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Following weakness in baby care consumer demand, Ontex revises full-year outlook downward and accelerates a three-year efficiency improvement initiative
Inside / regulated information Aalst, Belgium, December 11, 2025 – Ontex Group NV, a leading international developer and producer of personal care products, revises its full year expectations for revenue growth downward, following a of its baby care sales in October and November, as a result of weaker-than-expected consumer demand. This revision also impacts Ontex’s adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and leverage ratio expectations. The consumption of retailer brands dropped sequentially in the fou
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