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Strong upturn in operating profitability and continued

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deleveraging in fiscal 2023-2024

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1 Assigned by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings

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(in € millions)

2023-24

2022-23

Revenue

6 053

5 223

Contract Catering

4 381

4 151

Multiservices

1 655

1 056

Corporate & Other

17

16

Reported revenue growth (%)

15,9%

17,3%

Organic revenue growth (%)

5,1%

11,2%

Adjusted EBITA

167

59

Adjusted EBITA margin (%)

2,8%

1,1%

Attributable net profit/(loss)

(41)

(93)

Net margin (%)

-0,7%

-1,8%

Adjusted attributable net profit/(loss)

                                           9

(6)

Adjusted attributable earnings/(loss) per share (in €)

                                      0,04

(0,03)

Net debt (1)

1 269

1 393

Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA (1)

3,8

5,4

(1) Based on the definition and covenants in the Senior Facilities Agreement, i.e., excluding unamortized issuance costs and the fair

value of derivative instruments

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H1 revenue (Oct-March)

H1

H1

Organic

Changes in scope

Currency

Reported

(in €m)

2023-24

2022-23

growth

of consolidation

effect

growth

Contract Catering

2 293

2 169

5,9%

0,6%

-0,8%

5,7%

Multiservices

823

302

6,0%

166,9%

0,0%

172,9%

Sub-total

3 116

2 471

5,9%

20,9%

-0,7%

26,1%

Corporate & Other

7

7

1,9%

nm

nm

1,9%

GROUP TOTAL

3 123

2 478

5,9%

20,8%

-0,7%

26,0%

H2 revenue (April-Sept)

H2

H2

Organic

Changes in scope

Currency

Reported

(in €m)

2023-24

2022-23

growth

of consolidation

effect

growth

Contract Catering

2 088

1 982

4,6%

0,5%

0,2%

5,3%

Multiservices

832

754

3,6%

6,9%

0,0%

10,5%

Sub-total

2 920

2 736

4,3%

2,3%

0,2%

6,8%

Corporate & Other

10

9

6,7%

nm

nm

6,7%

GROUP TOTAL

2 930

2 745

4,3%

2,3%

0,2%

6,8%

Full-year revenue (Oct-Sept)

FY

FY

Organic

Changes in scope

Currency

Reported

(in €m)

2023-24

2022-23

growth

of consolidation

effect

growth

Contract Catering

4 381

4 151

5,3%

0,6%

-0,4%

5,5%

Multiservices

1 655

1 056

4,3%

52,6%

0,0%

56,9%

Sub-total

6 036

5 207

5,1%

11,1%

-0,3%

15,9%

Corporate & Other

17

16

4,5%

0,0%

0,0%

4,5%

GROUP TOTAL                                              6 053               5 223                5,1%                      11,1%               -0,3%             15,9%

 

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H1 revenue (Oct-March)

H1

H1

Reported

(in €m)

2023-24

2022-23

growth

France

1 607

1 112

44,5%

Europe (including UK)

841

719

17,0%

Rest of World

675

647

4,3%

GROUP TOTAL

3 123

2 478

26,0%

H2 revenue (April-Sept)

H2

H2

Reported

(in €m)

2023-24

2022-23

growth

France

1 529

1 428

7,1%

Europe (including UK)

755

704

7,2%

Rest of World

646

613

5,4%

GROUP TOTAL

2 930

2 745

6,7%

Full-year revenue (Oct-Sept)

FY

FY

Reported

(in €m)

2023-24

2022-23

growth

France

3 136

2 540

23,5%

Europe (including UK)

1 596

1 423

12,2%

Rest of World

1 321

1 260

4,8%

GROUP TOTAL                                        6 053             5 223            15,9%

 

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H1 (oct-march)

Adjusted EB

2023-24

ITA (€m)

2022-23

Change in

Adjusted EBITA (€m)

Adjusted EBITA m

2023-24

argin (%) 2022-23

Change in

Adjusted EBITA (€m)

Contract Catering

Multiservices

91

16

49

(2)

42

18

4,0%

1,9%

2,3%

-0,8%

170 bps

270 bps

Sub-total

Corporate and Others

107

(7)

47

(6)

60

(1)

3,4% n.m

1,9% n.m

150 bps nm

TOTAL GROUP

100

41

59

3,2%

1,7%

150 bps

H2 (april-sept)

Adjusted EB

2023-24

ITA (€m)

2022-23

Change in

Adjusted EBITA (€m)

Adjusted EBITA m

2023-24

argin (%) 2022-23

Change in

Adjusted EBITA (€m)

Contract Catering

Multiservices

42

32

(2)

26

44 6

2,0%

3,9%

-0,1% 3,5%

210 bps 40 bps

Sub-total

Corporate and Others

74

(7)

24

(6)

50

(1)

2,5% n.m

0,9% n.m

160 bps nm

TOTAL GROUP

67

18

49

2,3%

0,6%

170 bps

Full Year (oct-sept)

Adjusted EB

2023-24

ITA (€m)

2022-23

Change in

Adjusted EBITA (€m)

Adjusted EBITA m

2023-24

argin (%) 2022-23

Variation (pts)

Adjusted EBITA (€m)

Contract Catering

Multiservices

133 48

47

24

86

24

3,0%

2,9%

1,1%

2,3%

190 bps 60 bps

Sub-total

Corporate and Others

181

(14)

71

(12)

110

(2)

3,0% n.m

1,4% n.m

160 bps n.m

TOTAL GROUP                                               167                    59                           108                2,8%                1,1%                      170 bps

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(in € millions)

Year ended September 30,

                2024                         2023

Revenue

Purchase of raw materials and consumables

Personnel costs (excluding share-based compensation expense)

