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Roblon

Interim / Quarterly Report Jun 18, 2025

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Interim report

First half of 2024/25

Roblon A/S reported increased revenue and earnings for the first half of 2024/25

H1 Revenue (DKKm)

H1 EBITDA before special items (DKKm)

H1 EBIT before special items (DKKm)

Highlights

In H1 2024/25, consolidated revenue amounted to DKKm 113.0, against DKKm 110.6 in the year-earlier period. The Composite product group generated revenue growth, while the FOC product group's revenue declined.

Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items for H1 2024/25 was DKKm 26.2 (DKKm 15.1)1 and operating profit (EBIT) before special items was DKKm 19.0 (DKKm 6.8).

Consolidated revenue was realised at the lower end of the previously guided range, whereas earnings were realised at the upper end of the previously

guided range for the first half. The improved earnings were due to a favourable product mix and realised productivity enhancements resulting from investments in production and ongoing optimisation of operations.

In the first half of 2024/25, Roblon decided to cease production and marketing of a product for the European FOC market. In the financial statements, this decision meant that an expense of DKKm 3.9 was recognised under special items regarding impairment of production plant and a product development project and, to a lesser extent, a loss on inventories.

The profit from continuing operations before tax for H1 2024/25 was DKKm 14.5 (DKKm 6.2).

In Company Announcement no. 6 dated 2 June 2025, the Company stated that a declaration of intent has been signed regarding the divestment of Roblon's US subsidiary. The effects of this on Roblon's interim financial statements for the first half are as follows:

  • A loss of DKKm 31 was recognised under loss from discontinued operations
  • The total value of the US subsidiary at 30 April 2025 was recognised at DKKm 34 in the balance sheet
  • At 30 April 2025, consolidated equity was reduced to DKKm 171.1 and the solvency ratio was reduced by 3.6 percentage points due to the value adjustment of the US subsidiary

As part of the divestment of the US subsidiary, Roblon will make a contribution of approximately DKKm 7.7 on completion of the divestment. As previously mentioned, an additional expense of DKKm 2.5-4 is expected to be incurred in advisory fees. Subsequent to the divestment, Roblon will have no further liquidity obligations towards the divested US subsidiary.

The divestment is expected to be completed by the end of July 2025.

Guidance for 2024/25

In Company announcement no. 6 dated 2 June 2025, Management announced that it had upgraded its full-year 2024/25 guidance for continuing operations. The guidance remains as follows:

  • revenue in the range of DKKm 220-250 against the previously guided range of DKKm 210-240
  • operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items in the range of DKKm 40-50 against the previously guided range of DKKm 30-40
  • operating profit (EBIT) before special items in the range of DKKm 26-36 against the previously guided range of DKKm 16-26

As previously guided, special items relating to expenses in connection with the divestment of the subsidiary are expected to be in the range of DKKm 2.5-4. The amount will be reported under profit/loss from discontinued operations.

