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FY2025 RESULTS
ANALYST & INVESTOR WEB CONFERENCE DECEMBER 8, 2025
DISCLAIMER

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We confirm the FY2025 preliminary results released on November 10, 2025.
Revenue and earnings development in FY2025 strongly affected by the current market environment, the global tariff conflict, the unfavorable product mix and the higher pricing pressure in the automotive business as well as the weak US dollar.
Revenue in FY2025 on the prior year's level of around €1.3bn.
Adj. EBIT1 margin in FY2025 at 11.0%, -1pp y/y.
Net leverage ratio as of end September 2025 stable at 2.96.
The transformation program to boost long-term competitiveness is well on track. It will streamline the organizational structure, reduce personnel and operating costs and optimize the production footprint.

Born 1972, Swiss citizen
Professional background
Since Nov 2025: Stabilus Group, CFO
2021-2025: Forbo Group, CFO, Interim CEO 2016-2021: Geberit Group, Head of Corporate
Controlling
2006-2016: Holcim Group, various finance functions,
CFO of Holcim Ecuador S.A.
Before 2006: PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM
Business Consulting Services
Professional education
Bachelor of Business Administration Swiss Certified Public Accountant Executive Master in European and International Law
SHIFTING INTO A HIGHER GEAR ON THE WAY TO OUR PROFITABILITY TARGETS


Organizational transformation: adjustments to the organizational structure, reduction of hierarchical layers, alignment of processes to foster stronger customer focus and faster decision-making
Location-related measures: consolidation of office and production facilities (e.g., consolidation of our facilities in Germany, the USA, Singapore and Thailand)
Personnel-related measures: workforce reduction by around 450 employees (c. 6% of global workforce), predominantly in EMEA and Americas
Strong commitment to STAR 2030 targets, particularly to delivering an adj. EBIT margin of 15%.

- c. €18m one-off expenses, predominantly related to severance payments, consolidation of office and production facilities, and other restructuring costs
- › expenses/provision recognized in FY2025
-
› cash outflow will be largely in FY2026
-
c. €19m cost savings in FY2027
- c. €32m recurring annual cost savings from FY2028 onwards
A NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: A NEW E-GRIPPER SERIES
ELECTRIC SMART 3-JAW GRIPPER



New product development in the Industrial Automation business unit:
A new electric smart 3-jaw gripper with integrated controls and sensors.
Electric "plug and play" gripper - easy to handle and to program.
Life cycle testing and certification ongoing.
Market introduction of the new product in 3 different sizes planned for Q2 FY26.
Target market: automation equipment and robotics for industrial sectors.

STABILUS
Leveraging Our Combined Strengths:
Unparalleled expertise in motion control
Strong industrial brand portfolio
Multi-industry focus
European stronghold

Secure positioning & handling
World-class automation & clamping solutions
Decades of innovating automation
Strong market position & U.S heritage
STABILUS 4 AUTOMATION
STABILUS GROUP IN Q4 FY2025

REVENUE AND EARNINGS IMPACTED BY CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Revenue 6.0% y/y
- › Organic -2.2%, M&A 0.0%, FX -3.8% y/y
- › Lower revenues in Automotive, EC1 and IMA, partly offset by growth in DIAMEC, HRF, AMR and CV
REVENUE (€M) ADJ. EBIT (€M) PROFIT (€M) ADJ. FCF (€M)

Adj. EBIT margin 1.7pp y/y
- › Organic -15.3%, M&A +0.0%, FX -3.6%
- › Incurred integration cost €0.0m (PY: €1.8m)

Profit margin 8.8pp y/y
- › Provision / expenses for transformation of €17.6m
- › Higher finance costs (interest expenses and net fx losses)

Adj. FCF % revenue 2.3pp y/y
- › Adjustments to FCF €2.3m (PY €2.3m)
- › Higher cash flow from operations by €2.5m y/y, lower capex by €1.2m y/y
REVENUE AND EARNINGS IMPACTED BY CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT

REVENUE (€M) ADJ. EBIT (€M) PROFIT (€M) ADJ. FCF (€M)

