Earnings Release • Apr 9, 2025
Earnings Release
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During 2024 Quest Group recorded Sales €1.325 m, EBITDA €91,7m, EBT €65m and EΑΤ €49,8m.
Compared to 2023, Quest Group Sales grew by 10,8%, EBITDA by 10,1%, EBT by 10,3%, and EAT by 9,9%. It is noted that the profits from the sale of 20% of ACS shares, amounting to €77 million, are recorded directly in the Group's equity, in accordance with IFRS 10. A small portion out of this amount equal to €2.2 million, is included in the consolidated 2024 EBT recognized as profits from the derivative valuation arising from this agreement, in line with IFRS provisions.
The main consolidated financial results & figures are illustrated as follows:
| (amount in € x 1.000) | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | % yoy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1.325 352 | 1.196.604 | 10,8% |
| Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization and Investing Results (EBITDA®) |
91.750 | 83.329 | 10,1% |
| Earning Before Tax (EBT) | 64.984 | 58.910 | 10,3% |
| Earnings After Tax (EAT) | 49.841 | 45.372 | 9,9% |
| Earnings After Tax and Non-Controlling Interest (EAT & NCI) |
49 113 | 44.797 | 9,6% |
| Profit per share | 0,4636 | 0,4214 | 10,0% |
| Capital Expenditure and New Investments | 20.954 | 26.714 | -21,6% |
| Net Debt | -82-108 | 17.013 | -582,6% |
* Do not include "other gain/losses" related to investment activity.
The Group's net debt position (loans minus cash equivalents) stood at -€82.1 million (i.e., net cash of €82.1 million), compared to €17 million net debt) as of 31/12/2023. This change is primarily due to the €77 million in proceeds from the sale of 20% of the shares of its subsidiary, ACS.
➢ Commercial Activity (Info Quest Technologies, Quest on Line, iSquare, iStorm, Clima Quest,GED, FoQus, Epafos).
Sales grew by 11,3% , followed by an EBT increase of 6,1% on a YoY basis. Lower pace of profitability increase is mainly driven by squeezed Gross Margins in the Apple Ecosystem, lower contribution of Clima sales, following the termination of last year's subsidies program, and by high financing costs due to high Euribor and working capital needs required for the expansion in the Romanian market.
➢ IT Services (Uni Systems, Intelli Solutions, Team Candi).
Sales augmented at a double-digit pace (12,7%), and EBT by 9,4%. Demand for IT services reamains strong, driven by the high number of digital transformation projects of the private and public sector. Roughly 46% of sales stem from international activities.
Sales increased by 5,1%, followed by an EBT increase of 8,1%. Growth is primarily driven by the rate of expansion of e-commerce, although at a slower than expected pace during 2024. Despite this, the company is estimated to have increased its market share during the same period.
Sales were mildly higher YoY by 6,6% , while EBT increased by 11,5% .
The parent company's revenue amounted to €16.7m, compared to €12.6m last year, with €15m coming from dividends paid by its subsidiaries. EBT reached €89.2m, significantly higher than €10.7m in the last year. This sharp increase was primarily driven by the sale of 20% of ACS shares, which generated approximately €77m in proceeds.
During its meeting on March 27, 2025, the Board of Directors decided to propose a dividend distribution of €0.30 gross per share at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), totaling approximately €32 million in distributed profits. The AGM is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025.
In October 2024, Quest Holdings made two important strategic moves:
Both moves align with Quest Holdings' broader long-term strategy of investing in high-growth sectors while maintaining flexibility to realize capital gains from its assets when the timing is right.
The following outlook is estimated per segment:
On aggregate, mild growth is forecasted in sales, with a higher growth rate in EBITDA (expected to surpass €100 m.) and in EBT. The Group's solid financial position and strong commercial standing enable it to effectively address any challenges that may arise and seize any opportunities that may emerge.
Quest Group's management will host a conference call to present and discuss the 2024 Financial Results, on Thursday 10th of April 2025, at 15:30 Athens (EET) time.
The conference call will be available via webcast in real time over the Internet and you may join by linking at the internet site: Conf Call Link
Parent company is included in Unallocated functions.
| 12M 2024 (€ x 1.000) | Commercial Activities |
IT Services | Courier Services | Renewable Energy | Unallocated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | 1.051.903 | 243.022 | 158.099 | 10.850 | 1.463.873 | |
| Inter-company sales | (135.820) | (1.582) | (819) | (300) | (138.521) | |
| Net Sales | 916.083 | 241,440 | 157.280 | 10.550 | 1.325.352 | |
| EBITDA® | 36.482 | 21.878 | 26.110 | 8.878 | (1.598) | 91.750 |
| % Sales | 4,0% | 9,1% | 16,6% | 84,1% | 6,9% | |
| Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | 19.519 | 17.580 | 21.269 | 5.091 | 1.525 | 64.984 |
| % Sales | 2,1% | 7,3% | 13,5% | 48% | 4,9% | |
| Earnings After Tax (EAT) | 15.047 | 12.996 | 16.515 | 3.816 | 1.467 | 49.841 |
| Earnings After Tax & NCI (EAT & NCI) | 49.113 |
| 12M 2023 (€ x 1.000) | Commercial Activities |
IT Services | Courier Services | Renewable Energy | Unallocated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | 948.610 | 216.332 | 150.777 | 10.297 | 1.326.016 | |
| Inter-company sales | (125.790) | (2.147) | (1.071) | (404) | (129.412) | |
| Net Sales | 822.819 | 214.185 | 149.707 | 9.893 | 1.196.604 | |
| EBITDA® | 32.957 | 18.946 | 24.195 | 8.207 | (975) | 83.329 |
| % Sales | 4.0% | 8,8% | 16,2% | 83,0% | #DIV/0! | 7,0% |
| Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | 18.389 | 16.068 | 19.671 | 4.551 | 230 | 58.910 |
| % Sales | 2,2% | 7,5% | 13,1% | 46,0% | #DIV/0! | 4,9% |
| Earnings After Tax (EAT) | 14.810 | 12.081 | 14.929 | 3.430 | 122 | 45.372 |
| Earnings After Tax & NCI (EAT & NCI) | 44.797 |
| % 2024 /2023 | Commercial Activities |
IT Services | Courier Services | Renewable Energy | Unallocated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 11,3% | 12,7% | 5,1% | 6,6% | 10,8% | |
| EBITDA* | 10,7% | 15,5% | 7,9% | 8,2% | -64,0% | 10,1% |
| Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | 6,1% | 9,4% | 8,1% | 11,9% | 563,1% | 10,3% |
| Earnings After Tax (EAT) | 1,6% | 7,6% | 10,6% | 11,2% | 9,9% | |
| Earnings After Tax & NCI (EAT & NCI) | 9.6% |
| delta in '000€ 2024 /2023 | Commercial Activities |
IT Services | Courier Services | Renewable Energy | Unallocated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 93.264 | 27.255 | 7.573 | 657 | 128.748 | |
| EBITDA* | 3.525 | 2.932 | 1.915 | 671 | (623) | 8.421 |
| Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | 1.130 | 1.512 | 1.597 | 540 | 1.295 | 6.075 |
| Earnings After Tax (EAT) | 238 | 915 | 1.586 | 386 | 1.345 | 4.469 |
| Earnings After Tax & NCI (EAT & NCI) | 4.316 |
2024 Financial Statements of Quest Holdings will be posted on Athens Stock Exchange website (www.athexgroup.gr) and on Quest corporate website (www.Quest.gr) on Thursday 10 th of April 2025.
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