EQS-News: Semperit on a profitable growth path in the first half of 2026

EQS-News: Semperit AG Holding / Key word(s): Half Year Results
   Semperit on a profitable growth path in the first half of 2026

   13.08.2026 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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   Semperit on a profitable growth path in the first half of 2026
    

     • Revenue increased to EUR 355.9 million (+11.1%)
     • EBITDA more than doubled to EUR 66.6 million
     • EBITDA margin increased to 18.7% due to strong performance in both
       divisions
     • Return to profitability with earnings after tax of EUR 28.6 million
     • Free cash flow more than doubled to EUR 30.4 million
     • Forecast for 2026 operating EBITDA lifted to approximately EUR 100
       million

   Vienna, August 13, 2026 – The Semperit Group returned to a profitable
   growth path in the first half of 2026. With revenue increasing by 11.1% to
   EUR 355.9 million, EBITDA rose to EUR 66.6 million – more than double the
   previous year’s figure. Driven by improved operating performance in both
   divisions, Semperit increased its EBITDA margin to 18.7% (H1 2025: 9.6%).
   Earnings after tax turned positive at EUR 28.6 million. Given the
   successful first half of the year, with operating EBITDA (excluding
   project costs) of EUR 69.0 million, Semperit raised its full-year earnings
   forecast to EUR 100 million.

   “The strong earnings performance in the first half of the year
   demonstrates the high scalability of our business model. Higher sales
   volumes, improved capacity utilization and the consistent implementation
   of our cost and efficiency measures have significantly strengthened
   profitability. Against this backdrop, we have raised our earnings guidance
   for the full year. Even though we anticipate more headwinds in the second
   half of the year, we expect a significant improvement in profitability for
   full-year 2026 compared to the previous year. At the same time, we
   continue to make good progress in implementing our growth strategy across
   both divisions,” said Semperit CEO Manfred Stanek.

   The Semperit Group has a robust balance sheet with an equity ratio of
   49.5% (December 31, 2025: 48.5%) and a conservative leverage ratio –
   measured as net financial debt to EBITDA – of 0.7x (December 31, 2025:
   1.2x). Liquidity reserves rose to EUR 106.5 million as of the reporting
   date (December 31, 2025: EUR 94.8 million).

   Free cash flow more than doubled to EUR 30.4 million (H1 2025: EUR 13.9
   million), which gives   Semperit a strong financial foundation to take
   advantage of growth opportunities in a targeted manner.

   Outlook

   After a successful first half of the year, the forecast for operating
   EBITDA (excluding project costs of approximately EUR 5 million) was raised
   to approximately EUR 100 million as early as July (previously:
   approximately EUR 95 million). Semperit continues to expect revenue growth
   in the high single-digit percentage range.

   The full-year forecast implies a significantly more challenging second
   half of the year than the first six months. On the one hand, the sharp
   rise in raw material costs resulting from the escalation in the Middle
   East will impact earnings and weigh particularly heavily on the third
   quarter. On the other hand, considerable geopolitical and macroeconomic
   uncertainties remain.

   Market trends continue to be mixed in both divisions. While individual
   business units are performing robustly and initial signs of stabilization
   are emerging in selected end markets, demand in more cyclical segments and
   many customers’ willingness to invest remain subdued. In addition,
   extended product life cycles and project delays in certain areas are
   leading to limited visibility for the second half of the year.

   The focus is therefore increasingly on defending the margins achieved
   through consistent price management, operational excellence and further
   efficiency measures. Overall, Semperit expects a significant improvement
   in profitability for 2026 compared to the previous year.

   Detailed results

   The Semperit Group, which focuses on industrial customers with its two
   divisions, Semperit Industrial Applications (SIA) and Semperit Engineered
   Applications (SEA), generated revenues of EUR355.9million in the first
   half of 2026 (+11.1%).

   The SIA division, which comprises hoses and profiles, increased revenue by
   12.0% to EUR 149.7 million and EBITDA by 72.7% to EUR 41.9 million,
   resulting in a significant improvement in the EBITDA margin to 28.0%
   (previous year: 18.1%). The SEA Division (Form, Belting and LSR), which
   was primarily impacted by customer project delays in the previous year’s
   period, posted a 10.4% increase in revenue to EUR 206.2 million. EBITDA
   more than doubled, reaching EUR 32.4 million and causing the division’s
   EBITDA margin to recover significantly to 15.7% (previous year: 7.9%).

   In the Group, inventories of own products increased by EUR 4.8 million to
   EUR 13.5 million (previous year: EUR 8.7 million). This primarily reflects
   the strategic build-up of inventory in preparation for higher volumes, as
   well as seasonal pre-production effects. Total expenses rose slightly by
   1.7% to EUR 309.8 million (previous year: EUR 304.7 million). Cost of
   materials (including energy and purchased services) amounted to EUR 151.7
   million (previous year: EUR 145.8 million), of which EUR 2.2 million was
   passed on to the buyer of the medical business as part of the joint use
   agreement for premises. Personnel expenses, at EUR 115.3 million, were
   roughly on par with the previous year’s level (previous year: EUR 114.5
   million). At EUR 42.8 million, other operating expenses were 3.6% below
   the previous year’s figure (EUR 44.4 million).