Share-based compensation expense

Other operating expenses

Taxes other than on income

Depreciation, amortization and provisions for recurring operating items

Net amortization of intangible assets recognized on consolidation Recurring operating profit from continuing operations

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

Recurring operating profit from continuing operations including share of profit of equity-accounted investees

Non-recurring income and expenses, net

Operating profit/(loss) from continuing operations including share of profit of equity-accounted investees

Financial expenses

Financial income

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax

Income tax

Net profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations

Net profit for the period from discontinued operations

6 053

(1,740)

(3,282)

-

(587)

(111)

(166) (36)

131

-

131

(31)

100

(122)

17

(5)

(36) (41) 0

5 223

(1 656)

(2 773)

(6)

(491)

(92)

(152)

(20)

33

-

33

(81)

(48)

(88)

10

(126)

29

(97) 0

Net profit/(loss) for the period

(41)

(97)

Attributable to:

Owners of parent

Non-controlling interests

(41) 0

(93) (4)

(in € per share)

Year ended September 3

2024

0,

2023

Earnings/(loss) per share - continuing operations

Basic

(0,16)

(0,45)

Diluted

(0,16)

(0,45)

Earnings/(loss) per share - discontinued operations

Basic

-

-

Diluted

-

-

Total earnings/(loss) per share

Basic

(0,16)

(0,45)

Diluted

(0,16)

(0,45)

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(in € millions)

At September 30,

 2024

At September 30,

 2023

Goodwill

1 676

1 680

Intangible assets

221

257

Property, plant and equipment

277

258

Right-of-use assets

187

216

Other non-current assets

-

-

Non-current financial assets

176

127

Equity-accounted investees

-

-

Fair value of derivative financial instruments (*)

1

5

Deferred tax assets

77

84

Total non-current assets

2 615

2 627

Inventories

99

107

Trade and other receivables

858

975

Contract assets

-

-

Current income tax assets

15

12

Other current assets

79

67

Cash and cash equivalents (*)

142

45

Assets classified as held for sale

-

-

Total current assets

1 193

1 206

TOTAL ASSETS                                                                                         3 808                         3 833

(*) Included in the calculation of net debt

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(in € millions)

At September, 30

 2024

At September, 30  2023 (1)

Share capital

3

3

Reserves and retained earnings

783

833

Translation reserve

(11)

11

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

775

847

Non-controlling interests

1

(1)

Total equity

776

846

Long-term debt (*)

887

967

Long-term lease liabilities (*)

129

155

Fair value of derivative financial instruments (*)

8

-

Deferred tax liabilities

1

-

Provision for pension and other post-employment benefit obligations

74

74

Other long-term provisions

29

28

Other non-current liabilities

5

6

Total non-current liabilities

1 133

1 230

Trade and other payables

658

646

Due to suppliers of non-current assets

13

14

Accrued taxes and payroll costs

663

639

Current income tax liabilities

14

8

Short-term debt (*)

324

242

Short-term lease liabilities (*)

65

67

Short-term provisions

57

56

Contract liabilities

58

53

Other current liabilities

47

32

Liabilities classified as held for sale

-

-

Total current liabilities

1 899

1 757

Total liabilities

3 032

2 987

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

3 808

3 833

Net debt

1 270

1 381

Net debt excluding fair value of derivative financial instruments and debt insurance costs

1 269

1 393

(*) Included in the calculation of net debt

1) In accordance with IAS 1, the financial liabilities related to the “On” sub-program of the securitization program have been reclassified to short-term debt.

 

            

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(in € millions)                                                                                                                            At September, 30

 2024

At September, 30

 2023

Recurring operating profit including share of profit of equity-accounted investees

131

33

Amortization and depreciation (1)

Provisions

192 10

170 3

EBITDA

333

206

Dividends received from equity-accounted investees

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

Change in operating working capital

Non-recurring income and expenses impacting cash

Interest and other financial expenses paid

Tax paid

Other non-cash movements

-

-

107

(26)

(99)

(18) 2

-

-

(66)

(40)

(73)

(9)

5

Net cash from operating activities – continuing operations

299

23

Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

Purchase of financial assets

Proceeds from sale of financial assets

Acquisition of shares in consolidated companies, net of cash acquired

Other cash flows from investing activities

(104)

6

(6)

1

(20)

(2)

(83)

6

(3)

-

20

-

Net cash from/(used in) investing activities – continuing operations

(125)

(59)

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayments of borrowings

Repayments of lease liabilities

164

(131)

(77)

87

(32)

(70)

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities – continuing operations

(44)

(15)

Effect of exchange rate changes

5

(8)

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET CASH AND EQUIVALENTS – CONTINUING OPERATIONS

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET CASH AND EQUIVALENTS – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

135

(1)

(60) (1)

Net cash and equivalents at beginning of period                                                                                            (2)

Net cash and equivalents at end of period                                                                                                    132

 Including amortization of advances on customer contracts corresponding to €1 million for the year ended September 30,2023.

 

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59

(2)

(en millions d'euros)                                                                                                               At September, 30

At September, 30

2024

2023

EBITDA                                                                                                                                                        333

206

Net capital expenditure                                                                                                                                 (98)

(77)

Change in operating working capital                                                                                                             107

(66)

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees                                                                                                    -

-

Non-recurring income and expenses impacting cash                                                                                   (26)

(40)

Other non-cash movements                                                                                                                              2

5

Repayments of lease liabilities (IFRS16)                                                                                                      (85)

(77)

OPERATING FREE CASH FLOW                                                                                                                233

(49)

Tax paid                                                                                                                                                        (18)

(9)

(1)

 

FREE CASH FLOW                                                                                                                                       215                             (58)

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