Azelis: H1 2026 Results: Return to Organic Growth

ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:

Azelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE):

Highlights H1 2026

• Revenue of EUR 2.2bn, representing a 3.2% increase in constant currency, reflecting organic growth of 0.3% and a 2.9% growth contribution from acquisitions. In Q2, revenue increased by 6.3% in constant currency to EUR 1.1bn, driven by a return to organic growth (+3.9% year-on-year) following four quarters of decline, as well as a 2.4% growth contribution from acquisitions.
• Gross profit of EUR 524m resulting in gross profit margin of 24.2%. The 28bp expansion (in constant currency) reflects the positive pricing momentum across some end markets and are supported by a favourable inventory position, offsetting the mix effect from higher growth contribution from Asia Pacific.
• Adjusted EBITA of EUR 233m, corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 10.7%, with the positive pricing dynamics offsetting most of the impact of general cost inflation.
• Net profit increased to EUR 86m, resulting in cash earnings per share of EUR 0.52, representing an uplift of 3.7% and 5.5% respectively, expressed in constant currency.
• Free cash flow was EUR 122m, reflecting the positive business performance during the period.
• Leverage and net debt were stable compared to March at 3.4x and EUR 1.6bn respectively.
• In June, Azelis was upgraded to MSCI ESG AAA, reflecting the Group's commitment to sustainability. This follows the validation of the Group's science-based targets by SBTi in May.
• Outlook: The stabilisation that started at the beginning of the year across many end markets has continued despite price inflation. However, the volatile situation in the Middle East continues to impact businesses across the world. Whilst visibility remains limited, Azelis will continue to focus on capturing growth and preserving cash, and aim to deliver positive adjusted EBITA growth for the full year, assuming no significant changes in the market.

(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Constant currency
Revenue	2,166	2,159	0.3%	3.2%
Gross profit	524	515	1.7%	4.3%
Gross profit margin	24.2%	23.9%	33 bp	28 bp
Adjusted EBITA^1	233	234	-0.8%	2.6%
Adjusted EBITA margin	10.7%	10.9%	-12 bp	-6 bp
Conversion margin^1	44.4%	45.5%	-113 bp	-76 bp
Net profit	86	85	0.6%	3.7%
Cash earnings per share^1	0.52	0.51	2.4%	5.5%
Free cash flow^1	122	151	-19.0%
FCF conversion ratio^1	52.3%	63.8%	-1149 bp
Leverage ratio^1	3.4x	3.1x	+ 0.3x
1 Refer to the definitions of alternative performance measures in the Group's Integrated Report

Comment from Anna Bertona, Group CEO:

"I am pleased to report a solid performance, delivering organic revenue growth as a Group for the first half of 2026, after the slow start in the first quarter was followed by strong growth in the second quarter. Price inflation during the period provided additional uplift to some of the positive momentum that we reported in the first quarter. I would like to thank all our colleagues for the agility in implementing the price adjustments, and for responding effectively to broader supply chain disruptions, creating value for both customers and principals during these volatile times.

Azelis's diversified portfolio and strong customer relationships position the Group well to navigate the current environment. We aim to maintain our strong performance for the rest of the year, despite volatility remaining high due to the ongoing Middle East conflict."

Outlook

The market for speciality chemicals and food ingredient distribution remains structurally attractive. While near-term conditions continue to limit visibility on the pace of recovery, Azelis is confident in its strategy and positioning to navigate the current environment and capture the opportunities created by the long-term trends shaping the industry. Supported by its asset-light, diversified, resilient business model, the Group is well positioned to manage volatility while continuing to generate sustainable cash flow.

In the near-term, we aim to deliver positive adjusted EBITA growth for the full year, assuming no significant changes in the market.

Conference call

The management of Azelis invites you to a conference call and live webcast at 09:00 CET to discuss our H1 2026 results and current operating trends. Please click here to view the webcast.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Headline results

Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Organic	Total	(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025	F/X	M&A	Organic	Total
507	483	-1.3%	4.9%	EMEA	990	979	-0.6%	6.3%	-4.6%	1.1%
397	376	5.9%	5.6%	Americas	748	760	-3.9%	0.0%	2.3%	-1.6%
221	202	12.7%	9.3%	Asia Pacific	428	420	-6.2%	0.0%	8.2%	2.0%
1,125	1,061	3.9%	6.0%	Group revenue	2,166	2,159	-2.8%	2.9%	0.3%	0.3%
134	123	1.4%	9.3%	EMEA	257	249	-0.5%	7.8%	-4.0%	3.2%
98	90	10.2%	9.6%	Americas	182	182	-4.2%	0.0%	3.9%	-0.2%
45	39	18.9%	16.3%	Asia Pacific	86	84	-5.5%	0.0%	7.0%	1.5%
278	251	7.2%	10.5%	Group gross profit	524	515	-2.6%	3.8%	0.6%	1.7%
69	61	5.9%	13.0%	EMEA	127	123	-0.7%	7.9%	-3.7%	3.5%
48	45	7.2%	6.0%	Americas	83	88	-4.3%	0.0%	-1.1%	-5.5%
23	19	27.2%	23.5%	Asia Pacific	43	43	-6.9%	0.0%	8.2%	1.3%
128	115	9.2%	11.5%	Group adjusted EBITA^1	233	234	-3.4%	4.2%	-1.6%	-0.8%
1 Total adjusted EBITA includes holding companies.

EMEA

Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Change	(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Constant currency
507	483	4.9%	Revenue	990	979	1.1%	1.7%
134	123	9.3%	Gross profit	257	249	3.2%	3.7%
26.4%	25.4%	104 bp	Gross profit margin	25.9%	25.4%	53 bp	52 bp
74	66	11.5%	Adjusted EBITDA	138	133	3.1%	3.9%
14.6%	13.7%	87 bp	Adjusted EBITDA margin	13.9%	13.6%	27 bp	29 bp
69	61	13.0%	Adjusted EBITA	127	123	3.5%	4.2%
13.6%	12.6%	98 bp	Adjusted EBITA margin	12.9%	12.6%	30 bp	31 bp
51.5%	49.8%	173 bp	Conversion margin	49.7%	49.5%	15 bp	22 bp

In H1 2026, EMEA achieved revenue of EUR 990m, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.7% in constant currency, with revenue of EUR 507m in Q2, an increase of 4.9% versus the prior year. The revenue growth in Q2 was driven by a 5.4% growth contribution from acquisitions and a 0.9% F/X tailwind, offsetting a slight organic decline of 1.3%.

Revenue in Life Sciences increased by 1.9% in constant currency to EUR 625m in H1, with growth contribution from acquisitions of 8.6% offsetting the organic decline of 6.6%. During the period, revenue in Industrial Chemicals increased by 1.2% in constant currency compared to the prior year, with a 2.4% growth contribution from acquisitions offsetting the organic decline of 1.2%.

Gross profit increased by 3.7% year-on-year (in constant currency) to EUR 257m, translating to a gross margin of 25.9% for the period. The 52 bp gross margin expansion reflects the positive pricing environment in some end markets, offsetting continued volume softness. Adjusted EBITA increased by 4.2% (in constant currency) to EUR 127m, resulting in a 31 bp adjusted EBITA margin expansion during the period, with the growth acceleration in Q2 reversing the decline earlier in the year. The improvement in adjusted EBITA drove a 22 bp expansion in conversion margin to 49.7%.

Americas

Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Change	(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Constant currency
397	376	5.6%	Revenue	748	760	-1.6%	2.3%
98	90	9.6%	Gross profit	182	182	-0.2%	3.9%
24.8%	23.9%	91 bp	Gross profit margin	24.3%	23.9%	34 bp	40 bp
51	49	5.3%	Adjusted EBITDA	90	95	-5.3%	-1.0%
12.9%	12.9%	-3 bp	Adjusted EBITDA margin	12.1%	12.6%	-47 bp	-42 bp
48	45	6.0%	Adjusted EBITA	83	88	-5.5%	-1.1%
12.0%	11.9%	5 bp	Adjusted EBITA margin	11.1%	11.6%	-46 bp	-40 bp
48.4%	50.1%	-164 bp	Conversion margin	45.8%	48.4%	-255 bp	-246 bp

Revenue in the Americas was EUR 748m in H1 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.3 % in constant currency, with revenue of EUR 397m in Q2 (+ 5.6% year-on-year) reversing some of the decline earlier in the year. The revenue growth in Q2 was driven by a 5.9% organic growth, slightly offset by a 0.3% F/X headwind.

In H1, revenue in Life Sciences was EUR 430m, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.4%, while Industrial Chemicals recorded revenue of EUR 317m, indicating an increase of 0.9%. Both growth rates expressed in constant currency, and entirely organic.

