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Classification of NuWays AG to Hoenle AG

Company Name: Hoenle AG ISIN: DE0005157101

Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: BUY Target price: EUR 15 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Sarah Hellemann

FY 24/25 as expected // tide to turn in FY 25/26; chg.

Last week, Hoenle released its annual report for FY 24/25 (preliminary figures were already published in Dec. 2025). Key takeaways in detail and what to expect in FY 25/26:

FY 24/25 revenue declined by 5.1% yoy to EUR 93.7m (eNuW: EUR 93.7m) amidst a challenging market environment, particularly for Adhesives and ongoing restructuring in Curing, which were not compensated for by Disinfection. Q4 revenue stood at EUR 23.9m (-10.5% yoy). Importantly, FY 24/25 EBITDA increased by 94% yoy to EUR 5.8m (eNuW: EUR 5.8m), thanks to positive restructuring effects in Curing, a favourable product mix during the year and general tight cost control. In Q4, EBITDA came in at EUR 2.7m (Q4 23/24: -0.96m) implying a 11.4% margin.

Disinfection FY revenue rose by 6.7% to EUR 26.3m (eNuW: EUR 25.9m), as tailwinds persisted and first revenues were recorded from the ultra-pure water solutions. An EBITDA-contribution of EUR 3.2m (+ 6.6% yoy) supported the overall result and rose largely in line with sales. Q4 revenue accelerated by 10% yoy to EUR 7.2m with EUR 0.8m EBITDA (+93% yoy).

Adhesives FY revenue declined by 9.6% yoy to EUR 33.9m (eNuW: EUR 33.6m), due to a notable reduction in automotive orders and shifting consumer electronic supply chains amid high geopolitical uncertainty. The EBITDA amounted to EUR 2.8m (-36% yoy) accordingly. Q4 revenue fell by 7% yoy to EUR 9m, but EBITDA contributed EUR 0.4m, compared to EUR -0.7m a year prior.

Curing FY revenue was down 8.5% yoy at EUR 33.4m (eNuW: EUR 34.2m), as a result of lower end market demand and restructuring activities. These developments led to a significantly lower EBITDA loss of EUR -0.2 m (vs EUR -3.2m in FY 23/24). While Q4 sales fell by 27% yoy to EUR 7.7m, the EBITDA contribution significantly improved to EUR 2.5m (vs EUR -0.8m in FY 23/24), supported by the business' seasonality.

FY 25/26, the tide looks set to turn. As reflected in the recently published FY25/26 guidance of EUR 95-105m revenue and EUR 6-9m EBITDA, management expects the group to return to growth following three consecutive years with a decreasing top-line. The bottom-line should rise as a result of higher revenue and cost cutting measures increasingly bearing fruit.

We expect moderate top-line growth of 4.8% to EUR 98.2m (eNuW) and 22% stronger bottom-line with EUR 7.1m (eNuW) EBITDA on the basis of growing after-sales activities, product portfolio reviews and tight cost control. In terms of end market developments, strong growth in semiconductors, moderate growth in consumer electronics, slight growth in automotives, mixed performance in printing and tighter EU regulation towards packaging is indicated by market researchers and should support the group. With tailwinds intact and increasing revenues from ultra-pure water use cases, Disinfection should growth by 8% yoy to EUR 28.5m (eNuW), followed by Adhesives (eNuW: +5% yoy to EUR 35.6m) and Curing (eNuW: +2% yoy to EUR 34.1m).

Confirming BUY at a PT of EUR 15, based on DCF.

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