[6-K] ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported weaker 2025 results as freight markets normalized but remained profitable and highly cash‑generative. Full‑year revenue was $6.90 billion versus $8.43 billion in 2024, with net income of $481 million versus $2.15 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.17 billion and Adjusted EBIT $885 million, reflecting margins of 31% and 13%, down from 44% and 30% a year earlier.
The company generated $2.30 billion in operating cash flow and $2.02 billion of free cash flow, supporting aggressive capital returns. A Q4 2025 dividend of $106 million, or $0.88 per share, brings total 2025 dividends to $240 million, about 50% of annual net income, and cumulative dividends since the 2021 IPO to $5.8 billion.
ZIM continues to modernize its fleet, securing long‑term charters for newbuild LNG and conventionally fueled vessels and operating 115 containerships and 13 car carriers. Net debt edged up to $2.92 billion, with a net leverage ratio of 1.3x. The company has agreed to be acquired by Hapag‑Lloyd for $35.00 per share in cash, in a transaction unanimously approved by its board and expected to close by late 2026, subject to shareholder, regulatory and Israeli state approvals. In light of the pending deal, ZIM will not provide 2026 guidance or hold an earnings call.
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Insights
2025 shows sharp normalization from peak profits but still strong cash generation and dividends.
ZIM moved from exceptional 2024 profitability to more normal conditions in 2025. Revenue declined from $8.43 billion to $6.90 billion, and net income fell from $2.15 billion to $481 million, mainly due to lower freight rates and slightly lower volumes.
Margins compressed significantly: Adjusted EBITDA margin dropped from 44% to 31%, and Adjusted EBIT margin from 30% to 13%. Even so, operating cash flow of $2.30 billion and free cash flow of $2.02 billion in 2025 funded both elevated capex and sizeable dividends.
The net leverage ratio increased from 0.8x to 1.3x as of December 31 2025, still moderate for a capital‑intensive business. The continuation of approximately 50% earnings payout, including a $106 million Q4 dividend, underscores an aggressive capital‑return stance while the business absorbs lower rates.
All‑cash sale to Hapag‑Lloyd reframes ZIM as a takeout story rather than a pure earnings play.
The announced merger under which Hapag‑Lloyd will acquire ZIM for $35.00 per share in cash is a defining event. It has unanimous board approval and a targeted closing by late 2026, contingent on shareholder approval, multiple regulatory clearances and Israeli Special State Share approvals.
Management highlights that, upon completion, total cash returned to shareholders since the IPO would reach about $10 billion when combining dividends and deal consideration. Until closing, ZIM and Hapag‑Lloyd will operate as independent companies, and special dividends are restricted under the merger agreement.
Regulatory and governmental approvals, including by the State of Israel, introduce execution risk, and ZIM has suspended full‑year 2026 guidance and its usual earnings call. Future disclosures around regulatory milestones and shareholder voting outcomes will be key to tracking transaction progress.
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ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES LTD.
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By:
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/s/ Noam Nativ |
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Noam Nativ
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EVP General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT NO.
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DESCRIPTION
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99.1
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Press Release dated March 9, 2026
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and the Full Year of 2025
Than 25 Times the Amount Raised at IPO in January 2021
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Net income for the fourth quarter was $38 million1 (compared to a net income of $563 million in the fourth quarter of 2024), or diluted earnings per share of $0.324 (compared to diluted earnings per share of $4.66 in
the fourth quarter of 2024); net profit for the full year was $481 million1 (compared to a net income of $2.15 billion for the full year of 2024).
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Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $327 million, a year-over-year decrease of 66%; Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $2.17 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 41%.
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Operating income (EBIT) for the fourth quarter was $143 million, compared to operating income of $658 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Operating income for the full year of 2025 was $1.02 billion, compared to operating income of
$2.53 billion for the full year of 2024.
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Adjusted EBIT for the fourth quarter was $13 million, compared to Adjusted EBIT of $658 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBIT for the full year of 2025 was $885 million, compared to Adjusted EBIT of $2.55 billion for the
full year of 2024.
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Revenues for the fourth quarter were $1.48 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 32%; revenues for the full year were $6.90 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 18%.
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Carried volume in the fourth quarter was 898 thousand TEUs, a year-over-year decrease of 9%; carried volume in the full year was 3.7 million TEUs, a year-over-year decrease of 2%.
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Average freight rate per TEU in the fourth quarter was $1,333, a year-over-year decrease of 29%; average freight rate per TEU in the full year was $1,551, a year-over-year decrease of 18%.
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Net leverage ratio2 of 1.3x as of December 31, 2025, compared to 0.8x as of December 31, 2024; net debt2 of $2.92 billion as of December 31, 2025, compared to net debt of $2.88 billion as of December 31, 2024.
