VAT Group AG Reports Strong Growth in 2024 and Optimistic Outlook for 2025

VAT Group AG recorded a significant increase in orders and sales for 2024. The company reported a 49% rise in orders and a 6% increase in net sales compared to the previous year. The EBITDA margin also improved to 31.2%, reflecting operational efficiencies and higher sales volumes. Asia, particularly China, played a pivotal role, driving up demand for semiconductor manufacturing tools.

For the fourth quarter, VAT saw a 13% increase in orders, reaching CHF 267.5 million, with sales rising 28% year-on-year to CHF 283 million. The semiconductor segment particularly benefited from the ongoing upgrades in technology and remains a key driver of growth.

Looking ahead, VAT expects 2025 to continue this growth trajectory, bolstered by technological advancements and increasing demand from the semiconductor industry. The company anticipates a rise in orders, sales, EBITDA, and free cash flow, alongside capital expenditures forecasted at CHF 90 to 100 million.