Company announcement No. 7/2026 12 May 2026
Interim Financial Report, Q1 2026 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JÖRG BRINKMANN QUOTE"The early months of 2026 were challenging, with prolonged winter weather impacting construction activity, customer demand and plant utilisation. Since March, however, we have seen a clear recovery in activity levels and improving momentum across the business. We continue to monitor geopolitical developments, particularly regarding energy markets. Our strong local sourcing position and hedging strategy limit negative exposure. Poland and the UK continue to perform according to expectations, while in Germany we continue to work on strengthening the business region by region. Looking ahead, we remain confident for the rest of the year, supported by our focus on operational improvements."
Revenue growth measured in local currencies ("organic growth") was negative 15% (positive 3%) as a result of severe weather conditions.
Gross profit before special items was DKK 73 million (DKK 146 million), corresponding to a gross margin of 13% (22%). The decrease is driven by low plant utilization.
EBIT before special items was negative DKK 43 million (positive DKK 16 million), corresponding to an EBIT margin before special items of negative 8% (positive 2%).
Financial gearing was 4.1 times EBITDA before special items at the end of Q1 2026 (2.7 times EBITDA before special items at the end of Q1 2025).
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK FOR 2026 (Unchanged)Revenue growth measured in local currencies is expected to be in the range of -5% to 0%
EBIT before special items is expected to be in the range of DKK 50 - 100 million
In connection with the release of the Q1 2026 Interim Financial Report, a conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for Wednesday 13 May 2026, at 10:00 p.m. CET. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants can follow the conference call via live webcast here.
KEY FIGURES - H+H GROUPQ1 Q1 Full-year
Amounts in DKK million 2026 2025 2025
Income statement
Revenue | 560 | 675 | 2,743 |
Gross profit before special items | 73 | 146 | 615 |
SG&A | (73) | (80) | (318) |
EBITDA before special items | (1) | 64 | 291 |
EBITDA | (1) | 64 | 194 |
EBIT before special items | (43) | 16 | 112 |
EBIT | (43) | 16 | (557) |
Result before tax | (50) | 0 | (604) |
Result for the period | (54) | (12) | (665) |
Balance sheet
Assets | 2,618 | 3,578 | 2,653 |
Invested capital | 2,064 | 2,507 | 2,190 |
CAPEX | 12 | 23 | 185 |
Net working capital | 293 | 232 | 241 |
Equity | 944 | 1,660 | 1,003 |
Net Interest-bearing debt (NIBD) | 935 | 765 | 802 |
Cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities | (115) | (59) 71 |
Cash flow from investing activities | (17) | (12) (132) |
Free cash flow | (132) | (71) (61) |
Cash flow from financing activities | 93 | 31 (235) |
Financial ratios and others
Organic growth | (15)% | 3% | 0% |
Sales volume (thousand m3) | 594 | 702 | 2,929 |
Gross margin before special items | 13% | 22% | 22% |
EBITDA margin before special items | 0% | 9% | 11% |
EBITDA margin | 0% | 9% | 7% |
EBIT margin before special items | (8)% | 2% | 4% |
EBIT margin | (8)% | 2% | (20)% |
Return on invested capital (ROIC) | 3% | 4% | 5% |
Solvency ratio | 33% | 44% | 37% |
Financial gearing before special items ratio | 4.1x | 2.7x | 2.8x |
Share data
Share price, end of period (DKK) | 82 | 102 | 93 |
Book value per share, end of period (DKK) | 57 | 101 | 61 |
Earnings per share | (2.8) | (0.7) | (40.3) |
Diluted earnings per share | (2.8) | (0.7) | (40.3) |
Financial ratios have been calculated in accordance with recommendations from the Danish Society of Financial Analysts.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThe Interim Financial Report contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, as various factors, many of which are beyond the control of H+H, may cause actual developments and results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this document.
In no event shall H+H be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages or any other damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence, or other action arising out of or in connection with the use of information in this document.
MANAGEMENT'S REVIEWCURRENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Volumes and pricesOrganic growth was negative by 15% in Q1 2026, affected across all markets by severe weather conditions.
UK sales volumes dropped 24% against a strong quarter last year, Poland fell 13%, and Central Western Europe fell 11% year-on-year.
Prices overall remained stable compared to the same period last year.
