Interim / Quarterly Report • Aug 28, 2025
Interim / Quarterly Report
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| DEFINITIONS 4 | |||
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| FIRST HALF RESULTS 2025 5 | |||
| KEY FIGURES 5 1. |
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| OUTLOOK 2025 CONFIRMED 7 2. |
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| SEGMENT ANALYSIS 8 3. |
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| Real Estate Development8 | |||
| Multitechnics11 Construction & Renovation |
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| Investments & Holding15 | |||
| SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT 16 4. |
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| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19 | |||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME 19 | |||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 19 | |||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 20 | |||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 21 | |||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 24 | |||
| SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES 24 | |||
| EARNINGS PER SHARE 24 | |||
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 25 | |||
| INTRODUCTION 25 | |||
| MAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2025 AND 2024 WITH EFFECT ON THE SCOPE OF THE CFE GROUP 25 | |||
| 1. | GENERAL POLICIES 26 | ||
| 2. | CONSOLIDATION METHODS 27 | ||
| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 28 | ||
| 4. | SEGMENT REPORTING29 | ||
| 5. | ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS OF SUBSIDIARIES33 | ||
| 6. | OTHER OPERATING INCOME33 | ||
| 7. | FINANCIAL RESULT34 | ||
| 8. | INCOME TAX OF THE COMPREHENSIVE INCOME34 | ||
| 9. | INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING EQUITY METHOD 35 | ||
| 10. | PROVISIONS OTHER THAN THOSE RELATING TO NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT | ||
| OBLIGATIONS 36 | |||
| 11. | INFORMATION RELATED TO STOCK OPTION PLANS ON OWN SHARES37 | ||
| 12. | CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES38 |
| 13. | DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 39 |
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| 14. | NET FINANCIAL DEBT 41 |
| 15. | OTHER COMMITMENTS GIVEN 42 |
| 16. | OTHER COMMITMENTS RECEIVED 43 |
| 17. | LITIGATION43 |
| 18. | RELATED PARTIES 43 |
| 19. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS44 |
| 20. | IMPACT OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES44 |
| 21. | SEASONAL NATURE OF THE BUSINESS 45 |
| ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES RECONCILIATION 46 | |
| STATEMENT ON THE TRUE AND FAIR NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS48 | |
| GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY49 | |
| STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS AT 30 JUNE 2025 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD THEN ENDED50 |
| Working capital requirement | Inventories + trade and other operating receivables + contract assets + other current non-operating assets – trade and other operating payables – current tax liabilities – contract liabilities – other current non-operating liabilities |
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| Capital employed Real Estate | Equity of real estate development segment + net financial debt of real estate development segment |
| Net financial debt (NFD) | Current and Non-current financial liabilities - cash and cash equivalents |
| Net financial surplus | Cash and cash equivalents – current and non-current financial liabilities |
| Income from operating activities | Revenue + other operating income + raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work + personnel expenses + other operating expenses + depreciation and amortisation |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | Income from operating activities + share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using equity method |
| EBITDA | Income from operating activities + depreciation and amortisation |
| Return on equity (ROE) | Net income, share of the group / equity, share of the group (opening) |
| Average interest rate on gross | The contractual interest rate (weighted average) of financial debt in force during the |
| Financial debt | financial year after taking hedging instruments into account. Financial debt includes drawdowns on credit facilities, bank loans, bonds and leases. |
| Capital employed | Net financial debt (NFD) + Equity, share of the group |
| Debt ratio | Net financial debt (NFD) / Capital employed |
| Order book | Revenue to be generated by the projects for which the contract has been signed and has come into effect (after notice to proceed has been given or conditions precedent have been fulfilled) and for which project financing is in place. |
| Unsold units post completion | Projects for which construction has been completed during the quarters preceding the balance sheet date. |
| Projects under construction | Projects under construction |
| Projects in development | Projects secured by BPI Real Estate i) for which permit applications are being prepared or have been filed or ii) for which building permits have been obtained but construction has not yet started. |
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 545.8 | 600.7 | -9.1% |
| EBITDA | 21.7 | 21.7 | +0.0% |
| % of revenue | 4.0% | 3.6% | |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 11.5 | 4.6 | +150.0% |
| % of revenue | 2.1% | 0.7% | |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 7.5 | 4.2 | +78.6% |
| % of revenue | 1.4% | 0.6% | |
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 | Change |
| Equity - share of the group | 236.2 | 247.8 | -4.7% |
| Net financial debt | 46.5 | 41.7 | +11.5% |
| Order book | 1,711.9 | 1,646.3 | +4.0% |
(*) The definitions are included in the 'Definitions' section .
CFE Group delivered a solid performance during the first half of 2025 despite a challenging macro-economic environment. Our operational results increased by 150% with all business segments contributing positively and we further strengthened our balance sheet with a mid-year record low financial debt position. This is the result of the continuous focus of our exceptional talents on high selectivity for new projects, operational excellence in project delivery and attractive opportunities in our growth markets of energy efficient buildings, quality housing, smart industry and infrastructure for the energy transition.
We have again proved the resilience of our multi-disciplinary business model and are well positioned to provide total solutions to increasingly complex challenges for our valued clients by combing the global expertise of our group.
Revenue for the first half of 2025 amounted to €545.8 million, down by 9.1% compared with the first semester 2024. The decline is concentrated in the Belgian and Polish construction entities, and at MOBIX. The economic context remains difficult.
Operating income for the first half of 2025 amounted to €11.5 million, which is up 150.0% compared with the first half of 2024.
Net income is €7.5 million.
Shareholders' equity stood at €236.2 million at 30 June 2025, down slightly by 4.7% compared with 31 December 2024. On 21 May 2025, a dividend of €9.9 million was paid to shareholders, equivalent to €0.4 gross per share.
Net financial debt amounted to €46.5 million, a historically low level for a half-yearly closing. CFE SA, the parent company of the group, and its subsidiaries together have confirmed bank credit facilities of €250 million, of which €66.5 million was used as at 30 June 2025. All bank covenants have been complied with. The order book increased by 4.0% compared with 31 December 2024. It stood at €1.71 billion as at 30 June 2025. Order intake was particularly strong at VMA (+ 45% compared with 31 December 2024).
Despite difficult market conditions, CFE once again demonstrated its resilience with solid results and a strong balance sheet.
CFE maintains the previously announced forecast, i.e. a moderate decline in its revenue in 2025, but a net income that should remain at a level comparable to that of 2024. Excluding exceptional events, CFE forecasts the following trends for its various divisions:
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 51.1 | 29.3 | 74.4% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 4.6 | -2.5 | n.s. |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 4.6 | 0.3 | n.s. |
(*) The definitions are included in the "Definitions" section.
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net financial debt | 80.6 | 95.4 | -15.5% |
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 |
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| Unsold units post completion | 19 | 11 |
| Properties under construction | 59 | 48 |
| Properties in development | 159 | 197 |
| Total capital employed | 238 | 256 |
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 83 | 82 |
| Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | 105 | 112 |
| Poland | 50 | 62 |
| Total capital employed | 238 | 256 |
(*) The definitions are included in the "Definitions" section
Capital employed amounted to €238 million as at 30 June 2025, which is down 7.0% compared with end of December 2024. No acquisitions were made in the first half of 2025.
The real estate market remains disrupted, although market conditions for the residential segment are showing the first signs of recovery, without returning to pre-crisis levels. The office market is expected to start is recovery as from 2026 for buildings located in prime location and which are exemplary in terms of environmental performance and comfort for their occupants. The future evolution of long-term interest rates remains an attention point.
BPI Real Estate is selling the last apartments in three projects delivered in the second half of 2024, totalling 229 apartments. The sales rate reached 80% by 30 June 2025.
BPI Real Estate and its co-development partner have begun the major renovation of the EQ office building in the European Quarter (22,000 m²), for which advanced negotiations are underway with a candidate tenant to conclude a long-term lease for the entire space.
In June, the National Lottery acquired the last office space (4,500 m²) in the Brouck'R project, located in the centre of Brussels, marking a key milestone in this emblematic mixed-use project. Marketing of the first phase of the project's residential component has begun. This involves just over 100 units, nearly half of which have already been sold.
In Auderghem, BPI Real Estate and its partner have started the marketing and construction of the Uni'Vert residential project, comprising 75 apartments.
At the end of March, the future nursing school located at the Bavière site in Liège was sold off-plan to the Province of Liège.
BPI Real Estate has sold its Clarisse project in Arlon to a local developer, after obtaining building permits free of any appeals. The project will enable the development of 7,000 m² of housing.
At the Kronos site (Kirchberg plateau), BPI Real Estate and its partner signed a long-term lease with a leading tenant in June for 5,400 m² of office space. This transaction demonstrates the attractiveness of this project for prospective tenants looking for both exemplary buildings in terms of sustainability and a prime location. Two-thirds of the 55,000 m² of office space has already been pre-let on a long-term basis, while construction works are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
In Mertert, construction of the fourth and final phase of the Domaine des Vignes project is progressing at a steady pace. The project comprises 53 apartments, over 85% of which have been sold.
BPI Real Estate and its partner have started construction of the Roots mixed-use project in Belval (21,000 m²), with the marketing of the 102 apartments now underway. A block sale of 30 units to the Luxembourg government is scheduled for the second half of 2025.
Sales of the 563 apartments delivered in the second half of 2024 are continuing at a steady pace despite more challenging market conditions. The sales rate is approaching 90%, with the remaining units expected to be completed by the end of the financial year.
In Warsaw, the Chmielna project (17,000 m²) has been finalised and apartments are being delivered. 80% of the apartments have been sold. In addition, the marketing and construction of the Piano Forte residential project (10,000 m²) have begun.
In Poznan, the first three apartment blocks of the Cavallia project (25,000 m²) are nearing completion: delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2025.
BPI Real Estate's consolidated shareholders' equity stood at € 157.2 million as at 30 June 2025, virtually unchanged from 31 December 2024.
