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OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES Financial key figures Q3 2026 Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Income statement Revenue EUR million 207.8 197.5 628.3 631.8 Adjusted cost of materials ratio1 % 46.1 44.7 44.4 45.6 Adjusted personnel cost ratio1 % 31.0 32.0 32.3 32.8 Adjusted EBIT1 EUR million 7.8 3.8 21.7 5.9 Adjusted EBIT margin1 % 3.7 1.9 3.5 0.9 EBIT EUR million -6.0 -51.0 1.2 -54.1 EBIT margin % -2.9 -25.8 0.2 -8.6 Financial result EUR million 1.4 -4.3 1.5 -13.3 Adjusted tax rate1 % 135.4 -642.6 92.6 -148.5 Adjusted profit for the period1 EUR million -3.3 -4.1 1.7 -18.5 Adjusted earnings per share1 EUR -0.12 -0.13 0.05 -0.58 Profit for the period EUR million -12.0 -59.6 299.0 -58.4 Earnings per share EUR -0.44 -1.87 10.17 -1.83 Cash flow2 Cash flow from operating activities EUR million -30.1 27.7 -116.0 56.9 Cash flow from investing activities EUR million 19.4 -9.3 769.3 -27.9 Cash flow from financing activities EUR million -260.8 -14.2 -611.3 -34.3 Net operating cash flow EUR million 10.2 24.5 -2.9 59.1 Sept. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025 Balance sheet Total assets EUR million 927.3 1,250.7 Equity EUR million 595.0 564.1 Equity ratio % 64.2 45.1 Net debt EUR million -80.0 316.1 1_Adjusted for effects from purchase price allocations as well as costs for initiating the organizational transformation planned from 2025 onwards and costs for preparing the sale of the Water Management business. 2_Prior-year periods and Q1–Q3 2026 including contributions from the discontinued Water Management business. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 2 1 INTRODUCTION > OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 7 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Continued Non-financial figures Sept. 30, 2026 Sept. 30, 2025 Change in %1 Employees Core workforce 4,624 4,800 -3.7 Temporary workers 1,439 1,294 11.2 Total workforce 6,063 6,094 -0.5 Non-financial figures Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Change in %1 CO2 emissions (avoiding Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions)2 metric tons CO2 equivalents 768 1,193 -35.6 Recordable incident rate 4.2 4.4 -4.6 Number of invention disclosures 22 25 -12.0 Share data Stock exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Xetra Market segment Regulated Market (Prime Standard), SDAX ISIN / security identification number / ticker symbol DE000A1H8BV3 / A1H8BV / NOEJ High/Low Q1–Q3 20263 EUR 21.15 / 13.78 Closing price as of Sept. 30, 20263 EUR 17.32 Market capitalization on Sept. 30, 20263 EUR million 390.7 Number of shares 22,556,287 1_The percentage change is based on unrounded absolute figures and has not been adjusted for the sale of the Water Management business. 2_This includes all efficiency measures implemented in the first nine months of 2026, reflecting their full 12-month reduction/avoidance effect. 3_Xetra price. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 3 1 INTRODUCTION > OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 7 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION 2 Overview of Key Figures 5 Highlights of Q1 through Q3 2026 7 Significant Events and Business Performance CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 Adjustments 11 Notes to the Development of Revenue and Earnings CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 19 Notes to the Asset and Financial Position CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 25 Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 28 Notes to the Development of the Segments DISCONTINUED OPERATION 31 Discontinued Operation FORECAST 2026 34 Forecast for fiscal 2026 FURTHER INFORMATION 36 Financial Calendar, Contact, and Legal Notice NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 4 1 INTRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES > TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 7 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 20261 Revenue development in EUR million 207.8 197.5 628.3 631.8 0 250 500 750 Q3 2026 Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBIT margin 3.8 7.8 5.9 21.7 1.9 3.7 0.9 3.5 Adjusted EBIT (in EUR million, left-hand scale) Adjusted EBIT margin (in %, right-hand scale) Q3 2025 Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 0 10 20 30 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% Effects on Group revenue in EUR million Share in % Group revenue Q1–Q3 2025 631.8 Volume/price/mix 5.5 0.9 Acquisition effects — — Group revenue before currency effects Q1–Q3 2026 637.3 0.9 Currency effects -9.0 -1.4 Group revenue Q1–Q3 2026 628.3 -0.6 Revenue development in key customer industries Industry Applications (IA) Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Revenue (in EUR million) 207.1 195.1 Growth (in %) 6.1 Share of sales (in %) 33 31 Mobility & New Energy (MNE) Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Revenue (in EUR million) 421.2 436.7 Growth (in %) -3.5 Share of sales (in %) 67 69 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 5 1 INTRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS > HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 7 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION 1 Adjustments are described on page 10.
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Core workforce per segment (Percentage of employees) 69%17% 14% EMEA Americas Asia-Pacific Net operating cash flow1 in EUR million Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Adjusted EBITDA1 58.6 96.1 Change in working capital1 -43.2 -11.2 Investments from operating activities1 -18.4 -25.8 Net operating cash flow1 -2.9 59.1 1_Prior-year periods and Q1–Q3 2026 including contributions from the discontinued Water Management business. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 6 1 INTRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS > HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 7 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Significant Events and Business Performance Second share buyback offer and capital reduction successfully completed NORMA Group successfully completed its second public share buyback offer in September 2026. As part of the offer, the company purchased a total of 9,306,113 of its own shares at a price of EUR 22.35 per share. This represented approximately 29.2% of the previous share capital and a buyback volume of approximately EUR 208 million. The offering was significantly oversubscribed. The repurchased shares were retired pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on July 1, 2026. The capital reduction took effect on September 24, 2026. As a result, NORMA Group SE’s share capital decreased from EUR 31,862,400 to EUR 22,556,287. Together with the first share buyback offer, which was completed in March 2026, NORMA Group has thus completed the distribution of a total of approximately EUR 260 million to its shareholders from the proceeds of the sale of the Water Management business, as previously announced. Industry Applications Secures Additional Orders in Industrial End Markets The Industry Applications strategic business unit achieved further business successes in Q3 2026. In the U.S., NORMA Group secured an order from a construction equipment manufacturer for components used in diesel particulate filters. In addition, NORMA Group won another contract in Europe to supply specialized plastic hoses to an engine manufacturer for use in off-road and agricultural machinery. The order strengthens the existing customer relationship and underscores NORMA Group’s technological expertise. The company’s business successes demonstrate the progress made in implementing sales-push initiatives in the Industry Applications business unit. Mobility & New Energy Wins New Contract for Electric Mobility Applications in China The Mobility & New Energy strategic business unit won a new order in the third quarter of 2026 in China from an automotive supplier for cooling systems in plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. This marked NORMA Group’s first entry into a local vehicle platform in this application area. The contract covers connection components with expected total revenue of more than EUR 3 million over a five-year project period. Production is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The decisive factors in winning the contract were, in particular, NORMA Group’s competitive pricing, product quality, and engineering expertise. The company’s business success underscores NORMA Group’s competitiveness in the Mobility & New Energy business unit. Technology & Innovation: NORMA Group Uses Connection Technology in Battery Storage Systems for the First Time NORMA Group deployed its patented dry-break valve technology for the first time in Q3 2026 for a customer in the stationary battery storage systems segment. This technology, originally developed for the automotive industry, enables safe connection and disconnection of coolant lines with minimal fluid leakage. NORMA Group product quality and engineering expertise were key factors in winning this new customer contract. The project launch, originally scheduled for January 2027, was moved up to August 2026. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 7 1 INTRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 > SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Trends in Key Performance Indicators During the 2026 Reporting Period Group revenue rose on a currency-adjusted basis by 0.9% in the first nine months of 2026. Taking into account negative currency effects totaling 1.4%, Group revenue amounted to EUR 628.3 million, which was 0.6% below the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 631.8 million). Adjusted EBIT improved significantly to EUR 21.7 million in the period from January through September 2026 (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 5.9 million). The adjusted EBIT margin rose accordingly to 3.5% (Q1–Q3 2025: 0.9%). Key drivers were the positive effects resulting from the ongoing NewNORMA transformation. In the third quarter of 2026, NORMA Group generated a positive net operating cash flow of EUR 10.2 million (Q3 2025: EUR 24.5 million). In the first nine months of 2026, the figure amounted to EUR -2.