Ad hoc communications

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, increased net sales compared to previous year to CHF 1'509 million (1'491) in the first nine months of 2026. As expected, the stronger Swiss Franc had a negative impact on net sales development in Swiss Francs. In local currencies, net sales showed growth of 4.2%. Despite a geopolitically hampered environment, dampened consumer mood and struggling global automotive industry, EMS was able to generate pleasing new business as well as significantly increase profitability due to a consistent growth strategy with high-margin specialties and innovation. For 2026, EMS now expects net sales to be at previous year's level, and continues to expect operating income (EBIT) slightly above previous year.

On July 10, 2026, the EMS Group published its provisional half-year figures 2026. The definitive half-year figures 2026 are now available, based on the individual financial statements of the affiliated companies as at June 30, 2026. The definitive half-year results show no significant changes to the provisional report.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 1,012 million (1,020) and a net operating income of CHF 310 million (296) in the first half-year of 2026.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 487 million (522) in the first three months of 2026. As expected, the significantly stronger Swiss Franc negatively impacted net sales in Swiss Francs. However, thanks to its consistent strategy focusing on high-margin specialties and innovation, EMS was able to realize pleasing results despite the challenging geopolitical environment. Sales volumes and operating income rose above previous year and profitability was considerably improved.

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas of High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved in 2025 net sales amounting to CHF 1'950 million (2'071) and a net operating income (EBIT) of CHF 567 million (539). The considerably stronger Swiss Franc hampered development of net sales in Swiss Francs. Despite a geopolitically troubled environment, a weaker industrial economy and the significantly higher Swiss Franc, EMS was able to generate pleasing new business and increase profitability due to a consistent growth strategy with high-margin specialties and innovations. The globally implemented sales offensive with profitable new business generated excellent results and showed sustainable effects.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 1'491 million (1'589) in the first nine months of 2025. In the third quarter, the strong Swiss Franc continued to dampen net sales development in Swiss Francs. Despite a geopolitically hampered environment, a weak industrial economy and a stronger Swiss Franc, EMS was able to generate pleasing new business and significantly increase profitability due to a consistent growth strategy with high-margin specialties and innovations. Expected net operating income for 2025 remains slightly above previous year.

On July 11, 2025, the EMS Group published its provisional half-year figures 2025. The definitive half-year figures 2025 are now available, based on the individual financial statements of the affiliated companies as at June 30, 2025. The definitive half-year results show no significant changes to the provisional report.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 1,020 million (1,087) and a net operating income of CHF 296 million (291) in the first half-year of 2025. Despite a geopolitically hampered environment, a weak industrial economy and a stronger Swiss Franc, EMS was able to generate pleasing new business and significantly increase profitability due to a consistent growth strategy with high-margin specialties and innovation. Net operating income closed at 1.4% above previous year, the margin increased to 29.0%.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 522 million (545) in the first three months of 2025. As expected, net sales were slightly lower than previous year due to market-related lower price and cost levels. EMS, however, was able to compensate for generally lower demand in the global markets by successfully realizing profitable new business. Current geopolitical trade conflicts and a high level of general uncertainty are hampering further global economic development.

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

The EMS Group, with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG and globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, achieved in 2024 net sales amounting to CHF 2,071 million (2,189) and a net operating income (EBIT) of CHF 539 million (493). While the significantly stronger Swiss Franc hampered development of net sales in Swiss Francs, the global sales offensive launched in 2023 has already generated excellent results with profitable new business. Sales volumes, net operating income and net income increased pleasingly compared to the previous year.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 1'589 million (1'697) in the first nine months of 2024. In the third quarter, the strong Swiss Franc continued to hamper net sales development in Swiss Francs. The global sales offensive, launched in 2023 and since then continually expanded, delivered excellent results with profitable new business. As a consequence, net operating income (EBIT), already slightly above previous year for the first six months, was significantly higher than previous year in the third quarter.

On July 12, 2024, the EMS Group published its provisional half-year figures 2024. The definitive half-year figures 2024 are now available, based on the individual financial statements of the affiliated companies as at June 30, 2024. The Interim Financial Report 2024 shows no significant changes to the provisional report.

The EMS Group, with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG and globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, achieved net sales amounting to CHF 1,087 million (1,183) and a net operating income of CHF 291 million (280) in the first half-year of 2024. While a significantly stronger Swiss Franc curtailed net sales development, the global sales offensive, launched in 2023, already delivered successful results with profitable new business in the first half of 2024. As a consequence, sales volumes and net operating income (EBIT) exceeded the previous year's figures in a pleasing way.

The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 545 million (614) in the first three months of 2024. While a significantly stronger Swiss Franc hampered net sales development, the global sales offensive, launched in 2023, already delivered pleasing results with profitable new business in the first quarter of 2024. Sales volumes and net operating income (EBIT) exceeded previous year. 

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

The EMS Group, with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG and globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, achieved net sales amounting to CHF 2,189 million (2,442) and a net operating income of CHF 493 million (611) in 2023. Net income reached CHF 461 million (535). Successfully realized new business was not able to make up for the general restraint shown by consumers and companies or the effect of weaker foreign currencies to the Swiss Franc.

The EMS Group, with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG and globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, achieved net sales amounting to CHF 1,697 million (1,871) in the first nine months of 2023. New business, generated successfully in all markets, was not able to compensate for general restraint shown by consumers and companies, or the effect of weaker foreign currencies to the Swiss Franc. In local currencies, net sales in the USA and China were higher than previous year.