Quarterly Report • Oct 25, 2023
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| 843 SEK M |
19 % |
6.3 SEK bn |
8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating |
activities R12 Share of e-commerce R12 Net sales R12 Net of new stores R12
| July–September | January–September | 12 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
2022 |
| Net sales | 1,960 | 2,273 | 5,115 | 6,089 | 6,285 | 7,260 |
| Gross margin, % | 34.1 | 34.4 | 33.2 | 33,6 | 33.6 | 33.9 |
| EBITA | 210 | 288 | 256 | 537 | 228 | 509 |
| EBITA margin, % | 10.7 | 12.7 | 5.0 | 8.8 | 3.6 | 7.0 |
| EBIT | 196 | 274 | 214 | 495 | 172 | 452 |
| EBIT margin, % | 10.0 | 12.0 | 4.2 | 8.1 | 2.7 | 6.2 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 138 | 214 | 123 | 373 | 62 | 313 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.36 | 3.65 | 2.09 | 6.37 | 1.06 | 5.34 |
| Shareholder's equity per share, SEK | 42.25 | 41.13 | 42.25 | 41.13 | 42.25 | 40.27 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 174 | 127 | 971 | 663 | 843 | 536 |
| Number of stores at the end of the period | 209 | 201 | 209 | 201 | 209 | 204 |
| Stores opened during the period | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
For more information, please contact:
Karl Sandlund, President, [email protected] +46 76 11 90 184 Helena Nathhorst, CFO, [email protected] +46 76 11 90 040
As leading low price retailer in building materials, Byggmax remains solid and continues to deliver profitability despite a weak market. Cost efficiency is an important part of Byggmax's DNA, which provides great advantages, especially when the market is weak. Despite high inflation and more stores, costs are lower than in the same period last year, while the gross margin is kept at a high level. In addition, adjustments in inventory levels and investment activity have strengthened the cash flow compared with the corresponding quarter last year.
As expected, consumers remained cautious during the second half of the summer. Sales in the third quarter decreased by 13.8 percent compared to the third quarter of 2022. The number of customers is slightly lower than in the previous year, however, the decrease is mainly driven by lower volumes due to fewer larger projects and by lower prices of timber compared to last year. We continued to see solid progress in products related to smaller projects. Particularly positive progress within paint, bathroom and tiles, categories we have focused on in recent years.
"The market remains weak, with cautious consumers and postponed renovations. The fact that we are still delivering stable profitability shows the importance of cost control."
Byggmax is a leader in low prices which requires a constant focus on cost control throughout the organisation, in both good and bad times. Now we can see that our tireless work on low costs benefits us extra during times like these. Despite high inflation and more stores, total operating costs decreased 13 percent compared to the third quarter of 2022. The reduction is driven by new, more efficient ways of working in stores, reduced administration, and lower external costs. In addition, Byggmax's experience of scaling up and down operations between high and low seasons has helped us to adapt the business to a lower volume.
One effect of reduced volumes is negative economies of scale in the logistics flow, which has a negative impact on the gross margin. Despite this, the gross margin in the quarter was 34.1 percent (34.4), which is a historically high level. The strong margin is driven by constant work to adapt our product range to customer demand. In addition to an improved product mix, the margin is strengthened by strong purchasing focus.
During the quarter, work to adjust inventory levels also continued. At the end of the third quarter, inventories have been reduced by SEK 308 M compared to the same period last year. This corresponds to a decrease of 18 percent. Together with a lower investment activity, this improved our cash flow in the quarter by SEK 79 M compared with the corresponding quarter last year.
EBITA for the third quarter amounted to SEK 210 M (288) and the EBITA margin was 10.7 percent (12.7). In summary, Byggmax stands stable in a weak market.
In times like these, price, understandably, becomes a major factor when customers decide where to shop.

Our attractive customer offerings and low prices enable us to continue to strengthen our position. Byggmax's model, with many stores where it is quick and easy to shop in combination with e-commerce, is also a strength that our customers appreciate.
One new store was opened during the quarter, which means that Byggmax Group now has 209 stores in the Nordic countries. That is eight more stores compared to last year. For the next year, two new stores have been communicated.
