DANONE: directors' dealings · France · AMF

About DANONE

Danone is a French global food and beverage group listed in Paris under ISIN FR0000120644. Founded in 1919, the company has evolved into one of the world’s leading players in consumer nutrition, with a business model centered on health, everyday consumption and sustainability. Danone today employs nearly 90,000 people and sells its products in more than 120 markets, giving it a broad international footprint and meaningful geographic diversification. The group’s mission is to “bring health through food to as many people as possible,” which is reflected in both its product mix and its long-term strategic positioning. Danone operates through three core business categories: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. This portfolio spans a wide range of consumer needs, from yogurts, dairy desserts and plant-based alternatives to bottled water, infant formula, medical nutrition and other specialized nutritional solutions. The company owns a portfolio of well-known international and local brands, and its market position is supported by strong brand equity, distribution reach and a reputation for product quality in health-oriented segments. The company’s history dates back more than a century. Starting with yogurt, Danone gradually expanded from a niche dairy business into a diversified global food platform through innovation, category development and portfolio management. Over time, the group has been closely associated with the evolution of modern nutrition and with a broader corporate purpose agenda. A notable milestone came in 2020, when Danone became the first listed French company to adopt “Société à Mission” status, formally embedding social and environmental objectives into its corporate framework. Strategically, Danone emphasizes science-based innovation, operational discipline and active portfolio management. The group aims to balance profitable growth with resilience, while navigating input-cost volatility, consumer shifts and regulatory scrutiny. Its strategy also reflects a strong focus on sustainability, with recurring disclosures on nutrition quality, climate-related initiatives, responsible sourcing and access to healthier food. Danone is widely recognized as a defensive consumer-staples business with global scale, attractive brand franchises and exposure to structurally resilient categories. In investor terms, it combines the characteristics of a mature multinational with growth opportunities in premium nutrition, plant-based offerings and emerging-market expansion.