Villeroy & Boch Group revenue rose by 33.2% to €369.1 million, due to the Ideal Standard acquisition, and “significant” growth in the EMEA region.

The Bathroom & Wellness Division posted the strongest growth of €295.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, up 44.8% on the previous year.

Within that, fittings led the upturn with €44.8 million, while sanitaryware increased by €30.8 million.

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The Bathroom & Wellness Division closed the first quarter of 2025 with an operating profit (EBIT) of €20.0 million, up 14.9% on the previous year.

The Dining & Lifestyle Division generated €72.9 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2025,

which was slightly higher than in the previous year (€72.3 million).

Its Q1 trading results also stated operating EBIT improved by 4.3% year-on-year to €24.1 million.

Starting the year with a strong order book, it cited the success of new product launches for both divisions at Ambiente and ISH.

CEO Gabi Shupp stated: “The business performance in the first quarter of 2025 confirms that the acquisition of Ideal Standard was the right strategic choice.

“The new Villeroy & Boch Group has expanded its market position in the project-business-driven growth markets in the Near Middle East, as well as in core Europe.

“The newly gained strength in the fittings business is having a positive impact on our business”

She added: “We have a broader international footprint and are therefore less dependent on the economic development of individual markets.

“This makes our business model more resilient and robust.”

In the first quarter of 2025, the Villeroy & Boch Group invested a total of €6.5 million in property,

plant and equipment, as well as intangible assets.

The main focus for both business divisions was the modernisation of production processes, particularly at the production sites in Germany, Egypt, Bulgaria and Thailand.

Based on the business performance in the first quarter of 2025, the

Management Board of Villeroy & Boch AG reaffirms its forecast for the full year 2025.