POLYTEC HOLDING AG: Q1-Q3 2026: Earnings improved, balance sheet strengthened – diversification driven forward

Hörsching (pta010/12.11.2026/07:45 UTC+1)

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* EBIT margin improved year-on-year to 2.3%

* Earnings per share increased from EUR 0.10 to EUR 0.19

* Equity ratio at 49.9%

* Net debt significantly reduced year-on-year

* Progress in new applications and customer projects in market area Smart Plastic Applications

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In the first nine months of 2026, the POLYTEC GROUP made significant progress in its strategic and operational alignment. The 17.1% decline in sales revenue to EUR 426.6 million is largely attributable to the deliberate portfolio adjustments, in particular the sale of the operational business in the United Kingdom and the closure of the Weierbach plant.

Despite the lower volume of business, POLYTEC was able to improve its profitability and further strengthen its balance sheet in the months from January to September 2026. At the same time, the operating result (EBIT) rose from EUR 8.9 million to EUR 9.7 million; the EBIT margin improved from 1.7% to 2.3%. Earnings per share increased from EUR 0.10 to EUR 0.19.

The development shows that the consistent adjustment of cost and production structures is having an effect. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of additional business areas outside the automotive industry based on its broad technological expertise and established customer relationships.

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Financial capacity further strengthened

The POLYTEC GROUP has significantly improved its financial structure. Net debts were reduced from EUR 57.3 million to EUR 20.6 million within one year and thus remain at a low level, even though they increased slightly compared to the end of 2025 (EUR 17.6 million).

At the same time, the equity ratio increased to 49.9% (30.09.2025: 43.3%; 31.12.2025: 46.2%). This was achieved despite a dividend payout of around EUR 4.4 million in June 2026. The positive net result for the period and the reduced balance sheet total in the course of the portfolio adjustments contributed to the further strengthening of the equity ratio. With cash and cash equivalents of EUR 43.0 million, low net debt and a solid equity base, POLYTEC has the financial prerequisites to make targeted investments in new projects and to take advantage of strategic opportunities that arise.

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Diversification with concrete development progress

With broad technological expertise, long-standing customer relationships and extensive experience in the industrialisation of sophisticated plastic solutions, POLYTEC is positioned as a reliable development and production partner. These competencies are specifically transferred to new applications outside the automotive industry. In the market area Smart Plastic Applications, further development projects were driven forward with new customers, and progress was made in innovative solutions for returnable, construction and industrial logistics.

A concrete example is the intelligent, networked reusable logistics system BOOXit, for which POLYTEC acts as an industrialisation partner and exclusive supplier. The first BOOXit containers have already been tested by the Austrian Armed Forces – an important step towards validating the solution for civil and military logistics applications.

Other projects have also achieved significant development steps. However, customer approvals, industrialisation and series production start-ups still need time before they result in significant profitable sales contributions. The goal remains to increase the share of the non-automotive business to around 30% of Group sales within the next two to three years.

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"We do not base our decisions exclusively on short-term developments, but on POLYTEC's long-term competitiveness and profitability. This also includes consistently implementing necessary changes and seizing existing opportunities. The progress made in profitability and balance sheet structure confirms our adaptability. With our technological expertise and the targeted development of new business areas, we are creating the conditions for broader, more resilient and long-term profitable corporate development," comments Markus Huemer, CEO of POLYTEC Holding AG.

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Outlook 2026 financial year

From today's perspective, the management of POLYTEC Holding AG expects planned consolidated sales revenues of around EUR 560 million for the full 2026 financial year and an EBIT margin of 1% to 2%. In accordance with the dividend policy and the respective achievement of a corresponding result after tax, the company intends to pay a dividend.

On 29 October 2026, the Board of Directors of POLYTEC Holding AG adjusted the earnings forecast for the 2026 financial year on the basis of the current year and the updated planning for the fourth quarter. The main reason for the reduction in earnings prospects was short-term revenue adjustments by key customers for the fourth quarter. In addition, operating burdens from the portfolio adjustments made will continue to have a temporary effect, which is due in particular to the closure of the Weierbach plant.

At the same time, the forecast adjustment makes it clear that not only the level of customer call-offs, but especially the resulting product mix have a significant influence on profitability and the short-term predictability of business development. While POLYTEC is consistently continuing the operational adjustments in the automotive business, the targeted expansion of the non-automotive business with new customers, products and sales markets is intended to reduce dependence on individual sectors and short-term fluctuations in demand in the long term.

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The interim report of POLYTEC Holding AG as at 30 September 2026 closing date is available for downloading on the investor relations, publications section of the group's website.

https://www.polytec-group.com/en/investor-relations/publications

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Emitter:	POLYTEC HOLDING AG Polytec-Straße 1 4063 Hörsching Austria
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Phone:	+43 7221 701 292
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