SLR Group Reports 10% Sales Growth in Fiscal Year 25/26, Targets Further Gains with Elsterheide Efficiency Push

SLR Group GmbH, a leading supplier of high-quality ductile iron components, has published its final audited consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 25/26, revealing significant growth in both sales volume and earnings. The company generated net sales of EUR 213.3 million, a 10% increase compared to EUR 194.0 million in the previous fiscal year. Total ductile iron components sold rose to 107 kilotons from 95 kilotons, underscoring robust demand for SLR's products, which are used primarily in large off-highway agricultural, infrastructure, and construction equipment.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3% to EUR 17.8 million, up from EUR 17.3 million in fiscal year 24/25. However, the adjusted EBITDA margin dipped slightly to 8.4% from 9.0%, reflecting a shifting product mix and cost pressures. Unadjusted EBITDA also improved, reaching EUR 15.9 million compared to EUR 15.6 million the prior year. The results, announced via NEWMEDIAWIRE, highlight SLR's resilience amid challenging market conditions, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Looking ahead to fiscal year 26/27, SLR Group expects total production and tons sold to range from 115 to 120 kilotons, with net sales projected between EUR 235 million and EUR 245 million. Adjusted EBITDA is forecast at EUR 20 million to EUR 22 million. These targets hinge on a planned 15% increase in production volume at the company's Elsterheide site. Gunnar Halden, CFO of the SLR Group, stated, "Our focus in the new fiscal year is clearly on the Elsterheide site. With targeted measures to optimize our production processes, we aim to increase operational efficiency there and adapt even better to the shifting product mix. Elsterheide will thus become a key driver in improving our margin as volumes rise."

CEO Jörg Rumikewitz acknowledged a subdued start to the new fiscal year but expressed confidence in a stronger second half. "The measures we have initiated to optimize production processes are taking effect step by step - in line with our planning, we expect a significantly stronger second half of the fiscal year. Despite a persistently challenging agricultural market, and with construction expected to stabilize at the same time, we remain confident about the new fiscal year. We aim to consistently increase our output and further expand our business with key customers."

For Texas businesses, SLR's performance offers insight into the health of the global industrial supply chain, particularly for off-highway equipment and infrastructure components. Texas, with its strong agricultural and construction sectors, could see indirect impacts through SLR's OEM and Tier 1 customers that operate in the state. The company's focus on efficiency and expansion of key customer relationships may lead to increased competitiveness and potential opportunities for suppliers and partners in the region. The full annual report is available on the company's website at slr-gruppe.de/en/investor-relations.

SLR Group, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, operates four production facilities in Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, employing over 700 people. The company has issued a EUR 75 million bond listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm. Its growth trajectory signals continued demand for ductile iron components, which are critical to infrastructure and agricultural machinery worldwide.