EQS-News: Semperit increases profitability in Q1–3 and confirms outlook for 2024
   EQS-News: Semperit AG Holding / Key word(s): Quarter Results
   Semperit increases profitability in Q1–3 and confirms outlook for 2024

   07.11.2024 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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   Semperit increases profitability in Q1–3 and confirms outlook for 2024

    

     • EBITDA plus 12% to EUR 63.9 million, earnings after tax increase to
       EUR 7.1 million
     • Free cash flow improves to EUR 22.4 million
     • EBITDA guidance of around EUR 80 million confirmed for 2024

    

   Vienna, November 7, 2024 – In the first three quarters of 2024, the
   Semperit Group increased EBITDA by 11.9% to EUR 63.9 million and
   significantly improved earnings after tax to EUR 7.1 million, compared
   with EUR –26.8 million in the same period of the previous year. With
   revenue of EUR 506.6 million (–2.5%), the EBITDA margin increased to
   12.6%, mainly due to the cost-cutting program initiated early in 2023. The
   EBITDA guidance for 2024 is confirmed at around EUR 80 million.

   “Just over a year ago, we presented the realigned Semperit Group with the
   two divisions SIA and SEA. They combine the strengths of our business and
   focus on elastomer products and solutions with the aim of being one of the
   world’s leading suppliers for industrial customers. The results for the
   first three quarters confirm the effectiveness of our strategy,” says
   Semperit CEO Karl Haider. “We are still facing headwinds from the overall
   market, and the challenging environment will persist into 2025. However,
   thanks to our early cost savings, we are well prepared and have also
   invested in expanding production. This puts us in a very good position to
   grow faster than the market and to further expand our position as a
   leading specialist for elastomer products.”

   Robust free cash flow and financial base

   Free cash flow is the net cash flow adjusted for interest payments that is
   available for strategic growth investments, dividends and the repayment of
   debt. It improved to EUR 22.4 million in the first three quarters of 2024,
   compared with EUR 20.7 million in the same period of the previous year.
   Including the net payment from the second and final closing of the sale of
   the medical business in the amount of EUR 6.6 million, free cash flow
   after the sale of companies amounted to EUR 29.0 million (previous year:
   EUR 108.4 million after the first closing of the sale of the medical
   business).

   The Semperit Group has a robust balance sheet and financial base with an
   equity ratio of 46.2% and a leverage ratio measured by net financial debt
   in relation to EBITDA of a conservative 1.7x. Liquidity reserves amounted
   to EUR 111.1 million, and undrawn credit lines of EUR 100.0 million are
   also available.

   Earnings development in 1–9 2024 in detail:

   The Semperit Group focuses exclusively on industrial customers with the
   two divisions Semperit Industrial Applications (SIA) and Semperit
   Engineered Applications (SEA) and generated revenue of EUR 506.6 million
   (–2.5%) in the first three quarters of 2024. The two divisions developed
   differently depending on the market environment and customer sectors but
   were able to maintain EBITDA at a stable level. While a shift in the
   product mix and the persistently challenging economic situation at SIA
   (Hoses and Profiles) led to a decline in revenue by –16.1% to EUR 221.9
   million, the SEA division (Form, Belting and Rico/Liquid Silicone)
   benefited mainly from Rico, which was only included for the months of
   August and September in the comparative period of 2023. Despite lower
   sales volumes at Belting, the SEA division’s revenue rose by 11.7% to EUR
   284.7 million, of which EUR 71.1 million was attributable to Rico
   (August–September 2023: EUR 16.0 million). EBITDA remained stable in both
   divisions (SIA: EUR 42.3 million; SEA: EUR 35.5 million), with the EBITDA
   margin improving to 19.0% at SIA and reaching 12.5% at SEA.

   Total expenses decreased by 3.2% to EUR 446.6 million. Cost of materials
   (including energy and purchased services) fell by 9.5% to EUR 213.5
   million (previous year: EUR 235.8 million). This is primarily due to the
   easing of purchase prices of raw material and lower sales volumes in
   individual business divisions.

   Personnel expenses increased to EUR 166.4 million (+9.2%), primarily as a
   result of the Rico takeover. Other effects included inflation-related wage
   and salary increases as well as capacity-related adjustments to the
   headcount and the cost program. Adjusted for Rico, personnel expenses fell
   by 7.5% year-on-year. At EUR 66.7 million, other operating expenses were
   9.1% lower than in the previous year, which was primarily due to
   significant savings in consulting expenses and lower warranty expenses.

