(AOF) – The second quarter marked a new peak of activity for Ekinops. The consolidated turnover of the specialist in telecommunications solutions dedicated to telecommunications operators and companies increased by 29% to 35.5 million euros. At constant exchange rates and scope, quarterly growth was 24%. Over the first half of 2022 as a whole, revenue jumped 25% to 63.3 million euros, i.e. 20% internal growth.
At mid-2022, the group is therefore well ahead of its annual objective of business growth at least equal to that recorded in 2021 (+12%) to tend towards +15%.
The company nevertheless remains vigilant with regard to the component crisis which continues in 2022 and should remain strongly present in the quarters to come. “To date, however, it has not caused any major impact on the Group’s activity, which, thanks to the control of its supply chain, largely outperforms its market and its competitors”, specified Ekinops.
The latter thus confirmed its objective of an Ebitda margin of between 14% and 18%, integrating human and technological investments to execute the new growth plan.
Finally, Ekinops continues to be particularly active in terms of external growth and to explore all acquisition opportunities that create value for the company.
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