Engie continues his momentum. The energy company raised its objectives for the year 2022 on Thursday after raising the results of the third quarter, driven by high energy prices and the growth of most of its activities.
The recurring net profit of the group (excluding exceptional items) should now be in the range of 4,900 to 5,500 million euros, indicates the energy company, which has seen its turnover grow by more than 85% in nine months, to 69,300 million euros . Its operating profit (Ebit) was 7,300 million, 84.4% more.
Exceptional bonus of 1,500 euros for employees
“An exceptional bonus of 1,500 euros will be awarded to each Group employee worldwide,” the group further specifies. in a press release.
“Our financial situation allows us to contribute to crisis management through the mobilization of our cash, government profit-sharing mechanisms, as well as support systems for our clients,” said the general manager, Catherine MacGregor. In particular, Engie intends to pay bonuses to its cheapest customers.
“Trust” in your ability to supply
France’s main gas supplier also said it was “confident” of its ability to supply for next winter, without Russian gas. Engie, in which the French state owns almost 24%, continued to reduce its exposure to the volumes it previously bought from Gazprom, to a level that is “epsilonesque” today, in the words of Pierre-François Riolacci, Deputy CFO, RSE and Shopping.
“For the winter of 2023-24, the group is confident that additional volumes contracted through new supply sources, including liquefied natural gas, coupled with an expected decline in demand, will help replace Russia’s need for gas. and achieve the required storage levels. “, the statement said.
Source: BFM TV
