Ontex is a mix of two tales, ie a mature European business which is a private label market leader in most of its activities whilst its US activities have growth potential on the back of its challenger status and much lower private label penetration. A weak start of the year, intensified competition from A-label brands and limited visibility on the mid term upside from the US business prompt us to become a bit more cautious and lower our target price from € 12 to € 10. Given the significant upsid...
Bekaert - Update on the Share Buyback Program and Liquidity Agreement Update on the Share Buyback Program and the Liquidity Agreement Period from 1 May 2025 to 7 May 2025 Update on the Share Buyback ProgramBekaert announces today that it has completed the second tranche of its € 200 million share buyback program. During the tranche, which started on 28 February 2025 and ended on 7 May 2025, the company repurchased 703 937 ordinary shares for an aggregate consideration of € 24 million. Bekaert announces today that during the period from 1 May 2025 to 7 May 2025, Kepler Cheuvreux SA on be...
Bekaert - Update over het Inkoopprogramma van Eigen Aandelen en Liquiditeitsovereenkomst Update over het Inkoopprogramma van Eigen Aandelen en de Liquiditeitsovereenkomst Periode van 1 mei 2025 tot 7 mei 2025 Update over het Inkoopprogramma van Eigen AandelenVandaag kondigt Bekaert aan dat het de tweede tranche heeft voltooid van het inkoopprogramma van eigen aandelen van € 200 miljoen. Tijdens deze tranche, die begon op 28 februari 2025 en eindigde op 7 mei 2025, heeft het bedrijf 703 937 aandelen teruggekocht voor een totaalbedrag van € 24 miljoen. Bekaert kondigt vandaag aan dat ged...
AB InBev: Strong brew. Adecco: 1Q25 beats on timing of JV income; 2Q25 outlook momentum positive. Alfen: Preview - 1Q25 should arrive in line. AMG: Strong 1Q25 EBITDA beat, guidance raised. BAM Group: Non-residential backs EBITDA increase. CTP: Strong results combined with strong message on demand dynamics. JDE Peet's: Jumping Beans. Kinepolis: Peer AMC 1Q25 results - revenues per visitor more subdued. Prosus: CEO letter highlights strong profit growth in 2026. Proximus: CpaaS ...
Despite (expected) 1Q top line weakness, ABI delivered a better than expected organic EBITDA performance, up 7.9% y/y. ABI reiterated FY25 guidance of 4-8% organic EBITDA growth which is in line with mid term guidance. We still see ABI as the undisputed leader in the beer space, with leading market shares in many markets, ongoing digitization and premiumization trends allowing to generate healthy free cash flows. Valuation remains attractive with EV/EBITDA25e at 9.2x and FCF yield25e at 7.7% and...
The ongoing tariff war continues to create uncertainty for investors, with a trade embargo between the US and China. Although Europe has received a temporary reprieve, the prolonged situation could result in significant economic damage. We are maintaining a defensive stance in our Benelux Dynamic Top Pick List, as the Federal Reserve holds steady and the European Central Bank may continue lowering rates. Pessimism regarding the European industry has increased, though some US-based European compa...
Arcadis 1Q25 trading update was broadly in line. Revenues were flat organically and landed at €972m (vs. our €968m and CSS of €973m). Operating EBITA stood at €106m in line with consensus of €105m and somewhat below our €112mE. Posted margins are up 20bps in spite of flat revenue evolution. Some €21m non operating costs hit the P&L linked to restructurings and right sizing in the UK & Australian market. BtB of 1.11x (from 1.17x 1Q24) and BL of €3699m up 14% y/y and 2.8% q/q.
Ahold Delhaize: Strong 1Q25 in the US, additional details on FY25 guidance. Arcadis: Mixed start to FY25, US not to blame. PostNL: Highlights of 1Q25 analyst meeting. Sif Group: Preview - EBITDA capacity of new factory is key. Vonovia: Good results, positive message about valuations, new CEO. Wolters Kluwer: 1Q25 trading update – good start to the year
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