Latecoere Delivers Strong FY 2023 Results Amid Challenges

Latecoere, a leading tier one partner to major international aircraft manufacturers, has reported its financial highlights for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023. Despite operating in a challenging environment with a fragile supply chain and significant inflation, the company achieved strong revenue growth and narrowed its recurring EBITDA loss.

In 2023, Latecoere's revenue grew by 32% to €615 million, driven by increased production to support customer demand. The company's recurring EBITDA loss narrowed to €31.5 million, reflecting its focus on maximizing operational output and resolving supply challenges. Latecoere's successful integration and growth of strategic investments made in 2021 and 2022 also contributed to recent commercial contract wins within both its Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems businesses in North America and Europe.


The company's operational free cash flows and net cash flow both improved significantly from 2022 to 2023. Operational free cash flows increased from (€173.2) million in 2022 to (€118.2) million in 2023, while net cash flow turned from (€203.7) million in 2022 to €11.2 million in 2023. This improvement was primarily driven by the company's strong revenue growth, which partially offset the recurring EBITDA loss.

Latecoere's capital structure reconfiguration in 2023 significantly improved its financial position. The €124 million rights issue and €183 million debt cancellation reduced net debt by €155 million, from €370.3 million in H1 2023 to €125.2 million by the end of the year. This reduction, along with strong revenue growth, contributed to a healthier balance sheet and enhanced the company's ability to navigate challenging supply chain and inflationary pressures.


In conclusion, Latecoere's FY 2023 results demonstrate the company's ability to deliver strong growth and navigate challenging market conditions. The company's strategic investments, operational efficiency, and capital structure reconfiguration have positioned it well to capitalize on ongoing market growth and maintain its competitive advantage. As the aerospace and defense industry continues to recover, Latecoere remains well-positioned to benefit from its focus on maximizing operational output and effective integration of strategic investments.