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Ontex Group ONTEX.BR · EUR

Consumer Staples · Euronext Brussels · 🇧🇪 Belgium

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About Ontex Group

Its shares trade on Euronext Brussels under the ticker ONTEX.BR. It has been listed since 25 June 2014. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of €1.76bn and a net loss of €173.5m. At that date it held total assets of €2.16bn and shareholders' equity of €950.4m.

Ontex Group NV is an international personal hygiene group. The company is headquartered in Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen. The company went IPO on 2014-06-25. The firm is a producer of disposable personal hygiene solutions for babies, women and adults. The company offers a range of such products as baby diapers, baby pants, baby wet wipes, pads, pantyliners, tampons, light incontinence products, pull-ups, belt diapers, all-in-one tape systems, shaped pads and underpards. Its products are distributed through retail partner brands, as well as under its own brands (canbebe, canped and Moltex,) across several distribution channels, such as retail trade, care institutions and pharmacies. The firm is present in Europe, North America, Brazil, Northern Africa, Australia and Asia, among others.

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Company facts

Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Personal Products
Listed since
25 Jun 2014
Employees
10,000

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Hans van BylenNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board, Permanent Representative of ViaBylity BV€285,000
  • Mr. Gustavo PazChief Executive Officer, Member of the Executive Management Committee, since 2021€1.7m
  • Mr. Geert PeetersChief Financial Officer, Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • Mr. Jonas DerooChief Human Resource and Legal Officer, Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • Mrs. Annick De PoorterChief Innovation & Sustainability Officer, Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • Mr. Laurent NiellyPresident, Europe Division, Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • Mr. Marco QuerzoliChief Supply Chain Officer, Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • Mr. Paul WoodPresident, North-America Division and Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • Mr. Ebrahim AttarzadehNon-Executive Director€65,000
  • Dr. Michael BredaelNon-Executive Director€65,000
  • Mr. Jesper HojerNon-Executive Director - Permanent Representative of HVV GmbH€65,000
  • Mr. Rodney OlsenNon-Executive Director€65,000

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
84
Environment
85
Social
99
Governance
69
Direct emissions (scope 1)
12,376 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
74,306 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
2,396,666 t
Women in the workforce
34%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Ontex Group NV has a strong global presence with operations in over 110 countries, providing a wide market reach and extensive customer base.
  • The company has established strong brand recognition and a reputation for quality and innovation in the personal hygiene products industry.
  • Ontex Group NV has a diversified product portfolio that includes baby diapers, feminine care products, and adult incontinence products, allowing for revenue streams from multiple segments.

Weaknesses

  • One of the weaknesses for Ontex Group NV is its dependency on a limited number of key customers, which poses potential risks to the company's revenue if those relationships are compromised.
  • The company has faced challenges in effectively managing supply chain logistics, resulting in occasional disruptions in product availability and delivery delays.
  • Ontex Group NV has struggled with maintaining consistent profitability due to factors such as increasing raw material costs and intense competitive pressures.

Opportunities

  • With an increasing global awareness of personal hygiene and growing disposable incomes in emerging markets, Ontex Group NV has an opportunity to tap into new customer segments and expand its market share.
  • The company can capitalize on the trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable products by developing and promoting environmentally-friendly offerings, catering to the preferences of environmentally-conscious consumers.
  • Ontex Group NV can explore strategic partnerships and acquisitions to enhance its product offerings, enter new markets, or strengthen its competitive position in existing markets.

Threats

  • Intense competition in the personal hygiene products industry poses a threat to Ontex Group NV, as competitors may offer similar products at lower prices or with better features, potentially eroding the company's market share.
  • Economic downturns and fluctuations in currency exchange rates can impact consumer spending behavior, potentially leading to reduced demand for Ontex Group NV's products.
  • Changing regulations related to product safety and environmental standards may require Ontex Group NV to invest additional resources in compliance and adapt its manufacturing processes, which can increase costs and hinder profitability.

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