Core Semiconductor Growth (Full Year and Q4)
Full-year core semiconductor portfolio grew ~7% year‑on‑year at constant currencies; Q4 core semiconductor business grew ~8% year‑on‑like‑for‑like basis, in line with the company's semi target operating model.
Market Leadership in Packaged LEDs
For the first time ams‑OSRAM achieved the #1 position globally as a packaged LED supplier by value, a strategic milestone strengthening its competitive position with automotive OEMs and professional lighting customers.
Design Win Momentum
More than EUR 5 billion of new lifetime design win value added to the pipeline (third consecutive year), including >EUR 1 billion booked in the last quarter and multiple triple‑digit million euro design wins across consumer, automotive and professional segments.
Margin and Cost Savings Progress
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved ~1.5 percentage points year‑on‑year; Re‑establish‑the‑Base program delivered EUR 220 million of run‑rate savings one year ahead of plan. Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased 7% year‑on‑year despite FX headwinds.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Liquidity
Delivered EUR 144 million free cash flow (adjusted for pension financing) for Q4 and full year; cash on hand close to EUR 1.5 billion and available liquidity of EUR 2.2 billion. CapEx remained disciplined and below the 8% target.
Deleveraging and Transaction Proceeds
Announced two portfolio transactions with expected proceeds of EUR 670 million. Pro forma leverage improves from 3.3x to ~2.5x; excluding OSRAM puts net debt would be ~EUR 850 million (≈1.6x). Bought back EUR 200 million of convertible notes in January.
Strategic Roadmap and Long‑Term Targets
Launched Simplify program targeting an additional EUR 200 million in annual cost savings; reiterated 2030 over‑cycle targets including semiconductor adjusted EBITDA margin >25%, mid‑ to high‑single‑digit semiconductor revenue growth from 2027, group free cash flow > EUR 200 million post‑refinancing and net debt/EBITDA <2x.
Exceptional Q4 Lamps & Systems Performance
Aftermarket lamps demand surged in Q4 (short‑notice customer orders after competitor weakness), driving strong seasonal upswing and a >80% sequential profitability increase for the division; Specialty Lamps contributed a final full quarter prior to sale.