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 59.1 million). The decline is primarily attributable to the absence of cash flow contributions from the Water Management business, which was sold in February 2026 and was still included in the prior-year figure for the entire nine-month period. In addition, one-time effects related to the sale of the water business had a negative impact on net operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026. NORMA Group’s business performance in the first nine months of 2026 was generally in line with expectations. The Management Board therefore confirms the forecast for the entire year of 2026 announced on March 31, 2026. FORECAST FOR FISCAL 2026 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 8 1 INTRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW OF KEY FIGURES 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 HIGHLIGHTS Q1 THROUGH Q3 202 6 > SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2026 in EUR thousand Q3 2026 Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Revenue 207,825 197,527 628,299 631,790 Change in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 2,320 1,625 1,314 2,695 Other own work capitalized 543 736 1,850 3,041 Cost of materials -95,780 -88,334 -279,424 -288,055 Gross profit 114,908 111,554 352,039 349,471 Other operating income 1,513 2,428 13,629 10,919 Other operating expenses -38,314 -36,678 -112,980 -116,014 Employee benefit expenses -71,583 -65,528 -213,638 -209,916 Depreciation and amortization -12,539 -62,823 -37,852 -88,516 Operating profit -6,015 -51,047 1,198 -54,056 Financial income 2,758 389 10,443 2,361 Financing expenses -1,356 -4,727 -8,925 -15,675 Financial result 1,402 -4,338 1,518 -13,314 Profit before income taxes -4,613 -55,385 2,716 -67,370 Income taxes -8,425 -2,328 -16,059 -8,399 Profit for the period from continuing operations -13,038 -57,713 -13,343 -75,769 After-tax profit (loss) of the discontinued operation 1,003 -1,925 312,294 17,392 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD -12,035 -59,638 298,951 -58,377 Other comprehensive income in the period, net of taxes: Other comprehensive income in the period, net of taxes, that can be reclassified to profit or loss in the future -5,736 -3,895 -2,705 -65,424 Adjustment item for translation differences (foreign operations) -5,371 -2,195 -2,503 -63,737 After-tax cash flow hedges -365 -1,700 -202 -1,687 Other comprehensive income in the period, net of taxes, that is not reclassified to profit or loss 1 — -9 — Remeasurement of post-employment benefit obligations, net of taxes 1 — -9 — Other comprehensive income in the period, net of taxes -5,735 -3,895 -2,714 -65,424 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD -17,770 -63,533 296,237 -123,801 Profit attributable to owners of the parent -12,048 -59,655 298,844 -58,439 Non-controlling interests 14 17 108 62 Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent -17,798 -63,539 296,117 -123,839 Non-controlling interests 28 5 120 38 -17,770 -63,534 296,237 -123,801 (Un)diluted earnings per share (in EUR) -0.44 -1.87 10.17 -1.83 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 9 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS 11 NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Adjustments The following discussion of non-recurring effects takes into account the classification of the Water Management business as a discontinued operation 1. The management adjusts the result by certain expenses for the purpose of managing the Group’s operations. Adjustments are made in accordance with the management approach in segment reporting. Hence, the following adjusted results reflect the Management Board’s perspective. In the first nine months of 2026, EBITDA was adjusted for special expenses related to the transformation of the organization totaling EUR 16.7 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 5.7 million). Within EBIT, adjustments were also made for depreciation of property, plant, and equipment and amortization of intangible assets resulting from purchase price allocations totaling EUR 3.8 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 54.2 million). In the same period of the previous year, the figures included a non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the EMEA region amounting to EUR 50 million. Notional income taxes resulting from the adjustments are calculated using the tax rates of the respective local companies affected and included in the adjusted result after taxes. Adjustments in EUR thousand Q1–Q3 2026 reported Adjustments Q1–Q3 2026 adjusted Group revenue 628,299 628,299 Change in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 1,314 1,314 Other own work capitalized 1,850 1,850 Cost of materials -279,424 228 -279,196 Gross profit 352,039 228 352,267 Other operating income and expenses -99,351 5,738 -93,613 Employee benefit expenses -213,638 10,753 -202,885 EBITDA 39,050 16,719 55,769 Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment -32,005 438 -31,567 Amortization of intangible assets -5,847 3,380 -2,467 Operating profit (EBIT) 1,198 20,537 21,735 Financial result 1,518 1,518 Earnings before income taxes 2,716 20,537 23,253 Income taxes -16,059 -5,476 -21,535 Profit or loss for the period from continuing operations -13,343 15,061 1,718 Non-controlling interests 108 108 Profit or loss for the period from continuing operations attributable to owners of the parent -13,451 15,061 1,610 Earnings per share from continuing operations (in EUR) -0.46 0.51 0.05 Profit or loss for the period of the Group attributable to owners of the parent 298,843 -296,196 2,647 Earnings per share (in EUR) 10.17 -10.08 0.09 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 10 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME > ADJUSTMENTS 11 NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION 1 Any exceptions are identified accordingly.
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Notes to the Development of Revenue and Earnings The following discussion of revenue and earnings performance takes into account the classification of the Water Management business as a discontinued operation1. For more information, see the section DISCONTINUED OPERATION. Trends in Group Revenue For the first nine months of 2026, Group revenue totaled EUR 628.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 631.8 million), which was 0.6% below the prior-year level. This included negative currency effects of 1.4%. Adjusted for these effects, revenue increased by 0.9% in the first nine months of 2026. In the third quarter of 2026, Group revenue rose by 5.2% to EUR 207.8 million (Q3 2025: EUR 197.5 million). Revenue growth was influenced by positive currency effects totaling 1.0%. Adjusted for these effects, revenue growth amounted to 4.2%. Revenue Trends for the Strategic Business Units Industry Applications: Revenue Growth Over the First Nine Months of 2026 Revenue in the Industry Applications business unit totaled EUR 207.1 million in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 6.1% increase over the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 195.1 million). Adjusted for currency effects of -2.0%, revenue grew by 8.1%. This positive trend was driven in particular by robust demand in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, as well as by new business in attractive industrial application areas. Mobility & New Energy: Revenue Below Last Year’s Level Due to Persistently Weak Demand From January through September 2026, the Mobility & New Energy business unit generated revenue of EUR 421.2 million, which was 3.5% below the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 436.7 million). This was due in particular to continued subdued demand from the global automotive industry, which resulted in lower sales volumes. In addition, negative currency effects totaling 1.2% weighed on revenue growth. Adjusted for these effects, revenue declined by 2.4%. (Adjusted) cost of materials ratio Cost of materials for the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 279.4 million, which was 3.0% below the prior-year figure (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 288.1 million). The ratio of material costs to revenue improved accordingly to 44.5% (Q1–Q3 2025: 45.6%). This was due in particular to measures aimed at optimizing the cost of materials and energy as well as the pricing initiatives implemented as part of the NewNORMA transformation. The cost of materials as a percentage of total operating performance (revenue plus changes in inventories and other own work capitalized) also improved to 44.3% (Q1–Q3 2025: 45.2%). The buildup of inventories of finished goods and work in progress was lower than in the corresponding prior-year period, at EUR 1.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 2.7 million). In the first nine months of 2026, adjustments were made for expenses totaling EUR 0.2 million within cost of materials. The adjusted cost of materials therefore amounted to EUR 279.2 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 288.0 million). The adjusted cost of materials ratio was the same as the reported ratio when rounded. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 11 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION 1 Any exceptions are identified accordingly.
