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2025 Half-Year Financial Report

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2025 HALF-YEAR

FINANCIAL REPORT



Table of contents
  1. 2025 HALF-YEAR ACTIVITY REPORT 5

  2. CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED

    30 JUNE 2025 18

  3. STATEMENT BY THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT 33

  4. STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT ON THE HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2025 35

This document is a translation. In the event of any discrepancy, the French version shall prevail.

1 ‌2025 HALF-YEAR ACTIVITY REPORT
  1. MARKET ENVIRONMENT AND TRENDS IN THE 1ST HALF OF 2025 6

  2. ACTIVITIES OF THE STEF GROUP IN THE 1ST HALF OF 2025 7

  3. OUTLOOK FOR 2025 11

  4. EXPERTISE CENTRES 12

  5. HUMAN RESOURCES 14

  6. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 15

  7. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 16

2025 Half-year financial report

05

  1. ‌| MARKET ENVIRONMENT AND TRENDS IN THE 1STHALF OF 2025

    1. An uncertain economic environment

      The first half of 2025 was marked by the global trade war triggered by the United States in January, as well as by the resurgence of tensions in the Middle East. The new US administration's stance on the Russian war in Ukraine has also destabilised the Europeans, calling into question the current functioning of NATO and the accompanying guarantees of peace in Europe.

      This context is fuelling geopolitical, budgetary, fiscal and economic uncertainties, which are encouraging economic agents to adopt a wait-and-see attitude. As a result, European economic growth is more sluggish than expected, albeit with different national situations.

    2. Macroeconomic indicators H1

      GDP - Chanąe from previous quarter Chanąe compared to H2 2024

      GDP Q1 2025

      GDP Q2 2025

      Food volumes

      H1 2025

      Food inflation

      H1 2025

      Eurozone

      0.6%

      0.1%

      0.7%

      1.8%

      Belgium

      0.3%

      -0.1%

      1.2%

      1.7%

      Germany

      0.4%

      0.2%

      -1.7%

      2.5%

      Spain

      0.6%

      0.7%

      2.3%

      2.0%

      France

      0.1%

      0.3%

      0.5%

      0.9%

      Italy

      0.3%

      -0.1%

      -0.2%

      2.2%

      Netherlands

      0.3%

      0.1%

      1.0%

      2.7%

      Portugal

      -0.4%

      0.6%

      3.6%

      1.7%

      Switzerland

      0.8%

      0.1%

      -0.6%

      -1.4%

      United Kingdom

      0.7%

      0.3%

      0.5%

      2.6%

      Sources: Eurostat, except for the United Kingdom, ONS (Oəce for National Statistics), and Switzerland (Federal Oəce of Statistics) 05/08/2025 - In stores predominantly food / Excluding alcohol and tobacco.

    3. A hesitant aąri-food sector: between staąnation and recovery

      Agri-food production held up well in Europe, with industrial sales prices rising over the period, despite the fall in the prices of most agricultural commodities and energy.

      With the exception of the Iberian region, which is still very dynamic, food consumption volumes are recovering at a moderate pace. Value sales continue to rise, but at a slower pace than in previous years. Food inflation is higher than headline inflation, which remains contained. A weak signal of a possible recovery, several retailers announced higher sales in the second quarter of 2025.

      Growth in foodservice sales has slowed compared to previous years, including in tourist countries in the Mediterranean arc. Inflation in this sector is higher than food inflation in retail, particularly in fast food.

      France seems to be moving against the rest of the eurozone. While several countries benefited from a peak in growth in the first quarter, underpinned by a surplus of exports as a result of the anticipation of the entry into force of US customs barriers, French growth held up well in the second quarter.A return to normal agricultural production seems to be the cause. The inflation rate in France was also lower than in the rest of the eurozone.

    4. Transport and loąistics: a sector on the lookout for recovery

      The decrease in volumes transported due to the economic slowdown in Europe continued to exert downward pressure on transport prices. Activity remains suspended pending a real recovery in domestic consumption.On the positive side, the number of company bankruptcies, which was historically high for the sector in 2024, has slowed.

      Cost pressure has diminished, starting with energy. Diesel prices fell over the first half of the year as a result of an

      overproduction of oil decided by OPEC. More generally, general operating expenses remained relatively stable in the first half of the year, while wage costs increased by +4.5% and those of rolling stock maintenance by +2.3% in the eurozone.

      Moreover, the lack of visibility has not encouraged professionals in the sector to invest, despite the fall in interest rates.

    5. STEF always listens to its customers

      ‌While the STEF Group is not directly exposed to the vicissitudes of US customs, it remains vigilant about the uncertainties that they pose to some of its customers, suppliers, and partners exporting to the United States.Attentive to their challenges and

      to changes in their expectations, the Group is stepping up its customer focus and continuing its investments to guarantee constant quality of service and develop tailor-made solutions capable of meeting their needs.

  2. | ACTIVITIES OF THE STEF GROUP IN THE 1STHALF OF 2025

    2025 half-year revenue amounted to €2,474.1m compared

    with €2,325.2m in the first half of 2024, up 6.4% (+4.0% on a like-for-like basis).

The effects of external growth transactions carried out in recent years continued to play a driving role in the Group's revenue growth.

The Group's current operating margin (excluding sales of goods for the Foodservice business) was down to 3.7% of revenue, compared to 4.9% in the first half of 2024.

Net income from continuing operations was €15.9 million, down 76.7% compared with the 1sthalf of 2024 (€68.1 million), due to the fall in operating income - the pressure maintained on volumes weighed on the Group's profitability - and the following factors:

  • The increase in the corporate tax rate in France with a surcharge of +40%;

  • A provision for tax audits in Italy of €31 million (ref. Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements as at 30.06.2025).

    1. STEF FRANCE



      In France, revenue growth remained very moderate (+1.6%), with contrasting trends depending on the markets and activities.

      Growth was more marked in the second quarter (+2.7%), thanks in particular to strong momentum in hypermarkets, supermarkets, and Foodservice (delayed effects from the launch of new activities and new projects, as well as the development of e-commerce).

      Operating income amounted to €60.0m, an improvement compared with the 1st half of 2024, noting that it benefits from income linked to a VAT rebate for the Foodservice BU.Current operating income was down.

      CHILLED PRODUCTS

      Activity within the transport network in France remained stable in a context of little change in food consumption.The period was marked by very high volume volatility, which had the effect of making the management of production resources more complex.

      Sales activity was particularly strong, especially in distribution activities aimed at traditional and local retailers.

      In order to strengthen the service provided to its customers, an extension of the Plessis Belleville site (Oise) has been commissioned. This platform handles distribution and shipments from the north of the Paris region.

      The continuation of actions to reduce GHG emissions resulted in a 27% reduction in emissions at 30 June vs. 2019, the reference year for the Moving Green initiative launched by the Group.

      SUPPLY CHAIN COSTS

      Revenue increased by +3.1%, driven by the growth of certain customers and positive sales momentum, which enabled the launch of several projects.

      At the same time, the commissioning of the extensions to the Plessis Belleville (Oise region) and Mâcon (Saône et Loire region) sites increased the BU's operational capacities, making it possible to improve the fluidity of customer flow management and also to minimise environmental impacts.

      The Supply Chain Expenses BU continues to grow in its market, offering a range of services that is both competitive and differentiating. It is specifically designed to meet the growing needs of distributors in terms of quality of service, delivery times and traceability.

      FROZEN

      The turnover of the Frozen BU was down 2.5% compared to the first half of 2024, notably due to the virtual disappearance, in autumn 2024, of sales generated with the Casino retailer.This loss could not be fully offset in the short term.

      The general economic situation and the high prices of certain raw materials have changed the uses of the BU's industrial customers, prompting them to be cautious in building up inventories, to revise their forecasts downwards and to postpone their inventory inflows. The gap with 2024 has gradually narrowed, but the filling coefficient for frozen warehouses was down 3.2 points over the half-year.

      The handling and transport activities are buoyant, thanks to the relative recovery in consumption of frozen products and, more specifically, the growth in sweet products and ice cream, which has been very significant since April.

