Summary of CCEP Q2 2025 Earnings Call

1Key Financial Results and Metrics

Revenue: EUR 10.3 billion for H1 2025, up 2.5% year-over-year.

Comparable Volumes: Marginal growth of 0.3%, with a stronger Q2 performance driven by Europe.

Operating Profit: EUR 1.4 billion, an increase of 7.2%, with an operating margin of 13.5%, up 60 basis points.

Earnings Per Share: Comparable diluted EPS of EUR 2.02, up 3.1% on an FX-neutral basis.

Free Cash Flow: EUR 425 million in H1, with a full-year guidance of at least EUR 1.7 billion.

Dividends and Buybacks: Interim dividend of EUR 0.79 per share and EUR 460 million of share buybacks completed.

2Strategic Updates and Business Highlights

Growth Strategy: Continued focus on core non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) categories, with a 5% volume growth in the last 12 months.

Brand Performance: Strong performance from Monster (up nearly 15%) and successful campaigns like Share a Coke and This Is My Taste for Diet Coke.

Innovation: New flavor variants and packaging strategies introduced, particularly in the energy and flavored categories.

Digital Transformation: Investment in technology and AI to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Sustainability Initiatives: Ongoing commitment to sustainability, including new recycling partnerships and investments in climate tech.

3Forward Guidance and Outlook

Revenue Growth: Updated full-year revenue growth guidance to 3% to 4%, reflecting slower-than-expected recovery in Indonesia.

Profitability: Full-year operating profit guidance remains at around 7% growth on an FX-neutral basis.

Volume Expectations: Anticipated volume growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific despite challenges in Indonesia.

Market Conditions: Positive outlook for Q3 driven by improved weather and consumer engagement in Europe.

4Bad News, Challenges, or Points of Concern

Indonesia Performance: Continued weakness in Indonesia impacted overall volume growth, with a 1% decline in group volumes attributed to this market.

Competitive Pressures: Increased promotional activity from competitors, particularly in the UK, poses risks to pricing strategies.

Operational Costs: Rising costs of sales per unit case due to increased concentrate costs and soft drinks taxes.

Tax Rate Impact: Higher effective tax rate of 26% affecting EPS growth.

5Notable Q&A Insights

Volume Growth in Europe: Executives expressed confidence in sustained volume growth in Europe, supported by successful marketing campaigns and improved weather conditions.

Commercial Agreements: Recent delays in landing commercial agreements were resolved, primarily affecting Germany and Sweden.

Digital Capabilities: Ongoing enhancements in digital tools are expected to improve trade management and customer engagement, particularly in fragmented markets.

Long-term Outlook for Indonesia: While short-term challenges remain, management remains optimistic about the long-term potential of the Indonesian market, with signs of stabilization noted in recent months. Overall, CCEP demonstrated solid financial performance in H1 2025, with a reaffirmed commitment to growth despite facing challenges in specific markets, particularly Indonesia. The company remains focused on innovation, sustainability, and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.