In Q3 2024, Opella BOI was €287 million and increased by 1.1% (12.0% at CER). The ratio of BOI to net sales was 22.6% and decreased by 0.2pp (23.7% at CER, up by 0.9pp). This development was mainly driven by a higher gross margin, lower R&D expenses, and higher other operating income partly offset by higher SG&A expenses. In YTD 2024, BOI was €1,026 million and decreased by 9.5% (increased by 1.7% at CER). The ratio of BOI to net sales was 25.0% and decreased by 3.6pp (26.7% at CER, down by 1.9pp).
For future Opella reporting and accounting, please refer to the separate press release from October 21, 2024.
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Corporate Social Responsibility update at the end of Q3 2024
Access
Living wage pledge
In many countries, minimum wages are insufficient to guarantee that workers and their families can meet basic needs. Sanofi is proud to go beyond the minimum by committing to a living wage for all employees.
Since 2023, Sanofi has adopted the Fair Wage Network’s methodology to ensure every employee earns above their respective local living wage benchmarks. Providing a living wage not only improves employees’ health and well-being but also strengthens local economies.
As a Living Wage employer and a proud signatory of the UN Global Compact’s Forward Faster initiative, Sanofi is setting a new standard.
Sanofi’s commitment to fair wages extends beyond the workforce, and the company will continue to advocate for living wages across key supply chain partners.
Raise your voice: the annual DE&I report
In the annual diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) Report, Sanofi takes stock of progress on the three pillars of the DE&I strategy.
On the ‘building representative leadership’ pillar:
•45%1 of senior leaders are women (2025 ambition: 50%)
•42%1 of executives are women (2025 ambition: 40%+)
On the ‘creating an inclusive work environment’ pillar:
•Grade of 8.1 out of 10 on the internal DE&I index in the latest “Your voice” survey, with a 2025 target score above 8 (grade of 8 in 2022)
•95% of audited workplaces ranked bronze or higher for accessibility, with a 2025 ambition of 100%
On the ‘beyond the workplace’ pillar:
•€1.45 billion spend is made with small and diverse businesses with a 2025 ambition of €1.5 billion
•all clinical studies in the US have set diversity targets
(1) As of Q3 2024
“Cancer & Work: Acting Together": a holistic approach to care for Sanofi employees
”Cancer & Work: Acting Together" has been rolled out internationally since early 2024. It is a holistic approach that is based on three pillars: a human resources policy that offers a high degree of social protection, an international network of employees trained in counseling who run confidential listening and exchange spaces for personalized support, and active communication that sheds light on the issues of cancer and other critical illnesses.
•Since January 1, 2024, the program's flagship measure - 12 months' salary, social protection and employment guarantee - has been in place for all employees affected by cancer, regardless of their geographical location. In the interests of fairness and inclusion, Sanofi has also extended this coverage to other serious illnesses.
•To date, the international network has 113 Sanofi employees in 36 countries, all of whom have completed a 10-hour training program in ”Cancer & Work” counseling. The network is structured geographically to offer locally-adapted actions and support, and is also connected globally on a monthly basis to develop its knowledge and practices.
•Finally, a worldwide awareness campaign has been launched in October to raise awareness amongst employees on the challenges of prevention, screening and “Cancer & Work” support, to promote the program and to develop an inclusive culture.
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Q3 and YTD 2024 financial results
Business net income2
Net sales were €13,438 million and increased by 12.3% (15.7% at CER). In YTD 2024, net sales were €34,647 million and increased by 7.8% (11.1% at CER).
Other revenues were €719 million and decreased by 2.0% (0.7% at CER), including VaxServe sales of non-Sanofi products of €545 million (decreased by 11.4% at CER). In YTD 2024, other revenues were €2,008 million and decreased by 4.0% (0.8% at CER), including VaxServe sales of non-Sanofi products of €1,399 million (decreased by 3.6% at CER).
Gross profit was €10,074 million and increased by 13.7% (17.4% at CER). The gross margin was 75.0% and increased by 1.0pp (75.1% at CER, up by 1.1pp). The higher gross margin benefited from overall improved product and country mix in Biopharma and the reducing impact from the loss of exclusivity for Aubagio. In YTD 2024, the gross profit was €25,742 million and increased by 7.0% (11.0% at CER). The gross margin was 74.3% and decreased by 0.5pp (74.7% at CER, down by 0.1pp).
