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R&S Group
Investor Presentation
September 2025
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Disclaimer
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This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current
views of management and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that
may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Group to differ materially from those expressed or
implied herein. Although R&S Group is convinced that the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, R&S Group cannot guarantee that these expectations will be realized.
Should such risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those described in this presentation.
R&S Group is providing the information in this presentation as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to
update any forward-looking statements contained in it as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Company representatives
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Matthias P. Weibel
Group CFO
Doris Rudischhauser
Investor Relations Officer
Eduardo Terzi
Group CEO
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Table of contents
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Outlook for H2 2025
Q&A
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Key highlights and financial results H1 2025
Introduction Market and R&S Group’s position within
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Introduction market and
R&S Group’s position
within
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Excerpt from the Economist, 28 July 2025:
“The scarcity of chips and data-
centre hardware, including
transformers and switching
equipment, has led to sharply
increased prices and extended
delays.”
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Introduction ¦ Market
Borders between power generation, grid distribution and consumption starting to mix
Source: The Economist, Jul 28th 2025
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Changing consumer
behavior
Increased access to
electricity
Increase of economic
activity
Secular tailwinds…
…combined with massive
replacement requirements
Introduction ¦ Market
Strong secular market tailwinds and massive replacement requirement
Continued expansion of installed
power generation capacity (GW)
per region
Ageing grid infrastructure
demanding replacement:
Failure rate of transformers (%)
Failure rate increases
exponentially after
30 years of operation
Increase of global
population
Sources: Reuters, WHO, IEA, World Economics, S&P, Consultancy analysis
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Introduction ¦ Market
Positive trends alive despite shake-ups from US. Strong business resilience.
▪
Business driven by strong mega trends for expanded electrification, except temporary slowdown in electrical vehicle.
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Underlying trends still alive for utility.
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Growth potential with more focus on utility business, mainly in Germany, already at 13% of sales.
Sources: Consultancy analysis
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The expansion of the electricity grid substitution is critical in the substitution by electrical energy. Transformers are essential in electricity
transmission & distribution. In developed countries, the required transformer capacity is ~3x higher than power generation capacity.
Products:
Power Transformers (PT)
up to 120 MVA
Distribution Transformers (DT)
up to 20 MVA
Distribution Transformers
Oil-immersed (ODT) and Cast Resin (CRT)
up to 2.5 MVA and 10 MVA
Single-phase Transformers
up to 100 kVA
PT
DT
ODT CRT
Single-phase
Grid levels (source: swissgrid)
1 extra-high-voltage level
3 high-voltage level
5 medium-voltage level
7 low-voltage level
Stages 2, 4 and 6 are transformer levels.
They transform the electricity to the next
level down (or up, if necessary).
Introduction ¦ Market and products
The transformer market is at an inflection point for growth
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Introduction ¦ Products
Production process setting high entry barriers
Outbound logistics
Sophisticated production process ensuring premium quality and setting high entry barriers for competitors
In-house production capabilities across plants1
Note:
1In-hose capabilities for core cutting at production site in Sissach (CH) to 80% and in Lodz (PL) and in Arezzo (IT)
In-house
Core building in
step-lap
process
Manual /
machining
winding
Core & coil
assembly
Wiring of the
coil with the
cover
Testing of
electrical
functions
Filling with
oil/resin
Testing of
electrical
functions
Coordination of
steps between
internal and
external
parties
Shipping to end
clients
Installation,
supervision &
commissioning
of transformers
Design &
engineering
Core stacking
Winding
Core Assembly
Wiring
Pre-testing
Drying &
filling
Testing
Logistics
coordination
Shipping
Installation
supervision
& comm.