BPI Real Estate's net financial debt was € 80.6 million as at 30 June 2025 (€ 95.4 million as at 31 December 2024). This follows changes in the property portfolio.
Net income for the first half of the year amounted to € 4.6 million. The two main contributors were the second transaction with the National Lottery on the Brouck'R site and the recognised margin on the first apartments delivered in the Chmielna project in Warsaw.
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 145.7 | 157.8 | -7.7% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 1.3 | 1.6 | -18.8% |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 0.3 | -0.5 | n.s. |
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 | Change |
| Net financial surplus | 16.1 | 25.5 | -36.9% |
| Order book | 361.1 | 286.9 | 25.9% |
(*) The definitions are included in the "Definitions" section.
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMA | 109.1 | 113.4 | -3.8% |
| MOBIX | 36.6 | 44.4 | -17.6% |
| Eliminations intra segment | 0.0 | 0.0 | n.s. |
| Total Multitechnics | 145.7 | 157.8 | -7.7% |
VMA posted revenue of € 109.1 million in the first half of 2025, down slightly by 3.8%. Growth in electrical installations, HVAC and maintenance activities (Building Technologies Business Unit) only partially offset the sharp reduction in revenue in the Industrial Automation Business Unit. The latter is affected by the difficulties currently facing the automotive industry in Europe.
MOBIX revenue fell by 17.6% compared with the first half of 2024 to € 36.6 million. Compared with the first half of 2024, revenue for the Energy South and Track Laying Business Units increased slightly but remained at a low level. The Energy North Business Unit's activity contracted significantly due to the completion of MOBIX's work on the ETCS II project (automatic train stop system).
Operating income for the first half came to € 1.3 million, down € 0.3 million compared with the first half of 2024.
Although the operating margin for projects in progress was very satisfactory overall, the segment's results were penalised by activity that was too low to cover all structural costs. In addition, the LuWa project (DBFM contract) is continuing to weigh on MOBIX's results, due to the delay in resolving the punch list items raised at the end of 2024.
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMA | 247.6 | 171.2 | 44.6% |
| MOBIX | 113.5 | 115.7 | -1.9% |
| Total Multitechnics | 361.1 | 286.9 | 25.9% |
The order book amounted to € 361.1 million, which is up 25.9% compared with 31 December 2024. VMA booked orders worth € 185 million in the first half of 2025. The largest contracts were secured by the Building TechnologiesBusiness Unit for industrial customers and hospitals, in both Flanders and Wallonia.
The net financial surplus was € 16.1 million as at 30 June 2025, down by € 9.4 million compared with 31 December 2024. The main reason for this was the seasonal decrease in working capital requirements.
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 359.2 | 442.2 | -18.8% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 5.5 | 6.8 | -19.1% |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 4.6 | 8.4 | -45.2% |
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 | Change |
| Net financial surplus | 248.5 | 255.8 | -2.9% |
| Order book | 1,334.8 | 1,343.5 | -0.6% |
(*) The definitions are included in the "Definitions" section.
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 268.7 | 308.3 | -12.8% |
| Luxembourg | 36.5 | 29.2 | +25.0% |
| Poland | 54.3 | 103.2 | -47.4% |
| Others | 0.0 | 1.8 | n.s. |
| Eliminations intra segment | -0.3 | -0.3 | n.s. |
| Total Construction & Renovation | 359.2 | 442.2 | -18.8% |
Revenue amounted to € 359.2 million, down 18.8% compared to that of the first half of 2024.
In Belgium, business contracted by 12.8% compared with the first half of 2024. This trend is expected to ease in the second half of 2025.
In Brussels, both the Park Lane residential project at the Tour & Taxis site and the NOR 5 project (14,500 m² office building) have been delivered. The major renovation of the future Kanal-Pompidou museum is progressing at a steady pace, despite the technical difficulties inherent in a project of this scale.
Several large-scale projects are currently underway in the Antwerp region, including the northern section of the Antwerp Ring Road (Oosterweel link), the INEOS One project, the future SD Worx head office, and four buildings in the new Nieuw-Zuid district.
In Ostend, the O'Sea residential buildings have been completed to the customer's satisfaction.
In the Brussels periphery, CFE is building a data centre for LCL and a 38,000 m² office complex (Airport Business Center) through its subsidiaries MBG and Van Laere.
In Luxembourg, CLE's business grew after two years of market contraction. This trend is set to continue over the next few quarters thanks to the ramp-up of construction sites for the new head offices of PWC and of the Luxembourg Red Cross, as well as the residential buildings on the Rout Lens site in Esch-sur-Alzette.
In Poland, business was down due to less favourable market conditions in the logistics and office sectors.
Operating income amounted to € 5.5 million, down € 1.3 million compared with the first half of 2024. The fall in income is attributable to lower activity, the costs of reorganising BPC Group, and a deterioration in the margin on one project due for delivery in 2026. The good performance of MBG, CFE Polska and CLE should be highlighted.
| (in million €) | June 2025 | December 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,068.0 | 1,102.1 | -3.1% |
| Luxembourg | 183.3 | 150.5 | 21.8% |
| Poland | 83.5 | 90.9 | -8.1% |
| Total Construction & Renovation | 1,334.8 | 1,343.5 | -0.6% |
The order book reached € 1.3 billion, almost the same amount as at 31 December 2024.
Among the contracts won since the beginning of the year, the most significant are:
The net financial surplus remains high: € 248.5 million as at 30 June 2025, down very slightly compared with 31 December 2024 but up significantly compared with 30 June 2024 (€ 191.7 million).
| Year ended June 30 (in million €) |
2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue excluding eliminations between segments | 1.2 | 1.0 | 20.0% |
| Eliminations between segments | -11.4 | -29.6 | n.s. |
| Revenue including eliminations between segments | -10.2 | -28.6 | n.s. |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 0.1 | -1.2 | n.s. |
| Result for the period - share of the group | -2.0 | -4.0 | -50.0% |
(*) The definitions are included in the "Definitions" section.
The operating income for the segment amounted to € 0.1 million, compared with € -1.2 million in the first half of 2024.
The Rentel and SeaMade wind farms, in which Green Offshore holds a 12.5% and 8.75% stake respectively, experienced unfavourable weather conditions, in contrast to 2024 and 2023. Combined green energy production from the two plants reached 1.1 Twh (1.4 Twh in the first half of 2024). The tender procedure for the first 700 MW concession in the Princess Elisabeth zone has been suspended by the Belgian government.
In Vietnam, industrial land sales were strong in the first half of 2025: 38.1 hectares compared with 15 hectares in the first half of 2023. Deep C Holding share of sales rose from 10.4 hectares to 34 hectares. It is worth highlighting the strong performance of service activities, whose revenue and operating profit have been growing steadily for several years. Deep C Holding's good operating performance (EBITDA of € 11 million) was partially offset by the impact of the 13% devaluation of the US dollar on shareholder loans denominated in USD.
The financial closing for the third electric storage battery park took place during the first quarter of 2025. This is a park with a storage capacity of 270 MWh developed in partnership with SOCOFE (15%) and SOPAER (10%), located in Aubange, Belgium. The park should be operational by the second half of 2026.
Net financial debt amounted to € 230.6 million, slightly up compared to 31 December 2024 (€ 227.6 million).
The transition to net zero consumption represents both the greatest challenge and the greatest opportunity of our time. It invites us to radically rethink the way we live, work, travel, produce and supply our world with energy.
These are global challenges to which CFE is ready to respond with sustainable solutions. This ambition is reflected in a strong commitment: "Changing for good". Our aim is to challenge the status quo, identify what is unsustainable and bring about concrete changes.
With its four business units - Real Estate Development, Multitechnics, Construction & Renovation, Investments the CFE Group not only has the potential to shape tomorrow's world, but also the responsibility to care for future generations.
And our efforts are already bearing fruit: CFE has been certified Top Employer for the second year running, and has also been nominated for the Trends Impact Awards 2025.
As part of the reporting process defined by European regulations (CSRD), an in-depth analysis of risks and opportunities has enabled us to identify the key issues for the CFE Group. Climate change mitigation and the health and safety of workers - both Group employees and subcontractors - have been identified as priority issues.
These areas are therefore subject to rigorous monitoring. Now more than ever, the use of reliable figures enables us to define a clear sustainable ambition and make informed strategic decisions. Transparency in the monitoring of these indicators facilitates constructive dialogue with all the stakeholders in the value chain.
As a result, CFE carried out a major data digitisation project, aimed at improving and simplifying data capture, structuring and visualisation. Advanced dashboarding tools were deployed, enabling precise monitoring of key indicators and guaranteeing data quality, traceability and completeness, in line with CSRD requirements.
However, while this collection and reporting work is essential, concrete action in the field remains the priority. CFE is committed to integrating sustainable and innovative solutions into all its projects. Local teams, whether in the design phase or on site, benefit from the support of an in-house Sustainability Knowledge Center, as well as sustainability officers specialised in areas such as circularity, materials analysis, energy and logistics.
Finally, in terms of good governance, policies relating to business ethics and the code of conduct were reviewed to make them more accessible and understandable to all employees. Tailor-made training courses have been set up to support this evolution.
The strength of a company lies in the men and women who belong to it. This is why, at CFE, our absolute priority is the safety and well-being of every employee.
Following an in-depth analysis of the Group's safety culture, a concrete action plan was implemented. Under the slogan "Go for Zero", this awareness-raising campaign involved targeted actions in the field. This year's results are once again very encouraging. In fact, the accident severity rate fell by 69% compared with the same period of the previous year. From now on, data relating to subcontractors will also be included in the monitoring system, with the same aim: zero accidents.
This commitment to "changing for good" goes beyond the boundaries of the company. CFE wants to make an active contribution to the well-being of future generations by supporting associations that focus on causes of public interest. This led to the creation of the "Heroes for Good" foundation, which has already provided support for 62 projects.