Research and Development expenses were €1,852 million and increased by 11.4% (12.7% at CER). This reflected increased activity in mid- and late-stage development. The ratio of R&D to net sales was 13.8% and decreased by 0.1pp. In YTD 2024, R&D expenses were €5,275 million and increased by 8.6% (10.0% at CER). The ratio of R&D to net sales was 15.2% and increased by 0.1pp.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were €2,681 million and increased by 4.0% (6.4% at CER), substantially less than sales growth. The ratio of SG&A to net sales was 20.0% and decreased by 1.6pp. In YTD 2024, SG&A expenses were €7,941 million and increased by 2.3% (4.7% at CER). The ratio of SG&A to net sales was 22.9% and decreased by 1.2pp.
Total operating expenses were €4,533 million and increased by 6.9% (8.9% at CER). In YTD 2024, total operating expenses were €13,216 million and increased by 4.7% (6.8% at CER).
Other current operating income net of expenses were -€971 million compared to -€598 million in Q3 2023. Other current operating income net of expenses included an expense of €1,066 million from the share of profit to Regeneron from the monoclonal antibody alliance, the share of profit paid by Regeneron towards development costs and the reimbursement of commercialization-related expenses incurred by Regeneron compared to an expense of €889 million in Q3 2023. This line also included €31 million of capital gains from divestments of medicines/portfolio streamlining, compared to €103 million in Q3 2023. Sanofi expects the amount of capital gains from divestments of medicines/portfolio streamlining in Biopharma to be c.€400 million in 2024. In YTD 2024, expenses from the monoclonal antibody alliance with Regeneron were €2,903 million compared to €2,307 million in YTD 2023.
Share of profit from associates was €43 million compared to €20 million in Q3 2023 and included the share of US profit related to Vaxelis. In YTD 2024, share of profit from associates was €118 million compared to €75 million in YTD 2023.
Business operating income5 was €4,607 million and increased by 14.4% (19.9% at CER). The ratio of BOI to net sales was 34.3% and increased by 0.6pp (34.9% at CER, up by 1.2pp). In YTD 2024, BOI was €10,263 million and increased by 1.7% (8.8% at CER). The ratio of BOI to net sales was 29.6% and decreased by 1.8pp (30.7% at CER, down by 0.7pp).
Share of profit/loss of associates* and joint ventures
38
11
5
9
—
—
43
20
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(3)
(5)
(3)
(5)
—
—
(6)
(10)
Business operating income
4,340
3,748
15.8
%
287
284
1.1
%
(20)
(4)
400.0
%
4,607
4,028
14.4
%
As % of net sales
35.7%
35.0%
22.6%
22.8%
34.3%
33.7%
Financial income and expenses
(79)
(83)
Income tax expenses
(943)
(749)
Tax rate**
21.0%
19.0%
Business net income
3,585
3,196
12.2
%
As % of net sales
26.7%
26.7%
Business earnings / share(in euros)***
2.86
2.55
12.2
%
* Net of tax.
** Determined on the basis of Business income before tax, associates, and non-controlling interests.
*** Based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,253.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 and 1,253.2 million in the third quarter of 2023.
