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Revenue:CHF 1 billion in sales for 2025.
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EBIT Margin:10% in 2025.
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Sales Growth:8.6% increase compared to the prior year.
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Gross Profit Margin:32.3% including PPA effects; 32.8% excluding PPA effects.
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Net Income:CHF 74.6 million, a slight decrease from CHF 75.3 million in the prior year.
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Net Income Margin:Decreased from 7.7% to 7%.
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities:CHF 102.9 million before changes in networking capital.
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Free Cash Flow:Negative CHF 8.8 million; CHF 49.6 million excluding acquisitions.
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Equity Ratio:Decreased from 46.5% to 43.2%.
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Net Debt:Increased from CHF 245 million to CHF 311 million.
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Capital Expenditures:CHF 35.6 million in 2025.
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Dividend Proposal:CHF 3 per registered share, unchanged from the prior year.
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Release Date: March 05, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Bossard Holding AG ( XSWX:BOSN ) achieved a resilient financial performance in 2025, maintaining a stable gross profit margin despite challenging market conditions.
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The company successfully executed the acquisition of Ferdinand Gross, strengthening its market position in Europe, particularly in Germany, Poland, and Hungary.
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Bossard Holding AG ( XSWX:BOSN ) reported a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% for smart factory logistics and over 100% for smart factory assembly, enhancing customer relationships and differentiation.
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The rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 in six additional countries improved operational efficiency and transparency.
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The company maintained a strong equity ratio, underscoring its financial resilience and robust balance sheet.
Negative Points
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The appreciation of the CHF against most currencies negatively impacted the group's performance, reducing sales and profits when translated into the reporting currency.
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Bossard Holding AG ( XSWX:BOSN ) faced weakening demand in export-oriented and cyclical industries, which was only partially offset by growth in sunrise industries.
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The company's net income decreased slightly from CHF75.3 million to CHF74.6 million, with the net income margin dropping from 7.7% to 7%.
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The operating net working capital increased, primarily due to the acquisition of Ferdinand Gross and higher sales in Q4 2025, leading to higher accounts receivables.
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Net debt increased significantly from CHF245 million to CHF311 million, exceeding the company's conservative long-term funding ratio.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you comment on the demand from major customer groups in the first two months of 2026? A: The sunrise industries, including data centers, semiconductor, aerospace, railway, and agriculture, make up about 25-30% of our total business and are growing proportionately. Agriculture is starting to recover, with companies like John Deere and ACO showing signs of improvement. Other sectors like machine building and electronics remain significant, but sunrise industries are the fastest growing.
Q: Your outlook for 2026 suggests subdued demand in the first half. How does this align with last year's growth patterns? A: We are cautious due to unpredictable geopolitical situations and economic conditions. While sunrise industries could contribute significantly to growth, unforeseen events like geopolitical tensions or sudden changes in demand could impact our performance. Therefore, we are cautious in our projections.
Q: What is the impact of the ERP system rollout on profitability in 2025, and what is expected for 2026? A: The ERP system rollout had an impact of about CHF 5 million in 2025. With additional rollouts in 2026, we expect similar costs. However, efficiency gains from countries already using the system may offset some of these costs.
Q: What are the main building blocks to achieve your mid-term margin target of 12-15%? A: We aim to continue improving margins in the US and Asia by focusing on profitable customers and accelerating sales in growing verticals. Cost management and a bit of market tailwind will also be crucial in achieving these targets.
Q: What is your exposure to the electric vehicle sector in the US, given recent impairments by some players? A: While Tesla has reduced output, we have compensated with other customers like Lucid and new projects in the EV sector. Despite some shifts back to internal combustion engines, we are engaged in several EV projects that are expected to scale up in 2026 and 2027.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
