^Original-Research: Villeroy & Boch AG - from Quirin PrivatbankKapitalmarktgeschäft13.05.2026 / 09:49 CET/CESTDissemination of a Research, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQSGroup.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. Theresult of this research does not constitute investment advice or aninvitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Classification of Quirin Privatbank Kapitalmarktgeschäft to Villeroy & BochAG Company Name: Villeroy & Boch AG ISIN: DE0007657231 Reason for the research: update Recommendation: Buy from: 13.05.2026 Target price: 30.50 Last rating change: Analyst: Ralf MarinoniQ1-26: solid start into FY 2026The first quarter was characterized by continued weak consumer sentiment andthe disposal of the northern European business of the Gustavsberg andVatette brands. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of 2026 amountedto EUR 318.7m, representing a decline of 13.7% compared with the prior-yearfigure of EUR 369.1m. Excluding the divestitures and currency effects, thedecline in revenue on an adjusted basis amounted to 8.3%. The operating EBITcame in at EUR 17.2m (Q1-25: EUR 24.1m), which also mirrors the divestments.All in all, the figures-which reflected a challenging marketenvironment-came as no great surprise. We therefore confirm Our Buyrecommendation and the EUR 30.50 TP..You can download the research here:https://eqs-cockpit.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=bb4a1fa75fff0591b66350909c02c7cbFor additional information visit our website:https://research.quirinprivatbank.de/Contact for questions:Quirin Privatbank AGInstitutionelles ResearchSchillerstraße 2060313 Frankfurt am Mainresearch@quirinprivatbank.dehttps://research.quirinprivatbank.de/---------------------------------------------------------------------------The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.View original content:https://eqs-news.com/?origin_id=7771cd95-4e9f-11f1-8534-027f3c38b923&lang=en---------------------------------------------------------------------------2326922 13.05.2026 CET/CEST°