Despite ongoing global uncertainties, order intake continued to grow and, at €245.2m, is slightly above the previous year (+0.9%)
Order backlog reaches highest year-starting level in recent company history at €1,032.8 m, providing a solid basis for coming quarters
Group revenue at €252.2m almost at previous year's level (-0.4%) mainly due to seasonality
Subdued start to the year as a result of seasonal factors: operating EBIT of €-11.4m (previous year: €-10.2m)
New segment structure for greater customer alignment implemented with the establishment of the Paper & Packaging Sheetfed Systems and Special & New Technologies segments
Strategic initiatives and the “Spotlight” focus programme characterise the quarter under review
Outlook for 2025 confirmed: Higher profitability with a slight increase in revenue
Target achievement in 2026 heavily dependent on global economic and geopolitical developments