Emakina Results 2015: a Very Good Performance

27 marzo 2016

- BRUSSELS, March 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Income of EUR 70,340,000, up 25%;EBIDTA of EUR 6,070,000, strong growth of 50% Thousands of EUR 2014 2015 Variation Income 56,136 70,340 + 25.3% Organic growth + 10.7% + 20.6% EBITDA 4,053 6,070 + 49.8% Organic growth + 25.4% + 35.3% Operating margin + 7.2% + 8.6% Result before tax -62 1,952 + 2,014 Net result -853 1,147 + 2,000 Résumé of regulatory information Emakina Group (ALEMK)todayannouncesits 2015results, reporting strong progress, with25%income growth and a further improvement in operating margin of almost 150 basis points.Excellent commercial dynamics led by all the group's teams underpin this performance. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160320/346058LOGO ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160320/346059 ) Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (EBIDTA) increased by 50% to EUR 6,070,000, as a result of improved efficiency, better balance between resources and requirements, cost control and synergies between Emakina's entities. International expansion continued, with 57% of income coming from outside Belgium. KEY EVENTS New clients Ales, AstraZeneca, Bosch Siemens, Celio, Carré de l'Habitat, Cofely(Engie), Crea Geneve, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, De Lijn, European Defence Agency, Generali, Goodman, Greentube, HypoNÖ, Jimmy Choo, Kenwood, Kiala(UPS), LolaLiza, Markafoni, Melexis, Merck, Merkur Markt (REWE), Vecos and WeFashion. Synergies The group's entities exceedingly work together on projects, enabling widespread sharing of their respective know-how, resources and technologies. Acquisitions In September 2015, Emakina acquired the Austrian digital agency diamond:dogs (80 experts in Vienna, Zurich, Salzburg and Zagreb), enabling the group's expansion in central Europe. In 2016, Emakina took over the Swedish digital agency Dempsey, strengthening its presence in Scandinavia. Partnerships In 2015, Emakina Group signed partnerships with Asiance (Korea) and Bubblegum (Spain). They join existing partners Domino (Italy), Metia (UK, USA, Singapore), Piramit (Turkey) and SinnerSchrader (Germany). EMAKINA/Things launch Emakina innovates, by creating a new centre of experts in the Internet of Things (IoT). Brand Experience Score© Emakina has unveiled an original brand management method and indicator. First comparative studies have been carried out in the cosmetics, women's fashion, D-I-Y and gardening sectors. - - - ABOUT EMAKINA Emakina Groupis a top 3 independent European full-service digital agency (Alternext BrusselsALEMK - ISIN: BE 0003843605). 700 enthusiastic experts working from 15 offices in 8 European countries deliver cutting-edge services in communication, web building, applications and commerce. Emakina guides its clients through their digital transformation, creating user engagement, new opportunities and business lines, and ways to simply work better. http://www.emakina.com Emakina Group Rue Middelbourg 64A BE-1170 BrusselsBelgium Press contact Luc Malcorps Director of Media [email protected]+32-475-594-456 +32-2-400-40-00