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Befesa S.A. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
Apr 30, 2026
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Q1 2026 Statement
BEFESA
Q1 2026 Statement
Befesa at a glance
Befesa at a glance
Key figures
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key operational data (tonnes, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Electric arc furnace (EAF) steel dust throughput | 280,143 | 277,187 | 1.1 % | 2,957 |
| Waelz oxide (WOX) sold | 95,245 | 90,250 | 5.5 % | 4,995 |
| Salt slags and Spent Pot Linings (SPL) recycled | 101,928 | 107,325 | (5.0) % | (5,397) |
| Secondary aluminium alloys produced | 39,013 | 42,890 | (9.0) % | (3,877) |
| Zinc LME average price (€ / tonne) | 2,770 | 2,697 | 2.7 % | 73 |
| Zinc blended price (€ / tonne) | 2,615 | 2,620 | (0.2) % | (5) |
| Aluminium alloy FMB average price (€ / tonne) | 2,546 | 2,416 | 5.4 % | 129 |
| Key financial data (€ million, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Revenue | 285.2 | 308.4 | (7.5) % | (23.2) |
| EBITDA | 57.5 | 52.8 | 9.0 % | 4.7 |
| EBITDA margin | 20.2% | 17.1 % | 3.0 % | n.a. |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 57.9 | 55.8 | 3.9 % | 2.2 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 20.3 % | 18.1 % | 2.2 % | n.a. |
| EBIT | 37.4 | 31.9 | 17.3 % | 5.5 |
| EBIT margin | 13.1 % | 10.3 % | 2.8 % | n.a. |
| Adjusted EBIT | 38.5 | 35.5 | 8.5 % | 3.0 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 13.5 % | 11.5 % | 2.0 % | n.a. |
| Financial result | (6.6) | (7.1) | 6.3 % | |
| Profit before taxes and minority interests | 30.7 | 24.8 | 24.1 % | |
| Net profit attributable to shareholders of Befesa S.A. | 20.7 | 18.6 | 11.2 % | |
| EPS (in €) | 0.52 | 0.47 | 11.2 % | 0.05 |
| Total assets | 1,928.5 | 1,967.1 | (2.0) % | (38.5) |
| Capital expenditures | 21.1 | 15.8 | 33.4 % | 5.3 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 38.1 | 34.0 | 12.3 % | 4.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 144.7 | 105.0 | 37.8 % | 39.7 |
| Net debt | 550.0 | 612.7 | (10.2) % | (62.7) |
| Net leverage | x2.25 | x2.78 | (x 0.19) | (x 0.53) |
| Number of employees (as of end of the period) | 1,763 | 1,835 | (3.9) % | (72) |
Q1 2026 Statement
Befesa at a glance
Q1 2026 Highlights
- Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA at €58 million, a 4% year-on-year improvement (+€2m).
- FY2026 EBITDA expected at €250-€270 million, driven by US volume increase and 2nd Alu recovery.
- Strong Operating Cash Flow in Q1 2026 at €38m, up 12% vs Q1 2025.
- Net income in Q1 2026 at €21m, up 11% vs Q1 2025.
- Strategic focus on reducing leverage from current 2.25x to around 2.0x by the end of 2026.
- Disciplined capex focus on approved projects (Bernburg), while staying positioned to capitalise on market opportunities.
Q1 2026 Statement
Business review
Business review
Results of operations, financial position & liquidity
Revenue
In Q1 2026, total revenue decreased by -7.5% YoY to €285.2 million (Q1 2025: €308.4 million). The decrease was mainly driven by weaker Alu performance and exchange rate effect, partially made up for by better zinc prices.
EBITDA & EBIT
In Q1 2026, total adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.9% YoY to €57.9 million (Q1 2025: €55.8 million). Total adjusted EBIT increased by 8.5% to €38.5 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €35.5 million).
Total reported EBITDA amounted to €57.5 million in Q1 2026 (+9.0% yoy). Total reported EBIT amounted to €37.4 million in Q1 2026 (+17.3% yoy).
