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Consistent with management’s commitment to its shareholder-partners, the JUMBO Group announces the performance of its sales for the month of February and the first two months of the year.
The JUMBO Group’s total sales in February 2026 increased by c. +3% y-o-y.
For the first two months of 2026, the Group’s sales increased by c. +6% y-o-y.
It should be noted that February 2025 was a particularly strong month for the Greek and Cypriot markets, as it included the Carnival period, which significantly boosted demand in certain product categories. As a result, this year’s performance is measured against tough comparable.
Towards the end of February, the Group’s partner in Israel (Fox Group) proceeded with the opening of the 5th JUMBO store, further strengthening the brand’s presence in the local market. Shortly thereafter, tensions in the Middle East escalated, inevitably affecting consumer behaviour across the wider region.
For the time being, disruptions in international transport and the supply chain remain manageable, due to the binding terms the company had prudently secured in advance, while the Euro also remains strong compared with the same period last year.
It is recalled that, in accordance with the resolutions of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on 4 February 2026, the Company will proceed with an extraordinary cash distribution of EUR 0,50 per share (gross amount).
• The ex-dividend date has been set for 23 March 2026, while the payment of the cash distribution to eligible shareholders is expected to commence on 30 March 2026.
The cash distribution forms part of the Company’s longstanding policy of returning value to shareholders, while maintaining strong liquidity and supporting the financing of the Group’s future growth.
Sales performance by country:
Greece
In February 2026, the net sales of the parent company - excluding intragroup sales – increased by c. +6% y-o-y.
Overall, for the first two months of 2026 the net sales of the parent company - excluding intragroup sales – increased by c. +8% y-o-y.
Cyprus
The network's sales (including the on-line store) decreased by c. -1,8% y-o-y in February 2026. Overall, for the first two months of 2026 the network's sales increased by c. +4% y-o-y.
Bulgaria
The network's sales (including the on-line store https://www.e-jumbo.bg/bg/) increased by c. +7% y-o-y in February 2026. Overall, for the first two months of 2026 the network's sales increased by c. +11% y-o-y.
Romania
The network's sales (including the on-line store www.e-jumbo.ro decreased by c.-3% y-o-y in February 2026. Overall, for the first two months of 2026 the network's sales decreased by c. -4% y-o-y.
The Romanian market continues to face significant pressures, mainly due to the depreciation of the local currency, the recent increase in VAT and the implementation of new fiscal measures with a restrictive impact on consumption. In January, inflation in Romania stood at 9,6%.