Paris, February 19 , 2021
2020 FY landing in line with reinstated guidance
- 14% recurring operating margin and €2.1bn free cash flow; net debt/EBITDA ratio maintained at 2.8x
- Contrasted top line performance leading to 2020 net sales of €23,620m, down -1.5% like-for-like (LFL) and -6.6% on a reported basis
- EDP back to solid growth, up +3.4% LFL, highest rate since 2012
- Specialized Nutrition and Waters impacted by COVID-related channel disruptions, Specialized Nutrition sequentially improving in all geographiesin the fourth quarter
- Reported EPS up +1% at €2.99, recurring EPS down -13%at €3.34
- Carbon emissionsdown 1m tonsof CO2 eq. vs 2019 on a like-for-like basis, of which 50% thanks to regenerative agriculture initiatives ; cost of carbon per share decreasingby -4.1% *
2021 outlook
- Tough Q1 driven by base of comparison and continued channel-related headwinds
- Back to growth as of Q2, return to profitable growth in H2
- FY recurring operating margin expected to be broadly in line with 2020
Leading a bold reinvention to reconnect with mid-term profitable growth ambition
- Investing in portfolio superiority and differentiation, optimizing execution, reshaping the organization and reviewing the portfolio
- €1bn savings plan fueling reinvestments in innovation and brand support
- Strengthening governance to reinforce oversight of Management’s delivery of the plan
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E.mail: danone@dgm-conseil.fr