Management Report:
Key facts
GESCO – A strong partnership for long-term value
As an active industrial holding partner, GESCO stands firmly by its portfolio companies. Together, they overcome market challenges and create sustainable value for shareholders.
“Over the past year, we have set many initiatives in motion that will bear fruit this year and beyond. With the GESCO Business System, our recent market segmentation review, and the acquisitions and divestments of late, we have laid the foundations for profitable growth.”
Johannes Pfeffer
CEO
“Our Company has a very strong balance sheet, which enables us to capitalise on inorganic growth opportunities as well. We have the necessary deal flow, the team and the determination to make this happen.”
Andrea Holzbaur
CFO
Robust performance in a challenging environment
495.0
€ million
Sales
15.5
€ million
EBIT
9.9
€ million
Group earnings
Consolidated sales stood at €495.0 million in 2025. This performance is primarily attributable to the difficult economic environment, which weighed particularly heavily on the mechanical engineering and automotive industries. The high proportion of foreign revenue, at 58.4%, underscores the Group’s successful internationalisation strategy.
Despite the challenging market environment, GESCO achieved an EBIT of €15.5 million and consolidated net earnings of €9.9 million.
0.96
€
Earnings per share
0.20
€
Dividend
60.9
%
Equity ratio
Earnings per share amount to €0.96. The Management Board and Supervisory Board will propose a dividend of €0.20 per share to the Annual General Meeting on 24 June 2026.
Equity rose to €272.6 million – the equity ratio remains at a very solid level of 60.9%.
Outlook for 2026
The Executive Board expects sales growth in the mid-single-digit percentage range for the 2026 financial year, as well as a significant increase in earnings in the high double-digit percentage range.
With the GESCO Business System, clear segmentation and a strong balance sheet, GESCO is excellently positioned to set the course for profitable and sustainable growth.
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