Annual Report • Feb 8, 2024
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YEAR-END REPORT Q4 2023 January 1–December 31
in the quarter
17.7% Gross margin in the quarter
| Amounts in MSEK unless otherwise stated | Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Order intake | 668 | 648 | 2,576 | 2,325 |
| Net sales | 800.6 | 696.1 | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
| of which recurring revenue | 17.5 | 11.9 | 64.1 | 43.9 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 17.7% | 15.5% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Operating profit | 20.1 | 27.9 | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Operating profit adjusted for items affecting comparability | 54,2 | 27,9 | 49,5 | 21,1 |
| Operating margin adjusted for items affecting comparability, % | 6,8% | 4,0% | 1,8% | 0,9% |
| Cash flow 1) | 45.1 | 230.3 | –116.0 | 282.7 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 3.6 | 13.3 | –48.3 | 4.8 |
| Earnings per share, SEK 2) | 0.02 | 0.12 | –0.35 | 0.04 |
1) Cash flow from operating activities
2) Basic earnings per share
I am pleased to announce that the year ended with a strong fourth quarter, which includes record net sales and a profit for the quarter despite the communicated restructuring and impairment losses.
Net sales in the quarter landed at SEK 801 M, the highest ever in Pricer's history. This entails growth of 15 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Our order intake of SEK 668 M was a slight increase compared to the corresponding quarter last year but an increase of 28 percent compared to this year's third (and previous) quarter.
Europe contributed with strong growth during the year on both existing and new markets and delivered net sales in 2023 that were 48 percent higher than in 2022. On our North American market, several projects with an expected start date in 2023 were delayed, and in Canada our largest customer temporarily slowed the rate of installation during the fall. At the same time, it is clear that interest in digitalization among existing and potential clients continues to be strong, and it is my belief in growth on the US market has not changed.
At the end of the year, we communicated a costs savings program with expected savings of around SEK 50 M a year and the intention to implement a restructuring of the operations. The background is that the company has grown rapidly at the same time as we have not adapted our method of working to the same rate that the company has grown. It was a difficult decision to let employees leave the company but completely necessary to be well-equipped to meet customers' future needs at the same time as we ensure long-term competitiveness and profitable growth.
As a first step in the coming transformation work, I am reducing the size of our management group to increase our strategic focus, create a more efficient organization, and improve communication and decision-making.
During the quarter, we have taken approximately SEK 19 M in costs related to our restructuring and costs for impairment losses on capitalized development expenditures of around SEK 15 M, both of which affect our operating costs in the quarter. We also have a non-recurring cost in the quarter for the write-down of older components and labels in our inventory of 5.5 MSEK, which affects COGS and thereby reduces the gross margin for the quarter by 0.7 percent, from 18.4 percent to 17.7 percent.
Despite items affecting comparability and impairment losses, we are delivering in the fourth quarter an operating profit (EBIT) of SEK 20 M, and the profit for the period amounts to SEK 4 M. Adjusted operation profit (EBIT) of 54,2 MSEK.
Our vision to be the retail trade's first choice in store digitalization is a key component to our continued success, and we clearly see that this helps us to increasingly sell more to existing customers and win entirely new customers on both existing and new markets. The framework agreement with Associated Grocers in Canada, the order from Felleskjøpet in Norway, and that new stores such as Praktiker in Bulgaria have placed orders are all signs of this.
We have strong customer relationships, fantastic employees, and a strong offer in a growing market. With our cost savings program, the transformative measures we are now taking, and our focus on customer satisfaction and sales, I consider our outlook for the future to be particularly good.
Magnus Larsson President and CEO
Store digitalization is here to stay, and the retail sector is increasingly investing in technology to address changed consumer expectations on the shopping experience, streamline work in the store, and increase sales.
Order intake increased sharply in the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter and increased compared to the same period last year. A clear recovery was visible in several markets, primarily in Europe. Lead times continue to be short, with order intake closer to delivery.
During the quarter, deals were announced in Canada, Norway and France. Deliveries were also record high, with Brico Depôt in France as one example. After an initial rollout in June 2023, with installation at twelve stores in one month, Brico Dépôt accelerated its rate of installation starting in September to six stores a week until the end of the year.
Europe showed strong growth again, with Norway increasing its order intake the most. The agreement with the Norwegian grocery chain that was announced in the third quarter made a clear contribution. The chain is the third largest in Norway and signed an agreement with Pricer's partner StrongPoint for an upgrade of the current installation of Pricer's electronic shelf labels to the next-generation SmartTag Power+ in most of the chain's stores.
The first orders from the Finnish co-op grocery chain S-gruppen were also received and delivered during the quarter, which contributed to the strong development. Order intake from the agreement is expected to increase even more in coming quarters. The solution is based on the cloud platform Pricer Plaza with a software solution that enables the chains to centrally manage and control pricing, product information and campaigns on all electronic shelf labels in all connected stores. Given the large number of stores in the organization, the customer wanted to have a scalable and future-proof solution to optimize work in the store. The strategic decision that S-gruppen has made aligns well with the greater trend of an increasing number of retailers introducing digital store solutions.
Stable demand was noted in southern Europe. France continued to be at high levels, and strong positive growth in order intake was noted in Spain.
In the Americas region, demand went down compared to the previous quarter and in the same period last year, primarily due to lower orders from existing customers in Canada. The USA and Latin America remained at similar levels to last year, but given the new framework agreements that were signed and active pilot installations, the conditions are in place for growth. In January, Pricer also participated the NRF trade show in New York, which generated strong interest and positive feedback from existing and potential customers.
In Asia, the Middle East and Central & Eastern Europe, there was a strong increase in order intake compared to the same period and Eastern Europe, and Romania in particular, once again represented strong growth compared to last year. Somewhat of a slow-down was noted in the Middle East and Africa, but the impact from the unrest in the region has so far been relatively limited.
Order intake for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 668 M (648), an increase of 2.6 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, order intake decreased by –0.7 percent. Increase in Europe and Asia, but offset by a slow-down in the rollout rate in Canada.
