Caesarstone (CSTE) Investor presentation summary

Company overview and strategic direction

• Leading global designer and producer of premium engineered surfaces, with a strong brand and presence in over 50 countries.

• Transitioned from a production-oriented to a brand-centric, asset-light business model, leveraging strategic manufacturing partners.

• Mission is to be the leading choice for surfaces worldwide, expanding from kitchen and bath countertops to multi-material, whole-home applications.

• Strategic pillars focus on premium product leadership, operational enhancement, and global footprint expansion.

• Strong R&D capabilities, pioneering innovations such as crystalline silica-free and recycled materials, and proprietary technologies.

Product portfolio and market positioning

• Offers a diverse portfolio: Quartz, ICON (crystalline silica-free), and Porcelain, all engineered for durability, sustainability, and design.

• Recognized for design leadership, winning multiple industry awards and collaborating with top brands.

• Maintains a superior value proposition with products that are scratch, stain, and heat resistant, hygienic, and environmentally friendly.

• Expanded addressable market by entering new product categories and adapting to regulatory changes, such as the shift to CSF in Australia.

Operational and financial performance

• Completed major restructuring, closing several plants and shifting to strategic partners, targeting over $100M in annualized savings compared to 2023.

• Maintains a strong cash position ($51.8M as of June 2026) with no financial debt and disciplined capital deployment.

• 2025 revenues were approximately $397M, with a net cash balance of $58M at year-end.

• Gross margin and adjusted EBITDA have improved due to cost reductions, though revenue and net income have declined in recent years.

• Q2'26 saw a 7.7% revenue decline (constant currency), but gross margin improved by 6.8 percentage points.