Fourth quarter and full year 2024 results
Leasing and Services margins Underlying margins1 stood at 541 bps in Q4 2024 vs. 507 bps in Q4 2023. Margins stood at EUR 675 million, up +44.9% vs. EUR 466 million in Q4 2023. For 2024, margins stood at EUR 2,697 million, corresponding to 532 bps of earning assets on an underlying basis.
Used Car Sales (UCS) result per unit stood at EUR 1,2672 excluding the impacts of depreciation adjustments, with a gradual decrease vs. Q3 2024 (EUR 1,420) amplified by unfavourable seasonality. UCS result per unit at EUR 239 including the impacts of depreciation adjustments vs. EUR 493 in Q3 2024
Synergies3 stood at EUR 41 million in Q4 2024, up from EUR 32 million in Q3 2024. In 2024 synergies amounted to EUR 121 million
Cost to income ratio3 stood at 60.2% in Q4 2024 and 63.2% in 2024
Cost of risk4 stood at 27 bps vs. 19 bps in Q4 2023, 2024 cost of risk stood at 24 bps
Net income (group share) stood at EUR 160 million in Q4 2024 and EUR 684 million in 2024
Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE)5 stood at 7.8% in Q4 2024 and 8.6% in 2024
Earnings per share6 stood at EUR 0.73 in 2024 vs. EUR 0.99 in 2023
Earning assets7 were up +2.9% vs. end 2023
Proposed dividend8 of EUR 0.37 per share (payout ratio of 50%9)
CET1 ratio10 stood at 12.6% as at end 2024 (Application of CRR3 from 1 January 2025 expected to result in a c. 70 bps increase in CET 1 ratio)
*The estimated financial information presented for the fourth quarter and the year 2024 was examined by the Board of Directors which met on 5 February 2025 under the chairmanship of Pierre Palmieri and has been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted in the European Union and applicable at that date. The review procedures on the 2024 consolidated annual financial statements carried by the Statutory Auditors are currently underway.
On 6 February 2025, Tim Albertsen, CEO of Ayvens, commenting on the full year 2024 Group results, stated:
"2024 has been a satisfactory year both from an operational and financial perspective in a backdrop of an intense transformational journey and a long-awaited normalization of used car markets. The integration of our entities and corporate functions have been delivered according to plan and in remarkable conditions as no disruption has impacted our clients in the countries where the merger and migration has occurred. The evolution of financial results has been marked by restored margins and decreasing operating expenses as the first cost synergies are starting to kick in the new Ayvens.
After a year of stabilisation of fleet and margins, we intend to resume growth in 2025 while continuing to deliver our merger agenda. We also publish today financial guidances for 2025 which are a step to reach our Power Up 2026 guidances which we confirm.
I would like to warmly thank our staff for their strong commitment to the delivery of our integration roadmap throughout the year."
KEY 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS
First and foremost, LeasePlan integration has progressed at a steady pace since the obtention of the DNO and all key 2024 milestones have been achieved. As at end 2024, legal integration of local entities in overlapping countries was executed in 5 countries including France and the Netherlands, our flagship locations. Ayvens Bank and Ayvens insurance were incorporated to accommodate the Group's banking and insurance activities. For our customers, the Ayvens' brand name that establishes our company as a leading global mobility player is now live in thirty-six countries. Since 31 January 2025, the treasury setup has been streamlined along with a strong reduction of Ayvens' derivatives portfolio thanks to the full unwinding of LeasePlan's derivatives portfolio. Finally, IT migrations have been successfully rolled out in 7 countries as at today. Synergies have been delivered in line with our objectives, at EUR 121 million at end 2024.
This transformational journey has also been strongly supported by our customers and partners. Commercial franchise post integration has expanded on the Group's identified growth segments, with Ayvens recording several commercial successes in the large international corporates segment and developing partnerships with top-rated car manufacturers that will fuel future growth in retail segments.
Last but not least, these operational and commercial developments have been accompanied by a notable and sustainable improvement in Ayvens' profitability and risk monitoring. Margins stood at satisfactory levels for 2024 while the Group's operating efficiency has improved. As a regulated entity, Ayvens has continuously set high standards in terms of regulatory and asset risk monitoring through the revamping of the framework and governance around these key topics. These achievements have been reflected in the confirmation of the Group's existing capital requirements post Ayvens' first Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process by the European Central Bank.
2025 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Ayvens will continue to roll-out its strategic and financial roadmap and will focus on three core priorities in 2025.
Executing integration
The Group's integration execution will continue gaining momentum in 2025, with the objective to finalize IT and Legal integrations in overlapping countries and implement local Target Operating Models. This will enable to deliver the remaining synergies and achieve the Group's financial targets.