Financial result & net profit
Total net financial result improved decreasing by -6.3% to -€6.6 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: -€7.1 million). This improvement was primarily driven by the effect of low interest rates on debt.
Total net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 11.2% in Q1 2026 to €20.7 million (Q1 2025: €18.6 million).
As a result, earnings per share (EPS) in Q1 2026 increased accordingly by 11.2% to €0.52 (Q1 2025: €0.47).
Financial position & liquidity
Gross debt at 31 March 2026 slightly decreased to €694.7 million (31 December 2025: €694.8 million).
Net debt at 31 March 2025 decreased by -0.4% to €550.0 million (31 December 2025: €552.2 million) following the increase in cash balance.
Net leverage of x2.25 at Q1 2026 closing (Q4 2025: x2.27) based on the underlying net debt of €550.0 million and LTM adjusted EBITDA of €245.0 million.
Befesa continues to be compliant with all debt covenants.
| 31 March 2026 | 31 December 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current financial indebtedness | 663.2 | 662.7 |
| + Current financial indebtedness | 31.5 | 32.1 |
| Financial indebtedness | 694.7 | 694.8 |
| - Cash and cash equivalents | (144.7) | (142.6) |
| Net debt | 550.0 | 552.2 |
| LTM Adjusted EBITDA | 245.0 | 242.8 |
| Net leverage ratio | x2.25 | x2.27 |
Operating cash flow in Q1 2026 increased by 12.3% to €38.1 million (Q1 2025: €34.0 million).
The change in working capital impacted operating cash flow by -€17.0 million in Q1 2026, higher than €-15.3 million in Q1 2025, impacted by seasonality. Taxes paid in Q1 2026 came in at -€2.8 compared with -€6.5 million in Q1 2025 (due to higher final tax assessments of previous years received in Q1 25).
In Q1 2026, Befesa's cash capex was €25.8 million (Q1 2025: €18.1 million) broken down into maintenance capex (€14.6 million) and growth capex (€11.2 million), mainly related to Bernburg expansion.
After funding working capital, taxes, capex and financial payments, total cash flow in Q1 2026 amounted to €2.1 million. Cash on hand stood at €144.7 million, which together with the €100.0 million RCF undrawn, provides Befesa with more than €244.7 million liquidity.
Segment information
Steel Dust Recycling Services
In Q1 2026, volumes of EAF steel dust recycled increased slightly to 280,143 tonnes (Q1 2025: 277,187 tonnes). Befesa's performance across its markets was impacted by planned shutdowns and supply chain constraints in other geographies. With these volumes, Befesa's EAF steel dust recycling plants ran at an average load factor of 64.6% in Q1 2026.
The volume of Waelz oxide (WOX) sold increased by +5.5% to 95,245 tonnes in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: 90,250 tonnes).
Revenue in the Steel Dust business decreased to €182.4 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €200.2 million) due to unfavourable FX.
Adjusted EBITDA in the Steel Dust business increased by 2.5% to €50.5 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €49.2 million). This development was due to higher zinc LME, volumes
Q1 2026 Statement
Business review
and lower operating costs, partially diluted by unfavourable FX and lower hedging price. Consequently, adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenue increased to 27.7% in Q1 2026 compared to 24.6% in Q1 2025.
Adjusted EBIT in the Steel Dust business increased by 6.5% to €35.6 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €33.4 million) following similar drivers explained referring to the EBITDA development together with lower amortization cost.
Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services
Salt Slags subsegment
Salt slags and SPL recycled volumes decreased in Q1 2026 by -5.0% to 101,928 tonnes (Q1 2025: 107,325 tonnes). On average, Salt Slags recycling plants operated at 86.7% in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: 92.9%).
Revenue in the Salt Slags subsegment increased by 7.7% to €29.8 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €27.7 million) driven by price effect.
EBITDA in the Salt Slags subsegment increased by +10.1% to €7.7 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €7.0 million). This was mainly driven by overall lower operating cost.
EBIT in the Salt Slags subsegment increased by +14.7% to €5.2 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €4.5 million) following similar drivers explained referring to the EBITDA development.
