Revenue Growth and Scale
Group sales of CHF 1.33 billion in FY2025, up 4.3% in local currency; both Drug Substance and Drug Product grew +4.3% LFL, with H2 accounting for ~53% of revenue.
Record Profitability and Margin Expansion
Core EBITDA margin reached 23.5% with core EBITDA of CHF 312.3 million (+9.3% year-over-year); core gross profit of CHF 354 million (+7.6%). Management targets core EBITDA margin above 23% for 2026.
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet Flexibility
Operating cash flow improved (operating cash flow up ~35% YoY); strategic financing actions included a CHF 300 million bond and a non-recourse factoring facility (CHF 40 million used of a CHF 50 million facility). Net debt/EBITDA was ~1.5x at year-end pre-acquisition and improved to ~1.0x after receivables converted to cash.
Active Capital Deployment for Growth
Investments (tangible + intangible) totaled CHF 231 million in 2025 to expand capacity and capabilities; management expects capex to normalize to low-teens % of sales going forward.
Successful M&A to Strengthen U.S. Footprint
Announced acquisition of Noramco/Extractas (U.S. sites) to add large-scale CDMO capacity in the U.S.; management indicated purchase price is below a ~10x EBITDA multiple and expects immediate top- and bottom-line contribution upon closing and additional upside from freed capacity and synergies.
Commercial Momentum and Business Development
RFP inflows and wins increased ~30% in 2025 vs 2024 (more projects/new customers across both Drug Substance and Drug Product); multiple new program wins including three protein degrader programs won in the prior 5 weeks.
Operational and Quality Achievements
Lost-time injury frequency improved by 25%; 6 of 13 sites certified on Class A project; successfully passed four FDA audits in 2025 and DINAMIQS passed Swissmedic GMP inspection recently, enabling GMP production.
Sustainability Progress
Progress toward sustainability targets with roughly ~50% reductions in CO2 and energy use compared to 2020 levels.
Extraordinary Recovery
One‑time recovery of CHF 7.5 million relating to a 2021 fraudulent payment was recorded as other operating income.
Shareholder Return & Financial Management
Board proposed distribution via par value repayment of CHF 0.4 per share; management emphasized disciplined capital allocation and retained firepower for further M&A if attractive targets appear.