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IBA delivers strong FY 2025 results with solid execution in all segments
Globenewswire· 2026-03-27 06:00
Core Insights - IBA reported strong financial results for the fiscal year 2025, achieving record-high revenue and improved profitability, driven by robust commercial momentum in Proton Therapy and a historic order intake [1][2][6] Financial Performance - Total net sales increased by 24% to €620.2 million compared to €498.2 million in FY 2024 [3] - IBA Clinical segment saw a significant growth of 44% in net sales, reaching €395.3 million [3][4] - Gross profit rose to €199.6 million, a 19% increase from €168.1 million in the previous year, although gross margin slightly decreased to 32.2% from 33.7% [3][4] - Adjusted EBITDA surged by 54% to €49.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.0% [3][4] - Net result increased by 38% to €12.7 million, resulting in earnings per share of €0.43 [3][4] Order Intake and Backlog - Equipment order intake reached a record €452 million, a 41% increase year-over-year, with IBA Clinical contributing significantly with an 81% growth [5] - The backlog hit an all-time high of €1.6 billion, providing strong visibility for future operations [5] Strategic Developments - The acquisition of ORA, a leader in radiochemistry, was completed, enhancing IBA's position in Nuclear Medicine [5][10] - The company successfully closed a €125 million bank refinancing package, strengthening its financial structure [10] Future Outlook - IBA set a Group Adjusted EBIT guidance of at least €32 million for FY 2026, building on the momentum from 2025 [10] - A dividend proposal of €0.25 per share is subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting [10]
IBA reports strong Half Year 2025 results, transforming towards a more profitable business
Globenewswire· 2025-08-28 05:00
Core Insights - IBA reported strong revenue growth and improved profitability in the first half of 2025, driven by effective backlog conversion [2][4] Financial Performance - Total net sales increased by 40% year-over-year to EUR 304.9 million, with IBA Clinical and IBA Technologies growing by 47% and 30% respectively [3][4] - Gross profit rose to EUR 90.0 million, a 27% increase, while gross margin decreased to 29.5% from 32.6% due to a less favorable equipment profitability mix [3][4] - Operating expenses (OPEX) were controlled at EUR 79.4 million, representing 26% of total net sales, leading to a REBITDA of EUR 16.4 million, up 141% from the previous year [3][4] - The company reported a net loss of EUR 2.6 million, an improvement from a loss of EUR 10.3 million in H1 2024, attributed to non-recurring expenses and foreign exchange fluctuations [4] Order Intake and Backlog - Equipment order intake was EUR 107 million, a decrease of 7% compared to H1 2024, with a notable decline in Proton Therapy orders by 35% [5] - The backlog decreased to EUR 1.3 billion, driven by increased backlog conversion, with expectations for H2 order intake to be stronger [5] Strategic Developments - IBA's new CFO, Catherine Vandenborre, started on July 1, 2025, as part of the company's strategic initiatives [5] - The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, targeting a Group REBIT of at least EUR 25 million by year-end, supported by positive performance in Proton Therapy [6] Operational Highlights - PanTera began production of Actinium-225 in Belgium to support clinical trials, with a large-scale facility expected to break ground in Q4 2025 [5][6] - The company is implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, anticipated to be completed by early 2026 [7]