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GL Events SA is a leading provider of integrated solutions and services for events, operating globally across three core divisions: GL Events Live, GL Events Exhibitions, and GL Events Venues. The GL Events Live division specializes in turnkey solutions for corporate, institutional, and sports events, encompassing design, consulting, staging, and logistics. GL Events Exhibitions manages and coordinates a diverse portfolio of trade shows and consumer fairs in sectors like food, culture, textiles, and manufacturing. GL Events Venues oversees a network of over 90 venues worldwide, including convention centers, exhibition halls, stadiums, concert halls, and multi-purpose facilities. Headquartered in Lyon, France, and founded in 1978, the company employs around 5,000 people and serves clients on five continents through subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. GL Events SA plays a pivotal role in the events industry by delivering comprehensive services from strategy to execution, participating in major global gatherings such as World Cups and international conferences. Its integrated model fosters synergies across divisions, supporting sustainable event solutions and infrastructure management.
10.43% operating margin is respectable but not wide. ROIC at 5.79%. Suggests the business covers its cost of capital, but doesn't point to a wide moat.
Revenue grew 5.1%, steady but not accelerating.
Net debt of €1.06B represents 6.7x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€1.72B
▲ +5.1% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€91M
▲ +10.3% YoY
Op. Margin
10.43%
▲ +0.6pp YoY
ROIC
5.79%
▲ +0.3pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€158M
▲ +147.7% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€229M
▲ +37.4% YoY
Net Debt
€1.06B
Cash & Equiv.
€580M
3Y CAGR: +9.4%
3Y CAGR: +2.1%
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