Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a leading technology company in the mechanical engineering industry, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2024/25. Despite a challenging economic climate, the company has achieved its targets and is looking ahead to a promising start for the new fiscal year.
The company’s CEO, Jürgen Otto, expressed confidence in HEIDELBERG’s global market position, portfolio expansion in strategic growth markets, and improved cost basis. He also highlighted the positive recognition from the capital market for the company’s focus on economic efficiency and liquidity.
In the fiscal year 2024/25, HEIDELBERG’s sales and adjusted EBITDA margin matched the previous year’s figures, with a stable margin of 7.1 percent and sales of € 2,280 million. The company’s cost-cutting and efficiency measures successfully compensated for a slightly lower sales volume, rising wage costs, and expenses related to the drupa trade show. The fourth quarter alone saw a significant increase in the adjusted EBITDA margin, reaching around 10 percent. HEIDELBERG also achieved a significantly positive free cash flow of € 51 million.
The recent China Print trade show had a positive impact on HEIDELBERG’s incoming orders, setting the stage for a successful start to the new fiscal year. Based on this momentum, the company is expecting a better start to fiscal year 2025/26 compared to the previous year.
For the new fiscal year, HEIDELBERG is anticipating a slight increase in sales to around € 2,350 million and an adjusted operating margin of up to 8 percent. The company sees growth potential in various areas, including packaging and digital printing, software, and lifecycle products. It also expects a boost from the Asia/Pacific region, as highlighted by the healthy incoming orders at the China Print trade show in May.
HEIDELBERG is looking to strengthen its focus on product-oriented management and take responsibility for results with a new segment structure. This structure will include the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments. The company aims to tap into the significant potential in the growing packaging segment and expand into new business areas, such as high-precision plant engineering and green technologies.
With a strong international presence in around 170 countries, HEIDELBERG is well-positioned for future growth. The company’s CEO, Jürgen Otto, is optimistic about the future, stating that significant strategic and operational improvements have paved the way for further profitable growth.
About HEIDELBERG
HEIDELBERG has been a leading technology company in the mechanical engineering industry for 175 years. With a focus on growth, the company aims to drive development in packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and the lifecycle business. It also seeks to expand into new business areas, such as high-precision plant engineering and green technologies. With a strong global presence, a team of approximately 9,500 employees, and a wide-ranging sales and service network, HEIDELBERG is well-equipped for future success.
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