Platon Sp. z o. o. deals with the distribution of books since 1995. The experience gained, the trust and appreciation of clients made the company reach the position of one of the largest distributors of books in Poland within a few years.
Platon has a rich publishing offer and an extensive network of retail outlets, and works with over 300 publishers.
Platon cooperates with about 150 libraries, traditional bookshops and large networks, such as: Empik, Auchan, Tesco, Leclerc, Akrybia, Książnica Polska, Dom Książki Białystok, Biedronka and Żabka, as well as Hebe and Rossmann drugstores.
The company has been repeatedly awarded in the plebiscite of the daily "Puls Biznesu" and the company Coface Poland "Gazele Biznesu", as one of the most dynamically developing Polish companies.
Plato actively supports the Children's Foundation "Help on Time", helping children in a difficult financial situation.
46.49.Z - Wholesale of other household goods
46.90.Z - Non-specialised wholesale trade
47.19.Z - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
47.61.Z - Retail sale of books in specialised stores
47.62.Z - Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
47.63.Z - Retail sale of music and video recordings in specialised stores
47.91.Z - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
58.1 - Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities
77.40.Z - Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works
82.30.Z - Organisation of conventions and trade shows
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||
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M PLN | M PLN | M PLN | % | |
Net sales | 185,5 | 251,5 | 295,5 | 17,5 |
Liabilities and provisions | 92,8 | 91,3 | 122 | 33,7 |
Equity | 5 | 10,4 | 7,4 | -28,8 |
Total assets | 97,8 | 101,7 | 129,5 | 27,3 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 20,6 | 17,9 | 16,8 | -6,5 |
Depreciation | 0,9 | 1 | 1,5 | 40,1 |
Gross profit / loss | 2,8 | 7 | 9,3 | 31,5 |
EBITDA | 3,1 | 7,4 | 10,1 | 35,4 |
Net profit / loss | 2 | 5,4 | 7,2 | 32,6 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 2,2 | 6,4 | 8,6 | 34,6 |
Current assets | 95,4 | 96,8 | 113,6 | 17,4 |
% | % | % | p.p. | |
Return on equity (ROE) | 40,7 | 52,3 | 97,3 | 45 |
Return on sales (ROS) | 1,1 | 2,2 | 2,4 | 0,2 |
Equity ratio | 5,1 | 10,2 | 5,7 | -4,5 |
EBITDA margin | 1,7 | 3 | 3,4 | 0,4 |
Gross profit margin | 1,5 | 2,8 | 3,1 | 0,3 |
Days | Days | Days | Days | |
Current liabilities turnover ratio | 175 | 120 | 137 | 17 |
Current ratio | 1 | 0 | ||
Net debt to EBITDA | -6,7 | 15,4 |
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