INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT
FIRST HALF-YEAR 2025
WE SHAPE THE FUTURE.
WITH EXPERIENCE, A SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AND THE
HIGHEST STANDARDS,
WE ARE SETTING OUT FOR NEW HORIZONS.
2 INTERIM REPORT FIRST HALF-YEAR 2025 | MONTANA AEROSPACE AG
MONTANA AEROSPACE AG -SELECTED KEY FIGURES
For the six months ended 30 June | |||
(financial figures in M€) | 2025 | 2024 | yoy change |
Net Sales | 820.6 | 719.5 | +101.1 |
EBITDA | 101.4 | 75.2 | +26.2 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 102.0 | 79.3 | +22.7 |
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) | 12.4% | 11.0% | +1.4% |
Operating result | 52.1 | 28.7 | +23.4 |
Result for the period | 6.4 | -17.4 | +23.8 |
Net Cash from operating activities | 38.5 | -4.3 | +42.8 |
Net Cash from investing activities | -37.5 | -38.0 | +0.5 |
Net Cash from financing activities | -3.5 | -20.7 | +17.2 |
Free Cash Flow | 1.0 | -42.3 | +43.3 |
CAPEX spent | -41.1 | -38.8 | -2.3 |
Trade Working Capital* | 375.3 | 353.6 | +21.7 |
Equity Ratio (%)* | 51.5% | 50.8% | +0.7% |
Net Debt (cash)* | 237.6 | 210.9 | +26.7 |
Total Assets* | 1,792.3 | 1,830.7 | -38.4 |
Employees | 7,774 | 7,553 | +221 |
* Comparison period is 31 December 2024
3 INTERIM REPORT FIRST HALF-YEAR 2025 | MONTANA AEROSPACE AG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MONTANA AEROSPACE AG - SELECTED KEY FIGURES 3
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 10
THE MONTANA AEROSPACE EQUITY STORY 29
ABOUT MONTANA AEROSPACE 31
DISCLAIMER 32
4 INTERIM REPORT FIRST HALF-YEAR 2025 | MONTANA AEROSPACE AG
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Earnings
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR) | 2025 | 2025 (adjustments) | 2024 2024 (adjustments) |
Net Sales | 820,636 | 719,549 | |
Change in finished and unfinished goods | 16,717 | 30,603 | |
Own work capitalized | 4,710 | 4,558 | |
Other operating income | 21,115 | 7,857 | |
Cost of materials, supplies and services | -510,197 | -464,070 | |
Personnel expenses | -165,993 | -139,159 | |
Other operating expenses | -85,545 | -84,118 | |
EBITDA* | 101,442 | 75,220 | |
Legal costs | 163 | 3,443 | |
Stock option plans (share-based payment) MSOP | 406 | 681 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 102,011 | 79,344 | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 12.4% | 11.0% | |
Depreciation and amortization | -49,314 | -46,545 | |
Operating Profit (EBIT) | 52,128 | 28,675 | |
Financial result | -47,416 | -17,624 | |
Share of result of equity-accounted investees, net of tax | - | 383 | |
Result before tax | 4,713 | 11,434 | |
Income tax expense / income | 1,705 | -2,239 | |
Result from continuing operations | 6,417 | 9,195 | |
Result from discontinued operation, net of tax** | - | -26,621 | |
Result for the period | 6,417 | -17,426 | |
Thereof attributable to: | |||
Owners of Montana Aerospace AG | 6,385 | -17,260 | |
Non-controlling interests | 32 | -166 |
* EBITDA is calculated as result for the period before income tax expense, interest income, other financial income, interest expenses, other financial expenses and depreciation and amortization.
** The Group has elected to present the result after tax of the discontinued operation in a separate amount in the statement of comprehensive income and has disaggregated this separate amount into revenue, expenses and result before tax in Note 10.
Net Sales
In the first six months of 2025, Montana Aerospace generated consolidated net sales of EUR 820.6 million, an increase of 14.1% compared to EUR 719.5 million in the first half of the previous year. The largest contribution to net sales was made by the Aerostructures segment with EUR 429.9 million, closely followed by the Energy segment with EUR 356.7 million. The positive net sales development was solely driven by organic growth in both segments. In the Aerostructures segment, the growth was supported by gains in market share while the Energy segment benefited from a highly positive tailwind in the industry.
EBITDA
On an unadjusted basis, the Group's reported EBITDA increased from EUR 75.2 million in the first six months of 2024 to EUR
101.4 million in the first six months of 2025, an increase of 34.9%. This translates into a Group EBITDA margin of 12.4% compared to 10.5% in the same period last year.
Accounting for smaller non-recurring and non-operational items - mainly expenses related to legal fees and the management stock option program (MSOP) - the adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 102.0 million in the first six months of 2025, up from EUR 79.3 million in the same period of 2024.
The two minor adjustments to the reported EBITDA in the first six months of 2025 were the legal costs (EUR 0.2 million) and the expenses related to the management stock option program (MSOP) (EUR 0.4 million), totaling EUR 0.57 million.
Operating result (EBIT)
The operating result (EBIT) reached EUR 52.1 million as of 30 June 2025, a considerable increase compared to EUR 28.7 million EBIT in the first six months of 2024.
Total depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to EUR 49.3 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to EUR
46.5 million in the same period of 2024. No adjustments to depreciation and amortization (impairment) were made.
