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Clariant delivers continued strong results in volatile operating environment – Court dismisses Shell’s damage claim related to the 2020 competition law infringement

AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO ART. 53 LR SECOND QUARTER/FIRST HALF YEAR | 2026Q2 2026 comparable sales rose 0.6 % in local currencies to CHF 941.3 million and declined reported 0.3 % when including portfolio pruning. Care Chemicals recorded strong growth of 4.2 % excluding pruning and Adsorbents & Additives of 5.3 %, which more than offset lower Catalysts’ sales of – 13.3 % due to the Middle East conflict Q2 2026 EBITDA margin before exceptional items increased by 80 basis points to 18.2 % from 17.4 % in Q2 2025 with strong performance in Care Chemicals more than offsetting lower Catalysts’ margins H1 2026 sales of CHF 1 859.3 million flat in local currencies excluding portfolio pruning, – 1.2 % reported; EBITDA margin before exceptional items of 17.8 % versus 18.1 % in the prior year, with Care Chemicals and...

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H1 2026 RESULTS: MARGIN EXPANSION AND STRONG NET CASH FLOW, DELIVERING ON THE IGNITE STRATEGIC ROADMAP, FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE CONFIRMED

PRESSRELEASE Nanterre, FranceFriday, July 31st, 2026 H1 2026 Results MARGIN EXPANSION AND STRONG NET CASH FLOW DELIVERING ON THE IGNITE STRATEGIC ROADMAP FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE CONFIRMEDSTRONG EXECUTION DRIVES FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN H1Sales outperformance in all regions except China Operating margin expanded by 30bps to 6.0%, supported by successful self-help initiatives and disciplined cost management Stronger, high-quality net cash flow supports continued deleveraging, with financial leverage at 1.6xIn €m H1 2025 H1 2026 ChangeSales 10,986 10,509 -4.3%Organic growth (constant exchange rates)     -1.9%Operating income 623 632 +1.6%As % of sales 5.7% 6.0% +30bpsNet cash flowAs % of sales 3673.3% 4324.1% +18.8%+80bpsNet debt/Adj. EBITDA ratio 1.8x 1.6x -20bps   All figures presented under IFRS 5, except for financial...

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Corbion announces organic sales growth of +8.5% to €337.4m and Adjusted EBITDA of €51.0m in Q2; refines full-year margin outlook to >16%

Corbion, the Amsterdam-listed sustainable ingredients company that champions preservation through the application of science, today publishes half-year 2026 results ending 30 June 2026.Key highlights half-year results 2026:  • Organic sales growth: +2.1% (Q2: +8.5%)     ◦ Volume/mix: +4.0% (Q2: +10.7%)     ◦ Price: -1.9% (Q2: -2.2%)• Sales: € 631.1 million (Q2: € 337.4 million)• Adjusted EBITDA: € 88.8 million (Q2: € 51.0 million)• Adjusted EBITDA organic growth: -8.0% (Q2: +4.2%)• Operating profit: € 42.1 million  • Cash flow from operating activities: € 29.0 million         ◦ Free Cash Flow: -€ 4.0 millionOutlook FY 2026:    • Organic sales growth: +3-6%    [maintained]• EBITDA margin: >16% [previously ~17%]• Free Cash Flow: €85 -90 million [maintained]€ million H1 2026 H1 2025 Total...

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CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: STRONG ACTIVITY, ACCELERATING THE AI TRANSFORMATION

STRONG ACTIVITY, ACCELERATING THE AI TRANSFORMATION                 CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP      In m€ Q2 2026 Var. Q2/Q2 Q2 2026 Var.Q2/Q2    Revenues 7,363 +7.7% 10,880 +12.9%    Expenses -3,870 +4.6% -6,143 +4.6%    Gross Operating Income 3,493 +11.4% 4,737 +25.8%    Cost of risk -466 +5.6% -862 +2.7%    Net income Group share 2,051 +1.4%1 2,778 +22.4% (1)    Cost/income ratio 52.6% -1.6 pp 56.5% -4.5 pp    STRONG QUARTERLY RESULTS AND HIGH PROFITABILITYStrong revenue growth (+7.7%) driven by all business lines, record high Positive jaws +3.1 pp and sharp rise in gross operating income (+11.4%) Cost of risk under control (Crédit Agricole Group: 30 basis points on outstandings; Crédit Agricole S.A.: 38 basis points on outstandings) High profitability with a return on tangible equity...