However, commitment is not limited to financial support: CFE employees become personally involved by donating their time. They participate in charitable sporting events such as the 20 km of Brussels race in aid of the Red Cross, the Cyclos du Cœur for Télévie, and the Rajd Gorących Serc, a cycling event in Poland. Teambuilding days are also organised to enable teams to contribute directly to the missions of partner associations.
Employee training and development are essential to CFE, and are facilitated by the CFE Academy, an internal platform.
In June 2024, the CFE Group launched Pulse, an integrated platform (one-stop shop) designed for Belgian and international investors looking to boost their property portfolios. Drawing on the expertise of the CFE Group, the Pulse team supports its customers at every stage of the property redevelopment process, focusing on improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing occupant comfort and well-being.
A number of exemplary projects in terms of sustainability have been delivered in 2025 or are well on their way to completion. In Luxembourg, the Roots project, co-developed by BPI Real Estate and built by CLE, is the first European real estate project to obtain the LCBI Excellence label, the highest level of this low-carbon certification. This 21,000 m² building embodies a global approach to circularity: eco-design, reduction of carbon footprint, use of reusable materials, demountability and potential for future reuse of materials.
In Poland, the BPI Real Estate and CFE Polska teams are paying particular attention to the choice of materials, energy performance, the use of green energy and water management in the Piano Forte project. This 101-unit residential building is a benchmark in sustainable construction.
CFE is also committed to carrying out its construction projects in a sustainable and innovative manner. The reduction of on-site energy consumption and the search for alternative energy sources are priorities systematically integrated into all the Group's projects. In Deurne, on the Gallifort site, MBG teams are pioneering the use of a battery pack combined with solar panels to power the site.
In Brussels, BPC Group teams, already pioneers in the use of a logistics consolidation centre, are continuing their collaboration with Shipit and Buildwise by launching a reverse logistics pilot project. This innovative system optimises waste management by utilising the return journeys of the delivery trucks to the logistics centre.
Over the course of 2020, CFE has already reduced its direct emissions by over 25%, and is actively working towards its target of a 40% reduction by 2030. These remarkable results are the fruit of an effective mobility policy, the gradual replacement of site machinery and equipment, as well as the energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings, and the exemplary performance of new ones.
The Group's Belgian companies are also committed to the CO2 Prestatieladder certification scheme, which encourages ambitious and rigorous management of CO2 emissions. Van Laere has obtained level 5 certification, the highest level on this scale, confirming its commitment to reducing direct emissions (scopes 1 and 2) and indirect emissions (scope 3).
Efforts to limit the effects of climate change also involve industry. Teams from VMA, a reference in industrial automation and equipment, are building the electrical installations for the new Bazeilles site, which will become the world's largest industrial MDF recycling facility. This project is a perfect illustration of the Group's commitment to a more sustainable industry.
Through BSTOR, CFE is continuing to innovate in the battery bank market. BSTOR and Duferco Wallonie, a company active in brownfield redevelopment, renewable energies and logistics services in La Louvière, are launching the construction of D-STOR, a battery bank with a capacity of 140 MWh and a connection capacity of 50 MW, scheduled for commissioning in summer 2026.
CFE also works on a daily basis to promote sustainable mobility. For example, MOBIX teams recently renovated over 7.2 km of railway track between Herentals and Olen. This technically challenging project was completed in record time to limit the impact on passengers, while guaranteeing their comfort and safety for years to come.
| For the period ended June 30 (in € thousands) |
Notes | 2025 | 2024 restated1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4 | 545,773 | 600,701 |
| Other operating income | 6 | 19,901 | 20,558 |
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work | (378,515) | (434,064) | |
| Personnel expenses | (123,576) | (126,106) | |
| Other operating expenses | (41,914) | (39,354) | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (11,481) | (10,968) | |
| Income from operating activities | 10,188 | 10,767 | |
| Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using equity method |
9 | 1,324 | (6,144) |
| Operating income | 11,512 | 4,623 | |
| Interest income | 7 | 6,206 | 6,134 |
| Interest expenses | 7 | (5,509) | (7,646) |
| Other financial result | 7 | (799) | 5,123 |
| Financial result | (102) | 3,611 | |
| Result before tax | 11,410 | 8,234 | |
| Income tax expenses | 8 | (3,876) | (3,682) |
| Result for the period | 7,534 | 4,552 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | (383) | |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 7,534 | 4,169 | |
| Earnings per share (share of the group) (EUR) (diluted and basic) | 0.30 | 0.17 |
| For the period ended June 30 (in € thousands) |
Notes | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result for the period - share of the group | 7,534 | 4,169 | |
| Result for the period | 7,534 | 4,552 | |
| Changes in fair value related to financial derivatives | (77) | 2,891 | |
| Exchange differences on translation | 20 | (8,313) | (3,047) |
| Deferred taxes | 0 | (723) | |
| Other elements of the comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods |
(8,390) | (879) | |
| Re-measurement on defined benefit and contribution plans | 0 | 0 | |
| Deferred taxes | 0 | 0 | |
| Other elements of the comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods |
0 | 0 | |
| Total other elements of the comprehensive income recognized directly in equity |
(8,390) | (879) | |
| Comprehensive income : | (856) | 3,673 | |
| - Share of the group | (856) | 3,291 | |
| - Attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 382 | |
| Comprehensive income (share of the group) per share (EUR) (diluted and basic) |
(0.03) | 0.13 |
| (in € thousands) | Notes | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 5,723 | 5,981 | |
| Goodwill | 23,947 | 23,929 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 94,917 | 96,023 | |
| Investments accounted for using equity method | 9 | 165,662 | 176,382 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 126,410 | 120,248 | |
| Non-current financial derivatives | 13 | 41 | 126 |
| Other non-current assets | 14,984 | 13,961 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 9,585 | 9,017 | |
| Non-current assets | 441,269 | 445,667 | |
| Inventories | 119,425 | 141,375 | |
| Trade and other operating receivables | 307,887 | 265,481 | |
| Contract assets | 58,370 | 62,696 | |
| Other current non-operating assets | 8,644 | 7,329 | |
| Current financial derivatives | 13 | 0 | 77 |
| Current financial assets | 5,965 | 5,612 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 141,220 | 173,510 | |
| Current assets | 641,511 | 656,080 | |
| Total assets | 1,082,780 | 1,101,747 | |
| Share capital | 8,136 | 8,136 | |
| Share premium | 116,662 | 116,662 | |
| Retained earnings | 133,663 | 136,412 | |
| Treasury shares | 11 | (4,704) | (4,250) |
| Defined benefit and contribution pension plans | (12,019) | (12,019) | |
| Reserves related to financial derivatives | 3,459 | 3,536 | |
| Exchange differences on translation | (9,022) | (709) | |
| Equity – share of the group | 236,175 | 247,768 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 7 | 7 | |
| Equity | 236,182 | 247,775 | |
| Employee benefit obligations | 8,035 | 8,163 | |
| Non-current provisions | 10 | 19,053 | 19,445 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 22,404 | 25,535 | |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 14 | 168,292 | 184,830 |
| Non-current financial derivatives | 13 | 463 | 652 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 4,231 | 5,247 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 222,478 | 243,872 | |
| Current provisions | 10 | 17,608 | 16,644 |
| Trade and other operating payables | 281,635 | 289,176 | |
| Contract liabilities | 222,412 | 208,844 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 10,757 | 6,342 | |
| Current financial liabilities | 14 | 19,434 | 30,375 |
| Current financial derivatives | 13 | 268 | 0 |
| Other current non-operating liabilities | 72,006 | 58,719 | |
| Current liabilities | 624,120 | 610,100 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,082,780 | 1,101,747 |
| For the period ended June 30 (in € thousands) |
Notes | 2025 | 2024 restated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income from operating activities | 10,188 | 10,767 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation of (in)tangible assets and investment property |
11,481 | 10,968 | |
| (Decrease)/increase of provisions | 185 | (1,350) | |
| Impairments on assets and other non-cash items | (594) | 291 | |
| Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible and financial fixed assets | (521) | (935) | |
| Dividends received from investments accounted for using | |||
| equity method | 9 | 9,022 | 12,628 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities before changes in working capital |
29,761 | 32,369 | |
| Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables and other current | (40,954) | (13,275) | |
| and non-current receivables | |||
| Capital decrease/(increase) of investments accounted for using equity method in the real estate development segment |
120 | (4,505) | |
| Repayment/(New borrowings given) to investments accounted | |||
| for using equity method in the real estate development | (8,846) | 3,838 | |
| segment | |||
| Decrease/(increase) in inventories | 22,748 | (24,903) | |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and other current and non-current payables |
17,879 | (5,665) | |
| Income tax (paid)/received | (2,421) | (7,401) | |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | 18,287 | (19,542) | |
| Investments | (7,188) | (10,928) | |
| Purchases of intangible assets and of property, plant and | (3,531) | (7,047) | |
| equipment | |||
| Increase of the investment percentage net of cash | 0 | ||
| acquired/sold Capital increase of investments accounted for using equity |
9 | (1,610) | 0 |
| method | |||
| New borrowings given to investments accounted for using equity method |
(2,047) | (3,881) | |
| Divestments | 1,220 | 2,466 | |
| Proceeds from sales of intangible assets and property, plant | |||
| and equipment | 650 | 1,553 | |
| Decrease of the investment percentage net of cash acquired/sold |
5 | 0 | 550 |
| Capital decrease of investments accounted for using equity method |
9 | 463 | 0 |
| Repayment of borrowings given to investments accounted for | 107 | 363 | |
| using equity method Cash flows from (used in) investing activities |
(5,968) | (8,462) | |
| Interest paid | (5,509) | (9,336) | |
| Interest received | 6,206 | 7,824 | |
| Other financial expenses and income received/(paid) | (665) | 95 | |
| Receipts from new borrowings | 14 | 3,500 | 23,739 |
| Repayment of borrowings | 14 | (37,573) | (22,068) |
| Buy back of own shares | 11 | (987) | 0 |
| Dividends received/(paid) | (9,921) | (9,921) | |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | (44,949) | (9,667) | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash position | (32,630) | (37,671) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance | 173,510 | 154,092 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash | |||
| equivalents | 340 | 225 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance | 141,220 | 116,646 |
Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries net of cash acquired do not include entities that are not a business combination (Real estate development segment). They are not considered as investment operations and are directly reflected in cash flows from operating activities. We refer to section 2.d. Y of the 2024 annual report.