Sustainable Growth and EV strategy
After the portfolio review that was operated in 2024, Ayvens plans to resume fleet growth in 2025 and capture growth perspectives by leveraging its leading positions and close partnerships with car manufacturers. In parallel, in a fast-changing global ecosystem, the Group will continue to pro-actively monitor the EV value chain to ensure adequate profitability and mitigate residual value risk.
Maintain high Regulatory and ESG standards
As a regulated entity and a major player in the transition to a low-carbon economy, the Group has the ambition to maintain high ESG standards and meet the expectations of its main stakeholders. As a reminder, Ayvens has obtained the Ecovadis Platinum medal placing the Group in the top 1% companies assessed during the last twelve months.
CONFIRMING POWERUP 2026 TARGETS
These 2025 strategic priorities demonstrate Ayvens' commitment towards its PowerUP 2026 plan and confirm the Group's 2026 targets:
- Earning assets growth at +6% per annum between 2023 and 2026
- Pre-tax annual gross synergies of EUR 440 million
- Cost/Income ratio excl. UCS and non-recurring items at c. 52%
- CET1 ratio of c. 12%
- Dividend payout of 50%
- ROTE in the range 13% - 15%
As an intermediary step towards these targets, Ayvens' 2025 guidance is as follows:
- UCS result per unit in the range EUR 700 - 1,100, excluding the negative impact of depreciation adjustments
- Pre-tax annual gross synergies of EUR 350 million
- Cost to achieve (CTA) in the range EUR 115 million - 125 million
- Cost / income ratio excluding UCS result and non-recurring items in the range 57% - 59%
Q4 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Fleet and earning assets
Earning assets increased by +2.9% year-on-year to EUR 53.6 billion as at 31 December 2024. The year-on-year increase was primarily driven by the transition to EVs.
Ayvens' total fleet amounted to 3.298 million as at 31 December 2024, down -3.4% year-on-year, reflecting a commercial selective approach to restore margins.
Fleet management contracts decreased by -5.0% vs. 31 December 2023, at 672 thousand vehicles as at 31 December 2024.
Full-service leasing contracts reached 2.626 million vehicles as at end December 2024, down -3.0% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis.
EV penetration reached 40%11 of new passenger car registrations in FY 2024, showing an increase of 6 percentage points vs. FY 2023. Ayvens' BEV and PHEV12 penetration stood at 27% and 13% respectively in FY 2024.
Income statement13
From 31 December 2024, Ayvens changed presentation of the components within the Gross Operating Income in its income statement.
Prospective depreciation, which reflects revision of residual values of the running fleet and previously accounted for in the Leasing contract margin, is now recognised in the Used Car Sales. This transfer is accompanied by a change of the "Used car sales result" caption becoming "Used car sales result and depreciation adjustments". These presentation changes do not impact Gross Operating Income overall, nor Net income, Group share.
For investors' convenience, historical series have been restated accordingly in Ayvens' financial communication.
In a softening economic environment throughout the year, Ayvens has demonstrated the strength of its business model and market positioning. In Q4 2024, the sharp increase in the Gross Operating Income compared to last year, from EUR 560 million to EUR 713 million, is driven by a strong reduction in non-recurring items which amounted to EUR -46m in Q4 2024 vs. EUR -182m in Q4 2023 coupled with a strong improvement in underlying margins (EUR +73 million between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024) that have more than offset the impact of the normalization of the Used car sales result (EUR -55 million between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024).
Leasing & Services margins
Taken together, Leasing & Services margins amounted to EUR 675 million in Q4 2024, increasing by +4.3% compared to Q3 2024 and +44.9% vs. Q4 2023. For 2024, total margins reached EUR 2,697 million, an increase of +33.0% vs. 2023, including a perimeter change impact linked to the LeasePlan acquisition closing on 22 May 2023.
In Q4 2024, underlying margins14 increased by +11.2% in euros vs. Q4 2023 and +4.0% vs. Q3 2024. Underlying margins stood at 541 bps of average earning assets this quarter, vs. 507 bps in Q4 2023 and 521 bps in Q3 2024. In 2024, underlying margins stood at 532 bps, reflecting the measures implemented to restore profitability.
Non-recurring items totalled EUR -46 million in Q4 2024, stable vs. Q3 2024 and down -74.8% vs. Q4 2023 where they amounted to EUR -182 million. Q4 2024 non-recurring items included notably the effects of hyperinflation accounting in Turkey for EUR -40 million vs. EUR 10 million in Q3 2024 and EUR -27 million in Q4 2023, a provision of EUR -18 million relating to the Court of Appeal ruling in October 2024 in the context of the UK motor finance commissions and a partial release of a provision in Italy relating to road tax for EUR +10 million.
