Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits: Q3 2025 revenues
Globenewswire·2025-10-23 15:55

Core Insights - The company reported a significant decline in revenues for Q3 2025, with total sales down 10.5% compared to Q3 2024, and a nine-month revenue decrease of 9.2% to €127.5 million [1][4][24] Revenue Breakdown - France cluster revenues for the first nine months of 2025 were €50.0 million, reflecting a 19.3% decline compared to 2024, with Q3 sales down 23.4% [9][10] - International cluster revenues decreased by 1.2% to €77.5 million for the nine-month period, with Q3 sales down 1.1% [11][12] Brand Performance - The William Peel brand faced challenges due to delisting from certain Off-Trade distributors, contributing to a 7.1% decline in consolidated revenue over nine months [9][10] - The Marie Brizard brand experienced sales growth driven by innovations launched in 2024, while Sobieski showed resilience in a competitive environment [7][10] - Spain reported a strong Q3 performance with a 6.0% sales increase, primarily due to Industrial Services [12] Market Conditions - The decline in sales was attributed to difficult annual commercial negotiations and a continuing downturn in the spirits market, particularly in France [7][17] - Export activity faced challenges despite growth in specific markets like Benelux and Poland, with overall export revenues down 18.8% in Q3 [3][11] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on establishing conditions for sustainable development and strengthening its market presence through targeted initiatives and cost management [16][20] - Efforts are being made to mitigate the impact of trade tensions and inflation in cost prices, including price adjustments and expense reductions [18][19] Future Outlook - The company aims to identify profitable growth opportunities, both organic and external, amidst ongoing consolidation in the wine and spirits market [21][24]