DKSH H1 FY26 profit after tax rises 9.2% to CHF 105.2 million; net sales fall 0.9% to CHF 5.47 billion

• DKSH Holding AG first-half profit after tax rose 9.2% to CHF 105.2 million, while diluted EPS increased to CHF 1.66.
• Net sales fell 0.9% to CHF 5.47 billion, while EBIT declined 4.8% to CHF 158 million.
• Free cash flow climbed to CHF 147.7 million from CHF 121.6 million, leaving net cash/(debt) at CHF -10.8 million at June 30.
• Agreed to buy Biomedic in Vietnam for about CHF 14.3 million and AIC Ingredients in Malaysia for about CHF 95 million, both slated to close in Q3 2026.
• Completed the acquisition of Gale & Cosm on July 9 for a CHF 5 million cash payment, with a 10% earnout over two years.

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