      The BU is continuing its real estate reconfiguration and transformation programme, with the commissioning of the new Cavaillon site (Vaucluse region) in autumn 2025 and the launch of the construction of two new warehouses, one in the east of the country and the second in Brittany.

      TSA (AMBIENT AND DRY FOOD)

      Despite a weak market environment, the TSA business managed to post growth of 5.2%, thanks to the integration of new customers and the increase in entrusted inventories. The development prospects are promising, particularly with the award of a major contract in the Orléans region, which is scheduled to start in early 2026.

      The TSA BU continues to strengthen its positioning by offering 100% food-based logistics, co-packing and multimodal transport solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers. This offer is supported by massified transport management, consolidated by the Group's transport network, thus guaranteeing high quality of service and optimisation of flows, while minimising the environmental impact.

      GMS

      The activity of the GMS BU is centred on the contractual logistics model, which combines storage and order preparation activities for the main mass retail brands, on B to B and B to C activities.

      In the 1sthalf of 2025, the BU's revenue increased by +13.5%, with business volumes strongly boosted by the full-year effects of the three new sites opened in the 1sthalf of 2024, as well as by the strong momentum of e-commerce activities.

      This growth was driven by the development of the home delivery business, but also by the positive effects linked to the launch of new projects at the Lieusaint site (Seine et Marne region), a site dedicated to pure players in food e-commerce and manufacturers wishing to develop a direct distribution channel via the Internet.

      SEAFOOD

      The BU's revenue increased by +2.2%. However, this growth covers two trends: a transport activity that posted a slight decline, marked by the virtual disappearance of the Casino brand, and a services activity that increased by 35%, driven by the arrival of a major project at two branches (Lyon and Bègles).

      The outlook for the sector remains positive. A slight improvement in the quantities sold in fishmongers seems to be emerging after three difficult years.

      Lastly, the BU is streamlining its industrial facilities with the delivery by early 2026 of a new platform that will host, in Frontignan, the merger of the Lézignan-Corbières and Frontignan businesses.

      FOODSERVICE

      With revenue up +14.5% in the 1sthalf of 2025, the BU posted strong growth in a context of the catering market that sees its growth still significantly slowed by the residual effects of inflation and tensions on consumer purchasing power.

      Growth does not come from the BU's long-standing customers, who are seeing their average volumes per point of sale shrink, without being able to always offset this fall in volumes by the effects of restaurant openings. It comes mainly from sales momentum, under the effect on a full-year basis of customer files started in 2024 and especially new files from the 1sthalf of 2025.

      In line with the momentum of site extensions carried out in 2024, in June 2025 the BU opened a new site in the suburbs of Rennes (Bédée region), with Burger King being the first customer installed on the site. It also welcomed a new customer to the Tours - Saint Pierre des Corps site.

      The second half of the year will be devoted to optimising the launch of these customer files and new property complexes.

      INTERNATIONAL FLOWS

      The BU specialises in international traffic by road (97% of the BU total) through STEF International and in air and sea freight (3% of the BU total) through STEF Overseas.

      In the 1sthalf of 2025, the BU's activity remained stable, compared to the same period in 2024.

      Sales initiatives helped to maintain volumes in a context of reorganisation of customer flows faced with a sluggish European market.

      Great Britain, the BU's leading destination, continued to implement customs and health barriers at the country's entry, increasing the cost and complexity of transport services. The

      BU's customs services activities are fully legitimate in this context and are continuing to grow.

      Finally, it should be noted that the International Flows BU has just opened its first "rolling highway" line to Great Britain from southwestern France.

      PACKAGING

      The BU's revenue increased by 14% over the half-year, mainly due to the ramp-up of several customer files started in 2024. The business is also growing with most of the Business Unit's existing customers, despite strong competition on the market and marked pressure on margins.

      At the Group level, activity is stable.The recent gain in several customer files in France and Belgium should boost growth in the coming months in an environment that is still unpromising for this business line (decline in consumption, growth in private label brands, decrease in overpackaging).

      FTL (Full Truck Load)

      After one year in operation, with revenue up more than 36%, the FTL business confirms the favourable reception it has received from the Group's customers.Collaborations have been established with the largest clients in this market.

      The main advantage of the FTL solution is the ability to respond favourably to all requests from the Group's customers, enabling commitments to be met at around 100%. To do this, the structure relies on a fleet of around fifty vehicles and structured partnerships with subcontractors. Faced with the rising pressure on operating resources, the business is looking for new partnerships and strengthening its teams, in line with the launch of new projects.

    2. STEF INTERNATIONAL



      With revenue of €953.6m (+11% compared with 2024), STEF International posted a positive trend, driven by the contribution of the recently acquired companies, the economic momentum observed in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and the launch of new projects in Switzerland.

      International activities now account for 44% of the Group's revenue (excluding sales of goods for the Foodservice activity).

      The trends vary depending on the countries.

      With very moderate growth, Italy remains the most contributing country in terms of turnover at €299m, ahead of Spain (€202.5m).

      The countries with the highest growth rates were Belgium (+32.3%), Spain (+20.6%) and the United Kingdom (+16.7%), mainly linked to acquisitions in these countries, in particular TDL Fresh Logisticks in Belgium, Montfrisa in Spain and Long Lane Deliveries in the United Kingdom, which contributed €56 million to the revenue of the international division.

      Operating income was negative at (-€8.7 million) compared with the 1sthalf of 2024 (€49.6 million), mainly impacted by two factors concerning Italy, a provision for tax audits (see below) and additional costs in the 1sthalf of 2025 related to an operational incident in autumn 2024 in the scheme's main frozen warehouse.

      ITALY

      In the first half of 2025, STEF Italy grew by +2.7%, with revenue of €299m.

      Growth continued to be impacted by the slowdown in Frozen activities, marked in autumn 2024 by an operational incident during maintenance work on the Fidenza site, the effects of which continued in the first half of 2025.

      Domestic and international transport activities confirmed their momentum. There is a strong ambition to structure the network and develop, with the opening of the new subsidiary in Padua and an upcoming subsidiary in the Florence region that will be operational in the 4thquarter of 2025.

      The Supply Chain BU confirmed its operational performance and strengthened its presence in the North East with a new subsidiary in Verona.

      Half-year results were heavily impacted by a provision recorded following a tax audit by STEF Italia, linked to the non-remittance of VAT collected from certain suppliers and service providers of the company, even though STEF Italia had duly paid VAT to these suppliers (seeNote 6 to the consolidated financial statements as at 30.06.2025).

      Fully committed to the Group's Moving Green approach, STEF Italy has expanded the deployment of its subcontractors' fleet of Euro 6 vehicles using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), in addition to its own fleet.

      Lastly, the process of internalising quay operations management staff, historically entrusted in Italy to external cooperative companies, continued at an increased pace with 45% of the subsidiaries integrated as at 30 June 2025.

      SPAIN

      In a rising market, driven by its investments and sales momentum, STEF Spain posted revenue growth of +20.6%.

      The Foodservice businesses performed well.

      The activity of the Frozen BU was boosted by the integration of Montfrisa, acquired in July 2024.

      The Fresh Flow BU's infrastructure was strengthened with the opening of a platform in Alicante and two warehouses, one in Cadix and the second in Irun. Two new hubs have been created, one in Benavente (Castilla-et-Léon) and the other in Ciudad Real (near Madrid). They make it possible to increase the fluidity of batch management and improve lead time.

      STEF IBERIA has commissioned, on behalf of its International Flows BU, a platform in Oiartzun, near San Sebastián in the Basque Country.It meets a key need in the logistics sector: optimising routes and delivery times.It strengthens the connection between Spain and more than 30 European countries.

      In addition, by partnering with a partner specialising in customs management, STEF offers its customers solutions to facilitate exports to countries outside the European Union, in particular to the United Kingdom, by simplifying procedures and reducing shipping times.

      For 2026, numerous real estate projects are under way in order to continue specialising in activities and sustainably support the commercial development of STEF Spain: the Fresh Supply Chain BU, dedicated to agri-food manufacturers, will open a new platform to the north of Madrid and a new warehouse located in San Fernando, also close to Madrid, will consolidate the Transport activities, which are currently saturated.

