,620 CLP | |||
| Manager and superiors (**) | Men | 50 | 81 % | 91,016,487 CLP | 24.55 % | |
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 28 | 17 % | 38,316,294 CLP | ||
| Supervisors | Men | 141 | 83 % | 43,210,963 CLP | 11.33 % | |
| Women | 67 | 35 % | 24,105,827 CLP | |||
| Professionals | Men | 126 | 65 % | 30,035,184 CLP | 19.74 % | |
| Women | 80 | 48 % | 17,431,539 CLP | |||
| Admin Staff/Support | Men | 87 | 52 % | 17,568,816 CLP | 0.78 % | |
| Chile | Women | 253 | 7 % | 18,329,613 CLP | ||
| Blue Collar | Men | 3,624 | 93 % | 19,730,095 CLP | 7.10 % | |
| Women | 440 | 10 % | 21,475,854 CLP | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 4,028 | 90 % | 21,792,419 CLP | 1.45 % | |
| Women | 405 | 8 % | 19,635,969 CLP | |||
| TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 |
Men | 4,412 | 92 % | 19,071,390 CLP | -2.96 % | |
| Women | 376 | 8 % | 21,963,069 CLP | |||
| Men | 4,468 | 92 % | 19,530,994 CLP | -12.45 % | ||
| Women | 4 | 13 % | \$191,130 | |||
| Manager and superiors (**) | Men | 28 | 88 % | \$188,142 | -1.59 % | |
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 6 | 46 % | \$151,430 | ||
| Supervisors | Men | 7 | 54 % | \$174,781 | 13.36 % | |
| Women | 16 | 37 % | \$125,810 | |||
| Professionals | Men | 27 | 63 % | \$146,813 | 14.31 % | |
| Women | 13 | 76 % | \$83,522 | |||
| Admin Staff/Support | Men | 4 | 24 % | \$131,560 | 36.51 % | |
| Canada | Women | 34 | 6 % | \$71,714 | ||
| Blue Collar | Men | 492 | 94 % | \$82,236 | 12.79 % | |
| Women | 73 | 12 % | \$103,118 | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 558 | 88 % | \$92,227 | -11.81 % | |
| Women | 70 | 13 % | \$101,644 | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 483 | 87 % | \$91,987 | -10.50 % | |
| Women | 67 | 11 % | \$77,202 | |||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 548 | 89 % | \$80,398 | 3.97 % | |
The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the Target variable was taken into account.
(**) This category includes: BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director, Affiliate Executive Committee & Head of Department, Business Positions Leads, and Managers.
Data as of 12/31/2024 - Base Salary + Salary Supplements (*):
| Professional category | Gender | Nº employees |
% employees |
2024 Average salary |
% Average gender pay gap in 2024 |
Average salary in € 2023 |
% Average gender pay gap in 2023 |
Average salary in € 2022 |
% Average gender pay gap in 2022 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager and superiors (**) | Women | 743 | 21 % | €84,285 | 12.17 % | €78,945 | 13.20 % | €91,965 | 15.11 % | |
| Men | 2,826 | 79 % | €95,962 | €90,946 | €108,340 | |||||
| Senior Professionals/ | Women | 690 | 32 % | €57,701 | 14.30 % | €53,771 | 16.41 % | €62,676 | 12.18 % | |
| Supervisors | Men | 1,462 | 68 % | €67,327 | €64,330 | €71,366 | ||||
| Professionals | Women | 1,482 | 38 % | €36,304 | 29.63 % | €34,425 | 31.21 % | €44,753 | 17.87 % | |
| TOTAL WORKFORCE | Men | 2,442 | 62 % | €51,587 | €50,047 | €54,488 | ||||
| BY PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY |
Admin Staff/Support | Women | 689 | 52 % | €34,197 | -2.06 % | €31,369 | -0.03 % | €36,020 | -0.92 % |
| Men | 629 | 48 % | €33,507 | €31,361 | €35,691 | |||||
| Blue Collars | Women | 645 | 5 % | €28,153 | 17.00 % | €26,582 | 7.94 % | €29,314 | 13.21 % | |
| Men | 12,118 | 95 % | €33,920 | €28,876 | €33,776 | |||||
| Women | 4,249 | 18 % | €46,665 | 2.10 % | €43,627 | €42,199 | ||||
| TOTAL | Men | 19,477 | 82 % | €47,666 | €43,345 | -0.65 % | €43,610 | 3.24 % |
The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the Target variable was taken into account.
(**) This category includes: BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director, Affiliate Executive Committee & Head of Department, Business Positions Leads, and Managers.
| Country | Age Group | Gender | Nº employees | % employees | Average salary % Average gender pay gap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 215 | 26 % | €33,238 | |||
| 0-30 | Men | 598 | 74 % | €31,978 | -3.94 % | |
| Women | 590 | 20 % | €53,416 | |||
| 30-49 | Men | 2,358 | 80 % | €48,476 | -10.19 % | |
| Women | 282 | 12 % | €60,106 | |||
| >50 | Men | 2,140 | 88 % | €57,726 | -4.12 % | |
| Spain | Women | 1,087 | 18 % | €51,210 | ||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 5,096 | 82 % | €50,397 | -1.61 % | |
| Women | 1,000 | 17 % | €50,179 | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 4,829 | 83 % | €48,041 | -4.45 % | |
| Women | 911 | 17 % | £49,637 | |||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 4,502 | 83 % | £49,795 | 0.32 % | |
| 0-30 | Women | 64 | 28 % | £40,783 | ||
| Men | 165 | 72 % | £42,236 | 3.44 % | ||
| 30-49 | Women | 143 | 27 % | £62,454 | ||
| Men | 392 | 73 % | £66,543 | 6.14 % | ||
| Women | 58 | 15 % | £50,598 | |||
| United | >50 | Men | 317 | 85 % | £65,566 | 22.83 % |
| Kingdom | Women | 265 | 23 % | £54,656 | ||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 874 | 77 % | £61,364 | 10.93 % | |
| Women | 284 | 25 % | \$49,660 | |||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 856 | 75 % | \$57,257 | 13.27 % | |
| Women | 293 | 25 % | \$45,627 | |||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 867 | 75 % | \$54,047 | 15.58 % |
| 0-30 | Women | 146 | 11 % | \$77,517 | -15.20 % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 1,138 | 89 % | \$67,289 | ||||
| 30-49 | Women | 299 | 15 % | \$102,558 | -8.53 % | ||
| United | Men | 1,747 | 85 % | \$94,501 | |||
| >50 | Women | 151 | 12 % | \$106,489 | -7.26 % | ||
| Men | 1,123 | 88 % | \$99,282 | ||||
| State | Women | 596 | 13 % | \$97,190 | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 4,008 | 87 % | \$88,068 | -10.36 % | ||
| Women | 584 | 13 % | \$89,311 | ||||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 3,781 | 87 % | \$80,699 | -10.67 % | ||
| Women | 599 | 14 % | \$82,726 | ||||
| TOTAL 2022 | Men | 3,579 | 86 % | \$83,577 | 1.02 % | ||
| Women | 455 | 39 % | zł99,419 | ||||
| 0-30 | Men | 710 | 61 % | zł95,411 | -4.20 % | ||
| Women | 1,066 | 30 % | zł147,952 | ||||
| 30-49 | Men | 2,526 | 70 % | zł160,876 | 8.03 % | ||
| Women | 267 | 14 % | zł212,460 | ||||
| >50 | Men | 1,677 | 86 % | €126,025 | -68.58 % | ||
| Poland | Women | 1,788 | 27 % | €138,759 | |||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 4,913 | 73 % | €141,297 | 1.80 % | ||
| Women | 1,643 | 26 % | €126,162 | ||||
| TOTAL 2023 | Men | 4,706 | 74 % | €128,287 | 1.66 % | ||
| TOTAL 2022 | Women | 1,534 | 25 % | €118,472 | |||
| Men | 4,568 | 75 % | €120,812 | 1.94 % | |||
| Women | 104 | 12 % | €17,438,360 | ||||
| 0-30 30-49 |
Men | 792 | 88 % | €17,269,332 | -0.98 % | ||
| Women | 238 | 10 % | \$23,694,915 | ||||
| Men | 2,089 | 90 % | \$22,548,560 | -5.08 % | |||
| >50 | Women | 98 | 8 % | \$20,032,174 | |||
| Men | 1,147 | 92 % | \$24,721,951 | 18.97 % | |||
| Chile | TOTAL 2024 TOTAL 2023 |
Women | 440 | 10 % | \$21,475,854 | 1.45 % | |
| Men | 4,028 | 90 % | \$21,792,419 | ||||
| Women | 405 | 8 % | \$19,635,969 | ||||
| -2.96 % | |||||||
| Men | 4,412 | 92 % | \$19,071,390 | ||||
| TOTAL 2022 | Women | 376 | 8 % | \$21,963,069 | -12.45 % | ||
| Men | 4,468 | 92 % | \$19,530,994 | ||||
| 0-30 | Women | 17 | 13 % | \$80,546 | 0.15 % | ||
| Men | 101 | 87 % | \$80,666 | ||||
| 30-49 | Women | 37 | 13 % | \$126,453 | -21.19 % | ||
| Men | 238 | 87 % | \$104,340 | ||||
| Canada | >50 | Women | 19 | 9 % | \$74,767 | 10.87 % | |
| Men | 219 | 91 % | \$83,886 | ||||
| TOTAL 2024 | Women | 73 | 12 % | \$103,118 | -11.81 % | ||
| Men | 558 | 88 % | \$92,227 | ||||
| TOTAL 2023 | Women | 70 | 13 % | \$101,644 | -10.50 % | ||
| Men | 483 | 87 % | \$91,987 | ||||
| TOTAL 2022 | Women | 67 | 11 % | \$77,202 | 3.97 % | ||
| Men | 548 | 89 % | \$80,398 |
The formula used to calculate the Gender Pay Gap is (Men's Salary - Women's Salary) / Men's Salary.
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the Target variable was taken into account.
(***) The age brackets have been slightly adjusted according to the CSRD regulations compared to the data reported in previous years. Therefore, the comparison with other years is not exactly with the same age brackets, although the difference is minimal (the second bracket changes from 30-45 to 30-49 years, and the last bracket changes from >46 years to >50 years).
| Age Group | Gender | Nº employees |
% employees |
Average salary 2024 |
% Average gender pay gap 2024 |
Average salary 2023 |
% Average gender pay gap 2023 |
Average salary 2022 % |
Gender pay gap 2022 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL WORKFORCE BY AGE GROUP |
Women | 1,001 | 22 % | 33,865 € | 10.62 % | 31,692 € | 3.40 % | 31,678 € | 1.26 % | |
| 0-30 | Men | 3,504 | 78 % | 37,890 € | 32,806 € | 32,083 € | ||||
| Women | 2,373 | 20 % | 48,768 € | -0.21 % | 42,826 € | -4.20 % | 40,691 € | 4.88 % | ||
| 30-49 | Men | 9,350 | 80 % | 48,664 € | 41,098 € | 42,777 € | ||||
| Women | 875 | 12 % | 58,672 € | -14.15 % | 55,955 € | -11.92 % | 54,362 € | |||
| >50 | Men | 6,623 | 88 % | 51,398 € | 49,995 € | 49,417 € | -10.01 % | |||
| Women | 4,249 | 18 % | 46,665 € | 2.10 % | 43,627 € | -0.65 % | €42,199 | 3.24 % | ||
| TOTAL 2024 | Men | 19,477 | 82 % | 47,666 € | 43,345 € | €43,610 |
The global gender pay gap, in terms of the median, remains favorable to women, although this difference has narrowed, indicating a trend toward greater pay equity. In terms of average, a slight shift in favor of men was observed when comparing the 2023 data with that of 2024. These data reflect a minimal gap percentage, indicating a trend toward reducing the gender pay gap. The sample included in the analysis represents 93% of the total workforce at the end of the period, covering employees from the countries with the most significant relevance to the Company's activities. The remaining 7% of the workforce corresponds to countries where the activity is not as significant or where the number of employees per country is not material.
(*) Salary supplements are considered to be those additional remunerations to the base salary that make up the total salary structure. These amounts are related to the work performed by employees (such as night shifts, overtime, etc.), their personal or professional conditions (for example, language skills or productivity), or the Company's results (such as the annual variable). In the case of the annual variable, the Target variable was taken into account.
(***) The age brackets have been slightly adjusted according to the CSRD regulations compared to the data reported in previous years. Therefore, the comparison with other years is not exactly with the same age brackets, although the difference is minimal (the second bracket changes from 30-45 to 30-49 years, and the last bracket changes from >46 years to >50 years).
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 20,415 | 20,842 | |||
| Full Time | Women | 4,151 | 24,566 | 4,422 | 25,264 |
| Men | 144 | 148 | |||
| Part Time | Women | 89 | 233 | 89 | 237 |
| TOTAL | 24,799 | 25,501 |
Number of employees at year-end by type of employment contract and gender
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 3,268 | 3,328 | 3,969 | ||
| Temporary contract | Women | 592 | 3,860 | 641 | |
| Men | 17,291 | 17,662 | |||
| Permanent contract | Women | 3,648 | 20,939 | 3,870 | 21,532 |
| TOTAL | 24,799 | 25,501 |
The tables below show the evolution of the remuneration of Executive Directors over the last five years.
| Chairman | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,4051 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,786 | 2,809 | 2,609 | 2,275 | 1,620 |
| Plans linked to shares | 1,946 | 795 | 883 | 490 | 1,602 |
| Others2 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 6,246 | 5,117 | 5,002 | 4,274 | 4,635 |
1As a result of COVID-19, the Board of Directors agreed to a reduction of the Chairman's fixed remuneration of 20% from April 7 to July 31, 2020.
2 Life insurance premiums and other remuneration in kind.
| Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 1,450 | 1,3133 | 1,150 | 1,100 | 9371 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,097 | 1,926 | 1,538 | 1,283 | 810 |
| Plans linked to shares | 1,946 | 795 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 432 | 182 | 132 | 122 | 122 |
| Total | 5,536 | 4,052 | 2,884 | 2,395 | 1,759 |
1As a result of COVID-19, the Board of Directors agreed to a reduction of the Chairman's fixed remuneration of 20% from April 7 to July 31, 2020.
2 Life insurance premiums and other remuneration in kind.
3€1,150 thousand until June 15 and €1,450 thousand from June 16 onwards.
As well as Executive Directors, the members of the Senior Management of the Company have a remuneration package composed of their fixed and variable remuneration (annual and long-term), as well as other remuneration items. For the year 2024, they have jointly accrued the following remuneration:
| Senior Management Remuneration (in thousands of €) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 5,793 | 5,094 |
| Variable remuneration | 6,205 | 5,534 |
| Share Plan linked to objectives | 5,638 | 1,934 |
| Other1 | 1,493 | 585 |
| Other2 | 226 | 486 |
| TOTAL | 19,355 | 13,633 |
1 Life insurance premiums/Council membership in other subsidiaries/Expatriates' payments.
2Separation of members of the Non-Management Committee(amount subject to income tax).
*The Senior Management's average remuneration is not broken down by gender in order to keep it confidential, given that there are not enough incumbents in each position of equal value.
In 2024, the Chairman's total accrued remuneration amounted to €6,491 thousand (€6,246 thousand as Executive Director plus €245 thousand as board fees), the average total accrued remuneration amounted to €49 thousand, and the ratio of these amounts is 132.
Ferrovial has 25,501 employees and is present in 6 main markets (Spain, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland and Latin America) where there are specific remuneration conditions. We determine the total accrued remuneration considering all remuneration elements (fixed compensation, board fees, annual variable remuneration, share-linked plans and remuneration in kind).
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL Ferrovial | -0.49 % | -0.32 % | 2.31 % |
| U.S. | -0.94 % | 236.44 % | 6.48 % |
| Spain | -0.13 % | 0.25 % | 6.11 % |
| Poland | 0.65 % | 0.80 % | 1.40 % |
| United Kingdom | 2.89 % | 0.08 % | 3.23 % |
| Chile | 0.75 % | 0.98 % | -2.74 % |
*90.82% of the average workforce is covered
| 2024 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | Executive Committee | BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director |
Committee & Head of Affiliate Executive Department |
Business Positions Leads | Manager | Professional/ Supervisor Senior |
Professional | Support Admin / |
Blue Collar | Subtotal | Hours by employee and category. 2024 |
Hours by business line 2024 | ||
| Corporation/ | 11,152 | 116,426 | Men | 0 | 393 | 944 | 63 | 1,746 | 3,729 | 1,270 | 2 | 84,876 | 93,022 | 22.3 | 23.9 |
| Others | Women | 12 | 80 | 1,207 | 4 | 1,048 | 4,636 | 3,446 | 1,526 | 11,443 | 23,403 | 33.4 | |||
| Construction 224,726 |
Men | 0 | 248 | 5,529 | 8,078 | 60,886 | 23,893 | 37,860 | 6,215 | 12,972 | 155,681 | 10.6 | |||
| 237,968 | Women | 0 | 5 | 1,784 | 408 | 21,993 | 15,194 | 32,857 | 9,859 | 188 | 82,287 | 24.4 | 13.1 | ||
| Men | 0 | 107 | 101 | 166 | 759 | 1,220 | 612 | 94 | 829 | 3,888 | 8.1 | ||||
| Toll Roads | 8,721 | 6,546 | Women | 0 | 7 | 143 | 0 | 244 | 990 | 500 | 330 | 444 | 2,658 | 13.3 | 9.6 |
| Men | 0 | 38 | 284 | 102 | 500 | 1,110 | 1,036 | 95 | 162 | 3,326 | 2.4 | ||||
| Energy | 136,042 | 5,235 | Women | 72 | 0 | 64 | 110 | 193 | 379 | 672 | 303 | 116 | 1,909 | 9.8 | 3.3 |
| Men | 0 | 14 | 348 | 0 | 114 | 1,192 | 4,680 | 797 | 2,268 | 9,413 | 49.3 | ||||
| Airports | 10,110 | 12,087 | Women | 0 | 218 | 104 | 0 | 226 | 0 | 1,073 | 1,036 | 17 | 2,674 | 65.2 | 52.1 |
| Men | 0 | 800 | 7,206 | 8,408 | 64,004 | 31,144 | 45,458 | 7,202 | 101,107 | 265,331 | 12.6 | ||||
| Subtotal by gender and category 2024 | Women | 84 | 310 | 3,302 | 522 | 23,705 | 21,199 | 38,548 | 13,054 | 12,208 | 112,931 | 25.0 | 14.8 | ||
| Subtotal by category 2024 | 84 | 1,110 | 10,508 | 8,930 | 87,709 | 52,343 | 84,006 | 20,256 | 113,315 | 378261 | |||||
| Subtotal by gender and category 2023 | Men | 13 | 1,464 | 6,215 | 8,351 | 49,124 | 29,909 | 40,571 | 7,288 | 162,638 | 305,573 | 14.7 | |||
| Women | 0 | 335 | 2,514 | 687 | 17,328 | 18,076 | 29,881 | 9,762 | 6,595 | 85,178 | 19.8 | 15.5 | |||
| Subtotal by category 2023 | 13 | 1,798 | 8,730 | 9,038 | 66,452 | 47,985 | 70,452 | 17,049 | 169,233 | 390,751 | |||||
| TOTAL | 390,751 | 378,262 |
Average number of employees by gender, type of contract and professional category
| Category 2024 | Permanent | Temporary | Total | Total 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women | ||
| Executive Committee | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BU Executive Committee and Corporate Director |
66.80 | 17.00 | 6.90 | 1.00 | 73.70 | 18.00 | 91.70 |
| Affiliate Executive Committee & Head of Department |
293.60 | 88.30 | 8.90 | 1.20 | 302.50 | 89.50 | 392.00 |
| Business Position Leads | 260.20 | 18.80 | 3.60 | 0.00 | 263.80 | 18.80 | 282.60 |
| Manager | 2,157.40 | 599.60 | 149.80 | 22.20 | 2,307.20 | 621.80 | 2,929.00 |
| Senior Professional / Supervisor | 1,520.30 | 675.00 | 46.20 | 19.90 | 1,566.50 | 694.90 | 2,261.40 |
| Professional | 2,334.20 | 1,295.00 | 439.90 | 284.30 | 2,774.10 | 1,579.30 | 4,353.40 |
| Admin Staff/Support | 542.20 | 606.90 | 139.70 | 172.30 | 681.90 | 779.11 | 1,461.01 |
| Blue Collar | 10,731.20 | 580.60 | 2,632.40 | 141.60 | 13,363.60 | 722.20 | 14,085.80 |
| TOTAL | 17,905.90 | 3,881.20 | 3,427.40 | 642.50 | 21,333.30 | 4,552.49 | 25,856.91 |
Characterized by political neutrality, the Company develops its activities for both public administrations and private clients in the countries where it operates.
Ferrovial has a Lobbying and Political Contributions Policy whose purpose is to establish the standards for constructive political engagement by the employees, officers and directors of Ferrovial and to provide a framework to ensure that Ferrovial, its directors and employees, and outside lobbyists comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations that relate to lobbying and political contributions.
Ferrovial's business depends in large part on relationships with the governments of the countries in which it operates. Ferrovial therefore undertakes to maintain open and honest communication with their government partners. Employees who interact with governments on behalf of Ferrovial must ensure that all communications, both direct and through intermediaries, are accurate and comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to lobbying and anti-corruption. Lobbyists shall follow the process outlined in the Ferrovial Due Diligence Policy for the Integrity of Third Parties and, where applicable, the pertinent lobbying registration requirements shall be met. Ferrovial is part of business representation organizations and foundations for trade between countries linked to the development of its activity or the geographical area in which it operates. Through its presence and collaboration with these organizations, the Company aspires to contribute to the progress and development of all those fields of action in which it is present. Among these contributions, the ones made to the Association of Construction Companies and Infrastructure Concessionaires (SEOPAN) and the World Economic Forum stand out.
Ferrovial has a Lobbying and political contributions policy in place. It does not use corporate funds to make contributions to political parties, political committees or candidates, even where permitted by law—except in the United States, where Ferrovial may make such contributions at state and local levels, always within the limits designated by applicable law, and where all decisions regarding any such contributions shall be made by U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Political Contributions Using Corporate Funds, State/Regional/Local are allowed, depending on the jurisdiction, and Political Contributions Using Employee Funds (Political Action Committee (PAC)) are allowed.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions to political parties or candidates (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lobbying activities or sector associations (€) | 1,628,315 | 1,515,894 | 1,500,322 |
| Trade Associations (€) | 119,700 | 151,134 | 185,194 |
| Total contribution (€) | 1,748,015 | 1,667,028 | 1,685,516 |
The Company does not make in-kind contributions to political parties or electoral candidates.
| ECONOMIC VALUE DISTRIBUTED (M€) | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| b) Consumption and expenses | |||
| Consumption | 1,197 | 1,047 | 1,115 |
| Other operating expenses | 4,182 | 4,878 | 4,931 |
| c) Salaries and employee benefits | |||
| Personnel expenses | 1,446 | 1,599 | 1,760 |
| d) Financial expenses and dividends | |||
| Dividends to shareholders | 132 | 136 | 130 |
| Treasury stock transactions | 446 | 114 | 701 |
| Financial expenses | 476 | 524 | 558 |
| e) Taxes | |||
| Corporate income tax | 30 | 115 | 145 |
| TOTAL | 7,909 | 8,413 | 9,340 |
| ECONOMIC VALUE RETAINED (M €) | -35 | 650 | 3,088 |
| ECONOMIC VALUE GENERATED (M€) | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| a) Revenues: | |||
| Sales revenue | 7,551 | 8,514 | 9,147 |
| Other operating income | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The tables below summarize the amounts paid by Ferrovial in 2024 and 2023 in millions of euros, respectively. These figures are aggregated based on the percentage ownership of the assets. The main assets consolidated by the equity method are 43.23% of 407 ETR (Canada); 25% of Heathrow (5% at year-end) and 50% of AGS airports (United Kingdom).
Financial income 159 294 833 Income from companies accounted for by the equity method 165 215 238 TOTAL 7,877 9,024 10,219
| Ferrovial - Tax Contribution by Market - 2024 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Paid Taxes1 Corporate Tax Rest |
Collected Taxes2 | TOTAL 2024 | TOTAL 2023 | |||||
| The Netherlands | -€3 | €0 | €12 | €9 | €28 | ||||
| Spain | -€8 | €115 | €137 | €244 | €305 | ||||
| United Kingdom | €28 | €94 | €104 | €227 | €198 | ||||
| Poland | €22 | €26 | €88 | €136 | €142 | ||||
| United States | €6 | €30 | €82 | €118 | €99 | ||||
| Canada | €70 | €143 | €5 | €218 | €120 | ||||
| Chile | €0 | €1 | €67 | €68 | €94 | ||||
| Australia | €11 | €2 | €12 | €24 | €12 | ||||
| India | €4 | €15 | €0 | €19 | €8 | ||||
| Rest of Europe, Americas & others3 | €6 | €9 | €31 | €46 | €22 | ||||
| TOTAL 2024 | €136 | €435 | €538 | €1,109 | €1,027 | ||||
| TOTAL | €169 | €340 | €518 | €1,027 |
| Ferrovial - Tax Contribution by Market - 2023 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Taxes1 | |||||||||
| Market | Corporate Tax | Rest | Collected Taxes2 | TOTAL 2023 | TOTAL 2022 | ||||
| The Netherlands | €4 | €1 | €23 | €28 | €1 | ||||
| Spain | €29 | €123 | €153 | €305 | €282 | ||||
| United Kingdom | €3 | €81 | €113 | €198 | €829 | ||||
| Poland | €27 | €22 | €93 | €142 | €210 | ||||
| United States | €3 | €96 | €0 | €99 | - | ||||
| Canada | €78 | €9 | €33 | €120 | - | ||||
| Chile | €19 | €1 | €74 | €94 | - | ||||
| Australia | €0 | €2 | €10 | €12 | - | ||||
| India | €7 | €0 | €1 | €8 | - | ||||
| -€1 | €5 | €17 | €22 | €247 | |||||
| Rest of Europe, Americas & others4, 5 | €169 | €340 | €518 | €1,027 | €1,569 | ||||
| 2022 | €118 | €423 | €1,028 | €1,569 |
1Taxes paid by Ferrovial arising from its activity and operations, which represent a direct cost (e.g. corporate income tax, non-deductible VAT, local taxes, etc.).
2Taxes collected by Ferrovial and paid to public finances on behalf of third parties (e.g. labor tax (employees), net VAT, with holdings, etc.).
3 Includes Brazil, Colombia, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Turkey.
For 2023, this category includes Brazil, Colombia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Turkey
5 In 2022, the United States, Canada, Chile, Australia and India were not disclosed separately. Therefore, for 2022 this generic category includes the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico (previously "Americas") as well as Australia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Qatar, Slovakia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Oman (previously "Rest of Europe and others").
4
The following table reflects the data reported to the Dutch Tax Authorities through the Country-by-Country Report for the financial year 2023 (€M).
The data for 2023 are published, and not those for 2024, in line with the obligation to communicate the Country-by-Country Report to the Dutch Tax Authorities in December of each year with respect to the data for the previous year.
| 2023 (M€) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction (1) |
Number of employees (2) |
Third Party Revenues |
Income Related Entity |
Total Revenues (3) |
Profit before income tax (3) |
Income tax (paid) (3) |
Income tax (accrued) (3) |
Capital (3) | Undistributed results (3) |
Tangible assets (3) |
| Germany | 861 | 56.54 | 2.35 | 58.89 | -0.51 | 1.62 | 0.75 | 11.86 | -2.92 | 2.31 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 0.22 | 0.01 | 0.23 | -0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 23.92 | -20.72 | 0.00 |
| Argentina | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Australia | 186 | 303.56 | 0.12 | 303.68 | 16.76 | 1.08 | 9.12 | 117.84 | -101.19 | 22.36 |
| Bolivia | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 1.04 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 8.29 | -6.68 | 0.00 |
| Canada | 576 | 559.29 | 13.37 | 572.66 | 402.08 | 22.04 | 26.22 | 122.54 | 1,627.61 | 53.26 |
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| Chile | 4,839 | 415.56 | 60.69 | 476.25 | 8.39 | 21.13 | 1.66 | 210.18 | 107.00 | 201.19 |
| Colombia | 234 | 33.67 | 15.12 | 48.79 | -32.06 | 0.00 | 2.20 | 1.58 | 9.79 | 3.36 |
| Slovakia | 39 | 22.82 | 1.90 | 24.72 | 1.88 | 0.02 | 0.58 | 78.37 | -67.18 | 0.84 |
| Spain | 5,549 | 1,560.39 | 699.81 | 2,260.20 | 49.07 | 24.94 | -46.75 | 583.67 | 1,206.18 | 673.17 |
| United States | 4,527 | 2,473.60 | 307.79 | 2,781.39 | -380.80 | 2.86 | 3.15 | 10,544.27 | 3,239.27 | 5,370.24 |
| France | 32 | 28.84 | 1.26 | 30.09 | 1.71 | -3.17 | 0.52 | 13.01 | -0.02 | 5.59 |
| Greece | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Netherlands | 23 | 74.42 | 146.47 | 220.89 | -89.07 | 3.92 | 0.12 | 1,506.04 | 14,036.31 | 0.00 |
| India | 3 | 2.29 | 0.00 | 2.29 | -1.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | -0.62 | 0.00 |
| Ireland | 2 | 2.45 | 0.61 | 3.06 | 2.45 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 141.53 | -90.86 | 0.00 |
| Italy | 2 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3.39 | 0.03 | 3.41 | 1.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 14.06 | 0.00 |
| Morocco | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mexico | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.37 | 0.00 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.85 | -1.38 | 0.87 |
| Oman | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00 | 0.67 | 1.02 | 0.64 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Peru | 11 | 38.14 | 0.00 | 38.14 | 1.08 | 1.48 | 0.97 | 0.05 | -0.01 | 0.70 |
| Poland | 6,410 | 2,165.09 | 116.66 | 2,281.75 | 206.82 | 49.19 | 67.10 | 202.01 | 192.50 | 311.06 |
| Portugal | 166 | 151.50 | 2.13 | 153.62 | 12.65 | 2.09 | 1.28 | 0.05 | 1.37 | 4.43 |
| Puerto Rico | 141 | 43.38 | 2.01 | 45.40 | 0.96 | 0.30 | 0.55 | 19.43 | 6.86 | 2.38 |
| United Kingdom | 1,172 | 795.47 | 109.40 | 904.87 | 34.67 | -1.80 | 0.88 | 284.85 | 138.08 | 118.17 |
| Czech Republic | 11 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.03 | -1.88 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.07 | -1.96 | 0.00 |
| Dominican Republic | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0.00 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Turkey | 184 | 67.88 | 0.00 | 67.88 | 19.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 92.01 | -48.50 | 541.94 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 24,976 | 8,800.58 | 1,479.68 | 10,280.26 | 256.03 | 127.41 | 69.39 | 13,968.51 | 20,236.62 | 7,311.89 |
(1) In the Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year 2023, Appendices I and II, the entities comprising the business group, their residence, as well as the activities they carry out are detailed. (2) Regarding the number of employees, an approximate calculation was made of the total number of employees in full-time equivalence. (3) The average exchange rate for the year is used for revenues, income and taxes in foreign currencies and the year-end exchange rate for tangible assets.
The table below provides a qualitative explanation of the differences between the statutory and effective tax rates for the jurisdictions in which Ferrovial accrued corporate income tax in 2023. It only reflects the accrued income tax corresponding to the companies that are fully consolidated with Ferrovial SE
| 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | |||||||
| Jurisdiction | Statutory Rate |
Effective Rate |
Difference Explanation | ||||
| Germany | 30% | -146% | 176% | There are companies with profits that are taxed on the amount accrued, and others that are in loss and do not accrue current tax expense. These profits and losses are not offset against each other as they are not consolidated for tax purposes. |
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| Saudi Arabia | 20% | 0% | 20% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate due to the generation of losses. | |||
| Argentina | 35% | 0% | 35% | Country in which no activity was developed. | |||
| Australia | 30% | 54% | -24% | The effective rate is higher than the statutory rate due to positive temporary adjustments that increase the tax accrued. |
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| Brazil | 34% | 30% | 4% | Effective and statutory rates are aligned. | |||
| Canada | 27% | 7% | 20% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate because exempt income (dividends) is included in its calculation base. Without considering such exempt income, the effective rate is aligned with the statutory rate at the jurisdictional level. |
| Chile | 27% | 20% | 7% | There are companies with profits that are taxed on the amount accrued, and others that are in loss and do not accrue current tax expense. These profits and losses are not offset against each other as there is no tax consolidation. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 35% | -7% | 42% | There are companies with profits that are taxed on the amount accrued, and others that are in loss and do not accrue current tax expense. These profits and losses are not offset against each other as there is no tax consolidation. In any case, the overall result in the jurisdiction is an overall loss. |
| Slovakia | 21% | 31% | -10% | There are companies with profits that are taxed on the amount accrued, and others that are in loss and do not accrue current tax expense. These profits and losses are not offset against each other as there is no tax consolidation. |
| Spain | 25% | -95% | 120% | The credit recorded corresponds to favorable tax lawsuit rulings that are partially offset by the expense for the year, which is recorded mainly for the limitation on the use of the applicable tax loss carryforwards. |
| United States | 21%* | -1% | 22% | Current tax is recorded for state taxes. There is no federal current tax expense for the generation of tax loss carryforwards of the consolidated tax group. |
| France | 25% | 31% | -6% | The effective rate is higher than the statutory rate due to positive temporary adjustments that increase the tax accrued. |
| Greece | 29% | 0% | 29% | Country in which no activity was developed. |
| Netherlands | 25,8%*** 0% | 26% | No tax expense is accrued for the generation of losses in the consolidated tax group. The current tax expense recorded corresponds to withholdings paid abroad. |
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| India | 30% | 0% | 30% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate due to the generation of losses. |
| Ireland | 25%** | 29% | -4% | Effective and statutory rates are aligned. |
| Italy | 28% | 0% | 28% | Country in which no activity was developed. |
| Luxembourg | 25% | 0% | 25% | There are tax adjustments that result in no taxable income. |
| New Zealand | 28% | 0% | 28% | Country in which no activity was developed. |
| Oman | 15% | 0% | 15% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate because tax losses from previous years are used to offset the positive taxable income generated in the year. |
| Peru | 30% | 90% | -60% | Consortiums in Peru are taxed separately from their parent company for corporate income tax purposes. The accrued expense corresponds to the consortiums with a positive taxable base, while the branches have tax losses that cannot be offset. |
| Poland | 19% | 32% | -13% | The effective rate is higher than the statutory rate because it includes in its calculation base non-deductible expenses that constitute permanent differences. In addition, there are companies in the jurisdiction with losses that do not accrue current tax expense. |
| Portugal | 23% | 10% | 12% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate mainly due to the limitation on the deductibility of financial interest in concession companies and the limitation on the use of tax losses. |
| Puerto Rico | 29% | 57% | -28% | There are companies with profits that are taxed on the amount accrued, and others that are in loss and do not accrue current tax expense. These profits and losses are not offset against each other as there is no tax consolidation. |
| United Kingdom | 24% | 3% | 21% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate because tax losses from previous years are used to offset the positive taxable income generated in the year. |
| Czech Republic | 21% | 0% | 21% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate due to the generation of losses. |
| Tunisia | 25% | 0% | 25% | Country in which no activity was developed. |
| Turkey | 25% | 0% | 25% | The effective rate is lower than the statutory rate due to the generation of tax losses. |
* Federal/national tax rate is considered.
** Investment income is taxed at a 25% rate.
*** The first 395 thousand euros are taxed at a 15% rate.
| 1. Governance Structure | 189 |
|---|---|
| 2. Board | |
| 2.1 Introduction | 189 |
| 2.2 Composition of the Board | 189 |
| 2.3 Biographies of Directors | 191 |
| 2.4 Appointment and dismissal of Directors | 196 |
| 2.5 Board rules, decision making, meetings and attendance | 196 |
| 2.6 Remuneration of Directors | 200 |
| 2.7 Committees | 200 |
| 2.8 Other Board-related matters | 204 |
| 3. Senior Management | |
| 3.1 Management Committee | 206 |
| 3.2 Other Senior Managers | 206 |
| 3.3 Biographies of Senior Managers | 207 |
| 4. General Meeting, Share Capital and Voting Rights | |
| 4.1 General Meeting and its powers | 212 |
| 4.2 Share capital | 212 |
| 4.3 Transfer of shares, special voting rights and restrictions voting | 213 |
| rights 4.4 Issue and repurchase of (rights to) shares |
213 |
| 4.5 Major shareholders and related party transactions | 213 |
| 5. Change of Control Arrangements and Special Right of Control. | |
| 5.1 Significant agreements with change of control clauses | 214 |
| 5.2 Employment, Service and Severance Agreements | 214 |
| 6. Compliance and Other Policies of Ferrovial | |
| 6.1 Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Suppliers' Code of | |
| Ethics | 214 |
| 6.2 Anticorruption Policy | 215 |
| 6.3 Insider Trading Compliance Policy and Procedures and Disclosure Committee |
215 |
| 6.4 Regulation Fair Disclosure Policy | 215 |
| 6.5 Disclosure Committee | 215 |
| 7. Financial Reporting and Audit | |
| 7.1 Main characteristics of the internal control system for financial | |
| reporting | 216 |
| 7.2 Responsibilities | 216 |
| 7.3 The process | 216 |
| 7.4 Monitoring of the system | 217 |
| 7.5 Process of preparing the annual accounts | 219 |
| 7.6 Appointment of the group external auditor | 220 |
| 7.7. Transitioning to a Sarbanes – Oxley Act (SOx ) compliant model |
220 |
| 8. Compliance with Corporate Governance Requirements | 221 |
| 9. Corporate Governance Statement | 221 |
Ferrovial endorses the importance of good corporate governance in line with national and international best practices. Strong governance through accountability and transparency strengthens a relationship of trust with Ferrovial's stakeholders that is key to creating sustainable long-term value.
This Corporate Governance chapter sets out Ferrovial's overall corporate governance structure, including Ferrovial's compliance with the best practice provisions of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code (the "Dutch Governance Code"). Information Ferrovial is required to disclose pursuant to the Decree on the content of the management report (Besluit inhoud bestuursverslag) (the "Decree Management Report") is included in this Annual Report, including Ferrovial's corporate governance statement in Section 9.
Ferrovial SE ("Ferrovial" or the "Company") is a company existing under the laws of the Netherlands. Its legal form is a European public limited liability company (Societas Europaea). The corporate seat of the Company is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Company is registered in the Dutch Commercial Register of the Chamber of Commerce (Handelsregister van de Kamer van Koophandel) under number 73422134.
The Company was originally organized as a public limited company under the laws of England and Wales and converted to a European public limited liability company under the laws of England and Wales on December 13, 2018. On March 26, 2019, the Company transferred its registered office to the Netherlands. Ferrovial became the parent company of the Ferrovial Group as a result of the reverse cross-border merger (the Merger) between the former parent company of the Ferrovial Group, Ferrovial, S.A. (as absorbed company) and Ferrovial International SE (as absorbing company, renamed Ferrovial SE upon effectiveness of the Merger on June 16, 2023).
The shares of Ferrovial are listed and traded on Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam N.V., on the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia Stock Exchanges, regulated markets of Bolsas y Mercados Españoles, Sociedad Holding de Mercados y Sistemas Financieros, S.A. and on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) Global Select Market in the United States. The Company is a member of Spain's IBEX 35 index and is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
By virtue of its listing on NASDAQ, the Company is subject to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, SEC rules and the relevant provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOx "). As the parent company of a group of entities operating in different jurisdictions, Ferrovial is also subject to, and operates under, the laws of each country in which the Ferrovial Group conducts business.
Pursuant to the Company's articles of association (statuten) (the "Articles of Association"), the Company has a one-tier board (bestuur) structure consisting of executive directors (uitvoerend bestuurders) (the "Executive Directors") and non-executive directors (niet-uitvoerend bestuurders) (the "Non-Executive Directors"), who together constitute the Board of Directors (the "Board" and each member of the Board a "Director").
The Board has constituted, from among its members, an Executive Committee, an Audit and Control Committee and a Nomination and Remuneration Committee (the "Committees").
The Executive Committee consists of Directors who are appointed to this committee by the Board. The Executive Committee , which is governed by the written rules of procedure of the Board (the "Board Rules"), is authorized to adopt any resolution the Board may adopt, subject to the restrictions set out by applicable law, the Articles of Association and the"Board Rules".
The Audit and Control Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have a preparatory and advisory role to the Board. Each of these committees has a charter on its role, responsibilities and functioning. They consist of Non-Executive Directors who are appointed to such committees by the Board. Both committees report their deliberations and findings to the Board, which is ultimately responsible for all decisionmaking.
The Board is charged with Company management. The Board's responsibilities include determining the Company's strategy aimed at sustainable long-term value creation, enhancing its performance, identifying, analyzing and managing the risks associated with its strategy and activities, and establishing and implementing internal procedures to ensure that all relevant information is available to the Board in a timely manner. The Board takes into account the impact Ferrovial has on people and the environment and to that end weighs the stakeholder interests that are relevant in this context. The Board is also responsible for stimulating openness and accountability within the Board and between different corporate bodies within the Company, while creating a culture aimed at sustainable long-term value creation for the Company and its affiliated enterprise. In fulfilling their responsibilities, the Directors are required to be guided by the interests of the Company and its affiliated enterprise, taking into consideration the interests of the Company's stakeholders (which include but are not limited to, its shareholders, its creditors and its employees).
The Board has adopted the Board Rules, regulating internal matters concerning its organization, decision-making, the duties and organization of committees and other internal matters concerning the Board, the Executive Directors, the Non-Executive Directors, and the Committees. The Board may allocate its duties among the Directors by means of the Board Rules or otherwise in writing, subject to any limitations provided for by law or in the Articles of Association. Directors may validly adopt resolutions on matters that fall within the scope of such Directors' duties.
The Board as a whole, as well as each Executive Director acting individually, may represent the Company. In addition, the Board may authorize people, whether or not employed by the Company, to represent the Company on a continuing or ad hoc basis.
Pursuant to the Articles of Association, the Board consists of one or more Executive Directors and two or more Non-Executive Directors, where the majority of the Board must consist of Non-Executive Directors. The Board itself determines the exact number of Directors, as well as the number of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, where the number of Directors must be at least three and no more than twelve.
The Board is currently composed of twelve members, which facilitates an effective and participatory operation. There are two Executive Directors (the Chairman and the CEO) and ten Non-Executive Directors.
The Executive Directors are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Company. The Executive Directors must provide the Non-Executive Directors with the information they need to perform their duties in a timely manner.
The Non-Executive Directors supervise the Executive Directors' management and performance of duties and the Company's general affairs and its business. The Non-Executive Directors also render advice to the Executive Directors. The Non-Executive Directors also perform any duties allocated to them under, or pursuant to, applicable law, the Articles of Association or the Board Rules.
The Board designated one of the Executive Directors as Chairman, one of its Non-Executive Directors as Vice-Chairman, one CEO, and one of the Directors who qualifies as independent (such Director, an "Independent Director") as Lead Director.
The Chairman has the ultimate responsibility for the effective operation of the Board. The Chairman's duties include preparing and submitting to the Board a schedule of meeting dates and agendas, calling meetings of the Board, setting the agenda for the meetings, leading the deliberations while ensuring that sufficient time is given to discussion of strategic questions, organizing the periodic evaluation of the Board, and arranging relevant trainings for Directors when circumstances so advise. He also acts as the main contact for the Directors and shareholders regarding the functioning of the Board.
The Vice-Chairman stands in for the Chairman in the latter's unavoidable absence or inability to act, and acts as a contact for Directors regarding the functioning of the Chairman or the Lead Director.
The Lead Director, amongst other duties, is specifically empowered to request the convening of the Board and to include new items on the agenda of a Board meeting already convened, to coordinate and convene the Non-Executive Directors and lead, if applicable, the periodic evaluation of the Chairman. Similarly, the Lead Director chairs meetings of the Board in the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen and gives voice to any concerns of the Non-Executive Directors. Alongside the Chairman, the Lead Director acts as the main contact for the Directors and shareholders regarding the functioning of the Board. The Lead Director also has, together with the Chairman, the duties set out in article 17.3 of the Board Rules, including ensuring the proper function on the Board, that the Board has proper contact with the General Meeting and that effective communication with shareholders is assured.
Rafael del Pino Chairman Executive Director

Other information:
Mr. Rafael del Pino has a controlling interest in the shareholder Rijn Capital SARL.

Ignacio Madridejos CEO Executive Director

María del Pino Non-Executive Director

Ms. María del Pino is majority shareholder, as well as Director and CEO, of the shareholder Menosmares, S.L.
José Fernando Sánchez-Junco Non-Executive Independent Director

Philip Bowman Non-Executive Independent Director

Hanne Sørensen Non-Executive Independent Director

Bruno Di Leo Non-Executive Independent Director

Juan Hoyos Non-Executive Independent Director / Lead Director





• She previously held the position of General Counsel at Lumicks, Deputy General Counsel at ASML, and Head of Legal at Philips Personal Health, and was a senior associate at the law firm of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek.
The following Non-Executive Directors are considered independent within the meaning of the Dutch Governance Code and the Nasdaq listing rules:
Non-Executive Director Ms. María del Pino is not considered independent within the meaning of the Dutch Governance Code and the Nasdaq listing rules, since she is the sister of the Executive Director Mr. Rafael del Pino.
Additionally, the independence requirements under the Dutch Governance Code and the Nasdaq listing rules do not apply to Mr. Rafael del Pino and Mr. Ignacio Madridejos as Executive Directors of the Company.
The General Meeting appoints the Directors, pursuant to a nomination thereto by the Board. The nomination for appointment of a Director sets out whether such Director is nominated for appointment as Executive Director or Non-Executive Director. The nomination must be included in the notice of the General Meeting at which the nomination is to be considered.
A Director is appointed for a term as set out in the nomination for appointment for a maximum of three years, i.e. the term of a Director lapses ultimately at the end of the first General Meeting held in the third calendar year following the year of appointment. A Director may be re-appointed with due observance of the Articles of Association and applicable law. The Board has drew up a rotation schedule for the Non-Executive Directors which is published on Ferrovial's website. The Board also approved a Board profile, which is available on Ferrovial's website. The Board Profile sets out: (i) the desired expertise and background of the Non-Executive Directors; (ii) the desired diverse composition of the Non-Executive Directors in accordance with the Company's Diversity and Inclusion Policy; (iii) the number of Non-Executive Directors; and (iv) the independence of the Non-Executive Directors as set out in the Dutch Governance Code.
The General Meeting may suspend or dismiss a Director, whos suspension may, at any time, be discontinued by the General Meeting. The Board may, at any time, suspend an Executive Director. A suspension by the Board may, at any time, be discontinued by the Board or by the General Meeting. A suspension may be extended one or more times, but the total duration of the suspension may not exceed three months. If at the end of that period, no decision has been made on termination of the suspension or on dismissal, the suspension ends.
The Articles of Association and the Board Rules regulate internal matters of the Board. The Board Rules are available on Ferrovial's website.
Unless applicable law, the Articles of Association or the Board Rules provide otherwise, resolutions of the Board are adopted both at and outside a meeting by a majority of the votes cast. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairman has a casting vote, provided at least two other Directors entitled to vote are in office.
At a Board meeting, resolutions can only be validly adopted if the majority of the Directors entitled to vote attends the meeting, in person or represented.
Directors may, when attendance at the meeting in person is not possible, grant a proxy to another Director for each session by any written means (including email), with the appropriate instructions. A Director may only be represented at a Board meeting by another Director who is entitled to vote. Non-Executive Directors may only grant a proxy to another Non-Executive Director.
The approval of the General Meeting is required for resolutions of the Board regarding an important change in the identity or character of the Company or its business. The absence of approval of the General Meeting does not affect the authority of the Board or the Executive Directors to represent the Company.
Pursuant to the Board Rules, the Board meets at least once every three months.The Board shall also meet whenever the Chairman, the Lead Director or at least three Directors have requested a meeting.
Directors are expected, to the extent possible, to attend the meetings of the Board, the Committees of which they are members and the General Meeting, in person. In the 2024 Financial year, six Board meetings were held.
Annually, at the proposal of the Chairman, the Board draws up a calendar and matters to be discussed at each of the meetings scheduled for the following year, without prejudice to other matters that may arise during the year. The main topics dealt with by the Board in 2024 include:
The table below details, the individual attendance of Directors at the meetings of the Board and Committees in 2024, as well as shareholding, appointment date, current term in office, age, nationality, and other listed companies in which they are Directors.

C: Chairperson of the respective Committee.
* The date of first appointment reflects the respective Director's date of first appointment for the similar role on the Ferrovial, S.A. Board prior to the merger.
** The term of office will be a period ending at the end of the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year indicated in the chart, with possibility of reelection for one or more additional terms for a maximum period of three years each.
**Figures in parentheses reflect the attendance of each Director at meetings of the Board and its Committees.





Details of the remuneration of the Directors set forth in the Remuneration Report included in this Integrated Annual Report.
Pursuant to the Board Rules, the Executive Committee may resolve all matters that the Board can resolve, subject to applicable law and the Articles of Association or as explicitly provided otherwise in the Board Rules. All members must be Directors.
Among its duties, the Executive Committee monitors the Group's financial information, the evolution of the main business indicators, as well as the status of the most relevant matters of the year. It also approves the operations within its competence as a delegated body of the Board.
The Executive Committee is composed of no less than three and no more than eight Directors, of whom at least two are Non-Executive Directors, at least one of whom is an Independent Director.
The Executive Committee is currently composed of six members: (i) Mr. Rafael del Pino (Chairman; (ii) Mr. Óscar Fanjul; (iii) Mr. Ignacio Madridejos; (iv) Ms. María del Pino; (v) Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco; and (vi) Mr. Juan Hoyos.
For the relevant experience of each member of the Executive Committee, please see the resumes of its members in Section 2.3 of this chapter.
The secretary of the Executive Committee is Ms. Geerte Hesen, who is also the Secretary of the Board.
During financial year 2024, the Executive Committee held seven meetings.
In its meetings, the Executive Committee monitored the Group's cash availability and other financial information, the evolution of the main business indicators (traffic and tariffs of toll roads, traffic of airports, order book and main awards of Construction), the health, safety and well-being indicators, the evolution of Ferrovial's listing on Nasdaq and the implementation of an SOx compliant internal control system over financial reporting, as well as the status of the most relevant projects and matters of the year. It drew up the report for its evaluation by the Board. As a delegated body of the Board, the Executive Committee also approved (i) the operations within its competence; (ii) the cancellation of treasury shares; and (ii) the implementation of the second scrip dividend of financial year 2024. The Chairman of the Executive Committee invited the relevant persons within Ferrovial, including e.g. the CFO and CEOs of the business divisions, to report on relevant matters within their respective responsibilities.
The minutes of the meetings of the Executive Committee were available to all Board members so that they are aware of the matters discussed and the resolutions adopted. They were informed of the call for the meetings ahead of such meetings, and the agenda and the documentation distributed for each meeting were made available to them on the digital platform set up for this purpose.
The ACC oversees the Company's accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the Company's financial statements and assists the Board in its decision-making in relation to the supervision of the integrity and quality of the Company's financial and sustainability reporting and the effectiveness of the Company's internal risk management and control systems. Among its duties, the ACC monitors the financial reporting process and the audit thereof, as well as the non-financial reporting process and the assurance processes of sustainability reporting, reviews and discusses the annual audited financial statement and the management report with management and the independent auditor, prepares the selection of the independent auditor, advises the Board in relation to its decision-making on the independent auditor's nomination and assurance provider of sustainability reporting for appointment or reappointment, or its dismissal, and makes recommendations to the Board on the appointment or dismissal of the senior internal auditor.
The charter for the ACC was approved by the Board of Directors, which sets out its duties and responsibilities and is published on Ferrovial's website.
The number of members of the ACC is determined by the Board, where said Committee shall consist of at least three Directors. All members of the ACC must consist of Non-Executive Directors, the majority of whom qualify as independent under the Dutch Corporate Governance Code. Pursuant to the Dutch Governance Code, the chairperson of the ACC shall always be an independent Non-Executive Director. Pursuant to the Nasdaq listing rules, all members of said Committee must qualify as independent under the Nasdaq listing rules. The chairperson of the ACC cannot be the Chairman or the Lead Director or any Director that previously has been an Executive Director.
The ACC is currently composed of four members, all of whom qualify as independent under the Dutch Governance Code and the Nasdaq listing rules: (i) Mr. Óscar Fanjul (Chairman); (ii) Mr. Philip Bowman; (iii) Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo; and (iv) Ms. Alicia Reyes. They were appointed considering their knowledge and experience in accounting, auditing and financial and non-financial risk management. They also have extensive experience in managing international business groups similar to Ferrovial.
Each ACC member meets the financial literacy requirements under the applicable rules of Nasdaq and SEC, and at least one member fulfills audit committee "financial expert" requirements under the applicable rules of Nasdaq, and the SEC, and financial experience requirements under the Dutch Decree on the Establishment of Audit Committees (Besluit instelling auditcommissie).
For the relevant experience of each member of the ACC, please see the resumes of its members in Section 2.3 of this chapter.
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The ACC meets when convened by its chairperson, who must do so whenever thus requested by the Board, the Chairman, or two ACC members, and in any case, at least once per quarter and whenever appropriate for the proper exercise of its duties.
During financial year 2024 the ACC held six meetings. The representatives of the external auditor appeared in all meetings and, where appropriate, briefed the ACC and answered its questions in the absence of Group employees. The Chairman of the ACC invited the relevant persons within Ferrovial, including, e.g., the CFO and the Internal Audit Director, to report on relevant matters within their respective responsibilities. Where appropriate, the Company's Internal Audit & Risks Director met with said Committee in the absence of Group employees.
The ACC also maintains regular communication with Company executives and employees, from whom it receives information on matters within its competence. In particular, the Chairman of the ACC holds (i) meetings with the Internal Audit Director prior to each meeting of the Committee, with whom he also has regular contact; (ii) periodic meetings with the Compliance and Risks Director, with whom he also meets before each Committee meeting.
The ACC also receives all the reports prepared by the Internal Audit Department in execution of its annual work plan. These reports contain the audit findings and recommendations addressed to the audited areas.
The minutes of the meetings of the ACC were made available to all Board members so that they were aware of the matters discussed and the decisions adopted. They were informed of the call for the meetings ahead of such meetings, and the agenda and the documentation distributed for each meeting were made available to them on the digital platform set up for this purpose.
A description of the main activities undertaken by the ACC in financial year 2024 is set out below:
The ACC reviewed and analyzed the Company's financial and non-financial information prior to its approval by the Board and its submission to the authorities or markets and reported favorably on it. In this analysis, special attention was paid to the main judgements and estimates made in those areas that are more complex or where the accounting impact is more relevant.
The ACC also reviewed the management report, which contains financial and non-financial information (including sustainability), corporate governance information and the remuneration report. Likewise, the ACC reviewed the draft earnings press releases to be distributed to the media.
The ACC was also briefed on the non-financial reporting process, the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the progress of the work. The ACC endorsed the double materiality assessment performed.
The auditor in charge of the audit for the financial year 2023 (EY Accountants B.V., at that time Ernst & Young Accounts LLP) outlined the main audit and accounting issues identified in the course of its work. It also reported on its limited assurance on selected sustainability information required to be included in the annual report under Dutch, Spanish and European law. The independent auditor also appeared before the ACC to report on its limited review of the semi-annual financial information (first six months of the financial year 2024).
The statutory auditor also informed on its work plan for the 2024 audit, the areas of emphasis to be considered, the materiality thresholds, the key matters for the 2024 audit, the audit work based on the September figures (hard close) and their preliminary conclusions for both financial statements and internal control.
The ACC has conducted a process for the selection of a new external auditor for the Company and its consolidated Group as of financial year 2025. The ACC has received timely information on the progress of the process, on whether the candidate firms had the capacity, experience, and team to provide the services, and on the content of the proposals they submitted. The Finance Department presented to the ACC its assessment on the offers received from the candidates, its conclusions and preferred choices. This was validated by said Committee, which submitted to the Board its recommendation in accordance with these conclusions. The ACC confirmed that its recommendation is free from influence by a third party and that no clause of a contract as referred to in Article 16, paragraph 6 of the EC Regulation (537/2014) restricts the resolution of the General Meeting.
The ACC reviewed the engagement letters with the independent auditor for the 2024 Dutch statutory audit and the PCAOB audit, and submitted them to the Board for ratification. In accordance with PCAOB rules, the ACC also reviewed the letter from the proposed external auditor for the 2025 audit confirming its independence.
The ACC has prepared the mandatory report on this point.
An updated internal procedure for non-audit services provided by audit firms was also approved by the ACC.
In accordance with the internal policy and procedures and after appropriate assessment, it has authorized/ratified the audit and non-audit services provided by the statutory auditor and has also authorized other non-audit services rendered by other audit firms.
The fees of Ferrovial's independent auditor for the 2023 and 2024 audits were also presented to and approved by the ACC.
The ACC has received information about the nature and amount of such non-audit services that were authorized to various audit firms in each business division; and the non-audit services provided by the external auditor in Ferrovial's non-controlled entities.
The ACC has received timely updates on the U.S. listing process and its impact on the external audit processes and in the internal control over financial reporting system requirements.
In this regard the ACC reviewed and discussed the drafts of the registration statement (Form 20-F) for the listing of the Company's shares in the U.S. Specifically, the ACC was informed that, as part of the listing process, and in preparation for the SOx implementation required for listed companies, four internal control material weaknesses were identified and included in the 20-F.
The ACC was regularly informed by the Finance Department of the progress of the SOx implementation project deployed.
The ACC was also presented with a draft material weaknesses assessment report, based on the work performed during the year and on the testing results provided by Internal Audit.
The Internal Audit Department has periodically provided the ACC with its review of the SOx implementation project and their view on the draft material weaknesses assessment report.
The ACC was informed by the independent auditor of the main internal control recommendations arising from the audit of the 2023 financial statements. The external auditor also presented to the ACC its internal control plan for 2024, including the timeline, lines of work and planned end dates, and informed the ACC on the progress of their procedures.
The external auditor also reported to the ACC on its conclusions regarding the SOx implementation project.
The ACC reviewed the activities of the Internal Audit Department. In particular, it was informed that:
The ACC also (i) issued its opinion on the internal audit function and submitted it to the Board; and (ii) reviewed and approved the Internal Audit Charter.
The Risk Department reported on the main financial and non-financial risks of the Company and its Group, and the measures taken to mitigate them, as well as on the functioning of the systems set up for their management and control and the plan to improve these systems.
The ACC also reviewed the Company's levels and risk appetite metrics for financial and operational risks.
Additionally, after analyzing the Risk area's responsibilities, the Audit and Risk Director presented a risk roadmap to the ACC.
The ACC oversaw the effectiveness of Ferrovial's compliance program. To this end the Compliance Department reported to said Committee on the design of the program, the internal policies and procedures issued, the training and awareness campaigns carried out, the resources, and the operation of Ferrovial's whistleblowing system.
The ACC was also regularly informed by the Compliance Department on the activity of the Ethics Channel.
The ACC was informed twice by the CEO of Construction of the key economic and financial indicators of the division and of the progress of its main projects. In addition, the ACC was informed about the accounting policies for provisions applied in Construction contracts.
The NRC identifies individuals qualified to become Directors, consistent with criteria approved by the Board, recommends that the Board selects the Director nominees to be presented by the Board to the General Meeting, and prepares the decisions to be made by the Board relating to the compensation of Directors and executive officers. Among its duties, the NRC identifies qualified individuals to be nominated for appointment as
Directors and recommends to the Board on the nominees for election by the General Meetings, prepares the Board's periodical assessment of the size and composition of the Board and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the remuneration policy and the remuneration of each individual Director, including Executive Directors, and reviews and sets or makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the remuneration of other executive officers that do not serve as Directors. Furthermore, the NRC monitors compliance with the Remuneration Policy set by the Company and periodically reviews the Remuneration Policy for Directors and senior managers.
The charter for the NRC was approved by the Board of Directors. It sets out its duties and responsibilities and is published on Ferrovial's website.
The number of members of the NRC is determined by the Board, where said Committee shall consist of at least two Directors. All members of the NRC must consist of Non-Executive Directors, the majority of whom qualify as independent under the Dutch Governance Code. Each NRC member must meet the independent requirements of Nasdaq, including the independence requirements applicable to members of a compensation committee, subject to any available exception. Pursuant to the Dutch Governance Code, the chairperson of the NRC shall always be an Independent Non-Executive Director. The chairperson of the NRC cannot be the Chairman or the Lead Director or any Director that has previously been an Executive Director.
The NRC is currently composed of four members, all of them independent under the Dutch Governance Code: (i) Mr. Bruno Di Leo (Chairman); (ii) Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco; (iii) Ms. Hanne Sorensen and (iv) Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo.
They were appointed based on their expertise, ensuring that they possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to them.
For the relevant experience of each NRC member, please see the resumes of its members in Section 2.3 of this chapter.
The Secretary of the NRC is Mr. Carlos Cerezo, who is the Chief Human Resources Officer of Ferrovial.
The NRC meets when convened by its chairperson, who must do so whenever requested by the Board, the Chairman, or two of its members, and in any case, whenever appropriate for the proper exercise of its duties.
During financial year 2024, the NRC held four meetings. In addition, the NRC adopted certain written resolutions outside of these meetings. The Chairman of said Committee invited the relevant persons within Ferrovial, including e.g. the Chairman of the Board, the CEO and the Secretary of the Board.
The NRC's Chairman holds meetings with the Secretary of said Committee prior to each Committee meeting, with whom he also has regular contact. The NRC also receives all reports prepared by the Human Resources Department as part of the implementation of the annual work plan approved by said Committee.
The minutes of the meetings of the NRC were available to all Board members so that they were aware of the matters discussed and the decisions adopted. They were previously informed of the call for the meetings, and the agenda and the documentation distributed for each meeting were made available to them on the digital platform set up for this purpose.
A description of the main activities undertaken by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is set out below:
The NRC reviewed the nature and time devoted by the Non-Executive Directors on other Boards.
At the end of the financial year, the NRC oversaw the succession plan for the Chairman and the CEO.
It also reported favorably on the appointment of Ferrovial's representatives to the Boards of Directors of its main subsidiaries and investees.
At the beginning of the year, it reviewed the proposed Remuneration Report.
With regard to the remuneration of the members of the Board in their capacity as such, the NRC reviewed the settlement for the financial year 2023 in accordance with the details set out in the Remuneration Report. It also reported favorably on the maximum annual amount of their remuneration and the system for distributing this amount.
In relation to the remuneration of Executive Directors, the NRC reported favorably on the proposals for variable remuneration and other compensation components corresponding to financial year 2023, the fixed remuneration for 2024, and the individual granting of units for financial year 2024 under the Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP").
As for senior management, the NRC reviewed their variable remuneration and other remuneration items for the financial year 2023, their fixed remuneration for 2024, and the individual granting of units for the financial year 2024 under the LTIP.
With regard to the LTIP 2023-2025, the NRC proposed that the Board adjusts the Key Performance Indicator of Total Shareholder Return of the LTIP in 2025, to introduce a comparison with the S&P 500 in order to be more aligned with the U.S. market. The NRC also approved some changes in the wording of two metrics within the general conditions of the LTIP 2023-2025 related with diversity and cashflow.
The NRC reviewed and approved a proposal of the 2024 objectives for the Chairman.
At year end, it also reviewed and recommended to the Board the Stock Bonus Plan for the years 2025-2029 addressed to Spanish tax resident employees who wish to receive part of their remuneration in shares.
Likewise, it verified the information on the remuneration of the Directors and senior management contained in the corporate documents and verified the observance of the Company's remuneration policy.
Finally, the NRC approved the internal rule for practical application of the Company's Clawback Policy and was also informed that no cases were reported during the current year.
The NRC reported favorablye on the proposed appointments of Ms. María Jose Esteruelas as CEO of Energy, Ms. Geerte Hesen as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Mr. Ignacio del Pino Fernandez-Fontecha as Chief Investment Officer, and Ms. Andras Szakonyi as CEO of the Digital Infrastructure division, and proposed to the Board of Directors the terms and conditions of their contracts.
The NRC analyzed the development of proxy advisors voting recommendations on the Directors' Remuneration Policy and the Annual Remuneration Report, and on the outcome of the votes on these two documents at the General Shareholders' Meeting.
The NRC prepared its report for evaluation by the Board (assuming as such the report on its activities in 2023).
Regarding Human Capital Management, the NRC received reports on:
Ferrovial embraces the importance of diversity, also with respect to the composition of the Board. The Company believes the current composition of the Board is diverse in terms of amongst others factor, gender, nationality, expertise and experience.
Ferrovial is subject to both Dutch law and the Dutch Governance Code as well as the Nasdaq listing rules with respect to a diverse composition of the Board. Pursuant to Dutch law, the Company is required to apply a mandatory transitional quota of at least one-third women and at least one-third men in relation to appointments of Non-Executive Directors. Subject to such exceptions as provided for by law, a resolution to appoint a Non-Executive Director who does not contribute to the mandatory quota while the quota is not met, is null and void (nietig). In such event, the person in question will not become a Non-Executive Director. The quota applies to new appointments, meaning companies can reappoint a Non-Executive Director without complying with the one-third quota in respect of such re-appointment, but only where this occurs within eight years after the year of the Non-Executive Director's first appointment.
The Non-Executive Directors are comprised of six male Non-Executive Directors and four female Non-Executive Directors. Accordingly, the composition of the Non-Executive Directors satisfies the quorum under both Dutch law and Nasdaq listing rules.
Furthermore, pursuant to the Dutch Governance Code, the Company approved a Diversity and Inclusion Policy which is published on Ferrovial's website The Diversity and Inclusion Policy is designed to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment at all levels of Ferrovial. The main purpose of this policy is to lay down the aspects and objectives of diversity within Ferrovial and the intended implementation and reporting on it. Ferrovial's principles in promoting diversity and inclusion are:
The Diversity and Inclusion Policy also sets specific, appropriate and ambitious targets in respect of gender diversity and other diversity and inclusion aspects of relevance to the Company, with regard to the composition of the Board and a category of employees in managerial positions as determined by the Board. In particular, the diversity targets are:
As of 2024 year-end, the percentage of women in this group was 26.2%, an increase of 20% from 2020.
To achieve the aforementioned target for the Leadership Team, Ferrovial has a global diversity and inclusion strategy that was approved in 2021. This strategy incorporates specific measures designed to ensure the presence of female talent across various echelons within the Leadership Team and throughout the organizational hierarchy. Among its core objectives, the strategy encompasses actions to attract, develop, promote, and retain women. These initiatives involve devising training plans tailored for the advancement of female talent, particularly focusing on our key female talent pools, vigilantly monitoring the gender pay gap, and promptly implementing corrective measures if needed. Furthermore, Ferrovial continually strives to enhance its inclusive culture to promote equal opportunities.
Dutch companies meeting certain size criteria are also subject to Dutch statutory requirements to set gender diversity targets for their boards and senior management. These requirements will formally apply to Ferrovial as of financial year 2025, as of which time Ferrovial will include in its management report disclosures as required under these rules.
The Board evaluated its operation and that of its Committees, the Executive Directors and the Non-Executive Directors with the support of an external consultant. The independence of such consultant was reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Executive Committee, the Audit and Control Committee, and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee prepared an annual report on their functioning for assessment by the Board.
Directors completed a comprehensive questionnaire prepared by the external consultant and participated in interviews with the consultant. The consultant then processed and evaluated the information, suggestions, and comments gathered, presenting the outcomes during a Board meeting.
The evaluation process encompassed several aspects, including: (i) tracking the progress of previously identified areas for improvement; (ii) addressing overarching issues influencing the Board, such as the number of Directors, their expertise and capabilities, training initiatives, independence, and decision-making abilities, as well as oversight of Committees; (iii) evaluating the operational dynamics, competencies, and interactions with the management team; and (iv) assessing the performance of the Chairman, CEO, and Secretary.
The external consultant advising on the evaluation process also reported that the evaluation did not reveal any red flags in the evaluation processes.
The Board discussed the evaluation, which overall showed a high level of functioning of both the Board and the individual committees. The evaluation also served to identify key matters which the board prioritizes and related points of action in relation to its operation. In particular, the Board identified as topics of action: monitor the Company's positioning in the U.S., review the Board's composition and remuneration in light of the Company's U.S. and Dutch listings, and increase the importance of and presence in the U.S. market, integrate succession planning for key individuals at a regular interval, and evaluate the format of information provided to the Board.
Pursuant to Dutch law and the Articles of Association, if a Director has a direct or indirect personal conflict of interest with the Company and its business as referred to in article 2:129(5) of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) (the "BW"), such Director may not participate in the Board's deliberations and decision-making on that matter.
Pursuant to the Board Rules, an Executive Director must, without delay, report any potential conflict of interest that is material to the Company or such Executive Director to the other Executive Directors and the Lead Director or, if the Chairman is an Independent Director, the Chairman. The Executive Director must provide all relevant information on this subject, including information relevant to the situation regarding his spouse, registered partner or life companion, foster child or relative by blood or marriage up to the second degree.
Pursuant to the Board Rules, a Non-Executive Director must, without delay, report any potential conflict of interest that is material to the Company or such Non-Executive Director to the Lead Director or, if the Chairman is an Independent Director, the Chairman. If the conflict of interest concerns the Lead Director or, if the Chairman is an Independent Director, the Chairman, such report must be made to the Vice-Chairman. The Non-Executive Director must provide all relevant information on this subject, including information relevant to the situation regarding his spouse, registered partner or life companion, foster child or relative by blood or marriage up to the second degree.
If no resolution of the Board can be adopted as a consequence of such a personal conflict or Article 2:169(4) BW being applicable to all Directors, the resolution may be adopted by the General Meeting. Article 2:169(4) BW provides that, in case of a related party transaction, a Director may not participate in the Board's deliberations and decision-making if the Director is involved in the transaction with the related party.
Directors Rafael del Pino and María del Pino are brother and sister. Ignacio del Pino, Chief Investment Officer, is the son of Chairman Rafael del Pino. Otherwise, there are no family relationships between any of the Directors or members of senior management.
Furthermore, following the appointment of the Director, Ms. Alicia Reyes, to the general and supervisory board of Energias de Portugal (EDP), which operates in the energy sector, whether such appointment resulted in a potential conflict of interest was discussed during two meetings of the Board of Directors during 2024. The Board of Directors ultimately concluded that this appointment in itself did not result in Ms. Alicia Reyes Revuelta having a de facto conflict of interest, and that it would be assessed on a case-by-case basis whether a conflict of interest could arise in the future in relation to any specific matters in connection therewith.
Mr. Rafael, Mr. Ignacio and Mr. Juan del Pino Fernández-Fontecha, all sons of Mr. Rafael del Pino, the Chairman of the Company and shareholder with more than 10% in the Company's share capital, entered into a construction contract with Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. in relation to the completion of the construction of real estate. The contract is an "open book project" pursuant to which the final contract price will be calculated as the sum of the actual direct and indirect costs of the works, plus a fee of 8.9% (market price). As disclosed in the 2023 Integrated Annual Report, this transaction was previously approved by the Board of Directors, with an estimated contract price of EUR 1,846,057. It has now been established that the final contract price amounts to EUR 2,025,308.63.
In compliance with Article 39.9 of the Board Rules, this transaction, including its final contract price (i) was entered into in the ordinary course of business of Ferrovial Construcción, S.A.; (ii) is in compliance with applicable laws; and (iii) was again approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, including a majority of votes cast by Non-Executive Directors, without the Director concerned having participated in the deliberations and the decision-making process. Best practice provisions 2.7.3 and 2.7.4 of the Dutch Governance Code were complied with.
There were no transactions with shareholders that hold at least 10% of the share capital during financial year 2024.
Senior managers are defined in the Board Rules as those persons who are members of Ferrovial's Management Committee or who report directly to the Board, a Director or the Executive Committee.
The Ferrovial Group's daily management is performed by the Management Committee, consisting of the CEO and certain other members of the Senior Management.
The members of the Management Committee are currently:
Other senior managers who are not part of the Management Committee but report directly to the Board, a Director or the Executive Committee are:
There are four women in senior management, which represent 25% of its members. See Section 2.8.1 for further details on Ferrovial's global diversity and inclusion strategy.
Ignacio Madridejos CEO

Civil Engineer (Polytechnic University of Madrid); MBA (Stanford University). CEO of Ferrovial SE since 2023 (and of Ferrovial, S.A. since 2019). Former Regional President of CEMEX USA; Regional President of CEMEX Northern Europe; global responsible of CEMEX Energy, Security and Sustainability areas; President of CEMEX Spain; and CEO of CEMEX Egypt. He previously worked at McKinsey and Agroman. He was also President of OFICEMEN (Spanish Association of Cement Manufacturers), IECA (Spanish Institute of Cement and its Applications), and CEMBUREAU (European Cement Association).
Dimitris Bountolos Chief Information and Innovation Officer

Civil Engineer (ICCP) from the University of Granada and a graduate of different senior management courses at Stanford, ESADE and IESE. During his career as an entrepreneur, he was a founder and partner of different startups in the space, drones and employee experience sector including Zero 2 Infinity, Guudjob, BlueSouth, and IllusionBox. He has taken on several management positions in Iberia, including Vice President of Customer Experience, and has contributed to the transformation and development of the airline's Hub. In addition, he was Chief Digital Officer of Latam Airlines, senior advisor to NASA's Chief Innovation Officer in Houston and advisor of digital transformation for the Travel, Transportation and Logistics sector at McKinsey.
Luke Bugeja Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial Airports

MBA from Deakin University and Diploma in Tourism and Travel from William Angliss College (both in Melbourne). He has spent most of his career in aviation industry and airport infrastructure with operational, commercial, and financial experience in airlines, airports and investment management. Most recently, he was an operating partner at Hermes GPE and was responsible for their transport investments. Previously, he held senior executive positions at OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System), Ontario Airport Investments and Macquarie Bank Limited / Map Airport. Over a period of 14 years, he has held senior positions at Changi Airports International in Singapore and airports in London City, Brussels and Bristol. He has 16 years of experience in the airline business, having worked at Virgin Blue and Qantas Airways. In May 2021 he was named CEO of Ferrovial Airports.
Carlos Cerezo Chief Human Resources Officer

Degree in Philosophy from Complutense University of Madrid, Master in Human Resources from CEU and Executive MBA from the Instituto de Empresa. He joined Ferrovial in 2006 and since 2015, he held the position of Human Resources and Communications Director of Ferrovial Services. Previously, he was the Corporate HR Development Director and the HR Director of the Corporate Area. In 2020, he was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to joining the company, he held various positions of responsibility in the field of consulting at IBM and PWC.
María José Esteruelas Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial Energý

Degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering from ICAI (Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid), Master's Degree in Operations Management from IE Business School and a PDG from IESE Business School. She joined Ferrovial in 2021 as Managing Director of Energy Solutions. Previously, she developed her career in Abengoa, where she has held various positions in different areas, including Director of Concessions, Director of Latin America, Director of the Energy Division, Director of the Americas Region and member of the Executive Committee. Since February 2019, she was a member of the Board of Directors of Applus+.
Juan Ignacio Gastón Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial Construction

Civil Engineer (ICCP) from the University of Cantabria and MBA from the London Business School. He joined Ferrovial in 1995, and during his professional career, he has held various high-level positions in the divisions of Construction and Services. In 2003, he joined Amey, and he went on to take the position of Construction Manager at Ferrovial Construction in the United Kingdom in 2007. In 2013, he was named Managing Director at Ferrovial Services Spain, a position that he held until being chosen as Chief Executive Officer at Ferrovial Construction in November 2018.
Ernesto López Mozo Chief Financial Officer

Civil Engineer (Polytechnical University of Madrid) and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. In October 2009 he was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Ferrovial. Previously, he held various management positions at Telefónica Group, JP Morgan and Banco Santander. He worked in Civil Engineering before obtaining the MBA degree. Member of the IFRS Advisory Council (2013-2015). Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Directors of Aegon España, S.A. in 2023 (member of the board during 2016-2023). He is Vice President of the Audit and Control Committee.
Geerte Gudule Hesen Secretary of the Board and Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

PhD in Economics and Law from the University of Maastricht, with visiting scholarships at the Scandinavian Consortium for Organisational Research (SCANCOR) Stanford University, UC Berkeley School of Law, and Columbia Law School. She holds master degrees in both International Economics and Law from Maastricht University. Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Ferrovial SE since 2024. She currently serves as chair of the Board of the Dutch Association of In-House Counsel (NGB), and is a member of the Supervisory Board and Audit Committee of CARE Netherlands. She previously held the position of General Counsel at Lumicks, Deputy General Counsel at ASML, and Head of Legal at Philips Personal Health, and was a senior associate at the law firm of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek.
Ignacio del Pino Chief Investment Officer

Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He began his professional career working in investment banking and private equity at JP Morgan and Oaktree Capital Management. He joined Ferrovial in 2017. Previously, he held different positions at Cintra in the US. He was appointed Corporate Finance Director of Ferrovial in January 2023, reporting to Ernesto López Mozo, Chief Financial Officer. He was responsible for financing and treasury, investor relations and investment analysis.

BA Degree in Economics from Columbia University and MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. She has professional experience in the United States, Spain and Venezuela. In 2011 Maria Teresa joined Ferrovial as Director of Corporate Strategy. She previously held management positions in banking at Citi, Deutsche Bank, Bankers Trust, Wolfensohn and in consulting at McKinsey. Since 2014 she has been a member of the Board of Directors of Bankinter, since 2006 she is part of MIT Sloan Executive Board (EMSAEB) and of Fundación Eugenio Mendoza.
Andrés Sacristán Chief Executive Officer of Cintra (Toll Roads)

Civil Engineer from Madrid Polytechnical University. He began his career with Cintra in 2001 holding several positions in the car parks division, including Head of Development, before moving on to the Toll Roads division where he served as Head of Operations at Eurolink M4 (Ireland) and Managing Director of Radial 4 (Madrid). In 2010, he was appointed Country Manager for Spain and a member of the Executive Committee. In 2013, he became Head of Europe and also took charge of the Australian and Colombian markets in 2015. In 2017, he was appointed Director for Canada and CEO of 407 ETR. In 2020, Andrés Sacristán took over the management of Cintra US, where the company built and operates five innovative managed lanes projects. He was appointed CEO of Cintra in 2021.
Valentín Alfaya Sustainability Director

Ph.D. cum laude in Biology (Complutense University, Madrid), and a M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (EOI Business School, Madrid). Professional career in various sectors extends over 25 years, currently as Sustainability Director at Ferrovial. Between 2004 and 2008 he performed also as Group Risk Manager. Founder and former Chairman of the Spanish Green Growth Group, member of the Governing of the EIT Climate-KIC and the Advisory Board at REDS (Spanish chapter of the UN-SDSN), among other institutions. Author of several books and scientific papers, Associate Lecturer at Rey Juan Carlos University (Madrid) and Comillas Pontificia University (ICAI).
Alberto Ferreiro Chief Audit and Risk Officer

Business degree from ICADE, Master in Finance from CUNEF, AMP from IESE and GSMP from the University of Chicago Booth School. In May 2008 he joined Ferrovial when he was appointed Chief Audit Executive. All his professional life has been devoted to internal audit in leading international and diversified groups. He started in Banco Santander in 1991, moved to Union Fenosa (now Naturgy) in 2000, before joining Ferrovial in 2008. He actively works with the internal audit industry in promoting its value to the organizations.
In 2024 additionally assumed responsibility for the Risk function in order to enhance its scope to serve as a useful tool for management decision-making and adapt it to the best international standards.
Patricia Leiva Director of Communications & CSR

Degree in Communications from the Complutense University of Madrid and a PDD from the IESE Business School.
She has more than 25 years of experience in Communication and Corporate Reputation Management. As a journalist, she worked at ABC, Cadena COPE and Europa Press, where she specialized in economic information. In corporate communications, she was head of External Communications and Media Relations at KPMG and executive vice president of Communications, Corporate Responsibility and Institutional Relations at ING DIRECT. Until her appointment at Ferrovial, she held the position of director of Communication, Institutional Relations and Sustainability for Mahou San Miguel.

MSc in Physics from the Complutense University of Madrid and an MBA from the Stern School of Business in New York. He joined Ferrovial Services in 2004 where he held different positions in Business Development area, Amey, Cespa and as director of the International and Transformation divisions. Before joining Ferrovial, he worked at McKinsey and Merrill Lynch, among other companies.
Andras Szakonyi CEO of Digital Infraestruture

Holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from Corvinus University of Budapest and is a graduate of the LEAP (Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice Program) from INSEAD Business School. Throughout his extensive professional experience, he has held various international leadership positions. He began his career as a finance professional at General Electric, where he spent six years leading different financial areas in the United States. Subsequently, for twenty-one years, he held multiple leadership roles at Iron Mountain (IRM), a Boston-based B2B services company focused on data centers and information management services. In his later years at Iron Mountain, he played a key role in the development of the data center business in his position as Global COO. Additionally, since 2020, he has been a member of the Supervisory Board and the Audit Committee of Magyar Telekom (a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom), a leading Hungarian information and communications technology company.
General Meetings, unless held fully electronically to the extent permitted by law, are usually held in the municipality where the Company has its seat (Amsterdam), or may be held in Rotterdam, The Hague or Utrecht, in the Netherlands. Each year, the Board convenes at least one General Meeting to be held within six months after the end of the Company's financial year. Extraordinary General Meetings may be held as often as the Board deems desirable. In addition, subject to applicable law, one or more persons with the right under Dutch law to attend a general meeting ("Meeting Rights") individually or jointly representing at least 10% of the outstanding share capital may request the Board in writing to convene a General Meeting.
The notice calling a General Meeting is issued by an announcement, which is published electronically and must be given at least 42 days prior to the day of the meeting.
The agenda for the annual General Meeting, among other things, typically includes the annual report and the adoption of the Annual Accounts, discharge of the Directors and certain authorizations to the Board. At least every four years, the adoption of the remuneration policy for the Board is included in the agenda.
Subject to applicable law, items requested to be added to the agenda by one or more persons with Meeting Rights in writing, individually or jointly representing at least 3% of the outstanding share capital, will be included in the notice calling the General Meeting or announced in the same manner if the Company has received the substantiated request no later than 60 days before the day of the General Meeting.
General Meetings are chaired by the Chairman or such other person as determined in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Each shareholder (as well as other persons with voting rights or Meeting Rights) may attend the General Meeting, address the General Meeting and exercise voting rights pro rata to his or her shareholding, either in person or by proxy.
Shareholders may exercise these rights, if they are the holders of shares on record date, i.e., the 28th day before the day of the General Meeting and they have registered to attend the General Meeting in a timely manner.
Resolutions are adopted by a simple majority of votes cast without a quorum requirement being applicable, subject to certain exceptions provided by Dutch law or the Articles of Association. Pursuant to Dutch law, no vote may be cast at the General Meeting on a share held by the Company or a subsidiary. If there is a tie in voting, the proposal will be rejected.
The Articles of Association stipulate that certain resolutions require a majority exceeding a simple majority of votes cast. Specifically, the limit and exclusion of pre-emptive rights, the reduction of share capital, and amendments to the Articles of Association require a majority of at least two-thirds of votes cast if less than one-half of the issued share capital is represented at the meeting. The Articles of Association stipulate that certain resolutions may only be adopted upon a proposal thereto by the Board. These include resolutions on the amendment of the Articles of Association, on legal mergers and legal demergers, the appointment of Directors, the issue of shares, limitation or exclusion of pre-emptive rights, the reduction of share capital, distributions in kind, the remuneration policy, and dissolution.
The Annual General Meeting of Ferrovial was held on April 11, 2024 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with an attendance of 72.25% of the outstanding share capital. All the resolutions on the agenda were approved and are available on Ferrovial's website.
Pursuant to the Articles of Association, Ferrovial's authorized share capital amounts to EUR 30,000,000 representing 3,000,000,000 shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.01 each.
| Issued share capital (€) | Number of shares | Number of voting rights |
|---|---|---|
| 7,295,599.51 | 729,559,951 | 729,559,951 |
7,753,399 shares were held in treasury as of December 31, 2024.
All issued shares are fully paid-up.
Each share gives the right to cast one vote at the General Meetings. All shareholders have the same voting rights. There are no different types of shares with different associated rights.
The transfer of shares (which, to prevent uncertainty, is not a beneficial entitlement to a share held through the systems of the Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), Iberclear, Euroclear Bank or Euroclear Nederland) requires a deed executed for that purpose and, save in the event that the Company itself is a party to the transaction, written acknowledgement of that transfer by the Company.
Serving of the deed of transfer or of a certified notarial copy or extract of that deed, on the Company, will be the equivalent of acknowledgement. This applies equally to the creation of a right of pledge or a right of usufruct on a share, provided that a right of pledge may also be established without acknowledgement by, or service on the Company, with due observance of section 2:86c(4) BW.
There are no restrictions on the transferability of shares in the Articles of Association or under Dutch law. However, the transfer of the shares into jurisdictions other than the Netherlands and Spain may be subject to specific regulations or restrictions.
There are no agreements between shareholders which are known to the Company that may result in restrictions on transfer of shares or the exercise of voting rights.
Pursuant to the Articles of Association and with due observance of the applicable statutory provisions, the Board resolves on the issuance of shares and determines the issue price, as well as the other terms and conditions of the issuance, if and insofar as the Board has been authorized by the General Meeting to issue shares. Unless otherwise stipulated at its granting, the authorization cannot be withdrawn without a proposal thereto by the Board. The Board's authorization may be extended by specific consecutive periods. If and insofar as the Board has not been authorized, the General Meeting, pursuant to a proposal thereto by the Board, resolves on the issuance of shares and determines the issuance price, as well as the other terms and conditions of the issuance. The above equally applies to the granting of rights to subscribe for shares, such as options, but is not required for an issuance of shares pursuant to the exercise of a previously acquired right to subscribe for shares. The Company may not subscribe for its own shares on issuance.
The Board was authorized by the General Meeting, for a period of 18 months from the date of the 2024 annual General Meeting that was held on April 11, 2024, i.e., up to and including October 10, 2025, to issue shares, or grant rights to subscribe for shares, up to a maximum of 10% of the Company's issued share capital for general purposes. In addition, the Board was authorized, for a period of 18 months from April 11, 2024, up to a maximum of 5% of the Company's issued share capital to resolve to issue shares in relation to one or more scrip dividends. The Board was also authorized by the General Meeting for the same period to exclude pre-emptive rights for any issuance under these authorizations.
The Company may acquire fully paid-up shares if and insofar the General Meeting has authorized the Board to do so with due observance of statutory provisions. No authorization from the General Meeting is required if the Company repurchases fully paid-up shares for the purpose of transferring these shares to Company or Group employees pursuant to any applicable equity plan, provided that the shares are quoted on an official list of a stock exchange.
The Board was authorized by the General Meeting, for a period of 18 months from the date of the 2024 annual General Meeting held on April 11, 2024, i.e., up to and including October 10, 2025, to acquire shares provided that the Company and Group Companies do not hold more than 10% of the Company's issued share capital, and against a price of up to 110% of their quoted price on a market on which the shares are listed, as determined by the Board, on the date of repurchase. For more information on the Company's share buy-back programs pursuant to this authorization, see Note 5.1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pursuant to a proposal of the Board, the General Meeting may decide to reduce the issued share capital with due observance of article 2:99 BW. The issued share capital may be reduced by reducing the nominal value of shares by means of an amendment to the Articles of Association or by cancelling shares.
A resolution of the General Meeting to reduce the share capital requires a majority of at least two-thirds of the votes cast, if less than one-half of the issued share capital is present or represented at the General Meeting or a simple majority if one-half or more of the issued share capital is present or represented at the General Meeting.
The General Meeting resolved to cancel shares as these may be held by the Company from time to time. The number of shares that will be cancelled will be determined by the Board. The cancellation may be implemented by the Board in one or more tranches. This resolution will lapse 18 months after the date of the 2024 annual General Meeting which took place on April 11, 2024, i.e., up to and including October 10, 2025.
The following table sets out the shareholders (either directly or indirectly) holding a substantial interest (substantiële deelneming) (i.e., a holding of at least 3% of the share capital or voting rights) in the Company (the "Major Shareholders"). This list of Major Shareholders is based on the information published on the website of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Stichting Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) on major shareholders in the Company as of December 31, 2024.
| Amount of Share Capital Owned | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Number / class of shares | Percentage of share capital |
Percentage of voting rights |
|
| Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo*1 | 155,481,565 | 21.31 % | 21.31 % | |
| TCI Fund Management Ltd.*2 | 72,970,294 | 10.03 % | 10.03 % | |
| María del Pino y Calvo-Sotelo | 62,438,916 | 8.56 % | 8.56 % | |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 37,013,798 | 5.00 % | 4.73 % | |
| Leopoldo Del Pino y Calvo-Sotelo | 30,924,323 | 4.25 % | 4.25 % | |
| BlackRock Inc. *3 | 26,230,524 | 3.58 % | 4.36 % |
* 1Mr. Rafael del Pino was also granted 146,321 Restricted Stock Units.
* 2 This figure also includes swaps.
* 3 This figure also includes contracts for difference.
The Company is not directly or indirectly controlled. The Company is not aware of any arrangement that may, at a subsequent date, result in a change of control.
Information on related party transactions is included in Note 6.8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Ferrovial and its group of companies.
Significant agreements of the Company that incorporate change of control clauses include:
There are no agreements between the Company and its Directors or senior managers that provide for indemnities, guarantees or golden parachute clauses when they resign or are dismissed without just cause or if the contractual relationship comes to an end as a result of a takeover bid.
The management report contains specific sections regarding sustainability and environment; human rights; health, safety and well-being; integrity; and tax management. Please see the relevant sections for detailed information on these matters.
The Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the "Code") is the most important internal regulation of Ferrovial and it is the cornerstone of its compliance program, whose aim is to promote a culture of integrity and establish a common process for monitoring and controlling the Company's compliance risks under the principle of "zero tolerance" for the commission of irregularities or criminal acts. The Code is available on Ferrovial's website.
The Code is applicable to all Group companies and establishes the basic principles to which its Directors, managers and employees must adhere.
Pursuant to the Code, the key principles of Ferrovial business conduct are:
The Compliance Program is directly supervised by the Board through the Audit and Control Committee. The Chief Compliance Officer reports periodically to the Audit and Control Committee and at least once a year to the Board on the effectiveness of the Compliance Program. The latter includes a review of the controls established for compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and other compliance regulations.
The Chief Compliance Officer also reports at each meeting of the Audit and Control Committee on the performance of the Ethics Channel, which is the mechanism established by the Company to facilitate the reporting of any possible irregularity, non-compliance or behavior contrary to ethics, legality and Ferrovial internal rules by Ferrovial employees or third parties. Please see the Ethical and Responsible Management section of the management report for further information on the Ethics Channel.
Ferrovial also adopted a Suppliers' Code of Ethics, which establishes the basic principles that govern the actions of suppliers in their commercial relationship with Ferrovial. Ferrovial expects zero tolerance from its suppliers toward any act that may be considered corruption or bribery of any kind and requires strict compliance with the anti-corruption legislation applicable at all times in the countries in which we operate. Ferrovial promotes these principles to be shared by its suppliers, to take them on and, in turn, transfer them to their own suppliers and subcontractors in their commercial relationships with Ferrovial.
The Anti-Corruption Policy governs the behavior of all Directors, officers and employees of Ferrovial and its Group of companies, as well as their business partners, in the conduct of business, bearing in mind that Ferrovial has implemented a policy of "zero tolerance" of any practice that may be deemed as corruption or the giving or receipt of bribes. The Anti-Corruption Policy will govern the interactions between Ferrovial or any companies that comprise the Group and any person, including but not limited to public officials.
In addition to the voluntary commitments to integrity and business ethics, the Anti-Corruption Policy mandates strict compliance with applicable anticorruption laws worldwide, including any laws prohibiting the giving or receiving of bribes and corrupt practices, including but not limited to the Dutch Criminal Code, the Spanish Criminal Code, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. 2015 Bribery Act, the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
Ferrovial has an Insider Trading Compliance Policy and Procedures, also available on Ferrovial's website. The policy sets forth the guidelines and prohibitions for Directors and managers (and persons closely associated to them), and employees regarding the legal and regulatory duties and sanctions applicable to insider trading and unlawful disclosure of inside information/material nonpublic information. In addition, the Policy regulates other matters, such as the blackout periods, insiders list, trading preclearance, prohibited transactions, and notification obligations that must be fulfilled by Board members or other Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities when dealing in securities of Ferrovial.
Ferrovial also has a Fair Disclosure Policy, which is published on Ferrovial's website.
Regulation fair disclosure prohibits the selective disclosure of material nonpublic information to certain enumerated persons and is intended to eliminate situations where a company may disclose material nonpublic information to securities analysts or selected institutional investors, before disclosing this information to the general public.
The policy contain a set of guidelines to avoid selective disclosure of material nonpublic information and concerning the disclosure of insider information. These include who is authorized to communicate on behalf of Ferrovial to securities markets participants, how the Company manages quarterly earnings release conference calls and updates, the Company's policy regarding rumors, inadvertent disclosures, delay on the disclosure of inside information and list of insiders.
Ferrovial has a Disclosure Committee with its own charter which addresses the powers, responsibilities and organization of the Disclosure Committee. The Disclosure Committee aims to facilitate the Company's objective that public disclosures made by the Company to its security holders, the investment community and other stakeholders should (i) be accurate, complete and timely; (ii) fairly present the Company's financial condition and results of operations in all material respects; and (iii) meet any applicable laws and stock exchange requirements.
On May 9, 2024, Ferrovial was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Being listed on an American Stock Exchange requires the organization to adhere to several regulatory requirements, among them, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOx" or the "Act"). This law, enacted on July 30, 2002, mandates public companies to define, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure financial information is free from material errors and fraud, thus protecting investors and those relying on public financial information.
Ferrovial, as a previously listed company in Spain, has had an Internal Control over Financial Reporting (hereinafter "ICFR") system in place since 2010, when the Spanish Stock Exchange regulator (CNMV) recommended listed companies to follow the COSO framework (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission), which includes a series of best practices and operating principles related with aspects of the System of Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
As part of the work done for the listing of our ordinary shares on Nasdaq, we started a process to determine whether our existing ICFR system was compliant with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The first step of that process was a gap analysis between the existing ICFR model and SOx requirements, undertaken with the support of our advisor, in May 2023.
Through this exercise, three material weaknesses were identified as defined under the Exchange Act and by the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, in our internal control over financial reporting, as controls in our previous ICFR system were not designed at the level required by SOx . A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
The material weaknesses identified related specifically to: (i) lack of evidence of management review controls pertaining to control attributes, the precision level applied and documentation of matters resolved, and over the completeness and accuracy of reports used in the controls, (ii) lack of designed, implemented and operating effectiveness testing internal controls over information technology general controls impacting systems and applications used in significant processes, and (iii) lack of control design to ensure appropriate segregation of duties as maintained in recording transactions.
After the initial gap assessment, the Company started in June 2023, together with our advisor, a project, "the SOx implementation project", in order to implement the changes needed in the existing ICFR model to ensure compliance with SOx requirements; also, specific work has been conducted to remediate the material weaknesses identified last year.
Ferrovial's ICFR system is based on the model outlined by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the "COSO"), known as the Internal Control Framework for Reporting Standards (ICFR). This framework delineates the internal control system as a set of rules, procedures and tools designed to reasonably ensure that financial information (i) fairly depicts, in all material respects, the financial condition, cashflows and results of the Company's operations and (ii) it is free from material errors. The reliability, accuracy, completeness and timeliness of information significantly contribute to meeting this objective. The periodic evaluation of the internal control system is essential to ensure it remains effective.
The subsequent paragraphs delve into the specifics of the ICFRS framework currently in place.
Other tasks undertaken by the Internal Audit Directorate in connection with ICFR include:
As indicated in Section 7.1, Ferrovial's ICFR process is aligned with the COSO III Enterprise Risk Management Framework, which provides a structured approach to manage internal controls systematically throughout the year, ensuring reliability in financial reporting and compliance with accounting regulations. The process comprises the following 5 steps, which are described in following sections:
The control environment refers to the policies, rules, processes and structures that form the basis on which the Group's internal control system is deployed. The Board of Directors and the ACC establish guidelines regarding the importance of internal control and the expected standards of conduct. All these are considered Entity Level Controls.
Identifying risks of material misstatement due to fraud and error in financial reporting is one of the most important stages within the ICFR process. It is a dynamic and iterative process based on which the scope of components (processes, applications and legal entities) and identification of key controls are done.
Each year, the Internal Control Department, together with the IT Department, will assess the business processes in scope for that year. It will identify the processes that are material both from a quantitative point of view, considering the prior year's Financial Statements' lines associated with each process, and also attending to qualitative factors (nature of account/ disclosure, exposure to contingent liabilities, transaction volume, complexity and homogeneity, existence of related party transactions, segregation of duties, issues, etc.). This qualitative assessment helps us to determine which financial statement assertions are relevant for each Financial Statement's business line:
As stated, on a yearly basis and in line with the business processes identified within the scope, two types of systems and applications will have to be considered:
To complete the scope definition, management must understand the IT layers (Application, Operating System and databases) within the entity's IT system and then identify the relevant risks arising from IT.
Once the scope has been established, adequacy of coverage is checked. The scope is shared with the Internal Audit Directorate, which also reviews it.
Any major changes to the business environment such as new acquisitions, divestments, major macro-economic changes (inflation), regulatory changes which may include major modifications to IFRS, and major IT changes/transformations will need to be assessed to determine the corresponding changes in the SOx scope.
The annual scope will be reviewed with figures from the Group Interim Financial Statements.
As part of the SOx implementation project, a detailed analysis of the main risks in each business process and application was conducted and documented in (i) flowcharts supplemented by a brief narrative, and (ii) Risk and controls matrices (RCM) which identify the specific risks for each business process /IT application and the controls defined to mitigate said risks.
Within the control activities, there are three main groups of controls:
Ferrovial defined an IT control framework that comprises all potential risks coming from IT with the corresponding controls. Through an individual assessment of the risks posed by each system/application, the corresponding controls are defined for each application.
Control owners will be responsible for executing the controls defined in the Risk Control Matrices with the established frequency (monthly, annually, etc.) and for producing the appropriate evidence of control performance each time. The evidence has to be uploaded to our ICFR tool (ARCHER).
Also, control reviewers are responsible for reviewing the evidence prepared to support control execution and to provide supporting evidence of the review they have performed (email with conclusions, follow-up questions, meetings on the calendar, documents versions, etc.).
The key task of control owners and reviewers is to ensure that every control meets the control objective and that the corresponding risk is actually addressed or mitigated.
Information is necessary for the entity to perform its internal control responsibilities. Management obtains or generates and uses relevant and quality information from both internal and external sources to support the functioning of other components of internal control. To reinforce internal communication in the SOx compliance environment, the Internal Control Department promotes ongoing training in ICFR for employees.
The Financial Department is responsible for defining, establishing, keeping updated and formally communicating through the established channels to all people involved in the preparation of Ferrovial's financial information, the policies, criteria, and accounting statements necessary to ensure that the capture of procedures and preparation of financial reporting is carried out with homogeneous formats for individual and consolidated financial statements, notes, and disclosures.
The Financial Department is responsible for formally defining and establishing the financial information and ICFR external channels, considering the type of information to be publicly disclosed, the origin, those responsible for its preparation and distribution, destination, and frequency.
On the other hand, Ferrovial established a Disclosure Committee, which oversees the preparation and review of annual financial statements. The Disclosure Committee assesses the materiality of the information to be disclosed and oversee the controls and procedures designed to ensure that information disclosed in the Financial Statements is accurate and recorded in a timely manner.
The Internal Control system needs to be monitored to ensure it functions properly over time. At Ferrovial, monitoring activities are conducted at several levels:
• The Internal Audit Directorate will annually test the design of all the controls implemented for all business processes, applications and entity level controls and their operating effectiveness based on representative samples.
The scope of the Internal Audit Directorate's work includes all companies in the Ferrovial Group and goes beyond internal control testing, including audits of:
The Internal Audit Department provides regular updates to both the Management Committee and the ACC.
These stages are supported by ARCHER, facilitating comprehensive management of the process and enabling the clear assignment of responsibilities for executing and documenting controls.
The preparation of the Annual Accounts starts with the creation of the annual closing calendar by the Finance Department, which includes the main tasks to be performed to prepare the Group's Consolidated Annual Accounts. It is a bottom-up process where controls are defined for key activities: all the key risks within the closing activities carried out at business level (contracts, concessions, etc.) and at corporate level, such as the full consolidation process, the breakdown of the notes to the financial statements and the preparation of the cash flow statement, have their own controls.
At a transactional system level, Ferrovial implemented SAP in most of the Group companies as the corporate ERP. The companies outside this "corporate" SAP have their own transactional systems. The mechanism for capturing and preparing the information that supports Ferrovial' s consolidated financial statements is mainly based on a consolidation tool known as SAP BPC. The companies and subgroups not included in the corporate SAP application upload their end-of-period financial information into this application. A large part of the information supporting the breakdowns and notes to the financial statements is included in the consolidation tool, with the remainder being captured using standard-format spreadsheets, called Reporting Packages, which are prepared for half-yearly and annual closes.
To support the CEO and CFO in relation to the public certifications they have to sign in relation to financial statements, the following INTERNAL CERTIFICATIONS will be prepared:
These certifications include an explicit mention of their responsibility for maintaining a system of internal control that enables the financial information to be free from material error or fraud.
The financial statements are submitted to the Board for their formulation. In addition, prior to publication and approval by the Board, the Corporate Finance Department submits to the abovementioned Disclosure Committee, and afterwards to the ACC, the annual financial statements, highlighting the main judgements and estimates made in the most complex areas or those with the most significant accounting impact.
The external auditor periodically participates in the ACC, presenting its scope or work (annual audit, limited review, etc.), planning, identification of key risks, conclusions of interim work and final conclusions of the audit. It also submits any internal control weaknesses found during its audit work to the ACC, on a yearly basis. These weaknesses are incorporated into the ICFR action plan; the Corporate Finance Department is responsible for designing an action plan to correct such shortcomings and for reporting progress to the ACC for supervising its completion.
In accordance with Dutch law, Ferrovial's external auditor is appointed by the General Meeting, based on a nomination for appointment by the Board. The ACC advises the Board on the nomination of the external auditor. The ACC annually provides a report to the Board on the results of the statutory audit, which includes in which manner the statutory audit has contributed to the integrity of financial reporting and the role the ACC has had in this process. The ACC also receives an independence statement annually from the statutory auditor.
Ernst & Young, S.L., Ferrovial's former external auditor, was initially appointed by the General Meeting as the external auditor of Ferrovial, S.A. (the former parent company of the Ferrovial Group) on April 17, 2020 for a three-year term, starting on December 31, 2020. Following the merger where the Company acquired all assets and liabilities of Ferrovial, S.A. under universal title, EY Accountants B.V. (at that time Ernst & Young Accountants LLP) serves as the auditor for Ferrovial. On July 31, 2024, Ferrovial announced that the Board, following a recommendation by the Audit and Control Committee, had decided to propose to the General Meeting, at the appropriate time, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as external auditor of Ferrovial and its consolidated group as of financial year 2025 as of and subject to approval of the appointment of PwC during the 2025 annual General Meeting, expected to be held on April 24, 2025.
During 2024, we completed the definition of our overall SOX model and the framework applicable for the generation and retention of control operation evidence, started to generate evidence of all controls applicable under our new framework on a recurrent basis and started a recurring testing program by our Internal Audit function to conclude whether the controls have been designed properly to address the risks, and if the controls have been implemented as they were designed.
Also, as part of the overall SOX compliance programe, we have completed the design and implementation of the following remedial efforts and have thus concluded that, except for the insufficient monitoring controls in relation to the activity of privileged users of IT applications, the previously Material Weaknesses identified in the Registration Statement have, as of December 31, 2024, been remediated. These have been the main remedial efforts:
Finally, we have reviewed the results of the testing performed by our Internal Audit function, focusing on design and implementation of controls in key business processes and in IT applications addressing risks of material misstatement, to assess whether any deficiency or a combination of deficiencies could be qualified as material weaknesses. Following this assessment, we have concluded that the material weaknesses identified in the 20-F Registration 2023, have been remediated as of December 31, 2024, except for the mentioned insufficient monitoring controls in relation to the activity of privileged users of IT applications. Also, in connection with this assessment, other deficiencies have been identified and prompt corrective actions to remediate them have been initiated.
The Board, based on the internal control procedures carried out during 2024 described in Section 7.3 and on the going concern assessment included in Note 1.2.1 "Going concern assessment" of the Consolidated Financial Statements, hereby states that:
The Dutch Governance Code (https://www.mccg.nl/english) applies to all Dutch companies with shares listed on a government-recognized stock exchange, whether in the Netherlands or elsewhere, and therefore also applies to Ferrovial.
The Company acknowledges the importance of good governance, both as set out in the Dutch Governance Code as well in the Spanish and U.S. context and international market practice. Ferrovial complies with the majority of the best practice provisions of the Dutch Governance Code, except for those listed below:
Best practice provision 2.2.2 - Including the period that he served on the board of Ferrovial S.A., Non-Executive Directors Ms. María del Pino and Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco have been on the Board for more than twelve years. Both have a deep knowledge of Ferrovial and its Group, having contributed to its important development and internationalization and to its consolidation as a global operator in the infrastructure sector. Likewise, the resumes of Ms. María del Pino and Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco also show their extensive training with a solid knowledge of business, ESG and commercial strategy.
Best practice provision 2.3.7 – The Dutch Governance Code recommends that a vice-chairperson is appointed that deputizes for the chairman of the Board. Ferrovial implemented an executive chairman governance model. This means that one of Ferrovial's Non-Executive Directors, with the title Lead Director, serves as "chairperson" as contemplated under the Dutch Governance Code, and that one of Ferrovial's Executive Directors holds the title of Chairman. Ferrovial's Vice-Chairman deputizes for Ferrovial's Chairman, and not for Ferrovial's Lead Director. A number of duties contemplated under the Dutch Governance Code for the "chairperson" are exercised by Ferrovial's Chairman (where applicable, together with Ferrovial's Lead Director) and, accordingly, having the Vice-Chairman deputize for the Chairman (and not the Lead Director) is consistent with Ferrovial's choice for an executive chairman governance model.
Best practice provision 2.4.2 – The Board Rules provide for a limitation to the number of boards outside Ferrovial in which Directors may sit (five listed companies other than the Company and its subsidiaries, counting as one any positions in the same group of companies). The Company considers that this limitation sufficiently ensures an adequate level of involvement of Ferrovial's Directors. Furthermore, and with the same purpose, each year the Nomination and Remuneration Committee oversees the positions outside Ferrovial in which Non-Executive Directors sit.
Best practice provision 2.6.2 – The Policy of the Ethics Channel states that reports involving the actual or suspected misconduct of a Board member shall be managed under the direct oversight of the Chairman of the Audit and Control Committee. The Company believes this to be the most appropriate, considering Ferrovial's overall governance, given that the Audit and Control Committee, which is composed solely of independent Non-Executive Directors, among its duties, is responsible for the establishment of procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints, concerns and questions of employees and third parties. In addition, the Chief Compliance Officer, who is responsible for the whistleblowing system, reports to the Chairman of the Audit and Control Committee, who is therefore familiar with the complaint investigation procedures.
Best practice provision 3.1.2 vi) – Ferrovial's Remuneration Policy states that once the shares corresponding to the remuneration systems have been attributed, the Executive Directors may not transfer their ownership or exercise them until after a period of at least three years. An exception is made if an Executive Director maintains, at the time of the transfer or exercise, a net economic exposure to the variation in the share price for a market value equivalent to an amount of at least twice their annual fixed remuneration through the ownership of shares, options or other financial instruments. The objective of the holding period of the shares delivered by the Company is to align its interests and those of its shareholders. Ferrovial understands that these interests are aligned when an amount equivalent to at least twice the fixed remuneration is reached, as it represents a relevant exposure to the value of the Company.
Best practice provision 3.2.3 – Pursuant to the Remuneration Policy, the contract with the CEO states that he will be entitled to receive gross compensation equal to the greater of the following two amounts, in some cases upon termination of his contract: (i) the amount resulting from adding the annual amount of the fixed remuneration and the annual variable target remuneration corresponding to the year in which the contract is terminated; or (ii) the amounts accumulated on the date on which the contract is terminated in the extraordinary deferred remuneration plan referred to in the Long-Term Savings System with the limit of two annual payments of total annual remuneration. This arrangement was agreed to when the ultimate parent company of the Ferrovial Group was still Ferrovial S.A. and is in line with Spanish good governance recommendations.
Best practice provision 3.3.3 – Non-Executive Directors are not remunerated in shares.
As such, Ferrovial has not adopted any formal shareholding guidelines for Non-Executive Directors.
Best practice provision 5.1.2 – Pursuant to the Board Rules, the Chairman of Ferrovial has ultimate responsibility for the effective operation of the Board, having the ordinary power to call the Board, set the agenda for the meetings and to lead the discussions and deliberations. As explained with respect to best practice provision 2.3.7, Ferrovial has an executive chairman governance model and the allocation of these duties is consistent with this model.
The Dutch Governance Code prescribes Dutch companies to issue a statement outlining their approach to corporate governance and compliance with the Dutch Governance Code, referenced in article 2a of the Decree Management Report. Details required for inclusion in this corporate governance statement, described in Section 3 of the Decree Management Report, are incorporated and reiterated herein by reference. This information is located in the following sections of the Annual Report:
• Section 8 includes details pertaining to compliance with the Dutch Governance Code, as required by article 3 of the Decree Management Report.
As required by Section 5:25c (2) of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht), the members of the Board of Directors of Ferrovial SE hereby state that, to the best of their knowledge:
Amsterdam, February 27, 2025

