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€896 MILLION Revenue 10.7% Adjusted EBIT margin €57 MILLION Adjusted free cash flow STABILUS AT A GLANCE 9 M for the period October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 Change % change Revenue 895.5 980.0 (84.5) (8.6)% EBIT 111.8 78.8 33.0 41.9% Adjusted EBIT 95.6 108.6 (13.0) (12.0)% Profit / (loss) for the period 68.9 35.6 33.3 93.5% Capital expenditure (CAPEX) (52.0) (66.2) 14.2 (21.5)% Free cash flow (FCF) 123.3 53.9 69.4 > 100.0% Adjusted free cash flow 56.6 60.3 (3.7) (6.1)% EBIT margin as % of revenue 12.5% 8.0% Adjusted EBIT margin as % of revenue 10.7% 11.1% Profit / (loss) for the period as % of revenue 7.7% 3.6% Capital expenditure (CAPEX) as % of revenue 5.8% 6.8% FCF as % of revenue 13.8% 5.5% Adjusted FCF as % of revenue 6.3% 6.2% Net leverage ratio 2.77x 3.03x Employees 1) 7,179 7,693 Total assets 1,871.0 1,868.5 Equity 718.3 646.1 Equity ratio 38.4% 34.6% 1) Active employees including apprentices, interns, and trainees; not including inactive employees or temporary workers. Key figures Q 3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 Change % change Revenue 299.5 316.0 (16.5) (5.2)% EBIT 66.1 24.8 41.3 > 100.0% Adjusted EBIT 32.2 33.1 (0.9) (2.7)% Profit / (loss) for the period 51.4 10.1 41.3 > 100.0% Capital expenditure (CAPEX) (18.5) (20.1) 1.6 (8.0)% Free cash flow (FCF) 101.8 30.9 70.9 > 100.0% Adjusted free cash flow 28.6 33.3 (4.7) (14.1)% EBIT margin as % of revenue 22.1% 7.8% Adjusted EBIT margin as % of revenue 10.8% 10.5% Profit / (loss) for the period as % of revenue 17.2% 3.2% Capital expenditure (CAPEX) as % of revenue 6.2% 6.4% FCF as % of revenue 34.0% 9.8% Adjusted FCF as % of revenue 9.5% 10.5% 02STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement Supplementary financial information Additional information
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REVENUE BY BUSINESS UNIT REVENUE BY OPERATING SEGMENT APAC _ 18% Automotive Powerise ® _ 27% Automotive Gas Spring _ 24% Industrial Components _ 35% Industrial Automation _ 14% AMERICAS _ 37% EMEA _ 45% HIGHLIGHTS – Consolidated revenue amounted to €895.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, with organic revenue declining by (5.9)%. In the third quarter, organic revenue declined by (4.5)%. Despite the lower revenue, the adjusted EBIT margin remained within the target range at 10.7%. – EMEA: Organic growth of 0.1%; adjusted EBIT margin increased by +0.9 percentage points to 11.3%. Industrial Components posted organic growth of +5.8%. – Americas: Adjusted EBIT margin of 7.7% despite the challenging market environment; Industrial Automation posted organic growth of +6.7%. – APAC: Adjusted EBIT margin increased by +0.3 percentage points to 15.3%, despite an organic revenue decline of (22.4)%. – Annual forecast refined: Revenue, the adjusted EBIT margin, and adjusted free cash flow are each expected to fall within the targeted ranges (revenue: approximately €1.15 billion; adjusted EBIT margin: approximately 10%; adjusted FCF: approximately €90 million). – Disposal completed: Five subsidiaries were sold to the VMC Group, with the transaction closing on June 23, 2026. – Waiver agreement: The credit agreements were amended, notably to increase the permitted net leverage ratio to up to 3.9x, defined as net financial debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months; see the definition on page 5 and page 20. A new €150 million credit facility was also agreed through June 2029. – Dividend: The Annual General Meeting approved a dividend of €0.35 per share. Dr. Frank Heinricht was elected as the new Chair of the Supervisory Board, succeeding Dr. Stephan Kessel. Stabilus maintains profitability in a challenging market environment Significant events 03STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement Supplementary financial information Additional information
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Financial calendar 30 Disclaimer 30 Quarterly overview 31 Other information 32 SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 24 Consolidated statement of financial position 26 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 27 Consolidated statement of cash flows 28 Segment reporting 29 QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Significant events in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 05 General information 06 Principles of preparing the quarterly statement 06 Economic report 08 Overall assessment of business performance 09 Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 10 Financial position of the Stabilus Group 17 Report on risks and opportunities 21 Report on expected developments 22 Subsequent events 23 04STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement Supplementary financial information Additional information
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Significant events in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 Stabilus refines its outlook for fiscal 2026 In light of the results of the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and current developments in global automotive and industrial production, the Management Board has refined its annual forecast within the ranges announced at the start of the fiscal year for revenue (€1.1 billion to €1.3 billion), the adjusted EBIT margin (10% to 12%), and adjusted free cash flow (€80 million to €110 million). For fiscal year 2026, results are now expected to fall within the range for revenue (approximately €1.15 billion) and adjusted free cash flow (approximately €90 million). The adjusted EBIT margin is expected to be at the lower end of the range, at approximately 10%. Reasons for this include intensifying trade tensions, protectionist measures, and continued macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Based on the factors outlined above, the Management Board currently expects that the anticipated recovery will not materialize during the remainder of fiscal 2026, which for Stabilus ends on September 30, 2026. Completion of the disposal of five subsidiaries to the VMC Group Effective June 23, 2026, Stabilus SE completed the sale of five subsidiaries to the VMC Group. The purchase price for the transaction amounted to approximately €79.2 million, and the net proceeds will be used primarily to repay financial liabilities. The five companies sold, which had been part of the Stabilus Group since 2016, generated combined external revenue of approximately €29.4 million in fiscal 2025. Financing of the Stabilus Group Amendment of credit agreements, entry into a waiver agreement In connection with the existing syndicated Group credit agreements, Stabilus SE entered into a waiver agreement with the lending banks in June 2026. Under the waiver, the banks agreed not to exercise any rights that could arise from a potential breach of the contractually agreed net leverage ratio financial covenant, defined as net financial debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months. The agreement is intended to safeguard the Group’s financial stability and operational flexibility. The existing syndicated Group credit agreements were amended in June 2026. As part of a covenant reset, the permitted net leverage ratios were revised and progressively increased from ≤3.75x through Q3 FY2026 to ≤3.90x from Q4 FY2026 through Q4 FY2027, with a spike option of ≤4.0x. From the fourth quarter of fiscal 2028, the ratio will be reduced again to ≤3.50x. The contractual bank definition of the net leverage ratio differs from the definition of the net leverage ratio used in external financial reporting (see definition and calculation on p. 20) in that lease liabilities under IFRS 16 and factoring liabilities are not included in the calculation of the net leverage ratio in external financial reporting; the covenant thresholds mentioned are based on the banking definition. 