InTiCa Systems SE has published provisional, unaudited figures for the 2025 financial year, revealing a mixed performance across its business segments. Group sales decreased by 3.0% year-on-year to approximately €68.5 million, down from €70.6 million in 2024, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) remained negative at minus €1.5 million, compared to minus €0.6 million in the previous year. The results broadly confirm the revised guidance issued by the Board of Directors in November 2025, which anticipated sales between €66 million and €72 million and negative EBIT between minus €1.5 million and minus €2.5 million.
The company's performance was characterized by divergent trends in its two main segments. Sales in the Industry & Infrastructure segment fell sharply by 53.1% year-on-year to €7.2 million, continuing a downward trend observed throughout the fourth quarter. In contrast, the Mobility segment demonstrated resilience, with sales increasing by 10.9% to €61.2 million, continuing a slight upward trend that persisted through year-end. This segment now represents approximately 89% of total group sales, highlighting its growing importance to InTiCa's overall business structure.
Despite the sales reduction, the company maintained a strong order backlog of €80.3 million at year-end, slightly above the prior-year level of €77.3 million. Notably, 92% of these orders were for the Mobility segment, mirroring the percentage from December 31, 2024. The operating cash flow improved significantly compared with the previous year, remaining clearly positive throughout the reporting period. Cash and cash equivalents totaled €1.0 million on December 31, 2025, while the company maintained undrawn credit facilities of €5.5 million and saw its equity ratio improve to 32.1% from 29.8% a year earlier.
The importance of these results lies in their demonstration of how specialized automotive suppliers are navigating a challenging economic environment marked by what the company describes as "more than ever" risks following the outbreak of the Iran war and resulting energy price increases. InTiCa's ability to maintain a substantial order backlog while experiencing segment-specific volatility provides insight into the uneven recovery patterns within the broader automotive supply chain. The company's continued focus on the Mobility segment, which includes automotive applications, suggests strategic prioritization amid market uncertainties.
Looking forward, InTiCa Systems is pursuing several strategic initiatives to address current challenges and position itself for future growth. The company is driving forward the development of new business areas, including development contracts for stationary power generating facilities for applications such as data centers and electric drives for maritime applications. These initiatives demonstrate the company's efforts to diversify beyond its traditional automotive focus while aiming to achieve higher value-added by increasing the sale of assemblies rather than individual components. More detailed guidance for the 2026 financial year will be issued when the annual report is published on April 30, 2026, available through the company's investor relations channels.
The broader implications of InTiCa's results extend to investors monitoring the automotive supply sector's adaptation to economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties. The company's experience illustrates how suppliers are balancing cost-cutting measures with strategic investments in emerging technologies, particularly in electrification and energy infrastructure. With volatility in order offtake expected to remain high in coming months, InTiCa's performance may serve as a bellwether for similar mid-sized suppliers navigating segment-specific challenges while maintaining financial stability through careful cash flow management and diversified credit facilities. Further information about the company's operations and strategic direction can be found at https://www.intica-systems.com.