      PORTUGAL

      In the first half of 2025, STEF Portugal posted very moderate growth in its revenue (+0.9%), due to sluggish consumption and lower frozen product inventories.

      However, key trade negotiations during the period point to a more dynamic second half of the year.

      In the second half of the year, STEF Portugal will open a new transport site in Maia north of Porto. This site will complement the country's network, already made up of 14 platforms. It will support the development of the country's agri-food industry and deliver even more efficiently to its customers and end consumers.

      In terms of CSR, STEF Portugal is stepping up innovative solutions with the production of the first electric refrigerated semi-trailers (a first in Portugal), thereby helping to reduce its carbon footprint.

      BELGIUM

      STEF's activities in Belgium posted the strongest increase in turnover (+32.3%), linked to the contribution of recent acquisitions. On a like-for-like basis, activity remained stable in the 1sthalf of 2025.

      The period was marked by the integration of the transport company TDL Fresh Logistics, acquired at the end of 2024 and the creation of a Frozen business unit (e.g. TransWest, acquired at the end of 2023, specialising in the transport of frozen food products).

      The latest acquisitions have increased the geographical coverage and thus improved the country's national coverage. They are part of the ambition to make STEF Belgium (the holding company recently created and bringing together all STEF activities in Belgium) the reference in temperature-controlled food logistics in the country.

      The second half of the year promises to be full of opportunities with the continuation of transformation projects, the deployment of the Group's information systems within the scope of TDL Fresh Logistics and the implementation of the new consolidated system in Belgium.

      NETHERLANDS

      The integration of Bakker Logistiek, acquired in January 2024, continued with the transition to the STEF brand, completed at the beginning of the year. The harmonisation of information systems with those of the Group is being finalised with the implementation of the TMS and WMS tools.

      At the same time, a reorganisation of flows, particularly international flows, was carried out between the various sites in order to make the system more competitive.

      Despite these long-term structuring actions, the fall in consumption continues to impact the volumes transported, in particular international flows, and revenue was down over the half-year (-2.6%).

      SWITZERLAND

      Revenue increased by +7.7%, mainly due to the addition of new accounts and the summer weather, which favoured sales of ice cream and meat products.

      STEF Switzerland incorporated a major frozen transport and logistics project during the first quarter. This case required a complete operational reorganisation, within a record time, thus demonstrating STEF Switzerland's ability to handle cases of this magnitude.

      Thanks to these new customer files and strict forward-looking inventory planning, the outlook for the second half is positive.

      ‌An important step in the development of the Group's activities in Switzerland, on 12 August, STEF Switzerland signed a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition of the temperature-controlled business of Cavegn, a company specialising in transport and logistics. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of September.It will transform the sizing of STEF Switzerland's network in temperature-controlled food transport markets.

      UNITED KINGDOM

      STEF LANGDONS posted revenue growth of +16.7%, driven by the integration of the Scottish transport company Long Lane Deliveries, acquired in the second half of 2024.

      The persistently sluggish UK economic environment has continued to affect food consumption, hotels and leisure, and, as a result, the Group's activities in the country.Additional corporate taxes and other employment-related costs have had a significant impact on activity as a whole.

      Despite this context, STEF LANGDONS managed to maintain its balance thanks to rigorous operational control. The controlled integration of Long Lane Deliveries contributed to the positive results of all the Group's activities in the United Kingdom.

      EUROPEAN FLOWS

      Buoyed by growing volumes, its sales momentum and its capacity to control production costs, STEF Eurofrischfracht is maintaining its trajectory and is preparing for the realisation of a structuring and ambitious real estate project that will open up new support opportunities for its customers in transport and logistics.

  1. | OUTLOOK FOR 2025

    The first half of 2025 proved complex, both for the Group and for all players in the transport and logistics sector, faced with moderate European growth and sluggish food consumption.

    The strong sales policy implemented in all the countries in which it operates and the positive effects of acquisitions made it possible to post solid revenue growth. However, difficulties in Italy and persistent pressure on volumes weighed on profitability.

    For the second half of the year, STEF will work to lay the groundwork for restoring economic performance with:

    • operational efficiency and quality of service that are the Group's strength for its customers;

    • finalisation of synergies with the latest external growth operations in Northern Europe;

    • support for digital transformation projects, without forgetting the continuation of real estate investments and STEF's commitments in the energy transition;

    • the integration works of the company Cavegn, in Switzerland, when the acquisition is finalised.

  2. ‌| EXPERTISE CENTRES

    1. REAL ESTATE

      IMMOSTEF has developed global expertise in the development and management of temperature-controlled platforms and warehouses as well as sustainable and secure energy production assets.

      From land acquisition to asset management, including the design and development of assets such as warehouses or photovoltaic power plants, this expertise is robust.

      At each stage, in all the countries where STEF operates, the Real Estate Division supports the Group's entities to:

      • search for suitable land or assets then negotiate with local authorities and owners in order to supply the land reserves and the real estate assets of the Group's real estate company;

      • design future real estate to optimally meet logistics and transport flow needs;

      • develop a high level of expertise in urban planning, environmental regulations, sustainable development and construction in order to guarantee the completion of quality projects at optimised costs and deadlines;

      • offer them a secure operation of tools that are optimally maintained while benefiting from optimised rents and operating expenses.

        IMMOSTEF is currently managing more than 40 projects for the construction or acquisition of real estate assets in the Group's various development phases. In the 1st half of 2025, 13 new constructions and 9 site extensions were delivered or are under construction in Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and France.

        The Group has also implemented a structured approach to building strategic land reserves throughout Europe in order to proactively support STEF's development in a tense land market. Thanks to this dynamic acquisition policy, the stock of available land reserves has seen its net balance increase. In the 1sthalf of 2025, 7 sites with bare land were acquired in Spain and France and 5 purchase promises were signed in Italy and France.

        In order to balance its portfolio of land and platforms, IMMOSTEF is also responsible for marketing and valuing around fifteen non-strategic assets (former Group sites that are no longer operated).

    2. GROUP ENERGY MANAGEMENT

      Blue EnerFreeze, the IMMOSTEF subsidiary dedicated to energy management, continued to grow, mainly through the construction of photovoltaic power plants, bringing the installed capacity to more than 65 MWp. The Group's 12 MW wind farm entered its first year of operation. Blue EnerFreeze also delivered two experimental projects for the manufacture and distribution of green hydrogen in Madrid and the Paris region to supply handling equipment. The production of these renewable energies makes it possible to cover more than 15% of the Group's electricity needs at the European level.

      In parallel with the development of projects, IMMOSTEF and Blue EnerFreeze actively manage the Group's assets through regular appraisals to make appropriate decisions on the composition of the fleet operated, in a long-term spirit.

      The objective is to ensure that the Real Estate Division's internal STEF Group customers have at all times productive tools at an optimal full operating cost, particularly in terms of energy.

    3. INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      STEF Information and Technologies (STEF IT) provides the Group with IT and digital solutions to support its customers and improve the performance of its business lines. STEF IT relies on a team of 300 employees. Its activity is spread over 4 areas:

      • the continuous development of systems supporting the transport and logistics businesses (TMS, WMS, Track & Trace, etc.);

      • the Group's digital transformation through innovative projects;

      • adaptations of the ERPs used for the support functions;

      • software publishing through specialised applications (WMSi, Logifresh) for fresh products to external customers of the Group: industry and mass retail.

        Two major projects were carried out in the first half of 2025:

        Aąil'IT For STEF: the transformation of the IT function's operatiną model

        The Group Business Line Department and STEF IT have set up a new collaborative model for the implementation of projects and the through-life support of business systems (TMS and WMS).

        This new organisation, based on the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) scale, aims to provide users with business IT tools:

        • IT solutions supporting the development of the business and the Group internationally;

        • functionalities delivered regularly according to reliable schedules;

        • transparent IT investment choices, prioritised by value;

        • ergonomic tools with "Google-like simplicity" facilitating their adoption;

        • improved quality of service and faster treatment of irritants.

        A large number of STEF IT employees are now working in agile mode, with quarterly deliveries. This transformation is part of a continuous improvement approach and enables the Group to accelerate the time to market of its business line IT solutions.