Order backlog at December 31, 2023, amounted to SEK 394 M (493), of which the majority is expected to be delivered in Q1 2024.
Order intake amounted to SEK 2,576 M (2,325) for the full year, an increase of 10.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, order intake rose 2.2 percent. The three countries that contributed the most to order intake were France, Canada and Italy.
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Europe | 524.7 | 351.6 | 1,632.0 | 1,103.9 |
| Americas | 208.0 | 273.5 | 789.8 | 931.2 |
| Asia, Middle East and Central & Eastern Europe | 67.9 | 71.0 | 259.4 | 232.7 |
| Total net sales | 800.6 | 696.1 | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Net sales | 800.6 | 696.1 | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
| Cost of goods sold | –658.6 | –588.1 | –2,226.5 | –1,892.8 |
| Gross profit | 142.0 | 107.9 | 454.6 | 375.0 |
| Gross profit margin | 17.7% | 15.5% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Operating expenses | –132.3 | –103.8 | –444.8 | –362.8 |
| Other income and expenses | 10.4 | 23.7 | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| Operating profit | 20.1 | 27.9 | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Operating margin | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Amounts in MSEK unless otherwise stated | Reported cur rent period |
Reported change |
Adjusted for exchange rate fluctua tions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter compared with the same period last year |
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| Net sales | 800.6 | 15% | 12% |
| Cost of goods sold | –658.6 | 12% | 12% |
| Gross profit | 142.0 | 32% | 13% |
| Operating expenses | –132.3 | 27% | 26% |
| Other income and expenses | 10.4 | – | – |
| Operating profit | 20.1 | –28% | –95% |
| January–December compared with the same period last year |
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| Net sales | 2,681.2 | 18% | 12% |
| Cost of goods sold | –2,226.5 | 18% | 13% |
| Gross profit | 454.6 | 21% | 6% |
| Operating expenses | –444.8 | 23% | 20% |
| Other income and expenses | 5.6 | – | – |
| Operating profit | 15.4 | –27% | –253% |
Net sales amounted to SEK 800.6 M (696.1) in the quarter, an increase of 15.0 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, net sales increased by 12 percent. France, Canada and Bulgaria were the countries with the highest net sales.
Net sales increased as a result of deliveries on the strong order intake earlier in the year.
Of net sales, SEK 17.5 M (11.9) refers to recurring revenue. The increase is driven primarily by new customers, where the majority of installations are in Pricer Plaza.
Gross profit amounted to SEK 142.0 M (107.9), and the gross margin amounted to 17.7 percent (15.5) for the quarter. The gross margin increased compared to last year due to reduced component costs but was negatively impacted by inventory impairments. There is also a non-recurring cost for the write-down of older components and labels in our inventory of 5.5 MSEK in the quarter, which affects COGS and thereby reduces the gross margin for the quarter by 0.7 percent, from 18.4 percent to 17.7 percent. Appreciation of SEK during the fourth quarter also had a negative impact on the margin compared to the previous quarter.
The majority of the company's costs for goods sold were in USD, while net sales were generated primarily in USD and EUR. The currency effects had a positive impact on gross profit compared to last year.
Operating expenses increased to SEK –132.3 M (–103.8) for the quarter, an increase of 27.5 percent compared to the same quarter last year. The increase is driven primarily by costs for a restructuring program that burdens the quarter by SEK 19.3 M and impairment losses on capitalized development projects of SEK 14,8 M. Compared to last quarter, capitalized development expenditure decreased and costs increased in general due to inflation and currency developments. Operating expenses are primarily in SEK, but they are also in EUR and USD.
Other income and expenses amounted to SEK 10.4 M (23.7) and consisted of the net effect of realized and unrealized currency revaluations of trade receivables and trade payables.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 20.1 M (27.9), which corresponded to an operating margin of 2.5 percent (4.0).
Financial items, which consist primarily of interest expenses but also currency
revaluation of balance sheet items such as cash and cash equivalents, had a negative impact on the quarter and amounted to SEK –14.0 M (–11.1).
Tax for the quarter amounted to SEK –2.6 M (–3.4), of which SEK –0.7 M (0) refers to deferred tax and SEK –1.9 M (–1.1) to current tax. The current tax rate amounted to –30 percent (–20), and the reported total tax rate amounted to –42 percent (–20). Deferred tax assets related to capitalized losses carried forward amounted in the balance sheet on December 31, 2023, to SEK 67.0 M (58.9). Profit for the period was SEK 3.6 M (13.3). Translation differences in other comprehensive income of SEK –23.9 M (–0.8) consisted of currency revaluation of net assets in foreign operations.
Net sales amounted to SEK 2,681.2 M (2,267.8) for the period, an increase of 18.2 percent compared to the same period last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, net sales increased by 12 percent. France, Canada and Italy were the countries with the highest net sales.
Gross profit amounted to SEK 454.6 M (375.0), and the gross margin amounted to 17.0 percent (16.5) for the period. Gross margin increased compared to the same period last year. From the second half of the year, we have seen decreased component costs, offset in part by the customer mix and inventory impairment. The majority of the company's costs for goods sold were in USD, while net sales were generated primarily in USD and EUR. The currency effects had a positive impact on gross profit compared to last year.
Operating expenses increased to SEK –444.8 M (–362.8) in the period, an increase of 22.6 percent compared to the same period last year. The increase is driven in part by an increase in the number of employees and costs that are non-recurring in nature for, among other things, the implementation of strategic initiatives taken by the company to improve profitability and growth in the long run, restructuring costs, and an impairment of an activated development project. A general increase is linked to inflation, the company's expanding operations and currency development. Operating expenses are primarily in SEK, but they are also in EUR and USD.
Other income and expenses amounted to SEK 5.6 M (8.9) and consisted of the net effect of realized and unrealized currency revaluations of trade receivables and trade payables.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 15.4 M (21.1), which corresponded to an operating margin of 0.6 percent (0.9).
Financial items, which consist primarily of interest rates and currency revaluation of balance sheet items such as cash and cash equivalents, impacted the period negatively and amounted to SEK –56.2 M (–16.7).
