Wendel SE
Investor Relations

Wendel SE, a stalwart in the world of investment, carries a deep legacy tracing back to the 1700s, stepping beyond its roots in iron production to emerge as a leading European investment firm. This French holding company has expertly navigated centuries of economic ebbs and flows by evolving its focus and strategy to remain pertinent in multiple industries. Today, Wendel SE is renowned for its adept stewardship in acquiring, nurturing, and growing businesses with significant potential. Primarily engaged in long-term investment, the company chalks out its path by strategically investing in high-potential businesses, providing capital along with strategic and operational advice. This approach leverages Wendel’s deep expertise in various sectors, including healthcare, energy, and services, to enhance the intrinsic value of its portfolio companies.

The financial engine of Wendel SE is powered by the appreciation of its investments over time, often realized through partial or complete divestitures. It earns through capital gains, dividends, and other value-creating mechanisms derived from its portfolio companies, enabling a cycle of reinvestment in emergent opportunities. By maintaining a diversified portfolio and a patient capital approach, Wendel mitigates risks while aiming for sustainable growth. This long-horizon focus not only strives to deliver robust returns to its shareholders but also ensures that the firm remains resilient amidst shifting economic landscapes. Wendel's capacity to balance innovation with traditional financial acumen speaks to its enduring success in the competitive realm of global investment.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2021
Call Date
Oct 28, 2021
AI Summary
Q3 2021

Net Asset Value: Wendel's NAV was EUR 184.5 per share at September 30, up 16% since the start of the year but slightly down since June.

Strong Sales Growth: Portfolio companies' consolidated sales reached EUR 5.5 billion for the first 9 months, up 10% overall and 12% organically year-on-year.

Portfolio Activity: Major developments included IHS Towers’ IPO and a pending EUR 907 million sale of Cromology to DuluxGroup.

Inflation Impacts: Management highlighted unprecedented raw material cost inflation, especially for Stahl and Constantia, affecting margins and expected to continue into 2022.

Capital Deployment: EUR 270 million was invested year-to-date, mainly into Tarkett; Wendel also increased Wendel Lab commitments.

Healthy Financials: Net debt stood at EUR 939 million, representing a low 10.2% loan-to-value ratio.

Active Deal Flow: Management reported strong deal flow and elevated competition, with continued focus on redeploying capital into higher growth opportunities.

Key Financials
Net Asset Value per Share
EUR 184.5
Consolidated Net Sales (9M)
EUR 5.5 billion
Consolidated Net Sales (Q3)
EUR 1.9 billion
Stahl Sales (9M)
EUR 624 million
Stahl Organic Sales Growth (Q3)
28.6%
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Sales Growth (Q3)
67%
CPI Sales Growth (9M)
68.6%
Constantia Sales Growth (9M)
2.2%
Bureau Veritas Organic Revenue Growth (Q3)
7.5%
Cromology Sale Proceeds
EUR 907 million
Net Debt
EUR 939 million
Loan to Value Ratio
10.2%
Portfolio Value (Unlisted Investments)
EUR 3.44 billion
Bureau Veritas Stake Value
EUR 4.5 billion
IHS Stake Value
EUR 928 million
Tarkett Investment
EUR 221 million
Capital Deployed Year-to-date
EUR 270 million
Own Shares Bought Back YTD
EUR 25 million
Wendel Lab Commitments
EUR 108 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls
2020

Management

Mr. Laurent Mignon
Group CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board
No Bio Available
Ms. Harper Mates
MD & Employee Representative Member of Supervisory Board
No Bio Available
Mr. David Darmon
Deputy CEO & Member of Executive Board
No Bio Available
Ms. Sophie Tomasi Parise
Employee Representative Member of Supervisory Board & Tax Manager
No Bio Available
Mr. Adam Warren Reinmann
MD & CEO of Wendel North America
No Bio Available
Mr. Xavier Lemonnier
Managing Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Benoit Drillaud
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Alexina Portal
Director of Human & Operational Resources
No Bio Available
Mr. Olivier Allot
Director of Financial Communication & Data Intelligence and Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Caroline Bertin Delacour
General Counsel, Ethics Officer & Group Chief Compliance Officer
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
ILE-DE-FRANCE
Paris
89 rue Taitbout, Paris Cedex 09
Contacts
+33142853000.0
www.wendelgroup.com
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