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Cicor Technologies — FY2024 Earnings Presentation

48 slides from Cicor Technologies's earnings presentation, Mar 6, 2025

  1. Slide 1: Annual Results 2024

    Annual Results 2024 Cicor Technologies Ltd. March 6, 2025 Alexander Hagemann (CEO) Peter Neumann (CFO)

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    March 6, 2025 Disclaimer The information in this presentation does not constitute an offer or invitation and may not be construed as a recommendation by us to purchase, hold or sell shares of Cicor Technologies Ltd. This information or any copy thereof may not be sent or taken to or distributed in a

  3. Slide 3: The Cicor Group

    Alexander Hagemann The Cicor Group 3

  4. Slide 4: Fastest growing design and manufacturing partner for advanced electronics in Europe

    The Cicor Group Fastest growing design and manufacturing partner for advanced electronics in Europe 2024 Sales 2024 EBITDA CHF 480.8 million CHF 58.4 million Organic growth ahead of Electronic Mid-Term 10-13% margin. Manufacturing market Top profitability vs peer group 2024 Earnings per share 2024 F

  5. Slide 5: Turning ideas into advanced electronic solutions

    Electronification of everything Turning ideas into advanced electronic solutions Healthcare Technology Industrial Aerospace & Defence (A&D) 24% of sales in 2024 33% of sales in 2024 25% of sales in 2024 Cicor helps improve Cicor is at the forefront Cicor ensures safety, global healthcare by the of t

  6. Slide 6: European market leader for A&D EMS

    Building ofin 2023 29% of sales leading platforms in attractive markets Bedford, UK Radeberg, Germany Newport, UK European market leader Gosport, UK Ulm, Germany for A&D EMS Boudry, Switzerland Bronschhofen, Switzerland Wangs, Switzerland • Long-standing supplier of design and manufacturing services

  7. Slide 7: Advancing healthcare through technology

    United Kingdom Sweden Hartlepool, Newport Norrtälje Building ofin 2023 29% of sales leading platforms in attractive markets Germany Dresden, Radeberg, Suhl, Ulm, Wutha-Farnroda / Buttlar Advancing healthcare Romania Arad, Bucharest through technology Switzerland Boudry, Bronschhofen, Wangs China Don

  8. Slide 8: Driving automation and miniaturisation in industry

    United Kingdom Sweden Hartlepool, Newport Norrtälje Building ofin 2023 29% of sales leading platforms in attractive markets Germany Dresden, Radeberg, Suhl, Ulm, Wutha-Farnroda / Buttlar Driving automation and Romania Arad miniaturisation in industry Switzerland Boudry, Bronschhofen, Wangs China Don

  9. Slide 9: Leadership – step by step

    The Cicor Group Leadership – step by step European market position UK market position # 10 #1 Pro-forma 2024, From acquisitions from # 28 in 2021 made 2021-2024 Position in Aerospace & Defence Position in Healthcare Technology #1 #4 In Europe - expanding the lead In Europe - working towards vs. # 2

  10. Slide 10: Cicor in 2024

    Alexander Hagemann Cicor in 2024 10

  11. Slide 11: Highlights 2024

    Cicor in 2024 Highlights 2024 Significant market share gains Successful acquisitions and integrations Increased profit margins at all levels – EPS jumping to CHF 6.20 Strong free cash flow generation – low debt leverage Strategy 2028 – "Creating Together“ 11

  12. Slide 12: Focus on target markets

    Cicor in 2024 Focus on target markets Sales by industry Sales by region 12

  13. Slide 13: EMS Division achieves breakthrough in the European market

    Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) EMS Division achieves breakthrough in the European market • High resilience against adverse market influences • Market share gains • Four strategically and financially significant acquisitions • Quadrupled product development capacities for the medical technol

  14. Slide 14: AS Division continues positive development

    Advanced Substrates (AS) AS Division continues positive development • Both the printed circuit board and the hybrid circuit businesses performed well • Increased sales primarily through organic growth • The Boudry site continued building on operational excellence and achieved key milestones in new c

