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Symrise — Investor Presentation (April 2026)
39 slides from Symrise's investor presentation, April 2026
Slide 1: Investor Presentation: Unleashing the Full Beauty of ONE Symrise
Investor Presentation Unleashing the Full Beauty of ONE Symrise — April 2026
Slide 2: Agenda
1 2 3 4 5 Unique Business ONE Symrise Financial Key Takeaways Investment Overview Strategy and Overview Pg. 34 Case Pg. 11 ONE SYM Pg. 27 Pg. 3 Transformation Pg. 17
Slide 3: 1: Unique Investment Case
1: Unique Investment Case Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 3
Slide 4: Reasons to Invest
Reasons to Invest 1 2 3 4 5 Leveraging Focusing on Continuing to Driving Accelerating our strong high-quality grow above structural multi-year foundation businesses market efficiency transformation with a reinvigorated, in attractive, resilient by further to deliver enhanced to deliver durable purpo
Slide 5: Symrise Today (Ticker: SY1.DE)
Symrise Today (Ticker: SY1.DE) Innovating in health, well-being, and beauty for the entire family’s everyday life with the average person encountering a Symrise product more than 30 times per day 1874 12,700 35,000 9,000 6,000+ Key FOUNDED SYMRISERS PRODUCTS RAW MATERIALS CUSTOMERS Statistics €4.9bn
Slide 6: Positioned to Win in an Attractive and Resilient Industry
Positioned to Win in an Attractive and Resilient Industry Symrise Unique Ability to: Industry Background Develop tailor-made solutions across our • Industry tied to megatrends that support growth global manufacturing footprint to address broader megatrends while serving local - Population growth - I
Slide 7: Global Footprint with Localized Expertise
Global Footprint with Localized Expertise… Global HQ Holzminden, 40+ Germany ~400 SITES WORLDWIDE COUNTRIES • Global operational capabilities Teterboro United States • Local service and insights enable customer centricity • Ability to tailor products and solutions to local and regional needs and req
Slide 8: Resilient Supply Chains with Global Access to Key Natural Ingredients
…Ensuring Resilient Supply Chains with Global Access to Key Natural Ingredients that Support Our Portfolio of Innovative Solutions Netherlands Egg Germany Onion Europe Indonesia Vegetables Patchouli France China Poland Egg Onion India United States Onion Chicken Mint Philippines Chicken Flowers Coco
Slide 9: Proactively Maintaining Strategic Span of Control Across Value Chain
Proactively Maintaining Strategic Span of Control Across Value Chain Product Manufacturing Application Consumer market Raw Materials Development Processes with Customers insight Cultivating Innovating next-gen Leveraging industry- Collaborating and Conducting market agricultural solutions with team
Slide 10: Durable Competitive Advantages Underpin Our Market Leadership
Durable Competitive Advantages Underpin Our Market Leadership Leading positions Science-based Unique, innovative, Customer across attractive technical expertise value-added closeness portfolio solutions Balanced global portfolio Enterprise-wide core Innovation ecosystem with Dedicated teams serving
Slide 11: 2: Business Overview
2: Business Overview XXXXX Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 11
Slide 12: Complementary, Diversified Portfolio with Leading Market Positions
Complementary, Diversified Portfolio with Leading Market Positions Taste, Nutrition & Health Scent & Care Develops and supplies flavor solutions, functional ingredients, Develops fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, and personal care and nutritional products that enhance taste, provide health solutions
Slide 13: Taste, Nutrition & Health (TN&H) Snapshot
Taste, Nutrition & Health (TN&H) Snapshot Differentiated and sustainable global leader in food & beverage and pet food markets €3.0bn 23.8% €24bn 73 FY25 Sales FY25 Adj. EBITDA Margin Relevant Market1 Production Locations2 Food & Beverage (~2/33) Pet Food (~1/33) Provide complete solutions in culina
