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GTT, the technological expert in membrane containment systems used to transport and store liquefied gases, today announces its results for the 2025 financial year.
Highlights
2026 guidance:
Commenting on the results, François Michel, Chief Executive Officer of GTT, said:
“GTT is building on the global momentum for liquefied natural gas and posted a record financial performance in 2025 for the third consecutive year. After a period of uncertainty related to the international context that negatively impacted the first part of the year, the fundamentals of LNG demand led to a record volume of investment decisions for new liquefaction units, thus increasing visibility on our growth potential.
The strong upturn in LNG carrier orders during the fourth quarter of 2025 and at the beginning of 2026 to meet the rise in LNG demand reaffirmed GTT’s central role in this value chain. We will continue to pay particular attention to the evolving needs of our customers and stakeholders in the energy and maritime transportation industry. The combination of this position and our expertise forms the basis of our innovation strategy, the achievements of which were again recognised by several classification societies throughout the year. The Group has also continued to invest in advanced technologies.
Our maritime and digital division was strengthened through the acquisition of Danelec in late July. We are thus expanding our service platform, enabling ship-owners and charterers to benefit from our expertise and assistance to best optimise the operation of their fleet.
In financial terms, GTT posted an increase in revenues of 25%. This performance is the result of the particularly significant level of orders received in 2022 and 2023 and the continued commitment of the GTT teams, to whom I would like to give special thanks.
EBITDA showed a sharp increase of 40%, confirming the Group’s discipline in terms of cost control and its ability to ensure the profitability of its business”.
Group business activity in 2025
– LNG carriers and ethane carriers: solid performance in a mixed environment in 2025
Following three record years in terms of order intake, and in an uncertain geopolitical environment, GTT achieved a solid commercial performance in its core business over the financial year 2025, with 37 LNG carrier orders and seven very large ethane carrier (VLEC) orders. This momentum confirms the resilience of global demand for LNG transport, supported by massive investment decisions in new liquefaction projects. Delivery of these 37 LNG carriers is scheduled for between 2027 and 2031.
Notably, among these 37 LNG carrier orders, six are for ultra-large vessels (271,000 m³ compared with the standard 174,000 m³), placed with the Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua. These vessels will be fitted with GTT’s NO96 Super+ membrane containment system.
The seven VLECs ordered will each offer a total capacity of 100,000 m³, the largest to date for this type of vessel, and will feature GTT’s Mark III membrane containment system. Delivery of these ethane carriers will take place in 2027 and 2028, confirming the growing strength of the ethane market, driven by the expansion of global petrochemicals.
Over the period, GTT also received an order for the design of the tanks for one Floating Liquefied Natural Gas unit (FLNG) with a total capacity of 238,700 m³. Ordered by Samsung Heavy Industries, this vessel will be deployed in Africa.
In addition, since the beginning of 2026, GTT has announced 14 orders for LNG carriers, four of which have a capacity of 200,000 m3, as well as two orders for VLECs, confirming the momentum seen at the end of the previous year.
– LNG as fuel: improving performance in a buoyant market
In 2025, GTT recorded a total of 18 orders for the design of cryogenic tanks for new LNG-powered container vessels, up from the 13 orders received in 2024. Among the orders reported in 2025, 12 tanks with a unit capacity of 12,750 m3 were ordered by the Korean shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and six cryogenic tanks with a unit capacity of 8,000 m3 were ordered by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering.
These LNG tanks will all be fitted with GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment system, together with the “1 barg”1 design, which enables an operating pressure of 1 barg, compared to 0.7 barg previously. This technical innovation addresses forthcoming regulations requiring cold ironing at quayside, confirming its added value for the maritime industry. The vessels will be delivered between the second quarter of 2027 and the fourth quarter of 2028.
In the third quarter of 2025, GTT also received an order from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. for the design of tanks for an LNG bunker vessel with a total capacity of 18,600 m³, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2028.