Core
Coil
Core cutting
Automated
slitting &
cutting of
electric sheets
Customer
oriented design
and efficient
engineering
Engineering
Manufacturing
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Confidential
✓Product testing at each manufacturing facility as well as in specific assembly and testing facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and international standards
✓Ensuring highest quality and certification standards of the transformers
✓No need for a 3rd party testing provider to allow ownership of testing process and premium quality
✓Labor intensive process, creating high barriers to entry for new entrants given need for highly skilled employees to process the testing
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R&S secondary market
R&S core market
Kyte secondary market
Kyte core market
+ Middle East
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Footprint covering key countries in Western /
Central Europe
Introduction ¦ R&S Group
Footprint, expanded product portfolio and skills set
Product portfolio – key products
Power
transformers
Up to 145kV
& 120MVA
Distribution
transformers
Up to 36kV &
2.5MVA
Cast resin
transformers
Up to 52kV &
20MVA
Instrument
transformers
Up to 36kV
R&S Group
Single phase
transformers
15-100kVA
Small/medium
transformers
15-315kVA
Big
transformers
1.2-10MVA
Kyte Powertech
Substations
400kVA-1MVA
Human Resources: Number of employees
635
500
Sources: Company information, Market information
Engineering and R&D:
Combined design library > 20,000 designs
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Decentralisation
Decarbonisation
Aging infrastructure
Urbanisation
Increase in output
through efficiency
Secure quality
Margin improvement
Growth in cash
conversion
Market share growth
Penetration of new
markets
Growth in new
applications
Increase in customer
share of wallet
Serving customers in
new markets
Continuing to produce
high performing &
reasonably priced
transformers
Poland as a production
hub for other
geographies
(e.g. Nordics)
Proven ability to
effectively consolidate
targets
Potential to pursue
selective
opportunities
M&A
Focus on what we have and accelerate. Create long-term value, based on leading positions with selected
products and specific countries. Focus on what we do best and offer our engineering expertise, quality
and reliability to new markets
Acquisitions
Portfolio
Sales excellence
Operational
excellence
Market growth
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Introduction ¦ R&S Group Strategy
Strategic pillars – portfolio management and M&A as integral parts
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Key highlights H1 2025
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Key highlights H1 2025
H1 2025 at a glance
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Progress on Kyte
Powertech
Capacity expansion and
ramp-up Bochnia
Strong topline development;
High order backlog
supporting year-end outlook
Investor confidence and
more diversified
shareholder base
Profitability in line with guidance
with an EBIT margin at 19.5%
FCF impacted by growth
investments (NWC, capex)
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Key highlights H1 2025
All product groups and applications with continuing order intake
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Strong topline
development;
High order backlog
supporting year-end
outlook
▪Good demand in core markets of
Switzerland, Italy, Poland and Ireland/UK.
▪Continuous development in new markets
such as Germany, the Nordics, the Baltics
and France.
▪Germany at 13% of sales (6% in prior year).
▪Start of recovery of German and Polish
construction sectors.
▪R&S has no sales exposure to the US.
▪High order backlog of CHF 305.7 million.
1)
1 incl. Middle East
Net sales mix:
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Key highlights H1 2025
Ongoing progress on Kyte Powertech
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Progress on Kyte
Powertech
▪
Formal integration successfully concluded.
▪
Integration of operational functions like
manufacturing and quality to be deployed
further.
▪
Productivity in operations in focus.
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Pursuit of up- and cross-selling initiatives
across markets and customers.
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Key highlights H1 2025
Capacity expansion and ramp-up Bochnia delayed
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▪
Official inauguration 3 April 2025 with
customers and local representatives.
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Ramp-up and output plan of 10,000 sqm
state-of-the art facility. Build-up of working
capital.
▪
Delays in ramp-up due to late machine
deliveries and workforce development.
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Impact on sales and order intake.
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ISO 9001 certification already received,
certification for key customers ongoing.
Capacity
expansion and
ramp-up
Bochnia
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H1 2025 financial results
Key figures*) as per 30 June 2025
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244.8
Order intake
206.3
305.7
*) Including Kyte Powertech for the full first half of 2025
40.2
28.8
+19.5%
5.2
+2.5%
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H1 2025 financial results
All product groups with continuing positive order intake
MCHF
+40%
◼Continuous high monthly order intake from key markets (CH, GER, IT)
◼Delays in the ramp-up of the new plant near Bochnia, resulting in a negative impact on order intake and
sales of ~CHF 12 million in 2025
◼Book-to-bill at 1.2 in H1 2025
◼High backlog for Power Transformers until Q2/2027, adequate backlog for Oil Distribution- and Cast Resin
Transformers.
