Group Revenue Growth: Increased by 9% in Q1 2025. Operating Income Growth: Increased by 10%. Profit Growth: Increased by 13%. Free Cash Flow: EUR 262 million generated in the quarter. Leverage: 0.8 times net debt to last 12 months EBITDA. Air Distribution Revenue Growth: Increased by 8%. Bookings Growth: Year-on-year growth of around 3%. Revenue per Booking Growth: Increased by 5%. IT Solutions Revenue Growth: Increased by 11%. Passenger Boarded Growth: Increased by around 6%. Hospitality and Other Solutions Revenue Growth: Increased by 11%. EBITDA Margin: 38.5%, 0.4 points below prior year. Adjusted Profit Growth: Increased by 12.3%. Diluted Adjusted EPS Growth: Increased by 12.2%. CapEx Growth: Increased by 30.9%, representing 12.7% of revenue.

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Release Date: May 08, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Amadeus IT Group SA (AMADF) reported a 9% increase in group revenue for Q1 2025, with operating income and adjusted operating income both increasing by 10%. The company generated EUR 262 million in free cash flow during the quarter, maintaining a leverage ratio of 0.8 times net debt to last 12 months EBITDA. Air Distribution revenue grew by 8%, with bookings processed through the Amadeus platform experiencing year-on-year growth of around 3% and revenue per booking advancing by 5%. IT Solutions revenue increased by 11%, supported by a 6% growth in Amadeus passengers boarded and a 5% increase in revenue per passenger boarded. Amadeus continues to expand its leadership in Airline Distribution, with significant progress in its NDC strategy and new agreements with major airlines like Emirates, Etihad, and Indigo.

Negative Points

Despite positive financial performance, Amadeus IT Group SA (AMADF) faced softer volumes than expected, with some regions underperforming due to external factors such as severe weather conditions and geopolitical events. The company noted macroeconomic uncertainty and high US euro exchange rate volatility, which could impact global traffic growth and financial performance. Amadeus' free cash flow in Q1 2025 was down 22% compared to the previous year, attributed to increased CapEx, higher working capital outflow, taxes, and interest paid. The company faces challenges in the US market, which is currently experiencing softness, impacting overall industry performance. Amadeus' Hospitality and Other Solutions segment reported softer growth in Digital Media due to a reduction in customers' media spend.

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Q & A Highlights

Q: Could you comment on the Distribution business outlook and your confidence in holding the guidance given the market conditions? A: Luis Maroto Camino, CEO, explained that the Distribution business is influenced by industry trends, commercial success, and pricing evolution. While industry growth is uncertain, Amadeus is confident in its commercial capabilities and pricing strategies. The top end of the guidance range would require stronger traffic recovery, but the company remains confident in its ability to meet the guidance based on current conditions.

Q: How is the sales pipeline for Nevio in the Air IT business, and are airlines more interested now? A: Decius Valmorbida, President - Travel Unit, noted that the pipeline for Nevio is accelerating, with increased interest from airlines following recent agreements with major carriers. The company expects continued interest and potential new agreements in the future.

Q: Can you provide an update on the progress of Marriott and Accor migrations to the CRS in the Hospitality segment? A: Luis Maroto Camino, CEO, stated that the migrations are progressing well. Marriott's impact will start this year with a bigger impact in 2026, while Accor will see some impact in 2026 and a larger impact in 2027. This is expected to positively accelerate the hospitality business in the latter half of the year.

Q: What measures are you considering to adjust costs in case of a downturn, and how have unexpected events impacted bookings? A: Luis Maroto Camino, CEO, mentioned that cost adjustments are considered based on revenue evolution, with a focus on protecting medium-term investments and commitments. Unexpected events like climate and geopolitical issues are difficult to predict, but the company tries to assess underlying growth excluding one-offs.

Q: How should we think about the structural improvement in pricing per booking in the long term? A: Luis Maroto Camino, CEO, explained that while recent years have seen extraordinary pricing improvements due to contract changes, future growth will depend on inflation and business mix. The company expects positive booking fee growth in the medium term, though specific effects from new negotiations may not recur.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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