Bekaert is a 130-year-old Belgian company founded in 1880 that specializes in engineered wire products. According to its 2010 annual report, Bekaert experienced a revival in 2010 after struggling in 2009 due to the financial crisis, with net profit increasing to €215.8 million. The company also increased its net debts by €127 million to fund investments, but maintained acceptable solvency between 30-40%, leaving shareholders happy with the results compared to 2001.

1. The annual report of Bekaert(2010) Sam De Ruyter

2. Introduction Founded 1880 Founder: Leo Leander Bekaert Zwevegem (Belguim) Core business: Engineered wire products

3. headquarters: Kortrijk (Belgium) Euronext Brussels Bert De Graeve & Baron Paul Buysse In 120 countries!

4. Annual report 2010 2010  revival 2009  bad Cause: financial crisis

5. Turnover

6. Best selling region

7. Net profit + € 215.8 million

8. The Bekaertshares

9. The net debts + € 127 million

11. The end Thank you for your attention!