Ipsos has announced sales of 2389.8 ME for the 2023 financial year, down 0.6% on 2022 (or +3% in organic terms).

On an organic basis, sales rose by +4.1% in the EMEA region, +1.7% in the Americas and +3.5% in the Asia-Pacific region.

Adjusted net income (Group share) will be €228.6m in 2023, down 1.6% on 2022.

Overall, the Group's operating margin will remain at the high level of 13.1% achieved in 2022. Maintaining the operating margin at a high level confirms the resilience of the Group's operating model and its ability to adapt to uncertain environments", emphasizes Ipsos.

The Group states that it is "in an excellent position" to continue financing its growth, investments and acquisitions.

We anticipate organic growth in excess of 4% and an operating margin of around 13% this year", says Ipsos.

Against this backdrop, the Board of Directors will propose a substantial increase in the dividend to 1.65 euros per share at the Annual General Meeting on May 14, 2024 (an increase of over 22% and representing over 30% of adjusted earnings per share), compared with 0.90 euros for 2020, 1.15 euros for 2021, and 1.35 euros for 2022.

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