(AOF) – NRJ Group reported a 5.1% increase in its turnover in the fourth quarter, amounting to 113 million euros. The company was supported by its radio and broadcasting activities, which grew by 7% and 7.8% respectively, while the television branch recorded a decline of 2.6% in line with that of the TV media advertising market. The consolidated turnover excluding trade for the 2023 financial year stood at 391.7 million euros, an improvement of 3% compared to that of the previous year.
NRJ Group will publish its 2023 annual results on March 20 (after trading).
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