Interim / Quarterly Report • May 26, 2025
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Letter to Shareholders HY.1 2024/25
1 October 2024 – 31 March 2025 Half-year financial report
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| Key figures | ||||||||
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| 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
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2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
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2023/24 | ||
| Sales volumes | ||||||||
| Electricity generation volumes | GWh | 1,609 | 1,791 | –10.2 | 729 | 982 | –25.7 | 3,318 |
| thereof from renewable energy | GWh | 1,212 | 1,485 | –18.4 | 500 | 823 | –39.3 | 2,799 |
| Electricity sales volumes to end customers |
GWh | 9,753 | 9,443 | 3.3 | 5,120 | 4,875 | 5.0 | 16,947 |
| Natural gas sales volumes to end customers |
GWh | 2,663 | 2,479 | 7.4 | 1,463 | 1,305 | 12.0 | 3,202 |
| Heat sales volumes to end customers GWh | 1,576 | 1,433 | 10.0 | 855 | 761 | 12.4 | 2,080 | |
| Consolidated statement of operations |
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| Revenue1) | EURm | 1,731.1 | 1,624.2 | 6.6 | 927.0 | 809.9 | 14.5 | 2,889.2 |
| EBITDA1) | EURm | 512.8 | 426.8 | 20.1 | 259.7 | 157.7 | 64.7 | 762.9 |
| EBITDA margin1) 2) | % | 29.6 | 26.3 | 3.3 | 28.0 | 19.5 | 8.5 | 26.4 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT)1) |
EURm | 335.4 | 262.6 | 27.7 | 169.3 | 75.0 | – | 404.3 |
| EBIT margin1) 2) | % | 19.4 | 16.2 | 3.2 | 18.3 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 14.0 |
| Result before income tax1) | EURm | 306.0 | 240.3 | 27.3 | 156.8 | 64.0 | – | 549.9 |
| Group net result | EURm | 250.6 | 199.3 | 25.7 | 135.1 | 55.5 | – | 471.7 |
| Earnings per share | EUR | 1.41 | 1.12 | 25.7 | 0.76 | 0.31 | – | 2.65 |
| Statement of financial position | ||||||||
| Balance sheet total | EURm | 10,807.9 | 10,202.0 | 5.9 | 10,807.9 | 10,202.0 | 5.9 | 10,913.6 |
| Equity | EURm | 6,579.6 | 6,225.5 | 5.7 | 6,579.6 | 6,225.5 | 5.7 | 6,730.6 |
| Equity ratio2) | % | 60.9 | 61.0 | –0.1 | 60.9 | 61.0 | –0.1 | 61.7 |
| Net debt 3) |
EURm | 1,295.0 | 1,357.6 | –4.6 | 1,295.0 | 1,357.6 | –4.6 | 1,129.3 |
| Gearing2) | % | 19.7 | 21.8 | –2.1 | 19.7 | 21.8 | –2.1 | 16.8 |
| Key figures | ||||||||
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| 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
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2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
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2023/24 | ||
| Cash flow and investments | ||||||||
| Gross cash flow | EURm | 478.4 | 518.3 | –7.7 | 313.2 | 301.4 | 3.9 | 982.2 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities |
EURm | 232.0 | 414.9 | –44.1 | 264.1 | 327.7 | –19.4 | 1,166.7 |
| Investments4) | EURm | 317.8 | 258.9 | 22.7 | 147.6 | 131.4 | 12.3 | 753.0 |
| Share performance | ||||||||
| Share price at 31 March | EUR | 21.45 | 24.50 | –12.4 | 21.45 | 24.50 | –12.4 | 28.35 |
| Value of shares traded5) | EURm | 200.2 | 314.7 | –36.4 | – | – | – | 713.6 |
| Market capitalisation at 31 March |
EURm | 3,957 | 5,117 | –22.7 | 3,957 | 5,117 | –22.7 | 5,100 |
| Credit rating | ||||||||
| Moody's | A1, stable | A1, stable | A1, stable | A1, stable | A1, stable | |||
| Scope Ratings | A+, stable | A+, stable | A+, stable | A+, stable | A+, stable | |||
| Employees (FTE) | Ø | 7,702 | 7,496 | 2.8 | 7,709 | 7,540 | 2,2 | 7,568 |
1) The comparative information (HY. 1 2023/24) was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
2) Changes reported in percentage points
3) Incl. non-current personnel provisions
4) In intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
5) Vienna Stock Exchange, single counting of daily trading volume
• Increase in temperature-related energy demand in Austria and Bulgaria based on temperatures near the long-term average; heating degree total in North Macedonia also slightly higher but still below the long-term average
• Cooperation with the XXXLutz furniture retailer for the installation and operation of 600 e-charging points at 92 locations throughout Austria
• Focal points: network infrastructure, renewable generation, e-charging infrastructure and drinking water supplies; thereof roughly three-fourths in Lower Austria
The global economy continues to grow, but at a moderate pace. The US presidential elections were followed by a substantial increase in political uncertainty throughout the world. The disruptive economic and foreign policies of the new US administration, especially the announcement of drastic increases in import tariffs and the possibility of potential countermeasures have had a negative effect on world trade. These factors have combined to create serious downward risks for current forecasts. After an increase of 0.9% in 2024, the eurozone is expected to generate moderate growth of 0.8% to 1.0% in 2025 with a slight improvement to +1.2% to +1.4% in 2026.
The Austrian economy is currently in the midst of the longest recession in the Second Republic, and projections by economic researchers for 2025 point to the third recession year in succession. Private consumption stagnated during 2024 despite a strong increase in real incomes, and gross capital investments have fallen sharply over the past two years. These developments were triggered, among others, by pessimistic corporate expectations, low capacity utilisation, and higher wage and energy costs. The domestic export sector continues to suffer from weak industrial demand. The continuing recession is also reflected on the labour market which, in historical comparison, is still relatively stable. However, this picture could brighten somewhat beginning in mid-2025: The EU economy is expected to regain momentum and provide added impulses for an increase in export demand. This should help the Austrian economy overcome the stubborn recession and return to a moderate growth course. Forecasts currently indicate an improvement in consumer confidence with an accompanying increase in private consumption. The decline of 1.2% in economic output in 2024 is expected to be followed by a minus of 0.2% to 0.3% in 2025 and a return to positive growth of 0.8% to 1.2% in 2026.
Economic growth in Bulgaria remained moderate during the second half of 2024. Private consumption again served as the main driver and was supported by higher disposable real incomes. Growth will continue in 2025 with the help of steady robust domestic demand, but fiscal uncertainty, a labour shortage and external factors (like the new US tariffs) represent risks for the country's medium-term macroeconomic perspectives. Exports have come under pressure due to weak foreign demand and are slowing economic output. The lack of reforms and a positive political environment created a situation where Bulgaria failed to receive any payments from the EU's stimulus programme in 2024. October marked the seventh new elections for Bulgaria in three years. The new minority government must now implement major reforms to enable the release of EU funds and expedite
the introduction of the euro. Bulgaria gained full membership in the Schengen area in January 2025, and the resulting impulses for both trade and tourism should have a positive impact on the country's economy. Growth of 2.8% in 2024 is expected to be followed by 2.0% to 2.8% in 2025 and 2.1% to 3.0% in 2026.
Croatia ranked as one of the fastest growing economies in Europe during 2024 for the fourth year in succession. Although momentum slowed slightly in the fourth quarter, the country even led the EU with a growth rate of roughly 3.8% for the full 12-month period. The economy was supported throughout the entire year by steady domestic demand, above all private consumption which was based on a strong labour market, and investments in the construction sector. The tourism sector, which is
| 2026f | 2025e | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-281) 2) 5) | 1.2 to 1.4 | 0.8 to 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 3.5 |
| Austria1) 2) 3) 5) | 0.8 to 1.2 | –0.2 to –0.3 | –1.2 | –1.0 | 5.3 |
| Bulgaria1) 2) 4) 5) | 2.1 to 3.0 | 2.0 to 2.8 | 2.2. to 2.8 | 1.9 | 4.0 |
| Croatia1) 2) 4) 5) | 2.7 to 2.9 | 2.8 to 3.2 | 3.5 to 3.9 | 3.3 | 7.3 |
| North Macedonia1) 4) 5) | 3.1 to 3.2 | 3.0 to 3.2 | 2.4 to 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
1) Source: "European Economic Forecast, Spring 2025", EU Commission, May 2025
2) Source: "Frühlingsprognose der österreichischen Wirtschaft 2025–2026", IHS, March 2025
3) Source: "Prognose für 2025 und 2026: Österreich steckt im dritten Rezessionsjahr", WIFO, March 2025
4) Source: "Global Economic Prospects", World Bank, January 2025
5) Source: "World Economic Outlook", International Monetary Fund, April 2025
extremely important for Croatia's economic development, also played a key role in the country's growth. This was contrasted by relatively weak foreign demand over longer periods which, in combination with vast imports of goods and services, had a negative impact on GDP growth. Despite the difficulties in the global environment, the continuing uncertainty and trade tensions, the outlook for the Croatian economy in 2025 is favourable but will reflect a slightly slower pace. Private consumption and investments will continue to represent the main drivers. GDP growth of 2.8% to 3.2% and 2.7% to 2.9% is projected for 2025 and 2026, respectively.
The economy in North Macedonia is not expected to produce stronger growth in the coming years due to the distortions in global trade and the recession in Germany, the country's most important foreign trade partner. Real loan growth – the most important driver for economic activity in 2024 – has slowed noticeably and has not been completely offset by the steady inflow of foreign direct investment. In spite of these challenges, economists are projecting GDP growth of 2.0% to 2.8% for 2024 and – due to the expected recovery in the European economy – a further increase to 3.0% to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% to 3.2% in 2026.
| EVN's key energy business indicators |
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| GWh | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
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% | 2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
+/– % |
| Electricity generation volumes | 1,609 | 1,791 | –182 | –10.2 | 729 | 982 | –25.7 |
| thereof renewable energy sources | 1,212 | 1,485 | –273 | –18.4 | 500 | 823 | –39.3 |
| thereof thermal energy sources | 397 | 306 | 91 | 29.7 | 229 | 159 | 44.3 |
| Network distribution volumes | |||||||
| Electricity | 12,757 | 11,825 | 932 | 7.9 | 6,669 | 6,230 | 7.0 |
| Natural gas1) | 8,885 | 7,761 | 1,124 | 14.5 | 4,514 | 3,994 | 13.0 |
| Energy sales volumes to end customers |
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| Electricity | 9,753 | 9,443 | 310 | 3.3 | 5,120 | 4,875 | 5.0 |
| thereof Central and Western Europe2) | 3,197 | 3,457 | –260 | –7.5 | 1,573 | 1,619 | –2.8 |
| thereof South Eastern Europe | 6,556 | 5,986 | 570 | 9.5 | 3,547 | 3,256 | 8.9 |
| Natural gas | 2,663 | 2,479 | 184 | 7.4 | 1,463 | 1,305 | 12.0 |
| Heat | 1,576 | 1,433 | 143 | 10.0 | 855 | 761 | 12.4 |
| thereof Central and Western Europe2) | 1,413 | 1,293 | 120 | 9.3 | 761 | 679 | 12.0 |
| thereof South Eastern Europe | 162 | 140 | 23 | 16.2 | 95 | 82 | 15.6 |
1) Incl. network distribution volumes to EVN power plants
2) Central and Western Europe covers Austria and Germany.