Tax for the period amounted to SEK –7.5 M (0.4), of which SEK 0 M (5.9) refers to deferred tax and SEK –7.5 M (–5.6) to current tax. The current tax rate amounted to +18 percent (–126), and the reported total tax rate amounted to +18 percent (9).
Profit for the period was SEK –48.3 M (4.8).
Translation differences in other comprehensive income of SEK 7.9 M (41.4) consisted of currency revaluation of net assets in foreign operations.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 45.1 M (230.3) for the fourth quarter. The change in working capital during the quarter had a positive impact on cash flow from operating activities of SEK 24.1 M (178.5).
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK –35.4 M (–15.7) in the fourth quarter and consisted primarily of capitalized development expenditure of SEK –5.5 M (–13.3) for product development and investments in property, plant and equipment of SEK –29.9 M (–2.4) attributable primarily to production equipment.
Cash outflow from financing activities amounted to SEK –8.0 M (–15.0) in the fourth quarter and referred mainly to lease liabilities of SEK –3.7 M (–3.0).
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK –3.3 M (–4.3). -200
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Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 255.6 M (217.5) on December 31, 2023. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, the company had at December 31, 2023, bank overdraft facilities of SEK 48 M (48.0), of which SEK 0 M (0) was utilized and SEK 48 M (48.0) was unutilized.
At the end of the period, the Group had net debt of SEK 13,6 M.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK –116.0 M (282.7) for the period. The change in working capital had a negative impact on cash flow from operating activities of SEK –160.4 M (184.6). Working capital increased primarily due to normalized payment terms to suppliers. Since there is a large timing effect in cash flow from operating activities, this should be analyzed over time.
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK –90.8 M (–87.7) in the period and consisted primarily of capitalized development expenditure of SEK –47.8 M (–55.4) for product development and investments in property, plant and equipment of SEK –43.0 M (–32.4) attributable primarily to production equipment.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 251 M (3.8) during the period and referred primarily to the new issue of SEK 300.9 M, interest rates and amortization of lease liabilities of SEK –14.2 M (–13.5)
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK –6.2 M (2.1).
| Denominated in 000s of shares | Class A | Class B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issued at beginning of year | 226 | 110,746 | 110,972 |
| Issued & converted shares during the year | – | 52,993 | 52,993 |
| Issued at end of year | 226 | 163,740 | 163,965 |
| Of which treasury shares | – | –599 | –599 |
| Shares outstanding at end of period | 226 | 163,140 | 163,366 |
Class A has five votes and Class B has one vote
From the 2020 performance-based share plan, 20,000 Class B shares were transferred free of charge in June 2023 to the participants. Due to the fulfillment of the performance share plan, Pricer decreased its treasury shares by 20,000 Class B shares.
Pricer's holdings of treasury shares amounted on December 31, 2023, to 599,134 (619,134) Class B shares. These shares are held to be able to meet obligations on matching and performance shares under the outstanding performance share plans.
The value of the promise is expensed during the vesting period. However, the Board has decided that no share savings programme will be introduced for 2023.
For more information about the performance share plans, please refer to Note 4 of the annual report for 2022.
| Outstanding performance share plan (LTI) |
Maximum number of shares |
Vesting period | Transferred free of charge to the participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTI 2021 | 64,500 | June 2021–May 2024 | June 2024 |
| LTI 2022 | 148,800 | June 2022–May 2025 | June 2025 |
The average number of employees during the fourth quarter was 218 (195), and the number of employees at the end of the period was 219 (193). The average number of employees including hired staff and consultants was 234 (225) in the fourth quarter and 224 (222) at the end of the period. The average number of hired consultants decreased, and the average number of employees increased compared to last year as part of the company's initiative to reduce operating expenses per employee.
Number of employees
The Parent Company's net sales amounted to SEK 2,304.2 M (1,908.4), and the profit for the period amounted to SEK –63.7 M (–33.3). The Parent Company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 168.8 M (186.4) at the end of the period.
Pricer's earnings and financial position are affected by various risk factors that must be considered when assessing the Group and the Parent Company and their future potential. These risks apply primarily to the development of the market for not only digital shelf edge labels and systems and large currency fluctuations but also to political factors affecting trade such as import duties. In view of the client structure and the scope of the agreement, a delay in the installations or large fluctuations in exchange rates can have a significant effect in any given quarter.
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market rates will have a negative impact on the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow. Exposure to interest rate risk arises mainly from outstanding external loans. At present, Pricer has no assets carrying fixed rates of interest; instead, its cash and cash equivalents are placed on deposit at banks and there is an interest rate exposure through a credit facility as well as for bond loans. Accordingly, any change in interest rates will have a direct impact on consolidated earnings.
Pricer is carefully following the global uncertainty as a result of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Israel. However, Pricer has very limited exposure to affected markets and is experiencing a limited impact on its operations. Pricer is also following the uncertainties in the Red Sea.
More information regarding risks is available in the annual report for 2022; see page 33 and Note 20.
Pricer's CFO steps down.
The company decides on and initiates a costs savings program with expected savings of around SEK 50 M a year and implements a restructuring of the operations.
No significant events occurred after the end of the reporting period.
No later than April 10, 2024 2023 Annual Report April 25, 2024 Interim Report January–March 2024 May 7, 2024 Annual General Meeting July 18, 2024 Interim Report January–June 2024 October 24, 2024 Interim Report July–September 2024
Next interim report will be published on April 25, 2024
The Board of Directors and CEO hereby certify that this year-end report provides a true and fair view of the results of the operations, financial position and performance for the Parent Company and the Group and describes the significant risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and other companies in the Group are exposed.
This year-end report for Pricer AB (publ) was submitted on the authorization of the Board of Directors.
Stockholm, February 8, 2024 Pricer AB (publ)
Magnus Larsson CEO
This year-end report has not been subject to an audit.
This information is information that Pricer AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted through the agency of the contact persons mentioned below for publication on February 8, 2024, at 8:30 AM CET.
