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Sixt SE

Quarterly Report May 13, 2025

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Group Quarterly Statement as of 31 March 2025

1. ECONOMIC REPORT

1.1 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE GROUP

In the first quarter of the current financial year, SIXT recorded consolidated revenues of EUR 858.1 million, an increase of 10.0% compared to the same period of the previous year (Q1 2024: EUR 780.2 million). Consolidated revenues generated in the segment Germany remained stable at EUR 243.3 million in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2024: EUR 243.0 million, +0.1%). Consolidated revenue generated in the Europe segment (excluding Germany) increased significantly by 13.8% year-on-year to EUR 296.5 million (Q1 2024: EUR 260.7 million). Consolidated revenue generated in the North America segment also rose significantly to EUR 316.4 million, an increase of 14.9% (Q1 2024: EUR 275.2 million).

Revenue key figures
SIXT Group
Change
in EUR million Q1 2025 Q1 2024 in %
Segment Germany 243.3 243.0 0.1
Segment Europe 296.5 260.7 13.8
Segment North America 316.4 275.2 14.9
Other 2.0 1.3 51.5
Consolidated revenue 858.1 780.2 10.0

The consolidated earnings before taxes (EBT) amounted to EUR -17.6 million after EUR -27.5 million in the corresponding period of the previous year (-36.0%). The Group's return on sales thus amounted to -2.0% (Q1 2024: -3.5%).

Corporate EBITDA, i.e. EBITDA with additional consideration of depreciation on rental vehicles and the attributable interest result, almost doubled in the first three month of 2025 at Group level to EUR 48.3 million (Q1 2024: EUR 25.4 million). All segments contributed to this increase. The highest contribution of EUR 29.0 million (Q1 2024: EUR 28.2 million) was made by the Germany segment in the reporting period. Corporate EBITDA of the Europe segment amounted to EUR 10.6 million in the reporting period (Q1 2024: EUR -5.8 million). The segment North America generated a Corporate EBITDA of EUR 6.0 million (Q1 2024: EUR 2.6 million).

Corporate EBITDA Change
in EUR million Q1 2025 Q1 2024 in %
Segment Germany 29.0 28.2 3.0
Segment Europe 10.6 -5.8 -283.6
Segment North America 6.0 2.6 134.0
Other 2.6 0.5 464.5
Group total 48.3 25.4 89.9

Consolidated net income after taxes also improved at EUR -12.6 million in the first three months of the reporting year (Q1 2024: EUR -23.1 million; -45.7%).

The average number of vehicles in Germany and abroad (excluding franchisees) increased by 3.9% in the first three months of 2025 to around 168,700 vehicles compared to the same period of the previous year (approx. 162,300 vehicles). The increase in the fleet was therefore disproportionately low compared to the growth in sales (+10.0%) and underlines SIXT's strategy of planning the fleet tightly and keeping capacity utilisation at a high level.

In Germany, SIXT had 361 stations as of 31 March 2025 (Q1 2024: 360 stations), thus continuing to ensure wide-area coverage. In North America, SIXT had 133 stations as of 31 March 2025 (Q1 2024: 119 stations), including four in Canada (Q1 2024: four stations). The number of stations in the SIXT corporate countries in Europe (excluding Germany) was 476 (Q1 2024: 447 stations). In addition, there were a further 1,152 stations in SIXT franchise countries (Q1 2024: 1,215 stations), bringing the total number of stations to 2,122 at the end of March 2025 (Q1 2024: 2,141 stations).

Number of rental stations Q1 2025 Q1 2024
Germany 361 360
Europe 476 447
North America 133 119
Corporate countries 970 926
Franchise countries 1,152 1,215
Total 2,122 2,141

1.2 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE REPORTING PERIOD

  • \ Financing growth: In January 2025, SIXT issued a new bond (ISIN: DE000A4DFCK8) with a volume of EUR 500 million. The new bond has a term of five years and carries a coupon of 3.25%, which is an improvement of 0.50% compared to the last bond from a year ago (coupon: 3.75%). The successful issue underscores the strong market position of SIXT and the high level of investor confidence in the company's financial stability and growth strategy. The proceeds from the bond will contribute to finance further growth, particularly the expansion of the vehicle fleet.
  • \ US Expansion: In the first quarter of 2025, SIXT opened five new branches in the US, continuing its growth in North America. New additions include the branch in Hollywood, Florida, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and the branch in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Hyatt Regency. The opening of the new branch at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino marks a new partnership with Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, offering exclusive discounts to the more than 15 million members of the "Unity by Hard Rock" loyalty programme.