Used car sales result and depreciation adjustments
In Q4 2024, the Used Car Sales (UCS) result and Depreciation adjustments reached EUR 38 million vs. EUR 77 million in Q3 2024 and EUR 94 million in Q4 2024, reflecting largely the on-going gradual normalization of used car markets. The UCS result, which stood at EUR 200 million in Q4 2024 vs. EUR 222 million in previous quarter, was notably impacted by the usual end-of-year industry-wide destocking. 158 thousand cars were sold15 in Q4 2024, in line with Q3 2024 used cars sales volume and up 9 thousand cars sales compared to same period last year.
Q4 2024 UCS result and Depreciation adjustments was driven by:
- The normalization of used car markets: Ayvens' UCS result per unit16 excluding depreciation adjustments came in at EUR 1,267 per unit in Q4 2024, vs. EUR 1,420 per unit in Q3 2024. This gradual decrease reflects a similar pattern as in previous quarters, with UCS result on ICE vehicles still at a high level and BEV negative impact having stabilized overall since the beginning of the year.
- An increase of EUR -17 million in the negative impact of the release of prospective depreciation booked in the previous reporting periods: EUR -87 million vs. EUR -70 million in Q3 2024.
- The PPA amortization at EUR -75 million, stable vs. Q3 2024.
Including all depreciation adjustments, UCS result per unit stood at EUR 239 in Q4 2024 vs. EUR 493 per unit in Q3 2024 and EUR 628 per unit in Q4 2023.
In 2024, the UCS result and Depreciation adjustments stood at EUR 317 million, down vs. EUR 883 million in 2023. The strong decrease resulted mostly from a net variation of depreciation adjustments of EUR -370 million between 2023 and 2024.
As at 31 December 2024, the Group's stock of prospective depreciation to be released over the coming years was EUR 303 million vs. EUR 622 million as at 31 December 2023. Likewise, the stock of PPA remaining to be amortized in the income statement stood at EUR 25 million at end 2024 vs. EUR 327 million at end 2023.
Operating expenses
In Q4 2024, operating expenses amounted to EUR 475 million, down from EUR 517 million in the same period last year and up from EUR 460m in Q3 2024.
Non-recurring items amounted to EUR 41 million in Q4 2024 vs. EUR 66 million in Q4 2023 and EUR 20 million in Q3 2024.
Excluding non-recurring items, operating expenses in Q4 2024 decreased by EUR -17 million i.e. -3.7% vs. Q4 2023 despite sustained inflation and -1.3% vs. Q3 2024, reflecting continued strict cost monitoring measures across central functions and operational entities throughout the year.
In 2024, total operating expenses reached EUR 1,899 million compared to EUR 1,592 million in the same period last year, due to perimeter change impact.
The underlying Cost / Income ratio in Q4 2024 stood at 60.2%, a strong decrease of -9.3ppt vs. Q4 2023 and -3.2ppt vs. Q3 2024. In 2024, the Cost / Income ratio stood at 63.2%.
Cost of risk
Impairment charges on receivables came in at EUR 36 million in Q4 2024, compared to EUR 29 million in Q3 2024 and EUR 24 million in Q4 2023. The cost of risk17 stood at 27 bps in Q4 2024 vs. 22 bps in Q3 2024, reflecting a technical provision booked in Q4 2024 on a specific receivable.
For 2024, impairment charges were EUR 129 million vs. EUR 71 million in 2023 and the cost of risk stood at 24 bps, at mid-cycle level.
The increase in cost of risk in Q4 2024 and 2024 compared to respectively Q4 2023 and 2023 is primarily driven by LeasePlan's alignment on the Group's provisioning methodology and a perimeter effect for the full year variation between 2023 and 2024.
Net income
Income tax expense came in at EUR 43 million this quarter, up from EUR 1 million in Q4 2023 and down from EUR 82 million in Q3 2024. The effective tax rate stood at 20.9% this quarter, impacted by favourable one-offs related to a recognition of tax credits and the release of an unused tax provision. For 2024, the effective tax rate stood at 28.6%.
Non-controlling interests were EUR 1.6 million vs. EUR 10.4 million in Q4 2023 following the redemption of LeasePlan's Tier 1 capital with third parties which occurred during Q2 2024.
Net income (Group share) reached EUR 160 million in Q4 2024, compared to EUR 147 million in Q3 2024 and EUR -20 million in Q4 2023 which included notably EUR -182 million of non-recurring revenue items. For 2024, Net income (Group share) was EUR 684 million.
Diluted Earnings per share18 was EUR 0.73 in 2024 vs. EUR 0.99 in 2023.
The Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) came in at 7.8% in Q4 2024 and 8.6% for 2024.
Shareholder distribution
The Board of Directors has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.37 per share in respect of the 2024 financial year, compared to EUR 0.47 the previous year. This amount corresponds to Ayvens' PowerUP 2026 objective of a 50% dividend payout ratio. Conditional on this approval, the dividend will be detached on 26 May 2025.
