AB „VILKYŠKIŲ PIENINĖ“ – Company Profile

Note: This profile summarizes publicly available information up to late 2024. Where exact data points (codes, contacts, full addresses) could not be verified in this dataset, that is clearly indicated and primary sources are provided for confirmation.

Company Overview

Legal name: AB „VILKYŠKIŲ PIENINĖ“
Industry: Food & Beverage (Dairy processing, cheese and fresh dairy products)
Headquarters: Vilkyškiai, Pagėgių savivaldybė, Lithuania
Founding: The dairy’s roots trace back to early 20th century local milk processing in Vilkyškiai; the modern joint-stock company was established during Lithuania’s post-independence corporate reorganizations in the 1990s (precise AB formation year should be verified against official filings).
Stock exchange listing: Listed on Nasdaq Vilnius (ticker commonly referenced as VLP1L; please verify exact ticker/ISIN on Nasdaq Baltic).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company registration code): Not available in this dataset; please confirm via Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Juridinių asmenų registras) or Nasdaq Baltic issuer profile.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not available in this dataset; typically presented as LT + registration number; please confirm via official filings.
Official website: https://www.vpk.lt (company site; consumer brand pages may also exist)
Email (general): Not available in this dataset; commonly published on the official website’s contact section (e.g., info@vpk.lt or a dedicated contact form). Please verify.
Registered office address: Vilkyškiai, Pagėgių savivaldybė, Lithuania (full street address and postal code should be confirmed from the official register or the company website).
Registered office phone: Not available in this dataset; please refer to the company’s contact page or Nasdaq Baltic issuer card.

Business Operations

AB „VILKYŠKIŲ PIENINĖ“ is one of Lithuania’s prominent dairy processors, focusing on cheese production (semi-hard and hard cheeses, specialty cheeses), whey and lactose derivatives, fresh dairy (milk, kefir, yogurt, curd/cottage cheese), butter, and related value-added dairy products. The company’s business model integrates:

- Milk procurement from regional farmers and cooperatives.
- Industrial dairy processing at owned plants.
- Brand-building and private label manufacturing for retail chains.
- Significant export orientation, supplying the EU and broader international markets.
- Utilization of by-products (whey/lactose) to improve margins and diversify revenue.

Vilkyškių group products are present in Lithuanian retail and widely exported, with the company often positioned among the top Lithuanian dairy producers by revenue and export share.

History

- Early local dairy activities in Vilkyškiai date to the pre-war period, reflecting the region’s milk-processing traditions.
- Following Lithuania’s independence, the enterprise underwent restructuring and was incorporated as a joint-stock company (AB) in the 1990s, enabling capital raising and modernization.
- Over the 2000s and 2010s, the company expanded capacity, modernized equipment, and broadened export markets, becoming a notable player on the Nasdaq Vilnius exchange.
- The group has reportedly developed or integrated additional processing capabilities and subsidiaries over time (e.g., whey/lactose processing units). Specific acquisition and integration timelines should be confirmed from annual reports.

Financial Information

Revenue: Consolidated sales and profitability figures are disclosed in annual and interim reports (IFRS). Exact year-by-year amounts should be taken from official financial statements (Nasdaq Baltic/Company website IR section).
Funding rounds: As a public company, financing has typically involved equity issuance, retained earnings, and debt instruments rather than private venture rounds.
Ownership structure: Shareholding is distributed among institutional investors, retail shareholders, and insiders. Up-to-date information on major shareholders, free float, and insider holdings is available on Nasdaq Baltic and company disclosures.

Leadership and Management

General Manager (Generalinis direktorius): Gintaras Bertašius (longstanding executive widely referenced in public sources).
Board of Directors (Valdyba): Names and roles (Chairperson, members) are published in corporate governance statements and Nasdaq Baltic issuer disclosures. This dataset does not include the current full board composition; please verify via the latest annual report or Nasdaq Baltic issuer card.
Other executives (Vadovai): CFO, COO, plant directors, and heads of procurement/exports are disclosed in corporate materials; current names not available in this dataset and should be confirmed from official filings.

Office Locations

Registered office/primary plant: Vilkyškiai, Pagėgių savivaldybė, Lithuania. Exact street address, postal code, and direct lines should be confirmed via official sources.
Other facilities: The group has historically operated multiple processing sites (e.g., whey/lactose processing). Any additional plants or offices (such as in Kelmė or other towns, if applicable) should be verified through company reports. This dataset does not include a definitive list of all site addresses and phone numbers.

Market Position

Competitors (Lithuania): AB „Rokiškio sūris“, AB „Pieno žvaigždės“, AB „Žemaitijos pienas“, and other regional dairy processors and private-label suppliers.
Market share: The Lithuanian dairy market is competitive and export-driven; precise market share varies by product category and year and should be sourced from industry analyses or company reports.
Competitive advantages: Integrated processing, export capabilities, product quality, diversification into whey/lactose value chains, and brand presence domestically and abroad.

Recent Developments

- Dairy commodity price volatility (milk, cheese, whey) influenced revenues and margins in 2022–2024; management commentary and hedging/contracting strategies are typically covered in interim reports.
- Ongoing investments in efficiency, modernization, and sustainability (e.g., energy efficiency, possible on-site renewables) are common in the sector; specific projects and capex should be confirmed in company disclosures.
- Export market adjustments and product portfolio optimizations reflecting global demand cycles; details available in MD&A of annual/interim reports.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.vpk.lt
Email: Not available in this dataset; check the website’s “Contacts” or “Investors” sections for current addresses (e.g., info@vpk.lt or dedicated departmental emails).
Phone: Not available in this dataset; see official contact page.
Address (registered office): Vilkyškiai, Pagėgių savivaldybė, Lithuania (full street address and postal code to be verified).

Sources and References

- Nasdaq Baltic (Issuer profile for AB „Vilkyškių pieninė“): up-to-date ticker, ISIN, governance, and financial filings.
- Official company website: https://www.vpk.lt (corporate information, contacts, investor relations, reports).
- Annual Reports and Interim Reports (IFRS): revenue, profitability, capex, governance, risk factors.
- Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Juridinių asmenų registras): official legal data (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, registered address).
- Rekvizitai.lt (business directory): summary of legal and contact information; verify against primary sources.
- Lithuanian business media and industry publications: coverage of market conditions, investments, and export trends.

Data Availability Note

Certain legally significant identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), exact registered address details, phone numbers, and current board/executive rosters were not available in this dataset for precise quoting. For an authoritative, up-to-date record, please consult the company’s latest annual report, Nasdaq Baltic issuer page, and the Lithuanian Centre of Registers.