Core Semiconductor Growth
Core semiconductor portfolio grew ~7-8% year‑on‑year (8% like‑for‑like cited), in line with the company's semi target operating model and midterm growth ambition.
Improved Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 1.5 percentage points year‑on‑year; Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose ~7% year‑on‑year despite FX headwinds.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Liquidity
Delivered EUR 144 million free cash flow (adjusted for pension financing); cash on hand approx. EUR 1.5 billion and available liquidity of EUR 2.2 billion.
Major Design Win Traction
More than EUR 5 billion in new lifetime design‑win value added to the pipeline (third year in a row); >EUR 1 billion of design wins booked in Q4 alone.
Deleveraging Progress and Transaction Proceeds
Announced two portfolio transactions expected to generate EUR 670 million in cash; pro forma leverage improves from 3.3x to ~2.5x (and ~1.6x excluding OSRAM put options / net debt ~EUR 850 million).
Cost Savings Delivered Early
Re‑establish‑the‑Base program delivered EUR 220 million of run‑rate savings one year ahead of plan; new Simplify program targets an additional ~EUR 200 million annual savings.
Market Leadership in Packaged LEDs
ams‑OSRAM achieved #1 global position in packaged LED supplier by value, a strategic milestone that strengthens automotive and professional lighting positioning.
Capital Management Actions
Completed a EUR 200 million buyback of the outstanding '27 convertible; disciplined CapEx (well below 8% target); plan to use proceeds and cash to repay 2027 convertible and OSRAM minorities to enable refinancing at better terms.