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@Independent Analyst Substack | “Orsero was another standout, increasing 36.94 %. The company reported excellent first-half 2025 results, driven by strong performance in its Distribution Business Unit, with net sales of €845.2 million, up 13.6 % compared to the same period in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA reached €48.4 million, up 18.4 %, with a margin of 5.7 %, and adjusted net profit was €20.9 million, up 30.9 %. The Distribution Business Unit contributed €804.3 million in net sales, up 13.7 %, and €37.4 million in adjusted EBITDA, up 17.3 %, supported by higher volumes and average selling prices across kiwi fruit, table grapes, fresh-cut and exotic fruit, and bananas. The Shipping Business Unit achieved €60 million in net sales, up 3.5 %, and €15.1 million in adjusted EBITDA, up 17.3 %, maintaining high service quality despite higher dry-docking costs. The Group's net financial position included €111.3 million in debt, with total shareholders' equity increasing to €258.9 million. Based on this performance, full-year 2025 guidance was revised upward, with net sales expected between €1,650 million and €1,690 million, adjusted EBITDA between €82 million and €86 million, adjusted net profit between €30 million and €32 million, and investments between €19 million and €21 million. CEO Raffaella Orsero commented that the first half of 2025 confirms the effectiveness of the business model and strategy, with strong growth across all geographies, and expressed confidence in further improving targets for the year. BSD Analysis: Orsero quietly dominates fresh-produce distribution across Southern Europe, benefiting from scale, logistics expertise, and supply-chain control. The business looks boring from afar, but margins have steadily improved as the company rationalizes operations and expands higher-value categories. Cash generation is strong, debt falling, and consolidation opportunities remain plentiful. The stock still trades at a micro-cap discount despite mid-cap fundamentals. Orsero's moat is its ability to keep perishables moving flawlessly — a capability retailers rely on. As visibility improves, a rerating feels inevitable. A stealth compounder in food logistics.” | BULL | Nov 28, 2025 | View Pitch |
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