PRESS RELEASES & AD-HOC

Half-year results for 2025/26: Edel Group increases turnover and profit

Hamburg, June 01, 2026

• Consolidated revenue rose by around 10% to €140.6 million (previous year: €128.1 million)
• Consolidated EBITDA rose by around 6% to €16.3 million (previous year: €15.4 million)
• Consolidated EBIT rose by around 5% to €10.6 million (previous year: €10.1 million)
• Half-year net profit: €5.7 million, up from €5.6 million (previous year, after minority interests: €5.4 million)
• Earnings per share: €0.27 (previous year: €0.25)

Edel SE & Co. KGaA (WKN 564950) of Hamburg achieved profitable growth in the first half of the 2025/26 financial year (1 October 2025 – 31 March 2026): The group increased its turnover by around 10% to €140.6 million and simultaneously improved its earnings figures, whilst making targeted investments in its future. The equity ratio stood at 25.9% as at 31 March 2026 (30 September 2025: 26.9%).

EBITDA rose by around 6% to €16.3 million (first half of the previous year: €15.4 million). EBIT increased by around 5% to €10.6 million (first half of the previous year: €10.1 million), despite higher depreciation and amortisation from the ongoing investment programme, which the Group is using primarily to expand its digital infrastructure. Consolidated half-year net profit rose to €5.7 million (first half of the previous year: €5.6 million) and was attributable in full to the shareholders of Edel SE & Co. KGaA (first half of the previous year after minority interests: €5.4 million). Earnings per share rose to €0.27, compared with €0.25 in the first half of the previous year.

Cash flow from operating activities rose significantly by €12.8 million to €22.0 million (first half of the previous year: €9.2 million). Cash flow from investing activities stood at €-7.1 million, compared with €-4.6 million in the first half of the previous year. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to €-4.8 million, compared with €-10.5 million in the first half of the previous year. New (financial) loans taken out amounting to €8.7 million (first half of the previous year: €0.3 million) were offset by scheduled repayments of €5.5 million (first half of the previous year: €8.9 million). Furthermore, unlike the first half of the previous year, the reporting period included the dividend payment of €6.4 million (€0.30 per share) made in March 2026 to the shareholders of the parent company for the 2024/25 financial year.

Dr Jonas Haentjes, CEO: “In the first half of 2025/26, we achieved a significant increase in revenue and earnings. The main growth drivers in our core music market were streaming and vinyl. At the same time, we are making targeted investments in our digital infrastructure to foster future growth. Bolstered by strong partnerships, we are continuing to develop the company for the long term – with the calm and entrepreneurial judgement afforded by our family-run independence.”