Year-End Report 1 January - 31 December 2023

Net sales growth Q4 2023 compared with Q4 2022

16

Adjusted EBITA margin Q4 2023

9.7

Share of recurring revenue Q4 2023

70

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GROWTH COMBINED WITH STABLE EARNINGS AND CASH FLOW
“In 2023, we have continued to invest in new companies, software and employees. In addition we have implemented
efficiency measures and merged operations to strengthen our position. The strength of our companies, their ability to act quickly in a changing world and Addnode Group’s strong financial position provide a good foundation for continued, sustainable value creation.”
Johan Andersson
President and CEO

SUMMARY OF THE FOURTH QUARTER, OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2023

  • Net sales increased by 16 per cent to SEK 2,078 m (1,786), of which -1 per cent was organic. Currency-adjusted organic growth was -2 per cent.
  • EBITA decreased to SEK 196 m (200), and the EBITA margin was 9.4 per cent (11.2). EBITA has been charged with restructuring costs of SEK -5 m (-). EBITA adjusted for restructuring costs amounted to SEK 201 m (200), and the adjusted EBITA margin was 9.7 per cent (11.2).
  • Operating profit decreased to SEK 135 m (149), and the operating margin was 6.5 per cent (8.3).
  • Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 106 m (103).
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.80 (0.77).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 228 m (261).
  • Establishment of operations in digital solutions for the forest sector in a separate company, Icebound.
  • Our partner Autodesk announced a new transaction model.
  • The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 1.00 (1.00) per share.

 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

  • Merger of sister companies Sokigo and S-GROUP Solutions.
  • Acquisition of Efficture by the newly established company Icebound.
  • Acquisition of Jetas Quality Systems.
Key figures
Q4
2023
Q4
2022
Full year
2023
Full year
2022
Net sales, SEK m 2,078 1,786 7,412 6,225
EBITDA, SEK m 1962) 200  6402)  7281)
EBITDA margin, % 9.42) 11.2 8.62) 11.71)
Operating profit, SEK m 1352) 149 4102) 5271)
Operating margin, %  6.52) 8.3 5.52) 8.51)
Net profit for the period, SEK m  1062) 103 2792) 3821)
Earnings per share, SEK  0.802) 0.77 2.092) 2.861)
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK m 228 261 485 714
Return on capital employed3) 13.8 19.6 13.8 19.6
Return on capital equity3) 13.5 20.7 13.5 20.7
Equity/assets ratio, % 29 32 29 32
Debt/equity ratio, % 47 34 47 34

1) Earnings in 2022 included a SEK 24 m capital gain relating to the sale of an office property.
2) EBITA has been charged with restructuring costs of SEK 5 m (-) in the fourth quarter and SEK 20 m (-) in the 12-month period.
3) Key financial ratios have been adjusted to reflect annualised return.

Johan Andersson, President and CEO

"In 2023, we have continued to invest in new companies. software and employees. In addition we have implemented efficiency measures and merged operations to strengthen our position. The strength of our companies, their ability to act quickly in a changing world and Addnode Group's strong financial position provide a good foundation for continued, sustainable value creation.

Johan Andersson, President and CEO
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