Danone SA

Danone SA engages in the food processing industry. It operates through the following geographical segments: Europe; North America; China, North Asia & Oceania; and Rest of the World. The company was founded on February 2, 1899 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Paris (France), June 12, 2024 Center for Sustainable Materials - Parc Cataroux (Clermont-Ferrand) Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform Two major French industrial leaders Danone and Michelin, the American start-up DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France, a key investor in the region, have agreed to create the Biotech Open Platform to bolster the development of advanced fermentation processes, particularly precision fermentation, on a larger scale. Precision fermentation is a revolutionary biotechnological process to produce bio-based materials and ingredients. With an investment of over 16 million euro in the first phase, the industrial and technological platform will be located in Clermont-Ferrand within the Parc Cataroux Center for Sustainable Materials, an innovation accelerator supported by Michelin. The Biotech Open Platform is also supported by several public and private institutions: the University of Clermont Auvergne, the company Greentech, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Clermont Auvergne Métropole. As industry looks for alternatives to fossil-based resources, it is turning to innovative and sustainable solutions to meet its supply needs while providing more efficient materials. Biotechnology - and particularly precision fermentation - is one of the most promising ways to meet this challenge. Precision fermentation is a cutting-edge technology that uses microorganisms like bacteria, yeast or fungi to produce proteins, enzymes and other molecules that are used in industry. It is particularly suited to innovation in the agri-food and materials sectors. Although fundamental research has made considerable progress, biotechnologies must now be developed on a larger scale. The Biotech Open Platform's ambition is to accelerate the development of precision fermentation by enabling the scale-up of innovative products and processes already tested in the laboratory. By 2025, the project plans to install an initial demo-scale production line, including a fermenter and purification equipment. Additional equipment will be installed in the following years, including a second production line. This ramp-up will enable the platform to meet the scale-up needs of its founders and to gradually open it up to other companies facing the challenge of scaling up in the industrial biomanufacturing sector. Florent Menegaux, President of the Michelin group: “ The Michelin group is pleased to announce the creation, with its partners, of the Biotech Open Platform – a unique tool that will enhance the development of bio-sourced materials, a key challenge for the industry of tomorrow. Located in Auvergne, it exemplifies Michelin's unflagging commitment to developing innovation and the regions where the Group operates." Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone: “At Danone, we have always been focused on investing in the future of food, and this partnership is the next step in this journey. We look forward to working with our partners to develop cutting-edge fermentation technologies which will accelerate innovation, health benefits and decarbonization in the food industry. We are proud to be part of this collective effort and to strengthen our contribution to meet the challenges facing the industry today." Kenny Erdoes, CEO of DMC: “We are enthusiastic about this new partnership with companies that are at the heart of French life. For us, as an American start-up, the development of the new Biotech Open Platform will enable us to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of new products leveraging our transformative fermentation technology." Frédéric Baraut, CEO of Crédit Agricole Centre France: “Crédit Agricole Centre France is taking steps to support transformation and innovation in the region. By contributing to the Biotech Open Platform, we are helping to develop a new bio-based sector based in Clermont-Ferrand and also adding to the value and the attractiveness of the region. This will also help provide opportunities and synergies to the start-ups in our Innovation Village, also in the Parc Cataroux.” Press contacts Michelin / Center for Sustainable Materials: Pascale Audibert - pascale.audibert@michelin.com / +336 34 09 82 67 – Michelin group media relations: + 33 1 45 66 22 22 - X : @MichelinNews Danone: press@danone.com DMC Biotechnologies: Kathryn Sheridan - kathryn@dmcbio.com Crédit Agricole Centre France: Isabelle Dugat - isabelle.dugat@ca-centrefrance.fr / +33 4 73 30 58 89

Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform

Press release – Paris, May 17, 2024 Completion by Danone of the sale of its EDP business in Russia Following the press release on March 22, 2024, where Danone announced that the Russian regulatory approvals required for the disposal of its EDP business in Russia to Vamin R LLC were obtained, Danone announces today it has completed this transaction. About Danone ( www.danone.com ) Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing and on-trend Categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.

DANONE: Completion by Danone of the sale of its EDP business in Russia

WEST CHESTER, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Swander Pace Capital Completes Sale of Functional Formularies to Danone.

Swander Pace Capital Completes Sale of Functional Formularies to Danone

Press release – Paris, May 01, 2024 Danone acquires Functional Formularies Danone announces today it has successfully completed the acquisition of Functional Formularies, a leading whole foods tube feeding business in the US, from Swander Pace Capital. As part of the Renew Danone strategy, this acquisition strengthens Danone's Medical Nutrition portfolio in the US by further expanding its enteral tube feeding ranges.

