Strong Financial Performance and Strategy Execution
Despite challenging conditions, Fortum achieved a good power price level in 2024 through successful hedging and physical optimization, with an optimization premium of €8.7 per megawatt hour, exceeding the target range of €6 to €8.
Significant Divestments and Capital Gains
Fortum divested its recycling and waste business for €800 million, recording a tax-exempt capital gain of €176 million. Additionally, it sold a solar portfolio in India for €33 million, with a sales gain of €16 million.
Financial Stability and Shareholder Returns
Fortum's leverage decreased to 0.2x by the end of 2024, and the company proposed a dividend of €1.40 per share, along with a special dividend of €0.50 per share.
Progress in Decarbonization and Renewable Energy
Fortum made significant progress in its Espoo Clean Heat program, closed its last coal-fired unit in Suomenoja ahead of schedule, and commissioned the Pjelax wind farm in Finland.