The first half of the 2024/25 financial year was influenced by substantially colder weather in year-on-year comparison. The heating degree total – which defines the temperature-related demand for energy – in Austria and Bulgaria was near the long-term average and distinctly higher than the previous year. It was also slightly higher than the previous year in North Macedonia, but again clearly below the average.
The generation coefficients for wind and water in EVN's core markets were below the long-term average during the reporting period. They were substantially lower than the above-average high previous year figures in all markets, with the exception of wind flows in Bulgaria, which remained largely unchanged year-on-year.
The primary energy prices for natural gas again trended notably upward during the reporting period, chiefly due to the low temperatures and geopolitical
| 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
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| Temperature-related energy demand1) | |||||
| Austria | % | 99.9 | 86.0 | 100.2 | 84.3 |
| Bulgaria | % | 92.9 | 72.2 | 88.5 | 71.4 |
| North Macedonia | % | 81.4 | 81.0 | 80.5 | 79.6 |
| Primary energy and CO2 emission certificates | |||||
| Natural gas – THE2) | EUR/MWh | 45.9 | 34.4 | 48.1 | 27.8 |
| CO2 emission certificates | EUR/t | 70.0 | 70.8 | 73.9 | 64.7 |
| Electricity – EPEX spot market3) | |||||
| Base load | EUR/MWh | 120.8 | 79.5 | 126.2 | 70.3 |
| Peak load | EUR/MWh | 142.9 | 96.5 | 140.5 | 80.8 |
1) Calculated based on the heating degree total; the basis (100%) corresponds to the adjusted long-term average for the respective countries.
3) EPEX spot – European Power Exchange
2) Trading Hub Europe (THE) – EEX (European Energy Exchange) stock exchange price for natural gas
factors. The average EEX price for natural gas rose from EUR 34.4 per MWh to EUR 45.9 per MWh. Driven by the higher gas prices and unfavourable generation conditions for renewable energies, the market prices for electricity also increased significantly during the first half of 2024/25. The spot market prices for base load and peak load electricity averaged EUR 120.8 per MWh and EUR 142.9 per MWh,
respectively (previous year: EUR 79.5 per MWh and EUR 96.5 per MWh, respectively). The price of CO₂ emission certificates was relatively stable at roughly EUR 70.0 per tonne (previous year: EUR 70.8 per tonne). The feed-in of renewable electricity has become a major influencing factor not only for the development of electricity prices but also for the prices of CO₂ emission certificates.
| Electricity generation and storage capacity |
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| 31.03.2025 | 30.09.2024 | |||
| MW | % | MW | % | |
| Renewable energy | 934 | 59.7 | 925 | 59.5 |
| thereof hydropower1) | 311 | 19.9 | 311 | 20.0 |
| thereof wind power | 499 | 31.9 | 477 | 30.7 |
| thereof photovoltaics | 106 | 6.8 | 93 | 6.0 |
| thereof biomass | 18 | 1.1 | 18 | 1.1 |
| thereof other2) | – | – | 26 | 1.7 |
| Heat | 623 | 39.8 | 623 | 40.0 |
| thereof natural gas3) | 576 | 36.8 | 576 | 37.0 |
| thereof energy hub Dürnrohr4) | 47 | 3.0 | 47 | 3.0 |
| Battery storage | 8 | 0.5 | 8 | 0.5 |
| Total | 1,564 | 100.0 | 1,555 | 100.0 |
1) Includes purchasing rights from the Danube hydropower plants in Melk, Greifenstein and Freudenau and from investments in the hydropower plants Nussdorf in Vienna and Ashta in Albania as well as in Verbund Innkraftwerke
2) Two sludge-fired combined heat and power plants in Moscow were sold on 31 October 2024.
3) Includes the Theiss power plant (net output of 485 MW, 470 MW of which are held under contract as reserve capacity) as well as co-generation and combined heat and power plants in Austria and Bulgaria
4) Includes the steam co-generation from thermal waste utilisation in Dürnrohr
EVN increased the total capacity of its renewable generation equipment by 35 MW to a total of 934 MW in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year – despite the reduction of 26 MW in installed capacity which resulted from the sale of two sludge-fired combined heat and power plants in Moscow which closed on 31 October 2024. The following wind power and photovoltaic projects were completed and commissioned during the reporting period:
EVN intends to continue the expansion of its renewable generation portfolio in the coming years. The targets for this expansion in line with the Strategy 2030 call for an increase in wind power to 770 MW and in photovoltaics to 300 MWp by 2030. The following projects are currently in progress and scheduled for commissioning in 2025:
IFRS 5 requires the retroactive restatement of individual positions on the consolidated statement of operations for the first half of 2023/24 to reflect the effects from the reclassification of the available-for-sale parts of the international project business to discontinued operations. See the explanation on page 10 for details.
Revenue recorded by the EVN Group rose by 6.6% to EUR 1,731.1m in the first half of 2024/25. The increase was supported by positive volume and price effects from the distribution network companies in all three EVN core markets and from the supply companies in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. The cooler temperatures in the winter half year were also responsible for an increase in revenue at EVN Wärme. These developments were contrasted by a price- and volume-related decline in revenue from the marketing of renewable generation and natural gas trading as well as negative effects from the valuation of hedges.
Other operating income rose by 42.0% to EUR 92.3m in the first half of 2024/25 based on insurance compensation for damages which resulted from the flooding in Lower Austria during September 2024.
The cost of energy purchases from third parties and primary energy expenses increased by 18.1% to EUR 918.3m, in particular due to higher procurement costs for the energy supply business in South East Europe. This increase was offset in part by lower procurement costs and reduced quantities of natural gas.
The cost of materials and services rose by 21.1% to EUR 152.4m, chiefly due to repair costs for flood damages which were largely covered by insurance.
Personnel expenses were 9.1% higher year-on-year at EUR 223.9m. The main reasons included adjustments required by collective bargaining agreements and an increase in the workforce to 7,702 (previous year: 7,496 employees).
Other operating expenses fell by 14.6% to EUR 91.8m. In the previous year, this position was influenced by an impairment loss of EUR 22.5m from the project in Budva, Republic of Montenegro, and from the energy crisis levy on the surplus proceeds earned from electricity generation which was paid in the first quarter (EUR 10.6m).
The share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature improved substantially from EUR –46.4m in the first half of the previous year to EUR 75.8m. Higher earnings contributions from the supply company EVN KG and RAG were contrasted by a slight decline at the Verbund Innkraftwerke.
Based on these developments, EBITDA recorded by the EVN Group improved by 20.1% year-on-year to EUR 512.8m.
The higher volume of investments led to an increase of 6.5% in scheduled depreciation and amortisation to EUR 174.8m. In addition, impairment losses totalling EUR 2.6m were recognised to discontinued wind park projects during the reporting period. EBIT rose by 27.7% over the previous year to EUR 335.4m in the first half of 2024/25.
Financial results totalled EUR –29.4m (previous year: EUR –22.3m). The decline resulted primarily from a foreign exchange effect related to the deconsolidation of the two sludge-fired combined heat and power plants in Moscow following the closing of the sale on 31 October 2024. Additionally, the volatile capital market climate was reflected in weaker performance by the R138 fund.
The result before income tax rose by 27.3% to EUR 306.0m. After the deduction of EUR 41.3m in income tax expense (previous year: EUR 29.2m) and the earnings attributable to non-controlling interests, Group net result for the period equalled EUR 250.6m. That represents a year-on-year increase of 25.7%. The earnings from discontinued operations (reporting under IFRS 5 of the available-for-sale parts of the international project business) which are included in Group net result amount to EUR 13.8m (restated prior year value: EUR 11.9m).

1) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
2024/25

Reporting on the first half of 2024/25 includes the reclassification as of 31 December 2024 in accordance with IFRS 5 of individual assets and liabilities in the available-for-sale parts of the international project business to assets from discontinued operations, respectively liabilities from discontinued operations. IFRS 5 does not require the retroactive restatement of comparative values from the last balance sheet date (30 September 2024). Details on IFRS reporting are provided on page 10.
2023/24
EVN's balance sheet total equalled EUR 10,807.9m as of 31 March 2025 and remained nearly unchanged from the level on 30 September 2024.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets increased during the first half of 2024/25 as a result of the investments. Positive valuation effects at EVN KG and EnergieAllianz, which were recorded directly in equity without recognition to profit or loss, led to a higher balance of equity accounted investments. In contrast, the development of the Verbund share
was reflected in a decline in other investments (EUR 65.45 as of 31 March 2025 versus EUR 74.50 on 30 September 2024). In total, non-current assets declined by 3.4% to EUR 9,368.3m.
30.09.2024 31.03.2025
Current assets rose by 18.6% to EUR 1,439.6m. This increase is attributed primarily to the IFRS 5 presentation of the international project business under assets from discontinued operations, which reflects the reclassification of all assets in the available-for-sale parts of the international project business. This reclassification also
led to a significant reduction in trade receivables, which was contrasted by a notable increase in trade receivables at Netz Niederösterreich, EVN Wärme and the supply companies in South East Europe. The investments in cash funds declined in comparison to 30 September 2024.
EVN's equity was 2.2% lower than on 30 September 2024 at EUR 6,579.6m as of 31 March 2025, even though Group net result for the period exceeded the dividend payment of EUR 0.90 per share for the 2023/24 financial
year which was distributed in March 2025. This reduction resulted primarily from negative effects recorded directly in equity without recognition to profit or loss, especially for Verbund AG. The decline was reduced by current period earnings and by the positive valuation of equity accounted investees which was also recorded directly in equity without recognition to profit or loss.
Non-current liabilities increased slightly by 3.0% to EUR 3,046.6m as of 31 March 2025. In addition to the IFRS 5 reclassifications, this position included a new bank loan of EUR 50m and the issue of a EUR 100m promissory note loan. Increased investment activity in the network and heating areas was also reflected in higher construction and network subsidies. In contrast, non-current tax liabilities declined in connection with the lower valuation of the Verbund share.
Current liabilities were 3.5% lower at EUR 1,181.6m. Substantial increases were recorded under liabilities from discontinued operations, which include the reclassification of all liabilities in the available-for-sale activities based on IFRS 5. This, however, also led to a significant reduction in current trade payables, which declined further as of 31 March 2025. Increases were recorded in income tax liabilities – in line with the increase in income tax expense – and in liabilities held by the EVN Group from the liquidity settlement with EVN KG.
The relevant starting point for gross cash flow in the first half of 2024/25 equals EUR 320.1m and includes the result before income tax from the statement
of operations as well as the results of discontinued operations (also see the transition in the notes to the consolidated interim financial statements on page 30).
