Katjes International, a European brand holding company, announced on September 8, 2026, that its group revenue surged by approximately 55% to EUR 256.0 million in the first half of 2026, compared to EUR 164.8 million in the same period last year. The company's EBITDA also rose by around 14% to EUR 15.8 million, up from EUR 13.9 million. This growth was primarily fueled by strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Nature Delivered Ltd. (known as Graze) from Unilever and an investment in the Italian luxury brand Missoni.
Graze, a well-known healthy snacking brand in the UK, became part of Katjes International's portfolio in February 2026. The acquisition included the brand and its London-based production site, which employs around 180 people. This move aligns with Katjes International's strategy to expand its presence in the health-conscious consumer segment.
In addition, Katjes Quiet Luxury, a subsidiary established in 2025, continued to diversify its portfolio. After acquiring a majority stake in the Bogner Group in September 2025, Katjes Quiet Luxury acquired an approximately 27% interest in Missoni in May 2026. Missoni is a globally recognized luxury brand known for its distinctive identity and commitment to quality. This investment adds another prestigious name to the group's portfolio.
The strong revenue growth and improved earnings were largely driven by the consolidation of the Bogner companies, which have been part of the group since September 2025, and the first-time consolidation of Graze from February 2026. Since Bogner, like much of the existing portfolio, traditionally generates a significant portion of its business in the second half of the year, Katjes International expects earnings to increase substantially over the remainder of 2026.
The company's financial position remains solid. As of June 30, 2026, group equity stood at approximately EUR 255.1 million, 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.
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 achieving these targets, supported by its strategic acquisitions and expected second-half performance.
The consolidated interim report as of June 30, 2026, is available at https://katjes-international.de/en/presse-und-awards/. For more information about the company, visit https://katjes-international.de/en/.
This announcement highlights Katjes International's aggressive growth strategy through acquisitions and its focus on both healthy snacking and luxury lifestyle brands. The results indicate the company's ability to integrate new businesses successfully and expand its market reach across Europe.