        STEF AI: STEF Group's Trusted Artificial Intelliąence

        Employees now benefit from private and secure generative AI, developed by the Group.

        This innovative solution saves time and improves efficiency in their daily work while guaranteeing the confidentiality of the Group's data.STEF AI offers them several possibilities: to carry out analyses and summaries of documents very quickly, to access STEF knowledge in multiple languages, and to generate meeting minutes automatically.For example, the processing time for calls for tender can be reduced by automating the analysis and synthesis of documents.

  3. ‌| HUMAN RESOURCES

    At 30 June 2025, the Group's workforce (permanent and fixed-term contracts) represented 25,344 people, an increase of 7% compared with 30 June 2024. This trend remains in line with the previous year's trend (+8%).

    Headcount by Division

    PERMANENT + FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS

    30/06/2024

    30/06/2025

    STEF France

    14,775

    15,116

    STEF International

    8,083

    9,376

    Other activities and central functions

    824

    852

    TOTAL Group

    23,682

    25,344

    Headcount by country

    France

    15,599

    15,968

    Outside France:

    8,083

    9,376

    Spain

    2,530

    2,942

    Portugal

    517

    541

    Italy

    1,428

    1,651

    Belgium

    677

    997

    Netherlands

    1,082

    1,047

    Switzerland

    288

    310

    European flows

    82

    81

    United Kingdom

    1,479

    1,807

    TOTAL Group

    23,682

    25,344

    The trend can be broken down as follows:

    • near-stability in France (+2.3%, resulting, as in the previous year, from the continuous hiring policy);

    • a 16% increase in headcount outside France, resulting on the one hand from external growth operations carried out in Northern Europe and Spain, and on the other hand from the integration of staff employed by workers' cooperatives in Italy:

      ● + 332 employees in Belgium, with the acquisition of TDL Fresh Logistick,

    • +276 employees in the United Kingdom, with the acquisition of Long Lane Deliveries,

      ● + 285 employees in Spain, with the acquisition of Montfrisa,

    • +223 employees in Italy.

    The tensions observed in recent years in the various labour markets have largely eased, although they remain in the Netherlands and Portugal. Ongoing campaigns to promote the STEF employer brand and the roll-out of integration policies make a significant contribution to resolving these difficulties.

  4. ‌| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

    The first half of the year saw the Group publish its first sustainability report.Despite the announcements by the European Commission on the reduction of CSRD eligibility thresholds, we note the continued exponential growth in customer requests in terms of CSR, with 250 requests over the half-year, i.e. +50%, vs. the first half of 2024.

    At the same time, the number of CSR masterclasses organised by STEF with its customers continues to grow, reflecting the strong interest in co-building roadmaps with them, particularly in the environmental field.

    In terms of reduciną our CO2emissions:

    • the share of own vehicles using decarbonised engine energy reached 20%, compared with 15% a year ago, and the rate of Euro 6 vehicles has now reached 97%, up 10 points year-on-year;

    • the new Group tool for calculating greenhouse gas emissions (ORKI) now includes data related to transport subcontractors and new fuels (HVO, in particular).

      With a view to strengthening actions throughout the Group's value chain, the Sustainable Development Department supported:

    • the Purchasing Department in the construction of its roadmap and environmental action plans with regard to suppliers, notably with an in-depth update of the responsible purchasing charter

    • the Group Transport Subcontracting Department in finalising and rolling out its CSR roadmap.

      Social responsibility initiatives continued with a view to Europeanising initiatives.

    • the MIX UP seminar (network of volunteers set up to coordinate and support the initiative to promote gender equality and to combat violence and harassment in the workplace) brought together a community of mix-uppers that will have doubled in less than 3 years and now has members in all the Group's countries of operation;

    • A new approach to combating sexism has been developed and tested in certain Business Units, with plans for wider deployment within the scope of France and other countries;

    • in the area of disability, in France, the first half of the year was marked by the establishment of a new service agreement with AGEPIPH and the signing of the 7th agreement, unanimously by the trade unions.

    • the KEEP IT SAFE (Health and Safety at Work and Quality of Life and Working Conditions) approach is continuing its structuring and Europeanisation and this half-year marks the ramp-up in the deployment of passive exoskeletons.

  5. ‌| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Chanąe in scope

In April 2025, the STEF Group sold 11% of the shares in Medsealog to Olano for a sale price of €0.9 million.This disposal generated a capital gain of €0.5m in the consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2025. The group's stake in Medsealog decreased from 40% to 29%.

Summary of revenue

Revenue for the 1sthalf of 2025 was up, driven by scope effects and the good performance of STEF International's activity, which now accounts for 44% of the Group's revenue (excluding sales of goods for the Foodservice activity).

in €M

H1 2024

H1 2025 Chanąe (absolute)

% chanąe at constant scope

The increase in sales came against a backdrop of weak growth in food consumption over the half-year.

STEF France

STEF International Other

1,172.8

858.9

293.4

1,191.2

953.6

329.2

18.4

94.7

35.8

1.7

4.4

12.2

TOTAL

2,325.2

2,474.1

148.9

4.0%

Consolidated income statement

The Group's operating income was down, mainly due to STEF International, penalised by the integration of new companies in Benelux and non-recurring items in Italy (see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements).

The recurring operating margin as a percentage of revenue excluding sales of goods for the Foodservice activity fell to 3.7% in the 1sthalf of 2025, vs. 4.9% in the 1sthalf of 2024.

Half-year results (in €M) H1 2024 H1 2025 Chanąe

Financial expenses were up slightly. The volume effect is partially offset by the decrease in the cost of debt. The cost of debt applied to the average debt for the half-year was down over the period (2.8% in the 1sthalf of 2025 vs. 3.1% in the 1sthalf of 2024) as a result of the decrease in market rates over the period (average E3M of 2.3% in the 1sthalf of 2025 vs. 3.9% in the 1sthalf of 2024).

The Group's effective tax rate in 2025 increased to 38.5% vs. 25.4% at 31 December 2024.The increase in the rate is mainly linked to the application of the corporate tax surcharge in France in 2025. The tax expense is also increased by the non-deductibility of the tax audit provision in Italy (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements).

As a result, net income Group share was €15.8 million, i.e. -

€52.1 million compared with the first half of 2024.

Revenue

2,325.2

2,474.1

6.4 %

Operatiną income (EBIT)

106.6

55.9

(47.6%)

Financial profit or loss

(18.5)

(19.6)

Income before tax

88.1

36.2

(58.9 %)

Tax expenses

(23.2)

(24.3)

Share of net income from associates

3.1

4.0

Income from continuiną operations

68.1

15.9

(76.6 %)

Income from discontinued operations

0.0

0.0

Net profit or loss

68.1

15.9

- of which Group share

68.0

15.8

(76.7 %)

- of which minority interests

0.1

0.1

Earnings per share in euros (basic)

5.44

1.26

Earnings per share in euros (diluted)

5.40

1.25

Financial structure

Consolidated shareholders' equity amounted to €1,242.0 million compared with €1,277.3 million at 31 December 2024.This change notably includes the distribution of dividends of €52.5 million approved at the Shareholders' Meeting of April 30, 2025.

Financial debt increased by 112.5 (+8%) as a result of an investment policy that, although lower than in the first half of 2024, remains strong.

Simplified balance sheet (in €M)

31/12/2024

30/06/2025

Goodwill

390.4

390.8

Tangible fixed assets

2,252.4

2,292.9

Other fixed assets and non-current assets

139.5

148.9

Total non-current and financial assets

2,782.3

2,832.5

Net workiną capital requirement

(31.4)

20.3

Total assets (net)

2,750.8

2,852.8

Equity

1,277.3

1,242.0

Provisions and deferred tax assets

133.2

157.9

Net financial debt

1,340.4

1,452.9

Total liabilities (net)

2,750.8

2,852.8

Net financial debt (in €M)

31/12/2024

30/06/2025

Non-current financial liabilities

(819.2)

(930.2)

Current financial liabilities

(606.3)

(639.7)

Cash flow

85.1

117.0

Net financial debt

(1,340.4)

(1,452.9)

Net debt/equity (gearing)

1.05

1.17

Cash flows

Self-financing capacity decreased over the period, in line with the decrease in EBITDA.