| 1. Introduction by the Chairman of the Nomination and | |
|---|---|
| Remuneration Committee | 225 |
| 2. Directors' Remuneration Policy in 2025 | 226 |
| 3. Implementation of the Directors' Remuneration Policy in 2024 | 234 |
| 4. Alignment of remuneration in the group with the long-term and sustainable performance of the company and the reduction of risks |
240 |
| 5. Procedures and bodies of the Company involved in the Remuneration Policy. Main activities carried out by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee during 2024 financial year |
241 |
| 6. Summary total remuneration tables | 244 |
On behalf of Ferrovial's Nomination and Remuneration Committee, it is a pleasure to present the 2024 Annual Report on the Directors' Remuneration (ARDR), which includes information on the directors' remuneration policy applicable to the current financial year, a summary of the application of the remuneration policy and individual details of the remuneration received by the Directors during the financial year ended.
The annual variable remuneration related to the results of the 2024 fiscal year has been settled in the first quarter of 2025, whose payment level for the Chairman amounts to 148.59% of the target and for the Chief Executive Officer amounts to 144.62% of the target. This process is detailed in section 3 "Implementation of the Directors' Remuneration Policy in 2024".
On the other hand, the settlement of the 2021 allocation corresponding to the 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan was carried out in March 2024. The payment level amounted to 80% of the maximum incentive.
Additionally, for the Long-Term Incentive Plan 2025 (the final grant of the current plan), it has been approved to adjust the Total Shareholder Return (TSR) to focus more on the US market. The current TSR metric will be split into two parts: 70% TSR, with a greater emphasis on the infrastructure sector peer group, and 30% TSR compared to the S&P 500 index.
Moreover, the Board of Directors, at the proposal of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has decided to submit to the 2025 General Shareholders' Meeting a new Remuneration Policy which, incorporates modifications to the remuneration for Directors in their capacity as such, as such and for Executive Directors, explained in the corresponding chapter.
The level of support obtained at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on 11 April 2024, for the items on the agenda relating to remuneration was significantly high and in line with results obtained in 2023.
Ferrovial's Board of Directors is made up of 12 members, of which 33.3% are women. Excluding Executive Directors, the percentage rises to 40%, meeting the European Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2381) on gender balance among directors.
Finally, I would like to thank the contributions and support received for the preparation of this report. The Committee is committed to continue aligning the Remuneration Policy with the Company's business strategy and long-term sustainability, as well as with the interests of our shareholders and other stakeholders. In addition, the members of the Committee are committed to continuing to improve the existing level of interaction with institutional investors and proxy advisors.
According to the applicable legislation, this annual remuneration report will be submitted to an advisory vote at the 2025 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting.
Bruno Di Leo
The current Remuneration Policy for the directors of Ferrovial (the "Directors") is that approved, at the proposal of Ferrovial's Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors"), by Ferrovial's general shareholders' meeting (the "General Shareholders' Meeting" or the "General Meeting") held on 13 April 2023 as per the cross-border merger between Ferrovial, S.A. and the Ferrovial SE.
The Directors' Remuneration Policy can be accessed at the following link: https://static.ferrovial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/16131433/ directors-remuneration-policy-fse.pdf
The Board of Directors, at the proposal of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has decided to submit to the 2025 General Shareholders' Meeting a new Remuneration Policy which, incorporates modifications to the remuneration for Directors in their capacity as such, leaving the current policy without effect and would apply from the date of its approval by the Shareholders' Meeting (the amendments will have retroactive effect as of January 1, 2025) and during the following four years (i.e., the Remuneration Policy will be resubmitted for adoption no later than the General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2029).
The Board of Directors and, specifically, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (the "Committee") have analyzed and propose the following changes to the Remuneration Policy:
The Remuneration Policy establishes a competitive remuneration package that promotes the long-term development of the Company, avoids the assumption of excessive or inappropriate risks and aligns the interests of Ferrovial's professionals with those of the shareholders.
In view of the above, the Remuneration Policy is based on the following principles:
| Creation of long-term value | Creation of long-term value, aligning remuneration systems with the strategic plan, the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders and the long-term sustainability of the Company |
|---|---|
| Attraction and retention | Attraction and retention of the best professionals |
| Competitiveness | External competitiveness in settling remuneration, with market references through analysis of comparable sectors and companies |
| Link to the share price and profitability | Periodic participation in plans linked to the share price and to certain metrics of profitability |
| Risk control | Responsible achievement of targets in accordance with the risk management policy of the Company |
| Balanced remuneration mix | Maintenance of a reasonable balance between the different components of fixed and variable (annual and long-term) remuneration, reflecting an appropriate assumption of risks combined with attainment of the targets defined |
| Transparency | Transparency in the remuneration policy and remuneration report |
In addition, the economic environment, the Company's results, the strategy of the Ferrovial Group (the "Group"), legal requirements and best market practices are taken into consideration when defining the Remuneration Policy.
| We adopt sound compensation practices | We avoid the following remuneration practices | |
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| Executive Directors | ||
| Link the payment of remuneration to the results of the Company ("pay for performance") |
There are no compensation clauses for the extinction of the relationship with the Chairman |
| Payment of part of the remuneration in shares and/or share options of the Company (except in the case of the Chairman if the relevant Plan would be approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting establishes his payment in cash) |
There are no contractual obligations in the event of a change of control |
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| Comparative remuneration analysis | There are no commitments to pensions |
| Conservative benefits package, in line with the Group's management policy |
No loans or advances are granted |
| Holding of shares worth twice their fixed remuneration | |
| No exercise of rights over shares until 3 years after the date of their allocation |
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| Their contracts include clauses for the recovery of their variable remuneration |
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| Publication of the comparison group | |
| Regular shareholder consultation process | |
| External consultancy |
In the Remuneration Policy proposal that the Board of Directors is expected to submit for approval to the General Shareholders' Meeting, it is anticipated that they participate in remuneration schemes that are not linked to the performance of the Company
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee periodically assesses market information in relation to remuneration levels, mix and practices.
Specifically, up to the date of preparation of this report, various analyses have been carried out on the remuneration of Executive Directors and Directors in their capacity as such, with the support of external advisors of recognized prestige in the field.
With regards to the Executive Directors, the market that is taken as a benchmarking by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to establish the different components for the remuneration is established based on the following criteria:
Therefore, Ahold Delhaize, AECOM, BIP (Brookfield Infrastructure Partners), Fluor, Quanta Services, NVR Inc. and Wolters Kluwer enter this year's group instead of Balfour Beatty, Getlink, Indra and SNC Lavalin.
As a result, the comparison group consists of the following 26 companies:
| Acciona | BIP (Brookfield Infrastructure Partners) |
Naturgy | Transurban |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS | Eiffage | NVR Inc. | Tutor Perini |
| AECOM | Fluor | Quanta Services | Vinci |
| AdP | Fraport | Repsol | Webuild |
| Ahold Delhaize | Granite | Sacyr | Wolters Kluwer |
| Banco Santander | Iberdrola | Skanska | |
| BBVA | Inditex | Telefónica |
Ferrovial is between the median and 75th percentile of the comparison group of 26 companies in market capitalization.
The Committee considers market information in the decision-making process but does not apply a mechanical approach in determining remuneration levels.
The total remuneration of Ferrovial's Executive Directors is made up of different remuneration elements, consisting mainly of the following: (i) a fixed remuneration, (ii) an annual variable remuneration and (iii) a long-term variable remuneration.
| Chairman* | Fixed remuneration (FR) | Annual Variable Remuneration (AVR) | Long-term variable remuneration (long-term incentive plans) |
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| Amounts | €1,650,000 | Target: 125% of the FR Maximum: 190% of the FR |
Maximum (annualised): 150% of the FR | ||
| Targets | N/A | 80% Quantitative: • Net Result (55%) • Cash Flow (45%) 20% Qualitative and ESG |
2023-2025 Plan (2023 and 2024 grant): • 40% Activity cash flow • 50% Relative TSR • 10% ESG metrics (greenhouse gas reduction, diversity and occupational health and safety goals) |
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| Design | N/A | 100% in cash Malus and clawback clauses Discretion of the Board in exceptional circumstances |
100% in shares 3 years of target measurement Malus and clawback clauses |
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| Chief Executive Officer* | Fixed remuneration (FR) | Annual Variable Remuneration (AVR) | Long-term variable remuneration (long-term incentive plans) |
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| Amounts | €1,600,000 | Target: 100% of the FR Maximum: 150% of the FR |
Maximum (annualised): 150% of the FR | ||
| Targets | N/A | 70% Quantitative: • Net Result (55%) • Cash Flow (45%) 30% Qualitative and ESG |
2023-2025 Plan (2023 and 2024 grant): • 40% Activity cash flow • 50% Relative TSR • 10% ESG metrics (greenhouse gas reduction, diversity and occupational health and safety goals) |
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| Design | N/A | 100% in cash Malus and clawback clauses Discretion of the Board in exceptional circumstances |
100% in shares 3 years of target measurement Malus and clawback clauses |
* Executive Directors may allocate part of their annual gross fixed remuneration to obtain some of the products or services offered by the company within the flexible remuneration plan, such as life insurance, accident insurance, health insurance and company cars.
In addition, the company has taken out life insurance policies to cover the risk of death and disability of the Executive Directors. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer participates in a deferred long term saving remuneration scheme that will only become effective when they leave the Company by mutual agreement with the Company upon reaching a certain age, and therefore there are no vested rights (see 2.3.1).
In order to establish the fixed compensation of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the 2025 fiscal year, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has considered the following:
With regard to the remuneration mix, Ferrovial's remuneration policy establishes an appropriate balance between fixed and variable components of remuneration. The weight of remuneration at risk for executive directors is at least 75% of total remuneration for a maximum scenario that envisages a maximum long-term incentive award and over-achievement of targets. The graphs detail the level of total remuneration, as well as the remuneration mix for a scenario of minimum and maximum compliance with targets:

The elements that make up the remuneration of the Executive Directors are as follows:
| Fixed remuneration | Operation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To reward upon the basis of | This is determined by taking into account the remit of the executive duties associated to the position and comparative remuneration information for listed companies similar to the Company. It is paid monthly. |
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| level of responsibility and | Amount | |||
| professional background | • Chairman: €1,650,000 • Chief Executive Officer: €1,600,000 |
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| Remuneration in kind | Operation | |||
| To offer a competitive compensation package |
In line with the policy for the Group's executives, the Company has taken out life insurance policies to cover the risk of death and disability, of which the Executive Directors are the beneficiaries. In addition, Executive Directors are eligible for other social benefits such as company car, medical insurance, life and accident insurance, liability insurance and other non-material benefits. Executive Directors may allocate part of their annual gross fixed remuneration to obtain some of the products or services offered by the company under the flexible remuneration plan. |
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| Maximum amount | ||||
| • Chairman: €50,000 • Chief Executive Officer: €50,000 |
Ferrovial does not have obligations contracted or for pensions with any member of the Board of Directors.
In accordance with the provisions of Ferrovial's current Director's Remuneration Policy, the Chief Executive Officer may participate in a deferred remuneration scheme that will only become effective when the Director leaves the Company by mutual agreement with the Company upon reaching a certain age, and therefore there are no consolidated rights.
The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ignacio Madridejos, participates in this deferred remuneration scheme in accordance with the provisions of his mercantile contract signed with the Company.
To cover this extraordinary remuneration, the Company will make annual contributions to a collective savings insurance policy, of which the Company itself is the policyholder and beneficiary, quantified according to a certain percentage that has been set, for 2025, at 20% of the Total Annual Remuneration (fixed remuneration plus target annual variable remuneration of 100%) of the Chief Executive Officer.
The right to receive extraordinary remuneration by the Chief Executive Officer shall be incompatible with the collection of any compensation that the Director may be entitled to receive as a result of the termination of their relationship with the Company.
| Variable annual remuneration |
Operation | |||||||
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| Executive Directors participate in the Group's general annual variable remuneration system. This remuneration is paid in cash. In the event that Executive Directors of the Company should draw fees for attendance at meetings of the Boards and Committees of other companies of the Group, the sums drawn for this item shall be deducted from the variable annual remuneration of each Director. The scenario analyses of the possible financial outcomes on the variable remuneration considering different stress tests of the performance metrics have been carried out, in order to ensure the alignment between pay and performance. |
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| Amount | ||||||||
| Target | Maximum | |||||||
| Chairman | 125% of fixed remuneration | 190% of fixed remuneration | ||||||
| Chief Executive Officer 100% of fixed remuneration | 150% of fixed remuneration | |||||||
| Targets | ||||||||
| To reward the creation of value through the attainment of targets |
Annual Variable Remuneration is linked to individual performance and to the achievement of specific, predetermined, quantifiable economic-financial, industrial and operating targets, aligned with the Company's interests, as set out in the Company's strategic plans (e.g., net income, cash flow, etc.). This is without prejudice to the possibility of analyzing other targets, particularly in the areas of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, which may be of a quantitative or qualitative nature (e.g., stakeholder relations, employee health and safety, people development, innovation, etc.). Specifically, for the 2025 financial year, the targets established are as follows: |
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| Quantitative Targets | Qualitative Targets and ESG | |||||||
| envisaged in the strategic plans for the Group |
Weight | Metrics | Weight | Metrics | ||||
| Chairman | 80% | 55% 45% |
• Net Result • Cash Flow |
20% | • Operation of the Board and the Executive Committee. • Strategic Planning. • Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Factors: – Corporate governance. – Succession plan. – Institutional representation. |
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| CEO | 70% | 55% 45% |
• Net Result • Cash Flow |
30% | • Strategic Plan. • Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Factors: – Health and safety. – Innovation, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. – Development of professional teams. – Suitability and monitoring of procedures associated to controlled risk (Internal audit/SOX). – Relations with stakeholders. |
| Long-term variable | |||||||||
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| remuneration | Operation | ||||||||
| Executive Directors participate in a long-term variable remuneration system based on share delivery plans, in which other executives and key professionals of the Group also participate. |
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| The 2023-2025 Plan, was approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting held on 13 April 2023. The shares will be | |||||||||
| delivered, as the case may be, in the year in which the third anniversary of the allocation of the corresponding units is reached. In 2025, the first grant (2023-2025), the second grant (2024-2026) and the third grant (2025-2027) will be in |
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| force. | |||||||||
| The units allocated may be converted into shares if (i) they remain in the Company for a maturity period of 3 years from the date of allocation of the units, except in exceptional circumstances such as retirement, disability or death, and (ii) certain objectives linked to internal or external metrics reflecting economic-financial and ESG targets and/or value creation for the company are met, under the terms approved by the respective General Shareholders' Meetings. The scenario analyses of the possible financial outcomes on the Long-Term Incentive Plans considering different stress tests of the performance metrics have been carried out, in order to ensure the alignment between pay and performance. |
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| In accordance with the remuneration policy in force, the approximate maximum value of the units granted under the Long-Term Incentive Plans, at prices on the date of the granting, may reach up to 150% of the fixed remuneration of |
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| the Executive Directors. Targets |
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| Scale of achievement | |||||||||
| % | Metrics | Degree of achievement | % payout | ||||||
| Activity Cash | Maximum | €836 million | 40% | ||||||
| 40% | Flow | Minimum | €671 million €571 million |
20% 0% |
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| To reward the creation of | Relative TSR | Maximum | Position 1 to 3 | 50% | |||||
| sustainable value for the shareholder in the long term |
2023 Grant | 50% | Position 4 to 6 | 40% | |||||
| Position 7 to 9 | 30% | ||||||||
| 2023-2025 Plan |
10% 40% |
CO2 Emissions |
Minimum | Position 10 to 18 | 0% | ||||
| Maximum Minimum |
≥26.9% ≤21.5% |
5% 0% |
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| Diversity | Maximum | ≥32.0% | 2.5% | ||||||
| Minimum | ≤27.2 % | 0% | |||||||
| Health and | Maximum | ≥27.1% | 2.5% | ||||||
| Safety | Minimum Maximum |
≤19.0 % €1,352 million |
0% 40% |
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| Activity Cash | €1,102 million | 20% | |||||||
| Flow | Minimum | €927 million | 0% | ||||||
| Maximum | Position 1 to 3 Position 4 to 6 |
50% 40% |
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| 2024 Grant | 50% | Relative TSR | Position 7 to 9 | 30% | |||||
| Minimum | Position 10 to 18 | 0% | |||||||
| 10% | CO2 Emissions |
Maximum Minimum |
≥172,021 <151,737 |
5% 0% |
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| Maximum | ≥32.0% | 2.5% | |||||||
| Diversity | Minimum | =27.2% <27.2 % |
1.25% 0% |
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| Maximum | ≥31.8% | 2.5% | |||||||
| Health and Safety |
=20.29% | 1.25% | |||||||
| Minimum | <20.29 % | 0% |
For all the above metrics, intermediate values shall be calculated by linear interpolation between the different thresholds.
Understood as the evolution of the "Total Shareholder Return" index (hereinafter "TSR") of the Company, for the three financial years closed subsequently to the corresponding Unit Allocation Date, must be above a certain position on the TSR ranking among a group of comparison entities, for the same measurement period (hereinafter, the "Measurement Period"). TSR shall mean the index measuring the value generated for the shareholder according to the following formula: TSR = (Quotation at closing of Measurement Period - Quotation at beginning of Measurement period + Dividends or related items) / Quotation at beginning of Measurement Period. For determining the quotation at the beginning and end of the Measurement Period, the arithmetic average of the closing price of the 15 prior and subsequent trading days to the last working trading day of the corresponding year (excluding the trading session of the last working day) shall be used.
Once the shares or stock options or rights over shares corresponding to the remuneration systems have been assigned, the Executive Directors may not transfer their ownership or exercise them until a period of at least 3 years has elapsed.
An exception is made in the case where the Director maintains, at the time of the transfer or exercise, a net financial exposure to the variation in the price of the shares for a market value equivalent to an amount of at least twice their annual fixed remuneration through the ownership of shares, options or other financial instruments.
The foregoing shall not apply to shares that the Director needs to dispose of, where appropriate, in order to meet the costs related to their acquisition or, subject to the favorable opinion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in order to deal with extraordinary situations that so require (See section 8 "Compliance with Corporate Governance Requirements" in the Corporate Governance Report).
With regard to the formulas or clauses for the reduction of remuneration (malus), or for the recovery of the variable components of remuneration (clawback), it is important to note:
In accordance with Dutch law, if according to the principles of reasonableness and fairness, payment of a bonus would be unacceptable, the Board has the power to modify the level of the bonus to an appropriate level. For these purposes, a bonus means a non-fixed part of the remuneration, the award of which is wholly or partly dependent on the achievement of certain goals or the occurrence of certain circumstances. In addition, the Company will have the authority under Dutch law (section 2:135 (8) of the Dutch Civil Code) to recover from an Executive Director any variable remuneration awarded on the basis of incorrect financial or other data.
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, the variable components of remuneration paid or awarded to the Executive Directors shall be subject to any "clawback policy" or similar policy or agreement adopted by the Company providing for the reimbursement of variable or incentive compensation to the extent required by applicable laws, rules and regulations, including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any U.S. stock exchange on which the shares of the Company are listed, whether or not such policy is in place at the time of grant or payment of the award.
The most relevant conditions of the Chairman's contract are described below:
The most relevant conditions of the Chief Executive Officer's contract are described below:
In accordance with the approval of the Directors' remuneration policy, the total maximum amount is established as approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting. Therefore, for 2025 as remuneration for membership of the Company's Board of Directors amounts it has been proposed an increase from €1,900,000 to €2,280,000, a 20%. Additionally, the following amounts are proposed in the new Remuneration Policy pending approval by the General Shareholders' Meeting:
| Item | Remuneration | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | €152,400 | |
| First Vice-Chairman | €138,600 | |
| Fixed emolument | Second Vice-Chairman | €111,000 |
| Other members of the Board | €97,200 | |
| Board | €7,200 | |
| Attendance fees* | Executive Committee | €2,640 |
| (€ per meeting) | Audit and Control Committee | €2,640 |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | €1,980 |
* The amount of the attendance fees corresponding to the Chairperson of these bodies is doubled the amounts indicated, in line with the principle of rewarding according to the level of responsibility and dedication required by the position.
The fixed emolument is a statutory remuneration of the Board of Directors, a certain amount of which is paid in quarterly settlements, and the rest at the end of the year.
Additionally, it has been proposed within the new Remuneration Policy that Directors may receive a maximum of 20% of their total annual remuneration in their capacity as such in shares. Award of these shares is not linked to any performance metrics and awarded for long-term investment, subject to a holding period of the earlier of 3 years or the end of their term as Director.
The amounts mentioned above may be amended each year by the Board of Directors within the framework of Article 8.5.3 of the Articles of Association, the Directors' remuneration policy in force at any given time and within the maximum annual amount approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting.
If the maximum amount of annual remuneration for all Directors is exceeded, the fixed emolument shall first be reduced proportionally to each Director according to his or her condition.
If the maximum amount of annual remuneration for all Directors is not reached, the Board shall decide in accordance with the powers granted to it.
The following table shows the result of the advisory vote of the AGM to the annual report on directors' remuneration related to the 2023 financial year.
| Number | % On the Total Share Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes cast | 527,431,790 | 72.25 % |
| Number | % On Cast | |
| Votes against | 17,662,217 | 3.35 % |
| Votes in favor | 509,642,934 | 96.65 % |
| Abstentions | 126,639 |
The following graph shows the evolution of the advisory vote of the General Shareholders' Meeting on the annual report on remuneration over the last 3 financial years:

EVOLUTION OF RESULTS RECEIVED AT THE GENERAL
Votes in favor Votes against Abstentions
The level of support obtained at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on 11 April 2024, for the items on the agenda relating to remuneration was in line with the 2023 and 2022 results and significantly higher than in the previous years. This was mainly due to the improvements introduced in the Directors' Remuneration Policy, approved by the 2022 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting with 95.81% votes in favor which remained stable for the Remuneration Policy approved in 2023 as per the merger, as well as the improvements included in ARDR since 2021.
As usual, and during the second quarter of 2024, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed in depth the comments, recommendations and suggestions received from institutional investors and proxy advisors to make further progress in corporate governance.
Section 5 describes all the measures carried out during the 2024 financial year.
The Board of Directors and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have strictly applied the Remuneration Policy following the principles established therein.
The remuneration accrued in the 2024 financial year has followed the terms of the Remuneration Policy approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting held on 13 April 2023. It is noted that there has been no deviation from the procedure for the application of the remuneration policy, the limits in force have not been exceeded and no temporary exception has been applied to it.
During the financial year 2024 the Board of Directors had 2 Executive Directors: Mr. Rafael del Pino y Calvo-Sotelo, Chairman, and Mr. Ignacio Madridejos Fernández, Chief Executive Officer. Their contracts were not amended during the year. Section 2.3. details the remuneration elements that make up their remuneration. The remuneration mix for Executive Directors establishes an appropriate balance between fixed and variable components of remuneration (excluding board fees and perquisites). The following charts show the weight of each of the remuneration components accrued in 2024 for the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer:

Below is a description of each of the components of executive directors' remuneration:
The amount of fixed remuneration in their capacity as Executive Directors for the 2024 financial year amounted in aggregate to €2,950 thousand, broken down as follows:
Information on their fixed and supplementary allowance, as for the rest of the Directors in their capacity as such, can be found in section 3.5.
The variable remuneration of the Executive Directors is linked to various corporate metrics of results and profitability.
In accordance with the current remuneration policy, the short and long-term variable remuneration systems incorporate measures that take into account possible variations in the Company's results:
The Executive Directors receive an annual variable remuneration to reward the creation of value through the achievement of the targets taken into account in the Group's strategic plans.
In 2024 the level of payout is as follows:
| Weight Metrics | |||||||
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| Chairman | Minimum | Target | Maximum | Actual | Final Incentive Level |
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| Quantitative Targets 80% |
55% | Net result | 68. 33 % | 100% | 131. 67 % | 146. 34 % |
€1,361.25 thousand |
| 45% | Cash flow | - 85.97 % 100% | 511. 28 % | 736. 27% |
€1,113.75 thousand |
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| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| Operation of the Board and the Executive Committee |
• BoD and Exe. Committee performance based on external assessment. • BoD focus transition to the US. • Align BoD composition to NDL and US listing. |
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| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| Qualitative Targets and ESG |
Strategic Planning | • Strategic review. • Growth and new Businesses. • Execute the divestment plan. |
85% | ||||
| (Environmental, | 0% | 100% | |||||
| social and corporate governance factors) 20% |
ESG Measure: Corporate Governance |
• Maintain DJSI (top 3 in our industry) and CDP (A level). • Absolute emissions (tCO2eq): 1.2% reduction vs 2023. Health &Safety: SIF rate reduction. • Continue improvement path to zero fatal injuries. |
€311.25 thousand |
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| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| ESG Measure: Succession Plan |
• Development plans to ensure a solid succession plan. |
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| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| ESG Measure: Institutional Representation |
• • |
Develop the relationship with all key stakeholders considering the expansion into new capital and business markets. Investor Relations with a special focus on the US. |
60% | ||||
| €2,786.25 thousand |
| Chief Executive | Weight Metrics | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | Minimum | Target | Maximum | Actual | Final Incentive Level |
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| Quantitative Targets 70% |
55% | Net result | 68. 33% | 100% | 131. 67 % | 146. 34 % |
€957 .00 thousand |
| 45% Cash flow |
- 85.97 % 100% | 511. 28 % | 736. 27% |
€783.00 thousand |
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| Strategic Plan | 0% | 100% | |||||
| • Strategic review. • Growth and new businesses. • Execute divestment plan. |
83.33% | ||||||
| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| ESG Measure: Health and Safety |
• SIF rate reduction. • Continue improvement path to zero fatal injuries. |
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| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| Qualitative Targets and ESG (Environmental, social and corporate |
Innovation, Responsibility |
ESG Measure: Boost Sustainability and Corporate Social |
• Implement relevant AI and data. • Maintain DJSI (top 3 in our industry) and CDP (A level). • Absolute emissions (tCO2e): 1.2% reduction vs 2023. |
€357.14 thousand |
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| governance factors) 30% |
0% | 100% | |||||
| ESG Measure: Development of professional teams |
• Talent management. • Engagement. • Implementation of the US centric strategy. • Diversity. |
85% | |||||
| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| ESG Measure: Suitability and monitoring of procedures associated to controlled risks |
• Implementation of internal audit recommendations. • SOx implementation. |
50% | |||||
| 0% | 100% | ||||||
| ESG Measure: Relations with stakeholders |
• Create new partnerships in all businesses. • Investors relations with a special focus on developing investors in the US. |
66.67% | |||||
| €2,097.14 thousand |
Notes: Certain metrics are not disclosed due to strategic or commercial sensitivity.
The data verification process related to the financial assessment of the targets for Executive Directors has been completed in accordance with the resolutions and the internal validation procedure.
Net Income data for Achievement purposes EUR 442 mn (146.34% of achievement compared to the adjusted budget) correspond to those published in the Integrated Report in section 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, Statement B of the Consolidated Income Statement EUR 3,239 mn, excluding the extraordinary impacts of EUR 2,799 mn detailed in the table of Section 2 Profit/(loss) for the year, according to the like-for-like definition included in the Appendix of Alternative Performance Measures, as well as the expenses derived from development of the new business division Ferrovial Digital Infrastructure (EUR 2 mn).
The cash flow figure of EUR 589 mn (736.27% of achievement compared to the budget) corresponds to the cash flow from ex-project activity of EUR 2,022 mn, published in the Cash Flow Section 5.3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, eliminating: tax payment detailed in that Statement (EUR 187 mn); payments related to the operation and investment of the new business division Ferrovial Digital Infrastructure (EUR 93 mn), the equity contribution carried out in the assets JFK (EUR 469 mn), Anillo Vial (EUR 13 mn), Azalia (EUR 16 mn) and Leon (EUR 64 mn), together with the HAH disposal (EUR 2,004 mn) and the necessary adjustments needed for the homogenization of the current approach under SEC requirements with respect to the target (ex financial interest collection of EUR 157 mn and restricted cash movements EUR 13 mn; including IFRS 16 related payments EUR 100 mn), all of them considered in the target definition.
Executive Directors receive variable remuneration in the long term to reward the creation of sustainable shareholder value over the long term.
In accordance with the current remuneration policy, and as detailed in section 2.3, the approximate maximum value of the units granted under the Long-Term Incentive Plans, at grant date prices, may reach up to 150% of the fixed remuneration of the Executive Directors.
In 2024 the delivery of the shares corresponding to the grant of the 2021 Plan, whose target measurement period comprised the period 2021-2023, has taken place. The incentive level for the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer amounted to €1,946 thousand, corresponding to the relevant 54,000 shares valued as of 12 March 2024 for each of the executive directors. This number of shares delivered is equivalent to 80% of those initially granted.
The third grant of the 2020-2022 Plan expired in 2024, with a target measurement period of 2022-2024. The number of shares to be delivered in 2025 will be equivalent to 90% of the units granted in 2022:
| Degree of achievement of the targets | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Grant | Weight Minimum |
Maximum | Actual | % Payout | ||||
| Activity Cash flow | 50 % | ≤€849 M | ≥€1,635 M | €2,011 M | 50 % | |||
| Relative TSR* | 50 % | Position 10 to 18 |
Position 1 to 3 |
Position 6 | 40 % | |||
| % aggregate payment | 90 % |
* Comparison group: ACS, CCR, Granite, Atlantia, AdP, Fraport, Sacyr, Getlink, Eiffage, Vinci, Strabag, Skanska, Balfour Beatty, Transurban, SNC Lavalin, Kier and AENA. Following Atlantia delisting on October 10th, 2022 (the day when the public takeover bid started) it is decided that it will be substituted by a mix of the three new peers included in the 2023-2025 Plan (Webuild, Tutor Perini y BIP) since that date.
The following long-term incentive plans were in force at the end of 2024:
| At the Granted beginning of during the Long-Term Incentive 2024 2024 Consolidated during the 2024 financial year Plan financial financial year year |
Instruments expired and not exercised |
At the end of the 2024 financial year |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Grant | No. of Equivalent shares |
No. of Equivalent shares |
No. of Equivalent shares |
No. of consolidated equivalent shares |
Consolidated share price (€) |
Gross profit from consolidated shares (€ thousand) |
No. of instruments (units) |
No. of Equivalent shares |
|
| Chairman | 2020- 2022 |
2021 | 67,500 | -- | 54,000 | 54,000 | 36.045 | 1,946 | 13,500 | -- |
| 2022 | 56,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 56,400 | ||
| 2023- 2025 |
2023 | 50,680 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 50,680 | |
| 2024 | -- | 39,241 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39,241 | ||
| Chief Executive Officer |
2020- 2022 |
2021 | 67,500 | -- | 54,000 | 54,000 | 36.045 | 1,946 | 13,500 | -- |
| 2022 | 56,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 56,400 | ||
| 2023- 2025 |
2023 | 69,925 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 69,925 | |
| 2024 | -- | 61,441 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 61,441 |
Note: The number of shares annually granted to the Chairman, represents 0.03% of his stake in the capital of the company and, therefore, represents an amount that is not relevant with respect to it. Additionally, there is no dilution at the time of the settlement of the Long-Term Incentive Plans since there is no capital increase in any case. Therefore, it does not affect minority shareholders.
In the case of the Chairman, the average allocation of units (at grant prices) over fixed remuneration in the 2020-2024 period has been of 93%, below the limit established in the Directors' Remuneration Policy of 150%.
The Company has subscribed life assurance policies to cover the risk of death or incapacity of the Executive Directors. For 2024, the amount of the life insurance premium has risen to:
During 2024, the current Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ignacio Madridejos, has been allocated the amount of €36 thousand as other remuneration in kind corresponding to a company car, tax advice, flights and health insurance. In the case of the Chairman, €3 thousand as tax advice.
Deferred remuneration plan for the CEO:
Mr. Ignacio Madridejos participates in a deferred remuneration scheme. This is extraordinary deferred remuneration, which will only be made effective once the relationship with the Company terminates by mutual agreement, upon attainment of a certain age, with no other consolidated rights existing (see 2.3.1).
The contributions made for this in 2024 amounted to €582 thousand, with the total accumulated at the closing date of this report amounting to €2,657 thousand for Mr. Ignacio Madridejos.
In addition, at the date of issue of this Report, no additional remuneration has accrued to the Directors as consideration for services rendered other than those inherent to their position.
The terms and conditions of the Directors' contracts applicable in 2024 are the same as those set out in section 2.3.4. above.
The following tables show the evolution over the last five years of the remuneration of the Executive Directors.
Total remuneration accrued (in € thousand)
| Chairman | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,4051 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,786 | 2,809 | 2,609 | 2,275 | 1,620 |
| Plans linked to shares | 1,946 | 795 | 883 | 490 | 1,602 |
| Others2 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 6,246 | 5,117 | 5,002 | 4,274 | 4,635 |
1As a result of COVID-19, the Board of Directors agreed to a reduction of the Chairman's fixed remuneration of 20% from 7 April to 31 July 2020. 2 Life insurance premiums and other remuneration in kind.
| Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 1,450 | 1,3133 | 1,150 | 1,100 | 9371 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,097 | 1,926 | 1,538 | 1,283 | 810 |
| Plans linked to shares | 1,946 | 795 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 432 | 182 | 132 | 122 | 122 |
| Total | 5,536 | 4,052 | 2,884 | 2,395 | 1,759 |
1As a result of COVID-19, the Board of Directors agreed to a reduction of the Chairman's fixed remuneration of 20% from 7 April to 31 July 2020.
2 Life insurance premiums and other remuneration in kind.
3€1,150 thousand until 15 June and €1,450 thousand from 16 June onwards.
The total remuneration of the Directors in their capacity as such is of a fixed or attendance-based nature and is linked to their level of responsibility and dedication, guaranteeing their independence and long-term commitment.
The maximum total remuneration for 2024 for membership of the Board of Directors of the Company established in both Remuneration Policies in force during 2024 stands at €1,900 thousand.
In accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors of 27 February 2024, since the total remuneration of the Directors for that year did not reach the maximum annual amount established in the current Directors' Remuneration Policy, the difference (amounting to €183 thousand for the entire Board of Directors) was distributed as fixed remuneration to the Directors, taking into account their length of service on the Board in 2024.
Therefore, the total amount paid in 2024 to the Directors for belonging to the Board, in their capacity as such, was €1,900 thousand.
The following table shows the Directors to whom remuneration applies, in their capacity as such, in the 2024 financial year.
| Director (€ thousand) | Type of Director | Accrual period financial year | Board Fees |
Board Attendance Fees |
Other Benefits |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Rafael Del Pino y Calvo-Sotelo | Chairman - Executive Director | From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 103 | 107 | 245 |
| Mr. Óscar Fanjul Martín | Vice-Chairman - Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 76 | 96 | 206 |
| Mr. Ignacio Madridejos Fernández | Chief Executive Officer - Executive Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 |
| Ms. María Del Pino y Calvo-Sotelo | Non-Executive Director | From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 |
| Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco Mans |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 58 | 61 | 154 |
| Mr. Philip Bowman | Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| Ms. Hanne Birgitte Breinbjerg Sørensen |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 35 | 61 | 131 |
| Mr. Bruno Di Leo | Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| Mr. Juan Hoyos Martinez De Irujo | Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 |
| Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo Fernández De Araoz |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 56 | 61 | 152 |
| Ms. Hildegard Wortmann | Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 36 | 61 | 132 |
| Ms. Alicia Reyes Revuelta | Non-Executive Independent Director |
From 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| TOTAL | 420 | 665 | 815 | 1,900 |
In 2024, the Chairman's total accrued remuneration amounted to €6,491 thousand (€6,246 thousand as Executive Director plus €245 thousand as board fees), the average total accrued remuneration amounted to €49 thousand, and the ratio of these amounts is 132.
Ferrovial has 25,501 employees and is present in 6 main markets (Spain, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland and Latin America) where there are specific remuneration conditions. We determine the total accrued remuneration considering all remuneration elements (fixed compensation, board fees, annual variable remuneration, share-linked plans and remuneration in kind).
The Remuneration Policy is designed taking into account the Company's strategy and the long-term results of the Company:
In addition, Ferrovial has the following tools to ensure that the Remuneration Policy is not exposed to excessive risk and potential conflicts of interest:
In addition, article 10 of the board regulations, regarding risk management, is taken into account.
The remuneration systems for the Executive Directors described above implicitly include measures of control over excessive risk in their design. On the one hand, the qualitative targets (of the CEO) implicitly include a performance evaluation of the assumption of risks and compliance with the policies established for these purposes. The design of the Long-Term Incentive Plans with cycles of three (3) years each, produces an interrelation of the results of each year, therefore acting as a catalyst for alignment with the long-term interests of the Company and prudent decision making.
At least every four years, the Company will submit the Remuneration Policy to a vote by the General Meeting, upon a proposal of the Board following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. It is the Company's policy to seek input from relevant stakeholders, including proxy advisors, in case significant changes to remuneration arrangements are proposed.
The bodies involved in the approval of the Remuneration Policy are the Board of Directors, the Nominations and Remunerations Committee and the General Shareholders' Meeting, the latter being the competent body for its approval, in accordance with article 8.5.2 of the Articles of Association, the Board Rules and current legislation.
The Board, with the proposal from the Nominations and Remunerations Committee, considers the following premises in order to establish the remuneration policy:
Likewise, the Nominations and Remunerations Committee, following the good governance practices and recommendations, uses reports prepared by independent external advisors. In 2024, WTW and Georgeson provided services in relation to various remuneration matters, including benchmarking against national and international comparators, and KPMG assisted as external advisor in the Board's annual self-assessment process.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is composed of four members:
| Name | Position | Type of Director |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bruno Di Leo | Chairman | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco Mans | Member | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Ms. Hanne Sørensen | Member | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo | Member | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Name | Experience and knowledge |
|---|---|
| Mr. Bruno Di Leo | Financial Services, Business Administration, Business strategy, Commercial management, New technologies, International experience, Innovation, Digital transformation |
| Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco Mans | Industrial Engineering, Infrastructures, International experience, Innovation/ new technologies, Finance, Operations, Strategy |
| Ms. Hanne Sørensen | Economics and Management, International Experience, Finance, Transport, Logistics, Commercial Management, Operations, Strategy, Innovation, Digital Transformation |
| Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo | Economics and Political Science, Strategy and Business Management, International Experience, Finance, Industrial Production, Logistics |
The most important duties of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee include the following:
Lastly, in those cases where the law so provides, the approval of the mandatory matters is submitted to the General Shareholders' Meeting, including the remuneration plans granted to the Executive Directors consisting of the delivery of shares, share option rights or which are linked to the value of the shares.
In the 2024 financial year the Nomination and Remuneration Committee met 4 times. The following table shows the individual attendance of its members.
| Name | Position | Attendance at meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bruno Di Leo | Chairman | 4/4 |
| Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco Mans | Member | 4/4 |
| Ms. Hanne Sørensen | Member | 3/41 |
| Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo | Member | 4/4 |
1Ms. Hanne Sørensen delegated her representation at the meeting of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, at which she did not attended.
In addition, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee adopted certain written resolutions outside of these meetings. The following table shows the most relevant actions carried out by the Committee during 2024. It should be noted that the Company's remuneration policy has been verified throughout the year.
| Quarter | Actions carried out |
|---|---|
| First Quarter 2024 | • Proposed Annual Report on Directors' Remuneration 2023. • Report on the maximum annual amount of Directors' remuneration in their capacity as such for the 2024 financial year established in the Remuneration Policy approved at the 2023 General Meeting, and the system for distributing this amount among the Directors. • Report on the fixed remuneration for the 2024 financial year for the Executive Directors, and review of the fixed remuneration of the Management Committee. • Proposal for variable annual remuneration for 2023 payable in 2024 to the Executive Directors and review of that of the Management Committee. • Revision of: (i) the amount of the variable remuneration, expressed as a percentage of the fixed remuneration, (ii) the compliance criteria to which the assessment of the variable remuneration is linked and (iii) the quantitative and qualitative targets to which it is linked. • Report on the allocation of units of the second grant of the 2023-2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan to the Executive Directors and review of the allocation of units to the members of the Management Committee. • Compliance with the metrics to which the second grant of the 2020-2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan is linked and proposal of the aggregate pay-out ratio to determine the number of shares to be delivered. • Closing of remuneration of the Directors in their capacity as such corresponding to the 2023 financial year. • Long-Term Incentive Plans - Changes in the wording of two metrics within the general conditions of the LTIP 2023-2025 related with diversity and cashflow. • Report on nominations in Ferrovial Senior Management. • Report on nominations to Boards of Directors in Ferrovial Group companies. |
| Second Quarter 2024 | • Involvement in the annual assessment of the Board and its Committees carried out with an external adviser (KPMG). • Verification of the information on the remuneration of the Directors and senior management contained in the corporate documents and checked the observance of the Company's remuneration policy. • Remuneration Report 2024 AGM results. • Information on the evolution of proxy advisors' voting recommendations in relation to the Directors' Remuneration Policy and the Annual Remuneration Report, and on the outcome of the vote on these two documents at the General Shareholders' Meeting. • Report on engagement. |
| Third Quarter 2024 | • Long-Term Incentive Plans - Adjust the TSR of the LTI in 2025, splitting the current TSR metric in 2. • Report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. • Report on talent management. • Report on nominations in Ferrovial Senior Management. • Report on nominations to Boards of Directors in Ferrovial Group companies. |
| Fourth Quarter 2024 | • Policy for recovery of erroneously awarded compensation (Clawback Policy) - Internal Procedure. • Report on the succession plan for the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, senior management and other management positions. • Stock Bonus Plan for the years 2025-2029 addressed to Spanish tax resident employees who wish to receive part of their remuneration in shares. • Competencies required by the Board of Directors. • Review of the nature and time dedicated by Non-Executive Directors to other activities. • Report on the operation of the Committee. • Report on nominations to Boards of Directors in Ferrovial Group companies. |
In 2025, up to the date of approval of this report, the same activities have been carried out as in 2024.
Ferrovial has taken out civil liability insurance for the directors and executives of the Group companies of which Ferrovial is the parent company. Among these insured persons are the Directors. The premium paid in 2024 for the aforementioned insurance amounts to €1,757 thousand.
| Director | Financial Year |
Base Salary |
Other Benefits |
Board Fees |
Board Atten dance Fees |
Perqui sites |
Total Fixed |
% Fixed | Annual Variable Remune -ration |
Long Term Incentive Plan |
Total Variable |
% Variable |
Total Remune -ration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 1,500 | 107 | 35 | 103 | 14 | 1,759 | 27 % | 2,786 | 1,946 | 4,732 | 73 % | 6,491 | ||
| Mr. Rafael del Pino y Calvo Sotelo |
2023 1,500 | 99 | 35 | 119 | 13 | 1,766 | 33 % | 2,809 | 795 | 3,604 | 67 % | 5,370 | |
| 2022 1,500 | 107 | 35 | 103 | 10 | 1,755 | 33 % | 2,609 | 883 | 3,492 | 67 % | 5,247 | ||
| 2021 1,500 | 92 | 35 | 122 | 9 | 1,758 | 39 % | 2,275 | 490 | 2,765 | 61 % | 4,523 | ||
| 2020 1,405 | 86 | 33 | 122 | 8 | 1,654 | 34 % | 1,620 | 1,602 | 3,222 | 66 % | 4,876 | ||
| 2024 1,450 | 61 | 35 | 51 | 43 | 1,641 | 29 % | 2,097 | 1,946 | 4,043 | 71 % | 5,684 | ||
| Mr. Ignacio Madridejos Fernández1 |
2023 | 1,313 | 53 | 35 | 60 | 18 | 1,479 | 35 % | 1,926 | 795 | 2,721 | 65 % | 4,200 |
| 2022 | 1,150 | 61 | 35 | 51 | 13 | 1,310 | 43 % | 1,538 | 183 | 1,721 | 57 % | 3,031 | |
| 2021 1,100 | 46 | 35 | 61 | 12 | 1,254 | 49 % | 1,283 | — | 1,283 | 51 % | 2,537 | ||
| 2020 | 937 | 43 | 33 | 61 | 12 | 1,086 | 57 % | 810 | — | 810 | 43 % | 1,896 |
1Mr. Ignacio Madridejos Fernández participates in a deferred remuneration scheme that will only become effective when he leaves the Company by mutual agreement with the Company upon reaching a certain age, and therefore there are no vested rights. The annual contributions amount to 20% of the Total Remuneration (fixed remuneration plus the annual variable remuneration target of 100%). The right to receive this extraordinary remuneration shall be incompatible with the payment of any compensation that the Chief Executive Officer may be entitled to receive as a result of the termination of their relationship with the Company.
| Director | Financial Year | Board Fees | Board Attendance Fees |
Other Benefits | Total Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 76 | 96 | 206 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 86 | 87 | 208 | |
| Mr. Óscar Fanjul Martín | 2022 | 35 | 73 | 96 | 204 |
| 2021 | 35 | 83 | 81 | 199 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 83 | 70 | 186 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 57 | 53 | 145 | |
| Ms. María del Pino y Calvo- Sotelo | 2022 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 147 |
| 2021 | 35 | 61 | 46 | 142 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 61 | 43 | 137 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 58 | 61 | 154 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 66 | 53 | 154 | |
| Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco Mans | 2022 | 35 | 58 | 61 | 154 |
| 2021 | 35 | 76 | 46 | 157 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 81 | 43 | 157 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 55 | 53 | 143 | |
| Mr. Philip Bowman | 2022 | 35 | 47 | 61 | 143 |
| 2021 | 35 | 59 | 46 | 140 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 59 | 43 | 135 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 61 | 131 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 47 | 53 | 135 | |
| Ms. Hanne Birgitte Breinbjerg Sørensen | 2022 | 35 | 41 | 61 | 137 |
| 2021 | 35 | 50 | 46 | 131 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 56 | 43 | 132 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 55 | 53 | 143 | |
| Mr. Bruno Di Leo | 2022 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| 2021 | 35 | 58 | 46 | 139 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 58 | 43 | 134 |
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| 2024 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 60 | 53 | 148 | |
| Mr. Juan Hoyos Martínez De Irujo | 2022 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 147 |
| 2021 | 35 | 61 | 46 | 142 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 61 | 43 | 137 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 56 | 61 | 152 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 62 | 53 | 150 | |
| Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo Fernández De Araoz | 2022 | 35 | 54 | 61 | 150 |
| 2021 | 35 | 59 | 46 | 140 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 59 | 43 | 135 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 36 | 61 | 132 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 42 | 53 | 130 | |
| Ms. Hildegard Wortmann1 | 2022 | 35 | 36 | 61 | 132 |
| 2021 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 89 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 55 | 53 | 143 | |
| Ms. Alicia Reyes Revuelta1 | 2022 | 35 | 47 | 61 | 143 |
| 2021 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 89 |
1Appointed as Non-Executive Directors in May 2021.
The data reported in the following table for the years 2020 to 2022 are those reported in the Annual Directors' Remuneration Reports corresponding to each fiscal year and in accordance with the Spanish legal requirements (perquisites not included in totals).
| 2024 Change (in %) |
2023 Change (in %) |
2022 Change (in %) |
2021 Change (in %) |
2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Directors Total | Mr. Rafael Del Pino Y Calvo Sotelo1 |
6,491 | 20.88 5,370 | 2.54 | 5,237 | 16.02 | 4,514 | -7.27 4,868 | ||
| Remuneration (€ thousand) | Mr. Ignacio Madridejos Fernández2 |
5,684 | 35.33 4,200 | 39.17 3,018 | 19.52 | 2,525 | 34.02 1,884 | |||
| Mr. Óscar Fanjul Martín | 206 | -0.96 | 208 | 1.96 | 204 | 2.51 | 199 | 6.99 | 186 | |
| Ms. María Del Pino Y Calvo Sotelo |
148 | 2.07 | 145 | -1.36 | 147 | 3.52 | 142 | 3.65 | 137 | |
| Mr. José Fernando Sánchez Junco Mans |
154 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 154 | -1.91 | 157 | 0 | 157 | |
| Mr. Philip Bowman | 145 | 1.40 | 143 | 0 | 143 | 2.14 | 140 | 3.70 | 135 | |
| Non-Executive Directors Total Remuneration |
Ms. Hanne Birgitte Breinbjerg Sørensen |
131 | -2.96 | 135 | -1.46 | 137 | 4.58 | 131 | -0.76 | 132 |
| (€ thousand) | Mr. Bruno Di Leo | 145 | 1.40 | 143 | -1.38 | 145 | 4.32 | 139 | 3.73 | 134 |
| Mr. Juan Hoyos Martinez De Irujo |
148 | 0 | 148 | 0.68 | 147 | 3.52 | 142 | 3.65 | 137 | |
| Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo Fernández De Araoz |
152 | 1.33 | 150 | 0 | 150 | 7.14 | 140 | 3.70 | 135 | |
| Ms. Hildegard Wortmann3 | 132 | 1.54 | 130 | -1.52 | 132 | 48.31 | 89 | - | 0 | |
| Ms. Alicia Reyes Revuelta4 | 145 | 1.40 | 143 | 0 | 143 | 60.67 | 89 | - | 0 | |
| Total Shareholder Return (%) | 25.7 | -33.07 | 38.4 | |||||||
| Company Performance | Total Revenue (€ million) | 9,147 | 7.43 8,514 | |||||||
| Consolidated results of the Company (€ million)5 |
3,621 | 451.98 | 656 | 144.78 | 268 | -72.26 | 966 | - | -427 |
| Remuneration of Employees Average (€ thousand)6 | 49 | 6.52 | 46 | 4.55 | 44 | 46.67 | 30 | -6.25 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Ratio | Chairman Pay Vs. Average Remuneration of employees7 |
132 | 12.82 | 117 |
1The variations in the Chairman's accrued remuneration have been derived from the different fulfillment of the metrics of the remuneration at risk of the Chairman both in the short and long term.
2The variations in the Chief Executive Officer's accrued remuneration have been derived from the different fulfillment of the metrics of the remuneration at risk of the Chief Executive Officer both in the short and long term.
3Remuneration between 2021 and 2022: the indicated figure shows the variation between the remuneration actually accrued in 2021 and in 2022. These figures are not comparable given that the Director was appointed on 6 May 2021 and therefore the remuneration relates to the period from 6 May to 31 December 2021. In 2022, she was a member of the Board for the full financial year.
4Remuneration between 2021 and 2022: the indicated figure shows the variation between the remuneration actually accrued in 2021 and in 2022. These figures are not comparable given that the Director was appointed on 6 May 2021 and therefore the remuneration relates to the period from 6 May to 31 December 2021. In 2022, she was a member of the Board for the full financial year.
5"CONSOLIDATED PROFIT BEFORE TAXES" data provided in the Integrated Annual Reports.
6 "SALARIES AND WAGES ACCOUNT" between "AVERAGE STAFF", excluding Executive Directors in both data. The increase in the period 2021 to 2022 is due to the sale of the major part of the Services division.
7Ratio between (i) the total annual remuneration of the Chairman and (ii) the average annual remuneration of the employees of the company, whereby:
As well as Executive Directors, the members of the Senior Management of the Company have a remuneration package composed of their fixed and variable remuneration (annual and long-term), as well as other remuneration items. For the year 2024, they have jointly accrued the following remuneration:
| Senior Management Remuneration (in € thousand) | 2024 2023 |
|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 5,793 5,094 |
| Variable remuneration | 6,205 5,534 |
| Share Plan linked to objectives | 5,638 1,934 |
| Other1 | 1,493 585 |
| Other2 | 226 486 |
| TOTAL 19,355 |
13,633 |
1 Life insurance premiums/Council membership in other subsidiaries/Expatriates' payments.
2 Separation of members of the Non-Management Committee (amount subject to income tax).
*The Senior Management average remuneration is not broken down by gender in order to keep it confidential, given that there are not enough incumbents in each position of equal value.

The Board of Directors is responsible for supervising the operation of internal risk management and control systems. Therefore, it periodically evaluates their design and effectiveness in identifying, assessing and mitigating risks that may impact the achievement of Ferrovial's strategic objectives.
The Risk Control and Management Policy, approved by the Board of Directors, establishes the general framework of action for the control and management of the different risks that the management team may encounter in the pursuit of the business objectives. This policy, as well as the risk tolerance level, is updated whenever it is necessary to adapt its content and, in any case, it is reviewed every three years.
The Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible, among other duties, for supervising and evaluating the Enterprise Risk control and management systems for financial and non-financial risks relating to the Company and the Ferrovial Group. During 2024, the Audit and Control Committee reviewed Ferrovial's risk map in May and subsequently updated it in December. In addition, it periodically receives information on the evolution of the main risks on the map and their mitigation plans.
In carrying out its corporate objectives, Ferrovial is exposed to various risk factors arising from the nature of the sectors in which it operates, the countries in which its activities are located and the different regulations to which it is subject.
Ferrovial's Board of Directors establishes in the Risk Control and Management Policy the risk admissible tolerance level for the main areas of risk faced by Ferrovial in the attainment of its strategic objectives. The purpose of this policy is to provide all company employees with a general framework of action for the control and management of risks of any nature that they may face in the performance of Ferrovial's business objectives and general strategy.
Risk appetite levels are established by risk factor on a scale ranging from risk aversion to risk assumption. For example, a risk aversion appetite was established for risks related to ethics, integrity and compliance, and a risk assumption appetite for risks related to strategic innovation.
In order to enhance the risk valuation, specific risk appetite metrics, both financial and operational, were defined in 2024 and will be reported to The Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors on a biannual basis.
The materialization of the Risk Control and Management Policy and its basic principles is embodied, among others, in the risk identification and assessment process, called Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM), implemented in all the Company's areas of activity and executed twice a year.
Since July 2024, in line with the most common market practices, FRM has been incorporated under the Internal Audit Department. This integration strengthens the risk identification and assessment process by leveraging the complementarity of both functions, facilitating the anticipation of the root cause of the risk and providing preventive recommendations, among other benefits.
The Internal Audit and Risk Department, which reports directly to the Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors, is independent of the business lines and reports to the Audit and Control Committee every six months, and at least once a year to the Board of Directors, on the risks that threaten the achievement of the business objectives.
The FRM process, through the application of a common metric, makes it possible to identify and assess risk events based on their probability of occurrence and their potential impact on business objectives and corporate reputation. For each risk event identified, two assessments are performed: an inherent assessment, prior to the specific control measures implemented to mitigate the risk, and a residual assessment, considering the specific control measures. In this way, Ferrovial can take the most appropriate mitigation measures according to the nature of the risk and evaluate their effectiveness.
In a process of continuous improvement, during the last financial year, Ferrovial began a review of the risk management process by conducting an internal audit and an external consulting exercise in order to analyze and improve the performance of the process. Currently, most of the recommendations made have already been implemented. As a result, the integration between the risk management system and the strategic processes and the definition of the medium and long-term business plan was improved, and the quantification of certain risk variables was optimized, reinforcing the second lines of defense.
Continuing with this line of improvement and linked to the previous review process, in 2024, a plan was established for the optimization of risk management, designed to be implemented in the short/medium term. The plan includes several initiatives that will improve both the culture and the processes of risk identification and assessment, including, among others, the increase in the frequency of the FRM process, the establishment of ranges and objectives through key risk indicators and the implementation of a new GRC tool.
It should be noted that Ferrovial has a solid risk management culture present in all its divisions. This culture is fostered through regular risk training, the incorporation of risk criteria in investment analysis and the inclusion of risk management metrics in management's financial incentives.

The chart shows the most relevant risk events that threaten the execution of Ferrovial's corporate strategy.