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In the third quarter of 2026, the cost of materials amounted to EUR 95.8 million (Q3 2025: EUR 88.3 million). The cost of materials ratio rose to 46.1% (Q3 2025: 44.7%). As a percentage of total operating performance, it stood at 45.5% (Q3 2025: 44.2%). Since no significant adjustments were made in the third quarter, the adjusted key figures corresponded to the reported figures. (Adjusted) gross profit and (adjusted) gross margin In the first nine months of 2026, NORMA Group generated gross profit (revenue less cost of materials plus changes in inventory and other own work capitalized) of EUR 352.0 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 349.5 million). The gross margin improved to 56.0% (Q1–Q3 2025: 55.3%). A key factor in this was the disproportionately large decline in cost of materials relative to revenue. Within gross profit, material expenses totaling EUR 0.2 million were adjusted for the first nine months of 2026. The adjusted gross profit therefore amounted to EUR 352.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 349.5 million). The adjusted gross margin was 56.1% (Q1–Q3 2025: 55.3%). In the third quarter of 2026, gross profit rose by 3.0% to EUR 114.9 million (Q3 2025: EUR 111.6 million). The gross margin decreased to 55.3% (Q3 2025: 56.5%). Since no significant adjustments were made to cost of materials in the third quarter of 2026, the adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin were the same as the reported figures. Number of Employees by Region As of September 30, 2026, NORMA Group had 6,063 employees worldwide, including temporary workers (September 30, 2025: 6,094). Of these, 4,624 are employees in the core workforce (September 30, 2025: 4,800). Development of workforce by region Sept. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025 Sept. 30, 2025 EMEA 3,210 3,335 3,346 Americas 771 724 758 Asia-Pacific 643 650 696 Core workforce 4,624 4,709 4,800 EMEA 265 218 254 Americas 813 729 754 Asia-Pacific 361 285 286 Temporary workers 1,439 1,231 1,294 Total workforce 6,063 5,940 6,094 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 12 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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(Adjusted) personnel cost ratio Expenses for employee benefits totaled EUR 213.6 million in the first nine months of 2026, representing an increase of 1.8% compared with the prior-year figure (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 209.9 million). The personnel cost ratio increased to 34.0% (Q1–Q3 2025: 33.2%). The increase was primarily due to higher expenses related to the implementation of the NewNORMA transformation. In the first nine months of 2026, adjustments were made for expenses totaling EUR 10.8 million related to the NewNORMA transformation within personnel expenses. Adjusted personnel expenses decreased by 2.1% to EUR 202.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 207.2 million). The adjusted personnel cost ratio improved to 32.3% (Q1–Q3 2025: 32.8%). This reflects the positive effects of the measures already implemented to reduce the personnel cost base. In the third quarter of 2026, personnel expenses rose to EUR 71.6 million (Q3 2025: EUR 65.5 million). The personnel cost ratio increased to 34.4% (Q3 2025: 33.2%). Adjusted for transformation expenses, personnel expenses totaled EUR 64.4 million (Q3 2025: EUR 63.2 million). The adjusted personnel cost ratio improved to 31.0% (Q3 2025: 32.0%). (Adjusted) other operating income and expenses The balance of other operating income and expenses for the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR -99.4 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -105.1 million). As a percentage of revenue, this amounted to 15.8% (Q1–Q3 2025: 16.6%). Other operating income in the reporting period amounted to EUR 13.6 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 10.9 million). The main components were foreign exchange gains from operating activities amounting to EUR 3.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 2.6 million) and income from the reversal of liabilities and provisions (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 4.6 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 2.3 million), especially in connection with personnel and supplier-related liabilities. Other operating expenses for the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 113.0 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 116.0 million). The decrease was primarily due to lower IT and telecommunications expenses (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 16.5 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 18.9 million). Consulting and marketing expenses (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 14.7 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 14.8 million) and freight costs (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 15.6 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 15.8 million) remained largely at the prior-year level. This was countered by higher expenses for temporary workers and other personnel- related expenses (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 28.6 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 27.3 million) as well as increased write-offs and impairment allowances for trade receivables (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 2.3 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 0.9 million). In the first nine months of 2026, other operating income and expenses were adjusted for costs totaling EUR 5.7 million related to the NewNORMA transformation. The adjusted net balance thus amounted to EUR -93.6 million, which was 8.3% below the prior-year figure (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -102.1 million). As a percentage of revenue, this amounted to 14.9% (Q1–Q3 2025: 16.2%). In the third quarter of 2026, the balance of other operating income and expenses totaled EUR -36.8 million (Q3 2025: EUR -34.3 million). As a percentage of revenue, this amounted to 17.7% (Q3 2025: 17.3%). In the third quarter of 2026, other operating income and expenses were adjusted for costs totaling EUR 5.3 million related to the NewNORMA transformation. The balance of adjusted other operating income and expenses thus amounted to EUR -31.5 million (Q3 2025: EUR -33.1 million). As a percentage of revenue, this amounted to 15.1% (Q3 2025: 16.7%). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 13 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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(Adjusted) operating profit EBIT in the first nine months of 2026 amounted to EUR 1.2 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -54.1 million). The prior-year figure was impacted by a non-cash impairment charge of EUR 50 million on goodwill in the EMEA region. Earnings performance for the period from January through September 2026 was supported by lower cost of materials and an improved net balance of other operating income and expenses. In particular, higher personnel expenses – largely attributable to costs associated with the implementation of the NewNORMA transformation – had an offsetting effect. The EBIT margin was 0.2% (Q1–Q3 2025: -8.6%). Adjustments within EBIT in the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 20.5 million and included expenses related to the NewNORMA transformation (EUR 16.7 million) and depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets arising from purchase price allocations (EUR 3.8 million). Adjusted EBIT improved significantly to EUR 21.7 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 5.9 million). The adjusted EBIT margin rose to 3.5% (Q1–Q3 2025: 0.9%). In Q3 2026, EBIT amounted to EUR -6.0 million (Q3 2025: EUR -51.0 million). The EBIT margin was -2.9% (Q3 2025: -25.8% ). EBIT was adjusted for expenses related to the NewNORMA transformation and depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets arising from purchase price allocations totaling EUR 13.8 million. Adjusted EBIT thus amounted to EUR 7.8 million (Q3 2025: EUR 3.8 million). The adjusted EBIT margin improved to 3.7% (Q3 2025: 1.9%). Financial result The financial result in the first nine months of 2026 amounted to EUR 1.5 million and thus improved in comparison to the prior year (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -13.3 million). The main driver was higher financial income of EUR 10.4 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 2.4 million), in particular due to increased interest income on short-term deposits with banks due to higher liquidity positions following the sale of the Water Management business. In addition, financing expenses fell to EUR 8.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 15.7 million), particularly due to lower liabilities to banks following the debt repayment in Q1 2026. Net interest expense was significantly lower during the reporting period (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 1.3 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 11.7 million). