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Kitron ASA
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kitron.com
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1962
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Kitron ASA is a publicly listed Norwegian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Billingstad, Norway, with operations across 11 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company operates 35+ surface-mount technology (SMT) lines across more than 100,000 square metres of manufacturing floor, supported by approximately 3,000 employees including 300+ engineers. It is organised around five market sectors — Defence/Aerospace (designated primary), Medical Devices, Electrification, Industry, and Connectivity — and delivers the full electronics value chain from product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) through sourcing, PCB assembly, system integration, box-build, testing, logistics, repair, and product deployment.

The company's core technology stack centres on EMS production processes (SMT, through-hole assembly, microelectronics, automated press-fit, 3D X-ray, automated optical inspection, clean rooms, environmental and vibration testing) and proprietary internal platforms such as the Automated Functional Circuit Test (FCT) Platform developed in Suzhou, an Automated Visual Inspection System deployed across China and Malaysia, and an automated labelling solution. It maintains an extensive regulatory certification portfolio — ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949, EN/AS9100, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, NIST SP 800-171, and AQAP 2110 — that constitutes a meaningful barrier to entry in regulated verticals.

Kitron generates revenue through B2B contract manufacturing fees, component sourcing margins, and value-added professional services (development, deployment, repair), distributed via dedicated regional account managers and business development directors. Revenue is quote-based and not publicly disclosed per programme; the 2025 group reported revenue was €738.3 million, with €975.7 million in order intake and a €709.3 million backlog. Growth has historically been driven by a combination of organic expansion in Nordic, Central European, and Asian manufacturing and acquisitive scaling, including the 2022 BB Electronics acquisition and the 2026 DeltaNordic acquisition (rebranded Kitron Eltech AB), which deepened the defence/aerospace vertical.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersAsker, Norway
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Asker
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Norway
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices17 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
electronics manufacturing services, PCB assembly, contract manufacturing, defence aerospace electronics, medical device manufacturing
NAICS code2 codes
  • Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing334418
  • Communications Equipment Manufacturing3342
SIC code2 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys3812
  • Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts3760
Product category
Electronics Manufacturing Services
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Electronics Manufacturing Services
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Full range of electronics manufacturing services including PCB assembly, system integration, testing, and box-build services for customers globally. Revenue generated from manufacturing fees, component sourcing margins, and value-added services.

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2Development and Design Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Product development, product management, and re-engineering services including concept design, prototyping, industrialization, and product lifecycle management.

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3Sourcing and Procurement
TypeManaged Services
Description

Global component sourcing and procurement services with value-added sourcing through Chinese operations to reduce material costs for customers.

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4Logistics and Distribution
TypeManaged Services
Description

End-to-end logistics management from suppliers to manufacturing facilities and onward to customers or end customers, including 24/7 operations.

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5Product Deployment Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Manufacturing documentation creation, plant setup, employee training, operational excellence implementation, and transition management services.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Kitron provides end-to-end Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) including PCB assembly, box-build, system integration, and testing for enterprise customers in defence/aerospace, medical devices, electrification, connectivity, and industrial sectors. The company offers a full value chain from product development and industrialisation through sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, product deployment, and lifecycle repair/maintenance services.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across the entire electronics production value chain. The core offerings include Manufacturing Services, Product Development, Industrialisation, Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, Redesign/Repair/Maintenance, and Product Deployment. The company operates across multiple market sectors: Connectivity (Industrial IoT, sensors, networking), Electrification (battery technology, power management), Industry (automation, transportation), Medical Devices (diagnostics, life support), and Defence/Aerospace (communication, avionics, UAV systems). Supporting these services are technology platforms including the Automated FCT Platform for functional circuit testing and the Automated Visual Inspection System for quality assurance. Kitron has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States, employing approximately 3000 highly skilled employees with 35+ SMT lines across 100,000+ square meters of manufacturing area.