Regional market development UKThe UK market had a slow start to the year due to heavy rain, but activity levels have since improved and are on track overall. As of March 2026, building registrations in the UK were 8% below the year-to-date figures recorded in the previous year.
Despite ongoing uncertainty, the market remains resilient, with housebuilders displaying cautious optimism for the rest of the year as conditions for residential developers begin to improve.
Nonetheless, persistent issues with consumer confidence and affordability continue to constrain overall demand.
The Bank of England reviewed interest rates on 30 April, maintaining the rate at 3.75%. Earlier forecasts anticipated further reductions however, following the escalation in Iran, sentiment has shifted towards the possibility of rate increases later in 2026.
After inflation eased at the end of 2025, it rebounded slightly at the start of 2026, predominantly due to geopolitical developments and higher energy costs.
PolandFollowing a slow start to the year caused by poor weather, the Polish market has rebounded strongly and remains robust. Year-to-date building permits in Poland are 7% higher in 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Activity among individual investors continues to increase, while developers encounter challenges and compete for project volumes. Developer-
initiated building starts in 2026 are 15% lower than the previous year, indicating market activity is mainly focused on ongoing rather than new projects.
Lending conditions remain stable, with banks increasing the volume of mortgage issuance, although a significant proportion of new loans are for refinancing existing debt. The reference interest rate was unchanged at 3.75% in April, and prospects for any reductions remain uncertain due to prevailing market volatility.
Inflation stood at 3.0% year-on-year for March.
GermanyIn Germany, building permit numbers continue to show positive momentum, rising 10% year-on-year compared to the previous year, although growth is still emerging from a relatively low base.
Private households continue to be cautious, with a clear disparity between project costs and buyers' willingness to pay. Measures aimed at reducing costs and accelerating construction are underway, but their impact remains limited at this stage.
The reference rate remains stable at 2.15%, while inflation saw an increase in April to 2.9% driven largely by rising energy costs.
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2026
RevenueTotal revenue amounted to DKK 560 million for Q1 2026 which is a decrease of DKK 115 million compared to Q1 2025 (DKK 675 million).
Revenue growth measured in local currencies ("organic growth") was negative 15% in Q1 2026 compared to positive 3% in Q1 2025.
Revenue in the CWE region decreased by DKK 36 million to DKK 217 million compared to DKK 253 million in Q1 2025. Organic growth in the region was negative 13% in Q1 2026.
Revenue in the United Kingdom decreased by DKK 49 million from DKK 210 million in Q1 2025 to DKK 161 million in Q1 2026. Organic growth was negative 20% in Q1 2026.
Revenue in Poland decreased by DKK 30 million to DKK 182 million compared to DKK 212 million in Q1 2025. Organic growth was negative 14%.
Gross profit before special itemsGross profit amounted to DKK 73 million in Q1 2026 compared to DKK 146 million in Q1 2025, corresponding to gross margins of 13% and 22%, respectively.
The decrease in gross margin level for Q1 2026 is driven by low plant efficiency caused by the severe weather conditions in Q1 2026.
EBITDA before special itemsEBITDA before special items amounted to negative DKK 1 million compared to DKK 64 million in Q1 2025, corresponding to EBITDA before special items margins of 0% and 9%, respectively.
Depreciation and amortisationDepreciation and amortisation in Q1 2026 amounted to DKK 42 million compared to DKK 48 million in Q1 2025.
EBIT before special itemsEBIT before special items amounted to negative DKK 43 million in Q1 2026, compared to positive DKK 16million in Q1 2025, corresponding to EBIT margins before special items of negative 8% and positive 2%, respectively.
Net financialsNet financials amount to an expense of DKK 7 million in Q1 2026, compared to an expense of DKK 16 million in Q1 2025. The development is driven by foreign exchange adjustments.
Result before taxResult before tax amounted to negative DKK 50 million in Q1 2026, compared to DKK 0 million in Q1 2025.
TaxTax for Q1 2026 amounted to a net expense of DKK 4 million compared to a net expense of DKK 12 million in Q1 2025.
Result for the periodResult for the period amount to a loss of DKK 54 million and is attributable to H+H International A/S' shareholders by negative DKK 47 million and to non-controlling interests by negative DKK 7 million compared to a loss of DKK 12 million in Q1 2025, allocated with a loss of DKK 12 million and a loss of DKK 0 million, respectively.
Comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income for Q1 2026 amounted to a loss of DKK 7 million compared to an income of DKK 21 million in Q1 2025. The year-on-year development was mainly driven by the development in foreign exchange adjustments.
CASH FLOW
Operating activitiesCash flow from operating activities before financial items and tax amounted to negative DKK 63 million in Q1 2026 compared to negative DKK 43 million in Q1 2025.
The negative development in EBITDA in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025 was partly offset by a less negative development in working capital in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025.
Investing activitiesCash flow from investing activities in Q1 2026 amounted to a cash out-flow of DKK 17 million compared to a cash out-flow DKK 12 million in Q1 2025.
Financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities was positive at DKK 93 million in Q1 2026 compared with DKK 31 million in Q1 2025.
BALANCE SHEET
On 31 March 2026, the balance sheet total amounted to DKK 2,618 million compared to DKK 3,578 million on 31 March 2025 mainly driven by a write down of non-current assets in Q2 2025.
Net interest-bearing debtNet interest-bearing debt amounted to DKK 935 million as of 31 March 2026 corresponding to an increase of DKK 133 million since the beginning of the year from the operating loss driven by severe weather conditions and seasonal net working capital movements.
EquityThe consolidated equity decreased by DKK 59 million compared to 31 December 2025 and decreased by DKK 716 million compared to 31 March 2025.
Equity
Q1 Q1
Amounts in DKK million 2026 2025
1 January | 1,003 | 1,650 |
Result for the period | (54) | (12) |
Actuarial gains/losses on pension | ||
plans | - | (1) |
Value adjustments of derivative | ||
financial instruments | 3 | 1 |
Foreign exchange adjustments | (9) | 21 |
Share based payment | 1 | 1 |
31 March | 944 | 1,660 |
For most material risk and uncertainties, please refer to Note 3 "Risks Management" and to Note 4 "Significant accounting estimates and judgements".
EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATENo events have occurred after the balance sheet date that will have a material effect on the H+H Groups financial position.
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK FOR 2026Revenue growth measured in local currencies is expected to be in the range of -5% to 0%
EBIT before special items is expected to be in the range of DKK 50 - 100 million
ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
Winter weather expected to negatively impact EBIT before special items around DKK 70 million compared to last year. In the remainder of the year the markets in the UK and Poland continue to perform at the same level as in 2025.
Expected benefits of DKK 40 million from German restructuring initiated in 2025.
CAPEX for 2026 is expected to be DKK 100 - 120 million. Free cash flow expected to be positive including cash flow from asset sales.
The outlook assumes no major changes to macroeconomic or geopolitical conditions, and FX assumptions are based on February 2026 actuals combined with forward rates for the next ten months.
H1 2026 Interim Financial Report | 11 Aug 2026 |
Q3 2026 Interim Financial Report | 10 Nov 2026 |
The Interim Financial Report contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause the Group's actual result to differ significantly from the expectations expressed in this document.
Therefore, they should not be regarded as a guarantee of future performance.
STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Executive Board and the Board of Directors have today discussed and approved the interim financial report for H+H International A/S for the first quarter of 2026.
The interim financial report, which has not been audited or reviewed by H+H's auditors, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and the Danish disclosure requirements for the interim financial reports of listed companies.
It is our opinion that the interim financial report gives a true and fair view of H+H's assets, liabilities, and financial position on 31 March 2026 and of the results of H+H's operations and its cash flows for the period 1 January to 31 March 2026.
Furthermore, it is our opinion that management's review provides a fair account of developments in H+H's operations and financial conditions, the results for the period and H+H's overall financial position, as well as a description of the most significant risks and uncertainties that H+H faces.