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Q4-25
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Q4-24
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FY-25
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FY-24
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Carried volume (TEU in thousands)
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898
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982
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3,663
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3,751
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Average freight rate ($/TEU)
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1,333
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1,886
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1,551
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1,888
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Total revenues ($ in millions)
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1,485
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2,168
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6,904
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8,427
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Operating income (EBIT) ($ in millions)
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143
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658
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1,016
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2,527
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Profit before income tax ($ in millions)
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56
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601
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658
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2,205
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Net income ($ in millions)
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38
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563
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481
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2,154
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Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions)
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327
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967
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2,171
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3,692
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Adjusted EBIT ($ in millions)
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13
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658
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885
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2,549
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Net income margin (%)
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3
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26
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7
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26
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Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)
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22
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45
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31
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44
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Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
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1
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30
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13
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30
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Diluted earnings per share ($)
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0.32
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4.66
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3.98
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17.82
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Net cash generated from operating activities ($ in millions)
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375
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1,152
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2,300
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3,753
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Free cash flow2 ($ in millions)
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232
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1,087
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2,020
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3,557
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DEC-31-25
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DEC-31-24
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Net debt ($ in millions)
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2,925
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2,876
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Three months ended December 31
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Year ended December 31
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2025
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2024
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2025
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2024
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Pacific
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425
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412
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1,577
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1,604
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Cross-Suez
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55
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86
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287
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332
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Atlantic
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112
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138
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495
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555
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Intra-Asia
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191
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204
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778
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746
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Latin America
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115
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142
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526
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514
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Total
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898
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982
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3,663
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3,751
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
holzman.elana@zim.com
The IGB Group
212-477-8438
lberman@igbir.com.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
media@zim.com
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(U.S. dollars in millions) |
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December 31
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2025
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2024
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Assets
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Vessels
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5,801.7
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5,733.0
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Containers and handling equipment
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1,102.1
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1,013.3
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Other tangible assets
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137.8
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97.7
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Intangible assets
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109.4
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109.8
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Investments in associates
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28.6
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25.4
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Other investments
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1,051.7
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1,080.9
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Other receivables
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137.0
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61.0
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Deferred tax assets
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9.2 | 7.5 | ||||||
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Inventories
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167.8
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212.2
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Trade and other receivables
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676.0
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933.6
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Other investments
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735.1
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800.4
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Cash and cash equivalents
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1,051.7 | 1,314.7 | ||||||
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Total current assets
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2,630.6 | 3,260.9 | ||||||
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Total assets
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11,008.1
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11,389.5
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Equity
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Share capital and reserves
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2,051.4
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2,032.7
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Retained earnings
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1,969.5 | 2,004.2 | ||||||
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Equity attributable to owners of the Company
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4,020.9
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4,036.9
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Non-controlling interests
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4.7 | 5.8 | ||||||
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Total equity
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4,025.6 | 4,042.7 | ||||||
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Liabilities
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Lease liabilities
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4,551.6
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4,600.6
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Loans and other liabilities
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47.2
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59.9
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Employee benefits
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63.4
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47.5
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Deferred tax liabilities
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186.2 | 27.6 | ||||||
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Total non-current liabilities
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4,848.4 | 4,735.6 | ||||||
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Trade and other payables
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636.4
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736.2
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Provisions
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118.4
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96.6
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Contract liabilities
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239.9
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408.9
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Lease liabilities
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1,096.5
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1,321.7
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Loans and other liabilities
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42.9 | 47.8 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities
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2,134.1 | 2,611.2 | ||||||
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Total liabilities
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6,982.5 | 7,346.8 | ||||||
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Total equity and liabilities
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11,008.1
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11,389.5
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data) |
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Three months ended
December 31 |
Year ended
December 31 |
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2025
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2024
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2025
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2024
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Income from voyages and related services
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1,484.7
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2,167.6
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6,904.2
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8,427.4
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Cost of voyages and related services:
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Operating expenses and cost of services
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(1,086.8
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(1,131.3
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(4,460.8
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(4,513.2
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Depreciation
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(306.3
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(305.3
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(1,259.5
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(1,130.2
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Impairment reversal of assets
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137.0
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137.0
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Gross profit
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228.6
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731.0
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1,320.9
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2,784.0
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Other operating income
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5.7
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13.7
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43.4
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46.6
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Other operating expenses
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(1.3
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0.9
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(1.5
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(0.8
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General and administrative expenses
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(88.4
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(86.4
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(336.3
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(296.1
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Share of loss of associates
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(1.5
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(1.6
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(10.5
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(6.4
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Results from operating activities
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143.1
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657.6
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1,016.0
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2,527.3
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Finance income
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29.1
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68.2
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133.1
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149.2
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Finance expenses
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(115.8
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(125.0
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(490.6
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(471.5
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Net finance expenses
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(86.7
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(56.8
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(357.5
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(322.3
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Profit before income taxes
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56.4
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600.8