Secondary Aluminium subsegment
Aluminium alloy production volumes decreased in Q1 2026 by -9.0% to 39,013 tonnes (Q1 2024: 42,890 tonnes). Secondary Aluminium plants operated at a utilization of 76.1% in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: 80.6%).
Revenue in the Secondary Aluminium subsegment amounted to €85.3 million in Q1 2026, -10.4% YoY (Q1 2025: €95.2 million).
EBITDA in the Secondary Aluminium subsegment increased by +8.4% to €1.8 million in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €1.6 million). The EBITDA increase is explained by higher premium in the sale of the aluminium alloys offset by higher prices in the purchase of raw materials.
EBIT in the Secondary Aluminium subsegment increased in Q1 2026 by +31.1% to -€0.2 million (Q1 2025: -€0.3 million), following similar drivers which impacted the EBITDA development.
Strategy
Hedging
The zinc price hedging strategy is unchanged providing zinc price visibility, lowering the impact from zinc price volatility and therefore improving the stability and visibility of earnings and cash flow across the economic cycle. Further details are available in Befesa Annual Report 2025.
Befesa's current hedging involves volume of zinc price hedging in Europe (€), US ($), and South Korea (Kw).
The combined global hedge book in place as of the date of this Q1 2026 Financial Statement Befesa with improved zinc price visibility up to and including H1 2028. Therefore, for the following twenty months, the price of zinc is hedged at increasing hedging average prices: $2,990 per tonne in 2026, around $3,000 per tonne in 2027 and around $3,100 per tonne in 2028.
Growth
The key priorities regarding the business plan and capital allocation are to focus on de-leveraging and ongoing approved capex projects.
Befesa is committed to keeping the financial leverage around x2.0 over the investment period, compared to the current level of x2.25.
The growth capex will focus on the expansion of the secondary aluminium production capacity in the existing plant of Bernburg which is a low execution risk project. The construction of the expansion plant is underway expecting to be completed by H1 of 2026 with ramp-up expected for the second half of the year. Demand for aluminium in Europe in the coming years will increase driven by the EV penetration, where light-weight solutions are required to reduce emissions.
Befesa is entering into a new cycle of low capex and high earnings resulting in strong free cashflow and shareholder value creation. The high capex cycle to expand Befesa operations into the US and China is completed already and the company is now in a period of strong free cash flow generation reflecting Befesa's improving and stronger underlying cash generation profile which will allow leverage to be maintained below x2.0 over the next years, allowing greater optionality in future capital-allocation decisions.
Q1 2026 Statement
Business review
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Subsequent events
There have been no significant events after the closing of the Q1 2026 and before the release of this financial statement.
Outlook
Befesa expects 2026 to represent another year of solid earnings progression underpinned by resilient volumes, continued operational efficiencies, and strong cash flow generation, supporting further deleveraging.
Total EBITDA is expected between 250 and 270 million euros in 2026.
Steel dust volumes are anticipated to remain stable in Europe and Asia, while growth in the United States is expected to be driven by new contracts with steel producers. In the salt slags and secondary aluminium segment, volumes are projected to remain broadly stable, with profitability improving gradually following the margin trough experienced in 2025.
Energy costs are expected to remain a headwind, particularly in Europe, where natural gas and electricity prices are forecast to stay elevated. In addition, ongoing inflationary pressures across maintenance, logistics, raw materials and personnel costs are likely to weigh on margins.
Treatment charges for zinc have been settled at $85 per tonne, compared to $80 in 2025, broadly stable, supported by tight market conditions, while the Group’s zinc hedging position provides earnings visibility at attractive price levels. However, zinc prices are expected to remain volatile, reflecting continued macroeconomic uncertainty.
Capital expenditure is expected to remain disciplined, with total investments around €70 million, focused on essential maintenance and targeted growth initiatives. This, combined with strong operating cash flow, is expected to support further balance sheet strengthening, with leverage projected to decline toward approximately 2.0x.
