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20-02-2025
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COFACE SA: Yves Charbonneau joins the Board of Directors
COFACE SA: Yves Charbonneau joins the Board of Directors Paris, 20 February 2025 – 17.35 At its meeting on February 20, 2025, the Board of Directors of COFACE SA co-opted Yves Charbonneau, Senior Vice-President at Arch Insurance Company Ltd (Canada), as a non-independent director at the Board of Directors of COFACE SA. He replaces Nicolas Papadopoulo, who is stepping down from the Board of directors to concentrate on his current professional responsibilities at Arch. The composition of Coface's Board of Directors remains otherwise unchanged. It counts 10 members, 6 women and 4 men, the majority (6) of whom are independent directors. ------------------------ Biography Yves Charbonneau was appointed Senior Vice-President at Arch Insurance Company Ltd (Canada) in January 2024. He was previously a Senior Advisor within the same group in the United States. He joined Arch in February 2006 and spent almost 12 years as Chief Actuary and Chief Risk Officer. Yves Charbonneau holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics (statistics) from the Montreal University. He is also a FCIA (Fellowship from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries) & FCAS (Fellowship from the Casualty Actuarial Society) fellow. CONTACTS ANALYSTS / INVESTORSThomas JACQUET: +33 1 49 02 12 58 – Rina ANDRIAMIADANTSOA: +33 1 49 02 15 85 – MEDIA RELATIONSSaphia GAOUAOUI: +33 1 49 02 14 91 – BILLET: +33 1 49 02 23 63 – FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2025(subject to change) Q1-2025 results: 5 May 2025 (after market close) Annual General Shareholders' Meeting: 14 May 2025 H1-2025 results: 31 July 2025 (after market close) 9M-2025 results: 3 November 2025 (after market close) FINANCIAL INFORMATIONThis press release, as well as COFACE SA's integral regulatory information, can be found on the Group's website: For regulated information on Alternative Performance Measures (APM), please refer to our Interim Financial Report for H1-2024 and our 2023 Universal Registration Document (see part 3.7 'Key financial performance indicators'). Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by can check the authenticity on the website COFACE: FOR TRADEWith over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in Trade Credit Insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface's experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~100,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface's insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2024, Coface employed ~5,236 people and registered a turnover of €1.84 billion. COFACE SA is listed in Compartment A of Euronext ParisISIN: FR0010667147 / Ticker: COFA DISCLAIMER - Certain declarations featured in this press release may contain forecasts that notably relate to future events, trends, projects or targets. By nature, these forecasts include identified or unidentified risks and uncertainties, and may be affected by many factors likely to give rise to a significant discrepancy between the real results and those stated in these declarations. Please refer to chapter 5 'Main risk factors and their management within the Group' of the Coface Group's 2023 Universal Registration Document filed with AMF on 5 April 2024 under the number D.24-0242 in order to obtain a description of certain major factors, risks and uncertainties likely to influence the Coface Group's businesses. The Coface Group disclaims any intention or obligation to publish an update of these forecasts, or provide new information on future events or any other circumstance. Attachment 2025 02 20 PR Co-optation of a new directorSign in to access your portfolio
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20-02-2025
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Coface appoints Gonzague Noël as Group Chief Operating Officer
Coface appoints Gonzague Noël as Group Chief Operating Officer Paris, 20 February 2024 – 17.35 Coface announces the appointment of Gonzague Noël as Group Chief Operating Officer. This change is effective as of 3 February 2025. Based in Paris, Gonzague reports to Xavier Durand, Chief Executive Officer of Coface. He replaces Declan Daly, who is pursuing his career outside the Group. Previously, Gonzague was Head of Global Business Administration & Strategic Initiatives at HSBC CIB, where he was responsible for optimizing resources and improving efficiency. He began his career at GE Healthcare in 2001 before holding various management positions within GE Corporate and GE Capital, overseeing strategic projects, M&A operations and operational transformations in Europe, Asia and America. With more