Bureau Veritas: A Steady Organic Revenue Growth in the First Quarter 2026
An evolving macro-environment and a transitioning portfolio mix;
Updated 2026 outlook
Q1 2026 Key figures1
› Revenue of
› Strong organic growth from Marine & Offshore at +11.2% and Buildings & Infrastructure at +7.3% with moderate growth for
› Stable scope effect of (0.1)%, from bolt-on acquisitions (+1.8% contribution), net of disposals (-1.9%),
› Negative currency impact of 5.2%, resulting from the euro’s appreciation against most currencies.
Q1 2026 Highlights
› Maintained steady performance across most regions, in an environment marked by disruptions related to the conflict in the
› Continued progress in execution of the Group’s LEAP | 28 strategy, pivoting its portfolio towards higher‑growth and higher‑margin activities. Four acquisitions signed or completed so far this year, contributing approximately
› Moody’s rating maintained at A3,
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Updated 2026 Outlook
Complex geopolitics and an uncertain macro environment are shaping 2026 in addition to the launch of an in-depth review of the terms of an exit from the Group’s “Government Services” subsegment, following the decision to terminate certain contracts in the
The Group is therefore updating its guidance for full-year 2026, as follows:
› Mid-single-digit organic revenue growth (vs. mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth previously),
› Improvement in adjusted operating margin at constant exchange rates (unchanged),
› Strong cash flow generation (unchanged).
The Group is fully committed to its LEAP | 28 financial guidance, benefiting from favorable market trends and from the sustained execution of the strategy’s portfolio and performance programs.
“Bureau Veritas recorded organic growth of 4.5% in the first quarter of 2026 in an evolving macro environment and while navigating a fluid situation in the
We are committed to our mission of trust as we serve our customers and we are working in partnership with various stakeholders in a spirit of transparency and accountability.
We are progressing steadily in the execution of our LEAP | 28 portfolio programs, recently acquiring LotusWorks. In combination with our existing activities, this sector specialist forms a unique platform representing c.
We are updating our full-year 2026 growth outlook to account for the current macroeconomic environment and the termination of certain contracts within the “Government Services” subsegment. Furthermore, the Group is fully committed to delivering on the financial ambitions of the LEAP | 28 plan, benefitting from favorable market trends and the sustained execution of the strategy’s programs.”
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Q1 2026 KEY FIGURES |
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GROWTH |
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IN |
Q1 2026 |
Q1 2025(a) |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Marine & Offshore |
143.9 |
136.2 |
+5.7% |
+11.2% |
+0.0% |
(5.5)% |
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278.3 |
297.1 |
(6.4)% |
+2.1% |
(4.7)% |
(3.8)% |
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Industry |
323.2 |
335.8 |
(3.7)% |
+0.7% |
+2.3% |
(6.7)% |
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Buildings & Infrastructure |
496.2 |
476.2 |
+4.2% |
+7.3% |
+0.9% |
(4.0)% |
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Certification |
133.9 |
134.1 |
(0.1)% |
+2.3% |
+0.7% |
(3.1)% |
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171.5 |
179.3 |
(4.3)% |
+4.3% |
(0.8)% |
(7.8)% |
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1,547.0 |
1,558.7 |
(0.8)% |
+4.5% |
(0.1)% |
(5.2)% |
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(a) Q1 2025 figures by business have been restated following a reclassification of activities impacting the |
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› Steady organic revenue growth in the first quarter
Revenue in the first quarter of 2026 amounted to
By business, and on an organic basis, the growth was led by Marine & Offshore, up 11.2%, and Buildings & Infrastructure, up 7.3%.
By geography, the
The scope effect was broadly neutral at (0.1)%, reflecting bolt-on acquisitions (contributing to +1.8%) finalized in the past few quarters and offset by the impact of divestments completed over the last twelve months (contributing to -1.9%).
Currency fluctuations had a negative impact of 5.2%, due to the strength of the euro against most currencies and against unfavorable comparables.