Net Sales and EBITDA development per segment
in EURm | Aerostructures | Energy | ||
H1 2024 | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | H1 2025 | |
Net Sales | 409.0 | 429.9 | 311.7 | 356.7 | ||
yoy growth | +5.1% | +14.4% | ||||
EBITDA | 60.1 | 76.4 | 18.2 | 24.0 | ||
yoy growth | +27.2% | +32.1% |
In the first half of 2025, Montana Aerospace's Aerostructures and Energy segments continued to drive the Group's growth trajectory. Aerostructures posted net sales of EUR 429.9 million, up 5.1% (yoy), while EBITDA rose by 27.2% to EUR 76.4 million. This performance was driven by strong operational execution, improved cost absorption, and a growing share of business with third-party customers beyond Airbus and Boeing. Strategic delivery sequencing further supported capacity utilization and margin expansion, even as OEM production rates remained flattish.
The Energy segment also delivered a strong performance, with net sales increasing by 14.4% to EUR 356.7 million and EBITDA climbing 32.1% to EUR 24.0 million. This growth reflects the momentum from the global energy transition, with robust demand for high-voltage infrastructure and a healthy pipeline of long-term contracts.
Together, both segments underscore Montana Aerospace's ability to deliver profitable growth across diverse market environments, despite volatility in the aerospace sector.
Trade Working Capital
Over the past five quarters, TWC has remained stable relative to sales, fluctuating within a narrow range of 23-25%. This consistency is in line with the Group's objective to support growth without overextending its balance sheet.
Net Income
Montana Aerospace delivered a solid net income of EUR 6.4 million in the first half of 2025, despite being impacted by non-cash foreign exchange losses of around EUR 24 million. These FX effects, driven by USD rate developments and the valuation of intercompany loans, are accounting-related and did not affect our cash flow. Adjusted for these one-off items, our net income would have exceeded EUR 30 million.
Free cash flow
In H1 2025, we have been able to turn our free cash flow around, getting from negative EUR 8.2 million in Q2 2024 to a positive EUR 26.0 million in Q2 2025. This reflects our focus on operational efficiency and disciplined cash management.
Net Debt
The Group has also actively strengthened its capital structure over the past year by significantly reducing its net debt from EUR 342.4 million in Q2 2024 to EUR 237.6 million in Q2 2025. This was the result of disciplined cash management and a clear focus on operational efficiency. At the same time, the Group brought the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio down from 2.5x to 1.3x, giving greater financial flexibility. This improved position allows to move forward to invest in future growth opportunities while maintaining a solid financial foundation.
Cash flow statement
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 2025 133,529 | 2024 175,252 |
Net cash provided / used in operating activities | 38,494 | -4,290 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -37,461 | -37,996 |
Net cash used in / from financing activities | -3,532 | -20,658 |
+/- effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | -3,827 | -278 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 127,202 | 112,030 |
Balance sheet
(in TEUR) | 30 June 2025 | 31 December 2024 |
Non-current assets | 1,004,849 | 1,037,619 |
Current assets | 787,404 | 793,112 |
o/w cash and cash equivalents | 127,202 | 133,529 |
Total Assets | 1,792,253 | 1,830,732 |
Total equity | 923,772 | 929,388 |
Non-current liabilities | 472,102 | 474,825 |
Current liabilities | 396,378 | 426,519 |
Total equity and liabilities | 1,792,253 | 1,830,732 |
As of 30 June 2025, total assets amounted to EUR 1,792.3 million (31 December 2024: EUR 1,830.7 million), with total non-current assets of EUR 1,004.8 million (31 December 2024: EUR 1,037.6 million). Total non-current assets included
mainly intangible assets and goodwill of EUR 292.2 million (31 December 2024: EUR 309.8 million) and property, plant, and equipment of EUR 650.8 million (31 December 2024: EUR 669.9 million). Within the total current assets of EUR 787.4 million (31 December 2024: EUR 793.1 million), inventories amounted to EUR 372.0 million (31 December 2024: EUR 389.4 million), trade receivables to EUR 182.3 million (31 December 2024: EUR 181.8 million), other receivables and assets to EUR 85.6 million (31 December 2024: EUR 60.5 million), and cash and cash equivalents to EUR 127.2 million (31 December 2024:
EUR 133.5 million).
Total liabilities were at EUR 868.5 million as of 30 June 2025 (31 December 2024: EUR 901.3 million), of which EUR 396.4 million are current liabilities (31 December 2024: EUR 426.5 million) and EUR 472.1 million are non-current liabilities
(31 December 2024: EUR 474.8 million).
Non-current liabilities include bank loans and borrowings of EUR 210.8 million (31 December 2024: EUR 217.8 million), other financial liabilities of EUR 114.3 million (31 December 2024: EUR 101.8 million) and other liabilities and accruals of EUR 47.3 million (31 December 2024: EUR 48.9 million).
Current liabilities include loans and borrowings of EUR 35.1 million (31 December 2024: EUR 18.4 million) and trade payables of EUR 180.3 million (31 December 2024: EUR 235.2 million).
Total equity decreased slightly to EUR 923.8 million (31 December 2024: EUR 929.4 million) and included EUR 924.7 million of share premium (31 December 2024: EUR 922.3 million).
At 30 June 2025, Montana Aerospace's trade working capital amounted to EUR 375.3 million compared to EUR 342.2 million in H1 2024.
Supplemental financial information
USAGE OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Montana Aerospace AG is managed in accordance with internally defined financial and non-financial key figures in the interest of achieving a sustainable increase in value. The following key financial figures are used for the purpose of value-oriented management and in the context of the H1 2025 Interim Report:
- Organic Growth refers to increases in net sales (in %) excluding any contributions from acquired companies.
