AI Terminal

MODULE: AI_ANALYST
Interactive Q&A, Risk Assessment, Summarization
MODULE: DATA_EXTRACT
Excel Export, XBRL Parsing, Table Digitization
MODULE: PEER_COMP
Sector Benchmarking, Sentiment Analysis
SYSTEM ACCESS LOCKED
Authenticate / Register Log In

Econocom Group SE

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 25, 2025

3943_ir_2025-07-25_75f85592-2fde-4c8e-be36-7a7f5122c62e.pdf

Interim / Quarterly Report

Open in Viewer

Opens in native device viewer

2025 Half-year report

Contents

MANAGEMENT REPORT 4
1. Group's position and highlights
1.1.
Accelerated growth in the first half
1.2.
Issue of a €225 million bond loan
1.3.
Econocom strengthens its leadership in the European audiovisual
integration market through four acquisitions
5
5
5
6
2. Half-year results
2.1.
Consolidated income statement
2.2.
Balance sheet and financial structure
7
7
11
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Outlook
Risk factors and disputes
Related parties
Human resources
Share price and ownership structure
12
12
12
13
13
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14

1. Condensed consolidated income statement and earnings per share 15 2. Consolidated statement of financial position 18 3. Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity 20 4. Consolidated statement of cash flows 22 5. Notes to the consolidated financial statements 24 5.1. Accounting policies 24 5.2. Changes in the in scope of consolidation in the first half of 2025 29 5.3. Segment information 31 5.4. Operating margin 34 5.5. Other operating income and expenses 37 5.6. Financial income (expense) 38 5.7. Income taxes 38 5.8. Basic and diluted earnings per share 39 5.9. Goodwill 40 5.10. Intangible, tangible and financial fixed assets 41 5.11. Other long-term receivables 44 5.12. Residual interest in leased assets 45 5.13. Gross liability for repurchase of leased assets 46 5.14. Other financial liabilities 46 5.15. Operating assets and liabilities 47 5.16. Classification of financial instruments and fair value hierarchy 49 5.17. Cash, gross debt and net debt 52 5.18. Equity elements 55 5.19. Provisions 56 5.20. Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows 57 5.21. Related-party transactions 61 5.22. Subsequent events 61

Statement by the Chairman

I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2025 have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, and that the half-year Management Report appended hereto gives a fair description of the material events that occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the financial statements, and of the major related-party transactions, together with a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year.

23 July 2025

Jean-Louis Bouchard,

Representative of Econocom International BV

Chairman of the Board of Directors

4 Rapport Semestriel 2021

Management report

1. Group's position and highlights

The first half of 2025 was notable for its accelerated growth, confirming the pertinence of the 2024-2028 strategic plan, One econocom, and the first results it has yielded.

The group consolidated its leadership in the European audiovisual market through a series of acquisitions. Furthermore, Econocom continued its transformation with the aim of stepping up collaboration between teams to ensure the successful rollout of the strategic plan.

In light of the overall positive dynamic during the first half, the Econocom group has raised its full-year growth guidance, aligning it with levels in the first half.

1.1. Accelerated growth in the first half

The Econocom group reported revenue of €1,421 million in the first half of 2025, up 6.6% compared to H1 2024, including 5.9% organic.

Operating margin stood at €41.4 million, an increase from €38.1 million a year earlier. This profitability rate is a result of the substantial investments made in the sales force and competitive pressure, particularly on new contracts.

Taking into account amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions to the amount of -€1.4 million, other operating income and expenses totalling -€5.1 million and a net financial loss of €5.2 million, including capital gains of €2.8 million, a tax expense of -€11.1 million and a loss of €17.9 million from discontinued operations following the impairment expense regarding Synertrade, consolidated profit amounted to €0.8 million.

1.2. Issue of a €225 million bond loan

On 30 April 2025, Econocom issued a Schuldscheindarlehen-type bond (German law private placement) to the amount of €225.0 million.

This operation enabled the group to redeem the €58.0 million tranche of the bond loan issued in 2022 which matured in May 2025, as well as providing the necessary additional financial resources to support the group's strategic plan, particularly by carrying out targeted acquisitions.

In an extremely volatile market, this issue will also allow the group to diversify its debt mix and expand its base of European and international investors.

1.3. Econocom strengthens its leadership in the European audiovisual integration market through four acquisitions

The Econocom group has accelerated its growth in audiovisual via a series of acquisitions in four specialist companies in Germany, Spain, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

These acquisitions have enabled the Econocom group to consolidate its position as Europe's leading audiovisual integrator, thanks to its combination of pan-European and local presence and cutting-edge technical know-how.

This business will represent over €300 million in annual revenue and 750 employees, including 230 new staff from the acquired companies:

  • Avanzia: a Spanish audiovisual engineering company also operating in Latin America and specialising in AV production, systems integration and services, with a focus on education and immersive environments.
  • Image Supply Systems: an Irish AV integrator specialising in equipment installation, maintenance and services.
  • Business assets of Smartcomm: integrated in May 2025, Smartcomm boasts a first-rate reputation and expertise in the UK, most notably in the commercial and public sectors.
  • ICT: a German AV integrator specialising in bespoke permanent installations. The acquisition is due to be completed in Q3 2025, subject to approval by the competition authorities.

2. Half-year results

2.1. Consolidated income statement

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Revenue from continuing operations 1,421.4 1,334.0
Operating margin 41.4 38.1
Amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions (1.4) (1.5)
Other operating income 1.0 0.4
Other operating expenses (6.1) (4.5)
Operating profit 35.0 32.5
Other financial income 3.7 5.3
Other financial expenses (8.9) (11.2)
Profit before tax 29.8 26.5
Income tax (11.1) (9.3)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations 18.7 17.3
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations (17.9) 5.7
Net profit for the period 0.8 23.0
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent 0.8 23.3
Net profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 0.1 (0.3)
Adjusted profit (loss) 20.8 18.1

Earnings per share

in € First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Basic earnings per share 0.005 0.134
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations 0.114 0.100
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations (0.109) 0.033
Adjusted profit (loss) per share 0.126 0.105
Reconciliation of reported profit with adjusted profit
-------------------------------------------------------- -- --
in € millions First half of
2025
reported
Amortisation of
intangible
assets from
acquisitions
Other operating
income and
expenses
Discon
tinued
operations
First
half of 2025
adjusted
First
half of 2024
adjusted
restated*
Revenue from continuing
operations
1,421.4 - - - 1,421.4 1,334.0
Operating margin 41.4 - - - 41.4 38.1
Amortisation of intangible
assets from acquisitions
(1.4) 1.4 - - - -
Other operating income and
expenses
(5.1) - 5.1 - - -
Operating profit 35.0 1.4 5.1 - 41.4 38.1
Other financial income and
expenses
(5.2) - (2.8) - (8.0) (10.5)
Profit before tax 29.8 1.4 2.3 - 33.5 27.6
Income tax (11.1) (0.3) (1.3) - (12.7) (9.5)
Share of profit (loss) of
associates and joint
ventures
- - - - - -
Profit (loss) from
discontinued operations
(17.9) - - 17.9 - -
Net profit for the period 0.8 1.0 1.0 17.9 20.8 18.1
Net profit (loss) attributable
to non-controlling interests
0.1 - - - 0.1 0.8
Profit for the period
attributable to owners of
the parent
0.8 1.0 1.0 17.9 20.7 17.3

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

2.1.1. OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY DURING THE HALF-YEAR

During the first half of 2025, the Econocom group posted revenue of €1,421 million, an increase of 6.6% compared to the first half of 2024, driven by the TMF business, and in spite of a decline in P&S. In organic terms, business grew by 5.9% due to the acquisition of bb-net in January 2025. This growth accelerated in Q2 as a result of substantial deals in TMF and a return to 2024 performance levels of the P&S business.

Operating margin stood at €41.4 million, versus €38.1 million in H1 2024. Profitability levels remained at 2.9%, with the volume effect offset by the rise in sales costs and a decline in margins on new contracts in a highly competitive market.

Meanwhile, other operating income and expenses remain under control at -€5.1 million, versus -€4.1 million in the first half of 2024. Operating profit amounted to €35.0 million compared with €32.5 million a year earlier.

Financial income stood at -€5.2 million compared to -€5.9 million at 30 June 2024. The positive impact of falling rates reduced interest expenses by approximately €1.9 million. The group also recorded capital gains from the disposal of financial instruments to the amount of €2.8 million, slightly less than in the previous year.

Tax expense amounted to -€11.1 million, slightly higher than in the first half of 2024, due to an increase in earnings and the exceptional income tax contribution from the group's French companies.

The group recorded a substantial loss from discontinued operations to the tune of €17.9 million, compared with a profit of €5.7 million in the first half of 2024. This loss includes an impairment of €10.0 million from a company held for sale, Synertrade, as well as its operational losses, including restructuring costs. Conversely, profit in 2024 included capital gains from the sale of Les Abeilles for €7.6 million.

As a result, consolidated profit for the period stands at €0.8 million.

2.1.2. KEY FIGURES BY BUSINESS LINE

Revenue and operating margin from continuing operations break down as follows:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024
restated*
First half of
2024 **
Total
growth
Organic
growth
**
Products & Solutions 574.9 589.1 588.9 -2.4% -2.4%
Services 247.9 239.3 239.3 3.6% 3.6%
Technology Management & Financing 598.6 505.6 513.5 18.4% 16.6%
Revenue 1,421.4 1,334.0 1,341.7 6.6% 5.9%

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

** At constant exchange rate and on a like-for-like basis.

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024
restated*
Operating
margin
(as a % of H1
2025 revenue)
Operating
margin
(as a % of H1
2024 revenue*)
Products & Solutions 5.8 14.2 1.0% 2.4%
Services 10.3 9.3 4.2% 3.9%
Technology Management & Financing 25.3 14.6 4.2% 2.9%
Operating margin (1) 41.4 38.1 2.9% 2.9%

Revenue from Products & Solutions (P&S) amounted to €574.9 million, down 2.4%. After several quarters of decline, business levelled off in the second quarter. The business reported varying performances across its different geographies in the first half: Southern Europe, particularly Spain, and Belux posted growth while France, Germany and the United Kingdom were in decline. Operating margin totalled €5.8 million (i.e. 1.0% of revenue) as a result of competitive pressure on margins and continued investments in the sales force.