Adj. EBIT margin 1.0pp y/y
- › Organic -17.7%, M&A +10.9%, FX -2.4%
- › Destaco cost synergies €1.2m
- › Incurred integration cost €1.5m (PY: €3.8m)


Profit margin 3.6pp y/y
- › Provision / expenses for transformation of €17.6m
- › Higher finance costs (interest expenses and net fx losses)
Adj. FCF % revenue 1.0pp y/y
- › Adjustments to FCF €8.7m (PY €653.2m)
- › Higher capex by €5.6m y/y
1 See list of acronyms in appendix.
Revenue 0.8% y/y
FX -3.2% y/y
€8.2m
› Organic -4.6%, M&A +7.0%,
› All market segments are negatively affected; higher revenues only in DIAMEC1 and IMA y/y; Destaco sales synergies
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BY REGION IN Q4 FY25



Revenue in APAC impacted by pricing pressure in Automotive. Adj. EBIT margin affected by the harmonization of transfer pricing policy (Destaco integration).
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BY REGION IN FY2025



Twelve months of Destaco results included in FY2025 (vs. six months in FY2024). APAC revenue impacted by higher pricing pressure in Automotive.
AMERICAS: HIGHER REVENUES DRIVEN BY ACQUISITION, IMPACTED BY UNCERTAINTY AND WEAK USD


REVENUE (€M)


Revenue 2.5% y/y
- › Organic -2.1%, M&A +11.6%, FX -7.0%
- › Lower revenues in Automotive, CV1 and EC, partially offset by growth in DIAMEC, HRF, AMR and IMA
- › 12 months Destaco results included in FY25 vs. 6 months in FY24
-
› Significant negative impact from weak ADJ. EBIT (€M) US dollar (-7.0% y/y)
-
› Organic -36.7%, M&A +21.2%, FX -5.0%
- › Margin negatively affected by harmonization of the transfer pricing policy, following the consolidation of Destaco (- €7.9m)
EMEA: REVENUE INCREASE DRIVEN BY ACQUISITION


REVENUE (€M)

ADJ. EBIT (€M)

Revenue 3.2% y/y
- › Organic -1.4%, M&A +5.0%, FX -0.4%
- › Lower revenues in all market segments except in IMA1 and DIAMEC
- › 12 months Destaco results included in FY25 vs. 6 months in FY24
Adj. EBIT margin 1.8pp y/y
- › Organic +12.0%, M&A +9.1%, FX -0.5%
- › Margin positively affected by harmonization of the transfer pricing policy, following the consolidation of Destaco (+ €9.6m)
APAC: RESULTS IMPACTED BY U.S. TARIFF POLICY AND PRICING PRESSURE IN AUTOMOTIVE
REVENUE (€M)

ADJ. EBIT (€M)

Revenue 12.4% y/y
- › Organic -13.6%, M&A +3.5%, FX -2.3%
- › Lower revenues in Automotive, AMR1 and EC, partially offset by growth in CV and IMA; DIAMEC and EC revenues at prior-year level
Adj. EBIT margin 3.4pp y/y
- › Organic -31.2%, M&A +3.7%, FX -1.8%
- › Strong pricing pressure in Automotive
- › Margin negatively affected by harmonization of the transfer pricing policy, following the consolidation of Destaco (- €1.7m)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BY MARKET SEGMENT IN Q4 FY25



Despite the challenging market environment, DIAMEC, CV and AMR grew in Q4 FY25.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BY MARKET SEGMENT IN FY2025



Despite the challenging market environment, IMA and DIAMEC grew in FY2025.

- › Our goal is to reduce net leverage ratio below 2.0 within the next three years.
- › Our mid-term target leverage ratio is 1.0.

