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Adjusted EBITDA:BRL4 billion for 4Q 2025.
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Captured Energy:BRL280 million after acquiring AES Brasil.
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Availability of Incorporated Assets:95% by end of December 2025, up from 77% in January 2024.
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Curtailment Impact:BRL207 million for the quarter; BRL530 million for the year.
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Modulation Gains:BRL70 million for the quarter; BRL196 million for the year.
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Pension Liability Reduction:BRL991 million reduction in actuarial risk.
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Adjusted EBITDA Increase:13% increase compared to the previous quarter.
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Synergies from AES Brasil Acquisition:BRL279 million, surpassing the initial target of BRL250 million.
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Gross Debt:BRL4.5 billion with an average cost of CDI minus 0.8.
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Leverage Ratio:4.8 times, indicating a significant reduction.
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Hydropower Generation Reduction:11% decrease in 4Q 2025 compared to 2024.
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Wind Power Curtailment Reduction:5% decrease in 4Q 2025.
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Solar Power Generation:Below P50 expectations by 10 megawatts average.
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Release Date: March 04, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Auren Energia SA ( BSP:AURE3 ) reported a robust adjusted EBITDA of BRL4 billion for Q4 2025, demonstrating strong financial performance despite challenging conditions.
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The company successfully integrated AES Brasil in record time, achieving synergies of BRL280 million, significantly exceeding initial expectations.
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Auren Energia SA improved the availability of its acquired assets to 95% by the end of 2025, a substantial recovery from 77% in January 2024.
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The company effectively mitigated 34% of the curtailment impact through its diversified portfolio, particularly leveraging hydropower and wind power assets.
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Auren Energia SA reduced its pension liability by BRL991 million, resulting in a significant annual cost saving of BRL54 million for 2026.
Negative Points
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The company faced a challenging energy market with lower hydropower generation and increased reliance on thermoelectric power, impacting overall performance.
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Curtailment issues persisted, with a 23% reduction in wind power generation during Q4 2025, affecting operational efficiency.
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The energy market experienced increased volatility and higher short-term prices, which could pose risks to future financial stability.
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Auren Energia SA's solar power generation was below expectations, partly due to lower solar resources, impacting overall energy output.
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Despite improvements, the company remains exposed to curtailment risks, which could continue to affect financial performance if not adequately managed.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you share more about the curtailment levels for wind and solar farms, and the strategy moving forward? Is the current profile structural, or should we expect changes in the next quarter or year? A: Regarding curtailment, we observed more curtailment in January, but due to heavy rains in February, wind energy and curtailment were lower than expected. This is likely specific to the first quarter. Our operations have been strong, with positive long-term contract prices. Strategically, since acquiring AES, we've increased contracting and reduced risk exposure. Long-term prices are expected to align with expansions, and we are closely monitoring price volatility to capture opportunities.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