Revenue from Services at the end of June was up 3.6% to €247.9 million, driven mainly by France and Spain. Operating margin stood at €10.3 million, a profitability rate of 4.2%, up 0.3 points.

Technology Management & Financing (TMF) posted revenue of €598.6 million, continuing the strong growth trend of 2024. With 16.6% of organic growth, the business benefited from a significant number of substantial and accretive deals in Belgium, France and Italy. Operating margin thus came to €25.3 million, a profitability rate of 4.2% compared with 2.9% a year earlier.

2.1.3. KEY FIGURES BY REGION

in € millions First
half of
2025
First
half of
2024 restated*
First
half of
2024**
Total
growth*
Organic
growth**
France 579.1 590.3 590.3 -1.9% -1.9%
Benelux 210.3 189.2 189.2 11.2% 11.2%
Southern Europe 427.7 380.7 380.7 12.4% 12.4%
Northern & Eastern Europe 197.9 165.1 173.6 19.9% 14.0%
Americas 6.3 8.7 8.0 -27.4% -21.1%
Total revenue 1,421.4 1,334.0 1,341.7 6.6% 5.9%

Revenue by geographical area breaks down as follows:

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

** At constant exchange rate and on a like-for-like basis.

All areas except France reported strong organic growth driven by TMF. France, on the other hand, suffered from the decline in the P&S business.

2.2. Balance sheet and financial structure

The balance sheet below expresses this more concisely:

  • by posting the positive cash and cash equivalents from bond loans and other financial liabilities in liabilities to show net financial debt directly on this side of the balance sheet and
  • by showing trade receivables corresponding to TMF self-funded contracts on the asset side.
in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
ASSETS
Goodwill 533.3 525.4
Other non-current assets 180.9 195.1
Residual interest in leased assets 178.1 179.3
Trade and other receivables 810.5 860.0
of which outstanding on self-funded contracts 239.5 241.5
Other current assets 230.9 207.4
Assets held for sale 86.3 95.7
TOTAL ASSETS 2,020.0 2,062.9
in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
LIABILITIES
Equity 449.6 474.2
Net financial debt 207.9 95.5
Gross commitments on residual financial assets 121.4 121.2
Other financial liabilities 32.5 34.8
Other non-current liabilities 106.9 105.3
Trade payables 805.2 888.4
Other current liabilities 270.1 313.4
Liabilities held for sale 26.4 30.1
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,020.0 2,062.9

Equity at 30 June 2025 amounted to €449.6 million compared to €474.2 million at the end of December 2024, a decrease due mainly to the refund of issue premiums in the amount of €16.3 million and the buyback of €7.7 million of treasury shares.

in € millions 30 June
2025
30 June
2024
reported
31
December
2024
Cash and cash equivalents 359.6 259.1 330.0
Commercial paper (25.0) (45.0) (25.0)
Net cash 334.6 214.1 305.0
Bank credit lines (term loans) (152.3) (165.7) (173.6)
Non-convertible bond debt (Schuldschein) (367.8) (201.1) (201.4)
Contracts and receivables refinanced with recourse (22.4) (27.3) (25.5)
Net financial debt (207.9) (179.9) (95.5)

Net financial debt at 30 June 2025 totalled €207.9 million, broken down as follows:

Compared with 30 June 2024 the Econocom group saw a significant rise in its net cash (€334.6 million versus €214.1 million a year earlier), due largely to the bond issue at the end of April which exceeded the amount of the redemption of the loan tranche which matured in May. The increase in net financial debt over the past twelve months is a result of the cash outflows for external growth operations and buyout of non-controlling interests, the refund of issue premiums in the second half of 2024 in the amount of €27.3 million and the cash consumed from discontinued operations which offset free cashflow for the period.

3. Outlook

In view of the positive business trend at the end of June and the acquisitions carried out at the beginning of July, Econocom has increased its annual revenue guidance, forecasting a growth rate at least the same as that in the first half.

4. Risk factors and disputes

The risk factors described in the 2024 annual report have not changed significantly during the first half of 2025.

5. Related parties

There has been no major change in related parties since the publication of the 2024 annual report.

6. Human resources

The Econocom group employed 8,495 people at 30 June 2025, compared with 8,450 at 31 December 2024.

7. Share price and ownership structure

The Econocom share closed at €1.95 on 30 June 2025. The Econocom group share (BE0974313455 – ECONB) has been listed on NYSE Euronext in Brussels since 1986 and is part of the Bel Mid and Family Business indices.

The following changes took place in the shareholder structure, shown as a % of share capital:

as a % of capital 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
% of
capital
% of
voting
rights
% of
capital
% of
voting
rights
Companies controlled by Jean-Louis Bouchard 53.4% 66.9% 49.8% 65.7%
Public 44.2% 33.1% 43.5% 34.3%
Treasury shares 2.5% - 6.7% -
Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

On 13 February 2025, the Board of Directors decided to cancel 11,998,895 treasury shares, bringing the total number of shares in the share capital to 167,047,004.

Econocom group SE was informed that, other than the companies controlled by Jean‑Louis Bouchard, the American company FMR LLC (Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, FIAM LLC, Fidelity Management Trust Company) exceeded, as at 30 June 2025, the shareholding threshold of 5%.

14 Rapport Semestriel 2021

1. Condensed consolidated income statement and earnings per share

As at 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2024

in € millions Notes First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Revenue from continuing operations 5.3 1,421.4 1,334,0
Cost of goods sold or leased (1,047.0) (973.0)
Employee benefits expense (241.9) (232.3)
Expenses related to purchased services (68.2) (64.5)
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets
(excluding intangible assets from acquisitions) and
provisions
(18.4) (18.6)
Net impairment losses on current and non-current assets 0.2 (1.4)
Taxes (other than income taxes) (4.5) (4.7)
Financial income from operating activities 11.9 9.5
Financial expenses from operating activities (12.0) (10.8)
Operating margin 5.4 41.4 38.1
Amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions (1.4) (1.5)
Other operating income 5.5 1.0 0.4
Other operating expenses 5.5 (6.1) (4.5)
Operating profit 35.0 32.5
Other financial income 5.6 3.7 5.3
Other financial expenses 5.6 (8.9) (11.2)
Profit before tax 29.8 26.5
Income tax 5.7 (11.1) (9.3)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations 18.7 17.3
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations 5.1.3.2 (17.9) 5.7
Net profit for the period 0.8 23.0
Net profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 0.1 (0.3)
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent 0.8 23.3

02 Consolidated financial statements

attributable to owners of the parent, in € Notes First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Basic earnings per share 5.8.1 0.005 0.134
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations 0.114 0.100
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations (0.109) 0.033
Adjusted profit (loss) per share (1) 0.126 0.105
Diluted earnings per share 5.8.2 0.005 0.133
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations 0.114 0.100
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations (0.109) 0.033

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

(1) Adjusted profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent has been the key performance indicator used by Econocom to assess its economic and financial performance. It does not include:

  • amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions, net of tax effects;
  • other non-recurring operating income and expenses, net of tax effects;
  • other non-recurring financial income and expenses, net of tax effects;
  • profit (loss) from discontinued operations.

A table showing the reconciliation of profit attributable to owners of the parent with adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent is included in paragraph 2.1 of the Management Report.

Statement of consolidated comprehensive income

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Net profit for the period 0.8 23.0
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss - -
Revaluation of the liabilities (assets) under defined benefit plans - -
Deferred taxes on the revaluation of liabilities (assets) under defined
benefit plans
- -
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss (1.9) (2.3)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges (2.0) (4.5)
Deferred taxes arising on change in value of cash flow hedges 0.5 1.1
Foreign currency translation adjustments (0.4) 1.0
Other comprehensive income (expense) (1.9) (2.3)
Total comprehensive income for the period (1.0) 20.7
Attributable to non-controlling interests (0.2) (0.3)
Attributable to owners of the parent (0.8) 21.0

2. Consolidated statement of financial position

Assets

in € millions Notes 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 5.10.1 44.2 41.8
Goodwill 5.9 533.3 525.4
Property, plant and equipment 5.10.2 29.0 30.4
Right-of-use assets 5.10.3 46.9 54.6
Non-current financial assets 5.10.5 17.5 25.3
Residual interest in leased assets 5.12 130.1 136.5
Other long-term receivables 5.11 20.0 19.9
Deferred tax assets 23.2 23.1
Total non-current assets 844.3 857.0
Current assets
Inventories 5.15.1 93.9 80.1
Trade and other receivables* 5.15.2 810.5 860.0
Residual interest in leased assets 5.12 48.0 42.8
Current tax assets 10.4 7.9
Costs of implementing and obtaining the contract - assets 5.15.2 46.6 34.6
Other current assets 5.15.2 80.0 84.8
Cash and cash equivalents 5.17.1 361.1 330.1
Assets held for sale 5.1.3.3 86.3 95.7
Total current assets 1,536.8 1,535.9
Total assets 2,381.1 2,392.9

* of which own-booked outstanding rentals: €239.5 million at 30 June 2025 versus €241.5 million at 31 December 2024.