BALANCE SHEET AND REGULATORY CAPITAL
Financial structure
Group shareholders' equity19 totalled EUR 10.4 billion as at 31 December 2024 vs. EUR 10.0 billion as at 31 December 2023. Net asset value per share20 (NAV) was EUR 12.70 and net tangible asset value per share (NTAV) was EUR 9.28 as at 31 December 2024, compared to EUR 12.26 and EUR 8.86 respectively as at 31 December 2023.
Total balance sheet increased to EUR 75.1 billion as at 31 December 2024 from EUR 70.4 billion as at 31 December 2023, mainly on the back of the increase in earning assets, cash balances and short-term deposits with Societe Generale.
Financial debt21 stood at EUR 40.1 billion at the end of December vs. EUR 37.6 billion at the end of December 2023, while deposits reached EUR 13.9 billion compared to EUR 11.8 billion at the end of December 2023. 32.6% of the financial debt consisted of loans from Societe Generale as at end December 2024.
The Group has access to ample short-term liquidity, with cash holdings at central bank reaching EUR 5.0 billion and an undrawn committed Revolving Credit Facility of EUR 1.75 billion in place. Ayvens has strong long-term debt credit ratings from Moody's (A1), S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings (A-).
Regulatory capital
Ayvens' risk-weighted assets (RWA) totalled EUR 59.0 billion as at 31 December 2024 under CRR2/CRD5 rules, with credit risk-weighted assets accounting for 85% of the total. The EUR 0.6 billion RWA increase compared to 30 September 2024 is explained by the increase in earning assets (EUR +0.2 billion), inventory & prepayments (EUR +0.4 billion) and miscellaneous items (EUR +0.1 billion) slightly offset by a reduction in cash balances (EUR -0.1 billion).
Ayvens had a strong Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 12.6%, i.e. 322 basis points above the regulatory requirement of 9.34%, and Total Capital ratio of 16.4% as at 31 December 2024, stable compared to 30 September 2024.
From 1 January 2025, Ayvens will apply CRR3 rules to compute RWAs and prudential capital ratios, which should result in an increase of c. +70 basis points on its CET 1 ratio.
CONFERENCE CALL FOR INVESTORS AND ANALYSTS
- Date: 6 February, at 10.00 am Paris time - 9.00 am London time
- Speakers: Tim Albertsen, CEO / Patrick Sommelet, Deputy CEO and CFO
CONNECTION DETAILS
Webcast: Click Ayvens Q4 2024 Results
- Conference call:
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- Access code: 457698
AGENDA
- 30 April 2025: Q1 2025 results
- 19 May 2025: Shareholder's meeting
- 26 May 2025: Dividend detachment
- 28 May 2025: Dividend payment
- 31 July 2025: Q2 and H1 2025 results
| About Ayvens | ||
| Ayvens is a leading global sustainable mobility player committed to making life flow better. We've been improving mobility for decades, providing full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management and multi-mobility solutions to large international corporates, SMEs, professionals and private individuals. | With more than 14,500 employees across 42 countries, 3.3 million vehicles and the world's largest multi-brand EV fleet, we are in a unique position to lead the way to net zero and spearhead the digital transformation of the mobility sector. The company is listed on Compartment A of Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0013258662; Ticker: AYV). Societe Generale Group is Ayvens majority shareholder. Find out more at ayvens.com | |
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Appendix
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
| In EUR million | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q Var. | 12M 202422 | 12M 2023 | 12M Var. |
| Leasing contract revenues | 2,871.5 | 2,590.6 | 10.8% | 11,016.8 | 8,032.6 | 37.2% |
| Leasing contract costs - depreciation | (2,070.0) | (2,018.7) | 2.5% | (8,085.7) | (6,171.0) | 31.0% |
| Leasing contract costs - financing | (505.9) | (432.1) | 17.1% | (1,897.5) | (1,044.7) | 81.6% |
| Unrealised gains/losses on financial instruments | 2.2 | (62.1) | -103.5% | 37.1 | (41.4) | -189.6% |
| Leasing contract margin | 297.7 | 77.6 | 283.5% | 1,070.7 | 775.5 | 38.1% |
| Services revenues | 1,320.7 | 1,362.7 | -3.1% | 5,451.0 | 4,391.2 | 24.1% |
| Cost of services revenues | (943.2) | (974.3) | -3.2% | (3,824.5) | (3,140.4) | 21.8% |
| Services margin | 377.5 | 388.4 | -2.8% | 1,626.5 | 1,250.9 | 30.0% |
| Leasing contract & Services margins | 675.2 | 466.1 | 44.9% | 2,697.2 | 2,026.4 | 33.1% |
| Proceeds of cars sold | 2,219.7 | 2,104.3 | 5.5% | 8,883.3 | 6,458.8 | 37.5% |
| Cost of cars sold | (2,020.1) | (1,849.6) | 9.2% | (7,975.4) | (5,380.3) | 48.2% |
