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Private equity and strategic buyers, including Carlyle Group, Yum China and Taiwan’s Uni-President, are competing for Jardine Matheson’s restaurant arm that operates KFC and Pizza Hut brands across Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asian markets. Non-binding offers are due this week for a business that runs around 1,000 stores, employs about 25,000 peopl…
IMI plc posted mid-single digit organic constant currency sales growth in the first quarter, with group organic sales up 5% year-on-year (6% on a reported basis). The company reiterated its full-year earnings per share guidance of 136p to 142p and said it remains on track to deliver mid-single digit organic constant currency sales growth, assuming …
European shares opened sharply lower Tuesday after public remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on a fragile ceasefire with Iran. Indices across the region fell more than 1% as Brent crude climbed and government bond yields rose, intensifying concerns about inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates.
Jenoptik reported a 74% rise in first-quarter order intake to €357 million, driven by strength in its Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing segment and higher orders in Biophotonics. Sales eased marginally, EBITDA and margins improved, the backlog expanded and free cash flow declined due to working-capital build-up. Management retained its 2026 gu…
British stocks dipped on Tuesday after talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and U.S. President Donald Trump signalled possible renewed military measures. The FTSE 100 led declines among major European indices, sterling slid, and a range of UK-listed companies from travel to tobacco flagged the potential for disruption to trading and costs.
Vorwerk Group reported a 5% year-on-year increase in first-quarter 2026 revenue to €139.2m, despite project interruptions caused by adverse weather in January and February. Stronger performance in the Natural Gas and Electricity segments supported growth, while Clean Hydrogen and Adjacent Opportunities contracted. Profitability improved sharply, wi…
International Workplace Group reported first quarter trading that showed revenue growth across its network and a sizable increase in locations, even as net debt rose more than expected. The company held its fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance and said it will implement cost reduction measures from the second quarter in response to growing economic…
Douglas AG reported modest revenue growth in the second quarter while adjusted profitability weakened. Sales rose 1.1% to €949.7 million, but adjusted EBITDA fell 5.1% to €116.1 million and adjusted EBIT dropped to €19.1 million. The company took significant goodwill and asset impairments, leading to a net loss of €124.6 million. Management reitera…
Salzgitter AG reported a first-quarter 2026 EBITDA of €280 million on April 21, well above analyst consensus, and earnings before tax of €179 million. The quarter was supported by a stronger contribution from Aurubis and solid returns from steel production, trading and technology operations. Management confirmed a raised 2026 EBITDA guidance range …
Outokumpu reported adjusted EBITDA of €65 million for Q1 2026, up from €10 million in Q4 2025 but trailing analyst expectations of €72 million. Shipments rose across the group, driven by seasonal factors and trade shifts linked to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, while Europe suffered from low selling prices and a higher share of lower-margi…
Japan's equity benchmark closed in positive territory, driven by strong moves in specific Real Estate, Banking and Textile-related stocks. The Nikkei 225 rose modestly while market breadth favored decliners and implied volatility for the Nikkei eased. Energy prices climbed and gold retreated as currency measures registered modest gains for the doll…
Greggs PLC posted a 2.5% increase in like-for-like sales for the 19 weeks to May, driven by stronger trading in the latter 10-week period and the success of a new product introduced in April. Total revenue for the quarter reached £800 million, up 7.5% year-on-year. The company opened 20 stores in the period, reiterated a 120 net new store target fo…
Gedeon Richter reported first-quarter revenue and clean EBIT below analyst consensus, citing temporary timing disruptions in its women’s healthcare and generics operations. While several divisions delivered underlying growth on a constant exchange rate basis, reported figures were dampened by shipment timing and logistics transitions. The company r…
Australian equities finished lower on Tuesday as weakness in IT, consumer staples and discretionary names weighed on the benchmark. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.36% at the Sydney close. Individual movers included strong gains for Generation Development Group, Genesis Minerals and Emerald Resources, while DroneShield, Life360 and Temple & Webster were …
Bernstein identified four Japanese companies it views as top plays in the semiconductor supply chain, citing strong positions in EUV mask blanks, system-on-chip testing, DRAM production equipment and AI data-center power management. The research note emphasizes specific market-share advantages, revised demand forecasts tied to AI chip growth, and m…
Coloplast A/S recorded a DKK 3 billion impairment against the goodwill of its Kerecis wound-treatment unit after Kerecis reported zero organic growth in the second quarter, which the company attributed to significant sales disruption from a Medicare reimbursement change in the outpatient setting. The medical-device group also set full-year EBIT gro…
Shell plans to divest its network of roughly 60 petrol stations located on French motorways, according to documents the company shared internally with staff and suppliers. The sites are operated by third parties while Shell supplies fuel and ancillary services for fee income. The portfolio reported €108.5 million in operating profit in 2025. Compan…
Norway's finance minister says that when the country's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund sells holdings for ethical reasons, the decision should be accompanied by a public explanation. A government commission is reviewing the parliamentary ethical guidelines after a pause on divestments ordered in November, prompting debate over transparency, the…
Taiwan's benchmark closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the Electronic Parts/Components and Electricity sectors. The Taiwan Weighted fell 0.79% at the close. Several small- and mid-cap names recorded double-digit percentage moves in both directions, while oil and gold futures also moved noticeably and currencies registered modest shif…
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals said it has struck a global strategic collaboration and licensing arrangement with Bristol-Myers Squibb to co-develop therapies across oncology, hematology and immunology. Bristol-Myers will make payments to Hengrui of up to $950 million under the agreement, including a $600 million upfront payment and contingent ann…
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's April policy meeting reveal that several policymakers argued for raising interest rates soon, with at least one member explicitly pointing to the possibility of a June increase. The discussion reflected concern that an oil shock related to the Iran war is boosting upside inflation risks, and market pricing reacted w…
Vanguard plans to expand its European product set and distribution to roughly double regional assets to $1 trillion within five years, the firm’s head of Europe said. The strategy includes increasing its ETF offering from about 40 to 60-70 funds, pursuing distribution agreements with fintech partners, and hiring more staff in key markets such as Ge…
Kuaishou Technology's shares rose sharply in Hong Kong following media reports that the short-video company is preparing to separate its Kling AI video generation service and seek external funding ahead of a potential initial public offering. The company confirmed it is considering restructuring options for Kling but said any deal remains at an ear…
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is soliciting investors to help finance a possible bid to take Wendy’s private, with discussions reported to include parties in the Middle East. Peltz has previously considered a takeover and has flagged Wendy’s stock as undervalued, while his stake in the company has increased since July of la…
Ibiden Co Ltd shares climbed sharply after the company reported stronger-than-expected full-year operating profit and raised guidance for its electronics segment and for the coming fiscal year, citing robust demand for AI and server components. The stock was the top performer on the Nikkei 225 following the results and outlook revisions.