1.3 FINANCIAL POSITION

Assets

As at the balance sheet date of 31 March 2025, the Group's total assets with EUR 7.10 billion were EUR 547.3 million higher than the figure as at 31 December 2024 (EUR 6.55 billion). The main driver behind the increase is the rise in cash, cash equivalents and bank balances by EUR 227.6 million compared to 31 December 2024 due to the issue of a bond in January 2025.

Equity

At EUR 2.07 billion, the SIXT Group's equity at the reporting date was almost unchanged at the level of the year-end figure for 2024 (EUR 2.13 billion). The equity ratio decreased slightly to 29.2% (31 December 2024: 32.5%), but remained well above the defined minimum target value of 20% and at a level well above the average for the rental industry.

Liabilities

Non-current liabilities and provisions increased to EUR 3.23 billion as at 31 March 2025 compared to the year-end value in 2024 (EUR 2.83 billion). The main reason for the increase was the placement of the new bond in January 2025.

Current liabilities and provisions as at 31 March 2025 increased to a total of EUR 1.79 billion compared to the value at the end of 2024 (EUR 1.60 billion).

1.4 INVESTMENTS

SIXT again succeeded in expanding its fleet size inside the demand in the first quarter of 2025. From January to March 2025, around 57,900 vehicles (Q1 2024: approx. 55,000 vehicles) with a total value of EUR 2.17 billion (Q1 2024: EUR 1.88 billion) were added to the rental fleet. This corresponds to an increase of 5.4% in the number of vehicles and 15.2% in the investment volume compared to the same period of the previous year.

2. OUTLOOK

SIXT is maintaining its expansion course for all regional segments, with profitable growth remaining the top priority. SIXT expects demand for its mobility products to continue to rise in the current financial year. Therefore, SIXT confirms its forecast for the 2025 financial year of being able to increase revenue in a range of 5% to 10% and also expects to achieve a significantly higher EBT margin in the region of 10% in the 2025 financial year compared to the previous year.

3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE SIXT GROUP AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

3.1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Consolidated Statement of Income Q1 Q1
in EUR thousand 2025 2024
Revenue 858,137 780,239
Other operating income 63,393 52,216
Fleet expenses 223,314 195,135
Personnel expenses 174,320 171,018
Depreciation and amortisation expense including impairments 202,676 214,545
Other operating expenses 306,087 248,514
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) 15,132 3,242
Financial result -32,723 -30,710
Earnings before taxes (EBT) -17,590 -27,468
Income tax expense -5,036 -4,348
Consolidated profit/loss -12,554 -23,121
Of which attributable to shareholders of Sixt SE -12,554 -23,121
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Q1 Q1
in EUR thousand 2025 2024
Consolidated profit/loss -12,554 -23,121
Other comprehensive income (not recognised in the income statement) -44,128 22,030
Components that could be recognised in the income statement in the future
Currency translation gains/losses -44,575 19,003
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments in hedge relationships 575 2,959
Amounts reclassified due to recognition in the income statement 402 873
Related deferred taxes -244 -872
Components that could not be recognised in the income statement in the future
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans -12 115
Related deferred taxes 3 -34
Remeasurement of equity investments -66 -16
Related deferred taxes -213 -
Total comprehensive income -56,682 -1,091
Of which attributable to shareholders of Sixt SE -56,682 -1,091

