Schouw & Co. Raises Guidance After Strong Q2, BioMar IPO
Schouw & Co. raised full-year guidance after a strong Q2, with EBITDA rising on higher activity and productivity gains. The BioMar IPO and Spectre acquisition mark a busy first half.
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Schouw & Co. raised its full-year guidance Tuesday after reporting a strong second quarter, with the Danish industrial holding company citing higher activity levels and productivity gains across its portfolio businesses.
The company, which owns stakes in sectors from aquaculture feed to electronics manufacturing, said EBITDA rose significantly in the period. CEO Jens Bjerg Sørensen said the measures implemented in recent years are translating into stronger profitability and continued margin expansion.
"We therefore enter the second half of the year with increased confidence," Sørensen said in the earnings statement.
The first half of 2026 included two strategically important events, the company said. The IPO of BioMar, the aquaculture feed business, was a key milestone that provides the unit with a platform for future growth while strengthening Schouw's financial flexibility. Schouw also agreed to acquire Spectre, adding a new platform business with an attractive market position and growth prospects.
The company's diversified portfolio continues to provide resilience, Schouw said, even as uncertainty persists in parts of the global economy. The portfolio companies remain focused on strengthening competitiveness and improving operations, the statement said.
The interim report was initially released with a technical error that omitted the attachment on Oslo Børs. The correct version has now been filed.
A video conference call in English will be held with Jørgen Wisborg, Chairman of the Board, and Sørensen.
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