Kingfisher plc (KGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

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Good day ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Kingfisher PLC's half year 2025 to 2026 results presentation. At this time all participants are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation we'll conduct a question and answer session with research analysts. If you wish to ask a question we ask that you please use the raise hand function at the bottom of your zoom screen. If you've dialed in please select star 9 to raise your hand and star 6 to unmute. Instructions will also follow at the time of the Q&A. I would like to remind all participants that this call is being recorded. I will now hand over to Thierry Garnier to start the presentation. Hello everyone. Today I am at our Camden screw fix store in London and it's great to review the progress of our screw fix city format with the team Thank you for joining us for Kingfisher's half-year results presentation. Bhavesh and I will take you through our H1 results, our outlook for the year, and provide an update on our key strategic initiatives. Following this presentation will be our usual Q&A. I want to start with an overview of Kingfisher's attractive investment story which drives our medium term financial priorities and outlook. We have the number one or number two leading positions in our markets and those markets worth 160 billion pounds have attractive and structural growth drivers. Secondly, our Powered by Kingfisher model provides us with clear competitive advantages. We operate a diverse portfolio of banners, each with distinct formats and propositions that address a wide range of customer needs. Across these banners, we maintain a well-balanced mix of trade and retail customers. Our own exclusive brands are industry-leading and a powerful competitive advantage. Combined with our advanced technology and e-comm...