Gross cash flow for the first half of 2024/25 equalled EUR 478.4m and was 7.7% lower year-on-year due to the correction of non-cash components. The decline was reduced, among others, by the increase in the result before income tax and higher depreciation and amortisation.
The development of working capital was negatively influenced by an increase in trade receivables and a parallel decline in trade liabilities which, however, was reduced by a lower capital commitment for EVN KG. These factors led to cash flow from operating activities of EUR 232.0m (previous year: EUR 414.9m).
Cash flow from investing activities totalled EUR –217.2m (previous year: EUR 49.7m) and reflected the substantial increase in investments during the reporting period. These cash outflows were only offset in part by higher construction and investment subsidies in the network and heating areas. The reduction in cash funds through sales was also lower in year-on-year comparison.
Cash flow from financing activities totalled EUR –90.7m in the first half of 2024/25 (previous year: EUR –446.3m) and involved scheduled debt repayments, the dividend payment for the 2023/24 financial year, and the issue of a EUR 100m promissory note loan.
Cash flow amounted to EUR –75.9m in the first half of 2024/25 (previous year: EUR 18.2m), and cash and cash equivalents equalled EUR –0.7m as of
31 March 2025 (previous year: EUR 36.0m). EVN had contractually committed, undrawn credit lines of EUR 805.0m at its disposal at the end of the reporting period to service potential short-term financing requirements.
As reported in an ad-hoc announcement on 10 December 2024, EVN and STRABAG reached an agreement on the key points of a possible sale of material parts of the EVN Group's international project business and are now negotiating binding transaction documents. The criteria were therefore met as of 31 December 2024 to report the available-for-sale parts of the international project business in the consolidated financial statements and in the Environment Segment as discontinued operations in accordance with IFRS 5.
This reclassification specifically involves WTE Wassertechnik GmbH, which is headquartered in Essen, together with its subsidiaries, which are involved in either the operation of plants in Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Cyprus and Kuwait, or the construction of plants for drinking water supplies, wastewater disposal and thermal sewage sludge utilisation in Germany, Romania, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bahrain and Kuwait.
IFRS 5 requires the retroactive restatement of individual positions on the consolidated statement of operations and the statement of operations for the Environment
Segment for the first half year of 2023/24 to reflect the effects of the reclassification under IFRS 5. In accordance with the requirements of IFRS 5, the statement of financial position was not restated retroactively. The statement of cash flows was not adjusted but is supplemented by an additional table in the notes. Details on reporting under IFRS 5 are included in the notes to this Shareholders' Letter.
The following activities in the Environment Segment are not covered by reporting under IFRS 5 because they are excluded from the planned sale of WTE to STRABAG:
The material transactions with related companies and persons which require disclosure are presented in the notes.
pursuant to § 125 (4) of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act 2018 ("Börsegesetz 2018")
The risk profile of the EVN Group is influenced primarily by standard industry risks and uncertainties and, above all, by political, legal and regulatory challenges. The classification of the related aspects is based on EVN's risk management process.
No ad-hoc analyses were required during the reporting period, but the evaluation of the material risks with potentially high effects was routinely updated at the end of the first half of 2024/25. Risk management
The risk inventory carried out as of the closing date identified, among others, the following material uncertainties with a potentially high impact which were subsequently analysed in detail (excerpt):
The identified overall risk profile has not changed significantly since the end of the previous financial year on 30 September 2024. The effects of potential risks were estimated more precisely based on the develop ment of business and the energy sector parameters during the first six months of the current financial year and indicate that the uncertainties have tendentially declined or disappeared. No future risks can be identified at the present time that could endanger the continued existence of the EVN Group. Following is a summary of the material risks and uncertainties to which the EVN Group is exposed.
| Risk/opportunity category | Description | Risk mitigation measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market and competition risks/opportunities | |||||
| Profit margin risks/opportunities (price and volume effects) |
Energy sales and production: failure to meet profit margin targets • Procurement and selling prices (esp. for energy carriers) that are volatile and/or deviate from forecasts • Weaker demand (above all due to weather/climate change, politics, reputation or competition) • Decline in own generation • Reduced project volume in the environmental services business (in particular due to market saturation, limited resources for infrastructure projects, non-inclusion in or failure to win tenders) Potential climate risk |
Procurement strategy tailored to the market environment; hedging strategies; diversification of customer segments and business areas; product portfolio that reflects customer demands; longer-term sale of power plant capacity |
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| Supplier risk | Cost overruns on planned projects; incomplete performance of contracted services or failure to meet contract obligations |
Partnerships; contractual controls wherever possible; third party expert opinions |
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| Financial risks/opportunities | |||||
| Foreign currency risks | Transaction risks (foreign exchange losses) and translation risks on the conversion of foreign currency amounts in the consolidated financial statements; foreign exchange risk in financing for Group companies |
Monitoring; limits; hedging instruments | |||
| Liquidity, cash flow and financing risk |
Failure to repay liabilities on schedule or to obtain the required liquidity/funds when needed at the expected conditions; potential climate risk |
Long-term, centrally managed financial planning; safeguarding financing requirements (e.g. through credit lines) |
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| Market price risks/opportunities | Decline or increase in the value of investments (e.g. funds) and listed strategic holdings (e.g. Verbund AG, Burgenland Holding); potential climate risk |
Monitoring of loss potential via daily value-at-risk calculations; investment guidelines | |||
| Counterparty/credit risks (default risks) | Complete or partial failure of a business partner or customer to provide the agreed performance | Contractual construction; credit monitoring and credit limit systems; regular monitoring of customer behaviour; hedging instruments; insurance; systematic diversification of business partners |
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| Investment risks | Failure of a core subsidiary or holding company to meet profit targets; potential climate risk | Representation on corporate bodies of the respective company | |||
| Rating changes | Higher refinancing costs due to rating downgrades; potential climate risk | Ensuring compliance with key financial indicators | |||
| Interest rate risks | Changes in market rates; increase in interest expense; negative effects of low interest rates on the valuation of assets and provisions and on future tariffs |
Use of hedging instruments; fixed interest rates in financing contracts |
| Risk/opportunity category | Description | Risk mitigation measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impairment risks | Recognition of impairment losses to receivables, goodwill, investments, generation equipment and other assets (profitability/value significantly dependent on electricity and primary energy prices and energy sector framework conditions); potential climate risk |
Monitoring via sensitivity analyses | |||
| Guarantee risk | Financial loss due to claim of contingent liabilities; potential climate risk | Limit volume of guarantees as far as possible; routine monitoring | |||
| Strategy and planning risks | |||||
| Technology risk | Late identification of and reaction to new technologies (delayed investments) or to changes in customer needs; investments in "wrong" technologies; potential climate risk |
Active participation in external research projects; own demonstration facilities and pilot projects; ongoing adjustments to keep technologies at the latest level |
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| Planning risk | Model risks; incorrect or incomplete assumptions; lost opportunities |
Feasibility studies by experienced, highly qualified employees; monitoring of parameters and regular updates; four-eyes principle |
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| Organisational risks | Inefficient or ineffective processes and interfaces; duplication; potential climate risk | Process management; documentation; internal control system (ICS) | |||
| Operating risks | |||||
| Infrastructure risks | Incorrect design and use of technical facilities; potential climate risk |
Elimination of technical weaknesses; regular inspections and reviews of current and planned infrastructure |
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| Service disruptions/network breakdowns (own and third party), accidents |
Supply interruptions; physical danger to persons or infrastructure through explosions/accidents; potential climate risk |
Technical upgrading at interfaces of the different networks; expansion and maintenance of network capacity |
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| IT/security risks (incl. cybersecurity) | System losses; data loss or unintended transfer; hacker attacks | Strict system and risk monitoring (internal control system); backup systems; technical maintenance; external audits; occupational safety and health measures; crisis training |
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| Workforce risks | Loss of highly qualified employees; absence due to work accidents; surplus or shortfall of personnel; communication problems; cultural barriers; fraud; intentional or unintentional misrepresentations of transactions or items in the annual financial statements |
Attractive work environment; occupational health care and safety measures; flexible working time models; training; events for employees for the exchange of information and networking purposes; internal control system (ICS) |
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| External risks/opportunities | |||||
| Legislative, regulatory and political risks/opportunities | Change in political and legal parameters and/or the regulatory environment (e.g. environmental laws, changes in the legal framework, shifting subsidy scheme, market liberalisation in South East Europe); political and economic instability; network operations: non-inclusion of actual operating costs in the network tariffs established by regulatory authority; potential climate risk |
Cooperation with interest groups, associations and government agencies on a regional, national and international level; appropriate documentation and service charges |
| Risk/opportunity category | Description | Risk mitigation measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal and litigation risks | Non-compliance with contracts; litigation risk from various lawsuits; regulatory and supervisory audits |
Representation in local, regional, national and EU-wide interest groups; legal consulting |
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| Social and general economic environment | Macroeconomic developments; debt/financial crisis; stagnating or declining purchasing power; rising unemployment; potential climate risk |
Best possible utilisation of (anti-)cyclical optimisation potential | |||
| Contract risks | Failure to identify legal, economic or technical problems; contract risks under financing agreements |
Extensive legal due diligence; involvement of external experts/legal advisors; contract database and ongoing monitoring |
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| Other risks | |||||
| Granting of undue advantages, non-compliance, data protection incidents |
Distribution of confidential internal information to third parties and the granting of undue advantages/ corruption; violation of regulations for the protection of personal data |
Internal control systems; uniform guidelines and standards; Code of Conduct; compliance organisation Contractual agreement on economic parameters Contractual safeguards; efficient project management Suitable security measures; regular measurement of water quality and emissions |
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| Project risk | Cost overruns on the construction of new capacity; potential climate risk | ||||
| Co-investment risk | Risks related to the implementation of major projects jointly with partners; potential climate risk | ||||
| Sabotage | Sabotage, e.g. to natural gas lines, wastewater treatment plants or waste incineration plants | ||||
| Image risk | Reputational damage; potential climate risk | Transparent and proactive communications; sustainable management |
EVN's corporate structure comprises six reportable segments. In accordance with IFRS 8 "Operating Segments", they are differentiated and defined solely on the basis of the internal organisational and reporting structure.
Business activities which cannot be reported separately because they are below the quantitative thresholds are aggregated under "All Other Segments".
| Business areas | Segments | Major activities |
|---|---|---|
| Energy business | Energy | • Marketing of electricity produced in the Generation Segment • Procurement of electricity, natural gas and primary energy carriers • Trading with and sale of electricity and natural gas to end customers and on wholesale markets • Production and sale of heat 45.0% investment in EnergieAllianz1) • • Investment as sole limited partner in EVN KG1) |
| Generation | • Generation of electricity from renewable energy sources as well as thermal production capacities for network stability at Austrian and international locations • Operation of a thermal waste utilisation plant in Lower Austria • 13.0% investment in Verbund Innkraftwerke (Germany)1) • 49.99% investment in Ashta run-of-river power plant (Albania)1) |
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| Networks | • Operation of distribution networks and network infrastructure for electricity and natural gas in Lower Austria • Internet and telecommunication services in Lower Austria and Burgenland |
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| South East Europe | • Operation of distribution networks and network infrastructure for electricity in Bulgaria and North Macedonia • Sale of electricity to end customers in Bulgaria and North Macedonia • Generation of electricity from hydropower and photovoltaics in North Macedonia • Generation, distribution and sale of heat in Bulgaria • Construction and operation of natural gas networks in Croatia • Energy trading for the entire region |
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| Environmental services business |
Environment | • Water supply and wastewater disposal in Lower Austria • International project business: planning, construction, financing and/or operation (depending on the project) of plants for drinking water supplies, wastewater treatment and thermal waste utilisation2) |
| Other business activities | All Other Segments | • 50.03% investment in RAG-Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft, which holds 100% of the shares in RAG1) 73.63% investment in Burgenland Holding, which holds a stake of 49.0% in Burgenland Energie1) • • 12.63% investment in Verbund AG3) • Corporate services |
1) The earnings contribution represents the share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature and is included in EBITDA.
