Earnings release
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Contacts Amaury Dugast – Actus Finance – Tel: +33 (0)1 53 67 36 74 - Email: adugast@actus.fr David Fuks – Co-Chief Operating Officer – Finance Department – Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 10 67 67 – Email: dfuks@aubay.com Q4 2025 Financial information 2025 revenue: €602 million, up 11.4% An excellent second half A promising outlook for 2026 In € million Q4 2025* Q4 2024 Reported change Organic change 12 months 2025* 12 months 2024 Reported change Organic change France 106.1 72.0 +47.2% +8.3% 350.9 283.3 +23.9% +4.5% International 66.5 66.8 -0.4% -0.4% 250.8 257.0 -2.4% -2.4% Total 172.6 138.8 +24.3% +4.1% 601.7 540.3 +11.4% +1.2% * figures under audit REVENUE EXCEEDED THE CAP OF €600 MILLION IN 2025 Revenue for the fourth quarter stood at €172.6 million, up 24.3%, reflecting Solutec’s strong contribu tion and a significant improvement in the operating environment. Organic growt h thus amounted to 4.1% over the period, including a remarkable performance in France, up 8.3%. The international segment remained robust, maintaining last year's high level and showing a marked improvement over the downward trend recorded in the first half of 2025 (down 4.4%). This excellent quarterly performance brings 2025 revenue to €601.7 million, an increase of 11.4%, including 1.2% organic growth, reflecting steady improvement throughout the year. Overall, Aubay ended 2025 with a performance perfectly in line with its forecasts that were revised upward last October. The second half saw a clear turnaround in performance after two years o f cautious management focused on headcount adjustment and margin preservation. FRANCE: REMARKABLE ORGANIC GROWTH AND ONGOING INTEGRATION OF SOLUTEC Annual revenue in France amounted to €350.9 million, up 23.9% including 4.5% on a like-for-like basis, thus exceeding group expectations. The integration of Solutec, effective July 1, 2025 , contributed €55 million to this excellent performance. Aubay's historical markets in financial services and its new positions in the en ergy and transportation sectors fueled sustained demand for Aubay, enabling it to significantly outperform its benchmark market. Sales prices remained on the right track. The integration of Solutec continued on an excellent footing. Commercial synergies gave access to markets that were previously difficult to reach. Improved organizational efficiency also helped improve overall profitability. Press Release Boulogne-Billancourt, January 28, 2026
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Contacts Amaury Dugast – Actus Finance – Tel: +33 (0)1 53 67 36 74 - Email: adugast@actus.fr David Fuks – Co-Chief Operating Officer – Finance Department – Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 10 67 67 – Email: dfuks@aubay.com INTERNATIONAL: GROWTH TREND CONFIRMED IN THE IBERIA REGION AND ITALY For the international segment, Aubay's revenue in the fourth quarter was id entical to last year (down 0.4%). This performance should be viewed in light of a challenging base e ffect,and reflects a clear improvement in the trend compared with previous quarters (4.4% decline in the first half). Activity levels in Belgium and Luxembourg were impacted by the los s of positions with European institutions, which have not yet been replaced by new contracts. Conversely, Italy and the Iberian region showed a clear positive turnaround in the second half of the year, delivering internal growth of 2.8% and 2.2% respectively in the last quarter. Restructuring efforts in Italy, initiated two years ago, gradually bore fruit, combining a return to growth with continued margin recovery. Activities in the Iberian region benefited from the region’s economic mo mentum, which was reflected in sustained demand. After a slight decline in the first half of 2025, growth in the last quarter was driven by a positive price effect and an upturn in net recruitment. HEADCOUNT AND ACTIVITY INDICATORS On December 31, 2025, Aubay had 9,049 employees. On a like-for-like basis, the fourth quarter was the second best quarter of the year in terms of net recruitment, confirming a proactive re cruitment policy that is in line with the improvement in the market as a whole. Productivity rate reached 92.1% in the fourth quarter, marked by a slight downturn compared to last year's 92.7%, but reflected good recruitment momentum up until the very end of the year. Operating margin from ordinary activities at the higher end of the announced target range Operating margin is expected to be at the higher end of the target range, which was revised upward at the end of the third quarter to between 8.5% and 9.0%. OUTLOOK FOR 2026: A CONTEXTE OF NEW PROMISE Aubay is observing sustained demand in all its main markets, in terms of both sector and region, allowing for a maintained positive price effect. Headcount at the start of the year is also up on last year, thanks to the structuring acquisition of Solutec and a positive trend on a like-for-like basis. The number of employees waitin g between contracts was stable compared with last year, despite more intensive recruitment in the second half. Recruitment levels remain high at the start of 2026, allowing for quicke r compensation for departures and the traditional negative impact caused by the change of financial year. Given this favorable backdrop, Aubay is kicking off 2026 with greater visibility an d anticipates an improvement in its outlook: • Revenue of between €676 million and €690 million, corresponding to reported growth of 12% to 15% and calculated organic growth of 3% to 5%, compared with 0 to 3% last year, • Recurring operating margin between 9.0% and 9.5%, compared with 8% to 9% in 2025. PLANNED CHANGES IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Christian Aubert, non-executive Chairman and Founder, has proposed to the Board of Directors that Philippe Rabasse, current Chief Executive Officer and Director, take on the duties o f Chairman of the Board of Directors at the close of the Annual General Meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, whi ch proposal has been accepted by him. This handover, which has been in the pipeline for several years, will be ratified by the Board at the close of the Annual General Meeting in May 2026.
