Katjes International, a European brand holding company, reported a robust 55% increase in group revenue for the first half of 2026, reaching EUR 256.0 million, up from EUR 164.8 million in the same period last year. EBITDA also rose by approximately 14% to EUR 15.8 million, compared to EUR 13.9 million in the prior year. The growth was primarily driven by the consolidation of recent acquisitions, including the UK-based healthy snacking brand Graze and a strategic investment in Italian luxury brand Missoni.
The acquisition of Nature Delivered Ltd., known as Graze, from Unilever was completed in February 2026, marking a significant step in expanding Katjes International's portfolio. This acquisition includes Graze's London production site with around 180 employees. Graze is one of the UK's most recognized healthy snacking brands, which aligns with Katjes International's focus on established consumer goods brands with strong market positions.
In addition to Graze, Katjes Quiet Luxury, a subsidiary established in 2025, continued to grow its portfolio. After acquiring a majority stake in the Bogner Group in September 2025, the company purchased an approximate 27% interest in Missoni in May 2026. Missoni is a globally recognized luxury brand known for its unique identity and commitment to quality. These acquisitions are part of Katjes International's broader strategy to invest in high-quality brands with growth potential.
The strong revenue growth and improved earnings were largely attributed to 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 many of the existing portfolio companies, traditionally generates a significant portion of its business in the second half of the year, Katjes International expects earnings to increase substantially in the coming months.
The company's financial position remains solid, with group equity of approximately EUR 255.1 million as of June 30, 2026, corresponding to an equity ratio of around 30%. Despite the acquisitions, Katjes International maintained a comfortable liquidity position of EUR 74.1 million at the reporting date. This financial stability provides a strong foundation for continued growth and further strategic investments.
Looking ahead, Katjes International confirms its full-year guidance of at least EUR 650 million in group revenue and an EBITDA margin between 10% and 12%. The company remains confident in its ability to achieve these targets, supported by its diversified brand portfolio and the positive performance of its recent acquisitions. The consolidated interim report for the first half of 2026 is available on the company's website at https://katjes-international.de/en/presse-und-awards/.