- EBITDA refers to operating profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
- Adjusted EBITDA refers to operating profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for one-off effects.
- Operating Cash Flow is defined as net cash used / provided in operating activities.
- Investing Cash Flow is defined as net cash used / provided in investing activities.
- Financing Cash Flow is defined as net cash used / provided in financing activities.
- Free Cash flow is defined as the sum of operating cash flow and investing cash flow.
- CAPEX (capital expenditures) refers to payments made for purchase of PPE and intangible assets.
- Equity Ratio refers to total equity in % of total equity and liabilities.
- Trade Working Capital includes trade receivables and inventories less trade payables and advances received from customers.
Due to the Group's dynamic growth, the trend in the number of employees is also an important non-financial indicator.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
30 JUNE 2025
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 11
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 12
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (OCI) 13
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 14
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 2025 15
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 2024 15
REPORTING ENTITY 16
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING 16
USE OF JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES 17
CHANGES IN MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 17
SEGMENT REPORTING 18
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - FAIR VALUES AND RISK MANAGEMENT 21
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 24
EQUITY 24
OTHER FINANCIAL EXPENSES 26
DISCONTINUED OPERATION 26
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS 27
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW 28
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 28
Consolidated statement of financial position
(unaudited)
Notes | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 |
292,164 | 309,780 | |
650,763 | 669,922 | |
5,211 | 5,211 | |
2,215 | 2,265 | |
40,893 | 37,155 | |
13,603 | 13,286 | |
1,004,849 | 1,037,619 | |
371,973 | 389,394 | |
18,172 | 25,257 | |
182,281 | 181,778 | |
362 | 500 | |
1,818 | 2,130 | |
85,595 | 60,524 | |
127,202 | 133,529 | |
787,404 | 793,112 | |
1,792,253 | 1,830,732 |
Intangible assets and goodwill Property, plant and equipment Equity-accounted investees Other financial assets
Other receivables and assets Deferred tax assets
Non-current assetsInventories Contract assets Trade receivables
Income tax receivables
Receivables from affiliated companies Other receivables and assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Current assets TOTAL ASSETS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES8 | 56,617 | 56,501 |
8 | 924,693 | 922,326 |
8 | -55,588 | -47,207 |
8 | 925,722 | 931,620 |
8 | -1,949 | -2,232 |
8 | 923,772 | 929,388 217,798 |
210,778 | ||
7 | 114,318 | 101,831 40,009 39,335 18,130 8,821 48,902 474,825 18,450 |
33,485 | ||
39,613 17,191 | ||
9,447 | ||
47,271 | ||
472,102 | ||
35,145 | ||
7 | 4,584 | 6,315 |
7,633 | 6,802 | |
7,177 | 10,050 | |
32,940 | 30,089 | |
180,255 | 235,193 | |
26,780 | 19,006 | |
6 | 23 | |
101,858 | 100,591 | |
396,378 | 426,519 | |
868,480 | 901,344 | |
1,792,253 | 1,830,732 |
Share capital Share premium Retained earnings
Equity attributable to owners of Montana Aerospace AGNon-controlling interests
Total equityLoans and borrowings Other financial liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Provisions
Employee benefits Contract liabilities
Other liabilities and accruals
Non-current liabilitiesLoans and borrowings Other financial liabilities Tax liabilities
Provisions Employee benefits Trade payables Contract liabilities
Liabilities from affiliated companies Other liabilities and accruals
Current liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIESThe notes on pages 16 to 28 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of profit or loss
(unaudited)
(in TEUR) Net SalesChange in finished and unfinished goods Own work capitalized
Other operating income
Cost of materials, supplies and services Personnel expenses
Other operating expenses
EBITDA*Depreciation and amortization
OPERATING RESULTInterest income Interest expenses Other financial income
Other financial expenses
FINANCIAL RESULTShare of result of equity-accounted investees, net of tax
RESULT BEFORE TAXIncome tax expense / income
RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONSResult from discontinued operation, net of tax**
RESULT FOR THE PERIODThereof attributable to:
Owners of Montana Aerospace AG Non-controlling interests
EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN EUR)Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share
EARNINGS PER SHARE - CONTINUING OPERATIONS (IN EUR)Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share
01-06/2024Notes | 04-06/2025 | 01-06/2025 | 04-06/2024 |
5 | 411,868 | 820,636 | 364,515 13,057 2,430 2,864 -228,317 -70,973 -45,275 38,301 -23,991 14,310 2,782 -11,731 4,238 |
5,779 | 16,717 | ||
2,621 | 4,710 | ||
11,284 | 21,115 | ||
-253,224 | -510,197 | ||
-83,068 | -165,993 | ||
-42,356 | -85,545 | ||
52,903 | 101,442 | ||
-24,418 | -49,314 | ||
28,485 | 52,128 | ||
1,407 | 2,498 | ||
-9,594 | -18,837 | ||
2,187 | 3,874 | ||
9 | -23,646 | -34,951 | -2,953 -7,664 596 7,242 -1,773 5,469 |
-29,646 | -47,416 | ||
0 | 0 | ||
-1,160 | 4,713 | ||
2,306 | 1,705 | ||
1,145 | 6,417 | ||
10 | 0 | 0 | -25,630 |
1,145 | 6,417 | -20,161 |
30,603
4,558
7,857
-464,070
-139,159
-84,118
75,220-46,545
28,6754,241
-22,926
7,236
-6,175
-17,624383
11,434-2,239
9,195-26,621
-17,4261,116 | 6,385 | -20,069 -92 | |
29 | 32 |
-17,260
-166
0.02 | 0.10 | -0.33 -0.33 | |
0.02 | 0.10 |
-0.28
-0.28
0.02 | 0.10 | 0.08 0.08 | |
0.02 | 0.10 |
0.15
0.15
* EBITDA is calculated as result for the period before income tax expense, interest income, other financial income, interest expenses, other financial expenses and depreciation and amortization.
