H1 2025 sales reached €3,748m, up 0.6% like-for-like, with Q2 acceleration in Western Europe and continued growth in Asia; Professional business returned to growth in Q2 but remained negative for H1.
Operating profit (ORfA/ROPA) fell 51% to €119m, with margin at 3.2% versus 6.5% last year, mainly due to Professional segment decline, US tariffs, and adverse FX.
Net income dropped to €1m from €100m year-over-year, impacted by lower operating results, higher financial costs, and a one-off fine.
Strategic initiatives included acquisition of La Brigade de Buyer and Tasty in China, €500m bond issuance, and new logistics and recycling programs.
Uncertainties from US tariffs and currency volatility weighed on sales and profitability, especially in North America.
H1 2025 sales: €3,748m (+0.6% like-for-like, +0.2% reported); Q2 sales up 1.9% like-for-like.
H1 operating profit (ORfA/ROPA): €119m, down from €244m last year; operating margin 3.2%.
Net income: €1m (vs. €100m in H1 2024); EPS: €0.01 (vs. €1.84).
Net financial debt at €2,658m as of June 30, 2025, up €236m year-over-year, including €189.5m French Competition Authority fine.
Free cash flow: -€213m, impacted by higher inventories, one-off fine, and tariff-related supply anticipation.
Full-year organic sales growth guidance revised to 2–4%, down from ~5% previously.
ORfA/ROPA expected between €700m and €750m for 2025, with H2 profit growth anticipated.
Persistent North American uncertainty from tariffs and currency volatility expected to continue into H2.
H2 expected to benefit from improved Consumer and Professional momentum in EMEA and Asia, and cost discipline.
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