The General Meeting of Shareholders of Azkoyen, a leading company in the design, manufacture and marketing of technological solutions in sectors such as coffee, payment media and security systems, has approved allocate to dividends 9.4 million eurosequivalent to 50% of the net result consolidated in 2024. This dividend will be paid June 20.
The president of Grupo Azkoyen, Juan José Suárez, has highlighted the company’s most significant achievements during the past year, where they reached A historical net profit of 18.8 million eurosan Ebitda of 35 million euros and a business figure that exceeds 199 million euros, figures never before the company. These results are attributed to the increase in new trade agreements and the growth of strategic accounts both in Spain and in other countries.
In the General Meeting held in Peralta, the renewal of the directors Arturo Leyte, Diego Fontán, Ana Ruiz, Esther Málaga and the President himself, for a 3 -year statutory period, was proposed.
In addition to the approval of the annual accounts, the Management Report, the Non -Financial Information Statement, the Management of the Board of Directors and the Annual Remuneration Report of the directors corresponding to the 2024 year was approved.
The president of Grupo Azkoyen has highlighted the company’s commitment to the shareholders, highlighting the recognition received by the IBEX Advisory Committee, which included Grupo Azkoyen in the Ibex Top Dividend, an index that highlights the 25 companies with the greatest profitability by dividend in the Spanish Stock Exchange. This recognition reinforces the policy of compensation to shareholders and the creation of the long -term value of the company.
Regarding sustainability, in 2024, Grupo Azkoyen approved seven corporate policies related to equality and diversity, human rights, responsible supply chain, decarbonization and information security, among others. The company obtained the ESG qualification from A by the Spanish Institute of Analysts and improved its sustainability assessment in Ecovadis, consolidating the silver medal. In addition, he received the Sustainable Company award from the Navarra Chamber.
The president has highlighted the pillars of the Azkoyen Group strategy, which include continuous innovation, diversification, internationalization and sustainability as a transverse value.
As for innovation, the company maintains seven R&D centers in several European countries, where 17% of the workforce works and 20 million euros were invested in 2024.
Business and market diversification has been fundamental for the results of Grupo Azkoyen. The Payment Technologies, Coffee & Vening Systems and Time & Security areas represented more than 30% of sales. By regions, Germany was responsible for 27.6%of the consolidated business figure, followed by Spain with 17.8%, the United Kingdom with 10.3%, Italy with 8.8%, Belgium with 6.2%, the rest of the European Union with 16.3%and other countries with 13%.
The president was optimistic for the coming years, highlighting the growth and expansion plans in strategic businesses. In addition, he thanked the Azkoyen group team for its talent, effort and dedication, fundamental elements for the success of the company. With the closure of a general meeting held in the year of the 80th anniversary of the creation of Azkoyen, there is a promising future for the technological multinational.