Danone SA announces the purchase of c.5.8 million of its own shares held by its Spanish subsidiary, with no impact on total Danone shares held by the Group

Core Insights - Danone SA has purchased approximately 5.8 million of its own shares from its Spanish subsidiary, Danone Spain, as part of a corporate structure simplification, with no impact on the total shares held by the Group [1] - The shares were acquired at a price of €77.46, the closing stock price on December 17, 2025, and will be allocated to employee shareholding plans [2] Company Overview - Danone is a leading global food and beverage company focused on health-oriented categories, including Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition [3] - The company generated €27.4 billion in sales in 2024 and operates in over 120 markets with a workforce of more than 90,000 employees [3] - Danone's portfolio includes well-known international brands such as Actimel, Activia, and evian, as well as strong local brands [3] - The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of various sustainability indexes, having achieved B Corp certification globally in 2025 [3]