Here we inform you about how we are shaping our future economically and jointly – for and with our customers, at our Frankfurt exhibition venue and across our 29 subsidiaries around the globe.
Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Fresh ideas, perspectives and responsibility
“Going forward, we remain firmly committed to strong partnerships and sector-specific events. We at Messe Frankfurt are and will continue to be the first choice for business encounters. In 2026 and 2027, we are expanding our portfolio with 20 new trade fairs worldwide.”
“In an increasingly digital and fragmented global economy, resilient networks are becoming more and more important. Our worldwide events bring companies, markets and partners together – and sow the seed for new business and long-term partnerships.”
“Looking ahead, we will continue to build on the strong relationships we have forged across the Asian continent over the past four decades. Our network puts us in an excellent position to confidently tap into new markets, even in volatile times.”
“Our key indicators for 2025 continue to remain stable at a high level. This business success is underpinned by clear economic and sustainability targets that are explained in an easy-to-understand manner and in greater depth in this Integrated Report.”
Financial year 2025
Clear priorities and landmark decisions
Business development 2025
Robust core business and a strategy geared towards the long term enabled Messe Frankfurt to further consolidate its market position at home and abroad in 2025. The company is successfully fulfilling its mandate to promote economic activity in the city of Frankfurt and the state of Hesse. Messe Frankfurt is a strong economic driver for the city, the region and the state. Furthermore, in close dialogue with its customers, Messe Frankfurt sets clear priorities at its events and is investing systematically in creating even greater market proximity and international reach.
Study: an annual total of € 3.7 billion in socio-economic effect
Messe Frankfurt is a strong economic driver for the city, the region and the state. This is borne out by the latest study to identify the company’s economic impact.
Globalisation
Messe Frankfurt brings its industry expertise to all growth markets and operates successfully worldwide through its network of subsidiaries.
Artificial intelligence as a strategic lever
Further developing the core business, streamlining processes and expanding customer service: artificial intelligence acts as a strategic lever for Messe Frankfurt’s event business.
Sustainability: responsibility and obligation
The Executive Board sees sustainable business practices as a core task. The aim is to generate profits in a socially and environmentally responsible manner for future generations.
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Key indicators stable at a high level
Messe Frankfurt continues its positive trajectory in 2025
Key performance indicators at a glance
Messe Frankfurt continued its profitable trajectory in 2025. The cycle-related business trend is also mirrored in the development of group sales. Due to the rotation of events with a multi-year rhythm, odd-numbered years are typically weaker financially.
global sales amounted to around € 766 million
of which around € 398 million was generated in Germany and around € 368 million was generated outside Germany
operating results of foreign subsidiaries came to € 71.4 million before consolidation
equity increased to € 649.3 million
gearing ratio reduced to 71 percent
equity ratio increased to 52 percent
349 events worldwide with 4.8 million visitors
of which 151 own group events and guest events attracting around 4 million visitors
The key financial indicators sales and net income differed significantly from the previous year. These changes were primarily attributable to the cycle of events staged by the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH subsidiary in odd-numbered years, which impacts the utilisation of the exhibition grounds at the Frankfurt venue.
The financial year principally saw the annual events Heimtextil, Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Prolight + Sound, alongside the two-yearly event ISH and IFFA, which has a 3-yearly rhythm. In line with the regular rotation of events, these shows replaced the two-yearly events Light + Building, Techtextil, Texprocess and Automechanika held in the previous year.
In addition to the annual Frankfurt Book Fair guest event, Messe Frankfurt again hosted IFFA and the three-yearly CPhi guest event in the 2025 financial year. In the previous year, guest events including ACHEMA and Optatec were held instead.
For all other key figures, please refer to the Annual Report.
This Integrated Report presents information from the audited and certified consolidated financial statements of Messe Frankfurt GmbH together with non-financial, externally unaudited sustainability disclosures. The Messe Frankfurt Group belongs to the Wave 2 companies, which, on meeting the requirements under the CSRD, will be required to publish their first non-financial sustainability report as part of the group management report from reporting year 2027. The present report therefore does not purport to accurately disclose non-financial information in accordance with the requirements of the CSRD, nor does it comply with the requirements of the Integrated Reporting Framework as set out by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