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YTD 2024
Biopharma
Opella Consumer Healthcare
Other
Total group
€ million
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Change
Net sales
30,545
28,186
8.4
%
4,102
3,965
3.5
%
—
—
—
%
34,647
32,151
7.8
%
Other revenues
1,961
2,054
-4.5%
47
38
23.7%
—
—
—%
2,008
2,092
-4.0%
Cost of Sales
(9,320)
(8,732)
6.7%
(1,594)
(1,451)
9.9%
1
1
—%
(10,913)
(10,182)
7.2%
As % of net sales
(30.5%)
(31.0%)
(38.9%)
(36.6%)
(31.5%)
(31.7%)
Gross profit
23,186
21,508
7.8
%
2,555
2,552
0.1
%
1
1
—
%
25,742
24,061
7.0
%
As % of net sales
75.9%
76.3%
62.3%
64.4%
74.3%
74.8%
Research and development expenses
(5,137)
(4,693)
9.5%
(138)
(163)
-15.3%
—
—
—%
(5,275)
(4,856)
8.6%
As % of net sales
(16.8%)
(16.7%)
(3.4%)
(4.1%)
(15.2%)
(15.1%)
Selling and general expenses
(6,483)
(6,408)
1.2%
(1,458)
(1,355)
7.6%
—
2
-100.0%
(7,941)
(7,761)
2.3%
As % of net sales
(21.2%)
(22.7%)
(35.5%)
(34.2%)
(22.9%)
(24.1%)
Other current operating income/expenses
(2,390)
(1,482)
61
97
(35)
(18)
(2,364)
(1,403)
Share of profit/loss of associates* and joint ventures
104
59
14
16
—
—
118
75
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(9)
(16)
(8)
(13)
—
—
(17)
(29)
Business operating income
9,271
8,968
3.4
%
1,026
1,134
-9.5
%
(34)
(15)
126.7
%
10,263
10,087
1.7
%
As % of net sales
30.4%
31.8%
25.0%
28.6%
29.6%
31.4%
Financial income and expenses
(208)
(132)
Income tax expenses
(2,090)
(1,883)
Tax rate**
21.0%
19.0%
Business net income
7,965
8,072
-1.3
%
As % of net sales
23.0%
25.1%
Business earnings / share(in euros)***
6.37
6.45
-1.2
%
* Net of tax.
** Determined on the basis of Business income before tax, associates, and non-controlling interests.
*** Based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,250.6 million in YTD 2024 and 1,251.0 million in YTD 2023.
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Appendix 3: Consolidated income statements
€ million
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Net sales
13,438
11,964
34,647
32,151
Other revenues
719
734
2,008
2,092
Cost of sales
(4,085)
(3,841)
(10,934)
(10,188)
Gross profit
10,072
8,857
25,721
24,055
Research and development expenses
(1,852)
(1,663)
(5,275)
(4,856)
Selling and general expenses
(2,681)
(2,579)
(7,941)
(7,761)
Other operating income
187
388
804
1,005
Other operating expenses
(1,158)
(986)
(3,168)
(2,408)
Amortization of intangible assets
(479)
(562)
(1,540)
(1,597)
Impairment of intangible assets
(180)
(4)
191
(19)
Fair value remeasurement of contingent consideration
(8)
(3)
(74)
(29)
Restructuring costs and similar items
(256)
(259)
(1,587)
(806)
Other gains and losses, and litigation
(10)
22
(452)
(51)
Operating income
3,635
3,211
6,679
7,533
Financial expenses
(265)
(318)
(851)
(688)
Financial income
133
143
414
429
Income before tax and associates and joint ventures
3,503
3,036
6,242
7,274
Income tax expense
(737)
(563)
(1,200)
(1,293)
Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures
78
65
65
13
Net income
2,844
2,538
5,107
5,994
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
29
13
46
39
Net income attributable to equity holders of Sanofi
2,815
2,525
5,061
5,955
Average number of shares outstanding (million)
1,253.0
1,253.2
1,250.6
1,251.0
IFRS Earnings per share (in euros)
2.25
2.01
4.05
4.76
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Appendix 4: Reconciliation of net income attributable to equity holders of Sanofi to business net income
€ million
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Net income attributable to equity holders of Sanofi
2,815
2,525
5,061
5,955
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
479
562
1,540
1,597
Impairment of intangible assets
180
4
(191)
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Fair value remeasurement of contingent consideration
31
6
103
39
Expenses arising from the impact of acquisitions on inventories
2
1
21
6
Restructuring costs and similar items
256
259
1,587
806
Other gains and losses, and litigation
10
(22)
452
51
Financial (income) / expense related to liabilities carried at amortized cost other than net indebtedness
53
92
229
127
Tax effect of the items listed above:
(220)
(192)
(911)
(607)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
(125)
(101)
(221)
(327)
Fair value remeasurement of contingent consideration
(2)
(2)
(19)
(8)
Expenses arising from the impact of acquisitions on inventories
—
—
(3)
—
Restructuring costs and similar items
(63)
(73)
(471)
(230)
Other items
(30)
(16)
(197)
(42)
Other tax effects
14
6
21
17
Other items
(35)
(45)
53
62
Business net income
3,585
3,196
7,965
8,072
IFRS earnings per share (2) (in euros)
2.25
2.01
4.05
4.76
1 Of which related to amortization expense generated by the intangible assets measured at their acquisition-date fair values: €462 million in the third quarter of 2024 and
€540 million in the third quarter of 2023.