The reconciliation elements between the changes in working capital (as defined in the Alternative Performance Indicators) in the consolidated statement of financial position and the consolidated statement of cash flows mainly concern allocations and reversals of impairments, changes in consolidation scope, translation differences and reclassifications between balance sheet items.
In order to improve the understanding of the cash flows relating to the financing of the Real Estate Development activities carried out through companies accounted for using the equity method and included in operating cash flow, decreases and increases in the capital of investments accounted for using the equity method in the Real Estate Development segment (- 4.505 thousand euros in June 2024) and repayments and grants of loans to equity-accounted investments in the Real Estate Development segment (3.838 thousand euros in June 2024) were presented on separate lines. Until June 2024, these were included under the heading Decrease/(increase) in current and non-current trade and other receivables.
The "Investments accounted for using the equity method" decreased by the distribution of dividends by Green Offshore and jointly-controlled property development companies, as well as foreign exchange differences related to Deep C Holding, mainly due to the devaluation of the US dollar.
The inventories consist mainly of property projects developed by BPI Real Estate and its fully consolidated subsidiaries. The €21.9 million decrease in inventories is largely due to the delivery of three large-scale residential projects in Poland (Czysta, Wagrowska and Bernardowo) which were completed in 2024, and the Herrenberg – Domaine des Vignes project (phase 4). Additionally, BPI Real Estate and its fully consolidated subsidiaries did not make any acquisitions during the period.
The trade and other receivables increased significantly (+€42.4 million), particularly in the Construction & Renovation segment and VMA.
| (in € thousands) | Share capital | Share premium | Retained earnings | Treasury shares | contribution pension Defined benefit and plans |
Reserves related to financial derivatives |
Exchange differences on translation |
Equity – share of the group |
Non-controlling interests |
Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 8,136 | 116,662 | 136,412 | (4,250) | (12,019) | 3,536 | (709) | 247,768 | 7 | 247,775 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 7,534 | (77) | (8,313) | (856) | (856) | |||||
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (9,921) | (9,921) | (9,921) | |||||||
| Movements related to treasury shares and share-based payments |
(362) | (454) | (816) | (816) | ||||||
| Change in consolidation scope and | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| other movements | ||||||||||
| June 2025 | 8,136 | 116,662 | 133,663 | (4,704) | (12,019) | 3,459 | (9,022) | 236,175 | 7 | 236,182 |
| (in € thousands) | Share capital | Share premium | earnings Retained |
Treasury shares | contribution pension Defined benefit and plans |
Reserves related to financial derivatives |
Exchange differences on translation |
Equity – share of the group |
Non-controlling interests |
Equity |
| December 2023 | 8,136 | 116,662 | 122,962 | (4,410) | (12,035) | 5,606 | (151) | 236,770 | (377) | 236,393 |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
4,169 | 2,168 | (3,046) | 3,291 | 382 | 3,673 | ||||
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (9,921) | (9,921) | (9,921) | |||||||
| Movements related to treasury shares | 80 | 80 | 80 | |||||||
| and share-based payments | ||||||||||
| Change in consolidation scope and other movements |
0 | 0 | ||||||||
| June 2024 | 8,136 | 116,662 | 117,210 (4,330) | (12,035) | 7,774 | (3,197) | 230,220 | 5 | 230,225 |
The changes in exchange differences on translation are explained respectively in notes 20 'Impact of foreign currencies' and 9 'Investments accounted for using the equity method', while the movements related to treasury shares are explained in note 11 'Information related to stock option plans on own shares'.
The share capital on 30 June 2025 was divided into 25,314,482 ordinary shares. These shares are without nominal value. The owners of ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends and have one vote per share in Shareholders' General Meetings.
A dividend of €9,921 thousand, corresponding to €0.40 gross per share (less treasury shares held) was proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by the ordinary general meeting on April 30, 2025. This dividend was paid in May 2025.
Basic earnings per share are the same as diluted earnings per share due to the absence of any potentially dilutive ordinary shares in circulation. It is calculated as follows:
| For the period ended June 30 (in € thousands) |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Result for the period - share of the group (in € thousands) | 7,534 | 4,169 |
| Comprehensive income - share of the group (in € thousands) | (856) | 3,291 |
| Number of ordinary shares at balance sheet date | 25,314,482 | 25,314,482 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period | 24,732,164 | 24,801,925 |
| Earnings per share, based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (basic): |
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| Earnings per share (share of the group) (€) | 0.30 | 0.17 |
| Comprehensive income per share (share of the group) (€) | (0.03) | 0.13 |
Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE SA (hereinafter referred to as the "Company" or "CFE") is a public limited company incorporated under Belgian law and headquartered in Belgium. The consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2025 include the financial statements of the company, its subsidiaries and its interests in companies accounted for using equity method (the "CFE Group"). CFE is 62.12% controlled by the Belgian investment group Ackermans & van Haaren (XBRU BE0003764785) whose ultimate controlling shareholder is Stichting Administratiekantoor "Het Torentje". CFE and Ackermans & van Haaren are companies listed on Euronext Brussels.
The Board of Directors authorised the publication of the CFE group's consolidated financial statements on 25 August 2025.
The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the management report of the Board of Directors.
During the first half of 2025, no changes in the consolidation scope affected the Real Estate Development segment of the CFE Group.
During the first half of 2025, no changes in the consolidation scope affected the Multitechnics segment of the CFE Group.
During the first half of 2025, no changes in the consolidation scope affected the Construction & Renovation segment of the CFE Group.
During the first half of 2025, no changes in the consolidation scope affected the Investments & Holding segment of the CFE Group.
During the first half of 2024, no changes in the consolidation scope affected the Real Estate Development segment of the CFE Group.
During the first half of 2024, the main changes in the consolidation scope in the Multitechnics segment of the CFE Group are as follows:
During the first half of 2024, the main changes in the consolidation scope in the Construction & Renovation segment of the CFE Group are as follows:
During the first half of 2024, the main changes in the consolidation scope in the Investments & Holding segment of the CFE Group are as follows:
The interim report for the period ended 30 June 2025 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim report does not include all the information of the annual report and its annexes, and should be read in conjunction with the CFE's annual report of 31 December 2024.
The accounting principles used at 30 June 2025 are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2024, except for the standards and/or amendments to standards described below as endorsed in the European Union, mandatorily applicable as of 1 January 2025.
The application of these standards and interpretations had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of CFE.
The Group did not apply early any of the following new standards and interpretations, application of which was not mandatory at 30 June 2025.
Companies in which the group, directly or indirectly, holds the most voting rights enabling control to be exercised, are fully consolidated.
Companies over which the group exercises joint control with other shareholders are consolidated using the equity method. This applies to Deep C Holding, GreenStor, Green Offshore and certain subsidiaries of BPI.
The change in the scope of consolidation of the CFE group between December 2024 and June 2025 is summarised as follows:
| Number of entities | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Global integration | 63 | 63 |
| Equity method | 87 | 87 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Reciprocal operations and transactions relating to assets and liabilities and income and expenses between integrated companies are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. This elimination is carried out:
In most cases, the operating currency of companies and establishments corresponds to the currency of the country concerned.
The financial statements of foreign companies whose operating currency is different from that used in preparing the group's consolidated financial statements are translated at the closing rate for the items of the consolidated statement of financial position and at the average rate for the period for the items of the consolidated statement of income. Any resulting conversion differences are recognised as exchange differences resulting from the translation in the consolidated reserves. Goodwill relating to foreign companies is part of the assets and liabilities acquired and, as such, is converted at the exchange rate applicable on the closing date.
Transactions in foreign currency are converted into euros at the exchange rate on the transaction date. Financial assets and monetary liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into euros at the exchange rate applicable at the closing date of the period. The resulting exchange profits and losses are recognised in the 'foreign exchange income' heading and are presented under 'other financial income and expenses' in the consolidated statement of income.
Foreign exchange profits and losses on loans denominated in foreign currencies or on foreign exchange derivatives used to hedge participations in foreign subsidiaries are recorded under the heading 'exchange differences on translation' resulting from the conversion in 'other elements' of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and are the object of a separate reserve in equity. When loans are repaid, translation differences recorded in equity are recycled to the income statement.
The preparation of financial statements according to the IFRS standards requires the use of estimates, as well as the formulation of judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts shown in those financial statements, particularly with regard to the following items:
These estimates assume the operation is a going concern and are made on the basis of the information available at the time they were established. Estimates may be revised if the circumstances on which they were based alter or if new information becomes available. Actual results may be different from these estimates.
Current market conditions are prompting some of CFE's customers, particularly property developers, to postpone the startup of projects for which building permits have already been obtained, as well as the tendering process for their new projects.
The segment reporting is presented in respect of the group's operating segments. Segment results and assets and liabilities include items that can be directly attributed to a segment.
The CFE group can be divided into four operating segments:
The real estate development segment develops real estate projects in Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland.
The Multitechnics segment includes the activities of the VMA and MOBIX divisions:
The construction & renovation segment includes all CFE subsidiaries active in Belgium, Poland, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and in Germany, which specialize in the construction and renovation of office buildings, residential buildings, hospitals, hotels, schools, car parks and industrial buildings. The companies Wood Shapers (construction and promotion of projects using bio-based and hybrid materials) and LTS (production and assembly plants for prefabricated wooden elements) are also part of this segment.