   EBITDA thus more than doubled to EUR 66.6 million (previous year: EUR 30.7
   million) in the first half of the year. This means that the positive
   momentum from the second half of 2025 – during which EBITDA of EUR 48.8
   million was generated – has continued to gain ground. The EBITDA margin
   increased to 18.7% (previous year: 9.6%).

   Operating EBITDA (excluding project costs for the Group-wide digital
   transformation project “oneERP”) amounted to EUR 69.0 million (previous
   year: EUR 32.9 million), and the margin to 19.4% (previous year: 10.3%).
   EBITDA was adjusted for effects recognized in income related to the
   Group’s lead project for digital transformation (“oneERP”) amounting to
   EUR 2.3 million (prior year: EUR 2.2 million).

   Regular depreciation and amortization remained stable at EUR 24.9 million
   (previous year: EUR 24.7 million). EBIT multiplied to EUR 41.7 million
   (previous year: EUR 2.6 million).

   The financial result improved to EUR -5.3 million (previous year: EUR
   -11.3 million), which was primarily due to an improved result from foreign
   exchange differences, as the prior-year period had been weighed down by
   negative currency effects – primarily related to the weakness of the U.S.
   dollar. In addition, financing expenses decreased as a result of lower
   financial liabilities.

   Tax expenses increased to EUR 7.9 million (previous year: EUR 2.5
   million). Earnings after tax turned significantly positive to EUR 28.6
   million (previous year: EUR -11.2 million). This corresponds to earnings
   per share of EUR 1.39 (previous year: EUR -0.54).

    

   Overview of the key financial figures of the first half year 2026:

                                                                      
   Key figures of the Semperit Group, in EUR
   million                                         1-6 2026   Change 1-6 2025
                                                                      
   Revenue                                            355.9   +11.1%    320.5
   Operating EBITDA^1                                  69.0    >100%     32.9
   Operating EBITDA margin^1                          19.4%  +9.1 PP    10.3%
   EBITDA                                              66.6    >100%     30.7
   EBITDA margin                                      18.7%  +9.2 PP     9.6%
   EBIT                                                41.7    >100%      2.6
   EBIT margin                                        11.7% +10.9 PP     0.8%
   Earnings after tax                                  28.6      n/a    –11.2
   Earnings per share (EPS), in EUR                    1.39      n/a    –0.54
   Free cash flow before the sale of companies         30.4    >100%     13.9
                                                                      

   ¹ Operating EBITDA: before project expenses for the digital transformation
   project oneERP (H1 2026: EUR -2.3 million; H1 2025: EUR -2.2 million)

                                                                    
   Balance sheet key figures, in EUR million    06/30/2026  Change 12/31/2025
                                                                    
   Total assets                                      900.0   +5.0%      857.1
   Equity                                            445.8   +7.3%      415.7
   Equity ratio                                      49.5% +1.0 PP      48.5%
   Net Financial Debt (+) / Net Financial
   Surplus (–)                                        79.9  –13.2%       92.0
                                                                    

    

                                                                      
   Segment key figures, in EUR million               1-6 2026 Change 1-6 2025
                                                                      
   Division Semperit Industrial Applications Revenue    149.7 +12.0%    133.6
                                              EBITDA     41.9 +72.7%     24.2
                                                EBIT     32.3  >100%     15.3
   Division Semperit Engineered Applications Revenue    206.2 +10.4%    186.9
                                              EBITDA     32.4  >100%     14.7
                                                EBIT     17.8    n/a     –3.7

    

   For further details please see the Semperit Group’s report on the first
   half year 2026: [1]https://www.semperitgroup.com/investor-relations/

    

   Got any questions?

                                                
   Bettina Schragl                              
   Director Communications and Capital Markets
   +43 676 8715 8257
   [2][email protected]

   [3]www.semperitgroup.com

   [4]www.linkedin.com/company/semperit-ag

   About Semperit

   The publicly listed Semperit AG Holding is an internationally oriented
   group of companies that develops, produces and sells high-quality
   elastomer products and applications for industrial customers in over 100
   countries worldwide through its two divisions, Semperit Industrial
   Applications and Semperit Engineered Applications. With its highly
   efficient production and cost leadership, the Semperit Industrial
   Applications division focuses on industrial applications in connection
   with large-scale production, including hydraulic and industrial hoses as
   well as profiles. The Semperit Engineered Applications division comprises
   the production of escalator handrails, conveyor belts, cable car rings,
   other engineered elastomer products, as well as the Rico Group (liquid
   silicone and mold making), and focuses on customized technical solutions.
   The traditional Austrian company was founded in 1824 and is headquartered
   in Vienna. The Semperit Group employs around 4,000 people worldwide and
   has 16 production sites and numerous sales offices in Europe, Asia,
   Australia and America. In the 2025 financial year, the Group generated
   revenue of EUR 662.4 million and EBITDA of EUR 79.5 million.

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Semperit AG Holding
                Am Belvedere 10
                1100 Wien
                Austria
   Phone:       +43 676 8715 8257
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    www.semperitgroup.com
   ISIN:        AT0000785555
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   LEI Code:    529900PG9O7YFYX5UM88
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