DRIVERS FOR INVESTING IN WEBUILD
A strong partner to build innovative and sustainable infrastructure
1. We are a global player in the construction of complex civil infrastructure
For about 120 years we have been exporting engineering excellence, know-how and skills all over the world. We are the global leader in the construction of water infrastructure, with experience throughout the water supply chain. We rank among the Top 10 players for construction of sustainable mobility infrastructures. Leader in the Italian market, Webuild is also among the Top 10 foreign construction companies in Australia and the United States*.
*Ranking 2023 published by Engineering News-Record (ENR)
Together with the 19,400 companies in its supply chain, we are present in 50 countries, exporting the "Made in Italy" excellence and providing its customers with the best technical and contractual solutions, always at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.
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Projects completed around the world over the past 10 years, strategic infrastructure for territories and communities
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Countries around the world where we carry out major works that improve people's lives
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Companies in the Webuild supply chain around the world, an expression engineering excellence
2. We benefit from global megatrends with a focus on low-risk countries
Infrastructure is an increasingly strategic asset in responding to global challenges, such as population growth, urbanisation, resource scarcity and climate change.
The launch of major infrastructure investment plans in strategic markets for the Group - such as Europe, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East - offers significant growth and development opportunities in the industry. Over the past three years, the Group has acquired about €50 billion in new orders, doubling the volume of its order book.
Our focus is on low-risk markets with a central risk management system that overseas every stage of the business, from strategic and business planning to bidding and execution.
2050 main megatrends*
*Source: United Nations Office for Project Services, the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, Global Infrastructure Outlook, Infrastructure investment needs to 2040
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GHG emission in 2030 to achieve carbon neutrality (vs 1990)
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Growth in global water demand (2050 vs 2010)
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Demand for urban mobility (2050 vs 2023)
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Global energy consumption using electricity (by 2050 vs 20% in 2023)
3. Engineering excellence and innovative solutions
We invest in innovation as a key factor to help overcome the engineering and technical challenges of the projects we work on. Over the past 10 years we have completed 270 strategic infrastructure projects. Today, we boast a strong organizational structure with more than 4,000 engineers worldwide, delivering innovative solutions to highly complex engineering challenges, that contribute to reduce costs and lead times, while respecting the highest standards of sustainability, quality and safety. This know-how allows us to be an international reference in the infrastructure sector, specifically in the delivery of the most challenging and complex projects.
4.Track record of solid operating results and order book
In 2023, Webuild further consolidated its development trajectory begun in 2012, made possible by a clear and consistent strategy that was supported by global mega trends that have given a strong boost to infrastructure investments.
Following the solid track record of operating results achieved in recent years, Webuild closes 2023 with all-time high results, exceeding the guidance for the year.
These results, together with the breadth and quality of the order backlog, which gives more than six years' visibility on revenue and margins, has made it possible to anticipate and approach in 2024 the revenues and EBITDA, respectively, targeted under the “Roadmap to 2025 - The future is now” plan presented in march 2023.
5. Oriented toward creating a sustainable future
Webuild's business is strongly oriented toward developing and building infrastructure that improves people's quality of life and directly contributes to the advancement of the major Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-oriented). Steadily improving ESG ratings, positioning the Group among the leading global players of the sector.
6. Continuous communication and transparency to the market and our stakeholders
We clearly and transparently communicate our strategic operations, financial results and targets, in line with legal requirements and international best practices for listed companies.
We have chosen transparency and active communication with the areas in which we operate, providing information about the progress of our projects on our construction sites from the initial stages.
Every year we organize meetings and dialogue initiatives with the financial community and our stakeholders.
