FREUDENSTADT, Germany, Dec. 17, 2025 — SCHMID Group N.V. (NASDAQ: SHMD) (the “Company“), a global leader in offering solutions to the high – tech electronics, photovoltaics, glass, and energy systems industries, announced today that it entered into an agreement for a secured two – tranche term loan facility of up to €10,000,000 with Black Forest Special Situations I, a vehicle set up in the Cayman Islands (the “Lender“). The term loan facility comes with an optional equity conversion right for the Lender, allowing it to convert the loan amounts into shares of SCHMID Group N.V. at a fixed share price of USD 2.15 per share. The loan facility is also secured by a private pledge from the Company’s Majority Shareholders Christian Schmid and Anette Schmid. Additionally, as part of the same overall realignment of the Company’s financial structure, the Company separately raised €200,000 through a related – party loan. The investors for these two capital – raising activities include the Company’s Chairman, members of the Board of Directors, its incoming new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Company’s Majority Shareholders, and external financial investors.
Although the term loan facility involves commitments of up to €10 million, it will be drawn down in two tranches. The first tranche, totaling €2,500,000, is expected to be drawn down by the Company on December 18, 2025. The second tranche is expected to be drawn down early in 2026. The proceeds from the convertible term loan will be used to strengthen the Company’s working capital position, enabling it to turn its strong order intake into revenues. This financing also highlights the Company’s board of directors’ and management’s commitment to optimizing the Company’s capital structure so that it can take advantage of near – and medium – term opportunities.
The Company also announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer of SCHMID Group N.V., Arthur Schuetz, who has been appointed by the Company’s board of directors to join the Company as of January 1, 2026. Julia Natterer, the current CFO of SCHMID Group N.V., will hand over all her roles in SCHMID Group N.V. to Mr. Schuetz, remain the chief financial officer of Gebr. Schmid GmbH, and focus on the Company’s daily business. Mr. Schuetz has over 20 years of investment – banking experience in Europe and Asia, leading equity and debt capital fundraisings, including in the US markets. His experience also encompasses handling complex cross – border M&A transactions. He is expected to bring significant strategic insights and capital – markets experience to SCHMID.
“Securing this convertible term loan with the support of our Board, Arthur Schuetz, the Schmid family, and external investors is a strong indication of SCHMID’s potential,” said Professor Sir Ralf Speth, Chairman of the Board. “We look forward to Arthur joining the team and to working closely with him and our partners to optimize the company’s financing and to assess and implement high – quality strategic initiatives.”
“Having followed SCHMID for several years, I am very glad to have the opportunity to join SCHMID and work with such an experienced and dedicated Board, the Schmid family, and our external investors,” said Arthur Schuetz. “I look forward to contributing my expertise as a former investment banker in strategic finance to help the company strengthen its balance sheet, optimize its working capital, and create long – term value for all stakeholders.”
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About The SCHMID Group
The SCHMID Group is a world – leading global provider of solutions for the high – tech electronic, photovoltaics, glass, and energy systems industries, with its headquarters in Freudenstadt, Germany. Founded in 1864, it currently employs over 800 staff globally, has technology centers and manufacturing sites in multiple locations (including Germany and China), and several sales and service locations around the world. The Group focuses on developing customized equipment and process solutions for multiple industries, including electronics, renewables, and energy storage. Our system and process solutions for manufacturing substrates, printed circuit boards, and other electrical components ensure the highest technology levels, high yields with low production costs, maximum efficiency, quality, and sustainability in green production processes.
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