19.04.2024 12:18:05 - dpa-AFX: EQS-News: aconnic AG (formerly UET AG) with strong revenue growth in Q4 2023 and full year 2023 (english)

aconnic AG (formerly UET AG) with strong revenue growth in Q4 2023 and full
year 2023

EQS-News: UET United Electronic Technology AG / Key word(s): Preliminary
Results/Quarter Results
aconnic AG (formerly UET AG) with strong revenue growth in Q4 2023 and full
year 2023

19.04.2024 / 12:17 CET/CEST
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* Consolidated revenue grows by 48% to 72.7 mn EUR

  * Preliminary operating earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)
    increased to 5.9 mn EUR


* Order backlog amounts to 32.6 mn EUR

aconnic AG (ISIN: DE000A0LBKW6), based in Munich, continues its growth in
the fourth quarter of 2023. With high demand in systems, software and
services for the build-up of communication networks, revenues grew to
highest level. aconnic's consolidated sales amounted to 72.746 mn EUR in
2023, after 49.036 mn EUR in the previous year. This corresponds to an
increase in revenue of 48%. The targeted sales growth of 20% was therefore
exceeded.

For the full year earnings improved. The preliminary operating earnings
before interest and taxes (EBIT) amount to 5.904 mn EUR, compared to 0.935
mn EUR in the previous year.

One-time expenses from financing effects, financing, and structuring
amounting to approximately 3.6 mn EUR are not included in the operating
result.

In the fourth quarter, revenue amounted to 20.296 mn EUR (previous year:
18.341 mn EUR). This represents a revenue growth of 11% compared to the
fourth quarter of 2022. The operating EBIT for the fourth quarter amounted
to 1.453 mn EUR (previous year: 3.250 mn EUR).

Investments to increase supply chain resilience and overall improved
component availability have reduced long-term orders. With those
developments the order backlog as of December 31, 2023 is 32.6 mn EUR,
compared to 43.1 mn EUR at the end of September 2023.

The detailed and final business figures for the year 2023 will be published
with the aconnic Annual Report 2023 at the end of June.

"The investments in new products and facilities in our supply chain have led
to solid growth and satisfactory results. This has laid a foundation for the
fiscal year 2024. Considering the increasing market challenges due to
geopolitical and economic influencing factors, we aim to continue growing in
2024. Considering the actual market development, we expect a growth to be in
the single-digit percentage range. " says CEO Werner Neubauer.

About aconnic AG

aconnic AG is an international technology supplier and network equipment
provider based in Munich. aconnic AG enables the construction and operation
of high-performance gigabit networks with key elements such as energy
efficiency, sustainability, and network security, as well as technologies
and products for customers to achieve climate neutrality through carbon
capturing and bioenergy. Systems and services are used by customers such as
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, A1 Telekom Austria, and América
Móvil. aconnic AG is the only international system supplier for critical
communication infrastructure with European research, development,
production, and supply chain, as well as its headquarters in Germany,
contributing to the strategic and technological autonomy of Europe. aconnic
AG (formerly UET AG) has been listed on the German stock exchange since 2006
and generated a revenue of approximately 73 mn EUR in 2023, with a growth of
around 48%.

Contact

aconnic AG
D-80992 Munich, Riesstraße 16
Sebastian Schubert, Investor Relations
Email: investor@uet-group.com


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   Language:       English
   Company:        UET United Electronic Technology AG
                   Frankfurter Straße 80-82
                   65760 Eschborn
                   Germany
   Phone:          +49 (0)6196-7777550
   Fax:            +49 (0)6196-7777559
   E-mail:         investor@uet-group.com
   Internet:       www.uet-group.com
   ISIN:           DE000A0LBKW6
   WKN:            A0LBKW
   Listed:         Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf,
                   Frankfurt (Basic Board), Stuttgart
   EQS News ID:    1884927




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1884927 19.04.2024 CET/CEST
Name WKN Börse Kurs Datum/Zeit Diff. Diff. % Geld Brief Erster Schluss
UET AG O.N. A0LBKW Xetra 1,080 30.04.24 17:30:59 -0,070 -6,09% 1,050 1,120 1,080 1,080

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