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Jeronimo Martins

Earnings Release Mar 19, 2025

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This release includes, in Appendix 1, for comparison purposes, the Financial Statements excluding the effect of the IFRS16.

> MEDIA PRESENTATION

INVESTOR RELATIONS OFFICE

+351 21 752 61 05 [email protected] Cláudia Falcão [email protected] Hugo Fernandes [email protected]

MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE +351 21 752 61 80 [email protected] Rita Fragoso [email protected] Pedro Rio [email protected]

Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. Head office: Rua Actor António Silva, n. º7, 1649-033 Lisboa | Share Capital: Euro 629.293.220,00 Registered at the C.R.C. of Lisbon and Tax Number: 500 100 144 www.jeronimomartins.com

FOCUS ON COMPETITIVENESS ENSURES CONSUMER PREFERENCE AND STRENGTHENS MARKET POSITIONS

YEAR 2024 | KEY FIGURES

  • Sales grew 9.3% to €33.5 BN (+4.9% excluding FX).
  • EBITDA increased 2.9% to €2.2 BN (-1.7% excluding FX), with EBITDA margin at 6.7% (7.1% in 2023). In Q4, EBITDA grew 3.6% to €598 MN (+1.6% excluding FX), translating into an EBITDA margin of 6.9% (7.1% in Q4 23).
  • Net Earnings reached €599 MN, corresponding to an EPS of €0.95.
  • Overcoming the impacts of the slowdown in sales growth resulting from basket deflation across our different banners, Cash Flow was €-62 MN.
  • Despite keep investing more than €1 BN per year, the Group posted a net cash position of €726 M by the end of 2024. Net Debt stood at €3.1 BN including IFRS16.

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW & KEY DRIVERS

As expected, after the extraordinary price increases of the last two years, 2024 saw a sharp drop in food inflation coupled with significant cost increases.

Weak consumer demand, especially in our main market, Poland, compounded the difficulties and intensified competition for volumes.

In response to these challenges, our banners continued to invest in price competitiveness and strengthened their value propositions.

As a result of this investment, the Group's sales grew 9.3% (+4.9% at constant exchange rates) to reach 33.5 billion euros, with LFL at 0.6%.

The Group's EBITDA was 2.2 billion euros, and the respective margin fell 41 bps compared to 2023. As anticipated, throughout the year, the Group's operating margins were pressured by basket deflation and significant cost inflation, mainly in labour, following minimum wage increases in the Group's three main countries.

The Group's balance sheet remained solid, with a year-end net cash position (excluding liabilities with capitalized operating leases) of 726 million euros.

The consolidated Pre-Tax ROIC was 20%, compared to 26.8% in 2023. The returns for 2024 reflected the deflationary pressures that slowed sales growth, impacted working capital, and, together with cost increases, pressured the EBIT margin.

In line with the Company's dividend policy, the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual Shareholders' Meeting the payment of a dividend of 0.59 euros per share (gross value). In accordance with the Articles of Association, it will also propose allocating 40 million euros from the 2024 net earnings to the Jerónimo Martins Foundation.

Despite the challenges and the hard work on all business fronts, the Group moved forward with its sustainability agenda, having made substantial progress throughout the year. It is worth highlighting the following:

  • the newly established Jerónimo Martins Foundation with an initial endowment of 40 million euros;
  • the approval by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) of the Group' short-and long-term targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050;
  • the renewal of the highest score (A) by CDP on its Climate Program and the recognition of leadership level (A-) for its Water and Forest Programs; and
  • the inclusion in the FTSE Diversity & Inclusion Index Top 100.

At the end of the year, Jerónimo Martins was included in more than 140 international sustainability indices.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO PEDRO SOARES DOS SANTOS

'In 2024, everything we anticipated in the outlook of the 2023 FY results' release materialized. A combination of factors created a demanding economic environment for our banners: deflation in our baskets after two years of substantial price increases, high cost inflation, strong consumer price sensitivity, and more intense competition in the food retail market. Our banners, particularly Biedronka, focused on volumes and fiercely competed for sales, outperforming, once again, the markets in which they operate.

Our teams worked hard to create saving opportunities for consumers while maintaining the quality of our value propositions. We increased the number of customers on a comparable basis, grew sales in volume, and increased our market shares.

