Market Share Expansion in Air and Sea
Continued expansion of market share in Air Logistics and improved SME share in Sea Logistics; Air volume growth of 7% in Q4 (well ahead of estimated market growth of 4-5%) and ongoing market share gains in hyperscalers, health care and aerospace.
Strong Air Yield Recovery
Average air yields increased by 8% quarter-over-quarter into the Q4 peak season; unit costs ticked down 1% Q/Q while volume grew ~6-7% Q/Q, supporting Q4 Air EBIT of CHF 107m (CHF 132m excluding nonrecurring items) and a recurring Air Logistics conversion rate of 29%.
Record Contract Logistics Performance
Contract Logistics delivered a record quarterly EBIT of CHF 78m in Q4 (excluding nonrecurring items), representing 20% year-over-year EBIT growth (23% excl. currency) and a Q4 recurring conversion rate of 8%; rolling L12M ROCE stable at 25%.
Road Logistics Signs of Demand Recovery
Road Logistics achieved net turnover growth of 6% in Q4 (excluding currency effects), stronger than full-year growth, with Q4 EBIT (ex nonrecurring items) of CHF 19m, nearly double last year's result and a recurring conversion rate of 6% (double last year).
Free Cash Flow and Cash Conversion Strength
Very strong cash generation in Q4: free cash flow of CHF 396m and free cash flow conversion of 147% (vs 93% prior year); full year free cash conversion at 86%.
Cost Reduction Program Implemented
Announced measures to reduce operating costs by at least CHF 200m; company confirms implementation of all necessary measures prior to year-end 2025 and expects full run-rate savings by year-end 2026 with net impact estimated at ~CHF 100m in 2026.
Technology and AI Platform Ready
Completed migration of in-house transport management system to the cloud and established an AI stack; early AI use cases show tangible benefits (pricing quotes twice as fast, booking time reduced from minutes to seconds, customs automation, and double-digit productivity gains in dynamic workforce planning pilots). Management expects material AI impact within ~18 months.
Dividend and Financial Discipline
Supervisory Board to propose dividend distribution of CHF 6 per share, reflecting healthy profitability and strong cash conversion; management comfortable with current net debt/EBITDA leverage at ~1.5x and intends to manage refinancing to reduce interest costs over time.
Combined Sea & Air Conversion and Resilience
Combined sea and air conversion rate at 28% excluding nonrecurring items (IMC consolidation reduced conversion by about 1 percentage point); management reports yield stabilization in Sea Logistics in Q4 and expects no similar degree of yield pressure going forward as seen in Q2/Q3 2025.