BIC (BB) Investor presentation summary

Strategic vision and business overview

• Aims to lead in beautiful, better everyday essentials, focusing on stationery, lighters, shavers, and brushes.

• Present in over 160 countries, selling 26 million products daily with more than 11,000 employees.

• 2025 net sales reached €2,090m, with a 13.6% adjusted EBIT margin and €222m free cash flow.

• Launched new strategic plan to 2030, emphasizing innovation, brand elevation, and global expansion.

Market position and product categories

• Holds 8% global market share in stationery, 9% in lighters, 7% in shavers, and 6% in brushes.

• Key brands include BIC, Tipp-Ex, Wite Out, DJEEP, Flex Soleil, and Tangle Teezer.

• Over 95% of products are manufactured in-house across 18 sites on five continents.

Financial performance and shareholder returns

• H1 2026 organic growth of +1.7%, with all categories and regions contributing.

• H1 2026 net sales at €1,040m, adjusted EBIT margin at 16.0%, and free cash flow at €64m.

• 2025 dividend payout ratio at 51%, with a €2.40 ordinary dividend and up to €40m share buyback in 2026.

• 2026 outlook anticipates modest organic growth, adjusted EBIT margin above 14%, and stable free cash flow.