Nearly three months into 2025, uncertainty about geopolitics, socio-economic dynamics, and consumer behavior in our three main countries remains very high. Despite this uncertainty, we remain true to our priorities and our sense of mission: delivering the most competitive prices, a differentiated, high-quality offer, and a good store infrastructure to the consumers who choose our banners.

At the same time, we will work to reinforce efficiency and cost discipline managing the margin pressure resulting from the unavoidable rise in labour costs due to new minimum wage revisions in the countries where we operate.

In this complex context, we remain focused on sustainable growth, while also addressing the environmental and social challenges we face. We will pay special attention to the needs of our teams, both through a fair wage policy and through social welfare and assistance projects that will include, in 2025, the work of the newly created Jerónimo Martins Foundation.'

The year 2025 began with heightened uncertainty, driven by global geopolitical turbulence and political instability in major European economies. In an environment that will remain volatile, we foresee that consumers will continue to be prudent and restrained, and that market competitive dynamics will be fierce, at least in the first half of the year. OUTLOOK FOR 2025

Our banners will continue to ensure price competitiveness to sustain the preference of those who choose our stores and trust our value propositions, and to strengthen our market positions.

The 9.2% minimum wage increase in Poland will boost household disposable income. However, for now, food retail competition is intense, and overall food consumption is relatively stagnant.

Biedronka, honoring its 30-year commitment to everyday low prices in the Polish market, will continue to lead in price competitiveness and design the best promotions for Polish families. The priority will be sales performance, a big challenge, given the outperformance consistently delivered by our main banner in recent years.

Biedronka will also continue focusing on cost efficiency and productivity measures to protect profitability and respond to the economic environment. At the beginning of 2025, this environment still combines low food inflation with rising wages and stagnant food consumption.

The banner plans to strengthen its market presence by opening 130 to 150 stores (net) designed with formats that have proven to deliver good performance. Additionally, the renovation programme covers 250 to 275 locations. The Company also plans to add a new distribution centre to the existing 17.

The start of operations in Slovakia was marked by the opening of three Biedronka stores and the inauguration of our first distribution centre, earlier this month. By the end of 2026, the operation is expected to have at least 50 stores in the country.

Hebe will continue to strengthen its store network in Poland with c.30 new locations, while the e-commerce channel will remain at the center of its growth and internationalization strategy.

In Portugal, food consumer demand remains promotion-driven. However, consumer demand might grow in response to the 6.1% increase in the minimum wage.

Pingo Doce, which has been successful with its All About Food store concept, will continue its remodeling programme. In 2025, the programme is expected to cover c.50 stores. The Company also plans to open c.10 new locations.

Recheio will remain focused on having the best offers for each of its customer segments. It will also advance its store renovation programme, improving its value proposition for the HoReCa channel. The Amanhecer partnership store network, which already has more than 700 locations, will keep expanding.

In Colombia, consumption growth is expected to remain modest, given the negative impact of ongoing inflation on household real disposable income.

Ara will work to maintain consumer preference, implement its expansion plan, and improve its profitability.

The banner expects to open more than 150 new stores. In addition, c.70 locations previously operated by Colsubsidio, in premium areas, will be progressively integrated in Ara's network, as the local authorities have just cleared the transaction.

To support store network expansion, investment in logistics includes the conclusion of a new distribution centre, which is now operational, and preparatory work for increasing logistics capacity in coming years.

In 2025, the Group investment programme, which remains the top priority for capital allocation, is expected to be in line with recent years: approximately 1.1 billion euros.

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS BY BANNER

POLAND

In Poland, food inflation averaged 3.3% for the year, declining until March before rising in April due to the reintroduction of VAT on basic food products. Since then, food inflation has continued to climb.

Food retail sales evaluated at constant prices fell in Poland, reflecting a cautious consumer sensitive to prices and promotions.

Biedronka LFL

Biedronka provided the best price opportunities for Polish families throughout the year, maintaining its price leadership and a strong commercial dynamic.

In the year, sales in local currency grew by 4.1%, with LFL at -0.3%. In euros, sales reached 23.6 billion, 9.6% more than in 2023.

