Interim report 1 January — 31 March 2024

25 April 2024, 07:30 CEST Regulatory

GROWTH, EARNINGS IMPROVEMENT AND STRONG CASH FLOW
»We started 2024 with 22 percent growth. A stronger market in the USA, the acquisition of Team D3 and cost efficiency measures contributed to a 15 percent increase in earnings per share. We will continue to pursue daily improvements, while also investing in new digital solutions and acquisitions. «
Johan Andersson
President and CEO

Summary of the first quarter, January–March 2024

  • Net sales increased by 22 percent to SEK 2,409 m (1,972), of which 1 percent was organic. Currency-adjusted organic growth was 0 percent.
  • Gross profit increased to SEK 1,101 m (941), and the gross margin was 45.7 percent (47.7).
  • EBITA rose to SEK 253 m (202), and the EBITA margin was 10.5 percent (10.2).
  • Operating profit increased to SEK 187 m (149), and the operating margin was 7.8 percent (7.6).
  • Net profit for the period rose to SEK 120 m (104).
  • Earnings per share increased to SEK 0.90 (0.78).
  • Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 381 m (269).
  • Merger of sister companies Sokigo and S-GROUP Solutions.
  • Acquisition of Efficture by the newly established company Icebound.
  • Acquisition of Jetas Quality Systems.
  • Acquisition of Optimec.

Events after the end of the reporting period

  • Jonas Gejer, VP of Business Development, steps down from his position.
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