Liabilities

in € millions Notes 30 June 2025 31 December
2024
Share capital 5.18.1 23.7 23.7
Additional paid-in capital and reserves 384.4 363.9
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent 0.8 37.8
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 5.18.2 408.9 425.5
Non-controlling interests 5.18.3 40.7 48.7
Total equity 449.6 474.2
Non-current liabilities
Bonds* 5.17.2 365.6 141.7
Financial liabilities* 5.17.2 125.3 141.3
Gross commitments on residual financial assets 5.13 85.4 91.1
Long-term lease liabilities 5.10.4 31.5 35.7
Other financial liabilities** 5.14 18.0 14.6
Provisions 5.19 9.5 10.6
Provisions for pensions and assimilated commitments 29.3 28.7
Other liabilities 8.4 8.0
Deferred tax liabilities 28.2 22.3
Total non-current liabilities 701.2 494.1
Current liabilities
Bonds* 5.17.2 2.2 59.7
Financial liabilities* 5.17.2 76.0 82.8
Gross commitments on residual financial assets 5.13 36.0 30.1
Long-term lease liabilities 5.10.4 17.3 20.6
Other financial liabilities** 5.14 14.5 20.2
Provisions 5.19 10.4 9.6
Current tax liabilities 14.1 13.3
Trade and other payables 5.15.3 805.2 888.4
Contract liabilities 66.6 66.5
Other current liabilities 5.15.3 161.9 203.3
Liabilities held for sale 5.1.3.3 26.4 30.1
Total current liabilities 1,230.4 1,424.7
Total equity and liabilities 2,381.1 2,392.9

* After deducting cash and cash equivalents at €361.1 million at 30 June 2025 (and €330.1 million at 31 December 2024), net financial debt came to €207.9 million at 30 June 2025 (compared to €95.5 million at 31 December 2024).

** Relating to contingent acquisition-related liabilities.

3. Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity

As at 30 June 2024 and 30 June 2025

in € millions Number
of
shares
Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Treasury shares Other
reserves
Other
comprehensive
income
(expense)
Equity
attributable to
owners of the
parent
Equity
attributable
to non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Balance at
31
December
2023,
reported
179,045,899 23.7 142.7 (16.6) 255.6 8.4 413.9 60.8 474.7
Impact of changes in accounting methods (2.7) (2.7) (0.7) (3.4)
Balance at
31 December
2023,
restated
179,045,899 23.7 142.7 (16.6) 252.9 8.4 411.2 60.1 471.3
Profit for the period 23.3 23.3 (0.3) 23.0
Other comprehensive income (expense),
net of tax
(2.6) (2.6) 0.2 (2.3)
Total comprehensive income for the
first half of 2024*
23.5 (2.6) 20.9 (0.1) 20.8
Share-based payments 0.1 0.1 0.1
Refund of issue premiums (paid in July) (27.4) (27.4) (27.4)
Capital increase
Treasury share transactions, net (2.5) (2.5) (2.5)
Put and call options on non-controlling
interests –
initial recognition
Put and call options on non-controlling
interests –
change in fair value
Other transactions and transactions with
an impact on non-controlling interests
(6.2) (6.2) 6.3 0.0
Balance at
30
June
2024
179,045,899 23.7 115.3 (19.2) 270.3 5.9 396.0 66.3 462.3
in € millions Number of
shares
Share
capital
Additional paid-in
capital
Treasury
shares
Other
reserves
Other
comprehensive
income
(expense)
Equity
attributable to
owners of the
parent
Equity
attributable
to non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance at
31
December
2024
179,045,899 23.7 115.3 (28.4) 308.8 6.0 425.5 48.7 474.2
Profit for the period 0.8 0.8 0.1 0.8
Other comprehensive income
(expense), net of tax
(1.5) (1.5) (0.4) (1.9)
Total comprehensive income
for the first half of 2025
0.8 (1.5) (0.8) (0.3) (1.0)
Share-based payments - -
Refund of issue premiums (paid in
July)
(16.3) (16.3) (16.3)
Capital increase -
Treasury share transactions, net (11,998,895) 20.1 (27.8) (7.7) (7.7)
Put and call options on non
controlling interests –
initial
recognition
(3.6) (3.6) 3.6 -
Put and call options on
noncontrolling interests –
change
in fair value
11.8 11.8 (11.2) 0.5
Other transactions and
transactions with an impact on
non-controlling interests
0.1 0.1 (0.2) (0.1)
Balance at
30
June
2025
167,047,004 23.7 99.0 (8.3) 290.0 4.5 408.9 40.7 449.6

4. Consolidated statement of cash flows

As at 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2024

in € millions Notes First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Profit (loss) from continuing operations 18.7 17.3
Provisions, depreciation, amortisation and impairment 5.20.2.1 19.9 12.0
Elimination of the change of residual interests in leased assets 5.20.2.1 4.3 (5.3)
Other non-cash expenses (income) 5.20.2.1 (1.2) (1.1)
Cash flows from operating activities after cost of net
debt and income tax
41.7 23.0
Income tax expense 5.7 11.1 9.3
Cost of net financial debt 5.2 4.0
Cash flows from operating activities before cost of net debt and
income tax (a)
58.0 36.3
Change in working capital requirement (b), of which:
Investments in own-booked TMF contracts
Other changes in working capital requirement
5.20.2.2 (98.1)
2.0
(100.1)
(84.7)
(2.9)
(81.9)
Tax paid before imputation of tax credits (c) (7.2) (8.6)
Net cash from (used in) operating activities (a+b+c=d) 5.20.2 (47.3) (56.9)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets
5.20.3 (7.2) (8.3)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 0.3 0.1
Acquisition of long-term financial assets (0.8) (0.5)
Disposal of long-term financial assets 1.1 0.6
Acquisition of companies and businesses, net of cash acquired 5.20.3 (14.7) -
Disposal of companies and businesses, net of cash acquired - -
Net cash from (used in) investing activities (e) 5.20.3 (21.3) (8.2)
in € millions
Notes
First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Issue of non-convertible bond loans 223.8 -
Repayments of non-convertible bond loans (58.0) -
Capital increases - -
Purchases of treasury shares (net of sales) (7.7) (2.5)
Repayment of issue premium/Payments to shareholders - -
Change in lease refinancing liabilities (0.2) (8.8)
Increase in financial liabilities 20.0 195.0
Decrease in financial liabilities (52.8) (161.4)
Net change in commercial paper - 25.0
Change in factoring and reverse factoring liabilities (2.9) (4.2)
Main components of payments coming from leases (11.8) (11.2)
Interest paid (11.0) (6.8)
Net cash from (used in) financing activities (f)
5.20.4
99.4 25.1
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (g) (0.4) 0.2
Net change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations (h) (0.8) 73.3
Change in net cash and cash equivalents (d+e+f+g+h) 29.6 33.6
Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period (1)
5.17
330.0 225.5
Change in net cash and cash equivalents 29.6 33.6
Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period (1)
5.17
359.6 259.1

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

(1) Net of bank overdrafts: €1.5 million at 30 June 2025 and €1.4 million at 30 June 2024.

Key movements in the consolidated statement of cash flows are explained in note 5.20. Notes 1 to 22 are part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

5. Notes to the consolidated financial statements

5.1. Accounting policies

5.1.1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PREPARATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2025 have been prepared on a going concern basis, in accordance with IAS 34 (Interim Financial Reporting) and with IFRS as adopted by the European Union on 30 June 2025.1

The Econocom group's simplified consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Econocom group SE and its subsidiaries. They are presented in millions of euros. Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest decimal point and in certain cases, this may result in minor discrepancies in the totals and sub-totals in the tables.

Econocom group SE, the group's parent company, is a European company (societas Europaea) with its registered office at Place du Champ de Mars, 5, 1050 Brussels. The Company is registered at the Brussels companies registry under number 0422 646 816 and is listed on Euronext in Brussels.

They were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 23 July 2025 and have not been reviewed by the Statutory Auditor.

The accounting policies used in the half-year financial statements are the same as those used to prepare the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, as described in the 2024 annual report, except for the items described in paragraph 5.1.2.1 on accounting standards that are mandatorily applicable as of 1 January 2025.

The half-year financial statements therefore comply with the disclosure requirements of IAS 34 and as such should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 included in the 2024 annual report.

The specific features of the preparation of interim financial statements are as follows.

1 Available at https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/company-reporting-andauditing/companyreporting/financial-reporting_en

Assessment methods specific to half-year consolidated financial statements

5.1.1.1.1. Provisions for post-employment benefits

The post-employment benefit expense for the first half is calculated on the basis of actuarial assessments made at the end of the previous period. Where applicable, these assessments are adjusted to allow for curtailments, settlements or other major non-recurring events which took place during the half-year period.

5.1.1.1.2. Income tax

In the half-year financial statements, current and deferred income tax expense is calculated by multiplying accounting profit for the period, for each tax entity, by the estimated average income tax rate for the current year. Where applicable, this expense is adjusted for the tax impact of non-recurring items during the period.

5.1.1.1.3. Fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities

For the half-year financial statements, the fair value measurement is determined using the same method as the annual financial statements.

The fair value of financial instruments is determined using market prices resulting from trades on a national stock exchange or over-the-counter markets.

When no market price is available, fair value is measured using other valuation methods such as discounted future cash flows. In any event, estimates of market value are based on certain interpretations required when measuring financial assets. As such, these estimates do not necessarily reflect the amounts that the group would actually receive or pay if the instruments were traded on the market. The use of different estimates, methods and assumptions may have a material impact on estimated fair values.

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of the Econocom group's consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions by Management which may affect the book value of certain items in assets and liabilities, income and expenses, and the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Estimates and assumptions are made on the basis of past experience and other elements considered realistic or reasonable and are a basis for the exercise of judgement in determining the book value of assets and liabilities. The group uses discount rate assumptions (based on market data) to estimate assets and liabilities.

Group Management regularly reviews its estimates and assumptions in order to ensure that they accurately reflect both past experience and the current economic situation.

The impact of changes in accounting estimates is recognised in the period in which the change occurred.

5.1.1.2.1. Use of estimates

The main estimates and assumptions used by the group are as follows:

  • provisions for risks and other provisions related to the activity;
  • employee benefit obligations;
  • the group's residual interests in leased assets;
  • deferred tax assets and liabilities as well as the current tax expense;

For these estimates, the group applies the following accounting policies:

  • provisions: provisions are recognised to cover probable outflows of resources to a third party with no equivalent consideration for the group. They include provisions for litigation of any nature which are estimated on the basis of the most probable, conservative settlement assumptions. To determine these assumptions, group Management relies, where necessary, on assessments made by external consultants;
  • assessments of the probability of recovering the tax loss carryforwards and tax credits of the group's subsidiaries;
  • valuation of the group's residual interest in leased assets: this valuation is reviewed annually.

