AC Energy and Infrastructure 9M2025 Net Profit Plummets 58% Despite Resilient Cash Position; Revenues Slide on Power Sector Headwinds
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Summary:
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Group revenue dropped 16% year-on-year to ₱27.3 billion for nine months ended 30 September 2025, with power operations and slower JV contributions as main drag.
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Net income attributable to equity holders slumped 58% to ₱4.24 billion; total net income fell to ₱4.99 billion (from ₱13.53 billion).
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EPS and bottom-line pressured by higher impairment losses (₱3.87 billion), lower power revenue, and increased finance expenses.
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Cash and cash equivalents declined to ₱18.95 billion (from ₱27.77 billion at December 2024), impacted by significant investments and financing activities.
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Net cash from operating activities fell 50% to ₱5.21 billion; group continues to invest heavily, with ₱17.53 billion spent on asset and project build-outs.
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Total assets grew to ₱414.4 billion; noncurrent asset expansion offset by tighter liquidity in the short-term.
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Liabilities rose to ₱226.7 billion amid higher borrowings and short-term loans.
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Equity position stable at ₱187.7 billion; gearing remains manageable and supports balance sheet strength for expansion.
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Management maintains cautious outlook given power sector volatility, but highlights discipline on asset deployment and ability to tap equity for growth.