Etex, the lightweight construction pioneer, is acquiring Skamol, a manufacturer of high temperature insulation materials. This acquisition further consolidates Etex’s portfolio of sustainable solutions in a market that is strongly supported by the need for energy efficient insulation products and solutions. Skamol and Etex - through its passive fire protection and high-performance insulation business - are complimentary in terms of products and geographies, allowing the combined organisations to broaden their offering in high-temperature insulation for building and industrial applications. This acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

For the fifth year in a row, Etex achieved new record performance across the board, including in revenue, REBITDA and net recurring profit while setting another major milestone with its Road to Sustainability 2030 commitments

In the first half of 2022, like many other industrial players, Etex had to cope with significant raw material and energy price inflation in the context of post-COVID disruptions and volatility and the war between Russia and Ukraine. To face this situation, we had to implement a number of price increases. Our volumes and margins have been impacted, but these measures allowed us to achieve a positive evolution of both top line and bottom line.

Etex has successfully finalised its third Schuldschein issue, raising EUR 800 million. It is Etex’s first environmental, social and governance-linked Schuldschein issue and it represents the largest-ever ESG-linked Schuldschein issue by a non-German speaking company. A Schuldschein is a privately-placed, medium to long-term unsecured debt governed by German law¹. The placement comprises three euro-denominated tranches with maturities of 3, 5 and 7 years, at fixed and floating rates.

Today marks a major milestone for Etex, as it secures a fifth technology in its business growth strategy. By adding URSA’s insulation expertise to Etex’s portfolio of technologies, Etex enhances its ability to provide products and solutions to meet the building challenges of today and tomorrow. Announced in January 2022, the deal has successfully been completed after meeting the customary closing conditions.

The Annual and Extraordinary Shareholders’ meetings of Etex will be held on Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 15:00 CEST at the registered office of the company, PassPort Building, Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal, Gebouw 1K, 1930 Zaventem or at such other place indicated at that place at that time.

In 2021, and for the fourth year in a row, I am pleased to report that Etex delivered significant growth. The company reached record results in revenue, REBITDA, REBITDA margin and net recurring profit, while the level of free cash flow generation reached new heights compared to 2019 – 2020 being an “abnormal year” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These outstanding results can be attributed to a number of factors: a booming demand (especially in the home repair and renovation segment); increased margins thanks to cost-to-price monitoring and increased efficiency in manufacturing activities; and the positive impact of the savings initiatives launched in 2020. More importantly, the results tell us that people still dream about a better place to live, inspired by Etex.

The new year sees Etex consolidate its portfolio of sustainable business activities through the acquisition of URSA, a European leader in insulation solutions. Etex secures a new business growth platform through the deal, alongside an opportunity to continue playing a pivotal role in addressing sustainability challenges. By adding insulation expertise to its plasterboard, fibre-cement, passive fire protection and modular offering, Etex will also extend its ability to provide systems and solutions. This latest acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

Like-for-like, our top-line increased with 27%, while our REBITDA reached a 60% increase and our net recurring profit (Group share) more than doubled last year’s result. Reporting our results not only year-on-year, but also compared with H1 2019, allows readers to analyse the performance in the light of the last “normal” year we have experienced.

Committed to its strategy to become a global leader in offsite construction, Etex announces the acquisition of Sigmat, a UK market leader in light gauge steel framing (LGSF). This new acquisition complements the purchases of Irish design and engineering consultancy firm Evolusion Innovation and Irish LGSF player Horizon Offsite. These acquisitions, together with Etex’s existing businesses in the UK, put us in a strong position to benefit from the growing market for offsite construction in the UK and Ireland.

Delivering further on its strategy to lead in offsite construction methods worldwide, building solutions innovator Etex announces the acquisition of Horizon Offsite, headquartered in Ireland. This acquisition follows closely on the group’s purchase of Irish technical consultancy company Evolusion Innovation, and boosts Etex’s ability to deliver offsite building solutions in Ireland and the UK, helping the company’s European modular ambitions.

