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]

Group 1 - As of May 31, 2025, Société BIC has a total of 41,621,162 issued shares, which represent 58,877,719 voting rights [2] - The number of voting rights excluding shares without voting rights is 58,480,587 [2] - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of over 13,000 employees [4] Group 2 - BIC's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, and Tipp-Ex®, among others [4] - The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is included in the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes [4] - BIC is recognized for its commitments to sustainability and education [4]

Group 1 - Société BIC reported no transactions in its own shares for May 2025, in compliance with share buy-back regulations [2] - The company is scheduled to release its First Half 2025 Results on July 30, 2025, and Third Quarter 2025 Net Sales on October 28, 2025 [3] Group 2 - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of over 13,000 employees [4] - The company has established itself as a symbol of reliability and innovation over its 80-year history, offering a range 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 market presence [4]

Core Points - The Board of Directors of Société BIC decided to modify the fixed annual remuneration of the Chair, Edouard Bich, to 300,000 euros per year, effective May 20, 2025, down from 400,000 euros [2] - This change aligns with the remuneration policy approved by shareholders at the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on May 20, 2025, and remains exclusively fixed [3] - The 2025 Remuneration Policy also applies to Nikos Koumettis, Chair of the Board from January 1 to May 20, 2025, with payment contingent on a positive vote at the Annual Shareholders Meeting in 2026 [4] Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and reliable products for 80 years [6] - The company operates in over 160 countries with more than 13,000 employees and is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and education [6] - BIC is listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60 indices [6]

Corporate Governance - Edouard Bich has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Board, while Gonzalve Bich's term as Chief Executive Officer has been renewed [3][4] - Esther Gaide has been nominated as Lead Independent Director, Chair of the Audit Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee [4][8] - The Board of Directors has decided to appoint a Lead Independent Director to strengthen governance and prevent potential conflicts of interest, in light of the Bich family's intention to hold 6 out of 10 Board seats [4] Financial Resolutions - The Combined Shareholders' Meeting approved the distribution of an ordinary dividend of €3.08 per share [6] - The statutory and consolidated accounts for the fiscal year 2024 were approved [6] - Various authorizations were granted to the Board of Directors, including share repurchase and capital increase for stock ownership plans [6] Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and more than 13,000 employees [11] - The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and education, and is listed on Euronext Paris [11]

Company Overview - As of March 31, 2025, the total number of issued shares of SOCIÉTÉ BIC is 41,621,162 shares [2] - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of over 13,000 team members [2] - BIC's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, Cello®, Cristal®, and many others [2] Voting Rights - The total number of voting rights as of March 31, 2025, is 59,778,576 [5] - Excluding shares without voting rights, the number of voting rights is 59,483,209 [5] Upcoming Events - First Quarter 2025 Net Sales will be reported on April 23, 2025 [4] - The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025 [4] - First Half 2025 Results will be announced on July 30, 2025 [4] - Third Quarter 2025 Net Sales will be reported on October 28, 2025 [4]