Strong Q1 Financial Performance
Group revenue of EUR 796 million (Q1 2026); adjusted EBITDA reached 16.5% (upper end of guidance). On a like‑for‑like / constant currency basis the group would have grown ~8% year‑on‑year; the semiconductor core portfolio grew 9% year‑on‑year like‑for‑like.
Positive Free Cash Flow and Solid Liquidity
Free cash flow of EUR 37 million in Q1 (includes EUR 90 million divestment proceeds). Cash on hand at EUR 1.3 billion and available liquidity around EUR 2.0 billion; pro forma cash expected to be ~EUR 1.9 billion after the Infineon transaction (EUR 570 million). Management states all near‑term maturities are covered.
Material Cost Savings Delivered
Re‑establish the Base delivered EUR 237 million of savings (achieved one year early). New 'Simplify' program targets an additional EUR 200 million of annual savings by 2028, with ~90% of measures high maturity and EUR 5 million of savings already delivered in Q1.
Divestment and Deleveraging Progress
Sale of Entertainment & Industrial lamps to Ushio closed in early March with cash proceeds received (EUR 90 million included in Q1 FCF). Non‑optical sensor divestment to Infineon remains on track for mid‑2026 (expected proceeds ~EUR 570 million). EUR 200 million of convertible nominal repaid in Q1.
Robust Design Win Momentum
Total design wins of approximately EUR 850 million in Q1, with automotive accounting for triple‑digit million euro contributions. EVIYOS platform awards exceeded 60 platforms; traction also in industrial (professional lighting), horticulture and consumer sensors (Android display management).
Progress on Digital Photonics & AI Photonics
Two key milestones: expanded optical component portfolio for AI‑enabled augmented reality smart glasses (content potential EUR 50–100 per device, underpinning triple‑digit million annual revenue potential), and initiation of product development and a signed development agreement for micro‑emitter array‑based 'slow and wide' optical interconnects targeting hyperscaler AI data centers (prototype demonstrated and ecosystem partner engaged).
Segment Strengths and Operational Execution
OS division held up well in a typically soft quarter and helped drive EBITDA; Lamps & Systems delivered a very strong quarter due to elevated aftermarket demand; CSA showed recovery in Industrial & Medical. Clean core portfolio growth of 9% YoY after adjusting for FX and exited noncore items.