The geopolitical and tariff uncertainties had a significant negative impact on Bobst Group financial results for the reporting period.
Order entries in the first six months of 2025 were 4% below the level reached in 2024. Sales were at CHF 667m, 19% lower than the first semester 2024 at CHF 828m. The operating result (EBIT) was CHF 5m compared to CHF 35m in 2024 mainly driven by lower volume partially compensated by lower fixed costs. The net result reached CHF -3m, down from CHF 8m in the previous year. Net debt was CHF 237m compared to CHF 126m at the beginning of the year. Order backlog at the end of June was 27% lower than previous year and 8% higher than the end of 2024.
The Group expects a better second half of the year but there are risks which can negatively impact the full year results. In particular the uncertain geopolitical situation driven by tariff impacts, the situation in Middle East region and further slowdown of the industry in some regions can negatively impact orders still to be booked and invoiced in 2025. The Group expects 2025 full year sales and results to be significantly lower compared to the values achieved in previous year.
