Universal Registration Document 2020

5. The Group’s financial performance and outlook

5.1.4.3 Operating profit (EBIT)

The Group’s consolidated EBIT for 2020 amounted to €3,875 million, down by €2,882 million (-42.7%) from 2019, with an organic decrease of €2,810 million (-41.6%).

(in millions of euros)

2020

2019 (1)

VariationVariation %
EBITDAEBITDA

2020

16,174

EBITDA

2019 (1)

16,723

EBITDA

Variation

(549)

EBITDAVariation %

- 33

Net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities

Net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities

2020

(175)

Net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities

2019 (1)

642

Net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities

Variation

(817)

Net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities

Variation %

- 127.3

Net depreciation and amortisation(2)

Net depreciation and amortisation

(2)

2020

(10,838)

Net depreciation and amortisation

(2)

2019 (1)

(10,020)

Net depreciation and amortisation

(2)

Variation

(818)

Net depreciation and amortisation

(2)
Variation %

+ 8.2

(Impairment)/reversals

(Impairment)/reversals

2020

(799)

(Impairment)/reversals

2019 (1)

(403)

(Impairment)/reversals

Variation

(396)

(Impairment)/reversals

Variation %

+ 98.3

Other income and expenses

Other income and expenses

2020

(487)

Other income and expenses

2019 (1)

(185)

Other income and expenses

Variation

(302)

Other income and expenses

Variation %

+ 163.2

EBIT

EBIT

2020

3 875

EBIT

2019 (1)

6 757

EBIT

Variation

(2,882)

EBIT

Variation %

- 42.7

(1) The published figures for 2019 have been restated for the impact of the change in the scope of the E&P disposal (see note 1.4.2 to the 2020 consolidated financial statements).

(2) Including net increases to provisions for replacement of concession assets.

5.1.4.3.1 Net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities

The net changes in fair value on Energy and Commodity derivatives, excluding trading activities, fell from €642 million in 2019 to -€175 million in 2020, a change of €817 million that is in line with EDF Trading’s operations on behalf of EDF entities and Edison’s gas positions.

5.1.4.3.2 Net depreciation and amortisation

Net depreciation and amortisation increased by €818 million compared to 2019.

  • The France – Generation and supply segment registered a €566 million increase in net depreciation and amortisation. This rise is essentially explained by the commissioning of new facilities in the nuclear fleet, and to a lesser degree by accelerated depreciation of the coal-fired fleet from 1 June 2019.
  • The France – Regulated activities segment registered a €114 million increase in net depreciation and amortisation, principally attributable to investments in connections and network reinforcements.
  • Net depreciation and amortisation in the United Kingdom rose by €113 million in 2020, notably due to accelerated depreciation of Hunterston B, Dungeness and Hinkley Point B.
5.1.4.3.3 Impairment/reversals

In 2020, impairment amounted to €799 million, and mainly related to impairment of nuclear activities in the United Kingdom.

5.1.4.3.4 Other income and expenses

In 2020, other income and expenses amounted to -€487 million, of which -€405 million concerned the France – Generation and supply segment, principally for repair work to containment penetration welds at the Flamanville 3 site (1).

In 2019, other income and expenses amounted to -€185 million. This particularly included the expense for the preferential employee shareholding offer which took place during the first half of 2019 (see note 15 to the 2019 consolidated financial statements) and restructuring provisions in certain Group entities.

5.1.4.4 Financial result

(in millions of euros)

2020

2019* VariationVariation %
Cost of gross financial indebtedness

Cost of gross financial indebtedness

2020

(1,610)

Cost of gross financial indebtedness

2019* 

(1,806)

Cost of gross financial indebtedness

Variation

196

Cost of gross financial indebtedness

Variation %

-10.9

Discount effect

Discount effect

2020

(3,733)

Discount effect

2019* 

(3,161)

Discount effect

Variation

(572)

Discount effect

Variation %

+18.1

Other financial income and expenses

Other financial income and expenses

2020

2,761

Other financial income and expenses

2019* 

4,603

Other financial income and expenses

Variation

(1,842)

Other financial income and expenses

Variation %

-40.0

Financial result

Financial result

2020

(2,582)

Financial result

2019* 

(364)

Financial result

Variation

(2,218)

Financial result

Variation %

n.a.

n.a: not applicable

*The published figures for 2019 have been restated for the impact of the change in the scope of the E&P disposal (see note 1.4.2 to the 2020 consolidated financial statements).

(1) Recognised in accordance with IAS 16.22 concerning abnormal costs incurred in connection with self-constructed assets. These costs affect the EDF net income but have noimpact on net income excluding non-recurring items.