Danfoss sales above EUR 10 billion with highest investment levels ever

1.3.2023 09:00:00 CET | Danfoss A/S
Danfoss fortsætter sin transformation drevet af omstillingen i verdens energisystemer til vedvarende energi og højere energiproduktivitet i maskiner og infrastruktur. Med et historisk højt investeringsniveau sigter Danfoss mod langsigtet værdiskabelse og ser bedre vækstudsigter end nogensinde før.

Omsætningen i 2022 blev bedre end forventet og steg med 36% til EUR 10,3 milliarder. Den organiske vækst endte på 15%.
Driftsresultatet (EBITA) steg 26% til EUR 1,2 milliarder med en margin på 11,9%, hvilket var i overensstemmelse med forventningerne.
Alle regioner havde vækst og især Nordamerika, der nu er vokset med 71% over det seneste år.
Stærkt positioneret til fremtidig vækst med betydelige investeringer i elektrificering efter etableringen af Semikron Danfoss, hvor vi har en førende position inden for powerelektronik og elektrificering.
Investeringer i innovation (R&D) steg 39% til EUR 457 millioner, mens investeringer i produktions-kapacitet, regionalisering og digitale teknologier steg 44% til EUR 531 millioner.
ESG-data kvalitet forbedret og solide fremskridt mod målet om at blive CO2 neutral i scope 1 og 2 i 2030 på alle Danfoss-lokationer globalt.
I 2023 forventes en omsætning i intervallet EUR 10,4-11,9 milliarder og en EBITA-margin i intervallet 11,5-13,0%.

 
 
NORDBORG, DANMARK – Danfoss’ stærke 2022-resultater afspejler det enorme vækstpotentiale, der er i produkter og løsninger, som bidrager til at opfylde globale og regionale klimamål.
 
Omsætningen voksede med 36% i forhold til 2021. Den organiske vækst blev 15% med en EBITA-margin på 11,9% i 2022. Danfoss leverede tillige et stærkt cash flow fra driften før tilkøb og salg af virksomheder på EUR 465 millioner, hvilket var 16% bedre end året før. Efter et fortsat højt strategisk investeringsniveau i innovation, produktionskapacitet, digital transformation og regionale vækstinitiativer, steg EBITA 26% til EUR 1,224 millioner i forhold til 2021. Indtjeningen var påvirket af Danfoss’ tilbagetrækning fra Rusland og etableringen af Semikron Danfoss, men i øvrigt positivt påvirket af den højere toplinje og en fortsat konsekvent styring af indkøb, effektivitetsforbedringer i fabrikkerne og priser.
 
”Danfoss er bedre positioneret til vækst i alle regioner end nogensinde før. Vores omsætning er næsten ligeligt fordelt i Amerika, Europa og Asien med betydelige muligheder i alle regioner. Vi har for eksempel øget salget signifikant igen i år i Nordamerika. Med vores rekordhøje investeringer i produktionskapacitet, regionalisering og digitale løsninger sigter vi mod fortsat at forbedre servicen globalt for vores kunder,” siger Kim Fausing, koncernchef i Danfoss.
 
Danfoss’ Core & Clear 2025 strategi, en grøn vækststrategi, blev lanceret i april 2022 med det formål at investere i at styrke Danfoss’ tre forretningssegmenter og fastholde koncernens stærke kernekompetencer inden for applikations-knowhow, bæredygtig innovation og førende markedspositioner.
 
”Vores højere investeringer i innovation demonstrerer endnu engang vores ønske om at tilbyde de bedste teknologier og løsninger. Vi investerer fortsat i løsninger til bæredygtige datacentre, det hurtigt voksende marked for varmepumper og energieffektive løsninger, førerløse køretøjer, elektriske køretøjer, skibe og mobile maskiner samt Power-to-X og kommercielle batterisystemer. Derudover var det et regulært højdepunkt at etablere Semikron Danfoss i august og dermed skabe en ledende position inden for power elektronik og elektrificering,” siger Kim Fausing.
 
Danfoss er fast besluttet på at nedbringe egen CO2-påvirkning, selvom forretningen vokser. Det gør koncernen med sine egne teknologier inden for energieffektivitet, sektorintegration, og elektrificering. Justeret for tilkøb leverede Danfoss i 2022 et fald på 7% i scope 1 og 2 emissioner, samtidig med at koncernen voksede 15% organisk. Samtidig tog Danfoss vigtige skridt mod at fremme mangfoldighed og inklusion via globale ressourcegrupper for medarbejderne (Employee Resource Groups).
 
