Sword Group Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Jacques Mottard
Chief executive officer
€49.1k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 24.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 15yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Soft Earnings
The market for Sword Group S.E.'s ( EPA:SWP ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think...Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.00
Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ). Despite the soft profit...
Ambitious 2029 Vision Will Drive Expansion Into AI, Cybersecurity, And Data Management
Sword Group's focus on high-growth areas like AI and cybersecurity, along with strategic acquisitions, drives significant revenue and enhances market position.Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Dividend Will Be €1.70
The board of Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 3rd of May, with investors...Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Dividend Will Be €1.70
The board of Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €1.70 per share on the 3rd of...Sword Group (EPA:SWP) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
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Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of over...Are Investors Undervaluing Sword Group S.E. (EPA:SWP) By 47%?
How far off is Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take...Sword Group (EPA:SWP) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Should You Think About Buying Sword Group S.E. (EPA:SWP) Now?
Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in...Here's Why We Think Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Statutory Earnings Might Be Conservative
Statistically speaking, it is less risky to invest in profitable companies than in unprofitable ones. That said, the...Sword Group S.E.'s (EPA:SWP) Financials Are Too Obscure To Link With Current Share Price Momentum: What's In Store For the Stock?
Sword Group (EPA:SWP) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 20% over the last...Is There More Growth In Store For Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Returns On Capital?
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Ideally, a...Should You Investigate Sword Group S.E. (EPA:SWP) At €31.30?
Sword Group S.E. ( EPA:SWP ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | €49k | n/a | €19m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €20m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €20m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €21m |
| Dec 31 2024 | €52k | n/a | €22m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €21m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €20m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €21m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €49k | n/a | €23m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €20m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €16m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €63m |
| Dec 31 2022 | €33k | n/a | €110m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €112m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €114m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €66m |
| Dec 31 2021 | €33k | €6k | €18m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €38m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €59m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €56m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €70k | €18k | €53m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €33m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €12m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | €13m |
| Dec 31 2019 | €33k | €14k | €13m |
Compensation vs Market: Jacques's total compensation ($USD57.03K) is below average for companies of similar size in the French market ($USD621.17K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jacques's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Jacques Mottard (73 yo)
Mr. Jacques F. Mottard founded Sword Group SA on November 17, 2000 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Mr. Mottard served as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Swo...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | no data | €49.14k | no data | |
| Group Financial Director | 1.3yrs | €30.00k | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of BeNeLux | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Affiliate | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Switzerland | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of UK & US | 1.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Middle East & India | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer for Public Sector-UK | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Spain | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Financial Communication Manager | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: SWP's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 24.9yrs | €49.14k | no data | |
| Group Financial Director | no data | €30.00k | no data | |
| Director | 24.9yrs | €45.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | €45.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: SWP's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 15 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 06:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sword Group S.E. is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Clement Vignard | Gilbert Dupont |
| Guillaume Cuvillier | Gilbert Dupont |
| Emmanuel Parot | Gilbert Dupont |