Annual Report 2023

Company Announcement No. 1 - 2024
to Nasdaq Copenhagen

 

2024.02.21

Annual Report 2023

In 2023, AO achieved a turnover of DKK 5,261m, an EBITDA of DKK 405m, and an EBT of DKK 262m. The results were thus in line with the latest announced expectations. At the Annual General Meeting, the Board will propose a dividend of DKK 3.75 per share.

In the second half of 2023, a downturn in the market was experienced, particularly the market for heat pumps performed, unexpectedly, negatively. In 2023, AO gained market shares and has thus performed better than the market in general.

2024 is expected to be challenging, especially in the first half, where negative growth rates are anticipated. AO has taken several initiatives that make us expect to fare better than the market.

Financial Highlights (DKKm)		Q4 2023	Q4 2022		2023	2022
Net Revenue		1,361.4	1,476.2		5,261.0	5,375.0
Gross Margin		318.2	379.8		1,234.3	1,310.3
EBITDA		95.4	139.2		405.3	491.6
EBT		57.9	109.1		261.8	377.4
Key ratios (%)
Revenue Growth Rate		(7.8)	16.5		(2.1)	12.0
Gross Margin		23.4	25.7		23.5	24.4
EBITDA Margin		7.0	9.4		7.7	9.1
EBT Margin		4.3	7.4		5.0	7.0

Revenue

The growth was characterised by a slowdown in the market in the second half of the year. The expected growth in sales of heat pumps after the launch of the heat pump pool did not materialise. AO gained market shares in the B2B segment, and the B2C segment returned to positive growth rates in the fourth quarter. The annual revenue was DKK 5,261m.

EBITDA

EBITDA amounted to DKK 405m, equivalent to an EBITDA margin of 7.7%. In 2023, there have been no one-time effects of price increases.

EBT

EBT amounted to DKK 262m, corresponding to a margin of 5.0%.

Dividend

At the Company's Annual General Meeting on March 20, 2024, a proposal will be made for a dividend payment of DKK 3.75 per 1 DKK share, equivalent to approximately 50% of the year's profit after tax and 375% of the share capital.

Guidance for 2024

Revenue for 2024 is expected to be in the range of DKK 5,000 to 5,200m.
EBITDA is expected to be in the range of DKK 340 to 370m.
Profit before tax (EBT) is expected to be in the range of DKK 200 to 230m.
Reference is made to the financial outlook assumptions outlined in the annual report.

Webcast

The Annual Report for 2023 will be presented in English via webcast on February 22, 2024, at 13:00 CET. It is possible to participate in the webcast from the Investor Relations page on AO.dk or from the link below:

Brødrene A&O Johansen A/S | Offentliggørelse af Årsrapport 2023 (eventcdn.net)

For further information, please contact:

CEO Niels A. Johansen
CFO/Deputy CEO Per Toelstang
Brødrene A & O Johansen A/S
Rørvang 3
DK- 2620 Albertslund
Denmark
Tlf.: [phone]

 

Attachments

• AO_Annual_Report_2023
• 5299004B6ZEGVCR9ZR75-2023-12-31-en