2) EVN is currently negotiating with STRABAG on the sale of material parts of the international project business; for further details on the IFRS 5 disclosure see the explanations on page 10
3) Dividends are included under financial results.
• Progress as planned on the construction of the biomass combined heat and power plant in St.Pölten; completion scheduled for the end of 2025
• Cooperation with XXXLutz for the installation of 600 new charging points at the 92 Austrian locations of the XXXLutz, Möbelix and Mömax furniture retailers by 2028
| Key indicators – Energy | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWh | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
+/– Nominal |
% | 2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
+/– % |
| Key energy business indicators | |||||||
| Energy sales volumes to end customers | |||||||
| Electricity1) | 3,197 | 3,457 | –260 | –7.5 | 1,573 | 1,619 | –2.8 |
| Natural gas1) | 2,585 | 2,414 | 171 | 7.1 | 1,418 | 1,272 | 11.5 |
| Heat | 1,413 | 1,293 | 120 | 9.3 | 761 | 679 | 12.1 |
| EURm | |||||||
| Key financial indicators | |||||||
| External revenue | 363.0 | 446.0 | –83.0 | –18.6 | 185.1 | 185.1 | – |
| Internal revenue | 9.0 | 8.2 | 0.8 | 9.6 | 7.2 | 4.0 | 83.2 |
| Total revenue | 372.0 | 454.2 | –82.2 | –18.1 | 192.3 | 189.0 | 1.7 |
| Operating expenses | –305.0 | –385.2 | 80.2 | 20.8 | –163.9 | –177.2 | 7.5 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature |
–3.8 | –122.6 | 118.8 | 96.9 | –16.2 | –131.8 | 87.7 |
| EBITDA | 63.1 | –53.6 | 116.7 | – | 12.2 | –119.9 | – |
| Depreciation and amortisation including effects from impairment tests |
–13.9 | –12.6 | –1.3 | –10.6 | –6.9 | –6.4 | –8.1 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 49.2 | –66.2 | 115.4 | – | 5.3 | –126.3 | – |
| Financial results2) | –2.9 | –2.6 | –0.4 | –14.0 | –1.3 | –1.2 | –2.6 |
| Result before income tax2) | 46.3 | –68.8 | 115.0 | – | 4.0 | –127.5 | – |
| Total assets2) | 731.7 | 684.9 | 46.8 | 6.8 | 731.7 | 684.9 | 6.8 |
| Investments3) | 49.1 | 30.4 | 18.7 | 61.5 | 22.5 | 16.5 | 36.0 |
1) Consists mainly of sales volumes from EVN KG and ENERGIEALLIANZ Austria GmbH in Austria and Germany; the results from these two sales companies are included in EBITDA under the share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature.
2) The prior year amount was adjusted to reflect the changed presentation of the internal financing and distribution structure. Additional details are provided under financial results in the section "All Other Segments".
• Based on an EBIT margin of 25% to 35% and under the assumption that wind and water flows reflect the long-term average, EBIT is expected to be lower than the previous year. This outlook reflects the fact that the normalisation of spot and forward market prices for electricity will substantially slow revenue development in this segment despite the continuing increase in capacity.
| Key indicators – Generation | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWh | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
+/– Nominal |
% | 2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
+/– % |
| Key energy business indicators | |||||||
| Electricity generation volumes | 1,271 | 1,410 | –139 | –9.8 | 551 | 779 | –29.2 |
| thereof renewable energy sources | 1,072 | 1,281 | –209 | –16.3 | 426 | 717 | –40.6 |
| thereof thermal energy sources | 199 | 129 | 70 | 54.1 | 125 | 62 | – |
| EURm | |||||||
| Key financial indicators | |||||||
| External revenue | 63.6 | 63.8 | –0.2 | –0.3 | 28.4 | 39.3 | –27.8 |
| Internal revenue | 125.0 | 180.1 | –55.1 | –30.6 | 58.9 | 77.9 | –24.4 |
| Total revenue | 188.6 | 243.9 | –55.3 | –22.7 | 87.3 | 117.3 | –25.5 |
| Operating expenses | –101.6 | –110.0 | 8.4 | 7.7 | –53.6 | –45.0 | –19.1 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature |
9.0 | 13.2 | –4.2 | –31.6 | 4.6 | 5.3 | –14.3 |
| EBITDA | 96.1 | 147.1 | –51.0 | –34.7 | 38.3 | 77.6 | –50.7 |
| Depreciation and amortisation including effects from impairment tests |
–27.4 | –23.4 | –4.0 | –17.1 | –15.1 | –11.6 | –30.4 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 68.7 | 123.7 | –55.0 | –44.5 | 23.1 | 66.0 | –65.0 |
| Financial results | –0.8 | 1.1 | –1.8 | – | –1.0 | 0.4 | – |
| Result before income tax | 67.9 | 124.7 | –56.8 | –45.6 | 22.2 | 66.4 | –66.6 |
| Total assets1) | 1,080.6 | 1,032.8 | 47.8 | 4.6 | 1,080.6 | 1,032.8 | 4.6 |
| Investments2) | 41.6 | 27.6 | 14.0 | 50.8 | 21.9 | 17.7 | 23.3 |
1) The prior year amount was adjusted to reflect the changed presentation of the internal financing and distribution structure. Additional details are provided under financial results in the section "All Other Segments".
| Key indicators – Networks | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWh | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
+/– Nominal |
% | 2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
+/– % |
| Key energy business indicators | |||||||
| Network distribution volumes | |||||||
| Electricity | 4,417 | 4,147 | 269 | 6.5 | 2,212 | 2,083 | 6.2 |
| Natural gas | 8,676 | 7,555 | 1,121 | 14.8 | 4,404 | 3,884 | 13.4 |
| EURm | |||||||
| Key financial indicators | |||||||
| External revenue | 376.5 | 327.1 | 49.4 | 15.1 | 210.6 | 174.4 | 20.8 |
| Internal revenue | 38.0 | 39.9 | –1.9 | –4.8 | 19.9 | 18.2 | 9.1 |
| Total revenue | 414.5 | 367.0 | 47.4 | 12.9 | 230.5 | 192.6 | 19.7 |
| Operating expenses | –206.4 | –189.2 | –17.2 | –9.1 | –108.4 | –104.1 | –4.1 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| EBITDA | 208.1 | 177.8 | 30.3 | 17.0 | 122.1 | 88.5 | 38.0 |
| Depreciation and amortisation including effects from impairment tests |
–87.2 | –83.0 | –4.1 | –5.0 | –43.7 | –41.7 | –4.8 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 120.9 | 94.8 | 26.1 | 27.6 | 78.4 | 46.8 | 67.7 |
| Financial results | –17.7 | –14.3 | –3.4 | –23.6 | –9.0 | –7.3 | –23.5 |
| Result before income tax | 103.2 | 80.5 | 22.8 | 28.3 | 69.4 | 39.5 | 75.8 |
| Total assets | 2,919.8 | 2,550.4 | 369.5 | 14.5 | 2,919.8 | 2,550.4 | 14.5 |
| Investments1) | 142.8 | 114.6 | 28.2 | 24.6 | 67.5 | 61.6 | 9.6 |
• Increase in revenue due to positive volume and price effects
• EBIT is expected to reflect the lower end of the medium-term range of EUR 60m to EUR 90m in 2024/25. This forecast reflects, above all, the offset of positive effects from the coverage of the previous year's network losses in accordance with the regulatory mechanism.
| Key indicators – | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Europe | |||||||
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | ||
| GWh | HY.1 | HY.1 | Nominal | % | Q. 2 | Q. 2 | % |
| Key energy business indicators | |||||||
| Electricity generation volumes | 244 | 234 | 10 | 4.3 | 133 | 129 | 2.5 |
| thereof renewable energy | 58 | 63 | –6 | –8.9 | 35 | 35 | –0.4 |
| thereof thermal power plants | 187 | 171 | 16 | 9.1 | 97 | 94 | 3.5 |
| Electricity network distribution volumes1) | 8,340 | 7,617 | 723 | 9.5 | 4,457 | 4,147 | 7.5 |
| Energy sales volumes to end customers | 6,795 | 6,190 | 605 | 9.8 | 3,686 | 3,372 | 9.3 |
| thereof electricity | 6,556 | 5,986 | 570 | 9.5 | 3,547 | 3,256 | 8.9 |
| thereof natural gas | 77 | 65 | 13 | 19.6 | 45 | 34 | 33.8 |
| thereof heat | 162 | 140 | 23 | 16.2 | 95 | 82 | 15.6 |
| EURm | |||||||
| Key financial indicators | |||||||
| External revenue | 891.1 | 746.3 | 144.8 | 19.4 | 485.5 | 391.2 | 24.1 |
| Internal revenue | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 26.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 13.6 |
| Total revenue | 891.3 | 746.5 | 144.8 | 19.4 | 485.5 | 391.3 | 24.1 |
| Operating expenses | –812.3 | –630.5 | –181.9 | –28.8 | –437.5 | –312.6 | –40.0 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature |
– | – | – | – | – | 0.0 | – |
| EBITDA | 78.9 | 116.0 | –37.1 | –32.0 | 48.0 | 78.7 | –39.0 |
| Depreciation and amortisation including effects from impairment tests |
–44.9 | –41.2 | –3.7 | –9.0 | –22.7 | –20.9 | –8.3 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 34.1 | 74.8 | –40.8 | –54.5 | 25.4 | 57.8 | –56.1 |
| Financial results2) | –0.1 | 0.5 | –0.6 | – | 2.3 | 0.4 | – |
| Result before income tax | 34.0 | 75.3 | –41.3 | –54.9 | 27.6 | 58.1 | –52.5 |
| Total assets2) | 1,467.2 | 1,411.5 | 55.6 | 3.9 | 1,467.2 | 1,411.5 | 3.9 |
| Investments3) | 77.8 | 74.2 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 33.2 | 30.2 | 9.9 |
1) Previous year's figures adjusted for resales to the higher network level
2) The prior year amount was adjusted to reflect the changed presentation of the internal financing and distribution structure. Additional details are provided under financial results in the section "All Other Segments".
