We reiterate our BUY rating but cut our target price from €310 to €306, reflecting an increased equity risk premium due to the war in Iran. We continue to view UCB as a unique growth story in the industry, as we model core EPS to grow at c.30% CAGR over 2024-30F thanks to the continued growth of key blockbusters Bimzelx and Evenity. Next to these, we remain confident in UCB's long-term growth strategy with assets like Galvokimig, which continues to show efficacy data optically superior to other ...
Yesterday after market close, UCB announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new US biologics manufacturing facility. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce recently approved and future pipeline complex biologics 24/7 primarily for the US market. This project is expected to generate approx. $5bn in total economic impact, creating around 330 permanent highly skilled jobs, and more than 1000 construction jobs. Approx. 62% of the company's FY25 ne...
Galapagos announced that, following Gilead entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Ouro Medicines for $1,675m in cash consideration, and up to $500m in contingent milestone payments, Galapagos and Gilead are in advanced partnership discussions. Economically, Galapagos would effectively co-finance Gilead's acquisition and early-stage development of gamgertamig in return for royalties on net sales (20-23%) and freedom to go up to $500m (previously $150m) in the amended OLCA. In our view, t...
Weekly progress on share repurchase program to cover share plans and reduce capital Press Release Weekly progress on share repurchase program to cover share plans and reduce capital Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), March 24, 2026 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announced on February 9, 2026 its intention to repurchase ordinary shares with an aggregate market value of €500 million and reduce its issued capital. On March 12, 2026, the company commenced repurchasing ordinary shares for a total amount of €540 million, of which €40 million to co...
Galapagos and Gilead in Advanced Discussions to Collaborate on Advancing First in Class T Cell Engager Program for Autoimmune Diseases Galapagos intends to enter into a strategic collaboration with Gilead following Gilead's acquisition of Ouro Medicines New partnership structure would achieve meaningfully improved financial terms and flexibility for Galapagos Following this potential transaction, the Company will continue to have a majority of its capital available for additional strategic transactions and other capital allocation priorities Mechelen, Belgium; March 23, 2026, 23:02 CE...
Galapagos en Gilead in vergevorderde gesprekken over samenwerking om een first-in-class T-cel-engagerprogramma voor auto-immuunziekten verder te ontwikkelen Galapagos is van plan een strategische samenwerking aan te gaan met Gilead, na de overname van Ouro Medicines door Gilead De nieuwe partnerstructuur zou aanzienlijk verbeterde financiële voorwaarden en flexibiliteit voor Galapagos opleveren Na deze potentiële transactie zal de Vennootschap het grootste deel van haar kapitaal beschikbaar blijven houden voor bijkomende strategische transacties en andere prioriteiten van kapitaalallocat...
Geopolitical risk has resurfaced, but the nearterm impact on European listed real estate remains contained. Rising energydriven inflation and rates are driving greater dispersion and sharpening the focus on balancesheet quality, while MIPIM 2026 highlighted a pragmatic investor approach. In this report, we adjust target prices and refresh our top picks, removing CTP and adding Irish Residential REIT. Geopolitics and energy: duration matters more than headlines
In the Investor Update, dsm-firmenich showed a detailed roadmap towards the company's mid-term targets, reflecting the anticipated step-by-step improvement. On the strategic side, dsm-firmenich will, after the announced ANH divestment, fully focus on growing its current portfolio of consumer oriented businesses. We remind that the guidance of 2026 is broadly in line with our and consensus expectations (2-4% organic sales growth and c. 20% adjusted EBITDA margin). We still appreciate dsm-firmenic...
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