Robust operating cash flow and shareholder distributions
Full-year cash flow from operating activities of EUR 5.2 billion (only 4% below prior year). Fourth-quarter operating cash flow of ~EUR 1.7 billion, up >60% year‑on‑year. Free cash flow positive at EUR 180 million after EUR 2.3 billion of dividends. Proposed total dividend of EUR 4.40 per share (regular EUR 3.15 + additional EUR 1.25), representing a 9.3% yield and 28% of operating cash flow.
Substantial progress on efficiency program
Delivered more than EUR 350 million of additional annual cash flow vs. 2023 (around 70% of the EUR 500 million 2027 target) through technical oil production improvements, gas flow optimization, E&P cost base reductions and refining/utilities optimization.
Strong balance sheet and transaction financing secured
Leverage ratio at a healthy 14% at year-end 2025 with investment‑grade ratings (Fitch A-, Moody's A3). Secured financing of USD 15.4 billion to support the Nova/BGI transaction. Expected synergies of more than USD 500 million from the Borouge Group International (BGI) integration.
Fuels segment outperformance in Q4
Clean CCS operating result for Fuels more than tripled to EUR 346 million in Q4 driven by substantially stronger refining indicator margins (EUR-equivalent approx. $14/barrel in Q4), high refining utilization (89%), improved ADNOC refining & global trading contribution and better retail/marketing performance.
Chemicals segment resilience and growth project progress
Chemicals Clean CCS operating result rose sharply to EUR 236 million in Q4 (partly due to cessation of Borealis depreciation). Polyolefin sales volumes (including JVs) up (group polyolefin volumes +3% y/y; Borealis excl. JVs +4%). Commissioned the ReOil chemical recycling plant; Kallo PDH expected to start in H2 2026 (targeted EBITDA after ramp-up ~EUR 200 million) and Borouge 4 ramping through 2026 (full‑run EBITDA target ~$900 million).
Energy strategic milestones and portfolio diversification
Neptun Deep (OMV Petrom flagship gas project) on track and within budget for start-up in 2027. Black Sea exploration activity advanced (two wells contracted in Bulgaria). Libya discovery in Sirte Basin with estimated recoverable volumes of 15–42 million boe close to infrastructure, expected to be tied in rapidly (target contribution by next year). Company reports it is no longer dependent on any single gas supplier and has its strongest gas portfolio in history.
Disciplined CapEx guidance and low 2026 organic spend
Organic CapEx guidance for 2026 around EUR 3.2 billion (substantially lower than recent years and excluding Borealis-related spend). About 70% of 2026 organic CapEx allocated to growth; unit production costs expected to remain below $11/boe.