Q3 FY22 Q4 FY22 Q1 FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q2 FY24 Q3 FY24 Q4 FY24 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY25
- › NWC/revenue ratio substantially improved by 1.4pp q/q to 17.9% as of end FY2025.
- › A new ABS factoring program was introduced in August 2025 to optimize working capital.
- › Receivables sold under the factoring program as of end Sept 2025: €25.8m (PY: €11.9m).
INVESTMENT FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCTS


- › Important investment projects:
- › radar technology,
- › smart door actuation,
- › electric grippers,
- › automation of production facilities.
MAJOR FOCUS ON R&D AND GROWTH

- › The €88.5m capex in FY2025 comprises:
- › €30.8m capitalized R&D (35% of total capex; c. 2.4% of group revenue),
- › €30.1m growth capex (34% of total capex; c. 2.3% of group revenue),
- › €14.1m maintenance capex (16% of total capex; c. 1.1% of group revenue),
- › €13.5m optimization capex (15% of total capex; c. 1.0% of group revenue).
| FY2025 Actual |
FY2026 Forecast |
|
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €1,296.1m | €1.1bn - €1.3bn |
| Adj. EBIT margin |
11.0% | 10% - 12% |
| Adj. FCF | €119.0m | €80m - €110m |
› The forecast range reflects difficult market conditions, macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR FY2026 OUTLOOK

ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE MID-POINT OF THE FORECAST RANGE

GDP1 GROWTH
› c. +3% y/y in CY2025 and CY2026

LVP1 GROWTH
› LVP of c. 91m in FY2026

COST INFLATION
- › material cost (average price for metals, plastics, energy) expected to slightly decrease in FY2026
- › labor cost inflation of c. 6% y/y in FY2026

MAJOR FX RATES
› 1.20 USD/EUR › 8.50 CNY/EUR
FORECAST BY OPERATING SEGMENT (REGION)



EMEA

STABILUS GROUP
| FY2025 Actual |
FY2026 Forecast |
|
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €1,296.1m | €1.1bn - €1.3b (-15.1% - +0.3%) |
| Adj. EBIT margin |
11.0% | 10.0% - 12.0% |
3bn %)
| AMERICAS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Actual |
FY2026 Forecast |
||
| €480.9m | €400m - €460m (-16.8%4.3%) |
||
| 7.9% | 9.0% - 11.0% |
FY2025 Actual FY2026 Forecast €542.2m €500m - €570m (-7.8% - +5.1%)
| ASIA-PACIFIC | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Actual |
FY2026 Forecast |
||
| €273.0m | €200m - €270m (-26.8%1.1%) |
||
| 14.1% | 12.0% - 14.5% |
ASSUMPTIONS (FOR MID-POINT OF FORECAST RANGE):
-
GPD1 growth in USA c. 2%, in the Euro area c. 1.5%, in China c. 4% in CY2026
-
Lower LVP in all three regions y/y: Americas (-2%), EMEA (-2%), APAC (-3%)
-
High labor cost inflation in Romania and Mexico
-
High price pressure in the automotive business in China
FURTHER PARAMETER EXPECTATIONS FOR FY2026

HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS

PPA D&A1
- › c. €30m in FY2026 (thereof c. €16m Destaco PPA D&A)
- › gradually reducing to c. €28m in FY2029 (thereof c. €16m Destaco PPA D&A)

CAPEX1
› c. €60m machine capex (investments in PPE)

TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
- › c. €18m one-off cash out in FY2026
- › c. €19m cost savings in FY2027, c. €32m recurring annual cost savings from FY2028 onwards

NWC1
› 17% - 20% of LTM revenue

GROUP TAX RATE
› 25% - 30%

DIVIDEND POLICY
› payout of 20% to 40% of consolidated net profit attributable to Stabilus shareholders, subject to market conditions, our growth and deleveraging plans
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The FY2025 revenue and earnings development was significantly impacted by the current market environment and the US tariff policy.
To the 2026 AGM we will propose a dividend of €0.35 per share (a total dividend of €8.6m and distribution ratio of c. 37% of group net income).
Given the geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, we expect FY2026 to be challenging and forecast for this fiscal year group revenues of €1.1bn - €1.3bn, adj. EBIT margin of 10% -12% and adj. FCF of €80m - €110m.
Despite the headwinds, we continue to pursue our long-term strategy STAR 2030, focusing on profitable and sustainable growth, customer and employee satisfaction, innovation and sustainability.

