French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on September 18
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.
VIRBAC SA VIRB.PA:
Animal health company Virbac SA reported H1 2026 adjusted EBIT of €144.2 million with an 18.8% margin, revenue growth of 7.4% at constant exchange rates, and confirmed its 2026 guidance at the upper end with expected revenue growth of 5.5%-7.5% at constant exchange rates and an adjusted margin around 17%.
SOITEC SA SOIT.PA:
Semiconductor materials company Soitec SA launched an offering of bonds settled in cash and/or convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares due September 2033 for a nominal amount of €500 million.
ROBERTET SA ROBF.PA:
Fragrance and flavour company Robertet SA reported H1 2026 revenue of €444.30 million, down 0.5% year-on-year, and operating income of €75.40 million, down 11.4%, while targeting organic revenue growth of 3%-5% for FY 2026.
VINCI SA SGEF.PA:
Infrastructure company Vinci SA reported that its autoroute traffic declined 5.6% in August 2026 and was down 3.2% year-to-date, with light vehicle traffic down 6.2% in August reflecting an unfavourable calendar effect and sharp rise in fuel prices, while heavy vehicle traffic rose 2.4%.
EIFFAGE SA FOUG.PA:
Construction and infrastructure company Eiffage SA won a second contract, as part of the Nsore joint venture, for an offshore converter station in Germany awarded by 50Hertz.
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