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The news page for Danone S.A. (DANOY) aggregates company announcements and market-relevant updates for this global food and beverage group. Danone’s releases provide insight into its three core categories—Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition—as well as its broader Renew strategy, which it describes as focused on restoring growth, competitiveness and long-term value creation.
Investors and observers can use Danone news to follow developments such as quarterly sales updates, geographic and category performance, and details on like-for-like growth, volume/mix and pricing trends. Danone’s communications also cover acquisitions and strategic investments, including moves in gut health, microbiome science and plant-based nutrition that support its health-focused positioning.
Capital markets and balance sheet actions feature regularly in Danone’s news flow. Examples include dual-tranche bond issues, with explanations of how proceeds will be used and how instruments are treated under IFRS and by credit rating agencies, as well as share buyback mandates and transactions involving the company’s own shares. Danone also publishes recurring notices on its total number of shares and voting rights, in line with French regulatory requirements.
Corporate governance and organizational updates are another theme, with announcements on changes to leadership structure and geographic organization, such as the shift to EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas. For those tracking DANOY, this news stream offers context on Danone’s operational performance, strategic priorities and capital structure. Bookmark this page to review new press releases and regulatory communications as they are published.
Danone has successfully issued a €600 million bond with a 10-year maturity and a 3.071% coupon as of August 31, 2022. This move is part of the company’s liquidity management strategy, aimed at enhancing funding flexibility and extending debt maturity. The bond issue, expected to settle on September 7, 2022, attracted diverse investors, showcasing confidence in Danone's business model. Danone holds a BBB+ rating from Standard & Poor’s and Baa1 from Moody’s, reflecting a stable outlook.
Danone announced the availability of its interim financial report for the six-month period ending June 30, 2022, which is accessible online. The report reflects Danone's commitment to transparency and aims to communicate its financial performance. The company, recognized for its health-focused products, generated €24.2 billion in sales in 2021 and operates in over 120 markets. It continues to pursue its Renew strategy for growth and sustainability, with an ambition to achieve global B Corp™ certification by 2025.
Danone reported strong H1 2022 results with net sales of €13.3 billion, a 7.4% increase on a like-for-like basis and a 12.6% reported increase. Q2 sales rose by 7.7% driven by a 6.8% price increase and a 0.9% volume/mix rise. Recurring EPS reached €1.63, up 7.2% year-on-year. The recurring operating margin was 12.1%, slightly down from the previous year due to input-cost inflation. Danone updated its 2022 guidance, anticipating a 5-6% increase in like-for-like sales growth and confirmed its margin expectations. Free cash flow stood at €674 million, down 33.2% from the previous year.
DANONE provides an update on its voting rights and shares as of June 30, 2022. The total number of shares amounts to 675,787,600, with 700,431,019 theoretical voting rights. Notably, the number of exercisable voting rights stands at 664,004,443. This report complies with the French Commercial Code and AMF regulations, ensuring transparency in shareholding thresholds. The difference between theoretical and exercisable rights highlights shares with suspended voting rights, keeping shareholders informed of their rights.
Danone has announced the total number of shares and voting rights as of May 31, 2022. The total number of shares stands at 675,787,600, with a total number of theoretical voting rights reaching 700,463,107. The exercisable voting rights are 664,036,531. This disclosure complies with Article L. 233-8 II of the French Commercial Code and Article 223-16 of the AMF regulations, ensuring transparency in shareholder rights and corporate governance.
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Danone has agreed to sell its 25% stake in Yashili and 20% stake in Inner Mongolia Dairy Joint Venture to Mengniu. Concurrently, Danone will acquire 100% of Dumex Baby Food Co Ltd, enhancing its footprint in the infant milk formula market in China. These transactions signal the end of Danone's partnership with Mengniu after previously selling a 9.8% stake in 2021. The proceeds from the sale will be used for deleveraging, reinforcing Danone's commitment to strengthening its operations in the strategically important Chinese market.
Danone has provided an update regarding its voting rights and shares as of April 30, 2022. The company reported a total of 674,524,174 shares outstanding. The total number of theoretical voting rights stands at 699,594,063, while the total number of exercisable voting rights is 663,160,779. This information complies with the French Commercial Code and the regulations of the Financial Markets Authority. The figures are crucial for shareholders monitoring shareholding thresholds.
Danone has formed a strategic alliance with Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) in Argentina, where CCU has acquired a significant minority stake in Aguas Danone de Argentina. This partnership aims to enhance both companies' beverage offerings and strengthen their market position in a competitive landscape. Danone emphasizes the alliance as a vital step to better serve Argentinian consumers, while CCU views it as an opportunity to enter a new beverage category and promote established brands, fostering greater industry dynamism.
On April 26, 2022, Danone held its Shareholders' Meeting, attended by 66.98% of its shareholders. All resolutions proposed by the Board were approved, including the financial statements for 2021 and a dividend distribution of €1.94 per share, payable on May 12, 2022. The meeting also confirmed the appointment of new Board members. Additionally, the Board agreed to cancel 13.2 million treasury shares and continue an Employee Share Subscription Plan, allowing eligible employees to subscribe to new shares at a 30% discount.