Strategic risks: risks related to the market and the environment in which each business operates.
Financial risks: risks associated with changes in financial aggregates, access to financial markets, cash management, reliability of financial information and tax risks.
Operational risks: risks associated with the bidding process, production, service provision and generation of revenues and costs incurred.
Compliance risks: risks related to compliance with applicable legislation, commitments to third parties and self-imposed obligations arising from the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
The most relevant risk events, their potential impact and the main control measures implemented to mitigate their impact and/or probability of occurrence are described below. In addition, the level of risk appetite that Ferrovial is willing to assume in accordance with the Risk Control and Management Policy is indicated for each of them.
| Risk Event | Description | Potential Impact | Control Measures |
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| Mobility patterns Moderate tolerance Aversion Assumption |
The advance of digitalization in social interactions has increased rapidly in recent years, spurred by the rise of remote work and changes in consumer habits and preferences. |
• Valuation of assets • Liquidity • Margins and flows in infrastructure projects in operation |
– Analysis and study of medium-term mobility trends, as well as review of scenarios and alternatives. – Implementation of traffic promotion plans. |
| This evolution, together with the current global economic context of low growth and increasingly frequent extreme weather events, may have a negative impact on the traffic volume of the Company's main assets, posing a risk to their performance and value. |
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| Geopolitical instability Reduced tolerance Aversion Assumption |
The global economic situation presents a scenario marked by geopolitical and socioeconomic tensions that have led to a low growth environment aggravated by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which may generate volatility and spikes in the prices of energy commodities and transportation or the reappearance of bottlenecks on a global scale. |
• Reduced margins due to increased costs • Non-compliance with commitments to customers • Failure to meet growth objectives |
– Introduction of price review mechanisms in contracts. – Negotiation of pre-contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. – Advance planning of supplies, from the study and bidding phases. – Market trend monitoring and supply planning. – Hedging of materials and interest rates. |
| In this context, Ferrovial faces the risk of an increase in the cost of raw materials and disruptions to the supply chain, which could jeopardize compliance with delivery deadlines and expected profitability. |
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| Corporate reorganization Neutral Aversion Assumption |
Failure to meet liquidity and growth expectations following the Company's corporate reorganization and listing on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and Nadaq. Likewise, listing in new markets implies compliance with information and control requirements, failure to comply with which could result in sanctions from regulatory bodies, as well as the loss of confidence of investors, clients and analysts. |
• Loss of credibility with investors, customers, analysts and rating agencies • Decrease in liquidity to meet the business plan • Loss of value • Sanctions for non-compliance with requirements |
– Quotation plan for new markets. – Strategic plan for investor and analyst relations. – Development of the internal control over financial reporting process in accordance with U.S. Sarbanes Oxley (SOx ) legislation. – Communication campaign with stakeholders. |
| Cyberthreats Aversion Aversion Assumption |
Cyber threats pose a significant and ongoing risk to the business ecosystem as it becomes increasingly dependent on digital products and services in a hyper connected environment. Warfare conflicts that support state-sponsored threats, the proliferation of organized crime and the use of AI as an enhancer of existing threats result in more successful and impactful attacks such as supply chain attacks, asset disruption, phishing, digital identity theft, fraud, etc. In this context, infrastructures can be vulnerable to these threats, which can affect the normal operation of the assets, their ability to generate the expected value and the companyCompany's reputation. |
• Degradation or impossibility to operate the assets • Economic loss due to the costs of recovering the activity • Sanctions for regulatory and/or contractual non-compliance • Impact on the business plan with the consequent reduction in the value of the asset • Damage to corporate reputation and competitive advantage, compromising potential business opportunities • Loss or theft of know-how and/or intellectual and industrial property • Hijacking of information |
– Global Security Model, based on NIST CSF and ISO 27002, ISO 27001 certified (audited annually). – Periodically evaluated security capabilities and controls that implement the Security Model. – Committee and Global Cybersecurity Community as levers for the deployment of security capabilities. – Insurance policies with coverage against cyber incidents of various kinds. – Establishment of formal collaboration agreements with national and international cybersecurity agencies. – Deployment of advanced protection. |
| Risk Event | Description | Potential Impact | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent attraction and retention Moderate tolerance Aversion Assumption |
The high demand for qualified professionals coupled with low unemployment rates in some of the target markets in which Ferrovial operates and the loss of attractiveness of the construction sector for new professionals, increase the risk of attracting and retaining talent. Additionally, the change in employee habits, priorities and value expectations generated by the pandemic intensify this risk. |
• Loss of business opportunities due to lack of qualified personnel • Non-fulfillment of commitments with clients (deadline, quality, etc.) • Reduced margins due to increased costs |
– Plan for the identification and empowerment of talent in the organization. – Promote the attraction of local talent. – Specific plans for key personnel. – Promotion of diverse talent; equity and inclusion. |
| Availability and sustainability of value generating projects Moderate tolerance Aversion Assumption |
Large transportation infrastructure development and operation projects are exposed to a highly competitive market and subject to political decisions and social movements that can impact both projects in operation and the availability of attractive projects for theCompany. All of this may affect Ferrovial's growth and its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. |
• Reduction of value-generating business opportunities • Fulfillment of growth objectives • Reduction of margins due to increased risk |
– Analysis of new markets. – Unsolicited infrastructure project proposals. – Review of risk profile by type of project. – Contractual protection clauses |
| Non compliance with sustainability objectives (emission reductions and taxonomy) Aversion Aversion Assumption |
Increasingly, infrastructure investors and funds are giving priority to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects in their decision making. Any failure to meet Ferrovial's climate change objectives could have a negative impact on its reputation, analysts' ratings, cost of financing and third parties' investment decisions. Likewise, the identification of any of the Company's activities as ineligible and/or non-aligned within the EU Taxonomy would aggravate the risk. |
• Damage to corporate reputation • Difficulty in accessing financing and/ or worsening conditions • Tightening of project financing conditions • Penalization by potential investors. • Loss of positioning in sustainability indexes |
– The Horizon 24 Strategic Plan, focused on the promotion, construction and management of sustainable infrastructures. – Presence in the most internationally recognized sustainability indexes, among others: Dow Jones Sustainability Index, FTSE4Good, Sustainalytics, Moody's CDP an ISS ESG. – Development and implementation of the sustainability strategy. |
| Health and safety Aversion Aversion Assumption |
Accidents may occur at our project sites and facilities and infrastructure assets, which may seriously disrupt our operations and cause harm to our employees or customers, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation. |
• Physical damages to employees and third parties • Operational impacts due to interruption in operations • Civil/criminal liability • Damage to corporate reputation • Difficulty in accessing financing and/ or worsening conditions |
– Integration of occupational health and safety as a core value of the Company. – Implementation of a safety, health and welfare strategy, including a more operational focus. – Annual safety, health and welfare plans. – Active involvement of top management in safety, health and welfare. – President's Safety, Health and Welfare Awards. – Implementation of health and safety prevention systems. – Continuous training for employees. – Awareness raising campaigns. – Management systems audit plan. |
Aversion Assumption
Reduced tolerance
| Risk Event | Description | Potential Impact | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral Aversion Assumption |
Climate change Ferrovial is exposed to risks arising from climate change. On the one hand, there are physical risks, such as extreme weather events, which may affect infrastructure. In addition, there are transition risks, given that global trends to reduce the causes and consequences of climate change may entail economic (such as an increase in the cost of raw materials), regulatory, technological and/ or reputational effects. |
• Interruption of operations due to physical damage to infrastructure • Decrease in productivity under extreme weather conditions • Increase in coverage premiums • Increased operating costs due to raw material price increases, higher fossil fuel taxes or adaptation to new technologies, among others |
– Process of identifying and assessing the risks associated with climate change to which the Company may be exposed. – Review of the Deep Decarbonization Path. – Control and monitoring tools. – Implementation of recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial |
| Ethics and integrity Aversion Aversion Assumption |
The Company presents the risk of its employees or collaborators committing acts that may involve a breach of the rules and requirements of integrity, transparency and respect for legality and human rights, in particular acts of corruption. |
• Criminal liability of individuals and legal entities • Reduction of business opportunities due to non-compliance with ethical requirements • Damage to corporate reputation • Economic impact from sanctions |
– Compliance Program aimed at preventing acts contrary to ethics and integrity, following DOJ criteria. – Certified criminal and anti-bribery compliance management system (UNE-ISO 19601 and ISO 37001). – Specific training and communication plan to promote an ethical culture and prevent corruption. – Establishment of a "risk aversion" tolerance level for this risk factor according to the Risk Policy. |
| Financial risks (see section 5.4. of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information) |
The Company's business is affected by changes in financial variables such as interest rates, exchange rates, inflation, credit and liquidity. |
• Loss of opportunities due to reduced project financing capacity • Reduction of net margins • Compliance with financial commitments |
– Financial risk management policies. – Analysis and active management of the risk exposure of the main financial variables. – Effective management of financial alternatives. |
The FRM process also identifies, assesses and monitors emerging risks caused by external agents with a potentially significant long-term impact on the business. Among others, the following risks stand out:
| Risk Event | Description | Potential Impact | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection of biodiversity and natural capital |
Biodiversity is a fundamental element for the ecological balance of the planet, playing a key role in the provision of ecosystem services. However, there are several risks that threaten its preservation, such as the loss and fragmentation of natural habitats, generation of large volumes of waste and climate change. Ecosystem degradation can affect the availability of natural resources, such as water and soil structure, and increase production costs. It could also affect threatened species and protected areas, leading to legal and reputational impacts. |
• Reduction of margins and flows in projects • Reduction of business opportunities • Loss of license to operate and/or paralysis of activities • Reputational impact |
– Biodiversity Policy. – Commitment as Adopter of the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD). – Implementation of an environmental management system that considers biodiversity as a key aspect. – Development of a methodology and tool for measuring natural capital debt called INCA (Integrated Natural Capital Assessment). – Ferrovial follows the impact mitigation hierarchy to avoid, minimize, and compensate for environmental impacts, ensuring compliance with regulations like Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). |
| Technological risks - quantum computing |
The progressive development of quantum technology applied to computing provides it with exponentially greater processing capacity compared to the traditional system, based on binary code. The proliferation of new technologies that take advantage of this extraordinary increase in computing capacity could significantly increase exposure to the risk of cyber threats, as traditional encryption methods could prove insufficient in the face of the processing power of quantum computing. |
• Increased vulnerability to cyber attacks • Information theft • Stoppage of the operation of assets |
– Tracking the progress of technology and use cases in the industry. – Strategic partnerships with partners with sufficient capabilities to develop technologies to protect against the challenges of quantum computing. |
The inherent risk factors that may affect Ferrovial's business are:
i. Global economic and political conditions have had and, in the future, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects and may magnify certain risks that affect our business.
Our business performance is closely linked to the economic cycle and political conditions in the countries, regions, and cities in which we operate. As a result of our diverse geographical operations, in 2024 we generated the majority of our revenues across several core jurisdictions, including the United States (35.8%), Poland (23.2%), Spain (17.3%), the United Kingdom (8.8%) and Canada (2.7%).
Typically, robust economic growth in the areas where we operate results in greater demand for our services, while slow economic growth or economic contraction adversely affects such demand. For example, the toll roads and aviation businesses are cyclical by nature and are closely linked to general economic conditions.
All revenues, dividends, and investments from our Companies are exposed to risks inherent to economic conditions in the countries in which they operate. Operations in the countries where we do business are exposed to factors such as: (i) fluctuations in local economic growth; (ii) changes in inflation rates; (iii) devaluation, depreciation or excessive appreciation of local currencies; (iv) foreign exchange controls or restrictions on profit repatriation; (v) changing interest rate environments; (vi) changes in financial, economic and tax policies; (vii) instances of fraud, non-compliance, bribery or corruption; (viii) social conflicts; (ix) political and macroeconomic instability; and (x) changes in applicable law.
Geopolitical conflict, political uncertainty and instability risks have been on the rise across many economies, resulting, in some cases, in inward-looking policies and protectionism, which could in turn lead to increased pressures for policy reversals or failure to implement needed reforms. The conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have contributed to greater global political uncertainty and instability, as further discussed under "—7. The conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East may adversely impact our global activities and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects"."
Economic growth, globally and in the EU, has been subject to constraints on private sector lending and increases in the cost of financing. Recent examples of downside risks to the global economy that have also affected our results include: (i) rising geopolitical tensions , most notably the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East, (ii) the sharp rise in inflation, and (iii) volatile global financial conditions. In addition, many developed economies where we operate, such as the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have experienced high inflation rates and a corresponding tightening of monetary policy as a result of the strong and persistent upturn in prices.
Continued weakness in many emerging economies where we operate has also contributed to the risk of deterioration of global economic and political conditions. For example, we believe that in Latin America, political systems and institutions may be subject to increased stress as a consequence of the global macroeconomic events, including (i) the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and (ii) high food and energy costs as a result of inflationary pressures, and (iii) the slowdown in the Chinese economy and its contribution to global uncertainty, all of which contribute to increased risks of sovereign defaults and social unrest. Although a number of measures have been implemented by the public sector to mitigate these risks (such as the United States' Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the European Union's Next Generation EU (NGEU) fund, and the UK Build Back Better plan, among others), these measures may prove to be ineffective or insufficient to prevent the deterioration of the economies of the countries in which we operate.
Also, in the U.S., our assets are affected by economic growth and regulations. Regulations such as international trade relations, energy and infrastructure, and new legislation and regulations, including those related to taxation and importation; economic and monetary policies, and foreign policy and diplomacy; heightened diplomatic tensions and political and civil unrest, which could adversely impact the global economy and our operating results. The nature, timing, and economic and political effects of these potential changes to the current policy, legal and regulatory framework affecting our activities remain highly uncertain. For example, potential stricter conditions for the import of equipment from certain countries, which might impact the growth and profitability of our businesses in the US. In addition, although the Federal Reserve recently decreased interest rates, inflation remains at moderately high levels.
In Canada, 2025 is a year of elections both at the federal and provincial levels in Ontario. The nature, timing, and economic impact of potential changes on current policy, legal, and regulatory framework affecting our activities remain highly uncertain.
In Spain, a number of concerns continue to exist in respect to the Spanish economy (where, in 2024, we generated 17.3% of our revenue) (for a detailed overview of the countries in which we operate, see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects"). While in recent years, there has been some progress, the Spanish economy continues to be susceptible to various geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, such as the uncertainty originated by, among other circumstances, (a) international trade tensions between the United States and China, or (b) volatility in commodity prices. These events could cause an increase in Spain's political and economic uncertainty, which could, in turn, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
We also have operations in a number of Latin American countries, which tend to be more vulnerable to the effects of macroeconomic events and political instability. In those countries, we are exposed to, among others, macroeconomic factors such as inflation, geopolitical tensions, environmental factors, and other socioeconomic and political factors. For example, we have significant operations in Chile, where in the year ended December 31, 2024, we generated EUR 371 million in revenue.
In addition, other factors or events may affect global and national economic conditions, such as heightened geopolitical tensions, war, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, or other similar events outside our control.
Even in the absence of an economic downturn, we are exposed to substantial risk stemming from volatility in areas such as consumer spending, business investment, financial conditions, government spending, capital markets conditions, and price inflation, which affect our business and our economic environment and, consequently, our size and profitability. Increases in national public debt may lead countries to increase taxes and to reduce investment in infrastructure. Unfavorable economic conditions could also lead to decreased use of, and related income from, toll roads projects, reduced air travel, and reduced investment in the construction sector and energy sector. Furthermore, any financial difficulties suffered by our sub-contractors or suppliers could increase our costs or adversely affect our project schedules.
Any deterioration of the economies or political conditions of the countries in which we operate could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
ii. We operate in highly competitive industries where customer risk transfer dynamics may not be balanced; our profitability could be affected by our failure to manage competitive dynamics and address risk transfer imbalances, including a failure to accurately estimate revenue, project risks, the availability and cost of resources and time, when bidding on projects, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The market for infrastructure development and operation projects is highly competitive and is exposed to political and social factors that are difficult to predict and manage. Most of our competitors are multinational companies bidding on projects worldwide, which places the competitive focus on the attractiveness of each individual project as opposed to its geographical location. These circumstances may have an impact on the achievement of our growth objectives.
We compete against various groups and companies that may have more local experience, resources, or awareness than we do. Furthermore, the economic slowdown in Europe and the financial difficulties faced by emerging countries are negatively affecting public clients' investment capacity and, by extension, could affect to some of our business opportunities in those geographies. This lack of investment opportunities in Europe has pushed capital flows towards markets with greater availability of resources in which we also operate, increasing the competitive tension within those markets and resulting in pressures on prices and profit margins in projects in which the customer risk transfer dynamic is not balanced.
Technological developments in terms of digitalization of processes may also pose a risk to our business if our competitors develop an advantage over us in this area. Specifically, if we fail to develop differential competitive capabilities at the same or a higher pace than our competitors due to the rapid deployment of generative artificial intelligence by said competitors, this may pose a significant risk to our business, financial condition, and results of operations, as the engineering and construction industry is highly dependent on technology. Failure to adequately keep up with technological advances could result in our decreased profitability and loss of market share.
In recent years, the construction sector at an international level has been experiencing low profitability margins, which we believe to be partly driven by aggressive commercial strategies, imbalances in customer risk transfer, and cost inflation. These financial considerations may be further accentuated by the political and economic environment created as a result of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. In addition, the increase in infrastructurefocused investment funds requiring lower rates of return in their investments, coupled with these funds' readiness to take on more segments of a project's value chain, may increase competition in our target markets.
If we are unable to obtain contracts for new projects to sustain our current order book (the "Order Book") volume, or if these projects are only awarded under less favorable terms as a result of macroeconomic and competitive pressures, our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Furthermore, particularly when operating under fixed fee contracts in the Construction Business Division, we realize a profit only if we can successfully estimate our costs and prevent any cost overruns on contracts. Cost overruns can result in lower profits or operating losses on projects, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our estimates and predictions can be difficult to make, particularly in a highly competitive and uncertain environment (for additional information on the worsening of the global economic and political conditions and their impact on our business, see "—1. Global economic and political conditions have had and in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects and may magnify certain risks that affect our business" and "— 7. The conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East may adversely impact our global activities and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects"), and may turn out to be inaccurate. If we fail to identify key risks or effectively estimate costs for projects where we are exposed to the risk of cost overruns, this could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
For example, most of our customers in the public infrastructure sector are public entities. These or other customers may, from time to time, request amendments or alterations to agreed projects plans, even after the project has commenced, or ask to renegotiate terms. Any of this could lead to project delays, increased project development costs for us, or even termination of contracts. We may not always be able to recoup the increased costs in such cases. Any potential project amendments or renegotiations with our customers could therefore significantly reduce the revenue and profit we are able to realize. If we are unsuccessful in our claims against customers in this context, there may be a reduction in the expected revenues and profit of such projects, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial conditions, and results of operations.
If we fail to identify key risks or effectively estimate costs for projects where we are exposed to the risk of cost overruns, or if client renegotiations cause a project to incur additional, unexpected costs, this could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
iii. We depend on funds allocated to public sector projects in the countries in which we operate, and any decrease in allocation of such funds may adversely impact our project volume, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We currently indirectly benefit from funds granted by the European Union to its member states (the "Member States") and allocated to those Member States' public entities. However, due to political, economic, or other considerations, these funds may no longer be available to us in the future, or there may be delays in receipt of such funds. A cancellation or delay in the receipt of such funds may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
In particular, our Construction Business Division depends on public sector projects. For example, in 2024 clients from the public sector accounted for 86% of the total Order Book of our Construction Business Division, which amounted to EUR 14,411 million as of December 31, 2024 (for further information on the Construction Business Division's clients, see "Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—3. Group Overview—3. Our Business Divisions—3. Construction Business Division").
The toll roads industry, generally, and our Toll Roads Business Division, specifically, depend mainly on the continued availability of attractive levels of government funds and incentives to attract private investments, in particular as it pertains to public-private risk sharing in connection with private toll roads development. Such government funds are generally granted in connection with the construction and operation of toll roads for the benefit of the general public. For instance, in the United States, we currently benefit from the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act ("TIFIA")'s credit assistance program as granted by the United States Department of Transportation to leverage limited federal resources and stimulate capital market investment in transportation infrastructure by providing credit assistance in the form of direct loans, loan guarantees, and standby lines of credit (rather than grants) to projects of national or regional significance, such as our development of additional highway lanes within existing highways that incorporate dynamic tolls that change in real-time based on traffic conditions (the "Managed Lanes"). Our projects in the United States have been granted funds through different financial instruments under the TIFIA credit assistance program (for a description of the credit assistance received, see "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—8. Financing"). As of December 31, 2024 the balance of these TIFIA loans was USD 2,620 million.
If, due to political, economic, or other considerations, funds like those received through TIFIA are no longer available or the TIFIA credit assistance program is cancelled, this could have a material adverse effect on our ability to develop new projects. Furthermore, decreases in the funds allocated to public sector projects may force private sector construction companies, such as us, to halt projects that are already underway. For these reasons, a continued and further decrease in the spending on the development and execution of public sector projects by governments and local authorities in the markets in which we already operate or in those in which we could operate in the future could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
iv. The increase in digitalization and consequently, the increased risk of cyber threats and misuse of quantum technology, may affect our normal operation of assets and our ability to generate expected value, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In a highly digitalized and interconnected economic environment, the risk of cyber security events or system failures potentially harming us has exponentially increased in recent years. Our digital products and services, industrial systems and Internet connected assets, which include hardware, software, technology infrastructure and online sites and networks for both internal and external operations (collectively, "digital and technological environments" or "DT environments"), are critical to our business operations. We own and manage some of these DT environments but also rely on third-party providers for a range of services, including cloud computing. We and certain of our third-party providers use these DT environments to collect, maintain and process data about customers, employees, business partners and others, including information about individuals, as well as proprietary information belonging to our business such as trade secrets (collectively, "Confidential Information").
Our DT environments and Confidential Information are exposed to threats in the cyber space from diverse threat actors by, among others, hostile government agencies, hacktivists, insiders, criminals as well as through diverse attack vectors, such as social engineering/phishing, malware (including ransomware), human or technological error, and as a result of malicious code embedded in open-source software, or misconfigurations, bugs or other vulnerabilities in commercial software that is integrated into our (or our suppliers' or service providers') DT environments.
These threats can impact the normal operation of our DT environments, impact our ability to generate expected value of the assets, result in the disclosure of our Confidential Information, or potentially undermine our reputation. For example, there may be an increase in cyber threats in connection with the conflict in Ukraine, as discussed under "—7. The conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East may adversely impact our global activities and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects."
The extent to which a cyber threat can impact our DT environment, Confidential Information, or an asset depends on the nature of the DT environment, Confidential Information or asset, the cyber threat agent's origin, the scope of the security breach, and the extent to which we are prepared to respond to such a cyber threat. Critical infrastructures (such as airports, highways, and energy infrastructure), which are the main assets of our business, are a common target for such threats. Additionally, if a cyber threat is not successfully managed, it could impact our ability to generate expected value. For instance, a ransomware attack affecting one of our airports could cause flight cancellations, which in turn could materially affect our operating revenues and financial results. Additionally, the rapid development of the quantum computing industry is also relevant as it is shortening the time in which quantum computers can break current encryption systems and compromise sensitive data security. Furthermore, remote and hybrid working arrangements increase cybersecurity risks due to challenges in managing remote computing assets and vulnerabilities in noncorporate networks.
During 2024, we experienced various security events, some of which were associated with malicious, harmful, or potentially malicious and/or harmful activities (which we consider "security incidents"). None of these security incidents had a significant impact on our DT environments, Confidential Information or assets, and they were managed using our protection, detection, response, and recovery procedures, as appropriate. While to date no security incidents have had a material impact on our operations or financial results, we cannot guarantee that material incidents will not occur in the future. Additionally, cyber threats are expected to accelerate globally in frequency and magnitude, with threat actors using sophisticated techniques, including artificial intelligence, to circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. As a result, we may be unable to detect, investigate, remediate or recover from future attacks or security incidents, or to avoid a material adverse impact to our DT environments, Confidential Information or assets.
There can also be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our DT environments, Confidential Information, and assets. Furthermore, we regularly identify and track security vulnerabilities across our DT environments, which may persist even after patches are issued or other remedial measures taken.
Any adverse impact on our DT environments, Confidential Information, or assets can result in legal claims, regulatory actions, fines, reputational damage, and significant incident response costs. For example, there is a potential risk that cyberattacks may render our DT environments or assets, or those of our service providers, temporarily inoperative. Furthermore, the increased risk of cyber threats may impact our business plan due to a consequent reduction in the value of the asset, may lead to loss or theft of Confidential Information, know-how and intellectual and industrial property, as well as lead to economic loss tied to resuming operations, and may damage our reputation and related competitive advantage, compromising potential business opportunities. In addition, we may face sanctions as a consequence of potential regulatory and contractual noncompliance resulting from an asset's lack of operations following a cyber-attack or incur expenses in an effort to comply with obligations, including notification obligations, under applicable laws.
Finally, we cannot guarantee that costs and liabilities from an attack will be covered by our existing insurance policies or that future insurance will be available on reasonable terms or at all. These factors could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
v. Any actual or perceived failure to comply with new or existing laws, regulations and other requirements relating to the privacy, security and processing of personal information could adversely affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
In conducting our business, we receive, store, use and otherwise process information that relates to individuals and/or constitutes "personal data," "personal information," "personally identifiable information," or similar terms under applicable data privacy laws (collectively, "Personal Information"). We are therefore subject to a variety of federal, state and foreign laws, regulations and other requirements relating to the privacy, security and handling of Personal Information. For example, in Europe and the UK, we are subject to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (the "EU GDPR") and to the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018 (collectively, the "UK GDPR") (the EU GDPR and UK GDPR together referred to as the "GDPR"), while in the U.S., we are subject to various state and federal laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act and others. In addition, the GDPR regulates cross-border transfers from the EEA and the UK and we anticipate ongoing legal complexity and scrutiny regarding international data transfers. We have invested significant resources in complying with these requirements, which can be both time-consuming and costly.
The application and interpretation of such requirements are constantly evolving and are subject to change, creating a complex compliance environment. In some cases, these requirements may be either unclear in their interpretation and application or they may have inconsistent or conflicting requirements with each other. Further, there has been a substantial increase in legislative activity and regulatory focus on data privacy and security around the globe, including in relation to cybersecurity incidents. In addition, some such requirements place restrictions on our ability to process Personal Information across our business or across country borders.
It is possible that new laws, regulations and other requirements, or amendments to or changes in interpretations of existing laws, regulations and other requirements, may require us to incur significant costs, implement new processes, or change our handling of information and business operations, which could ultimately hinder our ability to grow our business. In addition, any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with laws, regulations and other requirements relating to the privacy, security and handling of information could result in legal claims or proceedings (including class actions), regulatory investigations or enforcement actions. We could incur significant costs in investigating and defending such claims and, if found liable, pay significant damages or fines or be required to make changes to our business. These proceedings and any subsequent adverse outcomes may subject us to significant negative publicity and an erosion of trust. If any of these events were to occur, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Our main projects in terms of valuation and equity invested are (i) in the Toll Roads Business Division, the 407 Express Toll Road (the "407 ETR") and several Managed Lanes projects such as the North Tarrant Express toll road ("NTE"), the North Tarrant Express 35W toll road ("NTE 35W"), the I-66 toll road ("I-66"), the I-77 Express lane ("I-77"), and the Lyndon B. Johnson Expressway ("LBJ") and (ii) in the Airports Business Division, the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport ("NTO at JFK" or "NTO"). According to market analysts' reports, Toll Roads and Airports amounted to approximately 91% of our valuation as of December 2024. This figure still includes valuation from Heathrow, that should be reclassified to cash in 2025 after completion of the divestment of the 19.75% on December 12, 2024. For further details on this divestment, see "Item 4. Information on the Company —A. History and development of the Company —1. Summary of Historical Investments and Divestments —2. Sale of Heathrow Stake."
Aside from the Heathrow divestment, we cannot guarantee that any of the aforementioned projects, or our performance thereunder, will not be terminated or otherwise materially affected by developments outside of our control, such as regulatory developments, other factors related to our operations in highly regulated environments, or the public and/or governmental nature of our clients in all of the above-mentioned projects, as well as inflationary pressures, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, factors affecting traffic and infrastructure use, adverse weather, availability of financing in favorable terms, or other conditions. For example, our concessions contracts typically include termination rights that may be exercised by the
concession grantor or lessor (see —2. Risks Related to Legal, Regulatory, and Industry Matters —1. We operate in highly regulated environments that are subject to changes in regulations and are subject to risks related to contracts with government authorities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations."). The termination of any of these projects or any material impact to our performance as a result of these factors could potentially have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Furthermore, our reliance on a relatively small number of projects may adversely affect the development of our business. As such, the loss of, or a material adverse effect to, any of our main projects may in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
vii. The conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East may adversely impact our global activities and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
On February 24, 2022, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. As of the date of this Annual Report, the conflict has not come to an end. Although our direct exposure to the conflict is limited and mostly concentrated on our operations in Poland and our operations at the Dalaman International Airport ("Dalaman") in Turkey, which has experienced lower demand from Russian and Ukrainian passengers in part due to inflation and currency devaluation related to the Ukrainian conflict, the macroeconomic scenario triggered by this conflict includes broad-based price rises essentially affecting energy and commodities, supply issues, and difficulties in the distribution chain for certain materials, particularly in the construction industry. Additionally, and as a result of these financial pressures, interest rates have been rising, impacting the banking and financing markets.
As a result of the invasion, the EU, together with the United States and most NATO countries, condemned the attack and put in place coordinated sanctions and export-control measure packages against Russia, Belarus, and some other territories related to the conflict in Ukraine. The uncertain nature, magnitude, and duration of Russia's war in Ukraine and the potential effects of the war, actions taken by Western and other states and multinational organizations in response thereto (including, among other things, sanctions, export- control measures, travel bans, and asset seizures), as well as of any Russian retaliatory actions (including, among other things, restrictions on oil and gas exports and cyber-attacks) on the world economy and markets have contributed to increased market volatility and uncertainty.
Our activities in Poland (through Budimex's construction business), as a neighboring country to Ukraine, are at an increased risk of being disrupted by the conflict. Although as of the date of this Annual Report, our revenue generated in Poland, which, in 2024, amounted to 23.2% of our revenues was not materially affected as a result of the conflict, the risk that such impact may materialize in the future cannot be excluded. This potential risk has been evidenced by the unattributed missile strike on an area close to Poland's south-eastern border with Ukraine on December 15, 2022 that killed two people as well as by the disruption in the infrastructures of Poland and Ukraine as a consequence of refugees from Ukraine entering Poland to flee the war and by the transportation of western military equipment to support the Ukrainian front. Another country in which we operate that is close to Ukraine's borders, and which could be at risk of disruption in operations, is Slovakia, where we hold a concession for the D4R7 Bratislava ring road (although, as of the date of this Annual Report, the impact of the Ukraine conflict in Slovakia has not significantly impacted our Slovak business, other than through an increase of our labor costs due to the decreased access to employees from Ukraine, which constituted a significant market for employees carrying out our projects in Slovakia).
Moreover, the situation that began in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, its escalation and any resulting conflicts in the region (such as the attacks on commercial shipping vessels travelling through the Red Sea) could lead to further disruptions in supply chains, higher oil and gas prices, the imposition of sanctions, travel and import/export restrictions, increased inflationary pressures and market volatility, among other potential consequences.
Additionally, as a result of the Ukrainian and Middle East conflicts, there is also an increased risk of cyber-attacks, and we are particularly exposed to these attacks as a holder of so-called "critical assets," due to our position as a provider of critical infrastructure services and solutions. Infrastructures are exposed to a variety of existing threats in cyberspace (such as hostile government agencies, hacktivists, insiders, and mafias), which may impact or impede (i) the normal operation of assets, (ii) our ability to generate the expected economic value from our assets, and (iii) our reputation. Any adverse impact on our digital and technological environments or assets as a result of a cyber-attack can result in legal claims, regulatory actions, fines, reputational damage, and significant incident response costs. For more information on our increased risk of cyber-attacks, see "—4. The increase in digitalization and consequently, the increased risk of cyber threats and misuse of quantum technology, may affect our normal operation of assets and our ability to generate expected value, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations."
Although we do not foresee material effects to our results of operations as a direct result of the Ukrainian and Middle East conflicts, the Construction Business Division is the most vulnerable to such effects due to the potential impact the conflict could have on raw materials within the surrounding area, including cost increases of certain materials and decreasing availability.
In contrast, our Toll Roads Business Division has been positively impacted by rising toll rates in those assets with pricing models directly linked to inflation, although it is adversely exposed to possible negative impacts of significant rises of fuel prices on traffic. Finally, unless there is a significant future escalation, no relevant impact is expected in the Airports Business Division other than the aforementioned impact to the Dalaman airport in Turkey due to the scant exposure to passenger traffic (the total number of incoming and outcoming passengers at the airport in a particular period) from these regions in the airports managed by us, although the effects of inflation on ticket prices as a result, among others, of the aforementioned fuel cost increases could have a certain consumer dissuasive effect that could affect our results of operations. For additional information on the worsening of the global economic conditions and their impact on our business, see "—1. Global economic and political conditions have had and in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects and may magnify certain risks that affect our business"
In addition, the increase in political tensions worldwide because of the conflict in Ukraine increases the risk of a large-scale armed conflict. In this context, countries tend to boost regional economies at the expense of global integration by applying competition and trade restrictions, sanctions, investment controls, expropriations, or other restrictions, which could lead to a global recession with serious effects on global economy.
All of the above factors, as well as any further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
viii. The increase in demand for skilled labor in the geographic areas in which we are active makes it more difficult for us to attract and retain talent, which could impact our competitiveness and have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The increase in demand for skilled labor (i.e., STEM positions requiring higher education degrees, and more specifically civil, industrial, or computer engineers, which are normally the main positions required for delivering our projects and managing our assets) in our main markets and particularly in those markets in which the operations of toll roads and other transportation-related construction are concentrated, such as in the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as several other western countries, makes it more difficult for us to attract and retain talent, which could impact our competitiveness.
We may lose certain business opportunities and may not be able to fulfill certain commitments to clients, such as commitments regarding contractual deadlines or the pre-established quality of work, due to hiring difficulties and/or understaffing in the event of a potential lack or scarcity of qualified staff. This inability to acquire and retain skilled labor and the resulting inability to fulfill contractual requirements could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations, and may impact our competitiveness. Furthermore, we may experience lower profit margins due to increased labor costs resulting from a higher demand of skilled labor. This could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
ix. Regulators and other stakeholders may demand that our business objectives become more sustainable and may be willing to penalize us if we do not meet them, and we could be affected by degradation of ecosystems, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Both regulators and other stakeholders may demand that our business objectives become more sustainable, both from an environmental and social point of view, and may be willing to penalize us if we do not meet their expectations and demands, for example if our activities do not qualify as environmentally sustainable in accordance with the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment , or in accordance with our own commitments in relation to reduction of CO2 emissions. A misalignment between our strategy and the expectations and demands of regulators and other stakeholders with regards to sustainability would compromise the fulfillment of our growth and investment objectives. Furthermore, increasing demands in connection with sustainability by our stakeholders may result in increase in our compliance costs in this regard.
We also run the risk that our subsidiaries may perform work on projects for governments and public institutions that do not meet our environmental standards, potentially impacting protected areas or endangered fauna or flora.
In particular, if we are not able to adhere to a call for increased sustainability by certain regulators or stakeholders, we may face penalties by said regulators and stakeholders, including shareholders, suffer damage to our corporate reputation, lose our positioning in sustainability indexes, experience an increase in our financing costs, and experience a negative impact in analysts' ratings. Furthermore, as a consequence of the financial demands derived from our need to become more sustainable or of our potential failure to become more sustainable, project financing and our access to sources of financing may worsen.
Furthermore, if we or our counterparties fail to comply with environmental requirements in the relevant jurisdictions, we may be subject to investigation or litigation and our reputation and business could be adversely affected. For example, see "Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—2. Legal Proceedings —4. Legal Proceedings Related to D4R7 project (Slovakia)."
In addition, biodiversity plays a key role in the provision of ecosystem services that support the economy and social well-being. The degradation of ecosystems and natural capital entails operational, economic, and reputational risks for the development of business activities. Particularly, we could be affected by the loss of quality of certain ecosystem services, such as the lack of water or the reduced availability of certain raw materials. Any of the above factors could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
x. Accidents may occur at our project sites and facilities and at our infrastructure assets, which may severely disrupt our operations and cause harm to our employees or customers, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and reputation.
Notwithstanding our implementation of health and safety strategies and systems, and the commitment of our top management to invest resources in employee health and safety, the occurrence of low-probability high-impact events, such as accidents, is a material risk to us and these events have taken place in the past and may occur in future.
The frequency rate of serious injuries and fatal accidents, calculated by reference to the total number of serious injuries and fatal accidents against the total number of hours worked, has decreased by 26% as of December 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2022. Nevertheless, this risk remains relevant to us due to, among others, the fact that the risk of an accident is inherent to the nature of our activities, the variability of the subcontractor's safety cultures, or uncontrolled risks caused by third parties in this respect (e.g. driving behaviors of the general public).
Our project sites and facilities, such as toll roads, airports, and construction project sites, may be exposed to incidents such as fires, explosions, toxic product leaks, and other environmental incidents. In addition, these sites and facilities' respective employees may be exposed to accidents (for example, falling from a significant height, being hit by vehicles and machinery, overturning of heavy equipment, and coming in contact with electricity). Any such accidents may cause death and injury to employees, contractors, and also residents in surrounding areas, and may cause damage to the assets and property owned by us and third parties, as well as damage to the environment. We are also exposed to a risk of negative impacts to our business, financial conditions, and results of operations resulting from various types of damage, including temporary interruption of services as a result of accidents during the course of operations, as well as impacts connected to accidents involving land and air transport, substances, goods, and equipment.
If an accident occurs at one of our facilities or project sites, in addition to the internal investigation to be carried out in accordance with our internal policies and protocols, legal proceedings could be initiated by the relevant authorities to identify the causes of the accident and assess any potential civil, labor, or criminal liability. Such legal proceedings could result in the relevant facility or project site being closed while the investigation is conducted, disrupting our operations during the time of such closure. In addition, sanctions may be imposed on us or victims of such accidents may claim compensation from us and hence may expose us to civil liability.
Furthermore, accidents may occur on our infrastructure assets to the users of the infrastructures, such as incidents on the toll roads we currently operate, which are more likely when the area is affected by heavy and severe weather events. For instance, there was a multiple vehicle accident on February 11, 2021 on the NTE 35W in Dallas, Texas. The accident involved 133 vehicles and resulted in six deaths and other injuries. As a result of this incident, the concession company NTE Mobility Partners Segment 3 LLC, of which we indirectly own 53.7%, together with several of our U.S. Companies, have been named parties to 29 claims filed. Of these, three cases have been fully resolved and one additional case has been partially resolved by the parties. Discovery in the other cases is on-going and the court has announced that one of the trials will start on July 20, 2025. Following consultation with external legal advisors, the concession company expects no material impact even in the event of an unfavorable ruling due to the insurance policies in place. Therefore, no provision has been recorded in relation to this event (see "Item 8. Financial Information—A.
Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—2. Legal Proceedings—1. Litigation and other contingent liabilities relating to the Toll Roads Business Division").
Any accidents, incidents, and consequential claims for damages, including any reputational damage, and disruptions at our project sites or facilities, or related to our infrastructure assets, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and reputation.
xi. Beneficiaries of guarantees provided by our Group Companies could request their execution, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Some of our Group Companies provide guarantees to cover liability to customers for improper performance of obligations under construction contracts. Such guarantees are subject to potential enforcement by customers if a project were not carried out or failed to meet contractual specifications and requirements. In order to protect ourselves from any exposure arising from potential liability, we obtain guarantees issued by banks and insurance companies to cover such exposure. As of December 31, 2024, the balance of such guarantees amounted to EUR 8,284 million (EUR 8,533 million as of December 31, 2023).
Despite the significant amount of guarantees detailed above, the historical impact arising from them has been low, since our Group has to date performed its contractual obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon with the customers and has recognized accounting provisions against the results of each contract for potential performance-related risks. However, this may not be indicative of any future potential performance and guarantee enforcement.
Should any beneficiary enforce any guarantee, such enforcement will have a specific follow-up investigation to verify whether the request is based on a justified claim. Should a claim be justified, and the guarantees of a relevant or significant amount be successfully enforced, or should multiple guarantees amounting to relevant or significant amounts be successfully enforced simultaneously or within short periods of time, such events may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
xii. We may face increased risks due to climate change, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We may be subject to physical and transitional risks in connection with our activities due to climate change. Physical risks include extreme weather events that may adversely affect our infrastructure and the development of our activity in most of our Business Divisions. In this sense, our infrastructure and business need to adapt to climate change effects and be resilient to extreme weather events. Global trends related to climate change and extreme weather may result in further economic, regulatory, technological, and reputational effects and may require us to reassess our operations. For instance, we may be forced to discontinue certain operations due to physical damage to infrastructure, productivity may decrease under certain extreme weather conditions, and hedging and insurance premiums relating to climatological events may increase.
We periodically perform an assessment and quantification of physical and transition risks related to climate change, which include the following:
Transitional risks, particularly increases in the cost of energy, both fossil fuels and electricity, and other raw materials specific to each activity, and changes in customer behavior users' transportation modes, may affect our Business Divisions.
The above factors could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
xiii. Our insurance coverage may not be adequate or sufficient, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In carrying out our activities, which are mainly related to high-value infrastructure assets such as toll roads and airports, we are subject to possible contingent liabilities arising from the performance of various contracts entered into by the Companies within our Business Divisions. To protect ourselves from a number of those contingent liabilities, we have retained insurance cover in relation to:
Accidents may occur at our infrastructure projects that may severely disrupt the operations and damage our reputation. In particular, our toll roads and other infrastructure assets, such as airports, may suffer damages as a consequence of disruptions caused by natural disasters (as, for example, was the case in connection with a number of toll roads in Chile following the 2010 earthquake), epidemics or pandemics, extreme weather, wars, riots or political action, acts of terrorism, or cybersecurity attacks resulting in losses, including loss of revenue, which may not be compensated for under our insurance contracts, either fully or at all.
Furthermore, certain types of the aforementioned losses (generally, those of a catastrophic nature, such as wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, and floods), may be uninsurable or not economically insurable.
In addition, even if we are adequately insured against potential unexpected events and damages, we may also be unable to recover losses, in part or at all, in the event of insolvency of our insurers.
Moreover, there can be no assurance that if our current insurance cover is cancelled or not renewed, replacement cover will be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
Any material uninsured or insured, but non-recoverable, losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
Increased focus, including from regulators, investors, employees, clients, competitors and other stakeholders on sustainability or ESG matters may result in increased costs (including but not limited to increased costs related to compliance and stakeholder engagement), impact our reputation, or otherwise affect our business performance. Negative public perception could damage our reputation or harm our relationships with regulators, employees, customers, investors, or other stakeholders if we do not, or are not perceived to, adequately address these issues, including if we fail to demonstrate progress towards any current or future ESG goals. Any harm to our reputation could negatively impact employee engagement and retention, customers' willingness to do business with us, and investment decisions. At the same time, various stakeholders may have divergent views on ESG practices and the speed of their adoption. This divergence increases the risk that any commitment, position, target or other action or lack thereof with respect to ESG matters will be perceived negatively by at least some stakeholders and adversely impact our reputation and business.
It is possible that stakeholders may not be satisfied with our ESG practices or the speed of their adoption. At the same time, certain stakeholders might not be satisfied if we adopt ESG practices at all. Actual or perceived shortcomings with respect to our ESG practices and reporting could negatively impact our business. We could also incur additional costs and require additional resources to monitor, report, and comply with various ESG practices and current or emerging regulatory requirements, including with respect to climate change and sustainability. For example, we operate in various jurisdictions in the U.S. that have adopted or proposed federal and state laws related to sustainability and climate change reporting to which we could eventually become subject. We are currently assessing the potential impacts of the such adopted or proposed laws, as well as other sustainability and climate-related disclosure obligations and evolving legal and regulatory requirements, to which we may be subject. Further, not complying with enhanced sustainability and climate-related disclosure requirements could lead to reputational or other harm to our relationships with regulators, employees, customers, investors, or other stakeholders.
In addition, various organizations have developed ratings to measure the performance of companies on ESG topics, and the results of some of these assessments are widely publicized. Such ratings are used by some investors to inform their investment and voting decisions. Many investors have created their own proprietary ratings that inform their investment and voting decisions. Unfavorable ratings of our Group or our industry, as well as omission of inclusion of our stock into ESG-oriented investment funds, may lead to negative investor sentiment and the diversion of investment to other companies or industries, which could have a negative impact on our stock price and our access to and cost of capital.
xv. Acts of violence, geopolitical unrest, catastrophic events, extreme weather conditions and health emergencies may disrupt our business.
Labor discord or disruption, geopolitical events, social unrest, war, terrorism, political instability, acts of public violence, boycotts, hostilities and social unrest, and health emergencies that lead to avoidance of public places or cause people to stay at home could harm our business.
Our operations, particularly those in the Airports and Toll Roads Business Divisions, cover a broad geographic scope and are subject to many hazards and operational risks, including a risk of disruptions due to terrorist attacks, or other acts of violence or geopolitical unrest and similar events. Any geopolitical unrest, including the current situation in the Middle East, is likely to adversely affect the airport passenger traffic and, consequently, our results in the Airports Business Division. In the event of a terrorist attack or catastrophic event (such as fire, power loss, telecommunications failure or cyber-attack) we may be unable to continue operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, breaches of data security, and loss of critical data, all of which could have an adverse effect on future operating results.
Moreover, we do not have insurance coverage to cover all of our liabilities related to such hazards or operational risks. The occurrence of a significant uninsured claim, or a claim in excess of the insurance coverage limits maintained by us, could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, natural disasters, catastrophic events, or other emergencies may cause damage or disruption to our operations, international commerce, and the global economy, and thus could harm our business. For example, extreme weather conditions in areas in which we operate, such as hurricanes, high winds, flooding, water scarcity or drought, extreme heat and cold, snow or ice storms and other extreme weather events, as well as disease outbreaks or pandemics or other health emergencies, as well as major earthquakes or fires (including in each case the reactions of governments, markets, and the general public), may result in a number of adverse consequences for our business, operations, and results of operations, many of which are beyond our control.
In addition, we rely on the stable provision of utilities such as telecommunications, power and water that are subject to disruption or increased costs due to such events, which may cause significant operational disruptions or cause our operating costs to increase significantly, and we may endure property loss, reputational harm, breaches of data security, and loss of critical data due to such events, any of which could harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our international operations require us to comply with international and national laws and regulations regarding anti-bribery and anti-corruption, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the EU anti-corruption legislation, the United Kingdom Bribery Act, or similar anti-bribery laws that may be applicable to our business. These laws and regulations, for example, prohibit improper payments to foreign officials and private individuals for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business and may include reporting obligations to relevant regulatory and governmental bodies. The scope and enforcement of anti-corruption laws and regulations may vary. However, many of such laws and regulations have a broad extraterritorial reach.
Some of the markets in which we operate have experienced governmental corruption to some degree, and some of them are high risk markets. Therefore, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws and reporting obligations may conflict with local customs and practices. In addition, we use third parties, such as joint venture partners, in these high-risk markets, which pose an inherent risk to strict compliance with antibribery and anti-corruption laws.
Our compliance programs, internal controls, policies, and procedures may not have always protected and, in the future, may not always protect us from reckless or negligent acts including bribery of government officials and private individuals, petty corruption, and misuse of corporate funds committed by our employees or associated third parties, particularly given our decentralized nature and our use of joint venture arrangements. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, may lead to fines, findings of criminal responsibility, or harm to our reputation, disrupt our business, and could result in inaccurate books and records, each of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects. For some examples of the potential materialization of this risk, see "—2. Risks Related to Legal, Regulatory, and Industry Matters—3. We are subject to litigation risks, including claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, which could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, and results of operations".
xvii. We may be required to bear the costs of tendering for new contracts, contract renewals, and/or extensions with no control over the selection process nor certainty of winning the tender, which may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
A substantial portion of our work is subject to competitive tender processes. It is difficult to predict whether we will be awarded contracts due to multiple factors such as qualifications, experience, reputation, technology, customer relationships, financial strength, and ability to provide the relevant services in a timely, safe, and cost-efficient manner. Bidding costs associated with tendering for new contracts, extensions in the scope of work, or renewals of existing contracts can be significant and may not necessarily result in the award of a contract. Furthermore, preparation for bids occupies management and operating resources.
If we fail to win a particular tender, bidding costs are generally unrecoverable. We participate in a significant number of tenders each year and the failure to win such tenders may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
xviii.We are dependent on the continued availability, effective management, and performance of subcontractors and other service providers, the absence of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
In the ordinary course of operations, we rely on subcontractors to provide certain services. As a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may be adversely affected if we are not able to locate, select, monitor, and manage our subcontractors and service providers effectively. Additionally, subcontractors to whom we have awarded work may become insolvent, which would require us to select a new subcontractor at the risk of delays and/or at higher cost. For example, in the Construction Business Division, billing by subcontractors and services providers represented 76.2% of the total operating cost for the year ended December 31, 2024.
If we are not able to locate, select, monitor, and manage subcontractors and service providers effectively, our ability to complete contracts on schedule and within forecasted costs to the requisite levels of quality could be adversely impacted and there may be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
xix. We may face risks related to past and future acquisitions or divestments, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
We deploy capital in mergers and acquisitions from time to time. This deployment is subject to various general risks, including:
For example, we may be subject to environmental liabilities at sites we acquire even if the damage relates to activities prior to our ownership of such sites. Although acquisition agreements may include covenants and indemnities in our favor, these covenants and indemnities may not always be insurable or enforceable, or may expire or be limited in amount, and we may have disputes with the sellers or guarantors, who might become insolvent, regarding their enforceability or scope.
In addition, we may be unable to cost-effectively integrate the new activities from an acquisition into our business and realize the performance that we anticipate when acquiring a business. Acquired companies may have lower profitability or require more significant investments than anticipated, which could affect our profitability margins.
As part of our strategic plans, we may also from time to time divest businesses or assets we no longer deem profitable or in strategic alignment. For example, on December 12, 2024, the Group completed the divestment of the Group's 19.75% stake in Heathrow airport, retaining a 5.25% stake. On February 26, 2025, we announced that a binding agreement has been reached for the sale of that 5.25% remaining stake. Furthermore, on January 28, 2025, we completed the sale of our entire stake in AGS Airports. For additional details on our divestments, see "Item 4. Information on the Company —A. History and development of the Company —1. Summary of Historical Investments and Divestments Any failure to complete our planned divestments in timely manner or on favorable terms, could have a material adverse impact on our assets, profitability and business operations.
Furthermore, if we are unable to complete the expected divestments in a timely manner it may also impact our brand and reputation. We are also subject to risks related to the divestment process, in particular with regard to warranties and indemnities given within the scope of such process and any other potential seller's liability under the applicable law. Specifically, we may remain subject to potential environmental liability in relation to entities and businesses we no longer own due to covenants and indemnities in favor of such entities or the entities' purchasers under the relevant sale agreements and related transaction documents.
Environmental, health, and safety requirements and regulations and labor disputes could affect not only activities in connection with businesses that have been acquired and are in operation, but also activities at businesses that have been divested or that will be acquired or divested in the future. As a result, past and future acquisitions and divestments expose us to potential losses and liabilities, and lower than anticipated benefits, which could have an overall material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our results of operations have fluctuated from quarter to quarter in the past and may continue to vary significantly in the future so that period-toperiod comparisons of our results of operations may not be meaningful. Our quarterly financial results may fluctuate as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control and may be difficult to predict. Accordingly, our financial results in any one quarter should not be relied upon as indicative of future performance. Factors that may cause fluctuations in our quarterly financial results include, but are not limited to:
Any significant fluctuations to our quarterly results of operations could adversely affect our operations, financial reporting and/or results of operations and affect the price of our ordinary shares.
a. Reduced vehicle use on the toll roads operated by our toll roads concession companies may adversely impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
If our concession companies are unable to have an adequate level of vehicle traffic on their toll roads in the future, our toll receipts and profitability will suffer and a prolonged and significant reduction in traffic could result in the bankruptcy of a specific project or concession. The tolls collected by the concession companies on their toll roads depend on the number of vehicles using such toll roads, their capacity to absorb traffic, their toll rates, and the existence of competing alternative roads. In turn, traffic volumes and toll receipts depend on a number of factors, including economic growth, toll rates, the quality, convenience, and travel time on competing roads, toll-free roads or toll roads that are not part of our portfolio, the increase in capacity of those competing roads, the quality and state of repair of the toll roads, the economic climate and fuel prices, environmental legislation (including potential measures to restrict internal combustion engine vehicle use and/or incentives to electric vehicles), and the viability and existence of alternative means of transportation, such as air and rail transport, buses, and urban mass transportation. In addition, traffic volumes and toll revenues may be affected by the occurrence of natural disasters and other exceptional events such as earthquakes, forest fires, and meteorological conditions in the countries in which our concession companies operate (for example, in Canada and some of the Texas lanes, where climate disruptions caused by usual winter conditions, as it pertains to the former, and unusual winter conditions, as it pertains to the latter, have affected the operation of the assets in the past). Measures taken by governments in response to potential future pandemics similar to COVID-19 may also have an adverse impact in this respect due to the travel restrictions and the institution of social distancing measures (see "—15. Acts of violence, geopolitical unrest, catastrophic events, extreme weather conditions and health emergencies may disrupt our business").
For example, a specific financial risk regarding toll roads usage in connection with 407 ETR exists. The concession agreement relating to the 407 ETR provides that certain 407 ETR annual traffic levels are to be measured against annual minimum traffic thresholds prescribed by Schedule 22 to the concession agreement and which are increased annually up to a pre-established lane capacity. If the actual annual traffic level measurements are below the corresponding pre-established traffic thresholds, certain amounts calculated under the concession agreement are payable to the province of Ontario, Canada, in the following year. In April 2020, an amount of CAD 1,775,000 (EUR 1,199,338) corresponding to 2019 traffic calculations was paid to the province of Ontario. In 2020, annual minimum traffic thresholds prescribed by Schedule 22 could not be met due to COVID-19. We agreed with the province of Ontario that COVID-19 should be considered a force majeure event under the provisions of the 407 ETR concession agreement
and, therefore, we were not subject to further payments for below-threshold traffic levels for the duration of 2020 and until the end of the force majeure event. We were also in agreement with the province of Ontario that the force majeure event should terminate at such time when the traffic volumes on 407 ETR reached pre-pandemic levels (pre-pandemic levels measured as the average traffic volume during the 2017 to 2019 period) or when there was an increase in toll rates or user charges pursuant to the terms of the concession agreement, which is a unilateral decision of the concession company. During 2021, 2022, and 2023, the force majeure event has continued to apply, as neither the toll rates have been raised nor have the traffic levels reached the average traffic volume during the 2017 to 2019 period. On December 29, 2023, the concession company announced a new toll rates schedule that increases the 407 ETR rates starting in February 2024. As a result, the force majeure event will terminate as set forth in the 407 ETR concession agreement with the province of Ontario and the concession company will be subject to payments for belowthreshold traffic levels, if applicable, commencing in 2025, with a potential first payment due in early 2026. There is a risk that a substantial payment may be required by the concession company to the province of Ontario as a result of the termination of the force majeure event, if annual traffic level measurements are below the pre-established traffic thresholds, as described above.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, our net profit from the Toll Roads Business Division was EUR 663 million, representing 19.0% of our total net profit (compared to EUR 548 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing 107.2% of our total net profit). Similarly, our Adjusted EBITDA from the Toll Roads Business Division was EUR 918 million, representing 68.4% of our total Adjusted EBITDA (compared to EUR 799 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing 80.6% of our total Adjusted EBITDA). We received EUR 895 million in dividends from our toll roads assets (an increase of 27.0%, compared to EUR 704 million in dividends from our toll roads assets for the year ended December 31, 2023).
The revenues generated by, and dividends distributed from, our Toll Roads Business Division are dependent in part on our toll rates, with the toll rate structure being usually established under each individual concession agreement.
If we are unable to maintain an adequate level of traffic or traffic toll rates, our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be adversely affected.
a. Our aeronautical and non-aeronautical income is subject to risks related to a reduction in flights, passengers, or other factors outside our control, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In relation to our Airports Business Division, the number of passengers using the Dalaman airport (together with the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport, once operational ("NTO at JFK" or "NTO", the "Airports"), which is a direct driver of the Airports Business Division's results, may be affected by a number of factors, including:
There can be no guarantee that the Airports' contingency plans will be effective in anticipating and addressing the effects of the factors listed above. Any of these factors could negatively affect the Airports' reputation and day-to-day operations and may result in a decrease in the number of passengers using the Airports, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. A prolonged and significant reduction in passenger volume could result in the bankruptcy of a specific project or concession.
Passenger numbers and the propensity of passengers to spend in the restaurants and shops located within the Airports also drive retail concession fees. Changes in the mix of long- and short-haul and transfer and origin and destination passengers, economic factors, retail tenant defaults, lower retail yields on lease renegotiations, and redevelopments or reconfigurations of retail facilities at the Airports may also affect levels of retail income at the Airports. Occurrence of any of these circumstances may result in:
• reduced shopping time as a result of more rigorous and time consuming security procedures.
Non-aeronautical income could decline as a result of a decrease in demand from airport users, such as car rental operators and airlines leasing checkin counters.
As a general matter, passenger and cargo traffic volumes and air traffic movements depend on many factors beyond our control, including economic conditions in the countries in which the airports are located, the political situation in those countries and globally, public health crises, the attractiveness of the destinations that the Airports serve relative to those of other competing airports, fluctuations in petroleum prices, disruptions of global debt markets and changes in regulatory policies applicable to the aviation industry. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
a. The successful implementation of the capital investment program of NTO and/or the investment in any other significant asset are subject to, among others, risks related to unanticipated construction and planning issues, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
The capital investment program of NTO at JFK, includes major construction projects and is subject to a number of risks.
Furthermore, NTO is also a significant design and construction endeavor, with multiple milestones and a schedule that contemplates completion in phases; as with any major construction effort, the project involves many risks that could result in cost overruns, in delays or in a failure to complete the project.
Difficulties in obtaining any requisite permits, consents (including environmental consents), licenses, planning permissions, compulsory purchase orders, or easements could adversely affect the design or increase the cost of the investment projects or delay or prevent the completion of the project or the commencement of its commercial operation. We may also experience difficulties in coordination with other projects at JFK, which could affect our schedule or impact our cost.
Although contractors typically share in cost and schedule risks, NTO may face higher-than- expected construction costs and delays and possible shortages of equipment, materials, and labor due to the number of major construction projects in the New York area, respectively. The commencement of commercial operations of a newly constructed facility may also give rise to start-up problems, such as the breakdown or failure of equipment or processes, failures in systems integration or lack of readiness of airline operators, closure of facilities, and disruptions of operations and compliance with budget and specifications. The ability of contractors to meet their financial or other liabilities in connection with these projects cannot be assured. The construction contract of NTO contain restricted remedies or limitations on liability such that any such sums claimed or amounts paid may be insufficient to cover the financial impact of breach of contract.
The failure of NTO to recognize, plan for or manage the extent of the impact of construction projects could result in projects overrunning budgets, operational disruptions, capital expenditure trigger rebates to airlines, unsatisfactory facilities, safety and security performance deficiencies, and higher-than- expected operating costs.
Any of these risks could affect NTO's day-to-day operations and impact our reputation and, consequently, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
These unanticipated construction and planning issues are not the only issues that could affect the successful implementation of the capital investment program of NTO. For example, in deciding to commit to certain investments in connection with airports, we make certain forecasts and projections, including projections of traffic flows, which are based on assumptions that we believe are reasonable. Revenues of NTO may be affected by the economic condition of the airline industry, which is highly competitive and volatile (sensitive to a variety of factors, including cost and availability of fuel, aircraft, general economic conditions, international trade, governmental regulation, disruption caused by accidents, acts of war, terrorism, or similar events). The NTO revenues may also be affected by the capacity and competition by other competing JFK terminals and airports. In a highly competitive environment the revenues of NTO will also depend on traffic demand for New York and JFK in particular and the capacity of the NTO to attract airlines to operate in its terminal, as well as the capacity of such airlines to bring sufficient traffic to the terminal and to comply with their obligations (in particular, financial obligations) under their airlines' use agreements with NTO. As NTO is also competing with other terminals within JFK airport for international traffic; the overall demand at JFK and NTO's ability to compete with other terminals at the same airport will determine NTO's success in generating revenues. The competitive landscape and demand would also determine the prices charged by NTO and other terminals to the airlines. A very competitive situation with limited demand and spare capacity could lead to price reductions which would also affect NTO business performance. Any differences between our forecast and projections and actual results of NTO or any other assets could adversely affect our business, results of operations, prospects, and financial condition. In particular, as the project is still under construction, NTO's actual results have a greater likelihood to differ from the forecasts and projections made at the outset, such that revenues generated from the operation of the new terminal facilities may be insufficient to support our investment obligations at NTO.
Another risk that should be considered when analyzing NTO's performance is the fact that it will still need to go through two subsequent phases (Phase B1 and Phase B2) to accommodate the terminal to traffic needs. Phase B1 and Phase B2 need to go through design, construction and Port Authority and other governmental approvals and therefore the costs of such expansions and any variations with respect to the initial plans and their impact in costs and revenues are also risks which may affect NTO's financial performance. The schedule for the opening of new gates under each of these phases will also depend on the traffic demand evolution and the availability of investment financing for each of them (as well as on regulations applicable from time to time affecting JFK airport or air traffic in general).
a. Difficulties in securing private sector projects may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
Procurement by private sector companies has in the past sometimes decreased, and could decrease in the future, as a result of the effects of the economic downturn. Difficulties in securing private sector projects as a result of such decreases may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
In addition, private sector companies may be forced to halt projects that are already underway due to a lack of funds, or they may decide to delay or abandon studies of potential projects while they await more favorable investment conditions. Whilst standard practice in the private sector is for the construction company to be paid as the works are executed, we are exposed to loss of revenue if such works are delayed or cancelled. Such risks are also relevant in the energy construction and energy efficiency service activities of the Energy Business Division.
Reductions in project procurement and delays in the completion of projects by the private sector may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
b. Any failure to meet construction project deadlines and budgets may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
There are certain risks that are inherent to large-scale construction projects, including energy construction projects, such as supply chain shortages and increased costs of materials, machinery, and labor. If any of our contractors and sub-contractors fail to meet agreed deadlines and budgets, or if there are any interruptions arising from adverse weather conditions, unpredictable geological conditions, or unexpected technical or environmental difficulties, there may be resulting delays and excess construction costs.
Contractor and sub-contractor liability clauses, included in most standard construction agreements entered into with contractors and sub-contractors, generally cover these situations, although they may not cover the total value of any resulting losses.
In the event of construction delays, we may receive revenues later than expected and could face penalties and even contractual termination. These eventualities could increase our expenses and reduce our income, particularly if we are unable to recover any such expenses from third parties under our concessions, in which case our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may be materially adversely affected.
a. Energy price volatility and difficulties in securing long-term off-take agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Our renewable energy generating facilities operate in a volatile price environment that is impacted by external factors such as commodity prices (gas, GHG emissions where applicable, etc.) that are not under the reasonable control of the Company. In that context, counterparties might be disincentivized punctually to close long term off-take agreements. The failure to close such kind of arrangements may have an impact on our ability to stabilize and have predictable cash flows and therefore reach the expected rates of return in our investments.
a. The triggering of performance guarantees in relation to our waste management plants in the U.K. could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We operate waste treatment at four sites in the United Kingdom with the majority of the facilities operated under four different concession contracts with different local authorities and scheduled to expire between 2026 and 2043. All four contracts are in their operational phase.
Certain of our contracts include parent company guarantees relating to the performance of the associated underlying contractual arrangements. As of December 31, 2024 the maximum value supported by these guarantees amounted to GBP 295 million (EUR 357 million); however, this value is not capped in the event of fraud, willful default, or criminal conduct or abandonment.
This waste management business was originally developed and operated by the Amey Group ("Amey") and the obligations under certain of the contracts were guaranteed by Amey and by Cespa, S.A. (the parent company of the waste treatment business in Spain) ("Cespa"). However, it was carved out of Amey prior to its sale in 2022. Therefore, we are responsible for delivering the existing contracts and for the liabilities that may arise under the associated parent company guarantees. The Group has indemnified the purchasers of each of Amey and Cespa for any losses suffered in relation to the parent company guarantees prior to their full formal transfer to us.
Certain of the facilities have encountered issues in relation to their construction and operation. As of December 31, 2024, we recognized a provision for future losses in the amount of GBP 22 million (EUR 26 million). This provision does not include overhead costs of the business which in the year 2024 amounted at GBP 8 million (EUR 9 million).
The occurrence of further issues in connection with the operation of the waste treatment facilities may trigger the performance guarantees and materially and adversely affect our results of operations and wider financial condition.
As further discussed in "Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—10. Regulatory Environment—7. Support services to the mining industry," we provide services to the mining sector in Chile. Mining is a highly-regulated activity, in large part due to its inherent risks to health and safety. Health and safety standards in this sector are particularly stringent. Changes in laws, regulations and standards applicable to our businesses or the business of our customers could increase our costs of doing business, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Furthermore, any accidents or related our operations may damage our reputation and expose us to claims and litigation, increased insurance premiums or otherwise adversely impact our operations.
Currently we provide our services in this sector in Chile to a limited number of large mining companies that focus on extraction and refinement of copper. Any factors that could impact our clients' financial condition or demand for our services, such as international copper prices, a downturn in the copper mining industry due to lower demand, higher competition or other factors, could materially impact the need for our services and, in turn, have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Furthermore, mining services and our activities in this sector are labor intensive. Any changes in legislation that may impact labor costs, increases in salaries or lack of availability of qualified labor force could lead to increases in costs that we may not be able to pass on under our contracts in the short-term and to non-compliance with requirements under our existing contracts. Any of the above-mentioned factors could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
i. We operate in highly regulated environments that are subject to changes in regulations and are subject to risks related to contracts with government authorities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
General and industry-specific considerations. We must comply with both (i) specific aviation, toll road, waste management and treatment, public procurement, and construction and energy sector regulations, as well as (ii) general regulations in the various jurisdictions where we operate. Each
jurisdiction where we provide our services has a different risk profile and may present different risks, including political and social tensions, locations with limited access, legal uncertainty, local content requirements, increased tax pressures, or heightened complexity of the profit margin allocation process. The current geo-economic context has and may further encourage economic policies aimed at prioritizing national or regional interests, and increasing fiscal pressure in some markets. These interventions could affect asset management and the development of future projects.
For instance, energy sector is usually highly regulated. Changes in energy markets regulation can have a material adverse effect in both short-term and long-term results of the business, as they can lead to variation in the financial condition as well as income and costs of operation of the projects. Transfer of change in law impacts may not be contemplated in the contractual documents of the affected project and transfer of such detrimental impact to the clients may not always be feasible or may result in a dispute with the clients.
The rise of protectionist policies and political instability in some areas where we operate may lead to regulatory changes that adversely impact management of assets and expose us to new risks, a risk which has been accentuated by the macroeconomic situation generated by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Any regulatory changes in the sectors where we operate could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Environmental considerations. In the countries where we operate, there are local, regional, national, and supranational bodies which regulate our activities and establish applicable environmental regulations. These laws may impose strict liability in the event of damage to natural resources, pollution over established limits, or threats to public safety and health. Strict and/or criminal liability may mean that we could be held jointly and severally liable with other parties for environmental damage regardless of whether we have acted negligently, or that we owe fines whether or not effective or potential damage exists or is proven. Significant liability could be imposed on us for damages, clean-up costs, or penalties in the event of certain discharges into the environment and environmental contamination and damage, as has occurred in the past.
Granting and retention of concessions. Our concessions are granted by governmental authorities and are subject to special risks, including the risk that governmental authorities will take action contrary to our interests or rights under the concession agreements, which has occurred in the past and may take place in future (this includes, and has included in the past, unilaterally terminating, amending or expropriating the concessions on public interest grounds, or imposing additional restrictions on toll rates).
This risk is especially relevant in infrastructure assets, where we enter into most of our agreements with governmental authorities. Under these concession development agreements or facility agreements, typically, the relevant government authority, as the concession grantor or lessor, has, in addition to other termination rights for concessionaire default, certain judicial rulings and other specified matters, a right to terminate the concession/ lease unilaterally if such governmental authority determines that such termination is in its best interests, oftentimes referred to as a right to terminate for convenience. In the past such termination rights have been exercised in respect of infrastructure assets and related contractual regimes, and in respect of a limited number of similar concessions in the United States. In the event that such termination for convenience right is exercised a government authority is typically required to make a payment to the relevant concessionaire as compensation for such termination.
For example, the 407 ETR, I-77 and I-66 concession contracts stipulate that compensation in the event of termination for convenience will be at fair market value plus any reasonable costs and expenses incurred due to the termination.
Additionally, under our agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation in respect of our infrastructure assets in Texas, the amount payable to the relevant concessionaire in respect of any such exercise will typically require a payment that is calculated by reference to the fair market value of the concession, the outstanding or initial debt incurred in respect of such concession and/or a guaranteed equity return plus outstanding or initial debt. Although the agreements regulating such concessions establish both the method and formula for the calculation of the applicable compensation amount, disputes may arise between the parties as to the ultimate amount of such compensation, the method used to calculate the same or related interpretation of the contract and applicable provisions.
Furthermore, with respect to airport assets, the concession grantors typically may also terminate the concession unilaterally in circumstances where no breach or omission by the concession operator has occurred.
In the case of the airport assets within the portfolio of the Airport Business Division, the only concession agreement that expressly allows the administration to terminate the concession unilaterally is the concession agreement for the operation of the airport terminals at Dalaman. Under this contract, in the event of a unilateral termination, the administration must pay to the concessionaire a termination fee for the loss of income corresponding to the remaining concession period at the time of termination, as determined by independent international audit firms.
Should any actions such as the above be taken by government authorities in any of the jurisdictions in which we operate, there is no certainty that adequate compensation for any losses arising from such risks will be provided by the relevant government, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Development of complex infrastructures. We operate in sectors (toll roads, energy and airports) where a relevant part of our pipeline depends on public awards for the development, improvement and/or operation of complex infrastructure. The construction, revamping and entering into operation of such infrastructure assets usually comprises a wide range of requirements to be fulfilled, such as administrative and environmental permits, land access, rights of way, as well as construction and interconnection requirements.
Potential delays in any of those, may result in us not completing construction or not entering into operation within the deadlines set forth by the relevant authority, which may lead to adverse consequences.
Approvals, licenses, permits, and certificates. We require various approvals, licenses, permits, and certificates in the conduct of our business. We cannot assure that we will not encounter significant problems in obtaining new or renewing existing approvals, licenses, permits, and certificates required for the conduct of our business, nor that we will continue to satisfy the conditions under which authorities grant such authorizations. In addition, there may be delays on the part of the regulatory, administrative, or other relevant bodies in reviewing our applications and granting the required authorizations. If we fail to obtain or maintain the necessary approvals, licenses, permits, and certificates required for the conduct of our business, we may lose contracts or be required to incur substantial costs or suspend the operations of one or more of our projects. Furthermore, to bid, develop, and complete a construction project or an energy project, we may also need to obtain permits, licenses, certificates, and other approvals from the relevant administrative authorities. We cannot assure that we will be able to obtain or maintain such governmental approvals or fulfill the conditions required for obtaining the approvals or adapt to new laws, regulations, or policies that may come into effect from time to time, without
undue delay or at all. Obtaining environmental permits and the acquisition of the relevant rights-of-way are key elements in the pre-construction phase of many toll roads and transmission line or energy generation projects in which we are or may be involved in the future.
Land rights and related governmental action. Additionally, we may not be able to secure, timely or at all, the land rights we need to obtain to build or extend the toll roads, develop the infrastructure assets, or develop energy infrastructure projects for the concessions in which we have an interest. Securing such land rights is generally dependent on governmental action, as it often involves governmental authorities taking action to expropriate the land on which the relevant infrastructure asset is to be constructed.
The entry into force of new regulations and the imposition of new or more stringent requirements as part of permits or authorizations, or a stricter application of existing regulations, may cause delays or increase our costs or impose new responsibilities, leading to lower earnings and liquidity available for our activities and the business, in turn materially adversely affecting our financial condition and results of operations.
iii. We are subject to litigation risks, including claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, which could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are, and in the future may be, a party to judicial, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. We are exposed to risks derived from potential lawsuits or litigation of different kinds arising, including in the ordinary course of business. In relation to these legal risks, and according to prevailing accounting standards, when such risks are deemed probable, we must make accounting provisions. When such risks are less likely to materialize, we recognize contingent liabilities. For description of our potential significant liabilities, see "Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—2. Legal Proceedings" and Note 6.5.1 (Litigation) to the Audited Financial Statements. For example, as of December 31, 2024, our litigation and tax provisions amounted to EUR 182 million, including provisions of EUR 97 million to account for possible risks resulting from lawsuits and litigation in progress. The litigation provision amount remained relatively stable compared to the previous year.
Our business strategy is to focus on technically complex projects with long periods of maturation and the development of which, due to such long period of maturation, may result in non-compliance with agreed quality levels and committed deadlines. Any such non-compliance or perceived noncompliance risk may give rise to disputes with clients, counterparties, partners, or stakeholders and potential litigation. In addition, the budgetary constraints faced by some of our public clients may increase their need or willingness to litigate, and consequently increase our exposure to the risk of contractual disputes on construction and maintenance projects, as has been the case in the past with regards to certain of our projects in the United Kingdom, which can negatively impact our return on investment.
Several types of claims may arise in connection with this risk, including:
Also, criminal claims against our employees may arise, such as the proceedings relating to potential irregularities in tenders organized by the Warsaw Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works for contracts for municipal waste disposal. For further information on this matter, see "Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—2. Legal Proceedings —4. Matters previously reported —FB Serwis (Poland)."
An unfavorable outcome, including an out-of-court settlement, in one or more of such disputes or proceedings beyond our total litigation provisions, as well as material new claims and proceedings, could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The Company is a holding company with no material, direct business operations. The principal assets of the Company are its equity interests in the Group Companies. The Company depends on our operating Group Companies to meet its financial obligations, including its expenses as a publicly traded company and the payment of dividends. The funds the Company receives from our Group Companies are in the form of dividend distributions, loans, and other payments.
Regarding our Companies' dividend distributions, the amount and timing of such distributions will depend, among other factors, on the laws of our operating Group Companies' respective jurisdictions, their operating performance, the decisions of other shareholders of such entities, any restrictions arising in connection with any anticipated actions from the rating agencies, as well as any financing arrangements entered into by such Group Companies which restrict their ability to distribute dividends.
For example, due to the impact of COVID-19, the 407 ETR experienced significant declines in traffic volumes, which decreased operating revenues and the resulting dividends. As a result of these impacts, 407 ETR dividends were reduced in 2021 and 2022.
Additionally, as an equity investor in our Group Companies, the Company's right to receive assets upon such Group Companies' liquidation or reorganization will be effectively subordinated to the claims of creditors. To the extent that the Company is recognized as a creditor of subsidiaries, the Company's claims may still be subordinated to any security interest in, or other lien on, the relevant Group Company's assets and to any of their debt or other (lease) obligations that are senior to the Company's claims.
ii. Our joint venture and partnership operations could be affected by our reliance on our partners' financial condition, performance, and decisions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations, and prospects.
A relevant number of our operations are conducted through joint ventures and partnerships, including holding non-controlling interests in companies that operate some of our main infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR. For further information in respect to our associates in collaboration with
whom we operate certain of our assets and investments (i.e., the companies accounted for using the equity method) see "Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—3. Group Overview—3. Our Business Divisions."
We may continue to enter into arrangements subject to joint control, such as joint ventures or minority ownership. Joint ventures, related partnerships, and minority ownership interests are subject to risks related to oversight and control, compliance, competing business interests, financial liabilities, and difficulties to dispose of the stake due to the existence of pre-emptive rights. Disputes with joint venture partners may result in the loss of business opportunities or intellectual property or disruption to, or termination of, the relevant joint venture, as well as to litigation or other legal proceedings. In the event that risks related to oversight and control, compliance, competing business interests, financial liabilities, and difficulties to dispose of the stake, in respect of joint ventures, joint venture partners and minority shareholders materialize, this could result in financial, reputational, and legal consequences, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Investment partners may have economic or other interests that do not align with our interests. Furthermore, investment partners may be in a position to take or influence actions contrary to our interests and plans, which may create impasses on decisions and affect our ability to implement our strategies and dispose of the affected concession or entity.
In certain situations, we may not have a controlling stake, and consequently, payment of dividends to us may be blocked by our partners, which may result in us not being able to optimize the management and value of the specific joint venture or partnership. Finally, as a result of different interests between the partners, disputes may develop, resulting in us incurring litigation or arbitration costs and distracting our management from its other tasks. Any of these factors may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Examples of projects in which we do not have a controlling stake include some of our main assets, such as our 43.2% ownership interest in 407 International Inc., the concession operator of the 407 ETR, our 19.9% ownership interest in IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited ("IRB"), an Indian toll road builder and operator, and our indirect 49.0% ownership interest in JFK NTO, the concessionaire entity that manages the NTO at JFK concession.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, our total dividends received from our infrastructure assets amounted to EUR 947 million, of which EUR 584 million were received from consolidated entities (61.7% of such total dividends) and EUR 363 million were received from equity-accounted companies (i.e., business activities with companies in which joint control is identified) from joint venture and partnership operations (38.3% of such total dividends).
In addition, the success of our joint ventures and partnerships depends on the partner's satisfactory performance of their obligations. If our partners fail to satisfactorily perform their obligations as a result of financial or other difficulties, the joint venture or partnership may be unable to adequately perform contracted services. Under these circumstances, we may be required to make additional investments to ensure the adequate performance of the contracted services.
Furthermore, mainly in connection with the Construction Business Division, we could be jointly and severally liable for both our obligations and those of our partners (although we generally execute counter guarantees with our partners in order to be held harmless or reduce our risk). In addition, in the ordinary course of our business, we undertake to provide guarantees and indemnities in respect of the performance of the contractual obligations of our joint venture entities and partnerships. These guarantees and obligations may give rise to a liability to the extent the respective entity fails to perform its contractual obligations. A partner may also fail to comply with applicable laws, rules, or regulations, which may further result in our liability.
Any of the above factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
iii. An increase in inflation may negatively affect our results of operations (mainly in the Construction Business Division) and an increase in real rates or an increase in inflation with no economic growth may decrease the value of our assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Although we are positively exposed to inflation risk in general terms, through toll rates with a great degree of flexibility or inflation indexation, under scenarios of low or negative economic growth and high inflation, the additional revenue generated by the toll rate increases may be limited by the negative impact of such increases on traffic volumes. In addition, if real rates (interest rates adjusted for the effects of inflation) increase, the value of our assets may be affected, as the effect on present value of discount rates would be offsetting the benefits of inflation in toll highways.
Any future rises in inflation may have an adverse effect on operating margins under the construction contracts due to increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, which may affect expected profitability. Although this risk is partially mitigated in certain jurisdictions by inflation-related price adjustment clauses in contracts (such as in Poland and in certain contracts in Spain and Canada), the risk may not be adequately hedged from the effects of inflation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We have entered into an inflation derivative in connection with Autema, a toll road project in Spain, in order to fix the inflation component of our revenue from this project. An increase in inflation would have a negative fair value impact on this derivative, and could, as such, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
iv. Exchange rate fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We have exposure to foreign currency, mainly to the Canadian dollar, the U.S. dollar, the Polish zloty, the Indian rupee, the pound sterling, the Chilean peso, the Colombian peso, and the Australian dollar.
Our foreign exchange rate risks arise primarily from:
In analyzing sensitivity to exchange rate effects, we estimate that a 10% depreciation in the value of the euro at year-end 2024 against the main currencies in which we hold investments would have an impact on our equity attributable to shareholders of EUR 322 million, of which 15% would relate to the impact of the Canadian dollar, 27% to the U.S. dollar and 35% to the Indian rupee.
We establish our hedging strategy by analyzing past fluctuations in both short- and long-term exchanges rates and have monitoring mechanisms in place, such as future projections and long-term equilibrium exchange rates. These hedges are made by arranging foreign currency indebtedness, foreign currency deposits, or financial derivatives.
Although we enter into foreign exchange derivatives to cover our significant future expected operations and cash flows, any current or future hedging contracts or foreign exchange derivatives we enter into may not adequately protect our operating results from the effects of exchange rate fluctuations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are subject to the creditworthiness, and, in certain circumstances, the early termination of the hedging agreements by hedge counterparties.
We cannot assure that future exchange rate fluctuations will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
v. Interest rate fluctuations may affect our net financial expense, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Interest rate fluctuations affect our business, which may impact our net financial expense due to the variable interest on financial assets and liabilities, as well as the measurement of financial instruments arranged at fixed interest rates.
Certain of our indebtedness bears interest at variable rates, generally linked to market benchmarks such as EURIBOR, Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA"), and Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate ("SONIA"). Any increase in interest rates would increase our finance costs relating to variable rate indebtedness and increase the costs of refinancing existing indebtedness and of issuing new debt. This interest rate fluctuation risk is particularly important in the financing of infrastructure projects and other projects, which are heavily leveraged in their early stages and the performance of which depends on possible changes in the interest rate.
For example, a linear increase of 100 basis points in market interest rate curves as of December 31, 2024 would increase financial expenses in our income statement by an estimated EUR 5 million, of which EUR 2 million would relate to our interest in infrastructure project companies and EUR 3 million would relate to our interest in ex-infrastructure project companies. This impact would be offset by any increases in financial results due to the expected higher return of cash held by us as of that specific date.
Although we enter into hedging arrangements to cover interest rate fluctuations on a portion of its debt, any current or future hedging contracts or financial derivatives entered into by us may not adequately protect our operating results from the effects of interest rate fluctuations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are subject to the creditworthiness of hedge counterparties and, in certain circumstances, the early termination of the hedging agreements by hedge counterparties in the context of interest rate risk arrangement.
We cannot assure that future interest rate fluctuations would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
vi. We may not be able to effectively manage the exposure of our liquidity risk, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our assets, especially our infrastructure assets, must be able to secure significant levels of financing for us to be able to carry out our operations (for example, regarding the NTO at JFK). Certain industries in which we operate, such as airports and toll roads, are by nature capital-intensive businesses. Therefore, the development and operation of our assets, especially infrastructure concession assets, require a high level of financing.
Our ability to secure financing depends on several factors, many of which are beyond our control, including:
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our debt, as well as to fund future working capital and capital expenditures, will also depend on our future operating performance and ability to generate sufficient cash. Credit markets are subject to fluctuations that may result in periodic tightening of the credit markets, including lending by financial institutions, which is a source of credit for us, and affects our customers' and suppliers' borrowing and liquidity. There is a risk that the markets that provide funding will not always be available to us due to unexpected events, which may lead to a situation where we cannot honor our liabilities in time. This could also lead to an increase in our cost of capital. In such an environment, it may be more difficult and costly for us to refinance our maturing financial liabilities or secure new or additional financing. In addition, if the financial condition of our customers or suppliers is negatively affected by illiquidity, their difficulties could also have a material adverse effect on us. From time to time in the past we have provided, and in the future we may provide, financing support in the form of, for example, equity contributions or shareholder loans in connection with our projects or investments and our exposure to such additional liquidity risk may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations,
As it pertains to ex-infrastructure borrowings, there are a number of facilities and one bond maturing in 2025. The revolving credit facility and the bond have been refinanced in January 2025 (see "Item 5. Operating and financial review and prospects —B. Liquidity and capital resources —8. Financing —2. Ex-infrastructure project borrowings —1. Corporate debt"). For the remaining maturities, if we are unable to secure additional financing on favorable terms, or at all, our growth opportunities would be limited and our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
Our ability to effectively manage our credit risk exposure may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are exposed to the credit risk implied by default on the part of a counterparty (customer, provider, partner, or financial entity), which could impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The risk of late payments in both the public and private sectors has increased during global financial crises. The cost of government financing and financing of other public entities has also increased due to financial stress in Europe, and this may represent an increased risk for our public sector clients.
Although we actively manage this credit risk through credit scoring and eventually, in certain cases, the use of non-recourse factoring contracts and credit insurance, our risk management strategies may not be successful in limiting our exposure to credit risk, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
vii. We have entered into equity swaps which could result in losses and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We entered into equity swaps linked to our share price in order to hedge any potential asset losses derived from the different incentive share plans to which we are a party. Under the general terms of these equity swaps, if, at the maturity date of each equity swap, our share price decreases below a reference share price (i.e., the strike price agreed at the inception of each equity swap), we will make a payment to the counterparty. However, if, at the maturity date of each swap, the share price increases above the reference price, we will receive payment from the counterparty. During the lifetime of the equity swaps, the counterparty will pay us cash amounts equal to the dividends generated by those shares and we will pay the counterparty a floating interest rate.
Further, whilst the equity swaps are not deemed to be hedging derivatives under International Accounting Standards ("IAS"), their market value during a given period of time has an effect on our income statement, which will be positive if the share price increases or negative if the share price decreases during that period. If our share price decreases below the reference price, the market value of the swap will decrease and our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
viii. Our shareholders in the United States may have difficulty bringing actions and enforcing judgements, against us, our directors, and our executive officers based on the civil liabilities provisions of the federal securities laws or other laws of the United States or any state thereof.
We are incorporated in the Netherlands and the vast majority of our directors and executive officers reside outside the United States, primarily in Spain or the Netherlands. As a result, our shareholders' ability to bring an action against these individuals or us in the United States in the event that the shareholders believe their rights have been infringed under the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise, or the procedures in relation thereto, may be subject to uncertainties. Even if our shareholders are successful in bringing an action of this kind, whether they can successfully enforce a judgment against our directors, executive officers, or us outside the United States is subject to substantial uncertainty.
i. The Spanish Tax authorities may consider the Merger to fall outside of the Special Tax Neutrality Regime's protection, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The Company has applied the special tax neutrality regime implemented in Spain pursuant to Chapter VII of Title VII of the Spanish Law 27/2014 of November 27 on Corporate Income Tax and its implementing regulations, as approved by Decree Law 634/2015 of July 10 (the "Spanish CIT Law"), implementing in Spain Council Directive 2009/133/EC of 19 October 2009 on the common system of taxation applicable to mergers, divisions, partial divisions, transfers of assets and exchanges of shares concerning companies of different Member States and to the transfer of the registered office of an SE or SCE between Member States. Under this tax neutrality regime, the Merger benefits from total or partial tax neutrality consisting in the deferral of tax due to the capital gains or losses that may have arisen in connection with the Merger while maintaining the tax basis of the assets and shares affected by the Merger.
In connection with the application of the special tax neutrality regime, there is a potential risk of a challenge by the Spanish tax authorities. Specifically, the Spanish tax authorities may, in the course of a tax audit, consider that the Merger did not take place for a valid business reason and instead occurred with the main intention of obtaining a tax advantage, a position that the Company expressly rejects. In such case, the Spanish Tax Authorities may deny the application of such special regime and reverse the intended tax advantages.
Should the Spanish Tax Authorities make such a determination, they will seek to eliminate any intended tax advantage. The main difference in taxation between the Spanish and the Dutch Corporate Income Tax ("CIT") regimes is the participation exemption—while the Netherlands has full participation exemption, in Spain, although the tax payers enjoy a participation exemption, 5.0% of such exempt dividends and gains are included in the CIT taxable base. If the Spanish Tax Authorities conclude that avoidance of the inclusion of 5.0% of the exempt dividends and gains in the CIT taxable base is a tax advantage the Company sought, they may as a result assess the CIT due on the difference between the fair market value of our assets transferred as a result of the Merger not allocated to a branch in Spain and the assets' tax basis. In this regard, the main impact would derive from the gains on the transfer of the ordinary shares; however, only 5.0% of the gains would be effectively subject to taxation at a 25.0% CIT rate; such part of the gains would be further reduced by the carry-forward losses that Ferrovial had and deductible expenses, including financial expenses and pending tax credits.
Although the Company does not believe the foregoing would materially affect our overall business or financial condition, the tax impact will depend on the appraisal of transferred assets market value made by the competent authorities, and it could nevertheless result in a significant additional cost.
We are subject to complex tax legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our tax treatment depends on the determination of facts and interpretation of complex provisions of applicable tax law, for which no clear precedent or authority may be available. Any failure to comply with the tax laws or regulations applicable to us may result in reassessments, late payment interest, fines, and penalties.
We are exposed to risks based on transfer pricing rules applying to intra-group transactions. Pursuant to such rules, related companies and enterprises are required to conduct inter-company transactions at arm's length (i.e., on terms which would also apply among unrelated third parties in comparable transactions) and to sufficiently document the relevant transactions. Although we endeavor to follow such arm's length principle, one or more tax authorities might challenge the transfer pricing model we have implemented, which may result in disputes, double taxation in two or more jurisdictions, and the imposition of interest and penalties on underpaid taxes.
The tax rules applicable to us are consistently under review by persons involved in the legislative process and tax authorities, which may result in the passing of new tax laws, new or revised interpretations of established concepts, statutory changes, new reporting obligations, revisions to regulations, and other modifications and interpretations. Our present tax treatment may be modified by administrative, legislative, or judicial interpretation at any time, and any such action may apply on a retroactive or retrospective basis.
Any change in current tax legislation (including conventions for the avoidance of double taxation) in the countries where we operate or a change in the interpretation of such legislation by the tax authorities, as well as any change in accounting standards as a result of the application of tax regulations, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial position of the Company and our Group Companies. There is also a risk that unexpected tax expenses may arise or that tax authorities may challenge the general transfer pricing policy we have adopted, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial position.
We continue to assess the impact of changes in tax laws and interpretations on our businesses and may determine that changes to our structure, practice, tax positions, or the manner in which we conduct our businesses are necessary in light of such changes and developments in the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Such changes may nevertheless be ineffective.
For example, the G20/OECD Inclusive Framework has been working on addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy. One of the solutions to address the impact and consequence of the digitalization of the global economy is the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (the "OECD") Pillar One and Pillar Two blueprints, released on October 12, 2020. Pillar One refers to the re-allocation of taxing rights to jurisdictions where sustained and significant business is conducted, regardless of a physical presence, and Pillar Two contains a minimum tax to be paid by the multinational enterprises. On December 14, 2022, the EU approved implementation of Pillar Two.
The Dutch legislative proposal to transpose Pillar Two in the Dutch corporate tax system, titled "Minimum Tax Act 2024 (Pillar Two),"entered into force on January 1, 2024.
This measure aims to ensure that multinationals are subject to a corporation tax rate of at least 15.0%, preventing them from shifting profits to lowtax jurisdictions in order to minimize the tax that they pay. The Company's current view is that the Minimum Tax Rate Act 2024 is not expected to lead to adverse tax consequences for the Group. In principle, the Minimum Tax Rate Act 2024 is not expected to lead to an increase in taxes payable by us, as we develop our activity in jurisdictions with a nominal tax rate for CIT purposes above the minimum 15.0% threshold, but it could have an adverse effect due to the potential increase in our tax compliance obligations.
The original treatment of a tax-relevant matter in a tax return, tax assessment, or otherwise could later be found incorrect and as a result, we may be subject to additional taxes, interest, penalty payments, and social security payments. Such reassessment may be due to an interpretation or view of laws and facts by tax authorities in a manner that deviates from our view.
We are subject to tax audits by the respective tax authorities on a regular basis. As a result of ongoing and future tax audits or other reviews by the tax authorities, additional taxes could be imposed that exceed the provisions reflected in previous financial statements. This could lead to an increase in our tax obligations, either as a result of the relevant tax payment being assessed directly against the Company or as a result of becoming liable for the relevant tax as a secondary obligor due to the primary obligor's failure to pay such taxes. Consequently, we may have to engage in tax litigation to defend or achieve results reflected in prior estimates, declarations, or assessments which may be time-consuming and expensive and which may be unsuccessful. We are subject to pending litigation on tax matters which could result in a material amount of tax becoming payable. For further details, see "—3. The final outcome of ongoing tax proceedings could adversely affect our after-tax profitability and financial results."
The materialization of any of the above risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects.
iii. The final outcome of ongoing tax proceedings could adversely affect our after-tax profitability and financial results.
We are a Dutch-based Group with operations in several countries and, thus, are subject to tax in multiple jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our global provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and in evaluating our tax positions in these jurisdictions. For further details, see "—2. We are subject to complex tax laws, including changes thereof, in the jurisdictions in which we operate which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects." We are subject to tax audits and tax litigation, which could be complex and may require an extended period of time to resolve. While we believe that our tax positions are consistent with the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which we conduct our business, it is possible that these positions may be overturned by the relevant tax authorities.
Specifically, we are currently involved in a tax proceeding relating to a previous tax assessments at a supranational level, see "Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—2. Legal Proceedings—8. Tax-Related Proceedings." The outcome of this or any future tax proceedings may have a significant impact on our tax provisions and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects.
As of December 31, 2024, a significant portion of our recognized deferred tax assets was tax loss carry-forwards and prepaid taxes from losses incurred by the Company and its subsidiaries. In Spain, for the purpose of assessing the recoverability of tax loss carry-forwards by our Spanish tax consolidated group, we have decided not to record all the tax credits for accounting purposes, due to a reasonable doubt that they may be recovered in the shortor medium-term.
Our current and deferred income taxes may be further impacted by events and transactions arising in the normal course of business, as well as by special non-recurring items or changes in the applicable tax laws. Changes in the assumptions and estimates made by our management may result in our inability to recover our deferred tax assets if we consider that it is not probable that a taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be used. A future change in applicable tax laws could also limit our ability to recover our deferred tax assets. Additionally, currently ongoing or potential future tax audits and adverse determinations by the Spanish tax authorities may affect the recoverability of our deferred tax assets.
Specifically, we currently have ongoing litigation with respect to our CIT assessments pertaining to the tax years 2016 through 2023 (see "Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—2. Legal Proceedings—8. Tax-Related Proceedings"). On January 18, 2024, the Spanish Constitutional Court issued a decision declaring unconstitutional Royal Decree-Law 3/2016, on tax measures aimed at the consolidation of public finances. This decision could affect the outcome of our ongoing CIT litigation. Should the final outcome of the CIT litigation be favorable, which we believe is likely following the Spanish Constitutional Court's unconstitutionality determination, it may result in our tax credits being recoverable and available to the Group in connection with its future CIT filings, however such outcome is uncertain.
Moreover, as a result of the Merger, the Company's and its Dutch subsidiaries' ability to use carry-forward losses and other tax attributes for Dutch tax purposes that arose prior to the Merger to offset taxable income that arises after the Merger may be subject to certain limitations, as certain rules apply to restrict such an entity's use of carry-forward losses incurred prior to the Merger only to profits arising after the Merger that are attributable to such entity. Any such limitation on the Company's or its Dutch subsidiary's use of carry-forward losses or other tax attributes may adversely affect our business, financial position, results of operations, and prospects.
The Company and its Spanish subsidiaries that apply the special CIT group regime allowing entities residing in Spain and permanent establishments forming part of a group regime to be taxed as a single CIT payer would also face restrictions on its ability to use carry-forward losses and other tax attributes for Spanish tax purposes.
The amounts of tax credits the future use of which could be impacted by these legal restrictions are: (i) in Spain, EUR 76 million of tax loss credits and EUR 32 million of other tax credits, with only EUR 41 million recorded in books as deferred tax assets, and (ii) in the Netherlands, EUR 74 million tax loss credits, with only EUR 10 million recognized in books as deferred tax assets.
v. If the Company ceases to be a resident in the Netherlands for the purposes of a tax treaty concluded by the Netherlands, and in certain other events, the Company's shareholders could potentially be subject to a proposed Dutch dividend withholding tax in respect of a deemed distribution of the entire market value of the Company less paid-up capital.
Under a law proposal currently pending before the Dutch parliament, the DWT Exit Tax, the Company will be deemed to have distributed an amount equal to its entire market capitalization less recognized paid-up capital immediately before the occurrence of certain events, including if the Company ceases to be a Dutch tax resident for purposes of a tax treaty concluded by the Netherlands with another jurisdiction and becomes, for purposes of such tax treaty, exclusively a tax resident of that other jurisdiction, which is the "qualifying jurisdiction." A qualifying jurisdiction is a jurisdiction other than a member state of the EU/EEA that does not impose a withholding tax on distributions, or that does impose such tax but that grants a step-up for earnings attributable to the period prior to the Company becoming exclusively a resident in such jurisdiction. This deemed distribution would be subject to a 15.0% tax insofar it exceeds a franchise of EUR 50 million. The tax is payable by the Company as a withholding agent. A full exemption applies to entities and individuals who are resident in an EU/EEA member state or a state that has concluded a tax treaty with the Netherlands that contains a dividend article, provided the Company submits a declaration confirming the satisfaction of applicable conditions by qualifying shareholders within one month following the taxable event. The Company would be deemed to have withheld the tax on the deemed distribution and have a statutory right to recover this from the shareholders. Dutch resident shareholders qualifying for the exemption are entitled to a credit or refund, and non-Dutch resident shareholders qualifying for the exemption are entitled to a refund, subject to applicable statutory limitations, provided the tax has been actually recovered from them.
The DWT Exit Tax has been amended several times since its initial proposal and is under ongoing discussion. It is therefore not certain whether the DWT Exit Tax would be enacted and if so, in what form. If enacted in its present form, the DWT Exit Tax will have retroactive effect as from December 8, 2021.
vi. The Company operates so as to be treated exclusively as a resident of the Netherlands for tax purposes, but other jurisdictions may also claim taxation rights over the Company, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects, and on the net cash proceeds received by the Company's shareholders in respect of distributions by the Company.
The Company has established its organizational and management structure in such a manner that the Company is regarded to have its residence for tax purposes exclusively in the Netherlands and to exclusively qualify as a Dutch tax resident for purposes of the Dutch Dividend Withholding Tax Act (the "DWTA") and the Dutch Corporate Income Tax Act. However, the determination of the Company's residency for tax purposes depends primarily upon its place of effective management, which is largely a question of fact, based on all relevant circumstances. Therefore, no assurance can be given regarding the final or future determination of the Company's tax residency by the relevant tax authorities. If the tax authorities of a jurisdiction other than the Netherlands take the position that the Company should be treated as a tax resident of exclusively that jurisdiction (including for purposes of a tax treaty), the Company may be liable to pay an exit tax for Dutch income tax purposes and may also become subject to income tax in such other jurisdiction. See "—6. If the Company ceases to be a resident in the Netherlands for the purposes of a tax treaty concluded by the Netherlands and in certain other events, the Company's shareholders could potentially be subject to a proposed Dutch dividend withholding tax in respect of a deemed distribution of the entire market value of the Company less paid-up capital." In addition, this assessment would result in the Company no longer being part of the Dutch fiscal unity headed by it, which may subsequently result in certain deconsolidation charges becoming due, and the loss or restriction of certain tax assets such as carry-forward tax losses.
If the Company is regarded to also have its residence for tax purposes in any other jurisdiction(s) than the Netherlands, the shareholders could become subject to dividend withholding tax in such other jurisdiction(s), as well as in the Netherlands.
In each case, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects, and on the net cash proceeds received by shareholders in respect of distributions by the Company. The impact of these risks differs depending on the jurisdictions and tax authorities involved and the Company's and its shareholders' ability to resolve double taxation issues, for instance through mutual agreement procedures and other dispute resolution mechanisms under an applicable tax treaty, the dispute resolution mechanism under Council Directive (EU) 2017/1852 of 10 October 2017 on tax dispute resolution mechanisms in the European Union (in the case of an EU jurisdiction), or judicial review by the relevant national courts. These procedures require substantial time, costs, and efforts, and it is not certain that double taxation issues can be resolved in all circumstances.
vii. If the Company is classified as a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes, U.S. investors in the Company's ordinary shares may be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.
A non-U.S. corporation will be classified as a passive foreign investment company ("PFIC") for any taxable year if, either: (i) 75.0% or more of its gross income for the taxable year consists of "passive income" for the purposes of the PFIC rules (including dividends, interest, and other investment income, with certain exceptions) or (ii) at least 50.0% of the value of its assets for the taxable year (determined based upon a quarterly average) is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of "passive income." The PFIC rules also contain a look-through rule whereby the Company will be treated as owning its proportionate share of the assets and earning its proportionate share of the income of any other corporation in which it owns, directly or indirectly, 25.0% or more (by value) of the stock.
Whether the Company is treated as a PFIC is a factual determination to be made annually after the close of each taxable year and thus may be subject to change. The Company's PFIC status for each taxable year will depend on facts including the composition of the Company's assets and income, as well as the value of the Company's assets (which may fluctuate with the Company's market capitalization) at such time. Based on the nature of the Company's business, the ownership, and the composition of the income, assets, and operations of the Company, although not free from doubt, the Company believes it was not a PFIC for the taxable year ended December 31, 2024.
The determination of the Company's PFIC status is complex and subject to ambiguities. In addition, the Company's PFIC status for the current and future taxable years depends, in large part, on the expected value of its goodwill, which could fluctuate significantly. Moreover, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") or a court may disagree with the Company's determinations, including the manner in which the Company determines the
value of the Company's assets and the percentage of the Company's assets that are passive assets under the PFIC rules. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Company will not be classified as a PFIC for the current taxable year or for any future taxable year. If the Company is treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder (as defined in "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation—2. Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences") held ordinary shares, such U.S. Holder could be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences. See "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation— 2. Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences" for further discussion on this matter.
viii. Changes to applicable tax laws and regulations or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our future business and profitability.
We are a Dutch company and thus subject to Dutch corporate income tax as well as other applicable local taxes on our operations. Our subsidiaries are subject to the tax laws applicable in their respective jurisdictions of incorporation. New local laws and policy relating to taxes, whether in the Netherlands or in any of the jurisdictions in which our subsidiaries operate, may have an adverse effect on our future business and profitability. Further, existing applicable tax laws, tax rates, statutes, rules, regulations, treaties, administrative practices and principles, judicial decisions or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified or applied to us or our subsidiaries in a manner that could adversely affect our after-tax profitability and financial results, in each case, possibly with retroactive effect.
Additionally, there is also a high level of uncertainty in today's tax environment stemming from both global initiatives put forth by the OECD, and unilateral measures being implemented by various countries due to a lack of consensus on these global initiatives. As an example, the OECD has put forth two proposals, Pillar One and Pillar Two, that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules (profit allocation based on location of sales versus physical presence) and ensure a minimal level of taxation, respectively (as of November 4, 2021, the OECD published that 137 countries have agreed on Pillar Two at a rate of 15.0%. The Dutch legislative proposal to transpose Pillar Two in the Dutch corporate tax system, titled "Minimum Tax Act 2024 (Pillar Two)", entered into force on January 1, 2024. Further, unilateral measures, such as digital services tax and corresponding toll rates in response to such measures, are creating additional uncertainty. If these initiatives are implemented, they may negatively impact our financial condition, tax liability, and results of operations and could increase our administrative costs.
ix. Our tax obligations may change or fluctuate, become significantly more complex, or become subject to greater risk of examination by taxing authorities, including as a result of plans to expand our business operations, including to jurisdictions in which tax laws may not be favorable, any of which could adversely affect our after-tax profitability and financial results.
We currently operate in several jurisdictions in addition to the Netherlands and Spain, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Poland, among others. In the event that our business expands to additional jurisdictions, our effective tax rates may fluctuate widely. Future effective tax rates could be affected by operating losses in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be recorded under the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws. Factors that could materially affect our future effective tax rates include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in tax laws or the regulatory environment; (ii) changes in accounting and tax standards or practices; (iii) changes in the composition of operating income by tax jurisdiction; and (iv) pre-tax operating results of our business.
Outcomes from audits or examinations by taxing authorities could have an adverse effect on our after-tax profitability and financial condition. Additionally, foreign tax authorities have increasingly focused attention on intercompany transfer pricing with respect to sales of products and services and the use of intangibles. Tax authorities could disagree with our intercompany charges, cross-jurisdictional transfer pricing or other matters and assess additional taxes. If we do not prevail in any such disagreements, our profitability may be affected.

