FMR reached a 10.00 percent stake in Sarantis stock
Published on 10/13/2026 at 03:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- FMR LLC reached 10.00 percent of Sarantis voting rights on September 24, 2026.
- Sarantis reported EUR 308.30 million in first-half 2026 net sales, up 1.30 percent year over year.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 0.40 percent to EUR 48.50 million, while adjusted net income fell 5.00 percent to EUR 27.70 million.
- The Athens Exchange stock closed at EUR 11.30 on October 9, 2026, below its EUR 15.82 52-week high.
FMR LLC reached 10.00 percent of Sarantis voting rights on September 24, 2026, while the group's first-half results showed EUR 308.30 million in net sales, up 1.30 percent from the first half of 2025. xrimatistirio.com identifies FMR's 10.00 percent voting-right position and the first-half financial figures.
What the 10.00 percent stake means
The September 24 disclosure adds a concrete ownership marker to Sarantis' investor profile. The Sarantis family held 60.35 percent of the company at the last detailed disclosure, giving the new 10.00 percent position a meaningful place in the shareholder structure.
The ownership change arrived after a mixed first half. According to Yahoo Finance in the September 9, 2026 earnings-call transcript, adjusted EBITDA rose 0.40 percent to EUR 48.50 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.70 percent.
Margins face regional pressure
Adjusted EBIT fell 2.00 percent to EUR 36.70 million in the first half of 2026, and adjusted net income declined 5.00 percent to EUR 27.70 million from EUR 29.20 million. The same transcript attributes pressure to transportation costs, Romania, Ukraine and the phasing of U.S. exports.
Operational performance was uneven by category. Home Care Solutions revenue grew 3.00 percent to EUR 95.00 million, while Beauty, Skin and Sun Care revenue declined 2.00 percent to EUR 54.00 million. Strategic Partnerships revenue increased 4.90 percent, supported by mass distribution growth of 12.00 percent.
Three dated company markers
On September 8, 2026, Sarantis reported first-half net sales of EUR 308.30 million and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 48.50 million through its results communication, as recorded by Capital. On September 9, 2026, management discussed the results and a EUR 22.00 million 2026 capital-expenditure plan in the earnings call. On September 24, 2026, FMR LLC reached 10.00 percent of voting rights.
Next dates and share context
The next dated company event listed for Sarantis is the third-quarter 2026 sales and revenue release on October 20, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The Athens Exchange stock closed at EUR 11.30 on October 9, 2026, against a 52-week range of EUR 11.10 to EUR 15.82, leaving the close 28.57 percent below the yearly high.
Stock context before October 20
The share price context places the upcoming sales release alongside a clear operating test: the group must convert first-half investments and planned pricing actions into stronger second-half revenue and margins. Net debt stood at EUR 29.60 million on June 30, 2026, while management discussed EUR 120.00 million of committed loan facilities for future acquisitions.
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Sarantis stock facts
- Company: Gr. Sarantis S.A.
- ISIN: GRS204003008
- Ticker: SAR
- Primary exchange: Athens Exchange
- Last Athens Exchange close: EUR 11.30 on October 9, 2026
- Market capitalization: EUR 719.8 million as of October 9, 2026
- 52-week range: EUR 11.10-EUR 15.82 as of October 9, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Household and Personal Products
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