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The first quarter brought a cooling to beverage business. Nevertheless, Kofola faced the challenges of the new year bravely
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The first quarter brought a cooling to beverage business. Nevertheless, Kofola faced the challenges of the new year bravely

In the first quarter of 2025, the Kofola Group faced a decline in sales across its markets. This was primarily due to regulatory government intervention. Nevertheless, it did not falter and launched attractive new products and strengthened its dynamic growing healthy eating segment. The Group's fragrance pillar also thrived. Balance sheet for the first three months of the year: sales over two billion, EBITDA CZK 162.7 million.

Record year in Kofola. Despite the flood, it reports 30% year-on-year growth
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Record year in Kofola. Despite the flood, it reports 30% year-on-year growth

Kofola CzechoSlovakia has published its preliminary financial results for 2024. It confirmed not only excellent sales in the individual countries where it operates, but also a record EBITDA for the entire Kofola Group, which exceeded EUR 74 million. The results for last year confirm the strength of the entire group, its brands and the ability to respond to changing market conditions. In 2025, Kofola's management intends to invest heavily.

Despite the devastating flood, the Kofola Group increased its sales in the third quarter. EBITDA also grew
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Despite the devastating flood, the Kofola Group increased its sales in the third quarter. EBITDA also grew

The Kofola CzechoSlovakia beverage family managed the main season with a good result. Revenues in Q3 grew by 33% compared to last year, all companies in the group, including the newly integrated breweries, did well. Group EBITDA reached CZK 1.6 billion for the first 9 months of the year. Management promises the outlook for the rest of the year to be at the upper end of the announced range.

Kofola, despite devastating floods, is heading towards the upper limit of its annual financial result. Price trends and the development of the beverage industry are influenced by government decisions
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Kofola, despite devastating floods, is heading towards the upper limit of its annual financial result. Price trends and the development of the beverage industry are influenced by government decisions

The Kofola Group published its financial results for the second quarter, confirming the well-managed operations of this family-owned beverage company. All beverage pillars performed well, with draft beverages experiencing the highest growth among all formats. Considering the successful summer season, Kofola, despite the consequences of the devastating floods, is expected to reach the upper limit of the announced full-year financial result (EBITDA).

Higher revenues, but also a decline in energy and key inputs helped Kofola to deliver a strong first quarter
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Higher revenues, but also a decline in energy and key inputs helped Kofola to deliver a strong first quarter

The beverage family, which completed two interesting acquisitions in the first quarter, has a busy start to the season. The company has launched the functional mineral water Korunní in a can and also new children's drink Jupík SPARKY. In view of the overall positive outlook, the company decided to submit a proposal to the General Meeting to approve a dividend of CZK 13.50 per share before tax. The EBITDA outlook for 2024 remains unchanged for the time being.

Based on released third quarter results, Kofola Group managed to cope with a drop-in sales volume
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Based on released third quarter results, Kofola Group managed to cope with a drop-in sales volume

The domestic beverage company has published its results for the first nine months of this year. It has successfully managed to strike an economic balance between falling consumption, rising costs and necessary profitability. The good weather and especially the popularity of Kofola on draught with its original herbal recipe contributed to the sales in the key summer season. The very positive development trend of the UGO division, which focuses on selling fresh juices and healthy meals, also continued.

Kofola is pursuing other traditional brands. With the announced acquisition, Kofola wants to enter the beer segment with a regional presence
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Kofola is pursuing other traditional brands. With the announced acquisition, Kofola wants to enter the beer segment with a regional presence

Kofola ČeskoSlovensko is buying a majority stake in Pivovary CZ Group, which develops the traditional beer brands Holba, Zubr and Litovel. The beverage family can thus enter another category at the regional level in which it can use its business, distribution and marketing know-how. Completion of the transaction, which is subject to the approval of the competition authorities, is expected early next year.

Kofola becomes owner of apple orchards in the Czech Republic and co-owner of coffee plantations in Colombia
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Kofola becomes owner of apple orchards in the Czech Republic and co-owner of coffee plantations in Colombia

After being heavily involved in growing and processing herbs, family-owned beverage company Kofola has decided to expand its scope to include other beverage ingredients. It will cultivate an apple orchard on nearly 60 hectares in the Úsovsko region, with the aim of growing a special variety of apples needed for cider production in the Czech Republic. In Colombia, Kofola is moving towards co-ownership of 230 hectares of coffee plantations.

Kofola has become the owner of a 34% stake in Zahradní OLLA
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Kofola has become the owner of a 34% stake in Zahradní OLLA

The beverage company announced in January that it would support the Krnov-based company Zahradní OLLA s.r.o. as part of the development of its incubator focused on startup and sustainable projects. The company produces clay irrigation pots that save water. This year, interest in these products was again greater than could be satisfied. Kofola has decided to become a one-third partner of Zahradní OLLA and to invest about one million crowns in its growth.

The beverage market has seen a decline in consumption. Kofola still manages to maintain its annual EBITDA guidance
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The beverage market has seen a decline in consumption. Kofola still manages to maintain its annual EBITDA guidance

Kofola ČeskoSlovensko has published its Q2 results. Profit margin is starting to approach pre-pandemic levels. Despite a decline in the volume of litres sold, it reported EBITDA of CZK 581 million for the first half of the year. New products launched in all markets have won the hearts of consumers. The fresh UGO division continues its growth trend, even breaking into the black at the net profit level in Q2.

Despite market downturn, Kofola manages to stay on plan
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Despite market downturn, Kofola manages to stay on plan

Stable energy prices and internal cost discipline, as well as the increasing popularity of UGO fresh juices and healthy meals and LEROS herbal teas, contributed to the good result in the first quarter.

Kofola achieved its annual targets. Fresh and herbal drinks contributed to the success in a difficult economic year
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Kofola achieved its annual targets. Fresh and herbal drinks contributed to the success in a difficult economic year

Despite increased energy and raw material costs, Kofola Group achieved an EBITDA operating profit of EUR 45.2 million. This was driven by growing sales in key channels, a record summer season, year-on-year growth in the on-the-go category, and the growing popularity of fresh juices and herbal teas. Kofola has thus confirmed its role as a major domestic producer that is able to achieve stable results thanks to effective management.

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