Danone acquires Functional Formularies

Press Release – Paris, April 25, 2024 2024 Danone Shareholders' Meeting: approval of all resolutions Danone's Shareholders' Meeting was held today, chaired by Gilles Schnepp, Chairman of the Board of Directors. 73.58% of Danone's total outstanding share capital was present or represented in this Shareholders' Meeting.

Danone: 2024 Danone Shareholders' Meeting: approval of all resolutions

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Danone S.A. (OTCQX:DANOY) Q1 2024 Results Conference Call April 18, 2024 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Mathilde Rodie - Head of IR & Financial Communication Juergen Esser - Chief Financial, Technology & Data Officer and Group Deputy CEO Conference Call Participants Guillaume Delmas - UBS Jon Cox - Kepler Cheuvreux Bruno Monteyne - Bernstein Celine Pannuti - JPMorgan Warren Ackerman - Barclays Pascal Boll - Stifel David Hayes - Jefferies Jeff Stent - Exane Tom Sykes - Deutsche Bank Mathilde Rodie Good morning, everyone.

Danone S.A. (DANOY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Danone, whose CEO first reached out to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in mid-2022 to get involved, is betting on the Paris Games' focus on health and nutrition to boost summer sales of its yoghurts and plant-based products.

After two-year wait, Danone gears up for Olympics health-kick ahead of Paris Games

Danone posted stronger-than-expected quarterly sales on Thursday, with all businesses delivering volume growth as the world's largest yoghurt maker managed to raise prices to cope with higher input costs though at a slower pace than previously.

Danone beats first-quarter sales forecasts, keeps 2024 goals

Danone said it expected like-for-like sales growth of between 3% and 5% in 2024, and confirmed it anticipated a moderate improvement in recurring operating margin.

Danone Backs Outlook as Sales, Volumes Beat Estimates

2024 First Quarter Sales Press release – Paris, April 18, 2024 Good start to the year Further delivering on Renew Danone Net sales reached €6,789m in Q1 2024, up +4.1% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, with volume/mix up +1.2%, and price up +2.9% Making continued progress on Renew Danone Broad-based growth, with positive volume/mix across categories Solid start to the year in Europe and North America amid pricing normalization Sustained competitive growth in all categories in China Continued progress on fixing business models in Emerging Markets         Portfolio rotation: Horizon Organic and Wallaby milk and dairy activity in the US and Michel & Augustin disposals successfully closed 2024 guidance confirmed: like-for-like sales growth expected between +3% and +5%, with moderate improvement in recurring operating margin € million except % Q1 2023 Q1 2024 Reported change LFL sales growth Volume/mix growth BY GEOGRAPHICAL ZONE           Europe 2,248 2,336 +3.9% +2.8% +0.1% North America 1,714 1,737 +1.3% +2.5% +1.5% China, North Asia & Oceania 824 840 +1.9% +8.9% +6.9% Latin America 689 727 +5.4% +4.1% -2.6% Rest of the World 1,486 1,150 -22.7% +6.0% +1.0% BY CATEGORY           EDP 3,768 3,474 -7.8% +3.0% +0.8% Specialized Nutrition 2,143 2,183 +1.9% +3.8% +0.3% Waters 1,051 1,132 +7.6% +8.1% +3.9%             TOTAL 6,962 6,789 -2.5% +4.1% +1.2% 1 Antoine de Saint-Affrique: CEO statement We have delivered a good start to the year, with yet another quarter of quality growth and consistent delivery on our Renew Danone agenda: net sales were up +4.1% on a like-for-like basis and volume/mix up +1.2%, with all categories positively contributing. In what remains a challenging environment, we continued making good progress on our transformation agenda, strengthening our category fundamentals, intentionally driving our winning mixes and geographies while delivering on portfolio rotation with the successful closing of the disposals of our milk and dairy activity Horizon Organic and Wallaby in the US and Michel & Augustin.

Danone: Good start to the year; Further delivering on Renew Danone

The CEO of French consumer goods giant Danone downplayed the threat of obesity drugs on its food business, arguing that consumers were likely to turn to healthy products as part of their new regime.

Danone CEO downplays threat of weight loss drugs on food producers: 'We see ourselves as extremely complementary'

Press release – Paris, April 3, 2024 Convening to the Combined Shareholders' Meeting of April 25, 2024 Danone informs its Shareholders that its Combined Shareholders' Meeting will take place on Thursday April 25, 2024, at 2:30 pm (Paris time), at Salle Pleyel, 252 rue Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France. The preliminary notice to the meeting and the notice of meeting were published in the French Bulletin des Annonces Légales Obligatoires on February 28 and April 3, 2024 respectively.