› Solid financial position
At the end of
On
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITMENTS
› Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) key indicators
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UNITED NATIONS’ SDGS |
Q1 2025 |
Q1 2026 |
2028 TARGET |
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ENVIRONMENT / NATURAL CAPITAL |
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CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 & 2, 1,000 tons)2 |
#13 |
133 |
124 |
107 |
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SOCIAL & HUMAN CAPITAL |
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Total Accident Rate (TAR)3 |
#3 |
0.24 |
0.24 |
0.23 |
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Gender balance in senior leadership (EC-II)4 |
#5 |
27.8% |
29.1% |
36.0% |
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Number of learning hours per employee (per year)5 |
#8 |
40.3 |
40.4 |
40.0 |
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GOVERNANCE |
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Proportion of employees trained to the Code of Ethics |
#16 |
99.5% |
99.4% |
99.0% |
2026 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM
In line with the commitment to continue to improve shareholder returns, on
In accordance with the terms of the share buyback program approved by the Annual General Meeting, the purchased shares will be used for any purpose authorized by the Company’s shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of
For any or all of the program to be executed after the Annual General Meeting of
LEAP I 28 FOCUSED PORTFOLIO UPDATE
Since the beginning of the year 2026, the Group has signed agreements or completed the acquisition of four companies, representing annualized cumulated revenue of c.
› Expand the Group’s existing leadership positions:
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Mission Critical assets: in
April 2026 ,Bureau Veritas announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire LotusWorks.ThisIreland -basedcompany is a leading provider of commissioning, quality assurance and quality control, calibration, maintenance, and construction management services for Mission Critical facilities serving semiconductor manufacturers and data center owners. The Company operates inthe United States andEurope , and employs 750 people including highly skilled experts. In 2025, LotusWorks generatedEUR 131 million in revenue. This acquisition will enhance Bureau Veritas’ organic growth, will be accretive to the Group’s Adjusted Operating Margin, and will be slightly accretive to earnings in 2026. This strategic move will uniquely position the Buildings & Infrastructure Product Line to benefit from AI-driven construction investments. -
Sustainable Construction Services (SCS) and Verte (UK ) in January andFebruary 2026 , two providers of sustainability consulting services in the real estate sector, specializing in certification of green buildings, energy efficiency assessments, net zero carbon and energy modelling. Combined, these two companies employ 42 employees and generated annualized cumulated revenue of c.EUR 4 million in 2025. -
ADS COM (
France )inJanuary 2026 , in the public sector, delivering examination and review services for building permit application files for local authorities (public service delegation). The company employs 13 people and recorded c.EUR 1 million in revenue in 2025.
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Alternative performance indicators are presented, defined and reconciled with IFRS in appendix 3 of this press release. |
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Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions are calculated over a 12-month rolling period. The most recent quarter is estimated based on the corresponding quarter from the previous year. |
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TAR: Total Accident Rate (number of accidents with and without lost time x 200,000/number of hours worked). |
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Proportion of women from the Executive |
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Indicator calculated over a 12-month rolling period. |
DECISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES
Pursuant to internal alerts, the Company has conducted investigations that uncovered deviations in the
The Chief Executive Officer has proposed several remedial measures needed in the short and medium term to the Board of Directors. At its meeting on
› The Company took the decision to immediately and voluntarily disclose the situation to the French authorities, in a spirit of transparency and cooperation. The Company will provide an update on the financial consequences of these deviations and disclosure as soon as it can do so.
› Furthermore, the Company will terminate the contracts in question and will continue the in-depth review of its activities within the “Government Services” subsegment (which represented c.
› Bureau Veritas’ existing compliance framework will be reinforced to ensure that all activities fully adhere to the Group’s ethics and compliance standards. The Company has implemented disciplinary measures and based on the findings of its internal investigation, does not rule out further action.
