Interim reports

On 14 May 2025, A.S. Création published its interim report for the period ended 31 March 2025:

Against the backdrop of a weak macroeconomic trend, high geopolitical uncertainties, a lack of momentum in the construction sector, persistent consumer restraint and declining industry demand, A.S. Création Tapeten AG's consolidated sales revenues declined by 4.4% or € 1.5 million from € 33.1 million in the previous year to € 31.6 million in the reporting period in the first three months of 2025.

A.S. Création generated an operating profit of € 1.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, which was well above the previous year's figure of € 0.1 million. The main driver of this positive trend was the noticeable improvement in the gross profit margin, which rose to 53.7%, up 3.5 percentage points on the previous year. As a result of the measures introduced in 2024, personnel expenses were reduced by around € 0.8 million to € 8.4 million.

Despite persistently challenging economic conditions and a downward trend in the industry, the company achieved a pleasing result overall in the first quarter of 2025. Although a further decline in sales of 4.4% had to be accepted, the gross profit margin improved to a very good level. The efficiency measures implemented and consistent cost discipline enabled the company to generate a positive operating result.