Preliminary figures from paragon for 2025 show a strong increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue

Delbrück, July 23, 2026 – paragon [ISIN DE0005558696] announces preliminary figures for the year 2025. Although revenue declined to €110.9 million last year, EBITDA increased by €0.6 million to €14.9 million thanks to cost discipline and the measures implemented. This corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 13.4% (previous year: 10.4%). Consolidated net income is now positive. The East Westphalian automotive supplier aims to maintain revenue at the €110 to €115 million level in the current year and achieve an EBITDA margin of 13%. New orders will not make a noticeable contribution to revenue until 2027/2028. Final figures will be published once the auditors have completed their review.

• Revenue declined in 2025 by 18.6% to €110.9 million due to low customer order volumes and the phase-out of various models 

• EBITDA rose by €0.6 million year-over-year to €14.9 million despite the decline in revenue

• EBITDA margin improved to 13.4% from 10.4% in the prior year; measures and strict cost discipline are having an effect 

• EBIT rose from €3.3 million (2024) to €5.2 million (2025) - an increase of 58.3% 

• The EBIT margin improved from 2.4% in the prior year to 4.7% in 2025 

• Consolidated net income rose by €7.9 million to a positive €1.2 million

• Automotive order intake at €215 million; very encouraging order backlog for 2028 and beyond

• Forecast for 2026: revenue of €110 million to €115 million with an EBITDA margin of 13%