Gross profit was EUR 182m, implying a gross profit margin of 24.3%. The 40 bp gross profit margin expansion (in constant currency) during the period reflects broadly positive pricing environment in Industrial Chemicals in North America, and improved performance in Latin America. Adjusted EBITA declined by 1.1% (in constant currency) to EUR 83m, resulting in adjusted EBITA margin of 11.1% for the period. The 40 bp margin contraction was driven mainly by changes in provisions reflecting improving performance. The lower adjusted EBITA resulted in a 246 bp contraction in conversion margin in the region.

Asia Pacific

Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Change	(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Constant currency
221	202	9.3%	Revenue	428	420	2.0%	8.2%
45	39	16.3%	Gross profit	86	84	1.5%	7.0%
20.6%	19.3%	125 bp	Gross profit margin	20.0%	20.1%	-10 bp	-24 bp
25	21	19.6%	Adjusted EBITDA	46	47	-0.2%	6.6%
11.2%	10.2%	97 bp	Adjusted EBITDA margin	10.8%	11.1%	-23 bp	-16 bp
23	19	23.5%	Adjusted EBITA	43	43	1.3%	8.2%
10.5%	9.3%	121 bp	Adjusted EBITA margin	10.1%	10.1%	-7 bp	1 bp
51.0%	48.0%	295 bp	Conversion margin	50.4%	50.5%	-7 bp	66 bp

In H1 2026, revenue in APAC was EUR 428m, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.2% in constant currency. In Q2, APAC achieved revenue of EUR 221m, driven by a 12.7% organic growth, partially offset by a 3.4% negative F/X impact.

In H1, revenue in Life Sciences was EUR 303m, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.2%, while Industrial Chemicals recorded revenue of EUR 125m, an increase of 8.0%, with both growth rates expressed in constant currency, and entirely organic.

Gross profit increased by 7.0% in constant currency to EUR 86m in H1, as strong growth in Q2 reversed the decline earlier in the year. This resulted in gross profit margin of 20.0% for H1. The 24 bp gross profit margin contraction during the period reflects the continued weakness in Australia and New Zealand, mitigated by volume growth as well as positive pricing in most end markets in the rest of the region. Adjusted EBITA was EUR 43m, an increase of 8.2% compared to the prior year (in constant currency), driven by strong revenue growth, and supported by consistent cost management. Conversion margin was broadly stable in H1 at 50.4% (+ 66bp in constant currency).

Holding companies

Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Change		H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Constant currency
-12	-10	18.2%	Adjusted EBITA (in millions of €)	-21	-19	10.2%	10.2%
-1.0%	-0.9%	-11 bp	As % of Group revenue	-1.0%	-0.9%	-9 bp	-6 bp

Operating costs at the Group’s holding companies, which relate to the Group’s non-operating entities as well as the head office in Belgium, increased by 10.2% to EUR 21m, due to higher IT investments, as well as general cost inflation in services.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Change	(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Constant currency
697	656	6.1%	Life Sciences	1,359	1,350	0.7%	3.8%
428	405	5.7%	Industrial Chemicals	807	809	-0.3%	2.1%
1,125	1,061	6.0%	Group revenue	2,166	2,159	0.3%	3.2%
278	251	10.5%	Gross profit	524	515	1.7%	4.3%
24.7%	23.7%	100 bp	Gross profit margin	24.2%	23.9%	33 bp	28 bp
128	115	11.5%	Adjusted EBITA	233	234	-0.8%	2.6%
11.4%	10.8%	57 bp	Adjusted EBITA margin	10.7%	10.9%	-12 bp	-6 bp
46.1%	45.7%	45 bp	Conversion margin	44.4%	45.5%	-113 bp	-76 bp
			Operating profit	188	191	-1.6%	1.3%
			Net profit	86	85	0.6%	3.7%

Revenue

In H1 2026, Azelis delivered revenue of EUR 2.2bn, representing year-on-year growth of 3.2% in constant currency, supported by 0.3% organic growth during the period and 2.9% revenue growth contribution from acquisitions. In Q2, revenue increased by 6.3% in constant currency versus the prior year, driven by a 3.9% organic growth, and a 2.4% revenue growth contribution from acquisitions.

In H1 2026, revenue in Life Sciences was EUR 1.4bn, a year-on-year increase of 3.8% in constant currency, while revenue from Industrial Chemicals was EUR 807m, an increase of 2.1% in constant currency versus the prior year. In Q2, revenue in Life Sciences increased by 6.9% in constant currency, driven by a 3.7% organic growth and 3.2% revenue growth contribution from acquisitions. Revenue in Industrial Chemicals increased by 5.4% in constant currency, driven mainly by organic growth of 4.2%, as well as growth contribution of 1.2% from recent acquisitions.