– The sludge-fired combined heat and power plants in Moscow, whose sale closed on 31 October 2024; the consolidated interim report for the first half of 2024/25 therefore includes deconsolidation effects from the sale, while the retroactively adjusted comparative period still includes the operation of these two combined heat and power plants.
• The reported contribution to earnings exceeded the adjusted figure from the previous year and reflects the ongoing execution of major international projects currently being implemented.
| Key financial indicators – Environment |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | ||
| GWh | HY.1 | HY.11) | Nominal | % | Q. 2 | Q. 21) | % |
| External revenue | 22.8 | 28.0 | –5.2 | –18.6 | 10.9 | 13.6 | –19.9 |
| Internal revenue | 0.0 | 0.4 | –0.4 | –90.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | –92.4 |
| Total revenue | 22.8 | 28.4 | –5.6 | –19.6 | 10.9 | 13.8 | –20.9 |
| Operating expenses | –21.5 | –48.8 | 27.3 | 55.9 | –8.9 | –13.8 | 35.4 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature |
1.6 | 4.9 | –3.3 | –67.8 | 0.7 | 2.3 | –71.8 |
| EBITDA | 2.9 | –15.6 | 18.4 | – | 2.7 | 2.3 | 13.6 |
| Depreciation and amortisation including effects from impairment tests |
–4.6 | –4.6 | –0.1 | –1.3 | –2.3 | –2.3 | –1.3 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | –1.8 | –20.1 | 18.4 | 91.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| Financial results | –12.7 | –7.5 | –5.3 | –70.8 | –2.8 | –4.0 | 28.3 |
| Result before income tax | –14.5 | –27.6 | 13.1 | 47.4 | –2.5 | –3.9 | 36.3 |
| Income tax | 0.0 | 0.2 | –0.2 | – | –0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| Result for the period | –14.5 | –27.4 | 12.9 | 47.1 | –2.6 | –3.8 | 30.6 |
| Earnings from discontinued operations | 13.8 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 16.3 | 8.7 | –0.4 | – |
| 2) Total assets |
1,005.4 | 1,046.1 | –40.8 | –3.9 | 1,005.4 | 1,046.1 | –3.9 |
| Investments2) 3) | 10.6 | 14.4 | –3.8 | –26.2 | 4.3 | 6.6 | –34.4 |
1) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
2) Numbers for the first half-year 2024/25 include the discontinued operation.
• EBIT in this segment is expected to exceed the previously projected level of EUR 60m in 2024/25 due to the sound operating development of the equity accounted investees with operational nature. However, the dividend from Verbund AG, which will be included in third quarter financial results, will be lower than the previous year. The other effects in financial results are attributable to the changed presentation of the intragroup financing structure and are eliminated at the Group level during the consolidation.
| Key financial indicators – All Other Segments |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | ||
| EURm | HY.1 | HY.1 | Nominal | % | Q. 2 | Q. 21) | % |
| External revenue | 14.1 | 12.9 | 1.2 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Internal revenue | 59.4 | 48.4 | 11.0 | 22.7 | 28.0 | 23.9 | 17.2 |
| Total revenue | 73.5 | 61.3 | 12.2 | 19.9 | 34.6 | 30.1 | 14.8 |
| Operating expenses | –76.8 | –62.4 | –14.4 | –23.0 | –36.7 | –30.1 | –22.1 |
| Share of results from equity accounted | |||||||
| investees with operational nature | 69.0 | 58.1 | 10.9 | 18.8 | 39.7 | 31.5 | 26.1 |
| EBITDA | 65.7 | 57.0 | 8.7 | 15.3 | 37.5 | 31.5 | 19.1 |
| Depreciation and amortisation including | |||||||
| effects from impairment tests | –1.4 | –1.4 | –0.1 | –5.5 | –0.7 | –0.7 | –4.8 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 64.3 | 55.7 | 8.6 | 15.5 | 36.8 | 30.8 | 19.4 |
| Financial results1) | 227.1 | 63.3 | 163.8 | – | 211.7 | 0.6 | – |
| Result before income tax1) | 291.4 | 118.9 | 172.5 | – | 248.5 | 31.3 | – |
| Total assets1) | 5,790.8 | 5,580.9 | 209.9 | 3.8 | 5,790.8 | 5,580.9 | 3.8 |
| Investments2) | 0.2 | 0.3 | –0.1 | –32.3 | –0.5 | 0.1 | – |
1) The prior year amount was adjusted to reflect the changed presentation of the internal financing and distribution structure. Additional details are provided under financial results in the section "All Other Segments".

| EVN share | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
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| Share price at 31 March | EUR | 21.45 | 24.50 |
| Highest price | EUR | 27.75 | 29.20 |
| Lowest price | EUR | 20.80 | 23.00 |
| Value of shares traded1) | EURm | 200.2 | 314.7 |
| Average daily turnover1) | Shares | 68,893 | 99,619 |
| Market capitalisation at 31 March | EURm | 3,957 | 5,117 |
| ATX prime weighting at 31 March | % | 2.11 | 2.51 |
1) Vienna Stock Exchange, single counting
Against the backdrop of growing uncertainty over the geopolitical climate and looming penalty tariffs, the performance of the major international stock indexes differed widely during the reporting period from October 2024 to March 2025. The German benchmark index DAX and Vienna's benchmark index ATX reported solid increases of 14.7% and 11.5%, respectively, while the US benchmark index Dow Jones lost a slight 0.8%.
The DJ Euro Stoxx Utilities, the relevant industry index for EVN, rose by 4.8%. The EVN share reached a new all-time high of EUR 31.85 in late summer 2024 but was unable to keep pace with this development and fell by 24.3% to a closing price of EUR 21.45 at the end of March 2025.
The steady high turnover volume of roughly 69,000 shares traded daily in the past six months gives the EVN share a comfortable position within Vienna's ATX.
In accordance with Austrian federal and provincial constitutional law, the province of Lower Austria is the major shareholder of EVN AG with a stake of 51.0%. These constitutional requirements limit the transfer of the investment, which is held directly by NÖ Landes-Beteiligungsholding GmbH, St. Pölten.
The second largest shareholder of EVN AG is Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH, Vienna, with an investment of 28.4%. This company is wholly owned by the City of Vienna. Free float amounted to 19.7%. EVN AG held 0.9% of the company's share capital as of 31 March 2025, which is also allocated to the free float.
Independent evaluations by the Moody's and Scope rating agencies represent an important part of EVN's financing strategy. The company's goal is to maintain ratings in the solid A range.
Both agencies confirmed EVN's ratings in April 2025 and May 2025:
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 (adjusted)1) |
+/– % |
2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 (adjusted)1) |
+/– % |
2023/24 (adjusted)1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,731.1 | 1,624.2 | 6.6 | 927.0 | 809.9 | 14.5 | 2,889.2 |
| Other operating income | 92.3 | 65.1 | 42.0 | 34.7 | 30.7 | 12.8 | 126.7 |
| Electricity purchases and primary energy expenses | –918.3 | –777.3 | –18.1 | –500.3 | –386.1 | –29.6 | –1,362.8 |
| Cost of materials and services | –152.4 | –125.8 | –21.1 | –71.4 | –64.3 | –11.1 | –283.2 |
| Personnel expenses | –223.9 | –205.3 | –9.1 | –108.5 | –104.3 | –4.0 | –433.2 |
| Other operating expenses | –91.8 | –107.6 | 14.6 | –50.4 | –35.6 | –41.7 | –198.0 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature | 75.8 | –46.4 | – | 28.7 | –92.6 | – | 24.2 |
| EBITDA | 512.8 | 426.8 | 20.1 | 259.7 | 157.7 | 64.7 | 762.9 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | –174.8 | –164.1 | –6.5 | –87.9 | –82.9 | –6.1 | –333.7 |
| Effects from impairment tests | –2.6 | –0.1 | – | –2.6 | 0.2 | – | –24.9 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 335.4 | 262.6 | 27.7 | 169.3 | 75.0 | – | 404.3 |
| Results from other investments | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – | 199.1 |
| Interest income | 2.8 | 4.7 | 22.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | –49.9 | 7.3 |
| Interest expense | –27.0 | –31.6 | 5.3 | –13.3 | –14.2 | 6.7 | –60.4 |
| Other financial results | –5.7 | 4.5 | – | –0.1 | 1.3 | – | –0.4 |
| Financial results | –29.4 | –22.3 | –31.7 | –12.5 | –11.1 | –12.8 | 145.6 |
| Result before income tax | 306.0 | 240.3 | 27.3 | 156.8 | 64.0 | – | 549.9 |
| Income tax expense | –41.3 | –29.2 | –41.7 | –13.6 | 6.0 | – | –32.1 |
| Results for the period from continuing operations | 264.7 | 211.1 | 25.4 | 143.1 | 70.0 | – | 517.7 |
| Results for the period from discontinued operations | 13.8 | 11.9 | 16.3 | 8.7 | –0.4 | – | 10.4 |
| Result for the period | 278.5 | 223.0 | 24.9 | 151.9 | 69.6 | – | 528.1 |
| thereof result attributable to EVN AG shareholders (Group net result) | 250.6 | 199.3 | 25.7 | 135.1 | 55.5 | – | 471.7 |
| thereof result attributable to non-controlling interests | 27.9 | 23.7 | 17.7 | 16.8 | 14.1 | 18.9 | 56.4 |
| Earnings per share in EUR from continuing operations2) | 1.33 | 0.99 | 25.8 | 0.66 | 0.31 | – | 2.59 |
| Earnings per share in EUR from discontinued operations2) | 0.08 | 0.13 | –41.6 | 0.05 | – | – | 0.06 |
| Earnings per share in EUR2) | 1.41 | 1.12 | 34.8 | 0.71 | 0.31 | – | 2.65 |
1) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
2) There is no difference between basic and diluted earnings per share.
