Food, Beverage & Tobacco German Community

Key Takeaways Tightening EU sugar supply and potential drought could drive higher sugar prices, boosting Südzucker's revenue and margins sooner than expected. Strategic investments in sustainable products, digitalization, and efficiency support growth, margin expansion, and new, health-focused revenue streams.

Key Takeaways Expansion in sugarbeet segment and strategic divestments are expected to drive growth, improve margins, and optimize resource allocation. Strong R&D advances and commitment to sustainability enhance innovation, product pipeline, and long-term revenue and margin growth.

Key Takeaways Sugar market deficit could increase prices, benefiting Südzucker's revenue and margins long-term. EU-Mercosur agreement introduces gradual competitive pressures, allowing strategic adaptation to protect net margins.

Key Takeaways Shifting consumer preferences and rising competition in alternative sweeteners are weakening Südzucker's core sugar business and eroding pricing power and market share. High fixed assets, regulatory pressures, and cost inflation are constraining flexibility, raising compliance costs, and placing long-term profitability under sustained downward pressure.