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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 disclosed the total number of voting rights and shares as of April 30, 2021. The company has a total of 686,629,600 shares and a theoretical total of 712,693,616 voting rights. However, the number of exercisable voting rights stands at 675,859,926. This information complies with the French Commercial Code and Financial Markets Authority regulations, ensuring transparency for shareholders. The disclosure helps investors understand the voting power associated with their shares.
Danone, a purpose-driven company, welcomed former IUF General Secretary Ron Oswald to its Mission Committee. This committee, established after Danone's transition to an Entreprise à Mission, will focus on sustainable value creation across various sectors, including health, nutrition, and agriculture. Oswald's extensive experience in the international trade union movement is expected to enhance the committee's insights. Danone aims for B Corp certification by 2025 and generated €23.6 billion in sales in 2020, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and stakeholder value.
Danone's Shareholders’ Meeting took place on April 29, 2021, with 64.09% of capital represented. All resolutions were approved, including the financial statements for 2020 and a proposed cash dividend of €1.94 per share, reflecting an 8% decrease from 2019. The ex-dividend date is May 10, 2021. Additionally, the Board's committee compositions were updated, and the capital increase program for employees was extended, allowing a 20% discount on shares. Danone aims for B Corp certification by 2025 and generated €23.6 billion in sales in 2020.
In the first quarter of 2021, Danone reported consolidated sales of €5.657 billion, reflecting a decline of -3.3% on a like-for-like basis and a -9.4% drop in reported sales, primarily due to currency impacts and Covid-related challenges. The company anticipates a return to like-for-like growth in Q2 and profitable growth by H2 2021. Key segments saw mixed performance: Essential Dairy and Plant-based grew by +1.6%, while Specialized Nutrition fell by -7.7%. Management changes include the appointment of interim co-CEOs, with a search for a permanent CEO underway.
Danone has reported its total number of shares and voting rights as of March 31, 2021. It holds a total of 686,629,600 shares. The total number of theoretical voting rights stands at 712,709,996, while the total number of exercisable voting rights is 675,876,306. This information is provided in compliance with the French Commercial Code and AMF regulations.
Danone has announced its Combined Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. (Paris time) to be held behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Shareholders can access the meeting via a live webcast on the company's website. An additional agenda item requested by several shareholders has been included, with relevant details available in an addendum. Voting is encouraged to be conducted electronically. Written questions from shareholders must be submitted by April 27, 2021.
Danone has filed its 2020 Universal Registration Document with the French Financial Markets Authority on March 18, 2021. This document includes key components such as:
- Annual Financial Report
- Board of Directors’ report on governance
- Share buyback program
- Management report with non-financial performance statement
The document is available for public access on Danone's website. Additionally, draft resolutions for the upcoming Shareholders’ Meeting on April 29, 2021, can also be found online.
The Danone Combined Shareholders’ Meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2021, at 2:30 pm (Paris time), to be held behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions. Shareholders can participate via a live webcast on the company's website. The Board has decided to pause the nominations of Ariane Gorin and Susan Roberts and will only propose renewals for existing Directors, including Guido Barilla and Serpil Timuray. Additionally, the planned Capital Market Event for March 25 has been canceled. Details regarding voting procedures will be published in early April.
The Board of Danone announces significant governance changes, with Emmanuel Faber stepping down as Chairman and CEO. Gilles Schnepp has been appointed as the new non-executive Chairman, while Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta and Shane Grant will jointly lead the company during the search for a new CEO. The Board aims to maintain Danone's commitment to sustainable practices and high performance. Gilles Schnepp emphasized the importance of effective governance and thanked Faber for his contributions, highlighting Danone's strong foundation for future growth.
Danone has released its consolidated financial statements and the statutory auditors’ report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. These documents are available for public access on Danone's official website, under the Investors / Regulated Information section. In 2020, Danone achieved sales of €23.6 billion. The company focuses on health-oriented products across three main segments: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. Danone aims for B Corp™ certification by 2025 and operates sustainably, highlighted by its 'One Planet. One Health' initiative.