HR | 03.04.2019

Legrand publishes its gender equality index

In the framework of the French law of 5 September 2018 and the ensuing application decree published on 8 January 2019 aiming to eliminate pay gaps between men and women in business, Legrand published on friday, march 1st its gender equality index, which reaches a score of 85/100.

Groupe | 02.19.2019 18:00

Legrand pursues expansion in digital infrastructures with the purchase of Universal Electric Corporation in the United States

Legrand continues its strategy of bolt-on acquisitions and today announced the purchase of Universal Electric Corporation, the undisputed leader in busways for data centers in the United States...

| 02.14.2019 07:00

2018 annual results

Strong growth in 2018 main indicators

Sales: +8.6%
Adjusted operating profit: +9.7% 
Net profit attributable to the Group: +23.3%
Normalized free cash flow: +21.5%

2018 targets fully met...

CES 2019 | 01.08.2019

Legrand announces new experiences to improve workplace quality of life

Legrand, global specialist of electrical and digital buildings infrastructure, is presenting new experiences around the « Office of the Future » at CES 2019 with the launch of advanced sensors, in partnership with Microsoft Office 365. Legrand is also announcing the launch of a new range of connected self-contained emergency lighting units. 

CES 2019 | 01.08.2019

IFOP/LEGRAND

Today, connected devices are attracting considerable interest and enthusiasm, as well as certain expectations on the part of users. At the CES 2019, Legrand, a global specialist of electrical and digital building infrastructures, has organized a study by the IFOP institute to gauge interest, uses and expectations related to the use of connected devices in buildings.

CES 2019 | 01.07.2019

Legrand incorporates Amazon's Alexa voice assistant into its connected switches

Legrand, global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is introducing new connected home experiences at CES 2019, including one outstanding innovation: the connected switch with built-in voice assistant Amazon Alexa. Legrand also announces an enriched connected door entry offering, and a partnership with CareOS in the bathroom area

CES 2019 | 01.07.2019

Artificial intelligence and interoperability at the heart of the Legrand connected experience

Legrand, global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is participating for the 5th consecutive year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) of Las Vegas. At this occasion, Legrand is presenting new connected experiences based on interoperating solutions and integrating artificial intelligence.

CES 2019 | 01.07.2019

Legrand exhibiting at CES 2019 Las Vegas

Legrand takes part in CES (Consumer Electronic Show) for the 5th consecutive year, the 3rd with our own booth. All the teams are very proud to show new connected experiences, results of Research and Development added to innovative partnerships.

Groupe | 12.20.2018 18:00

Purchase of Kenall and Trical

Seven acquisitions announced in 2018

Legrand has pursued a very active external growth drive since the beginning of the year with the acquisitions of Netatmo and Debflex in France, Shenzhen Clever Electronic in China, Modulan in Germany and Gemnet in Dubai. Today the Group announced two new bolt-on operations with the acquisitions of Kenall in the United States and Trical in New Zealand.

Group | 11.28.2018

Legrand, a long-standing partner of WorldSkills France 2018

Legrand is once again supporting the WorldSkills France competition, in the "Electrical Installations" category. As a long-standing partner of this national event, Legrand is committed to promoting its industry and the associated training programs.

Groupe | 11.15.2018 08:00

Acquisition of Netatmo, a French leading smart home company

Legrand strengthens its presence in the internet of things and takes another significant step forward in deploying its Eliot program for connected solutions.

Finance | 11.08.2018 07:30

Results for the first nine months of 2018

Double-digit growth in key indicators

Net sales: +11.3% (+17.2% excluding exchange-rate effect)
Adjusted operating profit: +11.4%
Net profit attributable to the Group: +21.1%
Normalized free cash flow: +24.5%

Multiple development initiatives
2018 targets confirmed and specified

Finance | 07.31.2018 07:30

2018 first-half results

Double-digit growth in key indicators

Sales: +11.8%
Adjusted operating profit: +14.4%
Net profit attributable to the Group: +23.3%
Normalized free cash flow: +25.3%

Numerous innovation and growth initiatives
2018 targets fully confirmed

Group | 07.19.2018 19:30

Ongoing acquisition strategy: Purchase of Shenzhen Clever Electronic Co., Ltd. - Plan to take majority stake in Debflex

Legrand is pursuing its strategy of acquiring small- and mid-size bolt-on companies and today announced it[...]

CSR | 07.03.2018

Legrand becomes the 6th CAC 40 company to be recognized by the Science Based Targets Initiative for its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Legrand’s targets for greenhouse gas emission reduction, aimed at limiting the global temperature increase to 2°C in the framework of the Paris climate agreement, have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative

Group | 06.27.2018

Legrand ranks 9th in the CAC40 positivity index

Legrand was ranked 9th in the very first positivity index of CAC40 companies published by Positive Economy Advocacy*.

This corporate positivity index analyses the ability of companies to place altruism and the interests of future generations among their core priorities and aims to acknowledge not only short-term results but also long-term performance. It places significant importance on existing achievements, assessing developments over the previous five years, as well as on the capacity to project into the future via practical improvement targets.