BONDUELLE - 2024-2025 Annual results: "Transform to win": The Bonduelle Group achieves its first-year transformation plan objectives and initiates its recovery

Core Insights - The Bonduelle Group has successfully met its revenue and profitability objectives for the fiscal year 2024-2025 as part of its "Transform to win" transformation plan, driven by improved performance in the U.S., reorganization in Europe, and enhanced operational efficiency [3][4][30] Financial Performance - Total sales for FY 2024-2025 amounted to 2,203.8 million euros, reflecting a decrease of -0.8% on a like-for-like basis and -0.9% on reported figures compared to FY 2023-2024 [5][6] - Current operating income was reported at 83.8 million euros, a slight increase of +0.2% from the previous fiscal year, with a current operating margin of 3.8% [6][15] - Net income from continuing operations reached 19.7 million euros, a significant recovery from -108.1 million euros in the previous fiscal year [22][24] Business Activity - Sales in the Europe Zone totaled 1,354.5 million euros, down -3.9% on reported figures, while the Non-Europe Zone saw an increase of +4.4% in sales, totaling 849.3 million euros [8][12] - The canned segment experienced a decline of -4.4%, while the fresh processed segment grew by +4.4% [9][10] - North America showed a return to growth with +4.8% on a like-for-like basis, driven by the success of complete meal solutions [13] Operational Developments - The company initiated the disposal of its packaged salad business in Germany and France, which were structurally loss-making, allowing Bonduelle to focus on higher value-added activities [26][27][28] - Marketing investments increased by 8% to support the growth of branded products [21] Financial Situation - As of June 30, 2025, net debt stood at 571.2 million euros, with a leverage ratio of 3.38 [25] - The company plans to propose a dividend of 0.25 euros per share during the Annual General Meeting on December 4, 2025 [29] Outlook - For FY 2025-2026, Bonduelle aims to recover current operating profitability to 90 million euros, supported by growth in branded activities and improved operational performance [30][31]