Slide 14: Taste, Nutrition & Health (TN&H) Snapshot: What We Do
Taste, Nutrition & Health (TN&H) Snapshot What We Do Food & Beverages Sweet Savory Naturals Beverage Global expertise in non- Innovative taste solutions for Flavors used in two-man Wide range of innovative, Taste solutions and alcoholic and alcoholic sweets, chocolate, chewing categories of culinary
Slide 15: Scent & Care (S&C) Snapshot
Scent & Care (S&C) Snapshot Global leader in innovative ingredients delivering compelling sensory and care experiences €1.9bn 18.9% €~33bn 25 FY25 Sales FY25 Adj. EBITDA Margin Relevant Market1 Production Locations2 Fragrances Care & Wellness Aroma Molecules (> 50%3) (>25%3) (<25%3) Complete Solutio
Slide 16: Scent & Care (S&C) Snapshot: What We Do
Scent & Care (S&C) Snapshot What We Do Fragrance Fine Fragrances Consumer Fragrances Oral Care Talented and Modern, high-quality perfumes Personal care and household products Entire range of classic mint flavors and renowned perfumers combining raw materials, and new, exciting fragrance that use sta
Slide 17: 3: ONE Symrise Strategy and ONE SYM Transformation
3: ONE Symrise Strategy and ONE SYM Transformation Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 17
Slide 18: ONE Symrise Strategy and ONE SYM Transformation
ONE Symrise Strategy and ONE SYM Transformation Sharpening our competitive edge ONE Symrise Strategy ONE SYM Transformation PLANNED INNOVATE IN HEALTH, WELLBEING AND BEAUTY, PURPOSE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY’S EVERYDAY LIFE ACTIVE Phase 3: COMPLETED Drive WHERE PORTFOLIO: Phase 2: Momentum TO PLAY Proac
Slide 19: ONE Symrise Strategy Focused on Three Key Pillars
ONE Symrise Strategy Focused on Three Key Pillars PORTFOLIO GROWTH EFFICIENCY Proactive Portfolio Sharpen Leverage Management Value Creation Global Scale • Focusing on higher growth, higher • Enhancing co-creation through joint • Delivered €100m cumulative margin and lower capital intensity product
Slide 20: Strategic Enabler: Digitalization and AI
Strategic Enabler: Digitalization and AI 2030 Digital Strategy Focus Areas SPOTLIGHT: SYMVISION AITM • Organize outcome-focused teams by domains with matrixed roles while scaling agile and mature DevOps One Platform. Multiple Modules • Enhance how we operate, compete, and create value via AI hubs Sh
Slide 21: Strategic Enabler: Shift in Our Sustainability Approach
Strategic Enabler: Shift in Our Sustainability Approach to Drive Positive Business Outcomes PORTFOLIO GROWTH EFFICIENCY Resilient by Design Inclusive by Nature Transparent by Default • Driving resilience across climate, energy, • Championing human rights, fair work, • Embedding ethics and governance
Slide 22: Strategic Enabler: People and Values
Strategic Enabler: People and Values Customer centricity and sustainability drive everything we do Embrace Structure Collaborate Sustainable with Intent ONE Growth Symrise Culture Care to Unlock Individual Lead Opportunities Foundations Projections ONE Symrise Culture is the New “Us”, Enabling Diffe
Slide 23: Accelerating Our ONE SYM Transformation
Accelerating Our ONE SYM Transformation Broad acceleration enables continued reinvestment to drive long-term, profitable growth PLANNED ACTIVE COMPLETED Phase 3: Future Phase 2: Q2 2025 Drive Momentum & Activate & Start Deliver Performance Phase 1: April 2024 – Q1 2025 Delivering in a Design & Imple
Slide 24: ONE SYM Transformation: Momentum Building in Phase 2
ONE SYM Transformation: Momentum Building in Phase 2 Reinvesting cost savings to unlock organic growth opportunities PLANNED ACTIVE COMPLETED Phase 3: Future Phase 2: Q2 2025 Drive Momentum & Activate & Start Delivering Deliver Performance Phase 1: April 2024 – Q1 2025 in a Structured Way Design & I
Slide 25: Accelerating Phase 2 Execution
Accelerating Phase 2 Execution Providing the foundation for long-term top-line growth through targeted reinvestment ONE SYM Transformation - Phase 2: Activate & Start Delivering in a Structured Way Define Ambition and Set Validate and Prepare Implement Measures Ongoing Direction (Completed) For Impl