– Services for vessels equipped with membrane containment systems
Revenues from the services business were maintained at 23 million euros in 2025 (compared to 23.3 million euros in 2024), with the decline in pre-project studies, which are intermittent by nature, being offset by the growth in supplier approvals. These approvals related, in particular, to Chinese shipyard suppliers supporting LNG carrier construction and the structuring of the local supply chain.
The acquisition of Danish company Danelec, a major player in the collection and analysis of maritime data, significantly enhances GTT’s digital offering. Completed on July 31, 2025, this transaction enables GTT to respond more broadly to the needs of ship-owners by now offering products and services aimed at optimising vessel performance and strengthening fleet safety, as well as dedicated applications to players in the LNG value chain.
The Group is now the global leader in vessel performance management and has joined the top tier of players in the critical Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) segment, now covering 15%2 of the global fleet. The integration of Danelec, started in August 2025, is progressing as planned. Its aim is to accelerate the growth of the Marine and Digital Solutions division through cross-selling, achieving an estimated 25 to 30 million euros in 2030.
GTT’s digital solutions (hardware and software) recorded a solid commercial performance, as demonstrated by the signing of several contracts attesting to the added value of the proposed solutions. The TMS group thus selected Ascenz Marorka to equip its entire fleet of more than 130 vessels (oil tankers, bulk carriers, liquefied gas carriers and container ships) with its Smart Shipping solutions. The digital services offering for LNG market players has also been commercially successful:China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) chose Ascenz Marorka to equip eight LNG carriers with a complete suite of onboard systems. In addition, the contract signed with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a long-standing GTT partner, to equip 24 LNG carriers with its Sloshield™ system, highlights the strength of GTT’s integrated offering, combining the digital solutions developed within its Digital division with its historical expertise in the design of cryogenic membrane containment systems.
The revenues of GTT’s Marine and Digital Solutions division more than doubled in 2025, reaching 36.1 million euros, compared to 15.6 million euros in 2024. As of December 31, 2025, this division now includes the activities of the subsidiaries Ascenz Marorka, VPS and Danelec, since August 2025. Danelec’s contribution over the five months of the financial year 2025 amounts to 16.1 million euros.
Following the conclusions of the strategic review of its subsidiary Elogen, the Group completed the planned restructuring measures announced at the beginning of the year. A redundancy plan was implemented, resulting in the elimination of 110 positions. The construction of the Vendôme gigafactory was also definitively halted. As such, GTT recorded non-current operating expenses of 45 million euros in the first half of 2025. Elogen’s business is now focused on stack research and development at the world’s highest technological level.
As of December 31, 2025, Elogen recorded revenues of 4.6 million euros, down -59.6% compared to December 31, 2024. In line with the action plan resulting from the strategic review, Elogen’s EBITDA was brought to -16.1 million euros as of December 31, 2025, compared to -33.3 million euros at the end of 2024.
GTT continued its strong momentum in innovation and investments in research and development. The Group thus filed a total of 68 patents in 2025, a level comparable to that of 2024 (66 filings at the Group level). GTT’s ongoing approach of cutting-edge innovation also resulted in several AiPs3 from classification societies granted in the Group’s various areas of expertise:
LNG carriers and ethane carriers:
LNG-powered vessels:
Alternative fuels:
The Group also concluded several joint development projects with long-standing partners to strengthen the performance and competitiveness of its technologies and participate in the introduction of disruptive technologies, confirming its status as a benchmark in the LNG industry. In this respect, GTT announced a strategic partnership with BLOOM ENERGY and PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP to develop an integrated energy system combining Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) powered by LNG with Marine Carbon Capture designed to cover the vessel’s energy needs related to onboard consumption.
In 2025, the GTT Strategic Ventures fund made two additional investments, bringing the number of stakes it holds to nine.
In April 2025, GTT Strategic Ventures invested in novoMOF, a company specialising in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), compact and high-performance materials for CO₂ capture, particularly well-suited to maritime transportation. In July 2025, it invested in CorPower Ocean, whose wave energy technology harnesses the power of the sea with resilience and efficiency, offering stable and competitive electricity generation among renewable marine energies
GTT Strategic Ventures also increased its stake in bound4blue in a 38 million euro fundraising round. The increase in its stake demonstrates the Group’s long-term confidence and its ability to support the companies in its portfolio in their industrial development.