UPDATED 2026 OUTLOOK
Complex geopolitics and an uncertain macro environment are shaping 2026 in addition to the launch of an in-depth review of the terms of an exit from the Group’s “Government Services” subsegment, following the decision to terminate certain contracts in the
› Mid-single-digit organic revenue growth (vs. mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth previously),
› Improvement in adjusted operating margin at constant exchange rates (unchanged),
› Strong cash flow generation (unchanged).
The Group is fully committed to its LEAP | 28 financial guidance, benefiting from favorable market trends and from the sustained execution of the strategy’s portfolio and performance programs.
Q1 2026 BUSINESS REVIEW
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MARINE & OFFSHORE |
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2026 |
2025 |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Q1 revenue |
143.9 |
136.2 |
+5.7% |
+11.2% |
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(5.5)% |
Marine & Offshore delivered a strong 11.2% organic growth in the first quarter of 2026, with:
› Strong double-digit organic growth in
› Low-single-digit growth organically in Core In-service activity (39% of divisional revenue), against challenging comparables and due to the phasing of yearly inspections. As of
› A decline in Services (10% of divisional revenue, including Offshore), mainly due to the ongoing reduction of non-core advisory services, a change expected to have a positive impact on the business in the coming quarters.
Green objects highlights
During the first quarter of 2026,
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IN |
2026 |
2025 |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Q1 revenue |
278.3 |
297.1 |
(6.4)% |
+2.1% |
(4.7)% |
(3.8)% |
The
The Oil & Petrochemicals segment (O&P, accounting for 32% of divisional revenue) experienced a modest organic decline, attributed primarily to disruptions in crude and product exports caused by the situation in the
Metals & Minerals (M&M, 39% of divisional revenue) continued to deliver strong high single digit organic growth, mainly driven by high activity levels in gold and copper, increased exploration spending and higher sample volumes, including a ramp‑up of onsite laboratory outsourcing work linked to Middle Eastern mining projects. In the quarter, the Group secured analytical services contract to support critical gold mining operations in
Agri (12% of divisional revenue) declined on an organic basis, impacted by volatile global trade flows, particularly in the
Government services (17% of divisional revenue) posted low‑single‑digit organic growth.
Green objects highlights
In the first quarter of 2026, the Group was awarded a contract to provide Oil condition monitoring (OCM) and cooling system fluid testing for a data center operated by a US hyperscaler.
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INDUSTRY |
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IN |
2026 |
2025 |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Q1 revenue |
323.2 |
335.8 |
(3.7)% |
+0.7% |
+2.3% |
(6.7)% |
In the first quarter of 2026, the Industry division delivered a 0.7% organic growth, as activity at the start of the year was impacted by the conflict in the
By market segment, the Oil & Gas business (35% of divisional revenue) achieved mid-single digit organic growth.
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Capex activities benefited from sustained high investment levels in
North America ,Asia , and theMiddle East , with notable strength in the gas and LNG sectors. The Group secured several Capex deals, including a major contract for third-party inspection services supporting offshore oilfield platforms construction in theMiddle East .Bureau Veritas was also awarded a technical support contract for a large exploration and production oil project inLatin America . -
Opex activities experienced a decline due to reduced activity in
Latin America and delayed operations in theMiddle East .
Power & Utilities (16% of divisional revenue) recorded a low single digit organic contraction in the first quarter. Capex activities performed particularly well in
Elsewhere, Industrial Products Certification (18% of divisional revenue) services achieved high single-digit organic growth in the first quarter of 2026. This sustained positive momentum was largely driven by strong resilience of Pressure Vessels and Machinery activities, supported by increased industrial relocation to developed countries amid rising global tensions.
The Environmental Testing business (8% of divisional revenue) organic growth was nearly stable, as activities remained slightly impacted by market uncertainties in
Other activities (23% of divisional revenue) were in low-single digit contraction.
Transition services and Green objects highlights
On the Power and Utilities front,
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BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE |
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IN |
2026 |
2025 |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Q1 revenue |
496.2 |
476.2 |
+4.2% |
+7.3% |
+0.9% |
(4.0)% |
Buildings & Infrastructure (B&I) was among the strongest performing businesses of the Group in the first quarter of 2026, delivering 7.3% organic growth. This was supported by a solid backlog and sustained demand across Capex‑driven activities, particularly in Mission Critical assets. The division also benefited from the portfolio expansion efforts, as recently acquired companies delivered a strong performance.
