DEME FIRST LOOK - 1Q sales boosted by Offshore Energy, orderbook € 7.1 bn
DEME's 1Q23 sales increased 9% y/y to € 672.2m reflecting a strong start in the Offshore Energy and Environmental segments, partially offset by lower turnover for the Dredging & Infra segment compared to last year.
End 1Q23 orderbook reached a record high at € 7.1 bn, up from € 5.8 bn end 1Q22 and € 6.2 bn at the end of FY22. Both Offshore Energy and Dredging & Infra boosted the orderbook with the addition of major long-term projects such as the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier and the Princess Elisabeth island.
We reiterate our positive stance (Accumulate and slightly higher Target Price of € 138 (from € 132)).