Board Change • May 20
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 4 highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Independent Director Per Kogut was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Aankondiging • Jan 02
Columbus A/S(CPSE:COLUM) dropped from OMX Nordic Small Cap Index Columbus A/S has been removed from OMX Nordic Small Cap Index. Aankondiging • Nov 10
Columbus A/S, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2026 Columbus A/S, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2026, at 10:00 Romance Standard Time. Location: lautrupvang 6, 2750 ballerup, Denmark Aankondiging • Aug 21
Columbus A/S Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2025 Columbus A/S provided earnings guidance for the full year 2025. For the period, the company's revenue is expected to be in line with 2024, i.e. approximately DKK 1.7 billion. Aankondiging • Apr 29
Columbus A/S Approves Ordinary Dividend Columbus A/S announced that at the AGM held on 29 April 2025, the Board of Directors' proposal regarding distribution of profit was adopted, including payment of an ordinary dividend to the shareholders of DKK 0.125 per share of DKK 1.25 (nom), amounting to a total dividend of DKK 16,159,533. Aankondiging • Apr 02
Columbus A/S Proposes Ordinary Dividend for 2024 Columbus A/S at the General Meeting to be held on 29 April 2025, proposed for the allocation of profit as stated in the Annual Report for 2024, including distribution of an ordinary dividend to shareholders of DKK 0.125 per share of DKK 1.25 (nom.), corresponding to total dividends of DKK 16,159,533. Aankondiging • Jan 17
Columbus A/S Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2025 Columbus A/S provided earnings guidance for the full year 2025. For the period, the company expects Revenue– organic growth to be 7-9%. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr.0.04 (vs kr.0.028 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr.0.04 (up from kr.0.028 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: kr.371.4m (up 7.7% from 3Q 2023). Net income: kr.5.68m (up 58% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.5% (up from 1.0% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Aankondiging • Nov 06
Columbus A/S, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025 Columbus A/S, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025, at 10:00 Romance Standard Time. Location: lautrupvang 6, 2750, ballerup, Denmark Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 29% After last week's 29% share price gain to €1.43, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.9x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the IT industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 20% over the past three years. New Risk • Aug 26
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 20% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Aug 23
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: kr.0.11 loss per share (vs kr.0.032 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: kr.0.11 loss per share (further deteriorated from kr.0.032 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: kr.426.9m (up 9.3% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: kr.13.4m (loss widened 226% from 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €1.44, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 55.8x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the IT industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 18% over the past three years. Aankondiging • May 09
Columbus A/S Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 Columbus A/S provided earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the year, Revenue guidance expected to be in the range of 8%-10% organic growth. Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2024 earnings released First quarter 2024 results: Revenue: kr.444.2m (up 14% from 1Q 2023). Net income: kr.35.8m (up 135% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.1% (up from 3.9% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Aankondiging • Apr 26
Columbus A/S Adopts Payment of an Ordinary Dividend Columbus A/S announced that at its AGM held on 25 April 2024, the board of directors’ proposal regarding distribution of profit was adopted, including payment of an ordinary dividend to the shareholders of DKK 0.125 per share of DKK 1.25 (nom), amounting to a total dividend of DKK 16,159,533. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 19
Upcoming dividend of kr.0.13 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 April 2024. Payment date: 30 April 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 68% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.0%). Declared Dividend • Mar 25
Dividend of kr.0.13 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of kr.0.13. Ex-date: 26th April 2024 Payment date: 30th April 2024 Dividend yield will be 12%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (68% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The dividend has remained flat since 10 years ago. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to decline by 24% to shift the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range, which is similar to the EPS decline seen over the last 5 years. Aankondiging • Mar 22
Columbus A/S Proposes Ordinary Dividend The Board of Directors of Columbus A/S proposed that the General Meeting approves the Board of Directors’ proposal for the allocation of profit as stated in the Annual Report for 2023, including distribution of an ordinary dividend to shareholders of DKK 0.125 per share of DKK 1.25 (nom.), corresponding to total dividends of DKK 16,159,533. Reported Earnings • Mar 14
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr.0.21 (vs kr.0.23 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: kr.0.21 (down from kr.0.23 in FY 2022). Revenue: kr.1.54b (up 11% from FY 2022). Net income: kr.23.8m (down 21% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 2.2% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Aankondiging • Jan 27
Judgement by Swedish City Court Awards Damages and Costs to Columbus in the Range of SEK 43 million - SEK 45 million Columbus has been engaged in a court case against the Swedish M3 consultancy company `M3CS AB' and its founders in a dispute about disloyal behavior, breach of IP and other unlawful acts. The Swedish city court has now rendered judgement in the matter and ruled in favour of Columbus, establishing that the company M3CS and its founders acted unlawfully and are liable for paying damages and costs to Columbus. The amount to be paid, including interests, is expected to be in the range of SEK 43 million - SEK 45 million. Columbus has been focusing on serving its customers. At the same time Columbus has been putting its trust in the Swedish court system and is therefore also very pleased and satisfied to now see justice being served. The amount of damages awarded is the highest amount ever awarded in similar cases in Swedish court history, some- thing that underlines the gravity of the actions committed by the company M3CS and its founders. The court has made it clear that it does not look lenient at such unlawful acts taking place in the Swedish market. The judgement may be appealed until 14 February 2024. After this date, Columbus may return with further information to the extent relevant. New Risk • Jan 26
