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SoVD Niedersachsen fordert Klimatisierung in Pflegeheimen und Kliniken in Niedersachsen; 510 Hitzetote bis Juni in Niedersachsen

SoVD Niedersachsen fordert Klimatisierung in Pflegeheimen und Kliniken in Niedersachsen; 510 Hitzetote bis Juni in Niedersachsen Pressemitteilung vom 28.07.2026 Hitzeschutz muss endlich ernst genommen werden SoVD fordert Klimaanlagen in Pflegeheimen und Kliniken Hannover. Zahlen des Robert-Koch-Instituts (RKI) zeigen: Bis Ende Juni gab es in Niedersachsen bereits 510 Hitzetote – und die nächsten heißen Tage stehen bereits bevor. Besonders leiden ältere Menschen. Der Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD) in Niedersachsen fordert deshalb von Land, Kommunen und Pflegeheimbetreiber*innen, die Klimatisierung von Räumen zur obersten Priorität zu machen und langfristig verbindlich und strukturiert in den Hitzeschutz zu investieren. ...

Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies worldwide; CHF 80 million savings in 2026

Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies worldwide; CHF 80 million savings in 2026 Sika delivers 4.0% local currency revenue growth and upgrades full-year growth expectations Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the Listing Rules of the SIX Exchange Regulation Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 5.59 billion; (-1.5% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -5.5%) ...

Sika reports 4.0% local-currency revenue growth worldwide; upgrades full-year growth expectations.

Sika reports 4.0% local-currency revenue growth worldwide; upgrades full-year growth expectations. Half-Year Report 2026 2026 Sika Half-Year Report sika.com/halfyear CONTENT AT A GLANCE …………………………………………….. 3 Half-year results …………………………………………. 3 Sika Group key figures …………………………………. 4 Investor information ……………………………………. 5 LETTER TO STAKEHOLDERS ……………………….. 6 REGIONS ……………………………………………………. 8 The regions in brief ……………………………………… 10 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ……………. 11 Consolidated income statement …………………… 11 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income ……………………………………………………….. 12 Consolidated balance sheet ………………………….. 13 Consolidated statement of changes in equity … 14 Consolidated statement of cash flows …………… 15 NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ……………………………………………. 16 Principles of consolidation and valuation ……….. 16 Supporting information to the interim financial statements ………………………………………………… 19 FINANCIAL CALENDAR ………………………………. 24 AT A GLANCE LETTER TO STAKEHOLDERS REGIONS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2 ...

Sika worldwide delivers 4.0% local currency revenue growth; Outlook raised to 3–6% local-currency growth.

Sika worldwide delivers 4.0% local currency revenue growth; Outlook raised to 3–6% local-currency growth. Sika_Media Release_HY26_en Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules SIKA DELIVERS 4.0% LOCAL CURRENCY REVENUE GROWTH AND UPGRADES FULL-YEAR GROWTH EXPECTATIONS • Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 5.59 billion; (-1.5% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -5.5%) • Organic growth of 2.9%; acquisition effect of 1.1% • Material margin up 60 bps year on year to 55.7% • EBITDA of CHF 1.06 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.0%; up 10 bps year on year • Net profit of CHF 552.1 million (2025: CHF 554.4 million); diluted earnings per share of CHF 3.43 (2025: CHF 3.45) • Operating free cash flow of CHF 139.6 million (2025: CHF 181.9 million) • Fast Forward program on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings in 2026 • Record employee engagement score of 88 index points, surpassing strategic target • Outlook for 2026: Sales growth now expected 3% to 6% in local currencies; EBITDA margin of 19.0% to 19.5%. Sika is comfortable with current consensus CHF EBITDA expectations • Medium-term targets for sustainable, profitable growth reaffirmed under Strategy 2028 In the first half of the year, Sika delivered 4.0% revenue growth in local currencies, with organic growth of 2.9%. In the second quarter, both local currency and organic growth accelerated compared to the first quarter, reaching 6.8% and 5.7%, respectively, with each region recording stronger revenue growth. Thomas Hasler, CEO: “In the first half of the year, Sika delivered improved momentum, with the second quarter building on our good start to the year. Our investments in industry-leading innovation, efficient global manufacturing and sourcing, and our digital transformation allowed us to continue to gain market share throughout the first half of the year. Our focus on delivering a best-in-class customer value proposition and forging strong customer partnerships meant that we outpaced the construction market. As a result of our accelerating leadership in MEDIA RELEASE DATE PAGE SIKA AG July 28, 2026 1 / 7 Zugerstrasse 50 6340 Baar, Switzerland www.sika.com CONTACT PHONE E-MAIL Dominik Slappnig Corporate Communications and Investor Relations +41 58 436 68 21 slappnig.dominik@ch.sika.com ...

