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Investing.com -- Norma Group (ETR:NOEJ) on Tuesday cut its 2025 forecast after agreeing to sell its Water Management business unit, now expecting sales of €810 million to €830 million and an adjusted EBIT margin of 0% to 1% for continuing operations.
Previously, including Water Management, the company had projected sales of €1.1 billion to €1.2 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of 6% to 8%.
The German engineering company said its subsidiaries in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe will be transferred to Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. upon completion of the transaction, which carries an enterprise value of €1 billion.
The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Water Management business generated net sales of about $320 million and adjusted EBITDA of roughly $78 million in 2024.
NORMA Group said it expects a net cash inflow of approximately €620 million to €640 million after deducting taxes, transaction costs and usual purchase price adjustments.
The Management Board said it plans to use around €300 million of the proceeds to repay debt.
Up to €70 million may be allocated for acquisitions in the Industry Applications unit, with the remaining portion to be returned to shareholders.
The final allocation of proceeds will be decided in consultation with the Supervisory Board after the transaction closes.
Following the signing of the purchase agreement, the Water Management business unit will be classified as a discontinued operation as of Sept. 30.