Earnings Release • Mar 20, 2025
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2024 was a fantastic year for Sonae, and I am fully convinced that we have the foundations to achieve even greater success in the future.
Overall, all our businesses performed exceptionally well in highly competitive environments.
MC's food segment delivered outstanding results in a very competitive market, with consistent market share gains. The Company's grocery sales grew by 7% yoy in FY'24, driven by significant volume increases across all formats in a low-inflation environment. These results were supported by solid like-for-like growth (+4.4% in FY24), complemented by a well-executed store expansion strategy – a record high of 25 new Continente own stores in FY'24. Looking ahead, MC has clear opportunities for further growth, particularly in proximity and convenience, by expanding into urban, untapped areas and capitalizing on online and quick delivery services.
MC's health, wellness, and beauty division also posted strong growth, fueled by an accelerated like-for-like performance and the addition of Druni to our portfolio. The combination of Wells, Arenal and Druni established a leading Iberian player, leveraging valuable synergies in a fastgrowing market. I am very optimistic about this growth avenue for MC and Sonae and the value it will generate in the future.
Worten delivered robust sales growth, +8% year-over-year, further expanding its portfolio beyond electronics and appliances, particularly through its marketplace and its services offering - where we have been doubling down efforts to provide a distinctive experience to our consumers. iServices reinforced its position in Portugal and is rapidly rolling out a network of stores with highly skilled technicians in Belgium, France, and Spain to tap into the growing and underserved European repair services market: 32 out of 93 iServices stores were located abroad by the end of 2024.
In 2024, we welcomed Musti to our portfolio. This acquisition, made in partnership with the existing management, strengthened our international presence and reinforced our footprint in the high-growth pet care market. With positive industry tailwinds and significant value creation opportunities leveraging our retail expertise, the potential is clear. Last November, Musti already expanded into the Baltics through the acquisition of Pet City, further reinforcing our ambitious growth strategy in this sector.
Sierra, with its unique portfolio of shopping centres achieving footfall and tenant sales above pre-pandemic levels, delivered remarkable results while expanding its reach in both services and developments. Leveraging years of experience and a solid network of blue-chip investors, we have built unique real estate capabilities that will drive successful growth into adjacent businesses. Despite the challenging economic environment in Brazil, ALLOS posted sound operating and financial performance in 2024, with funds from operations reaching R\$1.4 billion, a 29% growth versus 2023.
NOS delivered record operational and financial results. The company increased its market share in Portugal yet again, with the strong investments in future-proofing its mobile and fixed networks providing the best customer experiences in Portugal. Already in 2025, NOS announced the acquisition of Claranet Portugal, a key milestone to improve its B2B ICT offering and establish itself further as the partner of choice for Portuguese companies. I am certain that NOS will continue to win in an increasingly challenging market.
On the back of an extremely sound performance of our existing businesses, the year was also marked by a significant shift in our portfolio configuration, unlocking important growth opportunities while extending our geographic reach. The acquisition of Musti, the leading pet care retailer in the Nordic region, secured an important position for Sonae in a fast-paced sector. Similarly, the merger of Druni and Arenal, two prominent players in Spain's beauty retail market, further strengthened our value proposition in Iberia.
Expanding our portfolio and strengthening our core businesses led to reach two important milestones: group sales reached ca.€10bn, increasing by 18% year-over-year, and EBTDA surpassed €1bn. Investments were strategically managed to support value creation opportunities, including enhancing our digital capabilities, expanding our businesses, and executing key portfolio moves. As a result, our operational free cash flow generation evolved favourably, increasing from €25m to €261m.
Additionally, new opportunities were captured from collaboration across group companies. Examples include Continente joining Worten's marketplace as a seller, NOS and Worten partnering to offer home security solutions for Portuguese families, Musti and Zu working together to deepen expertise in the pet sector and explore joint initiatives, and Continente partnering with Sensei-part of the BrightPixel portfolio-to develop a fully digital and automated store. These are just a few illustrations of how we create value as a group.
We are actively bridging innovation and Al to create value across our businesses. By leveraging greater personalization and automation, we have enhanced our customer experience. At the same time, our processes are becoming more efficient and better aligned with business needs. And, with the right tools in place-enabling more accurate predictive models and higher-quality data-we are seeing better-informed decision-making across our organization. Al holds immense potential to unlock value, and Sonae teams are learning, testing, and applying innovation to seize opportunities and drive impact.