Our overall priorities are the same – Byggmax is ready to welcome more customers to our upgraded stores and strong e-commerce offering. We will continue to optimise our offering and focus on getting the full effect out of each individual store.
The uncertainty in the market development means that it will continue to be important to focus on good cost control, something that is deeply rooted in Byggmax's culture. In addition, the focus continues on a strong balance sheet through adjustment of inventory and investment levels.
Times like these create a more price conscious consumer and our clear focus on low prices, together with high-cost efficiency and high climate ambitions, is winning. Byggmax has potential both under the current economic circumstances and when the market turns upwards and postponed renovations and house purchases are carried out. Through our clear position and with short supply chains, we are ready to scale up quickly when the market recovers.
During the past summer season, all the fantastic employees at Byggmax have worked hard to ensure that our customers can fulfil their DIY dreams. This work has been noticed by our customers and has yielded record-high results in our customer satisfaction surveys.
With the same energy and commitment, we are now ready for the coming autumn and winter season!
Karl Sandlund, President and CEO
Byggmax Group primarily targets private consumers with a range that includes quality products at the lowest prices in store or online for the most common DIY projects such as timber, garden products, tools, paint, flooring and tiles. Byggmax has a simple and efficient operating model with centralised support functions, large volumes and economies of scale in purchasing and logistics and a store format based on self-service. Byggmax Group operates on the Nordic market with a strong DIY culture.
Store employees accounts for most of the workforce. Clearly defined areas of responsibility and a high degree of autonomy have created a motivated organisation with an engagement index 2022 of 81 (82).
Targets, reported in line with Greenhouse Gas Protocol standard
Sweden Norway Denmark Finland
MARKETS
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Focused growth
Strong core values and high sustainability ambitions
Simple and efficient
Byggmax Group holds an attractive position in the Nordic DIY market with a number of unique strengths:
The Nordic consumer market for building materials continued to be weak during the third quarter 2023. The consumers continued to be hesitant, particularly related to larger purchases. In all, we estimate that the Nordic consumer market decreased approximately 15 percent compared to the same quarter last year, to a level clearly below the corona pandemic. The consumer market development differs between categories where heavy building materials are weaker than categories related to smaller projects.
Net sales in Sweden decreased by 14.5 percent and amounted to SEK 1,401 M (1,638) in the period. Net sales in Other Nordic decreased by 13.9 percent and amounted to SEK 572 M (664) in the period. The third quarter continued, as expected, to be characterised by a price conscious consumer in a weak market.
The total amount of Byggmax Group's stores at the end of the period amounts to 209, compared with 201 in the corresponding quarter last year.
One new store was opened during the quarter, Valdemarsvik in Sweden. Sandnes and Bryne in Norway were closed. The following additional Byggmax stores have been announced to be opened: Byggmax Studio in Umeå (2024) and Klippan (2024) in Sweden.
Of Byggmax Group's store portfolio of 209 stores, 12 come through the acquisition of Right Price Tiles. Of Byggmax store's portfolio of 197 stores the number of upgraded 3.0 stores at the end of the period amounted to a total of 186 stores, corresponding to 94 percent of our store portfolio. All Byggmax stores with signed long term rental agreements, i.e., are not under renegotiation are thus upgraded in accordance with plan.
| July – September |
January – September |
12 months |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
| 210 | 204 | 201 |
| 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| -2 | -2 | -3 |
| 209 | 209 | 209 |
Skånska Byggvaror combines its e-commerce sales with showrooms. Skånska Byggvaror has 11 (12) showrooms, 7 in Sweden, 3 in Norway and 1 in Finland.
Byggmax Group has large seasonal variations. The second and third quarter have historically reported the highest net sales and the highest operating profit. Cash flow from operating activities is impacted by an accumulation of inventory during the first quarter before Byggmax Group's high season begins.
| July–September | January–September | 12 months | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
Oct 2021 –Sep 2022 Change |
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| Sweden | 1,401 | 1,638 | -14.5% | 3,684 | 4,366 | -15.6% | 4,482 | 5,283 | -15.2% |
| Other Nordic | 572 | 664 | -13.9% | 1,476 | 1,794 | -17.7% | 1,859 | 2,199 | -15.5% |
The operation's net sales amounted to SEK 1,960 M (2,273), down 13.8 percent. Exchange rate effects had a positive impact on net sales of 0.2 percent. The Group's like-for-like sales decreased by 15.5 percent.
