Ackermans & Van Haaren jumps after solid H1 results
28/08/2026 08:59
BUZZ-Ackermans & Van Haaren jumps after solid H1 results ** Shares in Ackermans & Van Haaren ACKB.BR rise close to 8% after the Belgian investment holding reported "solid" H1 results
** The company reports H1 net profit of €339.6 million and ups the metric's FY y/y growth outlook to more than 10%
** "AvH closed a solid first half of 2026, marking a fitting contribution to its 150th anniversary year," KBC Securities says
** Additionally, the company invests about €93 million ($108 million) in salmon aquaculture firm Grieg Aqua
** KBC says the investment marks a key step in building a broader food and agriculture platform alongside SIPEF SIFB.BR
** Shares are on track for a best day in six years
($1 = 0.8587 euros)
(Reporting by Margaux Perrin in Gdansk)