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Organic Volume Growth: 1% in Q2.
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Organic Net Revenue Growth: 4% in Q2.
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Net Revenue Growth: 16% in Q2, 20% in the first half.
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EBIT Growth: 22% in the first half, reaching DKK866 million.
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EBITDA Margin: Expanded by 30 basis points to 16.2%.
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EBIT Margin: Increased by 10 basis points to 11.7%.
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Net Financial Expenses: Increased by 52% to DKK163 million in the first half.
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Tax Payments: Increased by 24% in the first half to DKK145 million.
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Earnings Per Share: Increased by 14% to DKK11.2 per share in the first half.
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Free Cash Flow: DKK560 million, DKK15 million higher than last year.
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Net Interest Bearing Debt to EBITDA: 2.4 at the end of the quarter.
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Extraordinary Dividend: DKK14.5 per share to be paid on October 1.
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Updated Net Revenue Guidance: Minimum of DKK15 billion for 2024.
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Organic EBIT Growth Guidance: Narrowed to 14% to 19% for 2024.
Release Date: August 23, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Royal Unibrew AS (FRA:0R1) achieved a 1% organic volume growth in Q2 despite poor weather conditions in June.
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The company reported a 4% organic net revenue growth in the quarter, driven by strong product mix and price increases.
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Royal Unibrew AS (FRA:0R1) increased its market shares in key categories and important brands.
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The company achieved a 9% reduction in absolute carbon emissions in the first half of 2024.
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An extraordinary dividend of DKK14.5 per share will be paid out in Q4, reflecting strong financial performance.
Negative Points
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The weather in June negatively impacted the company's performance in Q2.
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Net financial expenses increased significantly by 52% to DKK163 million in the first half due to higher net interest-bearing debt.
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The integration of the Belgium and Luxembourg markets is not expected to contribute to earnings in Q4 due to integration costs.
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The company faces macroeconomic uncertainty, impacting consumer spending in the on-trade segment.
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The Norwegian krone devaluation has affected profitability, requiring price increases to restore margins.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you elaborate on the difference between your guidance of at least DKK15 billion in revenue and the flat organic volume growth assumption for the full year? A: Lars Jensen, CEO, explained that the addition of the Belgium and Luxembourg business, which was not part of the initial guidance, contributes to the revenue increase. Despite a strong momentum until May, poor weather in June affected the industry. The company remains value-focused rather than volume-focused, aiming for quality revenue capture.