Schaeffler publishes transcript of Q2 2026 pre-close call

• Schaeffler pre-close call for Q2 2026 attended by Head of Investor Relations Heiko Eber, with JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Citi, Jefferies.
• Sales seen flat year over year; EBIT before special items set to rise, near midpoint of 3.5%-5.5% margin guidance.
• Free cash flow expected moderately negative on restructuring and integration cash-outs; full-year cash flow guidance unchanged.
• E-Mobility sales seen up high single digits FX-adjusted; margin within -15% to -13% on a US one-off tied to cancellation compensation.
• Humanoid robotics: first SOPs began in Q2; engagement with potential customers described as strong, with serial production started at low volumes.

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