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 14 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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In the third quarter of 2026, the financial result improved to EUR 1.4 million (Q3 2025: EUR -4.3 million). Financial result in EUR thousand Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Financing expenses Interest expense Bank borrowings -4,991 -13,035 Hedging instruments — 1,491 Leases -532 -739 Expenses for interest accrued on provisions 4 — Expenses for interest accrued on pensions -24 -163 Foreign exchange losses on financing activities -1,835 -2,191 Expenses from valuation of derivatives -477 — Other financial expenses -1,070 -1,038 -8,925 -15,675 Financial income Interest income on short-term bank deposits 6,849 747 Foreign exchange gains on financing activities 2,209 1,505 Income from valuation of derivatives 1,385 — Other financial income — 109 10,443 2,361 Financial result 1,518 -13,314 (Adjusted) income taxes and tax rate Based on earnings before taxes (EBT) of EUR 2.7 million in the first nine months of 2026 (Q1– Q3 2025: EUR -67.4 million), income taxes amounted to EUR 16.1 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 8.4 million). The tax rate was 591.3% (Q1–Q3 2025: -12.5%). The higher-than-average tax rate is primarily attributable to the decision not to recognize deferred tax assets related to tax losses, particularly within the German tax consolidation group. In the first nine months of 2026, income taxes were adjusted for the tax effects of adjustments related to the NewNORMA transformation and depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets arising from purchase price allocations totaling EUR 5.5 million. Adjusted income tax expense thus amounted to EUR 21.5 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 11.0 million). Based on adjusted earnings before taxes of EUR 23.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -7.4 million), the adjusted tax rate was 92.6% (Q1–Q3 2025: -148.5%). In Q3 2026, earnings before taxes amounted to EUR -4.6 million (Q3 2025: EUR -55.4 million). Income taxes amounted to EUR 8.4 million (Q3 2025: EUR 2.3 million). This resulted in a tax rate of -182.6% (Q3 2025: -4.2%). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 15 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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In the third quarter of 2026, income taxes included the tax effects of adjustments related to the NewNORMA transformation and depreciation and amortization arising from purchase price allocations totaling EUR 4.0 million. Adjusted income tax expense thus amounted to EUR 12.4 million (Q3 2025: EUR 3.6 million). Based on adjusted earnings before taxes of EUR 9.2 million (Q3 2025: EUR -0.6 million), the adjusted tax rate was 135.4% (Q3 2025: -642.6%). (Adjusted) net profit for the period and (adjusted) earnings per share The significant improvement in earnings before taxes, despite the continued high tax burden, led to an improved profit for the period in the first nine months of 2026 amounting to EUR -13.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -75.8 million). Adjustments at the level of profit for the period totaled EUR 15.1 million and corresponded to the related after-tax effects of the adjustments at EBIT level. Adjusted profit for the period thus amounted to EUR 1.7 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -18.5 million). The average number of shares used to calculate adjusted earnings per share decreased as a result of the share repurchases carried out during the reporting period. Based on an average number of 29,379,858 shares, adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations amounted to EUR 0.05 (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -0.58). Net income for the third quarter of 2026 amounted to EUR -13.0 million (Q3 2025: EUR -57.7 million). Profit for the period was adjusted for expenses and depreciation and amortization, net of taxes, totaling EUR 9.8 million. Adjusted profit for the period thus amounted to EUR -3.3 million (Q3 2025: EUR -4.1 million). Adjusted earnings per share, based on an average number of shares of 27,347,484, amounted to EUR -0.12 (Q3 2025: EUR -0.13). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 16 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10 ADJUSTMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE AND EARNINGS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets in EUR thousand Sept. 30, 2026 Sept. 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2025 Non-current assets Goodwill 163,846 166,290 165,264 Other intangible assets 21,734 28,020 24,829 Property, plant and equipment 218,186 224,601 219,884 Other non-financial assets 1,027 1,066 1,154 Other financial assets 1,376 1,082 994 Contract assets — 67 — Derivative financial assets — 1,692 14 Income tax assets 202 552 218 Deferred income tax assets 11,561 12,976 16,047 417,932 436,346 428,404 Current assets Inventories 156,704 154,635 144,811 Other non-financial assets 21,574 26,832 20,853 Other financial assets 34,176 2,068 1,990 Derivative financial assets 372 3,855 2,238 Income tax assets 3,230 4,036 7,214 Trade and other receivables 152,305 141,643 127,437 Cash and cash equivalents 140,976 111,768 85,294 Assets held for sale — 417,954 432,497 509,337 862,790 822,334 Total assets 927,269 1,299,136 1,250,738 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 17 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 19 NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Equity and liabilities in EUR thousand Sept. 30, 2026 Sept. 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2025 Equity Subscribed capital 22,556 31,862 31,862 Capital reserve 153,052 210,323 210,323 Other reserves -33,072 -32,210 -30,355 Retained earnings 505,092 374,695 351,987 Treasury shares -53,059 Equity attributable to owners of the parent 594,568 584,670 563,817 Non-controlling interests 382 329 318 Total equity 594,950 584,999 564,135 Liabilities Non-current liabilities Pension obligations 8,221 9,693 8,598 Provisions 8,246 6,580 7,235 Borrowings 26,881 — 26,708 Other non-financial liabilities 664 758 728 Lease liabilities 19,311 15,858 14,973 Other financial liabilities 41 8 — Derivative financial liabilities — 561 — Deferred income tax liabilities 4,699 10,535 5,642 68,063 43,994 63,884 Current liabilities Provisions 17,159 18,089 36,074 Borrowings 241 384,690 332,091 Other non-financial liabilities 47,036 42,472 38,565 Contract liabilities 516 488 321 Lease liabilities 7,312 7,109 7,200 Other financial liabilities 6,010 6,658 9,065 Derivative financial liabilities 1,165 4,972 2,148 Income tax liabilities 67,129 6,135 5,828 Trade and other payables 117,688 116,330 105,014 Liabilities related to assets held for sale — 83,200 86,413 264,256 670,143 622,719 Total liabilities 332,319 714,137 686,603 Total equity and liabilities 927,269 1,299,136 1,250,738 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 18 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 19 NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Notes to the Asset and Financial Position The assets and liabilities of the Water Management business were sold on February 2, 2026. Because the statement of financial position for the previous fiscal year still includes the Water Management business, total assets as of September 30, 2026, are not comparable with the prior-year figures. For more information, see the section DISCONTINUED OPERATION . This section contains an overview of the impacts of the disposal on the consolidated statement of financial position. The prior-year figures as of September 30 and December 31, 2025 already take into account the classification of the assets and liabilities of the Water Management business as a disposal group. Total assets Total assets as of the reporting date of September 30, 2026, amounted to EUR 927.3 million, which was 25.9% lower than at the end of the year 2025 (Dec. 31, 2025: EUR 1,250.7 million). Compared to September 30, 2025 (EUR 1,299.1 million), total assets decreased by 28.6%. The key factors here were the sale of the Water Management business and the subsequent special repayment of loans and repurchase of treasury stock. Non-current assets As of September 30, 2026, non-current assets totaled EUR 417.9 million, which was 2.4% lower than at the end of the year 2025 (Dec. 31, 2025: EUR 428.4 million). The decrease was mainly due to write-downs on intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment, which more than offset capital expenditures. In this context, non- current assets accounted for 45.1% of total assets as of the reporting date of September 30, 2026 (Dec. 31, 2025: 34.3%). From January through September 2026, a total of EUR 19.3 million was invested in fixed assets (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 21.8 million). In addition, EUR 14.1 million was recognized as additions to fixed assets for the capitalization of right-of-use assets relating to leased land and buildings, including as a result of the exercise of extension options (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 3.2 million). Capital expenditures included capitalized own work in the amount of EUR 1.