
Mana
gement’s Review
Business activities
Shark Solutions specializes in the conversion of damaged laminated glass from windshields and architectural glass into new raw
materials, with special focus on the PVB interlayer. Laminated glass comprises two layers of glass with a polyvinyl butyral (PVB)
polymer layer, which acts as a strong adhesive, enhancing the glass's strength and sound-dampening properties.
Utilizing proprietary technology, Shark Solutions upcycles broken laminated glass by transforming the PVB layer into a sustainable
raw material (rPVB). This rPVB is then used in various industrial applications, including paints, coatings, carpets, flooring, textiles,
and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). The recycled glass is supplied to industries producing glass-related products.
Headquartered in Denmark, Shark Solutions also operates in Belgium and the United States, with facilities in Georgia, California,
and Pennsylvania. The strategic placement of these sites near sourcing partners optimizes logistics and minimizes environmental
impact by reducing transportation emissions. From these locations, Shark Solutions primarily serves markets in Europe and the
USA.
Sustainability, circularity and providing post-consumer based less toxic raw materials are fundamental to Shark Solutions' business
model. With the exceptions of water, packaging materials, and minor additives, the company's entire offering is derived from waste
streams. Production processes are continuously optimized to minimize non-recyclable waste, and efforts are made to maximize the
use of renewable energy sources. Shark Solutions is committed to reducing its own and mainly its customers' carbon footprints by
enhancing production efficiencies and fostering close collaborations to support sustainable raw material usage. As many industries
see upcoming shortages and regulation issues using traditional virgin raw materials Shark Solutions post-consumer, available rPVB
materials get increasing interest.
Shark Solutions' position as a supplier of sustainable raw materials continues to attract significant interest, driven by increasing
sustainability demands from consumers, governments, and the EU. In 2025, several leading regional and global companies across
our key industries launched products incorporating rPVB raw materials, reinforcing our market relevance.
Additionally, customers who initially adopted rPVB products expand their usage across multiple product lines and geographies.
Based on our reliable supply, constant quality level and strong value proposition we are fortunate to have a growing loyal customer
base and keep adding more and more as the word is spreading to the broader market that sustainable raw materials are available for
immediate commercial application.
Financial review
In 2025, net revenue increased by 12.7%, reaching EUR 17,2 million, driven by existing and new customers. Although the initial
growth target for 2025 was higher, unexpected temporary production challenges tempered the results. Nevertheless, management
considers the achieved growth rate acceptable under the circumstances. The PVB and glass segments grew by 9.7% and 23.7%,
respectively.
The financial development in 2025 was primarily influenced by irregularities in the US production operations, while production at
the Belgian manufacturing facility progressed in line with plan to satisfaction. In the United States, high employee turnover affected
seniority and experience levels within the day-to-day production organization, resulting in temporary and, in some cases, prolonged
stoppages on the production line. These temporary disruptions had an adverse impact on operational performance, especially in the
PVB segment during parts of the year. However, no customer supply shortages occurred, as production at the Belgian facility
effectively compensated and ensured continued fulfillment of all customer orders.
Overall operational performance improved in 2025 compared to the production challenges experienced in the prior year. Glass
production operations were stable and showed operational progress throughout the year, with few production downtimes, reflecting
improved process reliability and efficiency. While the PVB production in the United States remained subject to intermittent
operational adjustments, these interruptions were temporary, and production has resumed showed progress and improvement in
the last part of the year. Underlying demand and strategic customer relationships remained stable and continued to support the
Group’s long-term growth objectives.
Additionally, several PVB leads within the paints and coatings industry initiated their market introduction in 2025; however, the
ramp-up progressed at a slower pace than initially expected, which negatively impacted revenue performance for the year. These
leads are expected to gain further traction and contribute more meaningfully to revenue in 2026. Operating expenses, adjusted for
non-recurring items, remained stable and in line with expectations.