International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
11 Nov, 2025Meeting formalities and agenda
The AGM was held in Madrid with online participation, meeting all legal and quorum requirements.
The agenda included approval of 2024 financial statements, non-financial and sustainability reports, board management, auditor re-election, dividend, and capital allocation.
Proposals included share capital reduction, share buybacks, new aircraft acquisitions, and board member changes.
All resolutions were made available to shareholders in advance and were approved by a large majority.
Financial and operational highlights
2024 revenue grew 9% to €32 billion, with operating profit before exceptional items up 26.7% to €4 billion and a margin of 13.8%.
Free cash flow reached €3.6 billion, net debt was €7.5 billion, and leverage ratio stood at 1.1x.
Interim and proposed final dividends total €0.09 per share, with €435 million returned to shareholders; a €350 million buyback was launched, and up to €1 billion more is planned.
19 new aircraft were delivered, and group capacity exceeded pre-pandemic levels, serving 122 million passengers.
Strategic vision and financial targets
Focus on developing a strong Spanish platform with Madrid as a leading hub, targeting sustainable profitability and world-class margins of 12-15% operating margin and 13-16% RoIC in the medium term.
Upgraded 'Flight Plan' ambition for Iberia to €1.4bn operating profit and 13.5-15% margin, reflecting 40% profit growth from 2024 levels.
Transformation has delivered a turnaround from negative margins in 2012 to industry-leading profitability and returns in 2024.
Rigorous capital allocation supports a €6bn investment programme up to the mid-2030s, focused on fleet renewal, customer experience, and digital transformation.
Resilient business model with high variable cost flexibility, strong loyalty base, and counter-cyclical revenue streams from MRO and handling.
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