Earnings Release • Oct 30, 2024
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Whilst continuing to outperform the industry in key brand-market combinations, mainly thanks to aperitifs and tequila, overall nine months trend reflecting a challenging backdrop due to macroeconomic, sectorial and climatic factors with a peak in the third quarter
Positive top line organic growth in the first nine-months 2024 at +2.1% (-1.4% in the third quarter)
Profitability indicators impacted by muted top line performance and already committed infrastructure investments, expected to continue in the remainder of the year
Looking ahead, confidence in continued outperformance and market share gains, leveraging strong brands in growing categories, boosted by a dedicated program to accelerate growth and profitability via focus, simplification and cost containment
Evolution of operating model with Houses of Brands
Acceleration of portfolio streamlining with refocus on key priorities
Efficiency program for cost containment
Milan, October 29th, 2024-The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI-Bloomberg CPR IM) approved the additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th, 2024.
The net sales performance in the nine-months 2024 was impacted by a combination of concomitant factors, especially macroeconomic weakness, poor weather, pressure on disposable income from inflation and consumer and distributor reduced confidence, with a peak in the third quarter, despite outperformance vs industry in key brand-market combinations. The profitability performance was also impacted by the continuation of already committed infrastructure investments, in a muted sales growth environment.
In terms of key market trends, in the Americas, performance reflected persisting challenges in selected categories in the US, and an extraordinary impact of the hurricane in Jamaica (consolidated net sales flattish excluding this impact in Q3), despite ongoing growth in aperitifs and tequila. In Europe, particularly in on-premise skewed markets such as Italy, poor weather at the beginning of the spring-summer season as well as in September coupled with softer than expected consumption led to below expectations re-orders in the back-end of the third quarter. In APAC, net sales were impacted by persisting challenging macro and trading conditions.
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Looking into the remainder of the year, cyclical macro headwinds are expected to persist. Based on current visibility, Campari Group expects net sales organic growth to be at low single digit.
The organic performance of EBIT-adjusted margin and change, considering also a very challenging comparison base in the last quarter of last year, is expected to be negatively impacted by unfavorable sales mix and lack of absorption of fixed production costs due to lower production volume despite benefits on raw materials as well as by ongoing completion of committed business investments.
Looking into 2025 and beyond, as the impact of the above cyclical factors fades away, Campari Group expects to continue to achieve sector outperformance and market share gains leveraging its strong brands in growing categories with a gradual return in the medium-term to mid-to-high single digit organic net sales growth trajectory in a normalized macro environment. Accretion on EBIT margin will be supported by the positive impact of sales growth and mix driven by aperitifs, tequila and premiumization across the portfolio, and COGS efficiencies on gross margin as well as increased efficiency in brand building and creation of operating leverage. The performance will also be supported by key company initiatives to accelerate growth and profitability through focus, simplification and cost containment:
To fully exploit the long-term potential of our diversified portfolio with increasing share of aged premium spirits, Campari Group's operating model will evolve towards an organization that combines four newly created Houses of Brands interacting with the existing three Regions. In addition to the already created House of Cognac&Champagne, the new model will include the House of Aperitifs, House of Whiskey and Rum as well as the House of Tequila. According to the new model, the Houses of Brands will be capable of enhancing the definition of the category ambition and of focusing not only on premiumising, but also having end-to-end responsibility for the global category P&L and resource allocation including marketing, commercial, innovation and upstream supply chain. Additionally, marketing effectiveness will be enhanced via stronger central coordination leveraging existing local marketing capabilities. Increase in efficiency and agility is expected to be achieved also via a more focused and effective allocation of brand building resources and investments.
In addition, in line with the strategy to continuously enhance its focus on core priority brands and optimize resource allocation to maximize returns, Campari Group will accelerate on its portfolio streamlining with the view to dispose of non-core brands. The objective is to ensure increased focus on its accelerator brands, via freeing up resources to partly allocate to priority brands, to support growth consistently with House of Brands model, and partly to support margins.
The combination of the above two initiatives, together with a cost containment program leveraging the new operating model, with better allocation of resources, simplification and end to end process review, as well as tech infrastructure investments including a next-generation planning process enabling enhanced business insights, will allow Campari Group to create efficiency in structure costs. The program is expected to deliver a 200 basis points overall benefit in terms of SG&A on net sales in the next three years by 2027 and lead to operating margin accretion.
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The search process for the new Chief Executive Officer, which is a top priority for the Leadership Transition Committee, the Remuneration and Appointment Committee and the Board of Directors, is proceeding at full speed. The company expects to conclude it by the first half of next year.
Campari Group launches a new share buyback programme of maximum amount of €40 million starting on 30th of October 2024 and ending no later than 12th of November 2025. The programme is intended to meet the obligations arising from stock option plans and other share-based incentive plans, currently in force or to be adopted. For further information, refer to relevant Press Release of 29th October 2024.
