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Denmark · aura.dk · 10 vendors

AURA Energi a.m.b.a. is a cooperative-owned energy company based in East Jutland, Denmark. It provides electricity, fiber broadband, and related services such as electrician tasks and energy consulting. The company also maintains and expands the electricity grid in its local area.

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Last updated 2026-09-13 · revision 2

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Compliance

4 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.

ISO 27001 (source) — No public evidence

NIS2 (source) — No public evidence

Evidence: https://www.aura.dk/

GDPR (source) — Evidence found

Evidence: https://www.aura.dk/om-aura/auras-privatlivspolitik/

Financials

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Financial Resilience Score: 8/10

AURA Energi demonstrates exceptional balance sheet strength with an equity ratio consistently above 70% — unusually high for a utility infrastructure company. The group holds DKK 841 mio. in liquid assets (DKK 46 mio. cash plus DKK 795 mio. in listed securities), providing substantial financial headroom. Equity has grown steadily from DKK 2,765 mio. in 2021 to DKK 3,054 mio. in 2025, and operating cash flow of DKK 237 mio. in 2025 fully covers capital expenditure of DKK 241 mio., meaning the investment programme is essentially self-funded without reliance on external debt. The cooperative ownership structure (andelsselskab) removes pressure from external shareholders seeking dividends or short-term returns, supporting long-term investment discipline. The regulated electricity distribution monopoly (Dinel) anchors the group with stable, predictable revenue from 115,400+ metering points, while the completed fibre network provides a growing, low-incremental-capex revenue stream. The diversified four-segment business model provides natural hedging across regulated, competitive, and commodity-exposed activities. The 2025 net profit decline to DKK 34 mio. (from DKK 197 mio. in 2024) reflects specific one-off headwinds — a DKK 29.3 mio. IT write-down and a DKK 12.9 mio. regulatory revenue reduction — rather than structural deterioration. EBITDA remained stable at DKK 230 mio. (20.6% margin), demonstrating underlying operational resilience. Management guidance for 2026 pre-tax profit of DKK 50–60 mio. reflects continued caution around regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty. Key risks include regulatory changes compressing Dinel's allowed returns, the loss-making electricity retail segment (DKK -17.9 mio. net in 2025), volatility in the DKK 795 mio. securities portfolio (returns fell from DKK 69.1 mio. to DKK 9.3 mio. year-on-year), and execution risk in large IT and infrastructure projects. Rising capex requirements (increasing by DKK 45 mio. in 2026 for Dinel alone, plus a new headquarters planned for 2028) will test financial flexibility, though the strong balance sheet provides adequate buffer.

Key strengths: Equity ratio of 71.4% — exceptionally strong for a utility company, DKK 841 mio. in liquid assets (cash + listed securities portfolio), Operating cash flow of DKK 237 mio. fully covers DKK 241 mio. capex — self-financing investment programme, Regulated electricity distribution monopoly (Dinel) provides stable, predictable revenue base, Completed fibre network with growing customer base and low incremental capex, Cooperative ownership model eliminates external shareholder dividend pressure, Diversified four-segment business mix provides natural earnings hedging, Electricity consumption in service area growing ~5-6% annually due to electrification tailwind, Equity grown 10.5% over four years (2021-2025) reflecting sustained value creation, Unqualified audit opinion from PricewaterhouseCoopers

Risk factors: Regulatory risk: New Danish rules reduced Dinel's allowed revenue ceiling by DKK 12.9 mio. in 2025; further regulatory changes could compress returns, Electricity retail (Elhandel) is loss-making at DKK -17.9 mio. net in 2025 in a highly competitive, commoditised market, Securities portfolio volatility: DKK 795 mio. in listed securities generated only DKK 9.3 mio. in 2025 vs. DKK 69.1 mio. in 2024, creating earnings unpredictability, IT project execution risk: DKK 29.3 mio. write-down of abandoned IT project in 2025; large-scale AURA Connect digitalisation programme still ongoing, Rising capital intensity: Dinel capex increasing by DKK 45 mio. in 2026 plus new headquarters planned for 2028, Renewable energy development delays: slow permitting, local opposition, and uncertain project economics in VE segment, Cyber and physical security threats as critical infrastructure operator; significant NIS2/CER compliance investment required, Energinet temporary freeze on new grid connection agreements adds uncertainty for Dinel investment planning, 2026 pre-tax profit guidance of DKK 50-60 mio. with 'significant uncertainty' cited by management

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