Dentsu Group at a glance

Our purpose

The Dentsu Group exists to realize a better
society by contributing to the growth of our
clients, partners, people, and all consumers

Integrated Growth Solutions

Integrating our diverse capabilities across
the Group. Delivering top line growth for our clients, beyond marketing

FY2020 Highlights

Turnover

4.5trillion yen

Revenue less cost of sales

835.0
billion yen

Underlying Operating Profit

123.9
billion yen

Underlying ROE

8.1%

Markets

Founded in Japan, now operating globally

145countries and regions

Fast-Growth Areas

We are well positioned in the fast-growth areas of the market

Group consolidated revenue (LCoS)
generated from digital domain

54%

Group consolidated revenue (LCoS)
generated from Customer
Transformation & Technology

28%

Dentsu Group occupies a unique market position

  • Transformation and Growth Strategy
  • Systems Integration
  • CXM (Data and Analytics)
  • Marketing Technology
  • Creative
  • Media Activation
  • Content and Sports Marketing

People

Total Group employees

Over64,000talents

Sustainability

dentsu Sustainable Business Solutions

Establishment of Sustainable Business Board

Medium-term Management Plan

Transformation & Growth

Organic growth Target from 2021:2024

CAGR3-4%

Ratio of Group revenues generated by Customer Transformation and Technology over time to reach

50%

Operations & Margin

Progressive year-on-year improvement in underlying operating margin

The Group target by 2024
17%+

DJN by 2022
20%

DI by 2022
15%

Capital Allocation & Shareholder Returns

Medium-term Net Debt / EBITDA average (non IFRS 16 basis)

1.5×

Progressive dividend policy, payout ratio of underlying basic EPS to reach

35%

Social Impact & ESG

Absolute reduction in CO2 by 2030

46%

Renewable energy use by 2030

100%*

* In markets where available

Improvement in employee engagement score

Diverse & inclusive workforce