Webstream Conference | July 22, 2025
Agenda
Half-year 2025 Business Review Volker Cwielong, CEO |
Half-year 2025 Financial Review Dr. Judith van Walsum, CFO |
Market Expectations and Outlook Volker Cwielong, CEO |
Q&A |
Half Year 2025 Business Review
Volker Cwielong, CEO
Datwyler gained important momentum in first half of 2025 with growth in Healthcare and improved EBIT margin
- Net revenues slightly dipped to CHF 563.0m (-1.7% vs. PY) primarily due to large FX impacts, currency-adjusted growth of 1.3%
- Significant momentum in Healthcare, solid growth in segment Food&Beverage, softened demand in Automotive and Industry
- EBIT margin increased to 12.2% (+ 0.4 pp vs. PY), primarily driven by volume recovery and product mix in Healthcare
-
Operational improvements and cost adjustment across all segments, limited direct impacts of tariff conflicts successfully mitigated
New business wins prioritize innovation and high-value offerings, transformation program ForwardNow is on track
Attractive new project wins in both divisions with strong focus on innovative, high-value products with superior customer value
- Flawless production ramp-up for GLP-1 and enhanced traction for NeoFlex products in Healthcare, new co-engineered programs in Industrial with large share in high-voltage applications
Four ForwardNow action areas are being rapidly advanced through twenty targeted initiatives and coordinated by dedicated transformation team
- Early efficiency gains from initiatives are already visible, putting 2025 program targets well within reach
HEALTHCARE
Destocking trends tapered off supported by steady increase of demand and orders in Q2
AUTOMOTIVE
Subdued demand conditions in Europe and Americas due to ongoing tariff conflicts
F&B
Solid demand and increased order volumes from business with strategic partner
INDUSTRIES
Tariff conflicts still softening demand and investments, slight recovery in Energy
DIVISION HEALTHCARE
DIVISION INDUSTRIAL
42% 27% 20% 11% Half Year 2025 Financial ReviewDr. Judith van Walsum, CFO
Datwyler Group: half year net revenue at CHF 563m, currency adjusted +1.3%, EBIT margin improved by 0.4pp to 12.2%
2
in CHF M | HY2025 ACT | HY2024 ACT | Δ in % |
1 Net revenue | 563.0 | 572.5 | -1.7% |
Costs of goods sold | (432.8) | (444.9) | -2.7% |
2 Gross profit | 130.2 | 127.6 | 2.0% |
Operating Expenses | (61.3) | (60.1) | 2.0% |
3 EBIT | 68.9 | 67.5 | 2.1% |
4 Net finance result | (12.7) | (12.4) | 2.4% |
Earnings before tax (EBT) | 56.2 | 55.1 | 2.0% |
5 Income tax expenses | (18.3) | (16.5) | 10.9% |
6 Net result | 37.9 | 38.6 | -1.8% |
in % of net revenue | Δ in pp | ||
Gross profit | 23.1% | 22.3% | 0.8pp |
EBIT-margin | 12.2% | 11.8% | 0.4pp |
in CHF Net result per bearer share | 2.23 | 2.27 | Δ in % -1.8% |
Profit and Loss Statement
Key highlights
1
Currency adjusted net revenue growth driven by Healthcare and F&B Challenging market conditions notably in Automotive and Industry
2
Gross profit margin improvement due to favorable product mix in Healthcare and tight cost control
3
Reported EBIT at CHF 68.9M, 2.1% above PY
4
Turbulent Forex development led to slightly higher net finance result
5
Higher income tax expenses, also due to non-recognition of DTAs
6
Net result at 6.7% of net revenues as in prior year
Currency-adjusted growth driven by Healthcare and F&B, reported revenue unfavorably impacted by FX headwindsRevenue Bridge Half Year 2025 in CHF M
Key highlights
Top line significantly impacted by negative currency effect due to the strong Swiss Franc: CHF 16.7M FX (-2.9%). Changes in interdivisional sales at CHF 1.5M
Healthcare's higher volumes and improved product mix, as well as F&B continued growth at double digit EBIT margin offset decline in T&E
-10
572.5
563.0
4.3
4.4
(18.2)
Revenue HY 2024
Foreign currency
/ IC eliminations
GPI Price Changes CY/PY Sales to 3rd
Volume/ product mix
Revenue HY 2025
Higher volumes and better product mix in Healthcare lead to growth, improved gross profit margin and increased EBITEBIT Bridge Half Year 2025 in CHF M
67.5
-2.8
-2.3
8.7
-2.2
1.4
68.9
Key highlights
Reported EBIT at 12.2% of net revenues (+0.4pp vs PY) despite slow start to the year and weak demand in Transport & Electronics
Sales grew faster than COGS due to improved product mix in Healthcare, resulting in higher profit contribution
COGS growth kept in check thanks to lower material cost and reduced expenses
Slight increase in Opex in absolute
terms (inflation, build up capabilities),
EBIT HY 2024
Foreign Currency
Net Revenue
COGS
Net other OpEx (1)
EBIT HY 2025
yet staying stable as % of revenues
Net other Operating Expenses includes Research and Development (R&D), Marketing and Selling (M&S) and General and Adminis trative (G&A).
