COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-UNSP ADR Business Summary

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (CODYY) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-performance materials and solutions for the construction and industrial markets. The company generates revenue through the sale of specialized building materials, including insulation, gypsum, roofing, and glass, as well as high-performance ceramics and plastics for industrial applications. Its operations are organized into five primary segments: Northern Europe, Southern Europe-Middle East & Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and High Performance Solutions. As of July 2026, the company is executing its "Lead & Grow" strategic plan, focusing on decarbonization and light construction to capture the global renovation market. Saint-Gobain competes directly with major industrial peers such as CRH, DuPont, and Kingspan Group, maintaining a dominant market position as the worldwide authority in sustainable construction solutions with a presence in 76 countries. Originally founded in 1665 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert and King Louis XIV as the Manufacture Royale des Glaces, the company is led by Chairman and CEO Benoit Bazin, a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and MIT who previously served as the Group’s CFO and COO. The executive leadership team includes Group CFO Maud Thuaudet, formerly of Thales, and Group COO Patrick Dupin, who oversees the company's industrial and digital expertise platforms. Nicolas Miègeville serves as the Chief Technology Officer, driving the group's technical innovation. The company is publicly held with a diverse shareholder base and a board of directors featuring notable figures such as Lead Independent Director Jean-François Cirelli and Antoine de Saint-Affrique, the CEO of Danone. This leadership structure emphasizes a decentralized, country-based operating model that ensures agility in local markets while leveraging global R&D capabilities.