Central Puerto Reports Strong 2025 Earnings, Proposes Significant Shareholder Returns & Details Major Growth Initiatives

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Central Puerto S.A. reported substantially increased net profit and EPS for fiscal year 2025, alongside a proposal to allocate ARS 332.5 billion to an optional reserve for dividends or share buybacks, and highlighted significant capacity expansion projects and successful financing.

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• Strong Financial Performance in FY2025

  The company reported a significant increase in operating profit to $370,373 million (from $259,419 million in 2024) and net profit before taxes to $453,028 million (from $187,736 million in 2024). Net profit per share for 2025 reached $230.61, a substantial rise from $43.42 in 2024.

• Significant Capital Allocation for Shareholder Returns

  The Board of Directors proposed allocating ARS 332,495,992 thousand (approximately $228 million USD based on 2025 year-end exchange rates) from accumulated retained earnings to an optional reserve for future dividends or share buybacks. Additionally, ARS 29,273,279 thousand from the legal reserve is proposed for release.

• Major Capacity Expansion and Acquisitions

  Central Puerto was awarded two battery energy storage system projects (150 MW and 55 MW), commissioned the San Carlos Solar Farm and the combined-cycle closure of Brigadier López power station (adding 235 MW). The company also acquired the Cafayate Solar Farm (80 MW) and won the 30-year concession for the Piedra del Águila Hydroelectric Power Station.

• Successful Financing Milestones

  The company issued Class C Corporate Bonds for USD 89,067,309 and secured an A/B-type syndicated loan of USD 300,000,000 with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to fund its strategic growth initiatives and acquisitions.

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Central Puerto S.A.'s annual report for fiscal year 2025 reveals a period of robust financial growth and strategic expansion. The substantial increase in net profit and earnings per share, coupled with the board's proposal to allocate a significant portion of retained earnings to an optional reserve for dividends or share buybacks, signals strong financial health and a commitment to shareholder returns. The company's successful execution of major capacity expansion projects, including new solar farms, combined-cycle power stations, and energy storage systems, along with the acquisition of the Piedra del Águila Hydroelectric Power Station concession, positions it for continued growth. Furthermore, securing significant financing through corporate bonds and a syndicated loan underscores its ability to fund these strategic initiatives. The ongoing normalization and liberalization of the Argentine Wholesale Electric Market also present a favorable regulatory backdrop, potentially enhancing commercial flexibility and market-based pricing.