Division Healthcare: Strong momentum after slow start in Q1, solid growth and improved product mix in Q2Revenue in CHF M EBIT in CHF M
+2.6%
Key highlights
Currency-adjusted revenues at +5.8%
230.7 236.8
HY 2024 HY 2025
Other
Asia 1%
19%
23%
57%
Revenue split by regions in %
Europe
35.6 40.1
+12.6%
HY 2024 HY 2025
EBIT margin in %
+1.5pp
15.4% 16.9%
above PY. Org change CHF +13.4M
The GP margin increased from 22.7% in the PY to 24.8% in the current year, reflecting better product mix, higher capacity utilization and strict cost control
Higher Opex reflecting wage inflation & build up capabilities, partially offset by income from services
Several transformation projects ongoing to streamline operations and improve productivity
Americas
HY 2024 HY 2025
Division Industrial: Solid performance despite challenging market conditions, continued growth in Food & Beverage-9.7%
Revenue in CHF M EBIT in CHF M
-4.1%
Key highlights
Currency-adjusted revenue dropped
343.4 329.3
HY 2024 HY 2025
Revenue split by regions in %
31.9 28.8
HY 2024 HY 2025
EBIT margin in %
by -1.4%. F&B with solid growth. Weaker demand particularly in automotive
Despite headwinds, the gross profit
margin remained stable at 21.7%
Stringent cost control and efficiency gains enabled Industrial Division to
Asia
20%
29%
Americas
Other
0%
51% Europe
-0.6pp
9.3% 8.7%
HY 2024 HY 2025
keep a solid profit margin (8.7%)
Strong focus on several initiatives transformation projects notably on foot print consolidation and SKU streamlining
Net interest expenses reduced due to debt repayments, active hedging limited FX volatilityTotal interest and finance expenses in CHF M
12.9 12.4 12.7
-2.6
HY 2022 HY 2023 HY 2024 HY 2025
Income tax expense in CHF M
17.7 15.5 16.5 18.3
HY 2022 HY 2023 HY 2024 HY 2025
Key highlights
Interest expenses (net) reduced to CHF 4.0M, PY CHF 4.7M, due to debt repayments
Net CHF 8.3M fair value losses on forward contracts of CHF 36.5M, offset by CHF 28.2M gains on hedging derivatives
The tax expense is higher because of non-recognition of DTAs in selected sites, tax provisions and non-recoverable withholding taxes on dividends and intercompany charges
Net working capital improving as a result of cash improvement initiatives in executionNet Working Capital in CHF M
336.6
310.8
304.6
179.3
168.5
164.3
233.2
215.5
224.7
-75.9
-73.2
-84.4
HY 2024
2024
HY 2025
Inventories
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade Accounts Payable
Key highlights
Net working capital improving; cash conversion cycle from 128 to 116 days YoY
Trade Accounts Receivables increased in line with higher sales in Healthcare. Cash collection optimization project running
Trade Accounts Payables have seen the most improvements in recent months, due to higher effectiveness of Procurement as a result of the ongoing transformation
Inventory has consistently decreased in the past months, and we see further potential
Net Debt in CHF M Net Debt / EBITDA (adjusted)
in CHF M
596.1
517.1
508.8
447.0
442.4
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.2 *
2.2 *
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
Ratio
net debt / EBITDA
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
Key highlights
Net debt improved materially vs PY
All remaining third-party debt paid off in HY2 2024; further repayments of PEMA loans, including 25M in HY1 2025
Net debt / adjusted LTM EBITDA at 2.2, improved vs HY1 2024, even vs adjusted year-end 2024
0
2022 2023 HY 2024 December 2024 HY 2025
Net debt / EBITDA (*December 2024 & HY 2025 LTM adjusted)Net debt-1.0
Free Cash Flow remained strong in absolute terms, allowing for continued reduction of liabilities to anchor shareholderFree Cash Flow
in CHF M
HY2025
ACT
HY2024
ACT
Net cash from operating activities
90.3
86.3
Net cash used in investing activities
(25.3)
(20.5)
Free cash flow (FCF)
65.0
65.8
Net cash used by financing activities
(81.0)
(91.4)
Key highlights
Solid operating cash flow, improved compared to PY by CHF 4.0M. Strong sales, notably in Q2, in Healthcare and Food & Beverages leading to higher receivables
Capital expenditures in HY1 of CHF
25.3M higher than in the PY but still at relatively low levels (~4.5% of sales)
Financing activities include the dividend payment of CHF 54.4M and debt repayment Pema loan CHF 25.0M in 2025
Volker Cwielong, CEO
Outlook 2025: We anticipate steady recovery in Healthcare and remaining uncertainty for Automotive in Europe and Americas