We present our consolidated financial statements in accordance with EU-IFRS and Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. In addition, in the Management Report and Consolidated Financial Statements the management provides other non-IFRS regulated financial measures, that we refer to as "APMs" (Alternative Performance Measures) according to the directives of European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) or "Non-IFRS measures".
In considering the financial performance of the business, we analyze certain non-IFRS measures, that we classify as:
These non-IFRS measures and APMs are not audited and should not be considered as alternatives to consolidated result for the period, operating result, revenue, cash generated from operating activities or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS as measures of operating performance or operating cash flows or liquidity. We believe that these measures are metrics commonly used by investors to evaluate our performance and that of our competitors. We further believe that the disclosure of these measures is useful to investors, as these measures form the basis of how our executive team and the Board evaluate our performance. By disclosing these measures, we believe that we create for investors a greater understanding of, and an enhanced level of transparency into, some of how our management team operates and evaluates us and facilitates comparisons of the current period's results with prior periods. While similar measures are widely used in the industry in which we operate, the financial measures we use may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, nor are they intended to be substitutes for measures of financial performance or financial position as prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS.
Adjusted EBIT is defined as our net profit/(loss) for the period excluding profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations, income tax/(expense), share of profits of equity-accounted companies, net financial income/(expense) and impairment and disposal of fixed assets. Adjusted EBIT is a non-IFRS financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to net profit/(loss) or any other measure of our financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. Adjusted EBIT does not have a standardized meaning and, therefore, cannot be compared to Adjusted EBIT of other companies.
Adjusted EBIT Margin is defined as Adjusted EBIT divided by our revenue for the relevant period.
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT to our net profit/(loss) for the periods indicated:
| Q4 24 | Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit/(loss) | 2,746 | 148 | 3,490 | 630 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | -5 | -8 | -14 | -16 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 66 | 74 | 145 | 42 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | -47 | -68 | -238 | -215 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -483 | 88 | -274 | 184 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 2,277 | 232 | 3,109 | 625 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | -2,043 | -35 | -2,208 | -35 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 234 | 197 | 901 | 590 |
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT like-for-like (For further information regarding Comparable or "Like-for-like" ("LfL") Growth" please see section 1.3) by Business Division to our net profit/(loss) by Business Division for periods indicated:
| Q4 24 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 36 | 101 | 2,590 | 2 | 18 | -2 | 2,746 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0 | -5 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 75 | 81 | 1 | -5 | -86 | 0 | 66 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -45 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -47 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -29 | 67 | -570 | 1 | 48 | 0 | -483 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 81 | 205 | 2,020 | -2 | -25 | -2 | 2,277 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -19 | -2,024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2,043 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 81 | 186 | -5 | -2 | -24 | -2 | 234 |
| FY 24 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 258 | 663 | 2,665 | -14 | -80 | -2 | 3,490 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14 | 0 | -14 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 142 | 110 | -3 | -5 | -99 | 0 | 145 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -226 | -8 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -238 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -116 | 290 | -625 | 8 | 169 | 0 | -274 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 284 | 837 | 2,029 | -11 | -28 | -2 | 3,109 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -151 | -2,024 | 0 | -32 | 0 | -2,208 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 284 | 686 | 4 | -11 | -60 | -2 | 901 |
| Fx Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBIT L-f-L (III) | 284 | 686 | 4 | -11 | -60 | -2 | 901 |
| Q4 23 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 24 | 192 | -42 | -1 | -26 | 0 | 148 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8 | 0 | -8 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 45 | 38 | 15 | -3 | -20 | 0 | 74 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -65 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -68 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -26 | 53 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 88 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 44 | 218 | -4 | -3 | -23 | 0 | 232 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -35 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 44 | 180 | -4 | -3 | -21 | 0 | 197 |
| FY 23 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustment | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | s | ||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 105 | 548 | -16 | -8 | 1 | 0 | 630 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -16 | 0 | -16 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 61 | 55 | 20 | -2 | -91 | 0 | 42 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -198 | -11 | 0 | -6 | 0 | -215 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -89 | 219 | 9 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 184 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 77 | 624 | 2 | -8 | -70 | 0 | 625 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -35 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 77 | 586 | 2 | -8 | -68 | 0 | 590 |
| Fx Impact | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 5 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -24 | -24 | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT L-f-L (IV) | 84 | 562 | 2 | -8 | -69 | 0 | 571 |
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 134 | 212 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 401 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 211 | 799 | 22 | 0 | -41 | 0 | 991 |
| Fx Impact | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 6 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -30 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA L-f-L (VI) | 220 | 768 | 22 | 0 | -44 | 0 | 967 |
| Adjusted EBIT VAR. L-f-L Growth (III) vs. (IV) | n.s | 22.0 % | 67.8 % | (39.1) % | 11.4 % | 57.8 % | |
| Adjusted EBITDA VAR. L-f-L Growth (V) vs. (VI) | 95.4 % | 19.5 % | 19.6 % | n.s | 21.5 % | 38.9 % |
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as our net profit/(loss) for the period excluding profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations, income tax/(expense), share of profits of equity-accounted companies, net financial income/(expense), impairment and disposal of fixed assets and charges for fixed asset and right of use of leases depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to net profit/(loss) or any other measure of our financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. We use Adjusted EBITDA to provide an analysis of our operating results, excluding depreciation and amortization, as they are non-cash variables, which can vary substantially from company to company depending on accounting policies and accounting valuation of assets. Adjusted EBITDA is used as an approximation to pre-tax operating cash flow and reflects cash generation before working capital variation
Adjusted EBITDA is a measure which is widely used to track our performance and profitability as well as to evaluate each of our businesses and the level of debt by comparing the Adjusted EBITDA with Consolidated Net Debt. However, Adjusted EBITDA does not have a standardized meaning and, therefore, cannot be compared to Adjusted EBITDA of other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by our revenues for the relevant period.
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net profit/(loss) and Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the periods indicated:
| Q4 24 | Q4 23 | FY 24 | FY 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit/(loss) | 2,746 | 148 | 3,490 | 630 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | -5 | -8 | -14 | -16 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 66 | 74 | 145 | 42 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | -47 | -68 | -238 | -215 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -483 | 88 | -274 | 184 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 2,277 | 232 | 3,109 | 625 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | -2,043 | -35 | -2,208 | -35 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 234 | 197 | 901 | 590 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 100 | 94 | 441 | 401 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 334 | 291 | 1,342 | 991 |
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA like-for-like to our net profit/ (loss) by Business Division for the periods indicated:
| Q4 24 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 36 | 101 | 2,590 | 2 | 18 | -2 | 2,746 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0 | -5 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 75 | 81 | 1 | -5 | -86 | 0 | 66 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -45 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -47 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -29 | 67 | -570 | 1 | 48 | 0 | -483 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 81 | 205 | 2,020 | -2 | -25 | -2 | 2,277 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -19 | -2,024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2,043 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 81 | 186 | -5 | -2 | -24 | -2 | 234 |
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 25 | 60 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 100 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 106 | 246 | -2 | 2 | -16 | -2 | 334 |
| FY 24 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other Adjustments | Total | ||
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 258 | 663 | 2,665 | -14 | -80 | -2 | 3,490 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14 | 0 | -14 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 142 | 110 | -3 | -5 | -99 | 0 | 145 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -226 | -8 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -238 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -116 | 290 | -625 | 8 | 169 | 0 | -274 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 284 | 837 | 2,029 | -11 | -28 | -2 | 3,109 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -151 | -2,024 | 0 | -32 | 0 | -2,208 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 284 | 686 | 4 | -11 | -60 | -2 | 901 |
| Fx Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBIT L-f-L (III) | 284 | 686 | 4 | -11 | -60 | -2 | 901 |
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 146 | 232 | 22 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 441 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 430 | 918 | 26 | 2 | -32 | -2 | 1,342 |
| Fx Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA L-f-L (V) | 430 | 918 | 26 | 2 | -32 | -2 | 1,342 |
| Q4 23 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustment | Total | |||
| s (in millions of euros) |
|||||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 24 | 192 | -42 | -1 | -26 | 0 | 148 | ||
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8 | 0 | -8 | ||
| Income tax/(expense) | 45 | 38 | 15 | -3 | -20 | 0 | 74 | ||
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -65 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -68 | ||
| Net financial income/(expense) | -26 | 53 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 88 | ||
| Operating profit/(loss) | 44 | 218 | -4 | -3 | -23 | 0 | 232 | ||
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -35 | ||
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 44 | 180 | -4 | -3 | -21 | 0 | 197 | ||
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 41 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 94 | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 85 | 222 | -1 | -1 | -14 | 0 | 291 |
| FY 23 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other Adjustments | Total | |||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 105 | 548 | -16 | -8 | 1 | 0 | 630 | |||
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -16 | 0 | -16 | |||
| Income tax/(expense) | 61 | 55 | 20 | -2 | -91 | 0 | 42 | |||
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -198 | -11 | 0 | -6 | 0 | -215 | |||
| Net financial income/(expense) | -89 | 219 | 9 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 184 | |||
| Operating profit/(loss) | 77 | 624 | 2 | -8 | -70 | 0 | 625 | |||
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -35 | |||
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 77 | 586 | 2 | -8 | -68 | 0 | 590 | |||
| Fx Impact | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 5 | |||
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -24 | -24 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBIT L-f-L (IV) | 84 | 562 | 2 | -8 | -69 | 0 | 571 | |||
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 134 | 212 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 401 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 211 | 799 | 22 | 0 | -41 | 0 | 991 | |||
| Fx Impact | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 6 | |||
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -30 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA L-f-L (VI) | 220 | 768 | 22 | 0 | -44 | 0 | 967 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA VAR. L-f-L Growth (V) vs. (VI) | 95.4 % | 19.5 % | 19.6 % | n.s | 21.5 % | 38.9 % |
The tables below set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT to our net profit/ (loss), Adjusted EBIT Margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin by subdivisions of Construction for periods indicated:
| Q4 24 | FY 24 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budimex | Webber | F Co. | Construction | Budimex | Webber | F Co. | Construction | ||
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 39 | 8 | -11 | 36 | 145 | 54 | 59 | 258 | |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Income tax/(expense) | 19 | 13 | 43 | 75 | 51 | 14 | 77 | 142 | |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -5 | -5 | -19 | -29 | -26 | -15 | -75 | -116 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 53 | 15 | 13 | 81 | 170 | 52 | 61 | 284 | |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 53 | 15 | 13 | 81 | 170 | 52 | 61 | 284 | |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 10 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 48 | 62 | 146 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA (III) | 63 | 19 | 25 | 106 | 207 | 100 | 123 | 430 | |
| Revenues (V) | 607 | 515 | 876 | 1,998 | 2,119 | 1,725 | 3,391 | 7,234 | |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 8.7 % | 3.0 % | 1.5 % | 4.1 % | 8.0 % | 3.0 % | 1.8 % | 3.9 % | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 10.3 % | 3.7 % | 2.8 % | 5.3 % | 9.8 % | 5.8 % | 3.6 % | 5.9 % |
| Q4 23 | FY 23 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budimex | Webber | F Co. | Construction | Budimex | Webber | F Co. | Construction | ||
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 59 | 0 | -35 | 24 | 155 | 33 | -83 | 105 | |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Income tax/(expense) | 11 | 13 | 21 | 45 | 40 | 12 | 9 | 61 | |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -7 | -3 | -16 | -26 | -31 | -6 | -52 | -89 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 63 | 10 | -30 | 43 | 164 | 39 | -127 | 77 | |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adjusted EBIT | 63 | 10 | -30 | 43 | 164 | 39 | -127 | 77 | |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 9 | 14 | 19 | 41 | 34 | 42 | 58 | 134 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 73 | 24 | -12 | 85 | 199 | 81 | -69 | 211 | |
| Revenues | 632 | 363 | 880 | 1,875 | 2,160 | 1,411 | 3,299 | 6,869 | |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 10.0 % | 2.8 % | (3.4) % | 2.3 % | 7.6 % | 2.8 % | (3.8) % | 1.1 % | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 11.5 % | 6.5 % | (1.3) % | 4.5 % | 9.2 % | 5.8 % | (2.1) % | 3.1 % | |
| Fx Impact | 10 | 0 | -3 | 7 | |||||
| Adjusted EBIT LfL (II) | 174 | 39 | -130 | 84 | |||||
| Fx Impact | 12 | 0 | -3 | 9 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA LfL (IV) | 210 | 81 | -71 | 220 | |||||
| Fx Impact | 118 | -1 | -15 | 102 | |||||
| Revenues LfL (VI) | 2,278 | 1,409 | 3,283 | 6,971 | |||||
| VAR. L-f-L Growth (I) vs. (II) | (2.4) % | 32.8 % | (147.3) % | n.s | |||||
| VAR. L-f-L Growth (III) vs. (IV) | (1.7) % | 23.1 % | (272.7) % | 95.4 % | |||||
| VAR. L-f-L Growth (V) vs. (VI) | (7.0) % | 22.4 % | 3.3 % | 3.8 % |
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT Margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, by USA Toll Roads for the periods indicated. The information is provided in Appendix I – Toll Roads Details by assets in euros, and the conversion to USD is made by applying the average exchange rate for the periods indicated (reported in appendix II -Exchange rate movements):
| (USD million) | NTE | LBJ | NTE 35W | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global consolidation | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. |
| Net profit/(loss) | 44 | 51 | (13.7) % | 17 | 12 | 46.9 % | 42 | 14 | 203.7 % |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Income tax/(expense) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Net financial income/(expense) | 18 | 11 | 64.9 % | 20 | 20 | (0.7) % | 18 | 24 | (24.4) % |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 65 | 63 | 39 | 33 | 63 | 38 | |||
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adjusted EBIT | 65 | 63 | 3.0 % | 39 | 33 | 20.7 % | 63 | 38 | 62.9 % |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 19 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 73 | 67 | 7.9 % | 48 | 39 | 22.6 % | 71 | 58 | 22.9 % |
| Revenues | 83 | 76 | 9.0 % | 60 | 50 | 20.6 % | 87 | 74 | 17.7 % |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 78.5 % | 83.1 % | 65.8 % | 65.8 % | 72.0 % | 52.0 % | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 87.8 % | 88.7 % | 79.9 % | 78.6 % | 81.6 % | 78.2 % |
| (USD million) | I-77 | I-66 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global consolidation | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | VAR. |
| Net profit/(loss) | 11 | 12 | (4.8) % | 1 | 8 | (81.8) % |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Income tax/(expense) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net financial income/(expense) | 8 | 2 | 353.3 % | 31 | 40 | (22.4) % |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 19 | 13 | 32 | 48 | ||
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adjusted EBIT | 19 | 13 | 41.8 % | 32 | 48 | (32.0) % |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 1 | 4 | 26 | -8 | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 20 | 18 | 11.9 % | 59 | 40 | 46.2 % |
| Revenues | 30 | 24 | 23.3 % | 73 | 51 | 41.9 % |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 63.9 % | 55.6 % | 44.5 % | 92.9 % | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 65.9 % | 72.6 % | 80.5 % | 78.1 % |
| (USD million) | NTE | LBJ | NTE 35W | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global consolidation | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
| Net profit/(loss) | 173 | 176 | (1.7) % | 66 | 48 | 36.2 % | 140 | 96 | 46.3 % |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Income tax/(expense) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Net financial income/(expense) | 57 | 50 | 14.8 % | 82 | 80 | 2.5 % | 83 | 59 | 40.9 % |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 233 | 227 | 2.7 % | 150 | 130 | 16.1 % | 226 | 156 | 45.3 % |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adjusted EBIT | 233 | 227 | 2.7 % | 150 | 130 | 16.1 % | 226 | 156 | 45.3 % |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 31 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 40 | 39 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 264 | 255 | 3.3 % | 185 | 158 | 17.2 % | 266 | 195 | 36.8 % |
| Revenues | 299 | 289 | 3.5 % | 225 | 193 | 16.6 % | 320 | 234 | 36.8 % |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 77.8 % | 78.5 % | 67.0 % | 67.2 % | 70.5 % | 66.4 % | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 88.1 % | 88.3 % | 82.3 % | 81.9 % | 83.1 % | 83.1 % |
| (USD million) | I-77 | I-66 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global consolidation | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. | FY 24 | FY 23 | VAR. |
| Net profit/(loss) | 34 | 46 | (26.6) % | -8 | -40 | (79.5) % |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Income tax/(expense) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net financial income/(expense) | 25 | 8 | 196.9 % | 124 | 110 | 12.9 % |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 59 | 55 | 7.9 % | 116 | 70 | 65.0 % |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adjusted EBIT | 59 | 55 | 7.9 % | 116 | 70 | 65.0 % |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 11 | 11 | 80 | 59 | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 69 | 66 | 5.7 % | 196 | 129 | 52.3 % |
| Revenues | 107 | 91 | 16.9 % | 247 | 167 | 47.3 % |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 55.3 % | 59.8 % | 46.9 % | 41.9 % | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 65.1 % | 72.0 % | 79.5 % | 76.9 % |
The tables below set out our Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT Margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin by subdivisions of Airports for the periods indicated:
| Q4 24 | FY 24 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalaman | Others Airports projects and HQ |
Airports | Dalaman | Others Airports projects and HQ |
Airports | ||
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 34 | 2,556 | 2,590 | 59 | 2,606 | 2,665 | |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Income tax/(expense) | -32 | 34 | 1 | -42 | 39 | -3 | |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -8 | -8 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) | 4 | -574 | -570 | 25 | -650 | -625 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 7 | 2,013 | 2,020 | 42 | 1,987 | 2,029 | |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -2,024 | -2,024 | 0 | -2,024 | -2,024 | |
| Adjusted EBIT | 7 | -11 | -5 | 42 | -38 | 4 | |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 10 | -12 | -2 | 64 | -38 | 26 | |
| Revenues | 15 | 3 | 17 | 82 | 9 | 91 | |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 45.7 % | n.s. | (30.6) % | 51.8 % | n.s. | 4.5 % | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 68.1 % | n.s. | (13.6) % | 78.4 % | n.s. | 28.6 % |
| Q4 23 | FY 23 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalaman | Others Airports projects and HQ |
Airports | Dalaman | Others Airports projects and HQ |
Airports | ||
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | -36 | -6 | -42 | -17 | 1 | -16 | |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Income tax/(expense) | 20 | -5 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 20 | |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -11 | -11 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) | 21 | 5 | 26 | 34 | -25 | 9 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 5 | -9 | -4 | 36 | -34 | 2 | |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adjusted EBIT | 5 | -9 | -4 | 36 | -34 | 2 | |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 8 | -9 | -1 | 55 | -33 | 22 | |
| Revenues | 8 | 2 | 10 | 71 | 9 | 80 | |
| Adjusted EBIT Margin | 62.9 % | n.s. | (35.8) % | 51.1 % | n.s. | 3.1 % | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 95.2 % | n.s. | (9.0) % | 78.1 % | n.s. | 27.3 % | |
| VAR. Revenues | 16.2 % |
|---|---|
| VAR. Adjusted EBITDA | 16.6 % |
| VAR. Adjusted EBIT | 17.8 % |
Comparable Growth, also referred to as "Like-for-like" Growth ("LfL"), corresponds to the relative year-on-year variation in comparable terms of the figures for revenue, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA.
Comparable or "Like-for-like" ("LfL") Growth is a non-IFRS financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to revenues, net profit/ (loss) or any other measure of our financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. Comparable or "Like- for-like" ("LfL") Growth is calculated by adjusting each year, in accordance with the following rules:
We use Comparable or "Like-for-like" ("LfL") Growth to provide a more homogenous measure of the underlying profitability of its businesses, excluding non-recurrent elements which would induce a misinterpretation of the reported growth, impacts such as exchange-rate movements, or changes in the consolidation perimeter which distort the comparability of the information. Additionally, we believe that it allows us to provide homogenous information for better understanding of the performance of each of our businesses.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of revenues on like-for-like basis to our revenues for the periods indicated:
| FY 24 | FY 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in millions of euros) | ||
| Revenues | 9,147 | 8,514 |
| Exchange rate effect 1 | 0 | 92 |
| Fixed asset impairments2 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating results of disposed companies3 | 0 | 0 |
| Restructuring costs | 0 | 0 |
| Operating results from new acquired companies4 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounting model adjustments5 | 0 | -35 |
| Non-current impact6 | 0 | 0 |
| Revenues Comparable (Like-for-like) | 9,147 | 8,571 |
1Calculation of the results of each period at the exchange rate in the current period.
2 Elimination of the impact of fixed asset impairments.
3 Elimination of the operating results of disposed companies when the impact effectively occurred.
4 Elimination in the current period of the operating results derived from new material companies.
5 Following the acquisitions of new companies which are considered material, elimination in the current period of the operating results derived from those companies.
6 Elimination of other non-recurrent impacts (mainly related to tax and human resources).
| FY 24 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Others | Total | |||
| (in millions of euros) | ||||||||
| Revenues | 7,234 | 1,256 | 91 | 270 | 296 | 9,147 | ||
| Fx Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Revenues L-f-L (I) | 7,234 | 1,256 | 91 | 270 | 296 | 9,147 |
| FY 23 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Others | Total | ||
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Revenues | 6,869 | 1,085 | 80 | 207 | 273 | 8,514 | |
| Fx Impact | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -9 | 92 | |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -35 | |
| Revenues L-f-L (II) | 6,971 | 1,050 | 80 | 207 | 264 | 8,571 | |
| VAR. L-f-L Growth (I) vs. (II) | 3.8 % | 19.6 % | 13.7 % | 30.6 % | 12.1 % | 6.7 % |
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA on like-for-like basis to our net profit/(loss) for the periods indicated:
| FY 24 | FY 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit/(loss) | 3,490 | 630 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | -14 | -16 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 145 | 42 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | -238 | -215 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -274 | 184 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 3,109 | 625 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | -2,208 | -35 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 901 | 590 |
| Exchange rate effect 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Operating results of disposed companies3 | 0 | -24 |
| Restructuring costs | 0 | 0 |
| Operating results from new acquired companies4 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounting model adjustments5 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-current impact6 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBIT Comparable (Like-for-like) | 901 | 571 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 441 | 401 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,342 | 991 |
| Exchange rate effect 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Operating results of disposed companies3 | 0 | -30 |
| Restructuring costs | 0 | 0 |
| Operating results from new acquired companies4 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounting model adjustments5 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-current impact6 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA Comparable (Like-for-like) | 1,342 | 967 |
1Calculation of the results of each period at the exchange rate in the current period.
3 Elimination of the operating results of disposed companies when the impact effectively occurred.
4 Elimination in the current period of the operating results derived from new material companies.
5 Following the acquisitions of new companies which are considered material, elimination in the current period of the operating results derived from those companies. 6 Elimination of other non-recurrent impacts (mainly related to tax and human resources).
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA on like-for-like basis to our net profit/(loss) by Business Division for the periods indicated:
| FY 24 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 258 | 663 | 2,665 | -14 | -80 | -2 | 3,490 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14 | 0 | -14 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 142 | 110 | -3 | -5 | -99 | 0 | 145 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -226 | -8 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -238 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -116 | 290 | -625 | 8 | 169 | 0 | -274 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 284 | 837 | 2,029 | -11 | -28 | -2 | 3,109 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -151 | -2,024 | 0 | -32 | 0 | -2,208 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 284 | 686 | 4 | -11 | -60 | -2 | 901 |
| Fx Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBIT L-f-L (III) | 284 | 686 | 4 | -11 | -60 | -2 | 901 |
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 146 | 232 | 22 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 441 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 430 | 918 | 26 | 2 | -32 | -2 | 1,342 |
| Fx Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA L-f-L (V) | 430 | 918 | 26 | 2 | -32 | -2 | 1,342 |
| FY 23 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total | |
| (in millions of euros) | |||||||
| Net profit/(loss) | 105 | 548 | -16 | -8 | 1 | 0 | 630 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -16 | 0 | -16 |
| Income tax/(expense) | 61 | 55 | 20 | -2 | -91 | 0 | 42 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 0 | -198 | -11 | 0 | -6 | 0 | -215 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | -89 | 219 | 9 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 184 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 77 | 624 | 2 | -8 | -70 | 0 | 625 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 0 | -37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -35 |
| Adjusted EBIT (I) | 77 | 586 | 2 | -8 | -68 | 0 | 590 |
| Fx Impact | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 5 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -24 | -24 | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT L-f-L (IV) | 84 | 562 | 2 | -8 | -69 | 0 | 571 |
| Fixed asset depreciation (II) | 134 | 212 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 401 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (I)+(II) | 211 | 799 | 22 | 0 | -41 | 0 | 991 |
| Fx Impact | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 6 |
| L-f-L Adjustments | 0 | -30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -30 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA L-f-L (VI) | 220 | 768 | 22 | 0 | -44 | 0 | 967 |
| Adjusted EBITDA VAR. L-f-L Growth (V) vs. (VI) | 95.4 % | 19.5 % | 19.6 % | n.s | 21.5 % | 38.9 % |
Order Book corresponds to our income which is pending execution corresponding to those contracts of the Construction Business Division which we have signed and over which we have certainty regarding their future execution. The Order Book is calculated by adding the contracts of the actual year to the balance of the contract Order Book at the end of the previous year, less the income recognized in the current year. The total income from a contract corresponds to the agreed price or rate corresponding to the delivery of goods and/or the rendering of the contemplated services. If the execution of a contract is pending the closure of financing, the income from said contract will not be added to the calculate the Order Book until said financing is closed.
We use the Order Book as an indicator of our future income, as it reflects, for each contract, the final revenue minus the net amount of work performed.
There is no comparable financial measure to the Order Book in IFRS. This reconciliation is based on the order book value of a specific construction being comprised of its contracting value less the construction work completed, which is the main component of the sales figure. Therefore, it is not possible to present a reconciliation of the Order Book to our Financial Statements. We believe the difference between the construction work completed and the revenue reported for the Construction Business Division in the Financial Statements is attributable to the fact that these are subject to, among others, the following adjustments: (i) consolidation adjustments, (ii) charges to joint ventures, (iii) sale of machinery, and (iv) confirming income.
The following table sets forth the Construction Business Division Order Book as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| FY 24 | DEC-23 | Fx Impact | DEC-23 LFL | Var. | LfL growth | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions of euros) | ||||||||
| Budimex | 4,389 | 3,301 | 50 | 3,351 | 33.0 % | 31.0 % | ||
| Webber | 5,710 | 4,459 | 297 | 4,757 | 28.0 % | 20.0 % | ||
| Ferrovial Construction | 6,657 | 7,419 | 65 | 7,484 | (10.3) % | (11.1) % | ||
| Construction | 16,755 | 15,179 | 412 | 15,591 | 10.4 % | 7.5 % |
Consolidated Net Debt corresponds to our balance of cash and cash equivalents minus short and long-term borrowings and other financial items that include our non-current restricted cash, the balance related to exchange-rate derivatives (covering both the debt issuance in currency other than the currency used by the issuing company, through forward hedging derivatives, and cash positions that are exposed to exchange rate risk, through cross currency swaps) and other short term financial assets. Lease liabilities are not part of the Consolidated Net Debt. Consolidated Net Debt is a non-IFRS financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other measure of our financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS.
We further break down our Consolidated Net Debt into two categories:
We also discuss the evolution of our Consolidated Net Debt during any relevant period and split it into two categories: (i) Consolidated Net Debt of exinfrastructure project companies and (ii) Consolidated Net Debt of infrastructure project companies, separated into the following items:
We use Consolidated Net Debt to explain the evolution of our global indebtedness and to assist our management in making decisions related to our financial structure.
We also separate Consolidated Net Debt into Consolidated Net Debt of ex-infrastructure project companies and infrastructure project companies, as we find it helpful for investors and rating agencies to show the evolution of our Consolidated Net Debt of ex- infrastructure project companies, because the debt of infrastructure project companies has: (i) no recourse to the Group Companies or (ii) the recourse is limited to guarantees issued by other Group Companies. Net Debt of ex- infrastructure project companies is used by analysts and rating agencies to better understand the indebtedness that has recourse to the Group. For investors and rating agencies, it is important to clearly see and understand whether the rest of the Group is under any obligation to inject capital to repay the debt or cure any potential covenant breach if any of the Group's infrastructure project companies underperform.
Additionally, our equity investors track performance of our infrastructure project companies on a cash basis, namely dividends received and capital invested, that are not shown in our change in cash and cash equivalents reported in our consolidated cash flow statement. Similarly, our debt investors need to know the dividends received from infrastructure project companies, as the key parameters for the rating of corporate bonds are cash flows of ex-infrastructure project companies (the main contributor of which is dividends from infrastructure project companies) and net debt of the exinfrastructure project companies.
We allocate amounts from the different components of Consolidated Net Debt and its evolution, specifically cash flows as reported in IAS 7, between infrastructure project companies and ex-infrastructure project companies as follows:
2024 and 2023 and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, includes a complete list of our subsidiaries and associate companies, including details of all companies classified as infrastructure project companies, which are identified with a "P" in the "Type" column.
Specifically, cash flows of ex-infrastructure project companies are comprised of the cash flows generated by all companies classified as exinfrastructure project companies, after the elimination of transactions between ex-infrastructure project companies. Cash flows of infrastructure project companies are comprised of the cash flows generated by all companies classified as infrastructure project companies, after the elimination of transactions between infrastructure project companies.
The key distinction in the classification between cash flows of ex-infrastructure project companies and cash flows of infrastructure project companies is the treatment of intercompany transactions between ex-infrastructure project companies and infrastructure project companies. These intercompany transactions are comprised of dividends paid by infrastructure project companies to ex-infrastructure project companies and investments of equity paid by ex-infrastructure project companies to infrastructure project companies. We treat these transactions as follows:
These dividends include dividends and other similar items, comprising (i) interest on shareholder loans and (ii) repayments of capital and shareholder loans.
The equity investment includes the cash invested by the Group in infrastructure project companies through capital contributions or other similar financial instruments such as shareholder loans. These intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidated cash flows.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Consolidated Net Debt to our cash and cash equivalents for the periods indicated:
| (EUR million) | DEC-24 | DEC-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents excluding infrastructure project | -4,653 | -4,585 |
| Short and long-term borrowings | 2,889 | 3,449 |
| Non-current restricted cash | -21 | -32 |
| Forwards hedging balances | 5 | 18 |
| Cross currency swaps balances | -2 | 13 |
| Intragroup position balances (*) | -12 | 16 |
| Other short term financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| Consolidated Net Debt of ex-infrastructure project companies | -1,794 | -1,121 |
| Cash and cash equivalents from infrastructure projects | -175 | -204 |
| Short and long-term borrowings | 8,400 | 7,915 |
| Non- current restricted cash | -381 | -596 |
| Intragroup position balances (*) | 12 | -16 |
| Other short term financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| Consolidated Net Debt of infrastructure project companies | 7,856 | 7,100 |
| Consolidated Net Debt | 6,061 | 5,979 |
(*) Intragroup balances are comprised of financial assets (cash) and liabilities (borrowings) between our ex-infrastructure project companies and infrastructure project companies that are eliminated in the consolidation process and therefore have no impact on our Consolidated Net Debt.
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the changes in Consolidated Net Debt (including separation by ex-infrastructure project companies and infrastructure project companies), as well as the breakdown of our statement of cash flows into cash flows of ex-infrastructure project companies, cash flows of infrastructure project companies and intercompany eliminations.
| (1) | (2) | (3) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Consolidated Net Debt (1+2+3) |
Ex-infrastructure project companies |
Infrastructure project companies |
Intercompany eliminations |
|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,293 | 861 | 1,016 | -584 |
| Cash flow from/ (used in) investing activities | 1,313 | 1,161 | 73 | 79 |
| Cash flow from/ (used in) financing activities | -2,591 | -1,975 | -1,121 | 505 |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 59 | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents due to consolidation scope changes |
-35 | -32 | -3 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents from assets held for sale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash Flows (Change in cash and cash equivalents) (A) | 39 | 68 | -29 | 0 |
| Change in short and long-term borrowings (B) | 76 | 561 | -484 | 0 |
| Change in Non-current restricted cash | -227 | -12 | -215 | 0 |
| Change in Forwards hedging balances | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Cross currency swaps balances | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Intragroup balances | 0 | 28 | -28 | 0 |
| Change in other short term financial assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other changes in Consolidated Net Debt (C ) | -198 | 45 | -243 | 0 |
| Change in Consolidated Net Debt (C+B-A) | -82 | 674 | -756 | 0 |
| Consolidated Net Debt at beginning of the year | -5,979 | 1,121 | -7,100 | 0 |
| Consolidated Net Debt at year-end | -6,061 | 1,794 | -7,856 | 0 |
(A) Figures in this line item represent change in cash flow figures as reported in our consolidated cash flow statements, as well as the change in cash and cash equivalents ex-infrastructure project companies and change in cash and cash equivalents of infrastructure project companies.
(B) Figures in this line item represent the change in our short and long-term borrowings included in our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
(C) Figures in this line item represent: the changes of non-current restricted cash, the changes related to exchange-rate derivatives balances (including forwards and cross currency swaps), the changes in our Intragroup balances related to financial assets and liabilities between our ex-infrastructure project companies and infrastructure project companies with no impact on our Consolidated Net Debt, and changes in other short-term financial assets.
(1) Ex-infrastructure project companies column includes the change in cash and cash equivalents of our ex-infrastructure project companies. Cash flows from (used in) operating activities include dividends received from infrastructure project companies that are globally consolidated and cash flows from (used in) investing activities includes the equity investment by the Group in infrastructure project companies that are globally consolidated. These dividends received and equity investments are eliminated in column Intercompany eliminations.
(2) Infrastructure project companies column includes the change in cash and cash equivalents of our infrastructure project companies. Cash flows from (used in) financing include the dividends paid to shareholders (which include the Group Companies that are not infrastructure project companies), as well as the equity investment received from its shareholders. These dividends paid and equity investments received are eliminated in column Intercompany eliminations.
(3) Intercompany eliminations include eliminations either of the dividends or equity investment, as applicable, of infrastructure project companies that are consolidated on the Group level.
Ex-Infrastructure Liquidity corresponds to the sum of the cash and cash equivalents raised from to our ex-infrastructure projects, long-term restricted cash, as well as the committed short and long-term credit facilities which remain undrawn by the end of each period (corresponding to credits granted by financial entities which may be drawn by us within the terms, amount and other conditions agreed in each contract) and forward hedging cash flows.
We use Ex-Infrastructure Liquidity to determine our liquidity to meet any financial commitment in relation to our ex-infrastructure projects.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the ex-infrastructure liquidity for the periods indicated.
| DEC-24 | DEC-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in million of euros) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,653 | 4,585 |
| Non- current restricted cash | 21 | 32 |
| Other short term financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| Undrawn credit lines | 651 | 789 |
| Forward hedging cash flows | -5 | -18 |
| Total liquidity ex infrastructure | 5,320 | 5,387 |
Sum of the dividends received by shareholders, revaluation/depreciation of the shares and other payments such as the delivery of shares or buy-back plans. The total shareholder return is presented under the share part of section 1.1 of the Management Report. There is a breakdown of the reconciliation with the shareholder return in the financial statements.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of ordinary shares at beginning of year | 1,953,016 | 1,782,127 | 2,054,531 |
| Plans granted | 543,320 | 653,611 | 702,675 |
| Plans settled | -538,868 | -277,493 | -356,958 |
| Shares surrendered and other | -200,618 | -192,425 | -526,552 |
| Shares exercised | -27,098 | -12,804 | -91,569 |
| Number of ordinary shares at year-end | 1,729,752 | 1,953,016 | 1,782,127 |
It is a financial indicator used by investors and financial analysts, to evaluate the performance that shareholders have received throughout the year in exchange for their contribution in capital of the Company.
Managed investment is presented under Toll Roads in section 1.2 of the Management Report. During the construction phase, it is the total investment to make. During the operating phase, this amount is increased by the additional investment. Projects are included after signing the contract with the corresponding administration (commercial close), on which date the provisional financing terms and conditions, which will be confirmed after the financial closing, are normally available. 100% of investment is considered for all projects, including those that are integrated by the equity method, regardless of Ferrovial's participation. Projects are excluded with criteria in line with the exit from the consolidation scope.
Managed investments at the end of December 2024 came to approximately 23.9 billion euros (21.9 billion euros at December 2023) and are made up of 18 concessions in 10 countries. The composition of managed investments by asset type is as follows:
Data useful by Management to indicate the size of the portfolio of managed assets.
Information on the creation and distribution of economic value provides a basic indication of how an organization has generated wealth for shareholders. It includes information on revenue figures, operating costs, employee wages and benefits, financial expenses, and dividends and taxes. Reconciliation: The figures for revenues, operating costs, salaries and employee benefits, financial expenses and dividends and taxes are detailed in the corresponding section of the Management Report and the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We present the calculation of the economic value generated and distributed as follows: Economic Value Retained = Economic Value Generated [Revenues (sales + other operating revenues + financial revenues + fixed asset disposals + income from companies accounted for by the equity method)]. - Economic Value Distributed [consumption and expenses + personnel expenses + financial expenses and dividends + corporate income tax]. Explanation of use: the data on economic value generated and distributed can be useful to know the economic figures that we have distributed among our stakeholders and what economic value we have retained in the form of liquidity.
Comparisons: we present comparable data for the reporting year and the two previous years. Consistency: the criteria used to calculate this indicator is the same as in previous years.
The SASB indicators for the Engineering and Construction Services sector are presented below:
| TOPIC | METRIC | SASB CODE | REFERENCE / DIRECT ANSWER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Impacts | Number of incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards and regulations |
IF-EN-160a.1 | Environmental fines. See Notes 6.3 and 6.5 of Ferrovial's 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements |
| of Project Development |
Discussion of processes to assess and manage environmental risks associated with project design, siting and construction |
IF-EN-160a.2 | See Environment Section |
| Amount of defect- and safety-related rework costs | IF-EN-250a.1 | Not available | |
| Structural Integrity & Safety |
Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with defect- and safety-related incidents |
IF-EN-250a.2 | The total sum 33,583 euros |
| Occupational Health & Safety |
Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and fatality rate for (a) direct employees and (b) contract employees |
IF-EN-320a.1 | See S1 - 14. Health and Safety Parameters |
| Lifecycle Impacts of Buildings & Infrastructure |
Number of commissioned projects certified to a third-party multi-attribute sustainability standard and active projects seeking such certification |
IF-EN-410a.1 | See Annex. Other Information. Quality section |
| Discussion of process to incorporate operational phase energy and water efficiency considerations into project planning and design |
IF-EN-410a.2 | See Environment Section | |
| Climate Impacts of Business Mix |
Number of backlogs for hydrocarbon related projects and renewable energy projects |
IF-EN-410b.1 | In 2024, the portfolio of projects related to hydrocarbons total 131.6 million euros. As for the portfolio of renewable energy projects, it amounted to 73.2 million euros. |
| Number of backlogs cancellations associated with hydrocarbon-related projects |
IF-EN-410b.2 | There were no portfolio cancellations associated with hydrocarbon projects. |
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| Number of backlogs for non-energy projects associated with climate change mitigation |
IF-EN-410b.3 | See EU Taxonomy section | |
| Business Ethics | Number of active projects and backlog in countries that have the 20 lowest rankings in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index |
IF-EN-510a.1 | Ferrovial does not develop projects in any of the 20 countries ranked in the bottom 20 of the Corruption Perception Index. |
| Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with charges of bribery or corruption and anti-competitive practices |
IF-EN-510a.2 | See Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 6.5. |
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| Description of policies and practices for prevention of bribery and corruption, and anti-competitive behavior in the project bidding processes |
IF-EN-510a.3 | See G1 – 1. Corporate Culture and Business Conduct Policies. |
| ACTIVITY METRIC | SASB CODE | DIRECT ANSWER |
|---|---|---|
| Number of active projects | IF-EN-000.A | 738 |
| Number of commissioned projects | IF-EN-000.B | 128 |
| Total backlog | IF-EN-000.C | 16,755 million euros |
The contents of this Integrated Annual Report are aligned with the recommendations of the TCFD. The contents suggested by the initiative can be consulted in this index:
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| GOVERNANCE | Describe the board's oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities. | • ESRS 2 - GOV - 1: THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • ESRS 2 - GOV - 2: INFORMATION PROVIDED TO, AND SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY, THE COMPANY'S GOVERNING, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • 2.5 BOARD RULES, DECISION MAKING, MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE |
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| Describe management's role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities. |
• ESRS 2 - GOV - 1: THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • ESRS 2 - GOV - 2: INFORMATION PROVIDED TO, AND SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY, THE COMPANY'S GOVERNING, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • ESRS 2 GOV - 5: RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE • 2.5 BOARD RULES, DECISION MAKING, MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE |
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| STRATEGY | Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organization has identified over the short, medium, and long term. |
• ESRS E1 IRO - 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING MATERIAL CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES • ESRS E1 SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
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| Describe the impact of climate related risks and opportunities on the organization's businesses, strategy, and financial planning. |
• ESRS E1 IRO - 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING MATERIAL CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES • ESRS E1 SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
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| Describe the resilience of the organization's strategy, taking into consideration different climate-related scenarios, including a 2°C or lower scenario. |
• ESRS E1 SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E1 - 1: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TRANSITION PLAN |
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| RISKS | Describe the organization's processes for identifying and assessing climate related risks. |
• ESRS E1 IRO - 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING MATERIAL CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES • ESRS E1 SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
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| Describe the organization's processes for managing climate-related risks. | • ESRS E1 IRO - 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING MATERIAL CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES • ESRS E1 SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E1 - 1: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TRANSITION PLAN • ESRS E1 - 2: POLICIES RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION |
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| Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks are integrated into the organization's overall risk management. |
• ESRS E1 IRO - 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING MATERIAL CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES • ESRS E1 SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E1 - 1: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TRANSITION PLAN • RISK REPORT |
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| METRICS | Disclose the metrics used by the organization to assess climate related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk management process. |
• ESRS E1 - 1: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TRANSITION PLAN • ESRS E1 - 4: TARGETS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION |
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| Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and, if appropriate, Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the related risks. |
• ESRS E1 - 1: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TRANSITION PLAN • ESRS E1 - 6: SCOPE 1, 2 AND 3 GROSS GHG EMISSIONS AND TOTAL GHG EMISSIONS |
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| Describe the targets used by the organization to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets. |
• ESRS E1 - 1: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TRANSITION PLAN • ESRS E1 - 4: TARGETS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION |
The contents of this Integrated Annual Report are aligned with the recommendations of the TNFD. The contents suggested by the initiative can be consulted in this index:
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| GOVERNANCE | Describe the board's oversight of nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. |
• ESRS 2 - GOV - 1: THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • ESRS 2 - GOV - 2: INFORMATION PROVIDED TO, AND SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY, THE COMPANY'S GOVERNING, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • 2.5 BOARD RULES, DECISION MAKING, MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE |
| Describe management's role in assessing and managing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. |
• ESRS 2 - GOV - 1: THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • ESRS 2 - GOV - 2: INFORMATION PROVIDED TO, AND SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY, THE COMPANY'S GOVERNING, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • 2.5 BOARD RULES, DECISION MAKING, MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE |
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| Describe the organisation's human rights policies and engagement activities, and oversight by the board and management, with respect to Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, affected and other stakeholders, in the organisation's assessment of, and response to, nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. |
• ESRS 2 - GOV - 1: THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • ESRS 2 - GOV - 2: INFORMATION PROVIDED TO, AND SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY, THE COMPANY'S GOVERNING, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES • 2.5 BOARD RULES, DECISION MAKING, MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE |
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| STRATEGY | Describe the nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities the organisation has identified over the short, medium and long term. |
• ESRS E4 - SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E4 - 1: TRANSITION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
| Describe the effect nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities have had on the organisation's business model, value chain, strategy and financial planning, as well as any transition plans or analysis in place. |
• ESRS E4 - 1: TRANSITION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
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| Describe the resilience of the organisation's strategy to nature-related risks and opportunities, taking into consideration different scenarios. |
• ESRS E4 - 1: TRANSITION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
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| Disclose the locations of assets and/or activities in the organisation's direct operations and, where possible, upstream and downstream value chain(s) that meet the criteria for priority locations. |
• ESRS E4 - SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
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| RISKS | Describe the organisation's processes for identifying, assessing and prioritising nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities in its direct operations and in its upstream and downstream value chain(s). |
• ESRS E4 - SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E4 - 1: TRANSITION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL |
| Describe the organisation's processes for managing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. |
• ESRS E4 - SBM - 3: MATERIAL IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E4 - 1: TRANSITION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • ESRS E4 - 2: POLICIES RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS |
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| Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, prioritising and monitoring nature-related risks are integrated into and inform the organisation's overall risk management processes. |
• ESRS E4 - IRO - 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, RISKS, DEPENDENCIES AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS • ESRS E4 - 1: TRANSITION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL • RISK REPORT |
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| METRICS | Disclose the metrics used by the organisation to assess and manage material nature-related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk management process. |
• ESRS E4 - 5: IMPACT PARAMETERS RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM CHANGE |
| Disclose the metrics used by the organisation to assess and manage dependencies and impacts on nature. |
• ESRS E4 - 5: IMPACT PARAMETERS RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM CHANGE |
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| Describe the targets and goals used by the organisation to manage nature related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities and its performance against these. |
• ESRS E4 - 4: TARGETS RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS |
This section includes additional non-financial information that is not reported in the Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information.
The Quality and Environment Policy provides a key lever to drive continuous improvement, technical capabilities and process efficiency. In order to achieve these objectives, Ferrovial implements efficient management based on innovation and the use of new technologies, offering a unique and high-quality experience to its customers and users, managing all issues that influence it with regard to excellent performance.
For this purpose, a unified work method is established, implementing an operating procedure in all contracts to offer products and services that meet quality requirements and consider environmental criteria.
To ensure compliance, the Company has implemented an integrated management system in accordance with quality, environmental and energy criteria in all its contracts, which serves as a tool for complying with the principles defined in its policy.

In 2024, certified activity reached 86% according to the ISO 9001 standard, 86% according to ISO 14001, and 73% according to ISO 50001. The calculation is based on the number of contracts that implemented these systems coinciding with the taxonomy perimeter. In some cases, services are also certified under other standards due to local requirements. It should be noted that in 2024 the company CIMSA, in the Construction division, was included under the scope of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
As part of system management, internal audits are conducted and complaints are recorded in 100% of the contracts. In 2024, 481 external complaints/communications were received, of which 93% were successfully closed.
Since 2020, Ferrovial has been certified by AENOR on sustainability and business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. With this certification, the Sustainability Strategy and the actions performed by the Company in ESG matters are valued, which reinforces its commitment to the SDGs.
SGE 21 certification was obtained for Ferrovial's Construction and Cadagua businesses after successfully completing the audit conducted by the independent certification body SGS. This certification is the first European standard that allows an ethical and socially responsible management system to be implemented, audited and certified, constituting a key tool for the integration of environmental, social and good governance aspects in the management of companies. This certification reinforces Ferrovial's commitment to sustainability, which is one of the foundations on which the Company's strategy is based.
Ferrovial also collaborates with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) in the definition of the ISO 53001 standard, on the Management System for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
There are also other certified systems pursuant to regulations related to health and safety, the environment, good governance and collaborative businesses, where highlights include:
| Certification | Name | Certification | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNE 19601 | Criminal compliance management systems |
ISO 45001 | Occupational health and safety management systems |
| UNE-ISO 37001 | Anti-bribery management systems | ISO 27001 | Information security management systems |
| UNE 19602 | Tax compliance management system |
PAS 2080:2016 | Carbon management in infrastructures |
| UNE 166002 | R&D&I management system | EMAS III | Voluntary participation of organizations in a community based management system and environmental auditing |
| BIM ISO 19650 | Managing information throughout the life cycle of a built asset by utilizing BIM |
The sustainable construction certifications obtained by Ferrovial include:
Sustainable construction certifications obtained in Spain, Poland, Chile and others:
| 2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | BREEAM | CES | LEED | LEED + WELL | Energy certification A |
Energy certification B |
Others (ENVISION, SITES, VERDE, GBCE) |
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| Chile | 1 | |||||||
| Spain | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| Poland | 3 | |||||||
| Others (U.S., Canada) | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | ||||||||
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| Region | BREEAM | CES | LEED | LEED + WELL | Energy certification A |
Energy certification B |
Others (ENVISION, SITES, VERDE, GBCE) |
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| Chile | ||||||||
| Spain | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | |||
| Poland | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Others (U.S., Canada) | ||||||||
| TOTAL | 12 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
Ferrovial's activity requires strict regulatory compliance in relation to legal provisions on quality, environment and energy, both at regional and sector level. Therefore, the Company has implemented external (i2i and WorldLex) and internal (DocSite) digital solutions to guarantee and facilitate the monitoring of applicable legislation and technical regulations (among others, those related to air, noise and light pollution). These tools are accessible to any employee. All this contributes to achieving quality assurance, as well as efficient management focused on legislative compliance, mitigation of negative impacts and business risk control.
Under the premise of continuous improvement, Ferrovial strives to meet the expectations of customers and users, as well as to increase their degree of satisfaction with the services provided and products offered. To this end, all Ferrovial's business units implement an annual survey program to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the quality offered and establish improvement actions through associated plans aimed at increasing the quality of the service provided.

Ferrovial promotes awareness and training in quality, environment and energy among its employees and collaborators, with the aim of improving their performance and capabilities. Training actions have focused on waste management, climate change, water footprint, pollution and biodiversity.
The training at Ferrovial Construction merits mention, where more than 9,600 workers received specific training on these topics. One of the most significant areas of learning is waste management, so during this year more than 90% of internal employees received training in this area; likewise, around 7170 external personnel (contractors) were trained in waste management (around 71% of the external personnel who received training).
In addition, Ferrovial Construction provides energy efficiency training to employees to raise awareness of energy consumption reduction. In 2024, more than 2,400 employees were trained in energy efficiency and energy savings (over 22% of the total workforce) and more than 1,700 external personnel (approximately 17% of the total number of external personnel trained).
Air quality is a fundamental issue for the health and well-being of communities and the environment. Ferrovial, through its Quality and Environment Policy, reaffirms its commitment to environmental protection and pollution prevention. With the vision of improving the future through the development and operation of sustainable infrastructures and cities, the Company implements comprehensive actions to avoid or minimize the potential impacts of its activities on the atmosphere.
Ferrovial adopts a series of measures aimed at minimizing and avoiding these types of emissions, including actions that are part of the decarbonization plan (DDP) such as energy efficiency measures, reduction of emissions in the vehicle fleet and consumption of electricity from renewable sources.
The Company complies with national, local and sectoral environmental regulations, actively collaborating with regulators and other relevant stakeholders. In addition, as one of its actions in air quality management, Ferrovial identifies sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) and particulates as significant substances in emissions control.
| 2024 | |||||
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| NOx (t) | CO (t) | NMVOC (t) | SOx (t) | Particles (t) | |
| Emissions from boilers | 148.35 | 59.21 | 14.64 | 203.41 | 39.97 |
| Emissions caused by motor vehicles | 331.17 | 1902.68 | 208.9 | 20.18 | |
| Emissions caused by electricity | 20.92 | 8.18 | 0.15 | 31.23 | 1.78 |
| NOx (g/Kg) | CO (g/Kg) | NMVOC (g/Kg) | SOx (g/Kg) | Particles (g/Kg) | |
| Emissions caused by mobile equipment used in construction works |
103.95 | 33.99 | 10.73 | 0 | 6.61 |
Ferrovial is deeply committed to society, especially to local communities. Its objective is not only to respect but also to support and promote human rights in order to prevent and mitigate any potential negative impact, but also to achieve a positive impact on society. To strengthen this impact, it undertakes intense community investments aligned with its company purpose to develop and operate sustainable, innovative and efficient infrastructures, creating value for our stakeholders.
Human rights are a fundamental part of the global sustainability strategy. Its Human Rights Policy, which was renewed in 2022, includes its commitments in this regard. However, Ferrovial continues to expand its human rights approach on an ongoing basis, and in 2023 updated its internal regulations on Personal Data Protection, the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and the Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Policy to guarantee equal treatment and ensure fair conditions free from any discrimination in the Company and among all its stakeholders. In 2024, several relevant company policies were reviewed that are linked in some way to its commitment to human rights: the Anti-Fraud Policy, the Anti-Corruption Policy, the Ethics Channel and Inquiries, Complaints and Grievance Management Policy and the Third Party Ethical Integrity Due Diligence Policy.
| COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJECTS | INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY (€M) | NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES |
|---|---|---|
| 505 | 8.1 | 207,351 |
Ferrovial's human rights target is not only to identify, prevent and mitigate any potential negative impact, but also to support and promote human rights among its stakeholders. Ferrovial's Human Rights Policy is aligned with the main international standards such as the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the regulations of the International Labor Organization. Likewise, it is aligned with the Company's internal regulations that are founded in Ferrovial's Code of Ethics.
One of the pillars of Ferrovial's strategy is to guarantee equal treatment and prevent any type of discrimination.
In 2024, the global Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy was approved, which aims to ensure that all Company employees are treated with dignity and respect when working within the organization and outside the organization at any Company-sponsored event; to maintain and promote a work environment free from all forms of harassment, unlawful discrimination and bullying, in which customers, staff, suppliers, business partners, visitors and shareholders are treated with dignity and respect; and to provide all affected individuals with an appropriate process for the investigation of complaints of harassment, unlawful discrimination and bullying.
In addition, the Diversity and Inclusion Policy and the 3rd Equality Plan, which was approved in 2022 for a four-year period and consists of 84 measures aimed at promoting equal opportunities between women and men, are still in force.
Since 2013, Ferrovial has been a member of the "Companies for a society free from gender-based violence" project, promoted by the Spanish Government. To reinforce this commitment and raise awareness and train both employees and society as a whole, various initiatives against this social scourge are implemented throughout the year. On November 25, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, an internal campaign was launched to remind employees of the action protocol against gender-based violence, and banners were displayed at various iconic works with the slogan "Let's build a world free from gender-based violence."
As part of the promotion of diversity, Ferrovial has established agreements with organizations specialized in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the different countries in which it operates.
| Governing body | Regulations | Tools | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human rights | Audit and Control Committee |
• Human Rights Policy |
• | Ethics Channel | |
| • Code of Business Ethics |
• | Risk identification and assessment process | |||
| • Purchasing Policy |
Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM) | ||||
| Sustainability Committee |
• Third Party Ethical Integrity Due Diligence Policy |
• | Online third-party analysis tool | ||
| • Supplier Code of Ethics |
• | Supplier Ethical Integrity Due Diligence Procedure |
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| • Anti-Corruption Policy |
• | Due Diligence Procedure for Selection and | |||
| Compliance and Risk Department |
• Sustainability Policy |
Hiring of Candidates | |||
| • Information Security Policy |
• | Personal Data Protection Regulation | |||
| • Stakeholder Engagement Policy |
• | Harassment Prevention Protocol | |||
| Labor rights | Audit and Control Committee |
• Health and Safety Policy |
• | Equality Plan | |
| • Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy |
• | Supplier Ethical Integrity Due Diligence Procedure |
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| Compliance and Risk Department |
• Diversity and Inclusion Policy |
• | Supplier 360° tool | ||
| • Supplier Code of Ethics |
• | Ethics Channel |
The Company's Human Rights Policy makes its commitment to transparency visible in all matters relating to the protection of human rights, and specifies Ferrovial's commitment to the right to digital disconnection, respect for confidentiality, and the right to intimacy and privacy, and analyzes the implications for the Company in its relations with all its stakeholders.
The policy is available to all stakeholders. However, employees and managers in particular are responsible for ensuring compliance in all Ferrovial's activities. Training is organized periodically to strengthen knowledge about some of the commitments in the policy.
One of the pillars of Ferrovial's commitment to human rights is safety throughout its value chain, which is why the Company strives to create a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and contractors, and promotes the safety of its infrastructure users.
In addition to ensuring safety, Ferrovial pays special attention to its commitment to the upholding of labor rights. The Company rejects any type of child or forced labor in any form, guarantees equal opportunities and non-discrimination, protection against harassment, the right to strike, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining in all countries in which it operates. There is a reinforced commitment to work-life balance with specific measures detailed in the Equality Plan. Its employees are protected by the labor regulations of the different geographies. In addition, 60.1% of Ferrovial's workforce is covered by collective bargaining agreements.
It also merits mention that, each year, Ferrovial verifies that the remuneration of its employees is above the living wage in the countries where it is most active (Spain, United Kingdom, Chile, United States, Poland, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Turkey). It uses living wage data established by the Living Wage Foundation, which considers the following factors associated with the basic needs of any household as a reference: food, water supply, housing, transportation, clothing, healthcare, education and payment of taxes, among others. The analysis that the Company performed confirms that all employees have a living wage in accordance with the situation of the country in which they work.
One of the key human rights issues is the prevention of new forms of slavery. The Human Rights Policy specifically addresses this issue. In addition, the Company's commitment is developed in the Modern Slavery Statement of each of Ferrovial's subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Australia. These statements formalize the commitment to prevent any type of human rights violation, with special attention to the different forms of exploitation that may occur, including prevention mechanisms and reporting channels, if necessary.
To extend this commitment throughout the value chain and prevent possible violations of the Code of Business Ethics, the Company has ethical integrity due diligence procedures for third parties, suppliers and candidates, as well as a Suppliers' Code of Ethics that includes, among its principles, respect for human rights and the abolition of child labor. The procedure establishes the general criteria for the ethical integrity due diligence process in the selection of a supplier and its follow-up. In 2024 Ferrovial, as part of its commitment to integrate sustainability throughout its value chain, managed to get more than 300 of its suppliers from six different countries to participate in the "Sustainable Suppliers Training Program" developed by the Spanish network of the Global Compact, ICEX Spain Export and Investment, and the ICO Foundation. This training provides information on sustainability and respect and defense of human rights to suppliers.
In addition to these preventive mechanisms, Ferrovial has other tools for continuous monitoring once an agreement is formalized with a third party or supplier. In the case of suppliers, the Company has the Supplier 360 tool, which automatically scans for disputes with suppliers with whom it has a commercial relationship. For other types of agreements, periodic monitoring is performed through an automatic search for adverse news in the national and international media, as well as in public sanctions lists.
The due diligence procedure for ethical integrity of third parties must be applied prior to reaching a collaboration, partnership or any other type of agreement with a third party (non-supplier). It aims to prevent attitudes and actions contrary to human rights in relations with third parties. To facilitate compliance in 2021, an online tool was implemented to facilitate the process. In 2024, 171 third parties were analyzed, where only 0.05% had a high final risk assessment.
The Company operates in countries with stable legislation and low risk of human rights violations. Around 95% of its revenues are earned in Spain, the U.S., Canada, Poland, the U.K., Chile, and Australia, all OECD member countries. Despite this, the Company remains vigilant and has the appropriate mechanisms in place to prevent possible risks related to human rights.
Ferrovial has a set of tools that promotes the protection and respect for human rights in order to ensure due diligence on human rights in the Company's activities. In this regard, Ferrovial periodically evaluates potential risks to human rights within the framework of the global risk identification and assessment process, called Ferrovial Risk Management (FRM). FRM makes it possible to identify and prioritize risk events according to their probability and impact. The list of risks defines 8 categories related to human rights, which in 2024 registered 80 potential risks in all the Company's projects, most of them related to data protection or security (84%). Most of the risks identified were minor or moderate (98%). All of them are monitored with controls in place to mitigate or eliminate the risk, either its impact or its probability of occurrence. Apart from the risks identified, no relevant human rights violations have been reported in the Company in the last two years.
Similarly, the Company has a procedure for the approval of capital allocation operations, so that the analysis of all corporate operations carried out takes into account whether they may undermine Ferrovial's ethical principles, with special attention to human rights, social, good governance and environmental aspects.
Ferrovial considers community investment a strategic instrument to boost its contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and also its mission established in the Horizon 24 Plan. To achieve sustainable infrastructure management, society and the communities in which they are located must be fair and inclusive. This is therefore the goal of Ferrovial's social programs: to promote a more equitable development of society by supporting people in vulnerable situations.
To show the connection of these programs with the Company's global strategy in 2024, Ferrovial reorganized its community engagement programs under the name "On the Move for People."
This strategy is based on 4 main lines of action:
| On the Move for Communities | Development of sustainable infrastructures to serve the most disadvantaged |
On the Move Together | On the Move for Education |
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| Development of local communities, responding to needs identified through dialogue with communities, thus reinforcing the positive impact of its business activities. |
It includes On the Move for Water (the former Social Infrastructures Program) and On the Move for Zero Hunger. |
One of the Company's key pillars is to involve its employees, with the aim of turning them into active players in Ferrovial's commitment to the community. |
Ferrovial contributes to the achievement of SDG 4, with a special focus on promoting STEM vocations in a balanced way, placing special emphasis on working with girls. |
In total, 8.1 million euros (4.7 million euros in 2023) were invested in 2024, of which 3.9 million euros (3.8million euros in 2023) were monetary contributions while 0.87 million euros (0.75 million euros in 2023) were the result of the 17,215 volunteer hours contributed by 2,964 employees. In 2024 a special effort was made by the Company to respond to the emergencies caused by Hurricane Helena in North Carolina and the DANA in Valencia, which included 3.1 million euros of in-kind donations (toll road discounts, equipment, machinery etc.). This engagement multiplies the impact on the community while enhancing the skills and the feeling of belonging to a common project structured along the four core areas mentioned above.
Development of local communities is a key pillar of Ferrovial's social commitment. Ferrovial focuses its social programs on vulnerable groups to promote inclusive development. Thus, 42.6% of its investment in the community is aimed at promoting socioeconomic development and social welfare. Examples include the Tolling Equity Program on the I77, which seeks to make the use of the highway accessible to disadvantaged groups or the initiative to improve Historic Black Neighborhoods.
In line with the global strategy of promoting sustainable infrastructures, Ferrovial supports the development of infrastructures that provide disadvantaged people with access to basic rights such as water, health and food.
On the Move for Water: Social Infrastructures, since 2011 Ferrovial has been committed to providing access to water and sanitation for vulnerable communities in Latin America, Africa and Asia through this program. In total, it has already promoted 40 projects that have improved access to water in decent conditions for 348.313 people in 13 countries. Employees are involved in this program through high added value volunteering. Since the start of the program, 155 professionals have spent at least two weeks of work traveling to the projects.
In 2024, the program developed three projects in Zimbabwe, Togo and India, improving access to water for 12,058 people.
On the Move for Zero Hunger: for more than 10 years, Ferrovial has also been supporting the improvement of infrastructures of soup kitchens and food banks in Spain to guarantee access to food for the most vulnerable in Spain, contributing to SDG 2, zero hunger. Ferrovial has invested more than 1.2 million euros in the 55 interventions carried out. In 2024 two soup kitchens in Madrid were renovated that are managed by the Order of Malta.
The commitment to help ensure quality basic food also includes support for food banks in the United States, with initiatives such as the Food Bank Day in Texas or National Food Bank Day and Angels & Sparrows Volunteer Day in North Carolina.
On the Move for Health: In Poland, the Company supports the improvement of hospital infrastructures, in particular pediatric wards with the Strefa Rodzika (parent zone) program. In the 11 years of its existence, 42 parent zones have been created, more than 300 employees have been involved as volunteers and 52,500 people use the new zones every year, facilitating faster recovery of hospitalized children and creating more comfortable
conditions for them and their families. Also linked with health, safety and infrastructures is the Teens in the Driver Seat initiative supported in the United States.
The On the Move Together program aims to make the employees key players in the Company's community engagement. It includes local projects such as On the Move Together: Juntos Sumamos program in Spain, in place since 2005. It allows employees to contribute and also choose which projects are supported each year, responding to needs both in Spain and in developing countries. Since its launch, funding has been provided to 49 projects with a joint investment by employees and the Company (matching the employees' contribution) of more than 2.1 million euros. In 2024, employees decided to allocate their contributions to the projects "Mercado 1 kilo de Ayuda: Integral support to people affected by the DANA in Valencia" with the Altius Foundation and "Comprehensive support for extremely poor and vulnerable children in 3 schools in Sierra Leone" in collaboration with Arcores. A similar initiative is carried out in the United Kingdom, called The Charity of the Year. For the second year in a row, it partnered with the Lennox Children's Cancer Fund.
Ferrovial seeks to promote not only economic collaboration but also the voluntary work of its employees. Many different initiatives are carried out throughout the company. The aim is to facilitate activities that involve people's professional skills, but there are also volunteering activities to simply support and accompany people in vulnerable situations. 17,215 hours voluntary work was done during company time in 2024.
Ferrovial's commitment to responding to humanitarian crises dates back to the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Unfortunately, its response and mobilization capacity has been put to the test in recent years with the social and health crisis caused by COVID-19 and the the war in Ukraine. But the Company is also alert to the day-to-day social crises taking place in local communities to help achieve a socially integrated society. Most initiatives are implemented in cooperation with employees, who get involved on a voluntary basis.
In 2024, two calls were made to employees to respond to emergencies generated by Hurricane Helena in North Carolina and the DANA that hit Valencia in November 2024. Moreover, the entire Company was involved in the response to the emergency, the I77 in North Carolina paused the Managed Lane Dynamic Pricing for five weeks. In Spain, qualified professionals, equipment and machinery were made available to the cities and villages affected by the floods.
Ferrovial focuses its social programs on vulnerable groups in an attempt to promote inclusive development. Thus, 42.6% of its investment in the community is aimed at promoting socioeconomic development and social welfare. Examples include the Tolling Equity Program on the I77, which seeks to make the use of the highway accessible to disadvantaged groups.
In Spain, Ferrovial has been collaborating with the Princess of Girona Foundation since 2016 in the Generación Talento initiative, a mentoring program in which company professionals accept the challenge of accompanying young people between the ages of 18 and 30 for a year to help improve their employability. So far, 86 professionals have been volunteering mentors. Also in Spain, the Company has been collaborating since 2017 with the Junior Achievement Foundation's OrientaT program, in which volunteers from the Company give workshops at schools to awaken interest in STEM vocations among students.
In 2024, Ferrovial joined the Women and Engineering Excellence mentoring program of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI), as one of the initiatives included in its Diversity and Inclusion Plan. The aim of this program is for professionals with technical profiles to share their experiences and points of view with outstanding female STEM students who are about to finish their studies, in order to facilitate their job placement.
In the United Kingdom, we support numerous actions focused on schools in the communities near the Company's activities, with employee volunteering as a common denominator. In 2024, 1,042 employees took part in educational activities to bring children and young people into contact with engineering leaders. Support is also provided to university students to help them make the transition to the labor market.
In line with this strategy, in the United States we collaborate with schools with educational programs focused on fostering STEM vocations through programs such as the TEXpress STEM Scholarship and Teacher Grant, which in 2024 benefited 9 educational districts.
Since 2009, the Domofon ICE program in Poland has been promoting the safety of children in schools, also involving employees.
Ferrovial's Human Resources actions are guided by the "HR26" strategic Human Resources plan, which focuses on attracting the best talent and promoting high-performance teams.
This strategy aims to position the Company as a benchmark employer in its key markets. To this end, it promotes growth opportunities and commitment, health and wellbeing, and the development of diverse teams capable of creating significant and positive changes in the organization and society.
The Company's talent attraction strategy emphasizes Ferrovial's differential value proposition particularly in attracting STEM talent (engineering and technology), and diverse talent. In 2024, the following actions were implemented in key markets:
Regarding talent development, Ferrovial prioritizes strengthening key skills and promoting corporate culture and values. Each year, the Company conducts a talent identification and management process to reinforce meritocracy and skills development as key growth levers. This model helps professionals identify their strengths and key competencies, define their individual development plans and access training resources available to enhance necessary skills.
The talent identification model has three main components:
This talent identification process ensures that Ferrovial can manage different employee groups based on their needs.
For key employees, detailed development actions are defined and monitored periodically. These development actions are defined into three areas:
These development actions ensure that Ferrovial has a pool of professionals ready to occupy management positions and meet the Company's operational and strategic needs.
For employees with a performance gap, HR individually manages their needs, identifies the causes of their performance and helps them to overcome the gap. This may involve competency development through training, adjusting responsibilities, organizational transfers, internal management with the manager and/or colleagues, cultural adjustment with the Company, or managing the employee's disengagement. Continuous follow-up and monitoring of each case minimize and eliminate the negative impact of the mismatch on the employee's performance.
In line with the above, Ferrovial's training model supports development through the following objectives:
The strategy is based on 6 guiding principles that define the framework for action and priorities in training: Digital first (online self-learning opportunities to grow and develop), Global presence (reaching all geographies through various training channels), Global access to training (focusing on critical groups based on their business contribution), Strengthening internal knowledge (efficient management of internal knowledge) and Training in areas that enhance competitiveness in the markets.
The global L&D framework employs a multi-channel approach to ensure continuous training, support business needs, assist professionals at key times in their careers, and combine internal and external knowledge by integrating internal practices as well as market trends and best practices.
The global L&D framework offers various training options designed to provide flexibility to Ferrovial employees in their learning journeys:
Throughout 2024, several initiatives were highlighted from the online training platform, reinforcing efforts to provide training and development pathway that enhance reskilling and upskilling for more than 6,000 employees by combining:
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• Use of AI: Customizing online training pathways associated with roles/positions, with specific prompts to search for training pathways through Copilot associated with the professional role and direct access to online content in the Learning Center.
Over the course of the year, more than 75 reskilling and upskilling pathways were launched via email and the new Learning Community. These pathways provide streamlined access to relevant online training for Ferrovial professionals, highlighting the pathways of AI, Copilot, Cloud certifications, leadership and people management skills, Ferrovial competencies and power skills, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, ESG, Health and well-being, Finance, Specific technical training and Digital skills, among others.
In addition to the online offerings, during 2024, Ferrovial University and Business Units collaborated on development programs to support global growth, fostering networking, and developing professionals worldwide at key career moments, focusing on those aspects that make the Company more competitive in the markets in which it is present.
In line with this vision, the following initiatives were launched in 2024, both online and in-person, in the hubs in Europe and the U.S.:
In Construction, several initiatives were designed to complement and enhance professional production careers at different key moments:
In line with the global strategy, Budimex is enhancing its training and development strategy, focusing on key career transitions and continuous employee development. Among its 11 most relevant programs in 2024, Budimex trained around 740 participants. Among these programs, it is worth highlighting those with the greatest scope:
In 2024 in the Toll Roads division, training efforts in programs were translated into 3 key initiatives to work on the different career stages in the business and strengthen key skills
The relaunch of "University by Ferrovial" and other core business initiatives significantly contributed to talent development. In 2024, approximately 27% of the target group was reached. Key performance indicators for these initiatives include:
By year-end, Ferrovial professionals received over 378,000 hours of training (both online and in-person) + 268,967 hours of health and safety training (See this information in S1-4), totaling 646,967 for 2024, representing an investment of more than 7.17 million euros (€281/professional). Furthermore, 42% of employees underwent regular performance and career development reviews, with 75% of women and 35% of men participating in such reviews.
Ferrovial primarily considers white-collar employees in its analyses, as these profiles tend to have greater stability within the organization and continuous access to corporate systems, enabling the accurate and reliable collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
In contrast, blue-collar employees, who primarily work on construction sites, generally have higher turnover rates and often lack regular access to digital tools or corporate IT systems.
Ferrovial is committed to the well-being of its employees through flexible work arrangements that facilitate a balance between personal and professional life. These measures, included in its corporate policies, are adapted to the regulations and needs of each country. The main initiatives implemented to promote this balance include:
These policies not only seek to promote well-being, but also to ensure that Ferrovial is an employer of reference in all its markets.
Ferrovial ensures the rights of its employees in Spain through its Workplace Disconnection Policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements. This policy, aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance, includes provisions for family-related leave.
Specifically, all salaried employees in Spain are entitled to family-related leave (100%), in accordance with current labor legislation (Spanish Workers' Statute) and applicable collective agreements. Such leave includes, but is not limited to, parental leave, adoption leave, caregiving leave, and other cases recognized under the law.
The Workplace Disconnection Policy, applicable to all employees in Spain, reinforces this commitment by ensuring a healthy work environment that respects employees' personal and family needs. However, these rights may vary in other countries where Ferrovial operates, depending on local regulations and applicable policies.
During 2024, Ferrovial has intensified efforts to integrate its corporate values (Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence) into the daily lives of its teams. The strategy has evolved from awareness to active adoption, with concrete initiatives that reflect the Ferrovial culture through observable behaviors in all business units and geographies.
These actions seek to ensure that corporate values transcend the theoretical realm to become an essential part of employees' daily lives, strengthening cohesion, commitment and excellence at Ferrovial. This approach demonstrates the company's determination to build an organizational culture that drives both individual and collective growth.
| Policy | Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy |
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| Description | Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy includes a series of leaves and improvements, such as the extension of maternity and adoption leaves, the possibility of taking a sabbatical, the purchase of additional vacation days, and flexible working hours. In addition, there are specific measures for caring for family members, exceptional recuperable leave, and facilities for employees with disabilities or disabled family members. These measures are managed by the Human Resources Department, ensuring that each request is tailored to individual needs and complies with current labor regulations. |
| Target | The objective of Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy is to promote an appropriate balance between the personal and professional lives of its employees. To this end, Ferrovial offers a series of leaves and improvements, all of which are described below, without prejudice to the rights and leaves of absence that are already included in applicable labor legislation, such as the Workers' Statute or the Sector or Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreements. |
| Associated material impacts, risks and opportunities |
• Increased productivity, job satisfaction and employee retention thanks to the Group's care for the health and well-being of employees. • Improvement of working conditions through the application and periodic review of the Human Rights Policy for all Group employees, as well as reviewing all other commitments (Global Compact and United Nations Guiding Principles). • Improvement of the work environment through the implementation of complaint and protection mechanisms in terms of diversity, equality and inclusion, always guaranteeing freedom of association and collective bargaining. |
| Follow-up and remediation process |
These mechanisms include regular reviews and audits conducted by the Human Resources Department to ensure compliance with and effectiveness of the policy. The policy is supported by an action plan that details specific steps and initiatives to promote work-life balance, such as flexible work schedules, additional leave options, and support for employees with caregiving responsibilities. |
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| Stakeholders impacted | All the structural staff of any company belonging to the Ferrovial Group in Spain. | ||
| Geographic areas | Spain | ||
| Value chain application | Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy applies mainly to the internal stages of the value chain, i.e., the Company's direct employees. However, Ferrovial also promotes work-life balance practices in its relations with suppliers and business partners, encouraging them to adopt similar policies that benefit their own employees. |
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| Exclusions from application | Business units that expressly exclude any of the policy measures. | ||
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| Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial | ||
| Other issues to report (if applicable) | |||
| Consistency with third-party instruments or standards |
Ferrovial's Flexibility and Work-Life Balance Policy aligns with its Human Rights Policy, which is guided by international frameworks such as the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. |
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| Attention to stakeholders | Ferrovial ensures continuous and permanent information through effective communication channels, leveraging new technologies, and maintaining cooperation and transparency with stakeholders. Actively engages with employees, with regular assessments and communication mechanisms that ensure continuous dialogue and feedback. |
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| How it is made available | Available on the Ferrovial intranet. | ||
| Significant policy changes | N/A - no changes were made |
The Board of Directors is responsible, on a non-delegable basis, for establishing the Risk Control and Management Policy, including tax risks, and for approving investments or transactions that present a high tax risk due to their special characteristics or high amount.
Ferrovial's adherence to the Code of Good Tax Practices promoted by the Spanish Tax Agency took place in 2010, extending these recommendations to all its activities worldwide through the Compliance and Good Tax Practices Policy, and was renewed in 2022.
The Tax Compliance and Best Practices Policy (the "Policy"), approved in 2021, is an integral part of Ferrovial's corporate governance policies and is available on the corporate website and intranet. It is aligned with current international tax standards, such as the OECD Guidelines, and its primary objective is to guarantee a transparent tax compliance model based on best tax practices, as well as to ensure correct tax contributions in all countries in which Ferrovial is present.
| TOTAL TAXES (€M) 1,109 Supported, paid and collected in 2024 |
TAXES PAID OR PROFITS (€M) 136 |
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Ferrovial is committed to contributing to the economic and social development of the different markets in which it operates, which is materialized in the tax sphere in compliance with all tax obligations generated as a result of its activity, in accordance with applicable local and international regulations, as well as through the development of best practices in this area and the maintenance of an appropriate relationship with the corresponding tax authorities. It is the responsibility of all Ferrovial employees and collaborators to comply with this commitment.
This policy is developed through various internal rules, procedures, instructions and circulars that make up Ferrovial's Tax Governance, Risk and Compliance System (Tax GRC) and benefits from the corresponding due diligence procedures and other rules that make up the corporate governance system.
The principles of the Tax Policy are mandatory for all employees of Ferrovial S.A. and the Group's companies who are involved, directly or indirectly, in the management of any applicable taxes in all countries in which the companies perform out their business or have a business presence.

Prior to the preparation of the annual financial statements and the filing of the corporate income tax return, the Board is informed of the tax policies applied during the year and their degree of compliance. It is also informed of the conclusions arising from the supervision and evaluation of the operation and effectiveness of that which is reflected in the Annual Corporate Governance Report.
In the case of transactions or matters to be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval, the Board of Directors is informed in advance of the relevant tax consequences of such transactions or matters.
In 2024, Ferrovial's Compliance Department acted as the tax compliance body, in coordination with the Tax Advisory Department, and was responsible for supervising the operation and effectiveness of the Tax GRC.
The Tax Advisory Department is a centralized body with economic sufficiency that is made up of experienced tax experts, whose fundamental objective is the Company's tax management in accordance with Ferrovial's general principles and tax policies.
Since 2017, it has submitted annually, and on a voluntary basis, the Tax Transparency Report to the Spanish Tax Agency, which has strengthened legal certainty, mutual knowledge and reciprocal trust with the tax authorities.
The main objective of Ferrovial's Tax Governance, Risk and Compliance System (Tax GRC) is to establish a governance framework in tax matters that ensures that the Company's actions and operations are governed by clear principles, values and rules, aligned with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and other corporate governance rules. This allows any employee, person or entity that has a relationship with the Company to make the appropriate decisions to comply with tax law.
This due diligence framework is subject to a process of continuous monitoring and control in order to ensure strict compliance with applicable laws and the adoption of the highest ethical standards in the development of the Company's activities. The management and analysis of the operation of this system is the responsibility of the Tax Advisory Department, and the Compliance Department is in charge of supervising the operation and effectiveness of the system.
Pillar Two is an international regulatory framework aimed at ensuring that the worldwide profits of multinational groups are subject to a tax rate of no less than 15% in each jurisdiction in which they operate. The rules were designed by the OECD's Inclusive Framework and subsequently incorporated into EU law through EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of December 14, 2022. In The Netherlands, the Minimum Tax Act of 2024, based on the EU Directive, is applicable to financial years beginning on or after December 31, 2023.
The Pillar Two rules provide that, if in certain jurisdictions in which Ferrovial operates the effective tax rate (given by the ratio between the adjusted accounting profit and the adjusted corporate income tax paid in that jurisdiction) falls below 15%, then Ferrovial must pay an additional tax (the socalled top-up tax) to reach the 15% corporate income tax rate threshold.
Ferrovial estimated its potential exposure to Pillar Two for the financial year 2024 based on the financial statements at the end of the financial year, concluding that no top-up tax arises in any of the jurisdictions in which it operates.
Ferrovial does not carry out operations in any jurisdiction considered as a tax haven by the Netherlands Tax Administration, nor as a country or territory that has been designated as non-cooperative in tax matters by the European Union.
In February 2021, Ferrovial's Tax Governance, Risk and Compliance System (Tax GRC) was certified by AENOR, in accordance with the UNE 19602 reference standard. This certification endorses Ferrovial's commitment to regulatory compliance, responding to the regulatory requirements of markets, customers, shareholders and investors and other stakeholders. The certification also reflects the Company's high ethical standards and commitment to best corporate governance practices.
In February 2024, following the 2023 audit process, AENOR verified that the system complies with the requirements of the standard and with the audit criteria, obtaining the renewal of the certification for a period of three years, from 2024 to 2026.
Also, in February 2025, the system was reviewed by AENOR in relation to the financial year 2024, concluding that it remains effectively implemented and complies with the requirements of the standard and with the audit criteria in that period.
| 2024 - TOTAL FERROVIAL | 2024- FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION |
2024- % FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitumen (t) | 77,909 | 77,909 | 100.00 % |
| Concrete (t) | 5,471,617 | 5,428,942 | 99.22 % |
| Corrugated steel (t) | 127,706 | 127,694 | 99.99 % |
| Aggregates (t)** | 11,071,325 | 11,058,911 | 99.89 % |
| Cement (t)* | 271,732 | 271,725 | 100.00 % |
| Asphalt agglomerate (t)** | 737,731 | 737,731 | 100.00 % |
*Biological materials are not significant in Ferrovial's purchases.
ACI: Airports Council International is the only global trade representative of the world's airports. Established in 1991, ACI represents airport's interests with governments and international organizations such as the ICAO; develops standards, policies and recommends practices for airports, and provides information and training opportunities to raise standards around the world.
Adjusted EBIT: net profit/(loss) for the period excluding profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations, income tax/(expense), share of profits of equity-accounted companies, net financial income/(expense) and impairment and disposal of fixed assets.
AGS: Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton. AGS Airports is the United Kingdom-based owner of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports. The company was formed in September 2014 by Ferrovial and Macquarie Group. The company acquired Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports in December 2014 from Heathrow Airport Holdings.
Alignment: an activity is considered aligned according to the EU Taxonomy if it demonstrates a substantial contribution to one of the six EU environmental objectives without having a detrimental impact on any of the other five, and also meets the minimum social safeguards and technical screening criteria.
APS: Announced Pledges Scenario. A scenario in which it is assumed that all climate commitments set by governments around the world, including nationally determined contributions and long-term net zero targets, will be met on time and on form. This scenario would imply a global temperature increase of 1.9/2.3 °C by 2100.
ASQ: Airport Service Quality Survey. The Airport Service Quality is the world-renowned and globally established global benchmarking program measuring passengers' satisfaction while they are travelling through an airport. The program provides the research tools and management information to better understand passengers' views and what they want from an airport's products and services.
BAME: acronym in English of Black, Asian and minority ethnicities.
BIM: Building Information Modeling. It is a collaborative work methodology for the creation and management of a construction project (both building and infrastructure). Its objective is to centralize all project information in a digital information model created by all its agents. The use of BIM goes beyond the design phases, encompassing the execution of the project and extending throughout the life cycle of the building, allowing its management and reducing operating costs.
BuildUp!: Ferrovial's initiative to promote entrepreneurial talent and provide sustainable solutions to the company's internal needs.
BWI: Business Water Index. It is related to the consumption of water and its discharge carried out in activities developed by Ferrovial.
CAA: Civil Aviation Authority. It is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the United Kingdom.
CAC: Audit and Control Committee. It is composed of four independent and external directors and is responsible for the supervision of accounts, internal audit, financial information and risk control.
CDP: Carbon Disclosure Project. This organization is based in the United Kingdom and supports companies and cities to disclose the environmental impact of major corporations. It aims to make environmental reporting and risk management a business norm, and drive disclosure, insight and action toward a sustainable economy.
CIIO: Chief Information and Innovation Officer. A chief innovation officer (CINO) or chief technology innovation officer (CTIO) is the main party responsible for managing the innovation and change management process in an organization. In some cases, it is the person who originates new ideas but also recognizes innovative ideas generated by other people.
CNMV: Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores. The National Securities Market Commission is the body responsible for the supervision and inspection of Spanish securities markets and the activity of all those involved in them. The aim of the CNMV is to ensure the transparency of Spanish securities markets and the correct formation of prices, as well as the protection of investors.
CPS: Current Policies Scenario. It considers the impact of the policies and measures that are firmly established at present. This scenario would mean an increase in the global temperature of +3-4 °C by 2100.
CRM: Customer Relationship Management. It is an information industry term that applies to methodologies, software and, in general, to the capabilities of the iInternet that help a company manage customer relationships in an organized manner.
CSIC: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. The Spanish National Research Council is the largest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the third largest in Europe. Belonging to the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness through the Secretary of State for Research, Development and Innovation, its main objective is to develop and promote research that will help bring about scientific and technological progress, and it is prepared to collaborate with Spanish and foreign entities to achieve this aim.
DBFOM: Design, Building, Finance, Operation and Maintenance.
DBF: Design, Build and Finance
Dow Jones Best-in_Class Indices: launched in 1999, they are a family of indices evaluating the sustainability performance of thousands of companies trading publicly and a strategic partner of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. They are the longest-running global sustainability benchmarks worldwide and have become the key reference point in sustainability investing for investors and companies alike. It is based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labor practices.
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. An accounting measure calculated using a company's net earnings, before interest expenses, taxes, depreciation, and amortization are subtracted, as a proxy for a company's current operating profitability (i.e., how much profit it makes with its present assets and its operations on the products it produces and sells, as well as providing a proxy for cash flow).
EIT KICs: Knowledge and Innovation Communities (Innovation Communities) EIT Innovation Communities are partnerships that bring together companies, research centers and universities that harness European innovation and entrepreneurship to find solutions to major societal challenges in areas with high innovation potential and create jobs and quality growth.
Eligibility: an activity is considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy if it demonstrates that it makes a substantial contribution to one of the six EU environmental objectives without having a detrimental impact on any of the other five.
EPD: Environmental Product Declaration. An EPD provides a reliable, relevant, transparent, comparable and verifiable environmental profile that highlights an environmentally friendly product, based on life cycle information (LCA) according to international standards and quantified environmental data.
EU Taxonomy: is a new classification system designed by the European Commission to describe whether an activity or business investment can be considered sustainable in terms of climate change adaptation or mitigation.
Express Lanes: assets developed by Ferrovial in the United States, consisting of a lane or toll lanes in addition to those already existing, in which a minimum speed is guaranteed to its users. The rates are adjusted to traffic conditions, thereby regulating access levels.
FRM: Ferrovial Risk Management. This process is an identification and assessment process, supervised by the Board of Directors and the Management Committee, which is implemented in all business areas. This process makes it possible to forestall risks. Once they have been analyzed and assessed based on their potential impact and likelihood, the most appropriate management and protection measures are taken, depending on the risk nature and location.
FTSE4Good: The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
GECV: Grupo Español de Crecimiento Verde. The Spanish Group of Green Growth is a business association whose objective is to transfer to society and to public administration its vision of a model of economic growth which is compatible with the efficient use of natural resources.
GHG: Greenhouse Gas. A greenhouse gas is a gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range.
GRI: Global Reporting Initiative. GRI helps businesses and governments worldwide understand and communicate their impact on critical sustainability issues such as climate change, human rights, governance and social well-being. This enables real action to create social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. The GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards are developed with true multi-stakeholder contributions and rooted in the public interest.
GWT: Global Water Tool. The GWT is a free, publicly available resource for identifying corporate water risks and opportunities which provides easy access to and analysis of critical data. It includes a workbook (data input, inventory by site, key reporting indicators, metrics calculations), a mapping function to plot sites with datasets, and a Google Earth interface for spatial viewing.
GOP: Gross Operating Profit (RBE): See EBITDA.
HAH: Heathrow Airport Holdings. Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, formerly BAA is the United Kingdom-based operator of Heathrow Airport. It was formed by the privatization of the British Airports Authority as BAA plc as part of Margaret Thatcher's initiatives to privatize government-owned assets. BAA plc was bought in 2006 by a consortium led by Ferrovial.
IAGC: Informe Anual de Gobierno Corporativo. Annual Corporate Governance Report
IFRS: NIIF. International Financial Reporting Standards, usually called the IFRS Standards, are standards issued by the IFRS Foundation and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to provide a common global language for business affairs so that company accounts are understandable and comparable across international boundaries.
IRR: Internal Rate of Return. The IRR is a metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments. Internal rate of return is a discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.
IoT: Internet of Things. IoT is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data.
ILO: International Labor Organization. A United Nations agency dealing with labor problems, particularly international labor standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all.
IPCC: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
ISO: International Organization for Standardization. ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus- based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
MIT: Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an educational institution focused on excellence and research and founded in Boston, Massachusetts (U.S.), in 1861. Its mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. It is an independent, coeducational, privately endowed university, organized into five schools (architecture and planning; engineering; humanities, arts, and social sciences; management; and science). It has some 1,000 faculty members, more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and more than 130,000 living alumni.
NPS: New Policies Scenario. This not only incorporates the announcement of policies and measures but also the effects of their implementation. This scenario would mean an increase in the global temperature of +2-3 °C by 2100.
NTO: New Terminal One. Ferrovial, through its Airports division, agreed to acquire in 2022 a stake in New Terminal One, the consortium appointed to design, build and operate New Terminal 1 at New York's JFK International Airport (which includes Terminals 1 and 2, and the former T3 and potential extensions).
NZE: Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. A scenario showing a difficult but achievable path in which the global energy sector achieves net CO2 emissions by 2050, with advanced economies reaching that goal before the others. This scenario would imply a global temperature increase of 1.3/1.5 °C by 2100.
OMEGA: Optimization of Equipment Maintenance and Asset Management.
P3: Public-Private Partnership. A public–private partnership (P3, 3P or P3) is a cooperative arrangement between two or more public and private sectors, typically of a long-term nature. Governments have used such a mix of public and private endeavors throughout history, for instance, in order to develop infrastructure projects.
PAB: Private Activity Bonds. Tax-exempt bonds issued by or on behalf of local or state government for the purpose of providing special financing benefits for qualified projects. The financing is most often for projects of a private user, and the government generally does not pledge its credit. These bonds are used to attract private investment for projects that have some public benefit. There are strict rules as to which projects qualify. This type of a bond results in reduced financing costs because of the exception of federal tax.
RCE: Risk Control Effectiveness.
Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5. Scenario in which emissions peak around 2040 and then decline. In this scenario the temperature could reach 2.6 °C by 2100.
Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 8.5. Scenario in which emissions continue to increase until they double by 2050. This is known as the business-as-usual scenario. The global average temperature exceeds 4.4 °C by 2100.
SASB: The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is a nonprofit organization that sets financial reporting standards. SASB was founded in 2011 to develop and disseminate sustainability accounting standards.
SBTi: Science Based Targets initiative. Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly defined pathway to future-proof growth by specifying how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
SCOPE 1: Emissions from sources owned or controlled by the Company. They come mainly from the combustion of fuels in stationary equipment (boilers, furnaces, turbines, etc.) to produce electricity, heat or steam; fuel consumption in fleet vehicles owned or controlled by the Company; diffuse emissions, those not associated with a specific source, such as biogas emissions from landfills; and channeled emissions, GHG emissions generated through a source, excluding those from fuel combustion. The source of the emission factors is the GHG Protocol, while for U.K. operations DEFRA is being used by country requirement and the EPER methodology for diffuse emissions at landfills.
SCOPE 2: Emissions generated because of the consumption of electricity purchased from other companies that produce or control it. The GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance standard has been followed and the emissions reported are based on the market-based method, which reflects the effort being made by the Company to use and purchase renewable electricity. However, emissions are also calculated on a location-based basis (see more information in the GRI Annex). Emission factor sources: electricity supplier. When the supplier's emission factors are not available, following GHG Protocol recommendations, the country's energy mix factors according to the International Energy Agency are used.
SCOPE 3: Indirect emissions occurring in the value chain. Ferrovial estimates Scope 3 emissions following the guidelines set out in the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard published by the GHG Protocol Initiative, the WRI and the WBCSD. Categories 9, 10, 13 and 14 of this protocol are not material to Ferrovial, as they would not apply according to the activities it carries out. The sources of emission factors are GHG Protocol, DEFRA, CEDA and the International Energy Agency.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs are a series of 17 global goals set by the United Nations. The SDGs cover a broad range of social and economic development issues. These include poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy, environment and social justice.
SDS: Sustainable Development Scenario. This scenario is consistent with the decarbonization of the economy needed to achieve the Paris Agreement. It includes a peak in emissions that will be reached as soon as possible followed by a decrease. An increase in temperatures with respect to pre-industrial levels of 2 °C or less is expected.
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This term is typically used when addressing education policy and curriculum choices in schools to improve competitiveness in science and technology development.
STEPS: Stated Policies Scenario. Scenario that considers current policies defined at the sectoral level, as well as those that have been announced by the countries. This scenario would imply a global temperature increase of 2.4/2.8 ºC by 2100.
TCFD: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. The FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) develops voluntary, consistent climate-related financial risk disclosures for use by companies in providing information to investors, lenders, insurers, and other stakeholders. The Task Force considers the physical, liability and transition risks associated with climate change and what constitutes effective financial disclosures across industries.
TNFD: Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. This is a global market-driven initiative with a mission to develop and provide a risk management and disclosure framework for organizations to report and act on evolving nature-related risks and opportunities, with the ultimate goal of supporting a shift in global financial flows away from negative outcomes for nature toward positive ones. A series of recommendations and guidelines have been developed for organizations to report and act on evolving nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities.
TSR (RTA): Total Shareholder Return. TSR (or simply total return) is a measure of the performance of different companies' stocks and shares over time. It combines share price appreciation and dividends paid to show the total return to the shareholder expressed as an annualized percentage.
USPP: U.S. Private Placement. The U.S. Private Placement (USPP) market is a U.S. private bond market which is available to both U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The main attraction of this market is that it provides an alternative source of liquidity from the traditional banking market without the need for a formal credit rating and reporting requirements which are a prerequisite of the public bond markets.
UTE: Unión Temporal de Empresas. Temporary Joint Venture
WAI: The Water Access Index (WAI), related to water supply projects within the Social Action Program.
WBCSD: World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.
WFM: Water Footprint Assessment Manual. The manual covers a comprehensive set of definitions and methods for water footprint accounting. It shows how water footprints are calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses. It includes methods for water footprint sustainability assessment and a library of water footprint response options.
WRI: World Resources Institute. The WRI is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982. The organization's mission is to promote environmental sustainability, economic opportunity, and human health and well-being. WRI partners with local and national governments, private companies, publicly held corporations, and other non-profits, and offers services including global climate change issues, sustainable markets, ecosystem protection, and environmental responsible governance services.
WTI: Water Treatment Index. This index is related to the impact of the water treatment activity on resources (WWTP, Wastewater Treatment Plant, IWWT, Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, PWTP, Potable Water Treatment Plant, and SWDF, Seawater Desalination Facilities)





