France · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR Louis Hachette Group Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2025
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Revenue grew 4% to €9.6 billion in 2025, with adjusted EBIT up 8% and net debt reduced below €1.6 billion. Publishing and travel retail delivered strong results, while Prisma Media restructured to maintain profitability. 2026 guidance targets stable publishing, continued travel retail growth, and further deleveraging.
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Record H1 EBITDA of €220M and revenue up 4% to €4.5B, with strong publishing and travel retail performance. Net debt fell below €2B, and the group targets further deleveraging and high single-digit H2 sales growth, despite FX headwinds and digital disruption.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record 2024 results with revenue up 11% and strong EBIT, driven by Publishing and Travel Retail. Net debt reduced, digital and international segments expanded, and dividend payouts increased. Confident outlook for 2025 with continued growth and investment focus.