Trier, 19 February 2025. Schloss Wachenheim AG succeeded in increasing its sales volumes across the Group by 1.1% to 127.9 million bottles–calculated in 0.75 l bottles – in the first 6 months of 2024/25 (30 June). This is largely down to higher volumes in Central and Eastern Europe. Turnover rose by 2.2% to EUR 256.4 million due to price increases caused by higher procurement costs, changes in the distribution structure and currency factors in Eastern Central Europe.

The operating profit/loss (EBIT) in the first six months of 2024/25 amounted to EUR 25.8 million (previous year: EUR 22.9 million). The increase in the gross margin (by EUR 5.9 million or 5.8% to EUR 107.7 million) was offset primarily by increased staff-related costs.

For the fiscal year 2024/25 as a whole, Schloss Wachenheim AG still anticipates stable to slightly higher sales volumes across the Group and an increase in turnover of around 5%. The operating profit/loss (EBIT) is predicted to be within the previous forecast range of between EUR 31 million and EUR 33 million (previous year: EUR 28.2 million).