Elior Group Announces Return to Profitability and Dividend Distribution

Financial Performance Highlights

According to the press release, Elior Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 6,150 million euros for the fiscal year 2024-2025, up by 1.6% compared to the previous year. This growth includes an organic increase of 1.3%. Operational profitability also improved with an adjusted EBITA reaching 202 million euros, representing a margin of 3.3%, up by 50 basis points from the previous year. The net result attributable to the group shifted from a loss of 41 million euros to a profit of 88 million euros over one year. Additionally, the company reduced its net debt by 144 million euros, establishing its leverage ratio at 3.3x at the end of the fiscal year.

Dividends and Investments

Elior Group announced the resumption of dividend payments, proposed at 4 cents per share, due to regained financial strength. The group also continued its investments, totaling 145 million euros for 2024-2025, representing 2.3% of the revenue, to develop its infrastructure and enhance its information systems. Following the merger with Derichebourg Multiservices, Elior Group continues to optimize its contract portfolio and improve its client mix by focusing on selective business opportunities.

Future Outlook and Sustainability Commitments

Elior Group anticipates an organic growth of 3 to 4% for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with an expected adjusted EBITA margin between 3.5 and 3.7%. The group also aims to reduce its leverage ratio to around 3.0x by the end of September 2026. With a renewed commitment to its CSR objectives, Elior has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 4% and continues to strengthen its position in international markets, notably with a strategic acquisition in the food sector in Hong Kong after the close of the fiscal year.