ESSEN (dpa-AFX) - IT security services provider Secunet Security Networks missed its operating profit forecast last year. Earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) were below expectations, the company announced in Essen on Monday. It said this was due in particular to workforce growth. In addition, according to Secunet, there were increased scheduled depreciation and increased external service costs. In terms of revenue, however, the Essen-based company was able to achieve a record figure, exceeding management's forecast.

Based on preliminary figures, revenues rose by 2 percent to around 345 million euros in 2022, while management had assumed a decline in revenues to 320 million euros. The fourth quarter in particular once again provided a tailwind.

The operating result for the year as a whole was 47 million euros, which is not only less than the 50 million euros forecast by management, but also more than a quarter less than a year earlier. Secunet will publish the final figures on March 24./lew/mis