Magnus Larsson, President and CEO, +46 (0)704 316 851 Susanna Zethelius, CFO, +46 (0)704 440 092 Mail: [email protected]
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Net sales | 800.6 | 696.1 | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
| Cost of goods sold | –658.6 | –588.1 | –2,226.5 | –1,892.8 |
| Gross profit | 142.0 | 107.9 | 454.6 | 375.0 |
| Selling expenses | –53.3 | –56.7 | –216.9 | –203.1 |
| Administrative expenses | –52.4 | –32.2 | –162.4 | –107.8 |
| Research and development costs | –26.6 | –14.9 | –65.5 | –51.9 |
| Other income and expenses | 10.4 | 23.7 | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| Operating profit | 20.1 | 27.9 | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Net financial income/expense | –14.0 | –11.1 | –56.2 | –16.7 |
| Profit/loss before tax | 6.1 | 16.7 | –40.8 | 4.4 |
| Income tax | –2.5 | –3.4 | –7.5 | 0.4 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 3.6 | 13.3 | –48.3 | 4.8 |
| Net profit for the period attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of the Parent Company | 3.6 | 13.3 | –48.3 | 4.8 |
*) Includes cost of restructuring
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Earnings per share, basic, SEK | 0.02 | 0.12 | –0.35 | 0.04 |
| Earnings per share, diluted, SEK | 0.02 | 0.12 | –0.35 | 0.04 |
| Number of shares outstanding, basic, million | 163.4 | 110.3 | 137.1 | 110.4 |
| Number of shares outstanding, diluted, million | 163.6 | 110.6 | 137.3 | 110.6 |
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 3.6 | 13.3 | –48.3 | 4.8 |
| Items that have been or can be reclassified to profit or loss for the period | ||||
| Translation differences | –23.9 | –0.8 | –7.9 | 41.4 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | –23.9 | –0.8 | –7.9 | 41.4 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –14.0 | 12.5 | –56.2 | 46.2 |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of the Parent Company | –14.0 | 12.5 | –56.2 | 46.2 |
| Dec 31 | Sept 30 | June 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| ASSETS | |||||
| Intangible assets | 398.3 | 423.2 | 425.4 | 405.4 | 396.6 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 90.6 | 66.9 | 62.1 | 62.9 | 62.6 |
| Right-of-use asset | 18.1 | 19.3 | 21.5 | 23.3 | 26.4 |
| Deferred tax assets | 67.0 | 68.0 | 68.1 | 67.7 | 67.5 |
| Total non-current assets | 574.0 | 577.5 | 577.1 | 559.3 | 553.1 |
| Inventories | 653.6 | 690.5 | 543.7 | 613.5 | 670.3 |
| Trade receivables | 287.3 | 314.0 | 318.4 | 254.6 | 303.0 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 26.8 | 18.5 | 21.5 | 16.8 | 15.1 |
| Other current receivables | 198.7 | 358.3 | 367.9 | 263.4 | 278.4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 255.6 | 257.2 | 95.3 | 96.7 | 217.5 |
| Total current assets | 1,421.9 | 1,638.5 | 1,346.8 | 1,245.0 | 1,484.2 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,995.9 | 2,216.0 | 1,923.9 | 1,804.3 | 2,037.3 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| EQUITY | |||||
| Share capital | 164.0 | 164.0 | 111.0 | 111.0 | 111.0 |
| Other capital contributions | 617.4 | 617.4 | 390.2 | 390.1 | 389.8 |
| Reserves | 61.1 | 84.9 | 94.6 | 72.5 | 68.9 |
| Accumulated profits including profit for the year | 114.7 | 111.2 | 119.5 | 135.3 | 162.5 |
| Shareholder's equity attributable to the Parent Com pany's shareholders |
957.2 | 977.5 | 715.3 | 708.9 | 732.2 |
| LIABILITIES | |||||
| Non-current provisions | 48.0 | 4.1 | 9.3 | 14.0 | 22.5 |
| Non-current liabilities to credit institutions | 240.1 | 239.3 | 239.0 | 238.3 | 240.0 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 9.9 | 9.1 | 10.2 | 10.9 | 14.2 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 298.0 | 252.5 | 258.5 | 263.2 | 276.7 |
| Advances from customers | 7.7 | 18.2 | 25.5 | 19.2 | 25.3 |
| Trade payables | 588.2 | 773.6 | 713.6 | 607.5 | 842.1 |
| Current lease liabilities | 9.3 | 11.5 | 12.7 | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Other current liabilities | 29.8 | 24.4 | 41.1 | 35.9 | 42.0 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 84.3 | 108.1 | 113.9 | 121.7 | 83.1 |
| Current provisions | 21.5 | 50.3 | 43.3 | 33.9 | 22.0 |
| Total current liabilities | 740.8 | 986.0 | 950.1 | 832.2 | 1,028.4 |
| Total liabilities | 1,038.8 | 1,238.5 | 1,208.7 | 1,095.4 | 1,305.0 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,995.9 | 2,216.0 | 1,923.9 | 1,804.3 | 2,037.3 |
| Equity per share, basic, SEK | 5.86 | 5.98 | 6.48 | 6.43 | 6.64 |
| Equity per share, diluted, SEK | 5.85 | 5.97 | 6.46 | 6.40 | 6.62 |
| FY | 9 mos. | 6 mos. | 3 mos. | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Equity at start of period | 732.2 | 732.2 | 732.2 | 732.2 | 796.9 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –48.3 | –51.8 | –43.0 | –27.2 | 4.8 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | –7.9 | 16.0 | 25.7 | 3.6 | 41.4 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –56.2 | –35.8 | –17.3 | –23.6 | 46.2 |
| Decrease in treasury shares | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | – | 0.4 |
| Dividend | – | – | – | – | –110.3 |
| New issue | 280.6 | 280.6 | – | – | – |
| Share-based payment, equity-settled | –0.3 | – | –0.2 | 0.3 | –0.9 |
| Total transactions with owners of the Group | 281.1 | 281.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | –110.9 |
| Equity at end of period | 957.1 | 977.5 | 715.3 | 708.9 | 732.2 |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| – Owners of the Parent Company | 957.1 | 977.5 | 715.3 | 708.9 | 732.2 |
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Operating profit | 20.1 | 27.9 | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items | 9.8 | 29.4 | 72.0 | 98.5 |
| – of which amortization/depreciation and impairment | 15.6 | 15.6 | 60.3 | 63.1 |
