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Gross Sales Under Banner: EUR 3,311 million, 13% lower than in 2021 despite a 44% reduction in the store network.
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Adjusted EBITDA: EUR 128 million, EUR 80 million higher than in the first half of 2021.
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Net Income: EUR 16 million, an improvement of EUR 121 million compared to 2021.
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Leverage Ratio: Reduced to 1.1 times adjusted EBITDA from 3.1 times in 2021.
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Dia Espana Adjusted EBITDA: EUR 114 million, nearly double that of the same period in 2023.
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Spain Like-for-Like Sales Growth: 5.1% compared to the same period in 2023.
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Spain Online Sales: EUR 99 million, representing 4.7% of total net sales.
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Argentina Gross Sales in Local Currency: Growth 285% higher than inflation.
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Argentina Adjusted EBITDA: EUR 14 million, maintaining profitability above 2%.
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Net Debt: Reduced by EUR 92 million compared to the first half of 2023.
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Continued Group Cash Generation: Positive EUR 88 million, led by Spain.
Release Date: July 30, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion SA (XMAD:DIA) has successfully completed its turnaround process in Spain and Argentina, focusing on growth and profitability.
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The company has achieved a significant reduction in net debt by EUR 92 million compared to the first half of 2023, improving the leverage ratio to 1.1 times adjusted EBITDA.
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Dia Espana reported a like-for-like sales growth of 5.1% in the first half of 2024, outperforming market and inflation rates.
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The company's omnichannel strategy, including the online channel, has shown strong growth, with digital customers doubling compared to the first half of 2023.
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Dia Argentina has managed to gain market share despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, maintaining profitability and self-financing capabilities.
Negative Points
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The exit from Brazil resulted in a negative impact of EUR 107 million, contributing to a total group negative net result of EUR 93.5 million.
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Argentina's economic challenges, including inflation and currency devaluation, led to a negative net result of EUR 10 million for the period.
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Despite improvements, the company's stock market value does not fully reflect the operational and financial progress made.
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The reduction in the store network, particularly in Spain, has been significant, with 430 fewer stores compared to the first half of 2022.
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The company faces ongoing challenges in Argentina due to a complex macroeconomic situation, impacting consumer spending and sales.