Overall, the Group maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, balancing growth opportunities with a prudent approach to cost management and capital allocation in an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
Q1 2026 Statement
Consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated financial statements
as of 31 March 2026 (thousands of euros)
Statement of financial position
| 31 March 2026 | 31 December 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets: | ||
| Intangible assets | ||
| Goodwill | 620,154 | 615,135 |
| Other intangible assets | 106,383 | 106,365 |
| 726,537 | 721,500 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 36,474 | 38,152 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 698,246 | 683,042 |
| Non-current financial assets | ||
| Other non-current financial assets | 12,229 | 9,965 |
| 12,229 | 9,965 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 79,944 | 76,082 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,553,430 | 1,528,741 |
| Current assets: | ||
| Inventories | 103,158 | 97,152 |
| Trade and other receivables | 99,140 | 81,392 |
| Trade receivables from related parties | 73 | 70 |
| Accounts receivables from public authorities | 11,540 | 9,628 |
| Other receivables | 16,006 | 12,550 |
| Other current financial assets | 503 | 1,769 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 144,670 | 142,604 |
| Total current assets | 375,090 | 345,165 |
| Total assets | 1,928,520 | 1,873,906 |
Q1 2026 Statement
Consolidated financial statements
Statement of financial position (continued)
| 31 March 2026 | 31 December 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Equity: | ||
| Parent Company | ||
| Share capital | 111,048 | 111,048 |
| Share premium | 532,867 | 532,867 |
| Hedging reserves | (36,183) | (16,456) |
| Other reserves | 240,070 | 158,916 |
| Translation differences | (51,238) | (64,319) |
| Net profit/(loss) for the period | 20,704 | 80,504 |
| Equity attributable to the owners of the Company | 817,268 | 802,560 |
| Non-controlling interests | 17,751 | 15,738 |
| Total equity | 835,019 | 818,298 |
| Non-current liabilities: | ||
| Long-term provisions | 17,153 | 18,110 |
| Loans and borrowings | 642,201 | 640,959 |
| Lease liabilities | 20,957 | 21,765 |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 13,875 | 7,863 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 3,821 | 3,792 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 98,173 | 100,665 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 796,180 | 793,154 |
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Loans and borrowings | 21,336 | 20,793 |
| Lease liabilities | 10,201 | 11,266 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 35,583 | 16,325 |
| Trade and other payables | 156,963 | 149,403 |
| Other payables | ||
| Accounts payable to public administrations | 33,820 | 23,141 |
| Other current liabilities | 39,418 | 41,526 |
| 73,238 | 64,667 | |
| Total current liabilities | 297,321 | 262,454 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,928,520 | 1,873,906 |
Q1 2026 Statement
Consolidated financial statements
Income statement
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 285,212 | 308,375 | (7.5) % | (23,163) |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods and work-in-progress | (5,000) | (3,079) | 62.4 % | (1,921) |
| Procurements | (109,024) | (133,659) | (18.4) % | 24,635 |
| Other operating income | 690 | 834 | (17.3) % | (144) |
| Personnel expenses | (41,320) | (40,486) | 2.1 % | (834) |
| Other operating expenses | (73,025) | (79,184) | (7.8) % | 6,159 |
| Amortisation/depreciation, impairment and provisions | (20,170) | (20,947) | (3.7) % | 777 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 37,363 | 31,854 | 17.3 % | 5,509 |
| Finance income | 351 | 1,662 | (78.9) % | (1,311) |
| Finance expenses | (8,390) | (9,253) | 9.3 % | 863 |
| Net exchange differences | 1,401 | 503 | 178.5 % | 898 |
| Net finance income/(loss) | (6,638) | (7,088) | (6.3) % | 450 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 30,725 | 24,766 | 24.1 % | 5,959 |
| Corporate income tax | (9,147) | (5,440) | 68.1 % | (3,707) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 21,578 | 19,326 | 11.7 % | 2,252 |
| 0 | ||||
| Attributable to: | 0 | |||
| Parent Company's owners | 20,704 | 18,622 | 11.2 % | 2,082 |
| Non-controlling interests | 874 | 704 | 24.1 % | 170 |
| 0.0 | ||||
| Earnings/(losses) per share attributable to Parent Company's owners (in euros per share) | 0.52 | 0.47 | 11.2 % | 0.05 |
Q1 2026 Statement
Consolidated financial statements
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Statement of cash flows
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) for the period before tax | 30,725 | 24,766 |
