EQS-News: Trading Update: Continued Weak Demand and Further Inflation-Driven Cost Increases - wienerberger Adjusts Full-Year Guidance

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   Trading Update: Continued Weak Demand and Further Inflation-Driven Cost
   Increases - wienerberger Adjusts Full-Year Guidance

   06.10.2026 / 07:00 CET/CEST
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   Trading Update: Continued Weak Demand and Further Inflation-Driven Cost
   Increases - wienerberger Adjusts Full-Year Guidance

     • Persistently challenging market conditions, particularly in the UK and
       North American markets
     • Weak residential new-build activity continues to outweigh relatively
       more stable developments in renovation and infrastructure
     • Additional sales initiatives and enhanced optimization measures did
       not fully mitigate accelerating cost inflation as of the end of August
     • Q3 revenue expected at approximately €1.2-1.3 billion and operating
       EBITDA at approximately €170-180 million
     • Full-year guidance for operating EBITDA adjusted to between €640-650
       million
     • Further acceleration of cost optimization measures underway in order
       to strengthen the company’s profitability and lower its leverage
     • In addition, the interim CEO and his team are undertaking a strategic
       review across its businesses to best position wienerberger for the
       future

   Vienna, October 6, 2026 – In the third quarter of the current financial
   year, the seasonal uplift in construction activity following the summer
   holiday period for September was less pronounced than anticipated and fell
   short of expectations. In particular, residential new-build activity in
   the UK as well as in the US and Canada remains under pressure, while
   renovation and infrastructure are developing comparatively more steadily.
   This resulted in continued lower demand and utilization of production
   facilities across several areas of wienerberger. At the same time, energy,
   raw materials and logistic costs increased significantly starting from the
   end of August. wienerberger responded decisively by introducing additional
   sales initiatives and price increases as well as accelerated cost and
   efficiency improvements. However, these measures did not fully mitigate
   the additional cost inflation in the third quarter, but will start to
   progressively take effect.

   Gerhard Hanke, Interim CEO of wienerberger: “The company is operating in a
   challenging market environment, and, as I take the helm of the company,
   fundamental decisions must be taken. I firmly believe in the underlying
   strength of wienerberger’s businesses, which have clear potential to
   create significant value going forward. Nonetheless, following a cold-eye
   review of our current performance, we need to adjust the FY 26 guidance to
   €640-650 million.

   To strengthen wienerberger’s profitability, lower its leverage towards our
   goal for financial discipline and step up the returns of its assets, we
   have initiated the acceleration and enhancement of ongoing cost
   optimization measures. Furthermore, we have kick-started a strategic
   review, and we are developing a comprehensive set of strategic initiatives
   to address the challenges that we face. Through these actions we are
   further enhancing the company's resilience and competitiveness and
   ensuring we are optimally positioned to benefit from a recovery in
   demand.”

   The Results report for the first nine months of 2026 will be published as
   planned on November 12, 2026. On that day we will also provide an update
   on the strategic review and the accelerated cost optimization initiatives.

   For further information, please contact:
   Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
   t +43 664 828 31 83 | [email protected]
    
   Claus Ehrenbeck, SVP Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
   t +43 1 60192 10221 | [email protected]
    
   wienerberger
   wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, durable
   solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
   renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
   more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger's solutions contribute
   to energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable living.
   wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
   leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
   Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
   the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
   in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
   generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
   million in 2025.

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Wienerberger AG
                Wienerbergerplatz 1
                1100 Wien
                Austria
   Phone:       +43 1 60 192-0
   Fax:         +43 1 60 192-10159
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    www.wienerberger.com
   ISIN:        AT0000831706
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   LEI Code:    529900VXIFBHO0SW2I31
   EQS News ID: 2410666


    
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