Arval Denmark named Gazelle Company 2025: A story of growth and success
Arval Denmark, a leading provider of vehicle leasing and mobility solutions, has been named a Gazelle company by the Danish financial newspaper Børsen. This prestigious award recognizes high-growth companies that have demonstrated continuous growth and a strong financial performance over a four-year period. No nominations, judging panels, or subjective assessments.
We sat down with Michael Benabdallah, Head of Entity at Arval Denmark, to discuss the trends and opportunities driving growth in the leasing and mobility sector:
What does it mean to be named a Gazelle company, and how does it feel to receive this recognition?
“It’s a great honor to be recognized as a Gazelle company. It’s a testament to the high demand of our services and the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved. Our fleet has grown by 52,5% over the last five years, from 5691 cars in 2021 to 8682 cars this year. As the demand for sustainable and flexible mobility solutions continues to grow, we’re well-positioned to meet the increasing needs of our customers and support their transition to a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective fleet management approach.”
What do you think has been the key driver of Arval Denmark’s growth and success?
“I think it’s a combination of factors. We’ve been able to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs, and prioritized relationships with our clients. For example, to ease the energy transition, we added new services for our customers to be able to get a home charging box and get a monthly refund for the kilo watts they use to recharge their company car. Additionally, two years ago, we launched “Arval Flex”, a product to rent a car from one month to two years. It has been in high demand as companies look for more agile and responsive mobility options. Our team has also been instrumental in driving growth, and we’ve been fortunate to have a strong and talented group of people who are passionate about what they do.”
How do you stay focused on delivering value to your customers, and what sets Arval Denmark apart from its competitors?
“For us, it’s all about putting the customer at the center of everything we do. We listen to their needs, and we work hard to deliver tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements. This is reflected in our unique “Account Team” set-up where our Account Managers sit together with their colleagues from operations and customer services providing close relationship and quick answers to our clients. I think also what sets us apart is our ability to combine local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a global organization, providing multi countries coverage with a structured service offering in 27 countries.
What’s next for Arval Denmark, and how do you see the company evolving in the future?
“We’ll continue to focus on delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We’re excited to build on this momentum and explore new opportunities to drive growth and innovation in the mobility sector. The Gazelle award is a welcome recognition of our progress, and we’re already looking ahead to the next challenge and the next opportunity to make a positive impact on our customers.”
Børsen Gazelle Criteria
Net Sales/ Gross Result Growth is measured based on net sales. If net sales are not reported in the annual report, the gross result is used. When measuring growth based on sales, the requirement is that sales must be at least DKK 1 million in the starting year (the first year measured). If growth is measured based on gross result, the requirement is that it must be at least DKK 0.5 million in the starting year.
Accounting Period A minimum of four annual accounts must be published. Companies where the starting year (the first year we measure) is shorter than the standard 12 months, and companies where the final year (the last year we measure) is longer than the standard 12 months, are excluded, as both categories result in disproportionately high growth. The latest annual account must be submitted before September 1st.
Company Requirements Only limited companies (A/S) and private limited companies (ApS) are included in the survey. The only exception is financial institutions, which participate regardless of company form. Sole proprietorships are not included in the survey due to lack of accounting data.
Comparability The figures for the four years that form the basis for the selection must be fully comparable, in order to calculate a fair growth rate. Companies that change their accounting practices, so that result figures between different years cannot be compared, are excluded.
Operating Result The operating result (result of primary operations) may be negative in individual years, but the sum of operating results over the four years must be positive.
Growth The growth in net sales (gross result) must be positive in each of the four years measured. The growth over the entire period (four years) must be at least 100%.