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Fiscal year 2025 in review: interview with fabrice billard, CEO. July 14, 2026 Fabrice Billard, fiscal year 2025 unfolded amid geopolitical uncertainty and market disruptions. How do you assess Burckhardt Compression's performance? Fiscal year 2025 was indeed a demanding year. Many customers postponed investment decisions due to geo political tensions, trade uncertainties and macroeconomic volatility. In addition, the Swiss Francs appreciated against major currencies. Despite these headwinds, Burckhardt Compression delivered a strong performance. Burckhardt Compression AG maintained near-record sales and further increased profitability, underscoring the strength of its business model. Burckhardt Compression AG is gradually increasing productivity and adapting its cost base to the new market situation. At the same time, Burckhardt Compression AG continued to invest in innovation, progressed on its sustainability roadmap and expanded its global footprint - all essential to secure the company's long-term success. Do the global megatrends - population growth, energy security and the energy transition still underpin Burckhardt Compression's strategy? Yes, more clearly than ever. The conflict in the Middle East has shown how crucial it is to ensure stable and se cure energy supply, especially in Europe and Asia. The fuel and energy shortages in these regions clearly highlighted the need for additional investments in energy storage, gas pipelines, and transportation infrastructure for applications such as LNG and LPG. At the same time, the Middle East conflict has also uncovered the need for energy-importing countries to further develop their own energy sources and electrify their economy. When the market recovers, Burckhardt Compression AG expect significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure, including solar panels, low-carbon fuels and biogas. All these applications require compressors and Burckhardt Compression AG stand at the forefront of these developments. How is the company progressing with its Mid-Range Plan 2023-2027? Burckhardt Compression AG continue to make progress across all four pillars of the Mid-Range Plan: strengthening its core business, improving operational excellence, transforming and building new growth avenues, and enhancing its business foundations. In the past fiscal year, Burckhardt Compression AG has opened nine new service locations and by acquiring the company ACT Burckhardt Compression AG has significantly increased its spare parts production capabilities in the USA. Burckhardt Compression AG also opened new growth areas through the acquisition of Fornovo Gas, a European leader for compressing biogas and compressed natural gas. Biogas is a growing sustainable application and with Fornovo Gas' strong customer base and reciprocating com pressors in the lower power range, Burckhardt Compression AG is complementing its product and service portfolio, especially in Europe. With regards to operational excellence, the company has improved its competitiveness by adapting its structure in Switzerland and growing its Global Service Center in India. Staying true to its sustainability commitments, Burckhardt Compression AG enhanced its business foundations by reducing its greenhouse gas emission intensity by 32%, staying well on track to reach net zero in 2035. Burckhardt Compression AG also successfully rolled out a new Enterprise Resource Planning across its Services entities in Europe. Burckhardt Compression AG maintained near-record sales and further increased profitability, underscoring the strength of its business model. And what about the achievement of the Mid-Range Plan financial guidance in the current geopolitical landscape? Burckhardt Compression AG remain confident about the positive impact of global megatrends, which continue to underpin the achievement of CHF 1.2 bn in sales and the target EBIT margin range of 12% to 15% over the coming years. However, the business environment has faced considerable disruption over the past 12 months and Burckhardt Compression AG had to delay the achievement of the company's Mid-Range Plan guidance. Burckhardt Compression AG will communicate a new timeline as soon as there is again more clarity in short-term market developments. Having a leading position among compressor providers in the Marine segment, how did that market develop in the past fiscal year? The market for LNG applications continued at a good pace. Burckhardt Compression AG could celebrate its largest ever order in this market with the supply of 14 boil-off gas compressors for seven next-generation LNG carriers for Hanwha Ocean. This is a true testament to its R&D efforts as the equipment ordered will come from a new compressor platform developed for LNG tankers running on high-pressure engines and equipped with the latest LNG tank storage technologies. It was also a successful year winning orders in applications beyond LNG. For example, Burckhardt Compression AG secured a land mark order for the world's first purpose-built ammonia bunkering vessel, developed in cooperation with Nissin Gas Engineering. Speaking of technological advancements and looking toward artificial intelligence, what steps has the company taken in terms of innovation? Its major R&D efforts focused on developing new or enhanced products for marine applications. In the Services Division, Burckhardt Compression AG also installed a large-scale metal 3D printer at its Winterthur site, marking the start of in-house additive manufacturing for spare parts. As for digital services, Burckhardt Compression AG launched a new module of the PROGNOST(R)-NT condition monitoring system. Now enhanced with AI, it proactively identifies compressor failures and supports customers in implementing predictive maintenance concepts. In addition, Burckhardt Compression AG is launching several AI initiatives to transform the way Burckhardt Compression AG is working in its core processes, like Sales and Engineering and in its supporting process es. The Executive Management is leading a cross-func tional task force including AI experts, process owners, and passionate employees, so called "AI Power Users". The aim is to implement selected strategic AI projects which will benefit customers, and to empower all employees to use these new technologies in their day-to-day work. What are your priorities for the next 12 months? Its priorities are successfully delivering its project backlog and navigating the volatile market conditions with a lot of agility. Agility means, on the one hand, focus ing on growth across applications and regions worldwide that are developing very dynamically, and, on the other hand, adapting its set-up to new market realities where required. Burckhardt Compression AG will continue to invest in its future, with a new spare parts production center in Vadodara in India, and a new Systems factory in Pune, also in India. Burckhardt Compression AG will implement AI where it adds value, helping Burckhardt Compression AG to better serve customers and further improve its competitiveness. I would like to use this opportunity to sincerely thank its employees around the world who have demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication in the past fiscal year. Their commitment is instrumental to keeping its ambitions on track. Your contact. Tina Witteczek Head of Communications July 23, 2026 July 14, 2026

