26 February 2025 - ABL Group's 2025 fourth quarter results
HIGHLIGHTS Q4 2025
o Revenues of USD 88.7 million (Q4 24: USD 85.9 million)
o Operating loss of USD 4.2 million (Q4 24: USD 2.4 million operating profit)
o Adjusted EBIT of USD 3.2 million (Q4 24: USD 3.1 million)
o Net debt of USD 5.4 million (Q3 25: USD 2.6 million)
o Proposing semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.45 per share in H1 2026
HIGHLIGHTS FULL YEAR 2025
o Revenue of USD 354.4 million (2024: USD 309.6 million)
o Operating profit of USD 3.1 million (2024: USD 10.4 million)
o Adjusted EBIT of USD 13.5 million (2024: USD 12.5 million)
o Total dividend of NOK 0.9 per share paid during 2025
o Completed acquisition of Proper Marine and Techconsult
Hege Norheim, CEO of ABL Group ASA ("ABL Group" or the "Company") commented:
"Since joining as CEO, we have taken firm steps to address the challenges of
recent quarters. We have implemented cost reductions, aligned our organisation
more closely with market conditions, and sharpened our commercial focus across
all segments. These measures together with investments to materially improve
revenues and efficiency in our systems and processes form the foundation for
delivering stronger returns, and we remain committed to achieving our 20% ROCE
target in 2027.
We remain constructive on the broader market outlook. Offshore oil & gas
activity is expected to remain stable in the short term, though with volatility
from regional demand and commodity price fluctuations. In renewables, bidding
and awards are strengthening after the cost inflation peak, although hourly
rates continue to face pressure. Our maritime business maintains a strong market
position. The Board is proposing a semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.45 per share to
be paid in the first half of 2026."
A presentation of the quarterly results will be held the same day at 08:30 CET
at Pareto Securities office at Dronning Mauds gate 3, 0115 Oslo. The event will
be webcast live and available for replay shortly after. To watch the webcast,
please visit ABL Group's website, www.abl-group.com.
The quarterly report and a corresponding slide presentation is available on
www.newsweb.no and on ABL Group's web site, www.abl-group.com.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Investors and financial media:
Stuart Jackson, Chief Financial Officer, ABL Group ASA
Email: stuart.jackson@abl-group.com
Other media enquiries:
Endre Johansen, Corporate Communications AS
Telephone: +47 41 61 06 05
Email: endre.johansen@corpcom.no
About ABL Group
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA - ticker code "ABL") is a leading independent
global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions
to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas
sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four
main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.