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𝗔𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 AIXTRON confirms the preliminary numbers with Q1/2026 revenues of 𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝟱𝟵.𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, in the guidance range. At the same time, 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 rose significantly to 𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝟭𝟳𝟭.𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, with around 70% attributable to optoelectronics. The equipment 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗴 increased to 𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝟯𝟱𝟵.𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, providing visibility beyond 2026. Laser-related demand exceeded expectations, driven by AI-related datacom applications. Major system shipments are scheduled to begin in Q2/2026 and are expected to continue well beyond the current fiscal year. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 reached 𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝟰𝟴.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, supported by improved operating cash flow, due to further working capital reduction. Cash and cash equivalents increased to 𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟳𝟮.𝟳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. With the announcement of a new production site in Malaysia and the successful placement of a EUR 450 million convertible bond after the reporting date, AIXTRON further strengthened its strategic and financial flexibility. Based on strong optoelectronics momentum, the company confirms its recently raised full‑year 2026 guidance. More details in our full 𝗤𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 👉 https://lnkd.in/exf9kKNy #AIXTRON #FinancialResults #Q1