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
+/– % |
2024/25 Q. 2 |
2023/24 Q. 2 |
+/– % |
2023/24 |
| Result for the period | 278.5 | 223.0 | 24.9 | 143.1 | 69.6 | – | 528.1 |
| Other comprehensive income from | |||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | –306.8 | –347.6 | 11.7 | –154.8 | –574.1 | 73.0 | –117.2 |
| Remeasurements IAS 19 | 5.1 | –17.4 | – | 6.4 | –8.7 | – | –28.5 |
| Investments in equity accounted investees | –0.4 | –4.2 | 90.1 | –1.6 | –0.9 | –87.3 | –4.8 |
| Shares and other equity instruments measured at fair value and reported in other comprehensive income |
–403.0 | –428.6 | 6.0 | –205.5 | –735.9 | 72.1 | –117.3 |
| thereon apportionable income tax expense | 91.5 | 102.6 | –10.8 | 45.9 | 171.3 | –73.2 | 33.4 |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | 41.0 | 92.0 | –55.4 | 2.0 | 78.2 | –97.4 | 96.0 |
| Currency translation differences | 6.3 | –0.3 | – | –2.0 | 0.8 | – | 2.1 |
| Cash flow hedges | –5.7 | –3.2 | –76.5 | 16.9 | –18.0 | – | –38.1 |
| Investments in equity accounted investees | 52.3 | 126.4 | –58.6 | –9.7 | 109.8 | – | 163.0 |
| thereon apportionable income tax expense | –11.9 | –31.0 | 61.5 | –3.1 | –14.4 | 78.5 | –31.0 |
| Total other comprehensive income after tax | –265.8 | –255.6 | –4.0 | –152.8 | –495.9 | 69.2 | –21.2 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 12.7 | –32.6 | – | –9.6 | –426.3 | 97.7 | 506.9 |
| thereof income attributable to EVN AG shareholders | –14.7 | –54.5 | 73.1 | –16.9 | –439.7 | 96.2 | 451.9 |
| thereof income attributable to non-controlling interests | 27.3 | 21.9 | 24.9 | 16.0 | 13.4 | 19.0 | 54.9 |
| +/– | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | 31.03.2025 | 30.09.2024 | Nominal | % | |
| Assets | |||||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Intangible assets | 284.4 | 262.4 | 22.0 | 8.4 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,770.1 | 4,662.7 | 107.4 | 2.3 | |
| Investments in equity accounted investees | 1,101.8 | 1,144.0 | –42.2 | –3.7 | |
| Other investments | 3,039.2 | 3,442.2 | –402.9 | –11.7 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 25.2 | 31.1 | –5.9 | –18.9 | |
| Other non-current assets | 147.5 | 157.5 | –9.9 | –6.3 | |
| 9,368.3 | 9,699.7 | –331.5 | –3.4 | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Inventories | 119.8 | 116.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 | |
| Income tax receivables | 28.9 | 7.8 | 21.1 | – | |
| Trade and other receivables | 477.5 | 837.1 | –359.6 | –43.0 | |
| Securities | 151.4 | 172.0 | –20.5 | –11.9 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 47.3 | 78.8 | –31.5 | –40.0 | |
| Assets from discontinued operations1) | 614.7 | 2.0 | 612.7 | – | |
| 1,439.6 | 1,213.8 | 225.8 | 18.6 | ||
| Total assets | 10,807.9 | 10,913.6 | –105.7 | –1.0 |
| Consolidated statement of financial position (equity and liabilities) |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +/– | ||||
| EURm | 31.03.2025 | 30.09.2024 | Nominal | % |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | ||||
| Share capital | 330.0 | 330.0 | – | – |
| Share premium and capital reserves | 255.4 | 255.4 | – | – |
| Retained earnings | 3,775.6 | 3,685.4 | 90.2 | 2.4 |
| Valuation reserve | 1,880.6 | 2,152.2 | –271.6 | –12.6 |
| Currency translation reserve | 15.7 | 9.4 | 6.3 | 67.3 |
| Treasury shares | –17.5 | –17.5 | – | – |
| Issued capital and reserves attributable to shareholders of EVN AG |
6,239.7 | 6,414.8 | –175.1 | –2.7 |
| Non-controlling interests | 339.9 | 315.7 | 24.1 | 7.6 |
| 6,579.6 | 6,730.6 | –151.0 | –2.2 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Non-current loans and borrowings | 1,124.1 | 987.8 | 136.2 | 13.8 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 692.7 | 766.3 | –73.6 | –9.6 |
| Non-current provisions | 384.1 | 394.6 | –10.6 | –2.7 |
| Deferred income from network subsidies | 762.9 | 726.1 | 36.8 | 5.1 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 82.9 | 83.8 | –0.9 | –1.0 |
| 3,046.6 | 2,958.6 | 88.0 | 3.0 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Current loans and borrowings | 118.5 | 126.1 | –7.6 | –6.0 |
| Taxes payable | 28.4 | 24.5 | 4.0 | 16.3 |
| Trade payables | 296.2 | 495.3 | –199.2 | –40.2 |
| Current provisions | 102.1 | 126.1 | –24.0 | –19.0 |
| Other current liabilities | 435.0 | 451.9 | –16.8 | –3.7 |
| Liabilities from discontinued operations2) | 201.4 | 0.5 | 200.9 | – |
| 1,181.6 | 1,224.4 | –42.8 | –3.5 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 10,807.9 | 10,913.6 | –105.7 | –1.0 |
1) The comparative information relates exclusively to assets held for sale.
2) The comparative information relates exclusively to liabilities in connection with assets held for sale.
| EURm | Issued capital and reserves of EVN AG shareholders |
Non-controlling interests | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance on 30.09.2023 | 6,165.4 | 298.9 | 6,464.3 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –54.5 | 21.9 | –32.6 |
| Dividend | –203.2 | –3.0 | –32.6 |
| Balance on 31.03.2024 | 5,907.7 | 317.8 | 6,225.5 |
| Balance on 30.09.2024 | 6,414.8 | 315.7 | 6,730.6 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –14.7 | 27.3 | 12.7 |
| Dividend | –160.5 | –3.2 | –163.6 |
| Balance on 31.03.2025 | 6,239.7 | 339.9 | 6,579.6 |
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | 2023/24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | HY.11) | HY.11) | Nominal | % | |
| Result before income tax | 320.1 | 256.5 | 63.6 | 24.8 | 561.6 |
| + Depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
180.8 | 171.4 | 9.4 | 5.5 | 373.2 |
| – Results of equity accounted investees and other investments |
–80.4 | 42.8 | –123.2 | – | –230.1 |
| + Dividends from equity accounted investees and other investments |
88.9 | 94.0 | –5.1 | –5.4 | 340.0 |
| + Interest expense |
27.4 | 32.3 | –5.0 | –15.3 | 61.8 |
| – Interest paid |
–20.5 | –26.3 | 5.8 | 21.9 | –47.2 |
| – Interest income |
–2.8 | –4.7 | 1.9 | 40.4 | –8.1 |
| + Interest received |
1.9 | 4.3 | –2.4 | –54.9 | 7.2 |
| +/– Losses/gains from foreign exchange translations |
8.8 | 2.1 | 6.6 | – | 9.9 |
| +/– Other non-cash financial results |
–0.1 | –3.0 | 2.8 | 94.9 | 2.8 |
| – Release of deferred income from network subsidies |
–34.9 | –34.5 | –0.4 | –1.3 | –64.6 |
| +/– Gains/losses on the disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
–0.4 | –1.3 | 0.9 | 66.7 | –0.7 |
| – Decrease in non-current provisions |
–10.2 | –15.4 | 5.2 | 33.8 | –23.5 |
| Gross cash flow | 478.4 | 518.3 | –39.9 | –7.7 | 982.2 |
| +/– Changes in assets and liabilities arising from operating activities |
–236.5 | –89.0 | –147.5 | – | 218.8 |
| – Income tax paid |
–9.9 | –14.3 | 4.5 | 31.0 | –34.3 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 232.0 | 414.9 | –182.9 | –44.1 | 1,166.7 |
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | +/– | 2023/24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | HY.1 | HY.1 | Nominal | % | |
| + Proceeds from the disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
4.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 47.1 | 5.5 |
| +/– Changes in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
–242.9 | –191.8 | –51.0 | –26.6 | –648.1 |
| +/– Changes in financial assets and other non-current assets |
–2.0 | –6.9 | 5.0 | 71.8 | –11.2 |
| +/– Changes in current securities |
23.7 | 245.8 | –222.1 | –90.4 | 106.6 |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | –217.2 | 49.7 | –266.8 | – | –547.2 |
| – Dividends paid to EVN AG shareholders |
–160.5 | –203.2 | 42.8 | 21.0 | –203.2 |
| – Dividends paid to non-controlling interests |
–3.2 | –3.0 | –0.2 | –6.3 | –38.1 |
| +/– Sales/repurchase of treasury shares |
– | – | – | – | 0.7 |
| +/– Changes in financial and lease liabilities |
72.9 | –240.1 | 313.0 | – | –305.0 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | –90.7 | –446.3 | 355.6 | 79.7 | –545.7 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | –75.9 | 18.2 | –94.2 | – | 73.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the | |||||
| beginning of the period2) | 78.8 | 20.2 | 58.6 | – | 20.2 |
| Other movements on cash and cash equivalents3) | –3.6 | –2.4 | –1.1 | –45.5 | –15.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period2) | –0.7 | 36.0 | –36.7 | – | 78.8 |
1) The consolidated cash flow statement includes information from both continuing operations and discontinued operations.
2) By adding bank overdrafts this results in cash and cash equivalents according to the consolidated statement of financial position.
3) Composition of other movements: EUR –3.2m restricted cash (previous year: EUR –2.5m), EUR –0.1m currency differences (previous year: EUR 0.2m) and EUR –0.3m change of consolidation scope (previous year: EUR –0.2m)
This consolidated interim report as of 31 March 2025, of EVN AG, taking into consideration § 245a of the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB), was prepared in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as well as the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) that were applicable at the balance sheet date and adopted by the European Union (EU).
EVN has exercised the option stipulated in IAS 34 to present condensed notes. Accordingly, the consolidated interim report contains merely condensed reporting compared to the Annual report, pursuant to IAS 34, as well as selected information and details pertaining to the period under review. For this reason, it should be read together with the Annual report of the 2023/24 financial year (balance sheet date: 30 September 2024).
The accounting and valuation methods applied in preparing the consolidated financial statements as of 30 September 2024 remain unchanged, with the exception of the following new rules issued by the IASB which require mandatory application in the current financial year. The preparation of a consolidated interim report according to IFRS requires EVN to make assumptions and estimates which influence the reported figures. Actual results can deviate from these estimates.
In order to improve clarity and comparability, all amounts in the notes and tables are generally shown in millions of euros (EURm) unless indicated otherwise. Immaterial mathematical differences may arise from the rounding of individual items or percentage rates. The financial statements of companies included in this consolidated interim report are prepared on the basis of unified accounting and valuation methods.
The following standards and interpretations require mandatory application beginning with the 2024/25 financial year:
| Effective1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised standards and interpretations | ||
| IAS 7, IFRS 7 | Amendments to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments (Supplier Finance Arrangements) |
01.01.2024 |
| IAS 1 | Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current | 01.01.2024 |
| IFRS 16 | Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback | 01.01.2024 |
1) In accordance with the Official Journal of the EU, these standards are applicable to financial years beginning on or after the effective date.
The first-time mandatory application of the revised standards and interpretations has no material impact on the interim consolidated financial statements.
In particular, the energy business is subject to weather-related fluctuations in power generation and sales, thus lower revenue and earnings are typically achieved in the second half of the financial year.
The consolidated interim report was neither subject to a comprehensive audit nor subject to an auditor's review by chartered accountants.
