Clichy, France – October 28, 2025 THIRD QUARTER & NINE MONTHS 2025 NET SALES Soft performance in Q3 leading to 2025 outlook revision Announced divestiture of BIC’s Cello activities in India Q3 2025 net sales were 519 million euros, up +0.3% at constant currency, down -3.3% excluding Tangle Teezer: Human Expression: Q3 net sales were 192 million euros, down -0.5% at constant currency. Continued sequential improvement was driven by a strong performance in the US. This solid growth was offset by poor results ...

Core Insights - Société BIC has disclosed its share buy-back transactions for September 2025, indicating a total of 103,290 shares repurchased at an average weighted price of €53.2962, amounting to a total expenditure of €5,504,967.57 [2] Summary by Category Share Buy-Back Transactions - On September 8, 2025, BIC repurchased 4,122 shares at an average price of €53.8865, totaling €222,120.15 - On September 10, 2025, BIC repurchased 9,521 shares at an average price of €52.7926, totaling €502,638.34, and an additional 158 shares at the same price, totaling €8,341.23 - On September 11, 2025, 5,714 shares were repurchased at €52.9831, amounting to €302,745.43 - On September 16, 2025, 7,838 shares were bought back at €53.4215, totaling €418,717.40 - On September 19, 2025, 11,611 shares were repurchased at €52.6000, amounting to €610,738.60 - On September 24, 2025, BIC repurchased 382 shares at €53.2945 for €20,358.51 and 6,606 shares at the same price for €352,063.59 - On September 25, 2025, 283 shares were bought back at €52.7360, totaling €14,924.30 - On September 26, 2025, 9,995 shares were repurchased at €53.4778, amounting to €534,510.40 - On September 29, 2025, BIC repurchased 39,415 shares at €53.6000, totaling €2,112,644.00 - On September 30, 2025, 3,236 shares were bought back at €53.0000 for €171,508.00 and 4,409 shares at €52.9956 for €233,657.60 [2] Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable products for over 80 years - The company operates in more than 160 countries and employs over 13,000 team members worldwide, offering a portfolio of iconic brands and products [4][5]

Core Insights - Société BIC has announced changes to its Board of Directors, including the cooptation of three new directors, which will be ratified at the next Shareholders' Meeting in May 2026 [2][6] - The new directors include Albert Baladi, an expert in consumer goods, and Geoffroy Bich, who has extensive experience within the company [2][3][6] - Rob Versloot has been appointed as the new CEO, effective September 15, 2025, succeeding Gonzalve Bich, who will remain as Senior Advisor [6] Board Composition Changes - Three new directors have been coopted: Albert Baladi, Geoffroy Bich, and Rob Versloot [2][6] - Albert Baladi brings nearly four decades of experience in the consumer goods and food & beverage industries, having held senior positions at Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Yum! Brands [2] - Geoffroy Bich has over 30 years of experience within BIC, having worked in various roles across the company's divisions and overseeing industrial sites globally [3] Leadership Transition - Rob Versloot will take over as CEO, replacing Gonzalve Bich, who will transition to a Senior Advisor role [6] - Albert Baladi will also serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominations, Governance and CSR Committee [6] - The Board expressed gratitude to outgoing directors Gonzalve Bich, Jake Schwartz, and Timothée Bich for their contributions [4]

Group 1 - Société BIC disclosed its share buy-back transactions for August 2025, indicating a total of 44,012 shares repurchased at an average weighted price of €54.3373, amounting to €2,391,494.86 [2] - The transactions occurred on various dates, with the highest number of shares bought on August 22, 2025, totaling 11,936 shares at an average price of €55.1601 [2] - The company continues to engage in share buy-back activities as part of its financial strategy, reflecting its commitment to enhancing shareholder value [2] Group 2 - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees [4] - The company has established itself as a symbol of reliability and innovation over its 80-year history, offering a portfolio of iconic brands and products [4] - BIC is listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes, highlighting its significant position in the market [4]

Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable products for 80 years [4] - The company operates in over 160 countries with a workforce of more than 13,000 employees [4] - BIC's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, and Tipp-Ex®, among others [4] Voting Rights and Shares - As of August 31, 2025, BIC has a total of 41,621,162 issued shares [2] - The company has 58,339,327 voting rights, with 57,894,819 voting rights when excluding shares without voting rights [6] Upcoming Financial Events - BIC is scheduled to report its Third Quarter 2025 Net Sales on October 28, 2025 [3] - The Full Year 2025 Results are expected to be released on February 24, 2026 [3]

Group 1 - As of July 31, 2025, Société BIC has a total of 41,621,162 issued shares [2] - The company has 58,339,743 voting rights, with 57,939,917 voting rights excluding shares without voting rights [6] - BIC is recognized as a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a commitment to sustainability and education [4] Group 2 - Upcoming financial reporting dates include Third Quarter 2025 Net Sales on October 28, 2025, and Full Year 2025 Results on February 24, 2026 [3]

Core Insights - Société BIC reported no share buy-back transactions for July 2025, complying with general regulations on share buy-backs [2]. Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable products for 80 years [4]. - The company operates in over 160 countries and employs more than 13,000 team members worldwide [4]. - BIC's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, and Tipp-Ex®, among others [4]. - BIC is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes, highlighting its significant market presence [4]. - The company is recognized for its commitments to sustainability and education [4].

