STS Group AG held its Annual General Meeting last Friday at its headquarters in Hagen, Germany, with 79.12% of the company's share capital represented. The meeting focused on the Executive Board's report on business performance for the 2025 financial year and the strategic development of the group. Key highlights included the expansion of the U.S. plant in Salem, Virginia, and the construction of a new plant in Taixing, China, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.
CEO Alberto Buniato emphasized the company's resilience despite a challenging market environment, stating, "The past financial year once again demonstrated the resilience of STS Group. Despite a challenging market environment, we successfully achieved our objectives and continued to execute our strategic roadmap." The company's strategic plan includes strengthening operational performance and continuing the successful ramp-up of its U.S. plant. Buniato expressed confidence that STS Group is now stronger and better positioned for future growth.
The Executive Board also confirmed the outlook for the 2026 financial year, projecting Group revenue roughly on par with the previous year, an improved EBITDA margin in the high single-digit percentage range, and EBITDA slightly above the prior year's level. This outlook reflects the company's focus on operational efficiency and strategic investments.
STS Group AG is a global systems supplier for the automotive industry, listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company employs about 1,400 people worldwide and generated consolidated revenues of EUR 292.0 million in the 2025 financial year. Its product portfolio includes injection-molded plastics and sheet molding compound components, serving leading international manufacturers of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles.
Detailed voting results from the Annual General Meeting are available in the Investor Relations section at www.sts.group. The meeting underscored the company's commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement as it continues to execute its strategic roadmap amid ongoing market challenges.