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 3.0 million). The lease term was recalculated due to a change in the assessment regarding the exercise of an extension option. This resulted in a decrease of EUR 4.2 million in the “Right-of-Use Assets – Land and Buildings” asset class. Current assets Current assets totaled EUR 509.3 million as of the reporting date and thus declined significantly compared to the end of 2025 (Dec. 31, 2025: EUR 822.3 million) by 38.1%. This change results from the sale of the discontinued operation and the related derecognition of assets held for sale, as well as the use of the proceeds received from the sale to make special loan repayments and repurchase treasury stock. Details regarding the cash inflows and outflows described are included in the notes to the statement of cash flows. Current assets accounted for 54.9% of total assets as of September 30, 2026 (Dec. 31, 2025: 65.7%). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 19 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION > NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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(Trade) working capital (Trade) working capital (inventories plus receivables minus payables, in each case mainly trade receivables and trade payables) amounted to EUR 191.3 million as of September 30, 2026, and was therefore 14.4% higher than at the end of 2025 (Dec. 31, 2025: EUR 167.2 million). This is primarily attributable to the seasonally driven increase in trade receivables of approximately EUR 24.9 million compared to the end of the year 2025. At the same time, inventory increased by EUR 11.9 million compared with the end of 2025, which was offset by a simultaneous increase in accounts payable of EUR 12.7 million. Other non-financial assets Other non-financial assets were as follows: Other non-financial assets in EUR thousand Sept. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 7,620 6,134 Sales tax assets 9,389 11,022 Prepayments made 3,317 2,622 Consideration payable to a customer 1,178 1,341 Other assets 1,097 888 22,601 22,007 Equity ratio Consolidated equity as of September 30, 2026 was EUR 595.0 million. This represents an increase of 5.5% compared with year-end 2025 (Dec. 31, 2025: EUR 564.1 million). The equity ratio was 64.2% as of the quarterly reporting date (Dec. 31, 2025: 45.1%). The change in equity is primarily attributable to the increase in retained earnings resulting from a profit for the period (EUR 299.0 million), as well as the acquisition of treasury shares (EUR -261.3 million). Equity was also reduced by the dividend payment made to NORMA Group shareholders in July 2026 (EUR -4.0 million) and by effects from cash flow hedging and changes in the currency translation reserve. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 20 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION > NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Net liquidity from disposal proceeds The following information on net financial liabilities relates both to continuing operations and to discontinued operations and is presented on an aggregate basis. The net liquidity / net debt as of September 30, 2026, is as follows: Net debt in EUR thousand Sept. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025 Loan 27,122 359,334 Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting 1,165 2,148 Lease liabilities 26,623 39,534 Other financial liabilities 6,050 9,637 Financial liabilities 60,960 410,653 Cash and cash equivalents 140,976 94,555 Net liquidity (-) / net debt (+) -80,016 316,098 Net debt decreased by EUR 396.1 million compared to December 31, 2025, and thus declined by 125.3%. A reconciliation of the change is shown below: Reconciliation of change in net liquidity (-) / net debt (+) in EUR thousand Q1–Q3 2026 Increase (+) / decrease (-) from cash flow from operating activities 116,038 Increase (+) / decrease (-) from cash outflow from investing activities -769,269 Increase (+) / decrease (-) from cash flow before financing activities -653,231 Additions to leasing liabilities 15,790 Dividends paid 4,015 Dividends to minority shareholders 84 Acquisition of treasury shares 261,296 Effects from acquisition or disposal -17,229 Effects from derivative financial instruments -1,914 Interest expense for the period 5,587 Currency effects on financial liabilities and cash and cash equivalents -5,510 Other -5,002 Change in net liquidity (-) / net debt (+) -396,114 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 21 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION > NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Financial liabilities As of September 30, 2026, NORMA Group’s financial liabilities had decreased by 85.2% to EUR 61.0 million, in comparison to December 31, 2025 (EUR 410.7 million). The loans changed primarily due to net repayments of EUR 328.1 million made in the current reporting period. Lease liabilities decreased significantly compared to the end of 2025. The changes relate mainly to the disposal of the discontinued operation in Q1 2026. The decrease in other financial liabilities was chiefly the result of the drop in liabilities arising from ABS and factoring. As of September 30, 2026, the maturity profile of the promissory note loans is as follows: Maturity of loans 2026 in EUR thousand up to 1 year > 1 year up to 2 years > 2 years up to 5 years Promissory note loans, net — 5,000 22,000 Other loans — — — Total — 5,000 22,000 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 22 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION > NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Other non-financial liabilities Other non-financial liabilities were as follows: Other non-financial liabilities in EUR thousand Sept. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025 Non-current Government grants 310 364 Other liabilities 354 364 664 728 Current Government grants 299 34 Tax liabilities (excluding income taxes) 9,225 4,764 Social security liabilities 5,078 5,151 Personnel-related liabilities (e.g., vacations, bonuses, awards) 31,762 28,077 Other liabilities 672 540 47,036 38,566 Other non-financial liabilities 47,700 39,294 Derivative financial instruments Foreign exchange derivatives As of September 30, 2026, foreign currency derivatives with a market value of EUR 0.2 million were held to hedge cash flows. In addition, foreign currency derivatives with a positive market value of EUR 0.2 million and a negative market value of EUR 1.2 million were held to hedge changes in fair value. The foreign currency derivatives used to hedge cash flows are used to hedge against fluctuations in the exchange rate arising from operating activities. Foreign currency derivatives to hedge changes in fair value are used to hedge external financing liabilities, bank balances denominated in foreign currencies, and intercompany monetary items against fluctuations in the exchange rate. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 23 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION > NOTES TO THE ASSET AND FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2026 in EUR thousand Q3 2026 Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Operating activity Profit for the period -12,035 -59,638 298,951 -58,377 Depreciation and amortization 12,539 15,214 37,957 53,012 Impairment loss on goodwill — 50,000 — 50,000 Gain (-) / loss (+) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 13 48 141 194 Change in provisions -7,658 9,435 -18,956 11,949 Change in deferred taxes 3,764 6,644 4,431 3,472 Change in inventories, trade receivables, and other assets not attributable to investing or financing activities -4,477 5,231 -44,224 -34,254 Change in trade payables and other liabilities not attributable to investing or financing activities -21,815 -29 -87,685 26,006 Change in liabilities from reverse factoring programs 1,452 -567 1,808 -5,539 Disbursements for share-based payments -328 0 -164 -916 Interest expense for the period 605 4,210 5,414 13,050 Income (-) / expenses (+) from the valuation of derivatives 126 -1,133 -943 503 Gain (-) on the sale of a discontinued operation -1,301 — -313,010 — Other non-cash expenses (+) / income (-) -962 -1,759 243 -2,159 Cash inflow / outflow from operating activities -30,077 27,656 -116,038 56,941 thereof cash inflow from interest received 2,477 258 6,864 899 thereof cash outflow from income taxes -34,223 -4,087 -110,858 -16,294 Investing activities Disposal of a discontinued operation less cash and cash equivalents disposed of — — 821,478 — Net payments for acquisitions — — — — Acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment -5,040 -9,438 -19,771 -28,610 Acquisition of financial instruments -196 — -57,244 — Proceeds from the sale of financial instruments 24,218 — 24,218 — Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment 436 175 587 672 Cash outflow / inflow from investing activities 19,418 -9,263 769,269 -27,938 Financing activities Acquisition of treasury shares -208,449 — -261,296 — Interest paid -2,486 -7,337 -7,948 -14,680 Dividends paid to shareholders -4,015 0 -4,015 -12,745 Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 0 2 -84 -85 Proceeds from loans -1,320 1,363 72,000 48,363 Repayment of loans -41,975 -6,582 -403,548 -47,000 Proceeds from / repayment of hedging derivatives 158 1,314 1,519 1,375 Repayment of lease liabilities -2,668 -2,978 -7,905 -9,538 Cash outflow / inflow from financing activities -260,755 -14,218 -611,277 -34,310 Net change in cash and cash equivalents -271,414 4,175 41,954 -5,307 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the quarter / fiscal year 412,387 110,498 94,555 127,130 Effects of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents 3 -248 4,467 -7,397 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 