Global Blue Group Holding AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology-enabled transaction processing services for merchants, banks, acquirers, governments, and travelers worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Tax Free Shopping Technology Solutions (TFSS) and Added-Value Payment Solutions (AVPS). It offers TFSS, a value added tax (VAT) refund service that allows eligible shoppers to reclaim VAT on goods purchased outside of their home country. The company also provides AVPS, a service which enables customers to pay in their choice of preferred currency, home or destination, at the point of sale when shopping outside of their home country. In addition, it offers currency conversion services for point of sale, e-commerce dynamic currency conversion (DCC) services, and DCC services at ATMs, as well as multi-currency processing services for online retailers. Global Blue Group Holding AG was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Wangen-Brüttisellen, Switzerland.
IPO Year: 2000
Exchange: NYSE
Website: globalblue.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
| 10/24/2024 | $6.00 | Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 9/12/2023 | $8.00 | Buy | Deutsche Bank |
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Shift4 Payments, Inc. ("Shift4") (NYSE:FOUR), announced today that it is further extending its previously announced all-cash tender offer through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GT Holding 1 GmbH, a Swiss limited liability company ("Merger Sub"), to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Global Blue Group Holding AG ("Global Blue") (NYSE:GB) pursuant to the previously announced transaction agreement, dated as of February 16, 2025 between Global Blue and Shift4, and, from and after its execution and delivery of a joinder thereto on February 25, 2025, Merger Sub. The tender offer is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, satisfaction of a minimum tender condit
Global Blue Group Holding AG (‘the Company' or ‘Global Blue') (NYSE:GB), announces today preliminary, unaudited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 ("FY24/25"). For FY24/25, Global Blue expects to report: Sales in Store (SiS) of approximately EUR 32.8 billion to EUR 33.0 billion Revenue of approximately EUR 506 million to EUR 510 million Adjusted EBITDA of approximately EUR 201 million to EUR 204 million CAPEX of approximately EUR 50 million to EUR 51 million Cash and cash equivalents of approximately EUR 123 million to EUR 125 million €M FY22/23 FY23/24 FY24/25 FY24/25 vs. FY23/241 Low High
Shift4 Payments, Inc. ("Shift4") (NYSE:FOUR), announced today that it is extending its previously announced all-cash tender offer through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GT Holding 1 GmbH, a Swiss limited liability company ("Merger Sub"), to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Global Blue Group Holding AG ("Global Blue") (NYSE:GB) pursuant to the previously announced transaction agreement, dated as of February 16, 2025 between Global Blue and Shift4, and, from and after its execution and delivery of a joinder thereto on February 25, 2025, Merger Sub. The tender offer is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, satisfaction of a minimum tender condition, for
Fresh data from Global Blue shows a softening in Tax Free Shopping growth across Continental Europe and Asia Pacific. Globally, Issued Sales in Store (like-for-like year-on-year performance) reached +2%1 in March 2025, compared to +10% in February. This softening was influenced by less favourable exchange rates and the shift in the Ramadan calendar2. A stable performance in Continental Europe In Continental Europe, the Issued Sales in Store increased by +7%1 in March compared to +9%1 in February 2025. This performance was driven by a +9%1 increase in the number of shoppers, as in February, while the average spend per shopper softened by -2%1, linked to a less favorable USD/EUR exchang
Global Blue Group Holding AG ("Global Blue") will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders ("EGM") on May 6, 2025, at 11:00 CEST at Niederer Kraft Frey, Bahnhofstrasse 53, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. The preparatory documents for the EGM are posted in the "Investor Relations" section of Global Blue's website: Global Blue Group Holding AG - Governance - Shareholder Meetings. A copy of the invitation to the EGM together with the Proxy Card are filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 respectively to the Company's Report on Form 6-K, dated April 9, 2025. ABOUT GLOBAL BLUE Global Blue is the business partner for the shopping journey, providing technology and services to enhance the experi
New data from Global Blue reveals double-digit growth in Tax Free Shopping across Continental Europe and Asia Pacific, with Issued Sales in Store (like-for-like year-on-year performance) at +10%1 in February 2025, compared with +29% in January. February's performance was negatively impacted by one less retail day and by two major calendar shifts2 compared to 2024: Lunar New Year and Ramadan. The average progression for January and February, which neutralized the Lunar New Year shift effect, reached +20%1, in line with the +21%1 progression in Q4 2024. A solid performance in Continental Europe despite negative calendar effects In Continental Europe, the issued Sales in Store increa
Global Blue is announcing changes to its Executive Committee following the departure of Greg Gelhaus, COO APAC and Central Europe. Greg, who has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success in the region, will leave to pursue new opportunities, effective March 1, 2025. Virginie Alem Appointed COO Japan In addition to her current responsibilities as Chief Marketing Officer, Virginie Alem will take on the role of COO Japan. Virginie has already led several successful initiatives at Global Blue, including the Global Blue Rebranding and the transformation of the company's commercial approach (Customer Value Creation approach). As COO Japan, Virginie will oversee the trans
Strong YoY growth in Group 9M Revenue of 20% to €381m, with a 34% increase in Adjusted EBITDA(1) to €154m Solid improvement in 9M Adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.2pts to 40.4% and a 61% drop-through(2) Continued increase in LTM Adjusted EBITDA to €188m vs. €175m in the previous quarter Reiterating financial guidance(3) for FY24/25 Adjusted EBITDA of €185 - 205m, expecting to achieve towards the top half of the range Strategic milestone reached with the announcement of the acquisition of Global Blue by Shift4 on February 18, 2025 Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) today announces its financial results for the third quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2024.
