Robertet (RBT) AGM 2025 Presentation summary

Financial performance and growth

• Achieved 12% reported sales growth and 10.3% organic growth, with all divisions and geographies contributing positively.

• EBITDA margin rose to 19.4%, up 100bps, driven by lower unit costs and a favorable divisional mix.

• Free cash flow increased to €74M, supported by EBITDA growth and improved working capital efficiency.

• Dividend proposed at €10.0 per share, reflecting strong financial results.

• All divisions—raw materials, fragrances, flavors, and health & beauty—delivered solid or double-digit growth.

Geographic and divisional highlights

• North America and Asia Pacific led regional growth, up 13.6% and 32.6% respectively.

• Europe and Latin America also grew, with Europe up 3% and Latin America up 14.6%.

• Raw materials division saw strong recovery, while fragrances and flavors benefited from acquisitions and category performance.

• Health & beauty sales increased due to expanded production and global product rollout.

Strategic initiatives and innovation

• Acquired Phasex in the US, expanding production capacity and expertise in supercritical CO₂ extraction.

• Successfully integrated Sonarome in India, boosting growth and contributing €5.6M to EBITDA.

• Launched eco-designed fragrance ingredients and leveraged generative AI for product innovation.

• Accelerated support for nature-focused startups and innovation in natural ingredients.