2 Q3: based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,253.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 and 1,253.2 million in the third quarter of 2023.
YTD: based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,250.6 million in YTD 2024 and 1,251.0 million in YTD 2023.
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Appendix 5: Change in net debt
€ million
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Business net income
7,965
8,072
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of property, plant and equipment and software
1,196
1,163
Other items
(375)
(591)
Operating cash flow
8,786
8,644
Changes in Working Capital
(2,309)
(1,674)
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and software
(1,378)
(1,257)
Free cash flow before restructuring, acquisitions and disposals
5,099
5,713
Acquisitions of intangibles assets, investments and other long-term financial assets (1)
(710)
(667)
Restructuring costs and similar items paid
(1,182)
(884)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and other non-current assets net of taxes (1)
665
820
Free cash flow
3,872
4,982
Acquisitions (2)
(2,507)
(3,915)
Issuance of Sanofi shares
180
187
Acquisition of treasury shares
(302)
(363)
Dividends paid to shareholders of Sanofi
(4,704)
(4,454)
Other items
(229)
(577)
Change in net debt
(3,690)
(4,140)
Beginning of period
7,793
6,437
Closing of net debt
11,483
10,577
1 Free cash flow includes investments and divestments not exceeding a cap of €500 million per transaction (inclusive of all payments related to the transaction).
2 Includes transactions that are above a cap of €500 million per transaction (inclusive of all payments related to the transaction).
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Appendix 6: Currency sensitivity
2024 business EPS currency sensitivity
Currency
Variation
Business EPS Sensitivity
US Dollar
+0.05 USD/EUR
-EUR 0.17
Japanese Yen
+5 JPY/EUR
-EUR 0.02
Chinese Yuan
+0.2 CNY/EUR
-EUR 0.02
Brazilian Real
+0.4 BRL/EUR
-EUR 0.01
Russian Ruble
+10 RUB/EUR
-EUR 0.01
Currency exposure on Q3 2024 sales
Currency
Q3 2024
US Dollar
52.5
%
Euro
18.6
%
Chinese Yuan
5.3
%
Japanese Yen
3.0
%
Mexican pesos
1.9
%
Brazilian Real
1.7
%
Canadian Dollar
1.4
%
British Pound
1.1
%
South Korean won
1.0
%
Australian Dollar
0.9
%
Others
12.6
%
Currency average rates
Q3 2023
Q3 2024
Change
€/$
1.088
1.099
+1.0
%
€/Yen
157.211
163.727
+4.1%
€/Yuan
7.896
7.876
-0.2
%
€/Real
5.311
6.095
+14.7%
€/Ruble
102.548
98.161
-4.3
%
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Appendix 7: Definitions of non-IFRS financial indicators
Company sales at constant exchange rates (CER)
References to changes in net sales “at constant exchange rates” (CER) means that it excludes the effect of changes in exchange rates.
The effect of exchange rates are eliminated by recalculating net sales for the relevant period at the exchange rates used for the previous period.
Reconciliation of net sales to company sales at constant exchange rates for Q3 and YTD 2024
€ million
Q3 2024
YTD 2024
Net sales
13,438
34,647
Effect of exchange rates
(406)
(1,088)
Company sales at constant exchange rates
13,844
35,735
Business net income
Sanofi publishes a key non-IFRS indicator. Business net income is defined as net income attributable to equity holders of Sanofi excluding:
•amortization of intangible assets,
•impairment of intangible assets,
•fair value remeasurement of contingent consideration related to business combinations or to disposals,
•expenses arising from the impact of acquisitions on inventories
•restructuring costs and similar items(1),
•other gains and losses (including gains and losses on disposals of non-current assets(1)),
•costs or provisions associated with litigation(1),
•financial (income)/expense related to liabilities carried at amortized cost other than net indebtedness,
•tax effects related to the items listed above as well as effects of major tax disputes,
•the share of profits/losses from investments accounted for using the equity method, except for joint ventures and associates with which Sanofi has a strategic alliance,
•net income attributable to non-controlling interests related to the items listed above.
