Zumtobel Group AG: Zumtobel Group presents results for the first nine months

Dornbirn (pta011/06.03.2025/07:30 UTC+1)

• Revenues decline by –1.4% to EUR 828.1 million
• Adjusted EBIT totals EUR 41.0 million (Q1-Q3 2023/24: EUR 45.9 million)
• Adjusted EBIT margin at 4.9% (Q1-Q3 2023/24: 5.5%)
• Positive net profit of EUR 13.0 million (Q1-Q3 2023/24: EUR 21.4 million)
• CDTO appointment of Marcus Frantz extended
• Outlook: adjusted EBIT margin confirmed; revenues expected to be slightly below previous year

Revenues recorded by the Zumtobel Group fell by –1.4% in the first nine months of the current 2024/25 financial year. After an adjustment for foreign exchange effects, the decline equalled –1.8%. The Components Segment reported an increase of 1.8% in revenues to EUR 226.6 million, while revenues in the Lighting Segment were –1.7% lower at EUR 652.0 million. As a result, adjusted EBIT declined to EUR 41.0 million (Q1-Q3 2023/24: EUR 45.9 million). This represents an adjusted EBIT margin of 4.9% (Q1-Q3 2023/24: 5.5%), which remains within the projected range. Net profit for the period amounted to EUR 13.0 million compared with EUR 21.4 million in the previous year.

Revenue development by region
In the D/A/CH region, all three countries contributed to the positive development in revenues. Northern and Western Europe recorded particularly strong growth, supported by an increase in the UK. The Southern and Eastern Europe regions were negatively affected by low demand in France. The revenue decline in Asia & Pacific was most noticeable in Macau and Australia. The negative development of revenues in the America & MEA region resulted mainly from declining sales in the USA.

Improvement in the gross profit margin
The adjusted cost of goods sold reflects a reduction in material costs as well as a positive effect from inventory revaluations. Development costs rose by EUR 2.4 million to EUR –52.6 million. Despite the decline in revenues, the gross profit margin rose to 36.8% (Q1-Q3 2023/24: 35.5%) supported by a reduction in the material ratio.

Driven by an increase in personnel costs, adjusted selling and administrative expenses (incl. research) rose by EUR 11.9 million to EUR –263.9 million (Q1-Q3 2023/24: EUR –252.0 million).

The improvement in the material ratio was unable to offset the decline in revenues as well as increased personnel and other costs. As a result, adjusted EBIT fell from EUR 45.9 million to EUR 41.0 million in the first nine months and net profit dropped to EUR 13.0 million (Q1-Q3 2023/24: EUR 21.4 million). Earnings per share for the shareholders of the Zumtobel Group AG (basic EPS based on 42.7 million shares) equalled EUR 0.31 (Q1-Q3 2023/24: EUR 0.50).

Balance sheet remains stable
The balance sheet total of the Zumtobel Group equalled EUR 996.3 million as of 31 January 2025 and remained nearly unchanged from the last balance sheet date on 30 April 2024 (EUR 987.2 million). The equity ratio was also comparatively stable at 42.8% as of 31 January 2025 (30 April 2024: 43.1%). Equity increased slightly by EUR 1.4 million over the level on 30 April 2024 from EUR 425.2 million to EUR 426.6 million. Net liabilities rose to EUR 115.0 million as of 31 January 2025 (30 April 2024: EUR 77.1 million).

Continuity on the Management Board – appointment of CDTO Marcus Frantz extended
The Supervisory Board of the Zumtobel Group extended the Management Board appointment of Marcus Frantz, who has been serving as Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) since November 2022, for a further three years up to 30 September 2028. "We have had a constant, well-coordinated Management Board team for several years – which is particularly valuable in these challenging times. The extension of this appointment ensures continuity in the management as well as the sustainable development of the Zumtobel Group – despite the difficult economic and geopolitical environment", commented Karin Zumtobel-Chammah, Chairwoman of the Zumtobel Group's Supervisory Board. During the past two and a half years of his term of office, Marcus Frantz has successfully advanced digitalisation in all relevant areas of the Zumtobel Group.

Outlook
The current operating environment is challenging, not only for the Zumtobel Group but also for other market participants, as it is difficult to predict the further development of the economies in our most important markets. Moreover, the geopolitical situation remains tense. The Zumtobel Group sees a continuation of the present weak demand, especially in new construction, further negative effects on market activity through extensive decision-making processes by customers and project delays. External factors like energy, raw material and transport prices as well as sustained high personnel costs, inflation and interest developments also have a significant influence on the global economy, our customers and, in turn, on the development of our company.

In view of these developments, the Management Board of the Zumtobel Group has adjusted the revenue forecast to reflect the difficult market conditions and moderate customer demand. The previous guidance called for at least a slight revenue growth over the 2023/24 year, but the Management Board now expects revenues slightly below the prior year in 2024/25.

In spite of these challenges, the focus remains on operating efficiency and long-term strategic initiatives. The objective is to successfully steer the company through the current market environment. The Management Board therefore confirms the outlook for the adjusted EBIT margin, which is expected to range from 3% to 6%.

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Emitter:	Zumtobel Group AG Höchster Straße 8 6850 Dornbirn Austria
Contact Person:	Eric Schmiedchen
Phone:	+43 5572 509 1125
E-Mail:	eric.schmiedchen@zumtobelgroup.com
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