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Groupe Berkem — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · ALKEM ISIN · FR00140069V2 LEI · 969500O33I1Y9I2ZN360 PA Manufacturing
Filings indexed 144 across all filing types
Latest filing 2024-12-27 M&A Activity
Country FR France
Listing PA ALKEM

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Groupe Berkem is a chemical manufacturer specializing in bio-based chemistry. The company leverages its expertise in plant extraction and chemical formulation to develop and produce sustainable solutions aimed at supporting the ecological transition. It integrates plant-based chemistry into conventional industrial processes across four main business areas: Construction & Materials, offering solutions for the protection, decoration, and maintenance of wood and mineral materials; Health, Beauty & Nutrition, providing active ingredients for the cosmetics, nutraceutical, and agri-food sectors; Hygiene & Protection; and Industry, delivering high-performance protective formulations.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Communiqués publiés en période d'offre publique d'acquisition / OPA Autres communiqués
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is a press release dated December 27, 2024, titled 'COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DU 27 DECEMBRE 2024 RELATIF A LA MISE EN ŒUVRE DU RETRAIT OBLIGATOIRE VISANT LES ACTIONS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ' (Press Release of December 27, 2024, relating to the implementation of the mandatory withdrawal targeting the Company's shares). It explicitly discusses the mandatory withdrawal procedure following a simplified public purchase offer (OPA) initiated by KENERZEO SAS for Groupe Berkem shares, referencing AMF regulations (Autorité des marchés financiers). This action—the forced acquisition and delisting of minority shares after a successful takeover—is a significant corporate action related to capital structure and ownership changes, often announced via regulatory filings. Since the document announces the final steps of a takeover/acquisition process (mandatory squeeze-out/withdrawal), it strongly aligns with the 'M&A Activity' category (TAR). It is not a general earnings release (ER), an annual report (10-K), or a simple dividend notice (DIV). While it relates to capital structure, the context is specifically the culmination of a takeover bid, making TAR the most precise fit over CAP or SHA.
2024-12-27 French
News releases during takeover bids / Takeover bids Other news releases
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly announces the 'Result of the simplified tender offer on Groupe Berkem shares' and details the final ownership percentage (96.30%) held by the Offeror (Kenerzeo) following the offer period. It also mentions the intention to proceed with a squeeze-out procedure. This content relates directly to a takeover or merger activity, specifically the final outcome of a tender offer, which aligns with the definition of M&A Activity (TAR). Although it is a result announcement, the core subject matter is the transaction itself, making TAR more specific than a general RPA or RNS. The document length (4738 chars) is substantial enough to be the primary announcement, not just a pointer to a report.
2024-12-23 English
Communiqués publiés en période d'offre publique d'acquisition / OPA Autres communiqués
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is a formal announcement dated December 23, 2024, detailing the final results of a Simplified Public Tender Offer (Offre Publique d'Achat Simplifiée) for Groupe Berkem shares initiated by Kenerzeo. It specifies the percentage of shares acquired (96.30% of capital) and announces the mandatory squeeze-out procedure (retrait obligatoire) for the remaining minority shares, as well as the continued suspension of trading. This content relates directly to a significant corporate action involving share ownership and capital structure following a takeover attempt. While it touches upon capital changes (SHA) and potentially M&A (TAR), the core subject is the finalization of a tender offer and the subsequent mandatory buy-in, which is a specific type of capital/financing activity or a major shareholding event. Given the options, 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP) is a strong fit as it deals with the final structure post-acquisition, but 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) is also relevant as it reports the final ownership percentage crossing thresholds. However, the announcement of the mandatory squeeze-out (retrait obligatoire) following a successful tender offer is fundamentally a capital structure event resulting from a takeover. Since there is no specific code for 'Tender Offer Result,' I must choose the closest fit. The document reports the final outcome of a transaction that drastically changed the shareholding structure and mandates a capital change (squeeze-out). Given the context of a takeover leading to a mandatory buy-out, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) or 'CAP' (Capital/Financing Update) are plausible. Since the document focuses heavily on the resulting shareholding percentages and the mandatory buy-out price, it is most accurately classified as a significant capital structure event resulting from the M&A activity. I will select 'TAR' as the primary driver was the takeover bid, and the announcement details the final steps of that process.
2024-12-23 French
Communiqués publiés en période d'offre publique d'acquisition / OPA Modalités de mise à disposition de la note d'information visée ou de la note en réponse visée
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is a press release announcing the filing and availability of an 'Information Note' (Note d'Information) and 'Other Information' document regarding a simplified public tender offer (Offre Publique d'Achat Simplifiée) for Groupe Berkem shares. It explicitly states that these documents have been filed with the AMF and are now available to the public. Since the document is an announcement regarding the publication of tender offer materials rather than the tender offer document itself, and it fits the criteria for a report publication announcement, it is classified as RPA.
2024-12-05 French
Communiqués publiés en période d'offre publique d'acquisition / OPA Modalités de mise à disposition de la note d'information visée ou de la note en réponse visée
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled "COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DU 5 DECEMBRE 2024 RELATIF AU DEPÔT D'UNE OFFRE PUBLIQUE D'ACHAT SIMPLIFIÉE" (Press Release of December 5, 2024, relating to the filing of a simplified public purchase offer). It discusses the price, duration, and regulatory approval (AMF visa) for a takeover bid initiated by KENERZEO SAS targeting Groupe Berkem. This clearly falls under the category of Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity, specifically a takeover bid. The corresponding code is TAR (M&A Activity). Although it is a press release, its core subject matter is the M&A transaction itself, not just the announcement of a report's publication (RPA) or a general regulatory filing (RNS). Given the specific nature of the content detailing the offer terms, TAR is the most accurate classification.
2024-12-05 French
INSIDE INFORMATION / OTHER NEWS RELEASES
Regulatory Filings Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled "PRESS RELEASE" and announces the launch of a new product, RECELLCL'IN®, detailing its features, sourcing, mechanism of action, and planned presentation at a trade show (In-Cosmetics Asia). This is a standard corporate communication announcing a business development or product innovation, not a mandatory regulatory filing like a 10-K, an earnings report (ER), or a formal shareholder communication (DEF 14A, AGM-R). Since there is no specific category for a general product launch press release, and it is not a financial report, management change, or insider trade, the most appropriate general category is Regulatory Filings (RNS), which serves as a fallback for miscellaneous corporate announcements that don't fit the highly specific financial/governance codes. The document length (5126 chars) is substantial enough that it is the primary content, not just an announcement of content.
2024-11-04 English

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