Although the group considers these estimates to be reasonable, the final amounts may differ from them.

5.1.1.2.2. Use of judgement

The group is required to exercise critical judgement to determine:

  • the qualification of dealer-lessor in sale & leaseback contracts;
  • the distinction between "agent" and "principal" for revenue recognition;
  • the derecognition of financial assets and liabilities;
  • the identification of Cash Generating Units used for impairment tests of goodwill;
  • the identification of an asset or group of assets as held for sale, and discontinued operations.

Outstanding rentals from the TMF business are part of the normal cycle of operations, even for their long term portion. The group presents them in current assets as they correspond to the operating cycle, regardless of their maturity. This distinction does not apply to receivables from the supply and services businesses, which are short term.

At the date on which the Board of Directors reviewed the condensed consolidated half-year financial statements, it considered that the estimates and assumptions best reflected all of the information available to it.

5.1.2. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS

Standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the European Union and applicable at 1 January 2025

The standards, amendments to standards and interpretations published by the IASB and presented below are mandatory since 1 January 2025, but have not had a material impact on the group's financial statements:

• amendment to IAS 21 "Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates".

Standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted by the European Union

Pending their definitive adoption by the European Union, the group has not anticipated the application of the following standards and interpretations:

  • Amendment to IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" and IFRS 7, "Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments", mandatory from 1 January 2026;
  • Annual improvements Volume 11, applicable as of 1 January 2026;
  • IFRS 18 "Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements", mandatory from 1 January 2027.
  • IFRS 19 "Subsidiaries Without Public Accountability: Disclosures" applicable as of 1 January 2027.

The group is in the process of assessing any impacts of the first application of these texts.

5.1.3. ASSETS/LIABILITIES CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Main developments

The list of non-strategic business lines and entities to be discontinued or sold did not change in the course of the first half of 2025. In 2025 efforts are underway to dispose of the other assets held for sale.

Impact of discontinued operations on the income statement and statement of cash flows

The profit (loss) from these activities is presented on a distinct line of the income statement, under "Profit (loss) from discontinued operations". This profit (loss) is presented as follows for the first halves of 2025 and 2024:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024
Revenue from continuing operations 35.3 44.7
Operating expenses* (39.7) (44.9)
Operating margin (4.4) (0.2)
Other operating income and expenses (13.0) 7.8
Operating profit (17.3) 7.5
Other financial income and expenses (0.7) (0.6)
Profit before tax (18.0) 7.0
Income tax 0.1 (1.2)
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations (17.9) 5.7

* In accordance with IFRS 5, non-current assets held for sale were not amortised, amortisations which would have represented €1.5 million in the first half of 2025 versus €2.5 million in the first half of 2024.

In the first half of 2025, discontinued operations represented a loss of €17.9 million including a goodwill impairment expense of €10.0 million from a company held for sale, Synertrade, and presented above under "Other operating income and expenses".

In the first half of 2024, profit from discontinued operations amounted to €5.7 million and included capital gains from the sale of Les Abeilles for €7.6 million.

Cash flows from discontinued operations are also presented on a separate line of the consolidated statement of cash flows, under "Net change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations". The cash flow statement relating to these entities for the first halves of 2024 and 2025 breaks down as follows:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities (8.8) (18.2)
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (2.3) 79.3
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities 11.8 7.9
Impact of change in exchange rate and changes in method 0.0 (4.3)
Net cash flows from (used in) discontinued operations (0.8) 73.3

Cash flows from financing activities correspond mainly to changes in debt with respect to other companies of the group.

Cash flows from investing activities in the first half of 2024 included the impact of the sale of Les Abeilles.

Assets and liabilities held for sale

The assets and liabilities of these activities are presented on separate lines of the statement of financial position. At 30 June 2025 and at 31 December 2024, the application of IFRS 5 impacted the consolidated statement of financial position as follows:

in € millions 30 June
2025
31 December
2024
Goodwill 29.7 40.3
Other non-current assets 30.5 28.4
Current assets 24.9 25.7
Cash and cash equivalents 1.1 1.3
Assets held for sale 86.3 95.7
Non-current liabilities 4.5 4.7
Current liabilities 21.9 25.3
Liabilities held for sale 26.4 30.1

The decrease in assets held for sale is due largely to an expense of €10.0 million recognised as goodwill impairment for Synertrade. At 30 June 2025, non-current assets and goodwill held for sale concern the Services business to the amount of €59.3 million and TMF to the amount of €1.0 million.

5.2. Changes in the in scope of consolidation in the first half of 2025

5.2.1. ACQUISITIONS AND COMPANIES SET UP

  • Econocom Deutschland Holding GmbH acquired an 80% stake in b-net, the German market leader in IT refurbishment, in January 2025. The acquisition was finalised on 9 January 2025 and fully consolidated into the TMF business. Econocom Deutschland Holding GmbH recorded a put option debt in "Other non-current financial liabilities" maturing in mid-2028.
  • This acquisition contributed €8.5 million to revenue in the first half of 2025.

• The allocation of the acquisition price led to the recognition of a provisional goodwill of €8.5 million and is presented as follows:

in € millions Acquisition-date
fair value
Intangible assets * 3.4
Other assets 5.7
Cash 0.8
Other liabilities (4.5)
bb-net's net assets 5.4
Goodwill 8.5

*including €2.7 million of customer relations and €0.5 million of brands recognised as part of business combinations.

This goodwill, allocated to the TMF CGU, is still in the allocation period at 30 June 2025.

5.2.2. CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP INTEREST

  • As of March 2025, Econocom Factory has been 100% owned by the group following the exercise of call options regarding the last non-controlling interests.
  • Following the exercise of call options of the company's shares to the amount of 34% regarding a non-controlling interest in Hélis, Hélis and Simstream, owned directly by Hélis, have been 97% owned by the group since the end of June 2025.

5.2.3. DISPOSALS AND LIQUIDATIONS IN THE FIRST HALF

There were no significant disposals or liquidations during the period.

There were no other changes in scope or ownership interest in the first half of 2025.

5.3. Segment information

The segment information presented in accordance with IFRS 8 has been prepared on the basis of internal management data disclosed to the Executive Committee, the group's primary operating decision-maker with respect to allocating resources and assessing performance.

The group's activity is broken down into three operating business segments: Products & Solutions, Services and Technology Management & Financing (TMF).

Internal transactions include:

  • sales of goods and services: the group ensures that these transactions are performed at arm's length and that it does not carry any significant internal margins;
  • cross-charging of overheads and personnel costs.

The "Operating margin" is the group's segment income, which corresponds to operating profit before other income and expenses from operating activities and amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions.

5.3.1. INFORMATION BY OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENT

The following table presents the contribution of each operating business segment to the group's results.

in € millions P&S Services TMF Total
First half of 2025
Revenue from external clients 574.9 247.9 598.6 1,421.4
Internal revenue 98.9 24.4 5.4 128.7
Total - Revenue from operating segments 673.8 272.3 604.0 1,550.1
Operating margin 5.8 10.3 25.3 41.4
Amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions - - (1.4) (1.4)
Other operating expense and income (0.9) (1.2) (2.9) (5.1)
Operating profit 4.9 9.1 21.0 35.0
First half of 2024 restated* P&S Services TMF Total
Revenue from external clients 589.1 239.3 505.6 1,334.0
Internal revenue 103.1 30.0 2.0 135.1
Total – Revenue from operating sectors 692.2 269.3 507.6 1,469.1
Operating margin of activities 14.2 9.3 14.6 38.1
Amortisation of intangible assets from acquisitions (0.3) - (1.2) (1.5)
Other operating income and expenses (0.7) (1.8) (1.6) (4.1)
Operating profit 13.2 7.5 11.8 32.5

Working capital requirements by business segment break down as follows:

in € millions P&S Services TMF Holdings Total
WCR at 30 June 2025 (110.4) (34.9) 220.8 (13.5) 62.0
WCR at 31 December 2024 (189.8) (67.2) 221.9 1.0 (34.1)

5.3.2. REVENUE BY REGION

The contribution of each operating business segment by region of origin to the group's revenue is detailed below

in € millions P&S Services TMF First half of
2025
Benelux 110.3 38.9 61.1 210.3
of which Belgium 58.4 29.9 47.5 135.8
France 234.5 163.8 180.7 579.1
Southern Europe 177.2 45.2 205.3 427.7
Northern & Eastern Europe and Americas 52.8 - 151.4 204.2
Total 574.9 247.9 598.6 1,421.4
in € millions P&S Services TMF First half of
2024 restated*
Benelux 105.8 40.6 42.8 189.2
of which Belgium 54.5 32.3 20.1 106.9
France 261.3 158.3 170.6 590.3
Southern Europe 160.9 40.4 179.4 380.7
Northern & Eastern Europe and Americas 61.1 - 112.7 173.8
Total 589.1 239.3 505.6 1,334.0

5.3.3. NON-CURRENT ASSETS BY REGION

The following table presents the contribution of each operating business segment to the group's results:

in € millions
at 30 June 2025
Intangible assets Goodwill Property, plant and
equipment
Right
of-use assets
Benelux 3.1 75.0 5.9 8.8
of which Belgium 2.7 52.4 2.8 4.4
France 36.2 254.4 10.4 20.4
Southern Europe 4.8 161.3 12.1 14.7
Northern & Eastern Europe 0.2 42.6 0.5 3.0
Total 44.2 533.3 29.0 46.9
in € millions
at 31 December 2024
Intangible assets Goodwill Property, plant and
equipment
Right
of-use assets
Benelux 3.4 75.0 6.6 11.3
of which Belgium 3.0 52.4 3.4 6.0
France 36.5 254.4 10.8 26.8
Southern Europe 1.7 161.3 12.8 15.2
Northern & Eastern Europe 0.2 34.7 0.3 1.1
Total 41.8 525.4 30.4 54.6

Goodwill is allocated to the region where the acquired company or the parent company of the acquired subgroup was located.

