Welcome to our dedicated page for Danone news (Ticker: DANOY), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Danone stock.
The news page for Danone S.A. (DANOY) aggregates company announcements and market-relevant updates for this global food and beverage group. Danone’s releases provide insight into its three core categories—Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition—as well as its broader Renew strategy, which it describes as focused on restoring growth, competitiveness and long-term value creation.
Investors and observers can use Danone news to follow developments such as quarterly sales updates, geographic and category performance, and details on like-for-like growth, volume/mix and pricing trends. Danone’s communications also cover acquisitions and strategic investments, including moves in gut health, microbiome science and plant-based nutrition that support its health-focused positioning.
Capital markets and balance sheet actions feature regularly in Danone’s news flow. Examples include dual-tranche bond issues, with explanations of how proceeds will be used and how instruments are treated under IFRS and by credit rating agencies, as well as share buyback mandates and transactions involving the company’s own shares. Danone also publishes recurring notices on its total number of shares and voting rights, in line with French regulatory requirements.
Corporate governance and organizational updates are another theme, with announcements on changes to leadership structure and geographic organization, such as the shift to EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas. For those tracking DANOY, this news stream offers context on Danone’s operational performance, strategic priorities and capital structure. Bookmark this page to review new press releases and regulatory communications as they are published.
Danone has provided an update regarding its voting rights and shares as of April 30, 2022. The company reported a total of 674,524,174 shares outstanding. The total number of theoretical voting rights stands at 699,594,063, while the total number of exercisable voting rights is 663,160,779. This information complies with the French Commercial Code and the regulations of the Financial Markets Authority. The figures are crucial for shareholders monitoring shareholding thresholds.
Danone has formed a strategic alliance with Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) in Argentina, where CCU has acquired a significant minority stake in Aguas Danone de Argentina. This partnership aims to enhance both companies' beverage offerings and strengthen their market position in a competitive landscape. Danone emphasizes the alliance as a vital step to better serve Argentinian consumers, while CCU views it as an opportunity to enter a new beverage category and promote established brands, fostering greater industry dynamism.
On April 26, 2022, Danone held its Shareholders' Meeting, attended by 66.98% of its shareholders. All resolutions proposed by the Board were approved, including the financial statements for 2021 and a dividend distribution of €1.94 per share, payable on May 12, 2022. The meeting also confirmed the appointment of new Board members. Additionally, the Board agreed to cancel 13.2 million treasury shares and continue an Employee Share Subscription Plan, allowing eligible employees to subscribe to new shares at a 30% discount.
Danone reported net sales of €6.236 billion in Q1 2022, marking a 7.1% like-for-like increase, attributed to a 4.9% price rise and 2.2% volume/mix growth. All regions showed positive performance: Europe up 5.7%, North America 5.5%, and China/North Asia 15.3%. Despite significant supply challenges and mid-teens inflation, Danone reiterated its 2022 guidance for a 3-5% like-for-like sales growth and an operating margin above 12%. The company continues to focus on product mix management and productivity improvements.
DANONE has released an update regarding its total number of shares and voting rights as of March 31, 2022. The company reports a total of 687,682,489 shares outstanding. The total theoretical voting rights are 712,802,904, while the total exercisable voting rights are 663,211,305. This information is disclosed in compliance with the French Commercial Code and the Financial Markets Authority regulations, ensuring transparency for shareholders and stakeholders.
Danone has announced its Combined Shareholders’ Meeting set for April 26, 2022, at 2:30 PM Paris time at the Maison de la Mutualité.
The preliminary notice was published on February 28, with the official notice released on April 4. Shareholders can find detailed participation and voting information on Danone’s website.
Notably, shareholders holding 0.8% of the company’s capital have requested the inclusion of a draft resolution in the agenda.
Danone has restated its 2020 and 2021 key financial indicators to align with new operating segments: Europe, North America, China & Oceania, and Rest of the World. Key figures show a total net sales of €23.6 billion in 2020 and €24.3 billion in 2021. The recurring operating margin remained stable at approximately 14%. Like-for-like sales growth varied across regions, with North America showing a positive growth trend, while Europe and China faced declines. The company plans to report organic sales growth differently, reflecting new volume and mix disclosures.
Danone has filed its 2021 Universal Registration Document with the French Financial Markets Authority on March 16, 2022. The document includes key components such as:
- Annual Financial Report
- Board of Directors’ corporate governance report
- Description of the share buyback program
- Management report featuring a non-financial performance statement
This document is publicly accessible on Danone's website under the Investors section.
Danone S.A. has reported its total number of shares and voting rights as of February 28, 2022. The company has 687,682,489 shares outstanding. The total theoretical voting rights stand at 712,874,930, while the total exercisable voting rights are 663,283,331. This information is provided to comply with French regulations regarding transparency and shareholder rights.
Danone has announced the availability of its 2021 consolidated financial statements and the statutory auditors’ report. These documents, detailing the company’s financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, are accessible online through their website.
For more information, the materials can be found in the Investors section under Regulated Information at www.danone.com.