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Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA is a Belgian investment holding company founded in 1902 and headquartered in Brussels. It focuses on long-term value creation through a diversified portfolio of listed and private companies across industrial, consumer goods, and business services sectors in Europe, North America, and internationally. The company operates via key segments including Holding, Imerys (industrial minerals), Canyon (premium bicycles), Affidea (diagnostic imaging and cancer care), Sanoptis (ophthalmology services), and GBL Capital alongside Sienna Investment Managers for alternative assets and third-party management. Notable listed investments encompass SGS (testing and certification), Pernod Ricard (wine and spirits), adidas (athletic apparel), Umicore (catalysts and recycling), and Ontex (personal hygiene products). Private holdings feature Parques Reunidos (leisure parks) and Voodoo (mobile gaming). With a stable shareholder base from Pargesa S.A. and family groups, and leadership under CEO Johannes Huth and Chairman Ian Gallienne, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA maintains a net asset value around €14 billion, playing a pivotal role in European investment landscapes by balancing mature assets with growth-oriented ventures.
Operating margin is thin at 6.13%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue grew 7.7%, steady but not accelerating. Free cash flow declined 91% despite revenue growth, conversion is weakening.
Free cash flow declined 91% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. Net debt of €4.11B represents 59.6x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€6.43B
▲ +7.7% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-€834M
▼ -1419.0% YoY
Op. Margin
6.13%
▲ +2.0pp YoY
ROIC
1.35%
▲ +0.8pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€69M
▼ -90.8% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€725M
▼ -45.4% YoY
Net Debt
€4.11B
Cash & Equiv.
€4.08B
3Y CAGR: -0.3%
3Y CAGR: -51.0%
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