| Depreciation costs adjustments | (162.0) | (161.0) | 0.6% | (590.9) | (195.4) | 202.4% |
| Used car sales result and depreciation adjustments | 37.7 | 93.7 | -59.8% | 317.1 | 883.1 | -64.1% |
| Gross Operating Income | 712.9 | 559.8 | 27.3% | 3,014.3 | 2,909.5 | 3.6% |
| Staff expenses | (290.6) | (301.8) | -3.7% | (1,180.5) | (936.1) | 26.1% |
| General and administrative expenses | (135.5) | (165.5) | -18.1% | (546.3) | (519.5) | 5.2% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (48.5) | (49.6) | -2.2% | (172.5) | (136.0) | 26.9% |
| Total operating expenses | (474.6) | (516.9) | -8.2% | (1,899.3) | (1,591.6) | 19.3% |
| Impairment charges on receivables | (36.1) | (24.4) | 48.0% | (128.5) | (70.7) | 81.9% |
| Other income / (expense) | (2.7) | (28.8) | -90.6% | (2.2) | (28.7) | -92.3% |
| Operating result | 199.6 | (10.3) | 2039.9% | 984.2 | 1,218.5 | -19.2% |
| Share of profit of associates and jointly controlled entities | 4.4 | 1.6 | 178.3% | 10.1 | 6.4 | 58.5% |
| Profit before tax | 203.9 | (8.7) | 2438.6% | 994.3 | 1,224.9 | -18.8% |
| Income tax expense | (42.7) | (0.8) | 4490.1% | (284.2) | (359.4) | -20.9% |
| Result from discontinued operations | - | (0.2) | -100.0% | - | (77.6) | -100.0% |
| Net income | 161.3 | (9.7) | 1737.3% | 710.2 | 787.9 | -9.9% |
| Non-controlling interests | (1.6) | (10.4) | -84.7% | (26.6) | (27.9) | -4.7% |
| Net income group share | 159.7 | (20.2) | -887.3% | 683.6 | 760.0 | -10.1% |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| in EUR million | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 202323 |
| Earning assets | 53,565 | 52,055 |
| o/w Rental fleet | 51,550 | 49,791 |
| o/w Finance lease receivables | 2,015 | 2,264 |
| Cash & Cash deposits with the ECB | 5,023 | 3,997 |
| Intangibles | 663 | 646 |
| Goodwill | 2,128 | 2,128 |
| Intangibles (incl. goodwill) | 2,791 | 2,774 |
| Operating lease and other receivables | 8,786 | 6,518 |
| Other | 4,951 | 5,041 |
| Total assets | 75,116 | 70,385 |
| Group shareholders' equity | 11,135 | 10,770 |
| o/w Group shareholders' equity excl. AT1 | 10,385 | 10,020 |
| Tangible shareholders' equity | 7,572 | 7,227 |
| o/w AT124 | 750 | 750 |
| Non-controlling interests | 27.2 | 525.6 |
| o/w non-controlling interests excl. AT1 | 27.2 | 27.7 |
| o/w non-controlling interests - AT125 | - | 497.9 |
| Total equity | 11,162 | 11,296 |
| Deposits | 13,891 | 11,785 |
| Financial debt | 40,142 | 37,627 |
| Trade and other payables | 6,465 | 6,107 |
| Other liabilities | 3,456 | 3,571 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 75,116 | 70,385 |
UK motor finance commissions provision
Context
- In the UK, it is common practice for intermediaries to introduce business to financing companies and to receive a commission in return.
- On 28 January 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) banned the practice of Discretionary Commissions Arrangements (DCAs) which were commonly used in connection with regulated credit agreements26. Under DCAs, the credit broker increased the interest rate paid by the customer and kept some or all of the difference between the rate set by the lender and what the customer paid, as a commission from the lender to the credit broker.
- Following the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) decision in favour of complainants against lenders and regarding the use of DCAs on 10 January 2024, The FCA announced their review into historic DCAs on 11 January 2024. At industry level, DCAs had already been the subject of numerous FOS complaints and significant activity from claims management companies. These risks were mentioned in Ayvens' 2023 Universal Registration Document in section 4.1 "Risk factors".
- On 24 October 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down a ruling that moved the legal position substantially by expanding the scope of potential liability to commissions across a potentially extended range of products and services. The ruling left significant uncertainties as it included surprising and controversial aspects which are expected to be reassessed by the Supreme Court on appeal (due to be heard early April 2025).
- Consequently, as at 31 December, 2024, Ayvens recorded a provision of EUR 93 million relating to the UK motor finance commissions exposure. This provision includes estimates for potential redress based on various scenarios using a range of assumptions and probabilities. There are currently significant uncertainties as to the nature, extent and timing of any remediation action if required and the ultimate financial impact could be materially higher or lower than the amount provided.
