Vetropack Holding Ltd has published its half-year report 2025 as an ad hoc release pursuant to Art. 53 KR. The glass packaging manufacturer generated net sales of CHF 412.7 million (-7.2 %), consolidated net profit of CHF 9.8 million (+4.3 %) and expects net profit for 2025 to be up on the previous year. Dr Lukas Burkhardt will take over as CEO from Johann Reiter at the turn of the year.
The Group reports that the market environment remains challenging with fluctuating demand for consumer goods, overcapacity and price pressure. Despite the lack of a general recovery, the company sees a certain stabilisation in core markets and is maintaining strict cost control and selective investments to implement Strategy 2030+.
Key figures for the first half of 2025
Net sales totalled CHF 412.7 million (previous year: CHF 444.9 million; currency-adjusted -5.2 %). Adjusted EBIT totalled CHF 22.6 million, with a margin of 5.5 % (8.5 %). Cash flow totalled CHF 51.7 million with a margin of 12.5 %. Consolidated profit rose to CHF 9.8 million (+4.3 %). The equity ratio was 60.3 %.
Outlook and market environment
For the second half of the year, Vetropack expects a stable trend in revenue and profitability. Global risks - including the war in Ukraine and economic policy changes in the USA - remain negative factors, according to the company. The focus is on optimising liquidity and strengthening the balance sheet. For the full year 2025, the Group expects consolidated profit to be higher than in the previous year.
Change at the top
Johann Reiter will retire at the turn of the year 2025/2026 due to his age. Dr Lukas Burkhardt takes the lead, whom Vetropack describes as an experienced industry expert.
Source: Vetropack