2026 Annual General Meeting decides to pay a dividend of €0.35 per share and elects Dr. Frank Heinricht to Supervisory Board Stabilus SE held its Annual General Meeting for fiscal 2025 on February 4, 2026. The meeting was held in person for the first time following the COVID-19 pandemic and the relocation of the headquarters in the interim from Luxembourg to Germany. The return to face-to-face discussions received a very positive response from shareholders: the first on-site event attracted a lot of interest, with 64% of the represented share capital attending. In addition to the formal resolutions, the Annual General Meeting also provided space for intensive dialog between the Management Board, Supervisory Board, and shareholders regarding the company’s strategic direction and future development (further information and detailed voting results are available on the website at IR.STABILUS.COM/INVESTOR-RELATIONS/GENERAL-MEETING ). The Annual General Meeting approved the payment of a dividend of €0.35 per share in accordance with the joint proposal of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. The distribution ratio for fiscal 2025 was approximately 37% (previous year: 40.5%) of the consolidated profit attributable to the shareholders of Stabilus SE. Dr. Stephan Kessel’s term of office as a member and Chairman of the Supervisory Board ended as scheduled at the Annual General Meeting. He played a key role in shaping the committee over many years and closely oversaw the strategic development of the Stabilus Group – including its IPO in 2014 – during a period of sustained growth and profound changes, including serving temporarily as interim CEO. The Management Board and Supervisory Board sincerely thank Dr. Kessel for his many years of dedicated service, his high level of professional expertise, and his responsible and forward-looking leadership, and express their heartfelt appreciation. The Annual General Meeting elected Dr. Frank Heinricht to the Supervisory Board. He has more than three decades of experience in the metal, special glass, and electrical industries, as well as in various management positions. Following the Annual General Meeting, the Supervisory Board was reconstituted and elected Dr. Heinricht as its Chairman, thus designating him as the successor to Dr. Stephan Kessel. The Supervisory Board of Stabilus SE continues to consist of six members. 05STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Significant events in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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General information Reporting entity Stabilus SE, Frankfurt am Main, is listed in the SDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000STAB1L8; ticker symbol: STM). The Company’s registered office is in Frankfurt am Main, and its business address is Wallersheimer Weg 100, 56070 Koblenz, Germany. Corporate strategy The Stabilus Group is one of the world’s leading providers of motion control solutions for customers in a wide range of industries, including mobility, health, leisure, furniture, energy, construction, industrial machinery and automation. The Group offers a wide range of motion control solutions, such as gas springs, electromechanical drives (Powerise®), dampers, pneumatic and electronic grippers, clamps and end-of-arm tools for robotics, as well as indexers and conveyors. Stabilus’ strategic aim is to become the global market leader in intelligent motion control technologies (more information available on our website at GROUP .STABILUS.COM/COMPANY/STRATEGY ). The strategic development of the Stabilus Group is supported by qualified and dedicated employees worldwide. Employees For the Stabilus Group, long-term business success is intrinsically linked to qualified and dedicated employees. As part of a comprehensive transformation program, the Stabilus Group is strengthening its competitiveness through structural development, efficiency gains, and targeted optimization of processes and cost structures. One area of focus is further development of the global location portfolio and adaptation of organizational structures to support future growth. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Stabilus Group had a total of 7,179 employees worldwide (active employees including apprentices, interns, and trainees; not including inactive employees or temporary workers). This corresponds to a decrease of 523 employees compared to September 30, 2025 (September 30, 2025: 7,702). The Stabilus Group employed 7,608 active employees as of June 30, 2026, including temporary workers, apprentices, interns, and graduates (September 30, 2025: 8,231). Research and development The Stabilus Group continually invests in research and development worldwide to drive innovative products, processes, and applications, as well as to successfully implement the STAR 2030 strategy. The focus areas are door actuators, Industrial Powerise ®, and automation technology. R&D expenses (net of capitalized development costs) amounted to €(27.3) million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €(29.8) million), corresponding to 3.0% of revenue (9M FY 2025: 3.0%). Capitalized development costs amounted to +€21.1 million (9M FY 2025: +€21.6 million). Research and development investments primarily support the further development of the Powerise ® product range, innovative door opening systems, and automation technology within the Destaco portfolio. Principles of preparing the quarterly statement Use of alternative performance measures (APMs) In addition to IFRS measures, the Stabilus Group reports financial performance measures derived from the prepared financial statements (alternative performance measures – APMs). These should be regarded as supplementary to, rather than a substitute for, the IFRS information. In accordance with the ESMA Guidelines, the Stabilus Group provides a definition, rationale, and reconciliation for the reported APMs. The Stabilus Group uses the following APMs in this quarterly statement: – organic growth; – adjusted EBIT margin; – adjusted EBIT; – free cash flow; – adjusted free cash flow; – adjusted EBITDA; – net financial debt; and – net leverage ratio. Accounting Stabilus SE has prepared this quarterly statement on the basis of uniform consolidated accounting policies. The components of this quarterly statement were prepared in accordance with the accounting policies used for the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2025. 06STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial informationQUARTERL Y STATEMENT General information Principles of preparing the quarterly statement
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Change in Group structure (IFRS 5) The subsidiaries Fabreeka International Holdings Inc., Fabreeka International Inc., Tech Products Corporation, Fabreeka Group Holdings Inc., and Fabreeka GmbH Deutschland were sold on June 23, 2026, for a transaction price of €79.2 million (closing). The purchase price was paid entirely in cash. Stabilus SE therefore lost control of the companies concerned as of that date. The sale to the VMC Group was thus completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2026. As of June 30, 2026, all five companies had been fully deconsolidated and were therefore no longer included in the scope of consolidation of Stabilus SE. Accordingly, the disposed companies were no longer included in the consolidated financial statements as of the reporting date for the third quarter (June 30, 2026). The gain from disposal recognized during the reporting period is presented as a separate line item in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The reconciliation of the disposal proceeds to the gain from disposal is shown in the table below. Rounding differences Unless expressly described otherwise, all amounts are shown in thousands of euro (€ thousand). For arithmetical reasons, the information presented in this quarterly statement may contain rounding differences of + / – one unit (€ thousand, %, etc.). Reconciliation of the gain from disposal T_001 IN € MILLIONS June 23, 2026 Disposal proceeds (gross transaction price) 1) 79.2 Less: carrying amount of net assets disposed of 1) (33.5) of which goodwill 1) (25.5) of which other assets (net) 1) (8.0) Reclassification of cumulative currency translation differences from OCI to profit or loss 1) (1.3) Gain from disposal before taxes 1) 44.4 Income tax expense on the gain from disposal 1) (1.0) Gain from disposal after taxes 1) 43.4 1) The amounts presented in the table above – including the net assets disposed of, the reclassified currency translation differences, and the income tax expense – are based on preliminary calculations as of the reporting date and have not yet been finalized. The amounts presented may be adjusted if the final assessment results in material differences. Forward-looking statements This quarterly statement contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect estimates and assumptions – including those of third parties (such as statistical data concerning the automotive industry or global economic developments) – either at the time that they were made or as of the date of this report. Forward-looking statements always entail uncertainty. If these estimates and assumptions later prove to be either inaccurate or only partially accurate, the actual results may differ – even significantly – from expectations. 07STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Principles of preparing the quarterly statement Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Economic report Stabilus is represented around the world and focuses on automotive and industry applications. Besides innovations and new products, the major factors that affect Stabilus’ business performance are the rate of growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and, specifically for the automotive sector, the global production volume of light vehicles (including cars and light-duty vehicles with a weight of less than six metric tons) as well as the number of vehicles sold (e. g., new vehicle registrations as an indicator of automobile sales). General economic developments For the 2026 calendar year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast global economic growth of +3.0% (World Economic Outlook – July 2026). The Stabilus Group’s core markets continue to show divergent trends. Key influencing factors remain the Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict in the Middle East, and growing trade policy uncertainty resulting from special tariffs. Financing environment Future interest rate developments at the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve (Fed) will be a key factor for economic development. While the Fed is currently keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 3.5%, at its Governing Council meeting on June 11, 2026, the ECB decided to raise interest rates on the deposit facility by 0.25 percentage points to the current level of 2.25% – the first increase since September 2023 – in response to renewed inflationary pressure in the euro area. This has further tightened financing conditions for capital- intensive industries. Further monetary policy measures remain possible and are being monitored on an ongoing basis. Latest growth projections for selected national economies T_002 % YEAR-ON-YEAR CHANGE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026* 2025 World 3.0% 3.5% European Union 1.2% 1.6% thereof Euro area 0.9% 1.4% thereof Germany 0.7% 0.2% United Kingdom 1.0% 1.4% United States 2.3% 2.1% Latin America 2.4% 2.4% thereof Brazil 2.4% 2.3% thereof Mexico 1.2% 0.5% Emerging and Developing Asia 5.0% 5.6% thereof China 4.6% 5.0% Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook, July 2026. * Projections. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Economic report 08STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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The regions showed divergent trends. EMEA delivered a robust performance, with organic growth of 0.1% and an improvement in the adjusted EBIT margin to 11.3%. In a challenging market environment, the Americas region achieved an adjusted EBIT margin of 7.7%, with organic revenue growth of (3.3)%. APAC was adversely affected by high prior-year comparables, with organic revenue growth of (22.4)%, but improved its adjusted EBIT margin to 15.3%. Adjusted EBIT amounted to €95.6 million (9M FY 2025: €108.6 million), corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 10.7% (9M FY 2025: 11.1%). Adjusted free cash flow totaled €56.6 million (9M FY 2025: €60.3 million); strategic investment projects were consistently pursued Sector developments Development in the automotive industry According to S&P Global Mobility (as of July 2026), 69.6 million light vehicles were produced worldwide between October 2025 and June 2026 (9M FY 2026). Demand continues to be shaped by geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainty, and the structural shift toward electromobility. Development of the industrial sector and procurement markets The development of the industrial sector continues to be shaped by persistent geopolitical tensions, subdued investment demand, and structural challenges. Over the medium term, however, automation and climate-neutral production are expected to create opportunities. The Stabilus Group’s supply situation remains stable. Material prices are expected to remain volatile overall in fiscal 2026, with regional procurement structures helping to mitigate this volatility. Production of light vehicles* T_003 IN MILLIONS OF UNITS PER FISCAL YEAR 9M 2026** 9M 2025 EMEA 14.7 15.0 thereof Germany 3.2 3.2 Americas 13.5 13.6 thereof United States 7.4 7.4 APAC 41.3 41.0 thereof China 23.8 24.3 Worldwide production of light vehicles* 69.6 69.6 Source: S&P Global Mobility / Light Vehicle Production Forecast (July 2026). * Passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (<6 t). ** S&P Global Mobility forecast as of July 2026. Overall assessment of business performance Overall statement on business performance and the economic situation of the Stabilus Group The Stabilus Group closed the first nine months of fiscal 2026 in a challenging market environment with revenue of €895.5 million (9M FY 2025: €980.0 million). Although revenue declined due to market conditions, it remained in line with expectations. Revenue decreased by (8.6)%, while organic revenue growth was (5.9)%. The market environment continued to be shaped by declining volumes in China as well as in the European and American sales markets, ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties including escalation of the Middle East conflict, inflation-related cost risks, and increasing protectionist measures. despite an overall reduction in CAPEX. The net leverage ratio was 2.77x as of June 30, 2026 (September 30, 2025: 2.96x). Taking into account the adjusted covenant thresholds – in particular, a net leverage ratio of no more than 3.75x for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 – the agreed financial covenants were met as of the reporting date. In this regard, the contractual bank definition of the net leverage ratio differs from the definition of the net leverage ratio used in external financial reporting (see definition and calculation on p. 20) in that lease liabilities under IFRS 16 and factoring liabilities are not included in the calculation of the net leverage ratio in external financial reporting; the covenant thresholds mentioned are based on the bank’s definition. 09STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial informationQUARTERL Y STATEMENT Economic report Overall assessment of business performance
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Results of operations of the Stabilus Group Analysis of revenue development The following tables show the development of the Stabilus Group’s revenue for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2025. Revenue by region and business unit T_004 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change % divestment effect % currency effect % organic growth EMEA Automotive Gas Spring 28.7 31.4 (8.6)% − (0.1)% (8.5)% Automotive Powerise ® 26.5 29.6 (10.5)% − (2.8)% (7.7)% Industrial Components 71.7 66.9 7.2% (1.0)% (0.8)% 9.0% Industrial Automation (Destaco) 11.2 12.1 (7.4)% − (0.1)% (7.3)% Total EMEA 1) 138.1 140.0 (1.4)% (0.5)% (1.0)% 0.1% Americas Automotive Gas Spring 26.2 26.5 (1.1)% − 2.5% (3.6)% Automotive Powerise ® 29.6 33.3 (11.4)% − 7.9% (19.3)% Industrial Components 29.0 31.3 (7.3)% (12.4)% (1.4)% 6.5% Industrial Automation (Destaco) 27.7 25.6 8.2% − (2.8)% 11.0% Total Americas 1) 112.5 116.7 (3.7)% (3.3)% 1.8% (2.2)% APAC Automotive Gas Spring 17.5 21.3 (18.2)% − 1.8% (20.0)% Automotive Powerise ® 20.5 28.8 (28.8)% − 1.9% (30.7)% Industrial Components 7.4 5.9 23.3% − 2.1% 21.2% Industrial Automation (Destaco) 3.4 3.3 3.0% − 3.1% (0.1)% Total APAC 1) 48.8 59.3 (18.0)% − 1.8% (19.9)% Stabilus Group Total Automotive Gas Spring 72.4 79.2 (8.7)% − 1.3% (10.0)% Total Automotive Powerise ® 76.6 91.7 (16.6)% − 2.6% (19.2)% Total Industrial Components 108.1 104.1 3.7% (4.3)% (0.8)% 8.8% Total Industrial Automation (Destaco) 42.3 41.0 3.2% − (1.8)% 4.7% Revenue 1) 299.4 316.0 (5.3)% (1.4)% 0.6% (4.5)% 1) Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i. e., “billed-from view”). QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 10STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Revenue by region and business unit T_005 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change % divestment effect % currency effect % organic growth EMEA Automotive Gas Spring 86.7 92.1 (5.9)% − (0.1)% (5.8)% Automotive Powerise ® 80.6 83.6 (3.6)% − (2.5)% (1.1)% Industrial Components 204.0 195.3 4.5% (0.3)% (1.0)% 5.8% Industrial Automation (Destaco) 33.7 38.4 (12.2)% − (0.2)% (12.0)% Total EMEA 1) 405.0 409.4 (1.1)% (0.2)% (1.0)% 0.1% Americas Automotive Gas Spring 75.7 80.7 (6.2)% − (2.1)% (4.1)% Automotive Powerise ® 91.4 101.7 (10.1)% − 4.0% (14.1)% Industrial Components 86.2 95.8 (10.0)% (4.0)% (6.4)% 0.4% Industrial Automation (Destaco) 79.4 80.0 (0.7)% − (7.4)% 6.7% Total Americas 1) 332.7 358.2 (7.1)% (1.1)% (2.7)% (3.3)% APAC Automotive Gas Spring 57.7 74.9 (23.1)% − (3.6)% (19.5)% Automotive Powerise ® 69.8 104.7 (33.3)% − (3.0)% (30.3)% Industrial Components 19.7 18.5 6.5% − (4.0)% 10.5% Industrial Automation (Destaco) 10.5 14.3 (26.6)% − (3.5)% (23.1)% Total APAC 1) 157.7 212.4 (25.8)% − (3.4)% (22.4)% Stabilus Group Total Automotive Gas Spring 220.1 247.7 (11.2)% − (1.8)% (9.4)% Total Automotive Powerise ® 241.8 290.0 (16.6)% − (0.4)% (16.2)% Total Industrial Components 309.9 309.6 0.1% (1.5)% (2.9)% 4.5% Total Industrial Automation (Destaco) 123.6 132.7 (6.9)% − (4.9)% (2.0)% Revenue 1) 895.5 980.0 (8.6)% (0.5)% (2.2)% (5.9)% 1) Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i. e., “billed-from view”). QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 11STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Income statement T_006 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change 2026 2025 % change Revenue 299.5 316.0 (5.2)% 895.5 980.0 (8.6)% Cost of sales (221.5) (228.5) (3.1)% (657.9) (711.5) (7.5)% Gross profit 78.0 87.5 (10.9)% 237.7 268.4 (11.4)% Research and development expenses (9.7) (10.0) (3.0)% (27.3) (29.8) (8.4)% Selling expenses (33.4) (34.2) (2.3)% (98.6) (102.9) (4.2)% General administrative expenses (20.0) (17.7) 13.0% (53.9) (60.3) (10.6)% Other income 7.6 1.2 > 100.0% 12.2 5.9 > 100.0% Gain from disposal of subsidiaries 44.4 – n/a 44.4 – n/a Other expenses (0.8) (2.0) (60.0)% (2.8) (2.5) 12.0% Profit from operating activities (EBIT) 66.1 24.8 > 100.0% 111.8 78.8 41.9% Finance income 0.5 0.8 (37.5)% 1.2 1.9 (36.8)% Finance costs (11.8) (12.4) (4.8)% (32.7) (31.2) 4.8% Profit / (loss) before income tax 54.8 13.2 > 100.0% 80.3 49.4 62.6% Income tax income / (expense) (3.4) (3.1) 9.7% (11.4) (13.8) (17.4)% Profit / (loss) for the period 51.4 10.1 > 100.0% 68.9 35.6 93.5% Revenue The Stabilus Group generated revenue of €895.