DEME FIRST LOOK: Solid start with strong performance in Offshore Energy
We reiterate our positive stance on DEME (Buy, €175 TP) as we saw a solid start of the year with 1Q25 turnover up 10% y/y to €993m (KBCSe €980m). End-1Q25 orderbook remains at a healthy level at €7.6bn, compared to €7.5bn (end-1Q24) and €8.2bn (end-FY24). This orderbook is excluding the orderbook of recently acquired Havfram, a Norwegian offshore wind contractor, supporting DEME's ambition to expand its footprint in the offshore wind energy market and bolster its competitive edge in turbine and foundation installations. The Havfram orderbook is estimated at +/- €600m which will be consolidated as of 2Q25. DEME reaffirms its guidance for FY turnover and EBITDA margin at least in line with FY24.