| – of which other non-cash items | –5.8 | 13.8 | 11.7 | 35.3 |
| Interest received | 3.3 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Interest paid | –10.3 | –6.6 | –38.0 | –17.6 |
| Income tax paid | –1.9 | 0.2 | –8.4 | –4.8 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 21.0 | 51.7 | 44.4 | 98.1 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||
| Increase(–)/decrease(+) inventories | 23.4 | 48.3 | 9.6 | –0.5 |
| Increase(–)/decrease(+) trade receivables | 9.5 | 126.4 | 4.8 | 61.6 |
| Increase(–)/decrease(+) other current receivables | 149.8 | 55.6 | 68.2 | –56.0 |
| Increase(+)/decrease(–) trade payables | –166.1 | –81.9 | –241.1 | 170.5 |
| Increase(+)/decrease(–) other current liabilities | 7.4 | 30.2 | –1.9 | 8.9 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | 24.1 | 178.5 | –160.4 | 184.6 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 45.1 | 230.3 | –116.0 | 282.7 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Acquisition of intangible fixed assets | –5.5 | –13.3 | –47.8 | –55.3 |
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | –29.9 | –2.4 | –43.0 | –32.4 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –35.4 | –15.7 | –90.8 | –87.7 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Amortization of lease liabilities | –3.7 | –3.0 | –14.2 | –13.5 |
| Non-current liabilities to credit institutions | –0.9 | 240.0 | –5.9 | 240.0 |
| Interest expenses factoring | –3.4 | –1.2 | –10.0 | –1.2 |
| Dividend paid | – | –110.3 | – | –110.3 |
| New issue | – | – | 300.9 | – |
| Transaction costs | – | – | –20.4 | – |
| Decrease in treasury shares | – | – | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Net change overdraft facilities | – | –140.5 | – | –111.5 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –8.0 | –15.0 | 251.0 | 3.8 |
| Cash flow for the period | 1.7 | 199.6 | 44.2 | 198.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 257.2 | 22.2 | 217.5 | 16.5 |
| Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents | –3.3 | –4.3 | –6.2 | 2.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 255.6 | 217.5 | 255.6 | 217.5 |
| Unutilized bank facilities | 48.0 | 50.0 | 48.0 | 50.0 |
| Available funds at end of period | 303.6 | 267.5 | 303.6 | 267.5 |
| Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Order intake | 668 | 523 | 678 | 707 | 648 |
| Order intake – rolling four quarters | 2,576 | 2,555 | 2,578 | 2,481 | 2,325 |
| Net sales | 800.6 | 621.9 | 687.2 | 571.4 | 696.1 |
| of which recurring revenue | 17.5 | 16.6 | 15.5 | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| Net sales – rolling four quarters | 2,681.2 | 2,576.6 | 2,530.3 | 2,373.3 | 2,267.8 |
| Operating profit | 20.1 | 12.0 | –2.8 | –13.9 | 27.9 |
| Operating profit – rolling four quarters | 15.4 | 23.1 | 20.9 | 16.9 | 21.1 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 3.6 | –8.9 | –15.8 | –27.2 | 13.3 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 45.1 | –83.0 | 19.0 | –96.4 | 230.3 |
| Cash flow from operating activities – rolling four quarters | –116.0 | 69.2 | 176.2 | 198.1 | 282.7 |
| Number of employees at end of period | 219 | 213 | 197 | 198 | 193 |
| Equity/asset ratio | 48% | 44% | 37% | 39% | 36% |
| FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 |
| Net sales | 2,304.2 | 1,908.4 |
| Cost of goods sold | –2,084.7 | –1,726.6 |
| Gross profit | 219.6 | 181.9 |
| Selling expenses | –51.2 | –89.8 |
| Administrative expenses | –50.9 | –74.2 |
| Research and development costs | –26.1 | –51.9 |
| Other income and expenses | –114.4 | 8.7 |
| Operating profit | –23.0 | –25.3 |
| Net financial income/expense | –40.1 | –12.6 |
| Profit/loss before tax | –63.1 | –37.9 |
| Income tax | –0.6 | 4.5 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –63.7 | –33.3 |
| FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –63.7 | –33.3 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | ||
| Items that have been or can be reclassified to profit or loss for the period | ||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | – | – |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –63.7 | –33.3 |
| Dec 31 | Sept 30 | June 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| ASSETS | |||||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Intangible assets | 118.2 | 133.1 | 127.8 | 120.8 | 115.7 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 87.3 | 63.4 | 58.6 | 59.4 | 58.9 |
| Financial assets | |||||
| Participations in group companies | 10.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 180.1 |
| Receivables from group companies | – | – | 6.4 | 6.0 | – |
| Deferred tax asset | 65.4 | 66.5 | 66.5 | 66.2 | 65.8 |
| Total financial assets | 75.8 | 76.5 | 82.9 | 82.1 | 245.9 |
| Total non-current assets | 281.4 | 273.0 | 269.3 | 262.2 | 420.0 |
| Current assets | |||||
| Inventories | 463.8 | 407.3 | 301.5 | 336.7 | 480.0 |
| Current receivables | |||||
| Trade receivables | 111.5 | 116.6 | 103.7 | 89.5 | 95.3 |
| Receivables from group companies | 166.7 | 275.5 | 229.9 | 186.9 | 177.5 |
| Other current receivables | 160.7 | 297.2 | 312.7 | 231.7 | 259.4 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 15.3 | 12.1 | 13.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Total current receivables | 454.2 | 701.3 | 659.8 | 519.6 | 543.6 |
| Non-current receivables from Group companies | 186.0 | 188.1 | 180.5 | 180.2 | 14.6 |
| Total non-current receivables | 186.0 | 188.1 | 180.5 | 180.2 | 14.6 |
| Cash and bank balances | 168.8 | 184.1 | 27.0 | 48.6 | 186.4 |
| Total current assets | 1,272.8 | 1,480.8 | 1,168.9 | 1,085.1 | 1,219.9 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,554.2 | 1,753.8 | 1,438.1 | 1,347.3 | 1,645.1 |