| I | A CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR 2024 AND 2023 |
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| B CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR 2024, 2023 AND 2022 |
321 | |
| C CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR 2024, 2023 AND 2022 |
322 | |
| D CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR 2024, 2023 AND 2022 |
323 | |
| E CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR 2024, 2023 AND 2022 |
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| F NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2024, 2023 AND 2022 |
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| SECTION 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION SCOPE | 325 | |
| 1.1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION, THE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES AND CONSOLIDATION SCOPE | 326 | |
| 1.2. CURRENT ECONOMIC SITUATION AND GOING CONCERN EVALUATION | 330 | |
| 1.3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 331 | |
| 1.4. EXCHANGE RATE | 341 | |
| 1.5. SEGMENT REPORTING | 341 | |
| SECTION 2: PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR | 343 | |
| 2.1. OPERATING INCOME | 344 | |
| 2.2. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES | 345 | |
| 2.3. STAFF COSTS | 345 | |
| 2.4. IMPAIRMENT AND DISPOSALS | 346 | |
| 2.5. NET FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSE) | 347 | |
| 2.6. SHARE OF PROFITS OF EQUITY-ACCOUNTED COMPANIES | 348 | |
| 2.7. CORPORATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE AND DEFERRED TAXES | 348 | |
| 2.8. PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 352 | |
| 2.9. PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | 353 | |
| 2.10. NET PROFIT/(LOSS) AND EARNINGS PER SHARE | 353 | |
| SECTION 3: NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 355 | |
| 3.1. GOODWILL AND ACQUISITIONS | 356 | |
| 3.2. INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 357 | |
| 3.3. INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS | 358 | |
| 3.4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | 360 | |
| 3.5. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES | 361 | |
| 3.6. NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 366 | |
| 3.7. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED LIABILITIES | 367 | |
| SECTION 4: WORKING CAPITAL | 368 | |
| 4.1. INVENTORIES | 368 | |
| 4.2. SHORT-TERM TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES | 368 | |
| 4.3. SHORT-TERM TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES | 370 | |
| 4.4. BALANCES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS AND OTHER DISCLOSURES RELATING TO IFRS 15 | 372 | |
| SECTION 5: CAPITAL AND FINANCING STRUCTURE | 374 | |
| 5.1. EQUITY | 375 | |
| 5.2. CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT | 380 | |
| 5.3. CASH FLOW | 387 | |
| 5.4. FINANCIAL RISK AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | 388 | |
| 5.5. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AT FAIR VALUE | 390 | |
| SECTION 6: OTHER DISCLOSURES | 395 | |
| 6.1. DEFERRED INCOME | 395 | |
| 6.2. PENSION PLAN DEFICIT | 395 | |
| 6.3. PROVISIONS | 395 | |
| 6.4. OTHER LONG-TERM PAYABLES | 396 | |
| 6.5. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND COMMITMENTS | 397 | |
| 6.6. SHARE-BASED REMUNERATION SCHEMES | 403 | |
| 6.7. REMUNERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT | 402 | |
| 6.8. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 406 | |
| 6.9. AUDIT FEES | 408 | |
| 6.10. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD | 409 | |
| 6.11. APPENDICES | 409 | |
| II | SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
| A Company balance Sheet |
418 | |
| B Company income Statement |
419 | |
| C Accounting policies used in preparing the company financial statements |
420 | |
| 1 Notes to the company Balance Sheet 2 Notes to the company Income Statement |
423 439 |
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| (Million euro) | Note | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 21,327 | 19,328 | |
| Goodwill | 3.1 | 500 | 475 |
| Intangible assets | 3.2 | 128 | 122 |
| Fixed assets in infrastructure projects | 3.3 | 14,147 | 13,495 |
| Intangible asset model | 13,989 | 13,333 | |
| Financial asset model | 158 | 162 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 3.4 | 772 | 594 |
| Right of use assets | 3.7 | 238 | 196 |
| Investments in associates | 3.5 | 3,023 | 2,038 |
| Non-current financial assets | 3.6 | 1,139 | 1,148 |
| Loans granted to associates | 101 | 262 | |
| Non-current restricted cash | 5.2 | 401 | 628 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 5.2 | 637 | 258 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2.7 | 1,159 | 1,006 |
| Long-term financial derivatives at fair value | 5.5 | 221 | 254 |
| Current assets | 7,672 | 6,990 | |
| Inventories | 4.1 | 492 | 458 |
| Current income tax assets | 48 | 35 | |
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 4.2 | 2,228 | 1,677 |
| Trade receivables for sales and services | 1,625 | 1,353 | |
| Other short-term receivables | 603 | 324 | |
| Other short-term financial assets | — | — | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5.2 | 4,828 | 4,789 |
| Infrastructure project companies | 175 | 204 | |
| Restricted cash | 18 | 31 | |
| Other cash and cash equivalents | 157 | 173 | |
| Ex-infrastructure project companies | 4,653 | 4,585 | |
| Short-term financial derivatives at fair value | 5.5 | 20 | 31 |
| Assets held for sale | 1.1.5 | 56 | — |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 28,999 | 26,318 |
| (Million euro) | Note | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 5.1 | 8,120 | 5,879 |
| Equity attributable to shareholders | 6,075 | 3,766 | |
| Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 2,045 | 2,113 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 14,578 | 14,664 | |
| Deferred income | 6.1 | 1,375 | 1,334 |
| Employee benefit plans | 6.2 | 4 | 3 |
| Long-term provisions | 6.3 | 353 | 268 |
| Long term lease liabilities | 3.7 | 165 | 141 |
| Borrowings | 5.2 | 10,092 | 10,423 |
| Debentures and borrowings of infrastructure project companies | 8,256 | 7,852 | |
| Debentures and borrowings of ex-infrastructure project companies | 1,836 | 2,571 | |
| Other payables | 6.4 | 1,279 | 1,310 |
| Deferred taxes | 2.7 | 1,239 | 1,086 |
| Long-term financial derivatives at fair value | 5.5 | 71 | 99 |
| Current liabilities | 6,301 | 5,775 | |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 3.7 | 80 | 59 |
| Borrowings | 5.2 | 1,196 | 942 |
| Debentures and borrowings of infrastructure project companies | 143 | 63 | |
| Debentures and borrowings of ex-infrastructure project companies | 1,053 | 879 | |
| Financial derivatives at fair value | 5.5 | 61 | 34 |
| Current income tax liabilities | 80 | 83 | |
| Short-term trade and other payables | 4.3 | 3,902 | 3,646 |
| Trade payables | 1,781 | 1,698 | |
| Advance payments from customers and work certified in advance | 1,619 | 1,529 | |
| Other short-term payables | 502 | 419 | |
| Short-term provisions | 6.3 | 958 | 1,011 |
| Liabilities held for sale | 1.1.5 | 24 | — |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 28,999 | 26,318 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2024, and 2023.
| Income statement (Million euro) | Note | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9,147 | 8,514 | 7,551 | |
| Other operating income | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Revenues and other operating income | 2.1 | 9,148 | 8,515 | 7,553 |
| Materials consumed | 1,115 | 1,047 | 1,197 | |
| Other operating expenses | 2.2 | 4,931 | 4,878 | 4,182 |
| Personnel expenses | 2.3 | 1,760 | 1,599 | 1,446 |
| Total operating expenses | 7,806 | 7,524 | 6,825 | |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 441 | 401 | 299 | |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 2.4 | 2,208 | 35 | (6) |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 3,109 | 625 | 423 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing | (339) | (328) | (243) | |
| Profit/(loss) on derivatives and other net financial income/(expense) | (72) | (44) | (122) | |
| Net financial income/(expense) from infrastructure projects | (411) | (372) | (365) | |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing | 74 | 111 | 1 | |
| Profit/(loss) on derivatives and other net financial income/(expense) | 611 | 77 | 44 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) from ex-infrastructure projects | 685 | 188 | 45 | |
| Net financial income/(expense) | 2.5 | 274 | (184) | (320) |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 2.6 | 238 | 215 | 165 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations | 3,621 | 656 | 268 | |
| Income/(expense) tax | 2.7 | (145) | (42) | (30) |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from continuing operations | 3,476 | 614 | 238 | |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | 2.8 | 14 | 16 | 64 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 3,490 | 630 | 302 | |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to non-controlling interests | 2.9 | (251) | (170) | (117) |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to the parent company | 3,239 | 460 | 185 | |
| Diluted | 4.47 | 0.62 | 0.24 | |
| Net earnings per share attributed to the parent company (in euros) | Basic | 4.47 | 0.62 | 0.24 |
| 2.10 Diluted |
4.45 | 0.60 | 0.16 | |
| Net earnings per share attributed to the parent company´s Continuing Operations (in euros) | Basic | 4.45 | 0.60 | 0.16 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated income statement for the years 2024, 2023 and 2022.
| (Million euro) | Note | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a) Net profit/(loss) | 3,490 | 630 | 302 | |
| Attributed to parent company | 3,239 | 460 | 185 | |
| Attributed to non-controlling interests | 251 | 170 | 117 | |
| b) Income and expense recognized directly in equity | 5.1 | 268 | (119) | 456 |
| Fully-consolidated companies | 189 | (98) | 333 | |
| Impact on hedge reserves | 5.5 | 104 | 20 | 193 |
| Impact on defined benefit plan reserves | - | - | - | |
| Currency translation differences | 82 | (92) | 160 | |
| Tax effect | 3 | (26) | (20) | |
| Companies held for sale | (1) | (5) | (8) | |
| Impact on hedge reserves | - | (6) | - | |
| Impact on defined benefit plan reserves | - | - | - | |
| Currency translation differences | (1) | - | (8) | |
| Tax effect | - | 1 | - | |
| Equity-accounted companies | 80 | (16) | 131 | |
| Impact on hedge reserves | 27 | 12 | 236 | |
| Impact on defined benefit plan reserves | - | - | - | |
| Currency translation differences | 58 | (33) | (29) | |
| Tax effect | (5) | 5 | (76) | |
| c) Transfers to income statement | 5.1 | (15) | 8 | 131 |
| Fully-consolidated companies | 7 | (3) | (47) | |
| Transfers to income statement | 5.5 | 9 | (4) | (62) |
| Tax effect | (2) | 1 | 15 | |
| Companies held for sale | (24) | 11 | 178 | |
| Transfers to income statement | (65) | 13 | 179 | |
| Tax effect | 41 | (2) | (1) | |
| Equity-accounted companies | 2 | - | - | |
| Transfers to income statement | 1 | - | - | |
| Tax effect | 1 | - | - | |
| a)+ b)+ c) TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 3,743 | 519 | 889 | |
| Attributed to the parent company | 3,382 | 388 | 707 | |
| Attributed to non-controlling interests | 361 | 131 | 182 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years 2024, 2023 and 2022.
| Reserves | Measureme | Retained | Attributed | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | Share/Merger | related to Treasury |
Other equity | nt adjustments |
earnings and other |
Attributed to | to non controlling |
||
| (Million Euro) | capital | premium | shares | instruments | reserves | reserves | shareholders | interest | Total Equity |
| Balance at 12.31.21 | 147 | 218 | (124) | 507 | (1,299) | 4,590 | 4,039 | 1,790 | 5,829 |
| Consolidated profit/(loss) for the year 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | 185 | 185 | 117 | 302 |
| Income and expense recognized directly in equity | - | - | - | - | 391 | - | 391 | 65 | 456 |
| Transfers to income statement | - | - | - | - | 131 | - | 131 | - | 131 |
| Total income and expenses recognized for the year | - | - | - | - | 522 | 185 | 707 | 182 | 889 |
| Cash dividend | 3 | - | - | - | - | (135) | (132) | - | (132) |
| Other dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (160) | (160) |
| Treasury shares purchases | (5) | (218) | 98 | - | - | (321) | (446) | - | (446) |
| Shareholder distributions | (2) | (218) | 98 | - | - | (456) | (578) | (160) | (738) |
| Share capital increases/reductions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 356 | 356 |
| Share-based remuneration schemes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other movements | - | - | - | - | - | 41 | 41 | 5 | 46 |
| Other transactions | - | - | - | - | - | 41 | 41 | 361 | 402 |
| Perpetual subordinated bond issuances (Note 5.1.1) | - | - | - | 1 | - | (9) | (8) | - | (8) |
| Scope changes | - | - | - | - | - | (88) | (88) | 67 | (21) |
| Balance at 12.31.2022 | 145 | - | (26) | 508 | (777) | 4,263 | 4,113 | 2,240 | 6,353 |
| Merger impact (June 16th) | (138) | 4,426 | - | - | - | (4,288) | - | - | - |
| Consolidated profit/(loss) for the year 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | 460 | 460 | 170 | 630 |
| Income and expense recognized directly in equity | - | - | - | - | (80) | - | (80) | (39) | (119) |
| Transfers to income statement | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| Total income and expenses recognized for the year | - | - | - | - | (72) | 460 | 388 | 131 | 519 |
| Cash dividend | - | (58) | - | - | - | (78) | (136) | - | (136) |
| Other dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (379) | (379) |
| Treasury shares purchases | - | (52) | (52) | - | - | (10) | (114) | - | (114) |
| Shareholder distributions | - | (110) | (52) | - | - | (88) | (250) | (379) | (629) |
| Share capital increases/reductions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 117 | 117 |
| Share-based remuneration schemes | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 12 | - | 12 |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other movements | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Other transactions | - | - | - | - | - | 28 | 28 | 119 | 147 |
| Perpetual subordinated bond issuances (Note 5.1.1) | - | - | - | (508) | - | (5) | (513) | - | (513) |
| Scope changes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Balance at 12.31.2023 | 7 | 4,316 | (78) | - | (849) | 370 | 3,766 | 2,113 | 5,879 |
| Consolidated profit/(loss) for the year 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | 3,239 | 3,239 | 251 | 3,490 |
| Income and expense recognized directly in equity | - | - | - | - | 158 | - | 158 | 110 | 268 |
| Transfers to income statement | - | - | - | - | (15) | - | (15) | - | (15) |
| Total income and expenses recognized for the year | - | - | - | - | 143 | 3,239 | 3,382 | 361 | 3,743 |
| Cash dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (130) | (130) | - | (130) |
| Other dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (446) | (446) |
| Treasury shares purchases | - | - | - | - | - | (701) | (701) | - | (701) |
| Shareholder distributions | - | - | - | - | - | (831) | (831) | (446) | (1,277) |
| Share capital increases/reductions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22 | 22 |
| Share-based remuneration schemes | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 13 | - | 13 |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | - | - | - | - | - | (272) | (272) | - | (272) |
| Other movements | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | 17 | (5) | 12 |
| Other transactions | - | - | - | - | - | (242) | (242) | 17 | (225) |
| Scope changes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 12.31.2024 | 7 | 4,316 | (78) | - | (706) | 2,536 | 6,075 | 2,045 | 8,120 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years 2024, 2023 and 2022.
| (Million euro) | Note | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit/(loss) attributable to parent company | 3,239 | 460 | 185 | |
| Adjustments to profit/(loss) | (1,897) | 531 | 698 | |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to non-controlling interests | 251 | 170 | 117 | |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | (14) | (16) | (64) | |
| Income tax / (expense) | 145 | 42 | 30 | |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | (238) | (215) | (165) | |
| Net financial income/(expense) | (274) | 184 | 320 | |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | 2.4 | (2,208) | (35) | 6 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 441 | 401 | 299 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) discontinued operations ex - depreciation/amortization & impairment | — | — | 155 | |
| Tax payments | (192) | (170) | (82) | |
| Change in working capital (receivables, payables and other) | 4.0 | (220) | 118 | (83) |
| Dividends received from infrastructure project companies | 3.5 | 363 | 324 | 284 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 1,293 | 1,263 | 1,002 | |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment/intangible assets | 3.4 | (226) | (86) | (95) |
| Investments in infrastructure projects | 3.3 | (186) | (319) | (809) |
| Non-refundable grants | — | 9 | 25 | |
| Investments in associates and non-current financial assets/acquisition of companies | 3.5 | (1,286) | (257) | (347) |
| Interest received | 2.5 | 172 | 236 | 47 |
| Investment of long-term restricted cash | 257 | (51) | 18 | |
| Divestment of infrastructure projects | — | — | — | |
| Divestment/sale of companies | 1.1.5 | 2,582 | 43 | 429 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | 1,313 | (425) | (732) | |
| Cash flows before financing activities | 2,606 | 838 | 270 | |
| Capital cash flows from non-controlling interests | 23 | 130 | 350 | |
| Cash dividend | (130) | (136) | (132) | |
| Treasury share purchases | (701) | (114) | (446) | |
| Shareholder distributions | 5.1 | (831) | (250) | (578) |
| Dividends paid to non-controlling interests of investees | 5.1 | (444) | (377) | (161) |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | 5.1 | (272) | — | — |
| Other movements in shareholder' funds | 5.1 | 8 | (506) | (69) |
| Interest paid | (464) | (432) | (329) | |
| Lease payments | 3.7 | (104) | (87) | (72) |
| Increase in borrowings | 150 | 964 | 1,207 | |
| Decrease in borrowings | (657) | (747) | (665) | |
| Net change in borrowings from discontinued operations | — | — | 1 | |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | (2,591) | (1,305) | (316) | |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 59 | 160 | (283) | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents due to consolidation scope changes | (35) | (34) | 4 | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations | 5.3 | — | — | (81) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 5.2 | 39 | (341) | (406) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 4,789 | 5,130 | 5,536 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at year end | 4,828 | 4,789 | 5,130 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated cash flow statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The information deemed necessary before reading Ferrovial SE consolidated financial statements is set out in this section.
The consolidated financial statements of Ferrovial SE and its subsidiaries and investees (hereinafter referred to as "Ferrovial", the "Ferrovial Group", the "Group" or "FSE Group") have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (hereinafter, "IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). Accounting policies applied are explained in Note 1.3.
As described in Ferrovial SE 2023 consolidated financial statements, on February 28, 2023, Ferrovial's Board of Directors approved the common terms of the cross-border merger of Ferrovial, S.A., the Spanish listed company and ultimate parent company of the Ferrovial Group, into its wholly-owned Dutch subsidiary Ferrovial International SE, which was finally completed on June 16, 2023. As a result of this transaction, the new parent company of the Ferrovial Group was Ferrovial SE (or "FSE"), a European public limited company ("Societas Europaea") domiciled in the Netherlands and currently listed in United States, Spain and The Netherlands. All the information included in the different reporting periods corresponds with the historical consolidated information of Ferrovial group, without any adjustments in the value of assets and liabilities, as the combined entity is considered a continuation of the former parent company Ferrovial, S.A. (Note 1.1.2).
This type of reorganization was not considered a business combination under IFRS 3 and is not specifically covered under IFRS. Therefore, pooling of interest or predecessor accounting was applied. This was the approach adopted because the combined entity was considered a continuation of the Group headed by Ferrovial S.A., and it had only changed the location of its resources within the Group. Moreover, this approach provides useful information about the combined company and allows for users of financial information to understand the performance of the underlying business (Note 1.1.2).
The four business lines, which constitute its reporting segments under IFRS 8, are the following: Construction, Toll Roads, Airports and Energy.
For the purpose of understanding these consolidated financial statements, it should be noted that part of the activity carried out by the Group's business divisions consists of the development of infrastructure projects, primarily in the toll roads and airports business lines, but also in the construction and energy activities. In order to aid understanding of the Group's financial performance, these consolidated financial statements disclose separately the impact of projects of this nature in different lines of the financial statements (see Note 1.1.4).
It should also be noted that the Group has relevant equity-accounted participations, mostly related to infrastructures assets (see note 1.1.4).
On December 12, 2024, following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial has completed the sale of 19.75% of the share capital of FGP Topco, which is the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airports Holdings Limited (HAH), the owner of Heathrow Airport in London (UK), to Ardian and The Public Investment Fund (PIF), with a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million. As a result, Ferrovial now holds shares representing 5.25%, recognized as a financial asset at fair value through the income statement (see note 1.1.5) generating an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million.
Additionally, on June 13, Ferrovial acquired 23.99% direct ownership interest in IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT), a subsidiary of IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (Note 1.1.5), which manages a portfolio of 15 toll road concessions in India.
Note 1.2 analyses the Group´s capacity to continue operating under the going concern principle, analyzing liquidity, future cash requirements as well as other external factors that could compromise this principle, concluding that no material uncertainties exist about the group´s ability to continue on a going concern basis.
Ferrovial's main estimates when measuring its assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and commitments are detailed in Note 1.3.4.
While euro is Ferrovial's functional currency, most of its activities are carried out in countries outside the eurozone. Note 1.4 analyses the impact on the consolidated financial statements of changes in the main currencies where the Group operated in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
These Ferrovial SE consolidated financial statements of Ferrovial SE have been approved by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2025, and have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union.
The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity, consolidated statement of cash flow and the accompanying notes (referred to collectively as the "Consolidated Financial Statements").
For presentation of the consolidated income statement, the Group uses a classification method based on the nature of expenses, as it is more representative of the format used by management for internal reporting purposes and aid to provide reliable information to investors.
The Group's presentation currency is the Euro, which is also the functional currency of the parent company, and unless otherwise stated amounts are presented in millions of Euros.
As described in Ferrovial SE 2023 consolidated financial statements, on February 28, 2023, Ferrovial's Board of Directors approved the common terms of the cross-border merger of Ferrovial, S.A., the Spanish listed company and ultimate parent company of the Ferrovial Group, into its wholly-owned Dutch subsidiary Ferrovial International SE, which was finally completed on June 16, 2023. As a result of this transaction, the new parent company of the Ferrovial Group was Ferrovial SE (or "FSE"), a European public limited company ("Societas Europaea") domiciled in the Netherlands and currently listed in United States, Spain and The Netherlands.
All the information included in the different reporting periods corresponds with the historical consolidated information of Ferrovial group, without any adjustments in the value of assets and liabilities, as the combined entity is considered a continuation of the former parent company Ferrovial, S.A. The only accounting impact as a consequence of the merger was the modification of the share capital and share premium figures of the new legal parent entity. Considering this change is a reclassification among the legal share capital and share premium of the former parent entity, any difference is being included as a movement within equity reserves in 2023, the year that the merger formally took place.
Ferrovial Group comprises the parent company, Ferrovial SE, incorporated in the Netherlands, and its subsidiaries and investees, which are detailed in Appendix I. Its registered office is at Gustav Mahlerplein 61-63 Symphony Towers, 14th Floor 1082 MS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Through these companies, Ferrovial is engaged in the following four business lines, which constitute its reporting segments under IFRS 8:
In January 2024 in order to boost the energy transition related business and develop new capabilities in this area more quickly and efficiently, Ferrovial approved a partial reorganization of the business divisions pursuant to which the Energy Solutions business line, which was part of the Construction Business Division in 2023, and the energy infrastructures business line, which was part of the Energy Infrastructure and Mobility Business Division in 2023, were merged. From this point onwards, the resulting Business Division is named the Energy Business Division.
See note 1.5 for Segment Activities. Additionally, more detailed description of the various areas of activity in which the consolidated Group conducts business, please consult the Group's website: www.ferrovial.com.
For the purpose of understanding these consolidated financial statements, it should be noted that part of the activity carried out by the Group's business divisions consists of the development of infrastructure projects, primarily in the toll road and airport business lines, but also in the construction and energy activities.
In order to aid understanding the Group's financial performance, these consolidated financial statements disclose separately the impact of projects of this nature in "fixed assets in infrastructure projects" within the long-term financial assets headings (distinguishing those to which the intangible asset model is applied from those to which the financial asset model is applied – Note 3.3) and, in particular, in the cash and cash equivalents and borrowing headings (Note 5.2).
Following competitive bidding processes, these projects are conducted through long-term contracts entered into with public authorities ("the grantor") which grant the right to build or upgrade, operate and maintain the infrastructure. The contract is awarded to a legal entity, the concessionaire entity, whose sole purpose is the performance of the project, in which the Group has an ownership interest.
The concessionaire has to finance the construction or upgrade of the public infrastructure mainly with borrowings guaranteed by the future cash flows coming from the project term; as a result, these projects usually have cash restrictions established in the financing agreements to ensure repayment of borrowings. The shareholders also make capital contributions. Borrowings are generally secured at inception of the service concession arrangement and have no recourse to the shareholder or, in some cases, recourse to the shareholders is limited to the guarantees issued.
Once construction or upgrade is complete, the concessionaire starts to operate and maintain the infrastructure, and in return, collects tolls or regulated charges for the use of the infrastructure, or amounts paid by the grantor based on the availability for use of the related asset. These inflows allow the initial investment to be recovered. In most cases the construction and subsequent maintenance of the infrastructure is subcontracted by the concession operators to the Group's Construction Division.
From an accounting standpoint, most of these arrangements are within the scope of IFRIC 12 application. A list of the companies regarded as infrastructure project companies is included in Appendix I.
It should also be noted that Ferrovial Group has relevant participations in equity-accounted companies managing infrastructure assets being the most relevant the following: the 43.23% ownership interest in 407 ETR, the concession operator of the 407 ETR toll road in Toronto (Canada), the 49% indirect shareholding in the company JFK NTO LLC, the concession company of the New Terminal One at the International John F. Kennedy Airport in New York; the 50% stake in AGS, which owns Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports in UK; the 19.86% ownership interest in IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited, one of India's leading infrastructure companies, listed in Bombay, and the 23.99% ownership interest acquired in IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT), an associate of IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (Note 1.2). Details of these companies are included in Note 3.5 on investments in equity-accounted companies. It is also worth mentioning that a 19.75% ownership interest in FGP Topco Limited, which is the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airports Holdings Limited (HAH), the owner of Heathrow Airport in London (UK), has been divested on December 12, and that the remaining 5.25% stake is being recognized as a financial asset at fair value through the income statement (see note 1.1.5).
At December 31, 2024 assets held for sale amount to EUR 56 million and liabilities stand at EUR 24 million, related to energy assets scheduled to be divested within 12 months, and to the 50% stake in AGS Airports Holdings Limited (AGS), the parent company owning the Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports.
On November 13, 2024, Ferrovial announced that an agreement had been reached with Avialliance UK Limited for the sale of its entire stake in AGS (50%), and as part of the same transaction, Macquarie also agreed to sell its entire stake (50%) in AGS to the same purchaser. The completion of this transaction was subject to the obtainment of applicable regulatory approvals by the 2024 year-end and therefore the 50% ownership interest in AGS Airports Holdings Limited was reclassified to held for sale as of December 31, 2024. The ownership interest in this company remained valued at zero, due to the fact that losses generated in previous years brought equity attributable to Ferrovial below zero.
As disclosed in Note 3.6. of these consolidated financial statements, the group granted subordinated loans to AGS totaling EUR 235 million, that after the agreement reached in November, have been reclassified from long-term financial assets to short-term receivables at December 2024, as these loans are also part of the divestment transaction.
On January 28, 2025, and following satisfaction of the applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial and Macquarie completed the sale of the entire ownership interest in AGS for a price of GBP 900 million, of which circa GBP 450 million are Ferrovial's net proceeds, entailing a capital gain of EUR 297 million for Ferrovial, which will impact Q1 2025 results (see Note 6.11).
There were no assets and liabilities held for sale at December 31, 2023.
The following table provides a breakdown by nature of the assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as of December 2024:
| (Million euro) | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 9 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 39 |
| Other non-current assets | 4 |
| Non-current assets | 52 |
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1 |
| Other current assets | 2 |
| Current assets | 4 |
| TOTAL assets classified as held for sale | 56 |
| Borrowings | 17 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 4 |
| Non-current liabilities | 21 |
| Borrowings | 2 |
| Other current liabilities | 1 |
| Current liabilities | 3 |
| TOTAL liabilities classified as held for sale | 24 |
Discontinued operations fundamentally relate to the Services Division, the divestment of which was completed in 2022, once the Infrastructure Upkeep and Maintenance business in Spain and the United Kingdom (Amey) had been sold.
Profit from discontinued operations amounted to EUR 14 and EUR 16 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively, and relates mainly to the indemnities and updated earn-outs associated with the disposal of the Services Business in Spain and Portugal, as well as other adjustments related to the Amey business divestment in the United Kingdom (see Note 2.8.).
On January 31, 2022, the sale agreement between Ferrovial and Portobello Capital for the acquisition of the Infrastructure Upkeep and Maintenance business in Spain was completed once all the conditions precedent had been fulfilled. The total price received by Ferrovial reached EUR 175 million.
Following completion of the sale, Ferrovial acquired a stake (24.8%) in the share capital of the acquirer (Grupo Serveo) for EUR 17.5 million, the impact on the income statement being immaterial. As described below in Note 1.1.5, on June 28, 2024, Ferrovial completed the sale of this 24.78% stake in Grupo Serveo, consolidated as an equity-accounted company, to the main shareholder, Portobello Capital, for EUR 55 million, entailing a capital gain before taxes of EUR 33 million, reported in the income statement within the line item "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" (Note 2.4).
On December 31, 2022, the Amey business in the United Kingdom, relating to full lifecycle engineering and infrastructure upkeep and maintenance services, was sold to a company controlled by funds managed by One Equity Partners, which completed the transaction in association with its shareholder Buckthorn Partners. The net consideration (equity value) received by Ferrovial was GBP 264.6 million (EUR 301.3 million), as per the final agreement reached on April, 17 2023, with no further applicable price adjustments. The net consideration was in the form of cash (GBP 112.8 million (EUR 128.5 million)) and a vendor loan note of GBP 151.8 million (EUR 172.8 million) to the buyer, arranged on the completion date, repayable over the coming five years and accruing 6% annual interest (increasing to 8% after year three). The capital gain generated totaled EUR 58.3 million and was accounted for under Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations in the income statement, which also included the transfer to the income statement of currency translation differences (EUR -155.6 million) and changes in the fair value of derivatives (EUR -15.4 million) accumulated in equity.
Previously, the business activity providing financial management services for PFI (Project Finance Initiative) project companies in the United Kingdom through the subsidiary Amey was sold for GBP 5 million in the first half of 2022, while Amey's business area engaged in energy and water infrastructure maintenance was also sold (to British fund Rubicon) for a total price of GBP 20.3 million, including a deferred payment of GBP 18 million arranged through a loan to the buyer (Note 3.6.2). The impact on the income statement was immaterial.
There follows a description of the most significant movements in the consolidation scope in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Regarding the Heathrow Airport Holdings divestment, as disclosed in the December 31, 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements, on November 28, 2023, Ferrovial entered into a share purchase agreement with Ardian and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), pursuant to which Ferrovial agreed to sell its full stake (25% interest) in FGP Topco Limited.
At the 2023 year-end, the completion of the transaction was subject to the fulfillment of some shareholder tag-along rights and applicable regulatory conditions, and consequently, there was no certainty whether the transaction would be completed.
During 2024, the parties worked towards fulfilling the above-mentioned conditions, which led to a revised offer presented by Ardian and PIF on June 14 to acquire shares representing 37.62% of FGP Topco's share capital for GBP 3,259 million, of which 19.75% would relate to Ferrovial's stake, subject to fulfillment of some shareholders' tag-along rights and applicable regulatory conditions. On July 25, 2024, following the expiry of the period to exercise the tag-along and pre-emption rights, no FGP Topco shareholder exercised either its tag-along or pre-emption rights.
On December 12, 2024, following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial completed the sale of 19.75% of the share capital of FGP Topco Ltd., which is the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airports Holdings Limited (HAH), the owner of Heathrow Airport in London (UK), to Ardian and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million, reported in the income statement within the line item "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" (Note 2.4) - the ownership interest in this company was valued at zero, due to the fact that losses generated in previous years brought equity attributable to Ferrovial below zero.
As a result, Ferrovial now holds 5.25% stake, which is recognized as a non-current financial asset at fair value through profit or loss (Note 3.6.), once concluded that according to IAS28 p.5-6, Ferrovial will no longer exercise significant influence in FGP Topco Ltd., despite having the right to nominate a board member together with other shareholders, as the group will have no participation in the policy-making processes of the asset, neither participation in decisions related to dividend distributions. The fair value of the remaining stake has been determined by referencing the selling price of the recently 19.75% stake divested in FGP Topco Ltd., generating an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million.
Finally, on January 26, 2025, Ferrovial announced that a binding agreement has been reached with Ardian for the sale of its entire remaining stake (5.25%) in FGP Topco Ltd. (Topco), parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for c.GBP 455 million (current book value of the asset), which will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing (Note 6.11). The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) which may be exercised by Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company. Full completion of the acquisition under the agreement is also subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
On December 11, 2024, Ferrovial has completed the sale of its Vertiports business in United States, with a capital gain of EUR 2 million.
There were no changes in the consolidation scope during 2023.
On June 11, Ferrovial, through its subsidiary Cintra, completed the sale of a 5% stake in the Indian company IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB) for EUR 215 million excluding transaction costs (assuming a EUR/INR exchange rate of 89.3). The sale was carried out by placing 301.9 million shares with institutional investors on the National Stock Exchange (NBE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The shares in IRB were sold at an average price of 63.60 rupees, resulting in a capital gain before taxes of EUR 132 million, reported in the income statement on the line "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" as disclosed in Note 2.4. Following the transaction, Ferrovial is still the second-largest shareholder, with a 19.86% stake and has the same representatives on the Board of Directors (two out of a total of eight members). Therefore, Ferrovial still exercises significant influence according to IAS 28 and this remaining ownership interest continues to be equity accounted.
On June 13, Ferrovial, through its subsidiary Cintra, acquired a 23.99% stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT), a subsidiary of IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB), in which Ferrovial holds a 19.86% ownership interest as previously mentioned. Private InvIT held a portfolio of 14 toll road concessions in India with a committed pipeline of one additional concession (Ganga Expressway Project "Ganga"). This investment was paid in cash, totaling EUR 652 million (considering an exchange rate of 90.21 EUR/INR).
Ferrovial acquired this stake from affiliates of GIC Private Limited, which prior to this transaction owned a 49% stake in the company. After the transaction, GIC's affiliates retain a 25% stake in Private InvIT and IRB retains its current 51% stake. Considering the indirect ownership interest which Ferrovial holds through the 19.86% stake in IRB, Ferrovial retains a total stake in Private InvIT of 34.1%.
On December 20, Private InvIT raised unit capital by way of rights issued of Private InvIT units to IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB) and GIC Affiliates. After the right issuance, Ferrovial acquired 23.99% of these rights issued, increasing its investment in Private InvIT by EUR 58 million (considering an exchange rate of 87.83 EUR/INR), and maintaining its stake in a 23.99%. On December 27, Private InvIT acquired 80.4% of Ganga, the above-mentioned additional concession. Whenever Private InvIT acquires the remaining 19.6% of Ganga, Ferrovial investment in Private InvIT is estimated to increase by EUR 18 million (considering an exchange rate of 89.2 EUR/INR - see Note 6.5).
As required by IFRS 10, the shareholder agreements and the other project contracts were analyzed, and the conclusion was drawn that the qualified majorities and veto rights set out in these agreements for the approval of most of the relevant decisions means that Ferrovial has significant influence over IRB Private InvIT. The 23.99% ownership interest is therefore consolidated through the equity method, as per IAS 28.
Regarding the purchase price allocation exercise, the difference between the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Private InvIT and its carrying amount at the date of acquisition (EUR 300 million for Ferrovial's stake) was fully allocated to the value of the toll concession rights, as the book value of the rest of net assets is not significantly different to their fair value. According to IAS 12, paragraph 66, the deferred tax liability resulting from this fair value adjustment to the intangible asset (EUR 90 million for Ferrovial's stake) affects the goodwill implicit in the carrying amount of the investment.
In December 2024, the valuation was completed and the fair value of the net assets acquired is considered definitive.
In October 2024, Ferrovial and Interogo Holding, via its infrastructure investment fund Inter Infrastructure Capital (IIC), created the company Umbrella Roads BV to manage Ferrovial's stakes in several road and parking concessions in Spain, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.
Ferrovial transferred the 100% of the economic rights and still holds the majority of the voting rights (51%) in Umbrella Roads BV through its toll road division Cintra. After the analysis performed by the company of this transaction and the purchase share agreements, it has been concluded that Ferrovial has no control over these assets according to IFRS 10, p. 7 criteria, neither significant influence under IAS 28, which implies the recognition of a capital gain of EUR 19 million (EUR 100 million transaction price), reported in the income statement within the line item "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" (Note 2.4). The partnership between Ferrovial and Interogo Holding could allow for further collaboration between the parties in future.
The transferred stakes include the M3 Eurolink and M4 Eurolink motorways in Ireland; the M8-M73-M74 motorway in Scotland; the 407 East Extension Phase 1 and 407 East Extension Phase 2 in Canada, and Serrano Park and Autovía de la Plata (A-66) in Spain. The assets operate under availability payment schemes or have limited traffic risk.
On April 4, 2024, the Private Investment Promotion Agency of Peru (Proinversión), a specialized technical agency attached to the Peruvian Ministry of Economy and Finance, awarded the Anillo Vial Periférico Project in Lima (Perú) to a consortium led by the toll roads subsidiary Cintra, which owns 35% of the consortium, together with Acciona and Sacyr, which own 32.5% each. The Anillo Vial Periférico Project is a 30-year concession contract that covers the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of an approximately 35 kilometers ring road in the metropolitan area of Lima. The project entails an expected investment of approximately USD 3.4 billion (approximately EUR 3.1 billion). This amount consists of the expected equity to be contributed by the consortium currently estimated at approximately USD 0.4-0.6 billion (of which USD 0.14-0.21 billion is expected to be invested by Cintra) as well as contributions from public funds by the Peruvian government and other financing sources.
Ferrovial, through its Toll Roads subsidiary, reached an agreement in June 2023 to sell 89.2% of the Azores toll road, in Portugal, to the infrastructure funds Horizon and RiverRock. The initial price of the transaction, which is in line with the company's asset rotation strategy and was completed on December 28, 2023, was EUR 42.6 million (final price of EUR 43.4 million once adjusted for the ticking fees accrued as from the signing of the sale and purchase agreement).
The sale brought EUR 39 million before taxes in capital gains for Ferrovial (reported in the income statement under "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets"). Ferrovial will continue to provide technical services to the concession company for two years, which may be extended by mutual agreement.
There were no changes in the consolidation scope during 2024 and 2023.
On May 1, Ferrovial, through Ferrovial Energy US. LLC, acquired a 100% stake in Misae Solar IV, LLC, a solar SPV project (257MW) in Leon County, Texas, for an acquisition price of USD 14.3 million (EUR 13.8 million). The company will perform the design, construction and operation of the plant.
There were no changes in the consolidation scope during 2023.
As commented in Note 1.1.4., on June 28, Ferrovial completed the sale of its 24.78% stake in Grupo Serveo, consolidated as an equity-accounted company, to the main shareholder, Portobello Capital, for EUR 55 million. 15 million of the price was deferred (up to four years after the completion date, not accruing interest). The capital gain before taxes on the disposal is EUR 33 million, reported in the income statement within the line item "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" (Note 2.4). According to the Spanish Tax law the 95% of the capital gain is not subject to taxes, being the effective tax rate 1.25%.
This 24.78% stake was acquired by Ferrovial in 2022 when the Services Infrastructure business in Spain was sold to Portobello. This transaction culminates Ferrovial's divestment of the Services business in Spain as part of its strategy to focus on its core business — the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure. As a result of the transaction, Ferrovial is no longer a shareholder of Grupo Serveo and is no longer represented on its Board of Directors.
On December 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents of ex-infrastructure project companies reached EUR 4,653 million. Ferrovial also has additional liquidity lines available in the amount of EUR 538 million related to corporate debt, and EUR 114 million related to other borrowings balances at December 31, 2024. It should also be noted that the Group's short-term assets and liabilities, including cash and debt, show a positive balance at end-December 31, 2024. Ferrovial believes that this strong cash position should be sufficient to comply with its future obligations, including expected shareholder distributions for an accumulated amount of EUR 2.3 billion during the period 2024-2026. Also worthy of note are the expected dividends from infrastructure assets in the existing portfolio (excluding dividends from Heathrow), amounting to EUR 2.7 billion for 2024-2026.
As in prior financial years, in order to conclude as to the Company's capacity to continue as a going concern, the Group has analyzed future cash needs, focusing on the financial years 2025 and 2026, also including a pessimistic scenario with a series of stress assumptions regarding the Company's cash flow, most notably:
The conclusion drawn from the analysis demonstrates that, although the scenario would entail a deterioration of the Company's cash position, cash resources would continue to be sufficient to meet commitments. Therefore, based on the available information, no material uncertainties have been identified with respect to events or conditions that could raise significant doubts regarding the Group's capacity to continue operating under the going concern principle for twelve months following the date these financial statements are signed.
1.3.1.a) New standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the European Union that must be first-time adopted in 2024
At December 31, 2024 none of the standards, interpretations or amendments described in following paragraphs, that are applicable for the first time in the current year, have had a significant impact on the measurement, recognition or presentation of any items in the Group's financial statements:
Amendments to IFRS 16 - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback agreement
The amendments in IFRS 16 specify the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains.
The amendments had no impact on the Group's financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current
The amendments to IAS 1 specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify:
• What is meant by a right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the reporting date and that the right may be subject to the company complying with conditions (covenants) specified in a loan arrangement ( meeting covenants within twelve months after the reporting period).
• That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period.
• That classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right. of a compound financial instrument.
The amendments have resulted in additional disclosures in Note 5.2.2, and have impacted on the classification of one of the Group's financial debts by an amount of EUR 84 million, which has been reclassified as current as at 31 December 2024.
The amendments to "IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows" and "IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures" clarify the characteristics of reverse factoring arrangements and require additional disclosures of such arrangements to assist users of financial statements in understanding the effects of reverse factoring arrangements on an entity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.
As a result of implementing the amendments, the Group has provided additional disclosures about its reverse factoring arrangement. Please refer to Note 4.3.
1.3.1.b) New standards, amendments and interpretations mandatorily applicable in financial years after December 31, 2024
The new standards, amendments and interpretations approved by the IASB but not yet mandatorily applicable at December 31, 2024 that might have an effect on the Group are as follows:
| Standard, interpretation or amendment | Date published in the EU Official |
Date applicable in the EU |
IASB applicable date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to IAS 21 – The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates: Lack of exchangeability. | Pending | Pending | January 1, 2025 |
| Amendment to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7: Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity. Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments. |
Pending | Pending | January 1, 2026 |
| IFRS 18: Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements | Pending | Pending | January 1, 2027 |
Although the Group is currently analyzing the impact of the above amendments, the preliminary analyses carried out to date do not indicate that first- time adoption will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Nevertheless, the Group anticipates changes in the presentation of financial information resulting from IFRS 18.
In 2024, 2023 and 2022 the reporting dates of the individual financial statements of all the companies included in the consolidation scope were either the same as, or were temporarily brought into line with, that of the parent company. In this regard, in order to calculate the degree of control, joint control or significant influence in each Group company, the consistency of the ownership interest held with the number of votes controlled in each company under their bylaws and shareholder agreements is reviewed.
In the case of business activities with companies in which joint control is identified, the general basis of consolidation is the equity method. In relation to these businesses, besides the situations in which there are two venturers, each with a 50% ownership interest, cases requiring a more in-depth analysis are those relating to infrastructure projects in which Ferrovial has a significant ownership interest (less than or equal to 50%) and has the right to propose the Chief Executive Officer or other executives of the investee, while the other shareholders, mainly infrastructure funds, sit directly on the Board of Directors.
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Notable cases in this regard are the ownership interests held in the companies that own the following Toll Road projects (the percentage interest held in each is shown in brackets): 407 ETR (43.23%), Slovakia (35%), Toowoomba (40%) and OSARs (50%), as well as the interest in JFK NTO (49%), which was incorporated into the Airports Division in 2022, as described in point 1.1.4.
Contracts that are undertaken through temporary consortia (JVs) or similar entities that meet IFRS 11 requirements to be classified as "joint operations" are proportionately consolidated.
It is considered that, in such joint operations, the shareholders have direct control over the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of these entities. In 2024, operations of this nature contributed to the consolidated Group assets, profit/(loss) and revenue totaling EUR 1,057 million, EUR 157 million and EUR 1,581 million, respectively (EUR 1,173 million, EUR 36 million and EUR 1,401 million in 2023; and EUR 428 million to the consolidated Group's assets, EUR 40 million profit/(loss) and EUR 1,242 million revenue in 2022). The following companies stand out as being involved in construction projects:
| COUNTRY | ACTIVITY | % SHARE | REVENUE (EUR M) 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Works on 80 km of the HS2 between Chilterns and Warwickshire, including 15 viaducts, 5 km of green tunnels, 22 km of road diversions, 67 |
15 % | 332 |
| Australia | Metro design and construction on an 11-kilometre stretch of twin railway tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and The Bays, Australia. |
50 % | 233 |
| Canadá | Design, build and finance Ontario Line Subway: Construction of a 6.7 km, seven-station rapid transit system. |
50 % | 216 |
| UK | Design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the Silvertown Tunnel in East London. |
40 % | 127 |
| Australia | Design and Building contract. It involves 14 km of road, three tunnels and a service road. | 50 % | 113 |
| UK | Construction of new infrastructure for the London sewerage system | 50 % | 60 |
| France | Metro Paris with 6,7 KM tunnel. The work includes building three stations and eight ancillary infrastructures. |
50 % | 54 |
| Portugal | Ferrovial will build a new circular metro line in Oporto, the Pink Line, which will be 3.1 kilometers long. The work on the Pink Line includes the construction of four new stations, three ventilation shafts and the installation of the track and catenary. |
65 % | 53.53 |
A breakdown of the equity-accounted companies can be found in Note 3.5 and in Appendix I.
Intragroup balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation. However, the transactions recognized in the income statement in relation to construction works undertaken by the Construction Division for infrastructure project concession operators are not eliminated on consolidation, since it is considered that the Group performs work for the concession awarding entity or regulator in exchange for the right to operate the infrastructure under the terms pre-established by the granting entity or regulator.
The awarding entity or regulator thus controls the asset from inception and grants the above-mentioned right in exchange for the work performed and, therefore, the conclusion may be reached that, at the Group level, the work is performed for third parties. This approach is in line with IFRIC 12.
The non-elimination of these transactions had an impact of EUR -14.206 million on the income statement in 2024, after taxes and noncontrolling interests (EUR -34.942 million and EUR -60.507 million in 2023 and 2022, respectively).
Finally, as regards to transactions for the purchase or sale of an ownership interest that does not entail a change of control in the company in question, the non-controlling interest is measured at the proportional value of the net identifiable assets of the company acquired or sold. Changes in the parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not give rise to a loss of control are equity transactions.
Set forth below is a breakdown reflecting only those accounting policies applied by the consolidated Group when preparing these consolidated financial statements that include an option permitted by IFRS or, as the case may be, on the basis of the specific nature of the industry in which it operates or of materiality.
1.3.3.1. Intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and investment property
• Following initial recognition, "Intangible assets", and "Property, plant and equipment" are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses.
• The straight-line method is used to calculate the depreciation/amortization charge for the assets included under "Intangible assets", and "Property, plant and equipment", except in the case of certain machinery in the construction business, which is depreciated using the diminishingbalance method.
| YEARS OF USEFUL LIFE | |
|---|---|
| Buildings and other structures | 10-50 |
| Machinery, installations and tooling | 2-25 |
| Furniture and fittings | 2-15 |
| Vehicles | 3-20 |
| Other fixed assets | 2-20 |
This heading includes infrastructure investments made by the project companies within the scope of IFRIC 12 (mainly toll roads), where remuneration consists of an unconditional right to receive cash or other assets, or a right to charge fees for the use of the public -infrastructure.
The assets acquired by the concession operator to provide the concession services but which do not form part of the infrastructure (such as vehicles, furniture or computer hardware) are not included under this heading because they do not revert to the concession awarding entity. Assets of this nature are carried under "Property, plant and equipment" and are depreciated over their useful life using a financial method.
All initial investments relating to the infrastructure that subsequently reverts to the awarding entity, including costs to fulfil the contract and borrowing costs capitalized during construction, are amortized on the basis of the applicable pattern of consumption in each case (generally traffic forecasts in the case of toll roads) over the term of the concession.
Investments contractually agreed at concession inception on a final irrevocable basis that will be made at a later date during the concession term, provided they are not investments made to upgrade the infrastructure, are treated as initial investments. For investments of this kind, an asset and an initial liability are recognized for the present value of the future investment, applying a discount rate equal to the borrowing costs associated with the project to calculate present value. The asset is amortized based on the pattern of consumption over the entire term of the concession and the provision is updated to reflect interest expense until the investment is made.
Where a payment is made to the awarding entity to obtain the right to operate the concession, this amount is also amortized based on the pattern of consumption over the concession term.
A provision is recognized systematically for replacement investments over the period in which the related obligations accrue and must be fully funded by the time the replacement becomes operational. The provision is recognized based on the pattern of consumption over the period in which the obligation accrues using a financial method.
Infrastructure upgrade investments are those that increase the infrastructure's capacity to generate revenue or reduce its costs. In the case of investments that will be recovered over the concession term, since the upgrade investments increase the capacity of the infrastructure, they are treated as an extension of the right granted and, therefore, they are recognized in the balance sheet when they come into service. They are amortized as from the date on which they come into service based on the difference in the pattern of consumption arising from the increase in capacity.
However, if, on the basis of the terms and conditions of the concession, these investments will not be recovered by the possibility of obtaining increased revenue from the date on which they are made, a provision is recognized for the best estimate of the present value of the cash outflow required to settle the obligations related to the investment that will not be offset by the possibility of obtaining increased revenue from the date on which the investments are made. The balancing entry is an increase in the asset's acquisition cost.
In the event that only a part of the upgrade is expected to be recovered through an increase in future revenue, the general accounting treatment used for investments that will be recovered over the concession term will be applied. The main assumptions employed in relation to these arrangements relate to traffic and replacement investment estimates, which are updated each year by the technical departments.
Set out below is a breakdown of the main concession agreements in force to which the intangible asset model is applied for both toll roads and airports, highlighting the acquisitions of Dalaman International Airport and the New Terminal One at JFK NTO in 2022, and showing the term, status and consolidation method:
Intangible asset model concessions:
| CONCESSION OPERATOR | COUNTRY | STATUS | START YEAR (*) | END YEAR | CONSOL. METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 International Inc. | Canada | Operation | 1999 | 2098 | Equity consolidation |
| NTE Mobility Partners, LLC | USA | Operation | 2014 | 2061 | Full consolidation |
| NTE Mobility Partners Seg 3 LLC | USA | Operation | 2018 | 2061 | Full consolidation |
| LBJ Infr. Group LLC | USA | Operation | 2014 | 2061 | Full consolidation |
| I-66 Mobility Partners LLC | USA | Operation | 2016 | 2066 | Full consolidation |
| I-77 Mobility Partners LLC | USA | Operation | 2019 | 2069 | Full consolidation |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (**) | India | Operation/ Construction |
- | - | Equity consolidation |
| IRB Infrastructure Trust Limited (***) | India | Operation/ Construction |
- | - | Equity consolidation |
| Sociedad Concesionaria Anillo Vial S.A.C (****) | Peru | Construction | 2024 | 2054 | Equity consolidation |
| Autopista Terrassa Manresa, S.A. | Spain | Operation | 1989 | 2036 | Full consolidation |
| Autovía de Aragón, S.A. | Spain | Operation | 2007 | 2026 | Full consolidation |
| Dalaman International Airport | Turkey | Operation | 2022 | 2042 | Full consolidation |
| JFK NTO LLC | USA | Construction | 2022 | 2060 | Equity consolidation |
(*) First year of the concession (if in service) or year construction began (if it is in the construction phase).
(**) IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited includes several Intangible and Financial asset model projects whose concession end date goes from 2030 to 2053.
(***) IRB Infrastructure Trust Limited includes several Intangible asset model projects whose concession end date goes from 2036 to 2053.
(****) Bifurcated model, therefore a financial asset and an intangible asset are recognized.
This heading reflects service concession arrangements related to infrastructures in which the consideration consists of an unconditional contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset, either because the awarding entity guarantees payment of specific amounts or because it guarantees recovery of the shortfall between amounts received from public service users and the specified amounts. Therefore, these are concession agreements in which demand risk is borne in full by the awarding entity. In such cases, the amount due from the awarding entity is accounted for as a financial asset in the balance sheet.
To calculate the amount due from the grantor, the value of the construction, operation and/or maintenance services provided and the financial return in arrangements of this nature are taken into consideration.
Revenue from the services (mainly construction and maintenance) provided in each period increases the amount of the related receivables with a balancing entry in sales. The financial return on the consideration for the services provided also increases the amount of the receivables with a balancing entry in sales. Amounts received from the grantor reduce the total receivable with a balancing entry in cash.
This financial return from such concessions is recognized as revenue, since it forms part of the concession activity and is accrued on a regular, periodic basis.
At December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, financial returns recognized as revenue amounted to EUR 9 million, EUR 10 million and EUR 10 million, respectively.
Also, the borrowing costs associated with the financing of concessions to which the financial asset model is applied amounted to EUR 6 million in 2024, EUR 7 million in 2023 and EUR 9 million in 2022.
The main concession contracts that apply the account receivable model correspond to the Construction and Waste Treatment businesses (Thalia):
| CONCESSION OPERATOR | COUNTRY | STATUS | START YEAR(*) | END YEAR | CONSO. METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concesionaria de Prisiones Lledoners | Spain | Operation | 2008 | 2038 | Full consolidation |
| Depusa Aragón, S.A. | Spain | Operation | 2017 | 2037 | Full consolidation |
| Wroclaw Budimex Car Park | Poland | Operation | 2012 | 2042 | Full consolidation |
| UK Waste Treatment (Thalia - Waterbeach plant) | UK | Operation | 2008 | 2036 | Full consolidation |
(*) First year of operation (if the project is in operational status) or First year of concession/construction period (if the project is in the construction phase)
In addition, within the companies accounted for by the equity method, the following toll road concession contracts also apply the account receivable model:
| CONCESSION OPERATOR | COUNTRY | STATUS | START YEAR (*) | END YEAR | CONSOL. METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Infr. Unit Trust (Toowoomba) | Australia | Operation | 2019 | 2043 | Equity consolidation |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (**) | India | Operation | - | - | Equity consolidation |
| Sociedad Concesionaria Anillo Vial S.A.C (***) | Peru | Construction | 2024 | 2054 | Equity consolidation |
| Ruta del Cacao S.A.S | Colombia | Construction | 2015 | 2040 | Equity consolidation |
| Zero Bypass Ltd. | Slovakia | Operation | 2016 | 2050 | Equity consolidation |
| Netflow OSARs Western | Australia | Operation | 2017 | 2040 | Equity consolidation |
| Riverlinx, Ltd. | UK | Construction | 2019 | 2050 | Equity consolidation |
(*) First year of the concession (if in service) or year construction began (if it is in the construction phase).
(**) IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited includes several Intangible and Financial asset model projects whose concession end date goes from 2036 to 2053.
(***) Bifurcated model, therefore a financial asset and an intangible asset are recognized.
The Group assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indicator that an asset may be impaired. If any indicator exists, the asset's recoverable amount is compared with its carrying value (i.e. net of accumulated depreciation). A provision for impairment is recognized in the income statement if the recoverable amount is lower than the carrying value. The provision is reversed in future years if the recoverable amount exceeds the carrying value.
The Group also assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized in prior periods for an asset other than goodwill may no longer exist.
The line "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" primarily includes asset impairment and gains or losses on the purchase, sale and disposal of investments in Group companies and associates. When any such acquisitions or disposals of assets results in a takeover or loss of control, the capital gain relating to the updating of the fair value in respect of the stake maintained is recognized in the column showing fair value adjustments.
The Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases, which in line with the exception set forth in the IFRS 16 paragraph 5(a), leases that have a term of less than twelve months, and leases of low-value assets are treated as operating leases (Note 2.2). The Group recognizes lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets (Note 3.7).
The Group recognizes right-of-use assets at lease inception (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the tax authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year in which the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for the carryforward of unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not offset in these financial statements, as Ferrovial´s subsidiaries do not have a clear intention to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
Cash and cash equivalents of infrastructure project companies: Restricted cash (Note 5.2.1)
This heading includes investments of the same type and maturity that are assigned to the financing of infrastructure projects, the availability of which is restricted under the financing contracts as security to cover certain obligations relating to the interest or principal on the borrowings and to infrastructure maintenance and operation.
When measuring derivatives, the credit risk of the parties to the agreement is taken into account. The impact of credit risk will be taken to the income statement unless the derivatives qualify as effective cash flow hedges, in which case the effect will be recognized in reserves.
The Group uses appropriate measurement methods based on the circumstances and on the volume of inputs available for each item, attempting to maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and avoiding the use of unobservable inputs. According to IFRS 13, the Group establishes a fair value band that categorizes the inputs to measurement methods used to measure fair value into the following three levels:
As explained in Note 5.5 Financial derivatives, all the Group's financial derivatives are on Level 2.
It is important to highlight the fair value measurement of the remaining 5.25% stake in FGP Topco after selling the 19.75% stake in December 2024. The fair value has been determined by reference to the selling price of the recently sold 19.75% stake in FGP Topco and therefore, it is classified as Level 2 because the selling price is an observable input.
Ferrovial applies IFRS 9 which is based on an expected loss model whereby the loss provision is calculated based on the coming 12-month or lifetime expected losses for the financial instruments, depending on the significance of the related increase in risk.
This model applies to all financial assets, including commercial assets contracted under IFRS 15, non-trade assets and receivables under the IFRIC 12 model. For this calculation, the Group has developed a method whereby certain rates are applied to financial asset balances that reflect expected credit losses based on the credit profile of the counterparty (the customer, in the case of trade and other receivables and the awarding entity for financial assets under IFRIC 12).
These percentages reflect probability of default (receivables not being cashed) and loss in case default materializes.
The assignment of ratings and rate trends is overseen by the financial risk department, which performs an update at each year-end based on credit risks. If during the analysis a significant increase in risk is identified with respect to that initially recognized, the expected loss is calculated considering lifetime probability of default.
The Group applies the simplified approach to trade and other receivables. In order to calculate the expected credit loss, an average rating is obtained for customers by business and geographic area and is used to generate the rates to be applied to the balances, depending on whether the customer is a public or private entity and on its business sector (only in the case of private sector customers).
Moreover, if the customer is declared insolvent, a claim is filed against it or it defaults on payment, a breach is deemed to have occurred and the entire trade receivable will be provisioned. To this end, the Group has defined payment periods per type of customer that trigger a breach and thus the posting of a provision.
In the case of receivables under the IFRIC 12 model (Note 3.3.2), the expected credit loss provision is calculated individually for each asset based on the awarding entity's credit quality. If the credit risk has not increased significantly, the calculation will be made based on the same amount as the expected credit losses over the next 12 months. The risk is deemed not to have increased significantly if the awarding entity has a rating above investment grade and has maintained this level since initial recognition.
Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss.
Under IFRS 9, the classification and measurement methods are based on two aspects: the characteristics of the contractual cash flows from the financial asset and the entity's business approach to managing financial assets.
This entails three potential measurement methods: amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (equity) and fair value through profit or loss. The Group's financial assets are mainly assets held to maturity, the cash flows of which only comprise payments of principal and interest, so financial assets are carried at amortized cost. It should be noted that there is an option to report fair value changes in other comprehensive income from the outset in the case of equity instruments measured by default at fair value through profit or loss. This decision is irrevocable and must be made for each individual asset.
The equity instruments classified as financial assets through profit or loss are presented as non-current assets, because (i) they are not expected to be realized within the company´s normal operating cycle, (ii) they are not held primarily for trading purposes, and (iii) they are not expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period.
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
The Group's financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, and derivative financial instruments.
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial liabilities are classified in two categories: Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and financial liabilities at amortised cost (loans and borrowings).
Non-repayable capital grants are measured at the amount granted under "Deferred income" (Note 6.1) in the consolidated statement of financial position and are progressively released to the income statement in proportion to the depreciation charged during the year on the assets financed by the grants. From a cash flow standpoint, the investments made are presented separately from the non-refundable grants received during the year.
The heading "Trade payables" also includes the liability to pay for goods or services acquired from suppliers under reverse factoring arrangements with banks.
These balances are classified as trade payables and the related payments as cash flows from operating activities in line with IAS 1, as they are part of the working capital used in the entity's normal operating cycle. Payments are made to the banks on the same terms agreed with the suppliers and with no extensions beyond the due dates agreed with the suppliers, and there are no special guarantees securing the payments to be made.
This heading includes provisions covering risks arising in the course of business (see Note 6.3). The accounting treatment of each type of provision is as follows:
Share-based remuneration schemes
Share-based remuneration scheme are accounted for as a future and therefore the value of the foreseeable shareholder distributions up to the date is discounted to the value of the shares at the grant date using a rate of return equal to the average cost of borrowings over the share award period.
1.3.3.4 Revenue recognition
Ferrovial has a common revenue recognition policy adapted to IFRS 15 "Revenue from contracts with customers" so as to ensure a consistent approach across all lines of business.
i) General revenue recognition approach
The first step in the revenue recognition process involves identifying the relevant contracts and the performance obligations that they contain.
A single performance obligation is generally identified in construction contracts due to the high degree of integration and customization of the various goods and services forming a combined output that is transferred to the customer over time.
In general, performance obligations in Construction activities carried out by Ferrovial are satisfied over time rather than at a point in time, since the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the Company's work as the service is provided.
As regards the approach to recognizing revenue over time (a way of measuring the progress of a performance obligation), Ferrovial has established certain criteria that are applied consistently to similar performance obligations.
In this regard, the Group has chosen the output method as its preferred approach when measuring goods and services the control of which is transferred to the customer over time.
In contracts for goods and services that are different but closely interrelated when making a combined product, which often occurs under construction contracts, the applicable output method consists of measuring the work carried out based on surveyed performance completed to date, in which the revenue recognized reflects the work units executed and the unit price. Under this method, the units completed under each contract are measured and the relevant output is recognized as revenue.
Costs of works or services are recognized on an accrual basis, expensing amounts actually incurred (Note 1.3.3.4.iv on provisions for deferred expenses).
For recurring and routine services (involving substantially the same services) such as maintenance, showing the same pattern over time and remuneration consisting of a recurring fixed amount over the contract term (e.g. monthly or annual payments), such that the customer benefits from the services as they are provided, the Group opted for the time-elapsed output method to recognize revenue. Under this method, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract and costs are recognized on an accrual basis.
The costs-incurred input method only is applied to contracts that are not for recurring and routine services and for which the unit price of the units to be executed cannot be determined. Under this method, the Company recognizes revenue based on costs incurred as a percentage of the total costs forecast to complete the work, taking account of the expected profit margin for the whole project, based on the most recently updated budget.
This method entails measuring the costs incurred as a result of the work completed to date as a proportion of the total costs forecast and recognizing them as revenue in proportion to the total revenues expected.
As indicated above, this method only applies to lump-sum construction or service contracts in which it is not possible to break down the price and the measurement of units to be completed.
Finally, as regards determining whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in relation to its contractual performance obligations, Ferrovial is the principal in both construction and service contracts if it provides goods and services directly to the customer and transfers control of them without involving intermediaries.
In the case of concession agreements in which Ferrovial both builds and operates the infrastructure, the construction company is the principal if it is ultimately responsible for fulfilling the contractual obligation to execute the work in accordance with the concession agreement specifications and therefore assumes the consequences in the event of a claim or delay. Revenues and results of those construction services are therefore recognized by the Construction Division. Conversely, the concession company acts as an agent in connection with the construction performance obligation and does not therefore recognize revenues or results in this regard.
ii) Recognition of revenue from contract modifications, claims and disputes
Modifications are understood as changes to the initial contract's scope of works that could result in a change to the contract revenues. Changes to the initial contract require the customer's technical and financial approval prior to the issuance of billings and collection of the amounts relating to additional work.
The Group generally does not recognize any revenue from such additional work until it has been approved by the customer. When the scope of work has been approved but the impact on revenue has yet to be valued, the "variable consideration" requirement (as explained below) will apply. This entails recognizing revenue in an amount that is highly unlikely to be reversed.
Any costs associated with the units completed or services rendered will be recognized when they are incurred, regardless of whether or not the modification has been approved.
A claim is a request for payment or compensation to the customer (e.g., compensation events, reimbursement of costs) subject to an application procedure directly to the customer.
A dispute is the result of an incident of non- compliance or rejection after a claim has been made to the customer under the terms of the contract, the result of which is pending in a procedure being pursued directly with the customer or in court or arbitration proceedings.
The general criterion followed by the Group is not to recognize revenue until a claim is approved or a dispute is resolved.
In the event that the claim work is approved but the valuation is pending, the requirement mentioned below for the case of "variable consideration" in accordance with IFRS 15 is applied, recording the amount of revenue for which it is highly probable that there will not be a significant reversal. This treatment is also applied in exceptional cases where approval has not yet been granted if (i) there is a legal report justifying that the contract rights are clearly enforceable, (ii) as well as a technical report supporting the technical basis of the claim and (iii) approval from the Division's CFO and General Counsel.
In those cases in which a legal report confirms that the rights forming the subject of a dispute are clearly enforceable and, therefore, at least the costs directly associated with the service relating to the dispute are recoverable, revenue may be recognized up to the maximum amount of the costs incurred.
The transaction price must allocate a price to each performance obligation (or distinct good or service) in an amount that represents the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for the transfer of committed goods or services to the customer. To this end, the transaction price of each performance obligation identified in the contract is allocated as a separate selling price in relative terms.
The best evidence of a separate selling price is the observable price of a good or service when the company sells that good or service separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers.
If the consideration promised in a contract includes a variable amount, this amount is recognized only to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. For example, it is stipulated that a bonus may only be recognized once a high percentage of completion of the contract has been reached.
In general, when more than one year elapses between the date on which the good or service is delivered and the date on which the customer is expected to make payment, an implicit financing component is included when calculating the price of a performance obligation. This component is treated as financial income.
Where a performance obligation relates to a period of less than one year between the date on which the company transfers a good and the date on which the customer makes payment, the practical expedient permitted by the accounting standard is applied to avoid adjusting the amount of the consideration.
In cases in which there is a contractual or legal right to charge late-payment interest based on the contractually agreed terms, the late-payment interest is only recognized when it is highly probable that it will be effectively received.
Completed work pending certification/work certified in advance
Unlike revenue recognition, amounts billed to the customer are based on the various milestones reached under the contract and on acknowledgement thereof by the customer by means of a contractual document referred to as a progress billing certificate. Therefore, the amounts recognized as revenue for a given year do not necessarily match those billed to or certified by the customer.
For contracts in which the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed or certified, the difference is recognized in an asset account named "Completed work pending certification" (as a contract asset) under "Trade receivables for sales and services", while for contracts in which the revenue recognized is lower than the amount billed or certified, the difference is recognized in a liability account named "Work certified in advance" (as a contract liability) under "Short-term trade and other payables".
In addition to the balance sheet items described above, the Group also recognizes assets reflecting costs of obtaining contracts (bidding costs), costs incurred to fulfil contracts or start-up costs (mobilization costs) directly related to the main contract, provided they are recoverable during the performance of the contract. These balances are included in a separate asset account in the balance sheet under "Inventories" (Note 4.1).
Bidding costs are only capitalized when they are directly related to a contract, it is probable that they will be recovered in the future and the contract has been awarded or the company has been selected as preferred bidder.
Bidding costs incurred before a contract is awarded or the contractor selected as preferred bidder are recognized as an expense, unless they are explicitly recoverable from the customer in any event (whether or not the contract is obtained). They are amortized systematically as the goods and services related to the asset are transferred to the customer.
Any costs that are necessary to start up a contract or mobilization costs are capitalized whenever it is probable that they will be recoverable in the future, excluding any expenses that would have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained. They expensed based on the proportion of actual output to estimated output under each contract. Otherwise, they are taken directly to the income statement.
The main provisions relating to contracts with customers are provisions for deferred expenses and for budgeted losses.
• Provisions for deferred expenses. They cover expenses that are expected to be incurred at contract close-out, such as for the removal of construction machinery or decommissioning, as well as estimated repairs to be carried out during the warranty period. These provisions reflect an existing obligation stipulated in the contract on the basis of which the company is likely to allocate resources to satisfy the obligation, the amount of which can be reliably estimated. The provisions are based on the best available information. They may be calculated as a percentage of the total revenue expected from the contract, if there is historical information for similar contracts.
Warranty obligations included in this type of provisions are not treated as a separate performance obligation, unless the customer has the option of contracting the warranty separately, therefore they are recognized in accordance with IAS 37.
These provisions are classified as current liabilities since they relate to the operating construction projects cycle, in line with IFRS 1.
• Provisions for budgeted losses. These provisions are recognized when it becomes apparent that the total costs expected to fulfil a contract exceed expected contract revenues. For the purpose of determining, where appropriate, the amount of the provision, budgeted contract revenue will include the forecast revenue that is considered probable, in line with IAS 37 (paragraph 14 (b) as well as incremental costs and those directly related to the contract. General costs are not directly attributable to a contract and are therefore excluded from the calculation unless they are explicitly passed on to the counterparty in accordance with the contract, in line with paragraph 68 (a) of IAS 37.
This differs from the IFRS 15 approach described above in Note 1.3.3.4 "Revenue recognition", according to which revenue is only recognized when considered highly probable.
Should the total profit expected from a contract be lower than the amount recognized applying the above-mentioned revenue recognition approach, the difference is reflected as a negative margin provision.
vi) Segment-specific revenue recognition approach
The contracts included in this line of business are accounted for in accordance with IFRIC 12, which provides for the classification of contract assets on the basis of the intangible asset model and the financial asset model (mixed models could also be applied) (Note 1.3.3.2).
In the case of contracts classified as intangible assets, the customer is the infrastructure user and therefore each use of the infrastructure by users is deemed a performance obligation and the revenue is recognized at a point in time. In the case of contracts accounted for using the financial asset model, in which the public administration is the customer, revenue recognition depends on the various services provided (e.g. operation or maintenance), which are recognized as separate performance obligations to which market prices must be allocated.
Where a separate selling price is not directly observable, the best possible estimate is employed, applying the forecast business margin.
As mentioned above in point 1.3.3.4.i, in the case of concession agreements in which Ferrovial both builds and operates the infrastructure, the construction company is the principal if it is ultimately responsible for fulfilling the contractual obligation to execute the work in accordance with the concession agreement specifications and therefore assumes the consequences in the event of a claim or delay.
Generally speaking, these are short-term services rendered to the customer (airlines or airport users), in which revenues will be recognized at a point in time.
It should be noted that JFK NTO LLC is acting as an agent in relation to the construction performance obligation. In this case, the design and construction services are the responsibility of a third-party company, contracted for this purpose by the former (such third party, the construction company). The conclusion that it was acting as an agent for the construction activity was reached after performing an assessment following the provisions of IFRS 15, especially considering paragraphs B35 and B37.
In these contracts, Ferrovial typically undertakes the construction and operation of energy generation and transmission infrastructures. Generally, two performance obligations are identified: one for the construction and another for the operation of the infrastructure.
The first performance obligation is fulfilled over time rather than at a single point, as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the Company's services as they are rendered. Regarding the method for recognizing revenue over time (a measure of the progress of a performance obligation), Ferrovial has established specific criteria that are consistently applied to similar performance obligations.
The second one encompasses a variety of services that are fundamentally similar and are transferred based on the same pattern. The monthly rate reflects the value of the services rendered. This performance obligation that is transferred over time for which revenues are recognized using the output method.
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union, which require the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the amount of income and expenses recognized. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on management´s best judgement of aspects that are known when the financial statements are prepared, on historical experience and on any other factor that is deemed to be relevant.
The estimation of items for which there is a risk that differences could arise in the future in respect of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, involves significant analysis and requires management to make judgments when determining the assumptions, as discussed in the following paragraphs:
i) Revenue from long-term construction contracts with customers (Note 1.3.3.4), particularly as regards to:
ii) Toll Roads and Airports financial information under IFRIC-12 (Note 3.3 on Investments in infrastructure projects; Note 6.3 on Provisions) and the related impairment test (Note 3.1. on Goodwill and acquisitions) performed based on a discounted cash flow model, which involves management assumptions, mainly related to:
iii) Fair value of assets held for sale related to discontinued operations (Note 1.1.4.), which only applies to 2022 and 2024: If the divestment process is in an advanced stage, non-binding and binding offers received from potential buyers are the main input. Where there are no offers in place, calculations based on publicly available multiples of similar transactions are also used.
iv) Calculation of the goodwill arising in the acquisitions of Dalaman in June 2022 and IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT) in June 2024, and its allocation to the fair values of its assets and liabilities (Note 1.1.5).
v) Consolidation method applicable to the following stakes:
It should also be noted that information or disclosures that need not be included on the basis of qualitative significance have been omitted from these consolidated financial statements due to being immaterial under the IFRS Conceptual Framework.
As indicated previously, Ferrovial does business outside the eurozone through various subsidiaries. The exchange rates used to translate their financial statements for Group consolidation purposes are as follows:
For balance sheet items, the exchange rates used at December 31, 2024 and for the comparative period at December 31, 2023 are as follows:
| Closing exchange rate | 2024 | 2023 | Change 24/23 (*) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pound sterling | 0.82667 | 0.86691 | (4.64) % |
| US dollar | 1.03490 | 1.10390 | (6.25) % |
| Canadian dollar | 1.48912 | 1.46061 | 1.95 % |
| Australian dollar | 1.67318 | 1.62057 | 3.25 % |
| Polish zloty | 4.27820 | 4.34300 | (1.49) % |
| Chilean peso | 1,031.520 | 967.780 | 6.59 % |
| Indian rupee | 89.20050 | 91.94270 | (2.98) % |
(*) A negative change represents an appreciation of the reference currency against the euro and vice versa.
For items in the income statement and cash flow statement (cumulative average rates at December 2024, December 2023 and December 2022 for the comparative periods):
| Average exchange rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Change 24/23 (*) | Change 23/22(*) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound sterling | 0.84653 | 0.86961 | 0.85269 | (2.65) % | 1.98 % |
| US dollar | 1.08180 | 1.08147 | 1.05330 | 0.03 % | 2.67 % |
| Canadian dollar | 1.48193 | 1.45920 | 1.36984 | 1.56 % | 6.52 % |
| Australian dollar | 1.64031 | 1.62876 | 1.51685 | 0.71 % | 7.38 % |
| Polish zloty | 4.30523 | 4.54119 | 4.68474 | (5.20) % | (3.06) % |
| Chilean peso | 1,021.132 | 908.75223 | 917.53335 | 12.37 % | (0.96) % |
| Indian rupee | 90.53760 | 89.31345 | 82.72616 | 1.37 % | 7.96 % |
(*) A negative change represents an appreciation of the reference currency against the euro and vice versa.
The impact recorded in equity attributable to the parent company for this reason is EUR 33 million in 2024 and EUR -83 million in 2023 (see Note 5.1.1 Changes in equity).
The exchange rate effects are also analyzed in the notes to the accounts, where relevant.
As indicated in Note 1.1.3, in January 2024 Ferrovial approved a partial reorganization of the Business Divisions pursuant to which the energy solutions business line and the energy infrastructures business line were merged. As a consequence of this reorganization, 2023 and 2022 figures have been restated.
For management purposes, the Group is organized into business units based on its activities and services and has four reportable segments, as follows (Note 1.1.3):
No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments.
The global Chief Executive Officer is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) and monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions on resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, information reported to the market is also broken down into the above four segments.
The income statement is shown below by segment for 2024, 2023 and 2022. The "Other" column includes the income and/or expenses of companies not assigned to any of the business segments, including most notably the parent company Ferrovial SE and its other businesses, such as the waste treatment plants in UK, the mining services in Chile and the new activity started by the group in 2024 related to the development of data centers called Digital Infrastructure. The "Adjustments" column reflects inter-segment consolidation eliminations.
As can be seen in the following tables, Construction and Toll Roads revenues account for more than 10% of the Group's consolidated revenue. The Airports segment is a distinct business line, managed separately and therefore disclosed as a reporting segment. The Energy segment is a relatively new business area the Group is focusing on. The CEO assesses its performance separately based on an income statement measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements and with a similar presentation.
Income statement by business segment 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Million euro).
| (Millions of euros) | Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,234 | 1,256 | 91 | 270 | 520 | (224) | 9,147 |
| Other operating income | 2 | — | — | — | (1) | — | 1 |
| Revenues and other operating income | 7,236 | 1,256 | 91 | 270 | 519 | (224) | 9,148 |
| Total operating expenses | 6,806 | 338 | 65 | 268 | 551 | (222) | 7,806 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 146 | 232 | 22 | 13 | 28 | — | 441 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | — | 151 | 2,025 | — | 32 | — | 2,208 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 284 | 837 | 2,029 | (11) | (28) | (2) | 3,109 |
| Profit/(loss) on derivatives and other net financial income/(expense) | (34) | (75) | 627 | — | 24 | (3) | 539 |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing | 150 | (215) | (2) | (8) | (193) | 3 | (265) |
| Net financial income/(expense) | 116 | (290) | 625 | (8) | (169) | — | 274 |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | — | 226 | 8 | — | 4 | — | 238 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations | 400 | 773 | 2,662 | (19) | (193) | (2) | 3,621 |
| Income/(expense) tax | (142) | (110) | 3 | 5 | 99 | — | (145) |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from continuing operations | 258 | 663 | 2,665 | (14) | (94) | (2) | 3,476 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 14 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 258 | 663 | 2,665 | (14) | (80) | (2) | 3,490 |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to non-controlling interests | (68) | (160) | (23) | — | — | — | (251) |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to the parent company | 190 | 503 | 2,642 | (14) | (80) | (2) | 3,239 |
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6,869 | 1,085 | 80 | 207 | 506 | (233) | 8,514 |
| Other operating income | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Revenues and other operating income | 6,870 | 1,085 | 80 | 207 | 506 | (233) | 8,515 |
| Total operating expenses | 6,659 | 286 | 58 | 206 | 548 | (233) | 7,524 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 134 | 213 | 20 | 9 | 26 | (1) | 401 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | — | 38 | — | — | (2) | (1) | 35 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 77 | 624 | 2 | (8) | (70) | — | 625 |
| Profit/(loss) on derivatives and other net financial income/(expense) | (28) | 5 | (12) | (1) | 71 | (2) | 33 |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing | 117 | (224) | 3 | — | (114) | 1 | (217) |
| Net financial income/(expense) | 89 | (219) | (9) | (1) | (43) | (1) | (184) |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | — | 198 | 11 | (1) | 7 | — | 215 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations | 166 | 603 | 4 | (10) | (106) | (1) | 656 |
| Income/(expense) tax | (61) | (55) | (20) | 2 | 91 | 1 | (42) |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from continuing operations | 105 | 548 | (16) | (8) | (15) | — | 614 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 16 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 105 | 548 | (16) | (8) | 1 | — | 630 |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to non-controlling interests | (51) | (126) | 7 | — | — | — | (170) |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to the parent company | 54 | 422 | (9) | (8) | 1 | — | 460 |
| Construction | Toll Roads | Airports | Energy | Other | Adjustments | Total 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6,280 | 780 | 54 | 191 | 466 | (220) | 7,551 |
| Other operating income | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | (1) | 2 |
| Revenues and other operating income | 6,282 | 780 | 54 | 191 | 467 | (221) | 7,553 |
| Total operating expenses | 6,106 | 230 | 56 | 196 | 458 | (221) | 6,825 |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 107 | 159 | 7 | 8 | 18 | — | 299 |
| Impairment and disposal of fixed assets | — | (3) | — | — | (3) | — | (6) |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 69 | 388 | (9) | (13) | (12) | — | 423 |
| Profit/(loss) on derivatives and other net financial income/(expense) | (35) | (109) | 19 | — | 48 | (1) | (78) |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing | 36 | (240) | — | (4) | (35) | 1 | (242) |
| Net financial income/(expense) | 1 | (349) | 19 | (4) | 13 | — | (320) |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | 1 | 157 | 7 | — | (1) | 1 | 165 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations | 71 | 196 | 17 | (17) | — | 1 | 268 |
| Income/(expense) tax | (6) | (39) | 2 | (2) | 16 | (1) | (30) |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from continuing operations | 65 | 157 | 19 | (19) | 16 | — | 238 |
| Profit/(loss) net of tax from discontinued operations | — | — | — | — | 63 | 1 | 64 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 65 | 157 | 19 | (19) | 79 | 1 | 302 |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to non-controlling interests | (42) | (66) | (9) | — | — | — | (117) |
| Net profit/(loss) for the year attributed to the parent company | 23 | 91 | 10 | (19) | 79 | 1 | 185 |
This section comprises the notes relating to profit/(loss) for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Net profit for the year reached EUR 3,239 million on the back of the positive one-off impacts related to the divestment transactions executed during the year, as mentioned in note 1.1.5, highlighting the positive impact of the 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airports Holdings (EUR 2.570 million), the 5% stake in IRB Infrastucture Developers (EUR 116 million) and the 24% stake in Grupo Serveo (EUR 32 million). Excluding this one-off effect, worth mentioning the net income improvement compared to previous year on the back of the positive operational performance in Toll Roads business in US and Canada due to higher traffic and toll rates, as well as the Construction Division's results.
Net profit for the year reached EUR 460 million thanks to traffic and revenue per transaction growth in the Toll Roads business in US, as well as by the Construction Division's results, particularly the contributions from the businesses in Spain and Poland (Budimex).
Also noteworthy is the sale of the Azores toll road in Portugal (EUR 41 million) and the positive impact of financial derivatives (EUR 43 million), highlighting equity swaps impact due to the positive performance of the Company´s shares and Autema toll road interest rate swaps positive variation.
Net profit for the year reached EUR 185 million, thanks to operational improvements in the Toll Roads business following traffic growth, which is explained mainly by the lifting of the COVID-19 restrictions and the rate rise in the US, as well as by the Construction Division's results, particularly the contributions from the businesses in Spain and Poland (Budimex).
In addition, net profit/(loss) for the year was impacted by a profit of EUR 64 million from discontinued operations relating mainly to the divestments of the business operated in the UK through the subsidiary Amey (Note 1.1.5).
Finally, of particular note is the recognition of EUR 26 million in deferred tax liabilities, in addition to the EUR 41 million recognized in December 2021, for withholding tax on the repatriation of future dividends from Canada (Note 2.7.2).
The Group's revenue as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 reached EUR 9,147 million, EUR 8,514 and EUR 7,551 million, respectively.
The Group´s revenue from contracts with customers, as interpreted by IFRS 15, amounted to EUR 9,024 million, EUR 8,339 million and EUR 7,385 million, respectively (Note 4.4), for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Revenue includes financial income from services provided by the concession operators that apply the financial asset model, totaling EUR 9 million, EUR 10 million and EUR 10 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Set out below is a breakdown of revenue by segment and comparative figures for 2024, 2023 and 2022:
| (Million euro) | External sales | Inter-segment sales | Total | Var. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6,919 | 315 | 7,234 | 5 % |
| Toll Roads | 1,246 | 10 | 1,256 | 16 % |
| Airports | 82 | 9 | 91 | 14 % |
| Energy | 268 | 2 | 270 | 30 % |
| Other activities (*) | 348 | 172 | 520 | 3 % |
| Adjustments | - | (224) | (224) | (4) % |
| Total | 8,864 | 283 | 9,147 | 7 % |
(*) Corresponds to support services provided by the Corporation Division to the rest of the Group's businesses, which are eliminated in the consolidation process.
| (Million euro) | External sales | Inter-segment sales | Total | Var. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6,380 | 489 | 6,869 | 9 % |
| Toll Roads | 1,084 | 1 | 1,085 | 39 % |
| Airports | 80 | - | 80 | 48 % |
| Energy | 207 | - | 207 | 8 % |
| Other activities (*) | 350 | 156 | 506 | 9 % |
| Adjustments | - | (233) | (233) | 6 % |
| Total | 8,101 | 413 | 8,514 | 13 % |
(*) Corresponds to support services provided by the Corporation Division to the rest of the Group's businesses, which are eliminated in the consolidation process.
| (Million euro) | External sales | Inter-segment sales | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5,249 | 1,031 | 6,280 |
| Toll Roads | 779 | 1 | 780 |
| Airports | 54 | - | 54 |
| Energy | 191 | - | 191 |
| Other activities (*) | 327 | 139 | 466 |
| Adjustments | - | (220) | (220) |
| Total | 6,600 | 951 | 7,551 |
(*) Mainly corresponds to support services provided by the Corporation Division to the rest of the Group's businesses, which are eliminated in the consolidation process.
The inter-segment sales reached EUR 951 million, and are mainly related to works completed by the Construction Division for the infrastructure concession operators (Note 1.3.2 and Note 6.8).
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. 23/22 | 2022 | Var. 22/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3,271 | 2,879 | 392 | 2,906 | (27) |
| Poland | 2,119 | 2,160 | (41) | 1,842 | 318 |
| Spain | 1,582 | 1,475 | 107 | 1,154 | 321 |
| UK | 809 | 771 | 38 | 708 | 63 |
| Canada | 246 | 161 | 85 | 100 | 61 |
| Other | 1,120 | 1,068 | 52 | 841 | 227 |
| TOTAL | 9,147 | 8,514 | 633 | 7,551 | 963 |
The Ferrovial Group's sales in its five main markets accounted for 88% of total sales in 2024 (87% in 2023 and 89% in 2022).
Set out below is a breakdown of other operating expenses:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. 24/23 | 2022 | Var. 23/22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subcontracted work | 3,550 | 3,337 | 213 | 2,975 | 362 |
| Leases | 257 | 251 | 6 | 257 | (6) |
| Repairs and maintenance | 75 | 82 | (7) | 89 | (7) |
| Independent professional services | 454 | 485 | (31) | 449 | 36 |
| Changes in provisions for liabilities (Note 6.3) | (36) | 53 | (89) | (68) | 121 |
| Other operating expenses | 631 | 670 | (39) | 480 | 190 |
| Total other operating expenses | 4,931 | 4,878 | 53 | 4,182 | 696 |
Set out below is a breakdown of personnel expenses:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. 24/23 | 2022 | Var.23/22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 1,468 | 1,350 | 118 | 1,111 | 239 | |
| Social security contributions | 375 | 179 | 196 | 158 | 21 | |
| Pension plan contributions | 18 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 3 | |
| Share-based payments | 13 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 4 | |
| Other welfare expenses | (114) | 43 | (157) | 156 | (113) | |
| TOTAL | 1,760 | 1,599 | 162 | 1,446 | 153 |
The trend in the number of employees at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, by professional category and gender is as follows
| 12.31.2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATEGORY | MEN | WOMEN | TOTAL | VAR 24/23 |
| Executive directors | 2 | — | 2 | — % |
| Senior managers | 12 | 4 | 16 | 23 % |
| Executives | 2,900 | 757 | 3,657 | 4 % |
| Managers/Professionals/Supervisors | 4,236 | 2,270 | 6,506 | 4 % |
| Administrative/Support personnel | 680 | 772 | 1,452 | 1 % |
| Manual workers | 13,160 | 708 | 13,868 | 2 % |
| Total | 20,990 | 4,511 | 25,501 | 3 % |
| 12.31.2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATEGORY | MEN | WOMEN | TOTAL | VAR. 23/22 |
| Executive directors | 2 | 0 | 2 | — % |
| Senior managers | 11 | 2 | 13 | — % |
| Executives | 2,819 | 703 | 3,522 | 10 % |
| Managers/Professionals/Supervisors | 4,145 | 2,132 | 6,277 | 2 % |
| Administrative/Support personnel | 670 | 766 | 1,436 | 16 % |
| Manual workers | 12,910 | 639 | 13,549 | — % |
| Total | 20,558 | 4,241 | 24,799 | 3 % |
| 12.31.2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CATEGORY | MEN | WOMEN | TOTAL |
| Executive directors | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior managers | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Executives | 2,580 | 635 | 3,215 |
| Managers/Professionals/Supervisors | 4,117 | 2,044 | 6,161 |
| Administrative/Support personnel | 565 | 668 | 1,233 |
| Manual workers | 12,864 | 703 | 13,567 |
| Total | 20,140 | 4,051 | 24,191 |
At December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, there were 175, 121 and 107 employees, respectively, with a disability rating of 33% or more, accounting for 1%, 0.5% and 0.4% of the total workforce at the end of each period.
The average workforce by business division for the three periods is as follows:
| 12.31.2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS | MEN | WOMEN | TOTAL | VAR 24/23 |
| Construction | 14,944 | 3,355 | 18,299 | (6) % |
| Toll Roads | 588 | 227 | 815 | (11) % |
| Airports | 201 | 46 | 248 | 5 % |
| Energy | 1,460 | 201 | 1,661 | 2296 % |
| Other | 4,140 | 694 | 4,834 | 7 % |
| Total | 21,333 | 4,523 | 25,857 | 3 % |
| 12.31.2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS | MEN | WOMEN | TOTAL | VAR 23/22 |
| Construction | 16,067 | 3,345 | 19,412 | 5 % |
| Toll Roads | 678 | 233 | 911 | 68 % |
| Airports | 195 | 42 | 237 | 1 % |
| Energy | 48 | 21 | 69 | 202 % |
| Other | 3,866 | 670 | 4,536 | 3 % |
| Total | 20,855 | 4,311 | 25,166 | (27) % |
| BUSINESS | 12.31.2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | WOMEN | TOTAL | |
| Construction | 15,316 | 3,135 | 18,451 |
| Toll Roads | 373 | 169 | 541 |
| Airports | 192 | 43 | 235 |
| Energy | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| Other | 3,785 | 617 | 4,402 |
| Total continuing operations | 19,683 | 3,970 | 23,653 |
| Total discontinued operations | 7,346 | 3,352 | 10,698 |
| Total | 27,029 | 7,322 | 34,351 |
There follows a breakdown of the main gains and losses due to impairment and disposals for the corresponding periods.
| (Million euro) | Impact on profit/(loss) before tax |
Impact on profit/(loss) after tax |
|---|---|---|
| 19.75% HAH Sale | 2,023 | 2,023 |
| 5% IRB Sale | 132 | 116 |
| Serveo Sale | 33 | 32 |
| Equity-accounted availability toll road assets | 19 | 19 |
| Vertiports sale | 2 | 2 |
| Capital gains and disposals (Note 1.1.5) | 2,209 | 2,192 |
| Impairment gains/(losses) | (1) | (1) |
| TOTAL IMPAIRMENT AND DISPOSALS | 2,208 | 2,191 |
2023
| (Million euro) | Impact on profit/(loss) before tax |
Impact on profit/(loss) after tax |
|---|---|---|
| Azores sale | 39 | 41 |
| Capital gains and disposals (Note 1.1.5) | 39 | 41 |
| Aravia | (2) | (2) |
| Zity Sale | (2) | (2) |
| Impairment gains/(losses) | (4) | (4) |
| TOTAL IMPAIRMENT AND DISPOSALS | 35 | 37 |
2022
| (Million euro) | Impact on profit/(loss) before tax |
Impact on profit/(loss) after tax |
|---|---|---|
| Algarve sale | (3) | (3) |
| Capital gains and disposals | (3) | (3) |
| Impairment of the ownership interest in MaaS Global | (3) | (3) |
| Impairment gains/(losses) | (3) | (3) |
| TOTAL IMPAIRMENT AND DISPOSALS | (6) | (6) |
The following tables provide an itemized breakdown of changes in net financial income/(expense) in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Net financial income/(expense) for these years from the infrastructure project companies is presented separately from that of ex-infrastructure project companies (see the definition in Note 1.1.3). In each case, a distinction is made between net financial income/(expense) from financing (which includes borrowing costs on bank borrowings and bonds, and returns on financial investments and loans granted) and net financial income/(expense) from derivatives and other items (including the effect of the fair value measurement of ineffective hedges, and other income and expenses not directly related to financing).
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial income from infrastructure project financing | 43 | 34 | 26 % |
| Financial expense from infrastructure project financing | (382) | (362) | 6 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing, infrastructure project companies | (339) | (328) | 3 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives and other fair value adjustments, infrastructure project companies |
9 | 13 | (31) % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), infrastructure project companies | (81) | (57) | 42 % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), infrastructure project companies | (72) | (44) | 64 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from infrastructure projects | (411) | (372) | 10 % |
| Financial income, other companies | 169 | 216 | (22) % |
| Financial expense, other companies | (95) | (105) | (10) % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing, other companies | 74 | 111 | (33) % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives and other fair value adjustments, other companies |
574 | 11 | 5118 % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), other companies | 37 | 66 | (44) % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), other companies | 611 | 77 | 694 % |
| Net financial income/(expense), other companies | 685 | 188 | 264 % |
| Total net financial income/(expense) | 274 | (184) | (249) % |
Regarding the 2024 financial result, it should be noted that the line item "Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives and other fair value adjustments, other companies" includes a positive effect of EUR 547 million related to the Heathrow Airports Holding (HAH) divestment (Note 1.1.5), as a consequence of the recognition of the remaining 5.25% stake in HAH as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss. The fair value has been determined by referencing the selling price of the recently 19.75% stake divested in FGP Topco.
| (Million euro) | 2023 | 2022 | Var. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial income from infrastructure project financing | 34 | 8 | 325 % |
| Financial expense from infrastructure project financing | (362) | (251) | 44 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing, infrastructure project companies | (328) | (243) | 35 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives and other fair value adjustments, infrastructure project companies |
13 | (105) | (112) % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), infrastructure project companies | (57) | (17) | 235 % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), infrastructure project companies | (44) | (122) | (64) % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from infrastructure projects | (372) | (365) | 2 % |
| Financial income, other companies | 216 | 104 | 108 % |
| Financial expense, other companies | (105) | (103) | 2 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from financing, other companies | 111 | 1 | 11000 % |
| Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives and other fair value adjustments, other companies |
11 | 47 | (77) % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), other companies | 66 | (3) | (2300) % |
| Other net financial income/(expense), other companies | 77 | 44 | 75 % |
| Net financial income/(expense), other companies | 188 | 45 | 318 % |
| Total net financial income/(expense) | (184) | (320) | (43) % |
The following table provides a breakdown of financial expense from infrastructure project companies showing capitalized expenses relating to toll roads under construction:
| Infrastructure project financing expenses from infrastructures (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued financial expenses | (387) | (379) | (347) |
| Expenses capitalized during the construction period | 5 | 17 | 96 |
| Financial expenses in P&L | (382) | (362) | (251) |
The share of profits of equity-accounted companies in 2024 amounted to EUR 238 million (EUR 215 million in 2023 and EUR 165 million in 2022). Set out below is a breakdown of the most significant companies::
| Profit/(loss) of equity-accounted companies (Million euro) |
2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407 ETR | 188 | 154 | 124 |
| JFK NTO | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| IRB | 13 | 14 | 22 |
| Serveo Group | 3 | 11 | 6 |
| Other | 31 | 32 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 238 | 215 | 165 |
Note 3.5 provides further details of these companies' profits/(losses).
The breakdown of the income tax expense for 2024, 2023, and 2022, distinguishing between current tax, deferred tax, withholding on a foreign operation and changes in prior year tax estimates and other items, is as follows.
| (Million euro) | 2024 DEC | 2023. DEC | 2022. DEC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax expense for the year | (145) | (42) | (30) |
| Current tax expense | (107) | (146) | (64) |
| Deferred tax expense | (28) | 65 | 42 |
| Withholdings in a foreign operation | (36) | (73) | (51) |
| Change to the prior-year tax evaluation and other | 26 | 112 | 43 |
In 2024, corporate tax expense was recognized in the amount of EUR -145 million (EUR -42 million in 2023 and EUR -30 million in 2022) as shown in the following tables:
| (Million euro) | 2024 DEC | 2023.DEC | 2022. DEC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) before tax on continuing operations | 3,621 | 656 | 267 |
| Results of associates | (239) | (215) | (165) |
| Pass-through tax rules (US & Canada) | (147) | (93) | (71) |
| Divestments completed during the year (note 1.1.5) | (2,814) | — | — |
| Profit/(loss) before tax on continuing operations adjusted | 421 | 348 | 31 |
| Theoretical income tax expense (25.8%) | (109) | (90) | (8) |
| Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses / Unrecognized tax losses of the year | (16) | 17 | (38) |
| Ruling related to Royal Decree-Law 3/2016 (Spain) | 31 | — | — |
| Witholding tax | (36) | (73) | (51) |
| Other adjustments | (15) | 102 | 66 |
| Income Tax expense | (145) | (42) | (30) |
| Effective tax rate (%) | 4.0 % | 6.5 % | 11.3 % |
For the analysis of the corporate income tax, we have to consider the following adjustments:
The main adjustments to the theoretical income tax expense for the year are as follows:
Set out below is a breakdown of movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities for 2024-2022 period:
| ASSETS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | 2023 | Prior years, transfers and other |
Charged/credited to income statement |
Charged/credited to equity |
Foreign exchange effect |
2024 |
| Tax credits | 503 | -40 | 48 | 0 | 26 | 537 |
| Differences between tax and accounting criteria | 422 | -93 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 377 |
| Equity measurement adjustments | 48 | 2 | 4 | 143 | 0 | 197 |
| Other items | 33 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 48 |
| TOTAL | 1,006 | -131 | 105 | 145 | 34 | 1,159 |
| (Million euro) | 2023 | Prior years, transfers and other |
Charged/credited to income statement |
Charged/credited to equity |
Foreign exchange effect |
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred taxes on goodwill | 22 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Deferred fair value adjustments to acquisitions | 308 | -17 | -7 | 0 | 17 | 301 |
| Differences between tax and accounting criteria |
561 | -169 | 119 | 2 | 35 | 548 |
| Equity measurement adjustments | 69 | 1 | 5 | 156 | 2 | 234 |
| Other items | 126 | -9 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 134 |
| TOTAL | 1,086 | -194 | 133 | 158 | 57 | 1,239 |
| (Million euro) | 2022 | Prior years, transfers and other |
Charged/credited to income statement |
Charged/credited to equity |
Foreign exchange effect |
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax credits | 370 | 26 | 119 | 0 | -13 | 503 |
| Differences between tax and accounting criteria | 274 | 46 | 87 | 4 | 11 | 422 |
| Equity measurement adjustments | 86 | -1 | 11 | -47 | 0 | 48 |
| Other items | 55 | 9 | -31 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| TOTAL | 784 | 80 | 186 | -42 | -2 | 1,006 |
| (Million euro) | 2022 | Prior years, transfers and other |
Charged/credited to income statement |
Charged/credited to equity |
Foreign exchange effect |
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred taxes on goodwill | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Deferred fair value adjustments to acquisitions | 315 | 13 | -12 | 0 | -8 | 308 |
| Differences between tax and accounting criteria |
378 | 65 | 131 | 0 | -13 | 561 |
| Equity measurement adjustments | 64 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 69 |
| Other items | 145 | -22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 126 |
| TOTAL | 924 | 58 | 121 | 3 | -20 | 1,086 |
a) Tax credits
This item relates to tax credits that have not yet been used by the Group companies.
It does not include all the tax credits available, only those that the Group expects to be able to use in the short or medium term, based on a 10 year-period financial projections performed. The total balance recognized amounts to EUR 537 million, of which EUR 517 million relates to tax credits for tax-loss carryforwards and EUR 20 million to other tax credits.
Set out below is a breakdown of tax-loss carryforwards pending offset, and showing the maximum tax credit and the tax credit recognized:
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) Country |
Tax-loss carryforwards |
Limitation period | Maximum tax credit | Tax credit recognized |
| US tax consolidated group | 2,138 | No expiry date | 493 | 443 |
| Spanish tax consolidated group | 303 | No expiry date | 76 | 23 |
| Netherlands tax consolidated group | 288 | No expiry date | 74 | 10 |
| UK | 218 | No expiry date | 55 | — |
| Turkey | 107 | 2025-2029 | 27 | — |
| Australia | 30 | No expiry date | 9 | — |
| Canada | 28 | 2035-2045 | 7 | — |
| Other | 579 | 2024-No expiry date | 146 | 41 |
| Total | 3,691 | 887 | 517 |
2023
| (Million euro) Country |
Tax-loss carryforwards |
Limitation period | Maximum tax credit Tax credit recognized | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US tax consolidated group | 1,790 | No expiry date | 409 | 376 |
| Spanish tax consolidated group | 585 | No expiry date | 146 | 36 |
| Netherlands tax consolidated group | 227 | No expiry date | 59 | — |
| UK | 201 | No expiry date | 50 | 5 |
| Canada | 106 | 2024-2044 | 28 | 20 |
| Turkey | 81 | 2024-2028 | 20 | — |
| Other | 559 | 2024 - No expiry date |
141 | 36 |
| Total | 3,549 | 853 | 473 |
Spanish and US tax-consolidated groups:
For the purpose of assessing the 2024 tax-losses carryforward recoverability in Spain, a model was designed based on the Group companies' latest available earnings projections, which implied the recognition a provision of EUR 12 million of net operating losses and EUR 10 million of tax credits, bringing the total operating losses to EUR 23 million and EUR 17 million of tax credits as of December 31, 2024.
Regarding US tax group, and in accordance with IAS 12, an amount of tax credits was recognized equal to the excess of liability temporary differences over asset temporary differences, amounting of EUR 8 million of recognition of provision (EUR 26 million of reversal of provision in 2023 ).
b) Assets arising from temporary differences between accounting and tax criteria
This item reflects the tax effects arising from the different timing of the recognition of certain expenses and income for accounting and tax purposes.
The recognition of an asset means that certain expenses have been recognized for accounting purposes before they may be recognized for tax purposes and therefore the company will recover the income or expense for tax purposes in future years.
The main deferred tax assets are set out below:
c) Deferred taxes arising from measurement adjustments recognized in reserves.
The deferred asset balance relates to losses accumulated in reserves that will have a tax effect when they are transferred to the income statement. They mostly relate to deferred tax assets arising from financial derivatives, which amount to EUR 198 million (EUR 48 million in 2023).
a) Deferred taxes relating to goodwill
These relate to deferred tax liabilities relating to the tax credit for goodwill amounting to EUR 18 million, which mainly include those related to the amortization of Webber, LLC goodwill. (EUR 21 million in 2023).
b) Deferred taxes due to the fair value adjustment to acquisitions
I-66 Mobility Partners
This reflects deferred tax liabilities due to differences between tax and accounting values:
• EUR 270 million at December 31, 2024, recognized due to the difference between tax and accounting values following the acquisition of an additional stake in the I-66 toll road assets on December 17, 2021 (EUR 257 million at December 31, 2023). EUR 36 million recognized as a result of measuring the concession debt at fair value on December 31, 2024 (EUR 35 million at December 31, 2023).
These amounts were recognized in 2021 with a balancing item in goodwill in the same amount, in accordance with IAS 12, paragraph 66.
EUR 31 million recognized as a result of the acquisition of the 60% interest held by the Group in the company, as deferred tax (see Note 1.1.4) in 2024 (EUR 51 million at December 31, 2023).
According to paragraphs 19 and 20 of IAS 12, if in a business combination a balance sheet item is measured at fair value but its tax value does not change, a deferred tax asset or liability must be recognized.
c) Liabilities arising from temporary differences between accounting and tax criteria
A liability represents an expense that is recognized for tax purposes before it may be recognized for accounting purposes, or income recognized in the financial statements before it is declared in the tax return.
Deferred tax liabilities relate essentially to:
d) Deferred taxes arising from equity measurement adjustments.
The deferred liability balance reflects profits not yet recognized for tax purposes. They relate mostly to deferred tax liabilities arising from financial derivatives, which amount to EUR 234 million. (EUR 69 million in 2023).
e) Deferred tax liabilities relating to dividends pending payment by investees
The Group recognizes EUR 11 million in deferred tax liabilities in relation to withholding tax on the repatriation of future dividends from Canada, as shown on the "Other items" line in the above table (EUR 72 million in 2023).
The Pillar Two regulation provides for an international framework of rules aimed at ensuring that the worldwide profits of multinational groups are subject to tax at a rate not lower than 15% in every jurisdiction in which the groups operate.
The rules have been firstly designed by the Inclusive Framework of the OECD and then implemented in the European Union through the EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. In The Netherlands, the Minimum Tax Act 2024, based on the EU Directive, is applicable for reporting years starting on or after 31 December 2023.
In a nutshell, the Pillar Two rules provide that, if in certain jurisdictions where Ferrovial operates the effective tax rate (given by the ratio between adjusted accounting results and adjusted corporate income taxes paid in that jurisdiction) falls below 15%, then Ferrovial would be required to pay an additional tax (so-called top-up tax) to reach the 15% tax rate threshold.
The relevant set of rules also provides for a transition period in which the in-scope multinational groups may avoid undergoing the complex effective tax rate calculation required by the new piece of legislation. In particular, the Pillar Two legislation provides for a transitional safe harbor ("TSH") that applies for the first three fiscal years following the entry into force of the relevant regulation; the TSH relies on simplified calculations (mainly based on data extracted from the Country-by-Country Reporting) and three kinds of alternative tests, relying on pre-tax income and profits, effective tax rate and routine profits generated in each jurisdiction. Where at least one of the TSH tests is met for a jurisdiction in which Ferrovial operates, the top-up tax due for such jurisdiction will be deemed to be zero.
Ferrovial has estimated its potential exposure to Pillar Two top-up taxes for fiscal year 2024, based on the financial statements at fiscal year-end and taking into consideration the TSH described above.
Based on the estimate performed, four jurisdictions would not benefit from the TSH, namely Canada, The Netherlands, Spain and United States.
With respect to these jurisdictions, Ferrovial has prepared an estimate on the potential top-up tax exposure based on the full Pillar Two regime and the conclusion is that no top-up tax would arise in any of them.
According to the estimate, the effective tax rate in Canada for Pillar Two purposes exceeds the minimum rate of 15% once the dividends excluded under the full regime have been negatively adjusted to the accounting result. The Netherlands shows a loss once the excluded dividends and excluded equity gains have been adjusted. Finally, the income for Pillar Two purposes in Spain and United States, after adjusting excluded dividends, equity gains and reversals of impairment of ownership interests, is below the substance-based income exclusion amount. Therefore, no top-up tax would arise in any of the jurisdictions where Ferrovial operates.
The mentioned estimates are based on a complex regulatory framework and not all relevant data needed to perform the full Pillar Two calculation was available. However, we do not expect the final calculations to deviate significantly.
Finally, starting from 2024, each legal entity of Ferrovial applies the mandatory exception to the recognition and disclosure of deferred tax assets and liabilities relating to Pillar Two income taxes referred to in paragraph 4A of the IAS12.
In accordance with tax legislation in force, taxes may not be finally settled until the filed returns have been audited by the tax authorities, or until the legally stipulated statute of limitation period has elapsed.
The following inspections are currently in progress, in the jurisdictions indicated:
In June 2023 the Spanish Tax Authorities notified the start of a general tax audit for Ferrovial S.E. (successor Company of Ferrovial S.A) and its subsidiaries, including Corporate Income Taxes (CIT) FY 2017-2020, Withholding Taxes FY 2019-2020, and VAT FY 2019-2020. Documentation required is currently being submitted, pending final position adopted by the Tax Authorities.
The Canadian tax authorities (CRA) initiated in 2019 a tax audit related to CIT of Cintra 4352238 Investments Inc and Cintra 11200232 Investments Inc for FY 2013 to 2019. The CRA challenged tax deductibility of intragroup charges made by Cintra Servicios de Infraestructuras, S.A. during 2013 to 2016 for the provision of financial services, reclassifying the transaction as dividend for fiscal years 2013 to 2016. The regularization pending of payment for financial services is estimated at EUR 2.2 million (CAD 3.3 million), including the non-deductible expense, withholding tax per Double Taxation Treaty, interest and penalties. The claim in the Canadian courts is held in abeyance until Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) initiated is ruled.
The start of a tax audit for Berliam SpA has been notified in May 2024, for CIT related to FY2019-2023. Additionally, a Transfer Pricing review for Ferrovial Power Infrastructure Chile SpA has been notified in November 2024 related to FY2021. The required documentation is currently being submitted for both processes, pending positioning adopted by the Tax Authorities.
The start of a tax audit for Ferrovial Agroman LLC. has been notified in March 2023, for Non-Resident Income Tax related to FY2020. The required documentation is currently being submitted, pending positioning adopted by the Tax Authorities.
The start of a tax audit for CIINFRA India Private Limited has been notified by local Tax Authorities, related to CIT for FY2022-2023. The required documentation is currently being submitted pending positioning adopted by the Tax Authorities.
The companies are subject to a statute of limitations between three and five years in most of the countries in which the Group carry out operations.
In view of the potential different interpretations of tax regulations, any audit that may be undertaken in the future by the tax authorities for the years open to review could give rise to tax liabilities the amount of which cannot currently be objectively quantified. Nonetheless, the likelihood that significant liabilities in addition to those recognized in the Financial Accounts could have a material impact on the Ferrovial Group's equity is considered as remote.
Profit from discontinued operations for 2024, 2023 and 2022 amounted to EUR 14 million, EUR 16 million and EUR 64 million, respectively, relating to the Services Division.
As also explained in Note 1.1.4, the Services Division divestment process was completed in 2022.
During 2024 and 2023, profit from discontinued operations amounted to EUR 14 million and EUR 16 million respectively and relates mainly to the update of the indemnities and earn-outs following the divestment of the Services Business in Spain and Portugal and other adjustments related to the Amey business divestment in the UK.
The main impact recognized in discontinued operations in 2022 relates to the divestment of the Amey business in the UK, completed in December 2022, generating a capital gain of EUR 58 million, including the transfer to the income statement of currency translation differences accumulated in equity (EUR -156 million) and interest rate hedging derivatives (EUR -15 million) (see Note 5.1.1).
For a better understanding of the results of the Services business and the way in which they have been included in the Group's consolidated results, the accompanying table provides a breakdown by line of profit/(loss) from these discontinued operations in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | — | 2 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 14 | 28 | 9 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | — | (15) | (1) |
| Share of profits of equity-accounted companies | — | — | 5 |
| Consolidated profit/(loss) before tax | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Corporate income tax | — | 3 | (10) |
| Profit/(loss) after tax | 14 | 16 | 3 |
| Profit/(loss) for the year attributed to non- controlling interests | — | — | — |
| Profit/(loss) for the year attributed to the parent company | 14 | 16 | 3 |
| Adjustments to discontinued operations | — | — | 61 |
| Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 14 | 16 | 64 |
In 2024, 2023 and 2022 profit/(loss) attributed to non-controlling interests amounted to EUR -251 million, EUR -170 million and EUR -117 million, respectively.
These figures relate to the profits obtained by Group companies attributable to the company's other shareholders. The positive figures relate to loss-making companies and the negative figures relate to profit-making companies.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | NON-GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budimex Group | (77) | (83) | (60) | 49.86 % |
| Autop.Terrasa Manresa, S.A. | (8) | (8) | 19 | 23.72 % |
| LBJ Infraestructure Group | (28) | (20) | (9) | 45.40 % |
| NTE Mobility Partners | (59) | (60) | (47) | 37.03 % |
| NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC | (60) | (41) | (33) | 46.33 % |
| FAM Construction LLC | 9 | 34 | 26 | 30.00 % |
| D4R7 Construction S.R.O. | 3 | (1) | 2 | 35.00 % |
| I-77 Mobility Partners | (9) | (12) | (6) | 27.77 % |
| I-66 Mobility Partners | 3 | 16 | 10 | 44.30 % |
| Yda Havalimani Yatrim Ve (Dalaman) | (24) | 7 | (8) | 40.00 % |
| Webber United LLC | — | 1 | — | 40.00 % |
| Other companies | (2) | (3) | (11) | — % |
| TOTAL | (251) | (170) | (117) | — % |
The calculation of earnings per share attributed to the parent company for 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
| (Million euro, except otherwise indicated) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent: | |||
| Continuing operations | 3,225 | 444 | 121 |
| Discontinued operations | 14 | 16 | 64 |
| Net cost of subordinated perpetual bond | — | (5) | (8) |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent for basic earnings | 3,239 | 455 | 177 |
| Effects of dilution | — | — | — |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent adjusted for the effect of dilution | 3,239 | 455 | 177 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic EPS (*) (thousands of shares) | 724,191 | 728,255 | 723,477 |
| Effects of dilution | — | — | — |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect of dilution (thousands of shares) | 724,191 | 728,255 | 723,477 |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent from discontinued operations for the basic EPS calculations |
14 | 16 | 64 |
| Effects of dilution | — | — | — |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent from discontinued operations for the diluted EPS calculations |
14 | 16 | 64 |
(*) The weighted average number of ordinary shares takes into account the weighted effect of changes in treasury shares during the year.
Basic earnings per share have been calculated by dividing profit for the year attributed to the parent company's shareholders, adjusted for the net coupon for the year on the subordinated perpetual bonds issued by the Group and taken directly to equity (Note 5.1.2), by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, excluding the average number of treasury shares held during the year.
As regards diluted earnings per share, it should be noted that the Group did not have any dilutive potential ordinary shares, since no convertible debt instruments were issued and the share-based remuneration schemes will not give rise to any share capital increases in the Group. Consequently, no dilutive impact is envisaged when employee rights under the plans are exercised. Hence there is no difference between basic and diluted earnings per share, as shown in the following table:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net earnings per share attributed to the parent company (in euros) | Diluted | 4.47 | 0.62 | 0.24 |
| Basic | 4.47 | 0.62 | 0.24 | |
| Net earnings per share attributed to the parent company, discontinued operations (in euros) | Diluted | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Basic | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
Profit/(loss) per business segment is shown in Note 1.5 for 2024, 2023 and 2022.
This section includes the notes on non-current assets in the balance sheet, excluding deferred tax assets (Section 2) and financial derivatives (Section 5).
The main components of Ferrovial's non-current assets at December 2024 are "Fixed assets in infrastructure projects" (Note 3.3), amounting to EUR 14,147 million (EUR 13,495 million in 2023), "Investments in Associates" (Note 3.5) totaling EUR 3,023 million (EUR 2,038 million in 2023) relating mainly to the investments in 407 ETR, IRB, Private InvIT and JFK NTO, and "Goodwill on consolidation" (Note 3.1) reaching EUR 500 million (EUR 475 million in 2023).
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance at 01.01 | 13,495 | 13,667 |
| Additions | 87 | 695 |
| Depreciation | (235) | (235) |
| Disposals | (14) | (4) |
| Exchange rate effect | 814 | (374) |
| Changes in the scope of consolidation and others | — | (254) |
| Closing balance at 12.31 | 14,147 | 13,495 |
The variation under this heading during 2024 reached EUR 652 million, mainly due to the EUR/US dollar foreign exchange rate effect and the accumulated depreciation . The additions primarily pertain to the ultimate capacity works in North Tarrant Express.
During 2023, the variation was EUR -172 million mainly due to the scope changes following the sale of Euroscut Azores in Portugal for EUR -254 million in May 2023 and the EUR/US dollar foreign exchange rate negative effect (EUR -374 million). The additions pertained primarily to the investments in I-66 and North Tarrant Express Extension.
| INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Opening balance at 01.01 | 2,038 | 1,951 |
| Share of profit | 238 | 215 |
| Exchange rate effect | 60 | (33) |
| Dividends | (357) | (321) |
| Capital contributions and new investments | 1,192 | 214 |
| Other movements | (148) | 12 |
| Closing balance at 12.31 | 3,023 | 2,038 |
During 2024, investments in associates heading increased by EUR 985 million on the back of the capital contributions in JFK NTO Airport (EUR 469 million), the acquisition of 23.99% of IRB Private InvIT (EUR 710 million) described in Note 1.1.5, and the share of these companies' profits (EUR 238 million), particularly the 407 ETR's results (EUR 188 million). Also worth mentioning is the effect on other movements of the 5% stake divestment in IRB Infrastructure Developers (EUR -77 million), the availability concession assets sold to Interogo Holding in October 2024 (EUR -70 million), and the sale of 24.78% stake in Grupo Serveo (EUR -21 million), partially offset by the derivatives impact (EUR 20).
During 2023, this caption increased by EUR 87 million due to the capital contributions to JFK NTO Airport (EUR 214 million), and the share of these companies' profits (EUR 215 million), relating primarily to 407 ETR (EUR 154 million), which was partially offset by dividend distributions during the year, particularly by 407 ETR.
The company recognizes goodwill for the consideration transferred in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired in the context of business combinations, such as those that involve infrastructure projects.
Regarding the changes in Goodwill, in 2024 there was an increase of EUR 25 million, primarily due to the exchange rate, and in 2023, there was a decrease of EUR -5 million, also as a result of exchange fluctuations.
Movements in goodwill during 2024 and 2023 are set out below:
| (Million euro) | BALANCE AT 12.31. 2023 |
Changes in consolidation scope |
Exchange rate and others |
BALANCE AT 31.12. 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 135 | – | 5 | 140 |
| Budimex | 70 | – | 1 | 71 |
| Webber | 65 | – | 4 | 69 |
| Toll Roads | 259 | – | 17 | 276 |
| I-66 Express Mobility Partners Hold. LLC | 259 | – | 17 | 276 |
| Airports | 27 | – | – | 27 |
| Dalaman | 27 | – | – | 27 |
| Energy | 43 | – | 3 | 46 |
| Power Transmission Serv. Chile | 43 | – | 3 | 46 |
| Other | 10 | – | (1) | 10 |
| Mining Services Chile | 10 | – | (1) | 10 |
| TOTAL | 475 | – | 25 | 500 |
| (Million euro) | BALANCE AT 12.31. 2022 |
Changes in consolidation scope and other |
Exchange rate | BALANCE AT 12.31. 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 132 | – | 3 | 135 |
| Budimex | 65 | – | 5 | 70 |
| Webber | 67 | – | (2) | 65 |
| Toll Roads | 265 | – | (6) | 259 |
| I-66 Express Mobility Partners Hold. LLC | 265 | – | (6) | 259 |
| Airports | 27 | – | – | 27 |
| Dalaman | 27 | – | – | 27 |
| Energy | 45 | – | (1) | 43 |
| Power Transmission Serv. Chile | 45 | – | (1) | 43 |
| Other | 11 | – | (1) | 10 |
| Mining Services Chile | 11 | – | (1) | 10 |
| TOTAL | 479 | – | (5) | 475 |
The Group assesses at least twice a year (in June and December) whether there is any indicator that an asset may be impaired and, if so, performs an impairment test in accordance with the applicable accounting standards IAS 36 "Impairment of assets" and IAS 38 "Intangible assets". In addition, the Group also systematically tests its cash-generating units that include goodwill for impairment (in December).
Goodwill recovery is analyzed at the level of each cash generating unit. The projections used in the impairment tests are consistent with the latest business projections presented to the Board and it was concluded that there is no impairment as of December 31, 2024. The impairment test is a process that compares the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. In 2024 and 2023 we did not recognize any impairment loss for goodwill. In the explanatory notes we disclose the recoverable amounts and the carrying amounts of the investments for those entities to which goodwill have been tested.
Where a change in a key assumption is deemed to be reasonably possible, the Group will carry out a sensitivity analysis to determine whether additional risk could arise. Additionally, the Group has carried out a sensitivity analysis applying +100bps to the discount rate on each cash generated unit subject to impairment test, presenting headroom against each carrying amount.
In the case of Webber, in 2024 the goodwill impairment test, based on a 5-year projection, reflects a headroom of 245% with respect to its carrying amount of EUR 395 million (174% and EUR 362 million at December 31, 2023). The cash flows have been discounted at a rate of 8.6% (9.9% before taxes), calculated using the CAPM based on current market input and in line with the method used in prior years.
As Budimex is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and has a free float, we consider the share price to be representative of its value. Therefore, the goodwill was tested for impairment by ascertaining whether Budimex's closing market price at December 31, 2024 was higher than its carrying amount. Budimex's share price at December 31, 2024 was 891% higher than its carrying amount of EUR 141 million (1,086% and EUR 156 million at December 31, 2023), so there are no indications of impairment.
The I-66 toll road goodwill arose following the acquisition of an additional 5.704% of the concession operator I-66 Express Mobility Partners Hold. LLC in December 2021.The toll road became operational in the last quarter of 2022.
The impairment test considers the whole concession term. As pointed out in Note 1.3.4, traffic estimates are based on internal projections and research (e.g. impact of e-commerce in traffic of heavy vehicles or working from home habits in the use of private vehicles); tariffs used are in line with traffic estimates and contract clauses. The 2024 impairment test reflected a headroom of 13% with respect to the carrying amount of EUR 2,281 million (20% and EUR 1,971 million at December 31, 2023). The cash flows have been discounted at a rate of 8.5% (9.5% before taxes).
A sensitivity analysis based on the assumption of a 5% decline in the toll revenue curve from 2026 onwards shows no risk of impairment.
The impairment test of the goodwill uses long-term projections that go beyond one year after the first 20 years of the regulated period, when the concessionaire is remunerated based on the replacement cost of the infrastructure. The result of the impairment test reflects a headroom of 57% with respect to the carrying amount of EUR 38 million at December 31, 2024 (EUR 34 million and 79% in 2023). The cash flows have been discounted at a rate of 9.9% (10.1% before taxes) in 2024.
D. Airports Goodwill (Dalaman):
The 2024 impairment test reflected a headroom of 24% in relation to the carrying amount which was EUR 180 million at December 31, 2024 (26% and EUR 146 million at December 31, 2023). The cash flows have been discounted at a rate of 10.2% (12.7% before taxes).
Goodwill was also recognized in Mining Services Chile, which is engaged mainly in providing mining industry operation and maintenance services.
The impairment test, based on a 5-year projection, identified a headroom of 141% in relation to the carrying amount, which was EUR 29 million at December 31, 2024 (12% and EUR 16 million at December 31, 2023). The cash flows have been discounted at a rate (WACC) of 14.7% (18.6% before taxes).
At 2024 year-end, the balance of intangible assets, excluding infrastructure project companies, amounted to EUR 128 million (EUR 122 million in 2023). This heading mainly includes:
| (Million euro) | BALANCE AT 01/01/2024 | TOTAL ADDITIONS | FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECT | BALANCE AT 12/31/2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish toll roads | 721 | 3 | — | 724 |
| US toll roads | 12,823 | 76 | 858 | 13,757 |
| Other toll roads | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| Toll road investment | 13,549 | 79 | 858 | 14,485 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (834) | (209) | (46) | (1,089) |
| Net investment in toll roads | 12,715 | (130) | 812 | 13,396 |
| Investment in other infrastructure projects | 650 | — | — | 650 |
| Depreciation of other infrastructure projects | (34) | (24) | — | (58) |
| Total net investment in other infrastructure projects |
616 | (24) | — | 592 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT | 14,199 | 79 | 858 | 15,135 |
| TOTAL DEPRECIATION AND PROVISION | (867) | (233) | (46) | (1,146) |
| TOTAL NET INVESTMENT | 13,333 | (154) | 812 | 13,989 |
| (Million euro) | BALANCE AT 01/01/2023 |
TOTAL ADDITIONS TOTAL DISPOSALS | FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECT |
CONSOLIDATION SCOPE CHANGES AND TRANSFERS |
BALANCE AT 12/31/2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish toll roads | 714 | 7 | – | – | – | 721 |
| US toll roads | 12,547 | 670 | (1) | (393) | – | 12,823 |
| Other toll roads | 391 | – | – | – | (387) | 4 |
| Toll road investment | 13,653 | 677 | (1) | (393) | (387) | 13,549 |
| Accumulated depreciation/amortization | (781) | (201) | – | 16 | 132 | (834) |
| Net investment in toll roads | 12,872 | 476 | (1) | (377) | (255) | 12,715 |
| Investment in other infrastructure projects | 632 | 18 | – | – | – | 650 |
| Depreciation/amortization of other infrastructure projects |
– | (34) | – | – | – | (34) |
| Total net investment in other infrastructure projects |
632 | (16) | – | – | – | 616 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT | 14,285 | 695 | (1) | (393) | (387) | 14,199 |
| TOTAL DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION AND PROVISION |
(781) | (235) | – | 17 | 132 | (867) |
| TOTAL NET INVESTMENT | 13,504 | 460 | (1) | (376) | (255) | 13,333 |
The most significant changes in 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
The caption of US toll roads includes the intangible asset related to I-66 Express Mobility Partners, among others, amounting to EUR 6,190 million (EUR 5,925 million in 2023). Investments in other infrastructure projects include the intangible asset of Dalaman airport, amounting to EUR 592 million (EUR 617 million in 2023).
All the concession assets of infrastructure project companies are pledged to secure borrowings (Note 5.2). The capitalization of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization in 2024 and 2023 are described in Note 1.3.3.2 and Note 2.5.
They mainly relate to long-term receivables (more than twelve months) from public administrations in return for services rendered or investments made under concession arrangements, as a result of applying IFRIC 12 financial asset model. Movements during 2024 and 2023 are set out below:
| (Million euro) | INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT RECEIVABLES 2024 |
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT RECEIVABLES 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| OPENING BALANCE | 162 | 163 |
| Additions | 6 | 9 |
| Disposals | (14) | (12) |
| Foreign exchange effect | 3 | 2 |
| YEAR-END BALANCE | 158 | 162 |
Note: Balances net of provisions
The following tables show financial assets by concession operator for 2024 and 2023:
| BALANCES AT 12/31/2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCESSION OPERATOR (Million euro) | LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES |
SHORT-TERM RECEIVABLES |
TOTAL |
| Concesionaria de Prisiones Lledoners | 49 | 3 | 52 |
| Depusa Aragón | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Budimex Parking Wrocław | 11 | – | 11 |
| CONSTRUCTION | 81 | 4 | 85 |
| UK Waste Treatment (Thalia) | 77 | – | 77 |
| UK WASTE TREATMENT | 77 | – | 77 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 158 | 4 | 162 |
| CONCESSION OPERATOR (Million euro) | LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES |
SHORT-TERM RECEIVABLES |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concesionaria de Prisiones Lledoners | 52 | 3 | 55 |
| Depusa Aragón | 22 | 1 | 23 |
| Budimex Parking Wrocław | 11 | – | 11 |
| CONSTRUCTION | 85 | 4 | 89 |
| UK Waste Treatment (Thalia) | 77 | – | 77 |
| UK WASTE TREATMENT | 77 | – | 77 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 162 | 4 | 166 |
The cash flow effect of project additions primarily accounted for using the intangible asset model amounted to EUR -132 million in 2024 (EUR -248 million in 2023), which differed from the additions recognized in the balance sheet for the following main reasons:
Movements under property, plant and equipment in the consolidated statement of financial position for 2024 and 2023 are set out below:
| Movements during 2024 (million euro) |
Land and buildings | Plant and machinery | Fixtures, fittings, tooling and furniture |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment: Balance at 01.01.2024 |
106 | 523 | 495 | 1,124 |
| Additions | 75 | 80 | 163 | 318 |
| Disposals | (3) | (49) | (25) | (77) |
| Scope changes and transfers | 5 | 185 | (207) | (17) |
| Foreign exchange effect | 3 | 16 | 10 | 29 |
| Balances at 12.31.2024 | 186 | 755 | 436 | 1,377 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses at | ||||
| 01.01.2024 | (35) | (323) | (172) | (530) |
| Depreciation charge | (6) | (104) | (27) | (137) |
| Disposals | 2 | 66 | 12 | 80 |
| Scope changes and transfers | (2) | (2) | (6) | (10) |
| Foreign exchange effect | (1) | (4) | (3) | (8) |
| Balances at 12.31.2024 | (42) | (367) | (196) | (605) |
| Carrying amount at | ||||
| 12.31.2024 | 144 | 388 | 240 | 772 |
| Movements during 2023 (Million euro) |
Land and buildings | Plant and machinery | Fixtures, fittings, tooling and furniture |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment: Balance at | ||||
| 01.01.2023 | 94 | 480 | 395 | 969 |
| Additions | 4 | 69 | 142 | 215 |
| Disposals | (2) | (34) | (27) | (63) |
| Scope changes and transfers | 8 | 3 | (11) | - |
| Foreign exchange effect | 2 | 5 | (4) | 3 |
| Balances at 12.31.2023 | 106 | 523 | 495 | 1,124 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses at | ||||
| 01.01.2023 | (29) | (297) | (164) | (490) |
| Depreciation charge | (6) | (48) | (19) | (73) |
| Disposals | - | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Scope changes and transfers | 1 | 7 | (5) | 3 |
| Foreign exchange effect | (1) | (3) | 1 | (3) |
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Balances at 12.31.2023 | (35) | (323) | (172) | (530) |
| Carrying amount at | ||||
| 12.31.2023 | 71 | 200 | 323 | 594 |
Significant changes in 2024 and 2023 by business division were as follows:
Additions:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 117 | 103 |
| Energy | 107 | 102 |
| Other businesses | 94 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 318 | 215 |
In 2024, additions mainly correspond to the Construction Division (EUR 117 million) due to the acquisition of machinery and other equipment, and to the Energy Division (EUR 107 million), particularly Misae Solar IV project in the United States, a solar SPV project (257MW) in Leon County, Texas, where the company will perform the design, construction and plant operation, the construction of the Centella project electricity transmission infrastructure in Chile, and a solar plant of 60MW in Poland. Finally, the main additions in other businesses relate to the purchase of a plot of land in Spain for data center development.
In 2023, additions totaled EUR 215 million, the most significant relating to the Construction Division (EUR 103 million) due to the acquisition of machinery and other equipment, and to the Energy Division (EUR 102 million), arising primarily from the construction of the Centella project electricity transmission infrastructure in Chile.
The 2024 impact on cash flows arising from additions to property, plant and equipment amounted to EUR -282 million (EUR -158 million in 2023), primarily related to the Construction and Energy Divisions.
As of December 31, 2024, disposals due to sales or retirement amount to EUR 77 million (EUR 63 million in 2023) and approximately EUR 64 million of this amount (EUR 52 million in 2023) relates to Construction, mainly plant, machinery and other equipment.
The Group has taken out insurance policies to cover the possible risks to which its property, plant and equipment are subject and any claims that may be brought in the course of business. These policies are considered to provide sufficient coverage for the related risks.
The transfer to held for sale as of December 2024 amounts to 39 and is included as Scope changes and transfers in 2024.
Property, plant and equipment under construction totaled EUR 144 million in 2024 (EUR 191 million in 2023).
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, no significant property, plant or equipment were subject to ownership restrictions or pledged as collateral for liabilities.
Due to their significance, the investments in 407 ETR (43.23%), IRB (19.86%), Private InvIT (23.99%) and JFK NTO (49%) are presented separately. The following tables show the main items that explain the variation in these investments.
| 2024 (Million euro) | 407 ETR (43.23%) | IRB (19.86%) | Private InvIT (23.99%) |
JFK (49%) | OTHER | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 12.31.23 | 928 | 376 | - | 471 | 263 | 2,038 |
| Capital contribution | - | - | 710 | 469 | 13 | 1,192 |
| Share of profit/(loss) | 188 | 13 | (8) | 3 | 42 | 238 |
| Dividends | (321) | (6) | (4) | - | (26) | (357) |
| Foreign exchange differences | (17) | 16 | 6 | 54 | 1 | 60 |
| Derivatives | - | (4) | - | 9 | 15 | 20 |
| Other | - | (80) | - | - | (88) | (168) |
| Balance at 12.31.24 | 778 | 315 | 704 | 1,006 | 220 | 3,023 |
| 2023 (Million euro) | HAH (25%) | 407 ETR (43,23%) |
AGS (50%) | IRB (24,86%) | JFK (49%) | OTHER | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 12.31.22 | - | 1,063 | - | 377 | 235 | 276 | 1,951 |
| Capital contributions | - | - | - | - | 214 | - | 214 |
| Share of profit/(loss) | - | 154 | - | 14 | 4 | 43 | 215 |
| Dividends | - | (281) | - | (1) | - | (39) | (321) |
| Foreign exchange differences | - | (8) | - | (14) | (12) | 1 | (33) |
| Derivatives | - | - | - | 1 | 31 | (15) | 17 |
| Other | - | - | - | (1) | (1) | (3) | (5) |
| Balance at 12.31.23 | - | 928 | - | 376 | 471 | 263 | 2,038 |
During 2024, investment in associates heading increased by EUR 985 million on the back of the capital contributions in JFK NTO Airport (EUR 469 million), the acquisition of 23.99% of IRB Private InvIT (EUR 710 million) described in Note 1.1.5, and the share of these companies' profits (EUR 238 million), highlighting the 407 ETR results (EUR 188 million). Also worth mentioning the effect in other movements are mainly related to the 5% stake divestment in IRB Infrastructure Developers (EUR -77 million) and the availability concession assets sold to Interogo Holding in October 2024 (Note 1.1.5).
As mentioned in Note 1.1.5, on December 12, 2024, following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial completed the sale of 19.75% of the share capital of FGP Topco Ltd., which is the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airports Holdings Limited (HAH), the owner of Heathrow Airport in London (UK), to Ardian and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million, reported in the income statement within the line item "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" (Note 2.4) - the ownership interest in this company was valued at zero, due to the fact that losses generated in previous years brought equity attributable to Ferrovial below zero.
As a result, Ferrovial now holds 5.25% stake, which is recognized as a non-current financial asset at fair value through profit or loss (Note 3.6.), once concluded that according to IAS28 p.5-6, Ferrovial will no longer exercise significant influence in FGP Topco Ltd., despite having the right to nominate a board member together with other shareholders, as the group will have no participation in the policy-making processes of the asset, neither participation in decisions related to dividend distributions. The fair value of the remaining stake has been determined by referencing the selling price of the recently 19.75% stake divested in FGP Topco Ltd., generating an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million.
Finally, on January 26, 2025, Ferrovial announced that a binding agreement has been reached with Ardian for the sale of its entire remaining stake (5.25%) in FGP Topco Ltd. (Topco), parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for c.GBP 455 million (current book value of the asset), which will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing (Note 6.11). The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) which may be exercised by Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company. Full completion of the acquisition under the agreement is also subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
These figures reflect the company's full balances and are presented in millions of Canadian dollars (details of the exchange rate used in 2024 for the balance sheet and the income statement figures are provided in Note 1.4.).
Balance sheet December 2024 and December 2023
| 407 ETR (100%) (million CAD) | Dec. 2024 | Dec. 2023 | Var. 24/23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 4,594 | 4,584 | 10 |
| Fixed assets in infrastructure projects | 3,921 | 3,954 | (33) |
| Non-current financial assets | 611 | 568 | 43 |
| Deferred taxes | 62 | 62 | - |
| Current assets | 1,163 | 1,014 | 149 |
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 443 | 322 | 121 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 720 | 691 | 29 |
| Total assets | 5,757 | 5,598 | 159 |
| Equity | (6,199) | (5,791) | (408) |
| Non-current liabilities | 11,309 | 10,908 | 401 |
| Borrowings | 10,716 | 10,318 | 398 |
| Deferred taxes | 593 | 590 | 3 |
| Current liabilities | 647 | 481 | 166 |
| Borrowings | 514 | 403 | 111 |
| Short-term trade and other payables | 133 | 77 | 56 |
| Total liabilities | 5,757 | 5,598 | 159 |
There follows a description of the main movements in 407 ETR's balance sheet at December 31, 2024 compared to the previous year:
Equity fell by CAD 409 million with respect to the previous year, primarily due to the payment of CAD 1,100 million in dividends to shareholders, which was offset by the profit for the year of CAD 692 million.
The 43.23% of the subsidiary's shareholders' funds does not reflect the consolidated carrying amount of the ownership interest, since the latter also includes the amount of the fair value remeasurement of the investment retained, following the divestment of a 10% ownership interest in this company in 2010, recognized as an increase in the investment's value.
Overall financial debt (short and long term) increased in relation to December 2023 by CAD 509 million due to issuance of new senior debt.
Income statement December 2024 - December 2022
The following table shows movements in 407 ETR's income statement during the financial years ended December 2024, December 2023 and December 2022:
| 407 ETR (100%) (million CAD) | Dec.24 | Dec.23 | Dec.22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 1,705 | 1,495 | 1,327 |
| Operating expenses | (228) | (212) | (188) |
| Fixed asset depreciation | (106) | (97) | (100) |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 1,372 | 1,187 | 1,039 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | (429) | (412) | (447) |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 942 | 775 | 592 |
| Corporate income tax | (250) | (208) | (156) |
| Net profit/(loss) | 692 | 567 | 435 |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to Ferrovial (million CAD) | 299 | 245 | 188 |
| Intangible asset amortization adjustment (CAD million) | (21) | (21) | (19) |
| Adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to Ferrovial (43.23%) (million CAD) | 278 | 225 | 169 |
| Adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to Ferrovial (43.23%) (million euro) | 188 | 154 | 124 |
It should be noted that the profit/(loss) attributable to Ferrovial also includes depreciation recognized over the concession term on the remeasurement recognized, following the loss of control of the company as a result of the above mentioned 2010 sale.
The agreement whereby Ferrovial invested in the capital of JFK NTO LLC, which will remodel, build, finance, operate and maintain the facilities of the new terminal one at New York's John F. Kennedy International (JFK) Airport, came into effect on June 10, 2022. Ferrovial holds a 49% indirect ownership interest in the project.
As also commented in that note, Ferrovial agreed with the Carlyle Group to pay of an earn-out should Carlyle divest its outstanding 4% interest in Mars NTO LLC. This earn-out payment would be triggered if Carlyle were to transfer its stake either to a third party or to Ferrovial. This payment depends on the value creation by the project. An estimation of the earn-out payment was included in our valuation of the investment as presented in the audited financial statements. Any future changes in the valuation of the earn-out may affect our results.
The shareholders made a commitment to inject share capital of USD 2,330 million, of which Ferrovial will contribute USD 1,142 million. At December 31, 2024, USD 1,635 million had been invested (USD 801 million relates to Ferrovial, of which USD 507 million (EUR 469 million) was invested in 2024)).
In 2025 and beyond, total dividend payments will largely depend on traffic performance at Dalaman, as well as at NTO, following the opening of the terminal, which is expected for 2026.
Balance sheet December 2024 and 2023
| JFK (100%) Million USD | Dec. 2024 | Dec. 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 8,330 | 6,482 |
| Intangible assets | 8,067 | 6,168 |
| Non-current financial assets | 180 | 132 |
| Long-term financial derivatives at fair value | 83 | 182 |
| Current assets | 2,510 | 322 |
| Debtors and other short-term accounts receivable | 275 | 174 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 251 | 148 |
| Other short-term financial assets | 1,984 | — |
| Total assets | 10,840 | 6,804 |
| Equity | 1,994 | 932 |
| Share capital | 1,635 | 600 |
| Share of profit/(loss) | 40 | 11 |
| Other Comprehensive Income | 319 | 321 |
| Non-current liabilities | 8,504 | 5,559 |
| Bonds and debts - infrastructure projects | 4,654 | 1,774 |
| Other long-term debts | 3,850 | 3,785 |
| Current liabilities | 342 | 313 |
| Creditors and other short-term accounts payables | 342 | 313 |
| Total liabilities | 10,840 | 6,804 |
JFK NTO's main assets and liabilities are described below:
On November 13, 2024, Ferrovial announced that an agreement had been reached with Avialliance UK Limited for the sale of its entire stake in AGS (50%). As part of the same transaction, Macquarie also agreed to sell its entire stake (50%) in AGS to the same purchaser. The completion of this transaction was subject to the obtainment of applicable regulatory approvals by the 2024 year-end, and the 50% ownership interest in AGS Airports Holdings Limited as of December 31, 2024 was therefore reclassified to held for sale. The ownership interest in this company remained valued at zero, due to the fact that losses generated in previous years brought equity attributable to Ferrovial below zero (Note 1.1.4 and Note 6.11.).
As disclosed in Note 3.6. of these consolidated financial statements, the group granted subordinated loans to AGS totaling EUR 235 million, that after the agreement reached in November, have been reclassified from long-term financial assets to short-term receivables at December 2024, as these loans are also part of the divestment transaction.
On January 28, 2025, and following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial and Macquarie completed the sale of AGS' entire share capital (100%) for a price of GBP 900 million, of which circa GBP 450 million are Ferrovial's net proceeds, together with a capital gain of EUR 297 million for Ferrovial which will affect Q1 2025 results.
As indicated in Ferrovial's 2021 consolidated financial statements, the Group (through Cintra) acquired a 24.86% stake in the Indian listed company IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd (IRB) on December 29, 2021. The deal was completed following a preferential share issue by IRB Infrastructure Developers. The amount paid totaled EUR 369 million. The transaction price was set in accordance with applicable legislation, taking into account the average price weighted by the trading volume for the two-week period prior to the year-end.
The price of IRB's stock at December 31, 2024 was INR (Indian Rupee) 57.24 per share (41.55 at December 31, 2023).
The company's fiscal year runs from April through March. IRB's latest available audited financial statements are those of March 2024. IRB contributed a profit of EUR 13 million to Ferrovial for the period from January to December 2024.
On June 11, 2024, Ferrovial, through its subsidiary Cintra, completed the sale of its 5% stake in IRB for EUR 215 million (assuming a EUR/INR exchange rate of 89.3), resulting in a capital gain before taxes of EUR 133 million (Note 1.1.5).
IRB only reports to the market its consolidated balance sheet at March and September month-end. This balance sheet below for December 2024 is based on the balance sheet reported by IRB for September 2024, adjusted by (i) the distributions to unit holders and results reported by IRB for the last quarter of 2024 excluding the impact of measuring at fair value through profit and loss account some investments that Ferrovial maintains as equity investments, and (ii) Ferrovial´s purchase price allocation adjustments.
| IRB (100%) Million INR | Dec.24 | Dec.23 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 405,626 | 388,946 |
| Current assets | 46,158 | 55,742 |
| Total assets | 451,784 | 444,688 |
| Equity | 141,663 | 139,195 |
| Non-current liabilities | 273,464 | 238,920 |
| Current liabilities | 36,657 | 66,573 |
| Total liabilities | 451,784 | 444,688 |
| Group´s share in equity (19.86% and 24.86% post and pre-sale, respectively) | 28,141 | 34,611 |
| Group´s share in equity (Million EUR) | 315 | 376 |
The following table illustrates the summarized income statement as reported by IRB, excluding the impact of measuring at fair value through profit and loss account some investments that Ferrovial maintains as equity investments, and adjusted by Ferrovial´s purchase price allocation adjustments:
| IRB (100%) Million INR | Dec.24 | Dec.23 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 72,806 | 69,677 |
| Profit for the year (continuing operations) | 5,096 | 5,205 |
| Other comprehensive income | (1,440) | 407 |
| Total comprehensive income | 3,656 | 5,612 |
| Group´s share in profits (19.86% and 24.86% post and pre-sale, respectively) | 1,534 | 1,294 |
| Group´s share in profits (Million EUR) | 13 | 14 |
On June 13, 2024, Ferrovial, through its toll road subsidiary Cintra, acquired a 23.99% stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT), a subsidiary of IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB), in which Ferrovial holds a 19.86% ownership interest as mentioned previously. Private InvIT held a portfolio of 14 toll road concessions in India with a committed pipeline of one additional concession. This investment amounted to EUR 652 million (considering an exchange rate of 90.2 EUR/INR).
Ferrovial acquired this stake from affiliates of GIC Private Limited, which prior to this transaction owned a 49% stake in the company. After the transaction, GIC's affiliates retain a 25% stake in Private InvIT and IRB retains its current 51% stake. Considering the indirect ownership interest which Ferrovial holds through the 19.86% stake in IRB, Ferrovial retains a total stake in Private InvIT of 34.1%.
On December 20, Private InvIT raised unit capital by way of rights issue of units of Private InvIT to IRB Infrastructure Developers (IRB) and GIC Affiliates. Post right issue, Ferrovial acquired 23.99% of these rights issued, increasing its investment in Private InvIT by EUR 58 million (considering an exchange rate of 87.83 EUR/INR), and maintaining its stake in a 23.99%. On December 27, Private InvIT acquired 80.4% of Ganga, the above-mentioned additional concession.
IRB Private InvIT contributed a loss of EUR -8 million to Ferrovial for the period from June to December 2024.
Regarding the purchase price allocation exercise (see Note 1.1.5.), the difference between the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Private InvIT and its carrying amount as at the date of acquisition (EUR 300 million at Ferrovial's stake) was fundamentally allocated to the value of the toll concession rights, as the book value of the rest of net assets is not significantly different to their fair value. According to IAS 12, paragraph 66, the deferred tax liability resulting from this fair value adjustment to the intangible asset (EUR 90 million for Ferrovial's stake) affects the goodwill implicit in the carrying amount of the investment.
The consolidated IFRS balance sheet integrated by Ferrovial of Private InvIT is summarized in the table below.
Private InvIT only reports to the market its consolidated balance sheet at March and September month-end. This balance sheet below for December 2024 is based on the balance sheet reported by Private InvIT for September 2024, adjusted by (i) the distributions to unit holders and results reported by Private InvIT for the last quarter of 2024, and (ii) Ferrovial´s purchase price allocation adjustments. The acquisition of 80.4% of Ganga project is not included in these figures as there is no available balance sheet detailed information.
| Private InvIT (100%) Million INR | Dec.24 | Fair Value recognized on acquisition Jun.24 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 536,192 | 537,578 |
| Current assets | 15,719 | 13,799 |
| Total assets | 551,911 | 551,377 |
| Equity | 240,784 | 245,257 |
| Non-current liabilities | 297,474 | 294,852 |
| Current liabilities | 13,653 | 11,268 |
| Total liabilities | 551,911 | 551,377 |
| Group´s share in equity (23.99%) | 57,769 | 58,842 |
| Group´s share in equity (23.99%) Million EUR | 646 | 652 |
| Ganga Acquisition (Million EUR) | 58 | 0 |
| Group´s share in equity including Ganga acquisition (23.99%) Million EUR | 704 | 652 |
The following table illustrates the summarized income statement for the 6 month-period from the acquisition to December 31, 2024 as reported by Private InvIT and adjusted by Ferrovial´s purchase price allocation adjustments:
| Private InvIT (100%) Million INR | Dec.24 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 22,040 |
| Profit for the year (continuing operations) | (3,131) |
| Total comprehensive income | (3,131) |
| Group´s share in loss (23.99%) | (751) |
| Group´s share in loss (23.99%) Million EUR | (8) |
a) Movements relating to the remaining associates
Appendix I to the 2024 consolidated financial statements includes a list of ownership interests in equity-accounted companies, including names, countries of incorporation, business segments, shareholding percentages, aggregate assets and liabilities, revenue and profit/(loss) for the year.
A summary is presented in the following table:
| Million euro | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid Calle 30 | 56 | 52 |
| Riverlinx Limited – Silvertown Tunnel | 65 | 52 |
| Netflow OSARS (Western) | 38 | 42 |
| Ruta del Cacao | 27 | 22 |
| FMM Company LLC | 18 | 19 |
| Other | 16 | 76 |
| Balance at 12.31.2024 | 220 | 263 |
The main movement in relation to the remaining associates corresponds to the divestment of several availability concession assets in the Toll Roads Division. As mentioned in Note 1.1.5, in October 2024, Ferrovial and Interogo Holding, via its infrastructure investment fund Inter Infrastructure Capital (IIC), created the company Umbrella Roads BV to manage Ferrovial's stakes in several road and parking concessions in Spain, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.
Ferrovial transferred 100% of the economic rights and holds the majority of the voting rights (51%) in Umbrella Roads BV through its toll roads division Cintra. After the analysis performed by the company of this transaction and the share purchase agreements, it was concluded that Ferrovial has no control over these assets according to IFRS 10, p. 7 criteria, nor significant influence under IAS 28, which entails recognizing a capital gain of EUR 19 million, reported in the income statement within the line item "Impairment and disposal of fixed assets" (transaction price of EUR 100 million). The partnership between Ferrovial and Interogo Holding could allow for further collaboration between the parties in future.
There are no significant restrictions on the capacity of associates to transfer funds to the parent company in the form of dividends, debt repayments or advances, other than such restrictions as might arise from the financing agreements of those associates or from their own financial position, and there are no contingent liabilities relating to associates that might ultimately be assumed by the Group.
There are no significant companies in which the ownership interest exceeds 20% that are not equity-accounted.
The guarantees provided by Group companies to equity-accounted companies are described in Note 6.5.2.
Set out below is a breakdown of movements at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| MOVEMENTS (Million euro) | LONG- TERM LOANS TO ASSOCIATES |
RESTRICTED CASH FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS |
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS CARRIED AT FAIR VALUE |
LOANS ASSOCIATED WITH DIVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
OTHER LONG- TERM RECEIVABLES |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2022 | 247 | 597 | 35 | 189 | 27 | 1,095 |
| Additions | 40 | 432 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 497 |
| Disposals | (37) | (381) | - | - | (5) | (423) |
| Transfers and other | - | - | 1 | (13) | - | (12) |
| Foreign exchange | 12 | (20) | - | - | (1) | (9) |
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2023 | 262 | 628 | 45 | 186 | 27 | 1,148 |
| Additions | 113 | 18 | 566 | 1 | 32 | 730 |
| Disposals | (3) | (275) | (2) | (176) | (33) | (489) |
| Transfers and other | (273) | (1) | (13) | - | (287) | |
| Foreign exchange | 1 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 |
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2024 | 100 | 401 | 610 | - | 28 | 1,139 |
Note: Balances net of provisions
The main movement under this heading during 2024, disclosed in the line item "Transfer and others", corresponds to the reclassification from long-term financial assets to short-term receivables of the subordinated loans granted to AGS (GBP 195 million; EUR 235 million), derived from the divestment agreement reached with Avialliance UK Limited for the sale of Ferrovial's entire stake in this asset (Note 1.1.4.), finally completed on January 28, 2025. Also noteworthy, is the effect of the 24.78% stake divested in Grupo Serveo (EUR -18 million) and the divestment of the Toll Roads concession assets (EUR -18 million).
Additionally, it is worth mentioning the subordinated debt loan granted to Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao, S.A.S., in the amount of EUR 68 million.
The item "Restricted cash from infrastructure project companies and other financial assets" (EUR 401 million) relates primarily to the NTE Mobility Partners toll road (EUR 281 million) and the I-66 Express Mobility Partners toll road (EUR 57 million). During 2024, the main movement corresponds to the I-77 Mobility Partners toll road's restricted cash released due to its refinancing transaction (EUR -99 million), and to I-66 Mobility Partners (EUR -77 million) and NTE Mobility Partners (EUR -51 million).
The main movement in this item, EUR 566 million in Additions, relates to the sale of the 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited (HAH) (Note 1.1.5), which implies that, after the divestment, Ferrovial now holds shares representing 5.25% of share capital, recognized as a financial assets at fair value through the profit or loss, once concluded that according to IAS28 p.5-6, Ferrovial will no longer exercise significant influence in FGP Topco Ltd., despite having the right to nominate a board member together with other shareholders, as the group will have no participation in the policy-making processes of the asset, neither participation in decisions related to dividend distributions. The fair value of the remaining stake has been determined by referencing the selling price of the recently 19.75% stake divested in FGP Topco Ltd., generating an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million (Note 3.5.1.).
This item mainly relates to the deferred payments collected during 2024 in relation to the Amey business divestment in the United Kingdom, relating to full life-cycle engineering and infrastructure upkeep and maintenance services (EUR 176 million), as mentioned in Note 1.1.4.
Additionally, the energy and water infrastructure maintenance services business was sold to the British fund Rubicon in 2023 for GBP 18 million (EUR 20 million). Based on the agreed repayment schedule, the remaining amount has been reclassified to the short-term (EUR 13 million).
This item primarily relates to other equity and long term loans, bonds, or deposits. The interest in investment funds relates to the Credit Suisse (Lux) Supply Chain Finance Fund, which made an investment in supplier invoices insured by companies with an investment grade rating (average of AA-) that was already recovered during the year (EUR -18 million impact in 2024).
This heading also includes other trade receivables, mainly from various public authorities under long-term contracts, primarily relating to companies in the Construction and Toll Roads Divisions.
Set out below are movements in right-of-use assets in the balance sheet:
| MOVEMENTS | PLANT AND | OFFICE EQUIPMENT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | LAND | BUILDINGS | VEHICLES | MACHINERY | AND OTHER | TOTAL |
| BALANCE AT 12/31/2022 | 13 | 77 | 61 | 29 | 3 | 183 |
| Additions | 2 | 16 | 34 | 30 | 5 | 87 |
| Disposals | 2 | 3 | 1 | (2) | (1) | 3 |
| Transfers and other | (2) | 6 | — | (2) | — | 2 |
| Depreciation/amortization | (1) | (15) | (27) | (20) | (2) | (65) |
| Scope changes | (2) | (4) | (5) | (1) | — | (12) |
| Foreign exchange effect | — | — | (1) | (1) | — | (2) |
| BALANCE AT 12/31/2023 | 12 | 83 | 63 | 33 | 5 | 196 |
| Additions | 26 | 25 | 61 | 27 | 4 | 143 |
| Disposals | — | (7) | (4) | (6) | — | (17) |
| Transfers and other | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | (1) | 5 |
| Depreciation/amortization | (4) | (24) | (41) | (20) | (4) | (93) |
| Scope changes | (3) | — | — | — | — | (3) |
| Foreign exchange effect | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 7 |
| BALANCE AT 12/31/2024 | 32 | 80 | 83 | 39 | 4 | 238 |
The most significant variations under this heading relate to additions totaling EUR 143 million (EUR 87 million in 2023), of which EUR 109 million (EUR 72 million in 2023) correspond to the Construction Division leases.
Movements in lease liabilities are set out below:
| LEASE LIABILITIES | |
|---|---|
| BALANCE AT 12/31/2022 | 184 |
| Additions under new leases | 97 |
| Associated financial expenses | 14 |
| Payments | (87) |
| Foreign exchange effect | (1) |
| Consolidation scope changes and other | (7) |
| BALANCE AT 12/31/2023 | 200 |
| Additions under new leases | 143 |
| Associated financial expenses | 12 |
| Payments | (104) |
| Foreign exchange effect | 7 |
| Consolidation scope changes and other | (13) |
| BALANCE AT 12/31/2024 | 245 |
| Short-term lease liabilities 2024 | 80 |
| Long-term lease liabilities 2024 | 165 |
Set out below are future maturities of lease liabilities in each business area at December 31, 2024:
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 and beyond |
TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 26 |
| Construction | 68 | 44 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 185 |
| Toll Roads | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Other | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 18 | 30 |
| TOTAL LEASE LIABILITIES | 80 | 53 | 31 | 17 | 11 | 53 | 245 |
At December 31, 2024 lease expenses recognized in operating profit/(loss) reached EUR 257 million (EUR 251 million in 2023 and EUR 257 million in 2022), relating to the following items:
This section contains the notes related to Inventories (Note 4.1), Short-term trade and other receivables (Note 4.2) and Short-term trade and other payables (Note 4.3). The net balance of these items is referred to as working capital.
The distinction between current and non-current assets and liabilities is made on the basis of whether or not the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled in the ordinary course of the company´s business cycle. There is a presumption that normally the business cycle has a duration of one year, but there could be assets and liabilities used in activities in which operations are considered to mature over more than one year that should be considered as current assets and liabilities, specifically in relation to the construction activity, since the life of a construction contract is greater than one year.
The main movement under this heading during 2024 corresponds to the reclassification from long-term financial assets to short-term receivables of the subordinated loans granted to AGS (EUR 235 million), derived from the divestment agreement reached for the sale of Ferrovial's entire stake in this asset (Note 1.1.4.). Excluding this impact, the total balance for December 2024 would reach EUR 1,417 million.
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventories | 458 | 13 | — | 21 | 492 |
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 1,677 | 29 | 1 | 522 | 2,228 |
| Short-term trade and other payables | (3,646) | (63) | 4 | (198) | (3,902) |
| TOTAL | (1,511) | (21) | 4 | 345 | (1,182) |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
| Inventories | 476 | 5 | — | (23) | 458 |
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 1,609 | 19 | (12) | 62 | 1,677 |
| Short-term trade and other payables | (3,430) | (23) | 1 | (194) | (3,646) |
Section 4.4 contains a more detailed analysis of the balance sheet items relating to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers in the Construction business, including the disclosures required by IFRS 15 in relation to those contracts.
Inventories break down as follows at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods purchased for resale | 20 | — | — | 6 | 26 |
| Raw materials and other supplies | 303 | 10 | — | 30 | 343 |
| Bidding and mobilization costs | 135 | 3 | — | (15) | 124 |
| Inventories | 458 | 13 | — | 21 | 492 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods purchased for resale | 24 | — | — | (4) | 20 |
| Raw materials and other supplies | 322 | 8 | — | (27) | 303 |
| Bidding and mobilization costs | 129 | (2) | — | 8 | 135 |
| Inventories | 476 | 5 | — | (23) | 458 |
Goods purchased for resale relate primarily to the Construction business (EUR 26 million in 2024, compared to EUR 19 million in 2023).
The movement during 2024 in raw materials and other supplies (EUR 40 million) mainly relates to the Construction Division, primarily the US activity for EUR 23 million (EUR 10 million in 2023) and the activity in Spain for an amount of EUR 13 million (EUR -1 million in 2023).
Bidding and mobilization costs are written off systematically as the goods and services relating to the asset are transferred to customers, entailing a variation of EUR 15 million during 2024, particularly in the United States and Canada.
Set out below is a breakdown of this heading at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate Consolidation scope changes | Other | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables for sales and services | 1,353 | 24 | 1 | 248 | 1,625 |
| Other receivables | 324 | 5 | — | 274 | 602 |
| TOTAL RECEIVABLES | 1,677 | 29 | 1 | 522 | 2,228 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate Consolidation scope changes | Other | 2023 | |
| Trade receivables for sales and services | 1,300 | 15 | (12) | 51 | 1,353 |
| Other receivables | 309 | 4 | — | 11 | 324 |
| TOTAL RECEIVABLES | 1,609 | 19 | (12) | 62 | 1,677 |
a) Trade receivables for sales and services
Trade receivables break down as follows at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 963 | 13 | 1 | 111 | 1,088 |
| Bad debt provisions | (216) | (1) | — | (10) | (227) |
| Net trade receivables | 748 | 12 | 1 | 101 | 861 |
| Completed work pending certification | 446 | 10 | — | 118 | 573 |
| Retentions | 160 | 3 | — | 28 | 191 |
| TRADE RECEIVABLES FOR SALES AND SERVICES | 1,353 | 24 | 1 | 248 | 1,625 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 962 | 13 | (12) | 1 | 963 |
| Bad debt provisions | (209) | (1) | — | (6) | (216) |
| Net trade receivables | 753 | 12 | (12) | (5) | 748 |
| Completed work pending certification | 406 | 2 | — | 38 | 446 |
| Retentions | 141 | 1 | — | 18 | 160 |
| TRADE RECEIVABLES FOR SALES AND SERVICES | 1,300 | 15 | (12) | 51 | 1,353 |
The change under the heading "Other" (EUR 248 million) is explained primarily by the increase in Construction (EUR 228 million), highlighting Canada (EUR 95 million) and Spain (EUR 68 million) and United States (EUR 67 million), as a result of the business performance.
Additionally, the heading "Trade receivables" includes collections of non recourse factoring during 2024 for EUR 11 million (there were no factoring agreements during 2023).
Set out below is a breakdown of the main trade receivables by debtor type at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| At 12.31.2024 (Million euro) |
CONSTRUCTION | OTHER AND ADJUSTMENTS | TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public sector | 820 | 57 % | 138 | n.a. | 958 | 60 % |
| Private sector | 458 | 31 % | 75 | n.a. | 533 | 32 % |
| Group companies and associates | 186 | 12 % | (52) | n.a. | 134 | 8 % |
| TOTAL | 1,465 | 100 % | 161 | N.A. | 1,625 | 100 % |
| At 12.31.2023 (Million euro) |
CONSTRUCTION | OTHER AND ADJUSTMENTS | TOTAL | |||
| Public sector | 777 | 57 % | 93 | n.a. | 870 | 64 % |
| Private sector | 414 | 30 % | 13 | n.a. | 427 | 32 % |
| Group companies and associates | 171 | 13 % | (116) | n.a. | 55 | 4 % |
| TOTAL | 1,363 | 100 % | (10) | N.A. | 1,353 | 100 % |
The Group has pre- and post-contracting measures in place to manage customer credit risk, such as consulting debtor registers, ratings or solvency studies, etc, and monitoring incidents and default, etc while the work is in progress.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 216 | 209 |
| Amounts charged to the income statement: | 10 | 5 |
| Charges | 16 | 12 |
| Reversals | (7) | (8) |
| Applications | — | — |
| Foreign exchange effect | 1 | 1 |
| Transfers and other | — | 1 |
| Closing balance | 227 | 216 |
Group management considers that the carrying amount of trade receivables approximates fair value.
Other receivables breakdown is as follows at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance payments to suppliers | 67 | 3 | — | 13 | 83 |
| Sundry receivables and other short terms financial assets | 110 | 1 | — | 233 | 343 |
| Infrastructure project receivables | 4 | — | — | — | 4 |
| Amounts receivable from Public Administrations | 144 | 1 | — | 28 | 172 |
| OTHER RECEIVABLES | 324 | 5 | — | 274 | 602 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
| Advance payments to suppliers | 61 | — | — | 6 | 67 |
| Sundry receivables and other short terms financial assets | 96 | 4 | — | 10 | 110 |
The main movement under this heading during 2024, disclosed in the line item "Sundry receivables an other short terms financial assets", corresponds to the AGS divestment agreement reached with Avialliance UK Limited for the sale of Ferrovial entire stake in this asset (Note 1.1.4. and Note 6.11.), that has been completed on January 28, 2025. The completion of this transaction was subject to satisfaction of applicable regulatory approvals by 2024 year-end, and therefore, the subordinated loans granted to AGS of GBP 195 million (EUR 235 million) have been reclassified from long-term to short-term receivables.
Infrastructure project receivables 3 — — — 4 Amounts receivable from Public Administrations 148 1 — (5) 144 OTHER RECEIVABLES 309 4 — 11 324
Set out below is a break down of this heading at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes | Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade payables | 1,698 | 29 | 2 | 53 | 1,781 |
| Work certified in advance | 1,124 | 26 | — | 77 | 1,227 |
| Advance payments | 406 | 1 | — | (14) | 392 |
| Other non-trade payables | 419 | 6 | (6) | 83 | 502 |
| TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES | 3,646 | 63 | (4) | 198 | 3,902 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes | Other | 2023 |
| Trade payables | 1,663 | 13 | (2) | 24 | 1,698 |
| Work certified in advance | 962 | (3) | — | 165 | 1,124 |
| Advance payments | 402 | 5 | — | (1) | 406 |
| Other non-trade payables | 403 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 419 |
| TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES | 3,430 | 23 | (1) | 194 | 3,646 |
Set out below is a breakdown of trade payables at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade payables | 1,158 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 1,203 |
| Trade payables sent for reverse factoring | 281 | — | — | 35 | 317 |
| Withholdings made from suppliers | 259 | 5 | — | (2) | 261 |
| TRADE PAYABLES | 1,698 | 29 | 2 | 53 | 1,781 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade payables | 1,187 | 7 | (2) | (35) | 1,158 |
| Trade payables sent for reverse factoring | 234 | — | — | 48 | 281 |
| Withholdings made from suppliers | 242 | 5 | — | 11 | 259 |
| TRADE PAYABLES | 1,663 | 13 | (2) | 24 | 1,698 |
Trade payables increased by EUR 84 million compared to the balance recognized at December 31, 2023. Excluding the foreign exchange effect and scope changes, trade payables grew by EUR 53 million, primarily in the Energy Division (EUR 23 million) and particularly in the activity in United States.
The Group offers its suppliers the option of utilizing reverse factoring arrangements to receive early payment of their invoices through banks. Suppliers may choose to participate in this arrangement at their discretion.
Suppliers that participate in these reverse factoring arrangements will receive early payment on invoices from the banks, paying a fee to the finance provider. In the due dates and without any extension beyond the original dates agreed with the suppliers, the Group will pay to the banks in the same terms. Additionally, there are no special guarantees securing these payments.
All trade payables where suppliers can use these reverse factoring arrangements are included in trade and other payables in the consolidated statement of financial position and within trade payables in the table above, regardless of whether they have made use of the early payment. From the EUR 317 million (EUR 281 million in 2023) of the trade payables sent for reverse factoring, EUR 130 million of suppliers have received the payment on December 31, 2024.
As disclosed in the table above, trade payables pending payment to suppliers under reverse factoring arrangements increased by EUR 35 million, compared to the balance at December 31, 2023. This increase relates to the difference of payments made in the year and new invoices that are pending to be paid by December 2024
There were no significant non-cash changes in the carrying amount of the trade payables such as the effect of business combinations or exchange differences, included in the Group´s supplier finance arrangement.
Group management considers that the carrying amount of trade payables approximates fair value.
b) Work certified in advance and advance payments from customers
This heading includes:
c) Other non-trade payables
"Other non-trade payables" break down is as follows:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued wages and salaries | 227 | 3 | (1) | 25 | 254 |
| Taxes payable | 162 | 2 | (5) | 17 | 176 |
| Other payables | 30 | 2 | — | 41 | 72 |
| OTHER NON- TRADE PAYABLES | 419 | 6 | (6) | 83 | 502 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued wages and salaries | 190 | 5 | — | 32 | 227 |
| Taxes payable | 173 | 4 | — | (14) | 162 |
| Other payables | 41 | — | 1 | (12) | 30 |
| OTHER NON- TRADE PAYABLES | 403 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 419 |
As indicated in Note 1.3.3.4 in relation to the policy for recognizing contract revenue (IFRS 15), for contracts in which the performance obligations are measured over time, the difference between the revenues recognized for services rendered and the amounts actually billed to the customer are systematically analyzed on a contract- by-contract basis.
If the amount billed is lower than the revenue recognized, the difference is recognized as an asset under "Trade receivables for sales and services - Net completed work pending certification" (Note 4.2), whereas if the revenue recognized is lower than the amount billed, a liability is recognized under "Short-term trade and other payables - Work certified in advance" (Note 4.3).
For certain construction contracts, advances are agreed, paid by the customer at contract inception and offset against progress billings as the works are executed.
These balances are carried on the liabilities side of the balance sheet under the heading "Trade payables" (Note 4.3.a).
In contrast to the advance payments, under some contracts the customer retains a portion of each progress billing payment to guarantee certain contractual obligations are met, which is not reimbursed until the contract is definitively settled. These balances are carried on the assets side of the balance sheet under "Trade receivables for sales and services" (Note 4.2.a).
Unlike completed work pending certification and work certified in advance, advances and retentions are balances that will have an impact on future cash flows, since in the case of the advances a lower amount will be collected in the future as the advances are discounted from the progress billings, whereas the retentions will give rise to higher collections in the future, since the customer will reimburse the related amounts as and when the contract work is settled. Most of the revenue recognized during the reporting period was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.
Set out below is a breakdown of the amounts recognized in this connection at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Million euro | 2023 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed work pending certification | 446 | 10 | — | 118 | 573 |
| Retentions | 160 | 3 | — | 28 | 191 |
| Total customer contract assets | 606 | 13 | — | 146 | 764 |
| Work certified in advance | 1,124 | 26 | — | 77 | 1,227 |
| Advance payments | 406 | 1 | — | (14) | 392 |
| Total customer contract liabilities | 1,530 | 27 | — | 63 | 1,619 |
| Million euro | 2022 | Exchange rate | Consolidation scope changes |
Other | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed work pending certification | 406 | 2 | — | 38 | 446 |
| Retentions | 141 | 1 | — | 18 | 160 |
| Total customer contract assets | 547 | 3 | — | 56 | 606 |
| Work certified in advance | 962 | (3) | — | 165 | 1,124 |
| Advance payments | 402 | 5 | — | (1) | 406 |
| Total customer contract liabilities | 1,364 | 2 | — | 164 | 1,530 |
The balance of work completed pending certification at December 31, 2024 and 2023 related almost entirely to revenue under the main contract with the customer since, according to the Group's general policy, only work that is due and payable, i.e. has been approved by the customer, may be recognized in the financial statements. Claims only include cases in which it is deemed highly likely that there will be no reversal of revenue in the future.
In general, performance obligations in the construction business are fulfilled over time. Therefore, as the amounts relating to changes and claims are immaterial under the completed work pending certification heading, the balance relates basically to differences between work completed and work certified due to timing differences in the customer certification and review process, billing milestones or certification schedule.
Revenue from contracts with customers:
EUR 9,024 million of the total revenue recognized in 2024 (EUR 8,339 million and EUR 7,385 million in 2023 and 2022, respectively) (Note 2.1 Operating income) relates to revenue from contracts with customers, which accounted for 98.7% of revenue recognized ( 97.9% and 97.8% in 2023 and 2022, respectively)
| Million euro | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7,091 | 6,909 | 6,287 |
| Toll Roads | 1,236 | 1,071 | 765 |
| Airports | 90 | 8 | 5 |
| Other segments | 607 | 351 | 328 |
| Revenue from contracts with customers | 9,024 | 8,339 | 7,385 |
The table below shows a breakdown of income pending recognition in relation to uncompleted performance obligations by business area at yearend, and includes an estimate of the years in which it is expected to appear in income.
| REVENUE | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 and beyond | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6,482 | 5,309 | 2,521 | 683 | 1,760 | 16,756 |
| Energy | 523 | 193 | 113 | 101 | 394 | 1,324 |
| Total | 7,005 | 5,502 | 2,634 | 784 | 2,154 | 18,080 |
In 2024, there are a total of 738 contracts in force in the Construction businesses (750 contracts in 2023) and 138 Energy contracts (198 contracts in 2023).
The notes in this section describe trends in Ferrovial's financial structure at December 31, 2024 and 2023, addressing both changes in equity (Note 5.1) and cash and cash equivalents and borrowings (Note 5.2), broken down by project company and ex-project company. They also describe the Group's exposure to the main financial risks and risk management policies (Note 5.4), as well as derivatives contracted for such purposes (Note 5.5).
At December 31, 2024 , the Company's equity (Note 5.1) attributed to shareholders increased in relation to the previous year, due essentially to the net profit for the year (EUR 3,239 million), which was partially offset by shareholder remuneration and the purchase of discretionary treasury shares.
| EQUITY ATTRIBUTED TO SHAREHOLDERS | (Million euro) |
|---|---|
| Closing balance at 12.31.2023 | 3,766 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 3,239 |
| Income and expense recognized directly in equity | 158 |
| Amounts transferred to the income statement | (15) |
| Shareholder distributions | (831) |
| Share-based remuneration scheme | 13 |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | (272) |
| Other | 17 |
| Closing balance at 12.31.2024 | 6,075 |
Regarding infrastructure project borrowings, the variation during 2024 is primarily due to the foreign exchange effect (EUR 472 million).
| BORROWINGS OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS | (Million euro) |
|---|---|
| Closing balance at 12.31.2023 | 7,915 |
| Net drawdowns | 34 |
| Exchange rate effects | 472 |
| Changes in scope of consolidation | (22) |
| Closing balance at 12.31.2024 | 8,400 |
Regarding ex-infrastructure project borrowings, the variation during the year is primarily due to the redemption of one of the corporate bonds issued in July 2014, maturing in 2024 (EUR -300 million) as well as to the reduction in the Euro Commercial Paper (ECPs) issued at the December 2024 closing (EUR -251 million).
| BORROWINGS OF EX INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS | (Million euro) |
|---|---|
| Closing balance at 12.31.2023 | 3,463 |
| Net drawdowns | (580) |
| Exchange rate effects | 4 |
| Changes in scope of consolidation | – |
| Closing balance at 12.31.2024 | 2,886 |
There follows a breakdown of the main equity impacts during 2024 and 2023:
| Attributed to shareholders |
Attributed to non controlling interest |
Total equity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 01.01.2023 | 4,113 | 2,240 | 6,353 |
| Consolidated profit/(loss) for the year | 460 | 170 | 630 |
| Impact on hedge reserves | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Currency translation differences | (83) | (42) | (125) |
| Income and expenses recognized directly in equity | (80) | (39) | (119) |
| Amounts transferred to the income statement | 8 | — | 8 |
| TOTAL RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSES | 388 | 131 | 519 |
| Cash dividend | (136) | — | (136) |
| Other dividends | — | (379) | (379) |
| Treasury shares purchases | (114) | — | (114) |
| SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTIONS | (250) | (379) | (629) |
| Share capital increases/reductions | — | 117 | 117 |
| Share-based remuneration scheme | 12 | — | 12 |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | — | — | — |
| Other movements | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| OTHER TRANSACTIONS | 28 | 119 | 147 |
| Hybrid bond | (513) | — | (513) |
| Scope changes | — | 2 | 2 |
| Equity at 12.31.2023 | 3,766 | 2,113 | 5,879 |
| Consolidated profit/(loss) for the year | 3,239 | 251 | 3,490 |
| Impact on hedge reserves | 125 | 4 | 129 |
| Currency translation differences | 33 | 106 | 139 |
| Income and expenses recognized directly in equity | 158 | 110 | 268 |
| Amounts transferred to the income statement | (15) | — | (15) |
| TOTAL RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSES | 3,382 | 361 | 3,743 |
| Cash dividend | (130) | — | (130) |
| Other dividends | — | (446) | (446) |
| Treasury shares purchases | (701) | — | (701) |
| SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTIONS | (831) | (446) | (1,277) |
| Share capital increases/reductions | — | 22 | 22 |
| Share-based remuneration scheme | 13 | — | 13 |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | (272) | — | (272) |
| Other movements | 17 | (5) | 12 |
| OTHER TRANSACTIONS | (242) | 17 | (225) |
| Equity at 12.31.2024 | 6,075 | 2,045 | 8,120 |
There follows a description of the main movements in shareholders' funds in 2024 and 2023, which resulted in an increase of EUR 2,309 million in 2024 and a decrease of EUR -347 million in 2023 in equity attributable to shareholders. The increase for 2024 is essentially due to the net profit for the year, partially offset by shareholder remuneration and the purchase of discretionary treasury shares.
Consolidated profit/(loss) for 2024 and 2023 attributed to the parent company reached EUR 3,239 million and EUR 460 million, respectively.
Income and expense recognized directly in equity relate to:
This impact reflects the reclassification from other comprehensive income to results of the amounts accumulated in equity (EUR -15 million), related to currency translation differences (EUR 55 million) and derivatives hedging divestment transactions (EUR -84 million), highlighting the 19.75% HAH divestment, in addition to other divestments described in Note 1.1.5 (5% stake in IRB Infrastructure Developers, 24.78% stake in Grupo Serveo, S.L. and some equity-accounted availability toll road assets sale).
This reflects the impact of the reclassification from shareholders' funds to results (under IAS 21) of the effect accumulated in reserves of the IRSs contracted to cover the bank borrowings obtained by Ferrovial SE in 2022 (which were voluntarily repaid in September 2023), in the amount of EUR -9 million after tax (positive impact on the income statement). This was partially offset by the reclassification to the income statement of the impact accumulated in reserves of the derivatives used to hedge the debt of Euroscut Azores, the toll road sold in December 2023, as indicated in Note 1.1.5, and the recycling impact of the pre-hedged bond issue initially planned for 2018 by Ferrovial Emisiones and cancelled in 2020, in the amounts of EUR 6 million after taxes (negatives effects on the income statement).
Scrip dividend: On April 11, 2024 Ferrovial´s Board approved another flexible shareholder distribution scheme whereby the shareholders may freely choose to receive new shares or an amount in cash, with a total cash impact of EUR 831 million, as follows:
The impact of these remuneration schemes recognized in the Company's equity was EUR 13 million in 2024 (with a counterparty impact through income statement of EUR -13 million (Note 6.6.).
As explained in Note 5.5, the Company has equity swaps hedging against the possible equity impact of these share-based remuneration schemes. The equity swaps had a positive fair value effect of EUR 17 million in 2024 on net financial income/(expense) (EUR 25 million in 2023).
As described in note 5.1.2.c., on August 23, 2024 Ferrovial SE announced a discretional repurchase program of it shares in accordance with the authorization granted by the Company´s General Shareholder´s Meeting held on April 11, 2024. The purpose was to repurchase Ferrovial shares in the context of different corporate actions (such as, for instance, employee share incentives, placement of shares in the market, or cancelling the repurchased shares) for a maximum of up to 30 million shares and a maximum investment amount of EUR 300 million. The program was authorized for the period from August 26, 2024 to February 28, 2025 (both inclusive).
On December 13, 2024 Ferrovial SE announced the extension and increase of the discretional repurchase program of it shares, extending the duration of the program to May 30, 2025 (inclusive) and increasing the maximum investment amount under the program by EUR 300 million, bringing the total maximum amount of investment up to EUR 600 million. During 2024 7,169,540 shares were acquired giving rise to a total disbursement of EUR 272 million.
In February 2023, and as a result of the reverse merger transaction described in Note 1.1.2, Ferrovial committed to repurchase its subordinated hybrid bond. As of June 2023, the company obtained acceptance of 94.28% of the amount of the issuance to which the offer was directed. Specifically, of the EUR 500 million that the placement amounted to, holders of a total of EUR 471 million accepted Ferrovial's early purchase proposal, leaving a balance of around EUR 29 million in short-term debt to be paid at end-June. The company executed the full cancellation of the bond and paid the remaining amount on August 7. Therefore, at the close of these financial statements, no balance is recorded in relation to this hybrid bond.
This subordinated hybrid bond was treated as an equity instrument (IAS 32.16), as mentioned in Note 1.3.3., because the issuer did not have a contractual obligation to (i) deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity; or (ii) exchange financial assets or financial liabilities with another entity under conditions that are potentially unfavorable to the issuer.
The impact in 2023 is explained by the completion of the sale agreement reached in June 2023 to sell 89.2% of the Azores toll road (Note 1.1.5).
There follows an explanation of each equity item reflected in the consolidated statement of changes in equity:
At December 31, 2024, fully subscribed and paid in share capital stood at EUR 7,295,600 (EUR 7,406,884 in 2023), corresponding to Ferrovial SE as the Groups´s parent holding company (see Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity). Share capital consists of 729,559,951 ordinary shares (740,688,365 ordinary shares in 2023) in a single class with a par value of one euro cent each (EUR 0.01). Movements during the year, broken down in the following table, relate to the share capital increase and reduction transactions mentioned in the preceding section.
| SHARES | NUMBER | PAR VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 01.01.2024 | 740,688,365 | 7,406,884 |
| Scrip dividend | 12,122,194 | 121,222 |
| Share capital reduction | (23,250,608) | (232,506) |
| CLOSING SHARES 12.31.2024 | 729,559,951 | 7,295,600 |
| SHARES | NUMBER | PAR VALUE |
| Opening balance 01.01.2023 | 727,443,261 | 7,274,433 |
| Scrip dividend | 13,245,104 | 132,451 |
| Share capital reduction | — | — |
| CLOSING SHARES 12.31.2023 | 740,688,365 | 7,406,884 |
At December 31, 2024 the companies with an ownership interest of over 10% were Rijn Capital S.A.R.L., which held 21.31% of the shares and is controlled by the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, Rafael del Pino y Calvo Sotelo and TCI Fund Management Ltd., which held 10.03% of the shares. At December 31, 2023 the only company with an ownership interest of over 10% was Rijn Capital S.A.R.L., which held 20.56% of the shares.
At December 31, 2024, parent company's shares were traded on the Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam N.V. (the "Dutch Stock Exchange"), the Nasdaq in the United States and the Spanish Stock Exchanges. They all carried the same voting and dividend rights.
As commented in Note 1.1.2, the merger between Ferrovial, S.A. and Ferrovial International SE had no impact on a consolidated level, and only affected the breakdown of equity (see Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity). This transaction gave rise to a merger share premium of EUR 4,426 million. The reduction in the share/merger premium in relation to the balance at January 1, 2023 is explained by the redemption of treasury shares agreed in the Buy-Back Program explained in the following section. Consequently, at December 31, 2023 the share premium and merger premium totaled EUR 4,316 million. At December 31, 2024 the share premium and merger premium reached EUR 4,316 million, as no other adjustments were accounted for against this heading. Both share premium and merger premium are classed as unrestricted reserves.
Movements during 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
| NUMBER OF SHARES | NUMBER OF SHARES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSACTION PERFORMED/OBJECTIVE | PURCHASED | APPLIED TO PURPOSE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES | |
| Balance at 12.31.2023 | 4,759,310 | ||
| Share capital reduction | 19,586,744 | (23,250,608) | (3,663,864) |
| Remuneration schemes | — | (511,587) | (511,587) |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | 7,169,540 | — | 7,169,540 |
| Balance at 12.31.2024 | 26,756,284 | (23,762,195) | 7,753,399 |
| TRANSACTION PERFORMED/OBJECTIVE | NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED |
NUMBER OF SHARES | APPLIED TO PURPOSE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES |
| Balance at 12.31.2022 | 1,168,290 | ||
| Share capital reduction | 3,900,000 | — | 3,900,000 |
| Remuneration schemes | — | (308,980) | (308,980) |
As commented in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, on November 30, 2023 Ferrovial SE announced its decision to implement a treasury share buy-back program for a maximum of up to 34 million shares and a maximum investment of EUR 500 million, the purpose of which was a subsequent capital reduction by cancelling the repurchased shares. The program was authorized for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 (both inclusive). During 2024 10,355,493 shares were acquired giving rise to a total disbursement of EUR 361 million, while 1,900,000 shares were acquired in 2023 for a total disbursement of EUR 62 million. In addition to this program, over the course of 2023 2,000,000 of treasury shares were acquired with a total disbursement of EUR 52 million.
On April 11, 2024, the Board approved a new buyback program for a maximum of 37 million shares and a maximum investment of EUR 500 million, the purpose of which was a subsequent capital reduction by cancelling the repurchased shares. The program was authorized for the period from May 2 to December 31, 2024, notwithstanding that Ferrovial reserved the right to terminate the program if, prior to that term, it had acquired shares under the program for either a price that reaches the maximum net investment amount or the maximum number of shares authorized, or if any other circumstance makes it advisable to do so. During 2024 9,231,251 shares were acquired giving rise to a total disbursement of EUR 339 million.
In the General Shareholders' Meeting held on 11 April 2024, the Board informed that, in line with the shareholder remuneration policy carried out in previous years, the Board intended to implement one or more interim dividends in 2024 which would be distributed to the shareholders by way of a flexible dividend scheme (scrip dividend) for a cash equivalent amount of around EUR 550 million.
In order to enable the Board to implement the scrip dividend scheme, the General Meeting approved: (i) the Board's designation as the corporate body authorized to issue ordinary Company shares and to grant rights; and (ii) a limit on or exclusion of pre-emptive rights in connection with the issue and/or granting of rights to subscribe for ordinary Company shares, up to a maximum of 5% of the Company's issued share capital at the date of the 2024 General Meeting.
Additionally, on August 23, 2024 Ferrovial SE announced a discretional repurchase program of it shares in accordance with the authorization granted by the Company´s General Shareholder´s Meeting held on April 11, 2024. The purpose was to repurchase Ferrovial shares in the context of different corporate actions (such as, for instance, employee share incentives, placement of shares in the market, or cancelling the repurchased shares) for a maximum of up to 30 million shares and a maximum investment amount of EUR 300 million. The program was authorized for the period from August 26, 2024 to February 28, 2025 (both inclusive).
On December 13, 2024 Ferrovial SE announced the extension and increase of the discretional repurchase program of it shares, extending the duration of the program to May 30, 2025 (inclusive) and increasing the maximum investment amount under the program by EUR 300 million, bringing the total maximum amount of investment up to EUR 600 million. During 2024 7,169,540 shares were acquired giving rise to a total disbursement of EUR 272 million.
Over the course of 2024, 26,756,284 treasury shares were acquired at an average price of EUR 36.34 per share giving rise to a payment of EUR 972 million (3,900,000 treasury shares at an average price of EUR 29.17 per share totaling EUR 114 million in 2023).
The market value of the treasury shares held by Ferrovial at December 31, 2024 (7,753,399 shares) was EUR 315 million (EUR 157 million in 2023).
Measurement Adjustments Reserves refer to the cumulative impact at consolidated level of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) items and other valuation adjustments different to OCI.
The cumulative impact of Other Comprehensive Income reached EUR -534 million at December 2024, comprising the adjustments to currency translation differences accumulated in reserves (EUR -311 million), the adjustments due to hedging instruments (EUR 232 million) and the impact related to pension plans of group companies already divested (EUR -455 million), as Ferrovial decided, in accordance with IAS 19.122, not to transfer those amounts within equity.
e) Retained earnings and other reserves
This heading includes retained earnings and other reserves totaling EUR 2,536 million in 2024 (EUR 370 million in 2023).
Adjustments relating to share-based remuneration schemes and the impact of the subordinated perpetual bond coupons and associated costs are also recognized under this heading.
The Company posted a profit for 2024 of EUR 3,270 million.
The Board of Directors proposed to the Company's Annual General Meeting the following distribution of Ferrovial's individual profit/(loss), at December 31, 2024:
| Million EUR | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) of Ferrovial SE. (individual company) | 3,270 |
| Distribution (million euros): | |
| Other reserves | 3,270 |
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, non-controlling interests in the share capital of the most significant fully-consolidated Group companies were as follows:
| FERROVIAL GROUP SUBSIDIARY | NON-GROUP % | NON-GROUP SHAREHOLDER |
|---|---|---|
| TOLL ROADS | ||
| Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, S.A. | 23.72 % | Acesa (Autopista Concesionaria Española, S.A.) |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | 28.33%-17.07% | LBJ Blocker (APG)- Meridiam Infr. S.a.r.l. (MI LBJ) |
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 37.03 % | Meridiam Infrastrucuture S.a.r.l. |
| NTE Mobility Partners SEG 3 Holding LLC | 28.84%-17.49% | NTE Segments 3 Blocker, Inc. (APG) - Meridiam Infraestructure NTE 3A/3B LLC |
| I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC | 24.58%-3.18% | John Laing I-77 Holco Corp./Aberdeen Infr. Invest. |
| I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC | 29.75%-14.55% | Meridiam Infrastrucuture S.a.r.l. - I-66 Blocker (APG) |
| CONSTRUCTION | ||
| Budimex S.A. | 9.8%-6.3%-33.8% | AVIVA OFE Aviva BZ WBK-Nationale Nederlanden OFE-Traded |
| AIRPORTS | ||
| Dalaman | 40.00 % | YDA Group |
The financial highlights of the most significant Group companies in which there are non-controlling interests are as follows:
| 2024 | SHAREHOLDERS' | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Millon euro) | ASSETS | LIABILITIES | FUNDS | NET CASH POSITION | NET PROFIT/(LOSS) |
| Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, S.A. | 573 | 138 | 436 | 8 | 25 |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | 2,197 | 2,462 | (265) | (1,959) | 33 |
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 2,128 | 2,117 | 11 | (1,285) | 101 |
| NTE Mobility Partners SEG 3 Holding LLC | 2,129 | 1,857 | 272 | (1,581) | 70 |
| I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC | 708 | 688 | 20 | (450) | 23 |
| I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC | 6,276 | 2,676 | 3,600 | (1,672) | (4) |
| Budimex | 1,907 | 1,565 | 342 | 726 | 74 |
| Dalaman | 717 | 428 | 289 | (61) | 35 |
The main movements under "Equity attributable to non-controlling interests" in 2024 were as follows:
| Company (Million euro) |
Balance at 12.31.2023 |
Profit/(loss) | Derivatives | Currency translation differences |
Dividends | Share capital increase |
Other movements |
Balance at 12.31.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, S.A. | 93 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 103 |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | (96) | 28 | — | (7) | (45) | — | — | (120) |
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 5 | 59 | — | — | (61) | — | 1 | 4 |
| NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC | 131 | 60 | 2 | 8 | (75) | — | — | 126 |
| I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC | 74 | 9 | — | 2 | (79) | — | (1) | 5 |
| I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC | 1,571 | (3) | — | 101 | (70) | — | (4) | 1,595 |
| FAM Construction LLC (I-66) | — | (9) | — | 2 | — | 22 | (1) | 14 |
| Budimex | 234 | 77 | — | — | (111) | — | (4) | 196 |