Impacts on financial statements
- The FCA announcement in January 2024, together with FOS decisions that triggered it, suggested a likelihood of regulatory exposure on historic DCAs at year end 2023. A provision should have been booked in the 2023 financial statements. Omission of a provision for the DCAs has resulted in the restatement of Ayvens 2023 financial statements in accordance with IAS 8. A provision of EUR 69 million was recognised as a restatement of Q4 and FY 2023 financial statements of which EUR 44 million related to LeasePlan UK impacting goodwill on acquisition and EUR 26 million provision impacting Q4 2023 and FY 2023 income statement and equity booked to cover liability in ALD UK.
- Given the ruling from the Court of Appeal, the provision was increased to EUR 93 million, impacting 2024 margins for EUR -20 million, of which EUR -18m in Q4 2024 and EUR -4 million in OCI.
Details of restatements FY 2023 and FY 2024
| GOI restatements - in EUR million | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | FY 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | FY 2024 | |
| Gross operating income (before restatement) | 732 | 786 | 832 | 585 | 2,935 | 793 | 785 | 724 | 713 | 3,014 | |
| Leasing margin - short-term rental reclass | 18 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 68 | 17 | 16 | 14 | - | 46 | |
| Services margin - short-term rental reclass | -18 | -18 | -12 | -19 | -68 | -17 | -16 | -14 | - | -46 | |
| Services margin - UK motor finance commissions | - | - | - | -26 | -26 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total GOI restatement | - | - | - | -26 | -26 | - | |||||
| Gross operating income (after restatement) | 732 | 786 | 832 | 560 | 2,909 | 793 | 785 | 724 | 713 | 3,014 | |
| Net income group share restatements - in EUR million | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | FY 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | FY 2024 | |
| Net income group share (before restatement) | 316 | 237 | 228 | -1 | 779 | 196 | 147 | 160 | 779 | 684 | |
| Total GOI restatement | - | - | - | -26 | -26 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Income tax - UK motor finance commissions | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net income group share (after restatement) | 316 | 237 | 228 | -20 | 760 | 196 | 147 | 160 | 779 | 684 | |
Change of GOI presentation
| GOI presentation change - in EUR million | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | FY 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | FY 2024 |
| Leasing contract margin before | 385 | 406 | 353 | 185 | 1,329 | 299 | 267 | 232 | 298 | 1,095 |
| Prospective depreciation (A) | -174 | -158 | -114 | -107 | -553 | -18 | -7 | - | - | -24 |
| Leasing contract margin after | 211 | 248 | 240 | 78 | 775 | 281 | 260 | 232 | 298 | 1,071 |
| Used car sales result before | 191 | 87 | 66 | -13 | 330 | 87 | 91 | 77 | 38 | 293 |
| Prospective depreciation (B) | 174 | 158 | 114 | 107 | 553 | 18 | 7 | - | - | 24 |
| Used car sales result and depreciation adjustments after | 365 | 245 | 179 | 94 | 883 | 105 | 98 | 77 | 38 | 317 |
| Impact on GOI (A)+(B) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Details of non-recurring components in the margins
| in EUR million | Q4 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 |
| MtM of derivatives and breakage revenues | -137 | 10 | 12 | -54 | 5 |
| Hyperinflation in Turkey | -27 | -2 | -37 | 10 | -40 |
| Impact of PPA | 7 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 |
| UK motor finance commissions27 | -26 | -18 | |||
| Countries one off provisions28 | 10 | ||||
| Total non-recurring items | -182 | 5 | -27 | -47 | -46 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
| Basic EPS | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
| Existing shares | 816,960,428 | 816,960,428 |
| Shares allocated to cover stock options and shares awarded to staff | (839,734) | (1,114,336) |
| Treasury shares in liquidity contracts | (159,221) | (154,551) |
| End of period number of shares | 815,961,473 | 815,691,541 |
| Weighted average number of shares used for EPS calculation29 (A) | 815,826,507 | 711,058,063 |
| in EUR million | ||
| Net income group share | 683.6 | 760.0 |
| Deduction of interest on AT1 capital | (73.5) | (45.0) |
| Net income group share after deduction of interest on AT1 capital (B) | 610.0 | 715.0 |
| Basic EPS (in EUR) (B/A) | 0.75 | 1.01 |
| Diluted EPS | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
| Existing shares | 816,960,428 | 816,960,428 |
| Shares issued for no consideration30 | 17,829,769 | 18,216,718 |
