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About Groep Brussel Lambert
Its shares trade on Euronext Brussels under the ticker GBLB.BR. It has been listed since 15 October 1956. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue before interest expense of €6.69bn and a net loss of €625.4m. At that date it held total assets of €25.06bn and shareholders' equity of €11.58bn.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA is a holding company, which engages in the management of investments in companies involved in the oil, energy, construction, and production industries. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale. The company has a diversified portfolio composed of global companies, such as Imerys, Adidas, Pernod Ricard, LafargeHolcim, Umicore and Ontex, among others. The firm operates under three business segments: Holding, which comprises the parent company and its subsidiaries and its main activity is to manage investments as well as the non-consolidated operating companies and associates; Imerys, which consists of the Imerys group engaged in energy solutions & specialities, filtration & performance additives, ceramic materials, and high resistance minerals, as well as Sienna Capital, which includes, on the one hand, under investment activities, the companies Sienna Capital, ECP, ECP II, ECP III, Sagard, Sagard II and Sagard 3, PrimeStone, Backed 1 LP and BDT Capital Partners II, among others, and, on the other, under consolidated operating activities, the operating subsidiaries of ECP III.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Financials
- Industry
- Diversified Financial Services
- Listed since
- 15 Oct 1956
- Employees
- 50
- Website
- gbl.be ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Paul DesmaraisNon-Executive Chairman of the Board, since 1990€210,500
- Mr. Ian GallienneChief Executive Officer, Director, since 2009€2.1m
- Ms. Segolene Gallienne-FrereNon-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board€51,500
- Mr. Xavier LikinChief Financial Officer
- Ms. Priscilla MatersGeneral Counsel, General Secretary
- Mr. Paul DesmaraisNon-Executive Director€48,500
- Bn. Cedric FrereNon-Executive Director€60,500
- Mr. Claude GenereuxNon-Executive Director€100,500
- Ms. Alexandra SotoNon-Executive Director€91,000
- Ms. Mary MeaneyNon-Executive Independent Director€85,000
- Mrs. Agnes TouraineNon-Executive Independent Director€103,500
- Mr. Christian Van ThilloNon-Executive Independent Director€73,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 88
- Environment
- 98
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 66
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 162 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 34 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 13,407,673 t
- Women in the workforce
- 73%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Groep Brussel Lambert NV (GBL) has a diversified portfolio of investments across various sectors, providing a strong foundation.
- The company boasts a solid financial position and a successful track record, allowing for potential growth and further investment opportunities.
- GBL's strong management team and experienced board of directors contribute to effective decision-making and strategic planning.
Weaknesses
- One of GBL's weaknesses is its exposure to market fluctuations and economic downturns, which can affect the performance of its investments.
- The company may face challenges in effectively managing its diverse portfolio and ensuring each investment delivers favorable returns.
- GBL's heavy reliance on external market conditions for profitability poses a potential risk in uncertain economic climates.
Opportunities
- The gradual economic recovery and potential market growth present opportunities for GBL to capitalize on undervalued assets and acquire strategic investments.
- Expansion into emerging markets can also provide new avenues for growth and diversification of the company's portfolio.
- Furthermore, the increasing demand for sustainable and socially responsible investments offers GBL the chance to tap into this growing market segment.
Threats
- GBL faces the risk of regulatory changes or government interventions that may impact its operations and investment activities.
- Unforeseen market disruptions, such as geopolitical tensions or financial crises, pose threats to the value of GBL's investments.
- Additionally, intense competition within the investment holding industry may limit GBL's ability to secure attractive investment opportunities.
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