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GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT

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BE0407040209

Rechtspersoon Public limited company 1 establishment

Marnixlaan 24, 1000 Brussel Activiteiten van holdings

Active for

124 year, 7 months

Financials

Financial year 2025

Worth noting

  • Little cash and receivables against the short-term debts.

Revenue

€ 12.8 million

▲ 25% vs 2024

Profit

Growing

€ 57.2 million

▲ 3136% vs 2024

Debts

Low

€ 2,213.7 million

▼ 31% vs 2024

GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT from Brussel, company number BE0407040209, closed financial year 2025 with a result of € 57.2 million after tax. For that financial year GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT recorded revenue of € 12.8 million and equity of € 11,000.8 million. Compared with financial year 2024, the result moved from € -1.9 million to € 57.2 million. Profitable, and profit is growing. The company holds a healthy buffer. A strong own buffer against the debts. The most recent annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on June 4, 2026.

What happened at GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?

What happened at GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT in recent years, according to the Belgian Official Gazette, the CBE and the National Bank:

  • Alexandra SOTO stepped down as director. NBB
  • Jacques VEYRAT stepped down as director. NBB
  • Johannes HUTH stepped down as director. NBB
  • Claude GENEREUX stepped down as director. NBB
  • Ian GALLIENNE stepped down as director. NBB
  • Paul, jr DESMARAIS stepped down as director. NBB
  • Christian VAN THILLO stepped down as director. NBB
  • Ségolène GALLIENNE - FRERE stepped down as director. NBB

In short

From € 49.8 million loss in 2023 to € 57.2 million profit in 2025.

Paid € 331,969 in corporate taxes since 2023.

Best year ever: 2025, with € 57.2 million profit.

Paid out € 1,711.4 million in dividends to the owners in total.

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History

Every financial year, as far back as the National Bank goes.

Buffer

How long does the company survive without income?

Credit limit

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Management

Pargesa SA [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] 45.3%
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC [kennisgeving per 23/06/2020] 6.1%
Artisan Partners LP [kennisgeving per 28/04/2025] 5%
Sagerpar SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] 3.6%
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GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT
RPCE Consulting 100%
GBL O 100%
GBL Verwaltung 100%
GBL Advisors DE GmbH 100%
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The shares are held by Pargesa SA [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (45.3%), First Eagle Investment Management, LLC [kennisgeving per 23/06/2020] (6.1%), Artisan Partners LP [kennisgeving per 28/04/2025] (5%), Sagerpar SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (3.6%), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (1.6%) and FINPAR XI SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (1.5%). It owns 100% of RPCE Consulting , 100% of GBL O, 100% of GBL Verwaltung , 100% of GBL Advisors DE GmbH, 100% of GBL Advisors Limited and 100% of Brussels Securities itself.

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Directors

According to the 2025 annual accounts

Alexandra SOTO

Director

since 2021 · until 2029

Ian GALLIENNE

Chairman of the board

since 2024 · until 2028

Paul, jr DESMARAIS

Vice-chairman of the board

since 2023 · until 2027

Christian VAN THILLO

Director

since 2023 · until 2027

Agnès TOURAINE

Director

since 2021 · until 2026

Jacques VEYRAT

Director

since 2021 · until 2029

Paul III DESMARAIS

Director

since 2018 · until 2026

Ségolène GALLIENNE - FRERE

Director

since 2023 · until 2027

Mary MEANEY

Director

since 2023 · until 2027

Johannes HUTH

Managing director

since 2025 · until 2029

Claude GENEREUX

Director

since 2021 · until 2029

Cedric Baron FRERE

Director

since 2023 · until 2027

Shareholders

Pargesa SA [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023]

45.3%

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC [kennisgeving per 23/06/2020]

6.1%

Artisan Partners LP [kennisgeving per 28/04/2025]

5%

Sagerpar SA/NV [per 31/12/2025]

3.6%

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA/NV [per 31/12/2025]

1.6%

FINPAR XI SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

1.5%

FINPAR VIII SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

1.3%

FINPAR IX SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

1%

FINPAR X SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

0.8%

FINPAR VII SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

0.7%

Gérald [zie nota VOL-kap 6.20] Frère

0.5%

FINPAR V SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

0.2%

FINPAR VI SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025]

0.2%

FINPAR II SA/NV [per 31/12/2025]

0.2%

FINPAR III SA/NV [per 31/12/2025]

0.2%

FINPAR IV SA/NV [per 31/12/2025]

0.2%

Frère-Bourgeois Holding SA/NV [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023]

