GRANA Group released its initial financial performance results for the fiscal year that ended February 28 of the previous year. The company achieved operating profit that exceeded expectations before joint ventures and exceptional items but structural costs eliminated its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Results from financial reports showcase the current situation of the company amid its execution of the NEXT LEVEL corporate strategy.
Slightly Better-Than-Expected Operating Profit Before Exceptional Items
During financial statement preparation AGRANA determined €76.5 million preliminary and unaudited for operating profit before exceptional items that included equity-accounted joint venture results. The organization exceeded its previous high profit prediction range of €55 million to €75 million by reporting €76.5 million. Although AGRANA faced market obstacles and internal reorganization it maintained normal core business operations while delivering an exceptional operational achievement.
Restructuring Costs Impact Overall EBIT
The 2024|25 financial year brought AGRANA an EBIT of €45.6 million that amounted to a major decrease following its prior year earnings of €151.0 million. A large exceptional expense of €36.4 million resulting from NEXT LEVEL implementation-related restructuring led to significant earnings reduction. The NEXT LEVEL initiative needed substantial spending that originated mainly from writing down assets and reducing personnel numbers even though it concentrated on improving long-term business performance.
The main form of exceptional expense at AGRANA during the reporting period were €17.4 million impairment loss charges against Leopoldsdorf Austria sugar plant and Hrušovany Czech Republic sugar plant assets. Further organizational reorganization needed €17.6 million from which staff costs formed a significant portion. The company dedicates large financial resources to restructuring because it aims to improve operational effectiveness and market competitiveness in tough business conditions.
Revenue Decline Reflects Market Challenges
Total revenue for AGRANA amounted to €3.5 billion during the 2024-2025 financial year and showed a €3.8 billion total in the preceding yearly period. Industry-wide trends are responsible for the revenue decrease at the company as they encompass material price changes and shifting market consumption patterns in addition to global economic uncertainties. Market forces have reduced revenue but AGRANA defends its strong market position because it continues to pursue its multi-year business targets.
Financial Performance Overview
As shown in the following table AGRANA presents its key fiscal financial data from 2024|25 alongside the previous year figures.
| € million | 2024|25 (preliminary) | 2023|24 |
| Revenue | 3,514.0 | 3,786.9 |
| Operating profit before exceptionals and JVs1 | 76.5 | 176.7 |
| Share of results of equity-accounted joint ventures | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Exceptional items | (36.4) | (27.0) |
| Operating profit [EBIT] | 45.6 | 151.0 |
Strategic Implications and Forward-Looking Statements
Leader confidence in future sustainable value stands in contrast to the significant EBIT decrease which demonstrates how business reorganization impacts financial results at AGRANA. As part of its corporate strategy NEXT LEVEL AGRANA aims for operational excellence which will lead to more profitable and durable business expansion.
ΑΓΡΑΝΑ became less profitable due to temporary non-core business restructuring expenses while its core operational success proved the strength of its business model. The strategic reorganization completion will deliver a maximized business foundation that guarantees better competition and growth and improved profitability.
Upcoming Annual Results Announcement
AGRANA declared that its 2024|25 financial year audited final results along with the annual report will come out as planned on May 9, 2025. During this future announcement shareholders will access company financial outcomes but additionally learn about strategic performance alongside fiscal forecasting for the upcoming business year.
Conclusion
AGRANA Group maintained strong operational performance across regular business activities while its costs for restructuring created a negative impact on the total EBIT result. Although the company deals with short-term financial problems it continues executing its NEXT LEVEL strategy for achieving long-term operational efficiency and profitability. The business marketplace transformation will be tracked by stakeholders together with investors through both final results and strategic updates which will appear in May.