The outstanding work of our largest banner, which operated with deflation in its basket throughout the twelve months of the year, delivered sales volumes and market share gains despite a restrained market context and strong comparative for 2023.

EBITDA decreased by 1.3% (-6.3% in local currency). EBITDA margin stood at 7.7% (8.5% in 2023), pressured by operational deleveraging due to basket deflation, price investments, and the decision to significantly increase salaries of operational teams.

Biedronka continued to strengthen its market presence, benefiting from the flexibility it developed to adapt its format to market opportunities. In the year, it opened 186 new stores (161 net additions) and remodelled 280 locations.

The Q-commerce (ultra-fast deliveries), operating under the Biek brand, opened five additional micro fulfillment centres, ending the year with 23.

Hebe's sales grew 18.1% (in local currency), with an 8.5% LFL growth. In euros, sales reached 583 million, 24.3% above 2023.

Online sales accounted for c.20% of total sales for the year.

The good sales performance, careful margin mix management, and tight cost control resulted in a 39.4% increase in EBITDA (+32.4% in local currency), with the respective margin rising to 10.2% (9.1% in 2023).

Hebe opened 36 stores in the Polish market (33 net additions), in addition to two stores in Slovakia and one store in the Czech Republic.

PORTUGAL

In Portugal, food inflation was 2.4% in 2024, reaching 3% in Q4.

Consumers remained focused on taking advantage of price opportunities and promotions in the food retail market.

The HoReCa channel showed some stagnation compared to previous years' strong performance, mainly due to the fragility of expenditures on food consumed away from home.

Pingo Doce maintained a vigorous commercial intensity and executed its most popular promotional campaigns. The banner continued to expand its new store concept, enhancing its unique offerings in ready-to-eat meal solutions and fresh products.

Sales grew 4.5% to 5.1 billion euros, and LFL was 4% (excluding fuel).

This solid sales performance, supported by the Meal Solutions category and the focus on productivity and operational efficiency, allowed the EBITDA margin to remain stable at 5.8%, despite price investments and significant cost inflation. EBITDA grew 5.1% to reach 296 million euros.

Throughout the year, the banner remodeled 64 stores according to the All About Food concept, opened 10 new locations, and closed three stores.

Recheio leveraged its value propositions tailored to each customer segment. Despite some contraction in consumption in the HoReCa channel, the banner maintained strong dynamism and gained new customers in all its segments. Sales reached 1.4 billion euros, 1.9% above 2023, with LFL at 2.1%.

The company reinforced its commercial assertiveness and competitiveness in a context where the HoReCa channel, namely restaurants, showed signs of pressure, having recorded a contraction of its EBITDA margin, which stood at 5.1% (5.4% in 2023). EBITDA amounted to 69 million euros, 4.6% below the previous year.

Recheio LFL

COLOMBIA

In Colombia, food inflation declined, averaging 3.2% for the year. Despite this slowdown, food prices remained high and continued to pressure household budgets, driving significant trading down by the consumer.

Ara's commercial strategy focused on offering Colombian families good saving opportunities. Sales grew by 11.1% in local currency, with LFL at 0.2%. In euros, sales reached 2.9 billion, 17% above 2023.

EBITDA was 96 million euros, more than double the value recorded in 2023 (+102.3% in local currency), with the respective margin standing at 3.4% (1.9% in 2023). The increase in the EBITDA margin reflects the change in commercial dynamics and the continuous effort to control costs and increase productivity, which improved operational profitability in a challenging context.

The banner successfully implemented its expansion programme, inaugurating 150 new stores and ending the year with 1,438 locations.

To support the expansion, Ara opened a new distribution centre in early 2024 and invested in other logistic infrastructures, which began operating in early 2025.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HEADINGS

Net Financial Results were -267 million euros. The increase in net interest reflects the rise in net debt and the effect of financing Ara in Colombian pesos at a higher interest rate than the Group's average. Interest on capitalized operating leases also increased as a result of our investments.

Other Losses and Gains were -119 million euros, including the initial endowment of 40 million euros for the Jerónimo Martins Foundation and write-offs from renovations and restructuring costs. This amount also includes 27 million euros in exceptional bonuses paid to the operational teams in recognition of their unwavering commitment to deliver sales volume growth in a highly demanding year.

