Danone's Strategic Move: Sells U.S. Organic Dairy To Focus On Core Health Brands
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Danone SA has agreed to sell its U.S. premium organic dairy activity, including Horizon Organic and Wallaby, to Platinum Equity. This move is part of Danone's Renew Danone strategy, focusing on health-focused brands and asset rotation. The U.S. organic dairy segment accounted for 3% of Danone's global revenues and had a dilutive effect on sales growth and margin. Danone will keep a minority stake post-sale. DANOY shares closed slightly up at $12.95.
January 02, 2024 | 10:44 am
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Danone SA sells its U.S. organic dairy segment to streamline its portfolio and focus on health-focused brands, which may positively impact its financials.
The sale of the U.S. organic dairy business, which was dilutive to Danone's sales growth and margin, is likely to be viewed positively by investors as it aligns with the company's strategy to focus on core health brands. The slight uptick in DANOY's stock price suggests a positive reception to the news. The retention of a minority stake indicates ongoing interest in the segment's potential without the associated operational burdens.
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