PNE AG (XTER:PNE3) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Project Sales and Growth Amid ...

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Release Date: May 13, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

Positive Points

• PNE AG ( XTER:PNE3 ) had a strong start to 2026, achieving significant project sales in Germany and Poland with a total output of 152 megawatts.

• Power generation increased by 33% to 262 gigawatt hours due to higher wind yields in the German onshore wind market.

• The services business grew by 17% year-over-year, with a total output of EUR10.3 million and high customer retention rates.

• Normalized EBITDA, adjusted for one-off items, reached EUR17.9 million, showing a significant improvement from the previous year.

• The company is on track to achieve its full-year targets, with a focus on sustainable growth and value creation.

Negative Points

• The CFO, Harald Wilbert, is leaving the company for personal reasons, which may impact management continuity.

• PNE AG decided to discontinue its offshore project development activities in Vietnam, removing a 2000 megawatt project from its pipeline.

• The financial result decreased by EUR4.0 million due to higher interest expenses from increased project financing.

• Equity decreased to EUR149.4 million, reflecting a negative net income and an equity ratio of 13.1%, below the mid-term target of 20%.

• Other operating expenses rose significantly from EUR7.2 million to EUR12.8 million, driven by various factors including maintenance and consulting fees.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Are the proceeds from the sale of the wind farm Bockel fully reflected in the figures, and what is the impact on the income statement? A: The revenue is included in Q1, but the cash inflow occurred in April due to a postponement. The impact on the income statement is not fully reflected due to project finance and non-recourse finance.

Q: Are there plans for further sales from the existing portfolio this year? A: Yes, further sales of the IPP portfolio are planned, but not in a significant manner. The aim is to remain flexible to market situations.

Q: Could you provide details on the significant rise in other operating expenses from $7.2 million to $12.8 million? A: The increase is due to a mix of items such as maintenance for the IPP business, consulting fees for transformation projects, and other typical operating expenses, reflecting the higher business volume.

Q: Why is there a decline in external revenue in the service segment while internal revenue is increasing? Is this a capacity issue? A: The decline is not due to capacity issues. It reflects the timing of project sales, which typically occur later in the year. The service segment is performing well and is on budget.