140,976 114,425 140,976 114,426 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 24 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 25 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows The consolidated statement of cash flows and the following notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows relate to the cash inflows and outflows of the entire Group and thus to both continuing operations and the discontinued operation. A presentation of the cash flows from the discontinued operation is included in the “Discontinued Operation” section. Group-wide financial management A detailed overview of NORMA Group’s general financial management can be found in the ANNUAL REPORT 2025. Net operating cash flow Net operating cash flow, which continues to include contributions from the discontinued Water Management business, amounted to EUR -2.9 million for the period from January through September 2026. This represents a decrease of EUR 62.1 million compared with the same period of 2025 (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 59.1 million). The decline was primarily due to the significantly lower year-on-year adjusted Group EBITDA (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 58.6 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 96.1 million) as well as non-recurring effects in trade working capital related to the disposal of the Water Management business. In addition, investments from operating activities in the amount of EUR 18.4 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 25.8 million) affected net operating cash flow. Cash flow from operating activities Cash flow from operating activities reached EUR -116.0 million in the first nine months of 2026. Compared to the same period of the prior year (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 56.9 million), this represented a decline of EUR 173.0 million. Cash flow from operating activities is influenced by the change in current assets, provisions, and liabilities (excluding liabilities related to financing activities). The year-over-year decline in cash flow from operating activities compared to the prior year is primarily attributable to the sale of the Water Management business. Significant effects resulted from tax payments related to the divestiture, as well as changes in working capital for the discontinued operations in preparation for the divestiture. As a result, the comparability of operating cash flow with the same period of the previous year is limited. According to the disclosures under IFRS 5, the discontinued operations contributed EUR -142.8 million in cash flow from operating activities to the Group’s cash flow. As in the prior year, the Group participates in a reverse factoring program, a factoring program, and an ABS program. The liabilities in the reverse factoring program are reported under trade accounts payable and similar payables. The cash flows from the reverse factoring, factoring, and ABS programs are presented under cash flow from operating activities, as this corresponds to the economic substance of the transactions. The corrections included in the cash flows from operating activities for income from the measurement of derivatives in the amount of EUR 0.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: expenses in the amount of EUR 0.5 million) concern changes in the fair value of foreign currency derivatives and interest rate swaps recognized in profit or loss, which are allocated to financing activities. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 25 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS > NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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The adjusted other non-cash income (-) / expenses (+) mainly include expenses from the currency translation of external financing liabilities and intragroup monetary items in the amount of EUR 0.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: income in the amount of EUR 2.5 million). Cash flows resulting from interest paid are disclosed as cash flows from financing activities. Cash flow from investing activities Cash flow from investing activities in the first nine months of 2026 amounted to EUR 769.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -27.9 million) and includes net cash outflows from the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets. Cash flow from investing activities for the reporting period primarily consists of net proceeds from the sale of a discontinued operation, net of cash and cash equivalents sold in the amount of EUR 821.5 million. The acquisition and disposal of financial instruments in connection with time deposits in the US slightly reduced this effect by EUR -33.0 million. Net cash outflows for the acquisition and disposal of intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment totaled EUR -19.8 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -28.6 million) in the first nine months of the fiscal year. Cash flow from financing activities Cash flow from financing activities for the first nine months of 2026 was EUR -611.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -34.3 million). It primarily includes net repayments of loans totaling EUR 328.1 million as well as payments for the acquisition of treasury shares totaling EUR 261.3 million. Also included are dividend payments to NORMA Group SE shareholders totaling EUR 4.0 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 12.7 million), interest payments (Q1–Q3 2026: EUR 7.9 million; Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 14.7 million) and cash inflows from derivatives totaling EUR 1.5 million (Q1–Q3 2025: cash inflows of EUR 1.4 million). Cash flows from financing activities also include repayments of EUR 3.5 million for liabilities from ABS and factoring transactions (Q1–Q3 2025: cash inflows of EUR 1.4 million). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 26 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS > NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2026 in EUR thousand EMEA Americas Asia-Pacific Total segments Central functions Consolidation9 Group Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Total segment revenue 351,502 353,736 215,816 209,176 91,812 96,445 659,130 659,357 35,997 38,860 -66,828 -66,427 628,299 631,790 thereof intersegment revenue 21,349 17,737 4,316 4,750 5,166 5,079 30,831 27,566 35,997 38,860 -66,828 -66,426 — — External revenue 330,153 335,999 211,500 204,426 86,646 91,366 628,299 631,791 — — — -1 628,299 631,790 Share of external Group revenue 52.5% 53.2% 33.7% 32.4% 13.8% 14.5% 100.0% 100.0% Adjusted gross profit1 196,940 194,766 108,649 106,259 47,410 48,758 352,999 349,783 n/a n/a -732 -305 352,267 349,478 Adjusted employee benefits expense1 -119,979 -131,025 -69,261-47,104 -58,770 -18,070 -20,797 -185,153 -210,592 -17,732 -18,080 — 21,506 -202,885 -207,166 Adjusted other operating expenses1 -72,794 -69,261 -43,274 -34,237 -18,139 -16,122 -134,207 -119,620 -45,177 -46,030 74,942 52,598 -104,442 -113,052 Adjusted EBITDA1 27,002 13,648 23,855 17,064 14,204 13,745 65,061 44,457 -8,923 -3,646 -369 -632 55,769 40,179 Adjusted EBITDA margin1, 2 7.7% 3.9% 11.1% 8.2% 15.5% 14.3% 8.9% 6.4% Depreciation and amortization excl. PPA depreciation3 -16,925 -17,009 -8,681 -8,478 -5,614 -5,565 -31,220 -31,052 -359 -366 12 -1 -31,567 -31,419 Amortization of intangible assets excluding PPA amortization3 -775 -1,314 -1,423 -1,238 -215 -188 -2,413 -2,740 -87 -182 33 47 -2,467 -2,875 Adjusted EBIT1 9,302 -4,675 13,751 7,348 8,375 7,992 31,428 10,665 -9,369 -4,194 -324 -586 21,735 5,885 Adjusted EBIT margin1, 2 2.6% -1.3% 6.4% 3.5% 9.1% 8.3% 3.5% 0.9% Assets (prior-year figures as of Dec. 31, 2025)4, 5 526,439 528,759 289,152 267,952 152,747 135,873 968,338 932,584 73,849 191,038 -114,918 -305,381 927,269 818,241 Liabilities (prior-year figures as of Dec. 31, 2025)5, 6 159,147 158,756 76,665 292,568 37,906 32,335 273,718 483,659 114,420 472,437 -55,819 -355,906 332,319 600,190 CapEx7 9,174 11,822 8,172 6,361 2,627 2,915 19,973 21,098 49 763 -683 -51 19,339 21,810 Employees8 3,157 3,259 755 775 644 753 4,556 4,787 123 130 n/a n/a 4,679 4,917 1_The adjustments are explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section. 2_Based on segment revenue. 3_Depreciation from purchase price allocations. 4_Including allocated goodwill; taxes shown in the column “Consolidation”; prior-year figures as of Dec. 31, 2025. 5_ Assets and liabilities shown for the prior-year period include the discontinued operation. 6_Taxes are shown in the column “Consolidation”; prior-year figures as of Dec. 31, 2025. 7_Including capitalization for right-of-use assets related to movable assets. 8_Number of employees (average). 9_The “Consolidation” column in the current fiscal year also includes the elimination of assets and liabilities related to the discontinued operation. