Paris, 5 May 2025, 5:45pm
SALES BREAKDOWN BY SEGMENT AND BY REGION
(in €m) | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 |
Energy Distribution | 1,687 | 1,652 | +2% |
Retail & Marketing | 1,420 | 1,392 | +2% |
Europe | 215 | 209 | +3% |
Caribbean | 584 | 590 | -1% |
Africa | 621 | 593 | +5% |
Support & Services | 266 | 260 | +2% |
Renewable Electricity Production | 11 | 8 | +28% |
TOTAL | 1,697 | 1,660 | +2% |
On 5 May 2025, Clarisse Gobin-Swiecznik, Managing Partner, commented on the Q1 2025 activity: "Our position as distributor of energy and mobility solutions, leader in a diversity of regions, has once again proved successful. Q1 demonstrates Rubis' resilience and ability to deliver strong performance in a challenging global environment. Our Energy Distribution businesses achieved robust growth across all regions while Photosol delivered according to plan. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our 2025 guidance, supported by the strength and growth potential of our diverse businesses”
HIGHLIGHTS
None of Rubis’ businesses is directly concerned by the trade tariffs turmoil ongoing. The Group does not operate in the US, nor in China.
In March 2025, Rubis Énergie acquired 60% of the share capital of Soida (Sociedade Industrial de Derivados Asfálticos), adding to its existing share of 35% acquired at the end of 2022 and leading to a final stake in the Company of 95%. Soida distributes bitumen in Angola with a market share well over 50% and extending further bitumen geographical footprint.
Rubis’ first Sustainability Statement (CSRD format) was published on 28 April covering among others: Climate change - Update on decarbonisation targets and financial implications. Beyond regulatory requirements, the Sustainability Statement provides a solid foundation for shaping the Group’s Think Tomorrow 2026–2030 Roadmap, which will integrate business-specific priorities and be co-constructed with the operating entities.
Q1 2025 COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE
1. ENERGY DISTRIBUTION - RETAIL & MARKETING
In Q1 2025, volume continued to increase across the board. Margins also saw an upward trend, with some variability.
Volume sold and gross margin by product in Q1 2025
Volume (in '000 m3) | Gross margin (in €m) | |||||
(in '000 m3) | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 |
Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 |
LPG | 346 | 343 | 1% | 83 | 84 | -0% |
Fuel | 1,071 | 1,048 | 2% | 113 | 103 | 10% |
Bitumen | 135 | 100 | 35% | 21 | 23 | -6% |
TOTAL | 1,552 | 1,491 | 4% | 218 | 209 | 4% |
Volume sold and gross margin by region in Q1 2025
Volume (in '000 m3) | Gross margin (in €m) | |||||
Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 |
Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 |
|
Europe | 255 | 245 | 4% | 65 | 62 | 4% |
Caribbean | 584 | 573 | 2% | 85 | 80 | 7% |
Africa | 712 | 674 | 6% | 68 | 67 | 1% |
TOTAL | 1,552 | 1,491 | 4% | 218 | 209 | 4% |
LPG volume was slightly up. The main drivers for growth over the quarter were bulk in France, where sales teams were particularly dynamic and won several new contracts. Autogas in France also saw a strong performance, as a result of several contracts won with service stations in 2024. Market share in France continued to increase, benefiting from a high level of customer engagement. These strong dynamics were partially offset by lower volume in Morocco where the market faced a product shortage after difficult weather conditions kept the supply vessels from unloading the product. Gross margin remained stable.
2. ENERGY DISTRIBUTION - SUPPORT & SERVICES
The Support & Services activity recorded €266m of revenue (+2% yoy) in Q1 2025.
Volume excluding crude deliveries was up 5% and margins were down 4% vs Q1 2024.
In the Caribbean, trading activity was dynamic with +5% in volume.
In Africa, bitumen shipping activity was at a level comparable to that of Q1 2024 (volume +1%) with more numerous but shorter routes.
SARA refinery and logistics operations present specific business models with stable earnings profile.
3. RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION - PHOTOSOL
Operational data | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 |
Assets in operation (MWp) | 535 | 450 | +19% |
Electricity production (GWh) | 102 | 81 | +26% |
Sales (in €m) | 11 | 8 | +28% |
Over Q1 2025, Photosol commissionned 12MWp, leading its assets in operation to grow by 19% yoy at 535 MWp. The secured portfolio increased by 22% to 1.1 GWp with 53 MWp new projects secured over Q1 2025. The pipeline reached 5.7 GWp (+21% yoy). Revenue for Q1 2025 stood at €11m, up 28% vs Q1 2024, benefitting from portfolio expansion and a higher load factor.
In April 2025, Alix Lajoie became President and Thomas Aubagnac became CEO of Photosol, as planned. Both were previously Deputy CEOs since 2023. The two founders, David Guinard and Robin Ucelli, remain shareholders and Board members of Photosol.
OUTLOOK – FY 2025 GUIDANCE REAFFIRMED
The working assumptions used to establish the 2025 guidance remain unchanged.
Group EBITDA is expected at €710m to €760m in 2025 (assuming IAS 29 - hyperinflation impact unchanged versus 2024).
Reminder: Photosol 2027 ambitions:
NON-FINANCIAL RATING
Webcast for investors and analysts
Date: 5 May 2024, 6:00pm
Link to register: https://channel.royalcast.com/rubisen/#!/rubisen/20250505_1
Participants from Rubis:
Upcoming events
Shareholders’ Meeting: 12 June 2025
Q2 & H1 2025 results: 9 September 2025
Q3 & 9M 2025 trading update: 4 November 2025
Q4 & FY 2025 results: 12 March 2026
(1) Includes ready-to-build, under construction and in operation capacities.
(2) EBITDA reported in Rubis Group consolidated financial statements.
(3) Aggregated EBITDA from operating PV through electricity sales.
(4) Illustrative EBITDA coming from secured portfolio.
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