Before the dividends' payment, Cash Flow for the year was negative by 62 million euros, primarily impacted by the effect on growth of the rapid shift from high food inflation to deflation. There was also an increase in interest paid, consistent with the rise in net debt, mainly in Colombia, where the interest rate remains high.

The Investment Programme amounted to one billion euros. The expansion programme absorbed 40% of the year's Capex, with the opening of a total of 385 new stores (352 net additions).

DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION PROPOSAL

Considering the solid balance sheet and consolidated net earnings for 2024, the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting the distribution of 370.8 million euros of dividends in line with the defined policy.

This proposal corresponds to a gross dividend of 0.59 euros per share (excluding the 859.000 shares in the portfolio), representing a payout of c.50% of ordinary consolidated net earnings (or c.58% of the consolidated net earnings) excluding the effects of IFRS16.

The proposed dividend distribution ensures that the Group retains the flexibility to pursue its expansion plans, takes advantage of potential non-organic growth opportunities, and sustains a strong balance sheet.

According to paragraph three of article thirty-first of the company's articles of association, the Board of Directors also proposes allocating an endowment of 40 million euros to the Jerónimo Martins Foundation from the 2024 net earnings.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS KEY

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

(€ Million) 2024 2023 Q4 24 Q4 23
Net Sales and Services 33,464 30,608 9.3% 8,700 8,157 6.7%
Gross Profit 6,851 20.5% 6,251 20.4% 9.6% 1,785 20.5% 1,651 20.2% 8.1%
Operating Costs -4,619 -13.8% -4,083 -13.3% 13.1% -1,186 -13.6% -1,073 -13.2% 10.6%
EBITDA 2,232 6.7% 2,168 7.1% 2.9% 598 6.9% 578 7.1% 3.6%
Depreciation -1,043 -3.1% -902 -2.9% 15.6% -264 -3.0% -242 -3.0% 9.2%
EBIT 1,189 3.6% 1,266 4.1% -6.1% 334 3.8% 335 4.1% -0.4%
Net Financial Costs -267 -0.8% -174 -0.6% 53.5% -73 -0.8% -32 -0.4% 126.2%
Gains/Losses in Joint Ventures and Associates -1 0.0% -1 0.0% 20.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% -68.3%
Other Profits/Losses -119 -0.4% -79 -0.3% n.a. -45 -0.5% -44 -0.5% n.a.
EBT 801 2.4% 1,012 3.3% -20.8% 216 2.5% 259 3.2% -16.6%
Income Tax -195 -0.6% -239 -0.8% -18.3% -55 -0.6% -57 -0.7% -2.4%
Net Profit 606 1.8% 773 2.5% -21.6% 161 1.8% 202 2.5% -20.6%
Non-Controlling Interests -7 0.0% -16 -0.1% -56.3% -2 0.0% -4 0.0% -61.6%
Net Profit Attributable to JM 599 1.8% 756 2.5% -20.8% 159 1.8% 198 2.4% -19.7%
EPS (€) 0.95 1.20 -20.8% 0.25 0.32 -19.7%
EPS without Other Profits/Losses (€) 1.11 1.29 -14.5% 0.31 0.37 -16.3%

BALANCE SHEET

(€ Million) 2024 2023
Net Goodwill 639 635
Net Fixed Assets 5,891 5,533
Net Rights of Use (RoU) 3,530 3,074
Total Working Capital -4,062 -4,314
Others 318 235
Invested Capital 6,317 5,163
Total Borrowings 1,003 765
Financial Leases 128 102
Capitalised Operating Leases 3,790 3,280
Accrued Interest 25 22
Cash and Cash Equivalents -1,882 -2,074
Net Debt 3,064 2,097
Non-Controlling Interests 247 252
Share Capital 629 629
Reserves and Retained Earnings 2,377 2,184
Shareholders Funds 3,253 3,066

CASH FLOW

(€ Million) 2024 2023
EBITDA 2,232 2,168
Capitalised Operating Leases Payment -380 -337
Interest Payment -283 -192
Other Financial Items 1 1
Income Tax -280 -254
Funds From Operations 1,290 1,386
Capex Payment -1,054 -1,153
Change in Working Capital -202 176
Others -96 -65
Cash Flow -62 345

DISCLAIMER

This release's forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of future events. They are subject to risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The risks and uncertainties, which have increased as a result of the war in Ukraine and of the conflict in the Middle East, relate to factors that are beyond Jerónimo Martins' ability to control or estimate precisely and include but are not limited to general economic conditions, actions taken by governmental authorities and their impacts over the economy, competition, industry trends, credit markets, foreign exchange fluctuations, and regulatory developments.