| Adjustments for: | 25,753 | 25,239 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 20,170 | 20,947 |
| Changes in provisions | (957) | (2,601) |
| Interest income | (351) | (1,662) |
| Finance costs | 8,390 | 9,253 |
| Other profit/(loss) | (98) | (195) |
| Exchange differences | (1,401) | (503) |
| Changes in working capital: | (15,580) | (9,527) |
| Trade receivables and other current assets | (22,238) | (11,430) |
| Inventories | (6,006) | (896) |
| Trade payables | 12,664 | 2,799 |
| Other cash flows from operating activities: | (2,760) | (6,503) |
| Taxes paid | (2,760) | (6,503) |
| Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities (I) | 38,138 | 33,975 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Investments in intangible assets | (263) | (133) |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | (25,488) | (17,976) |
| Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (II) | (25,751) | (18,109) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Cash inflows from bank borrowings and other liabilities | 162 | 1,996 |
| Cash outflows from bank borrowings and other liabilities | (3,334) | (5,665) |
| Interest paid | (7,135) | (9,324) |
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (1,106) | |
| Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities (III) | (11,413) | (12,993) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents (IV) | 1,092 | (424) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (I+II+III+IV) | 2,066 | 2,449 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 142,604 | 102,520 |
| Cash and cash equivalents - incorporation to the perimeter of Befesa Holding US Inc. | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 144,670 | 104,969 |
Q1 2026 Statement
Additional information
Additional information
Segmentation overview - key metrics
Steel Dust Recycling Services
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key operational data (tonnes, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| EAF steel dust throughput | 280,143 | 277,187 | 1.1 % | 2,956.7 |
| WOX sold | 95,245 | 90,250 | 5.5 % | 4,995 |
| Zinc blended price (€ / tonne) | 2,615 | 2,620 | (0.2) % | -5 |
| Total installed capacity | 1,758,300 | 1,720,300 | 2.2 % | 38,000 |
| Utilisation (%) | 64.6 % | 64.5 % | 0.1 % | n.a. |
| Key financial data (€ million, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Revenue | 182.4 | 200.2 | (8.9) % | (17.8) |
| EBITDA | 50.1 | 46.3 | 8.2 % | 3.8 |
| EBITDA margin | 27.4% | 23.1 % | 4.3 % | n.a. |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 50.5 | 49.2 | 2.5 % | 1.2 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 27.7 % | 24.6 % | 3.1 % | n.a. |
| EBIT | 34.4 | 29.8 | 15.6 % | 4.7 |
| EBIT margin | 18.9 % | 14.9 % | 4.0 % | n.a. |
| Adjusted EBIT | 35.6 | 33.4 | 6.5 % | 2.2 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 19.5 % | 16.7 % | 2.8 % | n.a. |
Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services
Salt Slags subsegment
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key operational data (tonnes, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Salt slags and SPL recycled | 101,928 | 107,325 | (5.0) % | (5,397.3) |
| Total installed capacity | 470,000 | 470,000 | 0.0 % | 0 |
| Utilisation (%) | 86.7 % | 92.9% | (6.2) % | n.a. |
| Key financial data (€ million, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Revenue | 29.8 | 27.7 | 7.7 % | 2.1 |
| EBITDA | 7.7 | 7.0 | 10.1 % | 0.7 |
| EBITDA margin | 25.7% | 25.1 % | 0.6 % | n.a. |
| EBIT | 5.2 | 4.5 | 14.7 % | 0.7 |
| EBIT margin | 17.4% | 16.3 % | 1.1 % | n.a. |
Secondary Aluminium subsegment
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key operational data (tonnes, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Secondary aluminium alloys produced | 39,013 | 42,890 | (9.0) % | (3,877.0) |
| Aluminium alloy FMB price (€ / tonne) | 2,546 | 2,416 | 5.4 % | 129 |
| Total installed capacity | 205,000 | 205,000 | 0.0 % | 0 |
| Utilisation (%) | 76.1 % | 80.6 % | (4.5) % | n.a. |
| Key financial data (€ million, unless specified otherwise) | ||||
| Revenue | 85.3 | 95.2 | (10.4) % | (9.9) |
| EBITDA | 1.8 | 1.6 | 8.4 % | 0.1 |
| EBITDA margin | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4 % | n.a. |
| EBIT | (0.2) | (0.3) | 31.1 % | 0.1 |
| EBIT margin | (0.2) % | (0.3) % | 0.1 % | n.a. |
Q1 2026 Statement
Additional information
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Financial calendar
26 February 2026
30 April 2026
30 April 2026
16 June 2026
29 July 2026
29 October 2026
Preliminary Year-End Results 2025 & Conference Call
Integrated Report 2025
Q1 2026 Statement & Conference Call
Annual General Meeting
H1 2026 Interim Report & Conference Call
Q3 2026 Statement & Conference Call
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Published: 30 April 2026
