Figeac Aéro, a key player in the aeronautics sector and strategic partner of major manufacturers, announces its results for the first half of 2024/2025, ending September 30, 2024. With a turnover of 200.4 million eurosthe company recorded a significant increase in +10,6% compared to the same period of the previous financial year.
Results in line with the objectives of the development plan
For the second quarter 2024/2025, Figeac Aéro achieved a turnover of 106.4 million eurosup 23.4% organically compared to the same period of the previous year. This growth is based on the good performance of the aerostructures & aeromotors division, which recorded an increase of 24.8% of salesrepresenting 99.5 million euros. This development is essentially due to the increase in production rates commercial single-aisle programs and, to a lesser extent, large carriers. The impact of inflation compensation and inventory rebalancing measures also supported this dynamic.
The LEAP program, notably LEAP-1A, played a stabilizing role despite a drop in volumes of the LEAP-1B linked to the Boeing 737 MAX. Furthermore, the diversification of activities has enabled this branch to record growth of 6.6%with a turnover of 6.8 million euros.
Growth supported by the recovery of the air market
The airline market is experiencing a strong recovery, with impressive results in the sector you fret et you transport passengers. Since the start of 2024, passenger traffic has increased by 11,3%driven by strong international demand (+14.7%). Freight also recorded an increase of 12,6%which strengthens the prospects for service providers like Figeac Aéro.
Forecasts from the main aircraft manufacturers, Airbus et Boeingremain optimistic, with almost 14,900 devices in order book at the end of October 2024. Over the next 20 years, more than 42,000 new devices commercial aircraft should be necessary, including 20% large aircraft. These forecasts promote a market environment conducive to the continued growth of companies like Figeac Aéro.
A rapidly growing order book
The Figeac Aéro order book continues to grow, reaching 4.7 billion euros as of September 30, 2024up compared to the 4.2 billion euros recorded as of June 30, 2024. This positive development results from the increase in production rates on various commercial programs, in particular the A350 et the A320as well as price increases. The company also benefits from the impact of new contracts signed, in particular those within the framework of the Pilot 28 strategic plan, of which 35% of the additional turnover objective has already been secured.
The temporary disruptions encountered by Boeing, in particular the strike which affected the B737 and B777 production lines, had a limited impact on Figeac Aéro, especially on the LEAP-1B program. However, the expected resumption of production rates at Boeing should quickly erase these negative effects in the short term.
Promising prospects
With results in line with forecasts, Figeac Aéro remains confident in its ability to achieve its objectives for the 2024/2025 financial year. The group forecasts a turnover of between 420 and 440 million eurosa current Ebitda between 67 and 73 million eurosas well as Free Cash Flows between 20 and 28 million euros. These forecasts are supported by the gradual normalization of Boeing's production rates and the increase in the rates of Airbus' commercial programs.
Jean-Claude MaillardCEO of Figeac Aéro underlines:
“The first half of the 2024/2025 financial year is in line with our expectations and reflects the solidity of our industrial model. We are well positioned to continue our development and achieve our objectives for the current financial year. The long-term outlook remains particularly solid, driven by a record order book and strengthened strategic partnerships.”
The long-term outlook is also very promising. Figeac Aéro confirms its growth ambitions as part of its Pilot 28 plan, aiming for a turnover of between 550 and 600 million euros by March 2028, as well as a significant reduction in debt. The record order book, coupled with strong commercial momentum, reinforces the group's confidence in its prospects.
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