Strauss Group (STRS) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved strong double-digit revenue and net sales growth in Q4 and full year 2025, with significant margin recovery and operational profitability improvements, led by record Coffee International results.

• Net profit in Q4 doubled year-over-year to ILS 151 million, with full year net income up 7.6% to ILS 450 million.

• Major M&A activity included the acquisition of Yoki in Brazil, expected to drive synergies and turnaround within 18-24 months, and the launch of innovative products like CowFree and tami4Shabbat.

• Productivity initiatives and operational efficiency programs are on track, supporting margin expansion.

• Maintained business continuity during the Israel conflict, with no substantial operational disruptions so far.

Financial highlights

• Q4 2025 net sales reached ILS 3.2 billion, up 10.2% year-on-year; full year net sales were ILS 12.5 billion, up 11.6%, with proforma growth at 16.9% and 21.6% respectively.

• Q4 EBIT was ILS 282 million (+62.3% YoY, margin 8.9%); full year EBIT was ILS 1.02 billion (+35.6%, margin 8.2%).

• Free cash flow turned positive at ILS 215 million for the year, versus -ILS 51 million in 2024; Q4 free cash flow improved 24.8% to ILS 554 million.

• Net debt at year-end was ILS 2.2 billion, with net debt/EBITDA improved to 1.6x.

• Q4 gross margin improved to 31.3% (from 28.3%); FY gross margin at 28.8%.

Outlook and guidance

• Expect continued improvement in confectionery and coffee margins in 2026, though Brazil margins will normalize below Q4 highs.

• Strategic targets for 2026 include 5%+ CAGR, margin expansion to 10-12%, and 85% of activity in core segments.

• Productivity savings of ILS 300–400 million expected by 2026.

• CAPEX planned at 5–7% of sales through 2026.

• New strategy for 2027-2030 to be published in H2 2026, focusing on healthy growth and leveraging local brands.