Financial highlights

for the Group

Unit Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Orders
Order intake DKKm 58.0 68.5 144.6 132.2 236.9
Order book DKKm 84.7 88.1 84.7 88.1 53.8
Income statement
Revenue DKKm 61.9 56.6 113.0 110.6 245.4
Gross profit DKKm 43.4 35.2 74.4 65.2 149.3
Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortisation
and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items DKKm 19.5 11.2 26.2 15.1 44.9
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) before special items DKKm 16.0 7.1 19.0 6.8 29.3
Special items DKKm -3.9 - -3.9 - -
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) after special items DKKm 12.1 7.1 15.1 6.8 29.3
Net financial items DKKm -2.2 0.4 -0.6 -0.7 -2.0
Profit/loss from continuing operations before tax DKKm 9.8 7.5 14.5 6.2 27.2
Profit/loss for the period from continuing operations DKKm 7.8 6.0 11.5 4.6 21.0
Profit/loss for the period from discontinued operations DKKm -35.9 -8.7 -37.2 -16.2 -30.6
Profit/loss for the period DKKm -28.1 -2.7 -25.7 -11.6 -9.6
Balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents DKKm 2.1 3.4 2.1 3.4 17.9
Assets DKKm 261.4 290.0 261.4 290.0 276.5
Working capital DKKm 88.2 69.8 88.2 69.8 76.5
Share capital DKKm 35.8 35.8 35.8 35.8 35.8
Invested capital DKKm 174.0 197.9 174.0 197.9 189.7
Equity DKKm 171.1 196.3 171.1 196.3 197.3
Cash flows
Cash flow from operating activities DKKm -2.5 45.2 -9.4 35.0 56.2
Cash flow from investing activities DKKm -3.9 -3.1 -6.3 -4.4 -7.4
Of which investments in property plant and equipment DKKm -3.9 -3.0 -6.3 -4.3 -7.2
Cash flow from financing activities DKKm 0.1 -39.0 -1.5 -58.2 -60.6
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment, total DKKm -3.5 -4.0 -7.2 -8.3 -15.6
Cash flow for the period DKKm -6.2 3.1 -17.2 -27.6 -11.8
Unit Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Ratios
Book-to-bill ratio % 93.8 121.1 128.0 119.6 96.5
Revenue growth % 9.4 -4.1 2.2 -2.5 0.2
Gross margin % 70.2 62.3 65.9 58.9 60.8
EBIT margin % 25.8 12.6 16.8 6.2 11.9
ROIC/return on average invested capital1 % 35.0 15.3 20.8 7.3 16.1
Equity ratio % 65.5 67.7 65.5 67.7 71.4
Return on equity1 % 13.7 11.8 10.0 4.5 -4.7
Employees
Average no. of full-time employees No. 177 177 177 188 182
Gross profit per full-time employee DKKm 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.8
Per share ratios
Earnings per DKK 20 share (EPS)1 DKK 4.4 2.4 6.4 2.6 -5.4
Price/earnings ratio (PE) DKK 23.6 33.8 16.2 31.2 -17.8
Cash flow from operations per DKK 20 share DKK -1.4 25.3 -5.3 19.6 31.4
Book value of shares1 DKK 113.0 109.8 113.0 109.8 110.4
Quoted year-end market price DKK 104.0 81.0 104.0 81.0 96.0
Price/book value 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.9

1 The ratio is calculated on a full-year basis.

The ratios are defined in note 33 to the 2023/24 annual report, Financial ratio definitions and formulas.

Interim report for H1 2024/25

Roblon's management reporting is based on one segment comprising the following product groups:

  • FOC (comprising cable materials and cable machinery for the fibre optic cable industry)
  • Composite (comprising composite materials for onshore and offshore industries and converting services)

Order intake and order book

The Group's order intake amounted to DKKm 144.6 in H1 2024/25 (DKKm 132.2). The DKKm 12.4 net increase covered a DKKm 19.9 improvement in the Composite product group and a DKKm 7.5 decline in the FOC product group.

The Composite product group's improvement was driven by an increased order intake in offshore oil and gas, while the order intake in energy transmission was on a par with the previous year. We have experienced an increasing number of customer enquiries and higher sales activity for some time.

The declining order intake in the FOC product group was caused by a continued sluggish European FOC market, which is slowly fighting its way back to stability and growth. At the same time, European manufacturers, including Roblon, are under pressure from increasing competition from overseas manufacturers.

At the end of April 2025, the Group's order book stood at DKKm 84,7 (DKKm 88.1), distributed with DKKm 15.3 (DKKm 17.9) in the FOC product group and DKKm 69.4 (DKKm 70.2) in the Composite product group.

Consolidated income statement

Revenue

Roblon reported revenue of DKKm 113.0 (DKKm 110.6) for H1 2024/25, which was at the lower end of Management's guidance. The DKKm 2.4 year-on-year revenue improvement covered a DKKm 17.7 increase in the Composite product group and a DKKm 15.3 decline in the FOC product group. As expected, revenue for H1 2024/25 was adversely impacted by market conditions in the FOC industry. On the other hand, the performance of the Composite product group was positive, as expected.

Gross profit and gross margin

The Group's gross profit was DKKm 74.4 (DKKm 65.2) and the gross margin for H1 2024/25 was 65.9% (58.9%), supported by a favourable product mix.

Other operating income

As mentioned in Roblon's interim report for Q1 2024/25, the Group previously incurred costs payable to the Czech authorities related to a tax case in Roblon's Czech subsidiary dating back to before Roblon's acquisition of the subsidiary. In the first half of 2024/25, the Group has received a settlement amount of DKKm 1.3 from the seller of the Czech subsidiary, which has been reported under other operating income.

Other external costs

Other external costs amounted to DKKm 12.4 (DKKm 11.1) in H1 2024/25. The DKKm 1.3 increase related to higher legal and technical advisory expenses and rising IT licence costs.