Profitability

For H1 2026, gross profit was EUR 524m, representing a 4.3% year-on-year increase in constant currency, supported by a modest organic growth of 0.6%, and a 3.8% growth contribution from recent acquisitions. This resulted in a gross profit margin of 24.2% for the period, implying a 33bp expansion over the prior year.

In the second quarter, gross profit increased by 10.6% year-on-year in constant currency to EUR 278m, driven by a 7.2% organic growth and 3.4% gross profit growth contribution from recent acquisitions. Gross profit margin during the quarter was 24.7%, a 96 bp expansion over the prior year despite the negative mix effect from higher growth contribution from our businesses in Asia Pacific, reflecting the positive momentum in both price and volumes in some end-markets.

Adjusted EBITA in H1 2026 was EUR 233m, representing an increase of 2.6% in constant currency versus the prior year, driven by a 4.2% EBITA growth contribution from recent acquisitions with a 1.6% organic decline. This resulted in adjusted EBITA margin of 10.7% for the period, or a 6bp contraction versus the prior year.

In the second quarter, adjusted EBITA increased by 12.7% in constant currency to EUR 128m, driven by a 9.2% organic growth and 3.5% EBITA growth contribution from recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITA margin during the quarter expanded by 66bp to 11.4% as topline growth offset general cost inflation.

Net financial expense in H1 2026 was EUR 66m, a 5.5% decrease compared to the prior year, as lower financial expense offset the decline in financial income during the period. The lower financial expense was mainly driven by a significant reduction in interest expense and other financial costs despite the one-off refinancing costs linked to the bond refinancing executed in March. Tax expense for the first half of the year was EUR 36m, implying an effective tax rate (ETR) of 29.4%, versus 29.3% in the prior year.

Net profit was EUR 86m, resulting in cash earnings per share of EUR 0.52 for the first half of 2026.

(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025
Operating profit	188	191
Net financial expense	-66	-70
Financial income	3	8
Financial expense	-69	-78
Interest expense on bank loans and overdrafts	-39	-42
Interest lease commitments	-5	-4
Other financial cost	-25	-32
Profit before tax	122	121
Tax expense	-36	-35
Net profit	86	85
Effective tax rate	29.4%	29.3%
Earnings per share	0.35	0.34
Cash earnings per share	0.52	0.51

Cash flow and financing

Net working capital to revenue normalised for acquisitions was 16.0% at the end of June, versus 13.9% at the end of March, and 15.8% at the end of June 2025. The Group continues to actively manage its working capital in-line with demand, and remains committed to optimising its working capital investments.

Free cash flow for the first half of the year was EUR 122m, a 19% decline over the prior year, and resulting in a FCF conversion ratio of 52.3%, compared to 63.8% in the prior year. The reduction in the FCF conversion ratio reflects higher working capital requirements driven by improved business performance during the period.

Net debt was stable at EUR 1.6bn, and leverage ratio stood at 3.4x at the end of June 2026. At the end of the period, the Group had liquidity of EUR 745m.

(in millions of €)	H1 2026	H1 2025
Operating cash flow	144	177
Free cash flow	122	151
FCF conversion	52.3%	63.8%
Net working capital / revenue normalised for acquisitions	16.0%	15.8%
Net indebtedness	1,588	1,604
Leverage ratio	3.4x	3.1x

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Throughout its financial communication (annual and interim reports, website, press releases, presentations, etc.), Azelis presents certain financial measures and adjustments that are not in accordance with IFRS, or any other internationally accepted accounting principles. Certain of these measures are termed 'alternative performance measures' (APMs) because they exclude amounts that are included in, or include amounts that are excluded from, the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS, or are calculated using financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with IFRS. For more information regarding these APMs, including definitions and calculation methodology, refer to the section 'alternative performance measures' in the Azelis Group Integrated reports.

APPENDIX

All figures and tables contained in this appendix have been extracted from Azelis's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the first six months of 2026, which have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union.

The statutory auditor, PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV / Reviseurs d’Entreprises SRL, represented by Peter D'hondt, has reviewed these condensed consolidated interim financial statements and concluded that based on the review, nothing has come to the attention that causes them to believe that the condensed consolidated interim financial information is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union.

For the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the first six months of 2026 and the review report of the statutory auditor we refer to Azelis's website.

