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Orsted A/S
03 February 2021
Annual report 2020
2020 showed very strong results, both operationally and
financially
Today, Ørsted's Board of Directors approved the annual report
for 2020. Our operating profit (EBITDA) amounted to DKK 18.1
billion, a 4 % increase compared to last year and above our most
recent guidance of DKK 16-17 billion.
Earnings from offshore and onshore wind farms in operation
increased by 14 % to DKK 16.9 billion, driven by the ramp-up of
power generation from Hornsea 1, Borssele 1 & 2, Lockett, Sage
Draw, Plum Creek, and Willow Creek. In addition, our year-on-year
development was positively impacted by the receipt of CfDs of
another 400 MW of Hornsea 1 from April, and higher wind speeds.
This was partly offset by adverse COVID-19 impacts on especially
the UK power market and lower earnings from trading activities.
We closed the divestment of our Danish power distribution,
residential customer, and city light businesses. The transaction
resulted in proceeds of DKK 20.5 billion and a gain of DKK 10.9
billion which will be deployed into our global renewable energy
build-out plan.
Net profit amounted to DKK 16.7 billion, and return on capital
employed (ROCE) came in at 10 %, in line with our target.
Our green share of heat and power generation continued to
increase and reached an all-time high of 90 % in 2020, driven by
continued ramp-up of our offshore and onshore wind farms.
The Board of Directors recommends a dividend of DKK 11.5 per
share (DKK 4.8 billion in total), up 9.5 % and in line with our
dividend policy.
Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of Ørsted, says in a
comment to the annual report for 2020:
"Ørsted delivered a strong set of results in 2020, both
operationally and financially. Despite the challenges posed by
COVID-19, our colleagues have done an outstanding job to keep our
energy production assets fully operational at normal availability
rates. During 2020, we've also commissioned five new wind farms and
managed to move our construction projects forward. This
demonstrates the resilience of our business model and the skills
and spirit of our people. Safety continues to remain our key
priority, and we continue to do our utmost to keep our colleagues
safe across our locations.
In January 2021, we were named the world's most sustainable
energy company for the third consecutive year, and our focus on
sustainability remains stronger than ever. We are fully on track
with our plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to become
carbon-neutral as a company in 2025.
I am grateful for the support and professionalism of our
customers and partners. I am keenly aware that only together, we
can do great things and move towards our vision of a world that
runs entirely on green energy."
Financial key figures for Q4 2020 and FY 2020:
DKK million Q4 2020 Q4 2019 % 2020 2019 %
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EBITDA 5,003 4,613 8% 18,124 17,484 4%
Profit (loss) for the
year from cont. operations 2,174 925 135% 16,727 6,100 174%
Profit (loss) for the
year from discount. operations 15 (29) n.a. (11) (56) (80%)
Profit (loss) for the
year 2,189 896 144% 16,716 6,044 177%
Cash flows from operating
activities 6,756 4,816 40% 16,466 13,079 26%
Gross investments (8,639) (8,816) (2%) (26,967) (23,305) 16%
Divestments (1,519) 402 n.a. 19,039 3,329 472%
Free cash flow (3,402) (3,598) (5%) 8,538 (6,897) n.a.
Net interest-bearing debt 12,343 17,230 (28%) 12,343 17,230 (28%)
FFO/adjusted net debt 48% 31% 17%p 48% 31% 17%p
ROCE 10% 11% (1%p) 10% 11% (1%p)
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Outlook 2021
On 12 January 2021, we announced our operating profit (EBITDA)
guidance for 2021. Excluding new partnership agreements, we expect
EBITDA to be DKK 15-16 billion in 2021 compared to DKK 18.1 billion
in 2020. Further details about our outlook for EBITDA for 2021,
including directional guidance for the business units, can be found
in the financial outlook section in the annual report for 2020.
Gross investments for 2021 are expected to amount to DKK 32-34
billion, reflecting a high level of construction activity related
to offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar PV projects.
For further information, please contact:
Media Relations Investor Relations
Martin Barlebo Allan Bødskov Andersen
+45 99 55 95 52 +45 99 55 79 96
Earnings call
In connection with the presentation of the annual report, an
earnings call for investors and analysts will be held on Wednesday,
3 February 2021 at 14:00 CET.
Denmark: +45 7815 0110
UK: +44 333 300 9270
USA: +1 833 249 8407
The earnings call can be followed live at:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/fi48sxzy
Presentation slides will be available prior to the earnings call
at:
www.orsted.com/en/investors/ir-material/financial-reports-and-presentations#0
The annual report is available for download at:
www.orsted.com/en/investors/ir-material/financial-reports-and-presentations#0
Attachments to this company announcement:
Annual report 2020 (pdf)
Company announcement (pdf)
Investor presentation (pdf)
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