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
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%)