Q&A SESSION

APPENDIX
REVENUE AND ADJUSTED EBIT MARGIN BY QUARTER


REVENUE

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
REVENUE (€M)
| Q4 FY2024 Actual |
Q4 FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | Acquisition effect | Currency effect | Organic growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Gas Spring | 29.3 | 25.6 | (3.7) | (12.6)% | 0.0% | 0.0% | (12.6)% |
| Automotive Powerise | 25.5 | 29.0 | 3.5 | 13.7% | 0.0% | (2.1)% | 15.8% |
| Industrial Components | 60.6 | 66.6 | 6.0 | 9.9% | 0.0% | (1.0)% | 10.9% |
| Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 13.3 | 11.6 | (1.7) | (12.8)% | 0.0% | (0.2)% | (12.6)% |
| EMEA | 128.7 | 132.8 | 4.1 | 3.2% | 0.0% | (0.9)% | 4.1% |
| Automotive Gas Spring |
29.4 | 27.4 | (2.0) | (6.8)% | 0.0% | (5.0)% | (1.8)% |
| Automotive Powerise |
37.4 | 36.4 | (1.0) | (2.7)% | 0.0% | (4.1)% | 1.4% |
| Industrial Components | 34.1 | 31.0 | (3.1) | (9.1)% | 0.0% | (6.9)% | (2.2)% |
| Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 25.8 | 27.9 | 2.1 | 8.1% | 0.0% | (6.7)% | 14.8% |
| AMERICAS | 126.7 | 122.7 | (4.0) | (3.2)% | 0.0% | (5.6)% | 2.4% |
| Automotive Gas Spring | 25.2 | 21.7 | (3.5) | (13.9)% | 0.0% | (6.2)% | (7.7)% |
| Automotive Powerise |
41.8 | 29.0 | (12.8) | (30.6)% | 0.0% | (5.2)% | (25.4)% |
| Industrial Components | 6.3 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 3.2% | 0.0% | (6.8)% | 10.0% |
| Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 7.5 | 3.4 | (4.1) | (54.7)% | 0.0% | (3.4)% | (51.3)% |
| APAC | 80.8 | 60.6 | (20.2) | (25.0)% | 0.0% | (5.5)% | (19.5)% |
| Total Automotive Gas Spring (AGS) | 83.9 | 74.7 | (9.2) | (11.0)% | 0.0% | (3.6)% | (7.4)% |
| Total Automotive Powerise (APR) |
104.7 | 94.4 | (10.3) | (9.8)% | 0.0% | (4.1)% | (5.7)% |
| Total Industrial Components (IC) | 101.0 | 104.1 | 3.1 | 3.1% | 0.0% | (3.3)% | 6.4% |
| Total Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 46.6 | 42.9 | (3.7) | (7.9)% | 0.0% | (4.3)% | (3.6)% |
| Total | 336.3 | 316.1 | (20.2) | (6.0)% | 0.0% | (3.8)% | (2.2)% |
REVENUE

