{"version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Sharemaestro Newsreel: Belgium Chemicals news", "home_page_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/be/basic-materials/chemicals/", "feed_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/be/basic-materials/chemicals/feed.json", "description": "Latest Chemicals company headlines from Belgium, newest first, with source links and direct routes to company research and sentiment.", "language": "en", "items": [{"id": "source:80987955548772ddc29afec0d91793e9c0ebf355d563c2a1812931a7a63480a7", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/erratum-syensqo-participation-notification-capital-123000447.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/erratum-syensqo-participation-notification-capital-123000447.html", "title": "Erratum: Syensqo - Participation notification by The Capital Group Companies, Inc.", "content_text": "Syensqo SA Press release Communiqu\u00e9 de presse Regulated ERRATUM: Participation notification by The Capital Group Companies, Inc Brussels, Belgium \u2013 August 13, 2026 - 8:45 CEST According to Belgian transparency legislation (Law of May 2, 2007), The Capital Group Companies, Inc (333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071) recently sent Syensqo the following transparency notification indicating that it crossed the threshold of 5% for voting rights. Here is the summary of the move: Date on which the threshold was crossed Voting rights after the transaction Equivalent financial instrumen", "date_published": "2026-08-13T12:30:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "SYENS"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Belgium", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SYENS", "name": "Syensqo SA/NV", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/0754b8de-be4b-4e66-8cc8-06b5b83a90b6/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a1a0ed9f4418b7f9a229661b8e7f83589e036c94201b2c2d26fac1714bf7a625", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/raute-oyj-ohel-raute-q2-011145560.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/raute-oyj-ohel-raute-q2-011145560.html", "title": "Raute Oyj (OHEL:RAUTE) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Margins Amidst Weak Demand", "content_text": "This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Sales: EUR 33 million in Q2 2026, similar to Q1 2026 and lower than the year-ago period; first half net sales totaled EUR 66 million. Comparable EBITDA: EUR 4.0 million in Q2 2026, representing a 12% margin on net sales. Order Intake: EUR 18 million in Q2 2026, higher than a year ago but still at a low level; first half order intake was EUR 35 million. Earnings Per Share (EPS): EUR 0.36 in Q2 2026, down from the record-high level in the comparable period a year ago. Operating Cash Flow: Negative EUR 8 million in Q2 2026, the second consecutive quarter of negative operating cash flow. Net Working Capital: EUR 18.5 million at the end of Q2 2026, the highest level since 2019. Equity Ratio: 65% at the end of Q2 2026. Liquidity: EUR 17 million in cash, with an additional EUR 15 million available under a revolving credit facility. Capital Expenditures: EUR 1.7 million in the first half of 2026, similar to the prior year. Wood Processing Segment Profitability: Q2 2026 profit margin close to 13%, boosted by the release of cost provisions. Services Segment: Top line dropped nearly 20% in Q2 2026, with comparable EBITDA margin close to 8%. Analyzers Business: Top line increased from previous quarters in Q2 2026, leading to immediate profitability improvement. Personnel: Approximately 700 employees, roughly the same level as the previous quarter. 2026 Guidance: Net sales expected to be EUR 125 million-EUR 145 million; comparable EBITDA expected to be EUR 11 million-EUR 18 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with OHEL:RAUTE. Is OHEL:RAUTE fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: August 12, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Raute Oyj (OHEL:RAUTE) achieved a strong comparable EBITDA margin of 12% in Q2 2026, despite low net sales, demonstrating operational excellence and cost control. The Wood Processing unit posted a near 13% profit margin in Q2, driven by successful project execution and release of cost provisions. The Analyzers business showed a clear turnaround in Q2, with increased top line directly boosting profitability, highlighting its high-margin potential. Raute Oyj (OHEL:RAUTE) maintains a strong balance sheet with a 65% equity ratio and robust liquidity, including EUR 17 million in cash and an undrawn EUR 15 million credit facility. Management observes improving customer sentiment and progress in sales funnel, with projects moving closer to final investment decisions in Europe, North America, and Asia/Oceania. Story Continues Negative Points Order intake remained weak at EUR 18 million in Q2, reflecting persistent market uncertainty and customer caution, especially in the construction industry. Net sales declined significantly year-over-year, with Q2 revenue of EUR 33 million, and the order book continues to shrink, indicating near-term revenue pressure. The Services business saw a nearly 20% drop in top line, leading to a lower-than-target comparable EBITDA margin of around 8%. Operating cash flow was negative for the second consecutive quarter, driven by high net working capital tied up in projects, with customer payment delays. The company had to implement temporary layoffs in Finland to manage costs, reflecting the challenging demand environment and the need for proactive cost management. Q & A Highlights Q: Could you please elaborate on the status of the five projects sold in 2023 and 2024, and do you still expect payments from these projects?A: Mika Saariaho (CEO): Metsa is already producing, with full production coming online later this year in line with our agreed timeline. The other projects in the Baltics, France, and Uruguay are progressing within normal variations. We are very happy with the performance, which is visible in our financial figures. 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While market conditions remain challenging, particularly in the UK, we continue to see the expected benefits from our German restructuring programme and therefore maintain our full-year outlook.\" PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q2 2026 (Q2 2025) Revenue growth measured in local currencies (\"organic growth\") was 6% (0%). Sales volume increased 4% (negative 2%) driven by Poland. Gross profit before special items was DKK 165 million (DKK 155 million), corresponding to a gross margin of 22% (22%). EBIT before special items was DKK 43 million (DKK 24 million), corresponding to an EBIT margin before special items of 6% (3%). Cash flow from operating activities before financial items and tax was DKK 107 million (DKK (19) million). Financial gearing is improving and was 3.4 times EBITDA before special items at the end of Q2 2026 (2.6 times EBITDA before special items at the end of Q2 2025). OTHER EVEnts Asset sales with net proceeds of DKK 49 million. Adjustment of shift systems at UK plants to reflect the near-term market challenges. FINANCIAL OUTLOOK FOR 2026 (Unchanged) Revenue growth measured in local currencies is expected to be in the range of -5% to 0% EBIT before special items is expected to be in the range of DKK 50 - 100 million H1 2026 INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT CONFERENCE CALL In connection with the release of the H1 2026 Interim Financial Report, a conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for Wednesday 12 August 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CET. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants can follow the conference call via live webcast here. 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