Umicore EU looks set to abandon combustion engine ban in 2035

Based on various press articles, it seems increasingly likely that the European Union is to abandon the earlier agreed ban on new combustion engine-based passenger cars by 2035, whilst new legislation would still require a significant reduction of tailpipe emissions. Any loosening of legislation would probably be good news for Umicore's Catalysts business, with European ICE Light duty Automotive Catalysts' revenue representing c. 28% of total ICE light duty Automotive Catalysts' revenue. We awai...

Thematic - 2026 Outlook - "5 More Years" (55pgs)

For access to the full note, please contact Naresh Chouhan ( ) With EU Pharma (ex-Novo) now having reached decade high valuations vs EuroStoxx600, we believe the sector has broken out & the sustainability of the growth profile will now generate continued strong performance. Consensus 5yr sales & EPS CAGR’s stand at 4% & 7% for 15x 2026 PE. We show there is upside to this from underestimated pipelines where cons. rarely fully models “monster” drugs & from M&A which we expect to be strong at JPM ...

Morning Notes : AGN NA, CFEB BB, MELE BB, ARG FP

: AGN NA, CFEB BB, MELE BB, ARG FP

Morning Notes : ABI BB, AGS BB, GLPG NA, IBAB BB, UCB BB

: ABI BB, AGS BB, GLPG NA, IBAB BB, UCB BB

UCB Detailed results from Fintepla in CDD strengthen epilepsy franchis...

UCB presented detailed results of the positive phase 3 GEMZ study with Fintepla in CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD). The drug showed an estimated 52.7% median reduction in countable motor seizure frequency (CMSF) compared with placebo during a 14 week titration and maintenance period and a favourable safety profile. We view this as highly encouraging in this refractory epilepsy population. Given the infantile onset of CDD, we will be curious to see as of which age, patients could be included in t...

ODDO BHF SECURITIES LARGE CAPS MORNING NEWS 12/05/2025

UCB : Upgrade de la guidance 2025 dans l’attente de plus d’éléments co...

UCB : 2025 guidance upgrade pending more details on profitability tren...

ODDO BHF SECURITIES LARGE CAPS MORNING NEWS 05/12/2025

Benelux Morning Notes

Ahold Delhaize: Peer Kroger 3Q25 results Kinepolis: Warner and Netflix enter exclusive deal negotiations UCB: FY25 guidance raised on Bimzelx's exceptional performance

Morning Notes : UCB BB

: UCB BB

UCB Announces another FY25 guidance upgrade

UCB announced an additional upgrade to its FY25 financial guidance, where it now expects revenue to exceed € 7.6b, representing +24% y/y (previously at least € 7b), and adj. EBITDA margin to be higher than 31% (previously at least 30%). This is the company's second guidance upgrade this year and shows that UCB's commercial momentum continues its upward trajectory supported by its 5 key growth drivers, including lead product Bimzelx which saw strong momentum in HS, as well as a favourable payer m...

Dynamic Top Pick List How to start 2026?

How to start 2026? We have selected for the KBC Securities Dynamic Top Pick List 12 large-cap companies — AB InBev, Aedifica, Argenx, ASMi, Azelis, DEME, D'Ieteren, Shurgard, Sofina, Vopak, WDP, and Wolters Kluwer — along with 3 small and mid-cap names (under €1.5bn in market capitalization): Corbion, EVS, and IBA. So, going into 2026, we maintain a balanced approach in our Dynamic Top Pick List, featuring 8 cyclical and 6 defensive stocks, with a particular emphasis on value stocks that have b...

Morning Notes : ELI BB, TINC BB, VGP BB, CTPNV NA

: ELI BB, TINC BB, VGP BB, CTPNV NA

Morning Notes : CRBN NA, GIMB BB, HAL NA

: CRBN NA, GIMB BB, HAL NA

Corbion Strategy update shows increased focus, upgrade to BUY

Corbion's BRIGHT 2030 strategy update revealed an increasing focus on clean label Food Ingredients, Nutrition and Biomedical Polymers/Pharma. Biochemicals are being de-prioritized and the strategic ownership review on PLA will most likely result in an exit. Financial targets include a 3-6% annual organic sales growth target and a c 2pp increase in the adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028. A disciplined approach on capex is expected to result in an average 8% FCF yield in the coming years with a streng...

ODDO BHF SECURITIES Small & MIDCAP MORNING NEWS – 11/21/2025

ODDO BHF SECURITIES Small & MIDCAP MORNING NEWS – 21/11/2025

Benelux Morning Notes

Ackermans & van Haaren: 3Q TU mostly in line, better inflows, markets support AuMs. Ahold Delhaize: Peer Walmart 3Q25/26 results. Bekaert: Soft 3Q25 update, FY guidance further toned down. Corbion: Evolution, not revolution. Universal Music Group: Peer Warner Music 11% revenue and 8% OIBDA beat

Morning Notes : ACKB BB, BEKB BB, CRBN NA

: ACKB BB, BEKB BB, CRBN NA