** The Group has elected to present the result after tax of the discontinued operation in a separate amount in the statement of comprehensive income and has disaggregated this separate amount into revenue, expenses and result before tax in note 10.
The notes on pages 16 to 28 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (OCI) (unaudited) | ||
(in TEUR) | 01-06/2024 | |
Result for the period | -17,426 | |
ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE RECLASSIFIED TO PROFIT OR LOSS | ||
Remeasurements of the defined benefit liability (asset)*** | 1,005 | |
Related taxes | -163 | |
842 | ||
ITEMS THAT ARE OR MAY BE RECLASSIFIED SUBSEQUENTLY TO PROFIT OR LOSS | ||
Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges | -5,284 | |
Foreign exchange differences | -664 | |
Equity-accounted investees - share of OCI | -205 | |
Related taxes | 424 | |
-5,729 | ||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF TAX | -4,887 | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -22,313 | |
Notes | 04-06/2025 | 01-06/2025 | 04-06/2024 |
1,145 | 6,417 | -20,161 |
0 | 0 | 626 -102 524 | |
0 | 0 | ||
0 | 0 |
3,515 | 8,469 | -269 | |
-13,108 | -20,941 | -1,405 | |
0 | 0 | -146 | |
-693 | -2,043 | 107 | |
-10,286 | -14,515 | -1,713 | |
-10,286 | -14,515 | -1,189 | |
-9,141 | -8,098 | -21,350 |
Thereof attributable to:
-9,333 | -8,381 | -21,238 | |
192 | 283 | -112 |
Owners of Montana Aerospace AG Non-controlling interests
*** For the six months ended 30 June 2025 remeasurements of the defined benefit liability (asset) were not taken into account as they are considered as not material.
The notes on pages 16 to 28 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
-22,087
-226
Consolidated statement of cash flows
(unaudited)
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR) Notes | 2025 | 2024* |
Result before tax Net interest expense / income | 4,713 16,339 | -14,709 18,953 |
Share of result of equity-accounted investees, net of tax | 0 | -383 |
Depreciation and amortization | 49,314 | 73,796 |
Gains and losses from disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Other non-cash income and expenses 12 | 467 27,079 | -53 -1,312 |
Subtotal | 97,882 | 76,190 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Inventories | 5,449 | -48,661 |
Trade receivables and other current assets | -33,987 | -16,930 |
Trade payables and other current liabilities | -24,598 | -11,286 |
Provisions and liabilities for employee benefits | -1,621 | 3 |
Subtotal | -54,757 | -76,874 |
Income taxes paid | -4,632 | -3,606 |
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 38,494 | -4,290 |
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired 12 | -1,500 | -2,260 |
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of | 0 | 1,000 |
Disposal of discontinued operation, net of cash disposed of 12 Acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | 760 -41,089 | 0 -38,809 |
Disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | 2,167 | 1,691 |
Loans granted to joint ventures | 0 | -2,000 |
Other payments received for investing activities | 80 | 108 |
Interest received NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 2,121 -37,461 | 2,274 -37,996 |
Payments received for capital increase 8 | 2,077 | 140 |
Issuance of interest-bearing liabilities | 32,106 | 91,480 |
Repayment of interest-bearing liabilities | -24,250 | -79,846 |
Payments of lease liabilities 12 | 1,582 | -12,401 |
Interest paid | -15,047 | -20,031 |
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -3,532 | -20,658 |
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | -2,500 | -62,944 |
Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January | 133,529 | 175,252 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -3,827 | -278 |
Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June | 127,202 | 112,030 |
* The Group has chosen to present a consolidated cash flow statement that breaks down all cash flows in their entirety - that is, including continuing and discontinued operations.
The notes on pages 16 to 28 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 2025
(unaudited)
Attributable to owners of the Company(in TEUR) | Notes | Share capital | Share premium | Foreign Exchange Differences | Fair Value Reserve | Other retained earnings | Total Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interest | Total equity |
Balance as of January 1, 2025 | 56,501 | 922,326 | 8,405 | 1,725 | -57,337 | -47,207 | 931,620 | -2,232 | 929,388 | |
Result for the period | 6,385 | 6,385 | 6,385 | 32 | 6,417 | ||
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | -21,192 | 6,426 | -14,766 | -14,766 | 251 | -14,515 | |
Total | -21,192 | 6,426 | 6,385 | -8,381 | -8,381 | 283 | -8,098 |
Capital increase | 115 | 1,961 | 2,077 | 2,077 | ||||||
Effect of share-based payments | 8 / 11 | 406 | 406 | 406 | ||||||
Total | 115 | 2,367 | 2,482 | 2,482 | ||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2025 | 56,617 | 924,693 | -12,787 | 8,151 | -50,952 | -55,588 | 925,722 | -1,949 | 923,772 |
The notes on pages 16 to 28 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 2024
(unaudited)
Attributable to owners of the Company(in TEUR) | Notes | Share capital | Share premium | Foreign Exchange Differences | Fair Value Reserve | Other retained earnings | Total Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interest | Total equity |
Balance as of January 1, 2024 | 56,480 | 921,061 | 39,932 | 9,935 | -91,247 | -41,380 | 936,161 | -1,803 | 934,358 | |
Result for the period | -17,260 | -17,260 | -17,260 | -166 | -17,426 | ||||
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | -809 | -4,860 | 842 | -4,827 | -4,827 | -60 | -4,887 | ||
Total | 0 | 0 | -809 | -4,860 | -16,418 | -22,087 | -22,087 | -226 | -22,313 |
Capital increase | 8 | 132 | 140 | 140 | ||||||
Effect of share-based payments | 8 / 11 | 681 | 681 | 681 | ||||||
Total | 8 | 813 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 821 | 0 | 821 | |
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | 56,488 | 921,875 | 39,123 | 5,075 | -107,665 | -63,468 | 914,895 | -2,029 | 912,866 |
The notes on pages 16 to 28 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
NOTES
to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements (unaudited)
Reporting entity
Montana Aerospace AG ("Montana Aerospace" or "the Company") is a worldwide supplier of structural parts for the aerospace and energy industries and was incorporated on 25 November 2019 in Switzerland with its registered office in Reinach, Switzerland. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the six months ended 30 June 2025 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the 'Group' and individually 'Group companies').