The forward-looking statements herein refer only to this document and its publication date. Unless required by applicable law or regulation, Jerónimo Martins assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this release or notify a reader if any matter stated herein changes or becomes inaccurate.

Financial Calendar

General Shareholders Meeting: 24 April

  • Q1 2025 Results: 7 May
  • H1 2025 Results: 1 August (before the opening of the market)
  • 9M 2025 Results: 29 October

All releases will be published after the closing of the market unless otherwise stated

APPENDIX INCOME STATEMENT BY FUNCTIONS

1.
Financial
Statements
IFRS16 Excl. IFRS16
(€ Million) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Net Sales and Services 33,464 30,608 33,464 30,608
Cost of Sales -26,613 -24,357 -26,613 -24,357
Gross Profit 6,851 6,251 6,851 6,251
Distribution Costs -5,148 -4,490 -5,314 -4,625
Administrative Costs -514 -495 -517 -497
Other Operating Profits/Losses -119 -80 -119 -80
Operating Profit 1,070 1,187 901 1,050
Net Financial Costs -267 -174 -45 -23
Gains/Losses in Other Investments 0 0 0 0
Gains/Losses in Joint Ventures and Associates -1 -1 -1 -1
Profit Before Taxes 801 1,012 855 1,026
Income Tax -195 -239 -203 -241
Profit Before Non Controlling Interests 606 773 652 785
Non-Controlling Interests -7 -16 -10 -19
Net Profit Attributable to JM 599 756 642 766

INCOME STATEMENT (Management View)

(€ Million) (Excl. IFRS16) (Excl. IFRS16)
2024 2023 Q4 24 Q4 23
Net Sales and Services 33,464 30,608 9.3% 8,700 8,157 6.7%
Gross Profit 6,851 20.5% 6,251 20.4% 9.6% 1,785 20.5% 1,651 20.2% 8.1%
Operating Costs -5,229 -15.6% -4,596 -15.0% 13.8% -1,344 -15.5% -1,209 -14.8% 11.2%
EBITDA 1,622 4.8% 1,655 5.4% -2.0% 440 5.1% 442 5.4% -0.4%
Depreciation -603 -1.8% -525 -1.7% 14.7% -151 -1.7% -143 -1.7% 5.9%
EBIT 1,020 3.0% 1,129 3.7% -9.7% 289 3.3% 299 3.7% -3.4%
Net Financial Costs -45 -0.1% -23 -0.1% 90.0% -11 -0.1% -5 -0.1% 111.2%
Gains/Losses in Joint Ventures and Associates -1 0.0% -1 0.0% 15.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% -71.5%
Other Profits/Losses -119 -0.4% -79 -0.3% n.a. -45 -0.5% -44 -0.5% n.a.
EBT 855 2.6% 1,026 3.4% -16.6% 233 2.7% 250 3.1% -6.9%
Income Tax -203 -0.6% -241 -0.8% -15.6% -57 -0.7% -55 -0.7% 4.4%
Net Profit 652 1.9% 785 2.6% -16.9% 175 2.0% 195 2.4% -10.1%
Non-Controlling Interests -10 0.0% -19 -0.1% -47.4% -2 0.0% -4 -0.1% -45.2%
Net Profit Attributable to JM 642 1.9% 766 2.5% -16.2% 173 2.0% 190 2.3% -9.3%
EPS (€) 1.02 1.22 -16.2% 0.27 0.30 -9.3%
EPS without Other Profits/Losses (€) 1.18 1.31 -10.3% 0.33 0.36 -7.3%