Product and service14 records
1Manufacturing Services
CategoryCore EMS service
2Product Development
CategoryEngineering service
3Industrialisation
CategoryNPI / engineering service
4Sourcing and Procurement
CategorySupply chain service
5Logistics and Distribution
CategorySupply chain service
6Redesign, Repair and Maintenance
CategoryLifecycle service
7Product Deployment
CategoryDeployment service
8Defence/Aerospace Solutions
CategoryMarket sector offering
9Medical Devices Solutions
CategoryMarket sector offering
10Electrification Solutions
CategoryMarket sector offering
11Connectivity Solutions
CategoryMarket sector offering
12Industry Solutions
CategoryMarket sector offering
13Automated FCT Platform
CategoryTechnology platform
14Automated Visual Inspection System
CategoryTechnology platform
Scale indicator15 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Savannah Tracking Ltd.
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-01-01
Description

Kitron manufactures tracking chip devices (micro-GPS components) for Savannah Tracking's wildlife tracking solutions. The partnership supports wildlife conservation efforts with electronics that withstand harsh environments, extreme temperature changes, dust, and rough terrain. Products include GPS collars for elephants (up to 16kg), bird tags, and geofencing solutions for human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Savannah Tracking is a Kenyan company founded and managed by Dr. Henrik Rasmussen.

Recent move8 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers3 records
1Scanfil
TypeDirect peer
Description

Finnish-headquartered EMS provider with comparable Nordic roots and similar end-market exposure across industrial, energy, and medtech. Closest direct geographic and scale peer to Kitron with overlapping customer base in Europe.

2Hanza
TypeDirect peer
Description

Swedish-headquartered EMS provider offering full-service electronics manufacturing across the Nordics and Eastern Europe. Competes directly with Kitron for Nordic OEM contracts in industrial and connectivity segments.

3Inission
TypeDirect peer
Description

Nordic EMS provider based in Sweden with manufacturing in Sweden, Estonia, and Finland. Directly comparable regional player competing for similar industrial and niche OEM business.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles7 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries13 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance11 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds2 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A4 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Kitron

Electronics Manufacturing Serviceskitron.com

What Kitron does

Kitron ASA is a publicly listed Norwegian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Billingstad, Norway, with operations across 11 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company operates 35+ surface-mount technology (SMT) lines across more than 100,000 square metres of manufacturing floor, supported by approximately 3,000 employees including 300+ engineers. It is organised around five market sectors — Defence/Aerospace (designated primary), Medical Devices, Electrification, Industry, and Connectivity — and delivers the full electronics value chain from product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) through sourcing, PCB assembly, system integration, box-build, testing, logistics, repair, and product deployment.

The company's core technology stack centres on EMS production processes (SMT, through-hole assembly, microelectronics, automated press-fit, 3D X-ray, automated optical inspection, clean rooms, environmental and vibration testing) and proprietary internal platforms such as the Automated Functional Circuit Test (FCT) Platform developed in Suzhou, an Automated Visual Inspection System deployed across China and Malaysia, and an automated labelling solution. It maintains an extensive regulatory certification portfolio — ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949, EN/AS9100, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, NIST SP 800-171, and AQAP 2110 — that constitutes a meaningful barrier to entry in regulated verticals.

Kitron generates revenue through B2B contract manufacturing fees, component sourcing margins, and value-added professional services (development, deployment, repair), distributed via dedicated regional account managers and business development directors. Revenue is quote-based and not publicly disclosed per programme; the 2025 group reported revenue was €738.3 million, with €975.7 million in order intake and a €709.3 million backlog. Growth has historically been driven by a combination of organic expansion in Nordic, Central European, and Asian manufacturing and acquisitive scaling, including the 2022 BB Electronics acquisition and the 2026 DeltaNordic acquisition (rebranded Kitron Eltech AB), which deepened the defence/aerospace vertical.

