Announcement • May 11
Bekaert Announces CEO Changes Bekaert has appointed Olivier Biebuyck as Chief Executive Officer. His extensive experience in leading, growing and transforming global industrial businesses, both organically and through acquisitions, will be a key enabler in delivering on Bekaert’s strategic ambitions for the future. The appointment takes effect on June 1, 2026. Yves Kerstens, current Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Bekaert, will conclude his mandate on May 31, 2026 after having led the company over the past years. Announcement • Feb 26
Nv Bekaert Sa Proposes Dividend for 2025 NV Bekaert SA Proposed dividend increase from €1.90 to €1.95 per share, alongside ongoing €200 million share buyback for 2025. Announcement • Jan 29
NV Bekaert SA (ENXTBR:BEKB) reached an agreement to acquire Bridgestone Metalpha (Thailand) Company Limited and Bridgestone (Shenyang) Steel Cord Co., Ltd. from Bridgestone Corporation (TSE:5108) for €60 million. NV Bekaert SA (ENXTBR:BEKB) reached an agreement to acquire Bridgestone Metalpha (Thailand) Company Limited and Bridgestone (Shenyang) Steel Cord Co., Ltd. from Bridgestone Corporation (TSE:5108) for €60 million on January 27, 2026. A cash consideration of €60 million will be paid by NV Bekaert SA. The transaction will be financed from available cash balances of NV Bekaert SA. The transaction is estimated to add approximately €80 million to Bekaert's consolidated sales on an annual basis. The transaction is part of the business restructuring and rebuilding in Bridgestone’s Mid-Term Business Plan (2024–2026), aimed at reinforcing business quality across the value chain.
The transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Announcement • Nov 22
Nv Bekaert Sa Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2025 NV Bekaert SA provides earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2025. For the period, the company expects sales of around €3.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2025. Announcement • Mar 03
NV Bekaert SA, Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2025 NV Bekaert SA, Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2025. Announcement • Nov 22
NV Bekaert SA Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Financial Year 2024 NV Bekaert SA provided consolidated earnings guidance for the financial year 2024. Consolidated sales slightly below €4 billion reflecting the ongoing effects of lower volumes and pricing and EBIT in the range of €340 million to €350 million. Announcement • Jul 26
NV Bekaert SA Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 NV Bekaert SA reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year 2024. The company’s resilient financial performance in first half and robust financial position gives confidence in its ability to further deliver on its strategic and financial priorities. There have been delays to some growth businesses and in this environment, management now expects a modest decline in sales in fiscal year 2024 against fiscal year 2023. Announcement • Nov 17
NV Bekaert SA Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 NV Bekaert SA provided earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the year, the company expects Consolidated sales of approximately €4.3 billion reflecting the ongoing reversal of raw material cost inflation and the normalization of energy surcharges in 2022 .EBIT margin in the range of 8.5-8.7% (up from 8.2% last year). New Risk • Oct 07
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 2.2% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shares are highly illiquid. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.6% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.2% increase in shares outstanding). Board Change • Oct 05
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • May 16
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 8 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (7 non-independent directors). Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • May 11
Nv Bekaert Sa Approves Dividend, Payable on May 15, 2023 NV Bekaert SA announced at the AGM held on Mau 10, 2023 that the company approved distribution of a gross dividend of €1.65 per share. The dividend ex-date is 11 May 2023. The dividend will be payable on 15 May 2023 by the following banks: ING Belgium, Bank Degroof Petercam, BNP Paribas Fortis, KBC Bank and Belfius Bank in Belgium, Société Générale in France, ABN AMRO Bank in the Netherlands and UBS in Switzerland. Announcement • May 10
NV Bekaert SA Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 NV Bekaert SA provided earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the year, the company increases confidence in the delivery of expectations in 2023 and profitability ambitions of 9%-11% EBIT margin in the medium term, which remain unchanged. Reported Earnings • Mar 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: €4.78 (vs €7.14 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: €4.78 (down from €7.14 in FY 2021). Revenue: €5.65b (up 17% from FY 2021). Net income: €268.9m (down 34% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.8% (down from 8.4% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to decline by 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Metals and Mining industry in the United Kingdom are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 59% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 26% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Feb 18
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jan 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jan 11
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Nov 24
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Oct 11
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
First half 2022 earnings released First half 2022 results: Revenue: (down 100% from 1H 2021). Net income: (down €208.1m from profit in 1H 2021). Profit margin: (down from 9.0% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 3.8% compared to a 16% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 83% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Jul 21
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Henriette Ellekrog was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to €35.42, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Metals and Mining industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 56% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €55.53 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 08
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 25% share price decline to €31.44, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Metals and Mining industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 43% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €53.94 per share. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Full year 2021 results: EPS: €7.14 (up from €2.38 in FY 2020). Revenue: €4.84b (up 28% from FY 2020). Net income: €407.0m (up 202% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 8.4% (up from 3.6% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 5.2%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to decline by -2.6% while the mining industry in the United Kingdom is not expected to grow. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 91% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 05
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS €3.66 (vs €0.59 in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: €2.31b (up 30% from 1H 2020). Net income: €208.1m (up €174.7m from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 9.0% (up from 1.9% in 1H 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 30
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS €2.38 (vs €0.73 in FY 2019) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: €3.77b (down 13% from FY 2019). Net income: €134.7m (up 226% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 1.0% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 25
New 90-day high: €31.06 The company is up 19% from its price of €26.04 on 27 November 2020. The British market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 25% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €13.39 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 10
New 90-day high: €29.74 The company is up 44% from its price of €20.72 on 12 November 2020. The British market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 22% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €13.06 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 15
New 90-day high: €29.01 The company is up 51% from its price of €19.27 on 16 October 2020. The British market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 36% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €11.87 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 06
New 90-day high: €27.18 The company is up 52% from its price of €17.85 on 07 September 2020. The British market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 21% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €8.70 per share. 
