KERRY GROUP A

Kerry Group has issued 4,850 A ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.125 and allocated them to employees under its participation schemes (allocation period 1 to 31 July 2026). The new shares are fully fungible and have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market under existing global admissions. After the issue, the total number of admitted A ordinary shares is 158,588,164. » More on de.investing.com

Kerry Group said Genevieve Berger will become chair of the sustainability committee with effect from 31 July 2026, succeeding Fiona Dawson. Dawson will remain a member of the committee. The committee will consist of three independent non-executive directors: Berger (chair), Dawson and Catherine Godson. Information on Berger’s qualifications is available on the Kerry Group website and in the 2025 annual report. The announcement was made in accordance with the listing rules of Euronext Dublin and the UK. » More on de.investing.com

Kerry reported volume growth of 3.5% in Q2 2026, slightly above consensus estimates. Adjusted EBITDA for the first half was €558m and the margin rose by 60 basis points to 16.7%. On a currency-adjusted basis, adjusted EPS for H1 increased by 7.9%; the full-year 2026 guidance remains for currency-adjusted EPS growth of 6–10%, with roughly a 3% currency headwind. Free cash flow in the first half was €262m, well below consensus, which the company attributes to working-capital movements and timing-related higher capital expenditures. The company announced an interim dividend of €0.462 per share. » More on de.investing.com