Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2025
Strong cash flow but weak earnings driven by increased pace of transformation work
The English version of the interim report is a translation of the official Swedish report. In case of discrepancies, the Swedish version shall prevail.
SECOND QUARTER 2025
• Net sales decreased by 11 per cent to SEK 378 (425) million. In unchanged currency, net sales decreased by -9.7 per cent.
• Adjusted operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA adjusted) decreased by -32 per cent to SEK 22 (33) million. Adjustments of SEK 1.2 (2.2) million relate to SEK 1.2 (-0.1) million attributable to unrealised exchange rate gains and losses and acquisition costs of SEK 0.0 (2.3) million.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) decreased by -31 per cent to SEK 21 (30) million.
• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 42 (60) million, corresponding to SEK 1.69 (2.47) per share.
• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.31 (0.45).
• The equity ratio increased to 53 per cent from 52 per cent on 31 March 2025.
FIRST HALF OF 2025
• Net sales decreased by -5.3 per cent to SEK 781 (824) million. In unchanged currency, net sales decreased by -3.7 per cent.
• Adjusted operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA adjusted) decreased by -26 per cent to SEK 44 (60) million. Adjustments of SEK -7.6 (8.3) million relate to SEK -4.2 (6.1) million attributable to unrealised exchange rate gains and losses, SEK -3.3 (0.0) million in reversal of contingent considerations and acquisition costs of SEK 0.0 (2.3) million.
• Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) increased by 0.1 per cent to SEK 52 (52) million.
• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 51 (72) million, corresponding to SEK 2.09 (3.12) per share.
• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.65 (1.06).
• The equity ratio increased to 53 per cent from 52 per cent on 31 December 2024.
Quarter 2 | January – June | Full year | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
Net sales. SEK million | 377.5 | 425.2 | 781.1 | 824.4 | 1,603.8 | |||
Gross margin. % | 26.1 | 26.7 | 25.7 | 25.5 | 25.3 | |||
EBITA adjusted. SEK million | 22.2 | 32.6 | 44.0 | 59.9 | 105.1 | |||
EBITA adjusted. % | 5.9 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 6.6 | |||
EBITA. SEK million | 21.0 | 30.4 | 51.6 | 51.5 | 94.4 | |||
EBITA. % | 5.6 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 5.9 | |||
Profit for the period. SEK million | 7.7 | 11.0 | 15.8 | 24.6 | 36.9 | |||
Earnings per share. SEK | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 1.06 | 1.54 |
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER
• On 22 May 2025. the Board of Directors of Alcadon Group decided on new financial targets that will contribute to the Group's updated vision of becoming a leading competence partner in Europe within the digitalisation of society. with an increased focus on profitability and shareholder value.
• Alcadon Group AB has entered into a new. unsecured credit agreement. a multicurrency revolving credit facility. and raised bank loans from its existing relationship bank. SEB. The credit facilities and bank loans amount to a total of SEK 525 million with an additional option of SEK 150 million.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD
• No significant events have occurred after the end of the period.
Stockholm. 8 August 2025