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Sika is expanding margins and market share despite weak global construction, leveraging specialty chemistry and increased project content. SXYAY's Fast Forward program targets CHF 150–200 million in annual cost savings by 2028, supporting margin expansion and operational efficiency. Valuation is rich at a forward P/E of 25.66 and EV/EBITDA of 16.28; premium hinges on sustained earnings compounding from margin and share gains.

Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules SIKA DELIVERS 4.0% LOCAL CURRENCY REVENUE GROWTH AND UPGRADES FULL-YEAR GROWTH EXPECTATIONS Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 5.59 billion; (-1.5% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -5.5%) Organic growth of 2.9%; acquisition effect of 1.1% Material margin up 60 bps year on year to 55.7% EBITDA of CHF 1.06 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.0%; up 10 bps year on year Net profit of CHF 552.1 million (2025: CHF 554.4 million); diluted earnings per share of CHF 3.43 (2025: CHF 3.45) Operating free cash flow of CHF 139.6 million (2025: CHF 181.9 million) Fast Forward program on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings in 2026 Record employee engagement score of 88 index points, surpassing strategic target Outlook for 2026: Sales growth now expected 3% to 6% in local currencies; EBITDA margin of 19.0% to 19.5%.