DANIR GROUP YEARBOOK

2022

This year’s theme is stability and drive – that which creates success for our companies and security for our employees.

A message from Johan & Andreas

A year of outstanding drive and heroism

The year has been marked by the terrible war in Ukraine and the impact it has had on our colleagues and friends who live and work there. But with a carefully planned business continuity plan, hard work and great commitment they managed to have a successful business year. We are truly impressed by that. It is also impressive how well all our other holdings have developed during the year. This is good for both our companies and our employees.

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Johan Glennmo
Andreas Olofsson Tarantino

Within the group, various fundraising initiatives have been launched that have raised millions of Swedish kronor for the Ukrainian cause.

Johan Glennmo, Chairman

SIGMA SOFTWARE AND THE WAR IN UKRAINE

A careful plan, meticulous preparation and exceptional drive

In the dawn hours of 24 February 2022, the unimaginable happens. Russia invades its neighbouring country Ukraine, the homeland of Sigma Software and the majority of its 1,900 employees. This is the start of a period of terrible suffering and triggers the largest wave of refugees in Europe since World War II. What follows is a tragedy and a sadness for the civilised world.

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THE DANIR GROUP’S DEVELOPMENT

Our best year so far

Organic growth of 27% was the main explanation for the close to SEK 3 billion increase in turnover and our 1,600 new full-time employees. Despite the costs associated with driving this organic growth, earnings increased significantly. Despite the war, our Ukrainian subsidiary group had strong growth.

Danir’s commercial operations in 25 countries

Revenue, growth and result

MSEK (MUSD)
2022
2021
Revenue
12,600 (1,212)
9,720 (935)
Growth rate, in percent (Organic growth rate)
30 (27)
46 (22)
Operating profit for the consulting business*
1,080 (104)
762 (73)
Operating profit for the Danir group
830 (80)
646 (62)
Result after taxes
670 (64)
571 (55)

*The consulting business consists of Sigma, Nexer, A-Society, PION and Aptio.

Revenue
msek
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Number of employees
11,600
+16%
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Annual growth
Total 2021 – 2022
CAGR*, total 2017 – 2022
CAGR*, organic 2017 – 2022

Figures for 2022 are based on the latest available forecast and may therefore differ slightly towards actual outcomes. This applies to all 2022 figures in this yearbook. Nexer and Sigma are both reported pro forma for the period of 2017-2020. The number of employees refers to full-time equivalents of December. Some employees, primarily in Poolia, work part-time so in total the Danir Group has approximately 15,000 employees. In addition, the Danir Group engages 2,600 sub-consultants. Nov 2022: 1 SEK is 0,096 USD.

*Compound Annual Growth Rate.

Niclas Lundin, Danir

Numbers, ball sense and confident, effective baseline play

Many of us are connected to him in some way, but not all of us have had the pleasure of meeting him. Neither on nor off the “court”. So, meet Niclas, our CEO since September 2021, and get a little insight into who he is and what drives him.

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Within our larger subsidiary groups, we see continued development and organic growth that is hard to beat.

Niclas Lundin, CEO

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Henrique Carvalho, Sigma Connectivity

You’ll find Henrique somewhere in Europe. He could be anywhere, from Sigma Connectivity in Lund to someplace between Belgium and Portugal. And he’s always on the verge of solving a problem.

Per-Ola Malm, A Society

A restless and stubborn workaholic with a passion for helping others achieve success. This is how P-O Malm, President and CEO of A Society, describes himself. And he is certainly someone who appreciates long relationships. One of his longest and dearest began in 1991.

Annika Fernlund, Hub Park

If you’re passionate about systems in synergy. When you love to combine proven systems from different sectors to create completely novel and better solutions. It’s a bit like when one plus one equals three.

Jessica Grundström Ahldin, Star for Life

Jessica tackles both her work and the world at large with boundless commitment and energy – most recently as Secretary General of Star for Life. She thinks the fancy title is fun, but it still feels like an odd fit for a “woman of the people” like herself.

Therese Sjögran, FC Rosengård

Anyone who knows or has ever met Therese Sjögran knows how passionate she is about football. How soothing she finds it to listen to the background noise of a football game while she putters around the house.

