GBF reported strong Q1 results: orders received up 11%, revenue up 17%, and EBITA margin improved by 50 basis points to 4.5%; free cash flow more than doubled to €109 million.
The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, targeting midpoint revenue of €5.4 billion, EBITA margin of 5.5%, and around €240 million in free cash flow; management expressed confidence in achieving midterm targets.
Segment performance highlights: Pharma/biopharma, energy, and oil & gas showed robust growth, while chemicals/petrochemicals remained challenging, especially in Germany; order backlog grew 20% (4% organically).
Recent M&A activity includes the acquisition of nSERO, a gas treatment and hydrogen specialist, expected to enhance profitability and competitiveness; further M&A focus remains on the US and Middle East.
Management noted improving sentiment and normalization in both US and European markets post-political uncertainties, with positive outlook for order intake in Q2 and the remainder of 2025; company achieved investment grade rating (BBB-) and expects financial expense savings of up to €1 million per year.