The scope of consolidation is established in accordance with the requirements contained in IFRS 10. Accordingly, including the parent company EVN AG, a total of 28 domestic and 23 foreign subsidiaries (30 September 2024: 28 domestic and 26 foreign subsidiaries) were fully consolidated as of 31 March 2025. As of 31 March 2025, a total of 13 subsidiaries were not consolidated due to their immaterial influence on the assets, liabilities, cash flows and profit and loss, both in detail and altogether (30 September 2024: 12).
| Fully | Equity | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2023 | 54 | 15 | 69 |
| Business acquisition | 1 | – | 1 |
| First consolidation | 1 | – | 1 |
| Deconsolidation | –1 | –1 | –2 |
| Reorganisation1) | –1 | – | –1 |
| 30.09.2024 | 54 | 14 | 68 |
| Deconsolidation | –3 | – | –3 |
| 31.03.2025 | 51 | 14 | 65 |
| thereof foreign companies | 23 | 5 | 28 |
1) Internal reorganisation
The two 100% subsidiaries OOO EVN Umwelt Service, Moscow, Russia, and OOO EVN Umwelt, Moscow, Russia, were sold on 31 October 2024 and deconsolidated as a result. EVN measured the assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries as of 30 September 2024 in accordance with IFRS 5 and reported them as current. The disposal resulted in a deconsolidation result of EUR –0.3m. In addition, EUR –5.6m was recognised in the financial result from the reclassification (recycling) of currency translation differences to the consolidated statement of operations.
The previously fully consolidated company WTE otpadne vode Budva DOO, Podgorica, Montenegro, was deconsolidated as at 1 October 2024 due to immateriality.
During the reporting period there was no new acquisition of companies according to IFRS 3.
For the possible effects of climate change and the macroeconomic environment, please refer to the disclosures in the consolidated financial statements as of 30 September 2024. In preparing the interim consolidated financial statements as of 31 March 2025, the EVN Group assessed, in particular, the recoverability of assets in accordance with IAS 36 and IFRS 9 as well as other uncertainties relating to discretionary judgements.
Against the background of the growing importance of climate risks, the company's strategic considerations include the special requirements created by the energy transformation and the far-reaching changes required by this transformation towards climate neutrality as well as the related effects on all sectors of the economy and on private households. Analyses in this context place a special focus on the requirements for climate protection, possible implementation tracks and the implications for the company's business model. These elements create an important basis for evaluating the opportunities and risks for our business resulting from climate change and the related, rapidly changing regulations.
The effects of climate change on the valuation of assets are evaluated at regular intervals. Significant and foreseeable influences with an impact on assets, liabilities, expenses and income were recognised in the consolidated interim report.
The development of the macroeconomic environment is expected to lead to an increase in receivables defaults. As in the 2023/24 financial year, this is reflected in the determination of the expected credit loss through the forward-looking component applied by the EVN Group.
The further development of the war in Ukraine and the geopolitical situation in general is uncertain due to the tense situation and could lead to rising energy prices again at any time. Additional reciprocal sanctions between the international community and the Russian Federation as well as potential gas supply freezes from Russia could put considerable pressure on the energy market and further impair the macroeconomic environment. Against this backdrop, the volume of non-Russian gas and strategic gas stocks have been expanded. Measures to ensure supply security are associated with higher costs and may have a negative impact on earnings.
Apart from price increases on the energy markets and the different effects on EVN's activities and business fields, investments and operating expenses are also affected by the soaring inflation rates. These cost increases can possibly only be passed on to the customers with a delay. These macroeconomic developments can also have a – direct and indirect – negative impact on the demand for energy and, together with the cost increases, have an adverse effect on earnings.
There were no indications of impairment of the EVN Group's assets as of 31 March 2025.
EVN is continuously monitoring developments related to the war in Ukraine and the macroeconomic environment. In any event, the EVN Group can be considered a going concern at the present time.
On 10 December 2024, EVN and STRABAG SE reached an agreement on the key points of a possible sale of material parts of the EVN Group's international project business and are now negotiating binding transaction documents. As of 31 December 2024, the criteria have therefore been met to report the available-for-sale parts of the international project business in the consolidated financial statements in the Environment Segment as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5. This reclassification specifically involves WTE Wassertechnik GmbH, which is headquartered in Essen, together with its subsidiaries, which are involved in either the operation of plants in Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Cyprus and Kuwait, or the construction of plants for drinking water supplies, wastewater disposal and thermal sewage sludge utilisation in Germany, Romania, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bahrain and Kuwait. As this is a significant line of business that covers almost the entire Environment Segment, it is classified as a discontinued operation. The signing is planned for the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. The closing of this transaction is expected within 12 months of signing.
As at 31 March 2025, discontinued operations comprised the following assets and liabilities after consolidation of all intragroup receivables and liabilities:
| EURm | 31.03.2025 |
|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 0.5 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 20.3 |
| Investments in equity accounted investees | 86.2 |
| Other investments | 0.4 |
| Deferred tax assets | 0.1 |
| Other non-current assets | 7.2 |
| Inventories | 2.2 |
| Trade and other receivables | 491.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5.9 |
| Total assets | 614.7 |
| Non-current loans and borrowings | 4.2 |
| Non-current provisions | 2.4 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 2.9 |
| Current loans and borrowings | 1.6 |
| Taxes payable | 12.4 |
| Trade payables | 59.2 |
| Current provisions | 22.0 |
| Other current liabilities | 96.7 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 201.4 |
As a result, assets from discontinued operations of EUR 614.7m and liabilities from discontinued operations of EUR 201.4m are reported in EVN AG's consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2025. Intragroup cash pooling liabilities of the discontinued operations totalling EUR 295.1m were eliminated as part of the debt consolidation in accordance with IFRS 10. If the intragroup liabilities were recognised, the liabilities in connection with assets held for sale would increase to EUR 496.5m.
The expected transaction price less costs to sell for the discontinued operations is higher than the carrying amount of the net assets as at 31 March 2025. In this respect, assets classified as held for sale were not written down in the course of measurement in accordance with IFRS 5.15.
The following overview shows the income and expenses of the discontinued operations for the first half of 2024/25 and the first half of 2023/24.
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 127.1 | 181.0 |
| Operating expenses | –110.2 | –158.4 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees operational | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| EBITDA | 21.0 | 26.1 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | –3.4 | –7.2 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Financial results | –3.5 | –2.8 |
| Result before income tax | 14.1 | 16.2 |
| Income tax | –0.2 | –4.3 |
| Result for the period | 13.8 | 11.9 |
| thereof result attributable to EVN AG shareholders | 13.8 | 11.9 |
Discontinued operations include cumulative income in other comprehensive income (OCI) of EUR 36.2m as at 31 March 2025. This mainly comprises currency translation differences and cash flow hedges for USD and KWD to hedge cash flows from the wastewater treatment project in Kuwait.
The following cash flows can be allocated to discontinued operations:
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash flow from operating activities | –46.5 | –47.0 |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | –1.7 | –16.0 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | –48.1 | –62.6 |
| Revenue by product | ||
|---|---|---|
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
| Electricity | 1,319.6 | 1,185.1 |
| Natural gas | 86.1 | 129.1 |
| Heat | 167.0 | 162.1 |
| Environmental services | 22.8 | 208.9 |
| Others | 135.6 | 119.9 |
| Total | 1,731.1 | 1,805.1 |
1) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
| Revenue by country | ||
|---|---|---|
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
| Austria | 808.4 | 843.6 |
| Bulgaria | 552.3 | 457.4 |
| North Macedonia | 337.7 | 287.3 |
| Others | 32.8 | 51.3 |
| Total | 1,731.1 | 1,805.1 |
1) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
The share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature developed as follows:
| Share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature |
||
|---|---|---|
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
| RAG | 38.9 | 29.5 |
| Burgenland Energie AG | 30.1 | 28.7 |
| Verbund Innkraftwerke | 5.2 | 10.6 |
| EAA | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| ZOV; ZOV UIP | 1.6 | 4.9 |
| EVN KG | –11.1 | –128.5 |
| Other companies | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Total | 75.8 | –42.9 |
1) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
The share of results from equity accounted investees with operational nature increased to EUR 75.8m in the second quarter of 2024/25 (previous year: EUR –42.9m). This increase was mainly due to an improvement in EVN KG's and RAG's operating earnings.
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the Group net result (= net profit for the period attributable to EVN AG shareholders) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, i. e. 178,279,208 as of 31 March 2025 (31 March 2024: 178,255,332 shares). There is no difference between basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. Calculated on the basis of a Group net result amounting to EUR 250.6m (previous year: EUR 199.3m), earnings per share at the balance sheet date 31 March 2025 totalled EUR 1.41 (previous year: EUR 1.12 per share).
In the second quarter of 2024/25, EVN acquired intangible assets and property, plant and equipment to the sum of EUR 317.8m (previous year: EUR 258.9m). Property, plant and equipment with a net carrying amount (book value) of EUR 2.4m (previous year: EUR 2.7m) were disposed of, with a capital gain of EUR 0.4m (previous year: capital gain of EUR 1.3m).
In the current financial year, the adjustment of the discount rate for the measurement of pensions and pension-related obligations to 4.0% as at 31 March 2025 (interest rate as at 30 September 2024: 3.4%) and for provisions for severance payments to 3.7% (interest rate as at 30 September 2024: 3.3%) led to a reduction in provisions for pensions and severance payments. This resulted in an actuarial gain of EUR 5.1m recognised in other comprehensive income.
The number of EVN shares in circulation developed as follows:
| Development of the number of shares in circulation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 2024/25 HY.1 |
||||
| Balance 30.09.2024 | 178,279,208 | ||||
| Purchase/sale of treasury shares | – | ||||
| Balance 31.03.2025 | 178,279,208 |
As of 31 March 2025, the number of treasury shares amounted to 1,599,194 (or 0.89% of the share capital) with an acquisition value of EUR 17.5m. The treasury shares held by EVN are not entitled to any rights, and in particular, they are not entitled to dividends.
