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Lonza Group (LONN.SW) said Wednesday that its sales in the first half climbed 11.2% year over year. The Swiss healthcare manufacturing company's sales were 3.37 billion francs, compared with 3.03 billion francs a year ago. At constant exchange rate, sales jumped 16%. For full-year 2026, the company reiterated its CER sales growth guidance between 1...

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Lonza also reported an improved Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 13.2%, which is close to two times the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Management expects ROIC to continue improving, driven by margin expectations in their organic growth model. Despite some phasing between H1 and H2, Lonza remains confident in its ability to deliver str...

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The FX headwind had a significant impact on sales growth, mainly due to a weaker US Dollar. However, Lonza's diversified portfolio across technologies and platforms supports its growth model, with integrated biologics and advanced synthesis being growth engines. The company remains committed to its CDMO organic growth model of low‑teens sales growt...

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Lonza Group Ltd (LZAGF) reported strong financial performance in H1 2026, with revenue reaching CHF3.4 billion and a CER sales growth of 16% compared to H1 2025. Core EBITDA margin improved by 4.4 percentage points to 34.8%, while free cash flow increased by CHF300 million to CHF426 million. The company upgraded its full-year core EBITDA margin out...

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Mony Group PLC (MNSKY) reported strong financial results, with revenue increasing by 6% on a like‑for‑like basis to GBP227 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 3% to GBP76 million, while basic and adjusted EPS expanded by 4% and 5%, respectively. The company's SuperSaveClub membership increased by 1 million, reaching 2.5 million members, and the MoneyS...

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Meanwhile, Moody’s placed UniCredit’s baseline assessment of baa2 on review for a potential upgrade to baa1, tied to the bank’s completion of a voluntary exchange offer that could secure a 47.59 % stake in German lender Commerzbank. If regulatory clearance is achieved, the stand‑alone rating could rise above Italy’s Baa2 sovereign rating. Long‑term...

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In a move to diversify its funding mix, UniCredit launched callable, cumulative retail bonds. The offering adds to the bank’s existing wholesale and deposit channels and reflects its aim to widen the investor base. The bonds’ terms—including coupon structure, maturity and call schedule—will shape their portfolio appeal. The bank’s current P/E ratio...

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UniCredit’s share price has posted a 25.79 % return over the past 90 days and closed last at €82.62, with a most‑followed fair‑value estimate of €86.16. The bank is advancing its digital banking platforms and omnichannel delivery, positioning it for growth in core revenue and operating‑cost reductions across Europe, although demographic headwinds i...

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However, PCB Assembly Solutions continues to make a loss, with a negative EBIT of 44 million SEK, impacted by restructuring costs of 39 million SEK. High lead times in PCB test have resulted in delivery capacity constraints, impacting order fulfillment. The company is expanding production facilities to increase delivery capacity, with improvements...

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The company has revised its full‑year outlook upwards by half a billion to 9.25 billion SEK due to strong business momentum. Global Technologies and High Volume divisions have driven this growth, with order intake increases of 176% and 82%, respectively. The division's EBIT margin is expected to remain around 30%, given the strong demand and volume...

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