While some question the urgency of sustainability, we see it as non-negotiable. Doing what's right isn't a slogan-it's a responsibility. As a testament to our commitment, Sonae achieved a record-high score of 69, an improvement of +9, in the Global ESG Score led by Standard & Poor's. We were also honored with an invitation to join the prestigious Yearbook, which recognizes companies with outstanding achievements in sustainability.
At Sonae, our success is powered by the drive, talent, and resilience of more than 57,000 people who push boundaries every day. We are a team that never stands still-constantly learning, evolving, and challenging ourselves to be better. Through more than one million hours of training each year, we invest in our people's skills and adaptability to thrive in an era of unprecedented transformation. The world is changing at a pace never seen before, fueled by the acceleration of digitalization, the disruptive power of GenAl, and the urgent need for a green transition.
We don't just embrace change-we drive it. We are curious, bold, and determined to shape the future, ensuring that the next 65 years won't just be as successful as the last-they'll be even better. To respond to these challenges, we place a deep emphasis on inclusion and equality. At Sonae, we are committed to strengthening the role of women, who already hold more than 40% of our managerial positions.
To our shareholders, I extend my gratitude for your trust. I reiterate our firm commitment to create economic, social, and environmental value-not only by encouraging an entrepreneurial organization where bold ideas and diverse perspectives unlock new opportunities, but also by ensuring that the necessary resources are in place to create value for all.
To all our other stakeholders and partners, thank you for your continued support and your pivotal role in helping us achieve our collective goals.
Together, we continue to shape tomorrow, today!
Cláudia Azevedo CEO

The Board of Directors will, in compliance with Sonae's Dividend Policy, propose at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting, a dividend of 5.921 euro cents per share, +5% yoy, corresponding to a dividend yield of 6.5% (based on the share price at YE24) and a payout of 52%1 of the consolidated net result group share.
| Operational cash Tlow | 200 | 314 | 51.1% | 25 | 261 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of assets | 317 | 22 | -93.2% | 331 | 104 - - -68.5% | |
| M&A capex | -47 | -50 | -5.8% - - - | -223 | -1.121 | |
| Free cash flow before dividends paid | 464 | 270 | -41.8% | 187 | -731 | |
| Dividends paid | O | O | -161 | -154 | -4.2% | |
| Consolidated Net debt | 526 | 1,572 | 526 | 1,572 |
Market capitalization
Includes: Sparkfood. Universo and retail apparel banners (Salsa. MO and Zippy). "Includes Real estate, holding costs, net debt and minorities. Excludes own shares. Note: NAV is based on market references. For further details, please refer to the Investor Kit at www.sonae.pt.
| 1Y | 3Y | БУ | 10Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Shareholder return | 7% | 6% | 34% | 42% |
| Source: Bloomberg. |
| 4Q24 | yoy | FY23 | FY24 | yoy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,981 | 26.1% | 8.399 | 9.947 | 18.4% |
| 297 | 37.4% | 722 | 908 | 25.8% |
| 0.0% | 0.8 p.p. | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5 p.p. |
| 328 | -19.9% | ggo | 1.034 | 4.5% |
| 11.0% | -6.3 p.p. | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4 p.p. |
| 90 | -65.5% | 427 | 285 | -33.2% |
| 78 | -65.0% | 357 | 223 | -37.6% |
| 314 | 57.1% | 25 | રજા |
| dod | Dec.24 | Sep.24 |
|---|---|---|
| -3.4% | 2.941 | 3,045 |
| 2.6% | 1.105 | 1.077 |
| -5.5% | 884 | ರೆತಿ ನಿ |
| -1.1% | 354 | 358 |
| 1.5% | 265 | 261 |
| -1.6% | -852 | -865 |
| -2.6% | 4.433 | 4,550 |
| -3.7% | 1.772 | 1.839 |
1 Assuming own shares as of 31.12.2024 totalling 61,665,393.

2 For further details please refer to Sonae Investor Kit.
MC ended 2024 with reinforced leadership positions in the markets it operates: grocery retail in Portugal and health, wellness and beauty (HWB) in Iberia. The merger of Druni and Arenal, already concluded in 3Q24, delivered a significant boost to the HWB segment, reinforcing its strong growth trajectory.
In a highly competitive operating setting, turnover increased by 15.3% yoy to €7.6bn in FY24 (+24% yoy to €2.2bn in 4Q24), fuelled by solid performances across both grocery and HWB, with a relevant contribution of Druni in 2H24.
In grocery retail, MC delivered a robust sales performance, driven by volume growth across all formats, amid a context of low inflation. MC opened a record high of 25 new grocery own stores during the year - of which 24 Continente Bom Dia proximity stores-, while making strategic investments in refurbishments, with a greater focus on larger formats.
