Swedish wine distributor Viva Wine AB said second-quarter net sales rose 21% year-over-year to SEK 1.62 billion, driven primarily by acquisitions of Delta Wines and Alpha Brands.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA) reached SEK 108 million, translating to a 6.7% margin, while reported EBIT totaled SEK 79 million, or 4.8% of sales. CEO Emil Sallnäs noted that organic growth turned negative during the period as consumer sentiment weakened under geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Freight and distribution costs remained elevated, further pressuring margins. The company warned that these headwinds—alongside ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty—are expected to persist in the near term.
Viva Wine’s board recommended in June that shareholders accept a public takeover offer valuing shares at SEK 38.5 each. The second-quarter results were published on August 20, 2026.
