EQS-News: PALFINGER AG: Strong Free Cash Flow and Excellent Balance Sheet Structure at PALFINGER AG in the First Three Quarters

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   PALFINGER AG: Strong Free Cash Flow and Excellent Balance Sheet Structure
   at PALFINGER AG in the First Three Quarters

   27.10.2025 / 07:00 CET/CEST
   The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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   PRESS RELEASE                           Bergheim, Austria, October 27,
   2025

   Strong Free Cash Flow and Excellent Balance Sheet Structure at PALFINGER
   AG in the First Three Quarters
    

     • Significant increase in free cash flow to EUR 54 million in the first
       three quarters; on track to achieve the full-year 2025 target of over
       EUR 100 million
     • Increase in equity by EUR 138 million compared to the previous year;
       equity ratio above 41 percent
     • Positive full-year outlook driven by increased output in Europe

    

   in EUR million          Q1-Q3/2023 Q1-Q3/2024 Q1-Q3/2025 %
   Revenue                 1,798.9    1,745.0    1,684.2    -3.5%
   EBITDA                  233.4      225.0      200.8      -10.8%
   EBIT                    165.0      158.7      130.7      -17.6%
   EBIT margin in %        9.2        9.1        7.8        –
   Consolidated net result 90.9       90.8       72.4       -20.3%
   Employees^1)            12,707     12,541     12,051     -3.9%

            1) Reporting date figures of consolidated Group companies without
   equity investments and without contract workers.
   In the first three quarters of 2025, PALFINGER AG recorded revenue of EUR
   1,684.2 million and an operating result (EBIT) of EUR 130.7 million.
   Consolidated net result amounted to EUR 72.4 million. Particularly
   remarkable is the significant increase in free cash flow. After three
   quarters, it amounts to EUR 54 million and is clearly on track to achieve
   the annual target of more than EUR 100 million. PALFINGER AG has also
   further strengthened its strong financial stability, reporting an equity
   ratio of over 41 percent.

   Regional Demand with Varying Trends
   Global markets showed different developments with several regions
   providing positive momentum. In the EMEA region, order intake remained
   stable and solid since the fourth quarter of 2024, despite the
   infrastructure programs not yet being implemented.

   In North America (NAM), the implementation of US tariffs, particularly
   those under Section 232 introduced during the summer, led to a decline in
   both demand and profitability in the United States.

   On the other hand, the Latin America (LATAM) region reached record levels,
   driven by strong economic developments in Brazil, especially in the first
   half of 2025, and successful sales performance.

   The APAC region showed continued growth, primarily due to the dynamic
   development in India, which is increasingly acting as a growth engine. The
   successful MARINE business benefited from an attractive market environment
   and achieved high profitability.

   “These regional differences show how important it is to act proactively
   and flexibly, and to seize opportunities as they arise,” emphasizes
   Andreas Klauser, CEO of PALFINGER AG. “This approach enables us to achieve
    profitable growth, even under challenging circumstances."

   Sale of Treasury Shares Strengthens Balance Sheet and Free Float
   In the third quarter, PALFINGER strengthened its capital market presence
   through the successful sale of treasury shares, increasing the free float
   to 43.5 percent. This enhances the liquidity and attractiveness of the
   share and creates the conditions for a potential inclusion in the ATX
   leading index.
   The placement at EUR 35.40 per share generated gross proceeds of over EUR
   100 million, which are being strategically invested in growth and
   future-oriented projects. These investments support the expansion of the
   global service and production network and the development of new business
   areas. At the same time, the balance sheet structure improved
   significantly: the equity ratio rose from 35 percent to 41.3 percent,
   while net financial debt was reduced from EUR 758.8 million to EUR 577.2
   million.

   New Strategy 2030+ “Reach Higher”
   At its Capital Markets Day on October 10, 2025, PALFINGER presented “Reach
   Higher” its new Strategy 2030+, which is focused on sustainable,
   profitable growth and the further expansion of global market and
   innovation leadership.

   The strategy focuses on targeted expansion in dynamic growth regions such
   as North America (NAM) and Asia-Pacific (APAC), as well as on expanding
   the high-margin service business.

   Supported by PALFINGER’s strong international presence, digital
   transformation, optimized production and service networks, and broad
   industry diversification, the company will significantly increase its
   profitability.

   The financial targets for 2030 are clearly defined: revenue of more than
   EUR 3 billion, an EBIT margin of 12%, and a ROCE of 15%. These ambitious
   growth targets reflect significant value creation potential.

   Outlook for Full-Year 2025
   The tariff developments in Q3, in particular the US tariffs under Section
   232, cannot be fully offset and will also have an impact on output and
   profitability in the US in Q4.

   Driven by the output increase in Europe, PALFINGER still expects the
   decline in earnings in the first nine months to be largely compensated in
   the fourth quarter of 2025.

   PALFINGER will thus successfully close the 2025 financial year.

   Here you can find the Q1–Q3 2025 results presentation:
   [1]https://www.palfinger.ag/en/investors/publications/presentations

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   ABOUT PALFINGER AG
   With innovative lifting solutions, PALFINGER sets standards worldwide. The
   leading technology and engineering company turns customer needs into
   seamlessly integrated solutions. A broad product portfolio and regional
   footprint drive balanced profitable growth. With its promise of Lifetime
   Excellence, PALFINGER delivers top performance throughout the entire
   product lifecycle. 
   Around 12,350 employees, 30 international manufacturing sites, and a
   global distribution and service network ensure worldwide proximity to the
   market.
   PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999 and
   achieved a revenue of EUR 2.36 billion in 2024.

   Queries to:
   Investor Relations
   [2]ir@ir.palfinger.com

   Text and corresponding image material are available under "News" on the
   websites [3]www.palfinger.ag and [4]www.palfinger.com .

    

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Palfinger AG
                Lamprechtshausener Bundesstraße 8
                5020 Salzburg
                Austria
   Phone:       +43 (0)662/2281-81101
   Fax:         +43 (0)662/2281-81070
   E-mail:      ir@palfinger.com
   Internet:    www.palfinger.ag
   ISIN:        AT0000758305
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   EQS News ID: 2218690


    
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