”Det er vores dygtige, diverse teams i hele verden, der skaber Danfoss’ resultater. Vi tager vigtige skridt inden for diversitet og inklusion, og det har været fantastisk at følge det voksende engagement i hele organisationen. 2022 var et år med store udfordringer, og jeg er stolt af at se, hvordan vi samarbejdede med vores kunder og partnere for at håndtere disse udfordringer på den bedst mulige måde. Resultater skabes af mennesker. Vi er nu næsten 42.000 medarbejdere i Danfoss, og jeg vil gerne takke alle mine kolleger, som har muliggjort vores resultater for 2022. Sammen bygger vi en bedre fremtid,” tilføjer Kim Fausing.
 
Forventninger til 2023
 
Danfoss forventer fortsat at udvide eller fastholde sin markedsandel. Omsætningen forventes at ligge i intervallet EUR 10,4-11,9 milliarder for hele året. EBITA-marginen forventes at ligge i intervallet 11,5-13,0% efter fortsat integration af tilkøbte virksomheder såvel som investeringer i udvikling af nye produkter og løsninger. Den forventede vækst og profitabilitet er afhængig af udviklingen i de globale forsyningskæder, af krigen i Ukraine, inflationen og pandemien samt af de generelle vækstrater i verdensøkonomien.
 
I samarbejde med koncernens kunder har Danfoss’ teknologier og løsninger et enormt potentiale for at bidrage til globale og regionale klimamål. Danfoss vil fortsætte med at dekarbonisere sine globale operationer med henblik på at være CO2 neutral inden 2030. Dette er inkluderet i målene for koncernens ESG-initiativer inden for dekarbonisering, cirkularitet samt mangfoldighed og inklusion. Danfoss vil fortsat investere i bæredygtighed, forbedre sit klimaaftryk og levere på sin ESG-ambition.
 
Hoved- og nøgletal for 2022
 

Omsætningen steg 36% til EUR 10.256 millioner (2021: 7.539 mio.) med en høj organisk vækst på 15%.

Investeringer i innovation (R&D) steg 39% til 457 millioner EUR (2021: 328 mio.), svarende til 4,5% af omsætningen (2021: 4,4%).
Investeringer (CAPEX) ekskl. tilkøb og salg af virksomheder steg 44% til EUR 531 millioner (2021: 368 mio.).
Driftsresultatet (EBITA) steg 26% til EUR 1.224 millioner (2021: 969 mio.) med en EBITA-margin på 11,9% (2021: 12,8%).
Den frie pengestrøm fra driften før tilkøb og salg af virksomheder steg 16% til 465 millioner EUR (2021: 401 mio.).
Nettoresultatet gik frem til EUR 683 millioner, en stigning på 8% (2021: 631 mio.).
Scope 1 og 2 emissioner blev reduceret med 7% justeret for tilkøbet af hydraulik-forretningen i 2021.
Antallet af arbejdsulykker med fravær (LTIF: Lost Time Injury Frequency) endte på et rekordlavt niveau på 1,6 pr. million arbejdstimer (2021: 1,7).
41.928 medarbejdere globalt (2021: 40.043).
21% kvinder i lederstillinger (2021: 20%).

Se Annual Report 2022 her (engelsk)
Kontakter

Kasper Elbjørn, VP, Head of Communication, 26 13 70 01, Kasper.elbjorn@danfoss.com

Om Danfoss A/S
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
www.danfoss.com
Vedhæftninger

Danfoss Annual Report 2022_pressemeddelelse_DK.pdf

1.3.2023 09:00:00 CET | Danfoss A/S
Danfoss continues its transformation driven by the shift in energy systems to renewable energy and the need for significantly higher energy productivity in machines and infrastructure. With bold investments, Danfoss is focused on long-term value creation and has never seen better opportunities.

Sales in 2022 exceeded expectations, up 36% to EUR 10.3 billion. Organic growth was up 15%.
Operating profits (EBITA) up 26% to a strong EUR 1.2 billion with a margin of 11.9%, which was within range of guidance.
Growth in all regions and especially in North America that grew by 71% over the past year.
Strongly positioned for future growth with significant investments in electrification with the creation of Semikron Danfoss, taking a leading position in power electronics and electrification.
Innovation spend up 39% to EUR 457 million, and investments in production capacity, regionalization, and digital solutions up 44% to EUR 531 million.
ESG data quality improved and we report solid progress towards our target to reach zero emissions in scope 1 & 2 in 2030 in our global operations.
Outlook 2023 sales in the range of EUR 10.4-11.9 billion and EBITA margin in the range of 11.5-13.0%.

 
NORDBORG, DENMARK – Danfoss’ very strong 2022 results demonstrate the huge growth potential in products and solutions that contribute to meeting global and regional climate goals.
 
