Blue Cap - Well on track
Blue Cap continues to deliver with c 10% organic sales growth in H118 and confirmation that the recent, potentially transformative investment (Knauer) is well in hand. The shortfall in profit (EBIT down by 25%) was, as expected, rather a matter of timing as the impact of the disposal of a significant contributor to H117 (Biolink) was compounded by the initial inclusion of underperforming Knauer. Consensus forecasts for this year and next are therefore maintained, given renewed evidence of progress across the board, notably at key turnaround situations, Neschen and Knauer. Substantial increasing benefit is expected after joining forces with new major shareholder PartnerFonds (44%) as long as conducted by Blue Cap management. Internal disputes between PartnerFonds management and their shareholders should have no impact on independent Blue Cap.Blue Cap AG is a Germany-based holding company investing in medium-sized companies in the industry sector. The Company's portfolio includes companies in the areas of adhesives, special machinery, medical and measurement technology and precious metals. It distinguishes five business segments: Coating technology, Adhesive technology, Production technology, Medical technology, Precious metal recycling and trade. Its portfolio companies include NESCHEN Coating GmbH, a producer of adhesive-coated films; PLANATOL GmbH, a producer of glues; Gaemmerler GmbH, a manufacturer of printing systems; nokra Optische Prueftechnik und Automation GmbH, a provider of measuring and testing systems; em-tec GmbH, a developer of blood flow measuring devices; INHECO Industrial Heating and Cooling GmbH, a developer of thermo-electric components; Carl Schaefer Gold- und Silberscheideanstalt GmbH, a precious metals processing company, and knauer Holding GmbH & Co KG, a plastic cup supplier, among others.
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