| Dalaman | 86 | 24 | (1) | — | — | — | — | 109 |
| Others | 15 | (2) | 1 | — | (5) | — | 4 | 13 |
| TOTAL | 2,113 | 251 | 4 | 106 | (446) | 22 | (5) | 2,045 |
The heading "share capital increase" reflects the impact of the increase in funds attributable to non-controlling interests of FAM Construction LLC amounting to EUR 22 million.
| FERROVIAL GROUP SUBSIDIARY | NON-GROUP % | NON-GROUP SHAREHOLDER |
|---|---|---|
| TOLL ROADS | ||
| Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, S.A. | 23.72 % | Acesa (Autopista Concesionaria Española, S.A.) |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | 28.33%-17.07% | LBJ Blocker (APG)- Meridiam Infr. S.a.r.l. (MI LBJ) |
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 37.03 % | Meridiam Infrastrucuture S.a.r.l. |
| NTE Mobility Partners SEG 3 Holding LLC | 28.84%-17.49% | NTE Segments 3 Blocker, Inc. (APG) - Meridiam Infraestructure NTE 3A/3B LLC |
| I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC | 24.58%-3.18% | John Laing I-77 Holco Corp./Aberdeen Infr. Invest. |
| I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC | 29.75%-14.55% | Meridiam Infrastrucuture S.a.r.l. - I-66 Blocker (APG) |
| CONSTRUCTION | ||
| Budimex S.A. | 9.8%-6.3%-33.8% | AVIVA OFE Aviva BZ WBK-Nationale Nederlanden OFE-Traded |
| AIRPORTS | ||
| Dalaman | 40.00 % | YDA Group |
The main financial statement aggregates of the most significant Group companies in which other shareholders own interests are as follows:
| 2023 | SHAREHOLDERS' | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Millon euro) | ASSETS | LIABILITIES | FUNDS | NET CASH POSITION | NET PROFIT/(LOSS) |
| Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, S.A. | 590 | 196 | 394 | 18 | 27 |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | 2,084 | 2,296 | (212) | (1,828) | 24 |
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 1,967 | 1,954 | 13 | (1,144) | 102 |
| NTE Mobility Partners SEG 3 Holding LLC | 2,019 | 1,735 | 284 | (1,471) | 48 |
| I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC | 775 | 509 | 266 | (183) | 31 |
| I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC | 6,108 | 2,567 | 3,542 | (1,469) | (20) |
| Budimex | 2,029 | 1,616 | 413 | 874 | 80 |
| Dalaman | 710 | 478 | 232 | (86) | (10) |
The main movements under "Equity attributable to non-controlling interests" in 2023 were as follows:
| Company | Balance at | Currency translation |
Share capital | Other | Balance at | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | 12.31.2022 | Profit/(loss) | Derivatives | differences | Dividends | increase | movements | 12.31.2023 |
| Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, S.A. | 94 | 8 | 4 | — | (13) | — | — | 93 |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | (89) | 20 | — | 3 | (31) | — | — | (96) |
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 9 | 60 | — | — | (64) | — | — | 5 |
| NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC | 282 | 41 | — | (6) | (216) | 30 | — | 131 |
| I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC | 64 | 12 | — | (2) | — | — | — | 74 |
| I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC | 1,610 | (16) | — | (49) | — | 26 | — | 1,571 |
| FAM Construction LLC (I-66) | (28) | (34) | — | — | — | 60 | — | — |
| Budimex | 192 | 83 | — | 13 | (54) | — | — | 234 |
| Dalaman | 94 | (7) | (2) | — | — | — | 1 | 86 |
| Others | 11 | 2 | — | (1) | (1) | — | 3 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 2,240 | 170 | 3 | (42) | (379) | 117 | 4 | 2,113 |
In order to aid understanding of the Group's financial performance, and as mentioned in Note 1.1.4, the Group analyzes cash and cash equivalents and borrowings for each corresponding period distinguishing between infrastructure project companies and ex infrastructure companies.
The main items forming the Group's cash and cash equivalents and borrowings, are described below.
a) Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of infrastructure projects companies
The cash and cash equivalents of infrastructures project companies as at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 stood at EUR 175 million and EUR 204 million, respectively.
Infrastructure project financing agreements often impose the obligation to arrange certain restricted accounts to cover short-term or long-term obligations relating to the payment of principal or interest on the borrowings and the infrastructure maintenance and operation.
Restricted cash is classified as short-term or long-term depending on whether it must remain restricted for less or more than one year. These funds are invested in highly-liquid financial products earning floating interest. The type of financial product in which the funds may be invested is also restricted by the financing agreements or, where no restrictions are stipulated, the decision is made on the basis of the Group's policy for the placement of cash surpluses.
Short-term balances, which amounted to EUR 18 million, are recognized under cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet, whereas longterm balances totaling EUR 380 million are carried as financial assets. Therefore, short- and long-term restricted cash recognized at December 31, 2024 amounts to EUR 398 million and relates to the NTE Segment 3, LBJ, I-66 and NTE toll roads (EUR 22 million, EUR 12 million, EUR 57 million and EUR 281 million, respectively), as well as to other European concessions in the amount of EUR 26 million, primarily treatment plants in the United Kingdom, and the Autovía de Aragón toll road (EUR 9 million, EUR 17 million, respectively). The variation of EUR -228 million compared with December 2023 is explained by:
Other cash and cash equivalents relate to bank accounts and highly-liquid investments subject to interest rate risk.
Short-term balances, which amounted to EUR 31 million, are recognized under cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet, whereas longterm balances totaling EUR 596 million are carried as financial assets. Therefore, short- and long-term restricted cash recognized at December 31, 2023 amounts to EUR 627 million and relates to the NTE Segment 3, LBJ, I-77, I-66 and NTE Mobility Partners toll roads (EUR 23 million, EUR 7 million, EUR 99 million, EUR 134 million and EUR 333 million, respectively), as well as to other European concessions in the amount of EUR 31 million, primarily treatment plants in the United Kingdom and the Autovía de Aragón toll road in Spain (EUR 14 million, EUR 17 million respectively).
Other cash and cash equivalents relate to bank accounts and highly-liquid investments subject to interest rate risk.
b) Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of ex-infrastructures projects
Cash and cash equivalents of ex-infrastructure project companies at December, 31 2024 and December, 31 2023 amounted to EUR 4,653 million and EUR 4,585 million, respectively. At December 2023, EUR 207 million denominated in Canadian dollars and the exchange rate risk affecting these cash and cash equivalents is fully hedged by forward derivatives.
At December, 31 2024, certain accounts totaling EUR 22 million (EUR 37 million at December, 31 2023) are restricted due mainly to the UK waste treatment business (Thalia). This is cash but is kept in escrow so that Thalia cannot access it without the Environment Agency's consent. When there is a need to pay for landfill aftercare in the future, the cash can be used at that time.
a.1) Breakdown by project, significant changes during the year and main features of the borrowings
There follows a breakdown of borrowings secured by the project cash flows, distinguishing between bonds and bank borrowings, short- and longterm, and changes during 2024 and 2023:
| 2024 | 2023 | Change 24/23 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Bonds | Bank borrowings |
Total | Bonds | Bank borrowings |
Total | Bonds | Bank borrowings |
Total |
| Long term | 5,198 | 3,058 | 8,256 | 4,441 | 3,412 | 7,852 | 758 | (354) | 404 |
| Toll roads | 5,198 | 2,707 | 7,905 | 4,441 | 2,937 | 7,378 | 758 | (230) | 528 |
| US toll roads | 5,198 | 2,138 | 7,337 | 4,441 | 2,307 | 6,748 | 758 | (169) | 589 |
| Spanish toll roads | – | 564 | 564 | – | 611 | 611 | – | (47) | (47) |
| Other concessions | – | 5 | 5 | – | 19 | 19 | – | (14) | (14) |
| Airports | – | – | – | – | 89 | 89 | – | (89) | (89) |
| Construction | – | 97 | 97 | – | 102 | 102 | – | (4) | (4) |
| Energy | – | 209 | 209 | – | 236 | 236 | – | (26) | (26) |
| Other | – | 44 | 44 | – | 48 | 48 | – | (4) | (4) |
| Short term | 1 | 142 | 143 | 1 | 62 | 63 | – | 81 | 81 |
| Toll roads | 1 | 38 | 39 | 1 | 31 | 33 | – | 7 | 7 |
| US toll roads | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Spanish toll roads | – | 24 | 24 | – | 17 | 17 | – | 6 | 6 |
| Other concessions | – | 14 | 14 | – | 14 | 14 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Airports | – | 94 | 94 | – | 15 | 15 | – | 80 | 80 |
| Construction | – | 5 | 5 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Energy | – | 2 | 2 | – | 11 | 11 | – | (9) | (9) |
| Other | – | 3 | 3 | – | 3 | 3 | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | 5,199 | 3,200 | 8,400 | 4,442 | 3,473 | 7,915 | 757 | (272) | 485 |
The following table shows, for 2024 movements in infrastructure project borrowings, broken down into variations in borrowings with balancing entries in cash flows, exchange rate effects and scope changes, as well as movements in borrowings due to the accrual of interest, which do not affect period cash positions.
| Increase/decrease | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with impact on | Impact of scope | |||||
| cash flow | Foreign exchange | changes and other | Capitalized/ | |||
| (Million euro) | Dec. 2023 | effect | accrued interest | Dec. 2024 | ||
| Infrastructures project borrowings | 7,915 | 70 | 472 | (22) | (36) | 8,400 |
Infrastructure project borrowings increased by EUR 485 million in 2024 with respect to December 2023, mainly for the following reasons:
NTE Mobility Partners, LLC
Regarding NTE Mobility Partners, the total debt at December, 31 2024 reached USD 1,600 million were as follows:
NTE Mobility Partners Seg 3 LLC
In relation to NTE Mobility Partners Seg 3 LLC the total debt at December 31, 2024 reached USD 1,578 million. This debt consists of:
LBJ Infr. Group LLC
The total debt of this company at December 31, 2024 reached USD 2,007 million. This debt consists of:
I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC
The total debt of I-77 Mobility Partners, LLC this company at December 31, 2024 reached USD 471 million. This debt consists of:
Regarding I-66 Mobility Partners, LLC, the total debt of this company at December 31, 2024 reached USD 2,084 million. This debt consists of:
Cintra Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña (Terrasa Manresa toll road)
In relation to Cintra Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña , the total debt of this company at December 31, 2024 reached EUR 584,9 million. This debt consists of:
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Long term | Short term | Total | Long term | Short term | Total | Change 24/23 |
| Autovía de Aragón | 5 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 33 | (14) |
| Dalaman International Airport | – | 94 | 94 | 89 | 15 | 104 | (10) |
| Conc. Prisiones Lledoners,S.A. | 61 | 3 | 63 | 63 | 2 | 65 | (2) |
| Depusa Aragón S.A. | 22 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 25 | (2) |
| Budimex Group | 15 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | – |
| Parque Solar Casilla | – | – | – | 20 | 3 | 23 | (22) |
| Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, S.A. | 105 | – | 105 | 91 | 8 | 99 | 5 |
| Centella Transmisión, S.A. | 105 | 2 | 106 | 125 | – | 125 | (18) |
| UK Waste Treatment (Thalia) | 44 | 3 | 47 | 48 | 1 | 49 | (2) |
| TOTAL Other infrastructure project company borrowings | 356 | 119 | 474 | 494 | 44 | 538 | (64) |
Other project borrowings decreased by EUR -64 million against December 2023 primarily in the Autovía de Aragón, Spanish toll road. Also noteworthy is Dalaman international airport, which waiver effective as of December 31, 2024, originally ending on February 28, 2025, has been extended to December 31, 2025. In December 2024, the airport´s borrowings (EUR 94 million) were reclassified from long-term to short-term.
On December 2024, Centella Transmisión S.A. carried out a refinancing operation in the amount of USD 112.6 million at a "Daily Compounded SOFR" rate, applicable to any business day of the U.S. government securities market during an interest period, with a maturity date of December 12, 2029. In addition, in December 2024, Centella also repaid the credit line with Ferrofin S.L., which at December 31, 2023 amounted to EUR 31 million.
a.2) Maturities by currency and fair value of infrastructure project company borrowings
| (Million euro) | Currency | Fair value 2024 |
Carrying amount 2024 |
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030+ | Total maturities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure project company obligations |
3,574 | 5,199 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 215 | 1 | 4,704 | 4,930 | |
| TOLL ROADS | 3,574 | 5,199 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 215 | 1 | 4,704 | 4,930 | |
| USD | 3,574 | 5,199 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 215 | 1 | 4,704 | 4,930 | |
| EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Bank borrowings of infrastructure project companies |
3,200 | 3,200 | 120 | 233 | 155 | 151 | 274 | 2,690 | 3,624 | |
| TOLL ROADS | 2,745 | 2,745 | 98 | 104 | 130 | 122 | 133 | 2,565 | 3,152 | |
| USD | 2,138 | 2,138 | 70 | 71 | 95 | 79 | 82 | 2,153 | 2,549 | |
| EUR | 607 | 607 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 412 | 603 | |
| AIRPORTS | 94 | 94 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 105 | |
| EUR | 94 | 94 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 105 | |
| CONSTRUCTION | 103 | 103 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 79 | 102 | |
| EUR | 87 | 87 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 87 | |
| PLN | 16 | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | 15 | 15 | |
| ENERGY | 211 | 211 | 2 | 106 | – | – | 109 | – | 216 | |
| EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| USD | 211 | 211 | 2 | 106 | – | – | 109 | – | 216 | |
| OTHER | 47 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 49 | |
| GBP | 47 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 49 | |
| TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANY BORROWINGS |
6,774 | 8,400 | 121 | 241 | 156 | 366 | 275 | 7,394 | 8,554 |
| (Million euro) | Currency | Fair value 2023 |
Carrying amount 2023 |
2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029+ | Total maturities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure project company obligations |
4,092 | 4,442 | – | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2,625 | 2,636 | |
| TOLL ROADS | 4,092 | 4,442 | – | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2,625 | 2,636 | |
| USD | 4,092 | 4,442 | – | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2,625 | 2,636 | |
| EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Bank borrowings of infrastructure project companies |
3,473 | 3,473 | 76 | 60 | 285 | 61 | 169 | 4,782 | 5,434 | |
| TOLL ROADS | 2,968 | 2,968 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 141 | 4,627 | 4,909 | |
| USD | 2,307 | 2,307 | 3 | – | – | – | 97 | 4,154 | 4,253 | |
| EUR | 661 | 661 | 31 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 44 | 473 | 656 | |
| AIRPORTS | 104 | 104 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 37 | 115 | |
| EUR | 104 | 104 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 37 | 115 | |
| CONSTRUCTION | 106 | 106 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 84 | 106 | |
| EUR | 91 | 91 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 69 | 91 | |
| PLN | 15 | 15 | – | – | – | – | – | 15 | 15 | |
| ENERGY | 295 | 295 | 28 | 5 | 230 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 304 | |
| USD | 224 | 224 | 2 | 2 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 232 | |
| OTHER | 49 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 49 | |
| GBP | 49 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 49 | |
| TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANY BORROWINGS |
7,565 | 7,915 | 76 | 61 | 292 | 62 | 171 | 7,407 | 8,070 |
At December 31, 2024 the difference between the total maturities of bank borrowings of EUR 8,554 million (EUR 8,070 million in 2023) and the carrying amounts recognized at December 31, 2024 in the amount of EUR 8,400 million (EUR 7,915 million in 2023) is explained mainly by the difference between the nominal values and carrying amounts of the borrowings, as certain adjustments are made in accordance with applicable accounting rules. Thus, the accrued interest payable and the application of the amortized cost method had an impact of EUR 154 million (EUR 155 million in 2023), considering that the maturities of the borrowings do not include interest.
The fair value reflected in the table above is calculated as follows:
a.3) Information on credit limits and credit drawable for infrastructure projects
There follows is a comparative analysis of borrowings not drawn down at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Limit | Utilized | Drawable | Debt recognized |
Limit | Utilized | Drawable | Debt recognized |
| Toll Roads | 8,091 | 8,082 | 9 | 7,945 | 7,545 | 7,545 | – | 7,410 |
| US toll roads | 7,479 | 7,479 | – | 7,338 | 6,889 | 6,889 | – | 6,749 |
| Spanish toll roads | 593 | 584 | 9 | 587 | 623 | 623 | – | 628 |
| Other concessions | 19 | 19 | – | 19 | 33 | 33 | – | 33 |
| Airports | 105 | 105 | – | 94 | 115 | 115 | – | 104 |
| Construction | 103 | 102 | – | 103 | 106 | 106 | 1 | 106 |
| Energy | 220 | 216 | 4 | 211 | 255 | 255 | – | 246 |
| Other | 49 | 49 | – | 47 | 49 | 49 | – | 49 |
| TOTAL BORROWINGS | 8,567 | 8,554 | 13 | 8,400 | 8,070 | 8,070 | 1 | 7,915 |
The borrowings classified as project borrowings are without recourse to the project shareholders or with recourse limited to the guarantees given. The guarantees given by Ferrovial subsidiaries for project borrowings are described in Note 6.5, Contingent liabilities.
After reviewing the information reported by the businesses and conducting a subsequent review, we have concluded that there is no event of default for the fully-consolidated project companies as of December 31, 2024. In the case of Dalaman International Airport, there was a waiver effective as of December 31, 2024, originally ending on February 28, 2025. As this waiver ended before December 2025, the borrowings of the airport have been reclassified from long-term to short-term at December 2024. On February 17, 2025 the waiver has been extended to December 31, 2025.
At December 31 2023, all the fully-consolidated project companies fulfilled the significant covenants in force.
b.1) Breakdown of short- and long-term borrowings, changes during 2024 and main features
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Long term | Short term | Total | Long term | Short term | Total |
| Corporate bonds and debentures | 1,773 | 518 | 2,292 | 2,270 | 320 | 2,590 |
| Euro Commercial Paper | – | 249 | 249 | – | 500 | 500 |
| Corporate liquidity lines | 60 | 252 | 312 | 296 | – | 296 |
| Other borrowings | 3 | 33 | 36 | 5 | 58 | 63 |
| TOTAL BORROWINGS EXCLUDING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES |
1,836 | 1,052 | 2,889 | 2,571 | 879 | 3,449 |
The following table shows changes to ex-infrastructure project borrowings, broken down into variations in borrowings with balancing entries in cash flows, exchange rate effects and scope changes, as well as changes in borrowings due to the accrual of interest during 2024, which do not affect period cash positions:
| Increase/decrease with impact on cash |
Foreign exchange | Impact of scope | Capitalized/accrued | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Dec. 2023 | flow | effect | changes | interest and other | Dec. 2024 |
| Bank borrowings | 3,449 | (569) | 19 | – | (11) | 2,888 |
| Cross- currency swaps | 13 | – | (16) | – | (2) | |
| Ex-infrastructure projects borrowings | 3,463 | (569) | 4 | – | (11) | 2,886 |
Corporate debt comprises the following debt instruments:
The carrying amount totals EUR 2,292 million at December 31, 2024 (EUR 2,590 million at December, 31 2023). The breakdown is as follows:
| Issuance date | Nominal value (Million euro) |
Maturity | Annual coupon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2017 | 500 | 3/31/2025 | 1.375 % |
| 5/14/2020 | 780 | 5/14/2026 | 1.38 % |
| 11/12/2020 | 500 | 11/12/2028 | 0.540 % |
| 9/10/2023 | 500 | 9/13/2030 | 4.375 % |
Regarding the variation in corporate bonds during 2024, the repayment of the bond issued in July 2014 and maturing in July 2024 (EUR 300 million) should be noted. All issues completed for 2017 and up to 2023 are admitted to trading on the AIAF fixed income market (Spain). All these issuances except the 2023 bond, are guaranteed by the Company. The bond issued by Ferrovial SE in 2023 is listed on Euronext Dublin.
This Euro Commercial Paper (ECP) issuance program has been renewed each year since 2018, with maturities between 1 and 364 days as from the issue date, allowing further diversification of capital market funding and more efficient liquidity management.
The notes outstanding during 2024 were issued under the EUR 1,500 million Sustainability Target STEP label compliant Euro-commercial paper program registered on July 31, 2023, at an average rate of 3.74% (2023: 3.13%). Regarding the notes outstanding as of December 31, 2024, the average cost were 3.17% (2023: 4.09%).
Regarding the movement during 2024, it is worth noting the variation in the Euro Commercial Paper issued at December 2024 closing (EUR 249 million) compared to December 2023 (EUR 500 million), representing a reduction of EUR -251 million.
In July 2018, Ferrovial refinanced the liquidity facility and included sustainability criteria in the process for a maximum of EUR 1.100 million. The limit was reduced to EUR 788 million in 2024 and the balance can be drawn-down in EUR, USD, CAD and GBP.
EUR 250 million had been utilized at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and in order to cover possible interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations affecting this amount, Ferrovial arranged cross currency swaps for USD 260 million, maturing in 2025 for an agreed equivalent value of EUR 250 million, the fair value of which amounts to EUR 1.49 million (EUR -13 million at December 31, 2023).
Additionally, Ferrovial has a credit line, fully draw down, for a total of EUR 60 million which matures in 2027 at a fixed rate of 0.425%.
The Group's liquidity stood at EUR 5,320 million and EUR 5,387 million (Note 5.4.d) at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
b.1.2) Information on corporate debt limits and drawable balances.
Set out below is a breakdown of corporate debt limits and drawable balances at December 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Limit | Utilized | Drawable | Consolidated debt |
Limit | Utilized | Drawable | Consolidated debt |
| Bonds | 2,280 | 2,280 | 0 | 2,292 | 2,581 | 2,581 | 0 | 2,590 |
| Syndicated facility | 788 | 250 | 538 | 252 | 900 | 250 | 650 | 236 |
| ECPs | 249 | 249 | 0 | 249 | 500 | 500 | 0 | 500 |
| Credit lines | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT |
3,377 | 2,839 | 538 | 2,852 | 4,041 | 3,391 | 650 | 3,386 |
The variation in corporate debt compared to December 2023 (EUR -534 million) is explained mainly by the repayment of the bond issued in July 2014 and maturing in July 2024 (EUR 300 million) and by the lower volume of ECPs outstanding (EUR -251 million).
The credit rating agencies Standard & Poor's and Fitch maintained their opinion regarding the financial rating of Ferrovial's corporate debt in 2024 and 2023, respectively rating it at BBB and BBB with stable outlook and, therefore, within the "Investment Grade" category.
At December 31, 2024 "Other borrowings" of EUR 36 million (EUR 63 million at December 31, 2023) related primarily to Construction Division bank borrowings.
b.1.4) Information on limits and drawable balances of other borrowings:
Set out below is a breakdown of debt limits and drawable balances at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| 2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Limit | Utilized | Drawable | Consolidated debt |
Limit | Utilized | Drawable | Consolidated debt |
| Construction | 131 | 17 | 114 | 14 | 163 | 26 | 137 | 13 |
| Airports | – | – | – | 14 | – | – | – | 31 |
| Other | 8 | 8 | – | 8 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 19 |
| OTHER BORROWINGS | 140 | 26 | 114 | 36 | 185 | 46 | 139 | 63 |
The differences between total bank borrowings and the carrying amount at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are explained mainly by the difference between the nominal values and carrying amounts of the borrowings, as certain adjustments are made in accordance with applicable accounting rules.
b.2) Maturities by currency and fair value of borrowings excluding infrastructure project companies
| Borrowings (Million euro) | Currency | Fair value 2024 |
Carrying amount 2024 |
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030+ | Total maturities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate debt | 2,830 | 2,852 | 999 | 780 | 60 | 500 | – | 500 | 2,839 | |
| EUR | 2,830 | 2,852 | 999 | 780 | 60 | 500 | – | 500 | 2,839 | |
| Other borrowings | 36 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 1 | – | 26 | |
| EUR | 7 | 7 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | |
| PLN | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 5 | |
| CLP | 7 | 7 | – | – | 7 | 1 | – | – | 8 | |
| Other | 17 | 17 | – | 8 | 4 | – | – | – | 12 | |
| TOTAL BORROWINGS EXCLUDING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES |
2,866 | 2,889 | 1,001 | 789 | 72 | 502 | 1 | 500 | 2,865 |
| Borrowings (Million euro) | Currency | Fair value 2023 |
Carrying amount 2023 |
2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029+ | Total maturities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate debt | 3,331 | 3,386 | 800 | 750 | 781 | 60 | 500 | 500 | 3,391 | |
| EUR | 3,331 | 3,386 | 800 | 750 | 781 | 60 | 500 | 500 | 3,391 | |
| Other borrowings | 63 | 63 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 1 | – | 46 | |
| EUR | 3 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | |
| PLN | 9 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 9 | |
| CLP | 19 | 19 | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | 20 | |
| Other | 32 | 32 | – | – | 11 | 5 | – | – | 16 | |
| TOTAL BORROWINGS EXCLUDING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES |
3,394 | 3,449 | 821 | 755 | 794 | 66 | 501 | 500 | 3,437 |
The differences between the total maturities of borrowings and the carrying amounts of the debt at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are primarily explained by the difference between the nominal values and carrying amounts of the borrowings, as certain adjustments are made in accordance with applicable accounting legislation (basically accrued interest payable and the application of the amortized cost method).
The fair value of bank borrowings excluding infrastructure project companies matches the related carrying amount because the borrowings are tied to floating market interest rates and therefore changes to the benchmark interest rates do not affect fair value.
As corporate debts are quoted in an active market, the related market value is used.
On this basis, the estimated total fair value of bank borrowings and bonds excluding infrastructure project companies at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to EUR 2,866 million and EUR 3,394 million, respectively.
The 2025 maturities total EUR 1,001 million and relate to the ECPs (EUR 249 million), corporate bonds (EUR 500 million) and liquidity facility (EUR 250 million). The debt maturities do not include interest.
The following table summarizes the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities ex tax payments | 1,485 | 1,433 | 1,084 |
| Tax payments | (192) | (170) | (82) |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 1,293 | 1,263 | 1,002 |
| Investment | (1,269) | (468) | (1,161) |
| Divestment | 2,582 | 43 | 429 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | 1,313 | (425) | (732) |
| Cash flows before financing activities | 2,606 | 838 | 270 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | (2,567) | (1,305) | (316) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 39 | (341) | (406) |
The cash flows from discontinued operations are included in the group reported cash flows. The following table shows the disclosure corresponding to the period 2024, 2023 and 2022:
| 2024-2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cash flows from operating activities ex tax payments | — | — | 20 |
| Tax payments | — | — | (1) |
| Cash flows from operating activities | — | — | 19 |
| Investment | — | — | (1) |
| Divestment | — | — | — |
| Cash flows before financing activities | — | — | 18 |
The Group's businesses are affected by changes to financial variables, such as interest rates, exchange rates, inflation, credit, liquidity and equities.
The following are specific data on the Group's exposure to each of these risks and an analysis of the sensitivity to a change in the various variables, together with a brief description of the way in which each risk is managed.
Ferrovial's businesses are exposed to interest rate fluctuations, which may affect the Company's net financial expense due to the variable interest on financial assets and liabilities, as well as the measurement of financial instruments arranged at fixed interest rates.
Ferrovial manages interest rate risk so as to optimize the financial expense borne by the Group and achieve suitable proportions of fixed- and variable-rate debt based on market conditions. Therefore, when interest rates are low, the Group seeks to fix future amounts at the exinfrastructure project company level, although such hedging can affect liquidity in the event of cancellation.
At the infrastructure project company level, banks and rating agencies require a higher percentage of fixed-rate debt. These strategies are implemented by issuing fixed-rate debt or by arranging financial derivative hedges, a breakdown of which is provided in Note 5.5 Financial derivatives at fair value.
The accompanying tables show a breakdown of the Group's borrowings, indicating the percentage of borrowings that is considered to be hedged (either by a fixed rate or by derivatives).
| BORROWINGS | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Total debt | % debt hedged |
Net exposed debt |
Impact on profit/(loss) + 100 bps |
Total debt | % debt hedged |
Net exposed debt |
Impact on profit/(loss) + 100 bps |
| Ex-infrastructure project companies | 2,886 | 91 % | 255 | 3 | 3,463 | 92 % | 260 | 3 |
| Toll Roads | 7,945 | 97 % | 237 | 2 | 7,410 | 99 % | 51 | 1 |
| Airports | 94 | 96 % | 4 | — | 104 | 100 % | — | 1 |
| Construction | 103 | 90 % | 10 | — | 106 | 91 % | 10 | — |
| Energy | 211 | 100 % | — | — | 246 | 93 % | 18 | — |
| Other | 47 | 100 % | — | — | 49 | 93 % | 4 | — |
| Infrastructure project companies | 8,400 | 97 % | 251 | 2 | 7,915 | 99 % | 83 | 1 |
| Total borrowings | 11,288 | 96 % | 503 | 5 | 11,378 | 97 % | 343 | 4 |
Accordingly, in the fully-consolidated companies, a linear increase of 100 basis points in market interest rate curves at December 31, 2024 and 2023 would increase financial expenses in the income statement by an estimated EUR 5 million (EUR 4 million at December 31, 2023), of which EUR 2 million (EUR 1 million at December, 31 2023) relates to infrastructure project companies and EUR 3 million (EUR 3 million at December 31, 2023) to ex-infrastructure project companies, entailing a net effect on Ferrovial's results of EUR 3 million (EUR 3 million at December 31, 2023) (expense).
The Group's cash amounted to EUR 4,828 million in 2024 (EUR 4,789 million in 2023), a large portion of it at variable rates, which meant an improvement in the financial result for the year.
It is also necessary to take into account changes in the fair value of the financial derivatives arranged, which are indicated in Note 5.5.
As regards these interest rate hedging instruments, a linear increase of 100 basis points in the market yield curves at December 31, 2024 would, in the case of the effective hedges, have a positive impact of approximately EUR 63 million on shareholders' funds attributable to the parent from fully consolidated companies (EUR 109 million at December 31, 2023), while a decrease of 100 basis points would have a negative impact of approximately EUR 54 million (EUR 41 million at December 31, 2023).
As a balancing entry for this impact, it should be noted that a drop in interest rates would trigger an increase in the value of the projects, through a lower discount rate.
Ferrovial regularly monitors net exposure to each currency over the coming years for dividends receivable, investments in new projects and potential divestments.
Ferrovial establishes its hedging strategy by analyzing past fluctuations in both short-term and long-term exchanges rates and has monitoring mechanisms in place, such as future projections and long-term equilibrium exchange rates. These hedges consist of foreign currency deposits or derivatives (see Note 5.5 for more details).
The following tables show, by type of currency, the value of assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests and shareholders' funds attributed to the parent company at December 2024 and 2023, adjusted to account for the above-mentioned currency forwards relating to each currency:
| DEC. 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | Assets | Liabilities | Parent company | Non-controlling |
| (Million euro) | shareholders' funds | interests | ||
| Euro | 8,145 | 4,815 | 3,119 | 211 |
| Pound sterling | 602 | 382 | 219 | 1 |
| US dollar | 15,561 | 13,131 | 796 | 1,634 |
| Canadian dollar | 882 | 457 | 425 | — |
| Australian dollar | 289 | 215 | 74 | — |
| Polish zloty | 1,918 | 1,576 | 144 | 199 |
| Chilean peso | 251 | 132 | 120 | — |
| Colombian peso | 233 | 133 | 100 | — |
| Indian rupee | 1,026 | 3 | 1,023 | — |
| Other | 91 | 36 | 56 | — |
| GROUP TOTAL | 28,999 | 20,879 | 6,075 | 2,045 |
| DEC. 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency (Million euro) |
Assets | Liabilities | Parent company shareholders' funds |
Non-controlling interests |
| Euro | 7,957 | 5,996 | 1,780 | 181 |
| Pound sterling | 715 | 477 | 237 | 1 |
| US dollar | 13,399 | 11,294 | 408 | 1,696 |
| Canadian dollar | 976 | 469 | 507 | — |
| Australian dollar | 269 | 225 | 44 | — |
| Polish zloty | 2,011 | 1,613 | 164 | 234 |
| Chilean peso | 301 | 191 | 110 | — |
| Colombian peso | 230 | 142 | 89 | — |
| Indian rupee | 380 | 4 | 376 | — |
| Other | 81 | 28 | 52 | 1 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 26,318 | 20,439 | 3,766 | 2,113 |
Note 1.4 contains a breakdown of year-end exchange rates. As a result of these changes, the impact of currency translation differences on equity at December 31, 2024 EUR was 33 million (EUR -83 million at December 31, 2023) for the parent company. A breakdown by currency is set out in Note 5.1.1.
After analyzing sensitivity to exchange rate effects, for 2024 Ferrovial estimates that a 10% depreciation in the value of the euro at the year-end against the main currencies in which the Group holds investments would have an impact on the parent company shareholders' funds of EUR 322 million, of which 35% would relate to the effect of the Indian rupee, 27% to the US dollar and 15% to the Canadian dollar.
Note 1.4 contains a breakdown of average exchange rates for 2024 and 2023. In this regard, the impact on the income statement of a 10% appreciation of the euro against other currencies would have amounted to a change of EUR 56 million in 2024 (EUR 52 million in 2023).
The Group's main financial assets exposed to credit or counterparty risk are as follows:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. 24/23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investments in financial assets (1) | 1,945 | 671 | 1,275 |
| Non-current financial assets | 1,297 | 1,310 | (19) |
| Net financial derivatives (assets) | 241 | 285 | (44) |
| Trade and other receivables | 2,223 | 1,677 | 525 |
(1) Included in cash and cash equivalents
The Group has the necessary mechanisms in place to preserve the required liquidity through periodic procedures that take account of cash flow projections, cash needs, short-term collections and payments, and long-term obligations.
At December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 4,653 million (EUR 4,585 million in 2023. At that date, undrawn credit lines totaled EUR 652 million (EUR 789 million in 2023), forwards hedging cash flows denominated in a currency other than the euro amounted to EUR -5 million (EUR -18 million in 2023) and long term restricted cash stood at EUR 21 million (EUR 32 million in 2023).
Therefore, liquidity totaled EUR 5,320 million (EUR 5,387 million in December 2023).
At December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents (including short-term restricted cash) amounted to EUR 175 million (EUR 204 million in 2023). Also, at that date undrawn credit lines stood at EUR 13 million (EUR 1 million in 2023), and were primarily arranged to cover committed investment needs.
Liquidity (including long-term restricted cash) totaled EUR 557 million (EUR 817 million in December 2023).
Ferrovial is exposed to the risk of fluctuations in its own share price. This exposure arises from equity swaps used to hedge against risks of appreciation of share-based remuneration schemes, the detail of which is shown in Note 5.5 to these consolidated financial statements.
As the equity swaps are not classified as accounting hedges, the market value has an impact on profit or loss. Accordingly, a EUR 1 increase/ decrease in Ferrovial's share price would have a positive/negative impact of EUR 2.8 million on Ferrovial's net profit/(loss) in 2024.
Most of the revenue from infrastructure projects is associated with prices tied directly to inflation. This is the case of the prices of both the toll road concession contracts and those of Heathrow. Therefore, an increase in inflation as is currently the case will increase cash flows from assets of this kind.
The rise in inflation may have an adverse effect on operating margins under the construction contracts. However, a substantial part of the division's portfolio is protected against the effects of rising inflation due to the existence of price adjustment contract clauses linked to inflation in certain jurisdictions, such as Poland or, in certain contracts, such as in Spain. In the absence of such clauses, the risk is hedged by closing the main direct costs at the time of bidding.
The Group aims to achieve a debt-equity ratio that makes it possible to optimize costs while safeguarding the capacity to continue managing recurring activities and the capacity to continue to grow through new projects in order to create shareholder value.
With regard to borrowings, the Ferrovial Group seeks to maintain a level of indebtedness, excluding infrastructure project companies, so as to retain an investment grade credit rating. To achieve this, a clear and consistent financial policy has been established in which a relevant metric refers to the maintenance of an ex-projects net debt (borrowings less cash and cash equivalents) to EBITDA ratio, plus project dividends, of no more than 2x.
The table below includes the fair values of the derivatives arranged at December 31, 2024, as well as the maturity dates of the notional amounts to which the derivatives relate (maturities of notional amounts are shown as positive figures and already-arranged future increases are presented as negative amounts):
| TYPE OF INSTRUMENT | FAIR VALUE | NOTIONAL MATURITIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (P) | BALANCES | |||||||
| (Million euro) | Proye cto |
AT 12/31/2024 |
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 and beyond |
TOTAL |
| ASSET BALANCES | 241 | 421 | 3 | (1) | (1) | 2,748 | 3,170 | |
| Toll road Division index-linked swaps | P | 134 | (4) | (3) | (3) | (4) | 89 | 76 |
| Corporate cross-currency swaps | 1 | 250 | – | – | – | – | 250 | |
| Toll road Division cross-currency swaps | 41 | – | – | – | – | 1,850 | 1,850 | |
| Corporate interest rate swaps | 1 | – | – | – | – | 165 | 165 | |
| Transchile and Centella interest rate swaps | P | 19 | 2 | 2 | – | – | 320 | 324 |
| Dalaman interest rate swaps | P | 1 | – | – | – | – | 72 | 72 |
| Toll road Division interest rate swaps | P | 6 | – | – | – | – | 231 | 231 |
| Corporate equity swaps | 29 | 54 | – | – | – | – | 54 | |
| Construction Division interest rate swaps | P | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 29 |
| Other derivatives | 7 | 117 | 2 | – | – | – | 119 | |
| LIABILITY BALANCES | (132) | 2,584 | 40 | 35 | 43 | 566 | 3,268 | |
| Toll road Division interest rate swaps | P | (84) | 28 | 37 | 32 | 40 | 430 | 567 |
| Toll road Division foreign exchange derivatives | (38) | 975 | – | – | – | – | 975 | |
| Corporate foreign exchange derivatives | (4) | 481 | – | – | – | 100 | 581 | |
| Airport Division foreign exchange derivatives | (3) | 1,068 | – | – | – | – | 1,068 | |
| Thalia interest rate swaps | P | (2) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 49 |
| Other derivatives | (1) | 29 | – | – | – | – | 29 | |
| TOTAL | 109 | 3,005 | 43 | 34 | 42 | 3,314 | 6,438 |
(P) - project companies
The maturities of cash flows comprising the fair value of the derivatives are set out below:
| TYPE OF INSTRUMENT | FAIR VALUE | CASH FLOW MATURITIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | (P) Proye cto |
BALANCES AT 12/31/2024 |
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 and beyond |
TOTAL |
| ASSET BALANCES | 241 | 35 | (2) | (3) | (4) | 270 | 296 | |
| Toll road Division index-linked swaps | P | 134 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 108 | 158 |
| Corporate cross-currency swaps | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 | |
| Toll road Division cross-currency swaps | 41 | (19) | (19) | (19) | (19) | 144 | 68 | |
| Corporate interest rate swaps | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | |
| Transchile and Centella interest rate swaps | P | 19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 26 |
| Dalaman interest rate swaps | P | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Toll road Division interest rate swaps | P | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 7 |
| Corporate equity swaps | 29 | 29 | – | – | – | – | 29 | |
| Construction Division interest rate swaps | P | 2 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Other derivatives | 7 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 | |
| LIABILITY BALANCES | (132) | (57) | (16) | (13) | (12) | (38) | (139) | |
| Toll road Division interest rate swaps | P | (84) | (16) | (16) | (14) | (12) | (37) | (96) |
| Toll road Division foreign exchange derivatives | (38) | (38) | – | – | – | – | (38) | |
| Corporate foreign exchange derivatives | (4) | (4) | – | – | – | – | (4) | |
| Airport Division foreign exchange derivatives | (3) | (3) | – | – | – | – | (3) | |
| Thalia interest rate swaps | P | (2) | – | – | – | – | (1) | -1 |
| Other derivatives | (1) | 4 | – | – | – | — | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 109 | (23) | (18) | (16) | (16) | 232 | 156 |
(P) - project companies
Interest Rate Swaps (IRS)
To hedge interest rate risk in infrastructure projects, the borrowings of which accrue variable interest (primarily Cintra Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña, S.A., Transchile, Centella, Autovía de Aragón, Depusa Aragón, Dalaman International Airport, and the UK waste treatment businesses, Thalia), the companies have contracted interest rate hedges on project debt, establishing a fixed or increasing interest rate, for a total notional amount of EUR 1,272 million at December 31, 2024. Overall, the fair value of these hedges has changed from EUR -39 million at December 2023 to EUR -58 million at December 2024.
In general, periodic hedge effectiveness measurements show that derivatives are effective, so changes in their fair value are recorded in reserves, amounting to EUR 16 million.
The movement in settlements, accruals and also in ineffectiveness, had an impact on net financial income/(expense) of EUR -1.19 million and on cash of EUR -0.46 million.
Index-linked swaps (ILS)
They relate solely to Autema, which arranged an index-linked swap fixing the annual inflation rate at 2.5% in 2008 to hedge revenue variability. The underlying hedged items are the toll flows and price compensation flows received by the Catalan Regional Government, which are inflationadjusted. The rise in inflation during 2024 had an impact of EUR 12 million on reserves and a fair value impact of EUR 6 million on results.
The Group has interest rate swaps in Ferrovial SE, which contracted a pre-hedge to hedge the refinancing of a future bond for a notional amount of EUR 165 million.
At December 31, 2024, Ferrovial SE recorded cross-currency swaps to hedge a corporate liquidity line in US dollars (Note 5.2.2). These instruments have a notional value of USD 260 million (EUR 250 million agreed equivalent value), mature in 2025 and have a fair value of EUR 1.49 million (EUR -13 million in 2023).
The results of the effectiveness tests carried out show that the derivatives are effective. The change in fair value during the year had an impact of EUR -1 million on reserves, EUR 7 million on financial results and EUR -7 million on cash.
In addition, the Cintra Infrastructure SE Company and 407 Toronto Highway BV have cross-currency swaps (CCS) hedging the fair value of their net investment in the US in USD and the investment in Canada in CAD. These instruments have a notional amount of EUR 1,712 million and EUR 139 million, a maturity in 2032 and a fair value of EUR 40 million and EUR 1 million.
The result of the effectiveness tests carried out show that the derivatives are effective. The interest rate component of these derivatives, treated as a hedging cost, amounts to EUR 64 million and is recorded as reserves. As the coupons for the interest rate spread are paid, this cost is directly recognized as income. In addition, the impact of the investment hedges was EUR -109 million and is recognized as a translation difference.
There are foreign exchange hedges designed for the Group's CAD investment. The notional amount is EUR 485 million at December 31, 2024 (CAD 732 million) (Note 1.3) and the fair value amount is EUR -5 million.
Value changes are recognized under currency translation differences in the amount of EUR 23 million in 2024. Additionally, movements of settlements and accruals had an impact of EUR -6 million on the financial result and EUR -1 million on cash.
There are also hedges of foreign currency risk, for the volatility of future cash flows in foreign currencies or assets denominated in foreign currencies (primarily the US dollar, pound sterling and Polish zloty). Their notional value stood at EUR 2,287 million at December 31, 2024, of which EUR 1,068 million relates to pounds sterling, EUR 976 million to the US dollar and EUR 142 million to the Polish zloty, they all expire in the short-term.
Value changes are recognized as translation differences and amounted to EUR -45 million in 2024 (for effective derivatives). Options, which are not classified as accounting hedges, are recognized in net financial income/(expense) at fair value, entailing an expense of EUR -4 million during the year.
The Company has arranged equity swaps hedging the potential financial impact of the exercise of share-based remuneration schemes granted to employees. These swaps contracted by the Company generally hedge its own shares, and are therefore treated as financial hedging derivatives but not as accounting hedges (speculative), so the change in fair value of these derivatives in recognized through the profit or loss as a fair value adjustment.
These contracts are described below:
Its fair value at December 31, 2024 is EUR 29 million. The change in value during the year was due to the increase in Ferrovial's share price from EUR 33 at December 31, 2023 to EUR 41 at December 31, 2024, entailing an impact of EUR 17 million under the income statement heading "Changes in the fair value of financial instruments". The column "Impact on Net financial income/(expense)" includes the remuneration as income and the finance cost of these instruments as an expense in the amount of EUR -2 million (Note 2.6). The total impact of these instruments on cash resources amounted to EUR -6 million.
At December 2024, these derivatives had a notional value equivalent to 2,042 thousand shares which, based on the strike price of the equity swaps (price at which they must be settled with the banks), represented a total notional amount of EUR 54 million.
Set out below is a breakdown of the main derivatives arranged by fully-consolidated companies showing movements in fair values at December 31, 2024 and December 2023 and the effect on reserves, profit/(loss) and other balance sheet items:
| FAIR VALUE | EFFECTS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE OF INSTRUMENT (Million euro) |
BALANCES AT 12/31/2024 |
BALANCES AT 12/31/2023 |
Var. | EFFECT ON RESERVES (I) |
FAIR VALUE EFFECT ON PROFIT/ (LOSS) (II) |
EFFECT ON FINANCIAL PROFIT/ (LOSS) (III) |
CASH (IV) | EXCHANGE RATE (V) |
OTHER EFFECTS ON BALANCE SHEET OR INCOME |
TOTAL |
| Inflation derivatives | 134 | 115 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 4 | (11) | – | 8 | 19 |
| Cash flow hedge | 134 | 115 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 4 | (11) | – | 8 | 19 |
| Interest rate derivatives | (57) | (39) | (17) | 26 | 3 | (1) | (1) | 1 | (45) | (17) |
| Cash flow hedge | (57) | (39) | (17) | 17 | 3 | (1) | (1) | 1 | (36) | (17) |
| Fair value hedge | – | – | – | 9 | – | – | – | – | (9) | – |
| Cross-currency swaps | 42 | 58 | (17) | 77 | (19) | 7 | 12 | (109) | 15 | (17) |
| Cash flow hedge | 1 | (13) | 14 | (1) | – | 7 | (7) | – | 15 | 14 |
| Hedge of net investment in foreign operations |
41 | 72 | (31) | 78 | (19) | – | 19 | (109) | – | (31) |
| Fair value hedge | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign exchange derivatives | (39) | (1) | (38) | (2) | (12) | (6) | 65 | (23) | (60) | (38) |
| Fair value hedge | (5) | – | (5) | – | (1) | – | – | (4) | – | (5) |
| Hedge of net investment in foreign operations |
(38) | (8) | (30) | – | (5) | (6) | – | (19) | – | (30) |
| Cash flow hedge | (2) | – | (2) | (2) | 1 | – | 58 | – | (59) | (2) |
| Speculative | 6 | 7 | (1) | – | (7) | – | 7 | – | (1) | (1) |
| Equity swaps | 29 | 20 | 9 | – | 17 | – | (6) | – | (2) | 9 |
| Speculative | 29 | 20 | 9 | – | 17 | – | (6) | – | (2) | 9 |
| TOTAL | 109 | 153 | (44) | 113 | (5) | 4 | 59 | (131) | (84) | (44) |
Derivatives are recognized at market value at inception and at fair value at later dates. Changes in the value of these derivatives are recognized for accounting purposes as follows:
All the Group's financial derivatives and other financial instruments carried at fair value are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy since, though they are not quoted on regulated markets, they are based on directly or indirectly observable inputs.
Most of the fair value measurements are made by the Company using a tool developed in-house based on market best practices. However, all the internal valuations are reconciled against the values indicated by the counterparty banks on a monthly basis.
Equity swaps are measured as the difference between the quoted share price on the calculation date and the unit settlement (strike) price agreed at inception, multiplied by the number of shares under the contract.
The other instruments are measured by quantifying net future flows of payments and receipts, discounted to present value, as specified below:
Lastly, credit risk included when measuring derivatives under IFRS 9 is estimated as follows:
This section includes other notes required under the applicable legislation.
Note 6.5 stands out on contingent liabilities and assets, as it describes the main lawsuits in which Group companies are involved and the guarantees given. Special emphasis is placed on the guarantees given by ex-infrastructure project companies on behalf of infrastructure project companies.
Movements in liabilities other than current liabilities and borrowings, such as provisions (Note 6.3), are also analyzed.
Deferred income breaks down as follows at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. 24/23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital grants | 1,372 | 1,317 | 55 |
| Other deferred income | 3 | 17 | (14) |
| TOTAL DEFERRED INCOME | 1,375 | 1,334 | 41 |
Capital grants awarded by government bodies relate entirely to infrastructure projects in the Toll Roads Division at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
These grants are primarily related to the following toll road projects: EUR 510 million and EUR 486 million for NTE Mobility Partners in 2024 and 2023, respectively. EUR 429 million and EUR 407 million for LBJ Infrastructure Group, in 2024 and 2023, respectively. EUR 216 million and EUR 205 million for I-77 Mobility Partners, in 2024 and 2023, respectively and, lastly, EUR 205 million and EUR 204 million for NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC, in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Amounts received by the US companies increased by EUR 86 million and decreased by EUR -41 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively, due to the US dollar's appreciation against the euro in 2024 and depreciation in 2023.
These capital grants are released to the income statement for each year at the same rate as the depreciation charged on the assets. As the charge estimated for the following 12 months is not significant, the balance as at December 31, 2024 is presented as non-current in the balance sheet. The impact of the grants on cash flows are presented as an increase in investments for 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The effect of these grants on cash flows is presented net of cash flows from investing activities.
This heading reflects the deficit in pension and other employee retirement benefit plans. At December 31, 2024, the provision recognized in the balance sheet amounted to EUR 4 million and solely relates to Budimex (EUR 3 million at December 31, 2023).
The provisions recognized by the consolidated Group cover risks arising in the course of business. They are recognized using best estimates of the risks. This note provides a breakdown of all provisions disclosed separately on the liabilities side of the balance sheet. In addition to these items, other provisions net certain asset items and are disclosed in the specific notes on those assets.
Movements in long- and short-term provisions presented separately on the liabilities side of the balance sheet are set out below at December 31, 2024:
| (Million euro) | LITIGATION AND TAXES |
REPLACEMENTS AND UPGRADES, IFRIC 12 |
OTHER LONG TERM RISKS |
TOTAL NON CURRENT PROVISIONS |
SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31,2023 | 156 | 86 | 26 | 268 | 1,011 | 1,279 |
| Scope changes and transfers | (3) | 17 | (2) | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Charges: | 41 | 42 | 1 | 85 | 297 | 382 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 38 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 295 | 339 |
| Net financial income/(expense) | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Impairment and disposals | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Corporate income tax | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fixed asset depreciation | 3 | 37 | – | 40 | – | 40 |
| Reversals: | (8) | – | 1 | (8) | (252) | (260) |
| Operating profit/(loss) | (4) | – | 1 | (4) | (252) | (256) |
| Net financial income/(expense) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Impairment and disposals | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Corporate income tax | (4) | – | – | (4) | – | (4) |
| Fixed asset depreciation | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Applications | (6) | (7) | – | (13) | (114) | (128) |
| Foreign exchange differences | 1 | 7 | – | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 182 | 145 | 26 | 353 | 958 | 1,311 |
This includes the following provisions:
This heading includes provisions for replacement investments under IFRIC 12 (Note 1.3.3.2), totaling EUR 145 million and EUR 86 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
This heading includes provisions recognized to cover certain long-term risks other than those attributable to litigation or tax claims, such as thirdparty liability resulting from the performance of contracts, guarantees given and exposed to enforcement risk, and other similar items, which amounted to EUR 26 million at December 31, 2024 (EUR 26 million at December 31, 2023).
At December 31, 2024, it also contains the estimated cost of landfill closure and post-closure activities relating to Budimex and UK waste treatment businesses (Thalia). The provision is calculated based on a technical estimate of total landfill capacity consumed to date. It is recognized and reversed against changes to provisions in operating profit/loss, as and when the landfill closure costs are incurred. The balance recognized for this item at December 31, 2024 amounted to EUR 16 million.
This heading relates essentially to provisions for contracts with customers, such as provisions for deferred expenses (relating to construction project close-out costs under the contract), amounting to EUR 325 million and EUR 313 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively), and provisions for budgeted losses totaling EUR 531 million and EUR 606 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively.
Provisions for budgeted losses relate primarily to the Construction Division in the amount of EUR 504 million and EUR 561 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively, and the UK waste treatment businesses (Thalia) in the amount of EUR 26 million and EUR 46 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The change during 2024 is explained by net provisions recognized in the Construction Division (EUR -17 million), basically in the Polish business, and to the application of provisions for budgeted losses in Colombia and US businesses (EUR -47 million). Additionally, also worth mentioning the impact in the UK waste treatment businesses (Thalia), explained by a provision recognition impact of EUR 16 million, offset by applications reaching EUR -37 million, mainly related to the Isle of Wight treatment plant.
For the accounting treatment of each provision, see Notes 1.3.3.3.and 1.3.3.4.v.
This heading mainly includes:
• Participating loans accruing interest granted by Spain's Central Government to Autovía de Aragón concession in the Toll Roads Division totaling EUR 57 million at December 31, 2024 and EUR 53 million at December 31, 2023.
The Group is exposed to risks derived from the resolution of litigation of different kinds arising in the ordinary course of its business. When such risks are deemed to be probable, provisions are booked using the best estimate of the expected disbursements necessary to settle the obligations arising from such litigation. These provisions are set out in Note 6.3. When such risks are less likely to materialize, contingent liabilities arise. No significant liabilities are envisaged to have a material adverse effect on the Group other than those for which provisions have already been recognized.
There are also contingent assets, meaning assets that could arise from various proceedings in progress. Assets of this kind are not recognized in the financial statements unless it is virtually certain that they will materialize, as required by accounting legislation.
There follows a description of the most significant litigation in the Group's various business divisions. This includes those that may generate both liabilities or assets.
a) Litigation and other contingent liabilities relating to the Toll Roads business.
Ongoing litigation at December 2024
US Toll roads: NTE 35W
On February 11, 2021 there was a multiple vehicle accident on the 35W Managed Lanes toll road in Fort Worth, Texas involving 133 vehicles and resulting in six deaths and multiple people injured.
As a result of this incident, the concession company NTE Mobility Partners Segment 3 LLC, which is 53.66% owned by Ferrovial, together with other Group Co-Defendant entities and several non-Group US companies, is a party in 29 of the claims that have been filed. Of these, three cases have been fully resolved and one additional case has been partially resolved by the parties. Discovery in the other cases is ongoing. One case has been set for trial starting on July 20, 2025.
Following consultation with external legal advisors, the concession company expects no material impact even in the event of an unfavorable ruling, in view of the insurance policies in place.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded to date in relation to this risk.
Portugal: Auto-Estradas Norte Litoral, S.A.
The insolvency estate of J. Gomes - Construções do Cávado, S.A., (the "J. Gomes Parent") filed a civil lawsuit against Cintra Infrastructures SE ("CISE") seeking the invalidity of its purchase of shares in Auto-Estradas Norte Litoral, S.A. ("AENL") (the "AENL Shares") by CISE from J. Gomes – Concessões Norte, Unipessoal, Lda. (the "J. Gomes Subsidiary"), a fully-owned subsidiary of J. Gomes Parent. J. Gomes Parent initiated proceedings against both CISE and J. Gomes Subsidiary on the basis that the purchase price paid by CISE was lower than the fair market value of the AENL Shares. J. Gomes Subsidiary is not an insolvent entity (unlike the claimant, J. Gomes Parent). CISE acquired the AENL Shares from J. Gomes Subsidiary and the rest of the minority shareholders of AENL, paying the same price per share to all shareholders.
The claimant, J. Gomes Parent has requested that (i) CISE return to the claimant (a) the AENL Shares and (b) an amount corresponding to the total dividends received in connection with those shares since the date on which the sale took place; and (ii) the claimant be allowed to pay a small fraction of the price received by the J. Gomes Subsidiary from CISE for such AENL Shares, with the remainder of the price to be claimed by CISE as a common creditor under the J. Gomes Parent insolvency proceedings.
The Company estimates the value of the claim, including accrued legal interest, which although not yet claimed, may be requested in connection with the proceedings by J. Gomes Parent, to be an amount under EUR 10 million.
The Company believes, after consultation with external legal advisors, that its position is reasonable and therefore has not recorded a provision in relation to this risk.
The Construction Division is involved in several ongoing legal proceedings, relating principally to potential construction defects in the building work it has completed and claims for civil liability. As indicated in Note 6.3, as of December 31, 2024, provisions amounting to EUR 90 million had been recorded in relation to these proceedings. The provision for each of the lawsuits corresponds to the best estimate made by Ferrovial on the possible impact of the same.
Below is a description of the most relevant lawsuits.
Ongoing litigation at December 2024
Construction business Spain
In 2019, the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) initiated penalty proceedings against Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. and other construction firms for alleged anti-competitive behavior.
On July 6, 2022, the CNMC issued a resolution finding that Ferrovial Construcción S.A. had committed a "very serious infringement" of Article 1 of Law 15/2007, of July 3, 2007, on the Defense of Competition and Article 101 of the European Union Treaty, and imposing a fine of EUR 38.5 million.
Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. filed a contentious-administrative appeal against the CNMC's resolution in the Spanish National High Court on October 4, 2022. The claim also requested a precautionary measure staying enforcement.
On December 9, 2022, the Spanish National High Court agreed to suspend the resolution issued by the CNMC's Competition Court, pending its decision on the contentious-administrative appeal.
The Group considers the outcome of this lawsuit is unlikely to be unfavorable and therefore no amount has been provisioned in this respect.
There are three proceedings under way:
Criminal Investigation for Alleged Environmental Risks and Damage in Connection with the Exploitation of Plots of Land in Jánošíková.
In June 2019, the Provincial Headquarters of the National Police in Bratislava (Slovakia) initiated a criminal investigation ex officio against D4R7 Construction s.r.o., the joint venture established to carry out the D4R7 toll road construction project in Bratislava, which was formed by Ferrovial and PORR (with 65% and 35% stakes in the joint venture, respectively). The grounds for the investigation are alleged environmental risks and damage, as defined in the Slovakian Criminal Code, due to an alleged failure to obtain the necessary permits to excavate dirt from two plots of land in Jánošíková, Slovakia. The alleged damages were quantified at EUR 8.7 million.
The two plots requiring the environmental permits do not form part of the toll road site layout, although materials extracted from the plots were used to construct the project pursuant to agreements with the owners, who incurred no environmental damage. The excavation work, which also included obtaining the property owners' consent, as well as the necessary environmental permits to extract the dirt material, was subcontracted to a local company specialized in this type of work.
The matter is ongoing and a variety of filings against the alleged charges, including expert reports, have been submitted. In November 2023, the court rejected the indictment, ruling that formal errors were committed during the investigative phase, and returned the matter back to the prosecutor. The prosecutor has appealed the decision.
The Group considers improbable that the investigation will give rise to risk and, therefore, no provision has been set aside with respect to this dispute.
Criminal Investigation for Alleged Hazardous Substances and Environmental Damage in Connection with the Exploitation of Plots of Land in Blatná na Ostrove
On June 2, 2023, the Presidium of the Police Force for the National Center of Special Types of Criminality, the division investigating hazardous substances and environmental crimes, filed charges against D4R7 Construction s.r.o. for an alleged crime of "endangering and damaging the environment" in violation of Section 300(1) of the Slovak Criminal Procedure Code. The charges allege that, between May and December 2018, D4R7 Construction s.r.o. caused environmental damage quantified at EUR 6.6 million on certain protected parcels of land located in Blatná na Ostrove by extracting more than 200,000 tons of dirt without a permit. D4R7 disputes these charges and has filed responsive pleadings and reports. The pre-trial investigative phase of this matter has concluded and the matter has been submitted to the court for review. The court will next decide whether there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations and if all legal requirements have been met.
The Group considers improbable that the investigation will give rise to risk and, therefore, no provision has been set aside with respect to this dispute.
Criminal Investigation for Alleged Unauthorized Handling of Waste at an Embankment in Jarovce.
The Police Force in Bratislava (Environmental Division) has pressed charges against D4R7 Construction s.r.o., for alleged unauthorized handling of waste under the Slovak Criminal Code. The allegation relates to the use of recycled dirt material for the construction of a road embankment without proper permits. The recycled material was purchased from local suppliers specialized in this type of material and no environmental damage occurred due to its use. If found responsible, D4R7 could face a fine, likely in the low six figures. Numerous pleadings and expert reports have been submitted by the parties, and the matter is expected to proceed to trial. To date, however, the court has not scheduled hearings to commence.
The Group considers improbable that the investigation will give rise to risk, and therefore, no provision has been set aside with respect to this dispute.
In December 2023, the National Infrastructure Authority (NIA) of Colombia imposed a fine for project delays on the concessionaire for the Ruta del Cacao project, Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao, S.A.S. The fine flows on a "back-to-back" basis to Consorcio Ferrocol Santander (CJV), the entity responsible for the construction of the project in which Ferrovial Construcción has a 70% stake. On January 13, 2025, the NIA ratified the fine amount, making it due and payable in February 2025. The concessionaire and CJV have initiated a proceeding seeking a declaration of force majeure. If the proceeding is successful, the NIA would be compelled to reduce and potentially nullify the fine amount. We expect a decision by June 2025. The impact of this delay and the associated costs have been considered in the provision for future losses in 2024 (also in 2023) relating to this project.
In 2016, FAM Construction, LLC (in which Ferrovial Construction US Corp. holds a 70% interest and Allan Myers VA holds a 30% interest) was awarded the design and construction of the Interstate 66 Outside the Beltway project.
In June 2024, project completion was agreed with the Virginia Department of Transportation. FAM Construction, LLC filed a lawsuit in January 2024 related to costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated matters.
These claims have been considered in the calculation of the Group's future loss provisions in accordance with IFRS 15.
On January 17, 2025, Budimex S.A. received a lawsuit claiming EUR 248.2 million in liquidated damages and other damages for, among other things, reduced availability of the power unit and alleged delays in the remediation of disputed defects. The action was brought by the stateowned energy producer, PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A. against the consortium responsible for the construction of a new power unit at the Turów Power Plant. The consortium comprises Mitsubishi Power Europe GmbH (52.84%), Técnicas Reunidas, S.A. (23.58%) and Budimex, S.A. (23.58%).
Taking into account the amount claimed and the associated costs involved with defending this lawsuit, the putative risk has been duly provisioned in accordance with Budimex's share in the consortium.
We previously reported on a broad investigation by the Polish Central Anticorruption Office into alleged tax fraud and money laundering, invoice forgery, and bribery that implicated two past members of the Management Board of FBSerwis, S.A., a subsidiary of Budimex. As previously reported, these individuals were dismissed by FBSerwis, S.A. and their employment terminated. The investigation appears to have been completed with respect to Budimex with no further developments related to the company.
It was previously reported that North Perimeter Contractors, LLC whose sole member is Ferrovial Construction US Corp. had initiated upstream claims stemming from client-directed changes, weather events and other issues. These claims have been amicably resolved.
c) Litigation and other contingent liabilities relating to the Energy business
Ongoing contingent liabilities at December 2024:
In 2018, the Republic of Chile awarded the design, construction and operation of a new 252km, 220KV- 580 MVA-double circuit transmission line ("Centella Project") to Centella Transmisión S.A. (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial SE).
The project commenced operation on June 27, 2024 as formally acknowledged by the relevant authority on January 15, 2025.
Pursuant to restated terms of the award, commencement of operations of the transmission line should have occurred no later than January 15, 2024, but during construction, the project suffered certain delays due to unforeseen circumstances, including different force majeure events. In particular, on August 26, 2024, an extension of the final milestone (CoD) of the contract was successfully granted by the Ministry of Energy as a consequence of one of those force majeure events.
Out of the different force majeure events requested by Centella Transmisión S.A. to the Ministry of Energy, there are -as of today- two proceedings still pending, whose outcome could enable the Authority to call a guarantee bond and may apply certain penalties under the contract.
Although force majeure must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, the Ministry of Energy has granted in the past different extensions of milestones due to force majeure events in the Centella Project and in other transmission projects in Chile.
As of December 31, 2024, the Group has recognised a provision to cover the estimated risk arising from this contingency.
d) Tax-related litigation
As indicated in Note 6.3, Ferrovial has recorded provisions for taxes in its balance sheet for a total amount of EUR 84 million, EUR 85 million and EUR 200 million at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
These provisions essentially relate to ongoing litigation arising from tax assessments raised following tax audits in Spain for a disputed sum of EUR 200 million, EUR 207 million and EUR 332 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively, the most significant amounts relating to corporate income tax (CIT) and VAT for the periods 2002 to 2019.
We are currently in ongoing litigation proceedings related to the tax amortization of financial goodwill paid on the acquisitions of Amey and Swissport. On September 27, 2023, the European General Court issued a ruling overturning the European Commission's October 15, 2014, decision, which considered the Spanish tax depreciation of financial goodwill with respect to the indirect acquisition of non-resident companies to be "state aid" incompatible with the EU Treaty. The European General Court's ruling upheld the appeals of Spain and several Spanish companies, including Ferrovial, finding that the European Commission's decision violated the principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations. On December 14, 2023 the European Commission logged its appeal against this ruling before the Court of Justice of the European Union (C-780/23 P). The proceeding is currently ongoing.
As the Group considers there are sound grounds supporting its procedural stance in this proceeding, no provision has been recorded as of December 31, 2024. However, if the final ruling is unfavorable for the Group there will be an adverse effect of EUR 87.6 million on the Group's income statement in relation to additional Spanish CIT for FY 2002 to 2022. The maximum amount payable in connection with a potential unfavorable result would be EUR 42.0 million, as the remainder has already been settled by the Group. In case of a favorable ruling for the Group, the Spanish Tax Agency must refund the initially claimed and paid amounts (EUR 45.5 million).
On January 18, 2024, the Spanish Constitutional Court announced its ruling related to Royal Decree-Law 3/2016 (RDL 3/2016), on tax measures aimed at the consolidation of public finances, which amended corporate income taxation by limiting the offsetting of net operating losses (25% current limit versus 70% prior to RDL 3/2016), establishing limits on the application of double taxation deductions and forcing the inclusion in the tax base of impairment losses on portfolio investments deducted in previous years.
The Spanish Constitutional Court ruling resolves that the use of the Royal Decree-Law is not suitable for amending the essential elements of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and that this practice infringes constitutional requirements. Based on the aforementioned grounds, the Spanish Constitutional Court overturned RDL 3/2016, which is considered null and void. The Company filed several lawsuits with respect to its CIT assessment for tax years 2016 through 2023 based on the same argument.
Based on the Spanish Constitutional Court ruling, the Company believes it is almost certain it will obtain a favorable ruling in its proceedings, with the expected amount to be recovered by the Group in relation to years 2016 to 2023 amounting to EUR 30.6 million, which has been recorded in 2024 consolidated financial statements.
a) Bank guarantees and other guarantees issued by insurance companies
In the course of business, the Group is exposed to possible risks the materialization of which is uncertain, relating to liability under the various contracts entered into in its business divisions.
The Group obtains bank guarantees and other guarantees issued by insurance companies to cover potential liabilities arising in the course of business. At December 31, 2024, the balance amounted to EUR 8,260 million (EUR 8,533 in 2023).
The following table contains a breakdown of the risk covered in each business area:
| (Million euro) | Dec. 2024 | Dec. 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7,074 | 7,013 |
| Toll Roads | 476 | 404 |
| Airports | 355 | 799 |
| Energy | 199 | 66 |
| Other | 157 | 251 |
| TOTAL | 8,260 | 8,533 |
The EUR 8,260 million, by type of instrument, relates to: i) EUR 2,888 million in bank guarantees; ii) EUR 4,666 million in guarantees provided by bonding agencies and iii) EUR 706 million in bank guarantees provided by insurance companies.
These guarantees cover the liability to customers for the proper performance of construction or services contracts involving Group companies; the guarantee would be enforced by the customer were a project not carried out.
Despite the significant amount of these guarantees, the impact that might arise is very low, since the Group companies perform contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon with the customers and recognize provisions within the results of each contract for potential risks that might arise from such performance (Note 6.3).
Lastly, of the total amount of the Group's bank guarantees for continuing operations listed in the above table, EUR 359 million secures commitments to invest in the capital of infrastructure project companies, mainly JFK-NTO (Note 6.5.3).
b) Guarantees given by Group companies for other Group companies
As indicated previously, in general guarantees are provided among the Group companies to cover third-party liability arising from contractual, commercial or financial relationships.
Although these guarantees do not have any effect at the Group's consolidated level, there are certain guarantees provided by ex-infrastructure project companies to infrastructure project companies (Note 1.1.4) which should be noted due to the classification of project borrowings as nonrecourse debt (see Note b.1). Contingent capital guarantees).
Other guarantees have also been given to equity-accounted companies (see b.2. below).
b.1) Guarantees provided by ex-infrastructure project companies to infrastructure project companies to secure borrowings, which could give rise to future additional capital disbursements should the guaranteed events take place (contingent capital guarantees).
Two types of guarantees are given by ex-infrastructure project companies to infrastructure project companies:
• Guarantees securing the proper performance of construction and service contracts (Note 6.5.2.a).
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• Guarantees related to risks other than the correct performance of construction and service contracts, which could give rise to future additional capital disbursements should the guaranteed events take place (some of which are also included in note 6.5.2.a) because they are bank guarantees).
The latter guarantees are explained in further detail in this section since, as mentioned in Note 5.2. on cash and the cash equivalent and borrowings, infrastructure project company borrowings are without recourse to the shareholders or with limited recourse to the guarantees provided and, therefore, it is relevant to distinguish the guarantees which, should the guaranteed event occur, could be enforced and lead to payments to the infrastructure project companies or the holders of their debt, other than the committed capital or investment mentioned in Note 6.5.3. They are referred to as contingent capital guarantees.
The detail, by beneficiary company, purpose and maximum amount, of outstanding guarantees of this nature at December 31, 2024 relating to fully consolidated infrastructure project companies, is as follows. It should be noted that these amounts relate to Ferrovial share:
| BENEFICIARY COMPANY (PROJECT) | GUARANTEE PURPOSE | Dec. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Conc. Prisiones Lledoners | Technical guarantee to repay amounts to the bank in the event of termination of the contract. Does not cover insolvency (default) or breach by the awarding entity |
62 |
| Centella | Bank guarantees to cover the achievement of various milestones and payment of any fines during the initial execution period. PCG to cover the liquidity gap up to EUR 20 million |
50 |
| TOTAL GUARANTEES FOR FULLY-CONSOLIDATED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS | 111 |
The "Thalia" Group operates waste treatment facilities at Allerton, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Isle of Wight in the UK with the majority of the facilities operated under concession contracts with different local authorities. The four concessions contracts represent the majority of our waste management operations and are expected to expire between 2026 and 2043.
The guarantees given by various Group companies totaled GBP 295 million in 2024. The guarantees are limited but the limitations do not apply in the event of liability arising in certain scenarios including from death or personal injury, fraud, willful misconduct and / or criminal conduct or abandonment.
In recent years, the plants have had issues in both the construction phase and the commissioning and operation phase, particularly in the case of Milton Keynes and the Isle of Wight plants. As indicated in Note 6.3., at year-end 2024, the Group recognized a provision for future losses relating to these plants in the amount of GBP 22 million (GBP 40 million as of December 31, 2023). The provision does not include business overheads estimated at GBP 8 million per annum.
The sale agreements entered into during the divestment of the former Services Division include various guarantees given to the buyers in connection with a number of potential lawsuits or litigation in progress on the transaction dates.
Guarantees that met the relevant requirements of accounting legislation (IAS 37) were provisioned at the year-end. These provisions amount to EUR 19 million.
In July 2019, the CNMC initiated penalty proceedings against Ferroser Infraestructuras, S.A. (currently Serveo Infraestructuras S.A.), as well as against other companies in the sector, due to alleged anti-trust practices during tendering for maintenance and operations services for the State Road Network, arranged by the Ministry of Public Works.
In August 2021, notice was received of a Resolution by the CNMC's Board declaring a very serious infringement of Article 1 of the Spanish Competition Law (LDC) and Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE). The Board imposed a fine of EUR 5.7 million.
A contentious-administrative appeal was filed against the resolution at the National High Court. In December 2021, notification was received of the admission of the appeal. On February 22, 2022, notification was received of the decision to suspend the penalty resolution in relation to both the fine and the prohibition on contracting. The appealed was suspended on May 10, 2022.
Ferroser Infraestructuras, S.A. (now Serveo Infraestructuras, S.A.) is one of the companies sold as a result of the divestment of the infrastructure maintenance business in Spain completed on January 31, 2022 and is therefore no longer controlled by Ferrovial SE.
Ferrovial gave a guarantee of EUR 6 million to the buyer in relation to this lawsuit, though for a limited period. This amount has been provisioned.
At December 31, 2022, guarantees had been granted to PREZERO in connection with various ongoing tax proceedings. The guarantees, which have been provisioned, amount to EUR 4.4 million.
The security interests in assets, are described in the following notes:
At December 31, 2024, Ferrovial had received guarantees from third parties totaling EUR 1,575 million (EUR 1,757 million at December 31 2023), mainly in the Ferrovial Construction companies in the United States (EUR 1,235 million) the Budimex Group (EUR 158 million) and other construction companies (EUR 180 million), particularly noteworthy were the companies in the UK (EUR 119 million) and Spain (EUR 22 million).
These third party guarantees are technical guarantees that are offered by certain subcontractors or suppliers in the construction business in order to guarantee full compliance with their contractual obligations with regard to the work they are engaged to complete, and may not be sold or pledged.
As described in Note 1.1, infrastructure projects are performed under long-term contracts where the concession operator is a company in which the Group has interests, either alone or together with other partners, and the borrowings necessary for financing the project are allocated to the project itself, without recourse to the shareholders or with recourse limited to the guarantees provided, under the terms set forth in Note 5.2 From a management viewpoint, Ferrovial takes into account only the investment commitments related to project capital, since the investment in the assets is financed by the project company's borrowings.
The investment commitments undertaken by the Group in relation to capital contributions to infrastructure projects amount to EUR 427 million (EUR 850 million in 2023). The decrease during the year 2024 is explained primarily by the capital contributions made by Ferrovial to the new Terminal One at New York's JFK Airport and US Toll Roads. The investment commitments to the new Terminal One at New York´s JFK Airport at 31 December 2024 amount to EUR 329 million (EUR 768 million in December 2023).
A breakdown of the Group's commitments to invest capital in infrastructure project companies is as follows:
| (Million euro) | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 AND BEYOND |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Roads | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Construction | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Energy | 22 | 23 | – | 1 | – | – | 45 |
| INVESTMENTS IN FULLY- CONSOLIDATED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES |
23 | 28 | – | 1 | – | – | 52 |
| Toll Roads | 28 | – | 18 | – | – | – | 46 |
| Airports | 258 | 71 | – | – | – | – | 329 |
| Construction | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY- ACCOUNTED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES |
287 | 71 | 18 | – | – | – | 376 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT COMPANIES |
310 | 99 | 18 | 1 | – | – | 427 |
On top of the committed investments shown above, worth mentioning additional EUR 285 million of committed investments corresponding to projects still pending of financial closing, mainly related to Anillo Vial Periférico (EUR 205 million of future investment commitments and EUR 13 million that have been already contributed in 2024), and renewable energy projects in the US and Poland.
In addition, commitments were made to invest up to EUR 35 million in companies in which Ferrovial holds non-controlling interests that are engaged in projects related primarily to innovation and mobility.
Any operation undertaken mainly to prevent, reduce or repair damage to the environment is treated as an environmental activity.
Costs incurred to protect and improve the environment are taken to profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred, irrespective of when the resulting monetary or financial flow takes place.
Provisions for probable or certain environmental liability, litigation in progress and indemnities or other outstanding obligations of undetermined amount not covered by insurance policies are recorded when the liability or obligation giving rise to the indemnity or payment arises.
Executive Directors participate in a long-term variable remuneration scheme based on performance share plans, in which other executives and key professionals of the Group also participate (the "LTVR"). These plans are usually structured in overlapping multiyear cycles (currently three years), granting "units" each year (which may be converted into shares at the end of the vesting period (currently three years) if the metrics to which the LTVR is subject are fulfilled). The LTVR can be summarized as follows:
▪ The "units" granted under the 2020-2022 LTRP may be converted into shares if (i) the beneficiaries remain in the Company for a period of three years from the date of grant of the units, except in exceptional circumstances such as retirement, disability or death, and (ii) certain objectives linked to internal or external metrics reflecting economic-financial aspects and value creation for the company are met, as approved by the Board of Directors and General Meeting of Ferrovial, S.A.
Both the 2020-2022 plan and the 2023-2025 plan as they apply to the Executive Directors were subsequently approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting of Ferrovial International SE on 13 June 2023, with effects from the effectiveness of the merger, as this relates to the plans' post-Merger implementation on June 13, 2023.
There were 1,729,752 shares outstanding on December 31, 2024 relating to these plans, as commented in Note 5.1.1.
Changes to the share-based remuneration schemes in 2024, 2023 and 2022 are summarized below:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares at beginning of year | 1,953,016 | 1,782,127 | 2,054,531 |
| Plans granted | 543,320 | 653,611 | 702,675 |
| Plans settled | (538,868) | (277,493) | (356,958) |
| Shares surrendered and other | (200,618) | (192,425) | (526,552) |
| Shares exercised | (27,098) | (12,804) | (91,569) |
| Number of shares at year-end | 1,729,752 | 1,953,016 | 1,782,127 |
These share award plans are addressed in Note 6.7 on remuneration of executive directors and senior managers.
The impact of these remuneration schemes on the Group's income statement in 2024 was an expense of EUR 13 million (expense of EUR 11 million in 2023 and income of EUR 8 million in 2022) with a balancing entry in equity.
These plans were accounted for as a future and therefore the value of the foreseeable dividends up to the delivery date is discounted to the value of the shares at the grant date using a rate of return equal to the average cost of borrowings over the share award period. It is equity settled and thus measured when granted. The initially calculated value is not re-estimated. The related amounts are recognized under "Staff costs" with a balancing entry in reserves.
Under the Company's current remuneration scheme, regulated by Article 8.5 of its Articles of Association, the Company has a policy in respect of the remuneration of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. This policy, whether or not combined for Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors, is proposed by the Board for adoption by the General Meeting.
The Directors' Remuneration Policy adopted by the General Meeting of Ferrovial International SE on June 13, 2023 (as also approved by the General Meeting of Ferrovial, S.A. held on April 13, 2023), which came into effect upon completion of the merger between Ferrovial, S.A. and Ferrovial International SE (renamed Ferrovial SE), fixed the overall maximum annual amount of Directors' remuneration at EUR 1,900,000 for the duration of the Policy.
Directors' remuneration comprises: (i) a fixed allocation, a part of which is paid on a quarterly basis and the remainder (complementary fixed allocation) in a single payment at the end of the financial year; and (ii) attendance fees for actual attendance at Board and Committee meetings. Remuneration is linked to the functions and responsibilities assigned to each Director, membership on Board Committees and other objective circumstances that the Board of Directors deems relevant, thereby ensuring their long-term independence and commitment.
On the same date these financial statements are approved, the Board of Directors approves a Remuneration Report which is published on the Company's website as part of the Management Report. The report describes in greater detail aspects of the Company's remuneration policy applicable in the current year, providing an overview of how it has been applied in 2024. The table below shows the itemized remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors in their capacity as such accrued during 2024 and 2023.
Should more meetings be held than initially envisaged or, for any other reason, the total and joint maximum annual amount is exceeded, the difference is firstly deducted from the amount of the complementary fixed allocation proportionally for each Director proportionally to his/her condition. In accordance with the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors, if the amount of the attendance fees plus the amount of fixed components does not reach the said maximum annual figure, the difference may be distributed among the Directors on a pro rata basis according their period of office during the year, if the Board so determines. This distribution was carried out in 2023 and 2024, adding the amount to the complementary fixed allocation.
The difference between the amounts of attendance fees and complementary fixed allocation in 2024 and 2023 is explained by the fact that: (i) there were more meetings in 2023 than in 2024; y (ii) the amount distributed to the Directors as described in the last two sentences of the previous paragraph was higher in 2024.
This table does not include remuneration received by the Executive Directors for discharging executive duties at the Company, as described in Note 6.7.2.
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR (Thousand euro) | FIXED ALLOWANCE | PER DIEMS | ADDITIONAL FIXED REMUNERATION (a) |
TOTAL |
| Rafael del Pino | 35 | 103 | 107 | 245 |
| Oscar Fanjul | 35 | 76 | 96 | 206 |
| Ignacio Madridejos | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 |
| María del Pino | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 |
| José Fernando Sánchez-Junco | 35 | 58 | 61 | 154 |
| Philip Bowman | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| Hanne Sorensen | 35 | 35 | 61 | 131 |
| Bruno Di Leo | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| Juan Hoyos | 35 | 51 | 61 | 148 |
| Gonzalo Urquijo | 35 | 56 | 61 | 152 |
| Hildegard Wortmann | 35 | 36 | 61 | 132 |
| Alicia Reyes | 35 | 49 | 61 | 145 |
| TOTAL | 420 | 665 | 815 | 1,900 |
(a) These amounts include the remaining amount up to the maximum annual amount of the 2024 compensation distributed pro rata among the Directors.
(*) The amounts shown are rounded.
| 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FIXED ALLOWANCE | PER DIEMS | ADDITIONAL FIXED REMUNERATION (a) |
TOTAL |
| 35 | 119 | 99 | 253 |
| 35 | 86 | 87 | 208 |
| 35 | 60 | 53 | 148 |
| 35 | 57 | 53 | 145 |
| 35 | 66 | 53 | 154 |
| 35 | 55 | 53 | 143 |
| 35 | 47 | 53 | 135 |
| 35 | 55 | 53 | 143 |
| 35 | 60 | 53 | 148 |
| 35 | 62 | 53 | 150 |
| 35 | 42 | 53 | 130 |
| 35 | 55 | 53 | 143 |
| 420 | 764 | 716 | 1,900 |
(a) Includes the amount of the difference up to the maximum annual amount of the 2023 compensation distributed pro rata among the Directors.
(*) The amounts shown are rounded.
In 2024, the following remuneration accrued to the executive directors for the performance of their functions, irrespective of the remuneration referred to in the preceding section.
| 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION * (Thousand euro) | RAFAEL DEL PINO (2) | IGNACIO MADRIDEJOS (2) | TOTAL |
| Fixed remuneration | 1,500 | 1,450 | 2,950 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,786 | 2,097 | 4,883 |
| Life insurance premiums | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Other remuneration in kind | 3 | 36 | 39 |
| Plans linked to shares (1) | 1,946 | 1,946 | 3,892 |
| Total 2024 | 6,246 | 5,536 | 11,782 |
*Remuneration as executive directors
(1) In March 2024, a number of shares equivalent to the level of completion of the units allocated in 2021 were delivered, after the relevant withholding had been made. The shares received by Rafael del Pino and Ignacio Madridejos were reported to the Dutch regulator, the AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten), both on 14 March 2024.
| 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION * (Thousand euro) | RAFAEL DEL PINO | IGNACIO MADRIDEJOS (2) | TOTAL |
| Fixed remuneration | 1,500 | 1,313 | 2,813 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,809 | 1,926 | 4,735 |
| Life insurance premiums | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Other remuneration in kind | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| Plans linked to shares (1) | 795 | 795 | 1,590 |
| Total 2023 | 5,117 | 4,052 | 9,169 |
*Remuneration as executive directors
(1) In March 2023, a number of shares equivalent to the level of completion of the units allocated in 2020 were delivered, after the relevant withholding had been made. The Spanish Regulator, the CNMV, was notified of the shares received by Rafael del Pino and by Ignacio Madridejos on 13/3/2023 and 9/3/2023, respectively (at that time, Ferrovial shares were only traded on the Spanish Stock Exchanges).
(2) EUR 1,150 thousand until June 15, 2023 and EUR 1,450 thousand from June 16, 2023 onwards.
| 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION * (Thousand euro) | RAFAEL DEL PINO | IGNACIO MADRIDEJOS (2) |
TOTAL |
| Fixed remuneration | 1,500 | 1,150 | 2,650 |
| Variable remuneration | 2,609 | 1,538 | 4,147 |
| Life insurance premiums | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Share plans (1) | 883 | 183 | 1,066 |
| Total 2022 | 5,002 | 2,876 | 7,878 |
*Remuneration as executive directors
(1) In March 2022, a number of shares equivalent to the level of completion of the units allocated in 2019 were delivered, after the relevant withholding had been made. The CNMV was notified of the shares received by Rafael del Pino and by Ignacio Madridejos on 21/3/2022 and 17/3/2022, respectively.
(2) In 2022, the amount of EUR 8 thousand was allocated to Ignacio Madridejos as remuneration in kind relating to a company car.
There follows a breakdown of the share-based remuneration schemes linked to objectives, entitlement to which has not yet vested:
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' PLAN AT 31.12.2024 | UNITS | NO. OF VOTING RIGHTS | % NO. OF VOTING RIGHTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 allocation | 56,400 | 56,400 | 0.008 % | |
| Rafael del Pino y Calvo-Sotelo | 2023 allocation | 50,680 | 50,680 | 0.007 % |
| 2024 allocation | 39,241 | 39,241 | 0.005 % | |
| 2022 allocation | 56,400 | 56,400 | 0.008 % | |
| Ignacio Madridejos Fernández | 2023 allocation | 69,925 | 69,925 | 0.009 % |
| 2024 allocation | 61,441 | 61,441 | 0.008 % |
As in 2023, no contributions were made in 2024 to pension plans or funds for former or current members of the Company's Board of Directors or for directors of the Company who are members of other Boards of Directors and/or senior managers of Group companies and associates. No such commitments were made during the year.
As regards life insurance premiums, the Company has insurance policies covering death (for which premiums totaling EUR 18 thousand were paid in 2024; EUR 15 thousand in 2023), under which the executive directors are beneficiaries. No life insurance premiums were paid for Company directors who are members of other Boards of Directors and/or senior managers of Group companies or associates.
Lastly, the Company has arranged a third-party liability insurance policy covering the directors and managers of the Group companies parented by the Company. The insured parties include the Company's directors. The premium paid in 2024 under the aforementioned insurance policy amounted to EUR 1,757 thousand (EUR 1,073 thousand in 2023).
At 31 December 2024, no advances or loans had been granted by the Company to the directors in their capacity as such or as members of other Boards of Directors or senior managers of Group companies or associates.
The overall remuneration accrued to the Company's senior managers in 2024 is analyzed below (*):
| SENIOR MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION (Thousand euro) (*) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | 5,793 | 5,094 |
| Variable remuneration | 6,205 | 5,534 |
| Performance-based share plan | 5,638 | 1,934 |
| Remuneration as members of administrative bodies of other Group companies, jointly-controlled entities or associates | 39 | 33 |
| Insurance premiums | 20 | 19 |
| Other (1) | 226 | 486 |
| Other (2) | 1,433 | 533 |
| Total | 19,355 | 13,633 |
(1) Separation of members of the Non-Management Committee (amount subject to personal income tax).
(2) Expatriates´ payments
(*) The Senior Management average remuneration is not broken down by gender in order to keep it confidential, given that there are not enough incumbents in each position of equal value
The remuneration shown corresponds to the holders of the following positions in all or part of 2024: General Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Construction Officer, Chief Airports Officer, Chief Toll Roads Officer, Chief Energy Officer, Chief Mobility & Services Officer, Chief Information and Innovation Systems Officer, Chief Audit and Risk Officer, Chief Communications and Corporate Responsibility Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Digital Infrastructure Officer . The remuneration of the members of senior management who have been Executive Directors at the same time is not included, since it is indicated in the Note 6.7.2.
The Company has also implemented a "Flexible Remuneration Scheme", which allows employees to voluntarily change their remuneration package based on personal needs, replacing a portion with certain benefits in kind. These products include a life and retirement savings group insurance scheme. Participants may request that a portion of their gross annual remuneration be paid by the Company in the form of a premium under a life and retirement savings group insurance policy. The senior managers requested contributions totaling EUR 137 thousand from the Company, replacing the remuneration shown in the table above (EUR 71 thousand in 2023).
The agreements between the Company and the senior managers specifically provide for the right to receive the indemnities referred to in Article 56 of the Spanish Labour Statute in the event of unfair dismissal.
In order to encourage loyalty and continuity, a deferred remuneration scheme was granted to thirteen senior managers, including one executive director. The scheme consists of extraordinary remuneration that will only be paid in one of the following circumstances:
• Exit of the senior manager by mutual agreement upon reaching a certain age.
• Unfair dismissal or exit at the Company's discretion without cause for dismissal, before the senior manager reaches the age initially agreed, if the amount exceeds the figure stipulated in the Labour Statute.
• Death or disability of the senior manager.
To cover this incentive, each year the Company makes contributions to a group savings insurance policy under which the Company is both policyholder and beneficiary. The contributions are quantified on the basis of a certain percentage of each senior manager's total monetary remuneration. Contributions made in 2024 amounted to EUR 2,391 thousand (EUR 2,076 thousand in 2023), of which EUR 582 thousand relates to the executive director (EUR 527 thousand in 2023).
Related party transactions are reported following: (i) the criteria set forth in the International Accounting Standard 24 ("IAS 24") and (ii) the General Instructions of Part I, Item 7.B. of Form 20-F. These transactions between the Company1 (or its Group companies) and related parties, carried out on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business in 2024, 20232 , and 20222 , are disclosed below, in four separate categories.
If the related party has been a related party for a period shorter than the financial year, the transactions during this period are disclosed.
a) Transactions between Ferrovial SE and its key management personnel3
This section includes the transactions between the Company and its key management personnel, their close family members, or companies in which one or the other holds control or joint control, or over which they could exercise significant influence. It also includes transactions with enterprises that have a member of the key management personnel in common with the Company.
At December 31, 2024:
have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of Ferrovial.
1 Including, for the purposes of this section with respect to 2022, Ferrovial S.A., the former parent company of the Group, and its key management personnel.
2 The transactions shown in the tables for the years 2022 and 2023 are presented in accordance with the current applicable regulatory and accounting frameworks, which frameworks differ from those applicable in 2022 and 2023. Accordingly, differences may exist in the presentation of these figures compared to the information reported in the financial statements for those periods. 3 In this note 6.8, the term "key management personnel" includes, in accordance with the applicable related party transactions regulations, the Company directors and senior managers who
| NAME / COMPANY NAME (Thousand euro) | TRANSACTIONS | AMOUNT | PROFIT OR LOSS | BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial expenses | (65) | (65) | (65) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(20,126) | — | (20,126) |
| Financial expenses | (158) | (158) | (158) |
| NAME / COMPANY NAME (Thousand euro) | TRANSACTIONS | AMOUNT | PROFIT OR LOSS | BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial expenses | (1,268) | — | — |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(20,110) | — | (20,110) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financial expenses | (1,270) | (1,270) | — |
| Bank of America | Financing agreements | (112,000) | — | (112,000) |
| Bank of America | Bank and other guarantees received |
(8,127) | — | (8,127) |
| Bank of America | Financial expenses | (46) | — | — |
| Bank of America | Settlement of derivatives | 1,415 | 1,415 | — |
| KBC Bank | Financing agreements | (1,660) | — | (1,660) |
| KBC Bank | Bank and other guarantees received |
(43,000) | — | (43,000) |
| NAME / COMPANY NAME (Thousand euro) | TRANSACTIONS | AMOUNT | PROFIT OR LOSS | BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financing agreements | (50,000) | — | (50,000) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial expenses | (253) | — | — |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financing agreements | (49,692) | — | (49,692) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(19,480) | — | (19,480) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financial expenses | (826) | — | — |
| Marsh McLennan | Services received | (253) | — | — |
b) Transactions between subsidiaries of the Company and the Company's key management personnel3
This section includes the transactions between Group companies and the Company's key management personnel, their close family members or companies in which one or the other holds control or joint control, or over which they could exercise significant influence. It also includes transactions with Group enterprises that have a member of the key management personnel in common with the Company.
| NAME / COMPANY NAME (Thousand euro) | TRANSACTIONS | AMOUNT | PROFIT OR LOSS | BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan del Pino Fdez-Fontecha | Services rendered | 554 | 97 | 188 |
| Ignacio del Pino Fdez-Fontecha | Services rendered | 554 | 97 | 29 |
| Rafael del Pino Fdez-Fontecha | Services rendered | 554 | 97 | 99 |
| EDP | Services received | (31) | — | (11) |
| EDP | Services rendered | 8,392 | 660 | 1,348 |
| Cummins | Services received | (15) | — | — |
| Cummins | Services rendered | 1,483 | 1,593 | — |
| Marsh McLennan | Services received | (2,251) | — | 9 |
| Holcim group | Services received | (10,498) | — | (1,178) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financing agreements | (14,286) | — | (14,286) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(40,909) | — | (40,909) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial income | 294 | 294 | — |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial expenses | (135) | (135) | (135) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financing agreements | (117,929) | — | (117,929) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(47,404) | — | (47,404) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financial income | 4,802 | 4,802 | — |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financial expenses | (157) | (155) | (155) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Settlement of derivatives | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| KBC Bank | Financing agreements | — | — | — |
| KBC Bank | Financial expenses | — | — | — |
| KBC Bank | Settlement of derivatives | — | — | — |
| Applus Group | Services received | (162) | — | (60) |
Note: Two contracts were entered into with a company of the Ferrovial Group in 2023 (as disclosed in the Management Report for that financial year): one between Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. and an entity controlled by the Chairman and one between Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. and certain close family members of the Chairman. Both agreements were entered into as part of the ordinary course of business of Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. The amounts invoiced in 2024 under the latter contract are shown in the table above. For more information on this latter transaction, please refer to section 2.8.3.1 of the Corporate Governance section on conflict-of-interest transactions, included in the Management Report.
| NAME / COMPANY NAME (Thousand euro) | TRANSACTIONS | AMOUNT | PROFIT OR LOSS | BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh McLennan Group | Services received | (2,051) | — | (51) |
| Holcim Group | Services received | (7,478) | (7) | (2,094) |
| Juan del Pino Fdez-Fontecha | Services rendered | 25 | (12) | 27 |
| Ignacio del Pino Fdez-Fontecha | Services rendered | 25 | (12) | 27 |
| Rafael del Pino Fdez-Fontecha | Services rendered | 25 | (12) | 27 |
| Cummins Group | Services rendered | 28,012 | (666) | 833 |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financing agreements | (27,390) | — | (27,390) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(55,279) | — | (55,279) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial income | 602 | 602 | — |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial expenses | — | — | — |
| Sabadell, S.A. | Financing agreements | (31,011) | — | (31,011) |
| Sabadell, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees received |
(48,055) | — | (48,055) |
| Sabadell, S.A. | Financial income | 410 | 410 | — |
| Sabadell, S.A. | Financial expenses | (1,536) | (1,411) | — |
| Sabadell, S.A. | Derivatives settlement | 6 | 6 | — |
| Bank of America | Financing agreements | (191,028) | — | (191,028) |
| Bank of America | Financial expenses | (8,302) | (8,250) | — |
| NAME / COMPANY NAME (Thousand euro) | TRANSACTIONS | AMOUNT | PROFIT OR LOSS | BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh McLennan group | Services received | (1,634) | — | 126 |
| Sulzer | Services received | (145) | — | (93) |
| Holcim group | Services received | (4,826) | — | (258) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financing agreements | (13,149) | — | (13,149) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees | (55,119) | — | (55,119) |
| Bankinter, S.A. | Financial expenses | — | — | — |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financing agreements | (7,459) | — | (7,459) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Bank and other guarantees | (32,410) | — | (32,410) |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financial income | 1,581 | — | — |
| Banco Sabadell, S.A. | Financial expenses | (881) | — | — |
c) Transactions with equity-accounted companies:
This section includes the transactions carried out between Group companies and equity-accounted companies entered into in the ordinary course of business and on normal market terms
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services received | -1 | -3 | -2 |
| Services provided | 138 | 111 | 89 |
| Net financial expenses/Income | 42 | 28 | 22 |
| Payables to related parties | 41 | 23 | 28 |
| Receivables from related parties | 331 | 294 | 252 |
This section includes the transactions carried out between the Group companies in the ordinary course of business, in terms of purpose and conditions, and were not eliminated on consolidation for the following reason.
As explained in detail in Note 1.3.2., balances and transactions relating to construction work performed by the Construction Division for the Group's infrastructure concession operators are not eliminated on consolidation since, at the consolidated level, contracts of this type are classed as construction contracts in which the work, while being executed, is deemed to be performed for third parties, as the ultimate owner of the works is the awarding entity from both a financial and a legal viewpoint.
In 2024, 2023 and 2022, Ferrovial's Construction Division billed those concession operators for EUR 206,077 thousand in 2024 (EUR 375,680 thousand in 2023 and EUR 865,487 thousand in 2022) for work performed and related advance payments and, in this respect, recognized sales for that construction work totaling EUR 303,050 thousand in 2024, EUR 489,259 thousand in 2023 and EUR 1,030,639 thousand in 2022.
In 2024, the profit from these transactions attributable to the Company's holdings in the concession operators in question and not eliminated on consolidation, net of taxes and non-controlling interests, was EUR -14,206 thousand. In 2023, this amounted to EUR -34,942 thousand and in 2022 to EUR -60,507 thousand.
The following table summarizes the fees for professional services provided by Ernst & Young for the fiscal years 2024 and 2023.
| Million euros | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees for audit services | 13.08 | 13.53 |
| Fees for audit related services | 0.71 | 0.67 |
| Tax fees | 0.02 | — |
| Other non-audit services | — | — |
"Fees for audit services" relate to the following audit services:
During 2023, the principal accountant also provided non-recurrent services, which amount to EUR 4,990 thousand, related to the registration process of the Company within the SEC. Specifically, the principal auditor provided audit services under PCAOB standards in relation to the financial statements of the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 included within the registration statement with the SEC.
"Fees for audit related services" are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Group's financial statements. This category includes fees related to the preparation of comfort letters for debt issued and verification of nonfinancial information among others.
"Tax fees" relate to fees incurred for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. "Other non-audit services" consist of services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in the above-mentioned sections. During 2023 and 2024, no such services were rendered.
Approval from the Audit and Control Committee is required for non-audit services provided by the external auditor. All services described above have been approved by the Audit and Control Committee.
Ferrovial successfully completed the pricing of an issuance of bonds amounting to 500 million euro, with maturity date on 16 January 2030. The bonds bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum payable annually.
The issue price is 99.402% of the nominal value of the securities. The closing and payment of the issuance took place on 16 January 2025, once the customary conditions precedent for this type of issuance were met.
The net proceeds were approximately 495 million euro, which are expected to be used for general corporate purposes.
The bonds are listed in Euronext Dublin, the regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange.
On 16 January 2025, the corporate revolving credit facility was refinanced incorporating sustainability criteria linked to KPIs. Final maturity is January 2030 with the possibility of two extensions of 1 year each. Maximum limit of EUR 900 million with the possibility of drawing down balances in EUR, USD, CAD and GBP. No amount drawn as of the date of this document.
In connection with the buy-back program for Ferrovial SE own shares explained in Note 5.1, over the course of 2025, 2,280,272 treasury shares were acquired at an average price of EUR 41.30 per share totaling EUR 94 million.
Additionally, the Board of Directors has approved the implementation of a new share buyback program of up to EUR 500 million with the purpose of reducing the share capital, which would start after the current share buyback program has ended.
On January 28, 2025, and following satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions, Ferrovial and Macquarie completed the sale of AGS' entire share capital (100%) for a price of GBP 900 million, of which circa GBP 450 million are Ferrovial's net proceeds, together with a capital gain of EUR 297 million for Ferrovial which will affect Q1 2025 results.
On February 26, 2025, Ferrovial announced that a binding agreement has been reached with Ardian for the sale of its entire remaining stake (5.25%) in FGP Topco Ltd. (Topco), parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for c.455 million pounds (current book value of the asset), which will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing.
The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) which may be exercised by Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company. Full completion of the acquisition under the agreement is also subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
| Entity | Type | Parent | % Ownership | Net Cost Ownership |
Audit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||||
| CORPORATION | |||||
| NETHERLANDS (Registered Office: Amsterdam) | |||||
| Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 80 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Ventures Netherlands B.V. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 9 | ||
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Madrid) | |||||
| Ferrovial Inversiones, S.A. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 2 | ||
| Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.A. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 5 | 1 | |
| Ferrofin, S.L. (a) | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) Ferrovial SE |
52.0% 48.0% |
40 33 |
1 1 |
|
| Temauri, S.L. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 5 | ||
| Ferrovial 008, S.L.U (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 009, S.L.U (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 011, S.A | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 012, S.A | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 013, S.A | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 014, S.A | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 015, S.L. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 016, S.L. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial 017, S.L. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial Venture VI, S.A.U. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 6 | ||
| Ferrovial Ventures, S.A.U. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 15 | ||
| UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: Oxford) | |||||
| Ferrocorp UK Ltd. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 1 | 1 | |
| UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: London) | |||||
| Ferrovial Ventures, Ltd. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 7 | 1 | |
| IRELAND (Registered Office: Dublin) | |||||
| Landmille, Ltd** | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 1 | 3 | |
| LUXEMBOURG (Registered Office: Luxembourg) | |||||
| Krypton RE, S.A. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 8 | 1 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Austin) | |||||
| Landmille US LLC | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | 3 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: New York) | |||||
| Ferrovial IT US, LLC | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| CONSTRUCTION | |||||
| GERMANY (Registered Office: Cologne) | |||||
| Budimex Bau GmbH | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| RailBX GmbH | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 6 | ||
| ARABIA (Registered Office: Riyadh) | |||||
| Ferrovial Agroman Company * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 97.5% | 3 | 7 | |
| AUSTRALIA (Registered Office: Sydney) | |||||
| Ferrovial Construction (Australia) PTY LTD | Ferrovial Construction Holdings Ltd | 100.0% | 46 | 1 | |
| BRASIL (Registered Office: Bela Vista, Sao Paulo) | |||||
| Constructora Ferrovial Ltd. (Brazil) * | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 99.0% | 1 | ||
| CANADA (Registered Office: Alberta) | |||||
| Webber Infrastructure Management Alberta Ltd | Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Holdings Ltd |
100.0% | 0 | ||
| CANADA (Registered Office: Markham - Ontario) | |||||
| Ferrovial Construction CANADA Inc. | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 66 | 1 | |
| Ontario Transit FCCI (Hold Co) Inc. | Ferrovial Construction CANADA Inc. | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Ltd | Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Holdings Ltd |
100.0% | 6 | ||
| Webber Infrastructue Management Ontario Limited | Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Holdings Ltd |
100.0% | 30 | ||
| CANADA (Registered Office: Toronto) | |||||
| Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Holdings Ltd | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| CHILE (Registered Office: Santiago de Chile) | |||||
| Constructora Ferrovial Ltda. * | Ferrovial Empresa Constructora Ltda. | 97.2% | 0 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Construcción Chile S.A. | Ferrovial Empresa Constructora Ltda. | 100.0% | 63 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Empresa Constructora Ltda. | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Energía Construcción SpA | Ferrovial Energía, S.A. (a) | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| COLOMBIA (Registered Office: Bogotá) |
| Ferrovial Construcción Colombia, S.A.S | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOVAKIA (Registered Office: Bratislava) | ||||
| D4R7 Construction S.R.O. | Ferrovial Construction Slovakia S.R.O. | 65.0% | 0 | 3 |
| Ferrovial Construction Slovakia S.R.O. * | Ferrovial Construction Holdings Ltd | 99.0% | (2) | 3 |
| Budimex Slovakia s.r.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Barcelona) | ||||
| Conc. Prisiones Lledoners,S.A. (a) P |
Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 100.0% | 16 | 1 |
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Bilbao) | ||||
| Cadagua, S.A. (a) * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.95% | 70 | 1 |
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Madrid) | ||||
| Cocsa, S.A. (a)* | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.95% | 8 | 1 |
| Ditecpesa, S.A. (a) * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.95% | 1 | 1 |
| Ferroconservación, S.A. (a) | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.0% | 19 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) * | Ferrovial SE | 99.99% | 386 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Medio Ambiente y Energía, S.A. (a) * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.95% | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Railway S.A. (a) * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 98.8% | 0 | |
| Urbaoeste, S.A. (a) * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.0% | 0 | |
| Cimentaciones Especiales y Estructurales CIMSA, S.A. * Arena Recursos Naturales, S.A.U. (a) |
Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) |
99.0% 100.0% |
0 0 |
1 |
| Tecpresa Structural Solutions SA (a) * | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 99.1% | 2 | |
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Zaragoza) | ||||
| Cadagua, S.A. (a) | 51.7% | 2 | 1 | |
| Depusa Aragón S.A. (a) P |
Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 42.3% | 0 | 1 |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Atlanta) | ||||
| Ferrovial Construction East, LLC | Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 100.0% | 457 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Austin) | ||||
| Cadagua US LLC | Webber, LLC | 100.0% | 14 | |
| Ferrovial Agroman 56, LLC | Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC | 100.0% | 35 | |
| Ferrovial Agroman Indiana, LLC | Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC | Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 100.0% | 74 | |
| Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | Ferrovial Construction US Holding Corp. | 100.0% | 1,010 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Construction US Holding Corp. | Ferrovial Holding US Corp. | 100.0% | 1,168 | 1 |
| Grand Parkway Infrastructure LLC | DBW Construction LLC | 30.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC | 40.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Energy Solutions, LLC | Ferrovial Energy US, LLC | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Webber Infrastructure Management US Inc. | Webber, LLC | 100.0% | 308 | 1 |
| Webber Infrastructure Management Inc. | Webber Infrastructure Management US | 100.0% | 39 | 1 |
| Webber Infrastructure Management Holding US Corp | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | (3) | 1 |
| Ferrovial Construccion JFK T1 LLC | Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Tecpresa Structural Solutions, LLC | Ferrovial Construction US Holding Corp. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Charlotte) | ||||
| Sugar Creek Construction LLC | Ferrovial Construction East, LLC | 70.0% | 64 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Dallas) | ||||
| Trinity Infrastructure LLC | DBW Construction LLC | 40.0% | 0 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Fort Worth) | Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC | 60.0% | 0 | |
| DBW Construction LLC | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| North Tarrant Infrastructures | Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC | 75.0% | 0 | 1 |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Georgia) | ||||
| North Perimeter Contractors LLC | Ferrovial Construction East, LLC | 100.0% | 387 | 1 |
| Webber - United LLC | Webber, LLC | 60.0% | 0 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Los Angeles) | ||||
| California Rail Builders | Ferrovial Construction West, LLC | 80.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Construction West, LLC | Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: North Richland Hills) | ||||
| DBW Construction LLC | 40.0% | 0 | ||
| Bluebonnet Contractor, LLC | Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC | 60.0% | 0 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: The Woodlands) | ||||
| DBW Construction LLC. | Webber, LLC | 100.0% | (2) | 1 |
| Webber Waterworks, LLC | Cadagua US, LLC | 50.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Webber, LLC | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Webber Materials, LLC | Webber Equipment & Materials LLC | 100.0% | 88 | 1 |
| Webber, LLC | 653 | 1 | ||
| Ferrovial Construction US Holding Corp. | 100.0% | |||
| Webber Barrier Services | Webber, LLC | 100.0% | 5 | 1 |
| Webber Commercial Construction LLC | Webber, LLC | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Webber Equipment & Materials LLC | Webber, LLC | 100.0% | 227 | 1 |
| Webber Management Group LLC UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Virginia) |
Webber Equipment & Materials LLC | 100.0% | 41 | 1 |
| FAM Construction LLC (I-66) | Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 70.0% | 337 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE (Registered Office: Paris) | ||||
| Ferrovial Construction France, S.A. | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 12 | |
| NETHERLANDS (Registered Office: Amsterdam) | ||||
| Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 761 | 1 |
| IRELAND (Registered Office: Dublin) | ||||
| Ferrovial Construction Ireland Ltd | Ferrovial Construction Holdings Ltd | 100.0% | 8 | |
| MEXICO (Registered Office: México DF) | ||||
| Cadagua Ferr. Industrial MEXICO | Cadagua, S.A. (a) | 75.1% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Medio Ambiente y Energía, S.A. (a) | 24.9% | 0 | ||
| NEW ZEALAND (Registered Office: Wellington) | ||||
| Ferrovial Construction (New Zealand) Limited | Ferrovial Construcción Australia PTY LTD | 100.0% | 2 | |
| PERU (Registered Office: Lima) | ||||
| Ferrovial Construcción Perú, S.A.C. * | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 99.99% | 0 | |
| POLAND (Registered Office: Cracow) | ||||
| Mostostal Kraków S.A. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 3 | 1 |
| Mostostal Kraków Energetyka sp. z o.o. | Mostostal Kraków SA | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Fotowoltaika HIG XIV Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 2 | |
| POLAND (Registered Office: Kamieńsk) FBSerwis Kamieńsk Sp. z o.o. |
FBSerwis SA | 80.0% | 0 | 1 |
| FBSerwis Zielony Kamieńsk Sp. z o.o. POLAND (Registered Office: Kąty Wrocławskie) |
FBSerwis Kamieńsk Sp. z o.o. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| FBSerwis Wrocław Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| FBSerwis Zielony Wrocław Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis Wrocław Sp. z o.o. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| POLAND (Registered Office: Ścinawka Dolna) | ||||
| FBSerwis Dolny Sląsk Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| FBSerwis Zielony Dolny Śląsk Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis Dolny Sląsk Sp. z o.o. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| POLAND (Registered Office: Tarnów) | ||||
| FBSerwis Karpatia Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| FBSerwis Zielona Karpatia Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis Karpatia Sp. z o.o. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| POLAND (Registered Office: Warsaw) | ||||
| Budimex, S.A. | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 50.1% | 83 | 1 |
| Bx Budownictwo Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Bx Kolejnictwo SA | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 26 | 1 |
| Budimex Parking Wrocław Sp. z o.o. P |
Budimex, S.A. | 51.0% | 1 | 1 |
| FBSerwis SA | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 69 | 1 |
| FBSerwis A Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| FBSerwis B Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| FBSerwis Odbiór Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| FBSerwis Paliwa Alternatywne Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| JZE Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Zaklad, Przetworstwa Odpadow Zawisty Sp. Z.o.o. | JZE Sp. z.o.o.0 | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Konstalex Sp. z o.o. | Mostostal Kraków SA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex Most Wschodni S.A. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Circular Construction SA | Budimex Most Wschodni SA | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Magnolia Energy Sp. z o.o. P |
Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 9 | 1 |
| Budimex PPP SA | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 4 | 1 |
| Budimex F Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex A Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex O Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex P Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex R Sp. z o.o. | Budimex, S.A. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex D Sp. z o.o. | Budimex SA | 76.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex SA Sygnity SA sj | Budimex, S.A. | 67.0% | 0 | |
| Budimex SA Cadagua SA IV sc | Budimex, S.A. | 99.9% | 0 | |
| Budimex SA Cadagua SA V sc | Budimex, S.A. | 99.9% | 0 | |
| Budimex SA Tecnicas Reunidas SA - Turów s.c. | Budimex, S.A. | 50.0% | 0 | |
| Green Waste Management 5 Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | ||
| Green Waste Management 6 Sp. z o.o. | FBSerwis SA | 100.0% | ||
| PUERTO RICO (Registered Office: San Juan) | ||||
| Ditecpesa PR, LLC | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Construcción Puerto Rico, LLC UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: London) |
Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 25 | |
| Ferrovial Construction (UK) Limited | Ferrovial Construction Holdings Ltd | 100.0% | 9 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Construction Holdings Limited | Ferrovial Construction International S.E. | 100.0% | 74 | 1 |
| FC Civil Solutions Limited | Ferrovial Construction Holdings Ltd | 100.0% | 0 | |
| TOLL ROADS |
| Cintra Infraestructuras España, S.L. (a) | Ferrovial, SE | 100.0% | 101 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintra Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña, S.L. (a) | P | Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. (a) | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Cintra Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña, S.L. | |||||
| Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña, S.L. (a) | P | (a)(a) | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Cintra Inversiones, S.L.U. (a) | Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. (a) | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Cintra Servicios de Infraestructuras, S.A. (a) * | Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. (a) | 99.99% | 0 | 1 | |
| Autopista Alcalá-O'Donnell, S.A. (a) | Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. (a) | 100.0% | 3 | ||
| Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 55.0% | 23 | 1 | ||
| Autovía de Aragón, Sociedad Concesionaria, S.A. | P | Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. (a) | 30.0% | 15 | 1 |
| Ferrovial, SE | 15.0% | 3 | 1 | ||
| Pilum, S.A. * | P | Ferrovial SE | 94.1% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 55.0% | 1 | 1 | ||
| Ferrovial Aravia, S.A. | P | Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. (a) | 30.0% | 1 | 1 |
| Ferrovial, SE | 15.0% | 0 | 1 | ||
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Barcelona) | |||||
| Autema, S.A. (a) | P | Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña, S.L. (a) | 76.3% | 426 | 1 |
| AUSTRALIA (Registered Office: Melbourne) | |||||
| Cintra OSARS (Western) Holdings Unit Trust | Cintra OSARS Western Ltd | 100.0% | 23 | ||
| Cintra OSARS Western Unit Trust | Cintra OSARS (Western) Holdings Unit Trust | 100.0% | (3) | ||
| AUSTRALIA (Registered Office: Sydney) | |||||
| Cintra Developments Australia PTY, Ltd | Cintra Infrastructures UK Ltd | 100.0% | 1 | 1 | |
| Cintra OSARS (Western) Holdings PTY Ltd | Cintra OSARS Western Ltd | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Cintra OSARS Western PTY Ltd | Cintra OSARS (Western) Holdings PTY Ltd | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| CANADA (Registered Office: Toronto) | |||||
| Cintra 4352238 Investments INC | 407 Toronto Highway B.V. | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| COLOMBIA (Registered Office: Bogotá) | |||||
| Cintra Infraestructuras Colombia, S.A.S. (a) | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 23 | 1 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Austin) | |||||
| Ferrovial Holding US Corp | Cintra Infrastructures, S.E. | 100.0% | 3,102 | ||
| Cintra Holding US Corp | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 22 | ||
| Cintra Texas Corp | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | (22) | ||
| Cintra US Services LLC | Cintra Texas Corp | 100.0% | 1 | ||
| Cintra Holding US Corp | 49.0% | 78 | |||
| Cintra ITR LLC * | |||||
| Ferrovial Construction US Corp. | 44.0% | 23 | 1 | ||
| Cintra LBJ LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 303 | ||
| Cintra NTE LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 240 | ||
| Cintra NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 4 | ||
| Cintra Toll Services LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Cintra I-77 Mobility Partners LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 142 | ||
| Cintra 2 I-77 Mobility Partners LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 66 | ||
| Cintra 2 I-66 Express Mobility Partners | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 679 | ||
| I-66 Express Mobility Partners Holdings LLC | P | Cintra 2 I-66 Express Mobility Partners | 50.0% | 0 | |
| I-66 Express Mobility Partners LLC | P | I-66 Express Mobility Partners Holdings LLC | 100.0% | 1,437 | |
| Cintra 3I-66 Express Mobility Partners LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 200 | ||
| Cintra 3 I-77 Mobility Partners LLC | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 104 | ||
| Cintra Digital Business Ventures LLC | P | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Cintra North Corridor Transit Partners LLC | P | Cintra Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Charlotte) | |||||
| I-77 Mobility Partners Holding LLC * | P | Cintra I-77 Mobility Partners LLC | 50.1% | 108 | |
| Cintra 2-I77 Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 15.0% | 68 | |||
| I-77 Mobility Partners LLC | P | I-77 Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 100.0% | 218 | 1 |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Dallas) | |||||
| LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | P | Cintra LBJ LLC | 54.6% | 0 | |
| LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC | P | LBJ Infrastructure Group Holding LLC | 100.0% | 521 | 1 |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: North Richland Hills) | |||||
| NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | P | Cintra NTE LLC | 63.0% | 240 | 1 |
| NTE Mobility Partners LLC | P | NTE Mobility Partners Holding LLC | 100.0% | 322 | 1 |
| NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 Holding LLC | P | Cintra NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC | 53.7% | 276 | 1 |
| NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC | P | NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 Holding | 100.0% | 436 | 1 |
| LLC | |||||
| NETHERLANDS (Registered Office: Amsterdam) | |||||
| Cintra Infrastructures SE | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 3,021 | 1 | |
| Cintra Global SE | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 3,242 | 1 | |
| 407 Toronto Highway B.V. | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 2,664 | 2 | |
| Cintra INR Investments B.V. | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 369 | 5 | |
| Cintra Projects B.V. | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Cintra IM Investments B.V. | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Cintra INVIT Investments B.V. | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 718 |
| Cintra Development BV | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA (Registered Office: Mumbai) | |||||
| Ciinfra India Private Limited* | Cintra INR Investments BV | 99.99% | 0 | 1 | |
| PORTUGAL (Registered Office: Lisbon) | |||||
| Vialivre, S.A. | P | Cintra Infrastructures SE | 84.0% | 0 | 1 |
| UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: London) | |||||
| Cintra Silvertown Ltd | Cintra Infrastructures UK Ltd | 100.0% | 1 | 1 | |
| UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: Oxford) | |||||
| Cintra Infrastructures UK Ltd | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 42 | 1 | |
| Cintra Toowoomba Ltd | Cintra Infrastructures UK Ltd | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Cintra Slovakia Ltd | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 1 | ||
| Cintra OSARS Western Ltd | Cintra Infrastructures UK Ltd | 100.0% | 23 | 1 | |
| CHILE (Registered Office: Santiago de Chile) | |||||
| Cintra Infraestructuras Chile, S.p.A | Cintra Global SE | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| PERU (Registered Office: LIMA) | |||||
| Cintra Infraestructuras Perú, S.A.C* | Cintra Infrastructures SE | 99.9% | 0 | ||
| DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURES | |||||
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Madrid) | |||||
| Ferrovial MAD 01, S.A. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 91 | ||
| AIRPORTS | |||||
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Madrid) | |||||
| Ferrovial Aeropuertos España, S.A. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 28 | ||
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Austin) | |||||
| Ferrovial Airports Holding US Corp | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 799 | ||
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Denver) | |||||
| Ferrovial Airports O&M Services LLC | Ferrovial Airports Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Ferrovial Airports US Terminal One LLC. | Ferrovial Airports Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 734 | ||
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: New York) | |||||
| MARS NTO LLC. | Ferrovial Airports US Terminal One LLC. | 96.1% | 742 | ||
| Ferrovial Airports CHS MSA LLC | Ferrovial Airports Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| NETHERLANDS (Registered Office: Amsterdam) | |||||
| Hubco Netherlands B.V. | Ferrovial Airports International, SE | 100.0% | 807 | ||
| FERROVIAL AIRPORTS FMM BV | Ferrovial Airports International, SE | 100.0% | 5 | ||
| Ferrovial Airports Turkey B.V. | Ferrovial Airports International, SE | 100.0% | 152 | ||
| UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: Oxford) | |||||
| Faero UK Holding Limited | P | Hubco Netherlands B.V. | 100.0% | 255 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Airports International, SE | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 1,372 | 1 | |
| TURKEY (Registered Office: Ankara) | |||||
| YDA HAVALIMANI YATIRIM VE (Dalaman) | P | Ferrovial Airports Turkey B.V. | 60.0% | 145 | 1 |
| ENERGY | |||||
| SPAIN (Registered Office: Madrid) | |||||
| Ferrovial Transco España , S.A.U. (a) | P | Ferrovial Transco International, B.V. | 100.0% | 14 | |
| Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 21 | ||
| Parque Solar Casilla, S.L.U. (a) | P | Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. (a) |
100.0% | 9 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Mobility, S.L. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 15 | ||
| Cea Infraestructuras Energéticas (a) | P | Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. (a) |
100.0% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. | |||||
| Jucar Infraestructuras Energéticas (a) | P | (a) | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. | |||||
| Pisuerga Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. (a) | P | (a) | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Growth VI, S.L. (a) | Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. | 100.0% | 10 | ||
| (a) | |||||
| Roland Servicios Empresariales, S.L.U. | Ferrovial Mobility, S.L. (a) | 100.0% | 15 | ||
| Ferrovial 004, S.A. (a) | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 17 | ||
| Siemsa Control y Sistemas S.A.U. (a) | Ferrovial Energía S.A. (a) | 100.0% | 1 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Energía S.A. (a) | Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. (a) | 100.0% | 16 | 1 | |
| CHILE (Registered Office: Santiago) | |||||
| Ferrovial Power Infrastructure Chile, SpA | Ferrovial Transco International, B.V. | 100.0% | 65 | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Transco Chile II SpA | P | Ferrovial Power Infraestructure Chile, SpA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, S.A.* | P | Ferrovial Power Infraestructure Chile, SpA | 99.9% | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Transco Chile III SPA | P | Ferrovial Transco International, B.V. | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Ferrovial Transco Chile IV SpA | P | Ferrovial Power Infraestructure Chile, SpA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Centella Transmisión, S.A.* | P | Ferrovial Power Infrastructure Chile, SpA | 99.99% | 50 | 1 |
| Centella Transmisión II, S.A. | P | Ferrovial Power Infrastructure Chile, SpA | 50.1% | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrovial Transco Chile III SPA | 49.9% | 0 | 1 | ||
| Alto Huemul Transmisión SPA | P | Ferrovial Power Infrastructure Chile, SpA | 100.0% | 0 | |
| Alto Huemul II SPA | P | Ferrovial Power Infrastructure Chile, SpA | 100.0% | 0 |
| UNITED STATES (Registered Office: Austin) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Mobility U.S., LLC | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 1 | ||
| Ferrovial Energy US, LLC | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 100.0% | 13 | ||
| Ferrovial Energy US 1, LLC | Ferrovial Energy US, LLC | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| Misae Solar IV | P | Ferrovial Energy US, LLC | 100.0% | 66 | |
| NETHERLANDS (Registered Office: Amsterdam) | |||||
| Ferrovial EG SE | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 76 | 2 | |
| Thalia Waste Treatment B.V. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 1 | ||
| Ferrovial Transco International B.V. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 89 | ||
| Ferrovial Services Netherlands B.V. | Ferrovial SE | 100.0% | 26 | 1 | |
| UNITED KINGDOM (Registered Office: London) | |||||
| Thalia Waste Management Limited | Thalia Waste Treatment BV | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia MK ODC Limited | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia AWRP ODC Limited | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia WB HoldCo Limited | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia WB ODC Limited | Thalia WB HoldCo Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia WB Services Limited | Thalia WB ODC Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia WB SPV Limited | P | Thalia WB Services Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Thalia IOW SPV Limited | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia Services Limited | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia MK HoldCo Limited | P | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Thalia MK SPV Limited | Thalia MK HoldCo Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia Ventures Limited | Thalia Holdco Ltd | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia IOW ODC Ltd | Thalia Waste Management Limited | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| Thalia Holdco Ltd | Thalia Waste Treatment BV | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| CHILE (Registered Office: Antofagasta) | |||||
| Veltis, SpA | 65.1% | 0 | 1 | ||
| Berliam S.p.A.* | Inversiones Chile Ltda | 34.9% | 0 | 1 | |
| CHILE (Registered Office: Los Andes) | |||||
| Steel Ingenieria, S.A.* | Veltis, Sp.a | 99.99% | 31 | 1 | |
| Veltis, S.p.A | Ferrovial EG SE | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | |
| CHILE (Registered Office: Santiago) | |||||
| Walvis, S.A.* | Berliam S.p.A. | 99.7% | 0 | 2 | |
| Inversiones (Chile) Holdings Limitada* | Veltis, Sp.a | 99.99% | 3 | 1 | |
| Inversiones (Chile) Limitada* | Inversiones (Chile) Holding Limitada | 99.99% | 0 | ||
| Veltis Servicios, SpA | Veltis, S.p.A | 100.0% | 0 | ||
| POLAND (Registered Office: Warsaw) | |||||
| Budimex, S.A. | 51.0% | 7 | |||
| BXF Energía Sp. z.o.o. | Ferrovial EG SE | 49.0% | 7 | ||
| Azalia, Sp.z.o.o. | P | BXF Energía SP ZOO | 100.0% | 8 | |
| AUSTRALIA (Registered Office: Sydney) | |||||
| Ferrovial Energy PTY LTD | Ferrovial EG SE | 100.0% | 0 |
Auditor Key:
Auditors: (1) Ernst & Young, S.L., Madrid, Spain, Auditor Firm ID 1461; (2) Deloitte; (3) BDO; (4) PWC; (5) KPMG; (6) Vir Audit; (7) Elayouty
(a) Form part of the tax scope of Ferrovial SE and subsidiaries.
(*) The remaining percentage to complete the 100% Ownership in the company belongs to minority shareholders of the Ferrovial Group.
(**) In Members Voluntary Liquidation
(P) Project Company
(Net Cost Ownership: Net Cost of the parent company over subsidiary)
| Entity | Type | Parent | % Owner. | V. Eq. Method |
Assets. | Liab. | Reven. | Results | Audit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION | |||||||||
| CANADA | |||||||||
| Ontario Transit Group Inc. | Ontario Transit FCCI (Hold Co) Inc. | 50.0% | 0 1,046 |
1,078 | 409 | 0 | |||
| SPAIN | |||||||||
| Via Olmedo Pedralba, S.A. |
Ferrovial Construccion, S.A. | 7.2% | 1 5 |
2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Boremer, S.A. | Cadagua, S.A. | 50.0% | 1 2 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| UNITED STATES | |||||||||
| Pepper Lawson Horizon Intl. Group |
Webber Commercial Construction LLC |
70.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ConnectedWorks, LLC | Ferrovial Contruction US Holding Corp. |
40.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| POLAND | |||||||||
| Promos Sp. z o.o. | Budimex SA | 26.3% | 1 3 |
1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| TOLL ROADS | |||||||||
| AUSTRALIA | |||||||||
| Nexus Infrastructure Holdings Unit Trust |
P | Cintra Toowoomba Ltd | 40.0% | 3 18 |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Nexus Infrastructure Unit Trust |
P | Nexus Infrastructure Holdings Unit Trust |
100.0% | 10 | 37 | 16 | 37 | 3 | |
| Nexus Infrastructure Holdings PTY Ltd |
P | Cintra Toowoomba Ltd | 40.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Nexus Infrastructure PTY Ltd |
P | Nexus Infrastructure Holdings PTY Ltd |
100.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Netflow Osars (Western) GP |
P | Cintra Osars (Western) Unit Trust | 50.0% | 38 | 151 | 74 | 25 | 3 | |
| SPAIN | |||||||||
| Bip & Drive, S.A. | P | Cintra Infraestructuras España, S.L. | 25.0% | 6 38 |
13 | 18 | 4 | ||
| Empresa Mant. y Explotación M30, S.A. |
Ferrovial Construccion, S.A. | 50.0% | (34) | 238 | 238 | 37 | 10 | 5 | |
| Madrid Calle 30, S.A. | P | Empresa Mant. y Explotación M30, S.A. |
20.0% | 56 | 730 | 169 | 158 | 68 | 8 |
| CANADA | |||||||||
| 407 International Inc | P | Cintra 4352238 Investment Inc. | 43.2% | 778 | 3,866 | 8,029 | 1,151 | 467 | 1 |
| COLOMBIA | |||||||||
| Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao S.A.S. |
P | Cintra Infraestructuras Colombia S.A.S. |
30.0% | 27 | 736 | 644 | 139 | 22 | 2 |
| INDIA | |||||||||
| IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited |
P | Cintra INR Investments B.V. | 19.9% | 315 | 5,025 | 3,463 | 894 | 50 | 5 |
| IRB Infrastructure Trust | P | IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited |
51.0% | 704 | 4,800 | 3,107 | 243 | (24) | |
| Cintra INVIT Investments B.V. | 24.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MMK Toll Road Private | P | IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited |
51.0% | 0 1 |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Limited | Cintra IM Investments B.V. | 24.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| UNITED KINGDOM | |||||||||
| Zero Bypass Holdings Ltd | P | Cintra Slovakia Ltd | 35.0% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Zero Bypass Ltd | P | Zero Bypass Holdings Ltd | 100.0% | 13 | 944 | 908 | 36 | 3 | |
| RiverLinx Holdings Ltd | Cintra Silvertown Ltd | 22.5% | 0 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| RiverLinx Ltd | P | RiverLinx Holdings Ltd | 100.0% | 65 | 1,820 | 1,528 | 204 | 7 | |
| PERU Sociedad Concesionaria |
P | Cintra Infraestructuras Perú, S.A.C | 35.0% | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Anillo Vial, S.A. | |||||||||
| AIRPORTS | |||||||||
| QATAR | |||||||||
| FMM Company LLC UNITED STATES |
Ferrovial Airports FMM B.V. | 49.0% | 18 | 78 | 38 | 109 | 14 | ||
| JFK NTO SPONSOR | |||||||||
| AGGREGATOR LLC. | P | MARS NTO LLC | 51.0% | 1,006 | 10,436 | 8,547 | 68 | 7 | 1 |
| Total equity-accounted continuing operations | 3,023 |
Auditor key:
(1) EY; (2) Deloitte; (3) BDO; (4) PwC; (5) KPMG; (6) Vir Audit; (7) Mazars; (8) PKF; (9) Martins Pereira, Joao Careca & Asociados, Sroc.; (10) Grant Thornton UK LLP; (11) 3 Auditores SLP
(P) Project Company / (Value Eq. Method: Net Cost of the parent company over the equity-accounted companies).
Amsterdam, 27 February 2025.
(before appropriation of profit)
| ASSETS | Notes | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | 13,167 | 9,642 | |
| Financial fixed assets | 1.1 | 13,163 | 9,638 |
| Participating interests in group companies | 12,815 | 9,525 | |
| Other investments in participating interests | 0 | 2 | |
| Receivables from group companies and associates | 256 | 19 | |
| Deferred tax | 55 | 73 | |
| Other receivables | 37 | 20 | |
| Other fixed assets | 1.2 | 4 | 4 |
| Current assets | 601 | 736 | |
| Receivables | 1.3 | 426 | 629 |
| Current receivables from group companies | 347 | 556 | |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 3 | 1 | |
| Receivables relating to income tax | 72 | 68 | |
| Other receivables | 4 | 3 | |
| Cash | 1.4 | 175 | 107 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 13,768 | 10,378 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders´ Equity | 1.5 | 6,422 | 4,102 |
| Share capital paid in and called up | 7 | 7 | |
| Share premium | 4,316 | 4,316 | |
| Revaluation reserves | -10 | -9 | |
| Other legal reserves | -206 | -360 | |
| Other reserve | -954 | -280 | |
| Unappropriated profits | 3,270 | 428 | |
| Provisions | 1.6 | 89 | 89 |
| Provision for liability for participating interests | 22 | 20 | |
| Provision for taxes | 62 | 64 | |
| Other provisions | 5 | 4 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 1.7 | 6,001 | 5,243 |
| Bonds | 496 | 495 | |
| Payables to credit institutions | 60 | 296 | |
| Amounts due to group companies | 5,433 | 4,425 | |
| Others | 12 | 28 | |
| Current liabilities | 1.8 | 1,256 | 943 |
| Amounts due to banks | 252 | 0 | |
| Other bonds and private loans | 255 | 504 | |
| Amounts due to group companies | 696 | 385 | |
| Payables relating to income tax | 19 | 25 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 5 | 12 | |
| Debts to suppliers and trade credits | 0 | 1 | |
| Other debts | 28 | 15 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 13,768 | 10,378 |
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.1 | 23 | 28 |
| Total operating income | 23 | 28 | |
| Personnel expenses | 2.2 | -21 | -19 |
| Other operating expenses | 2.3 | -61 | -61 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | |
| Change in provisions on financial fixed assets | 1.6 | -8 | |
| Total operating expenses | -82 | -89 | |
| Profit and loss on disposals of fixed assets | 2.4 | 10 | 18 |
| Financial income | 2.5 | 18 | 51 |
| Financial expense | 2.5 | -218 | -187 |
| Net exchange differences | -16 | -3 | |
| Derivatives result | 1.1.5 | 38 | 30 |
| Total financial income and expense | -167 | -90 | |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | -226 | -150 | |
| Share in results of participating interests | 1.1.1 | 3,439 | 489 |
| Income tax credit | 2.6 | 56 | 89 |
| NET PROFIT / (LOSS) | 3,270 | 428 |
Ferrovial SE is a Dutch European public limited liability company (Societas Europaea), having its corporate seat (statutaire zetel) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and its office address at Gustav Mahlerplein 61-63, 1082 MS Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and registered with the trade register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) under number 734 221 34 (the "Company" or "FSE").
On June 16, 2023, the Spanish corporate Ferrovial, S.A. ("FSA"), the former ultimate parent company of the Ferrovial group of companies (the "Group") and sole shareholder of FSE, was merged into FSE (at the time named Ferrovial International SE), as a result of which FSE acquired all of FSA´s assets and liabilities under universal title (the "Merger"). As from that date, (i) FSE is the ultimate parent company of the Group and (ii) its shares are listed on both Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam N.V. (the "Dutch Stock Exchange") and the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia Stock Exchanges, regulated markets of Bolsas y Mercados Españoles, Sociedad Holding de Mercados y Sistemas Financieros, S.A (the "Spanish Stock Exchanges").
These separate financial statements cover 2024 financial year, which ended at the balance sheet date of December 31, 2024 for the reporting period and the comparative figures for 2023 financial year. Figures related to 2023 are all in accordance with section 4.1.6 of the Merger deed dated June 15, 2023, FSA´s results as from January 1, 2023 through June 16, 2023, as a result of the merger (commented in the "Merger note).
The financial statements are presented in millions of euros ('EUR'), which is the Company's functional currency.
Ferrovial SE is the ultimate parent company of the Group and is, as such, engaged in holding and related activities which involve design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of transport infrastructure and urban services. To finance and support these activities, the Company made several debt issuances of which some completed in 2023 stand out, sustainability being a key factor in the business model. Euro Commercial Paper notes were issued under a EUR 1,500 million Sustainability Target Euro-commercial paper program admitted to trading on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin in March 2023. All the issued notes from this program matured in 2023 and a new EUR 1,500 million Sustainability Target STEP label compliant Eurocommercial paper program was registered on July 31, 2023 (further details are provided in note 1.8 current liabilities). Regarding the movement during 2024, it is worth noting the variation in the Euro Commercial Paper issued at December 2024 closing (EUR 249 million) compared to December 2023 (EUR 500 million), representing a reduction of EUR -251 million.
Regarding the variation in corporate bonds during 2024, the repayment of the bond issued in July 2014 and maturing in July 2024 (EUR 300 million) should be noted. All issues completed for 2017 and up to 2023 are admitted to trading on the AIAF fixed income market (Spain). All these issuances except the 2023 bond, are guaranteed by the Company. The bond issued in 2023 by Ferrovial SE is listed on Euronext Dublin (see Note 5.2.b.1.1. of the consolidated financial statements).
In addition, during January 2025 Ferrovial has successfully completed the pricing of an issuance of bonds amounting to 500 million euro, with maturity date on 16 January 2030. The bonds will bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum payable annually. The net proceeds were approximately 495 million euro, which are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The bonds are listed in Euronext Dublin, the regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange.
As commented in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, on November 30, 2023 Ferrovial SE announced its decision to implement a treasury share buy-back program for a maximum of up to 34 million shares and a maximum investment of EUR 500 million, the purpose of which was a subsequent capital reduction by cancelling the repurchased shares. The program was authorized for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 (both inclusive). During 2024, 10,355,493 shares were acquired giving rise to a total disbursement of EUR 361 million, while 1,900,000 shares were acquired in 2023 for a total disbursement of EUR 62 million. In addition to this program, over the course of 2023, 2,000,000 of treasury shares were acquired with a total disbursement of EUR 52 million.
On April 11, 2024, the Board approved a new buyback program for a maximum of 37 million shares and a maximum investment of EUR 500 million, the purpose of which was a subsequent capital reduction by cancelling the repurchased shares. The program was authorized for the period from May 2 to December 31, 2024, notwithstanding that Ferrovial reserved the right to terminate the program if, prior to that term, it had acquired shares under the program for either a price that reaches the maximum net investment amount or the maximum number of shares authorized, or if any other circumstance makes it advisable to do so. During 2024 9,231,251 shares were acquired giving rise to a total disbursement of EUR 339 million (See note 1.5. Equity).
The Group is organized into business units based on its activities and services, as described in the consolidated financial statements (see note 1.1.4 Company´s activities).
For details on the company's going concern, please refer to the consolidated financial statements (Note 1.2.)
The separate financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. In accordance with the provisions of Section 362-8 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code the accounting policies used are the same as those used in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, prepared under IFRS as adopted by the European Union, unless stated otherwise below. Reference is made to Note 1.3 'Accounting policies of the consolidated financial statements.
Until June 16, 2023, Ferrovial SE (at the time Ferrovial International SE), was a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial SA, which was at that time a Spanish corporate and ultimate parent company of the Group. Ferrovial SA´s shares were listed at the Spanish Stock Exchanges.
On June 16, 2023, Ferrovial SA merged into Ferrovial SE (still Ferrovial International SE) by way of a cross-border reverse merger as a result of which FSA ceased to exist and FSE acquired all of FSA´s assets and liabilities under universal title and became the Group´s ultimate parent company (previously defined as the "Merger"). Upon completion of the Merger, Ferrovial SE changed its name into its current name and listed its shares both on the Dutch Stock Exchanges and the Spanish Stock Exchanges.
In anticipation of the Merger, on May 17, 2023, FSE reduced its authorized share capital (maatschappelijk kapitaal) to EUR 7.5 million (previously EUR 750 million) consisting of 750 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.01 each (previously EUR 1). In connection with this capital reduction and as a result of the execution of the corresponding deed of merger (i) every two previously existing issued and outstanding shares were combined/merged into one new issued and outstanding share and therefore (ii) the issued and outstanding share capital was reduced to EUR 3,714,385.35 consisting of 371,438,535 ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.01 each.
Immediately prior to the Merger becoming effective, FSE cancelled all shares in its share capital, save for a number of shares equal to the number of shares in FSA´s share capital held by FSA itself in treasury at that moment. At the Merger becoming effective, FSE increased its authorized share capital to 30 million euro consisting of 3,000 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.01 each.
In addition, for each immediately before the Merger issued and outstanding share in the share capital of FSA held by other parties than FSA itself or FSE, FSE allotted one share in its share capital. Accordingly, at the moment on which the Merger became effective, FSE´s issued an outstanding share capital amounted to EUR 7,274,432.61, consisted of 727,443,261 shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.01 each, of which 2,879,808 were held in treasury by FSE itself.
Ferrovial SE have incorporated a branch (the "Branch") located in Spain, under the Spanish trade register and subject to Spanish tax regime. Certain assets, liabilities and other legal relationships transferred to FSE as a result of the Merger are allocated to FSE's Spanish Branch Office (Ferrovial SE Sucursal en España) at the Merger date. The participating interest allocated into the Branch are included in the Appendix II of the consolidated financial statements. These company only financial statements include also the information regarding the Branch.
For details of (changes in) accounting estimates, please refer to the consolidated financial statements, Note 1.3.4. Accounting estimates and judgments and the accounting for provisions participating interests in group companies described in the next section.
Investments in subsidiaries are valued using the equity value method, determined applying the IFRS accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, subsidiaries are carried at the company's share in their net asset value plus its share in the results of the subsidiaries and its share of changes recognized directly in the equity of the subsidiaries as from the acquisition date, determined in accordance with the IFRS accounting policies disclosed in the consolidated financial statements, less its share in the dividend distributions from the subsidiaries. The company's share in the results of the subsidiaries is recognized in the profit and loss account. If and to the extent the distribution of profits is subject to restrictions, these are included in a legal reserve.
If the value of the subsidiary under the equity value method has become nil, this method is no longer applied, with the subsidiary being valued at nil as long as the net asset value remains negative. In connection with this, any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the investor's net investment in the subsidiary, are included. A provision is formed if and to the extent the company stands surety for all or part of the debts of the subsidiary or if it has a constructive obligation to enable the subsidiary to repay its debts.
A subsequent share of the profit of the subsidiary is recognized only if and to the extent that the accumulated share of the previously unrecognized loss has been made good.
Following application of the equity value method, the entity determines whether an impairment loss has to be recognized in respect of the subsidiary. At each reporting date, the entity assesses whether there are objective indications of impairment of the subsidiary. If any such indication exists, the entity determines the impairment loss as the difference between the recoverable amount of the subsidiary and its carrying amount, taking it to the profit and loss account.
Results from transactions with or between participating interests that are carried at equity method are recognized according to the Ferrovial stake in these companies.
Costs related to the incorporation and issuance of shares are charged directly to equity, less relevant income tax effects.
Everything contributed by shareholders at any time in excess of the nominal share capital was recognized in share premium. This also includes additional capital contributions by existing shareholders without the issue of new shares.
If the Company purchases treasury shares, the purchase price or carrying amount of the treasury shares, including transaction costs, are charged to the item other reserves, unless otherwise stated by the General Meeting. In case the treasury shares are sold, the result will be added to other reserves.
Revaluation reserves is a legal reserve and takes into account the impact of taxes on equity and results by forming a provision for deferred taxation charged to the revaluation reserves.
It arises from the movements in the value of derivatives used as part of cash flow hedging that are recognized directly within the revaluation reserve. The movements for the year 2024 are detailed in the derivative movement in the Impact on reserves explained in note '1.1.5 Other non-current receivables'.
Other legal reserves are recognised in accordance with the Dutch Civil Code.
The share in results of participating interests is the amount by which the carrying amount of the participating interest has changed since the previous financial statements as a result of the earnings achieved by the participating interest to the extent that this can be attributed to the company.
For the details of corporate income tax accounting please refer to the consolidated financial statements (Note 1.3.3.3).
Ferrovial SE is the head of the fiscal unity for corporate income tax purposes in the Netherlands. The fiscal unity includes Ferrovial Services Netherlands B.V., Ferrovial EG SE, Ferrovial Airports International SE, Ferrovial Transco International B.V., Cintra Infrastructures SE, Cintra Global SE, Ferrovial Construction International SE, 407 Toronto Highway B.V., Hubco Netherlands. B.V., Ferrovial Netherlands B.V., Ferrovial Ventures Netherlands B.V., Ferrovial Airports FMM B.V., Ferrovial Airports Turkey B.V., Thalia Waste Treatment B.V., Cintra Projects B.V., Cintra IM Investments B.V., Cintra Invit Investments B.V. and Cintra INR Investments B.V.
Until recently, the fiscal unity was in dispute with the Dutch tax authorities with respect to a group restructuring abroad. In case the group ceased to exist, the entities part of the fiscal unity would have become stand-alone taxpayers. This discussion has been settled in May 2024, with the outcome that the fiscal unity remains in force and subsequently the entities that are part of the fiscal unity have not become stand-alone taxpayers for a specific short period.
Ferrovial SE is the head of the fiscal unity for corporate income tax purposes in Spain, while the Branch acts as the representative of Ferrovial SE. The fiscal unity includes Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A.U., Ferrovial Corporación, S.A.U., Ferrofin, S.L., Ferrovial Inversiones, S.A., Temauri, S.L.U., Ferrovial 001, S.A., Ferrovial Venture VI, S.A.U., Ferrovial Ventures, S.A.U, Ferrovial 008, S.L.U., Ferrovial 009, S.L.U., Ferrovial 011, S.A.U, Ferrovial 012, S.A.U, Ferrovial 013, S.A.U, Ferrovial 014, S.A.U, Ferrovial 015, S.L., Ferrovial 016, S.L., Ferrovial 017, S.L., Ferrovial Mobility, S.L., Roland Servicios Empresariales,S.L.U., Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A., Parque solar Casilla S.L.U., Cea Infraestructuras Energéticas S.L, Júcar Infraestructuras Energéticas,S.L., Pisuerga infraestructuras Energéticas,S.L Ferrovial 004, S.L., Ferrovial Growth VI, S.L.U., Ferrovial Transco España, S.A.U., Ferrovial Aeropuertos España, S.A., Ferrovial Construcción, S.A., Cimentaciones Especiales y Estructurales Cimsa, S.A., Cadagua, S.A, Ferrovial Medio Ambiente y Energía, S.A., Arena Recursos Naturales, S.A., Ferrovial Conservación, S.A., Tecpresa Structural Solutions, S.A., Ditecpesa, S.A., Compañía de Obras Castillejos, S.A., Urbaoeste, S.A., Concesionaria de Prisiones Lledoners, S.A., Depusa Aragon, S.A., Ferrovial Railway, S.A., Webber Equipment & Materials LLC, sucursal en España, Ferrovial Energía, S.A., Siemsa Control y Sistemas S.A., Cintra infraestructuras España, S.L.U., Cintra Servicios de Infraestructuras, S.A., Cintra Inversiones, S.L.U, Autovía de Aragón sociedad concesionaria, S.A., Ferrovial Aravía S.A., Pilum, S.A., Autopista Terrassa-Manresa, Autema,Concesionaria de la Generalitat de Catalunya, S.A., Inversora Autopistas de Cataluña, S.L.U., Cintra Inversora de Autopistas de Cataluña, S.L, Autopista Alcalá O' Donell, S.A.U
The financial fixed assets can be broken down as follows:
| (Million euro) | Note | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participating interests in group companies | 1.1.1 | 12,815 | 9,525 |
| Other investments in participating interests | 0 | 2 | |
| Receivables from group companies | 1.1.2 | 256 | 19 |
| Deferred tax | 1.1.3 | 55 | 73 |
| Other receivables | 1.1.4 | 37 | 20 |
| Total financial fixed assets | 13,163 | 9,638 |
More details in the following sub-notes.
The direct subsidiaries and the related movements throughout the year under review are disclosed below:
| Share in | Other direct | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Balance at January 1, 2024 |
Capital contribution (+) /reduction (-) |
Dividends | results of participati ng interests |
Derivatives Impact |
Exchange differences |
equity movements of participating interests |
Balance at December 31, 2024 |
| Ferrovial Construction International SE |
426 | 523 | (110) | 117 | 10 | (3) | (1) | 962 |
| Cintra Global SE | 4,030 | — | (200) | 360 | — | 6 | (23) | 4,174 |
| Cintra Infrastructures SE | 3,389 | — | — | 163 | 102 | 39 | 23 | 3,716 |
| Ferrovial Airports International SE |
284 | — | — | 2,650 | (2) | 4 | (27) | 2,909 |
| Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. |
107 | — | — | 5 | — | (4) | (29) | 80 |
| Ferrovial Ventures Netherlands B.V. |
11 | — | — | (1) | — | 1 | — | 11 |
| Ferrovial Transco International B.V. |
118 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 126 |
| Ferrovial EG SE | 62 | — | — | 2 | — | (4) | 7 | 67 |
| Ferrovial Ventures Ltd. | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 |
| Ferrovial Services Netherlands B.V. |
21 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 26 |
| Thalia Waste Treatment B.V. |
26 | — | — | (5) | 2 | 2 | 28 | 53 |
| Ferrovial Inversiones, S.A. |
70 | — | (69) | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. |
603 | — | (415) | 68 | — | (1) | 12 | 266 |
| Ferrovial Aeropuertos España, S.A. |
28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 |
| Ferrovial 001, S.A. | — | 91 | — | (1) | — | — | — | 90 |
| Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. |
14 | — | — | (8) | — | — | — | 5 |
| Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. |
134 | — | (93) | 14 | — | — | (7) | 49 |
| Ferrofin S.L. | 71 | — | (11) | 29 | (1) | — | (1) | 88 |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.L. |
14 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15 |
| Temauri, S.L. | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Krypton RE S.A. | 18 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 21 |
| Ferrovial Mobility S.L. | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| Landmille, Ltd. - GBP | 7 | — | (6) | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Ferrovial 004, S.L.U | 37 | — | (6) | 37 | — | — | (2) | 66 |
| Ferrovial Ventures, S.A.U. |
16 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 18 |
| Others | 7 | (7) | — | — | 8 | 8 | ||
| Total | 9,525 | 614 | (910) | 3,439 | 112 | 42 | (8) | 12,815 |
Ferrovial Construction International S.E.
On June 24, 2024 the Company made a share premium contribution to Ferrovial Construction International S.E. reaching EUR523 million, which was paid in kind and would be effected by means of assignment of a receivable in the amount of EUR 416 million arising out of an intra-group credit agreement dated 11 June 2024 between the Shareholder as lender and Ferrofin, S.L. as borrower; a receivable in the amount of EUR 56 million arising out of a credit loan agreement dated 29 June 2022 between the Shareholder as lender and Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. as borrower; and a receivable in the amount of EUR 51 million arising out of a credit loan agreement dated 18 December 2023 between the Shareholder as lender and Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. as borrower.
This subsidiary made a dividend distribution of EUR 110 million to the Company on June 14, 2024. This dividend was distributed in kind effected by means of assignment of a receivable in the aggregate amount of EUR 110 millions arising out of a credit between Ferrovial Construction International SE as lender and Ferrovial Netherlands BV as borrower dated to June 29, 2022, and a credit agreement between Ferrovial Construction International SE as lender and Ferrovial Netherlands BV as borrower dated to December 18, 2023. Both of them were fully repaid on June 26th, 2024. See note 1.1.2.
On June 11, 2024, this subsidiary made a dividend distribution of EUR 415 million to the Company. This dividend was distributed in kind, effected by means of an assignment of receivable in the aggregate amount of EUR 415 million, from a credit agreement dated February 28, 2018, between Ferrovial Construcción S.A as lender and Ferrofin SL as borrower. Consequently, Ferrovial S.E. assumed the position of the lender. On June 26, 2024, this receivable was fully repaid. See note 1.1.2.
This subsidiary formally approved on July 9, 2024 the distribution of a dividend of EUR 200 million based on the financial results of the year 2023 . This dividend is currently pending of payment and will be disbursed to the shareholders in accordance with the company's established procedures and timelines. See note 1.3.
The main movement for the year 2024 of this subsidiary correspond to the divestment of 19.75% of the share capital of FGP Topco Ltd., which is the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airports Holdings Limited (HAH), the owner of Heathrow Airport in London (UK), to Ardian and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with a capital gain of EUR 2,023 million. As a result, Ferrovial now holds 5.25% stake, which is recognized as a non-current financial asset at fair value through profit or loss, once concluded that according to IAS28 p.5-6, Ferrovial will no longer exercise significant influence in FGP Topco Ltd., despite having the right to nominate a board member together with other shareholders, as the group will have no participation in the policy-making processes of the asset, neither participation in decisions related to dividend distributions. The fair value of the remaining stake has been determined by referencing the selling price of the recently 19.75% stake divested in FGP Topco Ltd., generating an additional positive impact of EUR 547 million.
Finally, on January 26, 2025, Ferrovial announced that a binding agreement has been reached with Ardian for the sale of its entire remaining stake (5.25%) in FGP Topco Ltd. (Topco), parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for c.GBP 455 million (current book value of the asset), which will be adjusted with an interest rate to be applied until closing (Note 6.11). The transaction is subject to complying with the right of first offer (ROFO) which may be exercised by Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company. Full completion of the acquisition under the agreement is also subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions.
This subsidiary made two dividend distributions to the Company during 2024. On June 11, 2024 a dividend was distributed in kind effected by means of assignment of receivable in the aggregate amount of EUR 81 millions. On August 2, 2024 dividend was distributed in kind effected by means of assignment of receivable in the aggregate amount of EUR 12 millions. The payment of the aforementioned distributions were made in kind through the assignment of a credit right that the Company holds against Ferrofin, S.L. generated under the current account agreement signed by Ferrofin, S.L. and the Company, among other companies of the Ferrovial group, on February 28, 2018.
This subsidiary made a dividend distribution of EUR 69 million to the Company on June 6, 2024. This dividend was distributed in kind effected by means of assignment of receivable in the aggregate amount of EUR 69 millions arising out of a credit between Ferrovial Inversiones S.A as lender and Ferrofin SL as borrower dated to February 28, 2018. Consequently, The Company assumed the position of the lender. On June 30, 2024, this receivable was fully repaid.
The Company made two monetary contributions in favor of Ferrovial 001 S.A. On August 6, 2024 in the total amount of EUR 30 millions euros and on November 26, 2024 in the total amount of EUR 60 millions euros. The Contributions were made by bank transfer to the company's account, considered a 'contribution from partners or owners'.
The movements for the previous year were as follows:
| (Million euro) | Balance at January 1, 2023 |
Capital contribution (+) /reduction (-) |
Dividends | Share in results of participati ng interests |
Derivatives Impact |
Exchange differences |
Other direct equity movements of participating interests |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Construction International SE |
286 | — | — | 133 | (2) | 9 | — | 426 |
| Cintra Global SE | 3,883 | — | — | 199 | (10) | (39) | (2) | 4,030 |
| Cintra Infrastructures SE | 3,262 | — | — | 105 | 37 | (53) | 39 | 3,389 |
| Ferrovial Airports International SE |
293 | — | — | (2) | (3) | 2 | (7) | 284 |
| Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. |
516 | 103 | — | 3 | — | 4 | (519) | 107 |
| Ferrovial Ventures Netherlands B.V. |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
| Ferrovial Transco International B.V. |
119 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | (11) | 2 | 118 |
| Ferrovial EG SE | 51 | — | — | 9 | — | (2) | 4 | 62 |
| Ferrovial Ventures Ltd. | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Ferrovial Services Netherlands B.V. |
14 | — | — | 7 | — | (1) | — | 21 |
| Thalia Waste Treatment B.V. |
16 | 1 | — | (10) | (1) | — | 20 | 26 |
| Ferrovial Inversiones, S.A. |
69 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 70 |
| Ferrovial Construccion, S.A. |
570 | — | — | 14 | (1) | — | 20 | 603 |
| Ferrovial Aeropuertos España, S.A. |
43 | — | — | (15) | — | — | — | 28 |
| Ferrovial 001, S.A. | 1 | — | (1) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. |
19 | — | — | (5) | — | — | — | 14 |
| Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. |
543 | — | (416) | 21 | (4) | (1) | (9) | 134 |
| Ferrofin S.L. | 488 | — | (433) | 16 | — | 13 | (13) | 71 |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.L. |
10 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 14 |
| Temauri, S.L. | 7 | — | — | (2) | — | — | — | 5 |
| Krypton RE S.A. | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 18 |
| Ferrovial Mobility S.L. | 22 | — | — | (7) | — | — | — | 15 |
| Landmille, Ltd. - GBP | 107 | (102) | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 |
| Ferrovial 004, S.L.U | 27 | — | — | 11 | (1) | — | 1 | 37 |
| Ferrovial Ventures, S.A.U. |
15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 16 |
| Others | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | (2) | 7 |
| Total | 10,401 | 13 | (850) | 489 | 17 | (79) | (466) | 9,525 |
As a result of the Merger in 2023, Ferrovial SE is the direct shareholder of several Spanish entities through the Branch incorporated in Spain
On December 14, 2023 the Company made a share premium contribution to Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. this subsidiary amounting EUR 103 million which was paid in cash on the same date.
The impact on 'Other direct equity movements' is mainly due to the cancellation of the hybrid bond. Through this subsidiary, the Group completed a subordinated perpetual bond issue in 2017 for a nominal amount of EUR 500 million, accruing an annual coupon of 2.124% to the first recalculation date (May 2023), which was guaranteed by Ferrovial SE (formerly named Ferrovial, S.A.). In February 2023, the Company committed to repurchase its subordinated hybrid bond. As of June 2023, the company obtained acceptance of 94.28% of the amount of the issuance to which the offer was directed and executed the full cancellation in August 2023.
This subsidiary made a capital refund of GBP 89.5 million, equivalent to EUR 102 million, on January 17, 2023.
Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L.
This subsidiary made a dividend distribution of EUR 416 million to the Company on December 22, 2023. This dividend was distributed in kind consisting of a receivable from Ferrofin, S.L. in the aggregate amount of EUR 416 million under the current account agreement entered into on February 28, 2018 between Ferrofin, S.L. and Cintra Infraestructuras España, S.L..
Ferrofin, S.L.
On December 19, 2023, Ferrofin, S.L. approved an in-kind capital refund to its shareholders amounting EUR 433 million of which the Spanish Branch received EUR 208 million since it is the direct shareholder of 47.986% of the shares, and Ferrovial Construcción S.A. received the amount of EUR 225 million for the remaining 52.014% stake. The payment entailed transferring credit rights under a loan agreement between Ferrofin, S.L., as lender, and Ferrovial SE, as borrower, dated November 30, 2017. The impact on 'Other direct equity movements' includes the capital refund indirectly to Ferrovial SE through the subsidiary Ferrovial Construcción S.A. in the amount of EUR 225 million.
Appendix II includes data on the companies listed here.
The amount receivable of EUR 256 million (2023: EUR 18.6 million) mainly relates to Ferrofin SL. Intra-group credit agreement dated June 11, 2024 with a 3 year maturity date and a committed amount of EUR EUR 300 millions with effective interest rate is 3.82%.
Movements in receivables from group companies were as follows:
| (Million euro) | Receivables from grouo companies |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2024 | 19 | |||
| New financing | 782 | |||
| Repayments | -526 | |||
| Interests/amortization | 1 | |||
| Others | -19 | |||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 256 |
The main movements of the year correspond to dividends in kind as explained in Note 1.1.
Movements in non-current deferred tax assets were as follows:
| (Million euro) | Non-current deferred tax assets |
|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2023 | 26 |
| Tax Credits Dutch Tax Group | -18 |
| Tax Credits Spanish Tax Group | 63 |
| Non-tax-deductible accounting provision | 2 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 73 |
| Tax Credits Dutch Tax Group | 6 |
| Temporary taxable differences Dutch Tax group | -6 |
| Tax Credits Spanish Tax Group | -18 |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 55 |
Non-current deferred tax assets included in the Company balance sheet and related deferred tax charges or credits in the Company income statement can be broken down as follows:
| Balance sheet | Income statement | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Balance at 31/12/2024 | Balance at 31/12/2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Temporary differences for set-off |
5 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Tax credits and carryforward losses |
46 | 63 | (17) | 45 |
| Others | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| Total | 55 | 73 | (12) | 47 |
Deferred tax assets in the long term are recognized only to the extent that realization is probable. Tax credits considered by the Company are expected to be used in the long-term based on the projections made. A model was designed with the aim of assessing the recoverability of tax-loss carryforwards, based on the Group companies' latest available earnings projections.
The total balance recognized related to tax credits and carryforward losses is EUR 46 million, of which EUR 23 million relates to tax credits for tax-loss carryforwards and EUR 17 million to other tax credits both to be used by the Spanish Tax Group headed by the Branch and the remaining EUR 6 million tax credit for tax-loss carryforwards are recognized for the tax group in the Netherlands. The total amount of tax-loss carryforwards available in the Dutch Fiscal Unity amounts to EUR 74 million. In the Spanish Tax Group, the total amount of tax-loss carryforwards available reached EUR 76 million and the total amount of other tax credits stood at EUR 32 million.
Non-tax-deductible accounting provisions of EUR 5 million (2023: EUR 7 million) results in temporary differences to be recoverable in the next following years.
The deferred asset balance for EUR 4 million (2023: EUR 3 million) mainly relates to fair value adjustment losses accumulated which will have a tax effect when they are recognized to the income statement. They relate mostly to deferred tax assets arising from financial derivatives.
- Spanish and Netherlands taxes consolidated groups
The Company is tax resident in The Netherlands as of 15 December 2018. Since then, the Company is subject to Corporate Income Tax in The Netherlands on a consolidation tax regime. The Company is the head of Ferrovial's Dutch Fiscal Unity.
Ferrovial SA, the disappearing entity in the merger taking place in 2023, was tax resident in Spain and has filed consolidated tax returns in Spain since 2002. In 2014, the Company availed itself of the tax scheme provided by Articles 107 and 108 of Corporate Income Tax Act 27 of 27 November 2014 (CIT Act). Given that the implementation of the said scheme affects the tax treatment of potential dividends or capital gains obtained by Company shareholders. See information regarding Spanish tax unity included in Accounting policies, section Fiscal unity.
Until recently, the fiscal unity was in dispute with the Dutch tax authorities with respect to a group restructuring abroad. In case the group ceased to exist, the entities part of the fiscal unity would have become stand-alone taxpayers. This discussion has been settled in May 2024, with the outcome that the fiscal unity remains in force and subsequently the entities that are part of the fiscal unity have not become stand-alone taxpayers for a specific short period.
Other non-current receivables for EUR 37 million (2023: EUR 20 million) mainly correspond to long-term derivatives.
Other non-current receivables include derivatives having a fair value of EUR 30 million (2023: EUR 20 million), corresponding to equity swaps and interest swaps.
Regarding derivatives, the other current assets of EUR 1 million (2023: EUR (13) million), mainly relates to cross-currency swaps and are also explained in this note.
The following tables show the breakdowns of derivatives and the corresponding fair values at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, including the notional maturities, and the total breakdown per financial instrument together with the cash flow maturities for the same periods:
| FAIR VALUE | NOTIONAL MATURITIES |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Balance at 31/12/2024 |
Balance at 31/12/2023 |
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 and beyond |
TOTAL |
| Equity swaps | 29 | 20 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 54 |
| Interest rate swaps | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 165 | 165 |
| Cross-currency swaps ( current asset ) |
1 | — | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Total asset balance | 31 | 20 | 304 | — | — | — | 165 | 469 |
| Interest rate swaps | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cross-currency swaps | — | (13) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total liabilities balance | — | (13) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total derivatives | 31 | 6 | 304 | — | — | — | 165 | 469 |
| FAIR VALUE | CASH FLOW MATURITIES |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Balance at 31/12/2024 |
Balance at 31/12/2023 |
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 and beyond |
TOTAL |
| Equity swaps | 29 | 20 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 29 |
| Interest rate swaps | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Cross-currency swaps | 1 | (13) | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Total derivatives | 31 | 6 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 32 |
The notional amounts listed in the tables above include all those outstanding as of December 31, 2024. Accordingly, the maturities are presented as a positive figures and future increases, the amount of which has already been arranged, are shown as a negative ones.
The Equity swaps and Cross-currency swaps have a maturity in the short-term, however, are expected to be renewed upon maturity since the hedged item commented below is in the long term.
The overview below reflects hedge fair value changes from 2024 to 2023 and the effects of such changes on the balance sheet and income statement.
| BALANCE SHEET | other impacts | Income statement impacts | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Balance at 31/12/2024 |
Balance at 31/12/2023 |
Variation | Impact on reserves |
Cash movement |
Derivative result income (+)/ expense (-) |
Financial income (+)/ expense (-) |
TOTAL |
| Equity swaps | 29 | 20 | 9 | (6) | 17 | (2) | 9 | |
| Interest rate swaps | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Cross-currency swaps | 1 | (13) | 15 | (1) | (7) | 16 | 7 | 15 |
| Total financial instruments |
31 | 6 | 25 | — | (13) | 33 | 4 | 25 |
The variations are explained in the following paragraphs.
The Company has arranged equity swaps contracts for hedging the potential financial impact of the exercise of share-based remuneration schemes granted to employees. These equity swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting and the related gains or losses are recognized as derivative result in the income statement (see consolidated financial statements note 5.5.a).
The equity swaps hedge a given number of Ferrovial's shares at a reference share price. During the swap term, Ferrovial pays interest at a given interest rate (EURIBOR plus a spread to be applied to the result of multiplying the number of shares by the strike price) and receives remuneration equal to the dividend on those shares. Ferrovial receives the difference between the arithmetic mean of the share price during the observation period and the reference price, multiplied by the number of shares contracted if the share has appreciated at maturity . Otherwise, Ferrovial would pay this spread to the financial institution.
Fair value at December 31, 2024 amounted to EUR 29 million (2023: EUR 20 million).
The Company contracted interest rate derivatives in 2024 which have a fair value of EUR 0.9 million and a notional amount of EUR 165 million at December 31, 2024. These derivatives hedge the interest rate risk of a highly probable future bond issuance with maturity in 2030 and accounted for as a cash flow hedge. This means that fair value changes in both the derivative and the hedged item (in this case, the bond) attributable to changes in the interest rate, and are carried at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI) in the amount of EUR 0.9 million.
The Company holds a liquidity facility for a maximum of EUR 900 million (2023: EUR 900 million), which may be drawn in EUR, CAD, GBP and USD. At 31, December 2024, USD 260 million had been utilized (Note 1.7). In order to cover possible interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations affecting the amount drawn, the Company has cross-currency swaps contracts in place with maturity in 2025, for an agreed equivalent value of EUR 250 million (2023: EUR 250 million). The fair value as at December 2024, is a positive amount of EUR 1 million (2023: EUR -13 million).
The results of the effectiveness tests carried out show that the derivatives are effective. The change in fair value during the year had an impact on reserves of EUR -1 million, on the financial result of EUR 23 million and on cash of EUR -7 million.
This balance mainly includes small equipments purchased, which decrease as long as they are amortized, and the impact of rights-of-use under IFRS 16.
Non-current other fixed assets comprise an amount of EUR 4 million (2023: EUR 4 million) derived from the right-of-use assets recognized under IFRS 16 leases and the associated liabilities, as described in note 3.7 'Right of use assets and associated liabilities' of the consolidated statements.
IFRS 16 affects the Company's leases in which it is the lessee, having primarily lease agreements for long-term office buildings. More information is explained in detail in the consolidated financial statements.
Receivables comprises the following:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Current receivables from group companies | 347 | 556 |
| Receivables relating to income tax | 72 | 68 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 3 | 1 |
| Other receivables | 4 | 3 |
| Total receivables | 426 | 629 |
More details are broken down in the following sub-notes.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends receivables | 200 | — |
| Short-term debt due group companies | 18 | 472 |
| Group company trade receivables | 7 | 12 |
| Group companies corporate income tax receivables | 99 | 51 |
| Other receivables | 22 | 21 |
| Total current receivables from group companies | 347 | 556 |
The dividend receivables refers to the dividend declared by Cintra Global SE for EUR 200 millions that is pending to be collected (Note 1.1.).
The short-term debt owed by group entities to Ferrovial SE comprise loans and current account positions which accrue an interest rate similar to those of the market and will become due and payable within twelve months. The more relevant short term loans from Ferrovial SE's subsidiaries to Ferrovial SE are reflected in the overview below:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrofin S.L. | 5 | 408 |
| Cintra Infrastructures S.E. | 4 | |
| Ferrovial Netherlands BV | — | 3 |
| Cintra Servicios de Infraestructuras S.A. | — | 22 |
| Cintra Global SE | 1 | — |
| Cintra Infraestructuras España S.A. | — | 31 |
| Cintra Inversiones S.L. | 4 | 2 |
| Budimex | 4 | 3 |
| Other receivables | — | 3 |
| Total short term debt due from group companies |
18 | 472 |
The decrease against previous year is mainly due to a receivable from Ferrofin S.L., following internal dividends transactions within the group.
The Company has current account arrangements in place to fund operational payments and to facilitate collections of intragroup debt. Interest over intra-group current account positions accrues at market rates.
The Company has trade receivables mainly related to services provided and guarantee fees charged to group companies. The main disclosures of short-term trade receivables are shown in the following table:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Airports US Terminal One LLC | 6 | |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.L. | 1 | — |
| Ferrovial Holding US Corp | 3 | 4 |
| W.W. Webber, LLC | 1 | |
| Ferrovial Power Infraestructure Chile, SpA | 1 | |
| Others | 2 | 3 |
| Total Group Companies trade receivables | 7 | 12 |
These receivables will become due and payable within twelve months.
Since Ferrovial SE and the Branch are the head and the representative for the Fiscal Unities in the Netherlands and in Spain, respectively, they register in the receivable and payable amounts from group companies derived from Corporate Income Tax consolidation regimes. The main disclosures of corporate income tax receivables are shown in the following table: :
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Construccion, S.A | 32 | 10 |
| 407 Toronto Highway, B.V. | 18 | — |
| Autop.Terrasa Manresa, S.A. | 11 | 9 |
| Cintra Infrastructures, S.E. | 7 | 2 |
| Cintra Global SE | 6 | — |
| Ferrofin S.L. | 5 | 15 |
| Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L. | 4 | 4 |
| Ferrovial Construccion International, S.E. | 4 | — |
| Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. | 3 | — |
| Hubco Netherlands | 2 | — |
| Ferrovial 004, S.L.U | 1 | — |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.L. | 1 | 3 |
| Others | 5 | 7 |
| Total Group Companies corporate income tax receivables | 99 | 51 |
All cash reflected in the overview below is at the Company's free disposal.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total cash | 175 | 107 |
Equity and net result according to the separate financial statements are not identical to the corresponding figures in the consolidated financial statements. The reconciliation between the two financial statements is as follows:
| Shareholder's equity | Income statement | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Million euro) | Balance at 31/12/2024 | Balance at 31/12/2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Separate financial statements | 6,422 | 4,102 | 3,270 | 428 | ||
| Group companies with equity deficit | (347) | (336) | (34) | 26 | ||
| Others | — | — | 3 | 6 | ||
| Consolidated financial statements | 6,075 | 3,766 | 3,239 | 460 |
Income statement variations
Group companies with equity deficit. The impact of EUR (34) million in the income statement corresponds to the result from infrastructure projects with negative equity not recognized through the income statement in the separate financial statements. They have reduced its investment to zero, to the extent that the Company neither is liable for all or partially the debts of the participating interest nor it has a constructive obligation to enable the participating interest to repay its debt.
Other movements. Derived from intercompany transactions in non-EUR currency which are included in OCI in the consolidated accounts and in the income statement in separate accounts.
The movements in equity are shown below:
| (Million euro) | Issued and paid-up capital |
Share Premium |
Other reserves |
Unappropriated profits |
Revaluation reserve |
Other legal reserves |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing balance 2022 | 743 | 7,884 | (4,188) | 315 | 1 | (298) | 4,457 |
| Capital reduction | (736) | 736 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merger adjustment | — | (4,194) | 4,194 | — | — | — | — |
| Script dividend/other dividends | — | (58) | (78) | — | — | — | (136) |
| Treasury share purchases | — | (52) | (62) | — | — | — | (114) |
| Shareholders distribution | — | (110) | (140) | — | — | — | (250) |
| Income and expense recognized directly in equity | — | — | (2) | — | (1) | (62) | (65) |
| Transfers to income statement | — | — | 6 | — | (9) | — | (3) |
| Total income and expenses recognized for the | |||||||
| year | — | — | 4 | — | (10) | (62) | (68) |
| Result of the year | — | — | 428 | — | — | 428 | |
| Result appropriation | — | — | 315 | (315) | — | — | — |
| Perpetual subordinated bond issuances | — | — | (513) | — | — | — | (513) |
| Share-based remuneration schemes | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 12 |
| Other transactions | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | 36 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2023 | 7 | 4,316 | (280) | 428 | (9) | (360) | 4,102 |
| Cash dividend | — | — | (130) | — | — | — | (130) |
| Treasury share purchases | — | — | (701) | — | — | — | (701) |
| Shareholders distribution | — | — | (831) | — | — | — | (831) |
| Income and expense recognized directly in equity | — | — | — | — | (1) | 154 | 153 |
| Transfers to income statement | — | — | (15) | — | — | — | (15) |
| Total income and expenses recognized for the year |
— | — | (15) | — | (1) | 154 | 138 |
| Result of the year | — | — | — | 3,270 | — | — | 3,270 |
| Result appropriation | — | — | 428 | (428) | — | — | — |
| Share-based remuneration schemes | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 13 |
| Other treasury shares repurchase | (272) | (272) | |||||
| Other transactions | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2024 | 7 | 4,316 | (955) | 3,270 | (10) | (206) | 6,422 |
Information about the shareholders distributions and other movements is disclosed in the consolidated financial statements in Note 5.1.1 Changes in equity.
At December 31, 2024, fully subscribed and paid in share capital stood at EUR 7,295,600 (EUR 7,406,884 in 2023), corresponding to Ferrovial SE as the Groups´s parent holding company (see Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity). Share capital consists of 729,559,951 ordinary shares (740,688,365 ordinary shares in 2023) in a single class with a par value of one euro cent each (EUR 0.01).
FSE´s authorized share capital amounts to 30 million euro, consisting of 3,000 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of 0.01 euro each.
For the movements that occurred during the year 2024, please refer to note 5.1.2 Equity components - a. share capital, of the consolidated financial statements.
As commented in Note 1.1.2 of the consolidated financial statements, the merger between Ferrovial, S.A. and Ferrovial International SE had no impact on a consolidated level, and only affected the breakdown of equity (see Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity). This transaction gave rise to a merger share premium of EUR 4,426 million. The reduction in the share/ merger premium (both classed as unrestricted reserves) in relation to the balance at January 1, 2023 is explained by the redemption of treasury shares agreed in the Buy-Back Program explained in the following section. Consequently, at December 31, 2023 the share premium and merger premium totaled EUR 4,316 million. At December 31, 2024 the share premium and merger premium reached EUR 4,316 million, as no other adjustments were accounted for against this heading.
The other reserve includes retained earnings, shares for the remuneration scheme for employees and treasury shares. The market value of the treasury shares held by Ferrovial at December 31, 2024 (7,753,399 shares) was EUR 315 million (EUR 157 million in 2023).
The movements in treasury shares are explained in details in the consolidated financial statements (note 5.1.2.c).
The revaluation reserve amounts EUR -10 million (2023: EUR -9 million) and it is a legal reserve. The revaluation reserves arise from the movements in the value of derivatives used as part of cash flow hedging that are recognized directly within the revaluation reserve. The movements for the year 2024 are detailed in the derivative movement in the Impact on reserves explained in note 1.1.5. related to derivatives and taking into account the tax impact.
The legal reserve comprises the exchange rate differences that arise by translation of the net investments and result from the participation's currency into the currency in which the legal entity's financial statements are prepared (EUR).
| (Million euro) | Derivatives Impact |
Translation of net investments |
Total Other legal reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closing balance December 31, 2022 | 47 | -345 | -298 |
| Translation to legal reserve for exchange differences | 17 | -79 | -62 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2023 | 64 | -424 | -360 |
| Translation to legal reserve for exchange differences | 112 | 42 | 154 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2024 | 176 | -382 | -206 |
The Company posted a profit for 2024 of EUR 3,270 million.
The Board of Directors proposed to the Company's Annual General Meeting the following distribution of Ferrovial's individual profit, at December 31, 2024:
| Million EUR | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) of Ferrovial SE. (individual company) | 3,270 |
| Distribution (million euros): | |
| Other reserves | 3,270 |
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Provision for liability for participating interests | 22 | 20 |
| Provision for taxes | 62 | 64 |
| Other provisions | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 89 | 89 |
A long-term provision is related to the participating interest in Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. whose value under the net asset value method has become nil as the net asset value remains negative. A provision is carried at the expected amount payable.
The movements related to the participating interest in Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. can be explained as follows:
| (Million euro) | Balance at January 1, 2024 |
Capital contribution (+) /reduction (-) |
Other movements |
Balance at December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. | -20 | -2 | -22 | |
| (Million euro) | Balance at January 1, 2023 |
Capital contribution (+) /reduction (-) |
Other movements |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
| Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. | -31 | 13 | -2 | -20 |
The provision increase for EUR 2 million (2023: EUR 2 million) is due to the losses registered for the year 2024 and 2023 respectively.
| (Million euro) | Provision |
|---|---|
| Carrying amount at January 1, 2024 | 64 |
| Releases | (3) |
| Additions | 1 |
| Carrying amount at December 31, 2024 | 62 |
The provisions of EUR 62 million (2023: EUR 64 million) mainly comprises the following:
• Released 3 million provision for tax assessments by the Spanish tax authorities in respect of corporate income tax for the financial years 2013 to 2017.
• Provision for tax assessments raised by the Spanish tax authorities in respect of corporate income tax for the financial years 2002 to 2005 in the amount of EUR 32 million (2023: EUR 31 million).
• Provision for tax assessments raised by the Spanish tax authorities in respect of corporate income tax for the financial years 2012 to 2014 in the amount of EUR 18 (2023: EUR 17 million).
• Provision for tax assessments raised by the Spanish tax authorities in respect of corporate income tax for the financial years 2006 in the amount of EUR 6 (2023: EUR 6 million).
• Provision for tax assessments raised by the Spanish tax authorities in respect of valued added tax for the financial years 2003 to 2005 in the amount of EUR 8 (2023: EUR 7 million).
Provision regarding possible claims related to litigation estimated in EUR 5 million in 2024.
Movements in the non-current liabilities were as follows:
| (Million euro) | Non-current debentures and bonds |
Non-current payables to credit institutions |
Non-current payables to group companies |
Derivatives long-term |
Non-current others liabilities |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount at January 1, 2024 |
495 | 296 | 4,425 | 13 | 14 | 5,243 |
| New financing | — | 3,146 | 3,146 | |||
| Repayments | — | (2,267) | (2,267) | |||
| Interests/amortization | 1 | 129 | 129 | |||
| Exchange differences | — | — | ||||
| Short-term reclassification | — | (236) | (13) | (249) | ||
| Others | — | — | (2) | (2) | ||
| Carrying amount at December 31, 2024 |
496 | 60 | 5,433 | — | 12 | 6,001 |
| Of which: | ||||||
| term < 1 year | ||||||
| term >= 1 year and <=5 year | 60 | 5,433 | — | 12 | 5,505 | |
| term > 5 year | 496 | 496 |
Non-current liabilities with a remaining term of less than one year, including repayment commitments for the next year, are accounted for under current liabilities.
For details of these liabilities, please refer to the following notes.
Non-current bonds include a sustainability-linked bond amounting to EUR 500 million issued in September 10, 2023, with an interest rate of 4.375%, and maturity date on 13 September 2030. The issue price is 99.587%. The bonds were fully subscribed and paid up by investors on that date and admitted to trading in the regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange.
Non-current payables to credit institutions include the following:
• One loan of EUR 60 million (2023: one loan totaling EUR 60 million) entered into on November 30, 2020, and maturity date on November 30, 2027. It bears interests at 0.425% rate.
The movement during the year of EUR (236) million corresponds to the syndicated liquidity facility refinanced in July 2018, that has its current maturity date in July 2025.
Non-current payables to group companies are EUR 5,433 (2022: EUR 4,425) and comprises the following:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. | 1,278 | 1,276 | 2 |
| Ferrofin, S.L. | 1,145 | 2,153 | -1,008 |
| Ferrovial Netherlands BV | 2,224 | 967 | 1,257 |
| Cintra Global SE | 668 | 0 | 668 |
| Hubco Netherlands. B.V. | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Ferrovial Construcción, S.A. | 0 | 22 | -22 |
| Krypton RE, S.A. | 12 | 12 | |
| Ferrovial Aravia, S.A. | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| TOTAL LONG-TERM LOANS | 5,433 | 4,425 | 1,008 |
Non-current liabilities include derivatives of EUR 0 for 2024 (2023: EUR 13).
Non-current liabilities include claims assumed as part of the subsidiary liquidation process in 2023 (Acadia Servicios de Medioambiente, S.L.U.) for EUR 10 million.
Additionally, it includes the liabilities associated to IFRS 16 which are mainly lease agreements for buildings, relating to long-term office leases for EUR 4 million.
The remaining term of the current liabilities is less than one year. The total current liabilities and payables to group companies are specified as follows:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Current payables to credit institutions | 252 | 0 |
| Debentures and bonds | 255 | 504 |
| Amounts due to group companies | 696 | 385 |
| Payables relating to income tax | 19 | 25 |
| Accrued liabilities | 5 | 12 |
| Current trade payables | 0 | 1 |
| Current other liabilities | 28 | 15 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,256 | 943 |
A syndicated liquidity facility with a limit of EUR 900 million, which included sustainability criteria and can be drawdown indifferent currencies (EUR, CAD, GBP and USD). The facility was refinanced in July 2018 and has its current maturity date in July 2025. The drawndown amount of this facility on December 31, 2024, was USD 260 million (2023: USD 260 million), with a carrying amount of EUR 252 million (2023: EUR 236 million, classified as non-current liability - see note 1.7). The exchange rate and interest rate risks of this drawdown have been hedged by means of cross currency swaps with notional amount EUR 250 million, the fair value of which amounts to EUR 1 million (2023: EUR -13 million).
Euro Commercial Paper (ECP) issuance program has been renewed each year since 2018, with maturities between 1 and 364 days as from the issue date, allowing further diversification of capital market funding and more efficient liquidity management.
The notes outstanding during 2024 were issued under the EUR 1,500 million Sustainability Target STEP label compliant Eurocommercial paper program registered on July 31, 2023, at an average rate of 3.74% (2023: 3.13%). Regarding the notes outstanding as of December 31, 2024, the average cost were 3.17% (2023: 4.09%).
Regarding the movement during 2024, it is worth noting the variation in the Euro Commercial Paper issued at December 2024 closing (EUR 249 million) compared to December 2023 (EUR 500 million), representing a reduction of EUR -251 million.
Current liabilities also include the accrued payment of the coupon of the bond included in non-current liabilities for EUR 7 million.
The group companies' debt comprises the following:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt payable to subsidiaries | 637 | 337 |
| Trade payables to other group companies | 10 | 11 |
| Corporate income tax liquidation debts | 48 | 37 |
| Amounts due to group companies | 696 | 385 |
Current payables to other legal entities and companies with a participating interest in the legal entity include an amount of EUR 696 million (2023: EUR 385 million). The debt related to the corporate income tax liquidation arises from the fact that Ferrovial SE and Ferrovial SE Spanish branch are the heads of the fiscal unity both in Spain and in The Netherlands.
The debt payable to subsidiaries is detailed in the following table:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Ferrovial Services UK, Ltd. | 11 | -11 | |
| Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. | 7 | 311 | -304 |
| Krypton RE S.A. | 12 | -12 | |
| Cintra Global SE | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Short-term loan | 11 | 334 | -323 |
| Ferrovial Netherlands B.V. | 606 | 1 | 605 |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.A.U. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Autopista Alcalá-O´Donnel S.A. | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Ferrofin, S.L. | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Others | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Group Companies - Current accounts | 626 | 4 | 622 |
| Total Group Companies debt | 637 | 337 | 300 |
The Company significant movements during the year can be explained as follows:
The Company records trade payables for services received are 10 million in 2024 (2023: EUR 11 million mainly from Ferrovial Corporación, S.A.U.).
The accrued liabilities for EUR 5 million as at December 31, 2024 (2023: EUR 12 million) is related with payables fees from both group companies and suppliers for services rendered not billed by the end of the year.
Ferrovial SE revenue comprises the amounts invoiced to group companies in relation to guarantees given as described in Note 4 and for services provided.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantee charges to group companies | 7 | 12 |
| Other income from group companies | 16 | 16 |
| Revenue | 23 | 28 |
The revenue breakdown by geographic area of the companies that the services are provided to is as follows:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 14 | 14 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 5 |
| US | 6 | 9 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Revenue | 23 | 28 |
The average number of employees during the year converted to full time equivalents was 9.3 in 2024 (2023: 9.8) in the Netherlands.
The average number of employees during the year converted to full time equivalents was 2.8 in 2024 (2023: 2.7) in Spain.
The total personnel costs were EUR 21 million (2023: EUR 19 million), including social security charges for EUR 0.23 million (2023: EUR 0.5 million). There were no pension charges.
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 | Var. 24/23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | -18 | -16 | -2 |
| Social security contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based payments | -3 | -3 | 0 |
| Personal expenses | -21 | -19 | -2 |
The other operating expenses reached EUR 61 million in 2024 (2023: EUR 61 million)
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel expenses | -1 | -1 |
| Third-party expenses | -15 | -32 |
| Expenses charged from group companies | -35 | -17 |
| Other general expenses | -10 | -11 |
| Operating Expenses | -61 | -61 |
The third-party expenses for EUR 15 million (2023: EUR 32 million) decreased against previous year due to legal and financial advice related with the merger in 2023. The expenses charged from group companies for EUR 35 million (2023: EUR 17 million) includes fees and costs incurred by entities in Spain to be charged to the parent. The other general expenses includes insurance premiums, rent cost and other general expenses.
The results amounting EUR 10 million (2023: EUR 18 million) relates mainly to the update of the indemnities and earn-outs associated with the Services Business disposal in Spain and Portugal as well as other adjustments related to the Amey business divestment in the UK ( detailed in the consolidated financial statements, Note 1.1.5 and Note 2.8).
Financial income
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest income on loans to group companies | 8 | 1 |
| Interest on bank accounts | 2 | 1 |
| Other financial income | 8 | 49 |
| Total financial income | 18 | 51 |
The financial expenses includes borrowing costs related to intercompany financing, payables to credit institutions, on issuance of bonds, charges on guarantees for expenses billed by banks and credit institutions, between others; and can be detailed as follows:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest expense on loans from group companies | -154 | -123 |
| Interest expense on debt issuance | -41 | -23 |
| Interest expense on credit institutions | -14 | -29 |
| Guarantee expense | -5 | -9 |
| Other financial expenses | -3 | -4 |
| Total financial expense | -218 | -187 |
The tax payable/receivable on the result in the consolidated income statement can be broken down as follows:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax on the result for current financial year | 41 | -10 |
| Prior-year adjustments | 17 | -17 |
| Deferred tax assets/liabilities | -1 | 45 |
| Reversal of tax risks | 0 | 69 |
| Other | 0 | 2 |
| Total Income tax credit | 56 | 89 |
In 2024, corporate tax credit was recognized in the amount of EUR 56 million (EUR 89 million in 2023) as shown in the following table:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) before tax | -226 | -150 |
| Tax at corporation tax rate of 25.8%/25.0% in The Netherlands/Spain | 58 | 37 |
| Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses / Unrecognized tax losses of the year | -7 | -23 |
| Ruling related to Royal Decree-Law 3/2016 (Spain) | 22 | 0 |
| Impacts from ongoing or finalized tax inspections | 8 | 69 |
| Non-deductible finance expense | -13 | -39 |
| Estimation changes on recognition of tax loss and credit carryforwards | -17 | 63 |
| Other adjustments | 6 | -17 |
| Total corporate income tax | 56 | 89 |
| Effective rate | 25.0 % | 59.1 % |
For the analysis of the corporate income tax, we have to consider the following main adjustments:
The costs of the Group for the external auditor charged to the financial year from EY Accountants BV was EUR 5 million.
| (Million euro) | EY Accountants BV | Other EY | 2024 | Ernst & Young Accountants LLP |
Other EY | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for audit services | 1 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| Fees for assurance-related services | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Others | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 2 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 15 |
The fees stated above for the audit of the financial statements are based on the total fees for the audit of the 2024 financial statements, regardless of whether the procedures were already performed in 2024.
The Company's contingent liabilities include bank and other guarantees given to certain Group companies.
The Company issues guarantees in favor of clients, partners in a project or banks which provide guarantee facilities, among others which secure obligations assumed under a contract by the guaranteed company, which is generally part of the Company's group. Therefore, the Company as a guarantor, assumes the responsibility for the payment or performance obligations of the Guaranteed Company by agreeing to compensate the beneficiary in the event of such non-payment or performance.
At the 2024 year-end, these guarantees amounted up to EUR 6,623 million (2023: EUR 7,036 million) and includes:
In addition to the above, at 2024 year end the Company holds bank guarantees amounting to EUR 534 million (2023: EUR 1,115 million) under guarantee facilities, of which:
• EUR 330 million relates to equity contribution guarantee commitments made to its various subsidiaries (2023: EUR 788 million), mainly for the project New Terminal One JFK (US).
As part of the Services divestment process referred to under the discontinued operations section, the Company has provided the indemnities that are usual in this type of transactions. The best assessment thereof is already considered in the financial statements.
The Company is jointly and severally liable for the tax liabilities in the fiscal unity both in the Netherlands and in Spain.
– Fiscal Unity in the Netherlands
The Company forms a fiscal unity since December 14, 2018 for corporate income tax purposes and is the head of the group since 2020. Therefore, the Company is liable for the tax liability of the fiscal unity in the Netherlands.
Until recently, the fiscal unity was in dispute with the Dutch tax authorities with respect to a group restructuring abroad. In case the group ceased to exist, the entities part of the fiscal unity would have become stand-alone taxpayers. This discussion has been settled in May 2024, with the outcome that the fiscal unity remains in force and subsequently the entities that are part of the fiscal unity have not become stand-alone taxpayers for a specific short period.
– Fiscal Unity in the Spain
The Spanish Branch is the head of the fiscal unity for corporate income tax purposes in Spain. As a result, the Company is liable for the tax liability of the fiscal unity in Spain.
– Litigation and other contingent liabilities
Please refer to the consolidated account to more information regarding litigation and other contingent liabilities in note 6.5.
The Company has a one-tier board system consisting of executive as well as non-executive board members.
The remuneration, including other benefits, of the current executive and non-executive directors charged to the legal entity in the financial year amounted to EUR 14 million (2023: EUR 11 million). The remuneration to former directors is nil since there were no changes in the composition neither in the year under review nor in the previous year.
The total amount of the remuneration of directors can be split into:
| (Million euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Executive board members | 12 | 9 |
| Non-executive board members | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 11 |
Please, refer to the Remuneration section in the Directors' report.
The events occurred after the balance sheet date are detailed in the consolidated financial statements, Note 6.10.
Mr. Rafael del Pino, Executive Director (Chairman) Mr. Óscar Fanjul, Non-Executive Director (Vice-Chairman) Mr. Ignacio Madridejos, Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer) Ms. María del Pino, Non-Executive Director Mr. José Fernando Sánchez-Junco, Non-Executive Director Mr. Philip Bowman, Non-Executive Director Ms. Hanne Sørensen, Non-Executive Director Mr. Bruno Di Leo, Non-Executive Director Mr. Juan Hoyos, Non-Executive Director (Lead Director) Mr. Gonzalo Urquijo, Non-Executive Director Ms. Hildegard Wortmann, Non-Executive Director Ms. Alicia Reyes, Non-Executive Director
| Provisions in the articles of association on profit appropriation | 446 | |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Auditor´s Report | 447 | |
In compliance with Article 2:392.1 b) of the Dutch Civil Code, Article 11 of Ferrovial's Articles of Association states the following regarding the distribution of profits:
Each share in FSE´s share capital confers the right to cast one vote at FSE´s general meeting. No votes can be cast on shares held in treasury by FSE itself or by any subsidiary.
The Branch incorporated in Spain in 2023, Ferrovial SE Sucursal en España, includes the following direct ownership entities:
| Entity | % stake | Entity | % stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrovial Inversiones, S.A.U. | 100% | Ferrovial Venture VI, S.A.U. | 100% |
| Ferrovial Emisiones, S.A. | 100% | Ferrovial Ventures, S.A.U. | 100% |
| Ferrovial Construccion, S.A. | 100% | Ferrovial 008, S.L.U. | 100% |
| Ferrovial Aeropuertos España, S.A.U. | 100% | Ferrovial 009, S.L.U. | 100% |
| Ferrovial MAD 01, S.A. | 100% | Ferrovial 012, S.A. | 100% |
| Ferrovial Infraestructuras Energéticas, S.A.U. | 100% | Ferrovial 013, S.A. | 100% |
| Cintra Infraestructuras España S.L.U. | 100% | Ferrovial 014, S.A. | 100% |
| Ferrofin S.L. | 100% | Ferrovial 015, S.L. | 100% |
| Ferrovial Corporación, S.A.U. | 100% | Ferrovial 016, S.L. | 100% |
| Temauri, S.L.U. | 100% | Ferrovial 017, S.L. | 100% |
| Krypton RE S.A. | 100% | Ferrovial 011, S.A. | 100% |
| Ferrovial Mobility S.L.U. | 100% | Ferrocorp UK LTD. | 100% |
| Landmille Ireland DAC | 100% | Ferrovial Services Netherlands B.V. | 100% |
| Ferrovial 004, S.L.U | 100% | Thalia Waste Treatment B.V. | 100% |
| Pilum, S.A. | 94,1% |
Regarding additional existing branches within Ferrovial, corresponding to the legal entities of the group, it is worth mentioning the branches located in India, France, Portugal, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, United Kingdom, Peru, Oman, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Greece, Tunisia, Italy.
Please refer to Appendix II and III of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for all Ferrovial SE subsidiaries and associates.
The report of the independent auditor is included on the next pages.