Staff costs

Staff costs amounted to DKKm 37.2 in H1 2024/25 (DKKm 39.3). The decrease was driven by reduced senior employee costs due to the departures of the former CEO of Roblon A/S and the General Manager of the Group's Czech subsidiary in Q2 2023/24. As provision was made for remuneration during the notice period in 2023/24, there were no staff costs relating to these persons in H1 2024/25. A further reason for the reduction is that the figures for the year-earlier period included costs related to the former tax case in Roblon's Czech subsidiary, for which Roblon has received compensation from the seller in 2025.

Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortisation and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items

In H1 2024/25, EBITDA before depreciation, amortisation and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items amounted to DKKm 26.2 (DKKm 15.1), which was in line with the higher end of Management's guidance. The improved earnings were due to a favourable product mix and realised productivity enhancements resulting from investments in production and ongoing optimisation of operations.

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

The Group's depreciation, amortisation and impairment for H1 2024/25 amounted to DKKm 7.2 (DKKm 8.3). The drop was mainly due to the fact that the investment in Roblon's ERP system was amortised in full in 2024.

Operating profit/loss (EBIT) before special items

In H1 2024/25, EBIT before special items amounted to DKKm 19.0 (DKKm 6.8), which was in line with the higher end of Management's expectations.

Special items

In H1 2024/25, Roblon decided to cease production and marketing of a product for the European FOC market, the development and introduction of which has been ongoing for the past 1-2 years, as it has generated no significant new revenue. It is Management's assessment that Roblon will not be able to price this specific product competitively against overseas manufacturers. Unlike previously, the product is now considered more of a commodity product with a large number of providers and a high degree of uniformity. In the financial statements, this decision meant that an expense of DKKm 3.9 was recognised under special items regarding impairment of production plant and a product development project and, to a lesser extent, a loss on inventories.

In connection with the 2024/25 profit guidance, the Company states that it expects costs in relation to the divestment of the US subsidiary of around DKKm 2.5-4. These costs are reported under profit/loss from discontinued operations.

Financial items

The Group's net financial items for H1 2024/25 amounted to a net expense of DKKm 0.6 a (net expense of DKKm 0.7). The net amount was made up of DKKm 0.2 in positive foreign exchange adjustments and DKKm 0.8 in interest expenses.

Profit/loss from continuing operations before tax

For H1 2024/25, the Group posted a profit from continuing operations before tax of DKKm 14.5 (a profit of DKKm 6.2).

Profit/loss from discontinued operations

In Company Announcement no. 7 dated 16 September 2024, Roblon announced the commencement of a process to divest the Group's US subsidiary, and in Company Announcement no. 4 dated 27 February 2025, Roblon stated that the process was expected to be completed before the end of July 2025.

In Company Announcement no. 6 dated 2 June 2025, Roblon announced the signing of a declaration of intent with two executive officers of Roblon US Inc. on their acquisition of the Group's US subsidiary. The divestment will be structured as an MBO under a number of principal terms, including that Roblon's receivable in the subsidiary is to be written down from approx. USDm 12.5 to USDm 5.2 and that Roblon is to keep one share in Roblon US Inc., which

will confer special dividend rights on Roblon for a number of years.

As part of the divestment, a capital contribution of approximately DKKm 7.7 will be made on completion of the divestment. As mentioned above, additional expenses of DKKm 2.5-4 are expected to be incurred in advisory fees. Subsequent to the divestment, Roblon will have no further liquidity obligations towards the divested US subsidiary.

A divestment on the above-mentioned principal terms will entail that the Group will recognise the loan of approx. USDm 5.2 (approx. DKKm 34) in the balance sheet and write down the receivable based on the expected credit loss (ECL) model. The risk of loss in accordance with the ECL model is currently assessed to be low, and there is no indication of significant impairment of the loan value.

Assessments of Roblon US Inc.'s future earnings capacity and cash flows indicate a valuation on a debt-free basis of around DKKm 0-15. Based on the uncertainties as to the timing and amount of any future dividend payments and/or proceeds from a potential sale of Roblon US Inc. after closing, the value of the special rights attached to Roblon's one share in Roblon US Inc. has been recognised in Roblon's balance sheet at DKKm 0.