On 1 January 2022, a new executive leader will be taking the helm of Etex. Paul Van Oyen will reach the end of his current seven-year mandate as CEO of the company at the end of this year after a dynamic and successful career of 31 years in the global building materials company, seven of which as Chief Executive Officer. Bernard Delvaux, former Chief Executive Officer of Sonaca Group, will succeed him following a transition period starting in September this year.

The Annual General Shareholders’ meeting of Etex will be held on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 15:00 CEST at the registered office of the Company, PassPort Building, Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal, Gebouw 1K, 1930 Zaventem or at such other place indicated at that place at that time.

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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, 27 January 2021 – International building materials specialist Etex announces it has acquired a majority stake in leading French offsite construction company e-Loft. The company becomes part of Etex’s New Ways division, which develops sustainable, industrialised and modular construction solutions. As such, the acquisition is a key milestone on Etex’s strategic roadmap and an enabler of our ambition to shape the future of construction by “inspiring ways of living”.

Zaventem, 24 November 2020 – Etex announces it has signed an agreement with Knauf to acquire its plasterboard business in Australia. With this move, Etex expands its footprint on the attractive Australian construction market with significant growth opportunities. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, with finalisation expected early 2021.

Zaventem, 22 October 2020 – Terreal, a French pioneer in roofing and innovative solutions for the building envelope, has signed a definitive agreement with Etex to acquire its clay roof tile business Creaton. This divestment marks Etex’s complete exit from the clay and concrete roof tiles business. As a result, Etex sharpens its strategic focus on becoming a global leader in lightweight building solutions. The sale of Creaton is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to be finalised in the first quarter of 2021.

The holders of shares issued by Etex NV are informed that a Special General Shareholders’ Meeting of Etex will be held on Thursday 22 October 2020 at 15:00 CEST at the registered office of the Company, PassPort Building, Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal, Gebouw 1K, 1930 Zaventem or at such other place indicated at that place at that time.

Etex announces it has acquired FSi Limited, a British company specialised in passive fire protection solutions with a strong focus on fire stopping. FSi operates a production facility in Measham, East Midlands, as well as a distribution centre in West Thurrock, Greater London Area.

Zaventem, 31 August 2020 – In the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Etex reports a like-for-like1 decline in revenue of 10.8% and of 8.9% in REBITDA for the first half of 2020. The REBITDA margin remains remarkably stable compared to last year at 16.7%. The net recurring profit (Group share) is down 14.2% year-on-year at comparable scope.

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.

E2E, a Chile-based joint venture founded by Etex, an international building materials specialist, and Arauco, a diversified global company active in the forestry industry, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Tecverde Engenharia, a Brazilian innovative building company specialised in wood-frame construction systems. The acquisition will enable both E2E and Tecverde to pursue their expansion plans. The completion of the deal is subject to the approval of the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) and other customary conditions.

Etex reports a like-for-like growth in revenue of 6.7% and of 17.3% in REBITDA for the first half of the year. The REBITDA margin is up to 16.8% vs 15.2% at the end of June 2018 on a comparable basis1. The net recurring profit (Group share) is up 6.3% year-on-year.

Etex announces sale of its UK clay and concrete roofing tiles and components business to Inflexion, a private equity company based in the UK. The transaction will be closed at the end of August.

Umbelino Monteiro, Etex’s Portuguese clay tile business for the past 12 years, was successfully sold to European roofing solutions provider EDILIANS on 2 August after meeting all the deal closing conditions.

To strengthen its knowledge base in industrialised offsite construction, global building solutions provider Etex has acquired Ireland-based company Evolusion Innovation, an international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. In incorporating this business into its New Ways division, Etex achieves strategic synergies between modular construction expertise and local building capacity, while giving Evolusion Innovation a global footprint. The acquisition is yet another step in the execution of Etex’s ambition to become a leader in offsite construction.