The group Athens Shipowner It announced its financial results for 2024. A 15.3% turnover was recorded compared to 2023 and stood at € 54.3 million (compared to EUR 47.1 million in 2023).
Earnings after taxes for the Athens Stock Exchange stood at € 17.3 million versus € 13 million in 2023, up 33.1%. The proposed dividend is EUR 0.29 per share, up 21% compared to the 2023 use dividend.
The market image in 2024
The General Price Index closed at the end of 2024 at 1,469.67 points with a profit of 13.7%, achieving the 6th best performance among 22 developed and emerging European markets.
The total market capitalization increased by € 15.8 billion and stood at € 103.8 billion, levels that are the highest market valuation at the end of the year since 2007. 2024, the average daily business activity was significantly reinforced, for the fourth consecutive year, reaching € 139.8 million.
During 2024 a total of EUR 2.20 billion was drawn, compared to EUR 1.74 billion in 2023 (an increase of 26.4%). Two new imports of companies were made to the main market, including the largest raised capital after 2006 – during which 785 million euros were raised.
Also, the negotiation of 2 new bonds totaling € 330 million has begun, with four equity increases of € 938.66 million. Finally, twelve other corporate acts were carried out with total ranks of € 96.3 million.