Sika acquires Azpects in UK: stock pre-market at EUR 186.85, minus 0.19 percent versus Xetra close
Published on 10/12/2026 at 08:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Sika acquired UK landscaping-products maker Azpects Group.
- The stock was at EUR 186.85 pre-market at Lang & Schwarz.
- The price was 0.19 percent below the October 9 Xetra close.
Sika said on October 9, 2026, that it had acquired Azpects Group, a UK manufacturer of polymeric sands and complementary landscaping products. The stock was at EUR 186.85 pre-market at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026, at 8:25 a.m. CEST, down 0.19 percent versus the Xetra close of October 9, 2026, at EUR 187.20. The acquisition announcement is detailed in the Sika AG release distributed by GlobeNewswire.
Pre-market price
Sika’s pre-market price was EUR 186.85 at Lang & Schwarz at 8:25 a.m. CEST on October 12, 2026. That was EUR 0.35, or 0.19 percent, below the Xetra close of October 9, 2026, at EUR 187.20. The bid was EUR 186.05 and the ask was EUR 187.65. The further course from the Xetra open at 9:00 a.m. CET/CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Sika stock.
Azpects acquisition
Sika said Azpects serves landscaping contractors across the UK through established trade distribution channels. The company manufactures polymeric paving joint compounds and related products for patios, pathways and driveways. Sika said the deal creates cross-selling opportunities, can improve manufacturing and logistics efficiency, and strengthens its UK production footprint. The company release did not disclose a transaction value.
What matters today
The next Xetra session begins at 9:00 a.m. CEST on October 12, 2026. The EUR 187.20 Xetra close is 0.19 percent above the pre-market price. Sika’s corporate profile states that more than 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.
Market context: Market report SMI.