The HWB segment delivered double-digit growth across all banners, fuelled by strong beauty market tailwinds and the reinforcement of MC's value proposition in the different categories. On a comparable basis (excluding Druni's contribution), HWB turnover grew by 10% yoy. The expansion of Wells and Arenal footprint, coupled with the acquisition of Druni, led HWB store network to more than double during the year, reaching 797 own stores at YE24.
In terms of profitability, uEBITDA rose to €765m in FY24 (€235m in 4Q24), with uEBITDA margin increasing by 0.4pp yoy to 10.0% (10.5% in 4Q24). The margin expansion was driven by Druni's contribution and operational efficiencies, which helped offset inflationary pressures (including rising staff costs) and higher energy prices.
Free cash flow was impacted by the investment in Druni, including the purchase of the remaining 40% stake in Arenal by Druni. Excluding these inorganic effects, FCF would have surpassed last year's level, demonstrating the healthy cash generation profile of the core businesses despite the relevant investment in store expansion and refurbishment.

Regarding financial leverage, total net debt to EBITDA reached 2.9x at the end of December, reflecting a comfortable balance sheet position despite the impact of Druni transaction. On a proforma basis, factoring in Druni's full-year EBITDA contribution, the leverage ratio would stand at 2.7x.
Despite a challenging operating environment in the Iberian electronics market, Worten strengthened its leadership in consumer electronics and appliances retail in Portugal, consolidating its market share throughout 2024.
Turnover grew by 8.8% yoy to €455m in 4Q24, with a robust LfL of 5.6%. In FY24, turnover stood at €1.4bn, +7.6% yoy. This performance was supported by solid demand in core categories (electronics and home appliances) and further boosted by growth in the other two key business segments - new product categories and services.
The online channel saw significant growth in the quarter (+21% yoy) and in the year (+17% yoy), leveraging on Worten marketplace, representing 17% of total turnover in FY24.
uEBITDA reached €32m in 4Q24, with uEBITDA margin roughly stable yoy at 7.1%. In FY24, uEBITDA amounted to €78m, with a margin of 5.6% (5.8% in FY23), as the topline growth was offset by a pressured cost base (staff, IT, general expenses) due to inflation.
In terms of footprint expansion, a highlight to iServices, that continued to grow its presence both domestically and internationally - across Belgium, France and the Canary Islands. Worten opened 38 new iServices stores in FY24, ending the year with 61 stores in Portugal and 32 stores abroad.

Musti reported its results (October 185 - December 318, 2024), to the market on February 11th During the period, the company strengthened its leadership in the Nordic pet care sector and successfully expanded into the Baltics with Pet City acquisition.
Sales grew by 5.6% to €122m in the quarter, benefiting from gains in LfL sales, a good performance of the online channel and contribution from Pet City, following its acquisition in November. Amid a challenging consumer climate, adjusted EBITDA margin reached 14.1% (17.7% in the same period last year), impacted by the pressure in gross profit from targeted investments and price campaigns, as well as inflation.
Further details can be found in the company's website available here.
In the developments area, construction works advanced steadly, with good progress across its five ongoing projects. As for new projects, the company took relevant steps in the living segment, by acquiring a plot for its first Build-to-Rent project in Portugal and securing its first residential project in Spain during 4Q24.
In FY24, net result4 rose to €97m (+9.8% yoy), fuelled by the positive performance in the European shopping centre portfolio and higher results from property sales. NAV growth was driven by the higher net result, which more than offset the negative impact of exchange rates in LatAm, reaching €1.1bn at YE24, up by 5% yoy.
Sonae's investments in the Telco & Technology areas are concentrated in Sonaecom which published its 4Q24 results on March 10*1. Further details on these areas' performance can be found at Sonaecom's announcement available here.
NOS reported its 4Q24 results to the market on February 26th. The company delivered exceptional results, achieving revenue growth, profitability and cash generation, while further expanding its market share. Further details are available on the company's website here.
On Sonae's consolidated accounts, NOS equity method results reached €100m in FY24, up by 57% yoy (€29m in 4Q24, +30% yoy), driven by improved operational performance and extraordinary items (capital gains relating to towers sale and non-recurring extraordinary effects relating to activity fees following a favourable court ruling).
Regarding shareholder remuneration, NOS' Board of Directors approved a proposal for the next AGM to distribute an ordinary dividend of €0.35 per share (in line with last year), representing an ordinary dividend vield of 9%, and an extraordinary dividend of €0.05 per share.
