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The CENIT Group generated valuable results from its ongoing transformation with strong operational performance in the 4th quarter of 2025. The guidance updated in July 2025 was fully achieved. For fiscal year 2026, the company aims for a significant increase in earnings (EBITDA +46.6%). Business Development Despite a still challenging macroeconomic environment, the CENIT Group achieved revenues of 209.5 mEUR in fiscal year 2025, slightly above the previous year (prior year 207.3 mEUR). Despite previously reported one-time effects, particularly in the first half of 2025, an operating result (EBITDA) of 12.3 mEUR (prior year 17.3 mEUR) was generated. Of this, 6.6 mEUR was achieved in the seasonally strong fourth quarter of 2025. Various operational effects had a positive impact already in 2025: reorganization measures reduced the structural cost base in the European core business, while service and software revenues were strengthened. CENIT’s software business achieved growth of 11.2%, reaching 21.4 mEUR (prior year 19.3 mEUR). Looking at these figures, one-time expenses of

The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly. Artificial intelligence, new digital technologies and shifting competitive dynamics are redefining how companies develop software, machines and production strategies. In this special 10th anniversary of MIC, the global manufacturing ecosystem is coming together to explore these changes. Over two focused days, industry leaders, innovators and technology providers will actively shape the future of digital manufacturing. Learn more about the Agenda, Speakers, Workshops and more here: MIC2026/Agenda Panel Discussion: AI and the New Competitive Landscape This year, we’re looking beyond individual innovations. Together, we’ll openly examine the total transformation of the entire production chain. The core question we’ll be exploring:How is AI fundamentally reshaping the DNA of CAD/CAM, machine tools, NC controllers and cutting tools? Panelists include: Coşkun Islam – Sandvik Group Dr.-Ing. Marcel Wichmann – DMG MORI Al Whatmough – Toolpath Labs Dr. Emil Somekh – SolidCAM Everyone in the room will be part of this future scenario and help shape its direction. Guest Speakers & Industry

Lantek, a multinational company specialized in software solutions for the digital transformation of the sheet metal industry, will take part in Global Industrie 2026, one of Europe’s main industrial events, taking place from March 30t to April 2n in Paris, where the company will welcome visitors at Stand 6G149. Lantek’s presence at the show comes in a special year for the company, as it marks 40 years of activity in the industry. This milestone reflects four decades of close work with metal manufacturers and continuous development of software solutions adapted to the real needs of the shop floor. With headquarters in the Basque Country, Lantek has built a strong international presence and today serves more than 38,000 customers worldwide through a broad global network . Global Industrie will be one of the key meeting points in Lantek’s 2026 trade show calendar and an opportunity to present its latest advances for sheet metal, tube and structural steel manufacturers. Lantek v45: new capabilities for day-to-day

We're thrilled to announce the first keynote speakers for the ESTECO International Users’ Meeting 2026, taking place in Marina Monfalcone, Italy, on June 16-17, 2026. John Bloomberg is a Senior Engineer and Digital Integration Leader in Systems Engineering at GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, Ohio. He leads the digital engineering strategy for major programs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and contract commitments. He’ll present “Using VOLTA's BPMN to manage and link engineering handoffs across product design”. Bob G. Tickel is the Director of Multidisciplinary Simulation at Cummins Inc. Bob is a veteran engineering leader with nearly four decades of experience in advancing simulation driven product development. His keynote focuses on “Simulation based product development at Cummins Inc. and the evolution of optimization, automation and robustness”. Ivan Flaminio Cozza is Analysis Technical Leader Automation and Optimization at Dumarey Automotive Italia. Ivan drives process optimization, CAE automation, and SPDM initiatives to improve efficiency, ensure data consistency and strengthen workflow integration across product development activities.