Danone: Convening to the Combined Shareholders' Meeting of April 25, 2024

Press release – Paris, March 22, 2024 Update from Danone on its EDP business in Russia Danone announces today that the Russian regulatory approvals required for the disposal of its EDP business in Russia to Vamin R LLC have been obtained. The closing of this disposal is expected in the coming weeks.

Danone: Update from Danone on its EDP business in Russia

Press Release – Paris, March 12, 2024 Danone publishes its 2023 Universal Registration Document Danone filed its 2023 Universal Registration Document with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) on March 12, 2024. The 2023 Universal Registration Document includes notably: the annual financial report; the Board of Directors' report on the corporate governance; the description of the share buyback program; and the management report including non-financial performance statement.

Danone publishes its 2023 Universal Registration Document

Press Release – Paris, March 6, 2024 Notification of availability of Danone's 2023 consolidated financial statements and statutory auditors' report Danone announces that its consolidated financial statements and the statutory auditors' report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 are publicly available and accessible online on its website, www.danone.com , section Investors / Regulated Information. About Danone ( www.danone.com ) Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing and on-trend Categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.

Danone: Notification of availability of Danone's 2023 consolidated financial statements and statutory auditors' report

Danone S.A. (DANOY) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Nestle S.A. (OTC:NSRGF, VTX:NESN) and Danone (OTCQX:DANOY) have both signalled food prices could climb more slowly over the coming year after such sharp increases have hit demand at both.

Nestle and Danone signal slower price rises ahead

Two of the world's top consumer goods companies, Danone and Nestle, said on Thursday they will slow price increases in 2024 after two years of hikes that have prompted shoppers to seek cheaper alternatives for basic goods like yoghurt and coffee.

Nestle, Danone see price hikes slowing after years of sharp increases

Danone reported a 3.5% rise in annual recurring net income and higher margins on volume gains and said guidance for 2024 remained in line with its midterm targets.

Danone Income, Margins Rise on Higher Volumes

French food group Danone said on Thursday it was starting this year with confidence after it delivered 2023 sales growth at the top end of its forecast, and improved its profit margin as higher prices offset lower volumes.

French food group Danone confident over 2024 sales after stellar 2023

2023 Full-Year Results Press release – Paris, February 22, 2024 Strong full-year results Consistently delivering on Renew Danone Net sales reached €27,619m in 2023, up +7.0% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, with price up +7.4% and volume/mix down -0.4% Q4 sales growth up +5.1% on a LFL basis, with volume/mix turning positive at +0.8% EDP transformation in Europe continues to deliver results, with volume/mix back to positive territory Solid volume/mix-led performance in North America, mainly driven by International Delight and Oikos Another quarter of strong competitive growth in China, North Asia & Oceania Recurring operating margin up +40 bps at 12.6%, while reinvesting significantly Record level of free-cash-flow at €2.6 bn, enabling investments and deleverage   Recurring EPS up +3.4% at €3.54, driven by operational performance; proposed dividend of €2.10, up +5.0% 2024 guidance in line with mid-term ambition: like-for-like sales growth expected between +3% and +5%, with moderate improvement in recurring operating margin Capital Market Event to take place in June 2024 2023 Full-Year Key Figures in millions of euros except if stated otherwise FY 2022 FY 2023 Reported Change Like-for-like Change (LFL) Sales 27,661 27,619 -0.2% +7.0% Recurring operating income 3,377 3,481 +3.1%   Recurring operating margin 12.2% 12.6% +40 bps   Non-recurring operating income and expenses (1,234) (1,438) (205)   Operating income 2,143 2,042 -4.7%   Operating margin 7.7% 7.4% -35 bps   Recurring net income – Group share 2,205 2,283 +3.5%   Non-recurring net income – Group share (1,246) (1,402) (156)   Net income – Group share 959 881 -8.1%   Recurring EPS (€) 3.43 3.54 +3.4%   EPS (€) 1.48 1.36 -8.0%   Free cash flow 2,127 2,633 +23.8%   Cash flow from operating activities 2,964 3,442 +16.1%   1 Antoine de Saint-Affrique: CEO statement 2023 was a year of consistent progress and strong delivery against our Renew Danone agenda. We put science back at the heart of what we do and further tied sustainability to business performance.

Danone: Strong full-year results; Consistently delivering on Renew Danone

A judge in New York ruled on Wednesday that Danone must face a lawsuit challenging its "carbon neutral" claim on bottles of Evian spring water.

Danone must face Evian water 'carbon neutral' lawsuit

French food-manufacturing multinational Danone (OTCQX:DANOY) has announced a 7% reduction in the wholesale price of its powdered Aptamil baby formula products following an investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into high formula prices. The CMA's scrutiny was triggered by significant price hikes in the baby formula sector, with Danone's prices having risen by 25% over two years.

Danone strongarmed into cutting Aptamil baby formula prices, Iceland confirms cost reduction

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