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SKINNSKATTEBERG, Sweden, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Fourth quarter February – April 2024
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Net sales decreased 1.9 percent to SEK 3,069 million (3,129).
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Organic growth was +1.0 percent (+13.0).
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Operating profit totalled SEK 233 million (734) and the operating margin was 7.6 percent (23.5).
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Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 209 million (282) and the adjusted operating margin was 6.8 percent (8.9). The adjustments refer to a credit loss on accounts receivable in Norway of a total of SEK -5.4 million and a positive adjustment for hyperinflation calculation of SEK +29.8 million.
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Profit after tax amounted to SEK 190 million (619).
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Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK +191 million (+170).
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Earnings per share (basic) were SEK 0.88 (2.96).
12 months May 2023–April 2024
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Net sales increased by 1.6 percent to SEK 12,257 million (12,058).
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Organic growth was +4.1 percent (+15.9).
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Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 1,085 million (1,110). The operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 963 million (1,401), where the largest adjustment of SEK 125 million refers to restructuring costs related to the move of Menerga's production to Slovenia. In the previous year, capital gains of SEK 445 million from the divested air conditioning business were reported, among other things.
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The adjusted operating margin was 8.8 percent (9.2).
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Profit after tax amounted to SEK 654 million (1,045).
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Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK +1,333 million (+588).
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Earnings per share (basic) were SEK 3.10 (5.00).
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The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 1.20 (1.10) per share.
Roland Kasper, President and CEO, comments:
"Sales for the fourth quarter were on par with the previous year. We see it as a sign of strength considering that the comparative figures are relatively tough, and the market is uncertain in the short term. We are convinced that there are good opportunities for continued organic growth and improved profitability. We continue to invest long-term to strengthen our delivery capacity and product development. The commitment to a good indoor environment and technical innovation are central driving forces in our business, supported by global climate goals and directives in energy saving."
Press and analyst meeting will be organised at 09:00 CET on June 4, 2024.
The report will be presented by Roland Kasper, CEO, and Anders Ulff, CFO.
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