In particular, with the absence of external growth in the first half of 2025, the level of investment is down compared with the first half of 2024.

Simplified cash flow statement (in €M)

H1 2024

H1 2025

Self-financing

172.8

167.5

Change in operating WCR

(49.3)

(51.9)

Net cash flow from operatiną activities (A)

123.5

115.6

Net investment proąramme (B)

(218.0)

(140.0)

Free cash flow (A+B)

(94.5)

(24.5)

Capital transactions and dividends

(63.6)

(51.9)

Net issuance (repayments) of financial debt

122.9

100.9

Other changes

0.2

(0.8)

Chanąes in net cash flow

(34.9)

23.7

Transactions between related parties

There were no significant changes in the nature, terms and amounts of transactions with related parties during the 1sthalf of 2025.

Siąnificant chanąes compared to the last annual report

There are no changes or uncertainties relating to the main risk factors set out in the 2024 annual report that would be likely to have a significant impact on the activity and results of the second half of 2025.

Siąnificant events since the balance sheet date and the date of preparation of this report

On 12 August 2025, STEF signed an agreement to acquire Cavegn (sales of CHF 80 million in 2024), a group specialising in the transport and logistics of food products in Switzerland.The acquisition remains conditional in particular on a prior restructuring of the Group, with no material impact on the scope of activity.

2 ‌CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
  1. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 19

  2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 19

  3. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 20

  4. CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY 21

CASH FLOW STATEMENT 22

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AT 30 JUNE 2025 23

(in thousands of euros) note H1 2025 H1 2024

  1. ‌| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

    REVENUE

    9

    2,474,057

    2,325,190

    Purchases from third parties

    10

    (1,503,203)

    (1,408,732)

    Taxes, levies and similar payments

    (34,754)

    (29,521)

    Payroll expenses

    11

    (720,837)

    (674,723)

    Depreciations and amortisations

    12

    (130,647)

    (116,657)

    (Depreciations) Net reversals of provisions

    (4,732)

    3,883

    Other operating income and expenses

    13

    (24,010)

    7,198

    OPERATING INCOME

    55,874

    106,639

    Financial expenses

    (21,064)

    (19,853)

    Financial income

    1,428

    1,347

    Financial result

    15

    (19,636)

    (18,506)

    PROFIT BEFORE TAX

    36,239

    88,133

    Tax expenses

    16

    (24,335)

    (23,210)

    Share of income from equity affiliates

    23

    4,007

    3,141

    INCOME FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

    15,911

    68,064

    INCOME FOR THE PERIOD FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

    17

    0

    0

    INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

    15,911

    68,064

    o/w Group net income for the period

    15,834

    67,967

    o/w net income for the period from continuing operations - Group share

    15,834

    67,967

    o/w net income for the period from discontinued operations - Group share

    0

    0

    o/w net income for the period - attributable to non-controlliną

    interests

    77

    98

    o/w net income for the period from continuing operations - Portion

    attributable to non-controlling interests

    77

    98

    o/w net income for the period from discontinued operations - Portion

    attributable to non-controlling interests

    0

    0

    Earninąs per share (in euros)

    - basic:

    1.26

    5.44

    o/w net income from continuing operations - Group share, per share

    1.26

    5.44

    o/w net income from discontinued operations - Group share, per share

    0.00

    0.00

    - diluted:

    1.25

    5.40

    o/w net income from continuing operations - Group share, per share

    1.25

    5.40

    ‌o/w net income from discontinued operations - Group share, per share

    0.00

    0.00

  2. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    (in thousands of euros)

    H1 2025

    H1 2024

    INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

    15,911

    68,064

    Actuarial gains or losses on pension plans

    1,959

    1,719

    Revaluation of financial assets

    19

    77

    Tax expense on non-recyclable items

    (404)

    (470)

    Other comprehensive income, net of tax that will not be subsequently

    reclassified to profit or loss

    1,574

    1,326

    Exchange differences arising from foreign operations

    (1,859)

    (861)

    Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedging derivatives

    (384)

    265

    Tax expense on recyclable items

    93

    (60)

    Other comprehensive income, net of tax, which will be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss

    (2,150)

    (656)

    OVERALL INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

    15,334

    68,734

    * including Group share

    15,256

    68,618

    * including minority interests

    78

    116

  3. ‌| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY note 30 June 2025 31 December 2024

ASSETS note 30 June 2025 31 December 2024

(in thousands of euros)

Non-current assets

Goodwill

390,751

390,375

Other intangible assets

17,581

18,883

Intangible assets

1,903,930

1,849,455

Right of use under leases

388,996

402,942

Non-current financial assets

46,147

40,368

Investments in associates

70,490

71,366

Deferred tax assets

14,649

8,872

Total non-current assets

2,832,543

2,782,261

Current assets

Inventories and work in progress

117,674

101,635

Customers

810,188

773,076

Other current financial assets and receivables

206,492

178,893

Current tax assets

2,235

4,841

Cash and cash equivalents

117,038

85,122

Total current assets

1,253,627

1,143,566

TOTAL ASSETS

4,086,170

3,925,828

Equity

Capital

12,850

12,850

Premiums

0

0

Reserves

1,229,043

1,264,360

Group's share of equity

1,241,893

1,277,210

Minority interests

129

51

Total shareholders' equity

1,242,021

1,277,261

Non-current liabilities

Non-current provisions

20

44,987

44,896

Deferred tax liabilities

55,609

52,698

Non-current financial liabilities

21

681,991

569,384

Non-current lease obligations

21

248,241

249,797

Total non-current liabilities

1,030,828

916,775

Current liabilities

Trade payables

630,415

628,379

Current provisions

20

57,301

35,607

Other current liabilities

477,645

458,838

Current tax liability

8,272

2,671

Current financial liabilities

21

568,705

533,416

Current lease obligations

21

70,983

72,881

Total current liabilities

1,813,321

1,731,792

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

4,086,170

3,925,828

  1. ‌| CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

    (in thousands of euros)

    Capital

    Premiums

    Consolidated

    reserves

    Translation reserves

    Treasury shares

    Fair value reserves

    Total attributable

    to STEF shareholders

    Share of minority shareholders

    Total share-holders' equity

    Shareholders' equity at

    1 January 2024

    13,000

    0

    1,201,907

    4,494

    (37,201)

    2,774

    1,184,974

    (1)

    1,184,973

    Dividends paid

    (63,945)

    (63,945)

    (63,945)

    Purchases and sales of treasury shares

    829

    829

    829

    Other equity transactions

    (150)

    2,168

    2,018

    2,018

    Transactions with non-controlling interests

    (853)

    (853)

    (47)

    (900)

    Total transactions with shareholders

    (150)

    0

    (64,798)

    0

    2,997

    0

    (61,951)

    (47)

    (61,998)

    Comprehensive income for

    the period

    0

    0

    69,293

    (880)

    205

    68,618

    116

    68,734

    Shareholders' equity at

    30 June 2024

    12,850

    0

    1,206,402

    3,615

    (34,204)

    2,978

    1,191,641

    68

    1,191,709

    Shareholders' equity at

    1 January 2025

    12,850

    0

    1,288,124

    6,517

    (33,168)

    2,887

    1,277,210

    51

    1,277,261

    Dividends paid

    (52,482)

    (52,482)

    (52,482)

    Purchases and

    sales of treasury

    shares

    683

    683

    683

    Other equity

    transactions

    1,225

    1,225

    1,225

    Transactions with

    non-controlling

    interests

    0

    0

    Total transactions with shareholders

    0

    0

    (52,482)

    0

    1,908

    0

    (50,574)

    0 (50,574)

    Comprehensive income for

    the period

    0

    0

    17,407

    (1,859)

    (291)

    15,256

    78 15,334

    Shareholders' equity at

    30 June 2025

    12,850

    0

    1,253,049

    4,658

    (31,260)

