The gross -like volume (GMV) is expected to continue to increase to EUR 1.3 billion, the net turnover is expected to increase to EUR 715 million to EUR 735 million (previous forecast: EUR 680 million to EUR 700 million). The EBITDA forecast was corrected upwards at EUR 54 million to EUR 58 million (previous forecast: EUR 47 million to EUR 50 million). The number of partners should now increase to over 16,500 (previous forecast: 16,000). The degree of debt is unchanged in an area of 1.5-2.3. Along with the increase in the number of partners, the product number on the platforms of the TPG of over 20 % is calculated with a significant increase in the product.
The development is due to a positive earnings development, the successful structure of the “Optics & Hearing” segment and the effect of a implemented cost and efficiency program, according to the board of the TPG. Bjoern Minnier, CFO of The Platform Group AG, says: “The profitability of our group developed positively in the first half of the year, the disproportionate increase in EBITDA shows that we can also calculate this development in the overall year. From the second half of the year, our new segment ‘Optics & Hearing’ will contribute significantly to increase our results. In addition, we decided to make further acquisitions in this segment, as early as autumn this year. ” Dr. Dominik Benner, CEO of The Platform Group AG, adds: “We were able to record a very strong development in the first half of the year: The organic growth of our platforms and participations was above our expectation, the larger number of dealers brings us growth in sales and earnings. In the financial year 2025, seven takeover has been implemented. As well as the operational profit.
For the 2026 financial year, the TPG board expects a gross-like volume (GMV) of EUR 1.6 billion (unchanged) to be able to achieve a turnover of at least 860 million euros (previous forecast: EUR 820 million) and an adjusted EBITDA margin between 7.5 % and 10 % (previous forecast: 7.0 % to 10 %).
Finally, shoe dealers complained to Schuhkurier about difficulties in payments. Also that Manager Magazin Recently reported on late or not made payments in various cases.