Med mere end 10 % vækst på toplinjen og også på bundlinjen opfylder DK Company forventningerne for året.
Omsætningen udgør EUR 725 millioner mod EUR 644 millioner i 2023. Resultatet før skat (EBT) udgør EUR 72 millioner mod EUR 65 millioner i 2023, svarende til en overskudsgrad på 10 % både for 2024 og 2023.
Group CEO Jens Poulsen udtaler:
"I 2024 har vi fortsat vores investering i fremtidig vækst med et trecifret millionbeløb, især i IT, logistik og salgsfremmende aktiviteter, hvilket – trods udfordrende markeder – understreger DK Companys tro på fremtiden."
Internt har året været præget af betydelig vækst, integration af nye IT- og logistiksystemer samt forsinkede fragtafgange fra Fjernøsten og fragtrater. Internationalt har den geopolitiske uro med et Europa under pres samt den igangværende krig i Ukraine og en volatil amerikansk dollar haft – og vil fortsat have – stor indvirkning på DK Companys forretning.
Forventninger til 2025
Valget af en ny præsident i USA betyder, at synligheden for 2025 er blevet markant lavere. Spillereglerne er ændret, og vi kigger ind i et scenarie med potentielle toldbarrierer samt en risiko for, at den amerikanske dollar når niveauet for euroen, hvilket vil give øgede udfordringer for DK Company, da vi primært indkøber i amerikanske dollars.
Jens Poulsen udtaler:
"Vi befinder os stadig i en spændt geopolitisk situation, som kan påvirke forbrugernes købelyst. DK Company leverer varer på et fornuftigt prisniveau med værdi for pengene, og historisk har vi klaret os godt under kriser, når forbrugernes rådighedsbeløb kommer under pres."
DK Company har et ambitiøst mål i 2025 om at gentage væksten fra 2024 med 10 % vækst i både omsætning og EBT.
Jens Poulsen afslutter:
"Når jeg ser tilbage, er jeg stolt over, at DK Company i løbet af de sidste fire år har formået at øge omsætningen med mere end EUR 260 millioner, hovedsageligt drevet af organisk vækst. Det viser et stærkt samarbejde med vores loyale kunder, leverandører og medarbejdere. Nu ser vi frem til at møde vores kunder på de kommende messer.”
Spørgsmål kan rettes til:
Group CEO Jens Poulsen, tlf. +45 40 84 16 01
ENGLISH VERSION
With more than 10% growth on the top line and on the bottom line too, DK Company fulfills the expectations for the year.
The turnover totals EUR 725 million against EUR 644 million in 2023. The profit before tax (EBT) totals EUR 72 million against EUR 65 million in 2023, corresponding to a profit margin of 10% for both 2024 and 2023.
Group CEO Jens Poulsen states:
"In 2024, we have continued our investment in future growth with a three-digit million amount, in particular in IT, logistics and sales promotion activities, which – despite challenging markets – underlines DK Company's faith in the future."
In-house, the year has been characterized by significant growth, integration of new IT and logistics systems, as well as delayed freight deliveries from the Far East and freight rates. Internationally, the geopolitical turmoil with a Europe under pressure as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine and a volatile US dollar has had – and will continue to have – a major impact on DK Company's business.
Expectations for 2025
The election of a new president in the USA means that the visibility for 2025 has lowered significantly. The rules of the game have changed, and we are looking into a scenario with potential customs barriers as well as a risk of the US dollar reaching the level of the euro, which will cause increased challenges for DK Company as we source primarily in US dollars.
Jens Poulsen states:
"We are still in a tense geopolitical situation, which may affect consumers' desire to buy. DK Company delivers goods at a reasonable price level with value for money, and historically we managed well during crises, when consumers' available amounts come under pressure."
DK Company has an ambitious goal in 2025 to repeat the growth from 2024 with 10% growth in both turnover and EBT.
Jens Poulsen concludes:
"When I look back, I am proud that during the last four years DK Company has managed to grow the turnover by more than EUR 260 million, mainly driven by organic growth. This shows a strong collaboration with our loyal customers, suppliers and employees. Now, we look forward to meeting our customers at the upcoming fairs."
Any questions can be directed to:
Group CEO Jens Poulsen, tel. +45 40 84 16 01