    2,596

    1,241,893

    129 1,242,021

    (in thousands of euros) note H1 2025 H1 2024

  1. ‌| CASH FLOW STATEMENT

    Net income for the period

    15,911

    68,064

    +/- Net depreciation, amortisation, impairment of non-current assets and

    provisions

    14

    160,420

    112,259

    +/- Capital gains or losses on disposals of non-current assets

    (2,738)

    (6,154)

    +/- Share of income from associates

    23

    (4,007)

    (3,141)

    +/- Change in fair value of derivatives

    (26)

    (24)

    +/- Other non-cash income and expenses

    803

    2,075

    - Deferred taxes

    (2,858)

    (328)

    Cash flow from operations (A)

    167,505

    172,751

    Elimination of tax expense (income)

    27,193

    23,538

    Taxes paid

    (13,499)

    (9,865)

    Changes in other WCR items

    (65,628)

    (62,962)

    +/- Chanąe in workiną capital requirements related to activity (B)

    (51,934)

    (49,289)

    Operatiną cash flows used by continuiną operations (A) + (B)

    115,570

    123,462

    Operatiną cash flows used by discontinued operations (C)

    0

    0

    NET CASH FLOW GENERATED BY THE BUSINESS (D)=(A+B+C)

    115,570

    123,462

    - Outflows related to acquisitions of intangible assets

    (1,115)

    (2,292)

    - Outflows related to acquisitions of tangible assets

    (142,836)

    (184,533)

    +/- Change in loans and advances granted + financial assets

    (5,844)

    (1,115)

    -/+ Inflows and outflows related to acquisitions and

    disposals of subsidiaries net of cash acquired 7

    1,440

    (37,337)

    + Inflows linked to disposals of tangible assets and intangible assets

    3,779

    3,858

    + Dividends received from associates

    4,539

    3,436

    Cash flows from investiną activities used by continuiną operations (E)

    (140,037)

    (217,983)

    Cash flows from investiną activities used by discontinued operations (F)

    0

    0

    NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (G)=E=F

    (140,037)

    (217,983)

    +/- Purchases and sales of treasury shares

    586

    373

    - Dividends paid to STEF owners

    (52,482)

    (63,945)

    - Dividends paid to minority shareholders of subsidiaries

    0

    0

    + Inflows related to new borrowings

    21

    213,350

    256,656

    - Loan repayments and lease obligations

    21

    (112,480)

    (133,730)

    Cash flows from financiną activities used by continuiną operations (H)

    48,974

    59,354

    Cash flows from financiną activities used by discontinued operations (I)

    0

    0

    NET CASH FLOW RELATING TO FINANCING ACTIVITIES (J)=H+I

    48,974

    59,354

    CONVERSION EFFECT (K)

    (809)

    221

    Opening net cash position

    5,306

    75,231

    Net cash at end of year

    21

    29,005

    40,285

    = CHANGE IN NET CASH (D+G+J+K)

    23,699

    (34,946)

  2. ‌| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT 30 JUNE 2025‌

  1. REPORTING ENTITY 24

  2. ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK 24

  3. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRESENTATION OPTION 24

  4. ESTIMATIONS 24

  5. SEASONAL NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY 25

  6. HIGHLIGHTS 25

  7. SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION 25

  8. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 26

  9. SEGMENT REPORTING 26

  10. PURCHASES FROM THIRD PARTIES 27

  11. PAYROLL EXPENSES 27

  12. DEPRECIATIONS AND AMORTISATIONS 27

  13. OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES 28

  14. TRANSITION FROM OPERATING INCOME TO EBITDA 28

  15. FINANCIAL INCOME 28

  16. TAX EXPENSES 28

  17. NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 29

  18. TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 29

  19. EQUITY 29

  20. PROVISIONS 29

  21. BORROWINGS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 30

  22. FAIR VALUE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS BY CATEGORY 30

  23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 32

  24. OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS 32

  25. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 32

  26. POST-CLOSING EVENTS 32

‌NOTE 1 | REPORTING ENTITY

‌STEF S.A. is a public limited company under French law with its registered office in Paris and whose shares are listed in compartment B of NYSE Euronext Paris. The condensed half-year consolidated financial statements for the half year ended 30 June 2025 include STEF S.A. and its subsidiaries, all of which are referred to as "the Group" as well as the Group's share in associates. Unless otherwise indicated, they are presented in euros, rounded to the nearest thousand. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of STEF S.A. on 4 September 2025.

NOTE 2 | ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK

‌The condensed half-year consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2025 ended 30 June 2025 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the European Union. The conventions of a true and fair view, going concern and consistency of methods have been applied.

These condensed half-year financial statements do not include all the information required for the annual financial statements insofar as they only contain the notes that are material in order to understand changes in the Group's activity or financial position, and should therefore be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

NOTE 3 | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRESENTATION OPTION

The accounting methods applied by the Group to prepare the interim consolidated financial statements comply with IFRS standards and interpretations as adopted by the European Union at 30 June 2025.

The application over the period of the following new standards and interpretations had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2025:

  • Amendments to IAS 21 Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: No convertibility.

    ‌NOTE 4 | ESTIMATIONS

    The preparation of the half-year consolidated financial statements requires the Group's management to exercise judgement and to make estimates and assumptions that have an impact on the application of accounting methods and the values used to prepare the financial statements. In particular, actual final values may differ from estimated values.

    Thus, for the preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements, the significant judgements made in applying the Group's accounting policies and the main sources of uncertainty relating to estimates are similar to those described in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    The specific valuation methods applied to interim reporting periods are as follows:

  • the tax expense for the half-year is measured by applying the average effective tax rate estimated for the entire financial year to the income before tax for the half-year;

  • the cost relating to the contractual profit-sharing (quality part) of staff corresponds to half of the estimated cost for the entire financial year;

  • the employee participation expense and the profit-sharing expense (profitability component) are estimated on the basis of the 2025 budget. These items are re-estimated based on the progress of the results;

    Furthermore, the Group has not applied the following standards and interpretations, which were not adopted by the European Union at 30 June 2025 or whose application is not mandatory at 1 January 2025:

  • Amendments to IFRS 9 - Classification and measurement of financial instruments;

  • Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 Contracts Referring to Nature-Dependent Electricity;

  • IFRS 18 - Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements, which primarily replaces the current IAS 1 presentation of financial statements;

  • IFRS 19 - Subsidiaries with no obligation to provide information to the public: disclosures.

  • the amounts recognised in respect of pension commitments in the consolidated balance sheet at 30 June are determined by adjusting the opening net book value of accrued rights, interest expenses and plan contributions based on the amounts estimated at 31 December 2024 for 2025 as well as the actuarial gains and losses for the period.

    In preparing its consolidated financial statements, STEF must make estimates, assumptions and judgements that affect the carrying amount of certain assets or liabilities, income and expenses, and the information given in certain notes to the financial statements. STEF reviews its estimates and judgements on a regular basis to take into account past experience and other factors deemed relevant to economic conditions. Depending on changes in these assumptions or different conditions that may arise in particular in the context of the current inflationary crisis, the amounts in its future financial statements may differ from current estimates, particularly in the following areas:

  • the projected cash flows and discount and growth rates used to perform impairment tests on goodwill and other tangible and intangible assets when indicators of impairment have been detected by the Group on these assets;

  • taking into account future taxable income prospects allowing the recognition of deferred tax assets;

  • estimates and judgements relating to the outcome of ongoing disputes, and in general to all provisions and contingent liabilities.

‌NOTE 5 | SEASONAL NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY

‌Activity in the second half of continuing operations is generally stronger than in the first half due to the concentration of the summer period and the festive period at the end of the year. As a result, operating income in the first half of the year is traditionally lower than in the second half.

NOTE 6 | HIGHLIGHTS

In February 2025, a tax audit was opened for the STEF Italia and SVAT entities (merged into STEF Italia in 2024) for the 2019 to 2024 financial years focused on the VAT of suppliers (transport and cooperative subcontractors).

This inspection is part of a broader framework of verifications carried out by the Milan Public Prosecutor concerning cooperatives in Italy and concerns the non-payment to the Italian State of the VAT collected by certain suppliers, even though STEF Italia and SVAT had indeed paid this VAT to the suppliers.