3.2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Assets
in EUR thousand 31 Mar. 2025 31 Dec. 2024
Non-current assets
Goodwill 25,324 25,375
Intangible assets 57,049 58,370
Property and equipment 1,151,837 1,139,867
Investment property 27,377 27,477
Financial assets 15,649 15,765
Other receivables and assets 9,433 10,291
Deferred tax assets 40,550 33,513
Total non-current assets 1,327,219 1,310,656
Current assets
Rental vehicles 4,204,095 4,120,589
Inventories 206,346 175,534
Trade receivables 619,095 580,567
Other receivables and assets 303,704 149,145
Income tax receivables 46,244 50,587
Cash, cash equivalents and bank balances 391,207 163,577
Total current assets 5,770,690 5,240,000
Total assets 7,097,909 6,550,656
Equity and liabilities
in EUR thousand 31 Mar. 2025 31 Dec. 2024
Equity
Subscribed capital 120,175 120,175
Capital reserves 199,757 208,148
Other reserves 1,752,045 1,800,336
Total equity 2,071,977 2,128,658
Non-current liabilities and provisions
Provisions for pensions and other post-employment benefits 3,538 3,444
Other provisions 16,343 15,475
Financial liabilities 3,163,834 2,757,739
Other liabilities 9,072 9,546
Deferred tax liabilities 39,086 40,297
Total non-current liabilities and provisions 3,231,872 2,826,502
Current liabilities and provisions
Other provisions 242,760 223,162
Income tax liabilities 88,469 128,879
Financial liabilities 414,460 368,061
Trade payables 871,717 635,277
Other liabilities 176,654 240,117
Total current liabilities and provisions 1,794,060 1,595,496
Total equity and liabilities 7,097,909 6,550,656

3.3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Q1 Q1
in EUR thousand 2025 2024
Operating activities
Consolidated profit/loss -12,554 -23,121
Current income taxes recognised in the income statement 4,407 -1,118
Income taxes paid -40,474 -19,065
Financial result recognised in the income statement1 32,672 30,621
Interest received 2,996 3,571
Interest paid -54,058 -43,785
Depreciation and amortisation expense including impairments 202,676 214,545
Income from disposal of fixed assets 55 1
Other (non-)cash expenses and income -50,557 16,946
Gross cash flow 85,164 178,594
Depreciation and impairments on rental vehicles2 -135,387 -153,147
Gross cash flow before changes in working capital -50,224 25,447
Change in rental vehicles2 -86,273 -175,076
Change in inventories -30,813 -44,299
Change in trade receivables -38,527 -64,258
Change in trade payables 236,440 458,535
Change in other net assets -196,678 -25,561
Net cash flows used in/from operating activities -166,075 174,787
Investing activities
Proceeds from the disposal of intangible assets, property and equipment 2 -
Payments for investments in intangible assets, property and equipment -18,465 -21,489
Payments for investments in short-term deposits -33 -33
Payments from short-term deposits 33 33
Net cash flows used in investing activities -18,462 -21,489
Financing activities
Payments received from borrower's note loans taken out, bonds and bank loans 500,000 500,000
Payments made for redemption of borrower's note loans, bonds and bank loans -51,270 -470,761
Payments made for redemption of lease liabilities -52,948 -51,434
Payments made for redemption of and payments received from short-term financial liabilities taken out3 16,554 -104,210
Net cash flows from/used in financing activities 412,336 -126,405
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 227,799 26,893
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents -169 102
Cash and cash equivalents on 1 Jan. 163,577 5,924
Cash and cash equivalents on 31 Mar. 391,207 32,918

1 Excluding income from investments

2 Disclosure on rental vehicles does not contain right of use assets for rental vehicles financed by lease contracts

3 Short-term borrowings with terms of up to three months and quick turnover

3.4 ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Revenue

Revenue Germany Europe North
America
Total Change
in EUR million Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 in %
Rental revenue 206.0 206.1 275.4 241.3 288.5 255.9 769.9 703.2 9.5
Other revenue from the rental business 37.3 37.0 21.1 19.4 27.8 19.3 86.3 75.7 13.9
Other revenue 1.7 1.1 0.2 0.2 - - 2.0 1.3 51.5
Group total 245.0 244.2 296.8 260.8 316.4 275.2 858.1 780.2 10.0

Other operating income

Other operating income Q1 Q1 Change
in EUR million 2025 2024 in %
Forwarding costs to third parties 22.2 16.6 33.4
Currency translation 29.2 17.6 66.1
Capitalised costs 4.0 5.0 -19.9
Miscellaneous income 8.1 13.1 -38.3
Group total 63.4 52.2 21.4

Fleet expenses

Fleet expenses Q1 Q1 Change
in EUR million 2025 2024 in %
Repairs, maintenance and reconditioning 105.6 89.7 17.7
Fuel 18.3 17.8 2.7
Insurance 42.0 35.8 17.5
Transportation 15.4 15.4 -0.2
Taxes and charges 6.1 5.9 4.6
Registration fees 9.8 11.3 -13.5
Penalty tickets, Vignette and Toll 13.4 9.2 45.5
Other 12.7 10.1 26.2
Group total 223.3 195.1 14.4

