BayWa AG Reports Significant Loss and Initiates Capital Increase

MÜNCHEN — BayWa AG, a prominent trading company in the Industrials sector, has announced a substantial loss of 1.6 billion euros for the previous year. Despite this setback, the company’s planned restructuring, set to conclude by the end of 2028, remains on track. BayWa operates across agriculture, building materials, and energy, serving industries such as building contractors, garden centers, gas stations, and the food industry.

The significant loss is attributed to substantial write-downs in a subsidiary focused on wind and solar projects, which have considerably reduced in value. This adjustment has pushed BayWa into deep financial distress, as reported by multiple financial news sources including Handelsblatt and Merkur.de.

In response to these financial challenges, BayWa has initiated a capital increase to bolster its financial position. The company plans to raise approximately 200 million euros through a capital increase, with the share price set at 2.79 euros per new share. This move is part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at stabilizing the company’s finances. The capital increase will be executed in two tranches, potentially raising the company’s capital to around 277.5 million euros.

BayWa’s leadership has also undergone changes, with a new management trio at the helm to guide the company through its restructuring phase. This strategic shift is designed to ensure the successful implementation of the restructuring concept, which has been confirmed to remain unaffected by the reported losses, as per the company’s loss notification under Section 92 (1) of the German Stock Corporation Act.

BayWa AG, traded on the Xetra stock exchange, has seen its share price close at 18.7 euros on July 1, 2025, with a 52-week high of 31.6 euros and a low of 15 euros. The company continues to engage in trading, logistics, and supplementary services, focusing on agricultural equipment, heating oil, diesel, wood pellets, lubricants, and building materials.

For more information on BayWa’s services and ongoing restructuring efforts, interested parties can visit their website at www.baywa.com .