Rieter Holding Ltd.

RIEN

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ISIN CH0003671440 / Valor 367144

SIX Swiss Exchange (2026-05-28)

CHF 3.27-0.45%

Rieter Holding Ltd.
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About company

Rieter Holding Ltd., headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, is a prominent global supplier specializing in systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. With a history spanning over 230 years, Rieter develops and produces machinery, systems, and components that efficiently convert both natural and synthetic fibers into yarn. The company operates 18 production sites across ten countries and employs approximately 4,790 people, with a significant portion based in Switzerland. Rieter is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN. The company is renowned for its advanced spinning technology, which enhances resource efficiency in the textile industry. Rieter's offerings include custom spinning mill systems, precision winding machines, and a comprehensive range of products and services designed to optimize the lifecycle performance of spinning mills. Additionally, Rieter supports its customers with original parts and modernization solutions, ensuring sustained performance and competitiveness. The company collaborates with various partners, such as ARISE IIP and the African Export-Import Bank, to expand its influence and capabilities in the textile manufacturing sector.

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Order intake and backlog

Order intake for 2024 was CHF 725.5m (+34% vs. 2023) — the fourth consecutive quarter of year‑on‑year growth — and the order backlog stood at about CHF 530m at Dec 31, 2024 (Dec 31, 2023: CHF 650m).

Sales by division

Total sales were CHF 859.1m (-39%). Machines & Systems: CHF 424.9m (-56%); Components: CHF 247.6m (-7%); After Sales: CHF 186.6m (broadly stable vs. prior year).

Profitability and cash flow

EBIT was CHF 28.0m (EBIT margin 3.3%, vs. CHF 104.8m / 7.4% in 2023). Net profit was CHF 10.4m (2023: CHF 74.0m). Free cash flow amounted to CHF 14.1m (2023: CHF 118.7m).

Balance sheet and capital measures

Net debt increased to CHF 230.3m (prior: CHF 191.2m), partly due to new lease liabilities for the Winterthur Campus. Group equity rose to CHF 410.4m and the equity ratio improved to 33.7% (2023: 28.8%).

Dividend

The Board proposes a dividend of CHF 2.00 per share for 2024 (payout ratio ~85.8%), based on positive free cash flow and the improved equity ratio.

Outlook 2025

Rieter expects a challenging H1 2025 with a stronger H2 depending on market recovery, anticipating full‑year 2025 sales around the 2024 level and an EBIT margin in the range of 0% to 4%.

Sustainability note

Rieter reiterates its sustainability commitments: in 2024 it joined the Science Based Targets initiative to define company‑wide emissions targets consistent with net‑zero goals and reports progress in its 2024 Annual Report non‑financial section.

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Key figures

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Performance

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