  15. Slide 15: Strategy 2028 – creating together

    Alexander Hagemann Strategy 2028 – creating together 15

  16. Slide 16: Vision Statement for Cicor in 2028

    Cicor Strategy 2028 – creating together Vision Statement for Cicor in 2028 We are the leading pan-European electronics design and manufacturing partner for healthcare technology, aerospace/- defence and industrial, recognised as an employer of choice, committed to operating sustainably. 16

  17. Slide 17: 8 strategic pillars with a clear implementation plan

    Core strategy initiatives towards delivering on 2028 objectives 8 strategic pillars with a clear implementation plan Focus on high growth Transformation into a true Business excellence AS Division as high tech verticals creator of products driving performance differentiator Accelerate growth with Em

  18. Slide 18: Rationale for M&A – the external market view

    Rationale for M&A – the external market view The European EMS market is highly fragmented and growing, pre-destined for consolidation Fragmented market Growing market Customer loyalty Economies of scale 1,700 EMS € 25 billion In Europe, consolidation Adressed market (2023), has just begun: 44% of to

  19. Slide 19: Key reasons why Cicor's M&A strategy is successful

    Value creation through M&A Key reasons why Cicor’s M&A strategy is successful Attractive external market Selective Strategy Personal Management Financial discipline engagement High growth, loyal 90% of proposals rejected Strict valuation & strong customer base and Face to face to get to know financi

  20. Slide 20: M&A Strategy – Acquired companies delivering excellent results

    Value creation through M&A M&A Strategy – Acquired companies delivering excellent results Growth Acceleration Profitability step-up FCF Generation CHF 208 M CHF 25 M CHF 130 M Revenue (LTM pre-closing) EBITDA (LTM pre-closing) of net cash outlay from 7 acquisitions * from 7 acquisitions * from 7 acq

  21. Slide 21: Financial Results FY 2024

    Peter Neumann Financial Results FY 2024 21

  22. Slide 22: Change in Accounting Principles – Offset Goodwill in Equity

    Year End Report 2024 Change in Accounting Principles – Offset Goodwill in Equity • Cicor changed its accounting policy that goodwill from acquisitions will be offset directly against shareholders' equity at the time of acquisition • Previously goodwill was capitalized and amortized over its estimate

  23. Slide 23: Key Figures 2021 – 2024

    Key Figures 2021 – 2024 in CHF million 20211) in % 20221) in % 20231) in % 2024 in % Order entry 286.6 119.9 358.9 114.6 399.8 102.5 440.4 91.6 Net sales 239.0 100.0 313.2 100.0 389.9 100.0 480.8 100.0 Change to previous year (in %) 11.2 31.0 24.5 23.3 - Organic growth (in %) 9.8 14.1 11.1 -1.6 - Cu

  24. Slide 24: Long-term view – Impact of Cicor growth strategy

    Long-term view – Impact of Cicor growth strategy CHF million % 500 15 • Cicor achieved best results ever in terms of Sales 450 12.1% and EBITDA, demonstrating the success of its 11.6% 400 growth strategy 10.3% 350 9.7% 250 9.0% 10 300 191 • Strong sales contribution from acquired 250 155 companies 2

  25. Slide 25: Financial achievements Year End 2024

    Financial achievements Year End 2024 CHF million Orders received Net sales EBITDA EBIT Net profit FCF excl. Acquisition +10.2% +23.3% +29.3% +131.7% +132.7% 31.1% 440.4 480.8 58.4 38.1 27.3 61.1 399.8 389.9 45.1 29.0 11.8 26.3 ROS ROS ROS ROS ROS ROS 11.6% 12.1% 7.4% 7.9% 3.0% 5.7% FY 2023 FY 2024 F

  26. Slide 26: Performance 2020 – 2024

    Performance 2020 – 2024 Cicor Group EMS Division AS Division CHF million % CHF million % CHF million % 500 481 20 500 20 250 20 17.8% 450 11.6% 450 438 390 12.5% 15.1% 400 400 200 14.0% 14.4% 14.1% 10.3% 15 10.7% 348 15 15 350 250 350 9.0% 9.7% 313 9.2% 229 300 191 300 8.4% 270 150 239 12.1% 169 13.

