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SKAN Group H1 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2025 earnings summary19 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Order intake grew 20.2% year-over-year to CHF 213 million, with a record order backlog of CHF 386.4 million, driven by strong demand for ADC filling lines and robust pipeline quality.
Net sales declined 17.8% year-over-year to CHF 134.6 million, mainly due to project postponements in vaccine and GLP-1 lines, reflecting the cyclical business nature.
EBITDA dropped sharply to CHF 0.9 million (down 95.7% year-over-year), with margin at 0.7%, reflecting lower sales, project phasing, and stable cost base.
Strategic acquisitions (Metronik, ABC Transfer, Plast4Life) expanded digital and consumables offerings.
Workforce grew to 1,504 employees, plus 181 from recent acquisitions.
Financial highlights
Book-to-bill ratio at 1.6, providing strong sales visibility.
Order backlog reached a record CHF 386.4 million, up 21% year-over-year.
Free cash flow improved to CHF 9.2 million from -CHF 29.5 million year-over-year.
Equity ratio stands at 48.1%, and net cash position is CHF 42.9 million.
Gross margin improved to 79.8% due to favorable product mix.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2025 guidance confirmed: mid-teens sales growth and EBITDA margin of 14%-16%.
Second half expected to see higher sales and margin as postponed projects move into revenue-intensive phases.
Guidance achievable with organic growth, with acquisitions providing additional comfort.
Market for injectable drugs and isolator technology remains robust, with strong order pipeline and win rates above 40%.
Expansion of US operations under review to address trade policy changes.
How will SKAN address US customs policy changes?
What is driving increased demand for ADC filling lines?
What is the expected impact of Metronik on EPS?
How to utilize capacity from postponed projects
Metronik/ABC: long-term competitive advantage
US manufacturing ramp-up: strategic impact
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SKAN Group AG, known for its specialization in cleanroom equipment and solutions, plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing containment systems, isolators, and cleanroom equipment essential for sterile and safe production environments. These products are crucial in the research, development, and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals, ensuring the highest standards of product purity and safety are met. SKAN's offerings include advanced aseptic processing technologies and services, ranging from initial concept design to implementation and maintenance, catering to the needs of its global clientele. The company's expertise extends to providing customized solutions that address specific requirements for contamination control and cleanroom environments. The company is headquartered in Allschwil, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the SIX.
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