Strong overall financial and cash generation
Group GGR c.€8.7bn, revenue c.€3.7bn and recurring EBITDA €902m (margin 24.5%). Record free cash flow €782m, +16% YoY, with recurring EBITDA-to-cash conversion at 87% (above the >80% guidance). Net financial debt €1.7bn (down ~€100m) and leverage ~1.9x.
Robust LSF (France lottery & retail sports betting) performance
LSF GGR +3% to €6.9bn and revenue +1% to €2.5bn (includes >€28m French tax impact). Underlying lottery growth: GGR +3%, revenue +2% (>€2bn). LSF current EBITDA €913m, +3% YoY, margin 36% (+60 bps). Online lottery revenue +8%; online now >15% of lottery; player base >6 million (record recruitment).
Successful integration and operational improvements in OBG
Kindred integration completed; deployment of 32Red and Unibet on proprietary platforms in the UK. Marketing automation ramped-up (70%+ of direct marketing campaigns automated in most markets). Customer service optimization handled ~20% more interactions while reducing costs >10% in 2025.
Performance plan outperformance and scope increased
2025 performance plan savings ~€50m (vs initial €20m target). Group raised multi-year target from €120m to €150m of recurring cost efficiencies by end-2028. Additional €100m cumulative benefit expected by 2026 (including the €50m already realized). Total costs down ~2% (~€50m) despite modest GGR growth.
Dividend policy and shareholder returns
Board proposes raising dividend to €2.10 per share, maintaining stated payout policy (payout referenced ~75–80% of adjusted net income). Adjusted net income stable at €487m (vs €490m prior year).
Improvements in international lottery & portfolio optimization
International lottery EBITDA improved to €38m (up €13m), with margin rising to 22.5% from 13.1% (benefit from sale of Sporting Group and portfolio pruning). Payment & Services refocused on profitable offerings and Nirio investment for future growth.
Continued investment in technology, AI and ESG
CapEx €172m in 2025 (majority in IT). Investments in AI-driven marketing, customer operations and Responsible Gaming tools (FDJ Protect, Crucial Compliance). ESG: social & economic contribution >€7bn in France; public levies >€4.8bn; >57,000 jobs supported; €1bn+ paid to 29,000 retailers; A+/A carbon rating and €5m invested in restoration fund.