Record Order Intake and Backlog Growth
Kongsberg signed orders worth almost NOK 88 billion in 2024, increasing the order backlog to almost NOK 128 billion. Significant contracts include a NOK 10 billion contract with the U.S. Navy for the Naval Strike Missile and a NOK 12 billion contract for air defense deliveries to the Netherlands.
Strong Financial Performance in 2024
Revenues increased by 20% to NOK 48.9 billion. EBIT for the year was NOK 6.5 billion with an operating margin of 13.3%, up 2 percentage points from the previous year.
Significant Investments in R&D and Expansion
Kongsberg invested NOK 2.7 billion in self-funded R&D, resulting in new products like the drone detection radar system. Expanded operations include new facilities in Norway, Australia, the U.S., and India.
Dividend Increase and Share Split Proposal
The Board proposed an increased ordinary dividend of NOK 10 per share and an additional dividend of NOK 12 per share, totaling NOK 22 per share for 2024. A 5:1 share split is also proposed.