Huthi-Miliz blockiert Seeweg gegen Saudi-Arabien, Angriffe auf Tanker im Roten Meer; Ölpreis Brent über 100 USD

Huthi-Miliz blockiert Seeweg gegen Saudi-Arabien, Angriffe auf Tanker im Roten Meer; Ölpreis Brent über 100 USD Weekly House View | Misstrauen gegenüber KI-Investitionen Weekly House View | Misstrauen gegenüber KI-Investitionen Mit einer Seeblockade gegen Saudi-Arabien und Angriffen auf Tanker im Roten Meer hat die jemenitische Huthi-Miliz den Nahostkonflikt ausgeweitet. Die Eskalation erschwert die Bemühungen von US-Präsident Donald Trump, die Strasse von Hormus für die Handelsschifffahrt wieder zu öffnen. Der Preis für Rohöl der Sorte Brent stieg auf über USD 100 pro Barrel , der US-Dollar legte zu und die Anleihenrenditen zogen an. Die Europäische Zentralbank hat ihren Leitzins letzte Woche bei 2,25% belassen, aber die Möglichkeit einer Anhebung im September signalisiert. Sitzungen der Fed, der Bank of Japan und der Bank of England finden diese Woche statt. Die BoJ scheint aus Angst, dass ein schwacher Yen die Inflationsrisiken verstärken könnte , bereitwilliger für eine schnellere Straffung der Geldpolitik zu sein. Der britische Premierminister Andy Burnham hat John Healey zum Finanzminister ernannt, und die Regierung erwägt wegen der steigenden Lebenshaltungskosten einen Mietstopp. ...

I Houthi dello Yemen hanno imposto blocco marittimo contro l’Arabia Saudita nel Mar Rosso; complica la riapertura dello Stretto di Hormuz

I Houthi dello Yemen hanno imposto blocco marittimo contro l’Arabia Saudita nel Mar Rosso; complica la riapertura dello Stretto di Hormuz Weekly house view | Sfiducia nella spesa in conto capitale collegata all’IA Weekly house view | Sfiducia nella spesa in conto capitale collegata all’IA La milizia Houthi dello Yemen ha ampliato il conflitto in Medio Oriente dichiarando un blocco marittimo contro l’Arabia Saudita e attaccando alcune petroliere nel Mar Rosso. L’escalation complica gli sforzi del presidente Donald Trump per la riapertura dello Stretto di Hormuz alla navigazione commerciale. ...

DFB-Stars des FC Bayern München starten Vorbereitung in Rottach-Egern; Kane, Olise, Upamecano kehren ins gemeinsame Team-Training zurück

DFB-Stars des FC Bayern München starten Vorbereitung in Rottach-Egern; Kane, Olise, Upamecano kehren ins gemeinsame Team-Training zurück DFB-Stars starten in Bayern-Vorbereitung - RADIO RST Rottach-Egern (dpa) - Knapp einen Monat nach der großen WM-Enttäuschung sind die deutschen Fußball-Nationalspieler des FC Bayern München in die Vorbereitung gestartet. Eine Woche nach dem offiziellen Trainingsstart standen bei Joshua Kimmich, Manuel Neuer & Co. die Untersuchungen im Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder nahe des Nymphenburger Schlosses an. ...