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
REVENUE (€M)
| FY2024 | FY2025 | Change | % change | Acquisition effect | Currency effect | Organic growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Actual | ||||||
| Automotive Gas Spring | 124.5 | 117.7 | (6.8) | (5.5)% | 0.0% | 0.0% | (5.5)% |
| Automotive Powerise | 111.5 | 112.6 | 1.1 | 1.0% | 0.0% | (0.8)% | 1.8% |
| Industrial Components | 261.5 | 261.9 | 0.4 | 0.2% | 0.0% | (0.5)% | 0.7% |
| Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 27.9 | 50.0 | 22.1 | 79.2% | 94.3% | 0.2% | (15.3)% |
| EMEA | 525.5 | 542.2 | 16.7 | 3.2% | 5.0% | (0.4)% | (1.4)% |
| Automotive Gas Spring |
118.8 | 108.1 | (10.7) | (9.0)% | 0.0% | (6.3)% | (2.7)% |
| Automotive Powerise |
161.1 | 138.1 | (23.0) | (14.3)% | 0.0% | (11.1)% | (3.2)% |
| Industrial Components | 136.4 | 126.8 | (9.6) | (7.0)% | 0.0% | (4.0)% | (3.0)% |
| Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 52.7 | 107.9 | 55.2 | 104.7% | 103.2% | (4.0)% | 5.5% |
| AMERICAS | 469.0 | 480.9 | 11.9 | 2.5% | 11.6% | (7.0)% | (2.1)% |
| Automotive Gas Spring | 106.2 | 96.6 | (9.6) | (9.0)% | 0.0% | (2.4)% | (6.6)% |
| Automotive Powerise |
166.2 | 133.7 | (32.5) | (19.6)% | 0.0% | (2.2)% | (17.4)% |
| Industrial Components | 24.3 | 25.0 | 0.7 | 2.9% | 0.0% | (2.8)% | 5.7% |
| Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 14.8 | 17.7 | 2.9 | 19.6% | 74.3% | (2.1)% | (52.6)% |
| APAC | 311.5 | 273.0 | (38.5) | (12.4)% | 3.5% | (2.3)% | (13.6)% |
| Total Automotive Gas Spring (AGS) | 349.5 | 322.4 | (27.1) | (7.8)% | 0.0% | (2.9)% | (4.9)% |
| Total Automotive Powerise (APR) |
438.8 | 384.4 | (54.4) | (12.4)% | 0.0% | (5.1)% | (7.3)% |
| Total Industrial Components (IC) | 422.2 | 413.7 | (8.5) | (2.0)% | 0.0% | (1.8)% | (0.2)% |
| Total Industrial Automation (Destaco) | 95.4 | 175.6 | 80.2 | 84.1% | 96.1% | (2.5)% | (9.5)% |
| Total | 1,305.9 | 1,296.1 | (9.8) | (0.8)% | 7.0% | (3.2)% | (4.6)% |
ADJUSTED EBIT

THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
ADJUSTED EBIT (€M)
| Q4 FY2024 Actual |
Q4 FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | Acquisition effect | Currency effect | Organic change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA | 10.7 | 23.6 | 12.9 | 120.6% | 0.0% | (1.9)% | 122.5% |
| AMERICAS | 15.9 | 3.7 | (12.2) | (76.7)% | 0.0% | (3.8)% | (72.9)% |
| APAC | 15.3 | 6.7 | (8.6) | (56.2)% | 0.0% | (4.6)% | (51.6)% |
| Total | 41.9 | 34.0 | (7.9) | (18.9)% | 0.0% | (3.6)% | (15.3)% |
| FY2024 Actual |
FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | Acquisition effect | Currency effect | Organic change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA | 54.8 | 66.1 | 11.3 | 20.6% | 9.1% | (0.5)% | 12.0% |
| AMERICAS | 47.7 | 37.9 | (9.8) | (20.5)% | 21.2% | (5.0)% | (36.7)% |
| APAC | 54.6 | 38.6 | (16.0) | (29.3)% | 3.7% | (1.8)% | (31.2)% |
| Total | 157.1 | 142.6 | (14.5) | (9.2)% | 10.9% | (2.4)% | (17.7)% |
P&L AND ADJUSTED EBIT

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
| Q4 FY2024 Actual |
Q4 FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 336.3 | 316.2 | (20.1) | (6.0)% |
| Cost of sales |
(245.8) | (232.4) | 13.4 | (5.5)% |
| Gross Profit | 90.5 | 83.8 | (6.7) | (7.4)% |
| % margin | 26.9% | 26.5% | ||
| R&D expenses |
(8.4) | (9.1) | (0.7) | 8.3% |
| Selling expenses |
(40.3) | (33.3) | 7.0 | (17.4)% |
| Administrative expenses |
(20.0) | (16.1) | 3.9 | (19.5)% |
| Other income/expenses | 1.2 | (19.8) | (21.0) | <(100.0)% |
| EBIT | 22.9 | 5.5 | (17.4) | (76.0)% |
| % margin | 6.8% | 1.7% | ||
| Finance income/costs | 0.2 | (13.8) | (14.0) | <(100.0)% |
| EBT | 23.1 | (8.3) | (31.4) | <(100.0)% |
| % margin | 6.9% | (2.6)% | ||
| Income tax | (5.5) | (3.1) | 2.4 | (43.6)% |
| Profit | 17.5 | (11.4) | (28.9) | <(100.0)% |
| % margin | 5.2% | (3.6)% | ||
| EPS in € | 0.70 | (0.46) | (1.16) | <(100.0)% |
P&L (€M) ADJUSTED EBIT (€M)
| Q4 FY2024 Actual |
Q4 FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 22.9 | 5.5 | (17.4) | (76.0)% |
| PPA adj D&A |
18.2 | 7.6 | (10.6) | (58.2)% |
| Reorganization | - | 2.0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Advisory costs | 0.8 | - | (0.8) | (100.0)% |
| PPA adjustments | - | - | - | n/a |
| Environmental protection | - | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Restructuring | - | 17.6 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Total adjustments | 19.0 | 28.5 | 9.5 | 50.0% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 41.9 | 34.0 | (7.9) | (18.9)% |
| % margin | 12.5% | 10.8% |
P&L AND ADJUSTED EBIT

