Earnings Release • Aug 11, 2022
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BEWI - Results for the second quarter and first half of 2022
BEWI, a leading provider of packaging, components, and insulation solutions,
today reported its results for the second quarter and first half of 2022. The
company recorded net sales of 277.0 million euro for the second quarter of 2022,
up by 40 per cent compared to the 198.1 million euro for the same quarter last
year. 19 per cent of the growth was organic, mainly explained by higher sales
prices. Adjusted EBITDA came in at 40.3 million, up from EUR 31.6 million
recorded for the second quarter of 2021.
"We are pleased to deliver another record quarter for BEWI. The results are
backed by continued solid demand from our key markets, good operational
performance, and strong price management," says Christian Bekken CEO of BEWI
ASA.
"Although market demand has remained solid, the business landscape has been
challenging and to a certain degree unpredictable this year. Despite this, our
organisation has managed to manoeuvre impressively well, delivering the strong
results," Bekken continues.
For the first six months of 2022, BEWI had revenues of 507.2 million euro,
compared to 347.0 million for the same period last year, representing 46 per
cent growth, of which 27 per cent is organic.
All business segments contribute to the organic growth compared to, mainly due
to strong price management. Styrene prices continued to increase in the second
quarter, with stable demand for EPS raw material, resulting in a continued
strong GAP.
In the first half of 2022, BEWI has completed the acquisition of the Norwegian
paper packaging company Trondhjems Eskefabrikk and the recycling platform
company Berga Recycling, as well as increased its ownership of the UK-based
insulation and packaging company Jablite from 49 to 100 per cent.
Further, the company has announced its acquisition of the Lithuanian packaging
and insulation company BalPol, which is expected to be completed in the third
quarter this year, and finally, the company has received approval from all
relevant competition authorities to close the Jackon transaction under certain
conditions.
Going forward, BEWI expects a stable long-term demand in its key markets,
including the markets for food packaging, insulation, HVAC (heating,
ventilation, air-condition) and automotive components, based on strong
underlying fundamentals. Challenges and uncertainty related to the global supply
chain shortages, high energy prices, and concerns around inflation and
increasing interest rates are closely monitored and managed in the daily
operations. So far, these factors have not had any material impact on demand.
BEWI's strong results and solid financial position, enable the company to
continue its active M&A strategy going forward, pursuing attractive growth
opportunities within selected industries and markets.
Please find attached the full report for the second quarter and first half of
2022, the presentation of the results and the financials spreadsheet.
CEO Christian Bekken and CFO Marie Danielsson will present the results from
08:30 at the premises of Carnegie at the 5th floor of Fjordalleen 16 at Aker
Brygge in Oslo, Norway. The presentation is open to all. The presentation will
also be available through a live webcast. The link to the webcast is available
from BEWI's homepage www.bewi.com. It will be possible to post questions through
the webcast, and a recording of the webcast will be made available from BEWI's
website.
For further information, please contact:
Charlotte Knudsen, Director of IR and Communications BEWi ASA, tel: +47 9756
1959
Marie Danielsson, CFO BEWI ASA, tel: +46 70 661 0047
About BEWI ASA
BEWI is an international provider of packaging, components, and insulation
solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability is integrated throughout
the value chain, from production of raw materials and end goods, to recycling of
used products. With a vision to protect people and goods for a better every day,
BEWI is leading the change towards a circular economy.
BEWI ASA is listed at the Oslo Børs under ticker BEWI.
The information is such that BEWI ASA is required to disclose in accordance with
the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication,
through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 07:00 CEST on 11
August 2022
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