April 17 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and

stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on

the region's markets or individual stocks.

ALSTOM:

French rail infrastructure manufacturer Alstom revised its

adjusted EBIT margin target for the year ending on March 31 2027

to 6.5% from a previous 8%-10% range and withdrew its three-year

free cash-flow target of 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion),

citing slower-than-expected progress on large rolling stock

projects.

COTY ( COTY ), INTERPARFUMS:

U.S. beauty company Coty ( COTY ) and Paris-based Interparfums both

denied a report that they were in talks regarding the sale of

Coty's ( COTY ) Hugo Boss and Burberry perfume licenses, calling the

suggestion "categorically false."

ICADE:

Icade said its consolidated IFRS revenues fell 14.7% in the

first quarter to 278 million euros, with rental income declining

3.3% and property development sales falling 19.3%. The company

confirmed its 2026 targets despite geopolitical uncertainties in

the Middle East.

IPSOS:

Market research company Ipsos reported organic first-quarter

revenue fell 1.4% to 555 million euros, heavily impacted by the

euro's appreciation against the U.S. dollar. It confirmed its

2026 guidance of 2% to 3% organic growth.

VINCI:

Vinci reported first-quarter 2026 passenger traffic at its

airports network rose 1.5% from the same period in 2025 to more

than 74 million passengers .

VIRBAC:

French animal health specialist Virbac reported

first-quarter revenue rose 7.7%, at constant exchange rates and

scope, to 384 million euros, driven by North America and

international markets. The company confirmed its 2026 outlook,

which includes revenue growth of 5.5% to 7.5%.

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