Previous half-year 2024 does not include Kyte Powertech (acquired in Aug. 2024)
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+74%
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H1 2025 financial results
Key financial figures as per 30 June 2025
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9.5%
9.9%
8.0%
5.1%
4.6%
5.0%
3.6%
3.2%
3.1%
4.4%
Others
17.6%
Not registered
24.9%
Artemis Beteiligungen AG
UBS Fund Management
(Switzerland) AG
The Capital Group
Companies
Janus Henderson
Lock-up 8 members (Kyte
management)
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG
BlackRock
J.P. Morgan Chase
Columbia Threadneedle
Investment
Not registered
As of 17 September 2025
Free float of 90.5%
Number of shareholders: 2,103
H1 2025 financial results
Share price performance YTD and shareholder structure
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Comments
Significant shareholders4
1) Calculated based on closing prices.
2) Based on number of shares outstanding at listing and as of 17 September 2025, incl. conversion of redeemable warrants.
3) Free float according to definition of SIX Index Division excludes Artemis
4) Significant shareholders >3% with percentage as filed with SER Disclosure Office.
CHF 31.05
• Share price development +2111 since listing
• Market capitalization CHF 1,156 million +300%2 since listing
• Number of shares outstanding: 37.2 million
Nominees
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Outlook for H2 2025
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Outlook ¦ R&S Group improvement areas
First impressions from Eduardo Terzi Group as CEO after ~100 days
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Positive
aspects
Improve-
ment
potential
“Strategy only works when it meets strong and disciplined day-to-day execution.
This is how we drive customer trust and profitable growth.”
Go-to market: customer and market focus,
value propositions/share of wallet
Operations: operational and technological
excellence, process optimization
Culture: performance orientation, talent
development, competence management
Procurement: bundling, renegotiation,
development of new suppliers
People: dedicated, professional,
passionate
Markets: Addressing megatrends, good
market positions, customer proximity
Business model: excellent technology, people and
material intensive, focus on cash conversion
Strategy: current successful strategy needs to
be sharpened -> integrated company
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Outlook
Focus topics for H2 2025
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Focus topics
H2 2025
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Continue on positive business momentum based on
current backlog and good market demand
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Further drive Operational Excellence in all the plants
(process and cost optimizations), esp. @Kyte.
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Ramp-up Bochnia (throughput and output) without
compromising quality.
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Progress on the new greenfield plant for power
transformers
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Focus on working capital and cash conversion
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New plant in Lodz:
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Greenfield factory for power transformers
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Start of operations planned for Q4 2026
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Doubling output
Outlook
Plant expansion power transformers on track
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New factory visualization
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Q&A
Thank you for your attention.
We are now happy to
answer your questions.
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Financial Calendar
Full-year 2025 results
8 April 2026
Annual General Meeting
7 May 2026
Analyst Coverage
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Kepler Cheuvreux
Hans-Joachim Heimbürger, hheimburger@keplercheuvreux.com
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Octavian
Alessandro Foletti, alessandro.foletti@octavian.ch
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UBS
Sebastian Vogel, sebastian.vogel@ubs.com
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ZKB
Bernd Laux, bernd.laux@zkb.ch
Contact
Investor and Media Relations
Doris Rudischhauser
Phone: +41 79 410 81 88
Email: investors@the-rsgroup.com
Financial calendar | Contact
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Appendix
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10%-13% p.a.
Around 20%
of net sales
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Mid-term outlook organic growth over the cycle.
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Continuing global electrification demand,
decarbonization, decentralization and aged grids.
•
Increased importance of sales mix and currencies due
to integration of Kyte.
•
Resilient gross profit margin profile.
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Economies of scale from continued net sales growth.
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Operational excellence supporting margin expansion.
•
Good cost discipline at all plants.
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FCF equals cash flow from operating activities minus cash flow
from investing activities.
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Mid-term lower as investment waves increase.
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Strong focus on cash conversion.