Niclas Lundin, Danir

Artists see images, musicians find chords, and poets combine words to express themselves. Niclas Lundin, CEO of Danir, sees opportunities and solutions where the rest of us only see numbers.

OUR SUB-GROUPS

With a long-term approach, entrepreneurship and our sights set on the future, we continue our growth journey

Our entrepreneur-driven and decentralised leadership plays a major role in the success and organic growth of our subsidiary groups. We let the local drive and energy create our success and that is what makes us stable, reliable and strong. Both as a group and as an employer.

Sigma

Subsidiary group Sigma Group consists of leading consulting companies with the objective to make their customers more competitive. They do this through technological know-how, cutting-edge expertise, and a passion for constantly finding better solutions.

Nexer

Subsidiary group Nexer is a global full-service provider in digitalization, tech, and engineering. They offer expertise in strategy, technology, and communication and build long-term partnerships to achieve success through data-driven analytics and strategic advice.

A Society

Subsidiary group A Society offers experienced consultants for complex tech assignments. Consultants with the expertise to analyze and solve tough problems, implement solutions, and create success for customers while making a positive impact on the world.

PION Group

Subsidiary group The PION Group works to maximise the ability of people and companies to achieve peak performance through competence, technology and strategy. They firmly believe that human resources will remain the driving force for growth in the future.

Aptio

Subsidiary group Aptio Group’s experienced consultants help companies with everything related to the execution, interpretation and guidance of regulatory and industry-required tasks or processes that may be mandatory by law or industry requirements.

Thanda

Subsidiary group Thanda is a group of companies within the tourism, hospitality and real estate development industry with operations in South Africa, Tanzania, and Malta. The crown jewel is Thanda Safari Game Reserve, a South African game reserve with a 5-star lodge.

Our additional holdings

Drive, innovation and entrepreneurship at their best

Danir is heading for a record year and, in addition to our larger subsidiaries and their companies, we have a number of additional holdings which have also played a part in the great year we’re now putting behind us. Common to all of them is the energy and innovation our teams demonstrate when it comes to new ideas and driving their businesses forward.

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Hub Park 

Hub Park is a real estate company that focuses on developing traditional parking garages into sustainable mobility hubs adjacent to residential and commercial properties.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

NocNoc

NocNoc is an advertising agency that uses analysis and strategy to develop and strengthen clients’ brands. They identify the essence, personality and uniqueness and communicate it to the world.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Radinn

With a vision to make the dream of surfing accessible to the masses, the innovators at Radinn develop and sell first-class electric surfboards on a global market.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

BrainLit

BrainLit develops biocentric lighting technology. Solutions that provide daylight, essential to our well-being, indoors and contribute to better work and study environments and better health.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Cindrigo

Cindrigo is a clean energy company specializing in finding and developing renewable energy solutions and building a portfolio of high-capacity, base-power generation.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

InfoTech Scandinavia

InfoTech Scandinavia develops, supports, markets, and sells Advantum, a unique information system created through close collaboration with top companies in the Swedish industry.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Rexor

Rexor is an innovative and user-friendly business system built on new technology and industry knowledge, designed to streamline the management of time, projects and finances for consulting companies.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

United Influencers

United Influencers is a marketing agency that specializes in influencer marketing. They have offices in Norway, Sweden, Serbia, Switzerland, and Italy, and work with influencers and clients worldwide.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Mikz Alliance

Mikz Alliance operates an international membership organization, providing media houses and major media buyers with the necessary technology to effectively conduct influencer marketing.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

DanAds

DanAds is the innovator, now a leader in self-service ad tech, connecting ad sellers and advertisers and simplifying their work processes through a fully automated platform.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Norrsken22

Norrsken22 is a for-profit growth fund that invests capital and deep strategic value in African tech founders to promote long-term sustainable economic growth across the continent.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Kaunis Iron

Kaunis Iron has been operating the iron ore mine in Pajala since 2018. With the support of strong local commitment, the ambition is to build a long-term and sustainable business.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Doxa

Doxa invests in properties and property companies in Sweden. The aim is to deliver a high risk-adjusted return over time through active value creation and good risk diversification.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

InterMatte

InterMatte is a digital mathematics learning tool for Years 6-9. It aids and enthuses the students by providing educational clues and frees up valuable time for the teachers.