An expected sale on the principal terms set out in the declaration of intent between the parties will result in the recognition of a loss of around DKKm 31 on the divestment in the consolidated financial statements. The amount will be reported under profit/loss from discontinued operations.

In the consolidated balance sheet at 30 April 2025, the value of Roblon's US subsidiary has been recognised at an amount reflecting its expected value on completion of the divestment, as mentioned above. Accordingly, at 30 April 2025, consolidated equity has been reduced by DKKm 31 to DKKm 171.1 and the solvency ratio has been reduced by 3.6 percentage points to 65.5% as a result of the value adjustment of the US subsidiary.

The profit/loss of the US subsidiary for the period and the expected loss on the divestment of the subsidiary are recognised under profit/loss from discontinued operations after tax and in H1 2024/25 amounted to a loss of DKKm 37.2 (a loss of DKKm 16.2). This amount includes advisory expenses relating to the divestment in the amount of DKKm 0.7.

Profit/loss after tax

The loss after tax for continuing and discontinued operations in H1 2024/25 was DKKm 25.7 (a loss of DKKm 11.6). Tax for the period was calculated at the applicable tax rates in the countries in which the Group has operations.

Consolidated balance sheet

The Group's total assets at 30 April 2025 amounted to DKKm 261.4 (DKKm 290.0).

Investments in property, plant and equipment amounted to DKKm 6.3 (DKKm 4.3) in H1 2024/25.

Inventories amounted to DKKm 52.2 (DKKm 54.9), down by DKKm 2.7. However, the amount is significantly higher than the level of DKKm 33.7 at the beginning of the financial year as a result of finished products to be delivered in May 2025 at an approximate value of DKKm 11 and increased stockbuilding to support order execution.

Trade receivables amounted to DKKm 62.7 (DKKm 42.3). The increase was due to the timing of revenue towards the end of the second quarter of 2024/25 relative to last year. The increase in trade receivables is significantly lower when compared to the level of DKKm 56.9 at the beginning of the financial year.

The Group's equity at 30 April 2025 amounted to DKKm 171.1 (DKKm 196.3). The equity ratio at 30 April 2025 was 65.5% (67.7%).

Consolidated cash flows

The Group's cash flow from operating activities for H1 2024/25 was a net outflow of DKKm 9.4 (an inflow of DKKm 35.0), adversely affected by an increase in working capital since 31 October 2024, which was driven by an increase in capital tied up in inventories and trade receivables, as mentioned under Consolidated balance sheet above.

Total cash flow from investing activities was a net outflow of DKKm 6.3 (a net outflow of DKKm 4.4).

Cash flow from financing activities for H1 2024/25 was a net outflow of DKKm 1.5 (a net outflow of DKKm 58.2), consisting of drawing on operating credits and repayment of lease liabilities and debt to credit institutions.

Capital resources

At 30 April 2025, net deposits of cash amounted to DKKm 2.1 (DKKm 3.4).

The Group's total credit facilities amounted to DKKm 84.0 (DKKm 84.0), and at 30 April, the Group had an undrawn credit facility of DKKm 82.0 (DKKm 84.0).

Total cash resources at 30 April 2025 amounted to DKKm 84.1 (DKKm 87.4).

Product development

In H1 2024/25, the Group incurred product development costs of DKKm 4.0 (DKKm 3.5).

Guidance for 2024/25

In Company announcement no. 6 dated 2 June 2025, Management announced that it had upgraded its

full-year 2024/25 guidance for continuing operations. The guidance remains as follows:

  • revenue in the range of DKKm 220-250 against the previously guided range of DKKm 210-240
  • operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items in the range of DKKm 40-50 against the previously guided range of DKKm 30-40
  • operating profit (EBIT) before special items in the range of DKKm 26-36 against the previously guided range of DKKm 16-26

As previously guided, special items relating to expenses in connection with the divestment of the subsidiary are expected to be in the range of DKKm 2.5-4. The amount will be reported under profit/loss from discontinued operations.

Forward-looking statements

The above forward-looking statements, in particular revenue and earnings projections, are inherently uncertain and subject to risk. Many factors are beyond Roblon's control and, consequently, actual results may differ significantly from the projections expressed in this interim report. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the market and competitive situation, changes in demand and purchasing behaviour, foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations and general economic, political and commercial conditions.

Financial calendar

Roblon expects to publish its interim reports and annual report according to the following schedule:

16/9 2025: Interim report for Q3 2024/25
18/12 2025: Annual report for 2024/25

Roblon's annual general meeting will be held on 29 January 2026.