Already in 2025, NOS announced the acquisition of Claranet Portugal, marking a key milestone in strengthening its offering for business customers while enhancing its capabilities in the fastgrowing technology sector.
Sierra closed the year on a positive note, maintaining the positive momentum in its European shopping portfolio, while recording substantial progress in its services and developments businesses.
Sierra's European shopping centre portfolio performed very well in both 4Q24 and FY24, with multiple assets achieving 100% occupancy, leading to a 98.4% overall occupancy rate. These results were driven by dynamic active management and leasing activity, leading to the addition of over 190 new tenants and the renewal of over 380 others. In 4Q24, River Deck food court at Vasco da Gama shopping centre in Lisbon was opened to public, strengthening the gastronomic offer of the centre. All these efforts have enhanced the retail mix, improved customer experiences and reinforced the centres unique positioning, reflecting in higher sales, rents and footfall - underscoring the strength of Sierra's assets and the sector's long-term appeal.
Regarding services, the company continued to post a favourable
performance, namely in Investment Management and Property Management, by leveraging on its strong track record and institutional investor reach.

3 Musti's financial year was changed to calendar year during the reporting period, to be aligned with Sonae's calendar year. Therefore, the financial year 2024 covered 15 months. The financial year was from 1 October to 30 September prior to the change.
4 Data refers to management accounts, on a proportional basis (taking into account the % held by Sierra in its assets),
5 Total stake through Sonaecom (90% held by Sonae).
Throughout the remainder of 2025, the global economy is expected to be shaped by geopolitical uncertainties and trade frictions, driven by potential protectionist policies, while benefiting from the easing of interest rates.
In this dynamic environment, our focus remains on agility, innovation, and the disciplined execution of our strategy to drive long-term growth across our portfolio of businesses. Sonae remains committed to cash flow generation and reallocating capital in selected areas, while strategically investing to solidify the leadership of our businesses and lowering leverage levels.
In retail, MC will remain focused on strengthening its market positions in both grocery and HWB by executing an ambitious investment strategy across lberia. Worten will work to reinforce its omnichannel leadership, namely by leveraging its marketplace and expanding its services capabilities. Musti is well-positioned for growth as the economic and consumer environment in the Nordics improves and the pet care market rebounds to its long-term trend.
In real estate, Sierra will continue implementing asset management initiatives in its shopping centre portfolio, while expanding coverage in services and developments.
As for NOS, the company will aim to improve its position in the Telco market by leveraging on its significant 5G infrastructure investments in recent years to attract new B2C and B2B customers.
Main announcements during 2024 are published in www.sonae.pt/en/ and www.cmvm.pt (market regulator).
Subsequent events
January 17th: Sonae SGPS, SA informed on transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities.

| Income Statement | 4Q23 | 4Q24 | yoy | FY23 | FY24 | yoy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 2,363 | 2,981 | 26.1% | 8,399 | 9.947 | 18.4% |
| Underlying EBITDA | 216 | 2977 | 37.4% | 7122 | 908 | 25.8% |
| margin | 9.1% | 10.0% | 0.8 p.p. | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5 p.p. |
| Equity method results* | 19 | 42 | 119.9% | 100 | 148 | 48.2% |
| Sierra | 10 | 14 | 41.4% | 48 | 53 | 10.1% |
| NOS | 22 | 29 | 30.2% | 63 | 100 | 56.8% |
| Others | -13 | -1 | 93.5% | -12 | -5 | 59.0% |
| Non-recurrent items | 174 | -11 | 169 | -21 | ||
| EBITDA | 410 | 323 | -19.9% | 990 | 1.034 | 4.5% |
| margin | 17.3% | 11.0% | -6.3 p.p. | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4 p.p. |
| D&A and Provisions and Imp. | -121 | -164 | -34.7% | -417 | -519 | -24.3% |
| EBIT | 288 | 164 | -42.9% | 573 | 516 | -10.0% |
| Net Financial results | -31 | -46 | -49.2% | -124 | -181 | -46.3% |
| laxes | 3 | -28 | -22 | -50 | ||
| Direct result | 260 | 90 | -65.5% | 427 | 285 | -33.2% |
| Indirect result | -11 | -2 | 80.2% | - 4 | 1 | |
| Net result | 249 | 87 | -64.8% | 423 | 286 | -32.4% |
| Non-controlling interests | -26 | -10 | 63.0% | -66 | -63 | 3.8% |
| Net result group share | 222 | 78 | -65.0% | 357 | 223 | -37.6% |
* Equity method results: income by equity method results (Sierra and NOS), income related to investments consolidated by the equity method and discontinued operations results.