5.4. Operating margin

5.4.1. COST OF GOODS SOLD OR LEASED

The cost of goods sold or leased breaks down as follows:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Products & Solutions (470.6) (480.3)
Services (60.0) (57.9)
Technology Management & Financing (516.4) (434.8)
Total (1,047.0) (973.0)

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

5.4.2. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSE

The following table presents a breakdown of employee benefits expense:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Wages and salaries (177.1) (169.3)
Social costs (56.7) (55.5)
Other employee benefits expenses (8.1) (7.5)
Total (241.9) (232.3)

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

5.4.3. EXPENSES RELATED TO PURCHASED SERVICES

Expenses related to purchased services break down as follows:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Fees paid to intermediaries and other professionals (22.4) (19.3)
Agents' commissions (13.3) (13.9)
External services (maintenance, insurance, etc.) (8.3) (8.7)
Other external expenses (subcontracting, public relations, transport, etc.) (24.3) (22.5)
Total (68.2) (64.5)

5.4.4. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS (EXCLUDING INTANGIBLE ASSETS FROM ACQUISITIONS) AND PROVISIONS

Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets (excluding intangible assets from acquisitions) and provisions break down as follows:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Intangible assets: franchises, patents, licences and similar rights,
business assets
(3.6) (4.4)
Non-current right-of-use assets (11.0) (10.3)
Other property, plant and equipment (4.5) (5.0)
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets (excluding
intangible assets from acquisitions)
(19.0) (19.8)
Additions to and reversals of provisions for operating
contingencies and expenses
0.6 1.2
Total (18.4) (18.6)

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

5.4.5. NET IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Net impairment losses on current and non-current assets break down as follows:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Impairment of inventories (0.3) (0.4)
Reversals of impairment of inventories 0.7 0.6
Net impairment losses/gains – inventories 0.3 0.2
Impairment of doubtful receivables (6.0) (4.9)
Reversals of impairment of doubtful receivables 5.8 9.6
Gains and losses on receivables 0.1 (6.4)
Net impairment losses/gains – trade receivables (0.1) (1.7)
Total 0.2 (1.4)

5.4.6. FINANCIAL INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Financial income and expenses from operating activities relating to Technology Management & Financing result from the reverse discounting over the year of gross commitments on residual financial assets, the group's residual interest and outstanding leases, as well as the margin on TMF contracts recognised in accordance with IFRS 9. Exchange losses result mainly from fluctuations in the pound sterling and US dollar.

Financial income from operating activities

The following table breaks down financial income from operating activities by type:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Financial income from operating activities related to Technology
Management & Financing
8.9 6.9
Exchange losses 2.9 2.4
Miscellaneous financial income from operating activities 0.1 0.2
Total financial income from operating activities 11.9 9.5

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

Financial expenses from operating activities

The following table breaks down financial expenses from operating activities by type:

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Financial expenses from operating activities related to Technology
Management & Financing
(5.0) (4.0)
Exchange losses (3.3) (2.1)
Factoring financial expenses (3.0) (4.4)
Miscellaneous financial expenses from operating activities (0.7) (0.2)
Total financial expenses from operating activities (12.0) (10.8)

5.5. Other operating income and expenses

"Other operating income and expenses", which are excluded from the Operating margin, include notably:

  • restructuring costs and costs associated with downsizing plans;
  • costs of relocating premises;
  • costs relating to acquisitions (acquisition fees);
  • changes in the fair value of acquisition-related liabilities (contingent consideration): changes in the fair value of put and call options to buy out non-controlling interests are recognised directly in equity;
  • material gains and losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, or of operating assets and continuing operations;
  • goodwill impairment losses;
  • and, more generally, income and expenses that are deemed unusual in terms of their frequency, nature or amount.
in € millions First half of
2025
Other
operating
income
Other
operating
expenses
Restructuring costs (2.6) 0.4 (3.0)
Impairment of non-current assets (0.1) - (0.1)
Doubtful receivables & litigation (0.8) - (0.8)
Acquisition costs (0.6) - (0.6)
Other (0.9) 0.7 (1.6)
Total first half of 2025 (5.1) 1.0 (6.1)
in € millions First half of
2024 restated*
Other
operating
income
Other
operating
expenses
Restructuring costs (2.9) 0.4 (3.2)
Impairment of non-current assets - - -
Doubtful receivables & litigation (0.7) - (0.7)
Other (0.6) - (0.6)
Total first half of 2024 restated * (4.1) 0.4 (4.5)

5.6. Financial income (expense)

5.6.1. OTHER FINANCIAL INCOME

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Capital gains on disposal of financial assets 2.8 4.8
Income from interests and other financial income 0.9 0.5
Financial income 3.7 5.3

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

5.6.2. OTHER FINANCIAL EXPENSES

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Financial expenses on bonds (3.2) (2.6)
Interest on short-term financing (1.0) (2.6)
Expenses on non-current liabilities (3.1) (3.6)
Interest expense on lease liabilities (IFRS 16) (0.9) (1.0)
Financial component of pensions and other post-employment
benefits
(0.4) (0.4)
Other financial expenses (0.2) (0.9)
Financial expenses (8.9) (11.2)

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

5.7. Income taxes

5.7.1. EFFECTIVE TAX RATE

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024
restated*
Profit before tax on continuing operations 29.8 26.5
Income tax on the profit of continuing operations (11.1) (9.3)
Effective tax rate as a percentage of profit before tax 37.1% 34.9%
Projected corporate income tax rate 32.0% 27.5%

The income tax expense for the first half amounted to €11.1 million, including an exceptional contribution from the profits of the group's large French companies to the amount of €0.7 million and €0.9 million classified as income tax, corresponding to the CVAE tax (Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajoutée des Entreprises) in France and the IRAP (imposta regionale sulle attività produttive) in Italy (see note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024).

The projected corporate income tax rate for the current period is estimated 32.0% versus 27.5% in the first half of 2024 restated, taking into account the exceptional contribution in France.

5.8. Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit for the period attributable by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year, excluding treasury shares on a pro rata basis.

5.8.1. EARNINGS PER SHARE

in € millions, except for per share data and number of shares First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Consolidated profit (loss) 0.8 23.0
Consolidated profit (loss) from continuing operations 18.7 17.3
Consolidated profit (loss) from discontinued operations (17.9) 5.7
Adjusted profit (loss) 20.8 18.1
Average number of shares outstanding 164,246,154 172,317,080
Consolidated earnings per share (in €) 0.005 0.134
Earnings per share from continuing operations (in €) 0.114 0.100
Earnings per share from discontinued operations (in €) (0.109) 0.033

5.8.2. DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

in € millions, except for per share data and number of shares First half of
2025
First half of
2024 restated*
Diluted earnings 0.8 23.0
Diluted earnings from continuing operations 18.7 17.3
Diluted earnings from discontinued operations (17.9) 5.7
Average number of shares outstanding 164,246,154 172,317,080
Impact of stock options - 238,149
Impact of free shares - 250,000
Diluted average number of shares outstanding 164,246,154 172,805,229
Diluted earnings per share (in €) 0.005 0.133
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in €) 0.114 0.100
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations (in €) (0.109) 0.033
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (in €) 0.126 0.105

* The consolidated income statement for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by taking into account all financial instruments carrying deferred rights to the parent company's share capital, issued either by the parent company itself or by any one of its subsidiaries. Dilution is calculated separately for each instrument, based on the conditions prevailing at the end of the reporting date and excluding non-dilutive instruments.

At 30 June 2025, there were no dilutive instruments.

5.9. Goodwill

For the purposes of impairment tests, goodwill is allocated between the three cash generating units (CGUs) as follows:

in € millions P&S Services TMF Total
Goodwill at 1st January 2025 176.8 208.2 140.4 525.4
Reclassifications net of assets held for sale - -
Acquisition of bb-net - - 8.5 8.5
Disposals - - - -
Adjustment of goodwill - -
Foreign exchange gains and losses - (0.5) (0.5)
Goodwill at 30 June 2025 176.8 208.2 148.3 533.3
of which gross amount 176.8 211.5 148.3 536.7
of which accumulated impairment - (3.3) - (3.3)

At 30 June 2025, only the provisional goodwill from bb-net is included in the allocation period.

Given its earnings forecasts for the year and the outlook for the following years, the group did not consider it necessary to implement an impairment test for its continuing operations at 30 June 2025. In addition, the assumptions used at the end of 2024 were not called into question during the first half of 2025.

5.10. Intangible, tangible and financial fixed assets

5.10.1. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

in € millions Business assets
& customer
portfolio
Franchises,
patents, licences,
etc.
IT systems and
other internally
generated assets
Other Total
Acquisition cost
Gross value at 31 December
2024
54.7 37.0 64.7 7.3 163.7
Acquisitions - 1.4 2.7 0.1 4.1
Disposals/retirements - (0.0) (0.1) - (0.1)
Changes in scope
of consolidation
- 3.4 - - 3.4
Transfers and
other movements
- 0.2 (0.2) - (0.0)
Reclassification to assets held
for sale
- - - - -
Gross value at
30 June 2025
54.7 41.9 67.1 7.4 171.1
Depreciation and impairment
Accumulated depreciation
at 31 December 2024
(42.9) (29.0) (46.0) (4.0) (121.9)
Additions (1.2) (1.1) (2.2) (0.4) (4.9)
Disposals/retirements - - - - -
Changes in scope
of consolidation
- - - - -
Transfers and
other movements
- - - - -
Reclassification to assets held
for sale
- - - - -
Accumulated depreciation
and amortisation
at 30 June 2025
(44.1) (30.1) (48.2) (4.5) (126.9)
Net book value at 31
December 2024 11.8 8.0 18.7 3.3 41.8
Net book value at 30 June
2025
10.6 11.8 18.9 2.9 44.2