By segment, Buildings Capex (38% of divisional revenue) delivered double‑digit organic growth, mainly driven by data center services. The US led the growth, supported by strong commissioning, QA/QC and code compliance demand from continued investments by large hyperscalers, with multi‑year visibility. Activity also remained robust in
Buildings
Opex services (43% of divisional revenue) organic growth was low‑single digit, reflecting different regional dynamics.
Infrastructure activities(19% of divisional revenue) recorded high‑single‑digit organic growth, supported by strong momentum in
Following the acquisition of LotusWorks in
Transition services highlights
In the first quarter of 2026,
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CERTIFICATION |
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IN |
2026 |
2025 |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Q1 revenue |
133.9 |
134.1 |
(0.1)% |
+2.3% |
+0.7% |
(3.1)% |
Certification delivered an organic growth of 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026, against challenging comparables, with an improvement towards the end of the quarter. Performance was temporarily affected by timing effects in certain QHSE schemes, as well as by specific contract terminations or scope reductions. These effects were partly offset by strong momentum in sustainability‑driven certification and transition services, confirming the steady dynamics of the business.
QHSE & Specialized Schemes solutions (51% of divisional revenue) posted moderate organic growth in the first quarter of 2026. Performance reflected timing effects in transportation certification, while demand remained robust for customized, voluntary and transition‑related certification programs, including second‑party audits supporting supply‑chain transformation.
Sustainability‑related solutions & Digital (Cyber) certification activities (35% of divisional revenue) demonstrated solid underlying demand and grew high single digit organically. Environmental & Carbon Services delivered strong growth, supported by sustained customer demand for carbon advisory services, and lifecycle analysis. There was also an increasing traction in carbon‑intensive industrial sectors and growing pipelines linked to CBAM and EUDR. Social, Governance and other sustainability services continued to grow, driven by ESG supply‑chain audits and human‑rights due‑diligence, reinforced by the
Cybersecurity certification activities recorded strong growth in
In
Other solutions, including Training (14% of divisional revenue) delivered slight negative organic growth in the first quarter of 2026, against unfavorable comparables.
The Certification organic revenue growth is expected to improve from the second quarter onwards, supported by strong trends in assurance services. The strong customer demand for risk management and mitigation imperatives is driving supply chain resilience activities, and overall specialized schemes growth.
Transition services highlights
During the first quarter of 2026, Certification further strengthened its transition services offering, structured around supply chain, carbon & climate, disclosures, product circularity and nature. The Group secured a contract to support ESG performance and supplier audits for a large European hospitality company. Early commercial wins were also recorded in product circularity and low‑carbon building solutions, supported by enhanced delivery capabilities from recent acquisitions.
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IN |
2026 |
2025 |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Q1 revenue |
171.5 |
179.3 |
(4.3)% |
+4.3% |
(0.8)% |
(7.8)% |
The
Softlines, Hardlines & Toys (45% of divisional revenue) delivered low single-digit growth against strong comparables during this period, with continuous growth in Softlines and Toys, moderated by a contraction of Hardlines testing activities. Global supply chains demonstrated adaptability in response to trade and geopolitical changes, as retailers temporarily shifted sourcing away from countries facing energy shortages, favoring China’s higher fuel reserves and greater manufacturing capacity.
Healthcare (including Beauty and Household) (9% of divisional revenue) and Supply Chain & Sustainability activities (14% of divisional revenue) went through organic revenue contraction, from challenging comparables and lower volumes. During this period, the Group was awarded a number of supply chain agreements, including an outsourcing contract aimed at enhancing cost efficiency and improving quality outcomes for the Asian manufacturing facilities of a leading American department store chain.
