Sep 29, 2026 · 5 min
Lindt cuts guidance as Vesuvius draws takeover interest
Lindt Down, Vesuvius Soars, Julius Baer Gains
The roundup shows how consumer weakness, corporate dealmaking, and regulatory relief are reshaping European shares.
- 1Lindt cuts its growth outlook again as heat, higher prices, and weak confidence pressure chocolate demand.
- 2Vesuvius shares surge after RHI Magnesita proposes a cash-and-share takeover for the London-listed engineering company.
- 3Julius Baer gains after regulators close an enforcement case, potentially reopening the path to share buybacks.
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Vesuvius shares surge after RHI Magnesita proposes a cash-and-share takeover, creating a sharp counterpoint to Lindt’s worsening outlook.
The brief
Bloomberg reporter Joshua Gaunt-Warner joins the Stock Movers Report to examine three European shares responding to very different catalysts.
Lindt cuts its organic-growth outlook for the second time this year as extreme heat, price increases, and weak consumer confidence weigh on chocolate demand.
The guidance reduction also threatens Lindt’s reputation for dependable forecasts, turning a softer market into a credibility problem for the chocolatier.
Vesuvius surges after RHI Magnesita makes a cash-and-share takeover proposal, potentially giving Vesuvius shareholders ownership in a combined refractory-materials business.
Julius Baer rises after regulators close an enforcement procedure tied to losses involving an Austrian property tycoon, easing a capital-return overhang.
The episode’s central contrast is clear: consumer stress hurts Lindt, while dealmaking lifts Vesuvius and regulatory closure may revive Julius Baer buybacks.
What was said on this episode
7 statements · 2 positive · 1 negative · 2 mixed · 2 neutral
Lindt’s pricing power is being tested by elevated cocoa prices.
“pricing power has long been a trump card for the company, but it's now being tested amid this inflation in cocoa prices we've seen in recent years”
Listen at 1:20
The timing of Lindt’s volume recovery remains uncertain.
“there's still concerns about when a recovery in volumes will happen”
Listen at 1:37
Vesuvius and RHI Magnesita are close peers supplying refractory materials.
“both companies supply refractory materials that are designed to withstand extreme heat and are very close peers”
Listen at 2:20
The Vesuvius offer will be viewed as sector consolidation.
“This will be viewed as consolidation in the sector.”
Listen at 2:27
The Vesuvius takeover situation will likely remain fluid until October 27.
“The situation is likely to remain fluid as we approach the deadline for a firm offer by October 27th.”
Listen at 2:47
Ending Julius Baer’s enforcement procedure should enable surplus-capital deployment.
“Ultimately, it should allow the bank to deploy surplus capital”
Listen at 3:26
Julius Baer’s outlook appears more attractive to investors.
“So investors will be looking at a more attractive outlook for the company going forward.”
Listen at 3:33
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