Copenhagen, 12 May 2026
EXECUTIVE BOARD Jörg BrinkmannCEO
Bjarne PedersenCFO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Miguel KohlmannChair
Peter ThostrupVice chair
Volker Christmann Kajsa von Geijer Helen MacPheeCONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
Group
Q1 Q1 Full-year
Amounts in DKK million 2026 2025 2025
Revenue Cost of goods sold | 560 (487) | 675 (529) | 2,743 (2,128) |
Gross profit before special items | 73 | 146 | 615 |
Sales costs | (30) | (31) | (120) |
Administrative costs | (43) | (49) | (198) |
Other operating income and costs, net | (1) | (2) | (6) |
EBITDA before special items | (1) | 64 | 291 |
Depreciation, amortisation and impairments | (42) | (48) | (179) |
EBIT before special items | (43) | 16 | 112 |
Special items, net | - | - | (669) |
EBIT | (43) | 16 | (557) |
Financial income | 11 | 11 | 45 |
Financial expenses | (18) | (27) | (92) |
Result before tax | (50) | - | (604) |
Tax | (4) | (12) | (61) |
Result for the period | (54) | (12) | (665) |
Result for the period attributable to: | |||
H+H International A/S' shareholders | (47) | (12) | (662) |
Non-controlling interest | (7) | - | (3) |
Result for the period | (54) | (12) | (665) |
Earnings per share (EPS-Basic) | (2.8) | (0.7) | (40.3) |
Diluted earnings per share (EPS-D) | (2.8) | (0.7) | (40.3) |
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Group
Q1 Q1 Full-year
Amounts in DKK million 2026 2025 2025
Result for the period | (54) | (12) | (665) |
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||
Gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments transferred to the income | |||
statements | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Tax on fair value adjustment | - | - | (3) |
Foreign exchange adjustments, foreign entities | (10) | 21 | 6 |
(7) | 22 | 13 | |
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||
Actuarial gains and losses | - | - | 1 |
Tax on actuarial gains and losses | - | (1) | (1) |
- | (1) - | ||
Other comprehensive income after tax | (7) | 21 | 13 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | (61) | 9 | (652) |
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
Group
31 March | 31 December | 31 March |
Amounts in DKK million 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax assets
Financial assets
Total non-current assets
173 173 423
140 146 216
1,349 1,376 1,709
48 44 60
2 2 2
1,712 1,741 2,410
Current assets Inventories Receivables Cash
Total current assets
Assets classified as held for sale
TOTAL ASSETS
471 485 460
225 177 288
126 166 420
822 828 1,168
84 84 -
2,618 2,653 3,578
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital Retained earnings Other reserves
Equity attributable to H+H International A/S' shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Total equity
165 165 165
780 826 1,471
(75) (69) (60)
870 922 1,576
74 81 84
944 1,003 1,660
Non-current liabilities Pension obligations Provisions
Deferred tax liability Credit institutions
Deferred payments, acquisition of subsidiary Lease liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
15 14 17
34 35 32
37 40 37
941 841 1,084
80 86 93
92 99 81
1,199 1,115 1,344
Current liabilities Lease liabilities Trade payables Income tax
Deferred payment, acquisition of subsidiary Provisions
Other payables
Total current liabilities Total liabilities
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
28 28 20
270 231 291
4 36 10
6 6 6
34 44 22
133 190 225
475 535 574
1,674 1,650 1,918
2,618 2,653 3,578
Net interest-bearing debt 935 802 765
CONDENSED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Q1 Q1
Operating result (EBIT) | (43) | 16 |
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 42 | 48 |
Change in working capital | (56) | (88) |
Change in provisions and pension contribution | (10) | (20) |
Other non-cash adjustments | 4 | 1 |
Operating activities before financial items and tax | (63) | (43) |
Financial items, net | (12) | (12) |
Income tax paid | (40) | (4) |
Operating activities | (115) | (59) |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (17) | (12) |
Investing activities | (17) | (12) |
Bank overdraft and other debt | 100 | 38 |
Payment of lease liabilities | (7) | (7) |
Financing activities | 93 | 31 |
Total cash flow for the period | (39) | (40) |
Cash and cash equivalents, opening | 166 | 462 |
Foreign exchange adjustments of cash | (1) | (2) |
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March | 126 | 420 |
Amounts in DKK million 2026 2025
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYH+H
Non controlling
Share
Hedging
Translation
Retained shareholders
interests'
Amounts in DKK million
capital
reserve
reserve
earnings
share
share Total
Equity at 1 January 2026 Total changes in equity | 165 | (3) | (66) | 826 | 922 | 81 | 1,003 |
Result for the period | - | - | (47) | (47) | (7) | (54) | |
Other comprehensive income | - | 3 | (9) | - | (6) | - | (6) |
Total comprehensive income | - | 3 | (9) | (47) | (53) | (7) | (60) |
Share-based payment | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
Total changes in equity in 2026 | - | 3 | (9) | (46) | (52) | (7) | (59) |
Equity at 31 March 2026 | 165 | - | (75) | 780 | 870 | 74 | 944 |
Equity at 1 January 2025 | 165 | (10) | (72) | 1,483 | 1,566 | 84 | 1,650 |
Total changes in equity | |||||||
Result for the period | - | - | - | (12) | (12) | - | (12) |
Other comprehensive income | - | 1 | 21 | (1) | 21 | - | 21 |
Total comprehensive income | - | 1 | 21 | (13) | 9 | - | 9 |
Share-based payment | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
Total changes in equity in 2025 | - | 1 | 21 | (12) | 10 | - | 10 |
Equity at 31 March 2025 | 165 | (9) | (51) | 1,471 | 1,576 | 84 | 1,660 |
Accounting policies
The interim financial report for the period 1 January to 31 March 2026 has been prepared in accordance with the IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for the interim financial reports of listed companies. The application of IAS 34 means that the disclosures are more limited than in a complete annual report, but that the interim financial report complies with the recognition and measurement principles in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The interim financial report has not been reviewed by H+H's auditors.
The accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the 2025 Annual Report, which includes a full description of the accounting policies applied.
Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Executive Management team, which is identified as the chief operating decision-making body ('CODM') under IFRS 8. The Executive Management team is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the performance of the Group's operating segments.
The Group's operating segments are determined based on geographical markets, as this reflects the manner in which operations are managed and performance is evaluated internally. Accordingly, the Group has identified three operating segments: CWE (Central Western Europe), UK and Poland. The primary activity of all reportable segments is production and sale of building blocks used for wall building, foundations and precast wall panel solutions, primarily in the residential new-build market.
Segment performance is assessed based on measures regularly reviewed by the Executive Management team and applied consistently across segments, being EBIT before special items. Certain costs relating to the Group's headquarters functions in Denmark, including governance, strategic management and other Group-wide activities, are not directly attributable to the operating segments. These costs are therefore not allocated and are disclosed as non-allocated in the segment information.
The Group's operating segments are unchanged compared to the 2025 Annual Report. However, Management has decided not to apply the aggregation criteria set out in IFRS 8.12, and the individual operating segments are therefore presented separately as reportable segments.
Adoption of new and revised IFRSs
H+H International A/S has adopted all new or revised and amended International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and interpretations (IFRIC) issued by IASB and endorsed by the EU effective for the financial year 2026. It is assessed that the revisions and amendments have not had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Risk Management
H+H's principal risks and the external factors that may affect H+H are provided in the 2025 Annual Report. These are unchanged as of 31 March 2026.
Significant accounting estimates and judgements
Determining the carrying amounts of some assets and liabilities requires Management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions concerning future events. The estimates and assumptions made are based on historical experience and other factors that are believed by Management to be sound under the circumstances but that, by their nature, are uncertain and unpredictable. Financial statement items in which more significant accounting estimates and judgements are applied are listed in Note 2 of the 2025 Annual report for H+H International A/S.
The estimates and assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate, and unforeseen events or circumstances may occur. Moreover, the H+H Group is subject to risks and uncertainties that may lead to the actual outcomes vary from these estimates and assumptions. It may be necessary to change estimates and assumptions made previously as a result of changes in the factors on which these were based or as a result of new knowledge or subsequent events.
Seasonal fluctuations
The sales pattern for H+H's products is seasonal. Sales in the second and third quarters are traditionally higher than during the rest of the year. As a part of H+H's cost base is not directly variable with revenue, deviations from projected sales may result in considerable fluctuations in the Company's earnings. The weather conditions in Q1 2026 have been severe and the seasonal impact are therefore higher this year compared to previous year's.
Segment Reporting
CWE UK Poland Non allocated H+H Group
Q1 (DKK million)
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Total revenue
217
253
161
210
182
212
-
-
560
675
Operating cost, net
(235)
(243)
(156)
(191)
(154)
(160)
(16)
(17)
(561)
(611)
EBITDA before special items
(18)
10
5
19
28
52
(16)
(17)
(1)
64
EBITDA bsi-margin
-8%
4%
3%
9%
15%
25%
n/a
n/a
0%
9%
Depreciation and amortisation
(23)
(30)
(7)
(7)
(9)
(9)
(3)
(2)
(42)
(48)
EBIT before special items
(41)
(20)
(2)
12
19
43
(19)
(19)
(43)
16
EBIT bsi-margin
-19%
-8%
-1%
6%
10%
20%
n/a
n/a
-8%
2%
Finance items, net
(7)
(16)
Tax
(4)
(12)
Result for the period
(54)
(12)
Key ratios
CAPEX additions
(4)
(3)
(3)
(7)
(4)
(9)
(1)
(4)
(12)
(23)
Non-current assets
920
1,612
333
332
414
414
45
52
1,712
2,410
Non allocated comprise HQ activities including ongoing support of overall operations and strategic development.