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.2% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.2% average weekly change). Aankondiging • Dec 01
Columbus A/S has submitted a conditional offer to acquire Endless Gain Ltd. for £3 million. Columbus A/S has submitted a conditional offer to acquire Endless Gain Ltd. for £3 million on November 30, 2023.The acquisition consists of £1.5m is paid at closing, and the remaining amount of £1.5m is dependent on reaching the agreed earning targets and is expected to be paid over the next three years. The acquisition is conditional on a few employee related conditions, which must be confirmed before closing. Closing is planned for January 3, 2024 (with effective date January 1, 2024). The acquisition is financed by Columbus available funds. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr.0.028 (vs kr.0.028 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr.0.028 (up from kr.0.028 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: kr.344.8m (up 11% from 3Q 2022). Net income: kr.3.60m (up kr.7.18m from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.0% (up from net loss in 3Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Aankondiging • Sep 23
An unknown buyer acquired a 7.8% stake in Columbus A/S (CPSE:COLUM) from Protector Forsikring ASA (OB : PROT). An unknown buyer acquired a 7.8% stake in Columbus A/S (CPSE:COLUM) from Protector Forsikring ASA (OB : PROT) on September 21, 2023. Following the sale of 10,100,353 shares in Columbus, Protector Forsikring’s ownership has reached to zero.
An unknown buyer completed the acquisition of a 7.8% stake in Columbus A/S (CPSE:COLUM) from Protector Forsikring ASA (OB : PROT) on September 21, 2023. Aankondiging • Aug 25
Columbus A/S Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 Columbus A/S provided earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the year, revenue guidance expected to be in the range of DKK 1,550 million – 1,600 million, corresponding to an organic growth of 8-12% (constant currencies). Reported Earnings • May 16
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr.0.14 (vs kr.0.10 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr.0.14 (up from kr.0.10 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: kr.390.5m (flat on 1Q 2022). Net income: kr.15.3m (up 14% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.9% (up from 3.4% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 71% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 18
Upcoming dividend of kr.0.13 per share at 1.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 April 2023. Payment date: 27 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 54% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 1.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Mar 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: kr.0.09 loss per share (vs kr.0.48 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: kr.0.09 loss per share (down from kr.0.48 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: kr.1.39b (down 6.2% from FY 2021). Net income: kr.29.9m (down 52% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 4.2% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 68% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Director Karina Ringsted was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Nov 15
Columbus A/S Updates Revenue Guidance for the Full-Year of 2022 Columbus A/S updates revenue guidance for the full-year of 2022. For the year, the company top-line is developing satisfactorily although with slightly lower overall growth than expected due to longer sales processes. Consequently, the specify the full-year revenue guidance, from a range of DKK 1,525 million to 1,625 million to: Revenue guidance is specified to DKK 1.525 million. Reported Earnings • Aug 25
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr.0.01 (vs kr.0.009 loss in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr.0.01 (up from kr.0.009 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: kr.389.7m (up 12% from 2Q 2021). Net income: kr.900.0k (up kr.2.11m from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.2% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Aankondiging • Aug 24
Columbus A/S Provides Revenue Guidance for the Year 2022 Columbus A/S announced that revenue is expected to be in the range of DKK 1,525 million to DKK 1,625 million, a growth of 8% to 15%. Board Change • Jun 16
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 3 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Karina Ringsted was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Jun 02
Columbus A/S Announces Resignation of Hans Henrik Thrane as CFO, Effective from 31 August 2022 Columbus A/S agreed with Hans Henrik Thrane that he will step down from his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of 31 August 2022. Hans Henrik Thrane has been the CFO of Columbus A/S since 2010. With Columbus’ continued strategy of becoming a global consultancy, the Board of Directors and Hans Henrik Thrane have decided that Columbus requires a new CFO. Consequently, the Board of Directors in Columbus has decided that this is the right time for Hans Henrik Thrane to leave his position as CFO in Columbus. During the next three months, Hans Henrik Thrane will hand over his responsibilities. Columbus has initiated a search for a new CFO. Aankondiging • May 12
Columbus A/S Provides Revenue Guidance for the Full Year 2022 Columbus A/S provided revenue guidance for the full year 2022. for the year, the company revenue is expected to be in the range of DKK 1,525 million – DKK 1,625 million corresponding to an organic growth of 8% to 15%. Reported Earnings • Mar 17
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr.5.91 (up from kr.0.44 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr.1.48b (down 10% from FY 2020). Net income: kr.61.7m (up 12% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 4.2% (up from 3.3% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.3%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 70% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 21
