HEIDELBERG sees clear increase in profitability in third quarter of financial year 2024/2025 (part 2)

Heidelberg, February 12, 2025 (APA) -

Packaging segment remains a growth driver Incoming orders in the Packaging segment increased significantly - by around 11 percent to € 959 million for the first three quarters and by some 15 percent in the third quarter. In terms of megatrends, the packaging market is first and foremost seeing a growing demand for packaging that is both sustainable and of a high quality. This is where the positioning of HEIDELBERG as a systems integrator and total solution provider is having a positive impact, helping to further expand the company’s very strong position in the packaging market. "Packaging printing is the current growth sector for the printing industry, including HEIDELBERG. In particular, the product innovation around the Boardmaster for high-volume packaging printing meets customer needs," said David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG. "We are looking to successively expand our business and our portfolio in this market by using automation, robotics, and software to offer our customers integrated end-to-end solutions for the entire manufacturing process," he explained. In the Print segment, incoming orders for the nine-month period increased by 4.4 percent to € 858 million. Growth strategy promises sales potential of over € 300 million in medium term To expand its market position, HEIDELBERG is increasingly tapping into growth potential in its core market - from packaging and digital printing to software and lifecycle business. The first digital presses from the cooperation with Canon are going to customers in Switzerland and Germany. This cooperation will significantly boost future sales generated by digital print solutions, including consumables, software, and service. The company is also keen to further expand its portfolio in the growing market for green technologies. This includes key areas such as high-precision plant engineering, the automotive industry, charging infrastructure and software, and new hydrogen technologies. An initial prototype of a hydrogen electrolyzer will be completed in the summer and will be showcased as part of an in-house application. The objective is to carry out development work with customers, application and technology partners, and suppliers to create a market-ready system for producing hydrogen and make this available on an industrial scale. The medium-term goal of HEIDELBERG in the electromobility market is to use Amperfied to position itself as a leading system supplier of charging solutions for use at companies and in public spaces in Europe. The company is focusing on the operation of charging infrastructure, with the aim of ensuring maximum availability and reliability, as a service with stable recurring sales. This approach is confirmed by projects with Autobahn GmbH and companies at regional level, among others. Considering all strategic initiatives in the period to financial year 2028/2029, HEIDELBERG sees overall growth potential amounting to over € 300 million, in conjunction with enhanced performance and efficiency. Full-year forecast confirmed, adjusted EBITDA margin to rise to up to around 8 percent in FY 2025/2026 Factoring in the expectations and prerequisites published and set out in the 2023/2024 Management Report, the company still anticipates that sales for financial year 2024/2025 will match the previous year’s level (previous year: € 2,395 million). The adjusted EBITDA margin is also expected to be at the previous year’s level (previous year: 7.2 percent). The high order backlog and the ongoing focus on margins and costs provide a sound basis for achieving the targets that have been set. The implementation of the plan for the future and the efficiency improvements are having a positive impact on the profitability of HEIDELBERG, with the adjusted EBITDA margin set to improve further to up to around 8 percent in the next financial year 2025/2026. About HEIDELBERG Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth, HEIDELBERG as a total solution provider is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions and the lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control, automation technology and robotics as well as the growing green technologies. With a strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its around 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China and the USA and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is well-positioned for future growth. (continues) Kiadó: APA/Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ------------------------------------------------------------------- A Nemzeti Közleménytár oldalán található közlemények nem képezik az MTI hírkiadás részét, az MTI által szó szerint továbbított tartalomért minden esetben a közlemény beadója a felelős. A közlemények forrásmegjelöléssel (NKT) szabadon és korlátozás nélkül felhasználhatók. Az NKT szolgáltatással kapcsolatban további információt az nkt@dunamsz.hu elektronikus levelező címen kaphat.