We Discuss Whether Vicat S.A.'s (EPA:VCT) CEO Is Due For A Pay Rise

Key Insights

• Vicat to hold its Annual General Meeting on 11th of April
• Salary of €988.8k is part of CEO Guy Sidos's total remuneration
• The total compensation is 31% less than the average for the industry
• Over the past three years, Vicat's EPS grew by 10% and over the past three years, the total shareholder return was 86%

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The solid performance at Vicat S.A. (EPA:VCT) has been impressive and shareholders will probably be pleased to know that CEO Guy Sidos has delivered. This would be kept in mind at the upcoming AGM on 11th of April which will be a chance for them to hear the board review the financial results, discuss future company strategy and vote on resolutions such as executive remuneration and other matters. We think the CEO has done a pretty decent job and probably deserves a well-earned pay rise.

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How Does Total Compensation For Guy Sidos Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?

Our data indicates that Vicat S.A. has a market capitalization of €2.1b, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as €2.3m for the year to December 2024. We note that's an increase of 11% above last year. We think total compensation is more important but our data shows that the CEO salary is lower, at €989k.

In comparison with other companies in the France Basic Materials industry with market capitalizations ranging from €913m to €2.9b, the reported median CEO total compensation was €3.3m. That is to say, Guy Sidos is paid under the industry median. What's more, Guy Sidos holds €2.3m worth of shares in the company in their own name.

Component	2024	2023	Proportion (2024)
Salary	€989k	€954k	43%
Other	€1.3m	€1.1m	57%
Total Compensation	€2.3m	€2.0m	100%

On an industry level, around 53% of total compensation represents salary and 47% is other remuneration. In Vicat's case, non-salary compensation represents a greater slice of total remuneration, in comparison to the broader industry. If non-salary compensation dominates total pay, it's an indicator that the executive's salary is tied to company performance.

A Look at Vicat S.A.'s Growth Numbers

Vicat S.A.'s earnings per share (EPS) grew 10% per year over the last three years. Its revenue is down 1.3% over the previous year.

Overall this is a positive result for shareholders, showing that the company has improved in recent years. While it would be good to see revenue growth, profits matter more in the end. Looking ahead, you might want to check this free visual report on analyst forecasts for the company's future earnings. .

Has Vicat S.A. Been A Good Investment?

We think that the total shareholder return of 86%, over three years, would leave most Vicat S.A. shareholders smiling. As a result, some may believe the CEO should be paid more than is normal for companies of similar size.

To Conclude...

The company's solid performance might have made most shareholders happy, possibly making CEO remuneration the least of the matters to be discussed in the AGM. In fact, strategic decisions that could impact the future of the business might be a far more interesting topic for investors as it would help them set their longer-term expectations.

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