Cerence
The computed 12-month bankruptcy probability of Cerence is 0.2% (very low). The company has been active since 2001 and the Belgian State Gazette contains no insolvency or warning signals. No processed annual-account figures are available; this conclusion rests on registry and State Gazette data only.
| Active | 24 yrs |
| Board | 3 |
| Locations | 2 |
| Publications | 18 |
Statistical estimate based on public sources, not credit advice nor a finding of fact. How do we compute this?
| Fiscal year | Type | Filed | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-09-2024 | volledig | 21-05-2026 | 2026-00118760 |
| 30-09-2023 | volledig | 21-03-2024 | 2024-00047760 |
| 30-09-2022 | volledig | 17-04-2023 | 2023-00061521 |
| 30-09-2021 | volledig | 07-04-2022 | 2022-20001299 |
| 30-09-2020 | volledig | 22-04-2021 | 2021-11000496 |
| 30-09-2019 | volledig | 17-04-2020 | 2020-09400236 |
| 30-09-2018 | volledig | 30-04-2019 | 2019-11300011 |
| 30-09-2017 | volledig | 27-04-2018 | 2018-10800202 |
| 30-09-2016 | volledig | 02-05-2017 | 2017-10800091 |
| 30-09-2015 | volledig | 20-04-2016 | 2016-10100562 |
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Edward James HaggertyDirectorState Gazette act 25025652 (24-02-2025)Current24-02-2025 → present
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Jennifer Trusso SalínasDirectorState Gazette act 22075498 (27-06-2022)Current27-06-2022 → present
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CLOSE DennisDirectorState Gazette act 22323151 (06-04-2022)Current28-10-2019 → present
3 events
- 24-02-2025 Resigned· Director
- 06-04-2022 Appointed· Director
- 28-10-2019 Appointed· Manager
Historic, not recently confirmed (2)
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Adam Bruce Bowder IIManagerState Gazette act 15035745 (06-03-2015)Not recently confirmedlast confirmed in an act from 2015
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Frank De RooverManagerState Gazette act 03071677 (26-06-2003)Not recently confirmedlast confirmed in an act from 2003
Former directors (11)
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Leanne FitzgeraldManagerState Gazette act 19142799 (28-10-2019)Former28-10-2019 → 14-03-2022
2 events
- 14-03-2022 Resigned· Director
- 28-10-2019 Appointed· Manager
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Anne Marie KehoeManagerState Gazette act 18123264 (08-08-2018)Former08-08-2018 → 28-10-2019
2 events
- 28-10-2019 Resigned· Manager
- 08-08-2018 Appointed· Manager
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Caroline CurtisManagerState Gazette act 19142799 (28-10-2019)Former- → 28-10-2019
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George CarrollManagerState Gazette act 15168295 (02-12-2015)Former02-12-2015 → 28-10-2019
2 events
- 28-10-2019 Resigned· Manager
- 02-12-2015 Appointed· Manager
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Bruce Adam BowdenManagerState Gazette act 18065882 (23-04-2018)Former- → 23-04-2018
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Thomas DurieuxWettelijke vertegenwoordigerState Gazette act 16120044 (26-08-2016)Former26-08-2016 → present
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Veerle CatryWettelijke vertegenwoordigerState Gazette act 16120044 (26-08-2016)Former- → 26-08-2016
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Jan AnthierensManagerState Gazette act 16115309 (16-08-2016)Former- → 16-08-2016
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Thomas BeaudoinManagerState Gazette act 15168295 (02-12-2015)Former- → 02-12-2015
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Todd DuCheneManagerState Gazette act 15035745 (06-03-2015)Former- → 06-03-2015
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Nathalie SchanckManagerState Gazette act 03071677 (26-06-2003)Former- → 26-06-2003
| Statutory auditor | IRE/IBR number | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| BDO Bedrijfarevisoren BVCurrent Statutory auditor |
- | 13-08-2024 → present |
| Sebastiaan GysembergCurrent Statutory auditor |
- | 13-08-2024 → present |
| BDO ATRIO BEDRIJFSREVISOREN Burg. Venn. CVBA Statutory auditor succeeded by BDO Bedrijfarevisoren BV in 2024 |
- | 23-04-2018 → 13-08-2024 |
| Koen De Brabander Statutory auditor |
- | - → 01-07-2010 |
| Thomas Durieux Statutory auditor |
- | 02-02-2022 → 13-08-2024 |
| Veerle Catry Statutory auditor |
- | 01-07-2010 → 01-07-2010 |
| NACE primary | Ontwerpen van computerprogramma’s(62100) |
| Legal form | Private limited company(610) |
| Incorporation | 13-12-2001 |
| Status | Active |
| Postal code | 9820 |
Parcels linked to this company through its CBE addresses (seat, establishment units, branches), cross-referenced with the cadastral parcel plan. This shows where the company operates, not a deeds register.
| Parcel (capakey) | Region | Area | Buildings | Height / fl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33305B1013/00H002 | Flanders | 3,102 m² | 1 · 1,333 m² | 6.0 m · 1 fl. |
| 44062A0318/00A000 | Flanders | 1,418 m² | 1 · 81 m² | 5.1 m |
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05-08-2026 Board meeting · Seat change · Filing representative
- Publication: 05/08/2026 · Cerence
- Filing: 28/07/2026 · Cerence
- Board meeting: 18/03/2026 · Cerence
- Seat change: to: Poortakkerstraat 91, 9051 Gent, from: Guldensporenpark 32, 9820 Merelbeke-Melle, effective_date: 2026-03-18 · Cerence
- Filing representative: alle formaliteiten inzake wettelijke bekendmaking ... publiceren ... actualiseren ... ondertekenen ... stappen ondernemen · Michael Engelking
- Filing representative: alle formaliteiten inzake wettelijke bekendmaking ... publiceren ... actualiseren ... ondertekenen ... stappen ondernemen · Nicole De Badts
- Filing representative: iedere medewerker van Pro-Pay NV ... alle formaliteiten inzake wettelijke bekendmaking ... te vervullen · Pro-Pay NV
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- Dennis Close, Zaakvoerder
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- Inbreng in geld · Apport en numéraire
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| Legal nameNL | Cerence |