5.10.2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

in € millions Land and
buildings
Fixtures, fitting
and IT
equipment
Furniture
and vehicles
Other property,
plant and
equipment
Property, plant
and equipment
held under
financial leases
Total
Acquisition cost
Gross value
at 31 December 2024
36.4 56.8 10.5 19.8 - 123.5
Acquisitions 0.6 1.5 0.2 0.8 - 3.0
Disposals/retirements (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (1.2) - (1.5)
Changes in scope
of consolidation
0.3 - - (0.1) - 0.2
Transfers and other movements - 1.1 - (1.1) - -
Reclassification to assets held for
sale
- - - - - -
Gross value at 30 June 2025 37.2 59.2 10.5 18.2 - 125.2
Accumulated
depreciation and
amortisation at 31
December 2024
(24.4) (44.8) (9.3) (14.6) - (93.1)
Additions (1.3) (2.8) (0.2) (0.3) - (4.5)
Disposals/retirements 0.1 0.1 0.1 1.0 - 1.3
Changes in scope
of consolidation
(0.3) 0.2 - 0.1 - -
Transfers and other movements - - - - - -
Reclassification to assets
held for sale
- - - - - -
Accumulated
depreciation and
amortisation at 30 June
2025
(25.8) (47.3) (9.4) (13.8) - (96.3)
Net book value at 31 December
2024
12.1 12.0 1.2 5.2 - 30.4
Net book value at 30 June 2025 11.4 12.0 1.1 4.4 - 29.0

5.10.3. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

Right-of-use assets related to leases

in € millions Buildings &
developments
Vehicles Total
Acquisition cost
Gross value at 31 December 2024 101.2 25.5 126.8
Acquisitions 1.4 1.8 3.2
Remeasurement and end of
contract
(2.2) (0.7) (2.9)
Transfers and
other movements
(0.1) - (0.1)
Changes in scope of
consolidation
2.2 0.1 2.3
Reclassification to assets
held for sale
- - -
Gross value at 30 June 2025 102.5 26.7 129.2
Depreciation and impairment
Accumulated depreciation and
amortisation at 31 December 2024
(60.2) (12.0) (72.2)
Additions (6.7) (4.3) (11.0)
Remeasurement and end of
contract
0.8 - 0.8
Transfers and
other movements
0.1 - 0.1
Changes in scope of
consolidation
- - -
Reclassification to assets
held for sale
- - -
Accumulated depreciation and
amortisation at 30 June 2025
(66.0) (16.3) (82.3)
Net book value at 31
December 2024
41.1 13.5 54.6
Net book value at 30 June
2025
36.5 10.4 46.9

5.10.4. LEASE LIABILITIES

in € millions Total Less than 1
year
1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years Over 5
years
Lease liabilities 48.8 17.7 10.3 15.9 4.8

The group decided to use accounting exemptions for rights of use and lease liabilities of short-term leases contracts and for leases of low value assets in accordance with IFRS 16. Expense from these contracts amounts to €1.1 million at 30 June 2025.

5.10.5. NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS

in € millions Investments
in non
consolidated
companies(1)
Other
investments (2)
Guarantees
and deposits
Total
Balance at 31 December
2023
4.0 5.9 15.8 25.6
Increases - 0.1 0.5 0.6
Additions (0.2) - (0.2)
Repayments/disposals (0.1) (0.3) (3.7) (4.1)
Changes in scope
of consolidation
- - - -
Share of profit (loss)
of associates and joint
ventures
- - - -
Reclassification to assets
held for sale
- - (0.1) (0.1)
Balance at 30 June 2024 3.7 5.7 12.5 21.9
Balance at 31 December
2024
3.8 6.0 15.5 25.3
Increases 2.2 (0.1) 0.4 2.6
Additions - - - -
Repayments/disposals (0.1) - (10.3) (10.4)
Changes in scope
of consolidation
- - - -
Share of profit (loss)
of associates and joint
ventures
- - - -
Reclassification to assets
held for sale
- - - -
Balance at 30 June 2025 5.9 6.0 5.6 17.5

(1) This relates to the group's interest in non-controlled entities for €5.9 million, including principally shares in Hélios (€4.4 million, of which €2.0 million of their fair value remeasurement), Histovery (€0.8 million), Kartable (€0.5 million), and Proovstation (€0.3 million) acquired in June 2025.

(2) Other investments chiefly correspond to investment funds and bonds.

5.11. Other long-term receivables

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Government, long-term grants receivable 0.4 0.1
Other long-term receivables 19.6 19.7
Other receivables 20.0 19.9

Other receivables relate to loans granted to employees or associates.

5.12. Residual interest in leased assets

Residual interest is recognised as an asset when a lease is classified as a financial lease. Residual interest in leased assets reflects a forecasted market value of the assets included in the leases.

They are determined on the basis of a percentage of the purchase value of the equipment (a grid has been set up by category of equipment) and the lease term (this percentage decreases according to said term).

There are three exceptions to the application of this grid:

  • an ad hoc grid targeting a selection of specific digital equipment is used to replace this general grid;
  • in case of renewable contracts, the residual interest of the assets is capped and may not exceed a more limited percentage of the purchase value of the equipment;
  • Non-digital assets (or similar) leased, known as industrial assets, and recent assets for which the group has no knowledge of the secondary market value or of comparable assets have a residual interest value of zero, except where an external evaluation can give a value at the end of the contract.

These schedules are reviewed regularly by group Management on the basis of its experience of the second-hand markets. If the group identifies potential capital losses on the amount of residual interest on certain assets, an impairment loss is recorded.

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December
2024
Residual interest in leased assets non-current portion 130.1 136.5
Residual interest in leased assets current portion 48.0 42.8
Total 178.1 179.3

The residual interest recognised at the end of June 2025 is down €1.2 million compared to

31 December 2024 and amounted to €178.1 million on a portfolio of leased assets worth €4.9 billion (original purchase price of the assets), representing a residual interest/asset portfolio ratio of 3.6% (3.9% at end-December 2024).

The impact of discounting on the total value of residual interest amounted to €25.3 million, i.e. pre-discounted values of €203.4 million at 30 June 2025. Residual interest in leased assets concerns digital assets and industrial assets amounting to €177.5 million and €25.9 million, respectively.

5.13. Gross liability for repurchase of leased assets

In the context of the refinancing of financial leases with refinancing partners, agreements entered into may provide for the refinancing of all or part of the residual interest in leased assets in the form of a repayable advance. This advance, repayable at the end of the initial period of the financial lease, therefore constitutes a liability as defined in IFRS 9. This liability is discounted using the same conditions as the financial lease.

The financing of this residual interest by the refinancing partner is carried out on the basis of negotiations on a case-by-case basis; the latter may decide not to make an advance, or to make a partial or total advance of the residual value. In addition, certain financial lease are not refinanced. As a result, residual interest and gross liability for repurchases of leased assets may differ significantly.

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December
2024
Total gross commitments on residual financial assets non-current portion 85.4 91.1
Total gross commitments on residual financial assets current portion 36.0 30.1
Total 121.4 121.2

This debt is excluded from the calculation of net financial debt used by the group.

The present value of items recorded in "Gross liability for purchases of leased assets" (current and non-current portions) stands at €121.4 million. The cumulative impact of discounting was €18.9 million, i.e. €140.3 million before discounting at 30 June 2025.

5.14. Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities are contingent acquisition-related liabilities including options to commit to buy back non-controlling interests, contingent consideration and deferred payments, most of which have been granted subject to attainment of future financial targets. These liabilities are thus dependent on the estimated future performance of the entities concerned (e.g. EBIT multiples, expected future cash flows, etc.).

At the end of June 2025, the group had call options (and non-controlling shareholders had put options) on the remaining shares, which should enable it to acquire all or part of the capital of the following entities: Exaprobe, Lydis, Servicios Microinformatica and bb-net. Under these options, Econocom agreed to acquire the shares and also has the right for the shares to be sold by the non-controlling shareholders.

The following table shows changes in contingent acquisition-related liabilities for the period:

in € millions Put and call
options on
non
controlling
interests
Contingent
consideration
Differed
payments
Total
contingent
acquisition
related
liabilities
Current
portion
Non
current
portion
At 31 December 2024 33.7 0.4 0.7 34.8 20.2 14.6
Disposals and IFRS 5 - - - -
or goodwill Increases against equity 3.6 - - 3.6
Disbursements (5.0) - (0.4) (5.4)
Reclassification/Others - - - -
Through
shareholders'
equity
(0.5) - - (0.5)
Change
in fair
value
Through
other
operating
profit
- - - -
Through
operating
margin
0.1 - - 0.1
At 30 June 2025 31.8 0.4 0.3 32.5 14.5 18.0

5.15. Operating assets and liabilities

5.15.1. INVENTORIES

30 June 2025 31 December 2024
in € millions Gross Impairment Net Gross
Impairment
Net
Equipment to be leased 16.1 (0.2) 16.0 18.3
(0.4)
17.9
Other inventories 86.0 (8.0) 78.0 70.3 (8.0) 62.2
IT equipment and telecoms 79.4 (3.5) 75.9 63.8 (3.6) 60.3
Spare parts and others 6.6 (4.5) 2.1 6.4 (4.4) 2.0
Total 102.1 (8.1) 93.9 88.6 (8.5) 80.1

5.15.2. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

30 June 2025 31 December 2024
in € millions Gross Impairment Net Gross Impairment Net
Trade receivables 809.0 (38.0) 771.0 847.5 (39.2) 808.3
Other receivables 40.9 (1.4) 39.5 53.1 (1.4) 51.7
Trade and other receivables 849.9 (39.4) 810.5 900.7 (40.7) 860.0
Costs of implementing and
obtaining the contract -
assets
46.6 - 46.6 34.6 - 34.6
Other current assets 80.0
-
80.0 84.8 - 84.8
30 June 2025 31 December 2024
in € millions Receivables
invoiced, net
of impairment
Revenue
accruals
Outstanding
rentals
Receivables
invoiced, net of
impairment
accruals
Total
Revenue Outstanding
rentals
Total
P&S 143.7 65.5 - 208.3 152.3 52.5 - 204.8
Services 19.0 44.3 - 63.3 14.4 23.0 - 37.4
TMF 181.6 2.5 314.4 499.4 257.3 4.0 304.8 566.1
Total 344.3 112.3 314.4 771.0 424.0 79.5 304.8 808.3

Change in trade receivables is broken down below by business:

At the end of June 2025, the €314.4 million in outstanding rentals include self-funded outstanding rentals or ones refinanced with recourse in the amount of €239.5 million including €150.8 million in the long term (between 1 and 5 years). The current portion includes not only own-book outstanding deals but also a portion that will be refinanced (when a refinancing agreement exists).

