Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (0QKN) Q2 2023 Earnings Call

Investor webinar replay

Replay transcript excerpt

and gentlemen, welcome to the half-year result conference call and live webcast. I am Moira, the chorus call operator. I would like to remind you that all participants will be in listen-only mode and the conference has been recorded. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. You can register for questions at any time by pressing star and one on your telephone. Webcast viewers may submit their questions or comments in writing via the relative field. Operator assistants, please press star and zero. The conference must not be recorded for publication or broadcast. At this time, it's my pleasure to hand over to Martin Hogg, Chief Financial Officer. Please go ahead, sir. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Linton Springley Half-Year Results Conference call and webcast. The presentation and transcript of my prepared comments will be uploaded to our website this morning. The presentation will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Following the presentation, I will hand over to the operator who will then manage the question and answer session. The agenda points of the presentation can be seen on this chart and include a detailed review of the first half, an update on the key topic of sustainability, our expectations for the full year and the medium to long term, and a chance for you to ask questions. I would also like to refer you to the disclaimer at the end of this slide deck. Despite an exceptionally difficult global operating environment with sharply rising costs and the need to implement above average price increases, Linden Springly was able to continue its post-pandemic recovery. Over the past years, we have continued to invest in projects that drive efficiency, especially in North America, but also Europe and the rest of the world. ...