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VusionGroup 2025 Nice Conference Summary

Core Content

VusionGroup participated in the 2025 Nice Conference on 21 May 2025, with CFO Thierry Lemaitre and IR Officer Olivier Gernandt representing the company. The conference provided insights into the company's strategic direction, market performance, and future growth prospects.

Key Information

• Price Target: €230.00 (Outperform rating)
• Current Price: €197.30
• Upside Potential: 17%
• 52-Week Range: €213.40/€122.30
• Market Cap (EUR) (M): 3,160
• EV (EUR) (M): 2,772
• Dividend Yield: 0.3%

Main Views

Trade War Impact

• The company is not currently affected by trade wars, as it is not planning to relocate production lines from Vietnam and Mexico.
• Tariff impacts are being passed on to customers, and the effect on profitability is minimal.
• The company is preparing for potential regulatory shifts and may adjust its manufacturing setup if necessary.
• US assemble labels are unlikely due to high import tariffs and labor costs.

Commercial Pipeline

• US: 80% of top 20 retailers (including all top 10) are piloting Edgesense technology in their stores.
• UK: Positive commercial traction with confidence in the deployment of electronic labels.
• The sales cycle for Edgesense is longer than expected, but this is viewed as beneficial for better monetization of VAS services.

Captana Pilot Projects

• High expectations for the monetization of VAS through the Captana pilot projects.
• The company anticipates transitioning Captana projects into operational phases by late 2025 to early 2026.
• Captana is currently in a pilot phase with Walmart, and a positive outcome could significantly boost commercial traction.
• Partnership with NielsenIQ includes marketing Captana cameras to their clients.

Analyst Comments

• The analyst reaffirms confidence in Vusion's roadmap and believes the company is on the verge of a major shift in the US and UK markets.
• The current valuation does not fully reflect the potential of the company.
• VAS remains a key uncertainty but could change rapidly if the Captana pilots result in real-world deals within a few quarters.

Valuation Methodology

• The price target of €230.00 is based on a DCF model using a WACC of 10.1% and a perpetual growth rate of 2.5%.

Investment Implications

• No changes to the rating or price target after the conference.

Rating Definitions

Bernstein Brand

• Outperform: Expected to outperform the market index by more than 15 pp.
• Market-Perform: Expected to perform in line with the market index within ±15 pp.
• Underperform: Expected to underperform the market index by more than 15 pp.

Autonomous Brand

• Outperform (OP): Expected to outperform the relevant index by more than 10 pp.
• Neutral (N): Expected to perform in line with the market index within ±10 pp.
• Underperform (UP): Expected to underperform the relevant index by more than 10 pp.

Distribution of Ratings

• Outperform: 51.76% of the total (573 companies)
• Market-Perform: 34.96% (387 companies)
• Underperform: 13.28% (147 companies)

Conflict of Interest Disclosures

• Bernstein and its affiliates have received compensation from VusionGroup for non-investment banking services.
• Certain affiliates act as market makers or liquidity providers for VusionGroup's equities.

Legal and Distribution Information

• The report is produced by an independent analyst and complies with EU and UK regulations.
• The document is distributed to qualified investors and not to retail investors in certain jurisdictions.
• Legal entities and their locations are indicated by country codes in the phone numbers.

Other Important Disclosures

• The report is for professional investors only.
• In India, SCB India is licensed and regulated by SEBI and does not have any conflicts of interest with VusionGroup.
• The document is not directed to, or intended for, retail investors in the PRC, Middle East, or other jurisdictions.
• All research publications are disseminated through the firm's password-protected websites.

Summary of Key Points

• Strategic Position: VusionGroup is not immediately affected by trade wars and is prepared for potential regulatory changes.
• Market Traction: Strong commercial momentum in the US and UK, with 80% of top retailers piloting Edgesense.
• Captana Potential: High expectations for Captana pilots, with a potential turning point if successful.
• Valuation: Price target of €230.00 is based on DCF model with conservative assumptions.
• Ratings: Outperform rating is maintained with no changes post-conference.
• Legal Compliance: The report adheres to legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.