2 Includes Global Travel Retail
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1 Based on sell-out data from Nielsen Off-premise and NABCA as of September
3 Based on Nielsen and Circana data as of September

With regards to Courvoisier, net sales, included in perimeter effect, amounted to €34.94 million in the first nine months 2024, primarily in core US and UK markets. The integration of the new business is progressing in line with plan, with strengthening of sales capabilities in core focus markets underway, primarily US, UK and China. While commercial actions are ongoing with focus on clearing of trade channels, renegotiation of commercial agreements to re-align pricing structure and start of brand building investments, the brand strategic assessment and way forward are expected to be ready at the end of 2024 for launch and roll-out in 2025 with focus on structural reset of brand health and profitability with clear long-term roadmap, definition of market segmentation and regional approach, portfolio premiumisation in all markets, also via offering innovation. In October, the grand reopening of Maison Courvoisier in Jarnac, France, was also announced, following a multi-year restoration project and historic transformation which have turned an iconic home into a stunning showcase of Cognac heritage.
Group sales totalled €2,277 million, up by +3.4% on a reported basis or +2.1% in organic terms. The perimeter effect was +2.1% (€46.5 million) mainly driven by Courvoisier (€34.9 million), primarily in its core US and UK markets, while the FX effect was -0.8% (€(16.7) million).
Gross profit totalled €1,332.9 million (58.5% of net sales), up +2.3% on a reported basis. It grew organically by +1.9% with -10 basis points dilutive impact on margin entirely due to mix effect from impact of poor weather and macro on high-margin aperitifs in EMEA and rapid growth of Espolòn. The positive pricing impact was fully offset by COGS inflation with both effects mainly skewed into first quarter driven by the carry forward effect of high-cost stock from last year. In the third quarter, gross profit was mainly impacted by inefficient absorption of fixed production costs due to lower production volume.
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4 Including Salignac
Advertising and promotion expenses (A&P) were €365.2 million (16.0% of net sales), up by +4.1% on a reported basis and +3.7% organically, generating margin dilution of -30 basis points driven by focus on brand building despite the impact of lower activations due to poor weather in spring and September.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) totalled €468.3 million (20.6% of net sales), up by 8.4% on a reported basis. This grew organically by +7.6%, generating -110 basis points margin dilution impacted by continuation of planned investments, including route to market enhancements, in a softer market context with muted sales performance leading to lower absorption.
EBIT-adjusted was €499.4 million (21.9% on sales), down by -4.1% on a reported basis. It declined organically by -4.2%, generating a margin dilution of -140 basis points impacted by lower absorption of fixed costs across P&L lines (-18.2% organic change in the third quarter with dilution of -370 basis points).
Total financial expenses were €57.7 million, with an increase of -€7.2 million compared with the nine months 2023 driven by higher average net debt amount mainly due to Courvoisier acquisition and higher average cost of funding refinancing of matured bonds in a higher rate environment, partially offset by benefit of temporary higher cash position ahead of Courvoisier closing. Exchange gains (losses) of €(2.1) million vs. €(12.1) million in 9M 2023 benefitted from supportive trend in exchange rates.
Group profit before taxation was €423.0 million, down by -5.0% and Group profit before taxation-adjusted was €452.1 million.
Net financial debt at €2,564.0 million as of 30 September 2024, up €710.5 million vs. December 31st, 2023 and relatively flat vs. June 2024 mainly driven by the net impact of Courvoisier acquisition (€477.3 million5), capex investments (€294.0 million) and dividend payment (€78.1 million) as well as 14.6% minority stake acquisition in Capevin Holdings for €82.6 million in September (brand owner of single malt and blended whiskies including Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory, Ledaig, Scottish Leader and Black Bottle)6.
Net debt to EBITDA-adj. at 3.5x pro-forma (including earn-out and put options for a total amount of €275.5 million) with simulated annual effect of Courvoisier EBITDA (3.6x reported).
The additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th, 2024 is available to the general public on the Company's website (https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors), and by all other means allowed by applicable regulations.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the Campari Group. All statements included in this press release concerning activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, changes in government regulation and other economic, business and competitive factors affecting the businesses of Campari Group. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in the laws, regulations or policies of the countries where Campari Group operates; (ii) the adoption, both at a global level and in the countries where Campari Group operates, of restrictive public policies that have an impact on the production, distribution, marketing, labelling, importation, price, sale or consumption of alcoholic products; (iii) long-term changes in consumers' preferences and tastes, social or cultural trends resulting in a reduction in the consumption of products of the Campari Group as well as in purchasing patterns and the ability of Campari Group to anticipate these changes in the marketplace; and (iv) increased production costs and volatility of raw materials' prices. Therefore, Campari and its affiliates, directors, advisors, employees and representatives, expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document and Campari does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law. For information on the definition of alternative performance measures used in this presentation, see the paragraph 'Definitions and reconciliation of the Alternative Performance Measures (APMs or non-GAAP measures) to GAAP measures' of the additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th, 2024.
5 Indicates the net impact from Courvoisier including the cash out for acquisition (€1,120.6m) minus share capital increase (€650.0) net of related fees 6 Additional 0.7% stake acquired through a transaction related to the first tranche in October 2024, for a consideration of c.€4.2 million, bringing the total stake to 15.4%

Campari's management team will host a conference call to present the Group's First Nine Month Results today at 6.30 pm (CET).