Consolidated income statement for the period ended 30 June

(in thousands of €)	Jan-June 2026	Jan-June 2025
Revenue	2,165,760	2,158,925
Other operating income	11,774	12,013
Total income	2,177,534	2,170,938
Costs for goods and consumables	-1,653,655	-1,655,851
Gross profit	523,879	515,087
Employee benefits expenses	-165,409	-161,476
External services and other expenses	-108,178	-104,181
Depreciation of tangible assets	-21,128	-22,157
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets	-41,272	-36,352
Operating profit / loss (-)	187,892	190,921
Financial income	3,215	8,275
Financial expenses	-69,336	-78,210
Net financial expense	-66,121	-69,935
Profit / loss (-) before tax	121,771	120,986
Income tax income / expense (-)	-35,743	-35,488
Net profit / loss (-) for the period from continuing operations	86,028	85,498
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent	85,155	83,547
Non-controlling interests	873	1,951
Net profit / loss (-) for the period	86,028	85,498
	in €	in €
Basic earnings per share	0.35	0.34
Diluted earnings per share	0.35	0.34

Consolidated statement of financial position

(in thousands of €)	30 June 2026	31 December 2025
Assets
Goodwill	2,537,342	2,472,223
Intangible assets	1,269,086	1,286,004
Property, plant and equipment	75,566	77,513
Right of use assets	161,329	154,263
Investments in associates	240	240
Other financial assets	5,231	4,226
Deferred tax assets	31,316	25,669
Total non-current assets	4,080,110	4,020,138
Inventories	683,143	588,193
Trade and other receivables	699,627	522,168
Income tax receivables	9,029	13,167
Cash and cash equivalents	245,307	263,009
Total current assets	1,637,106	1,386,537
Total assets	5,717,216	5,406,675
Equity and liabilities
Share capital	5,880,000	5,880,000
Reserves	-4,114,671	-4,175,229
Retained earnings	983,165	878,612
Unappropriated result	85,155	111,193
Issued capital and reserves attributable to owners of the parent	2,833,649	2,694,576
Non-controlling interests	15,482	21,152
Total equity	2,849,131	2,715,728
Loans and borrowings	1,604,043	1,602,489
Lease obligations	142,388	134,108
Employee benefit obligations	12,642	13,030
Provisions	3,273	3,265
Other non-current liabilities	6,577	7,430
Deferred tax liabilities	224,205	220,838
Total non-current liabilities	1,993,128	1,981,160
Bank overdrafts	20,717	14,244
Loans and borrowings	47,845	94,609
Lease obligations	28,684	28,364
Provisions	2,222	2,395
Income tax payables	17,245	14,725
Trade and other payables	758,244	555,450
Total current liabilities	874,957	709,787
Total liabilities	2,868,085	2,690,947
Total equity and liabilities	5,717,216	5,406,675

Consolidated statement of cash flows

(in thousands of €)	Jan-June 2026	Jan-June 2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Net profit / loss (-) for the period	86,028	85,498
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses	62,399	58,509
Net financial expense	66,121	69,935
Cost of share-based payment	1,557	1,069
Income tax income / expense	35,743	35,488
Change in inventories	-81,695	-5,975
Change in trade and other receivables and other investments	-168,879	-90,923
Change in trade and other payables	143,063	23,958
Change in provisions	-723	-1,030
Cash flow from operating activities	143,614	176,529
Interest received	1,710	2,757
Income tax paid	-36,462	-38,114
Net cash flow from operating activities	108,862	141,172
Cash flow from investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets	-4,518	-18,420
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired	-780	-47,425
Net cash flow from investing activities	-5,298	-65,845
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of lease obligation	-19,617	-19,678
Acquisition of non-controlling interests	-14,799	-80,638
Purchase of treasury shares	-1,500	-1,190
Interest paid	-50,478	-56,031
Proceeds from loans and borrowings	418,391	268,221
Repayments of loans and borrowings	-463,472	-38,101
Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings	-8,112	-
Other cash flows from financing activities	5,594	6,332
Net cash flow from financing activities	-133,993	78,915
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-30,429	154,242
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held	6,254	1,575
Cash and cash equivalents minus bank overdraft at beginning of the period	248,765	284,798
Cash and cash equivalents minus Bank overdraft at 30 June	224,590	440,615

NOTES TO THE EDITOR

About Azelis

Azelis is the reference global innovation service provider in the speciality chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 64 countries across the globe with over 4,100 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products to more than 65,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2025). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and BEL^®ESG indices.

Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning teams develop innovative and sustainable formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the product development process. We combine global market reach with a local footprint to offer reliable, integrated, and unique digital services to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Recognised for our sustainability leadership, we are committed to responsible growth that positively impacts people, communities and the planet. Through the application of science and deep market expertise, we act as catalysts for innovation, enabling our customers to win and our principals to grow.

Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.

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