Jacques Gounon | ||||||
Chairman of the | ||||||
Getlink Board | ||||||
Dear shareholders, | ||||||
Your Group's results for the first half of 2023 demonstrate | Macro-economic factors such as | inflation | and the | |||
its ability to adapt and its great progress year on year. | rise in | energy prices have effects that represent | ||||
Revenues reached €934M (+64%) and EBITDA €496M | pluses and minuses for our Group: | |||||
(+63%). The Group's free cash flow reached €355M. | -inflation | has an impact on the index-linked | tranches | |||
Details of these figures, activity by activity, are given below. | of the debt, but also results in an increase in revenues; | |||||
This leap forward is largely due to the full contribution of | - the energy crisis, a direct consequence of the war in Ukraine, | |||||
is considerably increasing our traction costs, both for trains | ||||||
ElecLink, which was only partial last year, with its entering | in the Tunnel and for Europorte, but on the other hand is | |||||
service on 25 May 2022. Our core business | - Eurotunnel - | enabling | ElecLink to achieve record levels of revenues. | |||
is also performing well, with passenger traffic levels up | In this complicated environment, we are continuing to | |||||
sharply for our Shuttle activity and Eurostar, which is | apply the rigorous management discipline that have | |||||
almost back to its level before the health crisis. Our | made us a success: cost control, targeted investment, | |||||
great flexibility enables us to adapt our | service offe- | quality of service and cash management. After the distri- | ||||
ring to the needs of our clients, and to meet this de- | bution of €271M in dividends and the repayment of €37M | |||||
mand without deteriorating our quality | of service. | in debt capital2, our cash posi�on at the end of June has | ||||
Brexit has resulted in weak British growth | reached a record level of €1,294M. | |||||
(+0.1%)1, and complex customs formalities, | You can also count on the vigilance of our | |||||
leading to a reduction in truck traffic on the | The results | |||||
Short Straits. Our priority is to support hauliers | demonstrate its | Board. Following the appointment of Mr | ||||
and make it easier for them to cross with the | Benoît de Ruffray and | Mrs Marie Lemarié | ||||
smart border we have set up. In general, we | ability to adapt | by your General Mee�ng of 27 April 2023, I | ||||
are continuing to invest in order to remove | and its great | am pleased to welcome Mr Jean Mouton, | ||||
border-related constraints as far as possible. | who was co-opted on 19 July to replace Mr | |||||
This is currently the case with the facili�es | progress | Carlo Bertazzo, CEO of Atlantia, who has re- | ||||
that will enable us to respond to Europe's in- | year on year | signed. On behalf of the Board, I would like to | ||||
troduction of the Entry Exit System. In parti- | extend my warmest thanks to Carlo Bertazzo, | |||||
cular, it is out of the question for our English | who over the years has made a very positive | |||||
terminal to find itself in the situation of the | contribution to our discussions, thanks to his |
Port of Dover, which has experienced major bottlenecks. We are fortunate in that our Concession stipulates that the States must ensure the fluidity of our traffic. It should also be noted that the French Parliament has just passed a law
- to stop social dumping » in response to the employment conditions deemed aggressive by certain ferry operators. The British government, which was the first to condemn the massive redundancies by P&O in 2022, has embarked on a similar process. This development, which we very much welcome, should normalise operating methods on the Short Straits.
considerable expertise and experience in our infrastructure businesses. I know that Jean Mouton, whose short presentation you will find later on in this letter, will provide us with useful support. It's in this new configuration that we look forward to the summer and the end of the year with some pleasant prospects: the Rugby World Cup, while waiting to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Tunnel and the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. All this should enable us to continue to prosper. So it is with confidence in the future that I wish those who are able to take advantage of an excellent holiday.
1 In May 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced growth of 0.1% for the UK in the first quarter of 2023
2 Payment of €37M in respect of contractual repayments of the Term Loan and other borrowings (2022: €32M)
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+ 64 %
revenue
€159M
consolidated net profit
Analyse
Yann Leriche
Getlink Chief
Excutive Officer
The Group once again achieved a high-quality operating and financial performance, thanks to our historic activities and the growth drivers offered by our successful
diversification.
Revenue | EBITDA | Net profit | Free Cash Flow | ||
Revenue is up by 64% | EBITDA of €496 million | The | Group's | consolidated | The Group's Free Cash |
to €934M, driven by the | after €112 million pro- | net | result | for the first | Flow is €355M; it is up by |
passenger traffic and the | vision for ElecLink profit | half of 2023 is up 218% | €265M compared to the | ||
performance of ElecLink. | sharing. | with a profit of €159M. | same period in 2022. | ||
Group
half-year RESULTS 2023
(in € million)
H1 2022 | H1 2023 |
934
EUROTUNNEL
- LeShuttle: increased passenger traffic (see key figures below) & new brand identity.
- LeShuttle Freight: commercial success of "First", launch of the Drivers Club (first loyalty programme for truck drivers), truck traffic down (-19%).
- Railway Network: very strong growth in Eurostar passenger traffic with more than 5 million passengers (+54%).
