SIG Group AG SIG Group AG: Strong execution drives solid financial performance
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SIG Group AG / Key word(s): Half Year Results MEDIA RELEASE
Mikko Keto, CEO, said: “Market conditions remained challenging in the first half of 2026, with the conflict in the Middle East creating uncertainty and disrupting global trade flows. Against this backdrop, SIG delivered slightly positive revenue growth at constant currency and constant resin and expanded margins, demonstrating the resilience of our business model, the strength of our customer partnerships, and the dedication of our teams. Our margin performance reflects the successful execution of the improvement measures initiated last year and our ability to react to increases in raw material and freight costs. Following a solid first-half performance, we are confirming our full-year financial guidance. We remain disciplined in managing our cost base and continue to identify opportunities to further enhance efficiency. At the same time, we are sharpening our strategic focus on aseptic system solutions, where we see the greatest opportunities to create value for customers and shareholders.” Key performance indicators
Aseptic carton revenue increased by 1.6% at constant currency, driven by growth in APAC, namely in China, at the beginning of the year and a strong performance in the Americas in Q2. Chilled carton growth was negative at 2.4% on a constant currency. Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch revenue decreased by 4.4% at constant currency and constant resin with North America slightly growing in Q2. Revenue by region: H1 2026
Revenue by region: Q2 2026
Europe In H1 2026, revenue for Europe decreased by 3.1% on a constant currency and constant resin basis, reflecting lower volumes driven by the continued contraction of the ambient juice market and reduced participation of our customers in UHT milk retail tenders. The rollout of our alu-free full barrier solution SIG Terra continued successfully, delivering strong momentum with volumes increasing by 25% in H1. Performance in the Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch business was impacted by softer demand in the non-system business. India, Middle East and Africa Revenue growth in H1 2026 was 0.3% on a constant currency and constant resin basis, demonstrating resilience in a market environment characterized by continued inflation in raw material and logistics costs, the majority of which were successfully passed on to customers. The region also strengthened its future growth prospects, securing 13 filler wins across IMEA during H1. Performance in the Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch business was lower, primarily reflecting softer results in the non-system business. Asia Pacific In H1 2026, revenue growth for Asia Pacific was 2.4% on a constant currency and constant resin basis, reflecting continued resilience across the business despite softer market conditions in the second quarter. The Q2 decline was primarily driven by weaker demand in Chilled Carton, Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch, while Aseptic Carton performance remained resilient. The region continued to strengthen its market position through pack-size diversification initiatives in China and Southeast Asia, enabling customers to launch premium product innovations. Americas Revenue in H1 for the Americas region increased by 2.9% on constant currency and constant resin, supported by broad-based growth in Aseptic Carton volumes during Q2. Performance was driven by resilient refresher demand in the United States, continued momentum in dairy, market share gains in Mexico, and successful pricing and product mix initiatives in Brazil. Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch also delivered positive growth in Q2, led by good demand for syrup and dairy applications in the United States. Adjusted EBIT
The adjusted EBIT margin in Europe increased with favorable raw material costs in the first three months of the year and lower depreciation and amortization. Positive hedging results in the procurement entity, which also relate to other segments of the business, increased the margin. The adjusted EBIT margin in IMEA increased, despite foreign currency exchange headwinds. The increase was mainly driven by operational efficiency improvements and lower depreciation and amortization expenses. In APAC, the adjusted EBIT margin declined mainly due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements and price. The impact was partially mitigated by ongoing efficiency improvements. The higher adjusted EBIT margin in the Americas benefited from favorable price increases and cost efficiencies. These were partially offset by higher raw material and freight costs. Net income and adjusted net income For the period, adjusted net income amounted to €133.3 million (H1 2025: €136.1 million). This decrease was primarily attributed to higher tax expense, offsetting higher adjusted EBIT. Net income for the period was €134.1 million (H1 2025: €91.0 million). The year-on-year increase was mainly driven by lower amortization from the Onex purchase price allocation, which ended in 2025, and unrealized gains on operating derivatives. This was partially offset by higher tax expense. Net capital expenditures
Net capital expenditure including lease payments totaled €96.3 million, compared to €109.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease in PP&E and intangible assets primarily reflected the completion of the Indian aseptic carton plant. The current period expenditure includes the expansion of the Mexican aseptic carton plant. Net capital expenditure, including lease payments, as a percentage of revenue was 6.2% as of June 30, 2026, compared to 6.9% as of June 30, 2025.
