Financial Results: APL Data Center Announces Consolidated Revenue Up 38% to €50.9 Million

Published on June 4, 2024 -

Montrouge, June 4, 2024 – APL Data Center, a consulting and engineering company specializing in the design and construction of data centers, announces significantly increased results for the 2023 financial year. The group, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, achieved growth in line with the objectives of its NextGen 2024 strategic plan. APL Data Center reaffirms its international ambitions and its desire to consolidate its resources to anticipate the acceleration of digital services in the coming years.

Key Figures and Information

Consolidated revenue in 2023 of €50.9 million (including €2.3 million internationally), up 38% compared to 2022.
Net accounting profit of €3.1 million, up 36% compared to 2022.
Net operating profit (NOP) of €3.46 million, up 41% compared to 2022.
An investment in research and development at 9.5% of gross margin, up one point.

The multiplication of large-scale projects, carried out in France and internationally

APL Data Center's growth in 2023 stems from the successful implementation of the main initiatives of its NextGen2024 strategic plan, highlighted by:

A significant increase in the size of projects handled with controlled risk management, particularly thanks to the strengthening of production resources and support functions.
Strengthened international presence with the signing of major contracts with leading players in Italy, Djibouti, and Morocco.
Strategic expertise with hyperscalers, with an accelerating number of projects that consolidates APL's leadership position in this segment.

“In 2023, we strengthened our expertise in studies and project management, enabling us to lead larger international projects. This strategy has paid off, particularly with hyperscalers and GAFAM, thus contributing to our strong growth,” specifies Tristan Richard, Deputy CEO of APL Data Center.

Strategic consolidation of APL's resources to support market expansion

APL Data Center anticipates sustained growth in digital services for 2024. The company is preparing for increased foreign investment in digital infrastructures and the development of AI-related technologies, which are accelerating the demand for data center power and storage.

To support this dynamic, the group continues its investment strategy.

APL Data Center now has nearly 200 talents and is still recruiting 60 employees in 2024.
The group continues to acquire the necessary technical and financial means to successfully complete large-scale project management and "turnkey" projects in France and internationally.
Finally, APL Data Center continues its investment in the development of Lab by APL, its laboratory dedicated to R&D, to contribute to necessary innovations and actively promote the evolution of the state of the art in its industry.

Responsibility, a core value of APL Data Center

As a responsible company, the Group makes sustained efforts to implement an ambitious CSR policy, in line with the challenges of its clients and partners, while prioritizing the development of its employees.

True to its Organic Design corporate mission, APL continues its commitment to sustainable IT by designing, building, and operating secure, efficient, and above all, environmentally symbiotic data centers.

“For 40 years this year, we have been actively committed to reducing the environmental impacts of the digital industry and promoting the harmonious development of its services in the territories. This commitment gives deep meaning to our activities and addresses a very real issue, shared by all the organizations we support,” concludes Christophe Weiss, CEO of APL Data Center.

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