Kitron firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Kitron
Legal name
Kitron ASA
Website
https://kitron.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1962
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Kitron is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Asker
HQ country
Norway
HQ region
Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

Kitron business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Electronics Manufacturing Services: Full range of electronics manufacturing services including PCB assembly, system integration, testing, and box-build services for customers globally. Revenue generated from manufacturing fees, component sourcing margins, and value-added services.
  2. Development and Design Services: Product development, product management, and re-engineering services including concept design, prototyping, industrialization, and product lifecycle management.
  3. Sourcing and Procurement: Global component sourcing and procurement services with value-added sourcing through Chinese operations to reduce material costs for customers.
  4. Logistics and Distribution: End-to-end logistics management from suppliers to manufacturing facilities and onward to customers or end customers, including 24/7 operations.
  5. Product Deployment Services: Manufacturing documentation creation, plant setup, employee training, operational excellence implementation, and transition management services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Kitron product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kitron provides end-to-end Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) including PCB assembly, box-build, system integration, and testing for enterprise customers in defence/aerospace, medical devices, electrification, connectivity, and industrial sectors. The company offers a full value chain from product development and industrialisation through sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, product deployment, and lifecycle repair/maintenance services.

Product overview

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across the entire electronics production value chain. The core offerings include Manufacturing Services, Product Development, Industrialisation, Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, Redesign/Repair/Maintenance, and Product Deployment. The company operates across multiple market sectors: Connectivity (Industrial IoT, sensors, networking), Electrification (battery technology, power management), Industry (automation, transportation), Medical Devices (diagnostics, life support), and Defence/Aerospace (communication, avionics, UAV systems). Supporting these services are technology platforms including the Automated FCT Platform for functional circuit testing and the Automated Visual Inspection System for quality assurance. Kitron has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States, employing approximately 3000 highly skilled employees with 35+ SMT lines across 100,000+ square meters of manufacturing area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Manufacturing Services
  • Product Development
  • Industrialisation
  • Sourcing and Procurement
  • Logistics and Distribution
  • Redesign, Repair and Maintenance
  • Product Deployment
  • Defence/Aerospace Solutions
  • Medical Devices Solutions
  • Electrification Solutions
  • Connectivity Solutions
  • Industry Solutions
  • Automated FCT Platform
  • Automated Visual Inspection System

Companies that use Kitron

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Kitron technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Kitron partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Savannah Tracking Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Kitron manufactures tracking chip devices (micro-GPS components) for Savannah Tracking's wildlife tracking solutions. The partnership supports wildlife conservation efforts with electronics that withstand harsh environments, extreme temperature changes, dust, and rough terrain. Products include GPS collars for elephants (up to 16kg), bird tags, and geofencing solutions for human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Savannah Tracking is a Kenyan company founded and managed by Dr. Henrik Rasmussen.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Kitron competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Scanfil: Finnish-headquartered EMS provider with comparable Nordic roots and similar end-market exposure across industrial, energy, and medtech. Closest direct geographic and scale peer to Kitron with overlapping customer base in Europe.
  • Hanza: Swedish-headquartered EMS provider offering full-service electronics manufacturing across the Nordics and Eastern Europe. Competes directly with Kitron for Nordic OEM contracts in industrial and connectivity segments.
  • Inission: Nordic EMS provider based in Sweden with manufacturing in Sweden, Estonia, and Finland. Directly comparable regional player competing for similar industrial and niche OEM business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

Kitron social profiles

Digital presence

Kitron compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance11 records

Kitron financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Kitron leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Kitron subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries13 records

Kitron funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Kitron M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A4 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kitron

What does Kitron do?

Kitron provides end-to-end Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) including PCB assembly, box-build, system integration, and testing for enterprise customers in defence/aerospace, medical devices, electrification, connectivity, and industrial sectors. The company offers a full value chain from product development and industrialisation through sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, product deployment, and lifecycle repair/maintenance services.

Is Kitron a public or private company?

Kitron is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Kitron founded?

Kitron was founded in 1962. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Kitron based?

Kitron is headquartered in Asker, Norway, in the Europe region.

How does Kitron make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Electronics Manufacturing Services are the primary driver. The others are development and Design Services, sourcing and Procurement, logistics and Distribution and product Deployment Services.

Who are Kitron's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Scanfil, Hanza and Inission.

Does Kitron have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kitron.