  27. Slide 27: Consolidated Income Statement

    Consolidated Income Statement YE 2024 in % YE 2023 in % %YoY • Record high in Net sales and EBITDA in CHF millions restated • EBITDA margin increase to 12.1% despite Net sales 480.8 100.0 389.9 100.0 23.3 negative one-time impacts of Material expenses -241.9 -50.3 -207.2 -53.1 16.8 CHF 2.3 million (

  28. Slide 28: Sales contribution

    Sales contribution CHF million +23.3% (+90.9) 480.8 • Strong contribution from newly acquired -4.3 -7.0 +2.1 -1.4 companies +101.6 389.9 Organic growth: • Negative currency impact due to CHF -6.4 million (-1.6%) depreciation of EUR, RON and USD against CHF • Organic decline in EMS division due to we

  29. Slide 29: EBITDA - one-time impacts and acquisitions pro forma

    EBITDA - one-time impacts and acquisitions pro forma CHF million +3.6 +5.8 (+6.3%) (+9.9%) • PPA Impacts1) are one-time adjustment on Inventory of 64.1 Acquisitions and onerous contracts CHF 1.2 million 62.0 +2.1 • EBITDA for new acquisitions in 2024 for full twelve +1.3 +0.4 months (pro forma) – CH

  30. Slide 30: Consolidated Balance Sheet

    Consolidated Balance Sheet 2024 in % 2023 in % in CHF millions restated • Net debt increased slightly by CHF 0.6 Current assets 302.9 72.6 251.9 73.1 million Non-current assets 114.2 27.4 92.6 26.9 Total Assets 417.1 100.0 344.5 100.0 • Financial leverage of 0.74 in line with Current liabilities 167

  31. Slide 31: Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

    Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 2024 2023 in CHF millions restated • Strong cash flow from operating activities Net profit 27.3 11.8 driven by strong net income performance Depreciation, amortization and impairment 20.3 16.1 and proven working capital management Other non cash items 0.3 8.6 Changes

  32. Slide 32: Operating Net Working Capital

    Operating Net Working Capital CHF million % 200 50 • Absolute increase in ONWC due to 45 acquisitions 40 34.8% 150 35 • Very favorable development in ONWC in % of 30.3% 24.8% net sales as a result of improved inventory 26.5% 30 25.7% management (customer funded inventory) and 100 25 growth in the A+

  33. Slide 33: Capex for Property, plant and equipment

    Capex for Property, plant and equipment 30 6.0 1) 5.5 • Investment in PPE was in line with 25 5.0 9.6 our expectations and support our 4.1% 4.5 further growth strategy 3.9% 20 3.6% 4.0 3.4% • Capex of 3% at the upper end of 3.7% 1) 3.5 the range for our mid-term goal 3.0% 3.0% 3.6 15 1.5% 3.0 2.4% 2

  34. Slide 34: Return on Invested Capital

    Return on Invested Capital CHF million % 14.7% 40 15 • ROIC above Cicor’s cost of capital 35 11.4% 30 • New ROIC definition in line with the change 10 in accounting for goodwill as disclosed in 25 8.6% footnote 8.0% 20 6.7% 38.1 • Steady increase in ROIC demonstrates 15 29.0 successful execution of

  35. Slide 35: Key Figures per Share

    Key Figures per Share 2024 2023 Change % • OEP conversion of Mandatory restated Convertible Bond has simplified Cicor’s Number of registered shares issued 31.12. 4 564 946 3 411 169 +33.8% capital structure Number of Treasury shares 31.12. - 307 007 - 249 404 +23.1% Number of outstanding registered

