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Louis Hachette H1 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2025 earnings summary23 Jul, 2025
Executive summary
First-half 2025 revenue rose 3.6% year-over-year to €4,495 million, with record EBITA of €220 million, driven by strong performances across publishing, travel retail, and media activities.
Net debt decreased by €483 million to €1,958 million, reflecting robust cash generation and recapitalisation efforts.
Consolidated profit improved to €13 million from a €34 million loss in the prior year, with adjusted profit - Group share up to €52 million from €24 million.
Group continues to focus on deleveraging, regular dividends, and strategic growth investments.
Financial highlights
Revenue reached €4,495 million, up 4% year-over-year (3% like-for-like), with organic growth as the main driver.
Adjusted EBITA increased 5% to €220 million.
Net profit improved by €47 million to €13 million, driven by operational performance and lower tax expense.
Free cash flow before working capital changes rose 8% to €161 million, but total free cash flow declined to €23 million.
Net debt reduced by €483 million over 12 months, now at €1,958 million.
Outlook and guidance
Strong release schedule in publishing for H2, including a new Asterix album and major titles.
Travel retail expects high single-digit sales growth in H2, with full impact of Amsterdam Schiphol in 2026.
Group targets a leverage ratio of around 2x by year-end 2025.
USD weakness expected to reduce 2025 revenue by €100 million and EBITDA by €10 million, but mitigated at cash level by USD-denominated debt.
Management expects continued strong performance and capital allocation discipline in the second half of 2025.
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