EQS-News: Embracing Change: CENIT shows initial results of regained operational profitability with a strong Q3

Stuttgart, November 6th, 2025 - CENIT Group achieved strong results in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first results of its ongoing transformation. With consolidated revenue remaining virtually stable, EBIT increased to EUR 2.2 m (previous year: EUR 2.0 m) and the EBIT margin rose to 4.3% (previous year: 3.8%).

In detail: Despite a continuing challenging economic market environment, CENIT Group achieved sales revenues slightly above the previous year's level in the nine-month period. CENIT Group generated sales revenues of EUR 154,201 k (previous year: EUR 151,433 k/+1.8%) during this period. Sales of third-party software decreased by -1.8% to EUR 74,336 k (previous year: EUR 75,700 k). Sales of CENIT's own software increased from EUR 13,633 k to EUR 14,152 k (+3.8%). Sales revenues in the CENIT consulting and services segment increased by 5.7% to EUR 65,489 k (previous year: EUR 61,983 k).

Gross profit (operating performance less cost of materials) amounted to EUR 92,964 k (previous year: EUR 88,838 k) and thus increased by 4.6% due to an improved margin. CENIT achieved EBITDA of EUR 5,655 k (previous year: EUR 10,413 k/-45.7%) and EBIT of EUR -1,504 k (previous year: EUR 3,966 k/>-100.0%). Earnings per share amounted to Cent -43.4 (previous year:Cent 11.1). When considering this figure, it should be noted that it includes one-time expenses of approximately EUR 4.0 m, mainly from the first half of the year, as well as start-up losses from acquisitions, which will continue to weigh on earnings in 2025.

Asset and Financial Situation
As of the balance sheet date, equity amounted to EUR 40,574 k (Dec. 31, 2024: EUR 47,437 k). The equity ratio amounted to 27.5% (Dec. 31, 2024: 30.3%). Bank balances, cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 20,420 k as of the balance sheet date (Dec. 31, 2024: EUR 16,457 k). Operating cash flow improved to EUR 12,589 k (previous year: EUR 9,905 k), mainly due to operational measures to manage working capital.

Employees
As of September 30, 2025, the number of employees in the Group was 914 (Dec. 31, 2024: 984). Personnel expenses amounted to EUR 73,639 k in the CENIT Group in the reporting period (previous year: EUR 64,252 k).

Outlook
With the encouraging operational developments described above, CENIT Group is performing in line with the adjusted forecast published in July 2025.

Please visit CENIT’s homepage for the entire quarterly report as of 30.09.2025: www.cenit.com/reports

AboutCENIT:
CENIT shapes the future of sustainable digitalization with vision, strategy and a passion for innovation. For more than 30 years, CENIT has been an experienced partner to business, developing holistic IT solutions for client companies from key industries like automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, financial services and retail. On the strength of deep process expertise and technology excellence, the company supports clients on their path toward sustainable digital transformation, opening up new opportunities for growth and added value. CENIT collaborates with its customers to strategically develop innovative technologies. The portfolio combines high-performance software with targeted consulting on system architecture, integration and operation. CENIT focuses particularly on product lifecycle management and digital manufacturing – technologies that promote automation, boost efficiency and drive innovation. To serve its customers by making digitalization effective and profitable, CENIT employs around 1.000 people worldwide. www.cenit.com

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CENIT AG
Investor Relations
Tanja Marinovic
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D-70565 Stuttgart
Tel.:+497117825-3320
Email: aktie@cenit.de

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