BALANCE SHEET

(€ Million) (Excl. IFRS16)
2024 2023
Net Goodwill 639 635
Net Fixed Assets 5,891 5,533
Total Working Capital -4,058 -4,309
Others 277 203
Invested Capital 2,749 2,061
Total Borrowings 1,003 765
Financial Leases 128 102
Accrued Interest 25 22
Cash and Cash Equivalents -1,882 -2,074
Net Debt -726 -1,184
Non-Controlling Interests 262 265
Share Capital 629 629
Reserves and Retained Earnings 2,584 2,350
Shareholders Funds 3,475 3,245

CASH FLOW

(Excl. IFRS16)
(€ Million) 2024 2023
EBITDA 1,622 1,655
Interest Payment -54 -16
Other Financial Items 1 1
Income Tax -280 -254
Funds From Operations 1,288 1,385
Capex Payment -1,054 -1,153
Change in Working Capital -201 175
Others -95 -63
Cash Flow -62 345

EBITDA BREAKDOWN

IFRS16 Excl. IFRS16
(€ Million) 2024 Mg 2023 Mg 2024 Mg 2023 Mg
Biedronka 1,814 7.7% 1,838 8.5% 1,397 5.9% 1,489 6.9%
Hebe 59 10.2% 43 9.1% 26 4.4% 14 3.0%
Pingo Doce 296 5.8% 282 5.8% 221 4.4% 213 4.4%
Recheio 69 5.1% 73 5.4% 63 4.7% 67 5.0%
Ara 96 3.4% 45 1.9% 23 0.8% -12 n.a.
Others & Cons. Adjustments -103 n.a. -112 n.a. -108 n.a. -116 n.a.
JM Consolidated 2,232 6.7% 2,168 7.1% 1,622 4.8% 1,655 5.4%

NET FINANCIAL COSTS

IFRS16 Excl. IFRS16
(€ Million) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Net Interest -41 -12 -41 -12
Interests on Capitalised Operating Leases -228 -176 - -
Exchange Differences 14 25 8 0
Others -12 -11 -12 -11
Net Financial Costs -267 -174 -45 -23

SALES BREAKDOWN

(€ Million) 2024 2023 ∆ % Q4 24 Q4 23 ∆ %
% total % total excl. FX Euro % total % total excl. FX Euro
Biedronka 23,571 70.4% 21,500 70.2% 4.1% 9.6% 6,110 70.2% 5,690 69.8% 4.8% 7.4%
Hebe 583 1.7% 469 1.5% 18.1% 24.3% 161 1.9% 140 1.7% 11.8% 15.1%
Pingo Doce 5,073 15.2% 4,853 15.9% 4.5% 1,359 15.6% 1,306 16.0% 4.0%
Recheio 1,357 4.1% 1,332 4.4% 1.9% 336 3.9% 329 4.0% 2.3%
Ara 2,850 8.5% 2,435 8.0% 11.1% 17.0% 724 8.3% 685 8.4% 11.9% 5.6%
Others & Cons. Adjustments 30 0.1% 19 0.1% n.a. 9 0.1% 7 0.1% n.a.
Total JM 33,464 100% 30,608 100% 4.9% 9.3% 8,700 100% 8,157 100% 5.3% 6.7%

SALES GROWTH

Total Sales Growth LFL Growth
Q1 24 Q2 24 H1 24 Q3 24 9M 24 Q4 24 2024 Q1 24 Q2 24 H1 24 Q3 24 9M 24 Q4 24 2024
Biedronka
Euro 18.8% 5.7% 11.9% 7.8% 10.4% 7.4% 9.6%
PLN 9.3% 0.1% 4.5% 2.6% 3.9% 4.8% 4.1% 4.6% -4.6% -0.2% -1.9% -0.7% 1.1% -0.3%
Hebe
Euro 39.2% 23.5% 30.6% 24.4% 28.3% 15.1% 24.3%
PLN 28.0% 16.8% 22.0% 18.3% 20.6% 11.8% 18.1% 18.2% 7.5% 12.4% 8.5% 11.0% 2.6% 8.5%
Pingo Doce 8.3% 3.7% 5.9% 2.7% 4.7% 4.0% 4.5% 9.1% 3.0% 5.9% 1.2% 4.2% 2.6% 3.7%
Excl. Fuel 8.7% 3.8% 6.2% 3.0% 5.0% 4.3% 4.8% 9.5% 3.1% 6.1% 1.5% 4.4% 2.9% 4.0%
Recheio 2.7% 1.6% 2.1% 1.3% 1.8% 2.3% 1.9% 3.4% 1.0% 2.1% 1.6% 1.9% 2.5% 2.1%
Ara
Euro 43.9% 22.2% 32.1% 4.3% 21.5% 5.6% 17.0%
COP 20.0% 7.3% 13.3% 6.4% 10.9% 11.9% 11.1% 5.8% -3.8% 0.7% -3.1% -0.6% 2.6% 0.2%
Total JM
Euro 18.6% 6.8% 12.3% 6.7% 10.3% 6.7% 9.3%
Excl. FX 9.9% 1.7% 5.5% 3.3% 4.7% 5.3% 4.9% 5.5% -2.9% 1.1% -1.1% 0.3% 1.5% 0.6%

