Wendel Universal Registration Document Overview
2024 Universal Registration Document
Wendel has made its Universal Registration Document available for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. This document, which was submitted to the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), is now publicly accessible in French, adhering to relevant regulations.
Within this comprehensive document, you will find:
- The annual financial report for 2024,
- The report from the Supervisory Board related to corporate governance,
- Reports from Statutory Auditors,
- Information on fees paid to Statutory Auditors in 2024,
- Mandatory details about the share buyback program,
- Social, societal, and environmental information that supports the sustainability statement.
This document can be found in the "Regulated information" and "Shareholders’ Meetings" sections of Wendel’s official website. Additionally, it is available through the AMF's website. If you prefer a physical copy, you can visit Wendel’s head office for access to the document.
For those who require an English version, it is set to be released on Wendel’s website no later than April 8, 2024.
Upcoming Shareholders’ Meeting
Wendel is excited to announce its upcoming Shareholders’ Meeting, scheduled for May 15, 2025. This important event will take place at 3 p.m. (Paris time) at Auditorium Cézanne Saint-Honoré, the same location as in previous years.
Meeting Agenda Highlights
The agenda for the upcoming Shareholders’ Meeting includes:
April 24, 2025
Q1 2025 Trading Update – Publication of NAV as of March 31, 2025 (After market release)
May 15, 2025
Annual General Meeting
July 30, 2025
H1 2025 Results – Publication of NAV as of June 30, 2025, and the Half-Year consolidated financial statements (After market release)
October 23, 2025
Q3 2025 Trading Update – Publication of NAV as of September 30, 2025 (After market release)
December 12, 2025
2025 Investor Day
About Wendel: A Leader in Investments
Wendel stands out as one of Europe’s premier listed investment companies. The Group is well-known for its strategy focused on investing in market-leading firms, including ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, and others. In a notable shift in 2023, Wendel embraced third-party asset management of private assets while maintaining its core investment business.
Recently, Wendel completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in IK Partners, a crucial move towards enhancing its asset management capabilities. Furthermore, in October 2024, Wendel announced the acquisition of 75% of Monroe Capital. Following this, Wendel manages over 33 billion euros for third-party investors, along with approximately 7.4 billion euros in principal investments.
Wendel is listed on the Eurolist by Euronext Paris and carries a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB (with a negative outlook) and a short-term rating of A-2.
Wendel is also renowned for its commitment to the arts, being the Founding Sponsor of the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and received the title of “Grand Mécène de la Culture” in 2012 for its long-standing patronage.
For further details on Wendel’s activities and updates, please visit the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 2024 Universal Registration Document?
The document includes the annual financial report, corporate governance reports, auditors' feedback, and sustainability information.
When will the English version of the Universal Registration Document be available?
The English version will be available by April 8, 2024.
Where can investors access the Universal Registration Document?
Investors can find the document on Wendel’s website and the AMF’s website, as well as at the head office in Paris.
When is the next Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled?
The next Shareholders’ Meeting will take place on May 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. (Paris time).
What recent acquisitions has Wendel made?
Wendel has recently acquired a 51% stake in IK Partners and 75% of Monroe Capital to bolster its asset management strategy.