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense including impairments Q1 Q1 Change
in EUR million 2025 2024 in %
Rental vehicles 138.5 162.5 -14.8
Property and equipment and investment property 58.9 49.2 19.6
Intangible assets 5.3 2.8 90.3
Group total 202.7 214.5 -5.5

Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses Q1 Q1 Change
in EUR million 2025 2024 in %
Leasing expenses 34.0 15.8 115.0
Commissions 77.2 63.8 20.9
Expenses for buildings 17.8 17.7 0.2
Other selling and marketing expenses 32.5 33.6 -3.2
Expenses from write-downs/impairments of receivables 41.4 27.7 49.5
Audit, legal, advisory costs, and investor relations expenses 7.1 6.8 4.7
Other personnel services 24.4 26.6 -8.2
Expenses for IT and communication services 8.9 10.6 -16.2
Currency translation/consolidation 34.1 21.2 60.7
Miscellaneous expenses 28.7 24.6 16.6
Group total 306.1 248.5 23.2

Financial result

Financial result Q1 Q1 Change
in EUR million 2025 2024 in %
Other interest and similar income 3.1 1.7 85.5
Interest and similar expenses -35.2 -33.0 6.6
Thereof from leases -8.4 -6.2 36.4
Net interest expense -32.0 -31.3 2.4
Result from fair value measurement of financial assets -0.1 -0.1 -43.8
Net income from derivative financial instruments -0.6 0.7 -192.0
Other financial result -0.7 0.6 -214.5
Group total -32.7 -30.7 6.6

Group segment reporting

The segment information for the first three months of 2025 (compared to the first three months of 2024) is as follows:

Segment Report Germany Europe North America Other Reconciliation Group
in EUR million 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024
External revenue 243.3 243.0 296.5 260.7 316.4 275.2 2.0 1.3 - - 858.1 780.2
Internal revenue 26.8 24.9 3.0 2.8 2.8 2.5 9.7 8.9 -42.4 -39.1 - -
Total revenue 270.1 268.0 299.6 263.4 319.1 277.7 11.7 10.2 -42.4 -39.1 858.1 780.2
Leasing expenses for rental
vehicles
18.3 12.9 15.7 2.9 - - - - - - 34.0 15.8
Depreciation of rental vehicles 30.5 43.7 55.1 66.8 52.9 52.1 - - - - 138.5 162.5
Interest income 18.9 28.7 2.3 1.9 0.1 0.1 - - -18.2 -29.0 3.1 1.7
Interest expense 29.2 28.4 8.7 11.5 14.4 20.6 - - -18.2 -29.0 34.1 31.5
Corporate EBITDA 29.0 28.2 10.6 -5.8 6.0 2.6 2.6 0.5 - - 48.3 25.4
Other depreciation and
amortisation
1.3 1.4 - - 64.2 52.0
Reclassification net interest
expense
- - - - 31.0 29.8
EBIT1 1.3 -0.9 - - 15.1 3.2
Financial result -1.0 -1.5 - - -32.7 -30.7
EBT2 0.3 -2.4 - - -17.6 -27.5

1 Corresponds to earnings before taxes (EBIT)

2 Corresponds to earnings before taxes (EBT)

Due to rounding it is possible that individual figures presented in this Group Quarterly Statement may not add up exactly to the totals shown. For the same reason, the percentage figures presented may not exactly reflect the absolute figures they relate to.

Pullach, 13 May 2025

Sixt SE The Management Board Contact Published by Sixt SE Sixt SE Zugspitzstraße 1 Zugspitzstraße 1 82049 Pullach, Germany 82049 Pullach, Germany

[email protected] Phone +49 (0) 89/ 7 44 44 - 5104 Fax +49 (0) 89/ 7 44 44 - 85104

Investor Relations website ir.sixt.eu Further Sites sixt.com about.sixt.com/en/

Note: This announcement is available for download in German and in English translation on the internet at Investor Relation (ir.sixt.eu). In the event of any discrepancies, the German version of the report shall take precedence over the English translation.

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