Atlantic Grupa recorded strong revenue growth in the first half of 2025, despite unfavorable conditions on the raw materials market. In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved sales of EUR 259.9 million, representing a 9.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was observed in nearly all business and distribution units, as well as across all major markets where Atlantic operates.
Despite achieving excellent sales results, the company faced record-high prices for key raw materials, particularly coffee and cocoa. These factors, together with additional investments in employees, impacted profitability. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) decreased by 8.7% to EUR 23.0 million, and net profit declined by 38.4% to EUR 6.1 million compared to the first quarter of the previous year. Management highlights that continued record-high input prices, particularly for coffee and cocoa, as well as rising energy and logistics costs, continue to pressure profit margins.
Despite the challenging business environment, Atlantic Grupa continues its ambitious investment program, with planned capital expenditures exceeding EUR 55 million in 2025. Significant investments are being focused on the coffee and snacks segments, including the introduction of new production lines, centralization of warehousing, and the modernization of equipment. Notably, the relocation and modernization of coffee production in Šimanovci aims to increase efficiency and strengthen competitiveness in regional markets.
The company remains focused on improving operational excellence and digital transformation, expanding its product portfolio through innovation, strengthening market leadership positions, and diversifying its business. All these activities are accompanied by significant investments in human resources and sustainability, aiming for long-term, stable, and sustainable growth.
Looking ahead, Atlantic Grupa anticipates that significant volatility in raw material prices, particularly for coffee and cocoa, as well as fluctuations in energy and logistics costs, will persist throughout 2025. Management projects additional raw material costs, estimating that coffee expenses may increase by 70 to 90 million euros and cocoa costs by more than 7 million euros compared to the previous year. Despite these challenges, management remains confident in continued revenue growth and normalized profitability by the end of the year, supported by strong brands, operational efficiency, and ongoing innovation.
Summary of Business Key Figures for Q1 2025:
| METRICS | Q1 2025 | Over EUR 55 million in production, logistics, and digital transformation |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | EUR 259.9 million | +9.8% |
| EBITDA | EUR 23.0 million | -8.7% |
| Net Profit | EUR 6.1 million | -38.4% |
| Major Challenges | Record-high coffee and cocoa prices, rising energy and logistics costs | |
| Investments | Over EUR 55 million in production, logistics, digital transformation |
Thanks to strong commercial performance, investments, and strategic adaptation, Atlantic Grupa has demonstrated resilience and the capacity for sustainable growth even under very complex market conditions.
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