The controlling parent company of Montana Aerospace is Montana Tech Components AG.
Basis of accounting
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and should be read in conjunction with the Group's last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2024 ("last annual financial statements"). They do not include all of the information required for a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year (last annual consolidated financial statements of Montana Aerospace as of 31 December 2024). Amendments to IFRS accounting standard that are effective as of 1 January 2025 have no material effect on the Group's financial statements. The Group's sales were not subject to seasonal variations during the reporting period.
The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, unless otherwise indicated. All amounts are in thousands of euros unless otherwise stated.
These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 12 August 2025.
Use of judgements and estimates
In preparing these interim financial statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group's accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The significant judgments made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainties were the same as those described in the last annual financial statements of Montana Aerospace.
Measurement of fair values
A number of the Group's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses observable market data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows.
- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
- Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.
Changes in material accounting policies
The accounting policies applied in these consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied in the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2024. Amendments which apply for the first time in 2025 had no material impact on the condensed interim financial statements.
Segment reporting
Basis for segmentation
Operating segments requiring to be reported are determined on the basis of a management approach. Accordingly, external segment reporting reflects the internal organizational and management structure used within the Group as well as internal financial reporting to the chief operating division maker. In the case of Montana Aerospace, the chief operating decision maker is the Board of Montana Aerospace AG.
The reporting is divided into the reportable segments "Aerostructures" and "Energy". In addition, all other segments as well as unallocated costs are reported separately under "All other segments".
AerostructuresThe Aerostructures segment is a partner for aircraft manufacturers. The segment develops and manufactures aircraft parts. The Group's product portfolio ranges from structural components for fuselage, wings and landing gear to critical engine components subject to high thermal and mechanical loads, and functional components for the cabin interior.
EnergyThe Energy segment produces components for the energy infrastructure. The segment specializes in copper processing and has high-level expertise in copper refinement and insulation systems.
The accounting and measurement policies for the segment reporting are based on the IFRS used in the present consolidated financial statements. The Board of Directors (CODM) uses adjusted EBITDA for management purposes.
The adjustments are made to eliminate non-operational expenses and income not attributed to management performance. The following were incurred during the reporting and comparison period:
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR)
2025
2024
EBITDA as reported
101,442
75,220
Legal costs
163
3,443
Stock option plans (share-based payment)
406
681
Adjusted EBITDA
102,011
79,344
Information according to reportable segments
The management variables, which are used to assess the performance of the operating segments, are shown below:
Reportable segments Aerostructures Energy Total All other segments Group E-Mobility (discontinued operation*)2025
202480,594
280
80,874 576 576-27,251
4,302 For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR)
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
External net sales
429,903
407,878
356,661
311,671
786,564
719,549
34,072
820,636
719,549
Net sales
between segments
1,102
0
1,102
-1,102
0
Total Net Sales
429,903
76,584
408,980
356,661
24,033
311,671
786,564
100,617
720,651
34,072
1,394
-1,102
820,636
102,011
719,549
Adjusted EBITDA
63,540
18,189
81,729
-2,385
79,344
Non-operative income and expenses
-163
-3,443
-163
-3,443
-406
-681
-569
-4,124
EBITDA
76,421
60,097
24,033
18,189
100,454
78,286
988
-3,066
101,442
75,220
Depreciation and amortization
-42,525
-41,789
-4,475
-4,740
-47,000
-46,529
-2,314
-16
-49,314
-46,545
Operating result
52,128
28,675
Financial result
-47,416
-17,624
Share of result of equity-accounted investees, net of tax
383
Result before tax
4,713
11,434
Income tax expense / income
1,705
-2,239
Result from continuing operations
6,417
9,195
Result from discontinued operation, net of tax
-26,621
Result for the period
36,460
12,568
49,028
1,057
6,417
50,085
-17,426
Investments
25,517
8,735
34,252
34
34,286
* Further information relating to discontinued operation see note 10.
A summary of the elimination of intra-Group interdependencies between the segments is provided in the "All other segments" column. This column also contains all other segments as well as facts that are not directly allocated to any segment, such as the effect of share-based payments.