Besides the holding activities, this segment includes participations in Deep C Holding, Green-Offshore, GreenStor and in one Design Build Finance and Maintenance contract in Belgium.
| For the period ended June 30, 2025 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi technics |
Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
Eliminations between segments |
Consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 51,072 | 145,677 | 359,220 | 1,160 | (11,356) | 545,773 |
| EBITDA | 6,507 | 6,943 | 10,344 | (1,476) | (649) | 21,669 |
| % Revenue | 12.74% | 4.77% | 2.88% | 3.97% | ||
| Depreciation and amortisation | (741) | (5,652) | (4,810) | (278) | 0 | (11,481) |
| Income from operating activities | 5,766 | 1,291 | 5,534 | (1,754) | (649) | 10,188 |
| Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using equity method |
(1,145) | 21 | (9) | 2,457 | 0 | 1,324 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 4,621 | 1,312 | 5,525 | 703 | (649) | 11,512 |
| % Revenue | 9.05% | 0.90% | 1.54% | 2.11% | ||
| Financial result | 203 | (469) | 2,335 | (2,171) | 0 | (102) |
| Income tax expenses | (220) | (565) | (3,246) | (7) | 162 | (3,876) |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 4,604 | 278 | 4,614 | (1,475) | (487) | 7,534 |
| % Revenue | 9.01% | 0.19% | 1.28% | 1.38% |
| For the period ended June 30, 2024 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi technics |
Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
Eliminations between segments |
Consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 29,265 | 157,796 | 442,222 | 1,017 | (29,599) | 600,701 |
| EBITDA | 6,286 | 6,335 | 12,166 | (1,873) | (1,179) | 21,735 |
| % Revenue | 21.48% | 4.01% | 2.75% | 3.62% | ||
| Depreciation and amortisation | (642) | (4,761) | (5,230) | (335) | 0 | (10,968) |
| Income from operating activities | 5,644 | 1,574 | 6,936 | (2,208) | (1,179) | 10,767 |
| Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using equity method |
(8,155) | (14) | (163) | 2,188 | 0 | (6,144) |
| Operating income (EBIT) | (2,510) | 1,559 | 6,773 | (20) | (1,179) | 4,623 |
| % Revenue | (8.58%) | 0.99% | 1.53% | 0.77% | ||
| Financial result | 2,328 | (280) | 4,678 | (3,115) | 0 | 3,611 |
| Income tax expenses | 889 | (1,796) | (3,077) | 7 | 295 | (3,682) |
| Result for the period - share of the group | 324 | (517) | 8,374 | (3,128) | (884) | 4,169 |
| % Revenue | 1.11% | (0.33%) | 1.89% | 0.69% |
In the first half of 2025, significant sales of real estate development projects in Poland were recognized using revenue recognition upon completion, amounting to €19,306 thousand (2024: €0 thousand).
| For the period ended June 30, 2025 | Multi | Eliminations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € thousands) | Real estate development |
technics | Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
between segments |
Consolidated total |
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Goodwill | 0 | 23,036 | 911 | 0 | 0 | 23,947 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,839 | 47,677 | 38,763 | 3,662 | (24) | 94,917 |
| Non-current loans to consolidated group | ||||||
| companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,000 | (40,000) | (0) |
| Other non-current financial assets | 94,425 | 0 | 0 | 31,985 | 0 | 126,410 |
| Investments accounted for using equity method | 93,026 | 181 | 245 | 72,210 | 0 | 165,662 |
| Other non-current assets | 10,835 | 1,786 | 16,927 | 141,437 | (140,652) | 30,333 |
| Inventories | 105,863 | 7,008 | 7,355 | 24 | (825) | 119,425 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,495 | 3,637 | 99,324 | 30,764 | 0 | 141,220 |
| Internal cash position - Cash pooling - assets | 0 | 45,038 | 190,181 | 17,166 | (252,385) | 0 |
| Other current assets | 19,274 | 137,113 | 220,164 | 17,240 | (12,925) | 380,866 |
| Total assets | 335,757 | 265,476 | 573,870 | 354,488 | (446,811) | 1,082,780 |
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Equity | 157,189 | 95,114 | 115,372 | 10,005 | (141,498) | 236,182 |
| Non-current borrowings to consolidated group | ||||||
| companies | 40,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (40,000) | 0 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 31,219 | 25,857 | 18,814 | 92,402 | (0) | 168,292 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 28,543 | 2,005 | 19,806 | 3,832 | 0 | 54,186 |
| Current financial liabilities | 7,391 | 5,924 | 5,767 | 352 | 0 | 19,434 |
| Internal cash position - Cash pooling - liabilities | 9,447 | 746 | 16,402 | 225,790 | (252,385) | 0 |
| Other current liabilities | 61,968 | 135,830 | 397,709 | 22,107 | (12,928) | 604,686 |
| Total liabilities | 178,568 | 170,362 | 458,498 | 344,483 | (305,313) | 846,598 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 335,757 | 265,476 | 573,870 | 354,488 | (446,811) | 1,082,780 |
| For the period ended December 31, 2024 | Real estate | Multi | Construction & | Investments & | Eliminations | Consolidated |
| (in € thousands) | development | technics | Renovation | Holding | between segments |
total |
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Goodwill | 0 | 23,017 | 912 | 0 | 0 | 23,929 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 5,134 | 47,768 | 39,433 | 3,711 | (23) | 96,023 |
| Non-current loans to consolidated group | ||||||
| companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,000 | (40,000) | 0 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 90,202 | 0 | 0 | 30,046 | 0 | 120,248 |
| Investments accounted for using equity method | 95,928 | 159 | 1,050 | 79,245 | 0 | 176,382 |
| Other non-current assets | 10,368 | 1,707 | 16,296 | 162,463 | (161,749) | 29,085 |
| Inventories | 126,541 | 6,624 | 9,011 | 25 | (826) | 141,375 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,230 | 2,533 | 80,300 | 83,447 | (0) | 173,510 |
| Internal cash position - Cash pooling - assets | 9,774 | 59,768 | 218,449 | 22,537 | (310,528) | 0 |
| Other current assets | 13,261 | 123,678 | 202,703 | 17,639 | (16,086) | 341,195 |
| Total assets | 358,438 | 265,254 | 568,154 | 439,113 | (529,212) | 1,101,747 |
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Equity | 160,328 | 98,892 | 113,982 | 37,176 | (162,603) | 247,775 |
| Non-current borrowings to consolidated group | ||||||
| companies | 40,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (40,000) | 0 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 31,690 | 26,158 | 19,477 | 107,505 | 0 | 184,830 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 32,401 | 2,050 | 20,011 | 4,580 | (0) | 59,042 |
| Current financial liabilities | 18,490 | 6,086 | 5,462 | 337 | (0) | 30,375 |
| Internal cash position - Cash pooling - liabilities | 22,222 | 4,555 | 17,982 | 265,769 | (310,528) | 0 |
| Other current liabilities | 53,307 | 127,513 | 391,240 | 23,746 | (16,081) | 579,725 |
| Total liabilities | 198,110 | 401,937 | (366,609) | 853,972 | ||
| 166,362 | 454,172 |
| For the period ended June 30, 2025 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi-technics | Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
Consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities before changes in working capital |
12,857 | 6,496 | 10,747 | (339) | 29,761 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | 42,698 | 169 | (3,007) | (21,573) | 18,287 |
| Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | (104) | (1,629) | (563) | (3,672) | (5,968) |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | (42,381) | 2,575 | 22,298 | (27,441) | (44,949) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash position | 213 | 1,115 | 18,728 | (52,686) | (32,630) |
| For the period ended June 30, 2024 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi-technics | Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
Consolidated total |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities before changes in working capital |
16,087 | 5,354 | 11,422 | (494) | 32,369 |
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | (17,799) | 722 | (9,726) | 7,261 | (19,542) |
| Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | (148) | (2,918) | (2,416) | (2,980) | (8,462) |
| Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | 21,037 | 3,040 | (4,032) | (29,712) | (9,667) |
The cash flow from (used in the context of) financing activities include the amounts of cash pooling compared to other segments. A positive amount corresponds to a use of liquidity in the cash pooling. This item also includes cash-flows related to external financing, especially and primarily in real estate development and investments & holding segments
| For the period ended June 30, 2025 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi technics |
Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding (*) |
Consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work |
(35,385) | (69,089) | (282,062) | 8,021 | (378,515) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (741) | (5,652) | (4,810) | (278) | (11,481) |
| Investments | 331 | 5,759 | 4,226 | 238 | 10,554 |
| For the period ended June 30 2024 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi technics |
Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding (*) |
Consolidated total |
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work |
(4,605) | (79,483) | (365,650) | 15,673 | (434,064) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (642) | (4,761) | (5,230) | (336) | (10,968) |
(*) For the "Raw materials, consumables, services, and subcontracted work" category, the "Investments & Holding" segment also includes intersegment eliminations.
The investments include the acquisitions of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. These mainly concern assets recognized as right of use within the meaning of IFRS 16 (equipment, offices and vehicles) and the equipment for the Mobix division. Acquisitions through business combinations are not included in these amounts.
The breakdown of revenue by country is based on the countries in which services are provided. The revenue of the CFE group breaks down as follows:
| For the period ended June 30 (in € thousands) |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 418,540 | 455,904 |
| Luxembourg | 49,497 | 34,192 |
| Poland | 71,675 | 90,766 |
| Others | 6,061 | 19,839 |
| Consolidated total | 545,773 | 600,701 |
| For the period ended June 30 (in € thousands) |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Development | 51,072 | 29,265 |
| VMA | 109,125 | 113,441 |
| MOBIX | 36,586 | 44,392 |
| Eliminations intra segments | (34) | (37) |
| Multitechnics | 145,677 | 157,796 |
| Construction & Renovation | 359,220 | 442,222 |
| Investments & Holding and eliminations between segments | (10,196) | (28,582) |
| Consolidated total | 545,773 | 600,701 |
The CFE group's revenue from Construction & Renovation segment includes revenue generated for the benefit of the Real Estate Development segment.
The elimination of the revenue common to the Construction & Renovation segment and the Real Estate Development segment, is carried out at the level of eliminations between segments.
As the construction and the sales of the Real Estate Development segment do not take place simultaneously, internally generated revenue is accounted for under work in progress and reversed at the time of sale.
