EBITDA came in at €512m and operating profit at €207m, both below expectations. This is mainly due to the particularly low electricity prices in Q2 20, due to weather conditions – but the group was partly protected by its hedging strategy. This confirms that keeping its financial strength (with a minimum BBB rate) is the first short-term target. A FY20 guidance has still not been mentioned (due to the consolidation of Uniper and the COVID-19-related uncertainties).
19 Aug 2020
Q2 20 results below expectations
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Q2 20 results below expectations
EBITDA came in at €512m and operating profit at €207m, both below expectations. This is mainly due to the particularly low electricity prices in Q2 20, due to weather conditions – but the group was partly protected by its hedging strategy. This confirms that keeping its financial strength (with a minimum BBB rate) is the first short-term target. A FY20 guidance has still not been mentioned (due to the consolidation of Uniper and the COVID-19-related uncertainties).