Katjes International, a European brand holding company, has announced a significant increase in its first-half 2026 results, with group revenue climbing approximately 55% to EUR 256.0 million, up from EUR 164.8 million in the previous year. The company's EBITDA also saw a rise of around 14% to EUR 15.8 million, compared to EUR 13.9 million in the prior-year period. This growth trajectory underscores the success of recent strategic acquisitions and the company's robust portfolio expansion.
The acquisition of Nature Delivered Ltd., known as Graze, from Unilever, and an investment in the Italian luxury brand Missoni have been pivotal in Katjes International's continued development. Graze, a well-known healthy snacking brand in the UK, joined the Katjes International portfolio in February 2026. This acquisition not only adds a prominent brand to the group's offerings but also includes a production site in London with around 180 employees, enhancing the company's operational capabilities.
Katjes Quiet Luxury, a segment established in 2025, has been actively expanding its portfolio. Following its acquisition of a majority stake in the Bogner Group in September 2025, Katjes Quiet Luxury acquired approximately a 27% interest in Missoni in May 2026. This investment brings another globally recognized brand into the group, one distinguished by its unique identity and commitment to quality, further diversifying Katjes International's brand portfolio.
The strong revenue growth and improved earnings were primarily driven by the inclusion of the Bogner companies, which have been part of the group since September 2025, and the first-time consolidation of Graze from February 2026. As Bogner, like large parts of the existing portfolio, traditionally generates a significant share of its business in the second half of the year, Katjes International anticipates a substantial increase in earnings over the remainder of 2026.
The company's financial foundation remains solid, with group equity totaling approximately EUR 255.1 million as of June 30, 2026, representing an equity ratio of around 30%. Despite the acquisitions completed during the period, Katjes International maintains a comfortable liquidity position of EUR 74.1 million as of the reporting date.
Looking ahead, Katjes International remains confident about its full-year performance and confirms its guidance of at least EUR 650 million in group revenue and an EBITDA margin of between 10% and 12%. The company's interim report for the first half of 2026 is available on its official website at https://katjes-international.de/en/presse-und-awards/.
This robust performance highlights the effectiveness of Katjes International's strategic approach to acquiring and nurturing strong consumer goods brands in Europe. The group's ability to integrate acquisitions seamlessly and leverage synergies positions it well for sustained growth in the competitive European market.
