• SMCP discussed 2026 H1 results on a call attended by CEO Isabelle Guichot, CFO Patricia Huyghues-Despointes, and IR head Amélie Dernis.
• Confirmed 2026 guidance for an adjusted EBIT margin of around 10% in H2 and free cash flow of EUR 50 million for the year.
• Reported H1 sales of EUR 597 million, up 0.6% organic, with Q2 accelerating to 2% organic growth; like-for-like rose 1.6% in H1.
• Adjusted EBIT reached EUR 53 million, up 25%, with margin at 8.9%; management gross margin rose 1.7 points to 76%.
• Net leverage fell to 1.1x, with net debt down EUR 61 million year-on-year; share sale process update flagged ongoing talks with interested parties.

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