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ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS

Spintop Ventures

Spintop Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology-based startups from the Nordics and supports teams on a mission to build great companies.

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Our involvement

The willingness to help where we can and where it is needed most

We have many long-term commitments that stretch far beyond the business world. Where the goal of our involvement is to help and make a difference. And if we can help correct an injustice or imbalance that exists in our society, we make sure to do so. The will to help is always there, whether it’s on our doorstep or on the other side of the world.

OUR INVOLVEMENT

Star for Life 

Through a unique school program, Star for Life’s coaches help youth in southern Africa build self-esteem, motivate them to invest in their education and make wise life decisions.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Star for Life Jerusalem

Star for Life Jerusalem aims to improve the living situation in East Jerusalem through different initiatives for education, employment, IT skills development, and IT entrepreneurship programs.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Motivationslyftet

Motivationslyftet is a part of Star for Life’s operations in Sweden that offers self-leadership educational programs to students from middle school to high school in various schools across Sweden.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

FC Rosengård

FC Rosengård has one of Sweden’s best and most well-merited women’s football teams. The team had a historic 2022, winning the Damallsvenskan and Swedish Cup and competing in the Champions League.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Uppstart Malmö

Uppstart Malmö was founded in 2011 by Dan Olofsson and Luciano Astudillo. They firmly believe that entrepreneurship creates jobs, which in turn reduces segregation and exclusion.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Swedes for Ukraine 

Swedes for Ukraine is a digital platform, developed in record time, that connects Ukrainian refugees in Sweden in need of accommodation with Swedes who have accommodation to offer.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Project Kaxås 

Project Kaxås invests in young families who want to relocate to a scenic countryside and change their lifestyle. The project aims to counteract centralization and preserve the Kaxås rural school.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Thanda Foundation Trust

Thanda Foundation Trust contributes to the socio-economic, educational and developmental needs of the tribal communities adjacent to Thanda Safari in the Umkhanyekde District in South Africa.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Expect a Better Tomorrow Foundation

Every year, the Expect a Better Tomorrow Foundation launches an initiative to highlight a problem, an injustice, aiming to contribute to a better tomorrow. For someone, for some, or for all.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Special Olympics Sweden 

Special Olympics Sweden offers wide-ranging, recreational athletic activities for people with intellectual disabilities, aiming to give everyone a chance to have an active life, regardless of ability.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Hugos Stiftelse & Glädjeruset

Through, among other things, the Glädjeruset races, Hugos Stiftelse raises funds to support associations that promote an active life and better health for children and youth with disabilities.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Emerging Cooking Solutions

Emerging Cooking Solutions has developed a stove that burns waste biomass pellets instead of charcoal. This reduces the extensive climate impact and deaths caused by cooking over smoky fires.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Jewish Community of Malmö

The Jewish Congregation of Malmö welcomes Jews of all ages, lifestyles, and backgrounds. They have a rich offering of Jewish culture, events, religious services, kosher cuisine, and Jewish education.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

The Swedish Committee against anti-semitism

The Swedish Committee against antisemitism is a religiously and politically independent organization whose purpose and focus is to counter antisemitism and racism through knowledge, information, and opinion formation.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum

Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum is an independent research foundation that initiates and conducts policy-relevant research on entrepreneurship, innovation, small businesses, regeneration, and growth.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Offerdals SK

Offerdal Ski Club is the village’s club for the village’s people. The Ski Club is actually a sports club with the aim of promoting and conducting sports activities across the municipality.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

Offerdals Spelmanslag

Offerdals Spelmanslag has been performing its music across the world since 1985, including the USA, Russia, and South Africa. But most often, at stage performances at home in Jämtland.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

RFK Human Rights

RFK Human Rights is an organization dedicated to preserving the memory of Robert F. Kennedy, continuing his work to fight oppression, and promoting a more just and peaceful world.

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OUR INVOLVEMENT

UWC Dilijan College

Dilijan College in Armenia is a member of the UWC organization, which aims to use education as a tool to bring people, nations and cultures together for a peaceful and socially sustainable future.

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