お知らせ • Feb 05
Shares of Esker to Delist from the Euronext Growth Paris Market 947,693 shares of Esker were tendered to the public tender offer initiated by Boréal Bidco SAS (“Boréal Bidco” or the “Offeror”) with respect to the Esker shares (the “Offer”), representing 15.57% of the share capital and at least 15.46% of the voting rights of the company, as part of its reopening from 17 January to 30 January 2025. In total, taking into account the shares tendered to the Offer and the Esker shares assimilated to shares held by the Offeror in accordance with applicable regulations, the holding (effective and assimilated) of Boréal Bidco is of 92.93% of the share capital and at least 92.68% of the voting rights of Esker at the end of the reopened Offer, reflecting the success of the Offer with a post-Offer holding level exceeding the thresholds of 90% of the share capital and voting rights of Esker. The conditions required to carry out a squeeze-out being met, the Offeror, in accordance with its intention expressed in the offer document related to the Offer, will soon request the AMF to implement the squeeze-out procedure for the Esker shares it does not hold, which will result in the delisting of the Esker shares from the Euronext Growth Paris market. お知らせ • Aug 11
Bridgepoint Reportedly to Explore Takeover Bid for Esker Bridgepoint Group plc (LSE:BPT) is considering a bid to take over Paris-listed software provider Esker SA (ENXTPA:ALESK), according to people familiar with the matter. The UK private equity firm has been working with advisers on a potential offer, the people said. Deliberations are ongoing and may not result in a transaction, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. A representative for Bridgepoint declined to comment, while a representative for Esker didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Shares of Esker have risen 35% in the past year, giving the company a market value of about €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion). お知らせ • Jul 09
Esker Announces New Capabilities for its Source-To-Pay Suite Esker announced new capabilities for its Source-to-Pay suite, incorporating sustainability features that are essential for business growth while complying with the increased environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations worldwide. Weaving environmental management, social responsibility and long-term sustainability into source-to-pay (S2P) processes helps the Office of the CFO manage continually evolving regulatory frameworks and mitigate risk, while enhancing visibility, reporting and collaboration. Additionally, it's about recognizing the immense potential of sustainable practices in driving innovation, efficiency and, ultimately, profitability. New capabilities in Esker's Source-to-Pay suite track ESG metrics that align with regulatory frameworks, monitor performance of these indicators and identify areas for improvement. By facilitating the creation of transparent reports and displaying easy-to-read dashboards, these tools can provide a clear and accurate picture of a company's environmental impact. Internal CO2 emissions can also be optimized by analyzing supplier invoices, resulting in significant cost savings. Esker's global platform enhances organizational efficiency by streamlining data collection and consolidation, saving time and boosting team productivity, thanks to: Ethical sourcing: Esker Sourcing by Market Dojo helps companies identify suppliers aligned with their sustainability objectives through calls for tenders, requests for information or pre-qualification questionnaires that incorporate weighted bid scoring that considers sustainability criteria alongside pricing factors. Supplier evaluation and selection: Esker Supplier Management allows companies to create supplier ESG questionnaires, monitor third-party indicators for ESG scores and report on diversity criteria from the momentum suppliers are registered and throughout the business partnership, thereby improving supply chain sustainability. Green purchasing: Esker Procurement catalogs feature the CO2 impact of products to facilitate the procurement for eco-friendly and energy-efficient products and services. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dashboards: Esker Accounts Payable extracts carbon emission metrics (Scope 2) from utility bills and calculates Scope 1 and 3 emissions from various data sources, enabling companies to gain insights into the environmental impact of their supply chain and identify areas where emissions can be reduced through a dedicated dashboard. Late payment prediction and early payment plan: Esker Accounts Payable enables companies to anticipate and identify invoices at risk of late payment, to safeguard financial stability and support ethical business practices. Esker also offers dynamic discounting, thereby contributing to healthy relationships with suppliers and a more sustainable business model. お知らせ • Apr 17
Esker Provides Sales Guidance for Fiscal Year 2024 Esker provided sales guidance for Fiscal Year 2024. For the period the company anticipates a growth in sales of 12-14% for Fiscal Year 2024 excluding acquisitions and currency effects, for 2024. At this level of activity, the operating margin will be between 12%-13% of revenue. お知らせ • Nov 23
Esker Appoints Catherine Plasse as New Chief Financial Officer Esker announced the appointment of Catherine Plasse as Esker’s new Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to Emmanuel Olivier, Esker COO on the Board of Directors, Plasse will manage and coordinate Esker’s Finance teams worldwide and join Esker’s Associate Board of Directors. She will lead the creation of information for the public and financial communities and ensure the maintenance of a high-level internal control environment and compliance with regulatory obligations. Plasse will also play a crucial role in steering the operational performance of Esker by managing budgetary and control aspects. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, she will also be actively involved in the development of Esker’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) policies. Plasse brings to Esker more than 15 years of experience in strategic financial management and providing key input to executive levels at a variety of international companies. Plasse held various Financial Analyst and Controller positions at Suez Group, most notably as CFO in the U.S. for three years. She holds three degrees in International Business Administration, from Northumbria University (BA), IAE France (master’s degree) and EDHEC Business School (BA). She also holds a certification in Sustainable Transition Management from HEC Paris and in Principles of Sustainable Finance from Erasmus University of Rotterdam. お知らせ • Nov 22
Esker Appoints Catherine Plasse to the Associate Board of Directors Esker announced the appointment of Catherine Plasse as Esker’s new Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to Emmanuel Olivier, Esker COO on the Board of Directors, Plasse will manage and coordinate Esker’s Finance teams worldwide and join Esker’s Associate Board of Directors. She will lead the creation of information for the public and financial communities and ensure the maintenance of a high-level internal control environment and compliance with regulatory obligations. Plasse will also play a crucial role in steering the operational performance of Esker by managing budgetary and control aspects. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, she will also be actively involved in the development of Esker’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) policies. Plasse brings to Esker more than 15 years of experience in strategic financial management and providing key input to executive levels at a variety of international companies. Plasse held various Financial Analyst and Controller positions at Suez Group, most notably as CFO in the U.S. for three years. She holds three degrees in International Business Administration, from Northumbria University (BA), IAE France (master’s degree) and EDHEC Business School (BA). She also holds a certification in Sustainable Transition Management from HEC Paris and in Principles of Sustainable Finance from Erasmus University of Rotterdam. お知らせ • Sep 14
Esker SA Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2023 Esker SA provided earnings guidance for the full year 2023. For the year, the company expected organic sales growth between 14-15% (excluding currency variations). At this level of revenue and given the current inflationary context, profitability is expected of between 11.5-12.5% of sales revenue, compared to 11.2% in the first half of the year. お知らせ • Sep 01
Esker Announces New Cybersecurity Committee Esker announced the creation of a Cybersecurity Committee within Esker’s Supervisory Board. This new committee is composed of Esker Supervisory Board members Steve Vandenberg, a Global Black Belt with Microsoft’s Security Solutions Area, as well as Nicole Pelletier-Perez, a long-time IT professional. Providing a bridge between Esker’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Supervisory Board, its mission consists of reporting on the work of Esker’s Security team as well as familiarizing Board members with the cybersecurity landscape, assisting them in making informed decisions. The establishment of the Cybersecurity Committee will ensure effective communications between Esker’s Supervisory Board and the company’s IT managers, which will in turn help inform the Supervisory Board as they consider priorities and investments in the IT infrastructure to ensure robust cybersecurity defenses.