Delignit AG (ISIN DE000A0MZ4B0), a leading manufacturer of ecological hardwood-based products and system solutions, reported a 4.0% increase in turnover to EUR 18.1 million for the first three months of 2026, compared to EUR 17.4 million in the prior-year period, despite a challenging market environment. The EBITDA margin remained nearly stable at 6.4%, down slightly from 6.7% in the previous year.
The automotive sector, particularly the light commercial vehicle segment which is a key target market for Delignit, continued to face headwinds at the start of the 2026 financial year. However, the company is pursuing revenue diversification through the expansion of its Technological Applications division, initiated last year, and intensified international activities in markets such as Italy and Asia.
Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 18, the company intends to propose an increased dividend of 8 euro cents per share for the 2025 financial year, up from 5 euro cents in the prior year.
For the full 2026 financial year, Delignit's Executive Board confirmed its forecast, expecting revenue of around EUR 66 million with an EBITDA margin of 7% to 8%. This outlook is based on an overall stable development of key target markets, though uncertainties persist in the market environment.
Delignit's products, made from European hardwood, are CO2-neutral throughout their entire life cycle, positioning them as an environmentally friendly alternative to non-regenerative materials. The company's "Boost Your Sustainability" initiative underscores its long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility. More information on this initiative can be found at www.delignit-sustainability.de.
The company, listed in the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has been in operation for over 200 years. Further details are available online at www.delignit.com.