The gross margin was 34.1 percent, slightly lower compared to 34.4 percent in the corresponding quarter last year. The gross margin was impacted positively by a strong product margin but negative of decreased economies of scale within the logistics.
EBIT amounted to SEK 196 M (274), with an EBIT margin of 10.0 percent (12.0).
Personnel costs and other expenses decreased SEK 48 M compared with the corresponding quarter last year. The cost for new stores and acquired businesses, amounted to SEK 7 M (30). All acquisitions have been owned for more than 12 months. The comparable costs, i.e., costs excluding new and closed stores and acquired businesses, decreased SEK 68 M (+14). Continued high cost control. The costs have been adapted through a more efficient store organisation and by reduced costs for administration.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -25 M (-5). Net financial items for the quarter were impacted by exchange-rate effects of SEK -4 M (11).
The profit before tax amounted to SEK 171 M (268). Income tax for the quarter amounted to SEK -33 M (-54).
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Net profit for the quarter amounted to SEK 138 M (214). Earnings per share were 2.36 (3.65) SEK.
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The operation's net sales amounted to SEK 5,115 M (6,089), down 16.0 percent. Exchange rate effects had a negative impact on net sales of 0.2 percent. The Group's like-for-like sales decreased by 17.3 percent.
The gross margin was 33.2 percent, slightly lower compared to 33.6 percent in the corresponding quarter last year. The gross margin was impacted negative due to price competition and negative economies of scale.
EBIT amounted to SEK 214 M (495), with an EBIT margin of 4.2 percent (8.1).
Personnel costs and other expenses decreased SEK 107 M compared with the corresponding period last year. The cost for new stores and acquired businesses, amounted to SEK 31 M (106). All acquisitions have been owned for more than 12 months. The comparable costs, i.e., costs excluding new and closed stores and acquired businesses, decreased SEK 152 M (+73), whereof SEK 7 M refers to received electricity support. Strong cost control. The costs have been adjusted to meet a decrease of net sales and a lower rate of development projects has contributed.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -82 M (-31). Net financial items for the period were impacted by exchange-rate effects of SEK -1 M (8). Our acquisitions performed better than expected in 2022. The net financial items during the period were burdened by a net effect of SEK -8 M (–) pertaining to remeasurements of contingent earn-out payments mainly related to our acquisition of Right Price Tiles in Norway.
The profit before tax amounted to SEK 132 M (464). Income tax for the period amounted to SEK -10 M (-90).
KONCERNEN
Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 123 M (373). Earnings per share were 2.09 (6.37) SEK. 2. Resultat (EBITA R12) och EBITA-marginal Sid 4
Mkr Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Nettoomsättning 783 1 776 1 813 950 665 1 731 EBITA -52 182 231 -42 -88 136 R12 - Omsättning 5 321 5 204 5 159 R12 - EBITA 319 283 237
2017 2018

Cash flow from the operating activities amounted to SEK 174 M for the quarter, increased SEK 47 M compared with the corresponding period last year. The change was primarily driven by a decreased inventory in the quarter.
Cash flow from the operating activities amounted to SEK 971 M for the period, increased SEK 308 M compared with the corresponding period last year. The change was primarily driven by decreased inventory and increased accounts payables in the period.
At the end of the period, inventory amounted to SEK 1,370 M (1,678). Compared with the end of the corresponding period 2022, three stores were closed, and eleven new stores were opened, the associated inventory amounted to SEK 28 M.
Investments for the quarter amounted to SEK 16 M (47). Investments related to IT-investments and upgrades to store 3.0 concept amounted to SEK 2 M (7). SEK 1 M (19) was attributed to investments in new and relocated stores.
