London, United Kingdom, November 18, 2024 – DKSH, a leading Market Expansion Services provider for companies seeking to grow in Asia and beyond, holds its Capital Markets Day in London today. At the event, DKSH provides insights into all four Business Units with a focus on its strategic priorities of growth, margin expansion, and accelerated M&A.
DKSH has set the following ambitions in its mid-term roadmap: [1] [2]
- Growth - Deliver accelerated above GDP net sales growth
- Profitability - Expand margins on average by at least 10 basis points per year
- Cash Efficiency - Target at least 90% cash conversion
- Capital Allocation - Accelerate more impactful M&A and continue progressive dividend policy
In accordance with this, each Business Unit pursues an updated growth strategy:
- Healthcare - Expand strong market position and drive into higher value segments and services
- Consumer Goods - Leverage on leadership position to drive profitable growth in Asia Pacific
- Performance Materials - Build leading global position in specialty chemicals distribution
- Technology - Solidify position as leading Scientific Solutions provider in Asia and beyond
DKSH reaffirms its dedication to sustainable practices by upgrading its climate ambitions. This includes enhanced transparency on Scope 3 emissions, and the implementation of a comprehensive carbon removal strategy. DKSH will soon submit its near- and long-term emissions reduction targets for validation to the Science Based Targets Initiative.
In the forefront of the Capital Markets Day 2024, DKSH CEO Stefan P. Butz said: “Over the last years, we have delivered on our promises by capitalizing on diligent strategy execution as well as our resilient and scalable business model. Based on these achievements, we will focus our business even more on growth, margin expansion, and accelerated M&A. Combined with the high commitment of our employees, DKSH will remain the trusted partner for its clients as well as customers and fulfill its purpose of enriching people’s lives.”
DKSH continues to pursue its track record of creating value in Asia and beyond. Accordingly, DKSH reconfirms its outlook for 2024. The company remains well positioned to benefit from favorable long-term market, industry, and consolidation trends in Asia Pacific.
Documents and Recording
The Capital Markets Day 2024 starts at 1 p.m. GMT. The presentation is available here. The recording of the event will be published on this website in a few days.