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €980.0 million; (8.6)%). The development of revenue by region and business unit, together with a reconciliation of the changes attributable to organic growth, currency effects, and acquisitions, is presented in the section ‘ Analysis of revenue development’ (Tables T_004 and T_005). Cost of sales Cost of sales amounted to €657.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €711.5 million; (7.5)%). Gross profit therefore amounted to €237.7 million, corresponding to a gross margin of 26.5% (9M FY 2025: 27.4%). This development primarily reflects the lower level of revenue. Efficiency measures initiated at an early stage in production and savings from the transformation program launched in September 2025 had a positive effect on the cost base and helped to partially offset inflation- and volume-related pressures. Sales and general administrative expenses Selling expenses amounted to €98.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €102.9 million; (4.2)%), while general administrative expenses amounted to €53.9 million (9M FY 2025: €60.3 million; (10.6)%). Although personnel expenses increased due to inflation and freight, and transportation costs also rose, targeted savings from the transformation program, adjustments to the staffing structure, and the decline in sales volumes reduced selling and general administrative expenses. As a percentage of revenue, selling expenses were 11.0% (9M FY 2025: 10.5%), while general administrative expenses were 6.0% (9M FY 2025: 6.2%). The organic revenue decline of 5.9% resulted from declining or stagnant volumes in all three regions – particularly APAC, at (22.4)% – as well as continued pricing pressure in the market. Positive countervailing effects came from Industrial Components across the Group, with growth of +4.5%, and Industrial Automation in the Americas region, with growth of +6.7%. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 12STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Revenue and earnings development by segment The Stabilus Group is organized primarily on a regional level. The three reportable segments are EMEA, Americas, and APAC. Operating segments T_007 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change 2026 2025 % change EMEA External revenue 1) 138.2 140.0 (1.3)% 405.0 409.4 (1.1)% Intersegment revenue 1) 9.2 8.4 9.5% 27.4 31.3 (12.5)% Total revenue 1) 147.3 148.4 (0.7)% 432.5 440.7 (1.9)% Adjusted EBIT 16.5 16.4 0.6% 45.9 42.5 8.0% as % of total revenue 11.2% 11.1% 10.6% 9.6% as % of external revenue 11.9% 11.7% 11.3% 10.4% Americas External revenue 1) 112.5 116.7 (3.6)% 332.7 358.2 (7.1)% Intersegment revenue 1) 4.7 5.7 (17.5)% 14.3 18.6 (23.1)% Total revenue 1) 117.2 122.4 (4.2)% 347.0 376.7 (7.9)% Adjusted EBIT 10.7 9.8 9.2% 25.6 34.2 (25.1)% as % of total revenue 9.1% 8.0% 7.4% 9.1% as % of external revenue 9.5% 8.4% 7.7% 9.5% APAC External revenue 1) 48.8 59.3 (17.7)% 157.7 212.4 (25.8)% Intersegment revenue 1) 3.6 2.3 56.5% 11.1 9.5 16.8% Total revenue 1) 52.5 61.6 (14.8)% 168.9 221.9 (23.9)% Adjusted EBIT 5.1 6.9 (26.1)% 24.1 31.9 (24.5)% as % of total revenue 9.7% 11.2% 14.3% 14.4% as % of external revenue 10.5% 11.6% 15.3% 15.0% 1) Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i. e., “billed-from view”). EMEA External revenue in the EMEA region decreased by €(4.4) million, or (1.1)%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2025, from €409.4 million to €405.0 million. After eliminating currency translation effects of €(4.3) million, organic revenue growth amounted to 0.1%. The region therefore outperformed passenger car production in the EMEA region, which, according to S&P Global Mobility (as of July 2026), declined by (1.7)% during the reporting period. The market environment in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 continued to be characterized by noticeable consumer restraint. In addition, geopolitical uncertainty and tariffs on US imports weighed on demand. The automotive industry continues to undergo a profound structural transformation, characterized by the shift toward electromobility, digital vehicle platforms, and connected services. Regional differences in sales and demand persisted, while Europe recorded sluggish overall economic growth. Adjusted EBIT for the EMEA region increased by €3.4 million, or 8.0%, from €42.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to €45.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. The adjusted EBIT margin improved by 0.9 percentage points, from 10.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to 11.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. The margin improvement was attributable to targeted efficiency measures implemented as part of the transformation program, as well as one-time payments from selected OEMs, which effectively counteracted ongoing cost and pricing pressures and enabled an improvement in the operating margin despite lower revenue. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 13STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Americas External revenue in the Americas region decreased by €(25.5) million, or (7.1)%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2025, from €358.2 million to €332.7 million. Excluding currency translation effects of €(9.7) million, organic revenue growth amounted to (3.3)%. According to S&P Global Mobility (as of July 2026), the US automotive market stagnated during the reporting period, with production of 7.4 million units, influenced by prior-year comparables and continued trade policy uncertainty. Adjusted EBIT for the Americas region decreased by €(8.6) million, or (25.1)%, from €34.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to €25.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. The adjusted EBIT margin declined by 1.8 percentage points, from 9.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to 7.7%, weighed on by the decline in revenue and continued margin and pricing pressure during the reporting period. The market environment was characterized by trade policy tensions, tariffs on US imports, and structural transformation in powertrain technologies. Industrial Automation performed positively during the reporting period with organic revenue growth of +6.7%, thereby counteracting the overall trend in the region. APAC External revenue in the APAC region decreased in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 by €(54.7) million, or (25.8)%, compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2025, from €212.4 million to €157.7 million. Excluding currency translation effects of €(7.2) million, organic revenue growth amounted to (22.4)%. The decline was mainly attributable to high prior- year comparables, as government subsidy programs in China had caused a significant shift in demand in the prior-year period. According to S&P Global Mobility (as of July 2026), the Chinese automotive market contracted by (2.1)% to 23.8 million units produced during the reporting period, influenced by prior-year comparables and continued trade policy uncertainty. Adjusted EBIT for the APAC region decreased by €(7.8) million, or (24.5)%, from €31.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to €24.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. The adjusted EBIT margin improved by 0.3 percentage points, from 15.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to 15.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Positive non-recurring purchasing effects resulting from retroactive price reductions granted by suppliers, among other factors, supported the margin increase and helped mitigate the impact of cost and pricing pressures. The market environment in the APAC region was characterized by divergent demand trends. While domestic demand in China was adversely affected by pricing pressure and waning government incentives, vehicle exports from China developed dynamically. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 14STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Reconciliation of EBIT to adjusted EBIT T_008 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Profit from operating activities (EBIT) 66.1 24.8 > 100.0% PPA adjustments – depreciation and amortization 7.0 7.7 (8.7)% Consulting 3.3 0.0 > 100.0% Reorganization 0.2 0.7 (80.4)% Gain from disposal of subsidiaries (44.4) – > 100.0% Adjusted EBIT 32.2 33.1 (2.7)% Reconciliation of PPA adjustments T_009 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change PPA in fiscal 2010 0.9 1.2 (21.8)% PPA in fiscal 2016 1.6 2.0 (21.9)% PPA in fiscal 2019 0.2 0.2 0.0% PPA in fiscal 2023 0.5 0.5 0.0% PPA in fiscal 2024 3.8 3.8 0.0% PPA adjustments 7.0 7.7 (8.9)% Reconciliation of adjusted EBIT The adjustments in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 primarily related to the gain from the disposal of subsidiaries, straight-line amortization of fair value adjustments arising from purchase price allocations (PPAs) for past business combinations, and expenses for transaction fees incurred in connection with the disposal of the subsidiaries. Further details on segment reporting can be found in the supplementary financial information on page 29. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 15STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Reconciliation of EBIT to adjusted EBIT T_010 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Profit from operating activities (EBIT) 111.8 78.8 41.9% PPA adjustments – depreciation and amortization 22.3 25.7 (13.0)% Consulting 3.6 1.2 > 100.0% Reorganization 2.2 2.9 (21.8)% Gain from disposal of subsidiaries (44.4) – > 100.0% Adjusted EBIT 95.6 108.6 (12.0)% Reconciliation of PPA adjustments T_011 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change PPA in fiscal 2010 3.2 3.5 (7.3)% PPA in fiscal 2016 5.4 6.0 (9.0)% PPA in fiscal 2019 0.5 0.5 0.0% PPA in fiscal 2023 1.6 1.6 0.0% PPA in fiscal 2024 11.5 14.1 (18.6)% PPA adjustments 22.3 25.7 (13.1)% QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Results of operations of the Stabilus Group 16STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Financial position of the Stabilus Group Analysis of net assets Statement of financial position T_012 IN € MILLIONS June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 % change Assets Non-current assets 1,279.2 1,297.7 (1.4)% Current assets 591.8 582.8 1.5% Total assets 1,871.0 1,880.5 (0.5)% Equity and liabilities Equity 718.3 635.8 13.0% Non-current liabilities 846.2 888.4 (4.8)% Current liabilities 306.5 356.4 (14.0)% Total liabilities 1,152.7 1,244.8 (7.4)% Total equity and liabilities 1,871.0 1,880.5 (0.5)% Non-current assets The decrease in long-term assets of €(18.5) million is primarily attributable to a change in goodwill totaling €(19.5) million. This cange is largely due to the disposal of the five companies sold, which amounted to a total of €(25.5) million. Current assets Current assets increased by €9.0 million. This is primarily attributable to a €5.0 million increase in inventory and a €6.6 million increase in other assets. The decrease in trade receivables of €(4.6) million and the decrease in cash and cash equivalents of €(1.7) million were offset by an increase in other financial assets of +€1.9 million and an increase in income tax receivables of +€1.8 million. Equity The Stabilus Group’s equity increased by +€82.5 million during the reporting period to €718.3 million. Profit for the period of +€68.9 million and changes in other comprehensive income (OCI) of +€32.6 million, primarily resulting from foreign currency translation, had a positive effect. Equity was reduced by the dividend payment of €(8.6) million to Stabilus shareholders and cash outflows of €(8.9) million under the share buyback program. Non-current liabilities The decrease in long-term liabilities of (42.2) million euros is primarily attributable to an adjustment in the maturities of financial liabilities: the second tranche of the promissory note loan (maturity: January 28, 2027) in the amount of €55.0 million, which was reported under long-term financial liabilities as of September 30, 2025, was reclassified to short- term financial liabilities during the reporting period. This was offset by increases in lease liabilities of +€8.7 million and pension obligations of +€3.9 million. Current liabilities The decrease in current liabilities of €(49.9) million is primarily attributable to the repayment of the first tranche of the promissory note loan in March 2026 in the amount of €83.0 million. This was offset by the reclassification of the second tranche of the promissory note loan (maturity: January 28, 2027), amounting to €55.0 million, from long- term to short-term financial liabilities. In addition, there were changes in trade payables of €(16.6) million, provisions of €(8.5) million, and other financial liabilities of +€7.7 million. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Financial position of the Stabilus Group 17STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Analysis of the financial position Cash flow from operating activities Cash flow from operating activities amounted to €93.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €119.3 million). The main drivers were profit for the period of +€68.9 million and non-cash depreciation and amortization. This was offset by changes in net working capital resulting from a build-up in working capital, income tax payments of €(19.5) million, and the €(16.6) million reduction in trade accounts payable. Cash flow from investing activities Cash flow from investing activities amounted to €30.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €(65.4) million). In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, cash flow from investing activities was significantly influenced by proceeds of +€79.2 million from the disposal of subsidiaries. Cash flows T_013 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Cash flow from operating activities 93.2 119.3 (21.9)% Cash flow from investing activities 30.1 (65.4) > (100.0)% Cash flow from financing activities (131.2) (32.8) > 100.0% Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (7.8) 21.2 > (100.0)% Exchange rate effects on cash and cash equivalents 6.1 (4.4) > (100.0)% Cash and cash equivalents as of beginning of the period 162.6 109.4 48.6% Cash and cash equivalents as of end of the period 160.9 126.2 27.5% Capital expenditure (CAPEX) amounted to €(52.0) million (9M FY 2025: €(66.2) million), reflecting a more selective investment strategy. A detailed breakdown is provided in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Cash flow from financing activities Cash flow from financing activities amounted to €(131.2) million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (9M FY 2025: €(32.8) million). The main cash outflows related to net repayments of financial liabilities of €(83.0) million, interest paid of €(22.2) million, the dividend payment of €(8.6) million to Stabilus shareholders, and the share buyback program of €(8.9) million. A detailed breakdown of financing cash flows is provided in the consolidated statement of cash flows on page 28. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Financial position of the Stabilus Group 18STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Reconciliation of free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow, and net leverage ratio Free cash flow Free cash flow changed significantly in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2025, totaling +€123.3 million (9M FY2025: +€53.9 million). Despite the €(26.1) million decrease in cash flow from operating activities, free cash flow increased by a total of +€69.4 million. This was attributable to a +€95.5 million increase in cash flow from investing activities, primarily due to proceeds of +€79.2 million from the disposal of the five companies and a total reduction of €14.2 million in CAPEX. The calculation of free cash flow for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and the first nine months of fiscal 2025 is shown in the adjacent table. Adjusted free cash flow Adjusted free cash flow changed by €(3.7) million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2025, from +€60.3 million to +€56.6 million. This was primarily attributable to a €(26.1) million decrease in cash flow from operating activities. This was offset by a +€95.5 million increase in cash flow from investing activities, primarily resulting from the adjustment for proceeds of +€79.2 million from the disposal of the five subsidiaries and €(14.2) million lower CAPEX. Further adjustments of €12.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 primarily related to cash outflows for transformation measures and consulting costs incurred in connection with the reorganization of the Group and the divestment of subsidiaries. The adjustment of €6.