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GBL is a leading investor in Europe, focused on long-term value creation and relying on a stable and supportive family shareholder base. GBL strives to maintain a diversified high-quality portfolio composed of global companies, leaders in their sector, in which it can contribute to value creation by being an active professional investor.
Power Financial Europe SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Financial, and the Frère Group each hold a 50% interest in Parjointco SA, a Belgium-based company. Parjointco holds a 43.2% voting interest in GBL.
adidas is a global leader specialised in the design, development, production and distribution of sporting goods (footwear, clothing and equipment). Distribution is done through its own stores retail network, e-commerce and independent distributors.
SGS provides tailored inspection, verification, testing and certification solutions to its customers to make their commercial activities faster, simpler and more efficient. Its worldwide network consists of more than 89,000 employees at more than 2,600 offices and laboratories.
Since its inception in 1975, Pernod Ricard has built up the most premium portfolio in the industry and has become the world’s number two player in the Wine & Spirits market through organic growth and acquisitions, including Seagram in 2001, Allied Domecq in 2005 and Vin&Spirit in 2008. This portfolio includes notably 13 strategic international brands, 15 strategic local brands, specialty brands and 4 strategic wine brands, produced and distributed by the group through its own worldwide distribution network.
Holcim is the world leader in construction materials and solutions. The company offers the most innovative cement, concrete, and aggregates solutions to meet its customers’ needs. The group employs about 70,000 persons in around 70 countries and has a balanced presence in developing and mature markets.
Imerys extracts, transforms, develops and combines a unique range of minerals to provide functionalities that are key to its customers’ products and production processes. These specialities have a very wide range of uses and are becoming increasingly common on growing markets.
Umicore is a global group specialized in materials technology and the recycling of precious metals. Its activity is focused on application fields where its expertise in materials science, chemistry and metallurgy is widely recognized. It is centered on three business groups: Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies and Recycling.
Webhelp is a global business process outsourcer (BPO), specializing in customer experience, sales and marketing services and payment services. Services are delivered across all channels including voice, social media and digital channels. From 50 countries with a strong team of over 65,000 employees, Webhelp’s focus is on engineering performance improvements and delivering a lasting transformation in its clients’ operating models to further enhance customer experience and drive efficiency gains.
Mowi is one of the world’s leading seafood companies, and the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon. With over 14,500 people and a presence in 25 countries, Mowi fulfills one fifth of global demand for farm-raised Atlantic salmon and is constantly driven by innovation and the desire to achieve the highest standards of sustainability.
GEA is a world leader in the supply of equipment and project management for a wide range of processing industries. Its technology focuses on components and production processes for various markets, particularly in the Food & Beverage sectors. The company employs more than 18,000 people worldwide.
Ontex is a growing international group specialised in hygienic products for baby, adult and feminine care. Ontex products are distributed in more than 110 countries under the company’s own brands and retailer brands. The main sales channels are retail trade, medical institutions and pharmacies.
Since its inception in 1967 as a small-sized Spanish operator, Parques Reunidos has become one of the leading operators of leisure parks in Europe and the US, through organic growth and multiple acquisitions, including Bobbejaanland (Belgium, 2004), Mirabilandia (Italy, 2006), Warner (Spain, 2007), Palace Entertainment (US, 2007) and Tropical Islands (Germany, 2018). The company operates amusement, animal and water parks with a portfolio of regional and local parks, which have strong local brands.
Sienna Capital is an asset management platform which aims at providing diversification and generating superior risk-adjusted returns. Since it was created in 2013, it has partnered as a seed investor or alongside other investors with external managers delivering a strong performance in their area of expertise: private equity, growth and venture capital, healthcare, technology and hedge funds. Sienna Capital is an active and involved partner with the managers it selects. It adds value by helping to fundraise, attract talents and source investment opportunities as well as by providing advice on sound governance and best practices.
The information included below is as disclosed by GBL. Refer to GBL's website for more information (www.gbl.be).