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr.0.07 (vs kr.0.16 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr.426.4m (down 7.1% from 2Q 2020). Net income: kr.9.47m (down 52% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 4.3% in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year. Aankondiging • Aug 20
Columbus A/S Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2021 Columbus A/S provided earnings guidance for the year 2021. For the year, the company expects revenue to be in the range of DKK 1,650 million and DKK 1,800 million. Reported Earnings • May 21
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr.0.37 (vs kr.0.17 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a decent first quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr.420.6m (down 7.9% from 1Q 2020). Net income: kr.45.7m (up 120% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 11% (up from 4.5% in 1Q 2020). Aankondiging • May 18
Columbus A/S Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2021 Columbus A/S provided earnings guidance for the year 2021. For the year, the company's revenue is expected to be in the range of DKK 1,650 million and DKK 1,800 million. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 29
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 30% share price decline to kr.1.42, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23.7x. Average trailing P/E is 32x in the IT industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 127% over the past year. Aankondiging • Apr 28
Columbus A/S Approves Extraordinary Dividend Payment Columbus A/S announced that at its AGM held on April 27, 2021, shareholders approved the extraordinary dividend payment, cf. section 182 of the Danish Companies Act of DKK 6 per share. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 21
Inaugural dividend of kr.6.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 April 2021. Payment date: 03 May 2021. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in April 2019. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 1.2%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 23
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to kr.2.04, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 34.8x. Average trailing P/E is 34x in the IT industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 182% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Mar 17
Full year 2020 earnings released The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr.1.65b (down 14% from FY 2019). Net income: kr.55.1m (up 167% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 1.1% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 03
New 90-day high: €1.72 The company is up 51% from its price of €1.14 on 05 November 2020. The German market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is down 6.0% over the same period. Aankondiging • Jan 28
Gilde Buy Out Partners BV and Management of To Increase completed the acquisition of To Increase BV from Columbus A/S (CPSE:COLUM). Gilde Buy Out Partners BV and Management of To Increase agreed to acquire To Increase BV from Columbus A/S (CPSE:COLUM) for an enterprise value of approximately €110 million on December 21, 2020. The transaction is subject to Works Council consultation procedures being finalized in accordance with Dutch law. As of January 15, 2021, Works Council consultation procedures have now been finalized and subsequently final share purchase agreement has been signed by Columbus A/S and Gilde Buy Out Partners. The transaction is expected to be completed during January 2021. The proceeds will be paid in cash upon closing of the transaction. The sale of To-Increase will impact the corporate equity by approximately €98 million. The divestment will not affect the announced expectations for revenue and EBITDA for 2020 for the continued business.
Gilde Buy Out Partners BV and Management of To Increase completed the acquisition of To Increase BV from Columbus A/S (CPSE:COLUM) on January 26, 2021. Aankondiging • Jan 09
Columbus A/S, Annual General Meeting, Apr 27, 2021 Columbus A/S, Annual General Meeting, Apr 27, 2021, at 10:00 Central European Standard Time. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 10
New 90-day high: €1.46 The company is up 55% from its price of €0.94 on 11 September 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is down 14% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS kr.0.052 The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: kr.338.4m (down 14% from 3Q 2019). Net income: kr.6.46m (down 79% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 1.9% (down from 7.8% in 3Q 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 08
New 90-day high: €1.18 The company is up 12% from its price of €1.06 on 10 August 2020. The German market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is down 22% over the same period. Aankondiging • Oct 28
BioMar Teams Up with Columbus to Take Digital Leadership with Infor Cloud ERP Infor announced that BioMar has chosen Columbus as a strategic partner to implement its Infor M3 ERP system in the cloud as Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage. Aiming to standardize and streamline business processes globally with the latest digital technologies, the solution will empower over 550 users in 13 countries to work more efficiently with a future-proof digital platform by 2023. With EUR 1.5 billion in turnover, sales in more than 80 countries and around-the-clock operations in every major time zone, the Denmark-based BioMar Group's business is typical of a large multinational, which presents challenges in harmonizing processes. Operating in an aquaculture feed industry with many digital opportunities and challenges, the group's digital roadmap and business goals through 2023 require more streamlined business processes and a more data-driven approach to decision-making. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 13
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to kr.1.14, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 42.4x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 35.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 28x in the IT industry in Germany. Total return to shareholders over the past year is a loss of 5.0%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 13
New 90-day high: €1.14 The company is up 7.0% from its price of €1.07 on 15 July 2020. The German market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is down 9.0% over the same period. Aankondiging • Sep 30
Columbus A/S to Report Q3, 2020 Results on Nov 12, 2020 Columbus A/S announced that they will report Q3, 2020 results on Nov 12, 2020 Aankondiging • Aug 28
Columbus A/S Announces CEO Changes Columbus A/S has agreed with Thomas Honoré that he will leave his position as CEO & President in Columbus as of August 27, 2020. As of August 27, 2020, Group CFO Hans Henrik Thrane is appointed temporarily as CEO. 