| End of period number of shares | 834,790,197 | 835,177,146 |
| Weighted average number of shares used for EPS calculation (A) | 834,983,672 | 722,913,792 |
| Diluted EPS (in EUR) (B/A) | 0.73 | 0.99 |
Return on tangible equity (ROTE)
| in EUR million | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 202331 | |
| Group shareholders' equity | 11,135 | 10,770 | 11,135 | 10,770 | |
| AT1 Capital | (750) | (750) | (750) | (750) | |
| Dividend provision and interest on AT1 capital32 | (340) | (421) | (340) | (421) | |
| OCI excluding conversion reserves | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | |
| Equity base for ROE end of period | 10,070 | 9,623 | 10,070 | 9,623 | |
| Goodwill | 2,128 | 2,128 | 2,128 | 2,128 | |
| Intangible assets | 663 | 646 | 663 | 646 | |
| Average equity base for ROE calculation | 9,998 | 9,651 | 9,847 | 7,962 | |
| Average Goodwill | 2,128 | 2,260 | 2,128 | 1,373 | |
| Average Intangible assets | 663 | 622 | 654 | 386 | |
| Average tangible equity for ROTE calculation | 7,207 | 6,769 | 7,064 | 6,203 | |
| Group net income after non-controlling interests | 160 | (20) | 684 | 760 | |
| Interest on AT1 capital | (18) | (18) | (74) | (45) | |
| Adjusted Group net income | 141 | -39 | 610 | 715 | |
| ROTE | 7.8% | -2.3% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
CRR2/CRD5 prudential capital ratios and Risk Weighted Assets
| in EUR million | 31 December 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
| Group shareholders' equity | 11,135 | 10,935 |
| AT1 capital | (750) | (750) |
| Dividend provision & interest on AT1 capital33 | (340) | (253) |
| Goodwill and intangible assets | (2,791) | (2,737) |
| Deductions and regulatory adjustments | 149 | 129 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 7,403 | 7,324 |
| AT1 capital | 750 | 750 |
| Tier 1 capital | 8,153 | 8,074 |
| Tier 2 capital | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Total capital (Tier 1 + Tier 2) | 9,653 | 9,574 |
| Risk-Weighted Assets | 58,960 | 58,336 |
| Credit Risk Weighted Assets | 49,955 | 49,205 |
| Market Risk Weighted Assets | 2,547 | 2,554 |
| Operational Risk Weighted Assets | 6,458 | 6,578 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 ratio | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| Tier 1 ratio | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Total Capital ratio | 16.4% | 16.4% |
Tangible book value per share
| in EUR million | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 202334 | |
| Group shareholders' equity | 11,135 | 10,770 | |
| Deeply subordinated and undated subordinated notes | (750) | (750) | |
| Interest of deeply subordinated and undated subordinated notes | (38) | (37) | |
| Book value of treasury shares | 15 | 18 | |
| Net Asset Value (NAV) | 10,363 | 10,001 | |
| Goodwill | (2,128) | (2,128) | |
| Intangible assets | (663) | (646) | |
| Net Tangible Asset Value (NTAV) | 7,572 | 7,227 | |
| Number of shares 35 | 815,961,473 | 815,691,541 | |
| NAV per share | 12.70 | 12.26 | |
| NTAV per share | 9.28 | 8.86 | |
| Net Tangible Asset Value (NTAV) after dividend provision36 | 7,270 | 6,843.2 | |
| NTAV per share after dividend provision | 8.91 | 8.39 | |
| NTAV before dividend provision | 9.28 | 8.86 |
Quarterly series after restatements and change of GOI presentation
| (in EUR million)(1) | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 202337 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 |
| Leasing Contract Margin38 | 173.9 | 210.6 | 247.7 | 239.6 | 77.6 | 281.2 | 260.2 | 231.7 | 297.7 |
| Services Margin39 | 197.3 | 156.2 | 293.2 | 413.1 | 388.4 | 407.4 | 426.7 | 414.8 | 377.5 |
| Leasing Contract and Services Margins | 371.2 | 366.7 | 540.9 | 652.7 | 466.1 | 688.6 | 686.9 | 646.5 | 675.2 |
| Used Car Sales Result | 123.9 | 233.2 | 269.5 | 321.1 | 254.7 | 252.0 | 234.0 | 222.3 | 199.6 |
| Depreciation Adjustments | 254.2 | 131.7 | (24.5) | (141.7) | (161.0) | (147.5) | (136.3) | (145.2) | (162.0) |
| Used Car Sales Result and Depreciation Adjustments | 378.1 | 364.9 | 245.0 | 179.4 | 93.7 | 104.5 | 97.7 | 77.2 | 37.7 |
| Gross Operating Income | 749.4 | 731.6 | 785.9 | 832.2 | 559.8 | 793.1 | 784.5 | 723.7 | 712.9 |
| Total Operating Expenses | (259.6) | (260.5) | (369.7) | (444.5) | (516.9) | (489.6) | (475.3) | (459.9) | (474.6) |
| Impairment Charges on Receivables | (13.8) | (8.8) | (15.7) | (21.8) | (24.4) | (33.1) | (30.5) | (28.8) | (36.1) |
| Other Income/(Expense) | (50.6) | (20.6) | 33.1 | (12.4) | (28.8) | 9.0 | (1.2) | (7.3) | (2.7) |
| Share of profit of associates and jointly controlled entities | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 4.4 |
