SAF-HOLLAND's Financial Resilience Amid 2025 Challenges

SAF-HOLLAND SE closed the 2025 fiscal year with notable financial resilience. Despite a 7.6% decline in group sales to EUR 1,734.4 million from EUR 1,876.7 million the previous year, the company maintained a robust adjusted EBIT margin of 9.5%, slightly down from 10.1% in 2024. This performance was largely driven by an increased share of non-cyclical aftermarket business sales, rising to 39.7%, which supported earnings stability.

The company faced weak demand in its original equipment sector, notably in the Americas and parts of the APAC region. However, consistent cost management, a favorable product mix, and synergies from the Haldex integration bolstered profitability. The period's result stood at EUR 50.9 million, accompanied by a proposed dividend of EUR 0.65 per share.

Operating free cash flow reached EUR 111.1 million, ensuring continued liquidity and investment flexibility. Looking ahead, SAF-HOLLAND anticipates positive business trends in certain markets and aims to counteract inflation with operational efficiency improvements.