Company Name: Scandinavian Astor Group AB ISIN: SE0019175274   Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Buy from: 14.03.2025 Target price: SEK 30.00 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Henry Wendisch Scandiflash in full swing; stock back at BUYing levels Topic: Astor announced another strong  [ … ]

Circus SE has announced the appointment of Kasper Rørsted to its Board of Advisors, further strengthening its leadership as the company scales its autonomous food production systems. Rørsted, a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in global business transformation, previously led Adidas (2016–2022) and Henkel (2008–2016) as CEO and held senior roles at Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, and Oracle. His strategic expertise in technology and operational excellence is expected to be instrumental in Circus’ global expansion. Today’s press release marks the second high-profile addition to Circus’ roster, following the appointment of Claus Holst-Gydesen as Co-CEO in February. First significant revenues expected in H2 should boost confidence in Circus’ ability to disrupt the global foodservice industry. mwb research’s analysts reiterate to BUY with a EUR 75.00 target price. For a recent first-hand update, please see the recording of the recent roundtable with the management here: https://researchhub.de/events/video/2025-02-05-13-30/CA1-GR. The full update can be downloaded under https://research-hub.de/companies/circus-se

Company Name: ASMALLWORLD AG ISIN: CH0404880129   Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Buy from: 14.03.2025 Target price: CHF 2.80 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Henry Wendisch FY'24 out, focus on member growth; chg. est & PT Topic: ASW reported mixed FY'24 results and provided a [ … ]

Company Name: Flughafen Wien AG ISIN: AT00000VIE62   Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Hold from: 14.03.2025 Target price: EUR 60.00 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Henry Wendisch Summer flight plan with strong demand & Feb' traffic results Topic: Yesterday, FWAG published a su [ … ]

Company Name: MLP SE ISIN: DE0006569908   Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Buy from: 14.03.2025 Target price: EUR 13.00 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Henry Wendisch Q4 in line; dividend and new mid-term targets out; chg. est & PT Q4 in line: Q4 total sales stood at € 30 [ … ]

Wacker Chemie reported detailed Q4 and 2024 numbers that were in line with its preliminary release. Topline in Q4 and 2024 declined yoy and fell short of consensus, mainly due to weaker volumes, while 2024 EBITDA of EUR 763m (-7% yoy; Q4 EBITDA: +106% yoy, aided by one-offs) beat consensus of EUR 735m, with yoy decline was weighed down by high energy costs and scaled-back production. Despite these challenges, the chemicals business, including Silicones and Polymers, showed some resilience, while Biosolutions delivered impressive growth. Polysilicon, however, remained a drag, hit by weak solar-grade demand and Chinese oversupply. Looking ahead, mwb research’s analysts believe Wacker is well-positioned to navigate near-term headwinds through its cost-saving initiatives and strategic investments in high-margin specialty chemicals and semi polysilicon. The analysts expect 2025 to be a mixed but gradually improving year. Consequently, mwb research remains conservative in their estimates. With stock trading at attractive valuation levels, offering a favorable risk-reward profile, the analysts maintain their BUY rating with a revised PT of EUR 95.00. The full update can be downloaded under https://www.research-hub.de/companies/Wacker%20Chemie%20AG

Brenntag reported decent set of numbers in Q4 2024 with flat yoy sales in constant currencies (c.c.), and an operating (op.) gross profit growth of 1% yoy c.c., 1% ahead of consensus. However, volume-driven cost increases and inflationary pressure weighed on op. EBITA, dragging it down 9% yoy in c.c. to EUR 264m, 5% below consensus. In FY 2024, sales declined 3% yoy in c.c. to EUR 16.24bn and op. EBITA was down 13% yoy to EUR 1.1bn, ending at the lower end of its guidance range. Management expects depressed consumer sentiment, economic uncertainties, together with competition from Chinese imports, to prolong recovery. It guides for modest improvement in volumes and slightly better qoq pricing trends and op. EBITA to reach EUR 1.1bn-1.3bn (+9% yoy at the mid-point) in FY 25. On the strategy front, Brenntag continues to invest in cost containment programmes and is carrying out targeted segment disentanglement. These should help the company capitalize on emerging opportunities as markets regain momentum. mwb research’s analysts maintain their BUY rating with a new PT of EUR 79.00. The full update can be downloaded under https://www.research-hub.de/companies/Brenntag%20SE

Puma’s Q4 2024 results were in line with prelims, Q4 sales rising 16% yoy (+10% c.a.) to EUR 2.29bn, driven by broad-based growth across regions and channels. However, despite a 15% EBIT increase to EUR 109m, margins remained flat at 4.8%. FY24 saw moderate 3% revenue growth, but management’s cautious FY25 guidance—projecting low-to-mid single-digit sales growth and an EBIT range of EUR 520m-600m—fell short of consensus. Puma aims to restore profitability through its "nextlevel" program, focusing on product simplification and cost control, targeting an EBIT margin of 8.5% by 2027. With the stock down ~50% YTD, valuation appears attractive, prompting a reiterated BUY rating at a lower PT of EUR 35.00 (old: EUR 50.00) after mwb research’s analysts trimmed their EBIT trajectory to reflect a slower recovery. The full update can be downloaded www.research-hub.de/companies/research/Puma%20SE

Company Name: LAIQON AG ISIN: DE000A12UP29   Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Buy from: 13.03.2025 Target price: EUR 7.40 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Henry Wendisch Prelims show solid underlying growth; all eyes on scaling AuM LAIQON released FY’24 sales and EBITDA preli [ … ]

Company Name: Nynomic AG ISIN: DE000A0MSN11   Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Buy from: 13.03.2025 Target price: EUR 34.50 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Christian Sandherr Q4 prelims in line, returning to growth in FY25; chg. est. Topic: Nynomic released preliminary Q4 figures  [ … ]