During the first half year of 2025, no companies were acquired or liquidated in the Multitechnics, Construction & Renovation and Investments & Holding segments, within the meaning of the IFRS 3 Business combinations standard.
Acquisitions and disposals in the real estate development segment are not business combinations; therefore the total price paid is allocated to the land and buildings booked in inventories. No acquisition or disposal occurred during the first half of 2025.
Other operating income, which amounted to €19,901 thousand (June 2024: €20,560 thousand) are primarily related to:
As of 30 June 2025, the financial result amounted to €(102) thousand, compared to €3,610 thousand as of 30 June 2024. This decrease is primarily related to:
The tax expense amounted to €3,876 thousand for the first half of 2025, compared to €3,682 thousand for the first half of 2024. The effective tax rate amounted to 38.4%, compared to 25.6% as at 30 June 2024. The effective tax rate is defined as the ratio between the income tax expense and the result before tax, adjusted for the share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using equity method.
The Pillar II legislation has been in effect since the financial year starting on January 1, 2024 and has been enacted or substantively enacted in certain jurisdictions in which CFE operates (ao. Belgium). Ackermans & van Haaren NV (AvH) is the Ultimate Parent Entity ('UPE') for Pillar Two purposes of CFE Group's constituent entities. These constituent entities will therefore be in scope of the Pillar Two consequences applicable to the AvH Group.
The CFE Group has not identified any potential exposure to the Pillar II top-up tax in the jurisdictions where it operates. Consequently, no liability related to these top-up taxes has been recognized in the interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2025.
As of June 30, 2025, the CFE Group applied the exception to recognize and disclose deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar II taxes.
As of 30 June 2025, investments accounted for using equity method amounted to €165,662 thousand compared to €176,382 thousand as of 31 December 2024. The decrease mainly concerns:
The share of the CFE Group in the result of investments accounted for using the equity method mainly stems from the activities of the Real Estate Development segment and the investments in port concessions via Deep C Holding as well as in the offshore wind farms Rentel and Seamade, both concessions via Green Offshore.
As of 30 June 2025, these provisions amounted to €36,660 thousand, which represents an increase of €571 thousand compared to year-end 2024 (€36,088 thousand).
| (in € thousands) | After-sales service |
Provisions for negative investments accounted for using equity method |
Other risks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at the end of the previous period | 15,442 | 2,522 | 18,125 | 36,089 |
| Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates | 16 | 0 | 26 | 42 |
| Transfers between items | 0 | 316 | 0 | 316 |
| Additions to provisions | 770 | 0 | 1,811 | 2,581 |
| Used provisions | (1,332) | 0 | (952) | (2,284) |
| Provisions reversed unused | 0 | 0 | (84) | (84) |
| Balance at the end of the period | 14,896 | 2,838 | 18,926 | 36,660 |
| of which current: | 1,490 | 0 | 16,118 | 17,608 |
| non-current: | 13,406 | 2,838 | 2,808 | 19,052 |
The provision for after-sales service decreased by €546 thousand and amounted to €14,896 thousand as of 30 June 2025. The change during the first six months of 2025 was mainly the result of additions to and/or reversals of provisions recognized in relation to 10-year warranties.
When the CFE group's share in the losses from investment accounted for using equity method exceeds the carrying amount of the investment, the CFE Group ceases to recognize its share of future losses. Losses beyond this amount are not recognized, except for the amount of the CFE Group's commitments to these investments accounted for using the equity method. If applicable, the share of losses is first deducted from financial assets towards the associate. In the absence of financial assets or when losses exceed financial assets, a provision is made among non-current provisions, as the Group considers it has an obligation to support these companies and their projects.
Provisions for other risks increased by €801 thousand and amounted to €18,926 thousand as at 30 June 2025.
Provisions for other current risks (€16,118 thousand) mainly include provisions for current litigation (€9,623 thousand) as well as provisions for other current liabilities (€5,337 thousand). As negotiations with the customers are still ongoing for the latter category, we cannot provide further information on the assumptions made and the timing of the probable cash outflow.
Provisions for other non-current risks include the provisions for risks not directly related to construction site operations in progress.
During the year 2022, the Board of Directors approved a stock option plan to involve the members of the Executive Committee in the long-term growth of the Group. The plan provides that each option is for one CFE share and is granted free of charge. Options have a term of seven years. Options are cancelled if the contractual relationship is terminated before the vesting date. The Remuneration Committee is responsible for monitoring the plan and designating beneficiaries.
During the year 2022, 200,000 options were granted to two beneficiaries, members of the Executive Committee, who accepted them in full.
In December 2024, the Board of Directors, upon recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved a second stock option plan aimed at involving members of the Executive Committee in the long-term development of the Group. The plan provides that each option relates to one CFE share and is granted free of charge. The options have a lifespan of five years. Options are forfeited if the contractual relationship ends before the vesting date. During the 2024 financial year, 488,000 options were granted to seven beneficiaries, all members of the Executive Committee, who accepted them in full..
| During the financial year | At year-end | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year granted | Options granted |
Options exercised |
Expired options |
Number of options |
Number of exercisable options |
Strike price (in euros) |
Exercise period |
| 2022 | 200,000 | 0 | 0 | 200,000 | 0 | 10.31 | 01/01/2026 – 16/10/2029 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200,000 | 0 | 10.31 | 01/01/2026 – 16/10/2029 |
| 2024 | 488,000 | 0 | 0 | 688,000 | 0 | 7.21 | 01/01/2026 – 26/12/2029 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 688,000 | 0 | 7.21 | 01/01/2026 – 26/12/2029 |
| Number of years | |
|---|---|
| December 2022 | 6.8 |
| December 2023 | 5.7 |
| December 2024 | 4.9 |
| June 2025 | 4.4 |
The value of the options, calculated on the basis of their value when granted, was determined by an independent expert on the basis of the following assumptions:
| Year granted | Quoted market price |
Number of options exercised |
Dividend yield | Volatility | Interest rate | Expected duration |
Value according to the Black & Scholes method |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€/share) | Total value (€ thousand) |
|||||||
| 2022 | 10.46 | 0 | 4.31% | 33.10% | 2.66% | 7.0 | 2.406 | 481 |
| 2024 | 5.77 | 0 | 10.25% | 35.79% | 2.66% | 5.0 | 0.739 | 361 |
The total value of the options granted in 2022 and in 2024 amounted respectively to €481 and €361 thousand. The fair value is recognized in the consolidated statement of income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period (3 years for the options issued in 2022 and 3 years for the options issued in 2024). Consequently, during the period ending 30 June 2025, an expense of €170 thousand was recognized in this respect, the impact of which is presented on the line "Movements related to treasury shares and share-based payments" in the consolidation statements of changes in equity.
During the first half of 2025, CFE has acquired 130,908 treasury shares..
As of 30 June 2025, the number of own shares held amounts to 643,465, acquired at an average price of €8.64 per share.
| Year | Balance at start of year | During the financial year Purchases |
Sales | Year-end balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1.241.650 | 849.492 | 392.158 | |
| 2023 | 392.158 | 120,399 | 0 | 512,557 | |
| 2024 | 512,557 | 0 | 0 | 512,557 | |
| 2025 | 512,557 | 130,908 | 0 | 643,465 |
Based on available information at the date on which the financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors, CFE is not aware of any significant contingent assets or liabilities, with the exception of contingent assets or liabilities related to construction contracts (for example, the group's claims against customers or claims by subcontractors), which can be described as normal in the construction & renovation and Multitechnics sectors and are handled by applying the percentage of completion method when the revenue is recognized.
However, it should be noted that for the ZIN project, which was handed over on January 30, 2025, and the LuWa modernization phase, for which the Project Availability Certificate (PAC) was obtained on November 15, 2024, discussions and negotiations are ongoing with the respective clients and certain subcontractors regarding the finalization of claims and settlements involving significant amounts.
It is not possible to determine the outcome of these discussions or their impact on the Group's financial statements.
Belgian judicial authorities are currently conducting an investigation into alleged criminal acts relating to the construction of the Grand Hôtel de N'Djamena in Chad. As a reminder, this contract, which date to 2011, resulted in a loss of more than €50 million for CFE due to the non-payment of part of its receivables. The work was carried out by CFE Chad, a subsidiary of the Group until its sale in 2021. As part of this investigation, a search was conducted at CFE's headquarters on September 4, 2024. In addition, several members of management and the board of directors, as well as former employees of the CFE Group, were interviewed. As of the date of this report, CFE has not yet had access to the investigation file, and no charges have been filed against CFE or its current officers and/or directors, nor, to its knowledge, against any former CFE Group employees. CFE is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
Under the current circumstances and in light of the above, CFE is unable to reliably estimate the financial consequences of the ongoing proceedings. Therefore, no provision has been recorded as of June 30, 2025, in accordance with the requirements of IAS 37
CFE also sees to it that the companies of the group take the necessary organisational measures to ensure that the current laws and regulations are observed, including the rules on compliance.
The CFE Group uses derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates. The company's policy prohibits the use of such instruments for speculation purposes. The company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Despite that the derivatives that do not qualify as hedging instruments under the IFRS 9 standard, they are being presented as instruments held for trading.
As of 30 June 2025, financial derivatives are used to hedge interest-rate risk on corporate financing of CFE SA and BPI Real Estate Belgium SA and to hedge exchange rates risk on the group's operating activities.
The variation in the value of derivatives qualified as cash flow hedges does not directly impact the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, and is recognized in 'other elements of the comprehensive income'. the value of the derivatives must be restated, the impact is recognized in the consolidated statement of income.
The change in fair value linked to hedging instruments in the CFE group's consolidated shareholders' equity also concerns those of companies consolidated using the equity method. This mainly concerns the IRS hedging instruments from concessionary companies of offshore wind farms, SeaMade and Rentel.
