Despite difficult economic and geopolitical conditions, the BLG Group closed the 2025 fiscal year with better-than-expected results. At the 146th Annual General Meeting, CEO Matthias Magnor reviewed the 2025 fiscal year and outlined the outlook for the coming years.
The BLG Group held its own in a challenging market environment during the 2025 fiscal year and further strengthened its financial stability. Revenue amounted to approximately 1.2 billion euros. Earnings before taxes (EBT) amounted to 77.4 million euros, exceeding the company’s original expectations. The Group’s equity ratio increased from 25.3 percent to 27.2 percent. In light of BLG AG’s results, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board also proposed to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of 0.50 euros per share be distributed for the 2025 fiscal year.
“We ended 2025 with better results than we had expected at the beginning of the year. That is the key takeaway. Not because the environment made it easy for us. But because we acted decisively where necessary. And because we stayed the course where it was the right thing to do,” said Matthias Magnor, CEO of the BLG Group, at the 146th Annual General Meeting of BREMER LAGERHAUS-GESELLSCHAFT – Aktiengesellschaft von 1877 –.
Strong Results in a Challenging Environment
Geopolitical conflicts, trade uncertainties, and weak economic growth characterized the past fiscal year. At the same time, the automotive industry in particular continues to undergo profound structural change. As a logistics service provider, BLG feels the effects of changes in global goods flows early on and directly.
The AUTOMOBILE division proved to be robust again in 2025. Despite declining vehicle volumes, earnings improved. Key factors included the network’s high level of vertical integration, technical services, and strong capacity utilization at the sites. With the commissioning of the new domestic terminal in Ahlhorn, important foundations for further growth were also laid.
The CONTRACT division fell short of expectations due to the ongoing economic downturn and declining volumes. At the same time, the measures implemented to focus on economically attractive activities began to show initial positive results. In addition, market positions in selected segments were maintained and further developed.
The CONTAINER division once again made a significant contribution to the Group’s earnings. The income from the investment in EUROGATE continued the strong performance of previous years and contributed 56.6 million euros to earnings after taxes. The Wilhelmshaven site performed particularly well: handling volume increased by approximately 75 percent compared to the previous year.
Looking to the Future with Confidence
The challenges ahead remain significant as we look to the coming years. Geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and the profound changes taking place in many markets will continue to affect businesses. With its “Klar auf Kurs” strategy, the BLG Group is consistently aligning its actions with profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term customer relationships. At the same time, BLG is making targeted investments in infrastructure, networks, and the future viability of its locations.
For the current fiscal year, the BLG Group expects economic and geopolitical conditions to remain challenging. However, thanks to its broad positioning, international presence, and strengthened financial foundation, BLG considers itself well-equipped to respond to changes in its markets and capitalize on new opportunities.
Looking ahead to the coming years, Matthias Magnor emphasized: “Free global trade, open markets, functioning supply chains, and efficient ports are prerequisites for prosperity and competitiveness. BLG will do its part—through investment, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to remaining a reliable partner for customers and the business community in the future.”
Following this report and questions from shareholders, the Annual General Meeting discharged the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board by a large majority and also approved the payment of a dividend of 0.50 euros per share for the 2025 fiscal year.
Further information on the BLG Annual General Meeting and annual reporting:
The 2025 digital annual report is available at this link.
We have compiled all documents related to the 2026 Annual General Meeting here for you.
The speech (in German) by CEO Matthias Magnor is available at the following link.
All information regarding the annual press conference can be found here.