Wipro Limited, a leading AI‑powered technology services and consulting company, today announced the expansion of its business operations in South Korea, reinforcing the country’s position as a strategic growth market for Wipro. The expansion includes an enlarged office footprint in Seoul, the launch of a new Innovation Lab, as part of the Wipro Innovation Network (WIN), and continued investment in local talent to support South Korean clients locally and globally. South Korea has emerged as a major global innovation hub, with leadership across semiconductors, advanced technology, automotive engineering, and industrial manufacturing. Wipro’s expanded presence reflects the growing importance of Korea in shaping global innovation and the increasing demand from South Korean enterprises for AI‑led transformation that can scale across markets. Wipro employs several hundred professionals in South Korea and continues to make sustained investments in the local ecosystem. The company serves South Korean clients through a strong local presence, complemented by its

Modular Management, a global technology-enabled consulting leader in modularity and product configuration, announced a new distributor partnership with P&P Advisory, South Korea's leading PLM and Modular Design consulting firm. P&P Advisory will market, sell, and implement PALMA® — Modular Management's Product Configuration Platform — across the South Korean manufacturing industry. South Korea is home to some of the world's most competitive manufacturers, producing complex, high-variety products for global markets. As these companies face growing pressure to manage product complexity, reduce Time to Market, and build scalable configurable portfolios, PALMA provides a purpose-built solution to govern modular architectures and connect product decisions across R&D, sales, and operations. "PALMA addresses a real gap in the business application landscape for manufacturers pursuing systematic, long-term development of configurable product portfolios grounded in modularity. We believe it will make a tangible difference for South Korea's R&D and engineering-driven manufacturing sector." — Young-jin Yoo, CEO, P&P Advisory  PALMA is a cloud-based Product

With increasing pressure to reduce downtime, control operating costs and maximize vehicle uptime, AI-driven predictive maintenance is rapidly becoming a critical competitive differentiator for fleet management. To accelerate its leadership in data-driven vehicle health services, Bosch announced plans to acquire Uptake Technologies, Inc., a startup based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in AI-based predictive analytics for commercial fleets. Bosch and Uptake Technologies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. With the acquisition of Uptake, Bosch is bringing a market leader in predictive maintenance with a 10-year history of delivering predictive AI maintenance solutions to fleets into its expanding portfolio of software services. As the largest automotive supplier in the world according to Automotive News with expansive expertise in system competence and diagnostics, Bosch is uniquely positioned to support Uptake’s mission of providing actionable insights to fleets that help to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. “This planned acquisition strengthens our position

echtle AG delivered a strong year‑end performance, closing the 2025 fiscal year successfully and broadly meeting expectations despite challenging market conditions. Business volume rose 8.1% to €8,596.1 million, with almost all national markets contributing to the increase. Exceptionally strong software business meant revenue growth lagged somewhat due to IFRS 15 accounting effects. Revenue rose 1.6% to €6,405.9 million, while earnings before tax (EBT) were in line with expectations at €324.2 million. As at 31 December 2025, Bechtle employed 16,360 people, an increase of 559 year on year—entirely attributable to acquisitions. Our companies in the Benelux and Other European segments delivered above‑average growth in business volume, while Germany also posted a strong increase of 6.4%. Growth was particularly robust in the fourth quarter, with business volume rising by 16.6% across the group, driven by all sub‑segments. Germany and Other Europe recorded especially strong gains in the final quarter. “We are pleased with

Nemetschek SE, a global, leading vertical provider of AI-powered software solutions for the construction and media industries, fully achieved all its targets in fiscal year 2025. For the current fiscal year 2026, the MDAX- and TecDAX-listed Group expects continued, strong double-digit revenue growth of 14% to 15% as well as further increased operational profitability with an EBITDA margin of 32% to 33%. “We are evolving from a leading vertical software provider into a vertical AI leader in our industries. With our deep domain expertise, data access across the building life cycle, network effect and close integration into our customers’ workflows, artificial intelligence is amplifying the innovation that drives our success. It enhances our solutions, unlocks new growth potential across the construction and infrastructure life cycle, and delivers internal efficiency gains,” said Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. “With AI expanding our addressable market, combined with our business model transformation, international growth,

Hexagon's Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 is now available at Hexagon's website hexagon.com. Hexagon intends to solely distribute the report digitally. However, if you would like to receive a printed copy of the Annual and Sustainability Report, please request one here. As previously communicated, Hexagon's Annual General Meeting will be held at April 24 2026 at 10:30 CET at IVA Konverenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16 in Stockholm, Sweden. Notification of attendance must be made on 20 April 2026 at the latest. Hexagon Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Hexagon on CIMdata.com