Company announcements

During the period 19 December 2024 to 18 June 2025, the Company sent the following announcements to NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen; these can be found on the Company's website:

No. Date Announcement
12 19 December 2024 Preliminary statement 2023/24
1 7 January 2025 Notice convening annual general
meeting
2 30 January 2025 Minutes of the annual general
meeting in Roblon A/S
3 30 January 2025 Constitution of the board of
directors
4 27 February 2025 Expected date of completion of
ongoing process to divest Roblon's
US subsidiary postponed to
end-July 2025
5 13 March 2025 Interim report for Q1 2024/25
6 2 June 2025 Expected divestment of subsidiary
and upgraded full-year 2024/25
guidance for continuing operations

Statement by Management

The Board of Directors and Executive Management have today consid
ered and approved the interim report of Roblon A/S for H1 2024/25 (the
period 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025).
Executive Management
The interim report, which has not been audited or reviewed by the
Company's auditor, is presented in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim
Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and additional requirements
under the Danish Financial Statements Act.
It is our opinion that the interim financial statements provide a true and
fair view of the Group's assets, liabilities and financial position as of 30
April 2025 as well as of the results of the Group's activities and cash
flows for the period 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.
Board of Directors
Furthermore, in our opinion the management's review includes a fair
review of the development and performance of the Group's business,
results for the period and the Group's financial position together with a
description of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Group faces.
Frederikshavn, 18 June 2025

Kim Müller Carsten Michno CEO Co-CEO/CFO Mikael Staal Axelsen Ole Lønsmann Andersen Randi Toftlund Pedersen Chairman Deputy Chairman Mads Sckerl Anita Skovgaard Pedersen Anette Frost Hansen

Employee representative Employee representative

Consolidated income statement

for the period 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025

Amounts in DKK'000
Note
Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Revenue
4
61,865 56,553 112,973 110,572 245,440
Cost of sales -18,444 -21,317 -38,573 -45,418 -96,139
Gross profit 43,421 35,236 74,400 65,154 149,301
Work carried out for own account and capitalised 40 281 115 426 976
Other operating income 1,312 46 1,318 17 40
Other external costs -6,231 -5,756 -12,400 -11,145 -22,895
Staff costs -19,062 -18,643 -37,236 -39,327 -82,541
Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortisation
and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items
19,480 11,164 26,197 15,125 44,881
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -3,523 -4,046 -7,189 -8,290 -15,630
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) before special items 15,957 7,118 19,008 6,835 29,251
Special items
5
-3,874 - -3,874 - -
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) after special items 12,083 7,118 15,134 6,835 29,251
Financial income
Financial expenses
-2,637
390
-
406
1,630
-2,232
1
-665
57
-2,090
Profit/loss from continuing operations before tax 9,836 7,524 14,532 6,171 27,218
Tax on profit/loss for the period from continuing operations -2,001 -1,497 -3,045 -1,563 -6,220
Profit/loss for the period from continuing operations 7,835 6,027 11,487 4,608 20,998
Profit/loss for the period from discontinued operations
after tax
6
-35,907 -8,746 -37,179 -16,173 -30,628
Profit/loss for the period -28,072 -2,719 -25,692 -11,565 -9,630
Earnings per share (DKK)
Earnings per share (EPS), continuing operations 4.4 2.4 6.4 2.6 11.7
Earnings per share, diluted (EPS-D), continuing operations 4.4 2.4 6.4 2.6 11.7

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the period 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025

Amounts in DKK'000 Note Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Profit/loss for the period -28,072 -2,719 -25,692 -11,565 -9,630
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of
foreign subsidiary
419 -397 723 -1,028 -1,329
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of
discontinued operations
-2,088 436 -1,234 -732 -1,323
Comprehensive income -29,741 -2,680 -26,203 -13,325 -12,282