0%

Ségolène [zie nota VOL-kap 6.20] Gallienne-Frère

0%

FG Bros SA/NV [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023]

0%

Paul, Jr. [zie nota VOL-kap 6.20] Desmarais

0%

Counsel Portfolio Services Inc [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023]

0%

The Desmarais Family Residuary Trust [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023]

0%

Participations

RPCE Consulting

100%

GBL O

100%

GBL Verwaltung

100%

GBL Advisors DE GmbH

100%

GBL Advisors Limited

100%

Brussels Securities

100%

FINPAR VIII

99%

FINPAR XI

99%

FINPAR IX

98.8%

FINPAR VII

98.6%

FINPAR X

98.1%

FINPAR II

96.6%

FINPAR VI

95%

FINPAR V

94.9%

FINPAR IV

94.4%

FINPAR III

90.2%

Trône24

22.2%

Ontex Group

19.8%

Trône25

5.7%

Sagerpar

1.2%

Establishments

Establishment units

Physical locations of this company

Registered office

Marnixlaan 24

1000 Brussel

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Details

Company number
0407.040.209
VAT number
BE 0407.040.209
Registered office
Marnixlaan 24, 1000 Brussel
Names & denominations
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT · GBL · GROEP BRUSSEL LAMBERT
Enterprise type
Rechtspersoon
Legal form
Public limited company
Legal situation
Normale toestand
Start date
10 January 1902
Peppol
Active · Active since 8 Sept 2025
Activities · NACE

Activiteiten van holdings

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Frequently asked questions

What is the enterprise number of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
The enterprise number of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT is BE0407040209.
What is the address of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
The registered office of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT is located at Marnixlaan 24, 1000 Brussel.
When was GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT founded?
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT was founded on 10 January 1902.
What is the main activity of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
The main activity of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT is "Activiteiten van holdings" (NACE code 64210).
Does GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT have a website?
No website is currently known for GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT.
How much profit did GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT make in 2025?
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT posted a profit after taxes of € 57,174,002 in financial year 2025.
What is the revenue of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
In its most recent annual accounts (2025), GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT reported revenue of € 12,781,176.
How many employees does GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT have?
According to the 2025 annual accounts, GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT has 49.4 full-time equivalents (FTE).
Where can I find the annual accounts of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT files its annual accounts with the Central Balance Sheet Office of the National Bank of Belgium. The key figures for recent financial years are available for free on this page.
Who are the directors of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
According to the 2025 annual accounts, the directors of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT are: Alexandra SOTO, Ian GALLIENNE, Paul, jr DESMARAIS, Christian VAN THILLO, Agnès TOURAINE, Jacques VEYRAT, Paul III DESMARAIS, Ségolène GALLIENNE - FRERE.
Who owns GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
The shares are held by Pargesa SA [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (45.3%), First Eagle Investment Management, LLC [kennisgeving per 23/06/2020] (6.1%), Artisan Partners LP [kennisgeving per 28/04/2025] (5%), Sagerpar SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (3.6%), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (1.6%) and FINPAR XI SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (1.5%). It owns 100% of RPCE Consulting , 100% of GBL O, 100% of GBL Verwaltung , 100% of GBL Advisors DE GmbH, 100% of GBL Advisors Limited and 100% of Brussels Securities itself.
Who are the shareholders of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT?
According to the 2025 annual accounts, the shareholders of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT are: Pargesa SA [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (45.3%), First Eagle Investment Management, LLC [kennisgeving per 23/06/2020] (6.1%), Artisan Partners LP [kennisgeving per 28/04/2025] (5%), Sagerpar SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (3.6%), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (1.6%), FINPAR XI SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (1.5%), FINPAR VIII SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (1.3%), FINPAR IX SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (1%), FINPAR X SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (0.8%), FINPAR VII SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (0.7%), Gérald [zie nota VOL-kap 6.20] Frère (0.5%), FINPAR V SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (0.2%), FINPAR VI SRL/BV [per 31/12/2025] (0.2%), FINPAR II SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (0.2%), FINPAR III SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (0.2%), FINPAR IV SA/NV [per 31/12/2025] (0.2%), Frère-Bourgeois Holding SA/NV [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (0%), Ségolène [zie nota VOL-kap 6.20] Gallienne-Frère (0%), FG Bros SA/NV [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (0%), Paul, Jr. [zie nota VOL-kap 6.20] Desmarais (0%), Counsel Portfolio Services Inc [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (0%), The Desmarais Family Residuary Trust [kennisgeving per 14/09/2023] (0%).