STORE NETWORK

Number of Stores Openings Closings
2023 Q1 24 Q2 24 Q3 24 Q4 24 2024 2024
Biedronka * 3,569 28 32 44 82 25 3,730
Hebe ** 345 7 10 10 12 3 381
Pingo Doce 482 1 3 2 4 3 489
Recheio 43 0 0 0 0 0 43
Ara *** 1,290 27 32 28 63 2 1,438
Sales Area (sqm) 2023 Q1 24 Openings
Q2 24
Q3 24 Q4 24 Closings/
Remodellings
2024
2024
Biedronka * 2,525,397 18,522 22,223 31,826 61,233 -7,556 2,666,757
Hebe ** 88,379 1,800 2,422 2,214 3,062 836 97,041
Pingo Doce 564,903 127 5,555 3,154 1,331 -3,685 578,755
Recheio 145,269 0 0 0 0 399 144,870
Ara *** 446,493 10,112 11,404 10,555 23,841 190 502,215

** Includes 5 stores outside Poland * Excluding the stores and selling area related to 23 Micro Fulfilment Centres (MFC) to supply Biek's operation (ultra-fast delivery)

*** Includes 70 Bodegas del Canasto (B2B)

CAPEX

(€ Million) 2024 Weight 2023 Weight
Biedronka 418 42% 559 46%
Pingo Doce 277 28% 249 21%
Recheio 29 3% 35 3%
Ara 171 17% 258 21%
Others 111 11% 109 9%
Total CAPEX 1,006 100% 1,209 100%

WORKING CAPITAL

IFRS16 Excl. IFRS16
(€ Million) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Inventories 2,027 1,816 2,027 1,816
in days of sales 22 22 22 22
Customers 45 55 45 55
in days of sales 0 1 0 1
Suppliers -4,786 -4,752 -4,786 -4,752
in days of sales -52 -57 -52 -57
Others -1,348 -1,433 -1,345 -1,429
Total Working Capital -4,062 -4,314 -4,058 -4,309
in days of sales -44 -51 -44 -51

TOTAL BORROWINGS AND FINANCIAL LEASES

(€ Million) 2024 2023
Long Term Borrowings / Financial leases 622 371
as % of Total 55.0% 42.8%
Average Maturity (years) 3.9 3.6
Short Term Borrowings / Financial leases 496
as % of Total 45.0% 57.2%
Total Borrowings / Financial leases 1,131 867
Average Maturity (years) 2.3 1.7
% Total Borrowings / Financial leases in euros 10.2% 8.4%
% Total Borrowings / Financial leases in złoty 20.5% 19.0%
% Total Borrowings / Financial leases in Colombian pesos 69.4% 72.6%
  1. Notes Like For Like (LFL) sales: sales made by stores and e-commerce platforms that operated under the same conditions in the two periods. Excludes stores opened or closed in one of the two periods. Sales of stores that underwent profound remodelling are excluded for the remodelling period (store closure).

INCOME STATEMENT

Reconciliation notes

3.

Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015

Income Statement
in this Release
(Management View)
Consolidated Income Statement by Functions
(in Consolidated Report and Accounts)
Net Sales and Services Net sales and services
Gross Profit Gross profit
Operating Costs Includes headings of Distribution costs; and Administrative
costs, excluding €-1,043 million related with Depreciations
and amortisations (note - Segments Reporting)
EBITDA
Depreciation Value reflected in the note - Segments Reporting
EBIT
Net Financial Costs Net financial costs
Gains/Losses in Joint Ventures
and Associates
Gains (losses) in joint ventures and associates
Other Profits/Losses Includes headings of Other operating profits/losses; Gains
(losses) on disposal of business (when applicable); and Gains
(losses) in other investments (when applicable)
EBT Profit before taxes
Income Tax Income tax
Net Profit Profit before non-controlling interests
Non-Controlling Interests Non-Controlling interests
Net Profit Attributable to JM Net profit attributable to Jerónimo Martins Shareholders

BALANCE SHEET

Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015

Balance Sheet
in this Release
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in Consolidated Report and Accounts)
Net Goodwill Amount reflected in note Intangible assets
Net Fixed Assets Includes the headings Tangible and Intangible assets
(excluding the Net goodwill of €639 million); and adding the
Financial leases (€145 million)
Net Rights of Use (RoU) Includes the heading Rights of use excluding the Financial
leases (€145 million)
Total Working Capital Includes the headings Current trade debtors, accrued
income and deferred costs; Inventories; Biological assets;
Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income;
Employee benefits; and also, €-49 million related to 'Others'
due to its operational nature.
Excludes €-8 million related with Interest accruals and
deferrals heading (note - Net financial debt); and, €58
million of short-term investments that do not qualify as cash
equivalents (note - Debtors, accruals and deferrals)
Others Includes the headings Investment property; Investments in
joint ventures and associates; Other financial investments;
Non-Current trade debtors, accrued income and deferred
costs; Deferred tax assets and liabilities; Income tax
receivable and payable; Provisions for risks and
contingencies.
Excludes €-49 million related to 'Others' due to its
operational nature
Invested Capital
Total Borrowings Includes the heading Borrowings current and non-current
Financial Leases Includes the heading of Financial leases (2024: €128 million;
2023: €102 million) according with IAS 17 in place before
IFRS16 adoption
Capitalised Operating Leases Amount in the heading of Lease liabilities current and non
current, excluding Financial leases (heading above)
Accrued Interest Includes the headings Derivative financial instruments and
€-8 million related with Interest accruals and deferrals (note
- Net financial debt)
Cash and Cash Equivalents Includes the heading Cash and cash equivalents; and €58
million of Short-term investments that do not qualify as
cash equivalents (note - Debtors, accruals and deferrals)
Net Debt
Non-Controlling Interests Non-Controlling interests
Share Capital Share capital
Reserves and Retained
Earnings
Includes the headings Share premium; Own shares; Other
reserves; and Retained earnings

Shareholders' Funds

CASH FLOW

Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015

Cash Flow
in this Release
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
(in Consolidated Report and Accounts)
EBITDA Includes the headings Cash generated from operations before
changes in working capital, including headings which did not
generate cash flow, and excluding profit and losses that do
not have operational nature (€96 million)
Capitalised Operating Leases
Payment
Included in the heading Leases paid, excluding €12 million
related with the payment of financial leases according with
previous accounting standards
Interest Payment Includes the headings of Loans interest paid; Leases interest
paid; and Interest received
Income Tax Income tax paid
Funds from Operations
Capex Payment Includes the headings Disposal of tangible and intangible
assets; Disposal of other financial investments and
investment property; Acquisition of tangible and intangible
assets; Acquisition of other financial investments and
investment property; and Acquisition of businesses, net of
cash acquired.
It also includes acquisitions of tangible assets classified as
finance leases under previous accounting standards (€-37
million)
Change in Working Capital Includes Changes in working capital
Others Includes the headings Disposal of business (when applicable);
and Profit and losses which generated cash flow, although
not having operational nature (€-96 million)
Cash Flow Corresponds to the Net change in cash and cash equivalents,
deducted from Dividends paid; Acquisition of subsidiaries to
non-controlling interests; Net change in loans; and Net
change in Short-term investments that do not qualify as cash.
It also includes acquisitions of tangible assets classified as
finance leases (€-37 million); and deducted from the payment
of financial leases (€12 million), both according with previous
accounting standards

This release includes, in Appendix 1, for comparison purposes, the Financial Statements excluding the effect of the IFRS16.

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