- Business
- IVS Group S.A. operates as a leading foodservice provider specializing in automatic and semi-automatic vending machines for hot and cold beverages, snacks, confectionery, and in-between meals; office coffee service (OCS) solutions; resale of vending equipment; Ho.Re.Ca. (hotel, restaurant, and catering) services; and coin-operated payment systems including the CoffeecApp platform with over 1.8 million registered users. The company manages approximately 279,300 vending machines across around 133 branches, serving more than 15,000 corporate clients, public entities, and transit locations with over 980 million vends annually. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Luxembourg with primary operations in Italy (around 80% of sales), it extends activities to France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, and other European markets through segments including Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, and Coin. In recent developments, IVS Group completed 14 acquisitions in Italy and abroad during 2024, acquired Time Vending S.r.l. in December 2023, secured a new €450 million credit line in July 2025, redeemed its Senior Unsecured Notes 3% 2019-2026 in November 2025, and faced delisting from Borsa Italiana following a voluntary tender offer by FinLav S.p.A. (Lavazza Group) in 2024 that exceeded 25% shareholding. Consolidated revenues reached €733 million in 2024, supported by vending sales of €576 million, resale at €104 million, Ho.Re.Ca. at €29 million, and Coin at €41 million. The company targets workplace, public sector, and high-traffic consumers, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and European expansion.