| Dec 31 | Sept 30 | June 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| Shareholders' equity | |||||
| Restricted equity | |||||
| Share capital | 164.0 | 164.0 | 111.0 | 111.0 | 111.0 |
| Statutory reserve | 104.8 | 104.8 | 104.8 | 104.8 | 104.8 |
| Legal reserve for internally generated development expenditure | 132.6 | 151.0 | 145.7 | 138.7 | 133.6 |
| Total restricted equity | 401.4 | 419.8 | 361.5 | 354.5 | 349.4 |
| Non-restricted equity | |||||
| Share premium reserve | 193.1 | 193.2 | 193.0 | 193.1 | 192.8 |
| Retained earnings | 141.5 | 123.2 | –99.1 | –92.1 | –53.7 |
| Net profit for the year | –63.7 | –80.1 | –60.0 | –34.6 | –33.3 |
| Total non-restricted equity | 270.9 | 236.3 | 33.9 | 66.4 | 105.8 |
| Total equity | 672.3 | 656.1 | 395.4 | 420.9 | 455.2 |
| Provisions | |||||
| Provisions | 38.1 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 36.1 | 34.1 |
| Total provisions | 38.1 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 36.1 | 34.1 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Non-current liabilities to credit institutions | 240.1 | 239.3 | 239.0 | 238.3 | 240.0 |
| Non-current liabilities to Group companies | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 240.2 | 239.4 | 239.1 | 238.4 | 240.1 |
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Advances from customers | – | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| Trade payables | 570.6 | 760.5 | 696.4 | 588.5 | 829.1 |
| Liabilities to group companies | 22.4 | 21.7 | 17.6 | 10.4 | 43.4 |
| Other current liabilities | –7.6 | –5.7 | 0.3 | –1.5 | 4.9 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 18.0 | 43.7 | 51.2 | 54.4 | 38.2 |
| Total current liabilities | 603.6 | 820.5 | 765.8 | 652.0 | 915.7 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,554.2 | 1,753.8 | 1,438.1 | 1,347.3 | 1,645.1 |
| FY | 9 mos. | 6 mos. | 3 mos. | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Equity at start of period | 454.7 | 454.7 | 454.7 | 454.7 | 599.5 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –63.7 | –80.1 | –60.0 | –34.6 | –33.3 |
| Decrease in treasury shares | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | – | 0.4 |
| New issue | 280.6 | 280.6 | – | – | – |
| Dividend | – | – | – | – | –110.3 |
| Share-based payment, equity-settled | 0.2 | –0.1 | –0.3 | – | –1.5 |
| Equity at end of period | 672.3 | 656.1 | 395.4 | 420.6 | 454.7 |
This interim report for the Group was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Council. The same accounting principles and bases for calculation were applied for the Group and the Parent Company as in the latest annual report.
The same accounting principles and bases for calculation were applied for the Group and the Parent Company as in the latest annual report.
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Revenue from goods | 740.0 | 644.3 | 2,463.8 | 2,129.9 |
| Revenue from services | 48.6 | 38.7 | 169.6 | 96.9 |
| Revenue from licensees | 11.9 | 13.1 | 47.7 | 41.1 |
| Total | 800.6 | 696.1 | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
The company has allocated discounts proportionally for all performance obligations in the agreement except for when there is observable proof that the entire discount refers to one or several, but not all, performance obligations.
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Direct customers | 68% | 67% | 69% | 62% |
| Resellers | 32% | 33% | 31% | 38% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
For financial instruments measured at amortized cost — trade receivables, other current receivables and cash and cash equivalents, liabilities to credit institutions, trade payables, lease debt, and other current interest-free liabilities — the fair value is assessed to correspond to the carrying amount. The fair values of other non-current and current liabilities are not assessed to deviate substantially from their carrying amounts.
The company follow covenants linked to the bond loan, no covenants were broken during the year, and Pricer has met the requirement on new issue.
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 |
| Loan and trade receivables | 738.9 | 789.5 |
| Total financial assets | 738.9 | 789.5 |
| Non-current liabilities to credit institutions | 240.1 | 240.0 |
| Lease liabilities | 19.1 | 28.1 |
| Other financial liabilities | 590.3 | 843.5 |
| Total financial liabilities | 849.5 | 1,111.6 |
The Annual General Meeting held on June 7, 2023, resolved to approve the presented proposal for the incentive program in the form of a performance share plan. However, the Board of Directors decided that no performance share plan will be introduced for 2023.
Significant related party transactions are described in Note 23 of the consolidated financial statements in the 2022 Annual Report. No related party relationships changed and no significant transactions took place with related parties that significantly affect the Group's or Parent Company's financial position or earnings compared to the description in the annual report for 2022 that was published on April 28, 2023.
Floating charges (chattel mortgages) are a type of general collateral in the form of an undertaking to the bank. Pledged assets refer primarily to pledged shares in Pricer Inc., Pledged assets refer primarily to pledged shares in Pricer Inc., Pricer SRL and Pricer SAS for bond loans in 2022 that fall due in 2026. According to the bond loan with Ture Invest AB , the parent company has undertaken to ensure that certain financial ratios related to gross margin, profit and balance sheet ratios are maintained for the Group. These commitments are to be met on a calendar quarterly basis. The Parent Company guarantees are issued to customs authorities and landlords.
