HEIDELBERG focuses on economic efficiency in FY 2025/26 - operating margin set to rise further (part 2)

Heidelberg, June 5, 2025 (APA) -

Outlook for FY 2025/26 - slight increase in sales expected and adjusted EBITDA margin set to rise to as much as around 8 percent In view of macroeconomic developments, taking into account the various opportunities and risks, and assuming the global economy does not see weaker growth than predict-ed by the relevant institutions, the company is expecting sales of around € 2,350 million in financial year 2025/26 (2024/25: € 2,280 million). The EBITDA margin adjusted for special items is predicted to rise to as much as 8 percent (previ-ous year: 7.1 percent). The changed segment structure at HEIDELBERG from April 1, 2025 means the com-pany will, in the future, report figures for the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments. The purpose of this new segment structure is to strengthen the focus on product-oriented management in line with market and customer needs, and also on systematically taking responsibility for results. 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 develop-ment in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions and the lifecycle busi-ness with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and effi-ciency. 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 grow-ing 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. Figure 1: HEIDELBERG is optimistic about FY 2025/26 and is opening the industry's largest customer demonstration center for its 175th anniversary with the redesigned Home of Print. Figure 2: With the new Cartonmaster CX 145, HEIDELBERG is expanding its range in the growing packaging sector with a large format sheetfed offset press. Figure 3: Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG, sees the course set for further profitable growth. Press kit 175 Years of HEIDELBERG - Home of Print | HEIDELBERG - https://www.heidelberg.com/global/en/about_heidelberg/press_relations/press_kits/2025_1/175_years_heidelberg.jsp Image material and further information about the company are available in the Inves-tor Relations portal and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com. - Picture is available at AP (https://apmultimedianewsroom.com/multimedia-newsroom/partners/news-aktuell) - Further information: Corporate Communications Thomas Fichtl Phone: +49 6222 82-67123 E-mail: Thomas.Fichtl@heidelberg.com Investor Relations Maximilian Beyer Phone: +49 6222 82-67120 E-mail: Maximilian.Beyer@heidelberg.com Important note: This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even if the company management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, actual future developments and future actual results may deviate considerably from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the overall economic situation, exchange rates and interest rates as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability that future developments and the actual results achieved in the future will correspond to the assumptions and estimates made in this press release. 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.