Hans Jörg Merz has passed away at the age of 91.

• Sales stable at CHF 176 million. • EBITDA of CHF 28.3 million. • EBITDA margin of 16.1 %, up from 15.0 % for the 2025 financial year and within the target range. • Free cash flow margin of 7.3 % of sales. • Perlen Packaging looks back on a positive first half of 2026, while Zeochem’s momentum slowed slightly. • Board of Directors approves adjustment to dividend policy with higher payout ratio.

Dr. Hanspeter Balmer has passed away at the age of 75.