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Railway sector witnessed strong growth:

In 2024, HIMA recorded substantial growth, particularly in the railway sector, with one of the reasons
being new customer projects supported by Sella Controls. The railway industry now accounts for 17
percent of sales. An expanded product and solution portfolio was presented for the first time at
InnoTrans 2024. It was very well received by trade visitors, particularly because of its high flexibility,
easy integration, cost efficiency, and ability to promote the digital transformation of railway transport.

International expansion continues:

Following the opening of a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia in 2023, another was established in India in
November 2024. In addition, new sales offices and service centers were opened in several countries.
In China, for example, a new service center commenced operations in Zhanjiang to better serve
customers in the southeastern part of the country. In addition, a subsidiary was opened in Colombia,
and a branch is planned in Peru. Further expansion in these growth markets is planned to support
large and demanding customer projects locally. In regions where the HIMA Group does not have a
direct presence, the partner program has been further expanded.

“With these investments in high-growth regions, we are further expanding our customer proximity and
strengthening our international position,” added Jörg de la Motte.

Investments in digitalization and artificial intelligence AI:

The portfolio has been expanded to include new digital solutions such as cockpits for controlling safety
lifecycle management, SCADA+, and safeHMI. The safeHMI, developed in partnership with DEUTA-
Werke, replaces classic, hard-wired visualization solutions with secure, flexible control panels. The
long-standing cooperation with security specialist genua has also been further intensified in order to
strengthen the resilience of automation systems against cyber threats.

Jörg de la Motte said,“Our strategy with a clear focus on digitalization under the motto
#safetygoesdigital is paying off. With our digital cockpits for controlling safety lifecycle management,
safeHMI, and SCADA+, we offer our customers real added value.”

Continuing education is also embracing digitization. With the“Digital HIMA Academy”, the company is
digitizing all training processes and offering employees and customers a digital learning platform.

HIMA Group is increasingly focusing on AI-based innovations and has expanded its own innovation
lab, 'himalaya', in Mannheim to accommodate this. Solutions developed here that are already in pilot
use include AI-supported remote diagnosis, which detects anomalies in safety control systems at an
early stage and enables proactive maintenance. The company's internal chatbot, 'Ask Paula', which
specializes in functional safety, will be introduced in June 2025.

Dr. Michael Löbig said,“AI has great potential for HIMA Group, both internally and externally. Our
innovation lab, 'himalaya', is the right place to quickly identify and tap into applications and potential.”

Sustainability as a priority:

“At HIMA Group, sustainability is a central component of our corporate philosophy and serves to
secure the future of our company,” explains Steffen Philipp, Managing Partner of HIMA Group.

This is particularly evident in the responsible use of resources and the protection of people and the
environment. To operate successfully and responsibly in the long term, HIMA pursues economic,
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