Healthcare
With a strong order book, we expect the recovery to continue and destocking effect to fully phase out
Return to long-term growth trend in the higher single-digit percentage range for injectables projected
Automotive
Passenger car production in Western
Europe and US underperforming
China remains important market for EV`s with above average segment growth
Sentiment depends largely on how trade and tariff conflicts develop
Datwyler Positioning
Market Expectations for HY2 2025
Datwyler is ready to scale volumes with its state-of-the-art manufacturing sites
Intensified collaboration with pharma companies and system integrators
Successful production ramp-up for GLP-1
applications and NeoFlex products
Continous portfolio streamlining and
effective cost measures in place
Strong position and momentum for new business wins in China
Attractive product portfolio and local-for-local production set-up
Outlook 2025: Industry markets expected to recover gradually, Food & Beverage to continue on growth pathMarket Expectations for HY2 2025
Industries
Demand likely to be influenced by cautious sentiment, target sectors are expected to rebound i.e. connectivity
Policy driven recovery in the US energy market may be delayed by oil price development
F&B
Continuous growth in the end market for single-serve coffee capsules anticipated with aluminum as material of choice -supported by EU packaging regulation
Datwyler Positioning
Recent project wins in outperforming segments will enhance strong position
Proprietary certified elastomer compounds and optimized manufacturing capabilities
Strong base to benefit from the next US
energy growth cycle
Continuous ramp up of additional capacity
based on our supply agreements
Specialized on processing of aluminium with a recycling ratio of higher than 90%
PRODUCTION NETWORK
24.0 mCHF
Annual earnings improvement after
completion of all project initiatives
52.0 mCHF
Cumulative positive earnings effects within the project period
3 years
Project period from 2025-2027
Optimization for faster, more competitive market access
COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE
Positioning as preferred development partner to capture more value
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Streamlining for clarity, simplicity, and stronger value contribution
TARGET OPERATING MODEL
Implementing a lean structure and global standards to drive agility, efficiency and scalable growth
One-time negative effect of 37.9 mCHF in the reporting year 2024
With multiple ForwardNow initiatives in progress, we are on track to meet our 2025 contribution goalsGroup Executive Committee consists of Chief Executive Officer, Division Healthcare Division Industrial, Finance and Technology and Innovation
Sustainability and Operational Excellence integrated into existing functions from June
Corporate functions reduced
from five to four
Business Units Connectors and Mobility have been merged to Transportation & Electronics
Modular organization model to accelerate time to market and leverage important synergies along the entire value chain
Organizational synergies in
the Industrial division
Products from Vandalia site will
be relocated to two Datwyler
U.S. production sites, Vandalia to close by September 2025
Industrial division has made solid progress in sharpeneing its product portfolio, effectively reducing overall complexity
Streamlined production
network and product portfolio
Mid-term targets under normal operating market conditions
EBIT
margin
17% plus
Revenue
Annual organic growth in the higher single-digit percentage range
Q&A
Financial Calendar 2025
Company events28 Aug.
2 Sept.
3 Sept.
4 Sept.
19 Nov.
Roadshow Zurich Roadshow London Roadshow Frankfurt Roadshow Geneva Capital Market Day
Investor conferences23 Sept. UBS, virtual
5-7 Nov. ZKB, Zurich
Disclaimer
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Group's current expectations regarding market conditions and future events and are therefore subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Unanticipated events could cause actual results to differ from those predicted and from the information contained in this presentation. All forward-looking statements in this presentation are qualified in their entirety by the foregoing.
Dätwyler Holding Inc.
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