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ERG posts 12% drop in first-quarter core profit, confirms guidance

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Posted on May 15, 2025

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(Reuters) -Italy's renewable energy company ERG on Thursday reported a 12% fall in its first-quarter adjusted core profit, citing lower wind volumes caused by exceptionally unfavourable wind

ERG's Q1 Core Profit Falls 12% Amid Challenging Wind Conditions

(Reuters) -Italy's renewable energy company ERG on Thursday reported a 12% fall in its first-quarter adjusted core profit, citing lower wind volumes caused by exceptionally unfavourable wind conditions across Europe and Italy.

Group's quarterly core profit fell to 145 million euros ($162.43 million) from 165 million euros the previous year.

Erg net profit fell 37% from a year ago to 49 million euros, also due to higher financial expenses, the group owned by the Garrone family said.

It confirmed the 2025 guidance, which includes core profit in the range of 540 million euros to 600 million euros, and a capital expenditure of up to 240 million euros.

($1 = 0.8927 euros)

(Reporting by Alberto ChiumentoEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • ERG reported a 12% decrease in Q1 core profit.
  • Lower wind volumes affected financial performance.
  • Net profit fell 37% due to higher financial expenses.
  • ERG confirmed its 2025 guidance for core profit.
  • Capital expenditure is set up to 240 million euros.

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The article discusses ERG's 12% drop in Q1 core profit due to unfavorable wind conditions and confirms its 2025 financial guidance.
Why did ERG's net profit fall?
ERG's net profit fell by 37% due to higher financial expenses and lower wind volumes impacting revenue.
What is ERG's 2025 guidance?
ERG confirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting core profit between 540 million to 600 million euros and capital expenditure up to 240 million euros.

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