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AptarGroup Signs Research Collaboration Agreement with MGH

AptarGroup announced that it has signed an agreement for a research collaboration led by Alice Stanton from Massachusetts General Hospital, or MGH, to advance the science of nose-to-brain drug delivery. Aptar and its collaborators will develop an integrated translational research platform combining in vitro, in vivo and computational technologies and evaluate a broad range of molecular classes and physicochemical properties to quantitatively characterize the mechanisms, pathways, and kinetics of nose-to-brain transport.

Aptar Optimistic About Q3 Outlook

Regarding Aptar's outlook, Tanda stated, "In alignment with Gael Touya, who will assume the role of CEO on September 1, we enter the third quarter with confidence. We expect solid growth across all three segments. In Pharma, injectables and consumer healthcare should continue to perform well. Demand for prescription dispensing systems, excluding emergency medicine, remains strong, and as previously discussed we anticipate the headwind of emergency medicine destocking to abate by the fourth quarter. We believe Beauty will see growth in key areas, such as in the fragrance and facial skin care end market. In Closures, we anticipate demand to remain strong and operational performance continues to improve. Supported by our innovation pipeline and strong market positions, these trends support our outlook for the third quarter."

Aptar Reports Q2 Revenue of $1.03B, Beating Expectations

Reports Q2 revenue $1.03B, consensus $1.01B. "We were pleased to deliver revenue growth across all three segments during the quarter. Aptar Pharma continued to lead the way, driven by double-digit growth in consumer healthcare, and high single-digit growth in injectables and prescription, excluding emergency medicine. In Beauty, strong demand in prestige fragrance solutions supported growth, while Closures benefited from continued strength in beverage dispensing. While margins are currently impacted by product mix and operational factors, we remain confident in the company's long-term margin structure, supported by strong demand trends across key Pharma franchises, continued momentum in Closures, and the actions underway to enhance operational performance. As I conclude my tenure as CEO at Aptar, I am pleased to hand the company over following a quarter that reflects solid performance, a strong balance sheet and an improving growth trajectory in the outlook. These results demonstrate the dedication of our teams, the strength of our innovation-led portfolio and our ability to create value for customers across attractive end markets," said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO.