PresentationWelcome to the Rémy Cointreau 2025-2026 Third Quarter Sales Presentation [Operator Instructions] Now I will hand the conference over to Luca Marotta, CFO. Please, sir, go ahead.Luca MarottaGroup Chief Finance Officer Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. As highlighted in our press release, Q3 sales grew by 2.8% organically, and this result stems from mixed regional trends, mainly driven by, on one hand, solid growth in the U.S. for a fourth consecutive quarter, supported by cl ...

Core Insights - The Christian Dior group reported a revenue of €80.8 billion for 2025, demonstrating resilience and innovative momentum despite a challenging global economic and geopolitical environment [1][6][8] - The company experienced a decline in Europe during the second half of the year, while the United States saw growth driven by strong local demand [1][6] - Japan's revenue decreased compared to 2024, which had benefited from increased tourist spending due to a weaker yen [1] - The rest of Asia showed improved trends, returning to growth in the latter half of the year [1] Financial Performance - Organic revenue growth was 1% in the fourth quarter, consistent with the third quarter [2] - Profit from recurring operations for 2025 was €17.7 billion, resulting in an operating margin of 22%, impacted by currency fluctuations [2][8] - The group net profit reached €11.2 billion, with the group share of net profit at €4.5 billion [2] - Operating free cash flow increased by 8% to €11.3 billion [2][8] Business Group Performance - **Wines & Spirits**: Revenue decreased by 5% (organic), with profit from recurring operations down 25% due to weaker demand for cognac and trade tensions affecting key markets [12][9] - **Fashion & Leather Goods**: Revenue declined, but showed improvement in the second half, with a high operating margin of 35% despite a 13% drop in profit from recurring operations [13][9] - **Perfumes & Cosmetics**: Revenue remained stable on an organic basis, with an 8% increase in profit from recurring operations, achieving an operating margin of 8.9% [14][9] - **Watches & Jewelry**: Recorded organic revenue growth of 3%, with profit from recurring operations down 2% [15][9] - **Selective Retailing**: Achieved organic revenue growth of 4% and a 28% increase in profit from recurring operations, with Sephora continuing to grow its market share [17][9] Environmental and Social Impact - The company made progress under its LIFE 360 environmental program, with 41% of materials sourced through recycling processes, an increase of 8% from 2024 [7] - Significant increases in certified raw materials were noted, with cotton certification rising to 84% and wool to 76% [7] - Water withdrawal for production sites was reduced by 19% compared to 2019, with a target of 30% reduction by 2030 [7] - The group supported nearly 1,000 nonprofits and charitable foundations, with over 69,000 employees participating in community involvement [10] Future Outlook - The company remains confident in its strategy for 2026, focusing on brand development, innovation, and quality in products and distribution [18][19]

. Revenue: €80.8 billion. Organic growth in the second half of the year. Profit from recurring operations: €17.8 billion. Free cash flow: €11.3 billion . Major economic and social impact in France and around the world Paris, January 27, 2026 LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods group, recorded revenue of €80.8 billion in 2025. LVMH showed good resilience and maintained its innovative momentum despite a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment. Europe saw a decline in the ...

Company Performance - TFF Group reported a significant decline in sales of approximately 25% and a net profit decrease of 33% for the first six months [1] - The operating leverage was noted to be modest, with a previous year’s 9% sales decline resulting in a 40% profit decline, indicating better cost management this year [1] - Wine sales performed relatively better than Bourbon Whisky, which experienced a sharp drop in production [1] Market Outlook - The market had anticipated the poor performance, and TFF's outlook for the remainder of the financial year is somewhat optimistic, projecting a full-year revenue decline of 20-25% [3] - Analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) of 1.25 EUR for FY 2026/2027 and 1.62 EUR for 2027/2028, which may support the current share price [4] Industry Developments - The EU has signed a trade agreement with the Mercosur region, removing tariffs on spirits and wines, which were previously 17% on wine and 20-35% on spirits [6] - The agreement may benefit European spirits producers, particularly for products like Cognac and Campari's Aperol, while the impact on wine producers remains uncertain due to competition from Argentina and Chile [7][9]

Core Insights - Heineken is compared with Remy Cointreau based on earnings strength, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, and institutional ownership [1] Dividends - Heineken pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share with a dividend yield of 1.6% - Remy Cointreau pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share with a dividend yield of 2.1% [1] Earnings & Valuation - Heineken's gross revenue is $38.91 billion with a price/sales ratio of 1.18 and net income of $1.06 billion - Remy Cointreau's gross revenue is $1.06 billion with a price/sales ratio of 2.33 and net income of $130.21 million - Heineken has higher revenue and earnings compared to Remy Cointreau [3] Analyst Recommendations - Heineken has 0 sell ratings, 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings, and 3 strong buy ratings, resulting in a rating score of 3.33 - Remy Cointreau has 1 sell rating, 2 buy ratings, and 1 strong buy rating, resulting in a rating score of 2.40 [5] Volatility and Risk - Heineken has a beta of 0.53, indicating its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500 - Remy Cointreau has a beta of 0.86, indicating its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500 [8] Summary - Heineken outperforms Remy Cointreau in 5 out of 8 factors compared [9]

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Group 1 - European companies are demonstrating remarkable adaptability to U.S. tariff barriers, with a Goldman Sachs portfolio of affected European stocks outperforming the market by approximately 6% in October, double the gain of the Stoxx Europe 600 index [1] - Major European firms like Hermès, Unilever, and Galderma Group AG attribute their better-than-expected performance and raised guidance to strong demand in the U.S. market [1][2] - The frequency of the term "tariff" in earnings calls is decreasing, indicating that corporate management's concerns about tariffs are diminishing [1] Group 2 - The U.S. market has become a key growth driver for many European companies, with Hermès reporting a 14.1% sales increase in its regional markets, and Unilever crediting strong North American demand for its sales performance [2] - Galderma raised its full-year guidance based on strong U.S. sales, while other companies like Haleon Plc and Stellantis also reported unexpected sales growth in North America [2] Group 3 - Companies are adapting to tariff challenges by cutting costs, adjusting production layouts, and increasing investments in the U.S. [3] - Pharmaceutical companies like Novartis and GSK are negotiating with the U.S. government for price reductions in exchange for future tariff exemptions, with AstraZeneca reaching an agreement in October [3] Group 4 - Despite overall optimism, the impact of tariffs is not uniform, with some companies like Rémy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard warning of weaker-than-expected recovery in specific markets [4] - Market sentiment is shifting towards the view that tariffs are manageable, although some analysts caution against premature conclusions regarding their impact [4][5]

Core Insights - The company reported a 4.2% organic sales decrease in H1, with Q2 showing a significant decline of 11%, which is expected to be the lowest quarter of the year [1] - Sales performance varied by region, with strong growth in the U.S. Cognac division, while China faced depressed sales due to market challenges and unfavorable calendar effects [2] Sales Performance - H1 sales in the Americas grew by 12.8%, with slight growth in Q2, driven by robust performance [3] - Q2 sales decline was attributed to a volume decrease of 4.7% and a price/mix effect decline of 6.2%, primarily due to underperformance in high-end brands and cognac [2]

Core Viewpoint - The cognac maker reported a deterioration in market conditions in China and a softer-than-expected sales rebound in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - Market conditions in China have worsened, impacting sales performance [1] - The anticipated sales rebound in the U.S. has not met expectations, indicating potential challenges in recovery [1]