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MEYER BURGER (GERMANY) AG EQS-Adhoc: Above-average sick leave in Covid pandemic forces Meyer Burger to temporarily reduce output of its solar module production

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02/12/2021 18:08

EQS-Ad-hoc: Meyer Burger Technology AG / Key word(s): Statement
Above-average sick leave in Covid pandemic forces Meyer Burger to temporarily reduce output of its solar module production

02-Dec-2021 / 18:08 CET/CEST
Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.


The dynamic development of the Covid pandemic in Germany, with sharply rising infection figures, is also causing above-average absences due to illness and officially ordered quarantine among Meyer Burger's workforce. The company is therefore forced to temporarily operate only one of two production lines at its plant in Freiberg (Saxony) and to adjust the production plans for its solar modules accordingly. This reduction is expected to last until the end of January, 2022. 

The ramp-up of production is technologically on track. The production machines have demonstrated the planned throughput and are delivering the high quality of solar cells and modules expected by Meyer Burger and its customers. Due to the ongoing work required for the planned expansion of the existing manufacturing facility from 0.4 to 1 Gigawatt, production output at the Freiberg site was and is additionally temporarily restricted. The production restrictions will have a negative impact on sales in 2021. The previous guidance for 2023 remains valid. The further announced capacity expansion at the Freiberg, Thalheim (Bitterfeld-Wolfen) and US sites is not affected by the current Covid situation.

Due to conservative planning of deliveries to customers, the reduced output has only a minor, short-term impact on a small number of confirmed orders. Order intake continues to develop positively even in the Covid pandemic, reflected in a growing order backlog. Due to the general cost development and in line with competitors, Meyer Burger will increase prices from next year on and has informed customers accordingly.

Meyer Burger is very positive about the development of the solar market in 2022. Demand, especially also for high-performance modules with sustainable and transparent manufacturing, remains excellent while solar energy plays a central role in achieving climate targets. For example, the new German government has announced in its coalition agreement to expand installed solar capacity to 200 Gigawatts by 2030, which Meyer Burger expects to have a positive impact on business development. In the US, Meyer Burger expects that the current policies in play will also further strengthen the solar industry with the reform package being negotiated, which includes as well measures for climate protection.

Contacts:

Meyer Burger Technology AG Dynamics Group AG
Anne Schneider Andreas Durisch
Head Corporate Communications Senior Partner
M. +49 174 349 17 90 T. +41 43 268 27 47
  M. +41 79 358 87 32
anne.schneider@meyerburger.com adu@dynamicsgroup.ch
 


End of ad hoc announcement
Language: English
Company: Meyer Burger Technology AG
Schorenstrasse 39
3645 Gwatt
Switzerland
Phone: +41 033 221 28 00
E-mail: mbtinfo@meyerburger.com
Internet: www.meyerburger.com
ISIN: CH0108503795
Valor: A0YJZX
Listed: SIX Swiss Exchange
EQS News ID: 1253909

 
End of Announcement EQS News Service

1253909  02-Dec-2021 CET/CEST

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