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Contacts Amaury Dugast – Actus Finance – Tel: +33 (0)1 53 67 36 74 - Email: adugast@actus.fr David Fuks – Co-Chief Operating Officer – Finance Department – Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 10 67 67 – Email: dfuks@aubay.com Christian Aubert will remain a member of Aubay SA’s Board of Directors, whi le Philippe Rabasse will hand over operational management of the group to Vincent Gauthier and David Fuks, i n line with their long-standing responsibilities within the group. David Fuks, appointed Chief Executive Officer, and Vincent Gauthier, who combines his duties as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director, are committed to continuing Aubay's devel opment in line with the founding values and the business model that have ensured its success. Philippe Rabasse said: "I would like to extend my warmest thanks to Christian for his unfailing support over the years. This is a logical next step in our governance, which has been discussed and anticipated for several years. I have worked closely with David and Vincent for over 25 years, and their skills and commitment are major assets for the continued development of Aubay. This transition comes at a particularly f avorable time, with the successful integration of Solutec and a backdrop of positive indicators. As future Ch airman of the Board, I will continue to be heavily involved in day-to-day operations in order to t support them in their work." Next publication: The full-year 2025 results will be published on Wednesday, Marc h 18 after the close of trading. 2026 financial calendar 2026/2027 financial calendar Date Q1 2026 revenue Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Q2 2026 revenue Thursday, July 23, 2026 H1 2026 results Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Financial analysts meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 Q3 2026 revenue Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Q4 2026 revenue Wednesday, January 27, 2027 2026 annual results Wednesday, March 17, 2027 Financial analysts meeting Thursday, March 18, 2027
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Contacts Amaury Dugast – Actus Finance – Tel: +33 (0)1 53 67 36 74 - Email: adugast@actus.fr David Fuks – Co-Chief Operating Officer – Finance Department – Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 10 67 67 – Email: dfuks@aubay.com Glossary Organic revenue growth: this refers to growth calculated for a constant scope of activity for a given period, excluding revenue from companies that were acquired or sold during the period. As Aubay conducts most of its business in the eurozone, any impact from changes in exchange rates is minimal. Change as a % Cumulative 12 months 2025 Organic growth +1.2% France +4.5% International -2.4% Impact of changes in scope +22.9% France +19.4% International - Growth as reported +24.1% France +23.9% International -2.4% Operating profit from ordinary activities : this indicator corresponds to operating income before the cost of fre e shares and other income and expenses that are unusual, significant or infrequent and that are booked separately in order to facilitate understanding of an entity's recurring operating performance . Operating margin from ordinary activities: this indicator, which is expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of operating income from ordinary activities to revenue. Net debt or net cash : this indicator represents the difference between an entity’s cash and debt. If the result is negative, it is referred to as net debt. If it is positive, it is referred to as net cash. Disclaimer This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on ass umptions and estimates by the Company's management as of the date of publication. This information is s ubject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. No guarantees can be given concerning their achievement. About Aubay Aubay is a digital services company working alongside some of the bigg est names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, Energy, Transport and Telecoms sectors. Aubay has 9,049 employees across seven countries (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom). Aubay generated revenue of €602 million in 2025. Euronext, Compartment: B ISIN FR0000063737-AUB Reuters AUBT.PA Bloomberg AUB:FP