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Investors
Stability and security for stakeholders
A wealth of information about Sword Group’s scale and performance for current and potential investors, including financial statements, annual reports, group news, press releases, presentations and leadership biographies.
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Sword Group in figures
Key figures of the Group, as reported quarterly, demonstrate the excellent health of the company, its sound management and first-rate forecast. Being able to present a double-digit growth and a profitability greater than 13% over time, Sword Group is concentrating its efforts in satisfying the investors who have put their confidence in its shares.
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Sword Group in figures
Key figures of the Group, as reported quarterly, demonstrate the excellent health of the company, its sound management and first-rate forecast. Being able to present a double-digit growth and a profitability greater than 13% over time, Sword Group is concentrating its efforts in satisfying the investors who have put their confidence in its shares.
Dependable, digital IT transformation solutions that reduce costs and increase productivity.
1,000+ customers in 50 countries
More than
€288M revenue
in 2023
Sword Group has been making world-leading organisations more efficient and more profitable.
1,000+ customers in 50 countries
2,000+ people
Dependable, digital IT solutions that reduce costs and increase productivity.
More than €288M revenue in 2023
Governance
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Presentation of Sword Group’s Chairman
Jacques Mottard
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jacques Mottard established Sword in December 2000.
He was previously president, Europe, at Metamor group.
Jacques Mottard established and developed Decan between 1989 and 1999 until the friendly take-over bid by Metamor group in February 1999. Jacques was previously a sales engineer at Bull, regional director for the Rhône-Alpes region and managing director of Comelog.
Jacques Mottard has a double scientific and business training (engineering graduate from ESTP and IAE Montpellier).
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Chairman’s Message
Dear shareholders, customers, employees, and partners,
As the President of Sword Group, I am proud to address you with these few words that reflect the spirit and momentum of our company. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has distinguished Sword Group as a leading IT services company, recognized for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach. Our steadily increasing consolidated revenue attests to the trust our customers place in us and the effectiveness of our business model.
Our success primarily relies on our employees, who are at the heart of our company. We are committed to providing them with a stimulating work environment that fosters professional development and personal growth. At Sword Group, every employee has the opportunity to build a rewarding career characterized by continuous learning and advancement opportunities.
We also want to express our gratitude to our investors, whose unwavering support has been a crucial driver of our rapid growth. Your confidence has enabled us to innovate, expand into new markets, and strengthen our position as a leader.
Mindful of the current and future challenges in the IT sector, we are highly attentive to positioning Sword Group effectively in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. We continuously invest in research and development to anticipate technological revolutions and remain at the forefront of innovation.
Today, we are taking a further step by presenting an ambitious strategic plan for the period 2024-2028. This plan aims to accelerate our growth, strengthen our technological leadership, and position us even more strategically in international markets. We are confident that this strategic plan will mark a new era of success for Sword Group, leveraging our core values and maximizing the opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Together, we have achieved remarkable progress, and I am confident that our collective commitment to excellence, innovation, and respect for our core values, reinforced by our new 2028 strategic plan, will lead us to new successes.
Thank you for your commitment alongside us, and rest assured of our determination to continue on this promising path.
Jacques Mottard
Chairman & CEO
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Executive Managers
LAUSANNE | SWITZERLAND
Jacques Mottard
CEO Switzerland (aa)
LONDON | UK
Kevin Moreton
CEO UK & US
BRUSSELS | BELGIUM
Dieter Rogiers
CEO BeNelux Greece & Spain
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The Financial Division
Frédéric Goosse
SWORD GROUP FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Frédéric Goosse has been working for Sword Group since 2002, as an independent expert.
He started his career at Arthur Andersen Luxembourg in 1992. He obtained the title of auditor and accountant in Luxembourg in 1998.
In 2004, he created his accounting, tax and social accounting company in Luxembourg.
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The Financial Managers
INDIA
Lalitha Balakrishnan
Deputy Group CFO
CONSOLIDATION
Laurence Blanc
Deputy Group CFO
BENELUX GREECE & SPAIN
Philippe Blanche
Deputy Group CFO
MIDDLE EAST
Patrick Zbinden
Deputy Group CFO
UK & US
Olga Slamenkaite
Deputy Group CFO
SWITZERLAND
Patrick Zbinden
Deputy Group CFO
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Shareholding structure
JACQUES MOTTARD AND FINANCIÈRE SÉMAPHORE
NUMBER OF SHARES
1,706,280
% OF CAPITAL
17.9
TREASURY SHARES
NUMBER OF SHARES
10,195
% OF CAPITAL
0.1
EMPLOYEES AND MISCELLANEOUS
REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS
NUMBER OF SHARES
150,234
% OF CAPITAL
1.6
FLOATING STOCK
NUMBER OF SHARES
7,678,256
% OF CAPITAL
80.4
TOTAL
NUMBER OF SHARES
9,544,965
% OF CAPITAL
100.0
NUMBER OF SHARES
% OF CAPITAL
JACQUES MOTTARD
AND FINANCIÈRE SÉMAPHORE
1,706,280
17.9
TREASURY
SHARES
10,195
0.1
EMPLOYEES AND MISCELLANEOUS
REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS
150,234
1.6
FLOATING
STOCK
7,678,256
80.4
TOTAL
9,544,965
100
Updated at the Shareholders Meeting on 28/04/2022