Riber (ALRIB) Q4 2024 TU earnings summary

Executive summary

• Full-year 2024 revenues reached €41.2m, a 5% increase year-over-year, in line with guidance.

• Strong commercial activity reinforced market position in MBE equipment for both research and industrial production.

Financial highlights

• Revenues for 2024 were €41.2m, up 5% from €39.2m in 2023.

• Fourth quarter revenues remained steady despite a high comparison base.

• MBE systems revenues rose 7% to €31.0m; 12 systems delivered versus 13 in 2023.

• Services and accessories revenues were €10.2m, nearly unchanged year-over-year.

• Geographical revenue split: Asia 57.3%, Europe 35.7%, North America 7.1%.

Outlook and guidance

• Reaffirmed objective of further earnings growth in 2024.

• Forecasts continued revenue growth in 2025 based on current order book and expected orders.

• Growth strategy focuses on technological leadership, silicon photonics, and quantum materials.