Investments for the period amounted to SEK 123 M (201). Investments related to IT-investments and upgrades to store 3.0 concept amounted to SEK 21 M (66). SEK 36 M (72) was attributed to investments in new and relocated stores.
Consolidated net debt was SEK 2,499 M (2,457). The net debt excluding the effects of IFRS 16 amounted to SEK 630 M (904). The equity/assets ratio amounted to 38.8 percent (37.1). Unutilised credit facilities totalled SEK 1,174 M (652).
The Group's carrying amounts from intangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 2,330 M (2,379). The Group's goodwill amounted to SEK 2,022 M (2,020), the change is related to exchange rate effects. Other intangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 308 M (359) and primarily pertained to software, customer relationships and brands. Amortisation of customer relationships and brands in relation to acquisitions amounts to SEK -14 M (-14) for the quarter. Amortisation of customer relationships and brands in relation to acquisitions amounts to SEK -42 M (-42) for the period.
KONCERNEN
Consolidated shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 2,477 M (2,411), which corresponds to SEK 42.25 (41.13) per share outstanding. As of 30 September 2023, there are warrant programmes outstanding encompassing 2,276,000 shares.
Mkr Q1 Q2 Q3 KF från löpande -69 645 -13
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2017

2017 2018
Byggmax Group applies the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations by the IFRS Interpretations Committee as adopted by the EU. This report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's Recommendation RFR 1 Supplementary Rules for Consolidated Financial Statements and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The application of the accounting policies corresponds with the policies in the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2022.
The Parent Company's accounts have been prepared pursuant to the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The same accounting policies have been applied as for the Group except in those cases stated in the Parent Company's accounting policies section in the 2022 Annual Report, Note 2.18.
The accounting principles and calculation methods applied in this report except from the accounting principles for associates and joint ventures, described below are unchanged from those used in the preparation of the annual and sustainability report and consolidated financial statements for 2022.
Refer to the Annual Report for the 2022 fiscal year, notes 1–4, for a more detailed description of the accounting policies applied for the Group and the Parent Company in this interim report.
All companies in which Byggmax Group has a significant but not a controlling interest, generally companies where the group holds 20 to 50 percent of the votes, are regarded as associates. Companies over which Byggmax Group and other parties have contractual joint control are classified as joint ventures. Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognised at cost.
No transactions occurred between Byggmax Group and related parties that could significantly impact the company's position and results.
The 2019, 2021, 2022 and the 2023 Annual general meeting resolved to introduce warrant programmes for senior executives and other key staff at Byggmax Group. The warrants are priced at market value, which is based on a valuation made by an independent party. Each warrant entitles its holder to subscribe for one share in the company. The participants of the warrants programme have entered into a pre-emption agreement.
The 2019 warrant programme comprising 830,000 warrants expire on 9 December 2024, and can be exercised at a subscription price of SEK 47.40 from 10 June 2024.
The 2021 warrant programme comprising 480,000 warrants expire on 14 December 2026, and can be exercised at a subscription price of SEK 91.20 from 15 June 2026.
The 2022 warrant programme comprising 500,000 warrants expire on 13 December 2027, and can be exercised at a subscription price of SEK 82.00 from 14 June 2027.
The 2023 warrant programme comprising 466,000 warrants expire on 11 December 2028, and can be exercised at a subscription price of SEK 37.70 from 12 June 2028.
The total number of shares and votes outstanding at the end of the period amounts to 58,625,045. The share capital amounts to SEK 20,333,015.
The Parent Company constitutes a holding company where the Group CEO is employed. The Parent Company's net sales during the third quarter amounted to SEK 0 M (1). The profit after financial items was SEK -407 M (-9) for the quarter. The net financial items in the quarter includes a write-down of shares in subsidiaries in Skånska Byggvaror Group AB of SEK 482 M (0) and dividends from subsidiaries with SEK 100 M (0). The accumulated net financial items includes dividends from subsidiaries for the period of 2023 with SEK 165 M (0) and write-down of shares in subsidiaries with SEK 482 M (0).
The number of employees, (converted into full-time equivalents) totalled 1,434 (1,530) at the end of the period.