Free cash flow at negative €32.2 million in H1 2026 improved by €107.6 million compared with the prior period. The improvement in free cash flow was driven by year-over-year benefits in working capital movements, including lower customer incentive payments. Lower capital expenditure and tax payments also positively impacted free cash flow. Interest payments increased as timing of bond coupon payments changed with the 2025 refinancing, leading to €18.0 million headwind. Leverage
Net leverage as of June 30, 2026 was 3.0x (June 30, 2025: 3.0x). Bank leverage as of June 30, 2026 was 2.8x. In April 2026, the Company issued a €500 million bond with a coupon of 4.0% that matures in April 2031. In June 2026, the Company secured a $270 million term loan agreement that is expected to replace in Q3 2026 the existing $270million term loan that is due in June 2027. Outlook SIG confirms its 2026 guidance. The Company expects total revenue growth at constant currency and constant resin[2] to be within the range of 0-2%. The adjusted EBIT margin is expected to be within the range of 15.7-16.2%. Guidance is subject to input costs and foreign currency volatility, as the situation in the Middle East remains dynamic with elevated and volatile raw material and freight costs. Net capital expenditure, including lease payments, is projected to be within the Group’s target range of 6-8% of revenue. The adjusted effective tax rate is forecast to be between 26 and 28% and the dividend pay-out is expected to be within a range of 30-50% of adjusted net income. Capital Markets Day SIG plans to host a Capital Markets Day on October 27, 2026, at The Circle Convention Center at Zurich Airport. Investor contact: Christoph Ladner Media contact: Andreas Hildenbrand
SIG is a leading solutions provider of packaging for better – better for our customers, for consumers, and for the world. With our unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch, we work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. Our technology and outstanding innovation capabilities enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories, and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business, and we strive to create a regenerative food packaging system. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The skills and experience of our approximately 9,700 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2025, SIG produced around 54 billion packs and generated €3.2 billion in revenue. SIG has an AAA ESG rating by MSCI, a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis, and is included in the FTSE4Good Index. For more information, visit www.sig.biz Reconciliation tables H1 2026 Adjusted EBIT
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[1] The resin escalator for the bag-in-box and spouted pouch businesses, which passes on movements in resin costs directly to customers, is excluded for year-on-year comparison purposes. [2] The resin escalator for the bag-in-box and spouted pouch businesses, which passes on movements of resin costs directly to customers, is not included in the guidance. [3] For the different adjustments to EBIT, refer to the adjusted EBIT table. Disclaimer and cautionary statement The information contained in this media release and in any link to our website indicated herein is not for use within any country or jurisdiction or by any persons where such use would constitute a violation of law. If this applies to you, you are not authorized to access or use any such information. This media release contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and our industry. 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Some financial information in this media release has been rounded and, as a result, the figures shown as totals in this media release may vary slightly from the exact arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them. In this media release, we utilize certain alternative performance measures, including but not limited to EBIT, adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBIT margin, net capex, adjusted net income, free cash flow and net leverage ratio that in each case are not defined in IFRS Accounting Standards. These measures are presented as we believe that they and similar measures are widely used in the markets in which we operate as a means of evaluating a company’s operating performance and financing structure. 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Alternative performance measures For additional information about alternative performance measures used by management that are not defined in IFRS Accounting Standards, including definitions and reconciliations to measures defined in IFRS Accounting Standards, please refer to the link below: https://www.sig.biz/en/investors/financial-definitions-2026
[1] The resin escalator for the bag-in-box and spouted pouch businesses, which passes on movements in resin costs directly to customers, is excluded for year-on-year comparison purposes. [2] The resin escalator for the bag-in-box and spouted pouch businesses, which passes on movements of resin costs directly to customers, is not included in the guidance. [3] For the different adjustments to EBIT, refer to the adjusted EBIT table. Additional features: File: SIG Media Release H1 2026 End of Inside Information |
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| Company: | SIG Group AG |
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2372282 28-Jul-2026 CET/CEST