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Introduction & Market Context
Integrated Wind Solutions AS (OSE:IWS) presented its Q1 2025 results on May 23, 2025, highlighting record revenue and continued profitability despite acknowledging short-term uncertainties in the offshore wind market. The company, which provides specialized vessels and services to the offshore wind industry, recently completed its uplisting to Euronext (EPA:ENX) Oslo Børs with its first trading day on February 3, 2025.
IWS operates through three main business segments: IWS Fleet (owner and operator of high-end Commissioning Service Operation Vessels), IWS Services (engineering and manpower services), and a 49% stake in PEAK Wind (renewable energy consultancy).
Quarterly Performance Highlights
Integrated Wind Solutions reported record total revenue of EUR 25.2 million for Q1 2025, representing an 18% increase from Q4 2024 and a remarkable 367% surge compared to Q1 2024. The company achieved a Group EBITDA of EUR 5.3 million and a net profit of EUR 3.4 million for the quarter.
As shown in the following financial highlights slide, when excluding a EUR 3.0 million termination fee received in Q4 2024, the company’s EBITDA and net profit grew by 34% and 19% quarter-over-quarter, respectively:
The company’s corporate structure reveals how IWS has positioned itself across the offshore wind value chain, with full ownership of IWS Services, approximately 75% ownership of IWS Fleet, and 49% ownership of PEAK Wind:
Detailed Financial Analysis
Breaking down the performance by segment, IWS Fleet generated EUR 14.2 million in revenue during Q1 2025, up from EUR 12.1 million in Q4 2024 and just EUR 0.6 million in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, IWS Services contributed EUR 10.9 million, representing a 20% increase from the previous quarter.
The segment reporting reveals a divergence in profitability, with IWS Fleet achieving an EBITDA of EUR 6.9 million while IWS Services recorded a negative EBITDA of EUR 0.6 million:
The balance sheet remains solid with total assets of EUR 324.4 million as of Q1 2025, compared to EUR 317.3 million at the end of 2024. The company’s equity position strengthened to EUR 195.1 million from EUR 189.0 million in the previous quarter, while total liabilities decreased to EUR 96.8 million:
The income statement comparison demonstrates the company’s significant year-over-year improvement, transitioning from negative EBITDA and net profit in Q1 2024 to strong positive figures in Q1 2025:
Strategic Initiatives and Fleet Expansion
A key strength highlighted in the presentation is IWS Fleet’s robust revenue backlog, which provides substantial visibility for future earnings. The company reported 2,601 firm charter days and EUR 114 million in firm revenue, with the majority of revenue expected to be recognized in 2026 (47%) and 2027 (36%):
The company’s fleet expansion is progressing according to plan, with four vessels currently in operation (IWS Skywalker, IWS Windwalker, IWS Seawalker, and IWS Starwalker) and two more (IWS Moonwalker and IWS Sunwalker) in the final stages of preparation for delivery:
The delivery schedule and utilization outlook for the fleet shows strong visibility for 2025 and into 2026, with a significant number of firm and option days already secured:
During Q1, IWS secured new charter contracts worth more than EUR 30 million, achieving a book-to-bill ratio exceeding 2. Notable contract developments included the extension of IWS Skywalker’s contract with Dogger Bank from the end of Q2 2026 into Q3 2027, and a new contract for IWS Starwalker with Dogger Bank Wind Farm that commenced on February 10, 2025.
The company also secured a EUR 10 million overdraft facility for IWS Fleet, enhancing its financial flexibility. The financing structure for the vessel fleet shows a balanced approach with EUR 101 million in equity financing and EUR 119 million in debt financing:
Forward-Looking Statements
Looking ahead, Integrated Wind Solutions maintains a positive outlook despite acknowledging short-term uncertainties in the offshore wind market. The company expects continued revenue growth for IWS Services in 2025, though with EBIT more in line with 2024 levels. PEAK Wind Group’s revenues for 2025 are anticipated to remain consistent with 2024.
Management emphasized that the Group’s strong net profit growth in 2025 will primarily be driven by IWS Fleet, which benefits from high revenue visibility for 2025 and 2026 due to its substantial charter backlog. The company remains well-positioned to capitalize on the long-term growth trajectory of the offshore wind sector.
Despite the positive presentation, it’s worth noting that IWS shares closed down 3.41% at NOK 42.50 on the day of the announcement, suggesting investors may have had mixed reactions to certain aspects of the results or outlook.
Full presentation:
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