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Selena Raises Q1 Profits Despite Weak Construction Activity
Following the first quarter of 2026, the Selena Group reported continued improvement in profitability despite a challenging market environment. The company generated an operating profit (EBIT) of €7.8 million, representing a year-over-year increase of nearly 16%, while net profit from continuing operations rose to €5.1 million, up more than 9% compared with the same period in 2025.
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Jun 161 min read


TSG Consumer Acquires Fragrance Disruptor Phlur in Strategic Growth Move
TSG Consumer, a private equity firm renowned for investing in consumer brands like Dude Wipes and previously Huda Beauty, has announced...
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Jul 25, 20251 min read


Huntsman Reveals Q2 2024 Earnings, Highlights Polyurethane Segment Dynamics
Huntsman Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, revealing revenues of $1,574 million. The company...
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Aug 7, 20241 min read


Givaudan Reports Strong H1 2024 Results with 12.5% Sales Growth
Givaudan reported CHF 3,737 million in sales for the first six months of 2024, reflecting a 12.5% increase on a like-for-like (LFL) basis...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read


Dow Reports Q2 2024 Results: Net Sales Down 4.4%, Volume Growth Continues
In the second quarter of 2024, Dow's net sales fell by 4.4% year-on-year, from $11.4 billion to $10.9 billion. However, sales increased...
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Jul 26, 20241 min read
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