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 related partly to the subsequent purchase price payment resulting from the adjustment of net working capital as of the transfer date and consulting costs paid in connection with the Destaco acquisition, and partly to the remediation of legacy environmental liabilities. Free cash flow T_014 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Cash flow from operating activities 93.2 119.3 (21.9)% Cash flow from investing activities 30.1 (65.4) > (100.0)% Free cash flow 123.3 53.9 > 100.0% Adjusted free cash flow T_015 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Cash flow from operating activities 93.2 119.3 (21.9)% Cash flow from investing activities 30.1 (65.4) > (100.0)% Free cash flow 123.3 53.9 > 100.0% Acquisition of assets and liabilities within the business combination, net of cash acquired – 1.1 (100.0)% Consulting 2.9 2.6 10.8% Bioremediation 0.2 0.4 (55.2)% Reorganization 2.1 – n/a Disposal of subsidiaries (79.2) – n/a Transformation 7.3 2.3 > 100.0% Adjusted free cash flow 56.6 60.3 (6.1)% QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Financial position of the Stabilus Group 19STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Net leverage ratio As of June 30, 2026, the net leverage ratio decreased from 3.03x as of June 30, 2025, to 2.77x (September 30, 2025: 2.96x). The decrease is primarily attributable to the net repayment of financial liabilities, which was predominantly financed by the proceeds from the sale of the five subsidiaries. The calculation of the net leverage ratio as of the reporting date is shown in the following table. Net leverage ratio T_016 9M as of June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Financial liabilities 713.1 799.9 (10.9)% Cash and cash equivalents (160.9) (126.2) 27.5% Net financial debt 552.2 673.7 (17.6)% Adjusted EBITDA (LTM, June 30) 199.6 222.5 (10.3)% Net leverage ratio 1) 2.77x 3.03x 1) The net leverage ratio is defined as net financial debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the last 12 months (LTM). Financial liabilities T_017 9M as of June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 % change Financial liabilities (non-current) 657.4 676.4 (2.8)% Financial liabilities (current) 55.7 123.5 (54.9)% Financial liabilities 713.1 799.9 (10.9)% Adjusted EBITDA (L TM, June 30) T_018 9M as of June 30, IN € MILLIONS 2026 2025 1) % change Profit from operating activities (EBIT) 117.3 104.8 12.0% Depreciation 50.8 50.4 0.8% Amortization 19.1 18.4 3.8% PPA adjustments – depreciation and amortization 29.9 40.0 (25.1)% EBITDA 217.1 213.5 1.7% Consulting 3.6 2.0 80.0% Reorganization 4.3 2.9 48.3% Bioremediation 1.4 – n/a Purchase price allocation (PPA) adjustments – increase in inventories – 4.1 (100.0)% Restructuring 17.6 – n/a Gain from disposal of subsidiaries (44.4) – n/a Adjusted EBITDA 199.6 222.5 (10.3)% 1) Adjusted to account for integration costs of €3.2 million for the Destaco Group in the previous year. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Financial position of the Stabilus Group 20STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Report on risks and opportunities In our opinion, there were no material changes in the reporting period from October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, compared with the disclosures presented in the annual report of September 30, 2025, and with the overall assessment there of the risks and opportunities of the Stabilus Group. Accordingly, reference is made to the corresponding statements in the 2025 annual report (page 51 et seq.). In the reporting period, the uncertainties arising from the macroeconomic and geopolitical framework have continued to rise. These include, in particular, trade tensions, potential trade restrictions as well as the escalation of the Middle East conflict and overall increased volatility in global sales and procurement markets. These developments have an impact in particular on the automotive and industrial end markets relevant for the Stabilus Group. Against this backdrop, the risk assessments for individual risk categories were adjusted during the reporting period. Credit and liquidity risks were adjusted from “moderate” to “low,” primarily as a result of the sale of the five subsidiaries and the covenant reset agreed upon with the lending banks (see page 5). By contrast, material risks (procurement risks, supply capacity) shifted from “moderate” to “high” during the reporting period, primarily due to the ongoing escalation of the Middle East conflict and its resulting impact on global commodity markets and supply chains. Overall assessment of risk In our opinion, the aggregated total risk exposure in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 had no material impacts on the risk-bearing capacity of the Stabilus Group, because the overall risk profile as of September 30, 2025 – taking into account the aforementioned adjustments in individual risk categories – had not changed significantly. In June 2026, Stabilus SE entered into a waiver agreement with its lending banks regarding the contractually agreed financial ratio, the “net leverage ratio.” For details of the agreement, please refer to the information on page 5. The Management Board does not anticipate any individual risk or any risk resulting from the aggregation of opportunities and individual risks of all categories that could materially endanger the continued existence of Stabilus SE or the Stabilus Group. The risk-bearing capacity of the Stabilus Group is linked to the Group’s financial covenants (net leverage ratio) and equity and is monitored on an ongoing basis. As of the reporting date, the Stabilus Group had adequate headroom with respect to the relevant financial covenants; there were no violations of covenant agreements at any time during the reporting period. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Report on risks and opportunities 21STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Report on expected developments General economic outlook For fiscal 2026, the IMF expects global economic growth of +3.0%. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and increasing trade policy uncertainty are expected to weigh on global growth. While the Fed has left its key interest rate unchanged at 3.5%, the ECB decided on June 11, 2026, to raise its key interest rate to 2.25% in response to renewed inflationary pressure, further tightening the financing environment. Forecast industry development Forecast development in the automotive industry For fiscal 2026, the Stabilus Group expects global passenger car production to decline slightly by approximately (0.5)% to around 92.3 million vehicles (S&P Global Mobility, July 2026). Forecast development in the industrial sector and on the procurement markets No significant recovery in demand is expected in the industrial sector during the remainder of fiscal 2026. Structural impetus from digitalization and the transformation toward climate-neutral production could create growth opportunities over the medium term, but is expected to have an impact in only certain subsegments in fiscal 2026. The supply situation is stable, while material prices are expected to remain volatile. Production of light vehicles* T_020 IN MILLIONS OF UNITS PER FISCAL YEAR 2025** 2026** 2027** 2028** 2029** 2030** EMEA 19.5 19.0 19.0 19.3 19.9 20.1 thereof Germany 4.2 4.1 3.9 3.6 3.6 3.6 Americas 18.4 18.3 18.2 18.8 19.3 19.8 thereof United States 10.1 10.0 9.7 10.2 10.6 11.1 APAC 54.9 55.0 53.9 55.2 55.5 56.6 thereof China 32.6 31.8 31.5 31.9 32.1 32.6 Worldwide production of light vehicles* 92.7 92.3 91.0 93.3 94.7 96.5 Source: S&P Global Mobility / Light Vehicle Production Forecast (July 2026). * Passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (<6 t). ** S&P Global Mobility forecast as of July 2026. Latest growth projections for selected national economies T_019 % YEAR-ON-YEAR CHANGE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 2026* World 3.5% 3.0% European Union 1.6% 1.2% thereof Euro area 1.4% 0.9% thereof Germany 0.2% 0.7% United Kingdom 1.4% 1.0% United States 2.1% 2.3% Latin America 2.4% 2.4% thereof Brazil 2.3% 2.4% thereof Mexico 0.5% 1.2% Emerging and Developing Asia 5.6% 5.0% thereof China 5.0% 4.6% Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook, July 2026. * Projections. QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Report on expected developments 22STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial information