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
| FY2024 Actual |
FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,305.9 | 1,296.1 | (9.8) | (0.8)% |
| Cost of sales |
(963.6) | (943.9) | 19.7 | (2.0)% |
| Gross Profit | 342.3 | 352.2 | 9.9 | 2.9% |
| % margin | 26.2% | 27.2% | ||
| R&D expenses |
(34.4) | (38.9) | (4.5) | 13.1% |
| Selling expenses |
(126.2) | (136.2) | (10.0) | 7.9% |
| Administrative expenses |
(77.7) | (76.4) | 1.3 | (1.7)% |
| Other income/expenses | 9.3 | (16.4) | (25.7) | <(100.0)% |
| EBIT | 113.3 | 84.3 | (29.0) | (25.6)% |
| % margin | 8.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Finance income/costs | (13.0) | (43.2) | (30.2) | >100.0% |
| EBT | 100.4 | 41.1 | (59.3) | (59.1)% |
| % margin | 7.7% | 3.2% | ||
| Income tax | (28.3) | (16.9) | 11.4 | (40.3)% |
| Profit | 72.0 | 24.2 | (47.8) | (66.4)% |
| % margin | 5.5% | 1.9% | ||
| EPS in € | 2.84 | 0.93 | (1.91) | (67.3)% |
P&L (€M) ADJUSTED EBIT (€M)
| FY2024 Actual |
FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 113.3 | 84.3 | (29.0) | (25.6)% |
| PPA adj D&A |
30.3 | 33.3 | 2.9 | 9.8% |
| Reorganization | - | 5.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Advisory costs | 14.2 | 1.1 | (13.1) | (92.3)% |
| PPA adjustments | (0.7) | - | 0.7 | (100.0)% |
| Environmental protection | - | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Restructuring | - | 17.6 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Total adjustments | 43.8 | 58.3 | 14.5 | 33.1% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 157.1 | 142.6 | (14.5) | (9.2)% |
| % margin | 12.0% | 11.0% |
BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
BALANCE SHEET (€M)
| Sept 2024 Actual |
Sept 2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipm. | 300.3 | 303.9 | 3.6 | 1.2% |
| Goodwill | 540.0 | 526.6 | (13.4) | (2.5)% |
| Other intangible assets | 477.9 | 450.4 | (27.5) | (5.8)% |
| Other investments | 6.0 | 6.0 | - | 0.0% |
| Inventories | 223.6 | 204.4 | (19.2) | (8.6)% |
| Trade receivables | 203.4 | 176.1 | (27.3) | (13.4)% |
| Other assets | 50.3 | 50.5 | 0.2 | 0.4% |
| Cash | 109.4 | 162.6 | 53.2 | 48.6% |
| Total assets | 1,910.9 | 1,880.5 | (30.4) | (1.6)% |
| Equity incl. minorities | 677.7 | 635.8 | (41.9) | (6.2)% |
| Debt (incl. accrued interest) | 777.8 | 794.4 | 16.6 | 2.1% |
| Pension plans | 47.3 | 44.9 | (2.4) | (5.1)% |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 64.2 | 60.0 | (4.2) | (6.5)% |
| Trade payables | 159.7 | 149.0 | (10.7) | (6.7)% |
| Other liabilities | 184.2 | 196.4 | 12.2 | 6.6% |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,910.9 | 1,880.5 | (30.4) | (1.6)% |
CASH FLOW