1 Reported in the line items Restructuring costs and similar items and Gains and losses on disposals, and litigation, which are defined in Notes B.16. and B.17. to the
consolidated financial statements.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial indicator which is reviewed by management, and which management believes provides useful information to measure the net cash generated from Sanofi’s operations that is available for strategic investments1 (net of divestments1), for debt repayment, and for capital return to shareholders. Free cash flow is determined from the Business net income adjusted for depreciation, amortization and impairment, share of profit/loss in associates and joint ventures net of dividends received, gains and losses on disposals, net change in provisions including pensions and other post-employment benefits, deferred taxes, share-based expense and other non-cash items. It comprises net changes in working capital, capital expenditures and other asset acquisitions2 net of disposal proceeds2, and payments related to restructuring and similar items. Free cash flow is not defined by IFRS and it is not a substitute measure for the IFRS aggregate net cash flows in operating activities.
1 Amount of the transaction above a cap of €500 million per transaction (inclusive of all payments related to the transaction).
2 Not exceeding a cap of €500 million per transaction (inclusive of all payments related to the transaction).
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Appendix 8: CSR dashboards
Data are presented in YTD unless stated otherwise.
Topic
Ambition
Progress
Affordable access
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Sanofi global health
Reach 1.5 million non-communicable disease patients by 2026 (cumulative since 2022) and 2 million by 2030
285,563 patients treated in 28 countries
67 active healthcare partnerships in 39 countries
7 investments signed through the Impact Fund
127,746 patients treated in 24 countries
46 active healthcare partnerships in 21 countries
4 investments signed through the Impact Fund
Vials donations
Donate 100,000 vials a year to treat people with rare diseases, via the Humanitarian Program launched by Sanofi Specialty Care
1,198 patients treated 83,341 vials donated
1,164 patients treated 46,124 vials donated
Global access plans
Develop a global access plan for all new medicines/vaccines to make them available within two years after first launch
11 global access plans initiated or developed covering more than 15 indications
10 global access plans initiated or developed covering more than 14 indications
R&D for unmet needs
FY 2023
FY 2022
Sleeping sickness
Develop and supply innovative treatments to support the elimination of sleeping sickness by 2030 (annual update)
2.4 million patients tested 699 patients treated
1.5 million patients tested 837 patients treated
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Polio
Provide inactivated polio vaccines (IPV) to UNICEF for GAVI countries to support polio eradication efforts
27.8 million IPV doses supplied to UNICEF for GAVI countries
16.2 million IPV doses supplied to UNICEF for GAVI countries
Pediatric cancer treatment development
Develop innovative treatments to eliminate cancer death in children
3 projects undergoing preclinical assessment
1 project in clinical study
8 partnerships on scientific projects and engagement
2 external publications
3 projects undergoing preclinical assessment
1 project in clinical study
8 partnerships on scientific projects and engagement
Planet care
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Climate change – carbon footprint
(CO2 emissions)
55% reduction in scope 1&2 greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 equivalent) by 2030 (cumulative vs 2019 baseline) to contribute to carbon neutrality by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045 (all scopes)
44% GHG reduction vs 2019
43% GHG reduction vs 2019
Renewable electricity
100% of renewable electricity in all sites by 2030
85%
85%
Eco-car fleet
100% eco-car fleet in 2030
50% eco-car fleet
48% eco-car fleet
Blister-free syringe vaccines
100% blister-free syringe vaccines by 2027
Data updated annually, next update in Q4 2024
Eco-design
All new medicines/vaccines to be eco-designed by 2025
27 life-cycle assessments completed (new and marketed medicines/vaccines)
17 life-cycle assessments completed (new and
marketed medicines/vaccines)
In and beyond the workplace
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Global gender balance
Ambition of 50% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025
45%
45%
Ambition of 40% of women in executive roles by 2025
42%
42%
Engagement with communities
Engage socially and economically with all communities with operations
Next update in Q4 2024
2,732 volunteers 25,945 hours
From leaders to citizens
100% of leaders have CSR in their development path
77% of leaders have completed the e-learning phase
34% of leaders have completed the full program
77% of leaders have completed the e-learning phase