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Very sharp increase in EBITDA, cash generation and debt reduction in H1 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-10-02 16:00
Core Insights - WINFARM reported a significant increase in EBITDA, cash generation, and debt reduction for H1 2025, indicating a positive outlook for continued growth and improved operating profitability [1][15]. Financial Performance - Revenue for H1 2025 reached €74.5 million, a 6.5% increase from €69.98 million in H1 2024 [3][4]. - Gross margin improved to 33.6% of revenue, up from 32.4% in H1 2024, reflecting effective sales initiatives [3][9]. - EBITDA surged to €2.43 million, compared to €196,000 in H1 2024, marking a substantial increase of €2.24 million [3][10]. - The Group's net loss was reduced to €0.65 million from €2.70 million in the same period last year [3][12]. Business Segments - The Farming Supplies division, which constitutes 87% of total revenue, generated €65.1 million, a 3.9% increase [5]. - The Farming Production business saw a remarkable 30% revenue growth, reaching €8.2 million, attributed to a new production line [5]. - The VITAL brand experienced a growth of 4.7%, while the EQUIDEOS brand grew by 7.4% [6]. - The APAC market, a new focus area, reported over 40% revenue growth [7]. Cost Management and Cash Flow - Personnel expenses decreased by 1.0%, and external expenses fell by 1.9%, contributing to improved profitability [3][10]. - Cash flow from operations was €2.4 million, a significant increase of €2.5 million compared to H1 2024 [13]. - Working capital requirements (WCR) decreased by €300,000, primarily due to a €1.5 million reduction in inventories [13]. Debt and Equity - Financial debt decreased from €35.5 million at the end of 2024 to €32.3 million by June 2025, indicating ongoing deleveraging efforts [14]. - Shareholders' equity stood at €15.5 million, down from €16.2 million a year earlier [13]. Future Outlook - WINFARM anticipates continued profitable growth in 2025, driven by improved operating profitability and gradual debt reduction [15][16]. - The company aims to focus on higher value-added activities and maintain strict investment discipline [15][16].