Sales grew 36% compared to 2021. Organic growth was 15% with EBITA margin reaching 11.9% in 2022. This is combined with a strong free operating cash flow before M&A of EUR 465 million, an increase of 16% compared to 2021. After continued high levels of strategic investments in innovation, production capacity, digital transformation, and regional growth initiatives, EBITA increased 26% to EUR 1,224m compared to 2021. Earnings were affected by the exit from Russia and the creation of Semikron Danfoss and driven by the higher topline and continued traction in managing sourcing, factory performance, and pricing.
 
“Danfoss is better positioned for growth across all regions than we have ever been. Our sales are almost distributed evenly across the Americas, Europe, and Asia with significant opportunities in all regions. As an example, we increased our sales significantly again this year in North America. With our record levels of investments in production capacity, regionalization, and digital solutions, we are targeting to further improve the service to our customers globally,” says Kim Fausing, President & CEO of Danfoss.
 
Danfoss’ Core & Clear 2025 strategy, a green growth strategy, was launched in April 2022 with the aim of ensuring further investments in strengthening Danfoss’ three business segments and sustaining strong application know-how, sustainable innovation, and leading positions.
 
“By increasing innovation spend by 39%, we are again demonstrating our commitment to offering best-in-class technology and solutions. We continue to invest in technologies for sustainable datacenters, the fast-growing market for heat pumps and energy efficiency solutions, autonomous vehicles, the electrification of machines and marine vessels, and mobile machinery as well as Power-to-X and battery energy-storage systems. Finally, it was a true highlight to launch Semikron Danfoss in August and thereby establish a leading position in power electronics and electrification,” says Kim Fausing.
 
Danfoss is determined to decouple its carbon impact from its own business growth with technologies for energy efficiency, sector integration, linking various energy carriers, and electrification. Adjusted for acquisitions, Danfoss delivered a 7% decrease in scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 while growing 15% organically. At the same time, Danfoss is taking critical steps towards promoting Diversity & Inclusion through global employee resource groups.
 
“Our results are truly driven by our high-performing diverse teams across the world. We are taking critical steps to move the needle on Diversity & Inclusion, and it’s been great to follow the growing engagement across the organization. In 2022, we faced a number of challenges, and I am proud to see how we worked together with our customers and partners to handle those challenges best possible. Results are created by people. We are now close to 42,000 people in Danfoss, and I would like to thank all my colleagues who made our results possible. Together we build a better future,” adds Kim Fausing.
 
Outlook 2023
 
Danfoss has a continued ambition to expand or maintain market share. Sales are expected to be in the range of EUR 10.4-11.9bn for the full year. The EBITA margin is expected to be in the range of 11.5-13.0%, following continued integration of already acquired businesses as well as investments in the development of new products and solutions. The expected growth and profitability performance is dependent on the development of global supply chain disruptions, the war in Ukraine, inflation, and the pandemic, as well as the general growth rates in the world economy. 
 
Together with our customers, Danfoss has a huge potential to contribute to global and regional climate goals through the technologies and solutions we bring to market. Danfoss remains committed to decarbonizing our global operations by 2030, which is included in the targets of our three step-change initiatives on Decarbonization, Circularity, and Diversity & Inclusion. We will continue to invest in sustainability, improve our climate footprint, and deliver on our ESG ambition.
 
Key figures for 2022
 

Sales increased 36% to EUR 10,256 million (2021: 7,539m), corresponding to a significant organic growth of 15%.
Investments in innovation (R&D) increased 39% to EUR 457 million (2021: 328m), corresponding to 4.5% of sales (2021: 4.4%).
Investments (CAPEX) excluding M&A increased 44% to EUR 531 million (2021: 368m).
Operating profit (EBITA) increased 26% to EUR 1,224 million (2021: 969m), leading to a strong EBITA margin of 11.9% (2021: 12.8%).
Free operating cash flow after financial items and tax (before M&A) increased 16% to EUR 465 million (2021: 401m).
Net profit reached EUR 683 million, up 8% (2021: 631m).
Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased 7% (2021: 3%) when adjusting for the 2021 acquired hydraulics business.
Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) ended at the record-low level of 1.6 (2021: 1.7).
41,928 employees (2021: 40,043).
21% women in leadership positions (2021: 20%).

View the full Annual Report 2022 here
Contacts

Kasper Elbjørn, VP, Head of Communication, 26 13 70 01, Kasper.elbjorn@danfoss.com

About Danfoss A/S
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
www.danfoss.com
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Danfoss Annual Report 2022_press release_EN.pdf

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