571
+ 64%
EUROPORTE
• Impact of the strike movements of the public operator of the rail |
network in France. |
Revenue
496
• Renewal of ISO 9001 and ECE Function 4 wagon certifications. |
• EBITDA of €13M. |
304
+ 63%
ELECLINK
• EBITDA of €207M, after provision of €112M for profit sharing of the |
interconnector. |
EBITDA
159
50 | X 3 |
Net profit
*2022 figures restated at H1 2023 average
excharge rate of £1 =€1,146
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• Solid operational performance with more than 2.87 TWh transported |
in the first half and a remarkable availability rate of 100%. |
• €212M of revenue already contracted for the second half, with 16% |
of the cable capacity still available. |
624,435 | 1,009.899 tourism | 5 million |
trucks | vehicles | passengers |
transported in H1 2023 | transported in H1 2023 | Eurostar in H1 2023 |
(+54% vs H1 2022) | ||
(-19% vs H1 2022) | (+16% vs H1 2022) | |
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Discover
New member of the Board
of Directors
On 19 July 2023, the Board of Directors co-optedJean Mouton as a non-independent director to replace Carlo Bertazzo, who resigned. Jean Mouton is a graduate of the École Supérieure des Travaux Publics and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago. He has worked for Vinci in the Middle East and then mainly in France and Italy since joining Boston Consul�ng Group in 1982 in a wide range of industrial sectors, including energy, industrial goods and infrastructure; he has helped multinational companies redefine their strategies and organisations, and supported numerous clients in mergers and acquisitions. He was Senior Partner and Managing Director of Boston Consul�ng Group until 30 April 2019, and then Senior Advisor until 30 April 2020. Chairman of the board of directors of Nexans since 15 May 2019, he is also a member of the supervisory board of Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur and a member of the board of Egis, an international player in consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. Jean Mouton is also the chairman of Stelmax SASU.
Ratification of the appointment of the new Board member will be proposed at the 2024 AGM.
New LeShu�le brand iden�ty
The approach of the Channel Tunnel's 30th anniversary is an ideal time to reaffirm the DNA of the LeShuttle brand and its values. The new look of the brand under which Euro- tunnel's rail shuttle service operates reflects the significant changes taking place in transport between the UK, France and Europe. The new logo, simple and sober, visually embodies the essence of its offer: speed and efficiency, while referring to the technological prowess of the Channel Tunnel infrastructure.
Getlink unveils Sherpass
A one-stop shop for a smart, efficient and fast border! Sher- pass aims to simplify the border crossing process between France and the UK by introducing a one-stop shop. The aim of this initiative is to save a considerable amount of �me by eliminating the need to enter information several times and by reducing multiple interactions linked to the management of documentation, while maintaining a op�mum level of security. In October 2023, road hauliers and logistics operators will have access to this service.
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Commit
Are listed companies capable of
meeting their carbon bill ?
Yann Leriche
In 2023, Getlink will be one of the companies able to pay its bills for CO2 emissions. This initiative was launched by Axylia, a consultancy specialising in responsible investment, which has developed an innovative methodology called the Vérité40 index.
This method converts all CO2 emissions into euros, allowing the carbon bill to be deducted from the company's operating results. Getlink has successfully risen to the challenge thanks to the measures taken throughout the year, resulting in a significant improvement in its carbon score from a C in 2022 to an A.
This places Getlink among the leading companies. A car crossing via LeShuttle emits 73 �mes less greenhouse gas than an iden�cal journey by ferry! Our company is on the right track and will continue to progress in this direction to achieve its am- bi�on of becoming the company of tomorrow.
Between 2019 and 2025, we aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, and we'll be continuing our efforts beyond that date!
Yann Leriche
Les
Rencontres
du Climat
Taking part in the CommonGoodSummit
Getlink took part in the CommonGoodSummit on 1 and 2 June 2023. This event brings together experts who clarify their approaches to the common good in order to find answers to the challenges facing our planet. Yann Leriche, our Chief Execu�ve Officer, represented Getlink at this event. The CommonGoodSummit was organised jointly by Challenges, the Toulouse School of Economics and Les Echos, in collaboration with Parisien Événements. What are the risks for businesses? How can we be carbon neutral by 2050? European industry between energy sobriety and compe��veness? You can listen to the replay
of this event on the website:
h�ps://www.commongoodsummit.com/en/sessions
The 2023 Rencontres du Climat
On 5 April 2023, Getlink organised the first session of the Rencontres du Climat with the participation of Eu- ronext and our partner Toulouse School of Economics. This session addressed the issue of «the flaws in ESG ra- �ngs and their impact on the effec�veness of corporate climate ac�on». This debate is part of our objectives to improve our assessment of climate resilience by anticipating the progressive impact of European and British carbon pricing, and to guide our investment choices in terms of decarbonisa�on. We also want to improve the transparency and objectivity of our climate indicators.
Watch the discussion on our channel:
Les Rencontres du Climat - Session inaugurale du 5 avril
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Thank you
The Group would like to extend our sincere thanks to each
and every one of you for your active participation in our 2023
General Meeting.
Getlink
The Group would like to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one of you for your active participation in our 2023 General Mee�ng. Your presence and commitment have greatly contributed to the success of this major event for our company.
This year's General Meeting achieved a record quorum of 77.55%! This shows your interest in and confidence in our company, and your commitment to our mission and vision.
We look forward to con�nuing to inform and involve you in the future developments of our company.
THANKS
GENERAL MEETING
A p r i l
Recording of the general
mee�ng and results
YoumaywatchthewebcastoftheGeneral Meeting and consult our documents related to this event, such as the press release, the presenta�ons and the detailed table of results by resolution on:
Getlinkgroup-General-Mee�ng-2023
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