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Forecast development of the Stabilus Group In light of the results for the first nine months of the financial year 2026 and current developments in global automotive and industrial production, the Management Board is refining its full-year forecast within the ranges targeted at the start of the financial year for revenue (€1.1 billion to €1.3 billion) and the adjusted EBIT margin (10% to 12%) and adjusted free cash flow (€80 million to €110 million). For the 2026 financial year, results are now expected to fall within the range for revenue (approximately €1.15 billion) and adjusted free cash flow (approximately €90 million). The adjusted EBIT margin is expected to be at the lower end of the range, at around 10%. Reasons for this include, among other things, escalating trade conflicts, the Middle East conflict and protectionist measures, in particular rising tariffs and inflation. Subsequent events As of July 30, 2026, there were no events or developments that could have materially affected the measurement and presentation of the Group’s assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2026. Koblenz, July 30, 2026 DR. MICHAEL BÜCHSNER ANDREAS JAEGER DAVID SABET Stabilus SE Management Board 23STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Additional informationSupplementary financial informationQUARTERL Y STATEMENT Report on expected developments Subsequent events
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income T_021 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € THOUSANDS 2026 2025 2026 2025 Revenue 299,511 316,024 895,536 979,965 Cost of sales (221,514) (228,529) (657,851) (711,546) Gross profit 77,997 87,495 237,685 268,419 Research and development expenses (9,679) (9,992) (27,290) (29,831) Selling expenses (33,375) (34,217) (98,642) (102,915) General administrative expenses (19,965) (17,738) (53,872) (60,292) Other income 7,588 1,223 12,249 5,944 Gain from disposal of subsidiaries 44,391 – 44,391 – Other expenses (856) (2,006) (2,753) (2,538) Profit from operating activities (EBIT) 66,101 24,765 111,768 78,787 Finance income 514 848 1,242 1,860 Finance costs (11,768) (12,418) (32,707) (31,248) Profit / (loss) before income tax 54,848 13,195 80,304 49,399 Income tax income / (expense) (3,401) (3,120) (11,413) (13,811) Profit / (loss) for the period 51,447 10,075 68,891 35,588 thereof attributable to non-controlling interests 222 280 820 1,018 thereof attributable to shareholders of Stabilus 51,225 9,795 68,071 34,570 Other comprehensive income / (expense) Foreign currency translation differences 7,912 (53,780) 27,865 (40,851) Hedge of cash flows from financial instruments (216) (647) 2,138 1,088 SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION as of and for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2026 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 24STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement Additional informationSUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income T_021 Q3 for the period from April 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € THOUSANDS 2026 2025 2026 2025 Items that can be reclassified to consolidated profit or loss in future periods 7,696 (54,427) 30,003 (39,763) Unrealized actuarial gains and losses 1,480 1,252 2,552 1,391 Items not to be reclassified to consolidated profit or loss in future periods 1,480 1,252 2,552 1,391 Other comprehensive income / (expense), net of taxes 9,176 (53,175) 32,555 (38,372) Total comprehensive income for the period 60,623 (43,100) 101,446 (2,784) thereof attributable to non-controlling interests 117 (215) (1,770) 3,294 thereof attributable to shareholders of Stabilus 60,506 (42,886) 103,216 (6,079) Earnings per share (in €): basic (EPS) 2.07 0.40 2.76 1.40 diluted (DEPS) 2.07 0.40 2.76 1.40 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (continued) 25STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement Additional informationSUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
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Consolidated statement of financial position T_022 IN € THOUSANDS June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 Assets Property, plant and equipment 312,549 303,949 Goodwill 507,052 526,585 Other intangible assets 438,537 450,439 Other investments 6,000 6,000 Other financial assets 2,106 711 Other assets 836 773 Deferred tax assets 12,107 9,262 Total non-current assets 1,279,187 1,297,719 Inventories 209,433 204,389 Trade and other receivables 171,466 176,071 Income tax receivables 6,685 4,934 Other financial assets 3,845 1,897 Other assets 39,525 32,883 Cash and cash equivalents 160,892 162,619 Total current assets 591,846 582,793 Total assets 1,871,033 1,880,512 Consolidated statement of financial position T_022 IN € THOUSANDS June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 Equity and liabilities Issued capital 24,700 24,700 Capital reserves 201,395 201,395 Retained earnings 522,839 471,632 Other reserves (56,801) (91,947) Equity attributable to shareholders of Stabilus 692,133 605,780 Non-controlling interests 26,195 29,981 Total equity 718,328 635,761 Financial liabilities 657,357 710,635 Other financial liabilities 64,735 56,002 Provisions 20,713 16,832 Pension plans and similar obligations 42,691 44,917 Deferred tax liabilities 60,707 60,004 Total non-current liabilities 846,203 888,390 Trade accounts payable 132,423 149,032 Financial liabilities 55,707 83,728 Other financial liabilities 20,921 13,245 Income tax liabilities 5,269 8,513 Provisions 47,170 55,620 Other liabilities 45,012 46,223 Total current liabilities 306,502 356,361 Total liabilities 1,152,705 1,244,751 Total equity and liabilities 1,871,033 1,880,512 Consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2026 SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated statement of financial position Additional information 26STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity T_023 IN € THOUSANDS Issued capital Capital reserves Retained earnings Other reserves Equity attributable to shareholders of Stabilus Non-controlling interests Total equity Balance as of Sept 30, 2024 24,700 201,395 476,948 (53,174) 649,869 27,859 677,728 Profit / (loss) for the period − − 34,570 − 34,570 1,018 35,588 Other comprehensive income / (expense) − − − (40,648) (40,648) 2,276 (38,372) Total comprehensive income for the period − − 34,570 (40,648) (6,078) 3,293 (2,785) Dividends − − (28,405) − (28,405) (397) (28,802) Change in ownership interest in subsidiaries without a change of control − − − − − − − Changes in non-controlling interests − − − − − 5 5 As of June 30, 2025 24,700 201,395 483,113 (93,822) 615,386 30,760 646,146 Balance as of Sept 30, 2025 24,700 201,395 471,632 (91,947) 605,780 29,981 635,761 Profit / (loss) for the period − − 68,071 − 68,071 820 68,891 Other comprehensive income / (expense) − − − 35,145 35,145 (2,590) 32,555 Total comprehensive income for the period − − 68,071 35,145 103,216 (1,770) 101,446 Dividends − − (8,631) − (8,631) (1,380) (10,010) Change in ownership interest in subsidiaries without a change of control − − 636 − 636 (636) − Acquisition of treasury shares − − (8,869) − (8,869) − (8,869) Changes in non-controlling interests − − − − − − − As of June 30, 2026 24,700 201,395 522,839 (56,802) 692,132 26,195 718,328 Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the first nine months ended June 30, 2026 SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated statement of changes in equity Additional information 27STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement
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Consolidated statement of cash flows for the period from October 1 to June 30 Consolidated statement of cash flows T_024 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € THOUSANDS 2026 2025 Profit / (loss) for the period 68,891 35,588 Income tax income / (expense) 11,413 13,811 Net financial result 31,465 29,387 Interest received 1,242 1,861 Depreciation and amortization (incl. impairment losses) 74,044 74,890 Gains / losses from the disposal of assets (395) 50 Changes in inventories (5,044) 12,878 Changes in trade and other receivables 4,605 10,412 Changes in trade payables (16,609) (8,946) Changes in other assets and liabilities (4,657) (23,191) Changes in provisions (7,777) (7,507) Income tax payments (19,549) (19,920) Gain from disposal of subsidiaries (44,391) − Cash flow from operating activities 93,238 119,313 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 2,909 1,952 Purchase of intangible assets (21,724) (22,344) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (30,292) (43,916) Cash proceeds from the disposal of subsidiaries 79,238 − Acquisition of assets and liabilities within the business combination, net of cash acquired – (1,072) Cash flow from investing activities 30,131 (65,380) Consolidated statement of cash flows T_024 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € THOUSANDS 2026 2025 Receipts under credit line 83,000 40,510 Acquisition of treasury shares (8,869) − Receipts under financial liabilities – 40,000 Payments for redemption of financial liabilities (166,000) (57,018) Payment for the acquisition of non-controlling interests − (5) Payments for lease liabilities (7,148) (8,398) Dividends paid (8,631) (28,405) Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (1,380) (397) Payments for interest (22,189) (19,051) Cash flow from financing activities (131,217) (32,764) Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (7,848) 21,169 Exchange rate effects on cash and cash equivalents 6,121 (4,437) Cash and cash equivalents as of beginning of the period 162,619 109,426 Cash and cash equivalents as of end of the period 160,892 126,158 SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated statement of cash flows Additional information 28STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement