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Parex Resources Announces Q2 2026 Results, Highlights Strong July Production, Reaffirms Step-Change Guidance, and Declares Q3 2026 Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) is pleased to announce its financial and operational results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, updated independent reserves reports that reflect recent transactions, an operational update, and the declaration of its Q3 2026 regular dividend of C$0.385 per share. All amounts herein are in United States Dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise stated. Imad Mohsen, President & Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The integration of the Frontera assets and its talented team has exceeded our expectations, with a seamless transition and strong execution across the combined organization. This milestone highlights the complementary strengths of the two organizations and enhances Parex’s ability to deliver on its...

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Hammond Power Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

(Dollar amounts are in thousands, in Canadian currency unless otherwise specified) GUELPH, Ontario, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS” or the “Company”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, today announced its financial results for the second quarter 2026. QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS:Record quarterly sales of $325 million, a 44.7% increase versus Q2 2025; Gross margin improvement from the first quarter of 2026, from 30.1% to 31.5%; Quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $53 million, or 16.4% of sales. Year-to-date adjusted EBITDA of $94 million or 16.0% of sales; Quarterly adjusted earnings per share of $2.76. Earnings per share of $0.79. Year-to-date adjusted earnings per share of $4.81 and earnings per share of $2.43; Backlog is 96.9%...

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Alpine Banks of Colorado announces financial results for second quarter 2026

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpine Banks of Colorado (OTCQX: ALPIB) (“Alpine” or the “Company”), the holding company for Alpine Bank (the “Bank”), today announced results (unaudited) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company reported net income of $19.9 million for the second quarter of 2026 which reflects an increase of 13% from net income of $17.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to increased loans. Glen Jammaron, Chairman, President and CEO stated, “Our continued support of the communities we serve across Colorado continued to benefit Alpine Bank, as the market disruption throughout the state created new opportunities. We remain committed to those communities as we seek to drive value for our employee-owners and shareholders.” Second Quarter 2026 HighlightsNet income...

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Reliance Global Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Accelerates AI-Driven Transformation

Proprietary AI Platform Enhances Insurance Operations and Positions Company for Long-Term Growth Company to Host Conference Call Today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time LAKEWOOD, N.J., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliance Global Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: EZRA) (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “Reliance”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, while highlighting continued progress in the development and deployment of its proprietary artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance operational efficiency, automate complex workflows, and create new long-term growth opportunities. Key HighlightsLaunched proprietary AI agent for secure browser automation, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s AI strategy. Began deploying AI capabilities across Reliance’s insurance operations...

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Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

Pathfinder grew earnings to $0.42 per share in the second quarter of 2026 with stable credit performance, disciplined loan and deposit pricing, and incremental net interest income generated by deploying underutilized liquidity into the bank’s AFS securities portfolio OSWEGO, N.Y., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (“Pathfinder” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PBHC) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The holding company for Pathfinder Bank (“the Bank”) reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $2.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $2.4 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026, and $31,000, or less than $0.01 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights and...

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Gaming and Leisure Properties Reports Record Second Quarter Results and Updates 2026 Full Year Guidance

WYOMISSING, Pa., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Highlights    Three Months Ended June 30,(in millions, except per share data)     2026       2025  Total Revenue   $ 430.5     $ 394.9  Income from Operations   $ 332.4     $ 242.1  Net Income   $ 234.9     $ 156.2  FFO(1) (4)   $ 302.3     $ 224.9  AFFO(2) (4)   $ 304.0     $ 276.1  Adjusted EBITDA(3) (4)   $ 405.5     $ 361.5  Net income, per diluted common share   $ 0.80     $ 0.54  FFO, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units(4)   $ 1.03     $ 0.79  AFFO, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units(4)   $ 1.03     $ 0.96  Annualized dividend per share   $ 3.28     $ 3.12  Dividend...

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