DSM-Firmenich FIRST LOOK: 4Q25 adjusted EBITDA -4%, no FY26 guidance yet

4Q adj EBITDA for the continuing operations dropped by 4% y/y and was about 4% below our forecast and 3% below consensus. Dsm-firmenich's did not give FY26 guidance at this stage but promised to do so in the upcoming Investor Event (12 March). We remind that the long awaited and recently announced divestment of ANH disappointed on deal value (EV € 2.2bn, including a potential earn-out of up to € 0.5bn), but creates a group with a much more comprehensive activity and earnings profile. We still appreciate dsm-firmenich for its broad portfolio and market leading positions in consumer-oriented businesses in Nutrition, Health and Beauty. We maintain our Accumulate rating and € 82 target price.