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658.5
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2,205.0
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Income taxes
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(18.1
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(38.1
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(177.0
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)
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(51.2
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Profit for the year
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38.3
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562.7
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481.5
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2,153.8
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Attributable to:
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Owners of the Company
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38.1
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561.5
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479.2
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2,147.7
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Non-controlling interests
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0.2
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1.2
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2.3
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6.1
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Profit for the year
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38.3
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562.7
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481.5
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2,153.8
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Earnings per share (US$)
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Basic earnings per 1 ordinary share
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0.32
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4.66
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3.98
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17.84
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Diluted earnings per 1 ordinary share
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0.32
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4.66
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3.98
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17.82
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Weighted average number of shares for earnings per share calculation:
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Basic
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120,460,114
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120,407,359
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120,453,671
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120,357,315
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Diluted
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120,515,714
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120,499,400
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120,515,854
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120,492,425
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in millions) |
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Year ended December 31
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2025
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2024
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Cash flows from operating activities
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Profit for the year
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481.5
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2,153.8
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Adjustments for:
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Depreciation and amortization
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1,286.1
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1,142.5
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Impairment reversal
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(137.0
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)
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Net finance expenses
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357.5
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342.4
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Share of losses and change in fair value of investees
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5.6
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6.4
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Capital gains, net
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(37.6
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(43.9
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Income taxes
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177.0
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51.2
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Other non-cash items
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(0.1
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10.9
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2133.0
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3,663.3
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Change in inventories
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44.4
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(32.9
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Change in trade and other receivables
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262.3
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(352.9
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Change in trade and other payables including contract liabilities
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(267.1
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)
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357.8
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Change in provisions and employee benefits
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35.6
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35.4
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||||||
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75.2
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7.4
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Dividends received from associates
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1.9
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3.1
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||||||
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Interest received
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113.7
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97.3
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Income taxes paid
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(24.3
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(18.4
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)
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Net cash generated from operating activities
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2,299.5
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3,752.7
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Cash flows from investing activities
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Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, intangible assets and interest in investees
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36.6
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18.7
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||||||
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Acquisition and capitalized expenditures of tangible assets, intangible assets and interest in investees
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(217.7
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)
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(214.1
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)
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Disposal of investment instruments, net
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148.6
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85.8
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Loans granted to investees, net
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(8.1
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(6.1
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Change in other receivables, net
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(67.5
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)
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31.6
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Change in other investments (mainly deposits), net
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(25.2
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)
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(139.1
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(133.3
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(223.2
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)
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Cash flows from financing activities
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Repayment of lease liabilities and borrowings
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(1,439.6
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)
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(2,082.6
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Interest paid
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(474.3
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)
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(465.6
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)
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Dividend paid to owners of the company
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(515.6
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)
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(579.2
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Dividend paid to non-controlling interests
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(3.8
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)
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(4.0
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Net cash used in financing activities
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(2,433.3
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)
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(3,131.4
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)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents
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(267.1
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)
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398.1
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
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1,314.7
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921.5
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||||||
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Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held
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4.1
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(4.9
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)
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
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1,051.7
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1,314.7
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBIT*
(U.S. dollars in millions) |
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Three months ended
December 31 |
Year ended
December 31 |
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2025
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2024
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2025
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2024
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Net income
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38
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563
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481
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2,154
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Financial expenses, net
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87
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57
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358
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322
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Income taxes
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18
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38
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177
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51
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Operating income (EBIT)
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143
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658
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1,016
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2,527
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Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary course of business
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(1
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)
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(3
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(2
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Impairment reversal of assets
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(137
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)
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(137
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)
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Expenses related to legal contingencies
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7
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1
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9
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24
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Adjusted EBIT
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13
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658
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885
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2,549
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Adjusted EBIT margin
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1
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%
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30
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%
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13
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%
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30
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%
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA*
(U.S. dollars in millions) |
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Three months ended
December 31 |
Year ended
December 31 |
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2025
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2024
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2025
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2024
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|||||||||||||
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Net income
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38
|
563
|
481
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2,154
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||||||||||||
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Financial expenses, net
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87
|
57
|
358
|
322
|
||||||||||||
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Income taxes
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18
|
38
|
177
|
51
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||||||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization
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314
|
309
|
1,286
|
1,143
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||||||||||||
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EBITDA
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458
|
967
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2,302
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3,670
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||||||||||||
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Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary course of business
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(1
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)
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(3
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)
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(2
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)
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||||||||||
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Impairment reversal of assets
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(137
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)
|
(137
|
)
|
||||||||||||
|
Expenses related to legal contingencies
|
7
|
1
|
9
|
24
|
||||||||||||
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
327
|
967
|
2,171
|
3,692
|
||||||||||||
|
Net income margin
|
3
|
%
|
26
|
%
|
7
|
%
|
26
|
%
|
||||||||
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
22
|
%
|
45
|
%
|
31
|
%
|
44
|
%
|
||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW*
(U.S. dollars in millions)
|
Three months ended
December 31 |
Year ended
December 31 |
|||||||||||||||
|
2025
|
2024
|
2025
|
2024
|
|||||||||||||
|
Net cash generated from operating activities
|
375
|
1,152
|
2,300
|
3,753
|
||||||||||||
|
Capital expenditures, net
|
(143
|
)
|
(65
|
)
|
(280
|
)
|
(196
|
)
|
||||||||
|
Free cash flow
|
232
|
1,087
|
2,020
|
3,557
|
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