“Legrand’s very good integrated performance in 2018 reflects the Group’s ability to create lasting value for all of its stakeholders thanks to our clear strategy, robust business model, and the commitment of our teams.”
CEO
2018 Key Figures
Legrand achieved a very strong overall performance, reflecting our ability to create value for all our stakeholders over the long term through a clear strategy, a solid business model and our highly committed staff.
Key figures for 2018
Nearly €6.0 billion in total sales in 2018
Over 38,000 employees worldwide
Accessible market
over €100bn
€635 million in sales from
connected products in 2018
122% average achievement rate of CSR targets at year-end 2018
Financial performance in 2018
SALES (in € MILLION)
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5019 |
| 2017 | 5521 |
| 2018 | 5997 |
ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT* (in € MILLION)
* Operating profit adjusted for amortization and depreciation of revaluation of assets at the time of acquisitions and for other P&L impacts relating to acquisitions and, where applicable, for impairment of goodwill.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 979 |
| 2017 | 1105 |
| 2018 | 1212 |
2018 NET SALES BY REGION
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Europe | 41 % |
| North and Central America | 36 % |
| Rest of the World | 23 % |
NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE GROUP (IN € MILLION)
€567 million in 2016 and €626 million in 2017*
* Net profit attributable to the Group adjusted for the favorable net impacts of significant non-recurring corporate taxation gains and expenses. These net favorable effects are adjusted as they do not reflect underlying performance.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 567 |
| 2017 | 626 |
| 2018 | 772 |
FREE CASH FLOW (IN € MILLION)
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 673 |
| 2017 | 696 |
| 2018 | 746 |
Investors and shareholders
Non-financial performance in 2018
Progress on the 2014-2018 CSR Roadmap
(achievement rate for 2018 targets)
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
% of total sales representing products with a PEP—Product Environmental Profile
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 70 |
BENEFICIARIES OF ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY INITIATIVES (IN MILLIONS)
Total number of people directly or indirectly impacted by Electricians Without Borders projects backed by Legrand since 2007
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.8 |
| 2017 | 2.1 |
| 2018 | 2.3 |
SHARE OF WASTE RECOVERED (%)
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 91 |
FREQUENCY OF WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS
Number of accidents x 1,000,000/number of hours worked
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.3 |
| 2017 | 4.07 |
| 2018 | 4.22 |
Legrand and the stock market
DIVIDEND PER SHARE (IN €)
1,34 in 2018*
* Subject to approval by shareholders at the General Meeting on May 29, 2019.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.19 |
| 2017 | 1.26 |
| 2018 | 1.34 |
SHARE OWNERSHIP AT DECEMBER 31, 2018
* Current and former senior and main managers, and employees.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Free float | 96.1 % |
| Management and staff* | 3.9 % |
STOCK MARKET INDICATORS
€1.34*
Dividend per share in 2018
* Subject to approval by shareholders at the General Meeting on May 29, 2019.