EY Accountants B.V. Boompjes 258 3011 XZ Rotterdam, Netherlands Postbus 2295 3000 CG Rotterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 88 407 10 00 Fax: +31 88 407 89 70 ey.com
To: the shareholders and board of directors of Ferrovial SE
We have audited the accompanying financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 of Ferrovial SE (hereinafter: Ferrovial or the Company) based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The financial statements comprise the consolidated and separate financial statements.
In our opinion:
The consolidated financial statements comprise:
The separate financial statements comprise:
We conducted our audit in accordance with Dutch law, including the Dutch Standards on Auditing. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report.
We are independent of Ferrovial in accordance with the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities, the Wet toezicht accountantsorganisaties (Wta, Audit firms supervision act), the Verordening inzake de onafhankelijkheid van accountants bij assurance-opdrachten (ViO, Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, a regulation with respect to independence) and other relevant independence regulations in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we have complied with the

Verordening gedrags- en beroepsregels accountants (VGBA, Dutch Code of Ethics for professional accountants).
We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We designed our audit procedures in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon. The following information in support of our opinion and any findings were addressed in this context, and we do not provide a separate opinion or conclusion on these matters.
Ferrovial, including its legal predecessors, has been active internationally for over forty years and operates across seven core geographic markets. Ferrovial operates as a multinational infrastructure group with operations in a range of sectors including construction, toll roads and airports. We paid specific attention in our audit to a number of areas driven by the operations of the group and our risk assessment.
We determined materiality and identified and assessed the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error in order to design audit procedures responsive to those risks and to obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
| Materiality | EUR 84 million (2023: EUR 81 million) |
|---|---|
| Benchmark applied | Approximately 1% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
| Explanation | We have applied this benchmark based on our professional judgment |
| and our perception of the financial information needs of users of the | |
| financial statements. | |
| Earnings based measures are not considered to be appropriate | |
| benchmarks, given their volatility over the past years. We believe | |
| revenue to be a key indicator of the performance of the Company and | |
| common in the industry. | |
| We determined materiality consistent with the previous year. |
We have also taken into account misstatements and/or possible misstatements that in our opinion are material for the users of the financial statements for qualitative reasons.
We agreed with the audit and control committee of the board of directors (hereinafter: the audit and control committee) that misstatements in excess of EUR 4 million, which are identified during the audit, would be reported to them, as well as smaller misstatements that in our view must be reported on qualitative grounds.
Ferrovial is at the head of a group of entities. The financial information of this group is included in the financial statements.

