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Lagardere H1 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
First-half 2025 revenue rose to €4,351M, up 3.8–4% year-over-year, driven by strong Publishing and Travel Retail, with contributions from acquisitions and new concessions.
Recurring EBIT reached a record €225M, up 5.8–6% year-over-year, reflecting solid segment performance and cost control.
Net profit – Group share improved to €24M from a €20M loss, with total net profit up to €47M.
Net debt reduced to below €2B, with leverage ratio at 2.5x, supported by strong cash generation and refinancing.
All divisions contributed to growth, with notable performance in Travel Retail and Publishing.
Financial highlights
Revenue grew by €158M year-over-year, with positive scope effects from Sterling Publishing, 999 Games, and Schiphol Duty Free.
Adjusted EBITA/recurring EBIT up to €225M; Publishing margin at 7.9–8%, Travel Retail at 4.1%.
Adjusted profit – Group share doubled to €72M from €36M.
Free cash flow before working capital changes was €146–161M; after working capital, €14M, down from €35M.
Net financial charges improved to €63M from €69M.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued robust performance, leveraging business complementarity and strategic investments.
Focus remains on gradual deleveraging, maximizing shareholder value, and maintaining flexibility for growth.
Liquidity remains strong with €1,096M available, including €700M undrawn credit.
Travel Retail sales projected to grow by high single digits in H2.
USD weakness estimated to reduce annual revenue by €100M and EBITDA by €10M, but mitigated by debt hedging.
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