Dentsu Group at a glance

Our purpose

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 topline growth for our
clients, beyond marketing.

FY2021 Highlights

Net revenue

976.5
billion yen

Underlying operating profit

179.0
billion yen

Underlying dividend payout ratio

30.0%

Organic growth rate

13.1%

Operating margin

18.3%

Underlying ROE

13.8%

Markets

Founded in Japan, now operating globally

c.145countries and regions

Total Group employees

c.65,000talents

Fast-growth area

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

Customer Transformation & Technology (CT&T)

Group consolidated net revenue generated from CT&T in FY2021

29.1%

What is CT&T:

High-growth business domain including the services related to marketing technology, customer experience management, commerce, system integration, and transformation & growth strategy.

Six positive impacts from CT&T:

  • Expanding our capabilities
  • Structural growth area
  • Complements existing services
  • Recurring revenue
  • Relationships beyond the CMO
  • Lowers cost structure by nearshoring and offshoring

Sustainability

Our 2030 Sustainability Strategy

Sustainable world
Fair and open society
Digital for good

Establishment of Sustainable Business Board

Independent and diverse board to deliver sustainable growth

Medium-term Management Plan

Transformation & Growth

Organic growth vs. FY2021 through FY2024 CAGR

4-5%

Customer Transformation & Technology to reach

50%

of Group net revenue over time

Operations & Margin

17.0-18.0%

operating margin through FY2023;

reaching

18.0%

in FY2024

Capital allocation priorities& Shareholder returns

Capex investment in operations, capabilities & services;

c. 70
billion yen

to FY2024

Disciplined M&A with

250-300
billion yen

fund with focus on CT&T

Upper limit of 1.5x Net debt / Underlying EBITDA year end (non-IFRS 16 basis);
indicative medium-term range of

1.0 to 1.5x

Progressive dividend, reaching

35%

payout ratio of underlying basic EPS by FY2024

Social Impact & ESG

46%

absolute reduction in CO2 by FY2030;

100%

renewable energy by FY2030

(In markets where available)

Diverse, equal & inclusive workforce;
female managers to reach

30%

by FY2030 (Dentsu Japan Network 25%;
Dentsu International 50%)