Société Générale (Euronext Paris: GLE)
75009 Paris, France (Map) Phone: +33-1-42-14-20-00
http://www.societegenerale.com
Overview
Société Générale wants to be top brass in the French banking industry. The bank (familiarly known as SocGen) commands a three-pronged campaign with operations in global investment management (including SG Private Banking and majority-owned online brokerage Boursorama); retail banking and specialized financial services, including finance, leasing, and insurance; and corporate and investment banking, focusing on European capital markets, derivatives, and structured finance. In the US, the company controls asset manager The TCW Group. SocGen has about 3,000 branches in France (including its Crédit du Nord division), and some 5,300 locations worldwide.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Société Générale (Euronext Paris: GLE)
| Company Type | Public (Euronext Paris: GLE; Pink Sheets: SCGLY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £30,381.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 36.3% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,699.2 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 180.4% |
| 2008 Employees | 163,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 7.9% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Société Générale (Euronext Paris: GLE)
| Chairman and CEO | Frédéric Oudéa (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Deputy CEO | Didier Alix Connect to this executive |
| Deputy CEO Corporate and Investment Banking | Séverin Cabannes Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
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Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Société Générale (Euronext Paris: GLE) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- CAC 40
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- Euronext 100
- #198 in FT Global 500
- SBF 120
- SBF 250