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 27 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 28 NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Notes to the Development of the Segments The following Notes to the Development of the Segments take into account the classification of the Water Management business as a discontinued operation1. In the first nine months of 2026, a significant portion of Group revenue was generated by foreign Group companies. During the reporting period, this totaled 86.5% (Q1–Q3 2025: 86.4%). EMEA External revenue in the EMEA region totaled EUR 330.2 million in the first nine months of 2026, which was 1.7% below the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 336.0 million). Adjusted for currency effects ( -0.5%), external revenue declined by 1.2%. External revenue in the EMEA region rose in the third quarter of 2026 by 2.1% to EUR 103.1 million (Q3 2025: EUR 100.9 million). Adjusted for currency effects (-0.2%), revenue grew by 2.4%. Industry Applications revenue for the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 98.2 million, which was 1.7% higher than the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 96.6 million), while Mobility & New Energy remained 3.1% below the prior-year figure at EUR 231.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 239.4 million). This was due in particular to ongoing weak demand in the European automotive industry. The EMEA region’s share of Group revenue in the first nine months of 2026 was approximately 52.5% (Q1–Q3 2025: 53.2%). Adjusted EBIT in the EMEA region improved significantly in the first nine months of 2026 to EUR 9.3 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR -4.7 million). The adjusted EBIT margin rose accordingly to 2.6% (Q1–Q3 2025: -1.3%). The increase in profitability was made possible in particular by the measures implemented to improve the cost base as part of the NewNORMA transformation. In addition, the comparison base – which had been negatively impacted in the relevant prior-year period by temporary additional expenses related to ERP implementation at the Maintal site – had a positive effect. In the third quarter of 2026, adjusted EBIT in the EMEA region totaled EUR 3.0 million (Q3 2025: EUR -0.9 million). The adjusted EBIT margin was 2.7% (Q3 2025: -0.9%). Investments in the EMEA region in the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 9.2 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 11.8 million). Investments were focused on the locations in Serbia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 28 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION 1 Any exceptions are identified accordingly.
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Americas External revenue in the Americas region in the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 211.5 million, representing a 3.5% increase over the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 204.4 million). Adjusted for negative currency effects totaling 3.4%, particularly in connection with the US dollar, external revenue increased by 6.9%. In the third quarter of 2026, external revenue in the Americas region rose by 14.8% to EUR 76.1 million (Q3 2025: EUR 66.3 million). Adjusted for positive currency effects totaling 1.8%, revenue growth amounted to 13.0%. Industry Applications revenue for the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 81.6 million, up 9.7% from the prior- year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 74.4 million), while Mobility & New Energy remained nearly at the prior-year level at EUR 129.9 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 130.0 million). The positive performance in Industry Applications was driven in particular by higher sales volumes. The Americas region’s share of Group revenue for the first nine months of 2026 was 33.7% (Q1–Q3 2025: 32.4%). Adjusted EBIT in the Americas region improved significantly during the first nine months of 2026 to EUR 13.8 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 7.3 million). The adjusted EBIT margin rose accordingly to 6.4% (Q1–Q3 2025: 3.5%). This improvement was driven in particular by revenue growth as well as lower personnel expenses and other operating expenses. Adjusted EBIT in the Americas region in the third quarter of 2026 totaled EUR 6.5 million (Q3 2025: EUR 3.0 million). The adjusted EBIT margin was 8.4% (Q3 2025: 4.5%). Investments in the Americas region in the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 8.2 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 6.4 million). Investments were focused on the locations in the US. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 29 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Asia-Pacific External revenue in the Asia-Pacific region totaled EUR 86.6 million in the first nine months of 2026, which was 5.2% below the prior-year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 91.4 million). Adjusted for currency effects ( -0.4%), external revenue declined by 4.8%. In the third quarter of 2026, external revenue in the Asia-Pacific region totaled EUR 28.7 million (Q3 2025: EUR 30.4 million). This represents a decrease of 5.6% compared to the relevant quarter of the previous year. Adjusted for positive currency effects totaling 3.4%, revenue declined by 9.0%. Industry Applications revenue for the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 27.2 million, up 13.0% from the prior- year level (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 24.0 million), while Mobility & New Energy remained 11.7% below the prior-year figure at EUR 59.5 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 67.3 million). This was due, in particular, to continued weak demand in the Chinese automotive market. The Asia-Pacific region’s share of Group revenue for the first nine months of 2026 was 13.8% (Q1–Q3 2025: 14.5%). Adjusted EBIT in the Asia-Pacific region in the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 8.4 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 8.0 million). The adjusted EBIT margin improved to 9.1% (Q1–Q3 2025: 8.3%). The decline in sales weighed on earnings performance. This was partially offset by lower personnel expenses and other operating expenses. Adjusted EBIT in the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of 2026 totaled EUR 2.8 million (Q3 2025: EUR 3.3 million). The adjusted EBIT margin was 9.1% (Q3 2025: 10.3%). Investments in the Asia-Pacific region in the first nine months of 2026 totaled EUR 2.6 million (Q1–Q3 2025: EUR 2.9 million). Investments were focused on the locations in China and India. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 30 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS > NOTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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DISCONTINUED OPERATION On February 2, 2026, NORMA Group successfully completed the sale of its Water Management business as planned to the US company Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS). The Water Management business was classified until its divestiture as a discontinued operation or as held for sale. The figures for the consolidated statement of comprehensive income were adjusted accordingly in order to present the discontinued operation separately from continuing operations. Intra-Group transactions were eliminated entirely from the consolidated financial results. Eliminations have been allocated to continuing operations and the discontinued operation in a manner that reflects the continuation of these transactions after the disposal, because the Management Board believes this type of presentation is useful. Transactions between continuing operations and the discontinued operation were analyzed based on their economic substance and, on that basis, eliminated in one of the two operations. Transaction costs incurred in connection with the sale process have been allocated to the discontinued operation. Profit from the discontinued operation in EUR thousand Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Revenue 16,766 205,089 Net expenses -16,317 -179,432 Earnings from operating activities (EBIT) 449 25,657 including costs related to the disposal of the discontinued operation -2,433 -14,926 Income taxes on the profit from the disposal of the discontinued operation -161,868 n/a Profit (loss) from discontinued operations, after taxes 312,294 17,392 Undiluted earnings per share (in EUR) 10.63 0.55 The profit after tax of the discontinued operation of EUR 312,294 thousand ( 2025: profit of EUR 17,392 thousand) is attributable in full to owners of the parent. Of the loss from continuing operations of EUR 13,343 thousand (2025: loss of EUR 75,769 thousand), EUR 108 thousand is not attributable to owners of the parent ( 2025: EUR 62 thousand). NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 31 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION > DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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The cash flow up to the completion of the sale can be reconciled as follows: Cash flows from discontinued operations in EUR thousand Q1–Q3 2026 Q1–Q3 2025 Cash inflow / cash outflow from operating activities -142,773 49,188 Cash inflow / cash outflow from investing activities 820,701 -7,723 Cash outflow from financing activities -1,507 -159 Net increase/decrease in cash generated by the discontinued operation 676,421 41,306 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 32 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION > DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Impacts of the disposal on the Group’s balance sheet items can be reconciled as follows: Impacts of the disposal on the Group’s balance sheet items in EUR thousand Sept. 30, 2026 Non-current assets Goodwill 165,416 Other