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OC Oerlikon / Key word(s): Annual Results
New chapter: Oerlikon focused on surface technology and advanced materials on the back of strong order intake
Key figures of the Oerlikon1 as of December 31, 2025 (in CHF million, rounded2)
1 Oerlikon refers to continuing operations. 2 Due to rounding, some totals may not correspond with the sum of the separate figures. For the reconciliation of operational and reported EBITDA figures, please see earnings presentation. 3 Adjusted for FX change, there was no M&A impact in the comparable period. 4 Reported annually and semiannually only. “With the closing of the Barmag divestment, we completed Oerlikon’s pure‑play transformation into a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. In 2025, we continued to execute with discipline in a weak economic environment, maintaining our focus on innovation, pricing and further improving our structural cost base. Our positive order momentum indicates the resilience of our diversified portfolio. This positions Oerlikon to emerge stronger once our end markets recover.” Following the successful divesture of its subsidiary Barmag on February 2, 2026, Oerlikon has been transforming from an industrial conglomerate into a surface technologies leader over the last decade. The company combines the broadest technology portfolio in its industry and has a fully integrated business model, comprising materials and coatings, equipment and service centers in 38 countries. The company is using this unique setup to bring its solutions into new industries and expand geographically, especially in Asia and the Americas.
The divestment proceeds will be used to repay debt, for general corporate purposes and distribution to shareholders. This will strengthen the company’s balance sheet and improve financial leverage. Oerlikon grew its order intake by 6.5% year over year at constant FX in 2025, demonstrating resilience despite the challenging market backdrop. Organic sales were flat (-0.3%) at constant FX, supported by aviation and energy counteracting headwinds in automotive, tooling, general industries and luxury. The strategy to diversify surface-treatment technologies, end markets and regions continues to support the Group’s resilience amid a weak economic environment, particularly in Europe, along with persistent geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions.
Oerlikon, thanks to its unique geographic footprint and local-for-local business model, manages to serve its customers optimally despite evolving trade conditions and geopolitical tensions. This was particularly relevant for aviation and industrial gas turbines this year.
Operational EBITDA was CHF 271 million (2024: CHF 304 million), or 17.3% of sales (2024: 18.5%). The margin had been affected by negative mix effects, especially lower service business and FX headwind from the strengthening of the Swiss franc.
Oerlikon reported a net result of CHF -14 million (from continuing operations: CHF -51 million), down versus prior year driven by one-off charges, primarily affecting automotive (combustion-engine-related activities) and luxury. The 2025 reported net result does not include the financial impact of the Barmag divestment, which closed on February 2, 2026. It generated a net book gain of CHF 287 million, which will be booked in 2026 under result from discontinued operations.
In 2025, Oerlikon improved its structural costs base and continued its efficiency plan to combine the Corporate and former Surface Solutions Division functions in line with the pure-play scope. Together with structural cost-out measures, these restructuring actions will enhance the company’s cost structure and enable more sustainable margin expansion as the markets recover. The Board will recommend to shareholders a total dividend of CHF0.85 per share at the AGM on March24,2026. The dividend comprises a stable ordinary dividend of CHF0.20 per share and a one-time extraordinary dividend of CHF0.65 per share reflecting the partial return of proceeds from the Barmag divestment to shareholders, consistent with prior large divestments. In 2026, we expect that geopolitical uncertainties and a subdued economic environment will continue to weigh on global activity, Oerlikon benefits from the resilience of its diversified business model. The company expects organic sales at constant FX to increase by a low single-digit percentage. Innovation, pricing and efficiency are expected to support margin. As a result, Oerlikon expects an operational EBITDA margin of ~17.5%.
2025 Full-Year results conferences Oerlikon will present its results today, February 24, 2026, as follows:
Live webcast for analysts and investors The analysts and investors conference will also be broadcast live via webcast and can be viewed via this link. The recording of the analyst and investor conference will be available from February 24, 2026, onward at www.oerlikon.com/en/investors/reports-publications.
To ask questions, please dial in using one of these numbers:
FY2025 documents can be downloaded from Oerlikon’s website:
Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make our products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,300 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025. For further information, please contact:
Disclaimer The contents of this document, including all statements made therein, are based on estimates, assumptions and other information currently available to the management of Oerlikon. This document contains certain statements related to the future business and financial performance or future events involving Oerlikon that may constitute forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein could be substantially impacted by risks, influences and other factors, many of which are not foreseeable at present and/or are beyond Oerlikon’s control, so that the actual results, including Oerlikon’s financial results and operational results, may vary materially from and differ from those, expressly or implicitly, provided in the forward-looking statements, be they anticipated, expected or projected. Oerlikon does not give any assurance, representation or warranty, expressed or implied, that such forward-looking statements will be realized. Oerlikon is under no obligation to, and explicitly disclaims any obligation to, update or otherwise review its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This document, including any and all information contained therein, is not intended as, and may not be construed as, an offer or solicitation by Oerlikon for the purchase or disposal of, trading or any transaction in any Oerlikon securities. Investors must not rely on this information for investment decisions and are solely responsible for forming their own investment decisions. End of Inside Information |
| Language: | English |
| Company: | OC Oerlikon |
| Churerstrasse 120 | |
| CH - 8808 Pfäffikon SZ | |
| Switzerland | |
| Phone: | +41 58 360 96 96 |
| Fax: | +41 58 360 91 96 |
| E-mail: | info@oerlikon.com |
| Internet: | www.oerlikon.com |
| ISIN: | CH0000816824 |
| Valor: | 863037 |
| Listed: | Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX; SIX Swiss Exchange |
| EQS News ID: | 2280382 |
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