03.01.2014 Views

Download the file. - Groupe SEB

Download the file. - Groupe SEB

Download the file. - Groupe SEB

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

B U S I N E S S A N D S U S T A I N A B L E D E V E L O P M E N T R E P O R T<br />

2010<br />

FINANCIAL<br />

OVERVIEW<br />

A MARKED INCREASE IN THE OPERATING MARGIN<br />

The Group has seen its operating margin rise steadily over <strong>the</strong> last<br />

five years, despite <strong>the</strong> difficult economic context. Constant<br />

adaptation to market realities is an important key to <strong>the</strong> Group’s<br />

enduring performance.<br />

fINANCING<br />

Beyond <strong>the</strong> exceptional level of 2009, good financial management<br />

has led to a significant overall improvement in <strong>the</strong> working capital<br />

requirement over <strong>the</strong> last five years.<br />

A HEALTHY fINANCIAL POSITION<br />

At <strong>the</strong> end of 2010, <strong>the</strong> level of net debt was at its lowest<br />

in <strong>the</strong> last 15 years. The debt ratio of less than 10% of equity<br />

testifies to <strong>the</strong> financial health and soundness of <strong>the</strong> Group.<br />

HIGHLIGHT<br />

!<br />

TOP TRIBUTE fOR GROUPE <strong>SEB</strong> fINANCIAL MANAGEMENT<br />

Last December, for <strong>the</strong> first time, France’s National Association of Financial Managers and Management Control (DFCG), via its magazine<br />

‘Echanges’ and in partnership with <strong>the</strong> financial daily ‘Les Echos’, ranked French companies for outstanding financial management. The ranking<br />

was based on 1,500 questionnaires sent to leading French listed and unlisted companies. <strong>Groupe</strong> <strong>SEB</strong> was singled out for <strong>the</strong> top award, with<br />

special mention for its risk control management, productivity and financial performance strategy.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!