Rilis Media 2026

Sika is strengthening its position in Central Asia by establishing a new national subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan. With this step, the company is expanding its global network to 103 national subsidiaries and underscoring the strategic significance of the dynamically growing region. The new subsidiary in Bishkek will increase customer proximity and create the basis for better market access in an attractive economic environment.

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

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• Q1 sales of CHF 2.49 billion; Sika posts sales growth of 0.9% in local currencies (-7.0% in CHF, including foreign currency impact of -7.9%) 
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• Organic growth of -0.2%; acquisition effect of 1.1%
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• Continued investments to support growth: Completed acquisition of Finja (Sweden) and announced acquisition of Akkim (Turkey); five new production sites opened worldwide
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• Fast Forward program on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings in 2026
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• Reiterated outlook for 2026: Sales growth of 1% to 4% in local currencies and EBITDA  margin of 19.5% to 20% expected  
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• Strategic medium-term targets 2028 for sustainable, profitable growth confirmed
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

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• March 24, 2026, confirmed as date for the 58th Annual General Meeting
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• With the exception of Paul Schuler, all current members of the Board of Directors are standing for re-election
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• The Board of Directors proposes to elect Barbara Frei and Lukas Gähwiler as new members of the Board of Directors
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• Gross dividend of CHF 3.70 per share proposed (previous year: CHF 3.60)
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

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• Sales increase of 0.6% in local currencies, reported sales of CHF 11,201 million (-4.8 % year on year in CHF), foreign currency impact of -5.4%
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• Material margin expanded to 54.9% for the full year 2025 (2024: 54.5%)
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• Full year 2025 EBITDA margin of 18.4%; or 19.2% adjusted for one-off costs related to Fast Forward
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• Net profit for 2025 of CHF 1,045 million (2024: CHF 1,248 million) and earnings per share (diluted) CHF 6.50 (2024: CHF 7.76)
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• Operating free cash flow of CHF 1,356 million in 2025 (2024: CHF 1,403 million), with cash conversion rising to 12.1% of sales (2024: 11.9%)
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• Sika proposes an increase in dividend to CHF 3.70 (2024: CHF 3.60) Outlook for 2026:
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• Sales growth of 1% to 4% in local currencies expected
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• EBITDA margin of 19.5% to 20.0% expected
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• 2028 medium-term strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth confirmed
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

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• Full-year sales of CHF 11.20 billion; Sika posts sales growth of 0.6% in local currencies amidst slow end markets globally (-4.8% in CHF including foreign currency impact of -5.4%)
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• Organic growth of -0.4% for the full year; organic growth of 1.2% excluding Chinese construction businesses; acquisitions contributed 1.0%
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• Market share gains achieved across all regions
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• Launch of “Fast Forward” investment and efficiency program; CHF 80 million in savings expected in 2026, CHF 150-200 million annually by 2028 while positioning for further market share gains
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• Seven acquisitions in 2025 as well as the expansion of production capacities, with the opening of seven new factories – thereby accelerating growth opportunities
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• 2025 EBITDA margin expected to be slightly above 19%, excluding “Fast Forward” one-off costs
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