| Parent Company | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Pledged assets | ||||
| Floating charges | 300.0 | 300.0 | 300.0 | 300.0 |
| Pledged shares in subsidiaries | – | – | 221.0 | 105.1 |
| Pledged receivables | 10.5 | 9.9 | 10.5 | 9.9 |
| Total | 310.5 | 309.9 | 531.5 | 415.0 |
| Contingent liabilities | ||||
| Customs services | 0.3 | 0.3 | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Rent guarantee | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Total | 2.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Net sales | 571.4 | 687.2 | 621.9 | 800.6 | 696.1 |
| Cost of goods sold | –481.4 | –577.0 | –509.5 | –658.6 | –588.1 |
| Gross profit | 90.0 | 110.2 | 112.4 | 142.0 | 107.9 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 15.8% | 16.0% | 18.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| Selling expenses | –59.7 | –54.5 | –49.4 | –53.3 | –56.7 |
| Administrative expenses | –34.3 | –39.3 | –36.3 | –52.4 | –32.2 |
| Research and development costs | –12.8 | –14.4 | –11.7 | –26.6 | –14.9 |
| Other income and expenses | 2.9 | –4.8 | –3.0 | 10.4 | 23.7 |
| Operating profit | –13.9 | –2.8 | 12.0 | 20.1 | 27.9 |
| Operating margin, % | –2.4% | –0.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Financial items | –12.1 | –11.2 | –18.9 | –14.0 | –11.1 |
| Profit/loss before tax | –26.0 | –14.0 | –6.9 | 6.1 | 16.7 |
| Income tax | –1.2 | –1.8 | –1.9 | –2.6 | –3.4 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –27.2 | –15.8 | –8.9 | 3.6 | 13.3 |
| Net profit for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the Parent Company | –27.2 | –15.8 | –8.9 | 3.6 | 13.3 |
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Earnings per share, basic, SEK | –0.25 | –0.14 | –0.17 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Earnings per share, diluted, SEK | –0.25 | –0.14 | –0.17 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Number of shares outstanding, basic, million | 110.3 | 110.4 | 163.4 | 163.4 | 110.3 |
| Number of shares outstanding, diluted, million | 110.8 | 110.8 | 163.7 | 163.6 | 110.6 |
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –27.2 | –15.8 | –8.9 | 3.6 | 13.3 |
| Items that have been or can be reclassified to profit or loss for the period |
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| Translation differences | 3.6 | 22.1 | 59.2 | –23.9 | –0.8 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 3.6 | 22.1 | 59.2 | –23.9 | –0.8 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | –23.6 | 6.3 | 26.7 | 20.3 | 12.5 |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to: |
|||||
| Owners of the Parent Company | –23.6 | 6.3 | 26.7 | 20.3 | 12.5 |
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Operating profit | –13.9 | –2.8 | 12.0 | 20.1 | 27.9 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items | 26.5 | 23.3 | 12.3 | 9.8 | 29.4 |
| – of which amortization/depreciation and impair ment |
14.8 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| – of which other non-cash items | 11.7 | 8.4 | –2.6 | –5.8 | 13.8 |
| Interest received | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 0.9 |
| Interest paid | –10.7 | –9.1 | –8.9 | –10.3 | –6.6 |
| Income tax paid | –0.3 | –0.2 | –2.9 | –1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
–1.6 | 11.3 | 12.7 | 21.0 | 51.7 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | |||||
| Increase(–)/decrease(+) inventories | 55.9 | 78.4 | –148.1 | 23.4 | 48.3 |
| Increase(–)/decrease(+) trade receivables | 48.7 | –44.0 | –9.5 | 9.5 | 126.4 |
| Increase(–)/decrease(+) other current receivables | 14.0 | –106.9 | 11.4 | 149.8 | 55.6 |
| Increase(+)/decrease(–) trade payables | –242.8 | 92.3 | 75.4 | –166.1 | –81.9 |
| Increase(+)/decrease(–) other current liabilities | 27.7 | –12.1 | –24.9 | 7.4 | 30.2 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | –96.5 | 7.7 | –95.7 | 24.1 | 178.5 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | –94.9 | 19.0 | –83.0 | 45.1 | 230.3 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Acquisition of intangible fixed assets | –13.3 | –15.3 | –13.6 | –5.5 | –13.3 |
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | –3.3 | –1.8 | –8.1 | –29.9 | –2.4 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –16.6 | –17.1 | –21.7 | –35.4 | –15.7 |
| Amortization of lease liabilities | –3.4 | –3.6 | –3.6 | –3.7 | –3.0 |
| Non-current liabilities | –1.8 | –1.7 | –1.5 | –0.9 | 240.0 |
| Factoring expenses | –1.6 | –2.2 | –2.7 | –3.4 | –1.2 |
| Dividend paid | – | – | – | – | –110.3 |
| New issue | – | – | 300.9 | – | – |
| Transaction costs | – | – | –20.3 | – | – |
| Decrease in treasury shares | – | 0.5 | – | – | – |
| Increase in treasury shares | – | – | – | – | – |
| Net change overdraft facilities | – | – | – | – | –140.5 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –6.8 | –7.0 | 272.8 | –8.0 | –15.0 |
| Cash flow for the period | –120.5 | –5.1 | 168.1 | 1.7 | 199.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 217.5 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 257.2 | 22.2 |
| Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents |
–0.4 | 3.4 | –6.2 | –3.3 | –4.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 96.7 | 94.9 | 257.2 | 255.6 | 217.5 |
| Unutilized bank facilities | 48.0 | 48.0 | 48.0 | 48.0 | 50.0 |
| Available funds at end of period | 146.7 | 142.9 | 305.2 | 303.6 | 267.5 |
In addition to the key financial ratios that are covered by the IFRS framework, this report also includes other key ratios and measures, so-called alternative performance measures, that Pricer considers to be important for monitoring, analyzing and managing its operations. These key ratios and measures also provide Pricer's stakeholders with useful information about the company's financial position, profit and loss and development in a consistent manner. The reconciliation and definitions of the alternative key ratios and measures used in this report and that cannot be inferred directly from the financial statements are presented below.
