Sales

During the reporting year, the Group saw a slight uptick in sales volume while maintaining its pricing structure. Detailed information on these figures is provided in the "Profit situation" section.

Procurement, production and logistics

Further investments and optimization measures were implemented at the Ulm site during the reporting year to sustainably enhance the efficiency, quality, and future viability of production and logistics processes. In our production areas, we have initiated the operation of two new filling lines for 1K parquet adhesives. These systems enable automated filling, reducing the manual workload and allowing for more efficient use of personnel. At the same time, the selected packaging technology ensures improved protection for moisture-sensitive products and thus higher delivery quality. Concurrently, numerous process optimizations and adjustments to the process control system were implemented, leading to continuously improved, more efficient, and more transparent manufacturing and filling processes. Furthermore, the ongoing optimization measures for the process control system, initiated in the prior year, have led to a substantial enhancement in performance. This strategic decision enabled us to effectively meet the high demand for the newly introduced FusionTec products.

The 2025 fiscal year was marked by stable logistics and delivery relationships. The two-year framework agreements and contractual arrangements for price stabilization concluded at the end of 2025 safeguard our delivery quality and ensure reliable, on-time delivery to our customers. The tendering and award processes in our international subsidiaries have been intensified. Structured reviews and the subsequent changes have already generated initial savings. Concurrently, we are making progress on concluding international service-level agreements to ensure delivery quality and establish uniform service standards globally.

To further develop the logistics infrastructure, the automated guided vehicles were upgraded to a new battery technology. In addition, the company made strategic investments in state-of-the-art racking systems and industrial trucks at the property in Ulm. These investments were made to optimize logistics operations and enable further growth at the site, following the acquisition three years ago. The construction of a new transformer station directly connected to the substation modernized the power supply and laid the groundwork for future increases in electrification.

The 2025 fiscal year was marked by robust availability across all key procurement areas. Markets remained stable, enabling us to reliably obtain the necessary quantities. This was reflected in largely stable prices. No fundamental changes in the supply situation are expected in the coming months. However, given the closed or significantly reduced production capacities of our suppliers, the situation could change in the short term should the construction sector pick up. The overall situation is continuously analyzed, particularly in light of economic and geopolitical developments.

In 2025, both Uzin Utz SE and Sifloor AG successfully retained their certifications to DIN ISO 9001 and DIN ISO 14001 following a surveillance audit. In addition, Uzin Utz Tools GmbH & Co. KG's DIN ISO 9001:2015 certification was confirmed in the same year during a recertification audit. The objective of this systematic quality management system is the continuous enhancement of corporate performance, a goal that has been extensively validated for the audited companies.

Sustainability remains a core component of our waste management strategy. Uzin Utz SE's in-house waste management department is committed to economic efficiency while also prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. Our employees at the Ulm site participate in digital training sessions designed to raise awareness of proper and sustainable waste management practices. These standards are consistently adhered to by all members of the group.

In fiscal year 2025, production took place at the facilities in Ulm, Würzburg, Ilsfeld, Mettmann, Buochs (Switzerland), Sursee (Switzerland), Haaksbergen (Netherlands), Dover (USA), Waco (USA), Legnica (Poland), Soissons (France), Shanghai (China), Ljubljana (Slovenia), and Jakarta (Indonesia). The overall capacity utilization of all Uzin Utz Group plants was approximately 89.1 %, representing an increase of about 8.2 percentage points compared to the previous year (80.9).

Personnel

The average number of employees in the Group, excluding trainees, increased to 1,556 (1,490) for the year. Of these, 828 (786) were based in Germany and 728 (704) abroad. Furthermore, 43 (44) young people were provided with apprenticeships. This strategic decision has enabled us to sustain our apprenticeship program at a consistently high standard, providing valuable opportunities for young individuals to build a career in the field. Concurrently, in-house training enables the cultivation of skilled personnel, thereby mitigating the shortage of skilled workers.

The Management Board has established targets for the proportion of women in the first two management levels at the Ulm site, with these targets to be achieved by June 30, 2027. At the first management level (division heads), the percentage of goals achieved was 9.1 % (11.1 %), falling short of the targeted quota of 15.0 %. At the second level (department heads), a proportion of 25.0 % (27.1 %) was achieved, with the target quota being 25.0 %. Consequently, the initial management level did not achieve the target quota. The target was achieved at the second level, despite the reduction in the quota.

The target ratio for the Management Board has been set at 0 % through June 30, 2027. The Corporate Governance Statement is available on the company's website www.uzin-utz.com (Investors - Corporate Governance - Corporate Governance Statement 2026).

The Supervisory Board has set a target of 16.7 % for the proportion of women on the Supervisory Board by June 30, 2027. This target has once again been met or exceeded, with the proportion standing at 33.3 % (33.3 %).