Debt sustainability in Africa under the spotlight again

Africa has been a major focus of attention since the pandemic and, more particularly, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The twin shocks and their consequences – obstacles to the movement of people and goods, skyrocketing energy and food prices, plus monetary policy tightening – have revealed structural weaknesses of African economies, either by exacerbating them or manifesting them. Read our study about it here.

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Universal Registration Document 2022

Coface publishes its 2022 Universal Registration Document. Download a full copy.

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Universal Registration Document 2021

Coface publishes its 2021 Universal Registration Document and maintains its ambitions and strategy plan to 2023. Download a full copy.

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Coface: A world of trade

Expertise & agility: We believe that trade is the driving force behind value creation and stability on a worldwide scale, but it is a risky and complex world out there. That is why it is our job to help you make the right decisions, so you can get on with growing your business without any disruptions. Because each market is unique, there are two essential dimensions to how we operate: expertise and agility. Our employees are ready, willing and able to assist in more than 100 countries where Coface can support you.

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Sector risk assessments - July 2019

13 major sectors assessed worldwide. Coface assessments are based on 70 years of Coface expertise and on the financial data published by listed companies from 6 geographical sectors. 5 financial indicators are taken into account: turnover, profitability, the net debt ratio, cashflow, and claims observed by our risk managers.

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Central & Eastern Europe Insolvencies: Good times come to an end

A favourable economic environment was not enough to reduce company insolvencies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). While average GDP growth accelerated to 4.5%, i.e. the highest level in nine years, insolvencies increased by 6.4%.

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Corporate brochure - Coface 2018

For Trade, more than an ambition, our commitment.

Our tagline, For Trade, reflects Coface’s purpose and deep commitment to trade.

We make trade – business – easier.

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2016 Activity report

2016, working towards the in-depth transformation of our Group. We aim to make Coface the most agile global credit insurance partner in the industry.

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Panorama Poland payment survey - Payment delays pervade polish corporates

Coface’s payment survey confirms that sales on credit are being extensively used by Polish companies. Although credit periods have become common practice, it does not mean that receivables are being paid on time.

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2015 Activity report

Whatever their size, nationality or sector, we inform our customers about current market issues to assist them in controlling their financial risks. To do so, we provide our international business expertise, country and sector risk assessments, accurate data on 80 million companies worldwide and a range of scalable, innovative products that suit their needs and business strategy.

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Consolidated financial statements

Consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2015. Preliminary version, unaudited financial statements.

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2014 Activity report

Registration document 2014 including the Financial report

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Interim financial report, First-half 2014

- Turnover growth of +1.8% on a like-for-like basis
- Increase in current operating income of +24% and net result (group share) of +40.4%

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2013 Activity report

The group’s 2013 activity report is available.

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2012 Activity report

Jean-Marc Pillu, CEO of Coface:
"In 2012, we combined further profitability and growth, while continuing to assist our customers".

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2011 Activity report

Jean-Marc Pillu, CEO of Coface:
"In 2011, we achieved our goal of refocusing our operations on credit insurance"

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