Burckhardt Compression selected by HYDS to supply high pressure hydrogen compression solutions in the Nordics. July 9, 2026 Winterthur, Switzerland, July, 9 2026 - Burckhardt Compression, a global leader in reciprocating compressor technology, has been selected by Hydrogen Solutions AS (HYDS) to supply high pressure hydrogen compression solutions for projects, when operational, having a production capacity of 20 - 40 MW. A key element of the scope is the delivery of compression solutions capable of reaching pressures of up to 515 bar, enabling efficient filling of high-pressure tube trailers for transportation and distribution. Reliable compression to trailer filling pressure is essential to establish a flexible and scalable hydrogen supply chain, particularly in early market phases where pipeline infrastructure remains limited. The projects, in development by HYDS with regional energy and industrial partners, will be powered by renewable electricity. The hydrogen produced will have the capability to support decarbonization across maritime, mobility, and industrial sectors, contributing to the Nordics` ambition of building a sustainable hydrogen economy. "Hydrogen distribution is a critical enabler of a successful hydrogen economy," said Andreas Brautsch, President Systems Division at Burckhardt Compression. "Our technology allows hydrogen to be compressed safely and efficiently to 515 bar for trailer filling applications, providing HYDS with a reliable solution to transport renewable hydrogen from production sites to customers. We are proud to support landmark projects and the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in the Nordics." Frode Kirkedam, CEO of HYDS: "Building a hydrogen production plant is about much more than installing equipment. The quality, reliability and competence of our suppliers have a direct impact on plant performance, project risk, safety and long-term value creation. For this reason, we allocate considerable resources in selecting the right partners who not only deliver proven technology, but who also share our commitment to quality, communication and continuous support throughout the plant lifetime". Burckhardt Compression's reciprocating compressor technology is specifically designed for high pressure hydrogen applications, addressing key requirements such as gas purity, operational reliability, efficiency, and long term durability. Its hydrogen solutions are deployed globally across production, storage, transportation, and refueling applications. The execution of the deliveries is subject to the finalization of customary agreements between the two companies. Burckhardt Compression Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. With its brands Burckhardt Compression, PROGNOST, SAMR Métal Rouge and Shenyang Yuanda Compressor, the Group covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Founded in 1844 as an engineering workshop in Basel, Burckhardt Compression developed its first single-stage and dry-running reciprocating compressor in 1883. Since then, the Group has continually developed and reinvented itself, adapting to the developments of its key markets petrochemical/chemical industry, gas transport and storage, hydrogen mobility and energy, industrial gas, refinery, as well as gas gathering and processing. With its headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, Burckhardt Compression is represented on all continents with 36 subsidiaries, three manufacturing and five assembly sites worldwide. HYDS is a Norwegian green hydrogen company that develops, builds, owns and operates scalable hydrogen production plants. The company aims to accelerate decarbonization across key sectors including mobility, construction, maritime transport and heavy industry by supplying renewable hydrogen produced with electrolysis. Founded in 2021, HYDS has been delivering high-pressure green hydrogen to customers since 2023 through their two electrolyser plants located at Kaupanes and Stord, Norway. Through these production plants, HYDS has established themselves as one of Norway`s most experienced green hydrogen suppliers. Your contact. Tina Witteczek Head of Communications July 23, 2026 July 14, 2026

Burckhardt Compression opens Texas warehouse hub. Burckhardt Compression has opened a 16,000-square-foot parts warehouse in Hockley, Texas, expanding its supply chain and centralising inventory for US and Mexico regional key operations. The facility, officially launched on 10 June 2026, is designed as a climate-controlled hub to support the company's operations across both countries. It forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen customer support, improve inventory management and increase operational efficiency. By consolidating stock previously stored across multiple locations in the US, the company aims to optimise storage capacity and deliver cost benefits to customers. The move also frees up space at the nearby waller aftermarket service centre, which can now reclaim around 30% of its floor area for additional machining capacity and expanded maintenance services. The choice of Hockley reflects its proximity to existing operations. Larry sumrall, head of supply at Burckhardt Compression, said: "Hockley was selected for its strategic location close to the existing service center, minimising transit time between facilities and ensuring rapid access to parts needed for ongoing manufacturing and service work." He added that the warehouse will receive weekly international shipments, many containing components essential for production at the waller service centre. The site will store a broad range of compressor parts used in downstream and midstream energy sectors, alongside accessory components for engine repairs and applications. This includes the TrueGem(TM) parts brand, which supports operators of Gemini reciprocating compressors with spare parts and maintenance kits. Once fully operational, the Hockley facility will centralise inventory from six separate US locations, supporting service centres, field teams and customers directly. The shift to a single inventory hub is expected to enhance responsiveness to regional demand. Centralisation should enable faster distribution and improved access to a wider range of parts through the company's logistics network. The expansion is also intended to speed up turnaround times at service locations, as additional workshop capacity becomes available. For items already in stock, including the TrueGem range, most orders will be dispatched on the same day, while lead times for specialist components will continue to depend on manufacturing capacity. Álvaro grande, head of services US at Burckhardt Compression, said: "The new warehouse is fully integrated with the company's internal systems allowing the global family of Burckhardt Compression companies to have visibility of our inventory. This enables the customers to receive the best support in terms of parts availability and service delivery." The company described the new warehouse as a long-term investment aimed at boosting efficiency, reliability and service quality. It is expected to enhance procurement processes and strengthen operational performance across the energy sector in the years ahead.