To join via Webcast (listen only), please click on the following link:
https://87399.choruscall.eu/links/campari241029.html
To participate via audio and ask questions, please dial one of the following numbers:
The presentation slides will be available to download from Campari's Investor Relations Home Page at the address: https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors
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| Investor Relations | ||
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| Corporate Communications Enrico Bocedi |
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Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group's key focus, include Aperol, Campari, SKYY, Grand Marnier, Espolòn, Courvoisier, Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group's growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates in 25 production sites worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 4,900 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. For more information: http://www.camparigroup.com/en. Please enjoy our brands responsibly.
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| 9M 2024 | % on Group sales |
% change, of which: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| total | organic | perimeter | FX | |||
| Global Priorities | 67.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | -0.4% | |
| Regional Priorities | 17.2% | -2.9% | -2.5% | 0.0% | -0.4% | |
| Local Priorities | 6.2% | -1.4% | -1.0% | 0.0% | -0.4% | |
| Rest of portfolio | 8.8% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | |
| Total | 100.0% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.1% | -0.8% |
| 9M 2024 | % on Group sales |
% change, of which: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| total | organic | perimeter | FX | |||
| Americas | 45.1% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.0% | |
| EMEA | 48.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | |
| Asia Pacific | 6.5% | -10.3% | -9.8% | 1.8% | -2.3% | |
| Total | 100.0% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.1% | -0.8% |
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| 1 January-30 September 2024 |
1 January-30 September 2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million | % | € million | % | Change | |
| Net sales | 2,277.0 | 100.0% | 2,201.3 | 100.0% | 3.4% |
| Cost of goods sold(1) | (944.1) | -41.5% | (898.2) | -40.8% | 5.1% |
| Gross profit | 1,332.9 | 58.5% | 1,303.1 | 59.2% | 2.3% |
| Advertising and promotional costs | (365.2) | -16.0% | (350.8) | -15.9% | 4.1% |
| Contribution margin | 967.7 | 42.5% | 952.3 | 43.3% | 1.6% |
| SG&A(2) | (468.3) | -20.6% | (431.8) | -19.6% | 8.4% |
| Result from recurring activities (EBIT-adjusted) |
499.4 | 21.9% | 520.5 | 23.6% | -4.1% |
| Other operating income (expenses) | (30.9) | -1.4% | (29.4) | -1.3% | 5.0% |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 468.5 | 20.6% | 491.1 | 22.3% | -4.6% |
| Financial income (expenses) | (57.7) | -2.5% | (50.5) | -2.3% | 14.2% |
| Earn-out income (expenses) and hyperinflation effects |
9.6 | 0.4% | 6.4 | 0.3% | 50.3% |
| Profit (loss) related to associates and joint ventures |
(3.2) | -0.1% | (2.6) | -0.1% | 21.7% |
| Profit before taxation | 417.2 | 18.3% | 444.3 | 20.2% | -6.1% |
| Profit before taxation-adjusted | 446.3 | 19.6% | 472.9 | 21.5% | -5.6% |
| Non-controlling interests before taxation | (5.8) | -0.3% | (0.9) | 0.0% | - |
| Group profit before taxation | 423.0 | 18.6% | 445.2 | 20.2% | -5.0% |
| Group profit before taxation-adjusted | 452.1 | 19.9% | 473.8 | 21.5% | -4.6% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (91.3) | -4.0% | (80.8) | -3.7% | 13.0% |
| EBITDA-adjusted | 590.7 | 25.9% | 601.3 | 27.3% | -1.8% |
| EBITDA | 559.8 | 24.6% | 571.9 | 26.0% | -2.1% |
(1) Cost of material, production and logistics costs.
(2) Selling, general and administrative costs.
| 1 July-30 September 2024 | 1 July-30 September 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million | % | € million | % | Change | |
| Net sales | 753.6 | 100.0% | 743.5 | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| Gross profit | 435.4 | 57.8% | 430.8 | 57.9% | 1.1% |
| Contribution margin | 301.8 | 40.0% | 305.6 | 41.1% | -1.3% |
| Result from recurring activities | 18.5% | 21.6% | -13.3% | ||
| (EBIT-adjusted) | 139.4 | 160.8 | |||
| Operating result (EBIT) | 132.9 | 17.6% | 147.4 | 19.8% | -9.8% |
| Profit before taxation | 106.5 | 14.1% | 133.3 | 17.9% | -20.1% |
| Profit before taxation-adjusted | 113.0 | 15.0% | 146.7 | 19.7% | -22.9% |
| Non-controlling interests before taxation | (1.4) | -0.2% | (2.3) | -0.3% | -37.8% |
| Group profit before taxation | 107.9 | 14.3% | 135.5 | 18.2% | -20.4% |
| Group profit before taxation-adjusted | 114.4 | 15.2% | 148.9 | 20.0% | -23.2% |
| EBITDA-adjusted | 171.8 | 22.8% | 190.3 | 25.6% | -9.7% |
| EBITDA | 165.4 | 21.9% | 176.9 | 23.8% | -6.5% |
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