“Positive developments across many areas”, Sverker Lindberg, President and CEO
Second quarter 2026
- Net sales increased 12 percent to SEK 363 M (324). Organically, net sales increased 11 percent. Acquisitions and divestments had a positive net impact on net sales of 1 percent. Exchange rate effects had no impact on net sales.
- Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 30 M (20).
- Operating profit amounted to SEK 24 M (20). Items affecting comparability impacted profit by SEK -4 M (3).
- Net result after tax was SEK 10 M (11), negatively impacted by exchange rate effects in net financial income.
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 48 M (56).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution totalled SEK 0.34 (0.40).
- The additional purchase prices for the acquisition of Semmco and the divestment of Landqvist Mekaniska Verkstad were settled during the quarter.
- President and CEO Sverker Lindberg informed the company’s Board of Directors that he intends to leave his position no later than April 2027.
- The Group signed an agreement to acquire Combisafe, a leading actor specialising in fall protection products with a broad presence across Europe and a strong brand reputation.
- The Group communicated a cooperation agreement with the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) regarding strategic customer financing.
January–June 2026
- Net sales increased 11 percent to SEK 649 M (587). Organically, net sales increased 11 percent. Acquisitions and divestments had a positive net impact on net sales of 2 percent. Exchange rate effects had a negative net impact on net sales of 2 percent.
- Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 40 M (26).
- Operating profit amounted to SEK 29 M (20).
- Net result after tax was SEK 14 M (-2).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 71 M (20).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution totalled SEK 0.47 (-0.07).
Significant events after the end of the period
- The Group finalised the acquisition of Combisafe.
- The Group communicated updated financial targets.
| FINANCIAL SUMMARY | 2026 Q2 | 2025 Q2 | 2026 Q1-Q2 | 2025 Q1-Q2 |
| Net sales | 363 | 324 | 649 | 587 |
| Gross profit | 131 | 114 | 238 | 207 |
| Adjusted EBITA | 30 | 20 | 40 | 26 |
| Operating profit | 24 | 20 | 29 | 20 |
| Profit before tax | 13 | 14 | 16 | -3 |
| Net result | 10 | 11 | 14 | -2 |
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| Net sales, growth % | 12 | 23 | 11 | 16 |
| Gross margin, % | 36.1 | 35.2 | 36.7 | 35.3 |
| Adjusted EBITA, % | 8.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4.4 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.6 | 6.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Earnings per share, before and after dilution, SEK | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.47 | -0.07 |
| Cash flow operating activities, SEK | 48 | 56 | 71 | 20 |
| Financial net debt, SEK M | 350 | 390 | 350 | 390 |
| Financial net debt / Adjusted EBITDA excl. IFRS 16, times | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 48 | 42 | 48 | 42 |
This is a translation of the Swedish original version. In the event of any differences between this translation and the Swedish language original, the latter shall prevail.