LECTRA: 2025 results: growth in recurring revenues and operational resilience

Core Insights - 2025 was marked by commercial and political tensions affecting all market sectors, leading to a cautious approach from customers and a decrease in investments [5][6] - The company has successfully transitioned towards a SaaS model, with recurring revenues representing 75% of total revenues and a significant growth in SaaS subscriptions [7][14] Financial Performance - Total revenues for 2025 were €506.7 million, a decrease of 2% compared to 2024, with recurring revenues up by 2% [14][16] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached €97.2 million, reflecting a 14% increase [15][16] - EBITDA before non-recurring items was €79.7 million, down 8%, with an EBITDA margin of 15.7% [16][18] - Net income for the year was €25.6 million, a decline of 14% [16][18] Fourth Quarter Highlights - In Q4 2025, revenues decreased by 2%, with recurring revenues increasing by 1% [10][11] - The backlog for perpetual software licenses and equipment decreased by €11.8 million compared to the start of the year [11] - EBITDA for Q4 was €18.1 million, down 8%, with a margin of 14.7% [11][12] Strategic Roadmap - The Lectra 4.0 strategy aims to position the company as a key player in Industry 4.0 by 2030, focusing on premium positioning and customer integration [20][21] - The company plans to maintain high R&D investments at around 12% of annual revenues to enhance AI and big data integration [21][22] - The strategic roadmap includes targeted acquisitions to strengthen skills and enhance the solution portfolio [28][29] Future Outlook - The company targets an increase in EBITDA margin by 120 to 180 basis points per year, assuming stable equipment orders [27] - Lectra aims for average annual growth in SaaS ARR of around 15%, contributing to recurring contract revenue growth of 5% to 8% [33]