Despite geopolitical uncertainties and challenging market conditions, Knorr‑Bremse once again demonstrated what is possible when everyone pulls together. CEO Marc Llistosella emphasized: “We rolled up our sleeves and did our homework – consistently and without taboos, even when tough decisions had to be made. BOOST is more than a program; BOOST is a mindset.”
Impressions from the 2026 Annual Press Conference
At the Annual Press Conference on February 19, 2026 in Munich, Knorr‑Bremse presented strong preliminary results for fiscal year 2025 – despite economic and geopolitical challenges.
The new, modern setting of the press conference underscores the transformation the company is undergoing. This willingness to embrace change is one of the reasons why Knorr‑Bremse continues to prove highly resilient.
With the consistent implementation of the BOOST strategy – including structural and organizational improvements, rigorous cost discipline, and targeted portfolio optimization to ensure sustainable growth – the Knorr‑Bremse team succeeded in continuing its course for success in 2025 and again achieved a series of record results.
The strategic direction is clear: the company intends to further accelerate attractive growth. To this end, Knorr‑Bremse has already strengthened its position with margin‑accretive acquisitions in profitable future markets and is pushing ahead with its digitalization strategy, with AI playing a major role.
Targeted investments in future fields as well as in the existing business, combined with digitalization efforts, are unlocking additional growth potential in pioneering technology areas and form the foundation for further profitable expansion. Accordingly, the company’s outlook was optimistic.
All details on the results can be found in our press release.
