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Fiscal Year 2026
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Record revenue and profit growth were driven by the Britvic acquisition, with a 7% dividend increase approved. Strategic focus shifted to soft drinks, premium, and non-alcoholic categories, while sustainability and board diversity targets advanced. All proposals passed without opposition.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Britvic acquisition drove strong revenue and profit growth, with rapid synergy realization and integration. Premium, soft drinks, and alcohol-free categories outperformed, while guidance for 2026 remains cautious amid macro uncertainty. Dividend increased 7% to DKK 29 per share.
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Strong reported growth driven by Britvic and Gorkha Brewery offset soft consumer demand and challenges in Ukraine and Poland. Full-year earnings guidance is maintained, with cost actions and investments supporting resilience and market share gains, especially in soft drinks and premium segments.
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The group is targeting 4–6% organic revenue growth, driven by premiumization, digital transformation, and efficiency programs, with a focus on restoring gross margin to 47–49% and maintaining a 50% payout ratio. Regional strategies emphasize digital commerce, multi-beverage expansion, and supply chain optimization.
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Strong H1 growth driven by Britvic consolidation and resilient organic performance, with market share gains across all regions. Guidance for organic operating profit growth was raised to 3%-5%, and Britvic integration is progressing well.
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Volume and revenue growth were driven by the Britvic acquisition, with premium and alcohol-free categories performing strongly. Guidance for 2025 is maintained, Britvic integration is on track, and key markets like China, India, and the U.K. showed solid starts despite ongoing macro uncertainties.
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The AGM reviewed strong financial results, major acquisitions, and the successful exit from Russia. Shareholders approved all proposals, including a DKK 27 per share dividend, board changes, and a capital reduction. Strategic focus remains on growth, integration of Britvic, and risk management.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Accelerate SAIL strategy drove margin and profit growth, with major acquisitions and disposals reshaping the portfolio. 2025 guidance targets 1%-5% organic operating profit growth, with Britvic integration and leverage reduction as key priorities.
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Organic revenue grew 1.3% in Q3, with strong performance in most markets offset by declines in China, France, and the U.K. Full-year earnings guidance is maintained, Britvic acquisition is on track, and expanded PepsiCo partnerships are expected to drive future growth.
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Delivered solid H1 growth with 1.4% volume and 3.9% organic revenue increases, despite weather and consumer headwinds. Upgraded full-year profit outlook to 4%-6%, advanced strategic acquisitions, and maintained strong cost control and premiumization focus.
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The acquisition of Britvic is set to transform the UK and Western Europe business, delivering GBP 100 million in cost synergies and accelerating growth in both beer and soft drinks. The deal is fully debt-financed, margin and EPS accretive, and strengthens the partnership with Pepsi, with integration expected to be low risk and completed by Q1 2025.