centrotherm: Business development in the first half of 2025 in line with own expectations

The centrotherm Group posted a satisfactory first half of 2025, which developed in line with its own expectations. Group revenues rose from EUR 56.7 million to EUR 106.4 million. Business with customers in the semiconductor industry in particular contributed significantly to this positive development with revenues of EUR 71.2 million (previous year: EUR 45.1 million). Once again, Asia proved to be the most important sales market in geographical terms, accounting for around 72% of sales. Total operating performance reached EUR 96.3 million, compared with EUR 142.6 million in the same period of the previous year, and was therefore also in line with the company's own expectations.

On the earnings side, consolidated EBITDA increased from EUR 3.4 million to EUR 14.7 million. The bottom line climbed from EUR 1.3 million to EUR 9.9 million. In line with the positive earnings development, consolidated equity rose from EUR 109.3 million to EUR 118.6 million, corresponding to an equity ratio of 28.2% (December 31, 2024: 27.5%). Cash and cash equivalents increased from EUR 96.0 million to EUR 160.1 million, supported by a significantly posi-tive operating cash flow of EUR 65.8 million (previous year: EUR -8.7 million).

Order intake amounted to EUR 49.1 million in the reporting period, compared with EUR 86.9 million in the previous year. At EUR 40.2 million, the majority of this came from the semiconductor industry. The order backlog totaled EUR 458.0 million as of June 30, 2025

(December 31, 2024: EUR 395.1 million).

In view of the current challenging market conditions, the Management Board is satisfied with the business performance in the first half of 2025. Accordingly, the forecast for the full year is confirmed: The Group continues to expect total operating performance to range between EUR 150 million and EUR 230 million, positive EBITDA in the low double-digit million euro range, and order intake of between EUR 60 million and EUR 120 million.

Note: The 2025 half-year financial report is now available for download in German on the company website in the Investor Relations section.

About centrotherm international AG

Thermal production solutions and coating technologies are among centrotherm's core competencies. For more than 70 years we have been developing and implementing production concepts for a constantly growing international customer base. In addition to growth sectors such as the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, as well as photovoltaics, our innovative solutions are also being applied in new future-oriented fields such as fiber or battery production.

As a leading, globally active technology group, we work closely with partners from industry and research. We improve existing production concepts and set new trends. In this way, we generate valuable competitive advantages for our customers. More than 700 employees worldwide are working to shape the future - GREEN | SMART | EFFICIENT.

centrotherm international AG
Württemberger Str. 31
89143 Blaubeuren
Internet: www.centrotherm.de

German Securities Identification Number (WKN): A1TNMM (bearer shares); A1TNMN (unlisted shares from the non-cash capital increase)
ISIN: DE000A1TNMM9 (bearer shares); DE000A1TNMN7 (unlisted shares from the non-cash capital increase)
Inclusion: Basic Board, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Corporate domicile: Germany