Consolidated balance sheet

at 30.04.2025

Amounts in DKK'000
Note
30.04.
2025
30.04.
2024
31.10.
2024
ASSETS
Completed product development projects 2,092 4,151 3,107
Product development projects in progress 1,298 2,476 2,441
Customer relationships 933 1,073 1,003
Other intangible assets 177 547 442
Intangible assets 4,500 8,247 6,993
Land and buildings 49,551 49,443 50,567
Plant and machinery 28,894 37,554 32,346
Other fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 750 347 237
Property, plant and equipment in progress 4,431 1,468 1,693
Lease assets 1,005 1,019 1,065
Property, plant and equipment 84,631 89,831 85,908
Deferred tax assets 3,244 2,632 3,310
Financial assets 3,244 2,632 3,310
Total non-current assets 92,375 100,710 96,211
Inventories 52,209 54,926 33,689
Trade receivables 62,736 42,322 56,919
Prepaid income tax 454 1,208 380
Other receivables 3,122 1,824 2,077
Prepayments 1,880 1,686 832
Receivables 68,192 47,040 60,208
Cash and cash equivalents 2,057 3,424 17,904
Assets held for sale
6
46,616 83,868 68,458
Total current assets 169,074 189,258 180,259
TOTAL ASSETS 261,449 289,968 276,470
Amounts in DKK'000 Note 30.04.
2025
30.04.
2024
31.10.
2024
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital 35,763 35,763 35,763
Other reserves -7,924 -6,521 -7,413
Retained earnings 143,291 167,048 168,983
Total equity 171,130 196,290 197,333
Deferred tax liabilities 6,454 6,501 6,462
Lease liabilities 533 612 559
Debt to credit institutions 30,162 33,137 31,821
Total non-current liabilities 37,149 40,250 38,842
Current portion of lease liabilities 500 414 534
Current portion of debt to credit institutions 4,086 3,990 4,000
Operating credits 2,052 - -
Other provisions 120 901 106
Advance payments 1,877 5,744 1,339
Trade payables 13,967 14,701 4,662
Income tax 2,209 2,360 7,500
Other payables 15,743 9,643 10,867
Current liabilities 40,554 37,753 29,008
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 6 12,616 15,675 11,287
Total current liabilities 53,170 53,428 40,295
Total liabilities 90,319 93,678 79,137
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 261,449 289,968 276,470

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Amounts in DKK'000 Share
capital
Currency
translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
H1 2024/25
Equity at 1 November 2024 35,763 -7,413 168,983 197,333
Profit/loss for the period - - -25,692 -25,692
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of foreign subsidiary - 723 - 723
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of discontinued operations - -1,234 - -1,234
Comprehensive income for the period - -511 -25,692 -26,203
Equity at 30 April 2025 35,763 -7,924 143,291 171,130
H1 2023/24
Equity at 1 November 2023 35,763 -4,761 178,613 209,615
Profit/loss for the period - - -11,565 -11,565
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of foreign subsidiary - -1,028 - -1,028
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of discontinued operations - -732 - -732
Comprehensive income for the period - -1,760 -11,565 -13,325
Equity at 30 April 2024 35,763 -6,521 167,048 196,290
Amounts in DKK'000 Share
capital
Currency
translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
2023/24
Equity at 1 November 2023 35,763 -4,761 178,613 209,615
Profit/loss for the year - - -9,630 -9,630
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of foreign subsidiary - -1,329 - -1,329
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of discontinued operations - -1,323 - -1,323
Comprehensive income for the financial year - -2,652 -9,630 -12,282
Equity at 31 October 2024 35,763 -7,413 168,983 197,333

