Villeroy & Boch has improved its position following the acquisition.

Villeroy & Boch: A Global Powerhouse After Acquiring Ideal Standard

- Villeroy & Boch has improved its position following the acquisition.

Villeroy & Boch, the iconic ceramics manufacturer, is stronger than ever after its 2024 acquisition of Ideal Standard. With a strategic eye on the future, the company has managed to carve out a more prominent place for itself on the international stage, making it less susceptible to economic turbulence in individual markets.

CEO Gabi Schupp announced the company's newfound prowess, stating, "We've strutted our stuff across the globe and have a firmer footing, thanks to our acquisition of Ideal Standard."

The deal, sealed in March 2024, has enabled Villeroy & Boch to make major inroads in the Near and Middle East, as well as in core European markets. With its headquarters in Mettlach, Saarland, the powerhouse continued to strengthen its market position following the acquisition.

In the first quarter post-acquisition, Villeroy & Boch reported impressive revenue growth of 33.2%, skyrocketing to €369.1 million. While the operating result before interest and taxes (EBIT) remained relatively stationary, rising a mere 4.3% to €24.1 million, the group's net income took a slight hit, dropping 8.3% to €6.6 million.

Looking Ahead

In 2024, driven by strategic acquisitions, Villeroy & Boch achieved record revenue of around €1.42 billion—a monumental 57.6% increase from the previous year. Undeterred by the temporary dip in net income, the company has confirmed its 2025 projection, predicting revenue growth in the high single-digit range and a moderate increase in operating EBIT.

Mohammed Hassan, CFO of Accell Group, previously served as the Chief Transformational Officer at Villeroy & Boch, overseeing the integration of Ideal Standard. His experience underscores Villeroy & Boch's strategic focus on realignment and transformation, an initiative that may yield both short-term challenges and long-term benefits for the company's financial health.

Keywords:

• Ceramics
• Villeroy & Boch
• Acquisition
• Mettlach
• Saarland
• Middle East
• Mohammed Hassan

1. Villeroy & Boch, with its expanded influence from strategic acquisitions such as Ideal Standard, is actively shaping its community policy to compete effectively in the finance and business sectors, both in the Near and Middle East, and core European markets.
2. In alignment with its employment policy, Villeroy & Boch is embarking on a transformational journey under the guidance of Mohammed Hassan, aiming to ensure the company's continued growth and resilience in the ceramics industry.

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