We are responsible for planning and performing the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business units within the group as a basis for forming an opinion on the financial statements. We are also responsible for the direction, supervision, review and evaluation of the audit work performed for purposes of the group audit. We bear the full responsibility for the auditor's report.
Based on our understanding of the group and its environment, the applicable financial framework and the group's system of internal control, we identified and assessed risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and the significant accounts and disclosures. Based on this risk assessment, we determined the nature, timing and extent of audit work performed, including the entities or business units within the group (components) at which to perform audit work. For this determination we considered the nature of the relevant events and conditions underlying the identified risks of material misstatements for the financial statements, the association of these risks to components and the materiality or financial size of the components relative to the group.
We communicated the audit work to be performed and identified risks through instructions for component auditors as well as requesting component auditors to communicate matters related to the financial information of the component that is relevant to identifying and assessing risks.
We have:
This resulted in a coverage of 93% of the profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations (that includes the result of the sale and revaluation of the company's investment in FGP Topco, the direct shareholder of Heathrow Airports Holdings Limited ((HAH)), 98% of revenue and 92% of total assets. For other components, we performed analytical procedures to corroborate that our risk assessment and scoping remained appropriate throughout the audit.
We performed site visits to meet with local management and component teams, observe the component operations, discuss the group risk assessment and the risks of material misstatements for group companies in the US, Canada, Spain, Poland and Türkiye. We reviewed and evaluated the adequacy of the deliverables from component auditors and reviewed key working papers for selected components to address the risks of material misstatement. We held planning meetings, key meetings required based on circumstances and we attended meetings with local management and component teams. During these meetings and calls, amongst others, the planning, procedures performed based on risk assessments, findings and observations were discussed and any further work deemed necessary by the primary or component team was then performed.

By performing the audit work mentioned above at the entities or business units within the group, together with additional work at group level, we have been able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence about the group's financial information to provide an opinion on the financial statements.
We ensured that the audit teams both at group and at component levels included the appropriate skills and competences which are needed for the audit of a listed client in the construction business together with the long-term infrastructure concessions. We included specialists in the areas of IT audit, forensics, remuneration and income tax and have made use of our own experts in the areas of valuations of derivatives and concessions.
Climate change and the energy transition are high on the public agenda. Issues such as CO2 reduction impact financial reporting, as these issues entail risks for the business operation, the valuation of assets and provisions or the sustainability of the business model and access to financial markets of companies with a larger CO2 footprint.
The board of directors summarized Ferrovial's commitments and obligations and reported in the section Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information of the management report how the Company is addressing climate-related and environmental impacts, risks and opportunities.
As part of our audit of the financial statements, we evaluated the extent to which climate-related risks and the effects of the energy transition and the Company's commitments and (constructive) obligations, are taken into account in estimates and significant assumptions. Furthermore, we read the management report and considered whether there is any material inconsistency between the nonfinancial information in section Statement of Consolidated Non-Financial and Sustainability Information and the financial statements.
The climate-related risks are especially captured in the Company's estimated future traffic volumes. We refer to our key audit matter 'Recoverability of investments in infrastructure projects (Intangible asset model) operated under concession arrangements and related goodwill' for which future traffic volumes are considered significant assumptions.
Although we are not responsible for preventing fraud or non-compliance and we cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations, it is our responsibility to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements, taken as a whole, are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
We identified and assessed the risks of material misstatements of the financial statements due to fraud. During our audit we obtained an understanding of the Company and its environment and the components of the system of internal control, including the risk assessment process and the board of directors' process for responding to the risks of fraud and monitoring the system of internal control, as well as the outcomes.

We refer to the Risk Report of the management report for the board of directors' risk assessment after consideration of potential fraud risks.
We evaluated the design and relevant aspects of the system of internal control and in particular the fraud risk assessment, as well as the corporate code of ethics and the ethics channel (whistle blower procedures and incident registration). We evaluated the design and the implementation and, where considered appropriate, tested the operating effectiveness, of internal controls designed to mitigate fraud risks.
As part of our process of identifying fraud risks, we evaluated fraud risk factors with respect to financial reporting fraud, misappropriation of assets and bribery and corruption with direct involvement of our forensic specialists. We also involved our forensic specialists to perform constant monitoring and assessment of any adverse media relating to Ferrovial. We evaluated whether these factors indicate that a risk of material misstatement due to fraud is present.
We incorporated elements of unpredictability in our audit. We also considered the outcome of our other audit procedures and evaluated whether any findings were indicative of fraud or non-compliance.
We addressed the risks related to management override of controls, as this risk is present in all organizations. For these risks we have performed procedures among other things to evaluate key accounting estimates for management bias that may represent a risk of material misstatement due to fraud, in particular relating to important judgment areas and significant accounting estimates as disclosed in the Section 1.3.4 of the basis of preparation and consolidation scope of the financial statements. We have also used data analysis to identify and address high-risk journal entries and evaluated the business rationale (or the lack thereof) of significant extraordinary transactions, including those with related parties.
When identifying and assessing fraud risks we presumed that there are risks of fraud in the recognition of revenue from long-term construction contracts as well as in other revenue streams. We designed and performed our audit procedures relating to revenue recognition responsive to this presumed fraud risk. We refer to our Key Audit Matters section below for further information, as to our audit procedures relating to the recognition of revenue from long-term construction contracts.
We considered available information and made enquiries of relevant executives, internal audit, legal, compliance, human resources and the board of directors.
The fraud risks we identified, enquiries and other available information did not lead to specific indications for fraud or suspected fraud potentially materially impacting the view of the financial statements.
Our audit response related to risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations
We performed appropriate audit procedures regarding compliance with the provisions of those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Furthermore, we assessed factors related to the risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general industry experience, through discussions with the board of directors, reading minutes, inspection of Ferrovial internal audit reports and performing substantive tests of details of classes of transactions, account balances or disclosures.

We also inspected lawyers' letters and correspondence with regulatory authorities and remained alert to any indication of (suspected) non-compliance throughout the audit. Finally, we obtained written representations that all known instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations have been disclosed to us.
As disclosed in section1.2. Going concern evaluation of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. When preparing the financial statements, the board of directors made a specific assessment of the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to continue its operations for the next twelve months.
We discussed and evaluated the specific assessment with the board of directors exercising professional judgment and maintaining professional skepticism. We considered whether the board of directors' going concern assessment, based on our knowledge and understanding obtained through our audit of the financial statements or otherwise, contains all relevant events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
Based on our procedures performed, we did not identify material uncertainties about going concern. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause a company to cease to continue as a going concern.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements. We have communicated the key audit matters to the audit and control committee. The key audit matters are not a comprehensive reflection of all matters discussed.
| Recognition of revenue from long-term construction contracts | ||
|---|---|---|
| As more fully described in notes 1.3.3.4, 1.3.4, and 4.4 to the consolidated financial | ||
| statements, the Company enters into long-term construction contracts with | ||
| customers where revenue is recognized over time in accordance with either the | ||
| output or input method. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company | ||
| recognized revenue from long-term construction contracts for EUR 7,091 million. | ||
| Revenue recognition for contracts accounted for under the output method requires | ||
| judgements in measuring the work carried out based on the surveyed performance | ||
| units completed to date. Contracts accounted for under the input method require | ||
| estimating the total forecasted cost to complete. For both methods, management | ||
| estimates, when applicable, the total amount of revenue to be recognized including | ||
| variable considerations, modifications or claims. | ||
In comparison with previous year, the nature of our key audit matters did not change.

| Recognition of revenue from long-term construction contracts | |
|---|---|
| Risk | To calculate the revenue from variable considerations, management estimates the |
| amount of incurred costs that will give rise to these additional sources of, or | |
| reductions to, revenue. The Company recognizes revenue from variable | |
| considerations, modifications and/or claims, based on customer approval and/or | |
| other legal basis and the estimated cost to complete to the extent that it is highly | |
| unlikely that a significant reversal of revenue will occur. When the estimated costs to | |
| complete the project exceed the transaction price, the Company recognizes a | |
| provision for the indicated loss. | |
| Auditing management's measurement of revenue recognized over time on long-term | |
| construction contracts is especially challenging because it involves subjective | |
| management assumptions regarding the judgements in measuring the work carried | |
| out based on the surveyed performance units completed to date, the estimated | |
| total costs forecast to complete the work that could span several years and the | |
| amount of incurred costs that would give rise to additional sources of revenue. These | |
| assumptions could be impacted by future market and economic conditions. Moreover, | |
| we presumed that there are risks of fraud in the recognition of revenue from long | |
| term construction contracts. | |
| Our audit | We obtained an understanding of the policies and procedures that the Company |
| approach | applies in recognizing revenues from long-term construction contracts using the |
| output or input method, as appropriate, and the underlying assumptions and | |
| estimates. | |
| Our audit procedures also included, among others, evaluating the application of the | |
| Company's revenue recognition method in accordance with IFRS 15 "Revenue from | |
| Contracts with Customers", performing analytical procedures and test of details on a | |
| sample of contracts to assess the relevant contractual clauses, and comparing the | |
| inputs to the Company's historical data or experience for similar contracts, to assess | |
| the reasonableness of management's assumptions and estimates. | |
| We further assessed the reasonableness of management's judgement on measuring | |
| the work carried out based on the surveyed performance units completed to date | |
| and the estimations on total forecasted costs to complete the work through meetings | |
| with management, as well as comparative analysis of deviations between originally | |
| planned costs and actual costs, the deviations' impact on the estimated project | |
| margins, and certifications received by the customer, as applicable. We performed a | |
| comparative analysis of budgeted versus actual revenues recognized during the year, | |
| and look-back analyses to historical actual costs to assess management's ability to | |
| estimate. | |
| For variable consideration, we assessed the estimated amount of incurred costs that | |
| will give rise to additional sources of revenue by comparing actual construction |

| For contract modifications, we assessed the evidence of the underlying technical | |
|---|---|
| report approvals and the status of the negotiation with the customers. For the | |
| amounts recognized in claims, we assessed the reasonableness of management's | |
| judgement in recognizing such items as revenues by inspecting supporting technical | |
| reports and legal confirmations. | |
| Key | We concluded that the assumptions relating to the recognition of revenue from long |
| observations | term construction contracts fall within acceptable ranges and we agree with the |
| management's conclusions. |
Risk As more fully described in notes 1.3.3.2, 1.3.4, 3.1 and 3.3 to the consolidated financial statements, concession arrangements that fall in scope of IFRIC 12, for which the consideration received consists of the right to charge fees based on the degree of use of the public service are classified as fixed assets in infrastructure projects (Intangible assets model). Upon acquisition of the infrastructure investment, the Company recognizes goodwill for consideration paid in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. At December 31, 2024, the Company recorded EUR 6.782 million of fixed assets in infrastructure projects (Intangible assets model) and EUR 303 million of goodwill for the I-66 toll road project and the Dalaman airport project.
Management assesses, at least at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that the investment in infrastructure projects may be impaired. In addition, related goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. The related impairment tests are based on a discounted cash flow model, which involves management assumptions related to future traffic volumes, prices applied to customers, future operating expenses and the discount rate.
Auditing management's estimates of recoverability investments in infrastructure projects operated under concession arrangements and related goodwill for I- 66 and Dalaman is complex due to significance of the amounts involved and required subjective auditor's judgement due to the significant management's judgement required in estimating the future traffic volumes, prices applied to customers, future operating expenses and discount rate management assumptions. Changes in the assumptions used could materially affect the recoverability of such assets.

| Our audit | We obtained an understanding of the policies and procedures related to the |
|---|---|
| approach | recoverability of investments in infrastructure projects and related goodwill and |
| evaluated the application of the Company's accounting policies related to estimations | |
| for recoverability of assets in accordance with IAS 36 "Impairment of assets". | |
| The procedures designed to address the matter in our audit included, among others, | |
| understanding the terms and conditions of concession arrangements. We determined | |
| the arithmetical accuracy of the discounted cash flow models. We assessed the | |
| reasonableness of the future traffic volumes, prices applied to customers, future | |
| operating expenses by comparing those assumptions to recent historical | |
| performance, current economic and industry trends, and financial forecasts. | |
| We further evaluated the consistency of the future traffic volumes, prices applied to | |
| customers, and future operating expenses by comparing past forecasts to subsequent | |
| actual activity. We involved a specialist to assist in evaluating the discount rates by | |
| developing a range of discount rates, which we compared to the those used by the | |
| Company. | |
| Key | We concluded that the assumptions relating to recoverability of investments in |
| observations | infrastructure projects operated under concession arrangements fall within |
| acceptable ranges and we agree with the management's conclusions. |
The integrated annual report contains other information in addition to the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon.
Based on the following procedures performed, we conclude that the other information:
We have read the other information. Based on our knowledge and understanding obtained through our audit of the financial statements or otherwise, we have considered whether the other information contains material misstatements. By performing these procedures, we comply with the requirements of Part 9 of Book 2 and Section 2:135b sub-Section 7 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Dutch Standard 720. The scope of the procedures performed is substantially less than the scope of those performed in our audit of the financial statements.
The board of directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information, including the management report in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and other information required by Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. The board of directors is responsible for ensuring that the remuneration report is drawn up and published in accordance with Sections 2:135b and 2:145 sub-section 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.

Engagement
Ernst & Young, S.L. was engaged by the ordinary general shareholders' meeting held on April 17, 2020 as auditor of Ferrovial S.A., as of the audit for the year 2020. EY Accountants B.V. (formerly) Ernst & Young Accountants LLP has been appointed by the general meeting as per approved resolution on April 13, 2023 of the cross-border merger into Ferrovial SE as of June 16, 2023.
We have not provided prohibited non-audit services as referred to in Article 5(1) of the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities.
Ferrovial has prepared the integrated annual report in ESEF. The requirements for this are set out in the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/815 with regard to regulatory technical standards on the specification of a single electronic reporting format (hereinafter: the RTS on ESEF).
In our opinion the integrated annual report prepared in the XHTML format, including the (partially) marked-up consolidated financial statements as included in the reporting package by Ferrovial, complies in all material respects with the RTS on ESEF.
The board of directors is responsible for preparing the integrated annual report, including the financial statements, in accordance with the RTS on ESEF, whereby the board of directors combines the various components into a single reporting package.
Our responsibility is to obtain reasonable assurance for our opinion whether the integrated annual report in this reporting package complies with the RTS on ESEF.
We performed our examination in accordance with Dutch law, including Dutch Standard 3950N, "Assurance-opdrachten inzake het voldoen aan de criteria voor het opstellen van een digitaal verantwoordingsdocument" (assurance engagements relating to compliance with criteria for digital reporting). Our examination included amongst others:

Responsibilities of the board of directors for the financial statements The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with EU-IFRSs and Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. Furthermore, the board of directors is responsible for such internal control as the board of directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
As part of the preparation of the financial statements, the board of directors is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the financial reporting framework mentioned, the board of directors should prepare the financial statements using the going concern basis of accounting unless the board of directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The board of directors should disclose events and circumstances that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in the financial statements.
The Non-Executive Directors are responsible for overseeing the Ferrovial's financial reporting process. The audit and control committee assists the board of directors in its decision-making in relation to the supervision of the integrity and quality of the Company's financial reporting and the effectiveness of the Company's internal control systems.
Our objective is to plan and perform the audit engagement in a manner that allows us to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for our opinion.
Our audit has been performed with a high, but not absolute, level of assurance, which means we may not detect all material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error during our audit.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The materiality affects the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and the evaluation of the effect of identified misstatements on our opinion.
We have exercised professional judgment and have maintained professional skepticism throughout the audit, in accordance with Dutch Standards on Auditing, ethical requirements and independence requirements. The Information in support of our opinion section above includes an informative summary of our responsibilities and the work performed as the basis for our opinion. Our audit further included among others:

• Evaluating whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation
We communicate with the audit and control committee and the board of directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant findings in internal control that we identify during our audit.
In this respect we also submit an additional report to the audit and control committee in accordance with Article 11 of the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities. The information included in this additional report is consistent with our audit opinion in this auditor's report.
We provide the audit and control committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the audit and control committee, we determine the key audit matters: those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, not communicating the matter is in the public interest.
Amsterdam, February 27, 2025
EY Accountants B.V.
Signed by J.J. Vernooij
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