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK M unless otherwise stated | 2023 | 2022 |
| PERFORMANCE RATIOS | ||
| Operating expenses | ||
| Selling expenses | –216.9 | –203.1 |
| Administrative expenses | –162.4 | –107.8 |
| Research and development costs | –65.5 | –51.9 |
| Operating expenses | –444.8 | –362.8 |
| MARGIN RATIOS | ||
| Net sales | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
| of which recurring revenue | 64.1 | 43.9 |
| Gross profit | 454.6 | 375.0 |
| Gross margin, percent | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Operating profit | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Operating margin, percent | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RATIOS | ||
| Equity/asset ratio | ||
| Total assets | 1,995.9 | 2,037.2 |
| Shareholders' equity | 957.2 | 732.2 |
| Equity/assets ratio, percent | 48% | 36% |
| RETURN METRICS | ||
| Equity per share, before/after dilution | ||
| Number of outstanding shares, millions | 163.4 | 110.3 |
| Dilution effect, millions | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Shareholders' equity | 957.2 | 732.2 |
| Equity per share, basic, SEK | 5.86 | 6.64 |
| Equity per share, diluted, SEK | 5.85 | 6.62 |
| Earnings per share, before/after dilution | ||
| Average number of outstanding shares, millions | 137.1 | 110.4 |
| Dilution effect, millions | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –48.3 | 4.8 |
| Earnings per share, basic, SEK | –0.35 | 0.04 |
| Earnings per share, diluted, SEK | –0.35 | 0.04 |
| Q4 | Q4 | FY | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in MSEK | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Recurring revenue | 17.5 | 11.9 | 64.1 | 43.9 |
| Non-recurring revenue | 783.1 | 684.2 | 2,617.1 | 2,223.9 |
| Total | 800.6 | 696.1 | 2,681.2 | 2,267.8 |
| Share of recurring revenue | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Recurring revenue is the value of the provision of an ongoing contracted service or good over a contractual term, which is automatically renewed or extends beyond the next coming 12 months, and which can unilaterally be revoked by Pricer in case of non-payment from customer
| ALTERNATIVE KEY RATIOS | DEFINITION | REASON FOR USE |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE RATIOS | ||
| Change adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations/change in local currency |
Relationship between the period's profit/loss and the com parative period's profit/loss translated using the period's exchange rates. |
This measure is used by management to follow underlying change in profit/loss in comparable currencies. |
| Gross profit | Net sales less cost of goods sold | Gross profit is an important measure for management since it is used to analyze the company's underlying development excluding factors such as the product mix and price changes that can give rise to sharp fluctuations in net sales. |
| Operating expenses | Refers to selling expenses, administrative expenses and R&D expenses that are included in operating activities. |
Operating expenses provide an overall picture of expenses that are charged to operating activities and are an import ant internal measure that management can influence to a large extent. |
| Items affecting comparability | Expenses of a non-recurring nature that are not part of operating activities, such as personnel costs related to restructurings. |
This measure is used by management to understand which costs are not part of the underlying operating activities. |
| Operating expenses adjusted for costs affecting comparability |
Operating expenses minus items affecting comparability. | This measure is used by management to enable com parability of operating expenses between periods and to forecast future cost trends. |
| Operating profit | Profit before financial items and tax. | Operating profit provides an overall picture of the total profit generation in operating activities. This is a very important metric for internal use that management can influence to a greater extent than net profit. |
| Rolling four quarters | Financial KPIs and measurements based on the four most recent quarters. |
Rolling four quarters are used to show financial develop ment over time adjusted for any seasonal effects. |
| MARGIN RATIOS | ||
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. | The gross margin is used for both internal evaluation and individual sales/contracts and to monitor development over time for the company as a whole. |
| Operating margin | Operating profit as a percentage of net sales. | Operating margin is one of management's most important measures for performance monitoring since it measures the company's ability to convert net sales into operating profit. |
| CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RATIOS | ||
| Equity/asset ratio | Equity as a percentage of total assets. | A traditional measure that gives an indication of the com pany's ability to pay its debts. |
| RETURN METRICS | ||
| Equity per share, before/after dilution | Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company divided by the weighted number of shares before/after dilution on the balance sheet date. The dilutive effect can arise from the company's outstanding warrants or perfor mance share plans. |
This measure is used to show development of equity per share over time and enable comparability with other companies. |
| Earnings per share, before/after dilution | Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Parent Company divided by the average number of shares outstanding before/after dilution during the period. The dilutive effect can arise from the company's outstanding warrants or performance share plans. |
This measure is used to show development of earnings per share over time and to enable comparability with other companies. |
| OTHER METRICS | ||
| Order intake | The value of binding customer orders, invoiced service contracts and call-off under framework agreements. Does not include the anticipated future value of frameworks agreements. |
Order intake is used to measure demand for the com pany's products and services during a specific period. This measure is also an important indicator of increases/ decreases in demand between periods. |
| Change in order intake adjusted for ex change rate fluctuations |
Relationship between the period's order intake and the comparative period's order intake translated using the period's exchange rates. |
This measure is used by management to follow underlying change in order intake in comparable currencies. |
| Order backlog | The value of incoming orders that have not yet been invoiced. |
The size of the order backlog gives an indication of net sales development from a short to mid-term perspective. |
| Recurring revenue | Recurring revenue is the value of the provision of an ongoing contracted service or good over a contractual term, which is automatically renewed or extends beyond the next coming 12 months, and which can unilaterally be revoked by Pricer in case of non-payment from customer |
Show how much of the external net sales is recurring. Recurring revenue is primarily revenue from maintenance and support services and digital subscription services. |
Pricer is a leading global technology company serving the rapidly growing smart retail market with in-store digital solutions that enhance both store performance and the shopping experience.
Through electronic shelf labels, advanced technology, such as optical wireless communication and AI, and continuous innovation, Pricer offers the foundation for in-store communication and efficiency. Behind Pricer's industry-leading fast, robust and scalable platform, which is continuously updated with new functionality, lies 30 years of industry experience.
Pricer was founded in 1991 in Sweden, and the company's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap.
Fore more information, visit www.pricer.com
Pricer AB Website: www.pricer.com Box 215 Telephone: +46 8 505 582 00 Street address: Västra Järnvägsgatan 7 SE-111 64 Stockholm
SE-101 24 Stockholm Corporate registration number: 556427-7993
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