The Byggmax Group conducts business activities in the Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and the Danish DIY market. In the short-term, the market is heavily impacted by weather related effects, as these comprise the prerequisites for consumers to wish to carry out outdoor projects.
Byggmax Group's significant risks and uncertainty factors are described in the 2022 Annual Report.
Just as other companies, Byggmax is faced with challenges related to changes in the macroeconomic situations and geopolitical circumstances. These changed macroeconomic or geopolitical circumstances, such as political instability may result in rapid changes in the business environment.
No significant events have occurred since the end of the reporting period.
Stockholm 25 October, 2023 Byggmax Group AB (publ)
Karl Sandlund President and CEO
Byggmax Group AB (publ) reg.no. 556656-3531
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of jdfklas dfjkls Byggmax Group AB (publ.) as of 30 September 2023 and the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.
Stockholm 25 October, 2023 Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Cesar Moré Authorised Public Accountant
| July–September | January–September | 12 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
2022 |
| Revenue | ||||||
| Net sales | 1,960 | 2,273 | 5,115 | 6,089 | 6,285 | 7,260 |
| Other operating income | 12 | 8 | 28 | 26 | 39 | 38 |
| Total revenue | 1,972 | 2,281 | 5,143 | 6,116 | 6,324 | 7,298 |
| Operating expenses | ||||||
| Cost of goods sold | -1,292 | -1,491 | -3,415 | -4,041 | -4,173 | -4,799 |
| Other external costs1 | -109 | -155 | -406 | -502 | -513 | -609 |
| Personnel costs | -204 | -206 | -616 | -627 | -816 | -827 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets1 |
-171 | -156 | -490 | -451 | -649 | -609 |
| Share of income of equity accounted companies | -1 | – | -2 | – | -2 | – |
| Total operating expenses | -1,777 | -2,008 | -4,928 | -5,621 | -6,153 | -6,845 |
| EBIT | 196 | 274 | 214 | 495 | 172 | 452 |
| Net financial items1 | -25 | -5 | -82 | -31 | -101 | -51 |
| Profit/loss before taxes | 171 | 268 | 132 | 464 | 71 | 402 |
| Income tax | -33 | -54 | -10 | -90 | -8 | -89 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 138 | 214 | 123 | 373 | 62 | 313 |
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 138 | 214 | 123 | 373 | 62 | 313 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 2.36 | 3.65 | 2.09 | 6.37 | 1.06 | 5.34 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 2.36 | 3.65 | 2.09 | 6.37 | 1.06 | 5.32 |
| Average number of shares outstanding at end of period, thousand |
58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 |
1) During the quarter, other external costs decreased SEK 117 M (103), depreciation on tangible assets increased SEK 109 M (97) and financial expenses increased SEK 9 M (7) due to IFRS 16 Leases. During the first nine months, other external costs decreased SEK 330 M (298), depreciation on tangible assets increased SEK 309 M (281) and financial expenses increased SEK 25 M (21) due to IFRS 16 Leases.
| July–September | January–September | 12 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
2022 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 138 | 214 | 123 | 373 | 62 | 313 |
| Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||
| Translation exchange rate differences | -3 | 10 | -7 | 18 | 3 | 28 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 136 | 223 | 115 | 391 | 65 | 341 |
| 30 September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Assets | ||||
| Intangible fixed assets | 2,330 | 2,379 | 2,374 | |
| Tangible fixed assets1 | 2,455 | 2,172 | 2,278 | |
| Financial fixed assets | 35 | 34 | 29 | |
| Total fixed assets | 4,820 | 4,585 | 4,680 | |
| Inventories | 1,370 | 1,678 | 1,608 | |
| Current receivables | 176 | 180 | 200 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16 | 64 | 19 | |
| Total current assets | 1,562 | 1,921 | 1,827 | |
| Total assets | 6,382 | 6,507 | 6,508 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | ||||
| Shareholders' equity | 2,477 | 2,411 | 2,361 | |
| Lease liabilities | 1,439 | 1,195 | 1,284 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 160 | 189 | 174 | |
| Long-term liabilities | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | 1,600 | 1,385 | 1,458 | |
| Borrowing from credit institutions | 646 | 968 | 1,202 | |
| Lease liabilities | 430 | 357 | 385 | |
| Accounts payables | 822 | 700 | 543 | |
| Other current liabilities | 408 | 686 | 558 | |
| Total current liabilities | 2,306 | 2,710 | 2,688 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 6,382 | 6,507 | 6,508 |
1) Tangible fixed assets include SEK 1,883 M (1,578) IFRS16 Leases.
