#Corporate news
H1-2025 results: Coface confirms its good start to the year and continues its strategic investments
Coface releases its half-year financial results for 2025 with an annualised return on tangible equity at 12.6%.
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Corporate news
#Corporate news
Q1 2025 financial results: Coface records a good start to the year with net income of €62.1m
Coface publishes its Q1 2025 financial results, with a net income of €62.1m, for an RoATE of 12.7%. Turnover is €473m, up 2.0% at constant FX and perimeter.
#Corporate news
2024 results: net income at €261.1m, up 8.6%, and proposed dividend at €1.40
Coface publishes its 2024 annual results, with a net profit of €261.1 million, up 8.6%, and a proposal to pay a dividend of €1.40 per share.
Economic publications
#Economic publications
Dr Copper under US tariffs fever
On July 8th, Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper from August 1st, following a Section 232 investigation initiated by the White House in February. Nonetheless, their scope remains unclear, as there is currently no information on the nature of the taxed products — whether they apply to refined copper, derivative products, etc. Those tariffs are further fueling concerns within the US manufacturing sector, given that nearly half of the country’s copper demand is met through net imports.
#Economic publications
$102 trillion: while global debt is skyrocketing, austerity is not systematically causing revolts in emerging countries
Faced with soaring debt and growing pressure to consolidate public finances, austerity is becoming the norm in many emerging and developing countries. However, contrary to popular belief, these measures do not systematically trigger waves of protest. We take a closer look at this complex reality.
#Economic publications
Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2025: It gets worse, before it could get better
The 9th edition of the Coface survey on German companies' payment behavior highlights a significant deterioration in payment terms, against a backdrop of political uncertainty and growing geopolitical tensions. Compared to the other countries surveyed by Coface, Germany however still stands out with some of the shortest payment terms and payment delays.
Expert advice
#Expert advice
VSEs-SMEs: 10 tips to regain control of your accounts receivable
Late payments, cash flow issues, and insolvencies: VSEs-SMEs are more exposed and vulnerable to the risk of unpaid invoices and are therefore on the front line when difficulties arise. When order books are shrinking, payment terms are getting longer and cash flow is precarious, it's urgent to regain control of your accounts receivable. Here is our guidance on how to secure your cash flow and strengthen your company's resilience.
#Expert advice
Coface warns of rising D&O insolvency exclusions
David Meys, commercial director at Coface New Zealand, recently discussed with ‘Insurance Business’ www.insurancebusinessmag.com how trade credit insurance can mitigate the risk of insolvency events that may lead to 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐃&𝐎) liability claims.
#Expert advice
Debt collection around the world: how to deal with local specificities
Collecting debts domestically is already tedious enough, but collecting debts abroad quickly turns into an obstacle course. Different business cultures, specific negotiation levers, lengthy and complex procedures, local legal specificities: the challenges are unique and the barriers are many! Our experts help you successfully collect your debts, regardless of where your debtor is located.
Our solutions
#Our solutions
Data & Tech Ep7: Meet Jean-Christophe, Head of Business Technology Office and Operational Resilience
He wears many hats, his projects combine technological innovation and environmental responsibility, and he spends all his days with DORA (the regulation, not the explorer!). Between operational resilience and Green IT, our expert's day-to-day work embodies the new reality of Data & Tech jobs at Coface. Selected highlights.
#Our solutions
Do you speak Data & Tech?
With the VivaTechnology trade show taking place this week in Paris, discover our Data & Tech professions. A parallel world where Python is spoken without whistling, where ‘lakes’ are made of data, and where ‘pipelines’ don't transport oil but streams of information. Here's a quick tutorial put together by our innovators and Data & Tech experts. The good news is that you don't need to have started coding at the age of 8 on Windows 2000 to understand everything.
#Our solutions
Data & Tech Ep6: Meet Emmanuel, Solutions Development & Architecture Manager
As with our commercial risk management services, our digital solutions support our clients and partners in their business transformation. Connectivity, generative AI, UX/UI design: our Solutions Development & Architecture expert shares his experience on the added value of data and how new technologies impact the solutions designed by Coface.
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