Technology services (32% of divisional revenue) performed strongly, with both Electrical and Electronic products recording double-digit organic growth in the first quarter. This growth was predominantly driven by Eastern and Southeastern Asian countries, from higher volumes, the success of recently implemented sales-enhancement initiatives and the benefit of the portfolio diversification through recent targeted acquisitions.
Transition services highlights
In the first quarter of 2026,
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APPENDIX 1: Q1 2026 REVENUE BY BUSINESS |
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IN |
Q1 2026 |
Q1 2025(a) |
CHANGE |
ORGANIC |
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CURRENCY |
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Marine & Offshore |
143.9 |
136.2 |
+5.7% |
+11.2% |
+0.0% |
(5.5)% |
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278.3 |
297.1 |
(6.4)% |
+2.1% |
(4.7)% |
(3.8)% |
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Industry |
323.2 |
335.8 |
(3.7)% |
+0.7% |
+2.3% |
(6.7)% |
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Buildings & Infrastructure |
496.2 |
476.2 |
+4.2% |
+7.3% |
+0.9% |
(4.0)% |
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Certification |
133.9 |
134.1 |
(0.1)% |
+2.3% |
+0.7% |
(3.1)% |
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Consumer Products |
171.5 |
179.3 |
(4.3)% |
+4.3% |
(0.8)% |
(7.8)% |
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Total Q1 revenue |
1,547.0 |
1,558.7 |
(0.8)% |
+4.5% |
(0.1)% |
(5.2)% |
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(a) Q1 2025 figures by business have been restated following a reclassification of activities impacting the |
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APPENDIX 2: 2026 REVENUE BY QUARTER |
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IN |
Q1 |
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Marine & Offshore |
143.9 |
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278.3 |
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Industry |
323.2 |
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Buildings & Infrastructure |
496.2 |
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Certification |
133.9 |
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Consumer Products |
171.5 |
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Total revenue |
1,547.0 |
APPENDIX 3: DEFINITION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND RECONCILIATION WITH IFRS
The management process used by
GROWTH
Total revenue growth
The total revenue growth percentage measures changes in consolidated revenue between the previous year and the current year. Total revenue growth has three components:
- Organic growth,
- Impact of changes in the scope of consolidation (scope effect),
- Impact of changes in exchange rates (currency effect).
Organic growth
The Group internally monitors and publishes “organic” revenue growth, which it considers to be more representative of the Group’s operating performance in each of its business sectors.
The main measure used to manage and track consolidated revenue growth is like-for-like, also known as organic growth. Determining organic growth enables the Group to monitor trends in its business excluding the impact of currency fluctuations, which are outside of Bureau Veritas’ control, as well as scope effects which concern new businesses or businesses that no longer form part of the business portfolio. Organic growth is used to monitor the Group’s performance internally.
The Group also considers that separately presenting organic revenue generated by its businesses provides management and investors with useful information on trends in its industrial businesses and enables a more direct comparison with other companies in its industry.
Organic revenue growth represents the percentage of revenue growth, presented at Group level and for each business, based on a constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates over comparable periods:
- Constant scope of consolidation: data are restated for the impact of changes in the scope of consolidation over a 12‑month period,
- Constant exchange rates: data for the current year are restated using exchange rates for the previous year.
Scope effect
To establish a meaningful comparison between reporting periods, the impact of changes in the scope of consolidation is determined:
- For acquisitions carried out in the current year: by deducting from revenue for the current year revenue generated by the acquired businesses in the current year,
- For acquisitions carried out in the previous year: by deducting from revenue for the current year revenue generated by the acquired businesses in the months in the previous year in which they were not consolidated,
- For disposals and divestments carried out in the current year: by deducting from revenue for the previous year revenue generated by the disposed and divested businesses in the previous year in the months of the current year in which they were not part of the Group,
- For disposals and divestments carried out in the previous year: by deducting from revenue for the previous year revenue generated by the disposed and divested businesses in the previous year prior to their disposal/divestment.
Currency effect
The currency effect is calculated by translating revenue for the current year at the exchange rates for the previous year.
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