| 30 September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Opening balance at the beginning of the period | 2,361 | 2,252 | 2,252 | |
| Comprehensive income | ||||
| Translation differences | -7 | 18 | 28 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | 123 | 373 | 313 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 115 | 391 | 341 | |
| Transactions with shareholders | ||||
| Dividend | – | -235 | -235 | |
| Warrants and new share issue | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total transactions with shareholders | 1 | -232 | -232 | |
| Shareholders' equity at the end of the period | 2,477 | 2,411 | 2,361 |
| July–September | January–September | 12 months | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
2022 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||||||
| EBIT | 196 | 274 | 214 | 495 | 172 | 452 | |
| Non-cash items; | |||||||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets1 |
171 | 156 | 490 | 451 | 649 | 609 | |
| Other non-cash items | 4 | -2 | 10 | -2 | 9 | -3 | |
| Financial items | -25 | -5 | -75 | -32 | -95 | -52 | |
| Tax paid | 18 | -25 | -156 | -123 | -175 | -143 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
363 | 397 | 482 | 788 | 559 | 865 | |
| Change in inventories | 343 | 217 | 244 | -137 | 323 | -58 | |
| Change in other current receivables | -1 | 8 | -8 | 11 | -8 | 10 | |
| Change in other current liabilities | -532 | -495 | 252 | 1 | -31 | -281 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 174 | 127 | 971 | 663 | 843 | 536 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||||||
| Investment in intangible fixed assets | -7 | -9 | -27 | -31 | -37 | -42 | |
| Investment in tangible fixed assets | -8 | -38 | -96 | -169 | -139 | -213 | |
| Investment in financial assets | – | – | -9 | – | -9 | – | |
| Investment in subsidiaries | – | – | – | -64 | – | -64 | |
| Sale of tangible fixed assets | 0 | – | 2 | 9 | 4 | 11 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -15 | -47 | -129 | -256 | -182 | -308 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||||||
| Change in overdraft facilities | -67 | 19 | -557 | 120 | -323 | 354 | |
| Amortisation of lease liabilities | -107 | -96 | -305 | -278 | -402 | -375 | |
| Issue of warrants | – | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Dividend to shareholders | – | – | – | -235 | – | -235 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -174 | -77 | -861 | -390 | -724 | -253 | |
| Cash flow for the period | -16 | 2 | -20 | 17 | -63 | -26 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
34 | 57 | 19 | 43 | 64 | 43 | |
| Cash flow from the period | -16 | 2 | -20 | 17 | -63 | -26 | |
| Exchange rate effect | -2 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 2 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 16 | 64 | 16 | 64 | 16 | 19 |
1) During the quarter, "Other non-cash items" includes a positive effect of SEK 109 (97) M from depreciation of tangible fixed assets due to IFRS 16 leases. During the first nine months, "Other non-cash items" includes a positive effect of SEK 309 (281) M from depreciation of tangible fixed assets due to IFRS 16 leases.
