Earnings Release • Sep 19, 2025
Earnings Release
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Leuven, Belgium – 19 September 2025 – 7:30 CET, Crescent NV, Geldenaaksebaan 329, 3001 Heverlee (Euronext Brussels: OPTI)
The results of continuing operations only (excluding Remoticom in 2015 and 2014, and 2Invision in 2024) show a slight decline:
last year with a negative EBITDA of k€88 (H1 2024: - k€22). Before group costs, both divisions together contribute an EBITDA of k€190 (H1 2024: k€225) or 4.4% of turnover. The total EBITDA of the group after group costs amounts to -k€330 (H1 2024: -k€281).
The results for the first half-year are presented below in summary form. To ensure a fair comparison following the sale of the Remoticom group, the results for H1 2024 have been adjusted.
| H1 2025 | H1 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | Adjusted | |
| Turnover | 4 310 | 4.413 |
| EBITDA | (330) | ( 281) |
| Operating profit | (774) | ( 829) |
| Loss before tax | (983) | (1 255) |
| Result from discontinued operations | (608) | 1 221 |
| Net loss | (1 584) | (27) |
The turnover and EBITDA of the two divisions in the first half of the year are as follows:
| In thousand EUR | H1 2025 | H1 2024 Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4 310 | 4 413 |
| Solutions | 2 480 | 2 789 |
| Lighting | 1 830 | 1 624 |
| EBITDA | (330) | ( 281) |
| Solutions | (88) | (22) |
| Lighting | 278 | 247 |
| Group costs | (520) | (506) |
The decline in turnover within the Solutions division is explained by the decline in turnover at Option. SAIT's turnover remained stable at €1.3 million, as did its EBITDA contribution of €0.2 million.
The Lighting division achieved a €0.2 million increase in turnover. This was largely due to the delivery of a large project in Morocco (€0.3 million). Although sold at a lower gross margin, the division's EBITDA increased by k€31 overall.
| 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | 30 June 2025 |
December 2024 |
| Total equity | (2 731) | (1 145) |
| Net financial debt* | 2 310 | 2 372 |
| Net working capital** | (1 759) | (2 311) |
| * Financial liabilities less cash and cash equivalents, exclusive debts to related parties |
** Inventories, trade and other receivables, less trade and other payables
The total debt to related parties (mostly to Van Zele Holding NV) amounts to €4,114k and increased by €324k in the first half of 2025.
The net asset position of the Remoticom group amounted to €1,714k at the end of June.
A positive EBITDA is expected to be achieved in the second half of the year, mainly thanks to a recovery in turnover and EBITDA in the Solutions division as a result of an increased contribution from Option.
The development of the new and more powerful Cloudgate device will be completed by the end of the year. From next year onwards, this stronger commercial asset should generate renewed growth within the Solutions division.
In the second half of the year, a capital increase will be proposed to the extraordinary general meeting, involving the contribution of part of Van Zele Holding NV's debt into capital on the one hand, and a capital increase supported by several existing and new investors on the other.
Edwin Bex Geldenaaksebaan 329 B-3001 Leuven, Belgium TEL: +32 (0) 16 31 74 11 E-mail: [email protected] www.crescent-ventures.com
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