Emmanuel Faber Deutsche Bank Consumer Conference Paris - June 15th, 2011
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Danone: a superior growth engine 3
Sustained volume-driven topline growth Like-for-like sales growth Total Group Short term trend 4
Profitable growth, superior cash generation 2007 2008 2009 2010 Trading operating margin Like-for-like growth (1) +32 bp +53 bp +61 bp +3 bp +20% Free cash flow (2) ( mln and % growth) +20% +21% (1) Based on constant scope of consolidation and constant exchange rates (2) Free cash flow: Cash flow from operations less capital expenditure (net of disposals) and excluding business combinations fees 5
A unique mission, a unique portfolio Fresh dairy Products Developing a well being category worldwide Waters Hydration and elimination Baby nutrition Supporting growing children every step of the way Bring health through food to the largest number of people Medical nutrition Nutritional support for persons in fragile health 6 6
Best positioned in fastest growing categories & geographies Fastest growing categories 2010 volume growth by category ~50% sales in emerging markets 2010 sales (proforma Unimilk) Western Europe 39% Emerging markets 49% North America 10% 2% Others Source : Euromonitor& Internal estimate 7
MICRUB: strongholds in emerging markets Sales 2006 2010 proforma Unimilk % group sales mln % group sales Growth MEXICO 5% 1.0 5% INDONESIA 2% 0.9 5% >60% CHINA 11% 0.8 4% RUSSIA 3% 2.0 11% People USA 7% 1.4 8% BRAZIL 2% 0.7 4% Total MICRUB 30% 37% 60% 8
Strong brand platforms Main brand platforms - Sales 2010 ( mln) 1 bn sales 9
Strong brand platforms: Example of Aptamil & Immunity Aptamil & Immunity platform UK - Unique blend of GOS/FOS prebiotic - Icons (shield, halo, bear) Netherlands Indonesia 10 10
Strong brand platforms: Example of Bonafont & Elimination Bonafont & Elimination platform: Clear and unique benefit of Elimination and Lightness Harnessing Battle For Water messages Salmon + icons Bottle + HOD + Aquadrinks Mexico Increased market share from 17% to 31% in 4 years Brazil Launched in 2009 => 41% market share in Sao Paulo Poland Launched in 2011 11 11
Innovation pipeline : product and beyond New segments New moments New targets New channels New benefits New packaging 12
Our equation: Leverage & Invest Leverage Invest our existing platforms : - brands platforms - geographies - operational systems in sustainable growth & competitiveness 13
2010-2011: Profitable & sustainable growth in a challenging environment 14
2011 Environment expected to remain challenging % 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 Unemployment in Western economies 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 GDP growth in Western Europe US Unemployment rate Eurozone Unemployment rate Persistent Volatility of currencies & commodities 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source : Euromonitor Danone average farmgate price 15
2010 & 2011 : High inflation & record productivities 2010 2011 guidance Input cost inflation 10% 6-9% Productivities * 516 mln ~ 500 mln *Perimeter = COGS including logistic costs Liquid milk price evolution PET price evolution PET West Europe in Euro/Metric Ton PET Asia in USD/Metric Ton Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Source : Internal estimate Jan-2006 Jan-2007 Jan-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2010 Jan-2011 Source : Internal estimate
Productivity : embedded in our model Best practices collection and roll out PURCHASING INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS RECIPES PACKAGING WWBU Target setting CBUs Productivity* mln and % COGS NATURE COMMERCIAL HQ & SERVICES *Perimeter = COGS including logistic costs
Productivity & sustainability Example: «Foam» packaging Two standard layers Density 1.05 Foam Volumes Evolution Europe Foam (T) % lines 54% 38% 28% 16% 23,560 13,400 4,830 9,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 Less CO2 19% less CO2 emission for the Packaging Same consumer preference Cost saving
Productivity & innovation Example: Danette 360 renovation Saudi Arabia Better product Cheaper recipe Product recipe score beat current (9.5) vs. (9.0) in consumer test Business opportunities to fuel brand growth Better nutrition Less CO2 Meet Nutritional requirements Fat and Energy reduction achieved No new ingredient excepted milk solids -17% CO 2 56 M litres of milk saved 21% water saving
2011: Ensuring sustained competitiveness Reset Price index in Fresh Dairy Products from 126 to 120 2011 & beyond Selected competitive price increases Balanced portfolio across the pyramid => more resilient Objective = develop the categories 20
2011: Another year of investment in growth Building categories Building distribution Building new business models Reach >7 mln babies A&P + sales force + R&D expenses to increase in line with top line guidance
Unimilk integration: a clear priority 22
CIS remains a major growth area for Danone dairy Average consumption of Fresh Dairy Products Netherlands 35 France 1 cup a day Germany 30 25 20 Portugal Spain Austria Finland Belgium Norway Sweden Iran Czech R. Bulgaria 1 cup every 2 days 15 10 5 0 UK Italy Japan Canada USA Hungary Turkey Algeria Mexico Argentina Slovakia Poland Colombia Chile South Africa Brazil Romania Kazakhstan Russia Ukraine Belarus 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% India 1 cup a week * GDP growth PPP 2010-2015 (source EIU) Purchasing Power growth 23* China
Danone-Unimilk: complimentarity drives synergies Portfolio Regions Distribution Industrial & supply chain + Focus on Premium and Health Focused on the West Modern retail and Direct RTM Best-in-class practices Focus on traditional with reach to all SELs Focused on the East Presence in traditional channels Large network = DANONE UNIMILK Revenue synergies: +10% additional sales over 3 years Cost synergies: + ~ 200 bp margin over 4 years 24
Creating value through the Merger Danone enables Unimilk to: Unimilk enables Danone to: Accelerate Modern Dairy Category Growth Top Line Obtain National Coverage andindustrial Base Reach wider consumer base Share best practices and experience on profitable growth model Bottom Line Firm as key supplier and customer, leverage size and scale 25
2011 Unimilk integration key priorities : improve the mix, improve profitability Clear short term priorities = FOCUS ON THE RIGHT KPIs Segmenting the portfolio = PRODUCT MIX Drive efficiency to invest behind brands = GROSS MARGIN Integration = SYNERGIES
2011 OUTLOOK 27
2011 targets confirmed Objectives 2011 Sales growth (1) 6-8% Free cash flow (2) On track for 2 bn in 2012 Trading operating margin around +20 bps (1) (1) Like-for-like : Based on constant scope of consolidation (including 12 months Unimilk) and constant exchange rates (2) Free cash flow: Cash flow from operations less capital expenditure (net of disposals) and excluding business combinations fees 28
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