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Sales Growth: Sales and reservations increased by 31% over the comparable period last year.
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EBIT Margin: Increased to 4.6% on a rolling 12-month basis.
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Net Debt: Reduced to SEK3.5 billion from SEK6.3 billion last year.
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Cash Flow: Strong cash flow reported in the third quarter, contributing to debt reduction.
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Building Rights Portfolio Valuation: Surplus value increased to SEK4.6 billion, up by SEK900 million from last year.
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Units Recognized: 337 units recognized in the quarter.
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Net Sales: SEK1.4 billion compared to SEK2.8 billion last year.
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Operating Gross Margin: Increased to 10% in the quarter.
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Operating EBIT: SEK19 million versus SEK30 million last year, with a total EBIT loss of SEK258 million due to impairments.
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Germany Net Sales: SEK813 million with a gross margin of 13.6%.
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Sweden Net Sales: SEK430 million with a gross margin of SEK2.9 million.
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Finland Net Sales: SEK27 million with negative gross and operating margins.
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Baltics Net Sales: Increased with a gross margin of 14.9% and operating margin of 8.7%.
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Operating Cash Flow: SEK489 million compared to SEK188 million last year.
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Available Liquidity: SEK1.610 billion at the end of the quarter.
Release Date: October 24, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Bonava AB (FRA:66B) reported a significant improvement in market conditions, particularly in the consumer segment, leading to increased sales and project starts.
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The company achieved a strong growth in sales and reservations, with a 31% increase over the comparable period last year.
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Bonava AB (FRA:66B) successfully reduced its net debt from SEK6.3 billion to SEK3.5 billion, demonstrating effective financial management.
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The company reported a strong cash flow in the third quarter, contributing to the reduction in net debt.
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Bonava AB (FRA:66B) has a robust pipeline of project starts for the fourth quarter and into 2025, indicating future growth potential.
Negative Points
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The company reported a small EBIT loss on a rolling 12-month basis, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
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Bonava AB (FRA:66B) experienced a decrease in net sales to SEK1.4 billion compared to SEK2.8 billion last year, reflecting lower business volume.
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The operating EBIT was negative at minus SEK258 million for the quarter, impacted by impairment items.
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The Finnish market remains challenging, with low net sales and negative gross and operating margins due to underabsorption of costs.
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Land sales in Sweden were below book value, resulting in write-downs and impairments.