EQS-Adhoc: Wienerberger AG: wienerberger signs agreement to acquire Italcer Group
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Wienerberger AG: wienerberger signs agreement to acquire Italcer Group
24-Feb-2026 / 02:05 CET/CEST
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wienerberger signs agreement to acquire Italcer Group
Vienna, February 24, 2026 – Wienerberger AG, one of the leading
providers of innovative, ecological solutions for the entire building
envelope, in the fields of new build and renovation, as well as
infrastructure in water and energy management, announces that it has
signed an agreement to acquire Italcer Group, a globally active producer
of ceramic solutions with manufacturing hubs in Italy and Spain.
With annual revenues of approx. €350 million in the financial year 2025,
Italcer is expected to contribute midterm more than €100 million to
wienerberger’s Group EBITDA.
The Italcer Group is a leading multi-brand specialist operating in the
high-end design surfaces space, manufacturing top-quality indoor ceramic
products and employing nearly 1,200 people. By acquiring the Italcer
Group, wienerberger aims to strengthen its position in the growing
renovation segment, thereby expanding its scope along the building
materials value chain.
In a first step, wienerberger will acquire 50% plus one share from the
sellers and may exercise a call option in the first half of 2027 for
acquiring the remaining shares. The acquisition will be financed by
cash-on-hand and bank loans.
The transaction is intended to be completed in the second quarter of 2026
and remains subject to merger-control clearance and the satisfaction of
other market standard closing conditions.
wienerberger
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger’s solutions enable
energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
million in 2025.
For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com
Therese Jandér, Senior Vice President Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 780 02757 | investor@wienerberger.com
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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: investor@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2280362
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