June 3, 2026

The EP Group Reported Exceptional Growth in 2025

June 3, 2026

EP Group, a.s. (“EP Group” or the “Group”) today reported a transformational year marked by significant expansion across its core sectors and a substantial increase in scale following the completion of several major acquisitions.

On a pro forma basis, reflecting full-year contributions of businesses acquired during 2025, EP Group would have generated revenues of approximately EUR 81 billion and underlying EBITDA of almost EUR 7 billion. The year represents a major milestone in the Group’s evolution into a diversified pan-European platform spanning energy, logistics, and wholesale & retail.

The Group’s Consolidated Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 has been published today and is available on EP Group’s website (www.epgroup.eu/en).

Group overview

EP Group is a pan-European diversified industrial conglomerate with activities across energy, logistics and wholesale & retail. During 2025, the Group significantly expanded its operational footprint and business mix following the completion of several major acquisitions, most notably:

  • METRO AG, establishing a large-scale pan-European wholesale and food distribution platform;
  • International Distribution Services plc (IDS), represented by Royal Mail and GLS, creating a new logistics pillar with exposure to parcel delivery and postal services;
  • Slovenské elektrárne, a.s., leading carbon-free power generation company in Slovakia, strengthening the Group’s position in power generation.

As a result, EP Group today operates across multiple essential sectors, supported by a diversified portfolio of infrastructure and service businesses. At the end of 2025, EP Group employed approximately 265,000 people and operated in more than 45 countries worldwide.

Operational developments

During 2025, EP Group further strengthened its three core business pillars:

  • Energy, which continues to provide a stable earnings base supported by a combination of regulated, contracted and market-based activities, with total net power production reaching 87 TWh in 2025;
  • Logistics, where the Group established a new platform with pan-European reach, delivering significant volumes including 5.9 billion letters and 2.4 billion parcels;
  • Wholesale & Retail, creating a large-scale food distribution and wholesale business supported by an extensive store network and growing digital and foodservice capabilities.

These developments materially enhanced the Group’s diversification, scale and geographic reach.

Comment from management

Commenting on the year, Daniel Křetínský, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said:

"2025 marked a pivotal year for EP Group. Through a series of strategically significant acquisitions, we substantially expanded and diversified our portfolio, creating a platform that serves essential societal needs across energy, food distribution and logistics. As a result, EP Group has emerged stronger, more resilient and better positioned to deliver long-term value and growth."

Pavel Horský, CFO of EP Group, added:

"2025 was a year of exceptional execution and transformation. The Group significantly increased its scale while maintaining a disciplined financial approach. Integration of the newly acquired businesses is already strengthening the resilience and earnings potential of the Group."

Outlook

Looking ahead, EP Group will focus on the integration of acquired businesses and the optimisation of its expanded portfolio. The Group remains committed to maintaining a balanced and resilient business profile while supporting long-term development across its core sectors.

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The Information should be read in conjunction with the “Consolidated Annual Report for the Year 2025” as published on www.epgroup.eu/en.

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