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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: First half ended June 30, 2026 (H1 2026)
Context: TMICC, the world's leading ice cream business, reported its standalone results following its demerger from Unilever PLC in December 2025. The period includes the integration of acquisitions in India (completed March 30, 2026) and Portugal (completed April 1, 2026).

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Driven by a balanced mix of volume (+2.5%) and price (+2.2%). Reported revenue growth of 4.2% included a +2.3% impact from acquisitions and a -2.7% negative impact from foreign exchange (primarily a stronger Euro against the Turkish Lira and US Dollar).
• Profitability: Adjusted EBIT margin improved by 50 basis points to 15.3%, driven by productivity savings and pricing actions offsetting cost inflation. However, Adjusted EBITDA margin declined 30 basis points to 18.7% due to Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) converting allocated depreciation to cash costs (-70bps) and the India acquisition (-30bps).
• Net Profit Decline: Despite higher Adjusted EBIT, Net Profit fell 24.8% to €349 million. This was primarily due to a €62 million increase in net finance costs, a €40 million net monetary loss from hyperinflation in Türkiye, and higher restructuring and tax costs.
• Debt Position: Net Debt increased significantly to €3.264 billion from €300 million in H1 2025. This reflects debt financing raised in late 2025 to fund the separation from Unilever and working capital requirements as a standalone entity.
• Regional Performance: AMEA led growth with +7.6% OSG (driven by Türkiye, Pakistan, and India). Europe & ANZ grew +4.1%, and Americas grew +3.2%.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Full-Year 2026 Outlook: Management reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
  • OSG: Expected between 3% and 5%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Expected improvement of 40 to 60 basis points on a comparable perimeter basis. Reported improvement expected to be 0 to 20 basis points due to the India acquisition impact.
• Management Commentary: CEO Peter ter Kulve highlighted strong innovation (e.g., Magnum Signature La Pistache, Ben & Jerry's new formats) and a productivity program delivering €90 million in savings in H1. The company successfully integrated India and Portugal acquisitions.
• Risks and Contingencies:
  • Turkey Investigation: The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has opened an investigation regarding freezer cabinet usage. An interim measure requires 30% of cabinet capacity in small retail outlets to be allocated to competitors or left empty, effective August 15, 2026.
  • Geopolitical/Inflation: Continued uncertainty in the Middle East and input cost inflation, though direct regional exposure is limited.
  • Hyperinflation: Ongoing monetary losses in Türkiye due to hyperinflation adjustments.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Servicing: Verify the sustainability of the increased net debt (€3.264 billion) and the impact of higher interest costs on future cash flows.
• Turkey Regulatory Impact: Assess the potential revenue and margin impact of the TCA interim measures on cabinet capacity in Türkiye.
• Acquisition Integration: Monitor the performance of the India and Portugal acquisitions post-integration and the realization of projected synergies.
• Productivity Savings: Track the delivery of the remaining €410 million of the €500 million medium-term productivity program.
• FX Sensitivity: Evaluate exposure to currency fluctuations, particularly the Euro vs. US Dollar and Turkish Lira, given the significant negative FX impact in H1.