Press release - Paris, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM CET 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 As part of the simplification of its corporate structure, Danone SA purchased on December 17, 2025, all 5,780,005 of its own shares previously held by its Spanish subsidiary, Danone Spain. This transaction has no impact on the total Danone shares held by the Group. These shares, purchased at a p ...

Core Points - Danone has initiated a share buyback program to purchase approximately 3.8 million shares to counteract the dilutive effects of its annual employee shareholder plans and long-term incentive plans set for 2026 [1][2] - The buyback program is scheduled to commence on December 5, 2025, and will be executed over the following weeks, with repurchased shares allocated to employee shareholding plans [2] - Danone's sales reached €27.4 billion in 2024, and the company operates in three key categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition [3] Company Overview - Danone is a leading global food and beverage company with a mission to promote health through food, aiming for sustainable eating and drinking practices [3] - The company employs over 90,000 people and sells products in more than 120 markets, featuring both international and strong local brands [3] - Danone is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of various sustainability indexes, having achieved B Corp certification globally in 2025 [3]

Core Insights - Danone has initiated a share buyback program to purchase approximately 3.8 million shares to counteract the dilutive effects of its annual employee shareholder plans and long-term incentive plans set for 2026 [1][2] Group 1: Share Buyback Program - The buyback program is set to commence on December 5, 2025, and will be executed over the following weeks [2] - The repurchased shares will be allocated to employee shareholding plans, reinforcing employee engagement and ownership [2] Group 2: Company Overview - Danone is a prominent global food and beverage company, focusing on health-oriented categories such as Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition [3] - In 2024, Danone reported sales of €27.4 billion, showcasing its significant market presence with products sold in over 120 markets [3] - The company is committed to sustainability and has achieved B CorpTM certification globally in 2025, reflecting its dedication to social and environmental impact [3]

Core Insights - The company reported strong and consistent growth in Q3 2025, with consolidated sales reaching €6,876 million, reflecting a 4.8% increase on a like-for-like basis, driven primarily by volume/mix growth of 3.2% and price growth of 1.6% [6][10][14] Sales Performance by Geography - **Europe**: Sales increased by 2.6% on a like-for-like basis, with volume/mix contributing 2.1% and positive price growth of 0.5%. This marks eight consecutive quarters of positive volume/mix growth [8][10] - **North America**: Sales grew by 1.5% on a like-for-like basis, with volume/mix contributing 0.3% and price growth of 1.2%. High protein products maintained strong momentum [9][10] - **China, North Asia & Oceania**: Outstanding performance with sales up 13.8% on a like-for-like basis, driven by a volume/mix increase of 15.1% [10][11] - **Latin America**: Sales increased by 4.3% on a like-for-like basis, despite a volume/mix decline of 2.3% [11] - **Asia, Middle East & Africa**: Sales growth accelerated to 6.8% on a like-for-like basis, with volume/mix contributing 2.6% [12] Sales Performance by Category - **EDP (Essential Dairy Products)**: Sales were up 3.5% on a like-for-like basis, with notable growth in functional dairy products [8][10] - **Specialized Nutrition**: Achieved 8.3% growth on a like-for-like basis, with double-digit growth in adult medical nutrition [8][10] - **Waters**: Sales increased by 2.3% on a like-for-like basis, with strong growth driven by brands like evian [8][10] Strategic Developments - The company confirmed its 2025 guidance, expecting like-for-like sales growth between 3% and 5%, with recurring operating income anticipated to grow faster than sales [14] - Recent acquisitions, including Kate Farms, are expected to enhance the company's portfolio in the plant-based nutrition segment [20]

Core Insights - Danone is evolving its leadership structure to operate through three geographical divisions: EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas, enhancing agility and market impact as part of its Renew Danone strategy [1][3] - The company aims to accelerate its transformation with a more compact and simpler organization at the top [3] - Danone generated €27.4 billion in sales in 2024, with a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible [4] Leadership Changes - Christian Stammkoetter, President for Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, will leave Danone after 19 years, remaining in his role until the end of the year [2] - Pablo Perversi is appointed President EMEA, Bruno Chevot is appointed President APAC, and Henri Bruxelles is appointed President Americas [6] - Laurent Sacchi will lead Sustainability efforts to further the company's health mission through sustainability and social impact [2] Strategic Goals - Danone's Renew strategy focuses on restoring growth, competitiveness, and long-term value creation [4] - The company aims to achieve B Corp certification globally by 2025, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [4]

Core Insights - Danone has released its half-year financial report for the period ending June 30, 2025, which is now available online [2] - The company operates in three health-focused categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition [3] - Danone generated €27.4 billion in sales in 2024, indicating its significant market presence [3] Company Overview - Danone is a leading global food and beverage company with a mission to promote health through food [3] - The company employs over 90,000 people and sells products in over 120 markets [3] - Danone's portfolio includes well-known international brands such as Actimel, Activia, and evian, as well as strong local brands [3] Strategic Goals - Danone has defined its Renew strategy aimed at restoring growth, competitiveness, and long-term value creation [3] - The company aims to achieve measurable nutritional, social, societal, and environmental impact [3] - Danone's ambition is to be B CorpTM certified globally by the end of 2025 [3] Sustainability and Recognition - Danone is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of various leading sustainability indexes, including those managed by Moody's and Sustainalytics [3] - The company is also included in the MSCI ESG Indexes, FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and Access to Nutrition Index [3]

Core Insights - The company reported a strong performance in H1 2025, with like-for-like sales growth of +4.2% driven by a volume/mix increase of +2.6% and price growth of +1.7% [7][9] - Recurring operating income increased by +3.7% to €1,811 million, with a recurring operating margin of 13.2%, up +49 basis points from the previous year [17] - The company confirmed its 2025 guidance, expecting like-for-like sales growth between +3% and +5%, with recurring operating income anticipated to grow faster than sales [22] Financial Performance - H1 2025 sales were reported at €13,737 million, a slight decrease of -0.1% on a reported basis, primarily due to negative currency impacts [9][21] - Recurring net income attributable to the Group increased by +5.9% to €1,231 million, while total net income decreased by -14.7% to €1,040 million due to non-recurring expenses [19][20] - Free cash flow for H1 2025 was €1,172 million, down -6.1% from the previous year [21] Segment Performance - Sales in Europe increased by +2.3% in H1 2025, with strong growth in Dairy and Plant-based products [10][11] - North America saw a decline in sales by -4.6% on a reported basis, but like-for-like sales grew by +3.0% [10][11] - China, North Asia & Oceania experienced robust growth, with sales up +11.3% on a like-for-like basis, driven by strong performance in Specialized Nutrition [12][13] Strategic Developments - The company is actively investing in its portfolio, including the acquisition of Kate Farms and The Akkermansia Company, to enhance its health-focused offerings [4][30] - The CEO emphasized the importance of a consumer-centric and science-based strategy to drive future growth [5][3] - The company remains committed to its Renew Danone strategy, focusing on high protein, medical nutrition, and plant-based products [4][3]