| Profit Before Tax | 425.7 | 442.6 | 434.3 | 356.7 | (8.7) | 280.9 | 279.9 | 229.7 | 203.9 |
| Income tax expense | (138.8) | (125.6) | (101.4) | (131.5) | (0.8) | (88.4) | (71.4) | (81.6) | (42.7) |
| Result from discontinued operations | - | - | (91.3) | 14.0 | (0.2) | - | - | - | - |
| Non-controlling interests | (2.1) | (1.5) | (4.8) | (11.2) | (10.4) | (11.1) | (12.5) | (1.4) | (1.6) |
| Net Income (Group share) | 284.7 | 315.5 | 236.7 | 228.0 | (20.2) | 181.3 | 195.9 | 146.7 | 159.7 |
| (in '000) | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 |
| Total Contracts | 1,806 | 1,815 | 3,496 | 3,394 | 3,420 | 3,386 | 3,373 | 3,332 | 3,298 |
| Full service leasing contracts | 1,464 | 1,473 | 2,755 | 2,692 | 2,709 | 2,699 | 2,686 | 2,653 | 2,626 |
| Fleet management contracts | 342 | 342 | 741 | 703 | 710 | 686 | 686 | 680 | 672 |
1 Leasing and Services margins excluding non-recurring items
2 Management information
3 Excluding UCS result, non-recurring items
4 Annualized impairment charges on receivables expressed as a percentage of average earning assets
5 Net income group share after deduction of interest on AT1 capital divided by average shareholder equity before non-controlling interests, goodwill and intangible assets
6 Diluted Earnings per share, calculated according to IAS 33. Basic EPS for 2024 at EUR 0.75 vs. EUR 1.01 for 2023
7 Net carrying amount of the rental fleet plus net receivables on finance leases
8 Subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
9 Based on Net income group share after deduction of interest on AT1 capital
10 Including a EUR 93 million provision related to the UK motor finance commissions
11 Management information, in EU+: European Union, UK, Norway, Switzerland
12 Plug-in Hybrids
13 LeasePlan consolidated from 22 May 2023
14 Annualized
15 Management information
16 Management information
17 Annualized impairment charges on receivables expressed as a percentage of arithmetic average of earning assets
18 Calculated according to IAS 33. Basic EPS at EUR 0.75. Under IAS 33, EPS is computed using the average number of shares weighted by time apportionment
19 Excluding Additional Tier 1 capital
20 Before dividend provision
21 Excluding Additional Tier 1 capital
22 LeasePlan is consolidated from 22 May 2023, hence over the full 12 months 2024, whereas it was only partially consolidated in 12 months 2023
23 Restated for EUR 69 million provision (net EUR 52 million) for the UK motor finance commissions and for EUR 30 million (net EUR 22 million) for other pre-acquisition provisions of LeasePlan. These restatements resulted in an increase in the goodwill of LeasePlan of EUR 55 million and a decrease in equity of EUR 19 million. Provision for the UK motor finance commissions has been subsequently increased to EUR 93 million in 2024.
24 AT1 issued by ALD and subscribed by parent Societe Generale
25 AT1 issued by LeasePlan and subscribed by external parties, redeemed on 29 May 2024
26 As defined in the glossary of the FCA handbook.
27 Q4 2023 has been restated for EUR -26 million due to the provision related to the UK motor finance commissions.
28 Partial release of a historical provision in Italy relating to road tax
29 Average number of shares weighted by time apportionment.
30 Assuming exercise of warrants as per IAS 33
31 Group shareholders' equity restated for PPA update and provision for UK motor finance commissions
32 The dividend provision assumes a payout ratio of 50% of net Income group share, after deduction of interest on AT1 capital
33 The dividend provision assumes a payout ratio of 50% of Net Income group share, after deduction of interest on AT1 capital
34 Group shareholders' equity restated for PPA update and provision for UK motor finance commissions
35 The number of shares considered is the number of ordinary shares outstanding at end of period, excluding treasury shares
36 The dividend provision assumes a payout ratio of 50% of net Income group share, after deduction of interest on AT1 capital
37 Change in presentation of GOI components including restatement of prior year and quarters: prospective depreciation was reclassified from Leasing contract costs - depreciation in Leasing contract margin to Depreciation costs adjustments in Used car sales result and depreciation adjustments. This change is applied retrospectively to all periods.
38 Reclassification of costs relating to short-term rental vehicles from Leasing to Services margin applied retrospectively to all periods from Q1 2023.
39 Q4 2023 restated for the provision related to the UK motor finance commissions.
