INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2021/2022

Strategic presentation of the group

EXCEPTIONAL SPIRITS  THAT TASTE LIKE THEIR TERROIR...


SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION
  • High-end positioning in high-growth segments
  • Reinforcement of brand recognition and attractiveness
  • Adding value to our spirits (price/mix gains)
  • A portfolio of 14 exceptional spirits

... AND CREATE VALUE


Optimising portfolio management:

  • clarifying of each brand’s mission within the Group;
  • setting priorities, maximising the investments behind the most profitable brands.

Sustained, responsible, profitable growth in sales; maximising gross margin

Increase in investment capacity:

  • brands (media, digital, education);
  • the distribution network: development of a direct distribution network (shops, e-commerce, Private Client Directors…);
  • product development that respects the environment (responsible agriculture, eco-packaging, reduction of carbon emissions).

SHARED WITH ITS STAKEHOLDERS


Employees
  • Average Group salary: score of 105 compared with international benchmark
  • Close to 30,000 hours of training
Government
  • €95.6 million paid in corporate income tax in 2021/2022 (tax rate: 31.1%)
Civil society
  • €2 million (over a period of 5 years) invested by the Rémy Cointreau Foundation to promote and transfer exemplary skills and know-how
Shareholders
  • Steady increase in dividends over the past 20 years
  • Significant increase in dividend to €2.85 in 2021/2022 (including an exceptional €1 dividend)
  • Stock market capitalisation up nearly €5 billion over the last five financial years (at 31 March 2022)
Local communities
  • Strong commitment within the communities of Cognac (France), Angers (France), Islay (Scotland) and Barbados
Suppliers
  • Alliance Fine Champagne: 2.08% shareholder of Rémy Cointreau
  • Partner training provided by our agronomists (sustainable agriculture)