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Testing firm SGS posts higher Q3 sales, confirms outlook. Posted on October 23, 2026 · Last updated: October 23, 2026 SGS achieves 14.6% quarterly sales growth, driven by acquisitions and Digital Trust. SGS reports strong third-quarter performance and strategic outlook. Oct 23 (Reuters) - Swiss testing and inspection group SGS reported a 14.6% jump in its third-quarter sales to 1.98 billion Swiss francs ($2.41 billion) on Friday, helped by acquisitions and growth in cybersecurity and sustainability-related services. Financial performance and growth drivers. The company, which has completed 18 acquisitions so far this year, confirmed its financial targets for 2026, including 5% to 7% organic sales growth and an adjusted operating margin of at least 16%. Impact of acquisitions. - This year's acquisitions are now expected to contribute around 7% to SGS's annual growth, at the top end of its previous 5-7% range, CEO Geraldine Picaud told journalists - Acquisitions announced in 2026 represent total annual sales of more than 150 million francs Growth in Digital Trust and cybersecurity. - Revenue in Digital Trust, SGS's cybersecurity and digital assurance business, rose 37% in the third quarter Digital Trust revenue milestone. - Picaud said Digital Trust was approaching 300 million francs in annual revenue Future strategic objectives. - She also said SGS would unveil a "very ambitious objective for the years to come" at its November capital markets day Additional information. ($1 = 0.8215 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Aleksandra Kret in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak) Key takeaways. * Record Q3 sales of CHF 1 982 million, up 14.6%, with 5.7% organic growth; acquisitions added 6.9% and forex contributed 2.0% (sgs.com) * Digital Trust segment grew 37% in Q3, nearing CHF 300 million annual revenue; Impact Now (sustainability) also posted strong growth (rtn.ch) * SGS completed 18 acquisitions in 2026 (expected to contribute ~7% to annual growth) and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook: 5-7% organic growth and at least 16% adjusted operating margin (rtn.ch) Frequently asked questions. How much did SGS's Q3 sales increase? What contributed to SGS's revenue growth in Q3? How many acquisitions did SGS complete this year? What is the expected contribution of acquisitions to SGS's annual growth? How did SGS's Digital Trust division perform in Q3?

Advancing environmental data management as an EarthSoft Business Partner. October 16, 2026 SGS is pleased to announce that SGS has joined the EarthSoft Business Partner Program as a Laboratory Business Partner, strengthening its capability to support efficient, standardized environmental data workflows. Turning environmental data into usable information. Environmental testing can generate large volumes of analytical data that need to be transferred, validated and managed accurately. For organizations using EarthSoft's EQuIS(R) environmental data management platform, its collaboration with EarthSoft will help streamline the movement of laboratory data from analysis into their data management systems. Through the program, SGS will support the implementation of standardized digital data workflows and best practices, aligned with EQuIS data governance. This includes improving electronic data deliverables (EDDs), helping to automate data workflows and supporting greater consistency in the handling of environmental data. "Our laboratories generate significant volumes of environmental data for clients around the world. By working with EarthSoft, we can help make the transfer and management of that data more efficient and standardized, reducing manual processes and helping our clients get greater value from their analytical results." Improving efficiency and data quality. By combining its environmental laboratory testing capabilities with EarthSoft's data management technology, SGS aim to help environmental consultants, authorities and industries manage large volumes of environmental samples and data while improving efficiency, strengthening data quality and reducing the risk of manual errors. This collaboration also supports its continued focus on data governance and standardization, helping clients use their environmental data more effectively for reporting and informed decision-making. About EarthSoft. EarthSoft is a global leader in environmental data management systems and the producer of EQuIS(R). EQuIS provides centralized environmental and geotechnical data management solutions on one platform, helping organizations standardize, manage and use complex data through scalable and configurable digital workflows. Learn more. About SGS. SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. SGS operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, SGS combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Its brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores its commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. SGS proudly deliver its expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

SGS wins SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award at India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026. 09 Oct, 2026, 11:30 IST NEW DELHI, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - We are proud to announce that we have been recognized with the SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award - Testing, Inspection, Verification & Quality Assurance at the India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026, held on September 29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This prestigious recognition highlights our contribution to strengthening quality, integrity, transparency and confidence across the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) value chain through its testing, inspection, verification and quality assurance capabilities. As the global aviation industry accelerates its transition towards lower-carbon fuels, SAF is emerging as a strategic lever for aviation decarbonization. For the SAF market to move from ambition to scale, however, the integrity of the entire value chain will be critical. Robust testing, independent verification, traceability, quality assurance and compliance are essential to creating the confidence required for investment, adoption and long-term market growth. The recognition at the two-day India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 highlights the growing importance of independent assurance in building a credible and future-ready SAF ecosystem. The conclave brought together industry leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders to advance dialogue and collaboration around the development of India's sustainable aviation fuel landscape. SGS Managing Director for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Amit Thakkar said, "We are proud to receive the SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award for Testing, Inspection, Verification & Quality Assurance. This recognition is a strong endorsement of the role that independent assurance plays in building confidence in an emerging and strategically important industry. As SAF moves towards greater commercialization, the ability to demonstrate quality, sustainability, traceability and compliance across the value chain will be fundamental to market credibility and scale." He added, "The transition to SAF represents more than an energy transition; it is a transformation of an entire aviation value chain. SGS brings global expertise, technical depth and independent assurance to help stakeholders navigate this complexity with confidence. Our focus is on enabling a SAF ecosystem that is transparent, resilient and fit for scale - supporting the industry as it moves decisively towards a more sustainable future." This award reflects the collective efforts of SGS teams working across testing, inspection, verification, quality assurance and sustainability, as well as our continued engagement with stakeholders shaping the future of sustainable fuels. Arjan Praat, Global Vice President - Oil, Gas & Chemicals Analytical Services, SGS; Amit Thakkar, Managing Director - India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, SGS; and Mehar Kuchimanchi, Director - Natural Resources, SGS in India, represented SGS at the conclave and received the award, recognising the company's contribution to the development of India's growing SAF ecosystem. With its multidisciplinary expertise across the sustainable fuels value chain, SGS is positioned to support industry stakeholders with testing, inspection, verification, certification, quality assurance and sustainability solutions that help strengthen supply-chain integrity, manage compliance requirements and build confidence in SAF. SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. Media Contact: