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Fernand de Boer

Ontex - A strong start to the year

LFL sales growth and EBITDA of continuing activities exceeded our and CSS estimates. In addition, for the first time since 2017 (Pre-IFRS 16), leverage dropped to below 3x.  Guidance unchanged on sales growth and margins, where it could be argued that there is room to raise. However, we understand management remains cautious as market conditions stay challenging. We reiterate our Buy rating and TP of EUR 13.50
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Ontex Group N.V.

Ontex Group NV is a Belgium-based company, which operates in the manufacturing sector of industry. The Company is a producer of disposable personal hygiene solutions for babies, women and adults. It offers a range of such products as baby diapers, baby pants, baby wet wipes, pads, pantyliners, tampons, light incontinence products, pull-ups, belt diapers, all-in-one tape systems, shaped pads and underpards. Its products are distributed through retail partner brands, as well as under its own brands (canbebe, canped, Helen Harper, Moltex, Baby Charm) across several distribution channels, such as retail trade, care institutions and pharmacies. The Company is present in Europe, Northern Africa, Australia and Asia.

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Fernand de Boer

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