Core Insights - Puig has appointed Jose Manuel Albesa as deputy chief executive officer, a newly created role overseeing all divisions, while he continues as president of beauty and fashion [1][2] - The appointment aims to reinforce the company's leadership structure in response to its significant growth and increasing complexity over the past two decades [3] Financial Performance - Puig reported a net profit of 275 million euros for the first half of the year, a 78.8 percent increase compared to the previous year, which was affected by extraordinary costs [3][4] - Adjusted net profit reached 247.3 million euros, reflecting a 3.9 percent increase, while sales for the same period totaled 2.3 billion euros, marking a 5.9 percent increase on a reported basis and a 7.6 percent rise in like-for-like terms [4] - The company anticipates net revenue growth in the range of 6 percent to 8 percent for 2025, although growth in the fragrance segment is expected to moderate in the second half of the year [5] Market Outlook - Puig's confidence in outperforming the premium beauty market is based on the strength and desirability of its brands [5] - The overall category growth for fragrances during the first half of the year is estimated to be in the mid-single-digit percentage range [6]