The non-current loans and borrowings are composed as follows:
| Breakdown of non-current loans and borrowings | ||
|---|---|---|
| EURm | 31.03.2025 | 30.09.2024 |
| Bonds | 469.8 | 469.7 |
| Bank loans | 654.3 | 518.2 |
| Total | 1,124.1 | 987.8 |
The bank loans include promissory note loans in the amount of EUR 337.0m (previous year: EUR 247.0m). The promissory note loans were issued in October 2012, April 2020, July 2022 and February 2025.
| Energy | Generation | Networks | South East Europe | Environment | All Other Segments | Consolidation | Total | Discontinued operations | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/242) HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/242) HY.11) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/242) HY.13) |
2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
| External revenue | 363.0 | 446.0 | 63.6 | 63.8 | 376.5 | 327.1 | 891.1 | 746.3 | 22.8 | 28.0 | 14.1 | 12.9 | – | – | 1,731.1 | 1,624.2 | 127.1 | 181.0 |
| Internal revenue (between segments) |
9.0 | 8.2 | 125.0 | 180.1 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | 0.4 | 59.4 | 48.4 | –231.6 | –277.1 | – | – | – | – |
| Total revenue | 372.0 | 454.2 | 188.6 | 243.9 | 414.5 | 367.0 | 891.3 | 746.5 | 22.8 | 28.4 | 73.5 | 61.3 | –231.6 | –277.1 | 1,731.1 | 1,624.2 | 127.1 | 181.0 |
| Operating expenses | –305.0 | –385.2 | –101.6 | –110.0 | –206.4 | –189.2 | –812.3 | –630.5 | –21.53) | –48.8 | –76.8 | –62.4 | 229.5 | 275.2 | –1,294.1 | –1,150.9 | –110.2 | –158.4 |
| Share of results from equity accounted investees operational |
–3.8 | –122.6 | 9.0 | 13.2 | – | – | – | – | 1.6 | 4.9 | 69.0 | 58.1 | – | – | 75.8 | –46.4 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| EBITDA | 63.1 | –53.6 | 96.1 | 147.1 | 208.1 | 177.8 | 78.9 | 116.0 | 2.9 | –15.6 | 65.7 | 57.0 | –2.1 | –1.9 | 512.8 | 426.8 | 21.0 | 26.1 |
| Depreciation and amortisation |
–13.9 | –12.6 | –27.4 | –23.4 | –87.2 | –83.0 | –44.9 | –41.2 | –4.6 | –4.6 | –1.4 | –1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | –177.3 | –164.2 | –3.4 | –7.2 |
| Results from operating activities (EBIT) |
49.2 | –66.2 | 68.7 | 123.7 | 120.9 | 94.8 | 34.1 | 74.8 | –1.8 | –20.1 | 64.3 | 55.7 | – | – | 335.4 | 262.6 | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Financial results | –2.9 | –2.6 | –0.8 | 1.1 | –17.7 | –14.3 | –0.1 | 0.5 | –12.73) | –7.5 | 227.1 | 63.3 | –222.3 | –62.8 | –29.4 | –22.3 | –3.5 | –2.8 |
| Result before income tax |
46.3 | –68.8 | 67.9 | 124.7 | 103.2 | 80.5 | 34.0 | 75.3 | –14.5 | –27.6 | 291.4 | 118.9 | –222.3 | –62.8 | 306.0 | 240.3 | 14.1 | 16.2 |
| Total assets | 731.7 | 684.9 | 1,080.6 | 1,032.8 | 2,919.8 | 2,550.4 | 1,467.2 | 1,411.5 | 1,005.43) | 1,046.1 | 5,790.8 | 5,580.9 | –2,187.6 | –2,104.6 | 10,807.9 | 10,202.0 | 614.7 | 628.1 |
| Investments4) | 49.1 | 30.4 | 41.6 | 27.6 | 142.8 | 114.6 | 77.8 | 74.2 | 10.63) | 14.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | –4.4 | –2.6 | 317.8 | 258.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
1) Comparative periods were adjusted due to changes in the Group's internal financing structure.
2) The comparative information was adjusted due to a discontinued operation.
3) Including figures from discontinued operations (see notes below).
4) In intangible assets and property, plant and equipment.
The results shown in the total column represent the results reported on the consolidated statement of operations. The consolidation column reflects the elimination of intersegment transactions.
Previously, intragroup financing and dividends were allocated to the respective segments. Due to a change in the Group's internal financing structure, financing and dividend income are now recognised in the segment All Other Segments. This has an impact on the financial result and the total assets of the individual segments. Due to this change, the figures for the comparative periods have been adjusted in accordance with IFRS 8.29.
The discontinued operation is still included in the Environment Segment, whereby the result was reclassified to the item 'Result from discontinued operation'. Only service relationships between the segments, which are eliminated in the consolidation column, are included in the segment information presented in the statement of operations.
In contrast to the information on the individual segments, the additional column 'Discontinued operations' contains consolidated figures.
| 31.03.2025 | 30.09.2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | Measurement category |
Fair value hierarchy (according to IFRS 13) |
Carrying amount |
Fair Value | Carrying amount |
Fair Value | |
| Classes | |||||||
| Non-current assets | |||||||
| Other investments | |||||||
| Investments | FVOCI | Level 3 | 155.9 | 155.9 | 161.7 | 161.7 | |
| Miscellaneous investments | FVOCI | Level 1 | 2,872.1 | 2,872.1 | 3,269.2 | 3,269.2 | |
| Other non-current assets | |||||||
| Securities | FVTPL | Level 1 | 82.7 | 82.7 | 78.5 | 78.5 | |
| Loans reveivable | AC | Level 2 | 25.2 | 25.4 | 26.0 | 26.5 | |
| Lease receivables | AC | Level 2 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | |
| Receivables arising from derivative transactions |
FVTPL | Level 2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | |
| Trade and other receivables | AC | 21.2 | 21.2 | 23.0 | 23.0 | ||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Current receivables and other current assets |
|||||||
| Trade and other receivables | AC | 427.4 | 427.4 | 403.9 | 404.3 | ||
| Receivables arising from derivative transactions |
FVTPL | Level 2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 25.8 | 25.8 | |
| Securities and other financial investments | FVTPL | Level 1 | 151.4 | 151.4 | 172.0 | 172.0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Cash on hand and cash at banks | AC | 47.3 | 47.3 | 78.8 | 78.8 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||||
| Non-current loans and borrowings | |||||||
| Bonds | AC | Level 2 | 469.8 | 430.4 | 469.7 | 436.4 | |
| Bank loans | AC | Level 2 | 654.3 | 650.0 | 518.2 | 514.4 | |
| Fair value hierarchy |
31.03.2025 | 30.09.2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | Measurement category |
(according to IFRS 13) |
Carrying amount |
Fair Value | Carrying amount |
Fair Value |
| Classes | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | ||||||
| Other liabilities | AC | 11.4 | 11.4 | 13.1 | 13.1 | |
| Liabilities arising from derivative transactions |
FVTPL | Level 2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Current loans and borrowings | AC | 118.5 | 118.5 | 126.1 | 126.1 | |
| Trade payables | AC | 296.2 | 296.2 | 495.3 | 495.3 | |
| Other current liabilities | ||||||
| Other financial liabilities | AC | 178.1 | 178.1 | 217.6 | 217.6 | |
| Liabilities arising from derivative transactions |
FVTPL | Level 2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Liabilities arising from derivative transactions |
FVTPL | Level 3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| thereof aggregated to measurement categories |
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| Fair value through other comprehensive income |
FVOCI | 3,028.0 | – | 3,430.9 | – | |
| Financial assets designated at fair value through |
FVTPL | |||||
| profit or loss | 241.2 | – | 277.3 | – | ||
| Financial assets and liabilities at amortised cost |
AC | 2,252.4 | – | 2,380.8 | – | |
| Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss |
FVTPL | 11.1 | – | 9.7 | – |
The previous table shows the financial instruments carried at fair value and their classification in the fair value hierarchy according to IFRS 13.
Level 1 input factors are observable parameters such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities. These prices are used for valuation purposes without modification.
Level 2 input factors represent other observable parameters which must be adjusted to reflect the specific characteristics of the valuation object. Examples of the parameters used to measure the financial instruments classified under Level 2 are forward price curves derived from market prices, exchange rates, interest structure curves and the counterparty credit risk.
Level 3 input factors are non-observable factors which reflect the assumptions that would be used by a market participant to determine an appropriate price.
There were no reclassifications between the various levels during the reporting period.
Hedging transactions designated as cash flow hedges (portfolio hedge electricity) are presented together with derivative financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss. A separate presentation is not possible due to the netting of derivative financial instruments as a result of standard netting agreements in the energy sector. The FVTPL measurement category therefore includes positive fair values totalling EUR 6.3m (previous year: EUR 20.5m) and negative fair values totalling EUR –2.0m (previous year: EUR –2.2m), which are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
There were no changes in the group of individuals and companies who are considered as related parties compared to the Annual report of 2023/24.
The value of services provided to material investments in equity accounted investees is as follows:
| Transactions with investments in equity accounted investees | ||
|---|---|---|
| EURm | 2024/25 HY.1 |
2023/24 HY.1 |
| Revenue | 101.5 | 229.3 |
| Cost of materials and services | 51.9 | 46.5 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 6.2 | 13.3 |
| Trade accounts payable | 26.0 | 11.3 |
Other obligations and risks increased by EUR 126.1m to EUR 1,423.7m compared to 30 September 2024. This change was mainly due to the increase in scheduled orders for investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, an increase in guarantees in connection with the construction and operation of power plants and the increase in guarantees for environmental projects. This was partially offset by a reduction in guarantees in connection with energy transactions.
Contingent liabilities relating to guarantees in connection with energy transactions are recognised in the amount of the actual risk for EVN for those guarantees issued for the procurement or marketing of energy. This risk is measured by the changes between the stipulated price and the actual market price, whereby EVN is only exposed to procurement risks when market prices decline and to selling risks when market prices increase. Accordingly, fluctuations in market prices may lead to a change in the risk exposure after the balance sheet date. The risk assessment resulted in a contingent liability of EUR 113.5m as of 31 March 2025. The nominal volume of the guarantees underlying this assessment was EUR 439.4m
The following events occurred between the quarterly reporting date on 31 March 2025 and the editorial deadline for this consolidated interim financial report on 19 May 2025:
In Austria, the Federal Act on the Energy Crisis Contribution for Electricity, which was initially limited to 31 December 2024, was reenacted for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The potential effects on the EVN Group from the extension of this federal act are dependent on the specifications of the implementing regulations, the development of electricity prices and generation coefficients, and the inclusion of investments in renewable energies and energy efficiency measures.
The following agencies confirmed EVN's ratings in April 2025 and May 2025:
• Moody's: A1, outlook stable
• Scope Ratings: A+, outlook stable
The 78th Annual General Meeting of Verbund AG on 29 April 2025 approved the distribution of a dividend of EUR 2.80 per share for the 2024 financial year (previous year: EUR 4.15 per share). The dividend payment date by Verbund AG was on 19 May 2025.
pursuant to § 125 (1) no. 3 of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act 2018 ("Börsegesetz 2018")
The Executive Board of EVN AG certifies that these condensed interim financial statements which were prepared in accordance with the decisive reporting standards present a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the EVN Group with regard to important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed interim financial statements, with regard to the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year and to transactions with related companies and individuals to be disclosed.
Maria Enzersdorf, 19 May 2025
EVN AG The Executive Board
of the Executive Board of the Executive Board of the Executive Board
Stefan Szyszkowitz Alexandra Wittmann Stefan Stallinger CEO and Spokesman CFO and Member CTO and Member
| Results Q. 1–3 2024/25 | 28.08.2025 |
|---|---|
| Annual results 2024/25 | 18.12.2025 |
| 1) Subject to change |
| Record date Annual General Meeting | 15.02.2026 | Results Q. 1 2025/26 | 25.02.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97th Annual General Meeting | 25.02.2026 | Results HY. 1 2025/26 | 28.05.2026 |
| Ex-dividend day | 02.03.2026 | Results Q. 1–3 2025/26 | 27.08.2026 |
| Record date dividend | 03.03.2026 | Annual results 2025/26 | 17.12.2026 |
| Dividend payment day | 05.03.2026 |
1) Subject to change
| Share capital | EUR 330,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 179,878,402 shares |
| Identification Number (ISIN) | AT0000741053 |
| Tickers | EVNV.VI (Reuters); EVN AV (Bloomberg); AT; EVN (Dow Jones) |
| Stock exchange listing | Vienna |
| Ratings | A1, stable (Moody's); A+, stable (Scope Ratings) |
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Editorial deadline: 19 May 2025
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