For the three months ended |
For the years ended |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(In millions of euros, except per share amounts or as otherwise noted) |
Dec. 31 |
Sept. 30 |
Dec. 31 |
Dec. 31 |
Dec. 31 |
Consolidated net result |
(12) |
(44) |
68 | 279 | 391 |
Cash earnings(1) |
30 |
17 |
45 | 474 | 440 |
Net asset value(1) |
22,501 |
22,489 |
20,498 | 22,501 | 20,498 |
Market capitalization | 15,348 |
15,342 |
13,315 | 15,348 | 13,315 |
Discount |
31.8% |
31.8% |
35.0% | 31.8% | 35.0% |
Net investments / (divestments)(1)(2) |
248 |
518 |
100 | (624) | 1,433(3) |
Net cash / (Net debt)(1) |
(990) |
(737) |
(1,563) | (990) | (1,563) |
Loan to Value(1) |
4.3% |
3.3% |
7.3% | 4.3% |
7.3% |
(1) Non-IFRS and other financial measures reported by GBL. Refer to GBL’s most recent financial results press release for more information on the definition of these financial measures, defined by GBL as alternative performance indicators.
(2) Includes returns to Sienna Investment Managers.
(3) Excludes forward sales of TotalEnergies shares exercised in 2019 and having matured in January 2020.
The information included below is as disclosed by GBL. Refer to GBL's website for more information (www.gbl.be).
As at and for the years ended December 31 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
---|---|---|---|
Consolidated net result |
279 |
391 |
705 |
Per share |
1.83 |
2.53 | 4.48 |
Cash earnings(1) |
474 |
440 |
595 |
Per share(1) |
3.03 |
2.72 | 3.69 |
Dividends per share |
2.75 |
2.50 |
3.15 |
Net investments / (divestments)(1)(2) |
(624) |
1,433(3) |
(543) |
Net cash / (Net debt)(1) |
(990) |
(1,563) |
(768) |
Loan to Value(1) |
4.3% |
7.3% |
3.7% |
Net asset value(1) |
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Listed assets |
|
|
|
SGS |
4,223.4 |
3,539.5 |
3,094.5 |
Pernod Ricard |
4,207.3 |
3,119.2 |
3,170.9 |
adidas |
3,472.5 |
4,085.6 |
3,951.3 |
Imerys |
1,695.8 |
1,794.2 |
1,617.2 |
Umicore |
1,402.6 |
1,744.2 |
1,922.3 |
Mowi |
756.9 |
551.7 |
100.1 |
Holcim |
592.3 |
2,099.9 |
2,308.2 |
GEA |
455.3 |
449.7 |
452.7 |
Ontex |
115.0 |
181.0 |
308.5 |
TotalEnergies |
11.9 |
9.4 |
797.6 |
|
16,933.1 |
17,574.3 |
17,723.3 |
Private assets |
|
|
|
Webhelp |
1,553.2 |
1,043.8 |
866.7 |
Canyon |
348.6 |
- |
- |
Voodoo |
266.0 |
- |
- |
Parques Reunidos |
236.0 |
106.3 |
235.3 |
|
2,403.8 |
1,150.2 |
1,102.0 |
Sienna Investment Managers |
3,181.9 |
2,521.1 |
1,785.0 |
Other |
193.7 |
94.0 |
16.3 |
Portfolio (total) |
22,712.5 |
21,339.5 |
20,626.6 |
Treasury shares |
778.9 |
721.4 |
490.4 |
Gross debt |
(3,283.0) |
(2,285.8) |
(2,601.7) |
Cash and cash equivalents |
2,292.5 |
722.7 |
1,834.1 |
Net asset value (total)(1) |
22,501.0 |
20,497.9 |
20,349.4 |
Net asset value per share(1) |
143.91 |
127.03 |
126.11 |
Market capitalisation |
15,348 |
13,315 |
15,161 |
Share price |
98.16 |
82.52 |
93.96 |
Discount (in %) |
31.8% |
35.0% |
25.5% |
(1) Non-IFRS and other financial measures reported by GBL. Refer to GBL’s most recent financial results press release for more information on the definition of these financial measures, defined by GBL as alternative performance indicators.
(2) Includes returns to Sienna Investment Managers.
(3) Excludes forward sales of TotalEnergies shares exercised in 2019 and having matured in January 2020.