Emakina Group: 3% Growth in Turnover in the Year 2013

Emakina Group: 3% Growth in TurnoverEmakina Group: 3% Growth in Turnover in the Year 2013 PR Newswire BRUSSELS, March 14, 2014 Emakina Group (Alternext Brussels: ALEMK) published its annual results for 2013 today. Consolidated sales rose by 2.7% compared with 2012. At the same time, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell from 7.7% of total sales in 2012 to 6.1% in 2013. Finally, the consolidated net profit (excluding amortisation of goodwill) rose by 12% from EUR 1,052,780 in 2012 to EUR 1,176,999 in 2013. As in previous years, the Board of Directors is to put a proposal to the general meeting to be held on 22 April 2014 not to distribute a dividend so as to further support the development of the group. Increase in sales outside Belgium of 22% In 2013, Emakina Group sales amounted to EUR 50,117,336, compared with EUR 48,783,064 in 2012, up 3%. At constant scope, the level of sales was maintained in 2013. The growth rate of activities in entities "outside Belgium" amounted to 22%. Meanwhile, the group's activity on the Belgian market has reached a stage of maturity given the significant level of its market share. Consequently, now more than ever European expansion remains a strategic priority for the group. It should be remembered that in October 2013, Emakina Group announced the takeover of 54.5% of the capital of the Dutch digital communication agency Relephant (through the holding company Den Gulden Winckel B.V).