Impairment of receivables

in € millions 31 Dec.
2024
Additions Reversals
used
Reversals
not used
Other
changes
30 June
2025
Impairment of doubtful
receivables
(39.2) (6.0) 1.5 5.6 0.1 (38.0)

Additions and reversals in the income statement are recognised in operating margin in the amount of €0.8 million and in other operating income in the amount of €0.3 million.

Other receivables

Other receivables represent amounts receivable from the Public Treasury and miscellaneous amounts due from third parties (suppliers, factor, etc.):

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Tax receivables (excl. income tax) 25.7 30.4
Receivables on factors 2.3 12.5
Government grants receivable 0.4 1.9
Due from suppliers 4.0 3.7
Other 7.0 3.2
Other receivables 39.5 51.7

Other current assets

Other current assets correspond mainly to prepaid expenses of €79.9 million compared with €84.5 million at 31 December 2024.

5.15.3. TRADE AND OTHER CURRENT PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

"Trade and other payables" breaks down as follows:

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Trade payables 645.7 696.5
of which reverse factoring trade payables 22.5 52.5
Other payables 159.5 191.9
Tax and social liabilities 131.3 173.3
Dividends payable 17.5 1.2
Customer prepayments and other payables 10.7 17.4
Trade and other payables 805.2 888.4

The other current liabilities comprise the following items:

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Contract liabilities 66.6 66.5
Deferred income 139.3 182.5
Other liabilities 22.5 20.9
Other current liabilities 161.9 203.3

Contract liabilities were mainly due to the receipt of advance payments and advance billings from our customers. The majority of contract liabilities are to be converted into revenue in the coming months.

5.16. Classification of financial instruments and fair value hierarchy

IFRS 7 "Financial Instruments: Disclosures" sets out a fair value hierarchy, as follows:

  • Level 1: fair value based on quoted prices in active markets;
  • Level 2: fair value measured using observable market inputs (other than the quoted market prices included in Level 1);
  • Level 3: fair value measured using unobservable market inputs.

The fair value of financial instruments is determined using market prices resulting from trades on a national stock exchange or over-the-counter markets.

When no market price is available, fair value is measured using other valuation methods such as discounted future cash flows. In any event, estimates of market value are based on certain interpretations required when measuring financial assets. As such, these estimates do not necessarily reflect the amounts that the group would actually receive or pay if the instruments were traded on the market. The use of different estimates, methods and assumptions may have a material impact on estimated fair values.

In view of their short-term nature, the book value of trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents is considered as a good estimation of their fair value.

Derivative instruments and non-consolidated equity investments are measured using Level 2 fair values. Cash equivalents are recognised at their Level 1 fair value.

5.16.1. FINANCIAL ASSETS

In respect of the first half of 2025, the group's financial assets break down as follows:

in € millions Book value Level in the fair value
hierarchy
Balance sheet
headings
Notes Amortised
cost
Fair value
recognised
through other
comprehensive
income
(expense)
Fair
value
through
profit
or loss
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Non-current
financial assets
5.10.4 15.5 - 2.0 - 17.5 -
Long-term
receivables
5.11 20.0 - - - 15.0 -
Residual interest 5.12 178.1 - - - 178.1 -
Trade receivables 5.15.2 809.0 - - - 809.0 -
Other receivables 5.15.2 40.9 - - - 40.9 -
Cash and cash
equivalents
5.15.1 361.1 - - 361.1 - -
Total financial
assets
1,424.6 - 2.0 361.1 1,060.5 -

5.16.2. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

In view of their short-term nature, the book value of trade and other payables is considered as a good estimation of their fair value.

The market value of derivative instruments is measured based on valuations provided by bank counterparties or models widely used in financial markets, on the basis of data available at the reporting date.

in € millions Book value Level in the fair value
hierarchy
Balance sheet headings Notes Amortis
ed cost
Fair value
through
profit or
loss
Fair value
through
equity
Level 1 Level 2 Level
3
Gross debt 5.17.2 567.5 - - - 567.5 -
Of which non-convertible
bonds
367.8 - - - 364.7 -
Of which bank debt,
commercial paper and other
60.6 - - - 60.6 -
Of which liabilities relating to
contracts refinanced with
recourse
138,0 - - - 138.0 -
Gross commitments on
residual financial assets
5.13 121.4 - - - 121.4 -
Lease liabilities 5.10.3 48.8 - - - 47.5 -
Acquisition-related
liabilities
0.1 32.4 - - 32.5
Other non-current
liabilities
8.4 - - - 8.4 -
Trade payables 5.15.3 645.7 - - - 645.7 -
Other payables
(excluding derivative
instruments)
5.15.3 159.5 - - - 159.5 -
Other current liabilities 5.15.3 22.5 - - - 22.5 -
Total financial
liabilities
and other liabilities
1,573.8 0.1 32.4 - 1,572.5 32.5

5.17. Cash, gross debt and net debt

5.17.1. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

These include cash on hand and demand deposits, other highly-liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are included in "Financial liabilities" within current liabilities in the balance sheet.

Changes in fair value are recognised through profit or loss under "Financial income from operating activities".

Cash as presented in the statement of cash flows includes cash and cash equivalents, presented net of bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents can be broken down as follows at end-June 2025 and end-December 2024:

in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Cash in hand 307.3 322.4
Demand deposits 0.0 0.2
Sight deposits 307.3 322.2
Cash equivalents 53.8 7.7
Term accounts 50.1 -
Marketable securities 3.8 7.6
Cash and cash equivalents 361.1 330.1
Bank overdrafts (1.5) (0.1)
Cash and cash equivalents net of bank overdrafts 359.6 330.0

5.17.2. GROSS FINANCIAL DEBT

Gross financial debt includes all interest-bearing debt and debt incurred through the receipt of financial instruments. It does not include:

  • the gross liability for purchases of leased assets and residual interests in leased assets;
  • the derivative instrument hedging Schuldschein notes
  • assets and liabilities held for sale and
  • lease liabilities.
in € millions 30 June 2025 31 December
2024
Non-convertible bond loan (Schuldschein bond) – non-current portion 365.6 141.7
Bonds – non-current 365.6 141.7
Other debt 115.6 132.8
Financial lease liabilities (1) 9.7 8.5
Financial liabilities – non-current portion 125.3 141.3
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 490.8 283.0
Non-convertible bond loan (Schuldschein bond) – current portion 2.2 59.7
Bonds – current portion 2.2 59.7
Commercial paper 25.0 25.0
Factoring liabilities (2) 5.7 7.7
Financial reverse factoring liabilities 2.5 3.4
Financial lease and similar liabilities (1) 4.5 5.9
Other current borrowings and debt with recourse 36.7 40.8
Financial liabilities – current portion (3) 74.5 82.7
Current interest-bearing liabilities 76.7 142.5
Total gross financial debt(3) 567.5 425.5

(1) Primarily, liabilities relating to contracts refinanced with recourse. This debt is backed by customers' rental payments in which the group retains a portion of the credit risk. The group has therefore added back a similar amount of unassigned receivables in accordance with IAS 32 "Financial Instruments: Presentation".

(2) Factoring liabilities consist of residual risks arising from factoring agreements.

(3) Excluding bank overdrafts.

In April 2025, Econocom group SE issued a €225 million Schuldschein bond. These notes, redeemable at maturity, breaks down into four tranches:

  • €21 million at three years, at a fixed rate of 3.717%,
  • €134 million at three years, at a floating rate indexed to EURIBOR 6 months,
  • €15 million at five years, at a fixed rate of 4.105%,
  • €55 million at five years, at a floating rate indexed to EURIBOR 6 months.

Interest rate swaps were put in place on tranches with variable rates to the notional amount of €155 million to hedge against changing EURIBOR rates. After these hedging instruments were put in place, €201 million of the issue now carry a fixed interest rate.

5.17.3. NET FINANCIAL DEBT

The notion of net financial debt used by the group consists of gross debt (see note 5.17.2) less cash and cash equivalents (see note 5.17.1). This indicator is used for financial communication purposes, notably to calculate certain performance ratios.

Non-cash flows
in € millions 31 Dec.
2024
Cash
flows
Amortised
cost of
debt
Exchange
rate
impact
Other 30 June
2025
Cash and cash equivalents net of
bank overdrafts (1)
330.0 30.6 - (0.2) (0.8) 359.6
Commercial paper (25.0) - - - - (25.0)
Net cash at bank 305.0 30.6 - (0.2) (0.8) 334.6
Bank credit lines (term loans) (173.6) 21.3 - - - (152.3)
Non-convertible
bond debt
(Schuldschein)
(201.4) (163.2) (3.1) - - (367.8)
Leases refinanced
with recourse
(14.5) 0.2 - - - (14.3)
Factoring
financial liabilities
with recourse
(7.7) 2.0 - - - (5.7)
Reverse factoring
Liabilities
(3.4) 0.8 - - - (2.5)
Sub-total (400.5) (138.9) (3.1) (0.2) (0.8) (542.5)
Net cash surplus/(net financial debt) (95.5) (108.3) (3.1) (0.2) (0.8) (207.9)

(1) Including current bank overdrafts totalling €1.5 million at 30 June 2025 and €0.1 million at 31 December 2024.

This net financial debt is to be considered in the light of future cash-ins expected from the TMF own-book deals in the amount of €239.5 million.

5.18. Equity elements

5.18.1. SHARE CAPITAL

At 30 June 2025, the total number of shares conferring voting rights was 167,047,004.

Number of shares Value in € millions
Total Treasury
shares(1)
Outstanding Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Treasury
shares
At 31 December
2024
179,045,899 11,998,895 167,047,004 23.7 115.3 (28.4)
Capital increase
Purchases of treasury
shares, net of sales
(11,998,895) (7,878,219) (4,120,676) 20.1
Refund of issue
premium
(16.3)
At 30 June 2025 167,047,004 4,120,676 162,926,328 23.7 99.0 (8.3)

(1) At 30 June 2025, all of the shares are in their own account..