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Segment reporting The Stabilus Group is organized and managed primarily on a regional level. The three reportable operating segments of the Group are EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), the Americas (North and South America) and APAC (Asia-Pacific). Based on Stabilus’ guiding strategy of “in the region, for the region”, we have established our locations near the Group’s customers and have continuously expanded this approach in recent years. The segment reporting structure is based on management reporting. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and 2025, no single customer in a region accounted for more than 10% of total consolidated revenue. The customer structure, products, and services offered (product portfolio) are largely the same in all three regional segments. The Group measures the performance of its operating segments through a measure of segment profit or loss (key performance indicator) which is referred to as “adjusted EBIT”. Adjusted EBIT represents EBIT adjusted for exceptional non-recurring items (e. g., the result on disposal of subsidiaries, restructuring costs, or one-time M&A advisory costs) and depreciation / amortization of fair value adjustments resulting from purchase price allocations (PPAs). EBIT for the EMEA operating segment in the financial year ended June 30, 2026, contains impairment losses of €(309) thousand (June 30, 2025: €(592) thousand). The Americas operating segment did not include any impairment losses as of the reporting date (June 30, 2025: €(239) thousand). The revenue between the segments was calculated at market rates. The amounts presented in the column “Other / Consolidation” include the elimination of transactions between the segments and certain other corporate items that are related to the Stabilus Group as a whole and are not allocated to the segments – e. g., depreciation from purchase price allocations. Segment information for the first nine months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, is as follows: Segment reporting T_025 EMEA Americas APAC 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € THOUSANDS 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 External revenue 1) 405,091 409,391 332,686 358,151 157,759 212,423 Intersegment revenue 1) 27,431 31,262 14,328 18,556 11,147 9,491 Total revenue 1) 432,522 440,653 347,014 376,707 168,906 221,914 Depreciation and amortization (incl. impairment losses) (36,694) (36,144) (21,995) (23,076) (12,116) (12,175) EBIT 33,326 29,704 59,015 22,302 22,666 30,275 Adjusted EBIT 45,909 42,538 25,583 34,153 24,142 31,899 Adjusted EBIT margin as % of external revenue 11.3% 10.4% 7.7% 9.5% 15.3% 15.0% Segment total Other / consolidation Stabilus Group 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, 9M for the period from October 1 to June 30, IN € THOUSANDS 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 External revenue 1) 895,536 979,965 − − 895,536 979,965 Intersegment revenue 1) 52,906 59,309 (52,906) (59,309) − − Total revenue 1) 948,442 1,039,274 (52,906) (59,309) 895,536 979,965 Depreciation and amortization (incl. impairment losses) (70,805) (71,395) (3,239) (3,493) (74,044) (74,889) EBIT 115,007 82,281 (3,239) (3,493) 111,768 78,787 Adjusted EBIT 95,634 108,590 − − 95,634 108,590 Adjusted EBIT margin as % of external revenue 10.7% 11.1% − − 10.7% 11.1% 1) Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i. e., “billed-from view”). The column “Other / Consolidation” includes the effects from the purchase price allocation for the April 2010 business combination. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Segment reporting Additional information 29STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement
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Financial calendar ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Disclaimer This quarterly statement is published in German and English. The German version takes precedence in case of doubt. Forward-looking statements This quarterly statement contains forward-looking statements relating to Stabilus SE management’s current plans, targets, forecasts and estimates. These statements account only for information available up to and including the date on which this quarterly statement was prepared. Stabilus SE management does not guarantee that these forward-looking statements will prove correct. The future performance of Stabilus SE and its subsidiaries and the results actually achieved are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to deviate significantly from the forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond the control of Stabilus SE and its subsidiaries and so cannot be predicted accurately. These factors include changes in economic circumstances and the competitive situation, changes in the law, fluctuations in interest or exchange rates, legal disputes and investigations, and the availability of funding. These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in this quarterly statement. Other factors can also have a negative impact on our performance and results. Stabilus SE does not intend, nor is it separately obliged, to update or amend forward-looking statements to reflect events or developments that occur after this quarterly statement is published. Financial calendar T_026 DATE 1), 2) PUBLICATION / EVENT December 7, 2026 Publication of 2026 Annual Report 1) We cannot rule out changes of dates. We recommend looking at the information in the Investor Relations / Financial Calendar section of our website (ir.stabilus.com/investor-relations/financial-calendar). 2) Please note that our fiscal year (FY) ends in September (e. g., FY2026 comprises a twelve-month period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026). Rounding Certain figures in this quarterly statement have been rounded up or down. This can result in discrepancies between the actual amounts of individual amounts in tables and the total amounts reported, as well as between figures in tables and figures in in-text analysis sections of this quarterly statement. All percentage changes and performance indicators in this quarterly statement were calculated based on the data available in millions of euro to one decimal place (€ million). 30STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Financial calendar Disclaimer Supplementary financial information
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Quarterly overview Quarterly overview 1) T_027 IN € MILLIONS Q3 2026 Q2 2026 Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Revenue 299.5 304.9 291.1 316.1 316.0 338.0 326.0 EBIT 66.1 24.6 21.1 5.5 24.8 25.9 28.1 Adjusted EBIT 32.2 34.1 29.3 34.0 33.1 37.7 37.8 Profit / (loss) for the period 51.5 9.3 8.1 (11.4) 10.1 11.2 14.3 Capital expenditure (CAPEX) (18.5) (15.4) (18.1) (22.3) (20.1) (24.0) (22.1) Free cash flow (FCF) 101.8 (0.6) 22.1 56.4 30.9 16.1 6.9 Adjusted free cash flow 28.6 4.1 23.9 58.7 33.3 18.1 8.9 EBIT margin as % of revenue 22.1% 8.1% 7.2% 1.7% 7.8% 7.7% 8.6% Adjusted EBIT margin as % of revenue 10.8% 11.2% 10.1% 10.8% 10.5% 11.2% 11.6% Profit / (loss) for the period as % of revenue 17.2% 3.1% 2.8% (3.6)% 3.2% 3.3% 4.4% Capital expenditure (CAPEX) as % of revenue 6.2% 5.1% 6.2% 7.1% 6.4% 7.1% 6.8% FCF as % of revenue 34.0% (0.2)% 7.6% 17.8% 9.8% 4.8% 2.1% Adjusted FCF as % of revenue 9.5% 1.3% 8.2% 18.6% 10.5% 5.4% 2.7% Net leverage ratio 2.77x 3.21x 3.04x 2.96x 3.03x 2.97x 2.81x Employees 2)* 7,179 7,314 7,507 7,702 7,693 7,823 7,861 Total assets 3) 1,871.0 1,884.5 1,866.0 1,880.5 1,868.5 1,910.2 1,964.1 Equity 3) 718.3 663.9 646.7 635.8 646.1 689.2 736.2 Equity ratio 3) 38.4% 35.2% 34.7% 33.8% 34.6% 36.1% 37.5% * The number of employees is based on the definition applicable as of FY2025 (only active employees; not including temporary workers). 1) The sum totals of quarterly figures may deviate slightly from the figures for the year as a whole due to rounding. 2) Active employees including apprentices, interns, and trainees; not including inactive employees or temporary workers. 3) Figures at the end of the quarter. 31 Quarterly statement Supplementary financial information STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Quarterly overview
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Other information Further information including news, reports, and publications can be found in the Investor Relations section of our website at IR.STABILUS.COM . Investor Relations Phone: +49 261 8900 8198 Email: INVESTORS@STABILUS.COM 32STABILUS QUARTERL Y STATEMENT Q3 FY2026 Quarterly statement Supplementary financial information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Other information