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Germany's GEA eyes growth through acquisitions, CEO says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 27, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
Quick Summary
GEA Group aims to grow through acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and beverage sectors, targeting manufacturers with significant market capitalization.
GEA Group Pursues Growth Strategy Through Strategic Acquisitions
GEA Group's Growth Strategy
Jan 27 (Reuters) - German food processing technology supplier GEA Group plans to drive its growth also through acquisitions, its chief executive told the WPV business reporters association in Duesseldorf late on Monday. "We are interested in companies in the pharmaceutical and beverage sectors that are a good fit for us," CEO Stefan Klebert said.
Targeting Manufacturers for Expansion
GEA is monitoring manufacturers with the market capitalization of up to several billion dollars that could widen its existing value chain or strengthen its presence in new regions, he said. Besides China and India, the company is also looking at businesses in the U.S. "If nothing worthwhile comes along in terms of M&A, we will certainly consider at some point again a share buyback," CEO added.
Financial Performance Overview
Earlier in the day the company reported a preliminary margin on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization before restructuring expenses of 16.5% for 2025, beating its own guidance range of 16.2% to 16.4%.
(Reporting by Tom Käckenhoff, writing by Anastasiia Kozlova, editing by Linda Pasquini)
Key Takeaways
- •GEA Group plans growth through strategic acquisitions.
- •Focus on pharmaceutical and beverage sectors.
- •Targeting manufacturers with market cap up to several billion dollars.
- •Considering share buyback if no suitable acquisitions found.
- •Reported a preliminary margin of 16.5% for 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about Germany's GEA eyes growth through acquisitions, CEO says
1What is an acquisition?
An acquisition is a corporate action in which one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control. This strategy is often used for growth and expansion.
2What is financial performance?
Financial performance is a measure of how well a company can use its assets to generate revenues and profits. It is often assessed through financial statements and key performance indicators.
3What is a growth strategy?
A growth strategy is a plan that a company implements to increase its market share, revenue, and overall business size. This can include acquisitions, expanding product lines, or entering new markets.
4What is EBITDA?
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's operating performance and profitability.
5What is market capitalization?
Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock. It is calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares.
