
Acea's CEO, Fabrizio Palermo, commented on the results of the first nine months of the group, underlining the solidity of the industrial model and the sustainable growth based on water, electricity and environmental investments.
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Acea is an Italian industrial group active mainly in the water, electricity and environmental sectors.
"The results of the first nine months confirm the solidity of our industrial model and the Group's sustainable growth path". Thus the CEO of Acea, Fabrizio Palermo, comments on the results of the first nine months of the group.
"The water business remains the main driver of development, thanks to the strengthening of infrastructures and territorial expansion - he specifies - Investments also continue in electricity networks, which are increasingly resilient and digital, and the advancement, from a circular economy perspective, of strategic environmental projects. Our commitment remains focused on essential infrastructures, combining growth, operational efficiency and financial discipline to continue to create value for the territories and for our stakeholders".

Acea closes the first nine months with a recurring net profit of 263 million (+14%) and a reported profit of 530 million (+28%). The 2026 guidance confirmed, with net investments of 796 million focused on regulated activities.

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