Year-end report 1 January - 31 December 2023
The year concluded with a strong performance, marked by a continued increase in operating cash flow and solid growth
FOURTH QUARTER 2023
- Net sales increased by 7.6 percent to MSEK 431 (401). In unchanged currency, sales increased by 3.3 percent.
- Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets (EBITA) increased by 29 percent to MSEK 39 (31), of which MSEK 6.7 (-0.8) was attributable to unrealized exchange rate gains and losses and the reversal of a contingent consideration of MSEK 6.0 (1.6).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 42 (8.4), corresponding to SEK 1.92 (0.41) per share.
- Earnings per share amount to SEK 0.68 (0.67).
- The equity ratio remains at 44 percent as in Q3 2023.
FULL YEAR JANUARY - DECEMBER 2023
- Net sales increased by 42 percent to MSEK 1,573 (1,110). In unchanged currency, sales increased by 31 percent.
- Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets (EBITA) increased by 56 percent to MSEK 107 (69), of which MSEK -1.5 (-6.4) was attributable to unrealized exchange rate gains and losses and the reversal of a contingent consideration of MSEK 6.0 (1.6). In 2022, acquisition costs of MSEK -4.3 were also included.
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 137 (24), corresponding to SEK 6.36 (1.21) per share.
- Earnings per share amount to SEK 1.76 (1.86).
- The equity ratio increased during the period to 44 percent from 37 percent.
Quarter 4 | January - December | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Net sales, MSEK | 431.5 | 401.2 | 1,572.8 | 1,110.4 | ||
Gross margin, % | 23.7 | 25.3 | 24.4 | 25.5 | ||
EBITA, MSEK | 39.3 | 30.5 | 106.8 | 68.6 | ||
EBITA, % | 9.1 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 6.2 | ||
Profit or loss for the period, MSEK | 14.8 | 13.9 | 37.9 | 37.1 | ||
Earnings per share, SEK | 0.68 | 0.67 | 1.76 | 1.86 |
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER
- No significant events have occurred during the period.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD
- Despite a very strong cash flow during the year, the Board proposes that no dividend be paid for 2023, in light of good investment opportunities with good return potential going forward.
Stockholm, 23 February 2024