EQS-News: wienerberger acquires Serbian Univerzum Group – investing in emerging growth markets

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   wienerberger acquires Serbian Univerzum Group – investing in emerging
   growth markets

   18.05.2026 / 15:00 CET/CEST
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   wienerberger acquires Serbian Univerzum Group – investing in emerging
   growth markets

     • wienerberger signed an agreement to acquire Univerzum Group, the
       leading producer of clay blocks in Serbia – an attractive strategic
       fit
     • This step significantly advances wienerberger’s growth objectives and
       enhances its exposure to the emerging construction market in
       Southeastern Europe
     • The two acquired production sites in Serbia are strategically placed
       to meet rising domestic and regional demand – revenues in 2026 are
       expected to reach approximately €20 million

   Vienna, May 18, 2026 – wienerberger, a leading international provider of
   innovative, ecological solutions for the entire building envelope, in the
   fields of new build and renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and
   energy management, announces the next step in its value-accretive growth
   strategy: The company has signed an agreement to acquire Univerzum
   Export-Import DOO (or “Univerzum Group”), the leading producer of clay
   blocks in Serbia with approximately 200 employees and a projected turnover
   of €20 million for 2026.

   By acquiring the market leader of clay blocks in Serbia, wienerberger
   gains an optimal position in this key market. The construction sector in
   Serbia as well as in Southeastern Europe is growing, and the demand for
   clay blocks is expected to increase due to catch-up effects, supporting
   sustainable, above‑average volume growth. In addition, cross-selling
   opportunities with our established roofing activities will further
   strengthen our market position in Serbia and the Southeastern Region.

   Heimo Scheuch, CEO of wienerberger, says: “As demand patterns evolve, we
   remain agile and proactively adjust our focus. Southeastern Europe is
   experiencing strong momentum in the construction sector, with demand
   expected to rise further. This step not only increases our exposure to
   this dynamic market but also expands our portfolio of innovative
   construction solutions, complementing our growing roofing business in the
   region. The business is projected to deliver around €20 million in
   revenues in 2026, combined with highly attractive margins and offers
   strong value creation potential through a synergized EV/EBITDA multiple of
   approximately 5x. This underlines wienerberger’s consistent focus, most
   recently demonstrated by the acquisition in the piping segment in Sweden,
   on value-accretive transactions that immediately enhance group earnings.”

   In Serbia, clay blocks remain the predominant wall material. In
   particular, residential construction and renovation activity remained
   resilient and is expected to grow – supported by demographic trends,
   housing undersupply, and increasing quality standards.

   The two production sites of the Univerzum Group in Aranđelovac in the
   south of Belgrade and in Inđija in the north of the city are ideally
   located to serve the Serbian market. The Univerzum Group also complements
   wienerberger’s existing regional production footprint for wall building
   materials in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Romania, strengthening its
   position across Southeastern Europe.

   About Univerzum Group

   The Univerzum Group is a leading producer of clay blocks in Serbia, a
   structurally growing market in Southeastern Europe. The Group, employing
   approximately 200 employees at two production sites, has established
   nationwide market coverage for clay masonry materials and benefits from a
   strong brand, a well-established customer base, and a highly efficient
   logistics setup.

   Transaction Details

   The scope of the planned transaction comprises the stepwise acquisition of
   100% of the shares in Univerzum Export-Import DOO, which results in a
   distribution of the purchase price payments between 2026 and 2027. The
   transaction remains subject to approval by the relevant competition
   authorities and the satisfaction of other conditions typical for a
   transaction of this nature.

   wienerberger
   wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
   solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
   renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
   more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger's solutions enable
   energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
   wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
   leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
   Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
   the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
   in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
   generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
   million in 2025.

   For further information, please contact:
   Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
   t +43 664 828 31 83 | [email protected]

   Therese Jandér, Senior Vice President Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
   t +43 664 780 02757 | [email protected]

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Wienerberger AG
                Wienerbergerplatz 1
                1100 Wien
                Austria
   Phone:       +43 1 60 192-0
   Fax:         +43 1 60 192-10159
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    www.wienerberger.com
   ISIN:        AT0000831706
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   EQS News ID: 2328998


    
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