Entity-wide disclosures
INFORMATION BY GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT For the six months ended 30 June2025
2024
Non-current
Non-current
(in TEUR)
Net Sales*
assets**
Net Sales*
assets**
Switzerland
784
47
601
Germany
105,893
15,056
84,124
5,411
Austria
17,371
58,466
12,292
23,799
UK
56,187
1,134
51,191
Poland
7,172
4,295
Slovenia
6,337
7,117
Turkey
9,437
6,823
France
17,669
3,693
14,962
3,873
Spain
8,035
2
6,913
Italy
9,778
3,924
6,350
Finland
628
1,500
Sweden
8,828
6,948
Romania
6,519
331,946
5,272
337,733
Belgium
26,581
188,059
21,188
187,873
Rest of Europe
45,645
23,191
37,046
8,434
USA
200,148
164,971
196,262
184,807
Canada
14,673
21,904
9,025
25,328
Mexico
15,137
10,025
Brazil
120,759
37,007
102,340
36,906
Rest of America
19,592
24,768
China
55,382
9,336
55,256
8,229
India
22,671
7,014
18,308
7,806
Vietnam
4,202
77,177
4,363
85,748
Rest of Asia
35,288
27,975
Africa, Australia and New Zealand
5,920
4,605
Total
820,636
942,927
719,549
915,947
* The geographic information on revenues in the table above is based on the customers' location.
** Non-current assets include in this respect property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICESThe Group's revenues and trade receivables are split into the following products and services:
For the six months ended 30 JuneKEY ACCOUNTS2025
2024
(in TEUR)
Net Sales
Trade receivables
Net Sales
Trade receivables
thereof product sales
817,581
180,521
719,522
170,033
thereof service sales
3,055
1,760
27
0
Total
820,636
182,281
719,549
170,033
For the six months ended 30 June 2025 - as for the six months ended 30 June 2024 - revenue with a single external customer accounted for 10% or more of the Group sales. This customer contributed a total of 16% of the Group sales (H1/2024: 16%). This revenue is entirely attributable to the Aerostructures segment.
Financial instruments - fair values and risk management
Accounting classifications and fair valuesThe following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
Fair values for trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, bank loans and borrowings and loan liabilities from affiliated companies are not included in the table below. Their carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. Bank loans and borrowings are mainly bearing variable interest rates.
The put options granted to non-controlling shareholders that are presented in other financial liabilities are categorised as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Total
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | Total |
Derivative financial instruments | 15,004 | 15,004 | |||
Securities | 8 | 8 | |||
15,004 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15,012 |
15,004 | 15,004 |
0 8 | 8 |
Escrow account | 6,753 | 6,753 | |||||||
Contract assets | 18,172 | 18,172 | |||||||
Trade receivables | 182,281 | 182,281 | |||||||
Receivables from affiliated | |||||||||
companies | 1,818 | 1,818 | |||||||
Other financial assets | 2,215 | 2,215 | |||||||
Other receivables and assets | 47,857 | 47,857 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 127,202 | 127,202 | |||||||
0 | 0 | 386,298 | 0 | 386,298 | |||||
Derivative financial | |||||
instruments | 9,693 | 9,693 | |||
9,693 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,693 |
9,693 | 9,693 |
Loans and borrowings | 245,924 | 245,924 | |||
Other financial liabilities* | 80,854 | 80,854 | |||
Lease liabilities | 38,011 | 38,011 | |||
Trade payables** | 179,821 | 179,821 | |||
Other liabilities from | |||||
affiliated companies | 2 | 2 | |||
Other liabilities from joint ventures and from associated companies | 1,141 | 1,141 | |||
Accruals | 38,852 | 38,852 | |||
Other liabilities*** | 35,184 | 35,184 | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 619,793 | 619,793 |
* Does not include accrued interest TEUR 35.
** Does not include other payments received TEUR 434.
*** Does not include deferred income TEUR 4,068, derivatives TEUR 9,693, government aid & grants TEUR 41,756 and liabilities from other taxes as well as in the context of social security TEUR 18,435.
Total
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | Total |
Derivative financial instruments | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
Securities | 168 | 168 | |||
1,950 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 2,118 |
1,950 | 1,950 |
0 168 | 168 |
Escrow account | 7,295 | 7,295 | |||||||
Contract assets | 25,257 | 25,257 | |||||||
Trade receivables | 181,778 | 181,778 | |||||||
Receivables from affiliated | |||||||||
companies | 2,130 | 2,130 | |||||||
Other financial assets | 2,265 | 2,265 | |||||||
Other receivables and assets | 44,819 | 44,819 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 133,529 | 133,529 | |||||||
0 | 0 | 397,073 | 0 | 397,073 | |||||
Derivative financial | |||||
instruments | 12,629 | 12,629 | |||
12,629 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,629 |
12,629 | 12,629 |
Loans and borrowings | 236,248 | 236,248 | |||
Other financial liabilities* | 80,915 | 80,915 | |||
Lease liabilities | 27,168 | 27,168 | |||
Trade payables** | 234,759 | 234,759 | |||
Trade payables from | |||||
affiliated companies | 21 | 21 | |||
Other liabilities from affiliated companies | 2 | 2 | |||
Other liabilities from joint | |||||
ventures and from associated | |||||
companies | 1,117 | 1,117 | |||
Accruals | 38,643 | 38,643 | |||
Other liabilities*** | 30,664 | 30,664 | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 649,537 | 649,537 |
300 | |
300 | |
* Does not include accrued interest TEUR 62.
** Does not include other payments received TEUR 434.
*** Does not include deferred income TEUR 7,480, derivatives TEUR 12,629, government aid & grants TEUR 43,800 and liabilities from other taxes as well as in the context of social security TEUR 15,159.