Consolidated statement of cash flows

for the period 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025

Q2 Q2 H1 H1 FY
Amounts in DKK'000
Spec.
2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) from continuing operations 12,083 7,118 15,134 6,835 29,251
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) from discontinued operations -35,250 -7,771 -35,707 -14,888 -23,862
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) -23,167 -653 -20,573 -8,053 5,389
Adjustment for non-cash items
A
35,285 7,304 39,798 12,693 22,467
Change in working capital
B
-13,293 39,273 -20,139 36,220 35,393
Cash generated from operations -1,175 45,924 -914 40,860 63,249
Financial income received 7 -57 64 2 57
Financial expenses paid -227 -624 -618 -1,778 -2,731
Income tax paid -1,096 -59 -7,944 -4,116 -4,396
Cash flow from operating activities -2,491 45,184 -9,412 34,968 56,179
Purchase of intangible assets - -83 -4 -114 -250
Sale of intangible assets 8 - 8 - -
Purchase of property, plant and equipment -3,869 -2,988 -6,287 -4,320 -8,423
Sale of property, plant and equipment - -13 - 35 1,263
Cash flow from investing activities -3,861 -3,084 -6,283 -4,399 -7,410
Repayment of operating credit 2,052 -37,706 2,052 -54,973 -54,973
Lease payments -909 -255 -1,497 -1,175 -2,452
Repayment of debt to credit institutions -1,006 -1,003 -2,011 -2,010 -3,131
Cash flow from financing activities 137 -38,964 -1,456 -58,158 -60,556
Q2 Q2 H1 H1 FY
Amounts in DKK'000 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24
Change in cash and cash equivalents -6,215 3,136 -17,151 -27,589 -11,787
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 10,610 2,503 21,310 33,235 33,235
Value adjustment of cash and cash equivalents -82 -27 154 -34 -138
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4,313 5,612 4,313 5,612 21,310
Of which cash and cash equivalents included in
assets held for sale
2,256 2,188 2,256 2,188 3,406
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
for continuing operations 2,057 3,424 2,057 3,424 17,904
Spec. A: Adjustments for non-cash items
Profit/loss from sale of property, plant and equipment 3,713 12 3,713 59 -8
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 3,523 6,456 7,189 13,057 24,109
Provisions -198 432 -411 311 59
Foreign exchange adjustment -2,753 404 -1,693 -734 -1,693
Impairment of assets in Roblon US Inc. 31,000 - 31,000 - -
35,285 7,304 39,798 12,693 22,467
Spec. B: Change in working capital
Change in inventories -8,718 6,578 -23,809 17,272 44,888
Change in receivables -6,813 18,154 -7,612 22,857 11,702
Change in current liabilities 2,238 14,541 11,282 -3,909 -21,197
-13,293 39,273 -20,139 36,220 35,393

Notes to the financial statements

1. Accounting policies

3. Seasonality

report.

As expected, the Group's activities have been adversely affected by the market downturn in the fibre optic cable industry. Other than this, the Group's activities have not been affected by seasonal or cyclical fluctuations in the interim

The interim report is presented in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies. No interim report has been prepared for the parent company.

The accounting policies applied in the interim report are consistent with those applied in Roblon's annual report for 2023/24, which was prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for annual reports of listed companies. For a more detailed description of the accounting policies, see the annual report for 2023/24.

2. Estimates

The preparation of interim reports requires Management to make accounting estimates that will affect the accounting policies and recognised assets, liabilities, income and costs. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The most significant estimates made by Management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the most significant uncertainties associated therewith in preparing the condensed interim report are identical to those applying to the preparation of the annual report for 2023/24.

4. Revenue

Amounts in DKK'000 Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Revenue from external customers
By product group
FOC 10,130 19,049 16,144 31,591 59,962
Composite 51,735 37,504 96,829 78,981 185,478
Total 61,865 56,553 112,973 110,572 245,440
By product type
Sale of goods 44,288 44,733 82,374 81,515 171,842
Manufacturing services 17,577 11,820 30,599 29,057 73,598
Total 61,865 56,553 112,973 110,572 245,440
By geographical market
Denmark 830 2,601 3,163 4,989 12,657
United Kingdom 15,650 10,875 20,579 26,408 46,252
Finland 12,603 4,730 20,412 16,120 33,173
Rest of Europe 15,511 19,887 27,691 36,528 84,016
Asia 4,143 4,971 7,634 6,817 21,981
Brazil 9,189 11,201 26,124 15,962 39,529
USA 3,939 2,288 7,370 3,748 7,832
Total 61,865 56,553 112,973 110,572 245,440

Of the Group's non-current assets, DKKm 35.9 (DKKm 40.8) were located in Denmark and DKKm 53.2 (DKKm 57.2) in the Czech Republic.

Several of Roblon's customers are groups comprising several production companies. The revenue of individual customers is determined as the total revenue of all companies within the individual customer's group.

Of the Group's total revenue, two individual customers accounted for more than 10% in the first half of 2024/25. Revenue from these customers was DKKm 29.3 and DKKm 22.8, respectively. Last year, two individual customers accounted for more than 10% of the Group's total revenue for the first half of 2023/24. Revenue relating to these customers was DKKm 22.8 and DKKm 18.3, respectively.

The Czech koruna exchange rate (CZK/DKK) development had a negative impact of DKKm 0.3 on reported revenue for H1 2024/25 (a negative impact of DKKm 0.2).

Notes to the financial statements

5. Special items

The item comprises an expense of DKKm 3.9 regarding the ceased production and marketing of a product, as further detailed above under Special items in the interim report for H1 2024/25.

