Riber (ALRIB) H2 2024 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved solid growth in sales and profitability for 2024, with revenues up 5% year-over-year to €41.2m and net income rising 21% to €4.1m.

• Strengthened market position in MBE systems, delivering 12 machines and securing 13 new system orders.

• Advanced innovation with the development of ROSIE, targeting the silicon photonics sector, with commercial launch planned for 2026.

Financial highlights

• Revenues increased to €41.2m (+5% year-over-year), with MBE systems revenues up 7% to €31.0m.

• Gross margin rose 12.1% to €14.8m, representing 36.1% of revenues.

• Income from ordinary operations grew 14.4% to €4.5m (11% of revenues).

• Net income reached €4.1m, up 21.4% from the previous year.

• Proposed payout of €0.08 per share for 2024, a 14% increase.

Outlook and guidance

• With uncertainties from US customs duties and the economic environment, no guidance is issued for 2025.

• Continues to pursue medium-term growth strategy, focusing on technological leadership and expansion into silicon photonics and quantum materials.