Corbion FIRST LOOK: FY25 EBITDA +27% organ., FY26 margin guidance of 17%
FY25 adj EBITDA increased by 27% organically and was close to our and consensus forecasts. FY26 guidance of a c. 100bps adj EBITDA margin improvement to around 17% is no surprise (KBCS 16.7%, CSS 16.9%). We remind that Corbion is conducting a strategic review on PLA which we believe will most likely result in an exit of Corbion, while still remaining the lactic acid supplier to the buyer. Biochemicals will be de-emphasized, which will put the growth focus on food preservation and formulation, algal oils and Biomedical Polymers/Pharma. We continue to appreciate Corbion for its market leadership...