Non-financial performance
The implementation of the actions resulting from GTT’s CSR roadmap for 2024-2026 led to an improvement in its non-financial performance in 2025, and to the renewal of its “B” rating in the CDP climate questionnaire for the fourth year running. The renewal of the Group’s ISO 9001 certification reaffirms its ambition to offer its customers the best services and to guarantee operational excellence.
The results of the CSR roadmap for 2025 will be presented in the Universal Registration Document to be published at the end of April 2026.
Governance
The GTT Board of Directors acknowledged the resignation of Ms Virginie Banet on 13 February 2026 and thank her for her contribution to the Board’s work. The recruitment process for her successor is underway.
Order book as of December 31, 2025
As of January 1, 2025, GTT’s order book, excluding LNG as fuel, comprised 332 units. The following developments have occurred since January 1:
As of December 31, 2025, the order book, excluding LNG as fuel, stood at 288 units, broken down as follows:
Regarding LNG as fuel, with the delivery of 21 vessels and orders for 18 container ships and one LNG bunker vessel, the order book stood at 48 vessels as of December 31, 2025.
Consolidated revenues for the financial year 2025 stood at 803.0 million euros, up 25% compared to 2024, benefiting from the increase in the number of vessels under construction and the growth of the marine and digital business.
In 2025, Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to 541.8 million euros, up 39.6% compared with 2024. The EBITDA margin stood at 67.5%, compared to 60.5% a year earlier, driven by business growth and effective cost control. External expenses were down slightly (-0.5%) compared to the previous financial year, in line with the decrease in costs related to tests and studies. Personnel expenses increased (+12.5%), due to higher headcount at the subsidiaries, in particular due to the integration of Danelec from August 1, 2025, and the adjustment in wages linked to inflation.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) amounted to 521.3 million euros in the financial year 2025, i.e. a margin on revenues of 64.9%, compared to 58.4% in 2024.
Net income for the 2025 financial year amounted to 413.6 million euros, up 19% over the previous year.
Other 2025 consolidated financial data
The Group’s capital expenditure for 2025 increased substantially, mainly due to the acquisition of Danelec for 194 million euros. GTT also continued to invest in the renovation of its headquarters, in line with its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and took on new minority stakes through its GTT Strategic Ventures fund.
In view of these investments, the increase in dividend payments and a controlled increase in working capital requirements (-26.4 million euros), in a context of strong business growth, GTT had a positive net cash position of 346.9 million euros as of December 31, 2025, an amount equivalent to that of December 31, 2024.
Dividend for financial year 2025
On February 19, 2026, the Board of Directors, after approving the financial statements, decided to propose the distribution of a dividend of 8.94 euros per share for the financial year 2025, up 19% compared to 2024. Payable in cash, this dividend will be subject to approval by the Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on June 16, 2026. As an interim dividend of 4 euros per share was paid out on December 11, 2025 (in accordance with the Board of Directors’ decision on July 29, 2025), the cash payment of the balance of the dividend, amounting to 4.94 euros per share, will take place on June 19, 2026 (ex-dividend date:June 17, 2026). This proposed dividend corresponds to a payout ratio of 80% of consolidated net income.
In addition, the Company plans to pay out an interim dividend for 2026 in December 2026.
Outlook
At the end of December 2025, the Group had very strong visibility on its revenues, thanks to the commercial successes of the last three years. The order book corresponds to very significant future cumulated revenues of 1,592 million euros (609 million euros in 2026, 542 million euros in 2027, 286 million euros in 2028, and 155 million euros in 2029 and beyond).
The gradual end of the effect of the order peak seen in 2022 (162 units) and the temporary slowdown in orders seen in the first half of 2025 will have a limited impact on GTT’s growth for the financial year 2026. Consequently, 2026 is expected to be the second-best financial performance in GTT’s history, allowing the Group to announce the following objectives:
For the financial year 2026: