Decanus schreef: ↑22 feb 2024 15:40Bureau Veritas: net income up by almost 8% in 2023
February 22, 2024 at 08:41 am
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Bureau Veritas has reported adjusted net earnings for 2023 of 574.7 million euros (or 1.27 euros per share), up 7.6%, and an adjusted operating margin that improved by 20 basis points on an organic basis, to 16.2%.
At 5.87 billion euros, the inspection and certification services group's sales were up 8.5% on an organic basis, and 3.8% on a reported basis (including a positive perimeter effect of 0.6% and a negative currency effect of 5.3%).
At the AGM on June 20, the Board of Directors will propose a cash dividend of 0.83 euro per share for 2023, up 7.8% on the previous year, representing a payout ratio of 65% of adjusted net profit.
For 2024, Bureau Veritas expects to achieve 'moderate to high single-digit' organic sales growth, as well as an improved adjusted operating margin at constant exchange rates.
Captal Markets Day 20/3/2024
PRESS RELEASE Neuilly-sur-Seine, France – March 20, 2024 Bureau Veritas targets a step change in growth and shareholder returns Today, Bureau Veritas hosts its Capital Markets Day during which the Group will present its 2028 strategy and financial ambitions: • New customer-centric vision, to be the preferred partner for customers’ excellence and sustainability • New strategy LEAP I 28 to deliver a step change in growth and performance, built around three pillars: Portfolio, Performance and People, with sustainability at its core: o Active Portfolio management strategy designed to enhance leadership positions through organic growth, accelerated M&A and portfolio high-grading o Performance programs identifying meaningful efficiency and productivity benefits from operational leverage, functional scalability and innovation o An evolved People model, leveraging the Group’s deep-rooted knowledge and expertise to train and develop strategic competencies needed for future growth o Staying true to its purpose of “Shaping a world of trust by ensuring responsible progress”, Bureau Veritas will be fully engaged to deliver on its CSR commitments • Ambition 2028: high single-digit total revenue growth1 (with mid-to-high single-digit organic), consistent adjusted operating margin improvement2, double-digit shareholder returns based on EPS CAGR1 and dividend yield, and strong cash conversion2 (above 90%) • In support of its strategy, and reflecting its financial health, Bureau Veritas intends to acquire its own shares for up to 200 million euro in 2024