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Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A.

Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A.

S24.MI
Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A.IT flagItalian Stock Exchange
1.10
EUR
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71.19MMarket Cap
Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A.
S24.MI
(Italian Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

1.10

P/E

ratio

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div

yld

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ROIC.AI

2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
TTM
FRC
16.12
15.16
14.45
13.58
10.36
10.52
10.18
8.4
3.54
3.16
3.31
3.86
3.1
3.96
3.35
3.3
3.26
Revenue per Share
-1.71
-1.29
-0.26
-1.44
-2.43
-0.33
-0.82
-2.92
0.12
-0.09
-0.02
-0.02
-0.32
0.01
0.12
0.14
0.08
Basic EPS, GAAP
-1.39
-0.57
-1.51
-0.95
-2.41
-1.79
-0.82
-1.03
-0.32
-0.19
0.08
-0.02
-0.12
0.38
0.23
0.29
0.25
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.33
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- -
0.01
- -
0.01
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
3.65
0.98
0.69
-0.74
-2.36
-0.09
-0.56
-2.78
0.12
0.19
0.36
0.42
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- -
0.11
0.25
0.19
Book Value per Share
3.98
3.03
2.75
1.25
-1.12
1.11
0.09
-2.34
-0.22
-0.26
-0.43
-0.56
-0.59
-0.58
-0.32
-0.17
-0.21
Tangible Book Value per Share
31
31
32
32
31
30
31
32
63
67
60
49
66
53
64
65
65
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
503
473
468
431
325
313
316
266
222
211
199
191
204
212
215
215
212
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-9.57
-7.51
-2.53
-12.73
-18.6
-8.47
-5.63
-21.68
-15.68
-0.13
1.65
3.05
-1.82
10.64
7.9
6.26
4.36
Operating Margin (%)
31
29
24
33
27
18
17
21
13
9
17
17
18
16
15
15
15
Depreciation Expense
-53
-40
-8
-46
-76
-10
-26
-93
8
-6
-1
-1
-21
1
8
9
5
Net Income, GAAP
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
404.94
- -
92.82
27.99
23.91
35.72
Effective Tax Rate (%)
-10.61
-8.48
-1.79
-10.62
-23.46
-3.13
-8.1
-34.83
3.39
-2.85
-0.6
-0.52
-10.33
0.25
3.58
4.22
2.52
Profit Margin (%)
65
24
7
-45
-111
-38
-80
-89
-32
-37
-44
2
4
9
28
34
31
Working Capital
- -
- -
6
4
- -
23
7
6
6
5
9
77
80
78
77
73
71
LT Debt
298
257
248
197
122
111
81
-12
42
36
37
35
14
16
24
32
28
Total Equity
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
-17.46
- -
1.43
10.73
9
5.64
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
-10.94
- -
0.73
9.6
11.16
8.02
Return on Capital (%)
-48.09
-55.48
-31.63
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
-59.06
-6.93
-4.67
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203.01
76.45
56.03
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Sep'24
Dec'24
Mar'25
ST Debt
7
8
8
LT Borrowings
44
44
43
LT Finance Leases
30
29
28
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
65
65
65
Market Capitalization
33
29
51

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'24
Dec'24
Mar'25
Total Current Assets
139
152
155
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
69
72
75
Accounts Receivable, Net
54
65
63
Inventories
3
3
3
Total Current Liabilities
110
118
125
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
7
8
8
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-55.34%
7.29%
37.52%
Free Cash Flow
-14.72%
17.85%
24.71%
Net Income, GAAP
331.93%
652.98%
17.68%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-3.42%
1.61%
-0.24%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
49
56
44
66
215
2024
50
57
45
63
215
2025
47
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- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
0.01
- -
- -
- -
0.12
2024
-0.01
- -
- -
- -
0.14
2025
-0.06
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
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2024
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2025
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Business
Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A. (S24.MI) operates as Italy's leading multimedia publishing company, specializing in economic, financial, professional, and cultural information primarily for professionals, businesses, public administration, and general readers. Founded in 1965 through the merger of Il Sole, established in 1865, and 24 Ore, launched in 1933, the company is headquartered in Milan, Italy, and owned by Confindustria, with recent control acquired by Zenit S.p.A. via a voluntary public purchase offer completed in July 2025, securing 95.014% ownership. Its core products and services encompass the flagship daily newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, covering business, politics, law, and markets with supplements such as Finanza e Mercati, Domenica, Plus24, and Nòva24; Radio 24, a news and talk radio station; Radiocor, a real-time economic-financial news agency; ilsole24ore.com and mobile applications for digital news; Radio24-IlSole24OreTV on digital terrestrial channel 246; professional digital platforms including Norme & Tributi Plus, Book24ORE digital library, and Partner 24 ORE network; e-commerce via Shopping24.it; training and seminars through Sole 24 Ore Formazione; events organization by 24 ORE Eventi; cultural exhibitions by 24 ORE Cultura; software solutions and management tools; advertising via 24 ORE System; and specialized publications on art, architecture, design, fashion, and annual reports like Urban Ecosystem. The company primarily serves the Italian market with international reach through digital products, exhibitions abroad, and advertising, focusing on sectors including publishing, broadcasting, professional services, and events. Recent developments include the launch of Radio24-IlSole24OreTV as a new integrated television channel replacing prior formats; approval of an ESG Plan in 2023 emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity, and gender equality certification; participation in the UN Global Compact since December 2023; the strategic merger incorporating wholly-owned Il Sole 24 ORE Business Media S.r.l. to streamline operations; and the transformative July 2025 acquisition by Zenit S.p.A., leading to delisting from indices effective July 8, 2025.