Global Blue, a Europe and APAC-based business partner for the shopping journey, and Shift4, a US-leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Shift4 will acquire 100% of Global Blue shares Both companies power billions of transactions annually and aim to provide mission-critical merchant solutions that simplify complex shopping journeys. The combination will create a global leader in commerce and shopping technologies, with a footprint in over 50 countries, serving several hundred thousand of retail and hospitality locations Under the terms of the agreement, Shift4 intends to acquire Global Blue common shares for $7.50 per
The acquisition enhances Shift4's unified commerce capabilities and extends its reach to the 400,000+ retail and hospitality locations utilizing Global Blue's specialized technology solutions supporting cross-border luxury shopping. Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, and Global Blue (NYSE:GB), the leading specialty payments and technology platform enabling tax-free shopping, dynamic currency conversion, and payments solutions to the world's largest retail brands, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Shift4 will acquire Global Blue for $7.50 per common share in cash, representing an 15% premium to Global Blue's
Oppenheimer downgraded Global Blue from Outperform to Perform
Oppenheimer initiated coverage of Global Blue with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $6.00
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Global Blue with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $8.00
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Strong YoY growth in Group 9M Revenue of 20% to €381m, with a 34% increase in Adjusted EBITDA(1) to €154m Solid improvement in 9M Adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.2pts to 40.4% and a 61% drop-through(2) Continued increase in LTM Adjusted EBITDA to €188m vs. €175m in the previous quarter Reiterating financial guidance(3) for FY24/25 Adjusted EBITDA of €185 - 205m, expecting to achieve towards the top half of the range Strategic milestone reached with the announcement of the acquisition of Global Blue by Shift4 on February 18, 2025 Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) today announces its financial results for the third quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2024.
On February 26, 2025, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results on Form 6-K for the fiscal year 2024/25 third quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2024. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Relations sectio
On November 22, 2024, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results on Form 6-K for the fiscal year 2024/25 second quarter and half year period ended September 30, 2024. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Relations section
On August 28, 2024, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results on Form 6-K for the fiscal year 2024/25 first quarter ended June 30, 2024. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the company's website a
On June 5, 2024, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, in its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the company's website at
On February 23, 2024, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results on Form 6-K for the third quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2023. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the company's w
FY 2023/24 Financial Results On November 29, 2023, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results on Form 6-K for the second quarter and half year period ended September 30, 2023. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Rela
Market leadership and technology differentiation drives robust revenue growth, profit margins, and cash flow Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2024 (FY23/24) of €145-165m (85-115% YoY growth), building on strong proof points during the first months of FY23/24 on the back of travel recovery and technology initiatives. Adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY24/25) of more than €200m, benefiting from a continued recovery in spend from Asian shoppers and further product investments. Global Blue expects a normalization in growth starting in FY25/26 and is targeting a long-term revenue growth of 8-12% and ‘Revenue-to-Adjusted EBITDA drop-t
Significant increase in both growth and profitability in Q1 FY23/24 – 68% YoY on Revenue and 300%+ YoY on Adjusted EBITDA – off the back of travel recovery and management actions & investments Acceleration of the annualized quarterly Adjusted EBITDA to €141m(1) Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. Global Blue's CEO, Jacques Stern, commented: "We are pleased to report a strong start to our financial year, with 68% YoY growth in Revenue and 300%+ YoY growth in Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 FY23/24, such that annualizing the quarter implies Adjusted EBITDA of €141m(1). "We have positioned the business to outp
On August 28, 2023, before the market opens, Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:GB) will release its financial results on Form 6-K for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023. The financial results will include Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations in addition to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, press release and investor presentation. An audio recording of commentary on the results by Jacques Stern, Chief Executive Officer, and Roxane Dufour, Chief Financial Officer, will also be made available. These materials can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.globalb