Segment reporting is based on countries with the exception of the "Central Western Europe" region which
comprises Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Netherlands and Belgium. Revenue for Germany for Q1 2026 amounted to DKK 108 million (Q1 2025: DKK 137 million).
Income statement classified by function
Amounts in DKK million Q1 2026 Q1 2025
Revenue
Cost of goods sold
560
(514)
675
(560)
Gross profit including depreciation and amortisation
46
115
Sales cost Administrative costs
Other operating income and costs
(38)
(50)
(1)
(42)
(55)
(2)
EBIT before special items
Special items, net
(43)
-
16
-
EBIT
(43)
16
Depreciation and amortisation comprise:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
31
33
Amortisation of intangible assets
11
15
Total
42
48
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment are allocated to:
Production costs
27
31
Sales costs
8
11
Administration costs
7
6
Total
42
48
The above table shows an extract of the income statement adapted to show depreciation and amortisation classified by function.
Pension obligations
H+H has defined-benefit pension plans in the UK, Switzerland, and Germany. The UK and Swiss pension plans are managed by a pension fund to which payments are made, whereas the German pension plan is funded from current earnings. H+H's pension obligations predominantly relate to the plans in the UK.
For interim periods, H+H's defined-benefit pension obligations are based on valuations from external actuaries carried out at the end of prior financial year considering any subsequent movements in the obligation due to pension costs, contributions etc. up until the reporting date. Actuarial calculations are updated or extrapolated quarterly.
The net pension obligation on 31 March 2026 amounts to DKK 15 million, compared to DKK 14 million on 31 December 2025.
Financial resources and cash flow
On 31 March 2026, net interest-bearing debt, totalled DKK 935 million corresponding to an increase of DKK 133 million since the beginning of the year.
H+H's financing is subject to usual financial covenants, which have been fulfilled in the first quarter of 2026 and are also expected to be fulfilled for the full year 2026.
Share-based payment
The performance-share-units schemes for 2025 and 2024 are active and presented in the 2025 Annual Report.
In April 2026, the Board of Directors of H+H International A/S implemented a new long-term incentive programme ("LTIP") being a performance share unit ("PSU") program. At initiation, a total of approximately 133,100 PSUs were granted to the participants, including 41,650 PSUs to CEO Jörg Brinkmann and 17,500 PSUs to CFO Bjarne Pedersen. Based on the average share price for H+H shares trading on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange during the first ten business days after the release of the 2025 Annual Report on 3 March 2026, the theoretical value per PSU is DKK 83.45, corresponding to a total theoretical value of DKK 11.1 million if all 133,100 were to vest. The vesting period for the PSUs is approximately three years, with vesting being in 2029 when the audited annual report for 2028 is published.
Tax
Amounts in DKK million Q1 2026 Q1 2025
Current tax
Movement in deferred tax
(5)
1
(14)
2
Tax
(4)
(12)
Related parties
Related parties of H+H with significant influence include the Board of Directors and the Executive Board of the Company and their close family members. Related parties also include companies in which the aforementioned persons have control or significant interests.
Transactions with related partiesH+H did not enter into any significant transactions with members of the Board of Directors or with members of the Executive Board, except for compensation and benefits received as a result of their membership of either the Board of Directors, employment with H+H or shareholdings in H+H.
Share capital
There have been no movements in the share capital in the last five years except for the changes stated in
Note 19 "Share capital and treasury shares" of the 2025 Annual Report.
Events after the balance sheet date
No events have occurred after the balance sheet date that will have a material effect on H+H Groups financial position.
H+H International A/S | Lautrupsgade 7, 5th Floor | 2100 Copenhagen Ø | Denmark | Tel. +45 35 27 02 00 | www.HplusH.com | Company reg. no. 49 61 98 12
