The group’s revenues rose by 17% year-on-year, to almost RON3 billion, primarily driven by the expansion of the distribution segment and by the integration of the three companies acquired in 2024 – Romtec Europe SRL and the two Parmafood companies (Parmafood Group Distribution SRL, and Parmafood Trading SRL), which generated approximately 6% of the revenues.
In the revenue structure for 2024, the distribution and logistics business segments recorded a growth of 18% and respectively of 10%, while the transport business segment saw a slight decline of 3%.
Revenues from own brands, from the food products category (Gradena, LaMasă, and Yachtis), and the non-food products category (JetXpert, AquaXpert, and ExpertWipes), increased by 40% in 2024, reaching approximately RON 128 million.
The company acquired in 2021, Trigor AVD, one of the leading players in the consumer goods distribution market in Moldova, also achieved an increase in revenues of 17%.
“Our growth strategy, based on strengthening the distribution segment, diversifying our portfolio, and developing our own brands, has proven its effectiveness. Regarding the M&A component, we completed two transactions in 2024, and the synergies are evident, including an increase of 17% in sales and of 14% in EBITDA. Additionally, we have advanced discussions for the acquisition of KITAX Ktf, for which we received shareholders’ approval in January 2025. Through this acquisition we will become an active player in the Hungarian market, complementing AQUILA’s strategy of integrating new business lines with immediate growth potential and attractive profit margins. The strategic actions undertaken position us to achieve our goal of doubling EBITDA by 2026, using 2021 as a benchmark,” stated Cătălin Vasile, Aquila CEO.
The company has a RON1.7 billion capitalization. Its shares have increased by 23.8% since the beginning of this year amid RON20 million deals.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)