   EBITDA improved by 11.9% to EUR 63.9 million (previous year: EUR 57.1
   million) and the EBITDA margin to 12.6% (previous year: 11.0%).

   Regular depreciation and amortization increased to EUR 34.6 million
   (previous year: EUR 25.1 million), primarily due to the expanded
   consolidation base resulting from Rico, with EBIT reaching EUR 26.8
   million (previous year: EUR 32.0 million). The financial result amounted
   to EUR –12.1 million (previous year: EUR –4.8 million), which was due to
   an increase in bank liabilities for financing growth projects.

   Tax expenses fell to EUR 7.7 million (previous year: EUR 10.2 million),
   resulting in an effective tax rate of 44.3%, compared to 34.7% in the same
   period of the previous year.

   Earnings after tax from continued operations amounted to EUR 7.0 million
   (previous year: EUR 16.9 million), while earnings after tax from
   discontinued operations were EUR 0.1 million (previous year: EUR –43.7
   million). Overall, earnings after tax (from continued and discontinued
   operations) thus improved significantly to EUR 7.1 million (previous year:
   EUR –26.8 million), which corresponds to earnings per share of EUR 0.35
   (previous year: EUR –1.29).

    

   Overview of the main financial figures of the first three quarters of
   2024:

   Key figures of the Semperit-Group, in EUR
   million                                        1-9 2024  Change 1-9 2023^1
                                                                    
   Revenue                                           506.6   –2.5%      519.5
   EBITDA                                             63.9  +11.9%       57.1
   EBITDA margin                                     12.6% +1.6 PP      11.0%
   EBIT                                               26.8  –16.3%       32.0
   EBIT margin                                        5.3% –0.9 PP       6.2%
   Earnings after tax                                  7.1   >100%      –26.8
   Earnings per share (EPS), in EUR                   0.35   >100%      –1.29
   Free cash flow before the sale of companies        22.4   +7.9%       20.7

    

   Balance sheet key figures, in EUR million 30.09.2024  Change 31.12.2023
                                                                 
   Total assets                                   913.6   –2.6%      937.9
   Equity                                         421.7   –0.9%      425.3
   Equity ratio                                   46.2% +0.8 PP      45.3%
   Net financial debt                             128.1  +11.3%      115.2

    

   Segment key figures, in EUR
   million                                        1-9 2024  Change 1-9 2023^1
                                                                    
   Division Semperit Industrial
   Applications                           Revenue    221.9  –16.1%      264.5
                                           EBITDA     42.3   –0.9%       42.7
                                    EBITDA margin    19.0% +2.9 PP      16.1%
                                             EBIT     26.6   –9.8%       29.5
   Division Semperit Engineered
   Applications                           Revenue    284.7  +11.7%      254.9
                                           EBITDA     35.5   –2.6%       36.4
                                    EBITDA margin    12.5% –1.8 PP      14.3%
                                             EBIT     15.3  –40.8%       25.8

   ¹ The comparative figures were adjusted.

    

   For further details see Semperit’s report on the first three quarters of
   2024: (1)https://www.semperitgroup.com/investor-relations/

    

    

   Contact:

   Bettina Schragl                            Judit Helenyi
   Director   Communications   and    Capital Director Investor Relations
   Markets/ Spokeswoman                       +43 676 8715 8310
   +43 676 8715 8257                          judit.helenyi@semperitgroup.com
   bettina.schragl@semperitgroup.com
    

      

   (2)www.semperitgroup.com

   (3)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, and
   focuses on customized technical solutions. The traditional Austrian
   company was founded in 1824 and is headquartered in Vienna. The Semperit
   Group employs around 4,200 people worldwide and has 16 production sites
   and numerous sales offices in Europe, Asia, Australia and America. In the
   2023 financial year, the Group generated revenue of EUR 721.1 million and
   EBITDA of EUR 71.8 million.

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Semperit AG Holding
                Am Belvedere 10
                1100 Wien
                Austria
   Phone:       +43 1 79 777-310
   Fax:         +43 1 79 777-602
   E-mail:      judit.helenyi@semperitgroup.com
   Internet:    www.semperitgroup.com
   ISIN:        AT0000785555
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   EQS News ID: 2024129


    
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