Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD)

Q3 2025 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 12, 2025 / 01:00 PM GMT

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) reported a 7.7% increase in total orders, reaching €1.82 billion for the nine-month period, showcasing strong global demand.
The company achieved a significant improvement in its adjusted EBITDA margin, rising to 9.2% in the third quarter from a negative 2.3% in the first quarter.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) realized over €25 million in savings through enhanced efficiency and spending reductions, with further cost savings expected from structural adjustments.
The company is successfully transitioning into the electric vehicle charging market, aiming to generate sustainable earnings through a full-service business model.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) plans to intensify M&A activities to strengthen both its venture entities and core business activities, indicating a proactive growth strategy.

Negative

Sales in both the packaging and print solutions segments declined year over year, with packaging solutions down by 11.4% and print solutions by 9.2%.
The technology segment continues to face challenges, with orders and sales remaining low and significant losses reported.
Operating cash flow was negative at €-66 million, reflecting weaker adjusted EBITDA figures compared to the prior year.
Free cash flow was negative at €-97 million after nine months, attributed to expected seasonality in sales and adjusted EBITDA.
The company's equity declined by €58 million compared to the end of the last fiscal year, partly due to a temporary loss and increased pension provisions.

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HDDG.DE - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Q3 2025 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Earnings Call
Feb 12, 2025 / 01:00PM GMT

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Yeah, good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Heidelberg's conference call on our results. Let's start with our first slide which outlines today's agenda.

First, I'll give you a brief summary of where we stand after 9 months in this fiscal year, including some highlights from our strategic roadmap. After that, my colleague David Medding will give you some insights into the performance of our segments and regions. And afterwards, Sonia Von der Gos, our CFO, will take you through the financials in more details.

Finally, I will conclude with our outlook.

Let's take a look at incoming orders first. Heidelberg delivered an impressive performance over the 1st 9 months, marking a

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