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Stable dividend for FY2024 to FY2026, thereafter accelerated.
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Mid-term target below 1.0x Net Debt / LTM EBITDA.
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Excess cash to be returned to shareholders.
Mid-term outlook*)
Commentary
Confirmed
10%-12% of
net sales
Netsales growth
EBIT margin
Freecashflow margin
Dividend policy
and leverage
CHF 0.50
per share
Confirmed
*) 3 years
Outlook
Guidance: R&S to deliver profitable growth on a sustainable basis
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Confirmed
Confirmed
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Sustainability
Our path to sustainability - ESG Roadmap (2025–2027)
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2025
2025
2026
2027
TCFD & climate
risk assessment,
laid ESG
reporting
foundation
Double
Materiality
Assessment
conducted,
continuing of
ISO 50001
implementation
ISO 14064-1,
22301, 26000,
27001, 31000,
37001
introduced; full
ISO 45001 &
50001 rollout
Annual ESRS
reporting, EURD
& CSDDD
compliance,
group-wide ISO
alignment
Completed
In progress
Yet to start
Yet to start
Foundation
Start Implementation
Integration
Leadership
TCFD = Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ¦ ESRS = European Sustainability Reporting Standards ¦ EURD = European Deforestation Regulation ¦ CSDDD = Corporate Sustainability DueDiligence Directive
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H1 2025 financial results
Consolidated profit & loss statement as per 30 June 2025
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Net sales
continuing positive development in the German market
(13% of total Net sales vs. 6% in H1 2024 prior year)
Material costs
stable material prices with good availability of key materials; materials
ratio slightly lower at 55% compared to 56% in the previous year
Value added (Gross Margin)
decrease due to the acquisition of Kyte (portfolio effect) and more
deliveries in the first half of the year (esp. Poland and Germany) and
therefore lower WIP and semi-/finished goods
Personnel costs increase is attributable to higher number of
employees due to the ramp-up of new plant in Bochnia and already
started stuffing for new plant in Łódź (already 20 FTE). While absolute
costs have increased, costs relative to Net sales remained stable at
18%.
Operating expenses decrease relative to Net sales, even though
increase in absolute terms due to the acquisition of Kyte (higher
maintenance costs and operational costs)
Other operating expenses included in 2024 additional consultancy
costs of CHF 1.5 million related to strategic projects
Depreciation, amortisation
higher due to the assets’ capitalization as part of the PPA adjustments
of Kyte (property and software).
Financial result increase is attributable to more interest expenses
related to the syndicated loan for the acquisition of Kyte
Tax expenses lower due to a subsequent tax payment in Italy
in the previous year (CHF 3.7 million)
previous HY 2024: «old» R&S group without acquired Kyte Powertech Ltd.
B
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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H
H
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H1 2025 financial results
Consolidated Balance Sheet as per 30 June 2025
B
Decrease is mainly attributable to the waiver of a long-term guarantee deposits
in 2025
Decrease of cash due to higher dividend payout of the capital contribution
reserve and amortisation of syndicated loan (CHF 12.5 million)
Increase is reflecting higher business volumes and the build-up of
the base stock in the new plant in Bochnia
A
B
C
A
Tangible assets growth reflects investments in the new plant near Bochnia (PL),
in new machines across the group
D
A
A
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C
D
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H1 2025 financial results
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement as per 30 June 2025
C
D
E
B
A
Less accruals for customer claims (risk provisioning for penalties
and onerous contracts)
Repayment of long-term guarantee deposits following
the waiver of the contracts in January 2025
Higher inventories and accounts receivables due to higher business volumes,
ramp up of new plant near Bochnia.
Overall increase in accounts payable balances also a result of increased operations,
but also due to better management of payables and more favorable supplier
payment terms.
Main cash capital expenditures for new plant near Bochnia and new greenfield for
Power transformers in Łódź.
High financing cash outflows due to dividend payout out of the capital contribution
reserve and partial repayment of syndicated bank loan,
which was raised in connection with last year’s acquisition of Kyte
previous HY 2024: «old» R&S group without acquired Kyte Powertech Ltd.
A
B
C
D
E
E
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