The giant of the services about to give in to Eni the “Energy” division. Thermovisting in Rome among the most anticipated projects
Acea archives the first semester of 2025 with solid numbers and raising estimates by the end of the year. The consolidated net profit went up to 226.6 million euros, with an increase of 32% compared to the same period of the previous year. The operating margin grew by 11.6%, reaching 731 million. But it’s not just a matter of numbers: Acea is preparing the ground for a series of operations that could mark a decisive change of step for the group.
Fabrizio PalermoCEO of the group declares himself satisfied. “The results of the semester, solid and growing, confirm the effectiveness of the industrial strategy undertaken”. An approach projected towards new ambitious challenges. It is not only the net profit that grows, but also the revenues increased by 4%, to 1.46 billion euros. Growth also in investments, which rose by 18%, touching the record figure of 668 million euros, compared to the 565 million of the first half of 2024.
In a context of sustainable growth, Acea is working on numerous strategic projects that, in the coming years should mark the turn of the group. Among these, the sale of the Acea-energy division stands out, which will be aimed by June 2026. To buy it will be Eni with an expense of 588 million. Palermo He explained that the proceeds deriving from the sale will be reinvested in infrastructure projects, such as those for the safety of the Rome electrical distribution network. “We will strengthen the positioning of the group as an infrastructure operator,” explained the CEO, anticipating that the sale will not be only an economic question but also a strategic opportunity. Among the most anticipated projects, there is the Rome thermalo00per, for which the authorization procedures are already underway. Palermo reiterated that the construction site could open “very short”, with an imminent finalization of the financing contracts. This investment, together with other infrastructure projects, will mark an important step in the diversification of Acea’s activities, increasingly focused on the management and development of essential infrastructures for the sustainable growth of the country. With the new Guidance for 2025, Acea has revised its expectations up, providing for an increase in the gross margin between 6% and 8%, and investments for 1.6 billion euros. The industrial strategy is increasingly incardinated on the push towards innovation, with particular attention to new technologies and sustainability. The stock exchange appreciates since the title rose yesterday by 2.4% to 19.79 euros against the decline in the Index of Piazza Affari.