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Disclaimer
This quarterly statement contains forward-looking statements and information relating to Befesa and its affiliates that are based on the beliefs of its management, including assumptions, opinions and views of Befesa and its affiliates as well as information cited from third party sources. Such statements reflect the current views of Befesa and its affiliates or of such third parties with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Befesa and its affiliates to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others: changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in the countries in which Befesa and its affiliates do business; changes in interest rates; changes in inflation rates; changes in prices; changes to national and international laws and policies that support industrial waste recycling; legal challenges to regulations, subsidies and incentives that support industrial waste recycling; extensive governmental regulation in a number of different jurisdictions, including stringent environmental regulation; management of exposure to credit, interest rate, exchange rate and commodity price risks; acquisitions or investments in joint ventures with third parties; inability to obtain new sites and expand existing ones; failure to maintain safe work environments; effects of catastrophes, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, unexpected geological or other physical conditions, or criminal or terrorist acts at one or more of Befesa's plants; insufficient insurance coverage and increases in insurance cost; loss of senior management and key personnel; unauthorised use of Befesa's intellectual property and claims of infringement by Befesa of others' intellectual property; Befesa's ability to generate cash to service indebtedness; changes in business strategy and various other factors.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or targeted. Befesa and its affiliates do not assume any guarantee that the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements are free of errors nor do they accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed herein or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments. No representation (express or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, including projections, estimates, targets and opinions, contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein or otherwise resulting, directly or indirectly, from the use of this document.
This quarterly statement is intended for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. It is not intended as an offer for sale, or as a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe to, any securities in any jurisdiction. Neither this quarterly statement nor anything contained therein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any commitment or contract whatsoever. This quarterly statement may not, at any time, be reproduced, distributed or published (in whole or in part) without prior written consent of Befesa.
First quarter 2026 figures are preliminary and unaudited.
This quarterly statement includes Alternative Performance Measures (APM), including EBITDA, EBITDA margin, EBIT, EBIT margin, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT margin, net debt and capital expenditures which are not measures of liquidity or financial performance under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). EBITDA is defined as operating profit for the period (i.e. EBIT) before the impact of amortisation, depreciation, impairment and provisions. EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by revenue. EBIT is defined as Operating profit for the year. The Company uses EBIT to monitor its financial return after both operating expenses and a charge representing the cost of usage of both its property, plant and equipment and definite-life intangible assets. EBIT margin is defined as EBIT as a percentage of revenue. These non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to results from operating activities, cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities, or other financial measures of Befesa's results of operations or liquidity derived in accordance with IFRS. Befesa believes that the APM included in this quarterly statement are useful measures of its performance and liquidity. Other companies, including those in the industry in which Befesa operates, may calculate similarly titled financial measures differently than Befesa does. Because all companies do not calculate these financial measures in the same manner, Befesa's presentation of such financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. These APM are not audited.
BEFESA
Befesa S.A.
68-70, Boulevard de la Pétrusse
L-2320 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
www.befesa.com