Note: The consolidated financial in this report was prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), as adopted by the European Union. The financial information regarding quarterly and semi-annual figures was not subject to audit procedures.
| Balance Sheet | Dec.23 | Sep.24 R | Dec.24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment properties | 327 | 331 | 337 |
| Net fixed assets | 2.285 | 3.028 | 3.070 |
| Right of Use assets | 1.191 | 1.507 | 1.526 |
| Financial investments | 2.148 | 2.039 | 2.048 |
| Goodwill | 657 | 1.403 | 1.412 |
| Working capital | -1.220 | -1.087 | -1.328 |
| Invested capital | 5.390 | 7.220 | 7.065 |
| Equity & minorities | 3.462 | 3.652 | 3.741 |
| Net debt | 526 | 1.837 | 1.572 |
| Net financial debt | 555 | 1.832 | 1.571 |
| Net shareholder loans | -29 | 4 | 1 |
| Lease liabilities | 1.402 | 1.731 | 1.753 |
| Sources of financing | 5.390 | 7.220 | 7.065 |
EBITDA Other operational flows ** Working capital var. and others Operational capex Operational cash flow Net financial activity M&A capex Sale of assets Dividends received FCF before dividends paid
**Other operational flows = - Equity Method results + Rents - Capital Gains + Taxes R - Restated to include post purchase allocation adjustments related with Musti and BCF.
| Dec.23 | Dec.24 |
|---|---|
| 990 | 1.034 |
| -524 | -503 |
| 1 | 196 |
| -443 | -467 |
| 25 | 261 |
| -39 | -83 |
| -223 | -1.121 |
| 331 | 104 |
| 93 | 108 |
| 187 | -731 |
| Capex | Investments in tangible and intangible assets and investments in acquisitions. For NOS it includes right of use. |
|
|---|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash ratio | Exit value of the investment divided by the initial investment. | |
| Direct result | Results before non-controlling interests excluding contributions to indirect results. |
|
| (Direct) EBIT | Direct EBT - financial results. | |
| EBITDA | Underlying EBITDA + equity method results + non-recurrent items. | |
| EBITDA margin | EBITDA / turnover. | |
| Indirect result | Includes Sierra's results, net of taxes, arising from: (i) investment property valuations; (ii) capital gains (losses) on the sale of financial investments, joint ventures or associates; (iii) impairment losses of non-current assets (including goodwill) and (iv) provision for assets at risk. Additionally and concerning the remaining Sonae's portfolio, it incorporates: (i) impairments in retail real estate properties; (ii) reductions in goodwill; (iii) provisions (net of taxes) for possible future liabilities and impairments related with non-core financial investments, businesses, assets that were discontinued (or in the process of being discontinued/repositioned); (iv) results from mark- to-market methodology of other current investments that will be sold or exchanged in the near future and from other related income (including dividends); and (v) other non-relevant issues. |
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| Investment properties Shopping centres in operation owned and co-owned by Sierra. | ||
| Lease Liabilities | Net present value of payments to use the asset. | |
| Like for Like sales (LfL) |
Sales made by omnichannel stores that operated in both periods under the same conditions. Excludes stores opened, closed or which suffered major upgrade works in one of the periods. |
|
| Holding | Loan to Value (LTV) - Holding net debt (average) / NAV of the investment portfolio plus Holding net debt (average). |
| Loan to Value (LTV) - Sierra |
Total debt / (Investment propert development), on a proportional |
|---|---|
| INREV NAV Sierra | Open market value attributable · deferred tax liabilities. |
| Net asset value (NAV) of the investment portfolio |
Market value of each Sonae's bu (book value). Sonae's NAV is bas trading multiples of comparable rounds and market capitalisation business unit are available in Sor |
| Net debt | Bonds + bank loans + other loans deposits - current investments - |
| Net financial debt | Net debt excluding shareholders |
| Net invested capital | Total net debt + total shareholde |
| Other loans | Bonds and derivatives. |
| Right of use (RoU) | Lease liability at the beginning o costs, advance rent payments a |
| Total Net Debt | Net Debt + lease liabilities. |
| Total Shareholder Return (TSR) |
Profit or loss from net share pric over a given period. |
| Underlying EBITDA | Recurrent EBITDA from the busi consolidation method. |
| Underlying EBITDA margin |
Underlying EBITDA / turnover. |
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