Avemio Group's Digital Transformation Drives Earnings Improvement Amid Industry Shift

Avemio AG demonstrated substantial progress in its strategic realignment during the first half of 2025, with the company's digital business emerging as a key driver of improved earnings. The German media technology group reported that its high-margin digital segment contributed decisively to financial improvements, while the traditional trading business continued to face challenges from weak customer investment activity.

The digital business revenue surged to EUR 8.5 million in the first half of 2025, approximately double the prior-year period. This growth was fueled by two proprietary developments approaching market breakthrough: the cloud solution helmut.cloud and the AI platform CaraOne. The latter received significant industry recognition when it was named "Product of the Year" at the NAB Show in Las Vegas in April 2025, the world's largest industry trade fair. This recognition has already translated into commercial success, with CaraOne securing initial orders from U.S. media companies and building an order pipeline exceeding USD 5 million in the American market.

While the digital segment flourished, Avemio's trading business underwent significant transformation. The company successfully completed the integration of all trading brands under the "Teltec" umbrella brand and implemented an efficiency program expected to reduce fixed costs by approximately EUR 1.5 million annually starting in 2026. These measures address structural changes in the industry, including declining demand for high-priced capital goods due to economic weakness and a shift toward flexible, usage-based purchasing models.

The financial results reflect this strategic balancing act. Consolidated revenues reached EUR 41.9 million in the first half of 2025, down from EUR 44.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to challenges in the trading segment. However, the gross profit margin improved significantly to 23.9% with gross profit of EUR 10.0 million, up from 21.7% and EUR 9.7 million in H1 2024. Consolidated operating earnings showed marked improvement at EUR -0.9 million compared to EUR -2.1 million in the prior-year period, largely attributable to cost reductions in the trading business. The company's equity ratio strengthened to 46% as of June 30, 2025, up from 44% at year-end 2024, indicating a solid financial foundation.

Ralf P. Pfeffer, Chief Executive Officer of Avemio AG, emphasized the strategic importance of these developments. "The reorganization of our trading business is already showing results and provides us with the foundation to consistently invest in future technologies," Pfeffer stated. "With our cloud and AI solutions, we are well positioned to benefit from the digital transformation of the media industry and to evolve from an independent German trading company into an internationally active media technology group."

The company's outlook for the second half of 2025 anticipates moderate revival in the trading business alongside the first significant revenue contributions from new digital products. The 2025 Half-Year Report provides detailed financial information and is accessible through the company's website at https://avemio.com/news/#finanzberichte.