  36. Slide 36: Long-term development of Earnings per Share

    Long-term development of Earnings per Share CHF million CHF 6.20 40 6.5 • Positive development of EPS as a result of 6.0 improved Net Profit performance with the 35 5.5 implementation of Cicor’s growth strategy 30 5.0 4.5 25 4.0 3.5 20 38.1 2.71 2.66 3.0 2.47 15 29.0 2.5 27.3 2.0 1.44 10 1.5 17.6 12

  37. Slide 37: Four M&A transactions completed in 2024

    Four M&A transactions completed in 2024 2024 STS Defence (UK) in CHF millions • Engineering solutions for the UK A&D sector • Closing in January 2024 for a consideration of CHF 30.7 million Total purchase consideration 62.1 • Goodwill of CHF 21.4 million Direct costs related to acquisition 2.5 Total

  38. Slide 38: Mid-term Targets

    Peter Neumann, CFO Mid-term Targets 38

  39. Slide 39: Financial Mid-Term Objectives for 2028

    Financial Mid-Term Objectives for 2028 Creating together: Establishing the pan-European leader Organic Growth Revenue Profitability Other EBIT ROIC 1) >1’000 7-10% >15% 7-10% Net Debt / EBITDA million EBITDA <2.75 p.A. 10-13% CHF Capex 2.5-3.0% • Gaining market share through focus on strategic verti

  40. Slide 40: 2028 vision in context of past performance

    Financial 2028 Mid-Term Objectives 2028 vision in context of past performance 2028 Mid-Term Objectives CHF million >1’000 2024 2020 481 year-over-year Year-over-year Growth 22.5% Growth 20% 215 Organic 8.3% Organic 7-10% 10-13% Margin 12% Margin Inorganic 15.7% Inorganic >12-15% 9% Margin 100-130 FX

  41. Slide 41: Outlook & Closing

    Alexander Hagemann Outlook & Closing 41

  42. Slide 42: Resilience and continued growth

    Guidance Resilience and continued growth These expectations are based on the assumption that geopolitical, economic, and financial conditions do not deteriorate significantly. • Following a slight decline in organic sales, Cicor expects a normalisation in 2025, though the anticipated further appreci

  43. Slide 43: Offer to acquire certain Éolane France businesses

    Latest developments Offer to acquire certain Éolane France businesses • On Monday, 3 March 2025, the Paris Court has opened the judicial reorganisation proceedings for several Éolane France businesses • Éolane France is one of the market leaders in France with most business in Cicor core markets • C

  44. Slide 44: Cicor – an asset for your portfolio

    Outlook 2025 Cicor – an asset for your portfolio • Market with long-term growth driven by megatrends of electronification‚ outsourcing and nearshoring • Strategy 2028 targeting the most profitable segments of the market: Healthcare Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Industrial • Establishing strong an

  45. Slide 45: Agenda 2025

    Investor Relations Agenda 2025 March 6 Annual Report & Sustainability Report 2024 April 15 Business Update Q1/2025 April 17 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 in Zurich July 23 Interim Report 2025 October 15 Business Update Q3/2025 March 19 Kepler Cheuvreux Swiss Seminar in Zurich September 17 - 18 I

  46. Slide 46: Analysts

    Financial Research Analysts Baader Helvea Kepler Cheuvreux mwb Research Zana Mamelli Torsten Sauter Alexander Zienkowicz zmamelli@helvea.com tsauter@keplercheuvreux.com a.zienkowicz@mwb-research.com +41 43 388 92 50 +41 43 333 60 02 +49 40 309 293 56 Research Partners Zürcher Kantonalbank Reto Huber

  47. Slide 47: Contacts

    Investor Relations Contacts Alexander Hagemann Peter Neumann Michael Götti CEO CFO VP Corporate Marketing & Communications Cicor Management AG, Gebenloostrasse 15, 9552 Bronschhofen, Switzerland investor@cicor.com | +41 71 913 73 00 47

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