FRANKFURT (dpa-AFX) - The personnel services provider Amadeus Fire expects further growth following an increase in sales and profits last year. The company announced in Frankfurt on Tuesday that it expects turnover to rise to between 470 and 500 million euros in 2024. Operating earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets (EBITA) are expected to be between 74 and 80 million euros. Amadeus Fire expects the labor market to remain stable in the current year and the high level of employment should be maintained. The shortage of skilled workers will continue to play a major role and the demand for skilled workers will continue to exceed supply in the future. Amadeus Fire anticipates a significant increase in sales in the training sector.

In the previous year, consolidated turnover rose by 8.7 percent to EUR 442.4 million and operating EBITA by 3.5 percent to EUR 70.4 million. The company thus confirmed preliminary figures. At the bottom line, profit increased from 38.4 to 40.4 million euros. Shareholders are to receive a 50 cent higher dividend of 5.00 euros per share./nas/jha/