Financial Performance - H1 2025 net sales decreased by 2.4% at constant currencies, totaling €1,077 million, with a comparative decline of 6.4% [2][10] - Adjusted EBIT for H1 2025 was €147 million, resulting in an adjusted EBIT margin of 13.7%, down from 14.9% in H1 2024 [3][11] - H1 2025 adjusted EPS was €2.35, compared to €2.95 in H1 2024, with free cash flow generation of -€14 million, a decline from €37 million in H1 2024 [4][12] Segment Performance - Human Expression segment saw Q2 2025 net sales of €253 million, down 6.1% at constant currencies, with H1 2025 net sales at €406 million, down 7.8% [7][18] - Flame for Life segment reported Q2 2025 net sales of €183 million, down 0.9% at constant currencies, with H1 2025 net sales decreasing by 8.6% [23][24] - Blade Excellence segment achieved Q2 2025 net sales of €157 million, up 19.9% at constant currencies, with H1 2025 net sales increasing by 15.6% [28][29] Geographic Performance - In Q2 2025, net sales in Europe increased by 6.8% at constant currencies, while North America saw a decline of 2.7% [33] - Latin America experienced a significant drop in net sales, down 14.3% in Q2 2025, while Middle East and Africa reported a slight increase of 2.6% [33] - H1 2025 net sales in Asia and Oceania decreased by 11.7% [33] Cost and Margin Analysis - H1 2025 gross profit margin was 48.5%, down from 49.3% in H1 2024, primarily due to higher raw material and electricity costs [10] - The adjusted EBIT margin for the Human Expression segment decreased to 11.0% in H1 2025, driven by increased costs and unfavorable performance [20] - Flame for Life adjusted EBIT margin fell to 28.6% in H1 2025, compared to 31.5% in the previous year, due to net sales decline and higher costs [27] Cash Flow and Net Position - H1 2025 free cash flow was negative at -€14 million, a significant decline from €37 million in H1 2024, attributed to lower operating cash flow and negative working capital changes [15][41] - The net cash position at the end of June 2025 was €21 million, down from €262 million at the end of June 2024 [16][44] Outlook - The company confirmed its 2025 outlook, expecting net sales growth between 0% and 3% at constant currency, with an adjusted EBIT margin around 15.0% and free cash flow above €240 million [9][13]

Company Overview - Société BIC has a total of 41,621,162 issued shares as of June 30, 2025, which corresponds to 58,342,007 voting rights [2] - The company is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees [4] - BIC is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and education, and its products include well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, and Tipp-Ex® [4] Voting Rights and Shares - As of June 30, 2025, the number of voting rights excluding shares without voting rights is 57,941,174 [2] - The disclosure complies with Article L 233-8-II of the French "Code de Commerce" and Article 223-16 of the General Regulations of the French "Autorité des Marchés Financiers" [2] Upcoming Financial Events - The company is scheduled to release its First Half 2025 Results on July 30, 2025 [3] - The Third Quarter 2025 Net Sales will be announced on October 28, 2025 [3]

Core Insights - Société BIC has reported on its liquidity contract with Natixis ODDO BHF, detailing the resources on the liquidity account as of June 30, 2025 [2] - The report includes transaction volumes and trading activities from January 1 to June 30, 2025, in compliance with AMF Decision N°2021-01 [2] Group 1: Liquidity Contract Details - As of June 30, 2025, the liquidity account showed a total of 29,334 shares valued at €1,620,386.11 and 13,169 shares valued at €2,390,514.77 [5] - The total traded volume during the specified period included 260,495 shares purchased for €15,469,086.44 and 244,116 shares sold for €14,506,450.14 [5] - The report confirms that 2,008 purchases and 1,974 sales were executed during the period [5] Group 2: Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a commitment to delivering high-quality and affordable products for 80 years [3] - The company operates in over 160 countries and employs more than 13,000 team members worldwide [3] - BIC's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, and Tipp-Ex®, and the company is listed on Euronext Paris [3]