Key figures
First half 2024 key figures
42.0%Recurring operating profitability
319M€ of operating investments
1,776M€ of adjusted free cash flow
Key consolidated data
| In millions of euros |
H1 |
2023 |
H1 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,504 | 13,427 | 6,698 |
| Growth at current exchange rates vs. n-1 | 12.0% | 15.7% | 22.3% |
| Growth at constant exchange rates vs. n-1(1) | 15.1% | 20.6% | 25.2% |
| Recurring operating income(2) | 3,148 | 5,650 | 2,947 |
| As a % of revenue | 42,0% | 42.1% | 44.0% |
| Operating income | 3,148 | 5,650 | 2,947 |
| As a % of revenue | 42.0% | 42.1% | 44.0% |
| Net profit – Group share | 2,368 | 4,311 | 2,226 |
| As a % of revenue | 31.6% | 32.1% | 33.2% |
| Operating cash flows | 2,829 | 5,123 | 2,615 |
| Operating investments | 319 | 859 | 249 |
| Adjusted free cash flows(3) | 1,776 | 3,192 | 1,720 |
| Equity – Group share | 15,052 | 15,201 | 13,249 |
| Net cash position(4) | 9,477 | 10,625 | 9,326 |
| Restated net cash position(5) | 10,033 | 11,164 | 9,848 |
| Workforce (number of employees)(6) | 23,242 | 22,037 | 20,607 |
(2) Recurring operating income is one of the main performance indicators monitored by the group’s General Management. It corresponds to the operating income excluding non-recurring items having a significant impact likely to affect the understanding of the group’s economic performance.
(3) Adjusted free cash flow corresponds to the sum of operating cash flows and change in working capital requirement, less operating investments and repayment of lease liabilities, as per IFRS cash flow statement.
(4) The net cash position includes cash and cash equivalents on the asset side of the balance sheet, less bank overdrafts presented within the short-term borrowings and financial liabilities on the liability side of the balance sheet. It does not include lease liabilities recognised in accordance with IFRS 16.
(5) The restated net cash position corresponds to the net cash position, plus cash investments that do not meet IFRS criteria for cash equivalents as a result of their original maturity of more than three months, minus borrowings and financial liabilities.
(6) The headcount relates to employees on permanent contracts and those on fixed-term contracts lasting more than 9 months.
2023 Universal Registration Document