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities are composed as follows:
(in TEUR)
30.06.2025
31.12.2024
Lease liabilities
38,011
27,168
Other*
80,891
80,977
Other financial liabilities
118,902
108,146
Thereof non-current
114,318
101,831
Thereof current
4,584
6,315
* Item "Other" results mainly from profit certificates in the amount of TEUR 65,961 (including accrued dividends): The Belgian Federal Holding and Investment Company ("FPIM / SFPI") holds profit certificates in Asco, issued against a cash consideration in the amount of TEUR 54,312. These profit certificates were subscribed respectively in 2008, 2012 and 2020.
A put option is granted to FPIM / SFPI, currently exercisable for all Profit Certificates during a period of 30 calendar days after the 31st of March 2028, and thereafter each time during a period of 30 calendar days after each consecutive period of 3 years after the 31st of March 2028. The price to be paid when the put option is exercised is the initial cash consideration of TEUR 54,312, to be increased with any dividends related to the past financial year(s) that have not been paid. This put option is recognized as a financial liability.
Equity
Share capital
In the current fiscal year, the Company executed a capital increase. Therefore, 108,602 new ordinary shares of a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each out of its authorized capital were issued.
As of 30 June 2025, the total authorized and issued number of ordinary shares comprises 62,114,856 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each. The split of the capital stock is shown in the table below.
CAPITAL STOCK
30 June 2025
31 December 2024
Nominal value per share (CHF)
1.00
1.00
Total number of shares
62,114,856
62,006,254
Total amount of share capital (CHF)
62,114,856
62,006,254
Total amount of share capital (EUR)
56,616,706
56,501,344
The Principal Shareholder (Montana Tech Components AG) holds 49.96% of the shares as of 30 June 2025.
Earnings per share
The calculation of earnings per share has been based on the profit or loss attributable to shareholders of Montana Aerospace AG as presented in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and the weighted average of shares in circulation as of 30 June 2025.
For the six months ended 30 June2025
2024
Weighted average of ordinary shares in circulation as of 30 June
62,060,855
61,985,597
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR)
2025
2024
Result of the period attributable to owners of Montana Aerospace AG
6,385
-17,260
EARNINGS PER SHARE(in EUR)
2025
2024
EARNINGS PER SHARE - CONTINUING OPERATIONSBasic earnings per share
0.10
0.10
-0.28
Diluted earnings per share
-0.28
Basic earnings per share
0.10
0.15
Diluted earnings per share
0.10
0.15
Share premium
For the current fiscal year, a total of TEUR 406 was recognized in equity as share-based remuneration (see note 11).
Nature and purpose of reserves
The translation reserves comprise all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations.
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liabilities are charged or credited to other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise.
Dividends
The Company has not paid any dividends in the periods presented.
Other financial expenses
The increase in other financial expenses in the first half-year 2025 mainly relates to higher exchange rate losses.
Discontinued operation
E-Mobility
The segment "E-mobility" was sold in November 2024. Since this group represented a major line of business of the group, it is to be classified as a discontinued operation.
Results of discontinued operation
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR)
External net sales
2024
80,594
Other income
2,483
External expenses
-109,220
thereof depreciation and amortization
-27,251
Results from operating activities
-26,143
Income tax
-478
Results from operating activities, net of tax
-26,621
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
-26,621
Basic earnings (loss) per share (EUR)
-0.43
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (EUR)
-0.43
Cash flows from discontinued operation
For the six months ended 30 June(in TEUR)
2024
Net cash from operating activities
-4,738
Net cash from investing activities
-4,016
Net cash from financing activities
-27,419
Net cash flows for the year
-36,173
Share-based payment arrangements
Management stock option program 2021 (MSOP 2021)
The management stock option program (MSOP) was launched by the parent company Montana Tech Components AG, Reinach, Switzerland, to allow employees to subscribe to ordinary shares in Montana Aerospace AG. The vesting period on which the program is based amounts to five years. The share-based payment arrangement requires employees to be in an active employment relationship with the company whenever options are exercised.
The expense recognized in the income statement (personnel expenses) for share-based payment came to TEUR 392 in the current fiscal period. The effects in equity amounted to TEUR 392 and consisted of allocations from the forward projection of the MSOP.
As of 16 December 2022, Montana Tech Components AG and Montana Aerospace AG agreed to transfer all rights and obligations in relation to the options vesting from 2023, to Montana Aerospace AG.
Management stock option program 2022 (MSOP 2022)
In 2022, a further management stock option program (MSOP) was launched by the companies Montana Tech Components AG, Reinach, Switzerland (300,000 options; exercise price CHF 25.65), and Montana Aerospace AG, Reinach, Switzerland (150,080 options; exercise price CHF 18.00), to allow employees to subscribe to ordinary shares in Montana Aerospace AG. The vesting period on which the program is based amounts to three years. The share-based payment arrangement requires employees to be in an active employment relationship with the company whenever options are exercised.
The expense recognized in the income statement (personnel expenses) for share-based payment came to TEUR 13 in the current fiscal period. The effects in equity amounted to TEUR 13 and consisted of allocations from the forward projection of the MSOP.
Management stock option program 2023 (MSOP 2023)
In 2023, a further management stock option program (MSOP) was launched by Montana Aerospace AG, Reinach, In 2023, a further management stock option program (MSOP) was launched by Montana Aerospace AG, Reinach, Switzerland, to allow employees to subscribe to ordinary shares in Montana Aerospace AG. The vesting period on which the program is based amounts to two years. The share-based payment arrangement requires employees to be in an active employment relationship with the company whenever options are exercised.
The expense recognized in the income statement (personnel expenses) for share-based payment came to TEUR 1 in the current fiscal period. The effects in equity amounted to TEUR 1 and consisted of allocations from the forward projection of the MSOP.
