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15/09/2021
Ontex announces R$500 million arbitration settlement regarding the acquisition of its Brazilian business in 2017
Ontex Group NV has entered into an agreement with Hypera S.A. settling certain claims relating to the acquisition of the Brazilian personal hygiene business of Hypera by Ontex. As part of the settlement, Ontex will receive 500 million Brazilian Reais (€81 million) from Hypera by October 1, 2021.
14/09/2021
Ontex Breaks Ground for Italy’s Largest Solar Power Project with On-site Power Consumption
Ontex today broke ground for a large solar installation at the site of its factory in Ortona, Italy. On-site solar power production helps Ontex to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030.
02/09/2021
Ontex announces transactions in own shares
Ontex Group NV hereby announces, in accordance with applicable rules, that it has renewed the forward purchase agreements on 22 June.
31/08/2021
A Lovely Day Launched in France – First 100% Online Incontinence Protection Subscription in Europe
Ontex today announced the launch of A Lovely Day, its first digital subscription brand in incontinence. A Lovely Day is launched in France as a challenger brand that protects people from stigma surrounding incontinence, as much as it protects them from incontinence itself.
29/07/2021
Ontex Q2/H1 2021 results: Q2 revenue back to growth after weak Q1; H1 down Q2 & H1 operating margin lower due to strong raw material and FX headwinds. Structural cost reductions underway. Group funding of €1.1 billion secured; maturities extended up to 2026
Aalst-Erembodegem, July 29, 2021 – Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) today announced its results for the six months ending June 30, 2021.
28/07/2021
Ontex: Transparency Declaration Notification
Ontex Group NV (“Ontex”) discloses the notification of significant shareholdings that it has received according to the Belgian Law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of significant shareholdings in listed companies.
16/07/2021
Ontex announces details for its H1 2021 results and webcast
Ontex announces details for its H1 2021 results and webcast.
29/06/2021
Ontex Group NV Announces Refinancing Transactions
Ontex Group NV announced today that it has priced its offering of €580 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due 2026.
28/06/2021
Ontex Group NV Announces Disclosure of Additional Information in Connection with Current Refinancing of the Group’s Debt
Ontex announces today that, in connection with the current refinancing of the Group’s debt, it has disclosed certain additional business and financial information to shareholders of Ontex.
28/06/2021
Ontex Group NV Announces Offering of €580 Million Senior Notes
Ontex Group NV announces the launch of an offering of €580 million in aggregate principal amount of its euro-denominated fixed-rate senior notes due 2026.
21/06/2021
Ontex: Returning to Value Creation – Progress Update
Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) hosted its Investor Update on June 21st at 14:00 CET. Esther Berrozpe, Chief Executive Officer and Peter Vanneste, Chief Financial Officer presented a progress update of the actions deployed on Ontex’s strategic priorities outlined on February 24, 2021. These actions are mainly designed to mitigate the short term market headwinds, as well as securing a successful refinancing of the debt. A long term strategic plan will be presented at year end.
17/06/2021
Ontex Launches Smart Diaper Service that Enhances Continence Care Efficiency and Dignity
has developed a smart continence management service to care homes and hospitals in Europe under the brand Orizon.
Hospitals and elderly care facilities face tremendous time and budget pressure to take care of residents. Incontinence is one of the most prevalent conditions in age care facilities, and one of the most important components of the cost for caring in institutions.
25/05/2021
All resolutions approved at Ontex Group’s 2021 Shareholders’ Meeting
Ontex Group NV today held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) virtually. Shareholders of the Company voted in favor of all resolutions proposed in the AGM and in the EGM.
29/04/2021
Ontex: Transparency Declaration Notification
On April 22, 2021, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, and its affiliated entities, notified Ontex that it holds, as a result of the acquisition of voting securities or voting rights, 16,454,453 shares in Ontex and has so crossed above the threshold of 15.00% of voting securities in Ontex on April 20, 2021 to 19.98%.
28/04/2021
Ontex announces Executive Management Committee appointments: Peter Vanneste as Chief Financial Officer and Vincent Crepy as Chief Supply Chain Officer
Ontex (Euronext: ONTEX) announces today two key appointments to its Executive Management Committee, effective May 1, 2021. Peter Vanneste takes up the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vincent Crepy takes up the new role of Chief Supply Chain Officer.
28/04/2021
Ontex Q1 2021 trading update: Revenue and operating margin down in the context of soft demand Leadership appointments to drive turnaround
Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) today announced its trading update for the three months ending March 31, 2021.
23/04/2021
Ontex publishes its 2020 Integrated Annual Report
Ontex Group NV (“Ontex”), a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions across all generations, has published its 2020 Integrated Annual Report.
21/04/2021
Ontex announces details for its Q1 2021 trading update and webcast
Ontex Group NV, a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, with expertise in baby care, feminine care and adult care, will release its Q1 2021 trading update at 7:00 am CET/6:00 am UK on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
20/04/2021
Ontex tests industrial-scale composting of diapers
Ontex (Euronext: ONTEX) and circular economy company Les Alchimistes announce their collaboration to test the compostability of diaper pads.
19/04/2021
Ontex proposes to significantly strengthen its board of directors
Ontex Group NV today announces it is proposing to its shareholders to significantly strengthen and diversify its Board of Directors, adding talent and experience in the personal hygiene and retail sectors, ESG/sustainability, procurement, finance and governance. Under the proposal the Board welcomes two new independent directors and four directors nominated by the Company’s two major shareholders.
23/03/2021
Ontex and Woosh join forces for diaper recycling in Belgium
Woosh aims to deliver disposable diapers and collect used diapers from 1,000 nurseries in Belgium by 2024 and expand the service to other countries. Together with other partners, Woosh aims to enable the first diaper recycling site in Belgium. Ontex collaborates with recycling companies to make its diapers more recyclable and is committed to progressively moving to a circular economy business model.
24/02/2021
Ontex FY 2020 results: Revenue decrease mainly from lower sales in Europe, operating margin improvement. New CEO sets strategic priorities to restore growth and value creation.
Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) today announced its results for the three months and twelve months ending December 31, 2020.
19/02/2021
Ontex announces details for its FY 2020 results and webcast
Ontex Group NV, a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, with expertise in baby care, feminine care and adult care, will release its FY 2020 results at 7:00 am CET/6:00 am UK on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Management will host a webcast for investors and analysts on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 am CET/10:00 am UK.
18/02/2021
Ontex develops new smart diaper solution for incontinence
Ontex has developed a smart solution to improve incontinence care for patients, accelerating innovation in adult care.
11/01/2021
Distinguished Citizen award for Ontex
Ontex received a Distinguished Citizen (Verdienstelijke Oost-Vlaming) award in Belgium on January 11th, 2020.
06/01/2021
Ontex: Transparency Declaration Notification
On January 4, 2021, Zadig Asset Management SA notified Ontex that as a result of the disposal of voting securities or voting rights, it holds no shares in Ontex and has so crossed below threshold of 3.00% of voting securities in Ontex on January 4, 2021 to 0.00%.
31/12/2020
Ontex: Transparency Declaration Notification
On December 29, 2020, Janus Henderson Group plc notified Ontex that it holds, as a result of the disposal of voting securities or voting rights, 2,453,210 shares in Ontex and has so crossed below threshold of 3.00% of voting securities in Ontex on December 24, 2020 to 2.98%.