Greencoat UK Wind Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2025
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Strong net cash generation and robust dividend cover achieved despite low wind speeds and sector challenges. Active capital management included significant disposals, share buybacks, and debt reduction, with a positive outlook driven by demand growth and disciplined reinvestment.
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Dividend cover remains robust at 1.4x despite low wind and power prices, with £222m of asset disposals at NAV supporting buybacks and de-gearing. Policy clarity and AR7 strike price increases support a positive investment outlook.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Resilient performance maintained despite lower wind and Hornsea One outage, with 1.5x dividend cover and increased dividends above RPI. Over GBP 1 billion in excess cash generation is expected, supporting buybacks, debt repayment, and future growth amid strong sector tailwinds.