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2024 Capital Markets Day
Nexans unveils 2028 ambition: Sparking Electrification
PRESS RELEASE
Paris, November 13, 2024 – Nexans is hosting its Capital Markets Day 2024 in London, UK, today. During this day dedicated to the financial community, Christopher Guérin, CEO and members of the Executive Committee will unveil the Group's new strategic and financial ambitions for the next four years (2025-2028).
The Capital Markets Day will start at 9:00 am Paris time / 8:00 am London time. The live webcast and subsequent recording will be accessible on Nexans website: 2024 Capital Markets Day - Nexans. A replay of the event and all supporting materials will be made available on our website after the event.
Christopher Guérin, Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am thrilled to showcase the next chapter of the bold journey we've embarked on since 2018, propelling Nexans to the forefront of Electrification. With a rock-solid business model and robust balance sheet, we are seizing the immense opportunities in our markets to drive sustained performance and cash generation. Beyond strengthening our fundamentals, we are charging forward—placing innovation and artificial intelligence at the center of our electrification strategy”
Nexans is now opening its third chapter to amplify profitable growth in Electrification, accelerating the sustainable revolution, and scaling new heights. The new strategic roadmap will focus on amplifying its position in Electrification through new tech solutions, and new market segments, amplified by artificial intelligence.
The Group will rely on:
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Its positioning: Global operations in three expanding markets growing at twice the rate of GDP.
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Its assets: Early investments in state-of-the-art manufacturing capacities and an integrated supply chain, from resource access to robust manufacturing capabilities.
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Its solutions: End-to-end solutions bundling advanced cables with innovations in cable technology, monitoring devices, and software.
2025 - 2028 Financial Ambitions: Elevating Financial Performance
On its existing Electrification portfolio, Nexans will continue to drive selective and profitable expansion, expecting an organic growth of +3-5% CAGR. An incremental adjusted EBITDA of +€350 million is targeted between 2024 and 2028 in Electrification businesses.
Nexans is also unveiling its 2028 financial targets at the Group level:
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Adjusted EBITDA at €1,150 million (+/- €75 million) while completing its portfolio rotation towards Electrification.
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Return on Capital Employed above 20% thanks to profitability expansion, strict working capital management, and disciplined investment.
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Capital Expenditures around €1.2 billion between 2025 and 2028 to fuel growth, with a reallocation towards PWR-Grid and PWR-Connect segments (formerly Distribution and Usage) during the period, boosted by growth capex.
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Cumulative free cash flow before M&A and equity operations is expected to land around €1.4 billion between 2025 and 2028, with a solid conversion rate ratio above 45% in 2028.