Q2 Q2 H1 H1 FY
Amounts in DKK'000 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24
Scrapped inventory -158 - -158 - -
Impairment of non-current assets -3,716 - -3,716 - -
-3,874 - -3,874 - -

6. Discontinued operations

In Company Announcement no. 6 dated 2 June 2025, Roblon announced the signing of a declaration of intent with two executive officers of Roblon US Inc. on their acquisition of the Group's US subsidiary.

An expected sale will result in the recognition of a loss of around DKKm 31 on the divestment in the consolidated financial statements. The amount will be reported as a special item under profit/loss from discontinued operations. Expenses for advisory fees in relation to the divestment in the amount of DKKm 0.7 is recognised in special items.

In the consolidated balance sheet at 30 April 2025, the value of Roblon's US subsidiary is recognised at an amount reflecting its expected value on completion of the divestment.

Notes to the financial statements

6. Discontinued operations – continued

Income statement
Revenue
23,649
26,792
42,199
46,108 102,159
Cost of sales
-14,059
-18,921
-20,481
-30,230
-65,413
Gross profit
9,590
7,871
21,718
15,878
36,746
Other operating income
-
-
-
-
43
Other external costs
-3,195
-4,021
-5,994
-7,531
-14,447
Staff costs
-9,937
-9,829
-19,723
-19,107
-38,397
Net proceeds from divestment of operation
-
618
-
618
672
Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortisation
-3,542
-5,361
-3,999 -10,142 -15,383
and impairment (EBITDA) and before special items
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
-
-2,410
-
-4,746
-8,479
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) before special items
-3,542
-7,771
-3,999 -14,888 -23,862
Special items
-31,708
-
-31,708
-
-
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) after special items
-35,250
-7,771 -35,707 -14,888 -23,862
Financial expenses
-657
-839
-1,472
-1,431
-2,992
Profit/loss before tax
-35,907
-8,610 -37,179 -16,319 -26,854
Tax on profit/loss for the year
-
-136
-
146
-3,774
Profit/loss for the period
-35,907
-8,746 -37,179 -16,173 -30,628
Earnings per share (DKK)
Earnings per share (EPS), discontinued operations
-20.1
-4.9
-20.8
-9.0
-17.1
Diluted earnings per share (EPS-D), discontinued operations
-20.1
-4.9
-20.8
-9.0
-17.1
Other comprehensive income, discontinued operations
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of invested capital in
subsidiary
-4,428
480
-2,274
-243
-900
Foreign exchange adjustment on translation of foreign subsidiary
1,366
62
540
-542
-621
Tax on other comprehensive income
974
-106
500
53
198
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations
-2,088
436
-1,234
-732
-1,323
Comprehensive income for the period
from discontinued operations
-37,995
-8,310 -38,413 -16,905 -31,951
Amounts in DKK'000 Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Amounts in DKK'000 Q2
2024/25
Q2
2023/24
H1
2024/25
H1
2023/24
FY
2023/24
Discontinued operations affected the statement
of cash flows as follows:
Cash flow from operating activities -3,511 -131 -1,593 -8,304 -8,635
Cash flow used for investing activities - -933 -9 -1,057 -1,299
Cash flow from financing activities -1,032 2,314 -1,452 7,421 8,779
Foreign exchange adjustment 4,031 20 1,904 20 453
Total -512 1,270 -1,150 -1,920 -702
Q2 Q2 H1 H1 FY
Amounts in DKK'000 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24
Assets held for sale
Intangible assets - 4,520 - 4,520 3,711
Property, plant and equipment 11,431 23,129 11,431 23,129 20,098
Financial assets 4,053 10,752 4,053 10,752 7,186
Inventories 14,566 25,809 14,566 25,809 19,430
Receivables 14,310 17,470 14,310 17,470 14,627
Cash and cash equivalents 2,256 2,188 2,256 2,188 3,406
Total assets held for sale 46,616 83,868 46,616 83,868 68,458
Deferred tax 1,402 980 1,402 980 1,465
Lease liabilities 3,809 6,301 3,809 6,301 5,046
Trade payables 5,911 6,621 5,911 6,621 3,019
Other payables 1,494 1,773 1,494 1,773 1,757
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 12,616 15,675 12,616 15,675 11,287

Roblon A/S

Fabriksvej 7, Gærum DK-9900 Frederikshavn Denmark CVR no. 57 06 85 15

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