Danone Acquires 5.8 Million Shares Held by Its Spanish Subsidiary
On December 17, the food and beverage company completed the buyback of all shares previously held by Danone Spain, as part of the simplification of its legal structure. This transaction does not affect the total number of shares held by the group.
Details of the Transaction
Danone acquired 5,780,005 of its own shares from its Spanish subsidiary, Danone Spain, according to the announcement made on December 17. The transaction is part of the simplification of the group's legal architecture and has no impact on the total number of Danone shares held by all entities within the group. The shares were repurchased at a price of 77.46 euros, corresponding to the closing price on December 17, 2025. The operation was conducted under the authorization granted by the General Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, 2025.
Allocation of Repurchased Shares
The repurchased shares have been allocated to the group's employee share ownership plans, the company states. This decision is in line with Danone's policy on employee participation in capital. The group employs over 90,000 people worldwide and regularly offers employee share ownership schemes to its staff. These shares, now held directly by Danone SA and no longer by its Spanish subsidiary, are intended to feed future employee share subscription plans.
Danone's Business Focus
Danone operates in three health-focused categories, according to the announcement: Dairy and Plant-based Products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. The group achieved a turnover of 27.4 billion euros in 2024. Its products are sold in over 120 countries. The brand portfolio includes international labels such as Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, and evian, as well as local and regional brands. Listed on Euronext Paris, Danone is also present on the OTCQX platform through an ADR program. The group obtained global B Corp certification in 2025.
