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Galderma recently presented new clinical data from its Restylane and Sculptra portfolios at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, including results that supported the recent FDA approval of Restylane Lyft for chin augmentation in adults. This new data not only highlights high patient satisfaction and durable results for the company’s injectable aesthetics but also addresses emerging needs among patients experiencing facial changes following...

The last three months have been tough on ARYZTA AG ( VTX:ARYN ) shareholders, who have seen the share price decline a...

Barry Callebaut announced a collaboration with NotCo AI to integrate artificial intelligence into chocolate recipe development, combining Barry Callebaut’s expertise with NotCo’s proprietary AI platform to accelerate innovation and address sector challenges. This partnership signals a shift toward digital transformation in the chocolate industry, aiming to create more tailored, sustainable, and efficient solutions at scale. We’ll now explore how Barry Callebaut’s move into AI-powered...

Ypsomed Holding AG recently reported results for the half year ended September 30, 2025, revealing net income of CHF 139.09 million, up from CHF 32.6 million a year earlier, with basic and diluted earnings per share rising to CHF 10.19 from CHF 2.39. This sharp increase in profitability highlights the company's growing efficiency and operational momentum over the last year. With net income rising to CHF 139.09 million, we'll consider how this earnings surge influences Ypsomed Holding's...

Shareholders might have noticed that Swiss Re AG ( VTX:SREN ) filed its third-quarter result this time last week. The...

Adecco Group AG recently reported its third quarter 2025 earnings, showing sales of €5.78 billion and net income of €89 million, alongside updated guidance for revenue growth and the announcement that Valentina Ficaio will become CFO in January 2026, succeeding Coram Williams. While Adecco experienced slightly improved sales year-on-year, continued pressure on net income and changes in financial leadership could influence its medium-term operational and strategic direction. We’ll explore how...

Partners Group has appointed Nicholas Smith Wang as Partner and Co-Head of its Private Equity Technology Vertical, bringing his experience in technology investments from Warburg Pincus to its Baar-Zug, Switzerland headquarters. This leadership addition reflects the firm's continuing focus on growing its technology private equity platform by leveraging deep sector expertise and global reach. We’ll now consider how Nicholas Smith Wang’s expertise in global technology investments may influence...

Earlier this month, SKAN Group AG issued a profit warning for 2025 after a portfolio review revealed several project delays, resulting in lowered earnings and sales guidance for the current financial year. Despite the near-term challenges, SKAN reiterated its medium-term targets and highlighted a robust order intake that is expected to drive a strong rebound in 2026. We’ll examine how SKAN’s revised 2025 outlook and order backlog developments impact the longer-term investment case for the...

There wouldn't be many who think Sunrise Communications AG's ( VTX:SUNN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x is...

Ypsomed Holding AG ( VTX:YPSN ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

As an investor its worth striving to ensure your overall portfolio beats the market average. But its virtually certain...

Sonova Holding AG's ( VTX:SOON ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.2x might make it look like a sell right now...

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 20x in Switzerland, you could be forgiven for feeling...

When close to half the companies in Switzerland have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may consider...

In recent days, Barclays upgraded Givaudan SA from Equalweight to Overweight, citing an improved structural growth outlook as well as an expanded focus on local and regional customers and high-growth markets, while other major analysts updated their ratings as well. Barclays specifically pointed to multi-year opportunities in natural colors reformulation in North America and highlighted that concerns over a potential sharp slowdown in Fine Fragrance may be exaggerated, supporting the...

Montana Aerospace reported third quarter and nine-month 2025 earnings, posting sales of €250.11 million and €718.79 million respectively, with a net loss for the period despite strong operational growth and the company's transition to a pure-play aerospace business following divestments. While the company showed increased revenue and a reduced net loss year-on-year, its significant downward revision of 2025 financial guidance stood out against positive business transformation and backlog...

Sandoz Group AG recently announced a global license agreement with EirGenix Inc. to commercialize a proposed biosimilar of pertuzumab, a key oncology medicine for HER2-positive breast cancer, granting Sandoz exclusive rights in most global markets with a total consideration of up to US$152 million in milestone payments. This agreement further deepens Sandoz’s existing collaboration with EirGenix, expanding its biosimilar oncology portfolio and enhancing its position to access an estimated...

ams-OSRAM recently unveiled a new generation of advanced laser and lighting technologies, including a 5-junction edge-emitting laser to enhance lidar systems for vehicles and the PLPM7 Vegalas™ laser for high-powered projection and industrial uses. By holding over 30% of the global automotive LED market and pioneering technologies like Mini LED flexible foils, ams-OSRAM continues to play a central role as a preferred supplier to leading automakers and high-end vehicle markets. We'll explore...

As European markets face a pullback, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index down 1.24% amid concerns over artificial intelligence stock valuations, investors are increasingly looking for stability in dividend stocks. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to offer consistent yields and financial resilience, providing potential income even when broader market sentiment is cautious.

Investors in Alcon Inc. ( VTX:ALC ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.9% to close at CHF62.88 following the release...

OC Oerlikon Management AG recently announced that Marco Freidl will take over as Chief Financial Officer and Dr. Andreas Weiss will join the Executive Committee as General Counsel, following the expected divestment of Barmag to Rieter in late 2025. The appointments introduce finance and legal leaders with deep company experience and capital markets backgrounds, reflecting OC Oerlikon's ongoing transformation and increased focus on core surface solutions. We'll examine how the addition of an...

Earlier this month, Baloise was awarded the top prize at the Swiss Insurance Innovation Award for its ‘AI Concierge’ project, which uses generative AI to analyze third-party contracts in real time and create personalized insurance policies for motor vehicle clients. This recognition underscores Baloise’s industry leadership and highlights the company’s ability to deliver tailored, efficient solutions through ongoing digital innovation efforts. We’ll now explore how Baloise’s achievement in...

Galenica (SWX:GALE) made headlines by issuing a CHF 250 million fixed rate bond with a 7-year maturity at a 1.08% coupon. This strategic move strengthens long-term financing and repays earlier acquisition-related bridge debt. See our latest analysis for Galenica. The recent bond issuance fits into a year that has seen Galenica focus on stability and longer-term growth, with refinancing efforts building confidence. While the past month’s share price return was a modest negative 2.65%, momentum...