EQS-News: Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM Trading Statement for the first quarter of 2026

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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM Trading Statement for the first quarter of 2026

28.04.2026 / 07:50 CET/CEST
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For efficiency reasons and to accelerate reporting, disclosures for the
1^st and 3^rd quarters will from now on be made exclusively through a
trading statement.

• Stable earnings development (excl. TANN) despite challenging market
conditions
• Significant cost and earnings pressure from geopolitical risks
• Effective mitigation through Fit-For-Future programme

Group Key indicators – IFRS

(consolidated, in millions of EUR) Q1/2026 Q1/2025 +/-
Sales 927.5 1,042.6 -11.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA 104.1 119.3 -12.7 %
Adjusted operating profit 49.1 61.0 -19.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 11.2 % 11.4 % -22 bp
Adjusted operating margin (%) 5.3 % 5.8 % -55 bp

Pro forma Group Key indicators (excl. TANN Group)

(consolidated, in millions of EUR) Q1/2026 Q1/2025 +/-
Sales 927.5 986.1 -5.9 %
Adjusted EBITDA 104.1 104.8 -0.7 %
Adjusted operating profit 49.1 46.5 +5.6 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 11.2 % 10.6 % +59 bp
Adjusted operating margin (%) 5.3 % 4.7 % +58 bp

In a persistently challenging market environment marked by intense
competitive pressure and subdued consumer demand, the MM Group succeeded
in the 1^st quarter of 2026 in maintaining earnings on a pro forma basis,
excl. the divested TANN Group, at the previous year’s level. (The
comparison with the reported 1^st quarter of 2025, incl. TANN, is of
limited relevance.) Overall, the pricing and volume environment proved
more challenging than in the 4^th quarter of 2025. In addition, from March
onwards, significant cost pressures arising from the recent escalations in
the Middle East had a negative impact, particularly affecting energy, but
also transportation and chemicals. This gives rise to earnings risks for
the full year, especially as the industry is characterised by structural
overcapacity and intense competition. These challenges were, however,
mitigated across the Group by substantial operational progress achieved
under the Fit-For-Future programme.

MM Food & Premium Packaging succeeded to maintain its adjusted operating
margin at a solid level despite lower sales volumes, supported by
consistent cost reductions.

MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging achieved an encouraging year-on-year
improvement in earnings, driven in particular by efficiency gains.

MM Board & Paper was able to secure prior‑year volumes in a challenging
market environment, thereby achieving a high level of machine utilisation.
Thus earnings were slightly above the previous year’s level despite lower
sales.

INCOME STATEMENT
(The comparison with the reported 1^st quarter of 2025, incl. TANN, is
limited.)

At EUR 927.5 million, the Group’s consolidated sales were lower than the
previous year’s figure (Q1 2025: EUR 1,042.6 million), primarily due to
the sale of TANN. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 104.1 million (Q1 2025:
EUR 119.3 million), the adjusted EBITDA margin came in at 11.2 % (Q1 2025:
11.4 %). Adjusted operating profit decreased to EUR 49.1 million (Q1 2025:
EUR 61.0 million) following the deconsolidation of TANN at the beginning
of June last year. The Group’s adjusted operating margin was 5.3 % (Q1
2025: 5.8 %).

Excluding TANN, the Group’s consolidated sales of EUR 927.5 million were
5.9 % below the previous year’s figure (Q1 2025: EUR 986.1 million). This
decline resulted primarily from the Food & Premium Packaging and Board &
Paper divisions. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin amounted to
EUR 104.1 million and 11.2 %, respectively, and were in line with the
previous year’s level (Q1 2025: EUR 104.8 million; 10.6 %). Adjusted
operating profit rose by 5.6 % to EUR 49.1 million (Q1 2025: EUR 46.5
million), mainly due to earnings growth in Pharma & Healthcare Packaging.
The adjusted operating margin was 5.3 % (Q1 2025: 4.7 %).

OUTLOOK
The year 2026 continues to be characterised by a challenging market
environment with subdued demand, structural overcapacity and intense
competition. In addition, geopolitical tensions, particularly in the
Middle East, are increasing uncertainty and exerting noticeable cost
pressure on energy, transportation and chemicals, giving rise to
considerable earnings risks for the full year. At the same time, the
Group-wide Fit-For-Future programme is showing markedly stronger progress
than initially planned, supported by a substantial pipeline of measures,
particularly in the areas of fixed costs, efficiency, process
harmonisation and structural adjustments. Our objective is to create
sustainable value over the medium to long term, even in a persistently
difficult market environment, through operational excellence, rigorous
cost discipline and the competitive positioning of our sites and business
models.

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Please find the detailed Trading Statement on our website: www.mm.group.

Forthcoming results:
August 20, 2026   Half-Year Results 2026

For further information, please contact:
Stephan Sweerts-Sporck, Investor Relations, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Brahmsplatz 6, A-1040 Vienna
Tel.: +43 1 501 36-91180
E-Mail: investor.relations@mm.group, Website: www.mm.group

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Language: English
Company: Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Brahmsplatz 6
1040 Wien
Austria
Phone: 0043 1 501 36 91180
Fax: 0043 1 501 36 91391
E-mail: investor.relations@mm.group
Internet: www.mm.group
ISIN: AT0000938204
WKN: 93820
Indices: ATX
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Frankfurt (Basic Board),
Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX; Vienna Stock Exchange
(Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2316076

 
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