SGS Third Quarter 2026 Sales Update

Ad Hoc AnnouncementsAd hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LROctober 23, 2026

Record Q3 sales growth of 14.6%,
5.7% organic

Record Q3 sales of CHF 1 982 million, up 14.6%
Strong organic¹ growth of 5.7%, scope effect of 6.9% and favorable currency impact of 2.0%
Double-digit growth in DIGITAL TRUST and IMPACT NOW
Sustained M&A activity including the acquisition of the US cybersecurity expert, Prescient Security
Outlook 2026 confirmed

Géraldine Picaud, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

“SGS delivered its highest-ever quarterly sales increase in Q3, supported by strong organic growth and the continued contribution from acquisitions. This performance demonstrates the successful execution of Strategy 27 and the strength and resilience of our multi-specialist model. We achieved double-digit growth in DIGITAL TRUST and IMPACT NOW. I want to thank the teams for their energy and expertise which make the success of our group. I also warmly welcome the talents joining us through our acquisitions.”

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About SGS

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.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).