As of 30 June 2025, derivative financial instruments have been estimated at their fair value.
| June 30, 2025 (€ thousand) |
FAMMFVV / FLFVPL (3) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |
FAMMFVV / FLFVPL (3) - Derivatives designated as hedging instruments |
Assets/ liabilities measured at amortised cost |
Total of net carrying amount |
Fair value measurement by level |
Fair value of the class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current financial assets | 0 | 41 | 126,410 | 126.451 | 126.451 | |
| Financial loans and receivables (1) | 0 | 0 | 126,410 | 126.410 | Level 2 | 126.410 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 41 | 0 | 41 | Level 2 | 41 |
| Current financial assets | 0 | 0 | 449,106 | 449.106 | 449.106 | |
| Trade and other operating receivables | 0 | 0 | 307.887 | 307.887 | Level 2 | 307.887 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Level 2 | 0 |
| Cash Equivalents (2) | 0 | 0 | 46.566 | 46.566 | Level 1 | 46.566 |
| Cash at bank and in hand (2) | 0 | 0 | 94.653 | 94.653 | Level 1 | 94.653 |
| Total assets | 0 | 41 | 575.516 | 575.557 | 575.557 | |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 0 | 463 | 168.292 | 168.755 | 182.151 | |
| Financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 168.292 | 168.292 | Level 2 | 181.688 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 463 | 0 | 463 | Level 2 | 463 |
| Current financial liabilities | 0 | 268 | 301.069 | 301.337 | 305.407 | |
| Trade and other operating payables | 0 | 0 | 281.635 | 281.635 | Level 2 | 281.635 |
| Financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 19.434 | 19.434 | Level 2 | 23.504 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 268 | 0 | 268 | Level 2 | 268 |
| Total liabilities | 0 | 731 | 469.361 | 470.092 | 487.558 |
| December 31, 2024 (€ thousand) |
FAMMFVV / FLFVPL (3) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |
FAMMFVV / FLFVPL (3) - Derivatives designated as hedging instruments |
Assets/ liabilities measured at amortised cost |
Total of net carrying amount |
Fair value measurement by level |
Fair value of the class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current financial assets | 0 | 126 | 120.248 | 120.374 | 120.374 | |
| Financial loans and receivables (1) | 0 | 0 | 120.248 | 120.248 | Level 2 | 120.248 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 126 | 0 | 126 | Level 2 | 126 |
| Current financial assets | 0 | 77 | 438.991 | 439.068 | 439.068 | |
| Trade and other operating receivables | 0 | 0 | 265.481 | 265.481 | Level 2 | 265.481 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 77 | 0 | 77 | Level 2 | 77 |
| Cash Equivalents (2) | 0 | 0 | 38.247 | 38.247 | Level 1 | 38.247 |
| Cash at bank and in hand (2) | 0 | 0 | 135.263 | 135.263 | Level 1 | 135.263 |
| Total assets | 0 | 203 | 559.239 | 559.442 | 559.442 | |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 0 | 652 | 184.830 | 185.482 | 201.200 | |
| Financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 184.830 | 184.830 | Level 2 | 200.548 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 652 | 0 | 652 | Level 2 | 652 |
| Current financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 319.551 | 319.551 | 323.922 | |
| Trade and other operating payables | 0 | 0 | 289.176 | 289.176 | Level 2 | 289.176 |
| Financial liabilities | 0 | 0 | 30.375 | 30.375 | Level 2 | 34.746 |
| Derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Level 2 | 0 |
| Total liabilities | 0 | 652 | 504.381 | 505.033 | 525.122 |
(1) Included in item "Other non-current financial assets"
(2) Included in item "Cash and cash equivalents"
(3) FAMMFV : Financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit and loss FLFVPL : Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit and loss.
The fair value of financial instruments can be classified according to three levels (1 to 3) based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable :
The fair value of financial instruments has been determined using the following methods :
| June 2025 | December 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € thousands) | Non-current | Current | Total | Non-current | Current | Total | |
| Bank loans and other financial debts | 69,496 | 1,398 | 70,894 | 72,306 | 14,040 | 86,346 | |
| Drawings on credit facilities | 62,000 | 4,493 | 66,493 | 75,000 | 2,985 | 77,985 | |
| Lease debts | 36,797 | 11,535 | 48,332 | 37,523 | 11,356 | 48,879 | |
| Total long-term financial debt | 168,293 | 17,426 | 185,719 | 184,829 | 28,381 | 213,210 | |
| Short-term financial debts | 0 | 2,007 | 2,007 | 0 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Cash equivalents | 0 | (46,567) | (46,567) | 0 | (38,247) | (38,247) | |
| Cash | 0 | (94,653) | (94,653) | 0 | (135,264) | (135,264) | |
| Net short-term financial debt/(cash) | 0 | (139,213) | (139,213) | 0 | (171,516) | (171,516) | |
| Total net financial debt | 168,293 | (121,787) | 46,506 | 184,829 | (143,135) | 41,694 | |
| Derivative instruments used as interest-rate hedges | 374 | 268 | 642 | 526 | 0 | 526 |
Bank loans and other financial debts (€70,894 thousand as of June 30, 2025) mainly concern the medium-term bank loans of the Real Estate Development segment and allocated to the financing of certain projects, medium term treasury notes issued by CFE SA as well as the financing of the headquarters of Van Laere NV and VMA NV.
Lease debts (€48,332 thousand as of June 30, 2025) relate to contracts that meet the criteria of the scope of application of IFRS 16 Leases.
Short-term financial debts amounted to €2,007 thousand at 30 June 2025.
The change in the total of financial debts is mainly due to:
As of June 30, 2025, CFE SA held confirmed long-term bank credit facilities of €190 million (€190 million as of December 31, 2024), of which €60 million was drawn as of June 30, 2025 (€75 million as of December 31, 2024). For some of them, sustainability and safety criteria — and the (non-)compliance with these — have an impact on the margin applied by the bank. CFE SA also has the facility of issuing treasury notes up to an amount of €50 million. This source of financing was used to an amount of €30 million as of June 30, 2025 (€30 million as of December 31, 2024). To limit the interest rate risk, interest rate hedging contracts have been put in place for a notional amount of €70 million (€80 million as of December 31, 2024); the fair value of these derivatives amounts to €(374) thousand as of June 30, 2025 (€(175) thousand as of December 31, 2024).
As of June 30, 2025, BPI Real Estate Belgium SA and its subsidiary BPI Real Estate Luxembourg SA together have confirmed long-term bank credit facilities of €60 million (€60 million as of December 31, 2024), of which €6.5 million was drawn as of June 30, 2025 (€3 million as of December 31, 2024). BPI Real Estate Belgium SA also has the facility of issuing treasury notes up to an amount of €40 million. An amount of €2 million was drawn from this source of funding as of June 30, 2025 (€10.25 million as of December 31, 2024). In order to limit interest rate risk, interest rate hedging contracts have been put in place for a notional amount of €32.4 million 2025 (€32.4 million as of December 31, 2024); the fair value of these derivatives is (€268) thousand ( €(272) thousand as of December 31, 2024).
Bilateral credit facilities are subject to specific covenants that take into account factors such as financial debt and the ratio of debt to equity or non-current assets. These covenants are fully complied with as of 30 June 2025.
Other commitments given by the CFE Group as of 30 June 2025, other than real security interests, amounted to €364,221 thousand (December 2024: €364,022 thousand) and break down as follows:
| (in € thousands) | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance guarantees and performance bonds (a) | 290,829 | 277,654 |
| Bid bons (b) | 0 | 0 |
| Retentions (c) | 0 | 0 |
| Other commitments given (d) | 73,392 | 86,368 |
| Total | 364,221 | 364,022 |
(a) Guarantees given in relation to the performance of works contracts. If the construction entity fails to perform, the bank (or insurance company) undertakes to compensate the customer to the extent of the guarantee.
(b) Guarantees provided as part of tenders relating to works contracts.
(c) Security provided by a bank to a client to replace the use of retention money.
(d) Letters of credit – completion guarantee, Breyne Act – mortgage mandates and mortgages
The line item 'Other commitments given' is mainly related to the mortgages granted in the context of project financing in the real estate development segment (mainly Pourpelt, Prince Henri and Herrenberg).
Other commitments received by the CFE group as of 30 June 2025 amounted to €52,903 thousand (December 2024: €53,264 thousand) and break down as follows:
| (in € thousands) | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance guarantees and performance bonds | 46,653 | 47,338 |
| Other commitments received | 6,250 | 5,926 |
| Total | 52,903 | 53,264 |
CFE group is exposed to several claims that may be regarded as normal in the construction and multitechnics sectors. In most cases, the CFE group seeks to conclude a transaction agreement with the counterparty, which substantially reduces the number of lawsuits.
CFE group tries to recover outstanding receivables from its customers. However, it is not possible to estimate these potential assets.
Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) owns 15,725,684 CFE shares as at 30 June 2025, being the main shareholder of the CFE group with a stake of 62.12% (no change from December 31, 2024).
CFE SA entered into a service contract with Ackermans & van Haaren. The remuneration due by CFE SA under this contract amounted to €194 thousand for the first half of 2025 (compared to €188 thousand for the first half of 2024).
As of 30 June 2025, the CFE Group has joint control with Ackermans & van Haaren over Deep C Holding NV, Green Offshore NV and Green Stor NV.
As of 30 June 2025, the day-to-day management of CFE has been carried out by Trorema SRL represented by Raymund Trost, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee. The other six members of the Executive Committee are MSQ SRL represented by Fabien De Jonge, Artist Valley SA represented by Jacques Lefevre, COEDO SRL represented by Arnaud Regout, Focus2LER SRL represented by Valérie Van Brabant, Consulton SNC represented by Peter Matton and Bruno Lambrecht.
The only transactions between CFE and the members of the Executive Committee are:
Transactions with related parties mainly concerned transactions with companies in which CFE has a significant influence or a joint control. Such transactions are carried out on a market price basis.
There were no significant changes in the nature of transactions with associated parties during the first half of 2025 compared to financial year 2024.