Discussions with the Italian tax authorities were conducted throughout the first half of 2025.These exchanges led to the signing of a memorandum of understanding on 5 August 2025 with a view to closing the tax audit of STEF Italia.In this respect, a provision of around €30m was recognised in the Group's financial statements at 30 June 2025 in order to cover the amount of the protocol as well as the residual risk on the SVAT control.

‌The Group continues to strengthen its internal control procedures regarding the tax compliance of its suppliers (transport subcontractors and cooperatives).In addition, in accordance with the new regulations applicable in Italy since 28 July 2025, the option for VAT self-assessment on transport and logistics subcontracting services will be implemented with STEF Italia's suppliers.

NOTE 7 | SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

  1. ACQUISITIONS DURING THE PERIOD

    There were no changes in scope in the first half of 2025.

  2. DISPOSALS, LIQUIDATION

    In April 2025, the STEF Group sold 11% of the shares in Medsealog to Olano for a sale price of €0.9 million. This disposal generated a capital gain of €0.5m in the consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2025. The group's stake in Medsealog decreased from 40% to 29%.This transaction did not change the method of consolidation (equity method) applied to Medsealog.

  3. MONITORING OF ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS CARRIED OUT IN 2024

    During the 1st half of 2025, the Group continued to allocate the acquisition price of Montfrisa, Long Lane Deliveries and the TDL Group.This work, which did not lead to any changes over the half-year period, will be finalised on 31 December 2025.In the 1st half of 2025, the Group also received the €0.6m earn-out from Bolloré Solutions Logistiques following the sale of STEF Logistique Santé in February 2024.

    The final price of this sale is therefore €4.6 million. This earn-out was recognised in the income statement in the 1sthalf of 2025.

    Lastly, the work on allocating the acquisition price for the Bakker (STEF Zeewolde) and Centeno Groups was finalised without giving rise to any change in goodwill.

  4. CASH ALLOCATED TO ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS OF SUBSIDIARIES

H1 2025

H1 2024

Net outflows following the acquisition of consolidated investments

0

(41,020)

Net outflows following acquisition of non-controlling interests

0

0

Net inflows following the disposal of subsidiaries

880

3,683

Other items (earn-outs/recapitalisation, etc.)

560

0

Total inflows and outflows related to acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries net of cash acquired

In 2024, net disbursements corresponded in particular to the acquisition of the Bakker Group.

1,440 (37,337)

NOTE 8 | FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group hedges interest rate risk on variable-rate debt linked to long-term real estate financing through interest rate swaps.

At 30 June 2025, the total notional amount of instruments intended to hedge interest rate risk on variable-rate debt was

€79m compared with €63m at 31 December 2024.

The share of fixed-rate debt (after taking hedging instruments into account) as a percentage of total gross debt was 61.1% at 30 June 2025 compared with 59.5% at 31 December 2024.

‌The Group's exposure to customer credit risk did not experience any material adverse change during the past half-year. None of its customers is of such size that its default could have a significant effect on the Group's financial situation, which, notwithstanding the protection mechanisms available to it under applicable regulations, continues to use credit insurance.

With regard to foreign exchange risk, most of the flows outside the eurozone concern Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Within these scopes, revenues and associated costs are mainly domestic and recognised in local currency, which limits the impact of a change in the exchange rate on the Group's results.

Lastly, with regard to liquidity risk, the Group remains under-exposed given the existing margins on available credit lines due to its active cash pooling policy in France and its main European subsidiaries.

NOTE 9 | SEGMENT REPORTING

As a reminder, the Group identifies two operating segments based on information transmitted internally to General Management, which is the Group's main operational decision-maker.

H1 2025

France

International

Other

Consolidated data

Revenue from activities (including inter-

activity sales)

1,216,663

965,175

377,870

2,559,709

Inter-activities

(25,450)

(11,576)

(48,626)

(85,652)

Consolidated net revenue

1,191,213

953,599

329,244

2,474,057

Current operatiną income

47,668

27,457

4,759

79,884

Other operating income and expenses

12,297

(36,198)

(109)

(24,010)

Operatiną profit

59,965

(8,741)

4,650

55,874

H1 2024

France

International

Other

Consolidated data

Revenue from activities (including inter-activity sales)

1,191,739

871,362

334,147

2,397,249

Inter-activities

(18,914)

(12,441)

(40,704)

(72,059)

Consolidated net revenue

1,172,825

858,921

293,443

2,325,190

Current operatiną income

47,366

48,445

3,630

99,441

Other operating income and expenses

6,012

1,144

42

7,198

Operatiną profit

53,378

49,589

3,672

106,639

Within the International sector, only Italy accounts for more than 10% of the Group's revenue.For H1 2025, its revenue and operating income amounted to €299 million and -€30.7 million respectively (€291 million and €17.1 million in H1 2024).Italy's result is particularly impacted by the consequences of the operational incident at the end of 2024 and by the consequences of the tax audit started at the beginning of the year (see Note 6)

"Other" revenue includes sales of goods for the Food Service business (out-of-home catering) amounting to €322 million in the 1sthalf of 2025 compared with €285 million in the 1sthalf of 2024.The Group believes that this activity, which does not generate income, is not representative of the added value that the Group offers its customers and therefore did not consider it necessary to present a specific sector in this respect.Items relating to Transport and Logistics activities are classified in the corresponding sectors.

The remainder includes the business of STEF SA (the group's holding company with no operational activity) and IT services for external customers.

H1 2025 H1 2024

‌NOTE 10 | PURCHASES FROM THIRD PARTIES

Non-energy purchases (including food service goods)

(344,439)

(305,356)

Purchases of diesel and other fuels

(87,084)

(90,209)

Purchases of other energy

(32,012)

(31,121)

Transport subcontracting

(718,591)

(702,087)

Rents and lease charges

(23,219)

(20,731)

Servicing and maintenance

(80,538)

(69,216)

External staff and remuneration of intermediaries

(126,484)

(106,913)

Insurance and damage

(44,851)

(37,915)

External and miscellaneous services

(45,984)

(45,184)

Total:

(1,503,203)

(1,408,732)

The increase in this item is mainly due to a significant scope effect (+€25 million) and the increase in purchases of goods for the Food Service activity, mirroring the products recognised for this activity (+€35 million).

‌For fuel, the regulatory framework of the bill base in France, as well as contractual arrangements abroad, limit the Group's exposure. With regard to electricity, due to its activity, the Group benefits from fixed-price electricity quotas (ARENH) in France. However, the Group remains exposed to variations in electricity spot prices on part of its consumption.

Rental expenses and lease charges mainly correspond to expenses relating to leases exempt under IFRS 16 (short-term leases and/or leases with a low unit value) as well as to the service components of leases (mainly property rental expenses and maintenance and upkeep contracts for rolling stock).

H1 2025 H1 2024

NOTE 11 | PAYROLL EXPENSES

Wages and remuneration

Net expenses for retirement indemnities and long-service awards Employee profit-sharing and incentive schemes (incl. top-ups)

(692,858)

(2,405)

(25,574)

(644,440)

(2,080)

(28,203)

Payroll expenses

(720,837)

(674,723)

‌"Salaries and compensation" includes the expense related to performance share plans.At 30 June 2025, this, including employer contributions, amounted to €1.7 million (€3.8 million at 30 June 2024) under the 2022 plan (settlement in April 2025).The group also implemented a new plan in H1 2025 for a maximum of 35,274 shares to be allocated.

The main increase in personnel expenses is mainly due to the increase in the Group's workforce, including the integration of recent companies.

H1 2025 H1 2024

NOTE 12 | DEPRECIATIONS AND AMORTISATIONS

Amortisation of intangible assets

Amortisation of tangible assets Amortisation of right-of-use assets

(2,400)

(81,464)

(46,784)

(2,239)

(71,544)

(42,874)

Total

(130,647)

(116,657)

The increase in depreciation and amortisation expenses over the period is explained in particular by recent investments in the Group's vehicle fleet, warehouses and platforms, as well as scope effects.