intangible assets 99,859 Property, plant, and equipment 74,089 Income tax assets 6 Deferred income tax assets 406 Current assets Inventories 50,765 Other non-financial assets 2,511 Other financial assets 451 Income tax assets 447 Trade and other receivables 43,267 Cash and cash equivalents 10,349 Non-current liabilities Pension obligations -111 Provisions -581 Other non-financial liabilities -321 Lease liabilities -12,468 Deferred income tax liabilities -32,263 Current liabilities Provisions -104 Borrowings -738 Other non-financial liabilities -6,093 Lease liabilities -4,090 Other financial liabilities -411 Income tax liabilities -48 Trade and other payables -25,221 Net assets and liabilities 365,116 Cash consideration received 831,827 Cash and cash equivalents disposed of -10,349 Net cash inflow 821,478 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 33 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION > DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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FORECAST 2026 The Management Board confirms the forecast for the full year 2026 published in the ANNUAL REPORT 2025 . The general economic environment remains characterized by heightened uncertainty, especially due to geopolitical tensions, trade policy developments, and ongoing structural changes in the relevant end markets. At the same time, the global economy is expected to develop along a moderately positive trajectory overall, albeit with different regional dynamics. While solid growth is forecast for the United States, economic development in Europe remains restrained. In China, growth is expected to be weaker than in prior years but still positive. In the end markets relevant to NORMA Group, fiscal 2026 is expected to be moderate overall. While demand in the automotive sector is expected to remain subdued, the situation in mechanical engineering and plant engineering is showing signs of a slight stabilization, but the momentum overall remains muted. The construction sector is forecast to follow a moderate trajectory. On the whole, the Management Board of NORMA Group SE expects the economic environment and the markets to remain highly volatile and is therefore considering fiscal 2026 with due caution. Development of Group sales in fiscal 2026 Taking into account the aforementioned expected development in the regions and end markets relevant to NORMA Group and assuming that trade wars do not intensify yet again, that important raw materials and pre- products remain available, and that no further negative factors will arise worldwide in the course of 2026 that could lead to significant pressure on NORMA Group’s business performance, the Management Board anticipates Group revenue growth in the range of around 0% to 2% for fiscal 2026. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 34 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 > FORECAST FOR FISCAL 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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Adjusted EBIT margin With regard to earnings, management assumes that profitability in fiscal 2026 will improve year on year. This development is supported in particular by the measures implemented to improve the cost structure as part of the NewNORMA transformation. Against this backdrop, the Management Board expects an adjusted EBIT margin of around 2% to 4% for fiscal 2026. The forecast for the adjusted EBIT margin is subject to the condition that no severely unfavorable market conditions arise that could lead to significant additional costs or restrictions in the implementation of operational efficiency measures. With regard to adjustments to earnings, the Management Board expects – as in prior years – that depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets arising from purchase price allocations in connection with completed M&A transactions, as well as certain related expenses and income, will be included. Depending on exchange rate developments in fiscal 2026, they are expected to amount to roughly up to EUR 5 million. The implementation and execution of the planned measures from the Transformation Plan is expected to result in cumulative total costs in the range from around EUR 54 million to around EUR 61 million by 2028. Special expenses related to this amounting to about EUR 24 million are expected in fiscal 2026. These should be related mainly to expenses for severance payments under the restructuring measures, related consulting costs, and expenses from relocation of production. The Company intends to adjust all extraordinary expenses from the global transformation in the operating result (EBIT). Net operating cash flow For the net operating cash flow in fiscal 2026, the Management Board forecasts a value in the range of around EUR 10 million to around EUR 20 million. This development is characterized in particular by expected payments in connection with the implementation of the transformation program as well as effects from the change in the basis of consolidation as a result of the sale of the Water Management business. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 35 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 > FORECAST FOR FISCAL 2026 8 FURTHER INFORMATION
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FURTHER INFORMATION Financial Calendar, Contact, and Legal Notice Financial calendar Date Event March 31, 2027 Group/Annual Financial Statements, Annual Report 2026 May 5, 2027 Interim Statement Q1 2027 May 20, 2027 Annual General Meeting August 11, 2027 Half-Year Report 2027 November 3, 2027 Interim Statement Q3 2027 The financial calendar is updated regularly. Please visit the website for the latest updates: WWW.NORMAGROUP.COM Publisher NORMA Group SE Edisonstrasse 4 63477 Maintal, Germany Phone: +49 6181 6102-740 Email: info@normagroup.com Internet: www.normagroup.com Contact Email: ir@normagroup.com NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 36 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 8 FURTHER INFORMATION > FINANCIAL CALENDAR, CONTACT, AND LEGAL NOTICE
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Contact at Investor Relations Christian Filipcic VP Global Marketing & Corporate Communications Email: ir@normagroup.com Design and realization RYZE Digital www.ryze-digital.de Editing NORMA Group SE Note on the interim statement This interim statement is also available in German; in the event of deviations, the German version takes precedence. Note on rounding Please note that slight differences may arise as a result of the use of rounded amounts and percentages. Forward-looking statements This interim statement contains certain forward-looking statements on the business development of NORMA Group SE that are based on management’s current assumptions and judgments regarding future events and results. All statements in this interim statement, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “assumes,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” or “should,” “will,” “continue,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about the development of the economic, political, and legal framework in individual countries, economic regions, and markets, particularly for the machinery industry, that we have made on the basis of the information available to us and that we consider to be realistic at the time of publication. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and beyond our control. The financial position and profitability of NORMA Group SE, as well as the development of the economic and regulatory environment, may differ materially from those expressly or implicitly assumed or described in these forward-looking statements (in particular, they may be more adverse). This interim statement may contain statistical and industry data provided by third parties. This data is derived from information published by industry sources that NORMA Group SE considers credible and is included in this release to provide information about trends affecting the industry in which NORMA Group SE operates. NORMA Group SE has not independently verified the third-party data and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. The information in this interim statement and any other material discussed verbally in connection with this interim statement, including any forward-looking statements, is current only as of the date that it is dated or given. NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 37 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 8 FURTHER INFORMATION > FINANCIAL CALENDAR, CONTACT, AND LEGAL NOTICE
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The Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such information for any reason, except as required by law. To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither NORMA Group SE nor any of its affiliates or their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, or representatives shall be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage whatsoever arising from any use of this interim statement or otherwise arising in connection with it. Date of publication November 3, 2026 NORMA Group SE – INTERIM STATEMENT Q3 2026 38 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEGMENTS 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATION 7 FORECAST 202 6 8 FURTHER INFORMATION > FINANCIAL CALENDAR, CONTACT, AND LEGAL NOTICE