Villeroy & Boch: Booming Post Ideal Standard Acquisition
Following the acquisition, Villeroy & Boch finds itself in a stronger competitive position. - Villeroy & Boch is now in a stronger position following the acquisition.
Hey there! Let's chat about how Villeroy & Boch, a renowned ceramic manufacturer, is on a roll a year after its acquisition of Ideal Standard, a Belgian bathroom products manufacturer.
CeramicGiants on the Rise:
Villeroy & Boch's CEO, Gabi Schupp, isn't mincing words—the company's international clout has surged! Thanks to the acquisition, the manufacturer is now less dependent on the economic fluctuations of individual markets.
The deal brought about a remarkable difference in Villeroy & Boch's performances, particularly in the Middle East and core Europe. The merger took place in March 2024.
Number Crunching:
In the first quarter of 2025, Villeroy & Boch reported a 33.2% revenue surge, reaching €369.1 million. The operating result before interest and taxes (EBIT) showed a 4.3% uptick, amounting to €24.1 million. Despite a 8.3% drop in the consolidated result, it still stood at €6.6 million.
The impressive growth was largely attributable to the acquisition and notable expansion in the EMEA region. For the year 2024, the group registered a record turnover of €1.42 billion, representing a whopping 57.6% increase compared to the prior year.
The Future is Bright, indeed:
Building upon the strong first-quarter performance, Villeroy & Boch has confirmed its optimistic projection for the full year 2025. Expecting a high single-digit percentage growth in revenue and a moderate rise in operating EBIT, the company is set for further success.
A storied history dating back to 1748, Villeroy & Boch now employs over 12,000 people across approximately 140 countries.
- Ceramics
- Villeroy & Boch
- Acquisition
- Ideal Standard
- Mettlach
- Saarland
- Growth
- Europe
- Middle East
- The acquisition of Ideal Standard by Villeroy & Boch has significantly influenced their employment policy, as it has expanded their workforce to over 12,000 employees across approximately 140 countries.
- The ceramics industry, finance, and business sectors have witnessed a notable shift following Villeroy & Boch's acquisition of Ideal Standard, with the merged company demonstrating impressive growth, particularly in the Europe and Middle East regions.
