CVR: 88216512
Secondary names: BESTSELLER RETAIL A/S
Previous names: AKTIESELSKABET AF 30/8 1982, BESTSELLER WHOLESALE A/S
DKK 20,611,000,000
Revenue
Net result: DKK 4,371,000,000
BESTSELLER UNITED A/S
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Director registered: Line Andrea Fandrup
CVR · 01/08/2026
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BESTSELLER A/S is a Danish company of the type Aktieselskab based in Brande, founded in 1978. The company is registered under the industry Fremstilling af yderbeklædning. The company was previously named BESTSELLER WHOLESALE A/S and AKTIESELSKABET AF 30/8 1982. The management consists of Anders Holch Povlsen and Line Andrea Fandrup. The company is owned by BESTSELLER UNITED A/S. The company has 2,280 employees (2018). In 2025, the company reported revenue of DKK 20,611,000,000 and a net result of DKK 4,371,000,000 compared with DKK 3,711,000,000 the year before. Equity in the 2025 report amounted to DKK 12,628,000,000.
Source: annual report 2025, Danish Business Authority
BESTSELLER A/S demonstrates a strong financial health with a solid equity position of 12.63 billion DKK as of 2025, reflecting a consistent upward trend in equity over the past few years. Revenue has shown fluctuations, peaking at 26.4 billion DKK in 2021 before stabilizing around 20 billion DKK in subsequent years, with 2025 revenue reaching 20.61 billion DKK and a profit of 4.37 billion DKK, indicating robust profitability. The profit margins have remained relatively stable, although the decline in revenue from 2021 suggests potential market challenges. With over 1,000 employees, the company holds a significant position in the outerwear manufacturing industry, showcasing resilience despite recent revenue volatility.
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Source: annual reports filed with the Danish Business Authority.
| Period | Revenue | Profit/Loss | Total Assets | Equity | Employees | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202501/08/2024 – 31/07/2025 | 20.6 mia. | 4.4 mia. | 23.8 mia. | 12.6 mia. | 21638 | |
| 202401/08/2023 – 31/07/2024 | 19.6 mia. | 3.7 mia. | 21.6 mia. | 12 mia. | 20704 | |
| 202301/08/2022 – 31/07/2023 | 21.1 mia. | 3.7 mia. | 22.5 mia. | 11.4 mia. | 20276 | |
| 202201/08/2021 – 31/07/2022 | 20.9 mia. | 5 mia. | 22.3 mia. | 11.5 mia. | 17847 | |
| 202101/08/2020 – 31/07/2021 | 26.4 mia. | 3.6 mia. | 18.2 mia. | 8.7 mia. | 16132 | |
| 202001/08/2019 – 31/07/2020 | 24.1 mia. | 377 mio. | 13.8 mia. | 5.3 mia. | 18607 | |
| 201901/08/2018 – 31/07/2019 | 14.2 mia. | 2 mia. | 13.7 mia. | 6.7 mia. | 19393 | |
| 201801/08/2017 – 31/07/2018 | 13.9 mia. | 1.8 mia. | 11.1 mia. | 6.6 mia. | 2552 | |
| 201701/08/2016 – 31/07/2017 | 13.2 mia. | 1.6 mia. | 10.8 mia. | 6.5 mia. | 2516 | |
| 201601/08/2015 – 31/07/2016 | 12.9 mia. | 1.2 mia. | 13.5 mia. | 10.2 mia. | 2419 | |
| 201501/08/2014 – 31/07/2015 | 12.2 mia. | 562.7 mio. | 13 mia. | 7.9 mia. | 14514 | |
| 201401/08/2013 – 31/07/2014 | 11.7 mia. | 914 mio. | 9.1 mia. | 5.5 mia. | 2256 | |
| 201301/08/2012 – 31/07/2013 | 10.9 mia. | 732.1 mio. | 9.1 mia. | 5.6 mia. | 1990 |
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Read about the CDS scoreBESTSELLER A/S was founded on 14 September 1978.
BESTSELLER A/S is registered under the industry Fremstilling af yderbeklædning (industry code 142100).
BESTSELLER A/S had 2,280 employees in 2018 according to the Danish CVR register.
