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Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is a French wine and spirits producer and distributor with roots tracing back to 1755, when founder Marie Brizard created her iconic Anisette liqueur in Bordeaux. The company blends centuries-old heritage with modern innovation, offering a diverse portfolio that includes renowned liqueurs and syrups under the Marie Brizard name, Polish rye vodka Sobieski, blended Scotch whisky William Peel, Cognac Gautier, and Tequila San Jose. It also features flavored wines like Fruits & Wine, regional brands such as Berger Pastis and Domain Menada wines from Bulgaria's Thracian Valley, and Brazilian liqueurs from Dubar. Operating primarily in Europe, the United States, and extending to Africa, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits maintains production facilities like the Obeliai distillery in Lithuania and distribution networks across 120+ countries. With around 582 employees and 2024 sales of €188.4 million, the group emphasizes quality ingredients, mixability for cocktails, and adaptations to trends like low-ABV options and sustainable packaging, preserving trusted brands while meeting evolving consumer preferences in the global beverages market.
Operating margin is thin at 4.52%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 8.7% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Free cash flow declined 128% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. Negative free cash flow of -€3M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€172M
▼ -8.7% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€9M
▼ -5.2% YoY
Op. Margin
4.52%
▼ -0.2pp YoY
ROIC
3.29%
▼ -0.2pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-€3M
▼ -128.0% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€190K
▼ -98.2% YoY
Net Debt
-€45M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
€52M
3Y CAGR: -1.7%
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