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Solid Q1 performance amid a challenging context

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  • Sales of €6,708m in Q1 2026, up +2.7% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis
  • Growth led by volume/mix (+1.5%), with positive price (+1.2%); positive volume/mix in all categories
  • Resilient performance in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), amid the impact of the infant milk formula (IMF) recall and the conflict in the Middle East
  • Improved growth in the Americas, driven by continued strong performance in Latin America and the U.S. starting to regain momentum
  • Solid performance in Asia Pacific (APAC), driven by Specialized Nutrition in China and EDP in Japan
  • 2026 guidance confirmed, in line with mid-term ambition: LFL sales growth expected between +3% and +5%, with recurring operating income growing faster than sales  

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A message from Juergen Esser - Group Deputy CEO and CFO

Solid Q1 performance amid a challenging context