BESTSELLER A/S is owned by BESTSELLER UNITED A/S.
In 2025, BESTSELLER A/S reported revenue of DKK 20,611,000,000.
The management of BESTSELLER A/S consists of Anders Holch Povlsen and Line Andrea Fandrup.
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As of August 1, 2026, Line Andrea Fandrup is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue came to DKK 20,611,000,000, and the net result was DKK 4,371,000,000.
As of August 31, 2025, Thomas Børglum Jensen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2024. Revenue came to DKK 19,609,000,000, and the net result was DKK 3,711,000,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2023. Revenue came to DKK 21,148,000,000, and the net result was DKK 3,744,000,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2022. Revenue came to DKK 20,878,000,000, and the net result was DKK 4,998,000,000.
As of October 7, 2022, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS STATSAUTORISERET REVISIONSPARTNERSELSKAB has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of October 7, 2022, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2021. Revenue came to DKK 26,404,906,000, and the net result was DKK 3,609,194,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2020. Revenue came to DKK 24,133,133,000, and the net result was DKK 377,043,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2019. Revenue came to DKK 14,188,772,000, and the net result was DKK 2,028,458,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2018. Revenue came to DKK 13,859,805,000, and the net result was DKK 1,808,475,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2017. Revenue came to DKK 13,179,502,000, and the net result was DKK 1,622,844,000.
As of November 23, 2017, Lise Kaae has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of November 23, 2017, Thomas Børglum Jensen is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of November 23, 2017, Lise Kaae has stepped down as økonomidirektør of BESTSELLER A/S.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2016. Revenue came to DKK 12,926,199,000, and the net result was DKK 1,167,866,000.
As of August 29, 2016, Lisbeth Holm has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2015. Revenue came to DKK 12,208,075,000, and the net result was DKK 562,677,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2014. Revenue came to DKK 11,661,953,000, and the net result was DKK 913,968,000.
BESTSELLER A/S has published its annual report for 2013. Revenue came to DKK 10,911,711,000, and the net result was DKK 732,058,000.
As of May 3, 2013, Lars Radoor Sørensen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of November 25, 2011, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of November 25, 2011, Partner Revision statsautoriseret revisionsaktieselskab has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of June 8, 2011, Lars Radoor Sørensen is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of October 6, 2009, Troels Holch Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of October 6, 2009, Merete Bech Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of October 6, 2009, Anders Holch Povlsen is registered as adm. dir. of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of January 20, 2009, Lise Kaae is registered as økonomidirektør of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of January 20, 2009, Poul Bækgaard Laursen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of June 24, 2008, Bo Terp has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of March 11, 2005, Troels Holch Povlsen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of April 1, 2003, Lisbeth Holm is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
On September 20, 2002, the company changed its name from BESTSELLER WHOLESALE A/S to BESTSELLER A/S.
As of April 11, 2002, BESTSELLER UNITED A/S is registered as an owner of BESTSELLER A/S with an ownership share of 100%.
As of June 1, 2001, Finn Poulsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of June 1, 2001, Finn Poulsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of June 1, 2001, Finn Poulsen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of March 26, 1999, Bo Terp has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of October 28, 1998, Troels Holch Povlsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of July 29, 1998, Anders Holch Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of July 29, 1998, Finn Poulsen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of July 29, 1998, Poul Bækgaard Laursen is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of July 29, 1998, Troels Holch Povlsen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of July 29, 1997, Finn Poulsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of March 2, 1995, has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of December 12, 1990, Carsten Henriksen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
On July 7, 1990, the company changed its name from AKTIESELSKABET AF 30/8 1982 to BESTSELLER WHOLESALE A/S.
As of September 1, 1988, POUL B. LAURSEN A/S has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of January 20, 1988, Eigil Anton Johansen Dühr has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of August 30, 1982, POUL B. LAURSEN A/S has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of August 30, 1982, Partner Revision statsautoriseret revisionsaktieselskab has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of August 30, 1982, has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of August 30, 1982, Eigil Anton Johansen Dühr has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of August 30, 1982, Carsten Henriksen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER A/S.
As of August 30, 1982, Troels Holch Povlsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER A/S.
BESTSELLER A/S was founded on September 14, 1978.
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