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
CASH FLOW STATEMENT (€M)
| Q4 FY2024 Actual |
Q4 FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 74.7 | 77.2 | 2.5 | 3.3% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | (22.0) | (20.8) | 1.2 | (5.5)% |
| Cash flow from financing activities | (80.7) | (19.5) | 61.2 | (75.8)% |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash | (28.0) | 36.8 | 64.8 | <(100.0)% |
| Effect of movements in exchange rates | (1.8) | (0.4) | 1.4 | (77.8)% |
| Cash as of beginning of the period | 139.4 | 126.2 | (13.2) | (9.5)% |
| Cash as of end of the period | 109.4 | 162.6 | 53.2 | 48.6% |
ADJ. FCF (€M)
| Q4 FY2024 Actual |
Q4 FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 74.7 | 77.2 | 2.5 | 3.3% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | (22.0) | (20.8) | 1.2 | (5.5)% |
| Free cash flow | 52.7 | 56.4 | 3.7 | 7.0% |
| Adjustments | 2.3 | 2.3 | - | 0.0% |
| Adj. FCF | 54.9 | 58.7 | 3.7 | 6.9% |
CASH FLOW

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
CASH FLOW STATEMENT (€M)
| FY2024 Actual |
FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 197.0 | 196.5 | (0.5) | (0.3)% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | (717.4) | (86.2) | 631.2 | (88.0)% |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 440.7 | (52.3) | (493.0) | <(100.0)% |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash | (79.7) | 57.9 | 137.6 | <(100.0)% |
| Effect of movements in exchange rates | (3.9) | (4.8) | (0.9) | 23.1% |
| Cash as of beginning of the period | 193.1 | 109.4 | (83.7) | (43.3)% |
| Cash as of end of the period | 109.4 | 162.6 | 53.2 | 48.6% |
ADJ. FCF (€M)
| FY2024 Actual |
FY2025 Actual |
Change | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 197.0 | 196.5 | (0.5) | (0.3)% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | (717.4) | (86.2) | 631.2 | (88.0)% |
| Free cash flow | (520.4) | 110.3 | 630.7 | <(100.0)% |
| Adjustments | 653.2 | 8.7 | (644.5) | (98.7)% |
| Adj. FCF | 132.8 | 119.0 | (13.8) | (10.4)% |
LVP DEVELOPMENT / FORECAST
STABILUS
QUARTERLY VIEW: Q1 FY25 - Q4 FY26

LVP DEVELOPMENT / FORECAST

YEARLY VIEW: FY2024 – FY2026

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

| Adj. | Adjusted | FX | Foreign exchange, currency effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGS | Automotive Gas Spring | FY | Fiscal year |
| AMR | Aerospace, Marine & Rail | GDP | Gross domestic product |
| APAC | Asia-Pacific | HRF | Health, Recreation & Furniture |
| APR | Automotive Powerise | IMA | Industrial Machinery & Automation |
| bp | Basis point | LTM | Last twelve months |
| CAPEX | Capital expenditure | LVP | Light vehicle production |
| CV | Commercial Vehicles | M&A | Mergers & Acquisitions, acquisition effect |
| CY | Calendar year | NLR | Net leverage ratio |
| D&A | Depreciation and amortization | NWC | Net working capital |
| DIAMEC | Distributors, Independent Aftermarket, E-commerce | pp | Percentage point |
| EMEA | Europe, Middle East & Africa | PPA | Purchase price allocation |
| EBIT | Earnings before interest and taxes | PPE | Property, plant and equipment |
| EBITDA | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization | Prelim | Preliminary |
| EBT | Earnings before taxes | PY | Prior year |
| EC | Energy & Construction | q/q | Quarter-on-quarter |
| FCF | Free cash flow | y/y | Year-on-year |

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