Commercial and financing transactions between the CFE group and investments accounted for using equity method are summarized as follows:
| (in € thousands) | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets with related parties | 176,249 | 169,212 |
| Non-current financial assets | 156,702 | 146,041 |
| Trade and other operating receivables | 10,792 | 15,223 |
| Other current assets | 8,755 | 7,948 |
| Liabilities with related parties | 13,640 | 8,962 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 3,819 | 8,901 |
| Trade and other operating payables | 9,822 | 61 |
| (in € thousands) | June 2025 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Expenses and income with related parties | 24,769 | 42,268 |
| Revenue and other operating income | 20,870 | 38,354 |
| Purchases and other operating expenses | (285) | (160) |
| Financial expenses and income | 4,184 | 4,073 |
The decrease in other non-current liabilities relates to a change in the shareholder's accounts in the Real Estate Development segment (De Brouckere Office : (€6.2) million and Gravity : (€0.9) million offset by JFK Real Estate : +€2.2 million) and the increase in other operating payables relates to a change in the shareholder's accounts in the Real Estate Development segment (BPI Chmielna : +€9.8 million).
The decrease in revenue and other operating income with investments accounted for using equity method is mainly due to the completion of several projects that have reached their term (BPI Chmielna, Erasmus, and Tervuren Square developed under co-promotion), offset by the development of the Debrouckère Development project, also under co-promotion.
In July 2025, CFE entered into an agreement with a family-owned construction company regarding the sale of its glued laminated timber (GLT) production site located in West Flanders. The transaction, which is subject to several conditions which are not yet fulfilled as of June 30, 2025, is scheduled for the end of 2025 and will have a positive impact on the result for the year.
CFE remains firmly convinced of the value of using bio-based materials in construction. Building on the expertise developed by Woodshapers, CFE will continue to position itself in this market, which is central to its strategy and expected to experience strong growth both in Belgium and neighboring countries. After completing projects such as Gare Maritime, Wood Hub, Monteco in Brussels, and Wooden in Leudelange, is CFE currently working on several timber-structured projects, including the new SD Worx headquarters in Antwerp, the Roots and Rout Lens projects in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Other large-scale projects are currently under study. However, CFE has concluded that owning a GLT production unit is not necessary to continue developing this high-potential activity.
In early August 2025, citydev.brussels awarded BPI Real Estate and its partner Belfius Immo the development of 107 affordable housing units located on the Erasmus Gardens site in Anderlecht. This building will complement the mixed-use nature of this new Brussels neighborhood, which began in 2015. Currently it is in the permit application phase and the construction is expected to begin in 2026. This new milestone will mark the completion of the Erasmus Gardens development.
The activities of the CFE group are mainly within the Euro zone and Poland. Consequently, the exposure to exchange risk is limited. The impact of translating the financial statements of entities whose functional currency is the zloty, is recorded in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income under the item "Exchange differences on translation", with a corresponding adjustment to the shareholders' equity of the CFE group which present the cumulative translation differences.
The subsidiary Deep-C, consolidated using the equity method, also has part of its financing in US dollars. During the first half of 2025, the foreign exchange differences recognized in the equity of the CFE group are mainly related to the impact of the devaluation of the US dollar on Deep C Holding.
The construction activity is seasonal and susceptible to the climatic conditions of winter.
Revenue and income achieved in the first half year cannot be extrapolated over the full year. The seasonal nature of the business is reflected in a higher use of cash in the first half year.
No adjustments were made to take account of the impact of seasonal factors on the group's financial statements for the first half year.
Income and expenses of the group from normal business operations which are subject to a seasonal, cyclical or occasional nature were recognised following the same valuation rules as at year-end. They were neither anticipated nor deferred in the interim financial statements.
As shown below, the CFE group uses alternative performance measures to assess the group's financial performance. The definitions of those performance measures are presented in the 'Definition' section of this report.
The indicators Net financial debt, working capital, EBITDA, return on equity, capital employed and the debt ratio are calculated based on the consolidated income statement and the consolidated statement of financial position :
| Net financial debt For the period ended June 30, 2025 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi technics |
Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
Eliminations between segments |
Consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current borrowings from consolidated companies of the group (*) |
40,000 | 0 | - | 0 | (40,000) | 0 |
| + Non-current financial liabilities | 31,219 | 25,857 | 18,814 | 92,402 | 0 | 168,292 |
| + Current financial liabilities | 7,391 | 5,924 | 5,767 | 352 | 0 | 19,434 |
| + Internal cash position - Cash pooling - liabilities (*) |
9,447 | 746 | 16,402 | 225,790 | (252,385) | 0 |
| Financial liabilities | 88,057 | 32,527 | 40,983 | 318,544 | (292,385) | 187,726 |
| - Non-current loans to consolidated companies of the group (*) |
0 | 0 | 0 | (40,000) | 40,000 | 0 |
| - Cash and cash equivalents | (7,495) | (3,637) | (99,324) | (30,764) | 0 | (141,220) |
| - Internal cash position - Cash pooling - assets (*) |
- | (45,038) | (190,181) | (17,166) | 252,385 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (7,495) | (48,675) | (289,505) | (87,930) | 292,385 | (141,220) |
| Net financial debt | 80,562 | (16,148) | (248,522) | 230,614 | 0 | 46,506 |
| Net financial debt For the period ended December 31, 2024 (in € thousands) |
Real estate development |
Multi technics |
Construction & Renovation |
Investments & Holding |
Eliminations between segments |
Consolidated total |
| Non-current borrowings from consolidated companies of the group (*) |
40,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (40,000) | 0 |
| + Non-current financial liabilities | 31,690 | 26,158 | 19,477 | 107,505 | 0 | 184,830 |
| + Current financial liabilities | 18,490 | 6,086 | 5,462 | 337 | 0 | 30,375 |
| + Internal cash position - Cash pooling - liabilities (*) |
22,222 | 4,555 | 17,982 | 265,769 | (310,528) | 0 |
| Financial liabilities | 112,402 | 36,799 | 42,921 | 373,611 | (350,528) | 215,205 |
| - Non-current loans to consolidated companies of the group (*) |
0 | 0 | 0 | (40,000) | 40,000 | 0 |
| - Cash and cash equivalents | (7,230) | (2,533) | (80,300) | (83,447) | 0 | (173,510) |
| - Internal cash position - Cash pooling - assets (*) |
(9,774) | (59,768) | (218,449) | (22,537) | 310,528 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (17,004) | (62,301) | (298,749) | (145,984) | 350,528 | (173,510) |
(*) These account balances relate to the cash positions with regard to group entities belonging to other group operating segments (mainly CFE SA and CFE Contracting SA).
| Working capital requirements (in € thousands) |
June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventories | 119,425 | 141,375 |
| + Trade and other operating receivables | 307,887 | 265,481 |
| + Contract assets | 58,370 | 62,696 |
| + Other current non-operating assets | 8,644 | 7,329 |
| - Trade and other operating receivables | (281,635) | (289,176) |
| - Current tax liabilities | (10,757) | (6,342) |
| - Contract liabilities | (222,412) | (208,844) |
| - Other current non-operating liabilities | (72,006) | (58,719) |
| Working capital requirement | (92,484) | (86,200) |
| EBITDA (in € thousands) |
June 2025 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Income from operating activities | 10,188 | 10,767 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment |
11,481 | 10,968 |
| Consolidated EBITDA | 21,669 | 21,735 |
| Return on equity (ROE) | June 2025 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity - share of the group, at opening | 247,768 | 236,770 |
| Net result - share of the group | 7,534 | 4,169 |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Capital Employed | June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Net financial debt | 46,506 | 41,695 |
| Equity - share of the group | 236,175 | 247,768 |
| Capital employed | 282,681 | 289,463 |
| Debt ratio | June 2025 | December 2024 |
| Net financial debt | 46,506 | 41,695 |
| Capital employed | 282,681 | 289,463 |
| Debt ratio | 16.5% | 14.4% |
The return on equity and capital employed from the real estate development segment has been computed using the consolidated statement of financial position per segment:
| Return on equity (ROE) - Real Estate Development | June 2025 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity, at opening - Real Estate Development | 160,328 | 159,141 |
| Net result from continuing operations - share of the group - Real Estate Development |
4,604 | 324 |
| Return on equity (ROE) - Real Estate Development | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| Capital employed (in € thousands) |
June 2025 | December 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity - real estate development segment | 157,189 | 160,328 |
| Net financial debt - real estate development segment | 80,562 | 95,398 |
| Capital employed | 237,751 | 255,726 |
Article 12, paragraph 2, 3° of the Royal Decree of 14.11.2007 on the obligations of issuers of financial instruments admitted to trading on a regulated market.
We certify, in the name and on behalf of Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE SA and on that company's responsibility, that, to our knowledge,
SIGNATURES
| Name: | Fabien De Jonge | Raymund Trost |
|---|---|---|
| *Acting on behalf of a BV/SRL | *Acting on behalf of a BV/SRL | |
| Role: | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee |
Date: 25 August 2025
| Company name: | Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE |
|---|---|
| Head office: | Avenue Edmond Van Nieuwenhuyse 30, 1160 Brussels (Belgium) |
| Telephone: | + 32 2 661 12 11 |
| Legal form: | Public limited company (société anonyme (SA)) |
| Incorporated under Belgian law | |
| Date of incorporation: | 21 June 1880 |
| Duration: | Indefinite |
| Accounting period: | From 1 January to 31 December |
| Trade Register entry: | RPM Brussels 0400 464 795 – VAT 400.464.795 |
| Place where legal documentation can be consulted: | Head office |

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We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE NV/SA as at 30 June 2025, the consolidated statement of income, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and notes ("the consolidated condensed interim financial information"). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this consolidated condensed interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this consolidated condensed interim financial information based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial information as at 30 June 2025 and for the six-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union.
Diegem, 28 August 2025
EY Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/EY Réviseurs d'Entreprises SRL Statutory auditor represented by
Marnix Van Dooren* Partner *Agissant au nom d'une SRL
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