Management stock option program 2024 (MSOP 2024)
In 2024, a further management stock option program (MSOP) was launched by Montana Aerospace AG, Reinach, Switzerland, to allow employees to subscribe to ordinary shares in Montana Aerospace AG. The vesting period on which the program is based amounts to one year. The share-based payment arrangement requires employees to be in an active employment relationship with the company whenever options are exercised.
The expense in the income statement (personnel expenses) for share-based payment as well as the effects in equity were completely recognized in 2024.
Consolidated statement of cash flow
Other non-cash income and expenses
The item "Other non-cash income and expenses" results mainly from foreign exchange effects (TEUR 24,340).
Acquisition of subsidiaries less cash acquired
The item "Acquisition of subsidiaries less cash acquired" refers to payments of purchase price relating to previous years' acquisition.
Disposal of discontinued operation, net of cash disposed of
The item "Disposal of discontinued operation, net of cash disposed of" refers to payments received relating to previous years' disposal.
Payments of lease liabilities
The item "Payments of lease liabilities" includes repayments received amounting to TEUR 5,765 relating to previous years' lease payments.
Subsequent events
No events took place between 30 June 2025 and 12 August 2025 that would require adjustments to the carrying amounts of the assets or liabilities in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements or would need to be disclosed here.
THE MONTANA AEROSPACE EQUITY STORY
What arguments support an investment in Montana Aerospace:
Positioning in Distinct Future and Growth Markets
Montana Aerospace presents shareholders with an investment opportunity in high-growth niche markets with promising futures. Over the long term, the increase in population and prosperity will drive demand for energy and sustainable mobility solutions, both in the air and on the ground. Montana Aerospace's scalable business model aligns with the objective of expanding its market shares in Europe, the Americas, and the APAC region while solidifying its position as a technology leader in megatrends.
Our segments - Aerostructures and Energy - hold substantial growth potential, as reflected in our results. In the Aerostructures segment, the rising air traffic and fleet modernizations are significant drivers. In the Energy segment, our goal is to achieve a revenue of 1 billion euros by the end of the decade. The transition to renewable energy is a key challenge of today's society and we provide key technologies for this change.
Our strategy is to play an active role in shaping the profound structural changes in the aerospace and energy transition industries with our globally highly integrated manufacturing operations. As a full-service provider following a global local-to-local strategy, and with approximately 7,600 highly skilled employees across 22 locations worldwide, we are ideally positioned to offer forward-thinking solutions to our customers.
Entering the Profit Phase
The past years have been defined by strong growth-both organic and inorganic-as well as significant countercyclical investments. Since 2018, we have invested over EUR 700 million of capital expenditures (CAPEX), with the majority directed toward expanding capacities and expertise. These investments fueled our growth in an increasingly dynamic supplier landscape.
In the fiscal year 2024, we reached the next stage of our long-term strategy: the profit phase. For the first time since the IPO, we achieved both a positive free cash flow and a positive net income. Now, we are capitalizing on the countercyclical investments of the past to unlock overproportionate benefits in the years ahead.
PROFITABILITY AND BEYOND AFTER YEARS OF RAMP-UP AND MAJOR INVESTMENT
Montana Aerospace Embraces Sustainability
We are deeply committed to sustainability and, in 2022, commenced publishing an ESG report. For the fiscal year 2023 we prepared the reported information with reference to the GRI Standards and currently we are preparing the necessary
data base to be able to report according to the ESRS standard. Montana Aerospace wants to contribute to the path toward climate neutrality - especially through its innovative solutions in the energy segment, as well as through a streamlined supply chain and the development and use of lightweight materials in the field of aerostructures. This commitment, along with the integration of ESG criteria into the company's philosophy, is a central element of our strategy and long-term success. At Montana Aerospace, we prioritize sustainability goals like:
Reduce our CO2 emissions by enhancing the vertical integration of our value chain.
Foster the circular economy by implementing in-house recycling processes.
Establish sustainable, long-term relationships with our employees and partners.
In 2023, we completed the process of materiality analysis and in 2024, we conducted a double materiality analysis. We also established sustainability as a key aspect of our strategy, setting up an ESG committee in the board of directors and thus integrating it into the highest level management.
In 2024, among other milestones, we completed our ESG risk assessment and received ratings from three different ESG rating agencies. Many more initiatives in the coming years.
Our Unique Value: A One-Stop-Shop Experience with Deep Vertical Integration Across Our Locations
We provide our customers with vertical integration of the value chain, resulting in significant time savings and reductions in transportation routes and CO2 emissions. This creates substantial additional value, positioning us as an optimal partner.
From the processing of raw materials to the assembly of entire components, we offer the highest quality from a single source with a streamlined supply chain and without potential challenges at the interfaces between smaller suppliers.
The end products of our customers, such as passenger aircrafts, consist of thousands of individual parts. The value chain is often highly fragmented, and managing numerous suppliers requires significant coordination effort and entails risks. We position ourselves as a strategic partner capable of covering many parts of the value chain. As Montana Aerospace, we can handle everything from development to the production of system-critical components and complex assemblies, providing our customers with substantial savings and creating a positive ESG impact.
With our One-Stop-Shop concept, we see ourselves as a game-changer in the entire supply chain: "Everything from a single source, precisely where it's needed." Regional proximity is crucial. We have established One-Stop-Shops across the globe- in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-strategically positioned to support the aviation industry. As our customers increasingly adopt local-to-local manufacturing, our deep vertical integration and global footprint optimization allow us to fully maximize our USP.

