STS Group AG Annual General Meeting Highlights Expansion and Resilience

STS Group AG, a global systems supplier for the automotive industry listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, held its successful Annual General Meeting on July 10, 2026, at its headquarters in Hagen, Germany. Representing 79.12% of the company's share capital, shareholders reviewed the Executive Board's report on business performance for the 2025 financial year and the strategic development of the group.

The meeting highlighted key growth initiatives, including the expansion of the U.S. plant in Salem, Virginia, and the construction of a new plant in Taixing, China, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. CEO Alberto Buniato emphasized the company's resilience, stating, 'The past financial year once again demonstrated the resilience of STS Group. Despite a challenging market environment, we successfully achieved our objectives and continued to execute our strategic roadmap. We further strengthened our operational performance, continued the successful ramp-up of our plant in the United States and laid additional foundations for the future growth of our company.'

The Executive Board confirmed the outlook for the 2026 financial year, expecting group revenue to be roughly on par with the previous year, an improved EBITDA margin in the high single-digit percentage range, and EBITDA slightly above the prior year's level. This stability is significant for investors and the automotive industry, as STS Group continues to navigate challenging market conditions while positioning itself for future growth.

STS Group AG, with about 1,400 employees worldwide and consolidated revenues of EUR 292.0 million in 2025, produces injection-molded plastics and sheet molding compound components for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. The company's global footprint includes plants in France, Germany, Mexico, China, and soon the USA. For more details on the voting results, visit the Investor Relations section at www.sts.group.

The successful annual meeting and strategic advancements underscore STS Group's commitment to strengthening its operational performance and expanding its global presence, reinforcing its role as a technological leader in plastic injection molding and composite components. This news matters to the industry as it demonstrates how automotive suppliers are adapting to market challenges through strategic investments in key regions like the U.S. and China, potentially influencing supply chains and economic development in those areas.