than 20 years of international experience, Gonzague brings to Coface solid strategic and operational expertise in the management of large-scale transformation projects. Gonzague holds a Master of science (MSc) from Emlyon Business School. CONTACTS ANALYSTS / INVESTORSThomas JACQUET: +33 1 49 02 12 58 – Rina ANDRIAMIADANTSOA: +33 1 49 02 15 85 – MEDIA RELATIONSSaphia GAOUAOUI: +33 1 49 02 14 91 – BILLET: +33 1 49 02 23 63 – FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2025(subject to change) Q1-2025 results: 5 May 2025 (after market close) Annual General Shareholders' Meeting: 14 May 2025 H1-2025 results: 31 July 2025 (after market close) 9M-2025 results: 3 November 2025 (after market close) FINANCIAL INFORMATIONThis press release, as well as COFACE SA's integral regulatory information, can be found on the Group's website: For regulated information on Alternative Performance Measures (APM), please refer to our Interim Financial Report for H1-2024 and our 2023 Universal Registration Document (see part 3.7 'Key financial performance indicators'). Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by can check the authenticity on the website COFACE: FOR TRADEWith over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in Trade Credit Insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface's experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~100,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface's insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2024, Coface employed ~5,236 people and registered a turnover of €1.84 billion. COFACE SA is listed in Compartment A of Euronext ParisISIN: FR0010667147 / Ticker: COFA DISCLAIMER - Certain declarations featured in this press release may contain forecasts that notably relate to future events, trends, projects or targets. By nature, these forecasts include identified or unidentified risks and uncertainties, and may be affected by many factors likely to give rise to a significant discrepancy between the real results and those stated in these declarations. Please refer to chapter 5 'Main risk factors and their management within the Group' of the Coface Group's 2023 Universal Registration Document filed with AMF on 5 April 2024 under the number D.24-0242 in order to obtain a description of certain major factors, risks and uncertainties likely to influence the Coface Group's businesses. The Coface Group disclaims any intention or obligation to publish an update of these forecasts, or provide new information on future events or any other circumstance. Attachment 2025 02 20 PR Appointment of Gonzague NoelSign in to access your portfolio
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27-01-2025
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Bureau Veritas
PARIS, January 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a statement issued on January 15th, 2025, Bureau Veritas and SGS communicated that they had engaged in discussions with regards to a potential business combination. Today, Bureau Veritas announces that these discussions have stopped and did not result in an agreement despite a strong belief in the value of consolidation in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector. Bureau Veritas remains fully committed to its LEAP | 28 strategy to deliver a step change in growth and performance, targeting high single-digit total revenue growth1 (with mid-to-high single-digit organic), consistent adjusted operating margin improvement1, double-digit shareholder returns based on EPS CAGR1,2 and dividend yield, and strong cash conversion3 (above 90%). *** About Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services with a powerful purpose: to shape a world of trust by ensuring responsible progress. With a vision to be the preferred partner for customers' excellence and sustainability, the company innovates to help them navigate change. Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas' 83,000 employees deliver services in 140 countries. The company's technical experts support customers to address challenges in quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, SBF 120 indices and is part of the CAC SBT 1.5° index. Compartment A, ISIN code FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. Our information is certified with blockchain that this press release is genuine at ____________________________________ 1 At constant currency 2 CAGR : Compound Annual Growth Rate 3 (Net cash generated from operating activities – lease payments + corporate tax)/adjusted operating profit View source version on Contacts INVESTORS/ ANALYSTS CONTACTS Laurent Brunelle +33 (0)1 55 24 76 Colin Verbrugghe +33 (0)1 55 24 77 Karine Ansart +33 (0)1 55 24 76 PR / MEDIA CONTACTS Anette Rey + 33 (0)6 69 79 84 Martin Bovo +33 (0) 6 14 46 79
