Agrana

AGRANA reports consolidated EBIT of €63.5 million for H1 2026|27 (H1 2025|26: €28.0 million) and Q2 EBIT of €28.1 million. Based on the improvement in results, the company adjusts its previously expected EBIT range from €70–90 million to €90–110 million; consolidated revenue is still expected to be slightly higher. AGRANA points to increased market volatility due to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and, in its forecast, assumes limited regional impacts as well as secured energy and raw material supplies. » More on finanzen.net

Agrana has decided to acquire Upper Austrian flavor producer esarom and will take a 100% stake. The transaction is expected to be completed after signing the purchase agreement and receiving antitrust clearance at the start of the 2027/28 financial year. Esarom operates two production sites in Austria, employs nearly 400 people and generated around €112 million in sales in the 2025 financial year; Agrana intends to strengthen its Food & Beverage Solutions business and its capabilities in flavors and beverage solutions with the acquisition. » More on kurier.at

A voting-rights notification shows that, under a split and takeover agreement concluded on 6 August 2026, Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien (RLB NÖ-W AG) is to acquire the AGRANA shares held by RAIFFEISEN-HOLDING NIEDERÖSTERREICH-WIEN (RHO), subject to suspensive conditions. AGRANA Zucker, Stärke und Frucht Holding holds 48,955,088 shares (78.34%) plus a call option on 800,000 shares (1.28%), meaning ABH reports a total of 79.62% relevant voting rights; RLB reports 79.87% for the group. Including Südzucker and syndicate attributions, the total relevant voting-rights stake is 82.36%, adjusted 81.08%. » More on de.investing.com