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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 released an update regarding its total number of shares and voting rights as of March 31, 2022. The company reports a total of 687,682,489 shares outstanding. The total theoretical voting rights are 712,802,904, while the total exercisable voting rights are 663,211,305. This information is disclosed in compliance with the French Commercial Code and the Financial Markets Authority regulations, ensuring transparency for shareholders and stakeholders.
Danone has announced its Combined Shareholders’ Meeting set for April 26, 2022, at 2:30 PM Paris time at the Maison de la Mutualité.
The preliminary notice was published on February 28, with the official notice released on April 4. Shareholders can find detailed participation and voting information on Danone’s website.
Notably, shareholders holding 0.8% of the company’s capital have requested the inclusion of a draft resolution in the agenda.
Danone has restated its 2020 and 2021 key financial indicators to align with new operating segments: Europe, North America, China & Oceania, and Rest of the World. Key figures show a total net sales of €23.6 billion in 2020 and €24.3 billion in 2021. The recurring operating margin remained stable at approximately 14%. Like-for-like sales growth varied across regions, with North America showing a positive growth trend, while Europe and China faced declines. The company plans to report organic sales growth differently, reflecting new volume and mix disclosures.
Danone has filed its 2021 Universal Registration Document with the French Financial Markets Authority on March 16, 2022. The document includes key components such as:
- Annual Financial Report
- Board of Directors’ corporate governance report
- Description of the share buyback program
- Management report featuring a non-financial performance statement
This document is publicly accessible on Danone's website under the Investors section.
Danone S.A. has reported its total number of shares and voting rights as of February 28, 2022. The company has 687,682,489 shares outstanding. The total theoretical voting rights stand at 712,874,930, while the total exercisable voting rights are 663,283,331. This information is provided to comply with French regulations regarding transparency and shareholder rights.
Danone has announced the availability of its 2021 consolidated financial statements and the statutory auditors’ report. These documents, detailing the company’s financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, are accessible online through their website.
For more information, the materials can be found in the Investors section under Regulated Information at www.danone.com.
Danone's new CEO, Antoine de Saint-Affrique, unveiled the "Renew Danone" strategic plan at a Capital Market Event aimed at restoring growth and enhancing value creation. The plan focuses on four pillars: restoring competitiveness, selective expansion, future growth avenues, and active portfolio rotation. Targets for 2022 include price-led sales growth between +3% and +5% and a recurring operating margin above 12%. The strategy emphasizes capital discipline, increased investments, and prioritizing consumer needs, aiming for a sustainable growth model.
Danone announces the proposal of three independent Directors for its Board, subject to shareholder approval during the 2022 Shareholders’ Meeting. The candidates include Patrice Louvet, CEO of Ralph Lauren; Géraldine Picaud, CFO of Holcim; and Susan Roberts, a nutrition expert at Tufts University. This move is part of Danone's ongoing Board renewal strategy, aiming for 80% independence and gender parity by 2023, alongside a blend of global experience in Consumer Goods, Health, and Sustainability.
Danone reported a solid performance in FY 2021, with net sales of €24,281m, marking a +3.4% increase on a like-for-like basis. Q4 sales surged by +6.7% and the company achieved a FY recurring operating margin of 13.7%. Despite a slight dip in recurring EPS to €3.31 (-1.1% vs last year), free cash flow increased by 21.3% to €2.5bn. However, the reported operating margin fell to 9.3%, influenced by one-off costs during transformation efforts. A €1.94 dividend per share was proposed, consistent with previous year. A capital market event is scheduled for March 8, 2022.
DANONE has updated its total number of voting rights and shares as of January 31, 2022. The company reports a total of 687,682,489 shares outstanding, with 712,945,694 theoretical voting rights and 663,354,095 exercisable voting rights. The distinction between theoretical and exercisable voting rights is crucial for understanding shareholding thresholds, as some shares may have suspended voting rights.