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Varia US Properties with resilient results in H1 2026 despite market headwinds
Varia US Properties delivered a resilient H1 2026 performance despite challenging market conditions, with stable like-for-like rental income and portfolio value. Following the period end, the Company entered a transformational joint venture agreement to recapitalize its portfolio, strengthen its balance sheet and support future growth.
Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims | BBC News
Nine women have been paid compensation following claims a police force failed to investigate serving and former officers for domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility
Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.
PolyPeptide announces results of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
Baar – PolyPeptide Group AG (“PolyPeptide”) (SIX: PPGN), a specialized global CDMO for peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients, announced that the shareholders approved all proposals by its board of directors (the "Board") at today's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.
Swisscom wins the connect fixed network test 2026
Swisscom has the best network: that is the main takeaway from the latest broadband and fixed network test conducted by consumer magazine connect. Securing first place overall, test winner Swisscom achieved the highest score ever recorded and also ranked number one among national providers with a rating of ‘Outstanding’.
Idorsia seeks US label update for QUVIVIQ daytime functioning benefits – first patients enrolled in Dari-Dream
Allschwil, Switzerland – Idorsia Ltd (SIX: IDIA) announced that the first patients are enrolled in Dari-Dream, a US label-enabling study evaluating QUVIVIQ® (daridorexant) 50 mg in adults and elderly people with insomnia disorder.
INFICON reports record third quarter 2026 and raises full-year guidance
Bad Ragaz/Switzerland - INFICON achieved record third-quarter sales of USD 233.3 million, up 42.4% year over year, while order intake reached a new high. Strong profitability and demand prompted the company to raise its full-year 2026 sales and margin guidance.
Basilea raises full-year guidance 2026 and financial target for Agenda 2030
Allschwil - Basilea expects 2026 operating profit to rise to CHF 115 million, supported by higher Cresemba and Zevtera-related revenue. The company also raises its Agenda 2030 cash flow target to CHF 650 million and reports progress across its late-stage clinical programs.
Decisive action to improve performance in Germany Second French bolt-on acquisition completed Year end 2026 guidance
Schlieren/Switzerland - Following the review of its German operations announced in August 2026, ARYZTA has decided to consolidate its German retail and foodservice manufacturing activities at Eisleben. The aim of this restructuring is to create a more competitive footprint aligning production with current and expected market supply/demand.
Gurit reports solid third-quarter performance and reiterates full-year guidance
Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) today reports unaudited net sales of CHF 239.5 million for the first nine months of 2026. Net sales from continuing operations increased by 14.3% at constant exchange rates, or 11.1% in reported CHF, compared to the same period of the prior year. Based on the solid performance during the third quarter, Gurit confirms its full-year guidance for 2026. The results for the first nine months of 2026 reflect the benefits of Gurit’s multi-market strategy, with solid performance in Wind Materials, continued positive development in Marine & Industrial, particularly in Subsea, and a strong contribution from Manufacturing Solutions.
Sika delivers strong nine-month results with 4.8% sales growth in local currencies and reiterates 2026 guidance
Sika delivered strong growth in the first nine months of 2026, with sales up 4.8% in local currencies and higher EBITDA and net profit. The company also continued its acquisition strategy and confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.
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