H1 2025 H1 2024

‌NOTE 13 | OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES

Gains/(losses) on disposals of real estate assets

0

0

Gains/(losses) on disposals of rolling stock

2,494

2,837

Gains/(losses) on disposals of subsidiaries & financial assets

1,096

2,650

Impairment of assets, scrapping and other

(852)

667

Other operating income

13,099

1,398

Other operating expenses

(39,847)

(354)

Total

(24,010)

7,198

The "Other operating expenses" line includes the provision for the tax audit in Italy (see Note 6).

‌In addition, in two rulings handed down on 27 March 2025, the Montreuil Administrative Court ordered the full discharge of the late payment fees and interest charged to the FoodService BU (STEF France) as part of several previous tax audits relating to VAT, for a total amount of €13 million. This product has been recognised in the "Other operating income" line.

H1 2025 H1 2024

NOTE 14 | TRANSITION FROM OPERATING INCOME TO EBITDA

Operating profit

Net depreciation, amortisation and impairment of fixed assets

Net allocations to impairment and provisions and other items with no impact on cash recorded in personnel expenses and in other operating income and expenses

55,874

130,647

29,773

106,639

116,657

(4,397)

Total

216,295

218,898

‌"Net allocations to impairments and provisions and other items with no impact on cash recorded in personnel expenses and in other operating income and expenses" include the provision for the tax audit in Italy (see Note 6).

H1 2025 H1 2024

NOTE 15 | FINANCIAL INCOME

Financial income

1,428

1,347

Dividends received from non-consolidated investments

Fair value income from financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

Other financial income Net foreign exchange gain Financial expenses

26

1,119

283

(21,064)

24

1,323

0

(19,853)

Net interest expenses on financial liabilities at amortised cost Interest expense on lease obligations

Fair value expense on financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

Net foreign exchange loss

(16,807)

(4,257)

0

(16,593)

(3,244)

0

(16)

Total

(19,636)

(18,506)

‌The cost of debt applied to the average debt for the half-year was down over the period (2.8% in the 1sthalf of 2025 vs.3.0% in the 1sthalf of 2024, consecutive to the decrease in market rates over the period (average E3M of 2.3% in the 1sthalf of 2025 vs. 3.9% in the 1sthalf of 2024).

NOTE 16 | TAX EXPENSES

The effective tax rate borne during the first half of 2025 and applied to the income before tax of the Group's companies was 38.5%, up

13.2 points compared to the effective tax rate for the 2024 financial year (25.4%) and 11.5 points compared to the effective tax rate for the first half of 2024 (27.0%).The increase in the rate is mainly linked to the application of the corporate tax surcharge in France in 2025.The tax expense is also increased by the non-deductibility of the tax audit provision in Italy (see Note 6).

‌NOTE 17 | NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Income from discontinued operations H1 2025 H1 2024

The net income from discontinued operations corresponded to the sale of the STEF Group's Maritime operating segment on 31 May 2023.The 2024 financial year was marked by a €8.5m provision reversal, recognised in 2023 at the time of the sale, linked to the extinction of risks relating to the guarantees granted to the purchaser. This amount was recognised in the second half of 2024 and therefore does not impact the 1st half of 2024.There was no new element in H1 2025.

Net income for the period before tax from discontinued operations

0

0

Income/(tax expense) on the associated income

0

0

Pre-tax gain on disposal

0

0

‌Tax charge relating to the disposal

0

0

Total

0

0

NOTE 18 | TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

The €41 million increase in intangible assets and tangible assets

- including rights of use - was driven in particular by the following gross investments:

  • €104m in real estate investments, including €21m for rights of use related to leases.

  • the acquisition of rolling stock for €46 million, including

‌€15 million for rights of use related to leases.

The Group did not identify any indications of impairment over the half-year period requiring impairment tests to be carried out at 30 June 2025.

NOTE 19 | EQUITY

At 30 June 2025, STEF S.A.'s share capital consisted of 12,850,000 paid-up shares with a par value of €1.

‌The dividend paid in the first half of 2025, in respect of the earnings for the 2024 financial year, amounted to €4.15 per share, for a total disbursement of €52,482k.

NOTE 20 | PROVISIONS

Changes in provisions for liabilities and charges are as follows:

31 December

2024

Allocations

Reversals

Scope

Other chanąes

30 June 2025

Retirement

severance pay

17,158

1,692

(1,682)

(1,935)

15,233

Long-service awards

13,685

713

(542)

(20)

13,836

Provisions for disputes

17,699

14,103

(16,652)

7

15,157

Other provisions

31,961

35,936

(9,786)

(49)

58,062

Total

80,503

52,444

(28,662)

0

(1,997)

102,288

Current

35,607

47,056

(25,369)

7

57,301

Non-current

44,896

5,388

(3,293)

(2,004)

44,987

The discount rate for commitments relating to retirement indemnities and long-service awards has been updated and is up over the period (3.70% at 30 June 2025 vs. 3.40% at 31 December 2024 in the eurozone and 1.30% at 30 June 2025 vs. 0.90% at 31 December 2024 in Switzerland), which had the effect of reducing commitments relating to retirement indemnities and long-service awards (-€2 million).

"Provisions for disputes" cover the costs incurred as a result of damage affecting transport, handling or storage services and also the risks in various disputes.

"Other provisions" mainly cover tax and social security risks and in particular the allocation relating to the tax audit in Italy (seeNote 6).

‌NOTE 21 | BORROWINGS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

30 June 2025 31 December 2024

The breakdown of current and non-current financial debt consists of the following debt categories:

Non-current financial liabilities

Bank loans and drawdowns of confirmed credit lines due in more than one year Lease obligations

Fair value of financial derivatives

681,853

248,241

137

569,173

249,797

211

Total

930,232

819,181

Current financial liabilities

Due in less than one year of:

- Bank loans and spot credit lines

285,004

268,470

- Lease obligations

70,983

72,881

- Other miscellaneous financial liabilities

3,524

3,061

- Commercial paper

192,000

182,000

Fair value of financial derivatives

143

69

Bank overdrafts and short-term loans (a)

88,033

79,816

Total

639,688

606,297

TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (b)

1,569,920

1,425,478

Marketable securities and investments

763

60

Cash assets

116,275

85,062

Total cash and cash equivalents (c)

117,038

85,122

Bank overdraft and short-term loans (a)

(88,033)

(79,816)

Total net cash and cash equivalents (c) - (a)

29,005

5,306

Net debt (b) - (c)

1,452,882

1,340,356

Net Debt/Total Equity Ratio

1.17

1.05

Changes in financing activities during the half-year, broken down by cash and non-cash flow, are shown below:

Cash flow

Non-cash flow

31 December

2024

New

loans Reimb.

Chanąes

in scope

Chanąe in fair value

Forex impact

New lease obliąations

Reclassificati on and other chanąes*

30 June

2025

Bank loans and drawdowns

of credit lines

837,643

203,350 (74,494)

359

966,858

Lease obligations (IFRS16)

322,678

(37,987)

(1,368)

37,505

(1,603)

319,224

Commercial paper

182,000

10,000

192,000

Miscellaneous financial

liabilities & accrued interest

not due

3,061

463

3,524

Bank overdrafts and short-

term loans

79,816

8,217

88,033

Fair value of financial

derivatives

280

280

Total:

1,425,478

221,567 (112,480)

0

0

(1,010)

37,505

(1,140)

1,569,920

* Reclassifications and other movements include, in particular, lease terminations

The current cash requirements necessary for the Group's operations are mainly met by credit lines obtained at the parent company level.The Group has 15 confirmed medium-term credit lines (ranging from 1 to 5 years for an average residual maturity of 17 months) for a total of €370 million, €220 million used at

30 June 2025 (i.e. €150 million in available lines).At 31 December 2024, 14 credit lines were available for €340 million, including €190 million used at that date.

The outstanding commercial paper programme, issued by STEF SA, with maturities of less than 1 year, at 30 June 2025 was

€192 million (€182 million at 31 December 2024).

Lastly, the Group also has a spot credit facility of €5 million (unused at 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024) and overdraft authorisations, with no agreed maturity, for a maximum available amount of €167 million (€167 million at 31 December 2024), of which €88 million was used at 30 June 2025 (€80 million at 31 December 2024).

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