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2020 was a milestone year in the face of an unprecedented global challenge. We focused on our strategic pillars, made remarkable progress in shaping the future of lightweight construction and in sustainability. In trying times, we delivered an exceptional financial performance. We set a new safety record. And people engagement among Etex teammates reached new heights.

Zaventem, 10 July 2020 – Etex announces the divestments of Marley (SA) (Pty) Ltd to Kutana Investment Group, as well as its 50% stake in RBB NV (Belgium) to BMI Group.

Zaventem, 15 June 2020 – In light of the coronavirus crisis and resulting disruption to printing businesses and logistics services, Etex has decided not to publish the company’s 2019 annual report in paper form this year.

The holders of shares issued by Etex NV are informed that the Annual General Shareholders’ meeting of Etex will be held on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 15:00 CEST behind closed doors, in accordance with the measures outlined in the Royal Decree of 9 April 2020, in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Etex has had an outstanding year, as we have delivered record results in many ways, supported by our performance culture. While our top-line increased by 4.9% like-for-like, increased volumes, improved gross profit and contained overheads have allowed us to record a remarkable 15.6% like-for-like REBITDA increase.

Etex has decided to link the cost of its EUR 600 million Sustainability Linked Loan with its performance in achieving sustainability targets. This Sustainability Linked Loan – where the interest margin is linked to the borrower’s fulfilment of environmental, social and governance criteria – has been granted by a syndicate of 10 banks and supervised by independent agency Sustainalytics.