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Bossard Profit Flat as Currency Pressures Offset Growth

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Swiss industrial fastening and assembly technology company Bossard reported flat full-year 2025 profit despite 8.6% sales growth to CHF 1.07 billion. The company posted net income of CHF 74.6 million, down 1% from the prior year, as currency headwinds offset organic growth of 2.0%. Adjusted EBIT reached CHF 112.0 million, up from CHF 101.0 million, with margins improving to 10.5%.

Sales in local currency grew 12.2%, but the Swiss franc's appreciation against most currencies negatively impacted reported results. The second-half performance showed momentum with EBIT rising 22% year-over-year to CHF 51.1 million. Europe delivered strong growth of 14.4% to CHF 646.9 million, driven by the acquisition of Germany's Ferdinand Gross Group, while Americas sales fell 3.0% and Asia sales increased 5.6%.

The company declined to provide 2026 guidance due to persistent market uncertainties, citing geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns. Despite anticipating an improving environment in the second half of 2026, management noted these factors created increased planning uncertainty. The board will propose maintaining the gross dividend at CHF 3.90 per share, keeping the payout ratio at approximately 40%.