Extracted Insight:

  • Revenue: Preliminary FY 2025/26 revenue of €510.90 million, down 5.6% year‑on‑year, reflecting weak customer demand in Europe and the Americas.
  • Adjusted EBIT: Fell 35% to €31.80 million, indicating pressure on profitability.
  • Free Cash Flow: Increased nearly 70% to €48.10 million for the full year, showing improved cash generation despite lower earnings.
  • Quarterly Performance: Q4 revenue was supported by strong tooling business performance due to favorable project phasing.
  • Series Revenue: Declined as ongoing weak customer call‑offs persisted, especially in Europe and the Americas; negative foreign‑exchange effects further weighed on quarterly revenue.
  • Order Intake: Exceeded €60 million during the period, including new business contracts in China, signalling continued demand from overseas markets.
  • Cost Structure: Company expects an improved cost structure after completing a severance program in Germany.
  • Headwinds: Ongoing protectionism, tariffs and broader macro‑economic uncertainties continue to challenge the business.