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KCC's adjusted EBITDA rose to $38.5 million from $18.1 million.Simply Wall StNordic Defense Stocks Tied To Drone And Electronic Warfare RisksA drone incident over Latvia linked to Russian electronic warfare has raised security risks in the Baltic region, prompting investor interest in Nordic and Baltic defense stocks. The article highlights three companies—General Oceans, Kitron, and W5 Solutions—that are expected to be affected by this increased focus on defense, given their involvement in surveillance, electronic systems, and military training.Investing.comEarnings call transcript: Kitron posts strong Q2 2026 growth, shares fall 7.8% By Investing.comKitron ASA reported exceptional second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of EUR 296 million, up 71.8% year-over-year, and EPS of EUR 0.10 beating the forecast of EUR 0.0925, driven by strong growth across all five market sectors and three geographic regions. The company's shares fell 7.82% to $94.85 despite the strong operating performance, as investors focused on supply-chain constraints and the company's decision not to raise its full-year guidance. Defence & Aerospace emerged as the standout segment with revenue up 234% to EUR 154 million, now representing roughly half of group sales, while management kept its EUR 900 million to EUR 1.05 billion revenue guidance unchanged due to ongoing component shortages.AffarsvarldenKitron kommer in över förväntanNorwegian contract manufacturer Kitron reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue rising 71.9 percent to 295.7 million euros compared to the Bloomberg consensus of 283 million euros. EBITDA reached 35.1 million euros with an 11.9 percent margin, operating profit grew to 28.3 million euros, and after-tax profit doubled to 21.4 million euros. CEO Peter Nilsson stated that demand continues to strengthen and the company's outlook now sits at the upper end of its previously disclosed 2026 guidance of 900 to 1,050 million euros in revenue.Investing.comKitron reports 72% revenue jump on defense sector demand By Investing.comKitron reported Q2 revenue of EUR 295.70 million, a 72% year-over-year increase driven by accelerating demand in the defense and aerospace sector, beating analyst consensus estimates of EUR 274.50 million. The company also exceeded operating profit expectations at EUR 28.30 million with a 9.60% operating margin and net income of EUR 21.40 million, while maintaining its 2026 revenue guidance of EUR 900 million to EUR 1.05 billion. CEO Peter Nilsson attributed the growth to customers reorganizing their supply chains around resilience and origin rather than lowest cost.www.dn.noKitron faller markant på børs etter tallslipp: – Forventningene har vært høyeKitron, a Norwegian electronics manufacturer, reported second-quarter results showing operating profit of €28.3 million on revenue of €295.7 million, with revenue rising more than 70 percent year-over-year driven by exceptional growth in its defence and aviation division. Despite beating estimates and maintaining its full-year guidance of €900 million to just over €1 billion in revenue, the company's shares fell nearly 8 percent on the Oslo Stock Exchange as investors had expected a guidance upgrade. Nordea Markets analyst Martine Kverne described the quarter as solid with strong underlying growth, noting the stock's decline may reflect high expectations rather than fundamental weakness.GlobeNewswireKitron: Rekordhøye Q2-resultater og bred vekstKitron ASA reported record-high Q2 2026 results with operating revenues of €295.7 million, a 72% increase year-over-year from €172.2 million, driven by accelerating demand in the Defense/Aerospace segment and growth across all market sectors. Operating profit (EBIT) reached €28.3 million compared to €15.0 million in Q2 2025, with EBIT margin improving to 9.6% from 8.7%, while the order backlog stood at €794.3 million, up 56% year-over-year. The company's 2026 guidance of €900-1,050 million in revenues and €84-108 million in EBIT now points toward the upper end of these ranges, supported by strong customer demand and structural market drivers including European defense rearmament and electrification trends.GlobeNewswireKitron: Record Q2 results and broad-based growthKitron reported record second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of EUR 295.7 million, a 72% increase year-over-year, driven primarily by accelerating demand in the Defence/Aerospace sector along with growth across all other market sectors. Operating profit (EBIT) reached EUR 28.3 million with a margin of 9.6%, exceeding the company's strategic target, while the order backlog grew 56% to EUR 794.3 million. The company indicated it is trending toward the top end of its full-year 2026 outlook of EUR 900-1050 million revenue, though supply chain constraints warrant a prudent outlook.