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Wendel

Wendel is a private equity firm that specializes in equity financing in middle markets and later stages through leveraged buyouts, transactions, and acquisitions. It invests in both listed and non-listed companies, as well as in private debt and secondary investments. The firm typically targets sectors such as B2B, education technology, energy transition, technology services, software, business services, healthcare, and industrial technology. It seeks investments in Africa, Europe, European developed markets, Western Europe (particularly France), and North America (United States and Canada), investing between 300 million ($354.04 million) and 800 million ($944.12 million). Wendel targets majority, control, or large minority investments in listed or unlisted companies, seeks board or supervisory board seats and key committee positions in its portfolio companies, and makes balance sheet investments. Founded in 1704, Wendel is headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices across Asia, North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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Wendel SE Reports 46% Rise in Fee-Related Earnings and Strong Shareholder Returns

Wendel SE reported a 46% increase in fee-related earnings to EUR87.1 million for the first half of 2026, alongside EUR450 million returned to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Fee-paying assets under management grew 30% year-over-year to $37.8 billion, while the pro forma fee-related earnings margin exceeded 39%. The company maintained a low loan-to-value ratio of 7.8% and an average bond coupon of 2.8%, though net asset value was pressured by lower market multiples for unlisted assets. Monroe Capital's evergreen vehicle saw net redemptions of $90 million, and IK Partners had no fundraising activity in the period, with its next cycle not expected until 2027.
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Wendel CEO David Darmon to step down November 30, 2026

Wendel announced that CEO and Executive Board member David Darmon will leave his role on November 30, 2026. The Supervisory Board, meeting on July 29, 2026, decided to modify the Group's governance, noting that Darmon's responsibilities have structurally narrowed following Wendel's strategic transformation into a dual-engine model of proprietary investment and third-party asset management. Darmon, who joined Wendel in 2005 and has been on the Executive Board since September 2019, will remain fully in his functions during a four-month transition period. The Group's third-party asset management platform, Wendel Investment Managers, now manages nearly €50 billion, while proprietary investments total approximately €3.6 billion pro forma for announced divestments.
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Wendel reports share buyback operations from July 20 to 24, 2026

Wendel declared share buyback operations executed from July 20 to 24, 2026, under its share repurchase program authorized by the General Meeting of May 21, 2026. Over the five-day period, the company repurchased a total of 71,937 shares at a weighted average price of 80.6505 euros. Daily volumes ranged from 8,387 to 8,344 shares on the primary market XPAR, with additional purchases on multilateral trading facilities CEUX, TQEX, and AQEU. The highest daily weighted average price was 80.8700 euros on July 23 on XPAR, while the lowest was 79.9245 euros on July 21 on CEUX.
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Wendel déclare avoir racheté 97 226 actions propres du 22 au 26 juin 2026

Wendel a déclaré avoir racheté 97 226 actions propres entre le 22 et le 26 juin 2026, dans le cadre de son programme de rachat autorisé par l'Assemblée Générale du 21 mai 2026. Le prix pondéré moyen d'acquisition sur la période s'établit à 81,9840 euros par action. Les transactions ont été réalisées sur les marchés XPAR, CEUX, AQEU et TQEX, avec des volumes quotidiens variant de 18 242 à 19 695 actions.
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Wendel reports share buyback operations totaling 86,792 shares at an average price of €84.85

Wendel declared share buyback operations executed from June 15 to June 19, 2026, under the program authorized by the General Meeting of May 21, 2026. Over the five-day period, the company repurchased a total of 86,792 shares at a volume-weighted average price of €84.8544. Daily transactions were executed across multiple trading venues including XPAR, CEUX, TQEX, and AQEU, with daily volumes ranging from 6,250 to 9,095 shares and average daily prices between €83.86 and €85.98.
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Wendel appoints Cyril Marie to its Executive Board as Deputy CEO for Asset Management

Wendel has appointed Cyril Marie to its Executive Board as Deputy CEO in charge of Asset Management, effective July 1, 2026. He joins Executive Board Chairman Laurent Mignon and CEO David Darmon on the board. The decision was made by the Supervisory Board on June 16, 2026, and reflects the growing importance of Wendel's third-party asset management platform, Wendel Investment Managers, which had 50 billion euros in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. Cyril Marie, 52, joined Wendel in July 2023 and has been instrumental in developing the platform, which now includes IK Partners, Monroe Capital, and Committed Advisors. He previously held senior roles at Natixis Investment Managers, including CFO and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development.
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