Slide 26: Focus Areas for Decisive Action
Focus Areas for Decisive Action Enhance Competitiveness and Accelerate Growth Our Focus Areas (2026 – 2028) Our Priorities Focusing resources on high-impact, scalable innovation bets – prioritizing Deliver Differentiated Innovation high-growth markets and right-to-win performance Driving faster, mor
Slide 27: 4: Financial Overview
4: Financial Overview Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 27
Slide 28: Strong Financial Track Record
Strong Financial Track Record Successful EBITDA improvement in 2025 Growth and Profitability Since IPO Sales and EBITDA in €m 23% 23% NEW Previous 21.9% 22.0% 21.9% 21.5% EBITDA EBITDA 21.3% 21.3% 21.1% 21.0% 21.1% Margin Margin 20.6% 20.7% 21% Corridor 20.4% Corridor 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%2 19.8% 19.9%
Slide 29: Business Free Cash Flow (BFCF)
Business Free Cash Flow (BFCF) Proven ability to generate strong sustainable Business Free Cash Flow BFCF (in €m) 780 680 564 553 476 486 348 325 343 294 312 301 231 181 2012 2013 2014¹ 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019¹ 2020 2021 2022² 2023² 2024 2025² BFCF (in % of sales) 16,4% 16,0% 15.8% 13,3% 12,5% 11,8
Slide 30: Driving Shareholder Value through Sustainable Dividend Growth
Driving Shareholder Value through Sustainable Dividend Growth Dividend Policy Dividend per Share (€) Based on Symrise AG’s unappropriated net 1.25 profit under 1.20 1.10 commercial laws and 1.02 1.05 aims to give our 0.90 0.95 0.97 0.88 shareholders an 0.80 0.85 0.75 appropriate share in 0.65 0.70 0
Slide 31: FY 2025 Balance Sheet and Net Debt
FY 2025 Balance Sheet and Net Debt Proven financial strength supports disciplined capital allocation Balance Sheet FY 2024 FY 2025 Cash and Cash Equivalents €709m €1,010m • Net debt (including pension Equity Ratio1 48.3% 47.3% provisions and leasing obligation): €2,088m or 1.9x adjusted EBITDA1 Net
Slide 32: Capital Allocation Priorities
Capital Allocation Priorities • High-return investments that scale existing 1 Organic Investment capabilities to augment growth • Mid-term capex target: 4% – 5% of sales Maintain • Prudent and disciplined M&A strategy: Investment-grade 2 Value-Accretive M&A 1) foster long-lasting above-market growth
Slide 33: Reaffirming Full Year 2026 Outlook and Mid-term Targets
Reaffirming Full Year 2026 Outlook and Mid-term Targets Full Year Mid-term Targets 2026 Outlook (2025 – 2028) Organic Growth 2% – 4% 5% – 7% CAGR EBITDA Margin 21.5% – 22.5% 21% – 23% Adjusted BFCF Margin >14% >14% Adjusted Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 33
Slide 34: 5: Key Takeaways
5: Key Takeaways Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 34
Slide 35: Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways 1 2 3 4 Cultural & Revitalized Customer Top-Tier Business Vision Centricity Performance Transformation Unleashing our full potential Harnessing the power of our Executing bold, multi-year Maximizing financial through ONE Symrise strategy science-based innovation ONE SYM Transformation
Slide 36: Appendix
Appendix Symrise Investor Presentation • April 2026 36
Slide 37: Symrise AG Contact
Symrise AG Financial calendar Contact 06 May Symrise AG Annual General Meeting Muehlenfeldstraße 1 (in Holzminden) 37603 Holzminden, Germany 30 July René Weinberg Half Year Results 2026 Investor Relations rene.weinberg@symrise.com 28 October Q3 Trading Statement 2026 This document contains forward-l
Slide 38: Adjustment Details
Adjustment Details Further details to be provided in the annual report chapter 4.6 2022: Adjustment made for the impairment of Swedencare AB, Malmö, Sweden. 2023: Adjustments were made for the costs in connection with the production stoppage at the Colonel Island site, the costs of the reorganizatio
Slide 39: symrise
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