The number of dematerialised shares amounted to 105,180,454 and the number of registered shares to 61,866,550 i.e. a total of 167,047,004 shares.

5.18.2. CHANGES IN EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT

At 30 June 2025, equity attributable to owners of the parent amounted to €408.9 million (€425.5 million at 31 December 2024). The table below shows changes in this item:

in € millions Attributable to owners
of the parents
At 31 December 2024 425.5
Comprehensive income (0.8)
Share-based payments, net of tax -
Refund of issue premiums/Payments to shareholders (16.3)
Capital increase -
Treasury share transactions (7.7)
Impact of put options granted to non-controlling shareholders 11.8
Reclassifications between equity attributable to owners of the parent and non
controlling interests following acquisitions of additional shares
(3.6)
Miscellaneous (transactions impacting non-controlling interests and other
transactions)
0.1
At 30 June 2025 408.9

5.18.3. CHANGE IN NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

At 30 June 2025, non-controlling interests amounted to €40.7 million (€48.7 million at 31 December 2024). The table below shows changes in this item:

in € millions Non-controlling
interests
At 31 December 2024 48.7
Share of comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests (0.3)
Refund of issue premiums/Payments to shareholders -
Impact of put options granted to non-controlling shareholders (11.2)
Reclassifications between equity attributable to owners of the parent and non
controlling interests following acquisitions of additional shares
3.6
Miscellaneous transactions impacting reserves of non-controlling interests (0.2)
At 30 June 2025 40.7

5.19. Provisions

in € millions 31
December
2024
Additions Reversals
not used
Reversals
used
Other
and
exchange
differenc
es
30 June
2025
Restructuring and
employee-related risks
6.1 1.2 (0.5) (1.0) (0.1) 5.7
Tax, legal and
commercial risks
10.9 0.7 - (0.7) - 10.9
Deferred commissions 1.6 0.2 - - - 1.8
Other risks 1.5 0.4 - - (0.5) 1.4
Total 20.2 2.5 (0.5) (1.7) (0.6) 19.9
Non-current portion 10.6 - (0.4) (0.1) (0.5) 9.5
Current portion 9.6 2.5 (0.1) (1.6) (0.1) 10.3

Profit (loss) impact of movements in provisions

Operating margin 1.2 (0.5) (1.4)
Other operating income and expenses 1.3 - (0.4)
Income tax expense - - -

5.20. Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows

5.20.1. DEFINITION OF CASH FLOWS

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows, which analyses changes in cash flows from all activities, including continuing and discontinued operations as well as activities held for sale.

Cash as presented in the statement of cash flows includes cash and cash equivalents, presented net of bank overdrafts.

Changes in cash and cash equivalents can be broken down as follows:

in € millions 30 June 2025 30 June 2024
Net cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 330.0 225.5
Change in net cash and cash equivalents 29.6 33.6
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 359.6 259.1

The increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2025 compared with 30 June 2024 are primarily due to the bond issue at the end of April to the amount of €225.0 million and which exceeded the redemption of the loan tranche which matured in May (€58.0 million).

5.20.2. NET CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash flows from operating activities amounted to -€47.3 million in the first half of 2025 compared to -€56.9 million in the first half of 2024 restated; they mainly result from:

  • cash flows from operating activities totalling €58.0 million in the first half of 2025 compared to €36.3 million in the first half of 2024 restated;
  • a decrease of €2.0 million in the first half of 2025 (compared to a €2.9 million increase in the first half of 2024 restated) of outstandings related to self-funded contracts in the Technology Management & Financing activity;
  • an increase in other working capital requirements of €100.1 million in the first half of 2025 (compared to €81.9 million in the first half of 2024). This decline in WCR in the first half of 2025, greater than in the first half of 2024, came primarily from the Products & Solutions business.

Non-cash expenses (income)

in € millions First half of
2025
First half of
2024
restated*
Depreciation/amortisation of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets
20.4 21.3
Net additions to (reversals from) provisions for contingencies and
expenses
0.3 (5.1)
Change in provisions for pensions and other post-employment
benefit obligation
0.6 0.5
Impairment of trade receivables, inventories and other current assets (1.4) (4.8)
Total provisions, depreciation, amortisation and impairment 19.9 12.0
Change in residual interest in leased assets (1) 4.3 (5.3)
Cost of discounting residual interest in leased assets and gross
commitments on residual financial assets
(1.2) (1.1)
Losses (gains) on disposals of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets
- 0.2
Gains and losses on fair value remeasurement - (0.3)
Expenses calculated for share-based payments - 0.1
Impact of sold operations and changes in consolidation methods and
other income/expenses with no effect on cash and cash equivalents
- -
Other non-cash expenses (income) (1.2) (1.1)
Non-cash expenses (income) 23.0 5.7

* The consolidated statement of cash flows for the first half of 2024 is restated with adjustments corresponding to the change in method with respect to the revenue recognition for certain outsourced maintenance contracts for the Products & Solutions business (see note 1.3.2. of the 2024 annual report).

(1) Changes in the group's residual interest in leased assets compare the undiscounted value of the residual interest from year to year, adjusted for currency impacts. The impact for the period of discounting is eliminated in the "Other noncash expenses (income)" item.

Changes in working capital requirement

The increase in working capital requirement breaks down as follows:

in € millions Notes 31 Dec.
2024
Change in
H1 2025
WCR
Reclassifications
to assets and
liabilities held for
sale
Total
other
changes
(1)
30 June
2025
Other long-term receivables,
gross
19.9 (9.3) - 9.4 20.0
Inventories, gross 5.15.1 88.6 21.2 - (7.7) 102.1
Trade and other receivables,
gross
5.15.2 900.7 (15.1) (0.4) (35.1) 849.9
Residual interest in
leased assets (2)
5.12 179.3 - - (1.2) 178.1
Current tax assets 7.9 - - 2.5 10.4
Costs of implementing and
obtaining the contract - assets
34.6 12.0 - - 46.6
Other current assets 5.15.2 84.8 (13.8) - 9.0 80.0
Trade receivables and other
operating assets
1,315.8 (5.0) (0.4) (23.2) 1,287.1
Other non-current liabilities 5.15.4 (8.0) (0.2) - (0.3) (8.4)
Gross commitments on
residual financial assets (3)
5.13 (121.2) 1.7 - (1.9) (121.4)
Current tax liabilities (13.3) - - (0.7) (14.1)
Trade and other payables 5.15.3 (888.4) 60.5 (0.1) 22.8 (805.2)
Contract liabilities (66.5) (0.3) - 0.2 (66.6)
Other current liabilities 5.15.3 (203.3) 41.3 0.1 0.1 (161.9)
Trade and other operating
payables
(1,300.6) 103.1 0.0 20.2 (1,177.5)
Total change in working
capital requirements
98.1
Of which investments in
ownbooked TMF contracts
(2.0)
Of which other changes 100.1

(1) Mainly corresponding to changes in the scope of consolidation, in fair value and translation adjustments.

(2) Changes in the residual interest in leased assets are shown in cash flows from operating activities.

(3) Corresponding to changes in residual financial assets excluding the currency effect and discounting in the period.

5.20.3. BREAKDOWN OF NET CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net cash flows from investing activities totalled -€21.3 million, mainly reflecting:

  • the acquisition of bb-net net of cash acquired to the amount of €9.3 million;
  • payments of put option debts and deferred payments totalling €5.4 million;
  • cash outflows resulting from investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets relating to the group's IT infrastructure and applications.

5.20.4. BREAKDOWN OF NET CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net cash flows from financing activities totalled +€99.4 million, mainly reflecting:

  • +€165.8 million corresponding to the new bond loan, net of issuing costs and after redemption of the matured tranche of the bond loan issued in 2022;
  • -€35.7 million in net changes in financial liabilities;
  • lease payments in the amount of -€11.8 million related to leases where Econocom is the lessee (buildings and vehicles) and presented here in accordance with IFRS 16;
  • -€11.0 million in total interest payments for the period (including coupon payments on bond loans).
  • -€7.7 million in cash outflows relating to treasury share buybacks.

5.21. Related-party transactions

Transactions between the parent company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, are eliminated on consolidation and are not presented in this note.

The related-party transactions outlined below primarily concern the main transactions carried out with the Chairman of the Board of Directors, its Vice-Chairman, the Managing Directors and the Executive Directors, or with companies controlled by the group or over which it exercises significant influence. These transactions exclude compensation items.

Since they relate to the compensation conditions of the Econocom group's corporate officers (directors and those delegated with day-to-day management tasks) and directors involved in the general management of the group, they are decided by the Board of Directors. Certain compensation packages were adjusted over the period to take into account changes to the responsibilities of a number of managers. There have been no material changes in this respect since the disclosures presented in note 22.2 to the 2024 consolidated financial statements.

in € millions Income Expenses Receivables Payables
H1
2025
H1
2024
H1
2025
H1
2024
June
2025
Dec
2024
June
2025
Dec
2024
Econocom International BV
(EIBV)
0.1 0.1 (1.2) (1.2) 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
SCI de Dion-Bouton - - (1.3) (1.6) 2.5 2.8 - -
SCI JMB - - (0.6) (0.6) 0.3 0.6 - 0.4
SCI Maillot Pergolèse - - (0.1) (0.1) - - - -
APL - - (0.1) (0.1) - - - -
Orionisa consulting - - - (0.2) - - - -
Cap 58 (formerly Métis) - - (0.2) (0.7) - - - -
7 Capital - - - - - - - -
Total 0.1 0.1 (3.4) (4.5) 2.8 3.5 0.1 0.5

Transactions between related parties are carried out on an arm's length basis

5.22. Subsequent events

In early July Econocom finalised the acquisition of three new companies in Spain, Ireland and Germany; this last operation is still awaiting approval by the local competition authorities. These acquisitions, which will be integrated into the Products & Solutions business, will enable the group to consolidate its position as Europe's leading audiovisual equipment integrator.

Talk to a Data Expert

Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.