| July–September | January–September | 12 months | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | Oct 2022 –Sep 2023 |
2022 | |
| Revenue | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
| Other external costs | -5 | -9 | -11 | -19 | -30 | -38 | |
| Personnel costs | -4 | 0 | -14 | -1 | -16 | -3 | |
| Total operating expenses | -9 | -10 | -25 | -20 | -46 | -40 | |
| EBIT | -9 | -8 | -25 | -18 | -39 | -31 | |
| Net financial items | -398 | 0 | -378 | -10 | -135 | 233 | |
| Profit/loss before tax | -407 | -9 | -403 | -27 | -174 | 202 | |
| Income tax | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -43 | -42 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | -402 | -7 | -399 | -22 | -217 | 160 |
| 30 September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Assets | ||||
| Financial fixed assets | 1,218 | 1,650 | 1,694 | |
| Current assets | 104 | 7 | 264 | |
| Total assets | 1,322 | 1,657 | 1,959 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | ||||
| Shareholders' equity | 116 | 333 | 514 | |
| Short-term liabilities | 1,206 | 1,324 | 1,444 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 1,322 | 1,657 | 1,959 |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 |
| Net sales | 1,960 | 2,203 | 952 | 1,170 | 2,273 | 2,546 | 1,271 | 1,301 | 2,400 |
| of which Sweden | 1,401 | 1,628 | 656 | 798 | 1,638 | 1,855 | 875 | 915 | 1,768 |
| of which Other Nordics | 572 | 601 | 304 | 383 | 664 | 723 | 410 | 402 | 656 |
| Like-for-like, sales, % | -15.5 | -14.3 | -26.8 | -15.2 | -11.4 | -16.6 | 0.8 | -5.6 | 2.3 |
| Gross margin, % | 34.1 | 32.0 | 34.4 | 35.2 | 34.4 | 32.0 | 35.5 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
| EBITA | 210 | 172 | -125 | -28 | 288 | 254 | -4 | 25 | 406 |
| EBITA margin, % | 10.7 | 7.8 | -13.2 | 2.4 | 12.7 | 10.0 | -0.3 | 1.9 | 16.9 |
| EBIT | 196 | 158 | -139 | -42 | 274 | 240 | -18 | 12 | 395 |
| EBIT margin, % | 10.0 | 7.2 | -14.6 | -3.6 | 12.0 | 9.4 | -1.4 | 0.9 | 16.4 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 138 | 117 | -133 | -60 | 214 | 182 | -23 | -22 | 306 |
| Net debt | 2,499 | 2,593 | 3,214 | 2,851 | 2,457 | 2,442 | 2,239 | 2,145 | 1,673 |
| Net debt excluding IFRS 16 | 630 | 679 | 1,421 | 1,183 | 904 | 891 | 792 | 804 | 344 |
| Net debt/EBITDA* | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 174 | 895 | -98 | -127 | 127 | 280 | 257 | -109 | -230 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2,477 | 2,341 | 2,208 | 2,361 | 2,411 | 2,188 | 2,256 | 2,252 | 2,455 |
| Return on equity per quarter, % | 2.5 | 6.1 | 9.1 | 13.6 | 14.4 | 8.2 | -1.0 | -0.9 | 13.3 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 38.8 | 34.0 | 32.8 | 36.3 | 37.1 | 32.5 | 34.8 | 37.1 | 41.0 |
| Average number of employees | 1,434 | 1,405 | 1,207 | 1,228 | 1,530 | 1,514 | 1,277 | 1,309 | 1,605 |
| Number of stores | 209 | 210 | 206 | 204 | 201 | 198 | 194 | 192 | 193 |
| Investment in intangible and tangible assets | 16 | 49 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 59 | 94 | 51 | 44 |
*Excluding IFRS 16, EBITDA R12
| SHARE DATA | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding, | |||||||||
| thousand | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 58,625 | 59,868 | 60,991 |
| Earnings per share for the period, SEK | 2.36 | 2.00 | -2.26 | -1.03 | 3.65 | 3.11 | -0.39 | -0.37 | 5.02 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 42.25 | 39.94 | 37.66 | 40.27 | 41.13 | 37.32 | 38.48 | 37.61 | 40.24 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per | |||||||||
| share, SEK | 2.96 | 15.26 | -1.67 | -2.17 | 2.16 | 4.77 | 4.38 | -1.83 | -3.77 |
| Share price at the end of the period, SEK | 29.48 | 28.92 | 36.80 | 49.74 | 37.30 | 53.10 | 69.70 | 89.55 | 75.05 |

In the geographical information, revenues are reported based on where the customers are located.
| REVENUE ALLOCATION PER GEOGRAPHIC | July–September | January–September | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Net sales | 1,960 | 2,273 | 5,115 | 6,089 | |
| of which Sweden | 1,401 | 1,638 | 3,684 | 4,366 | |
| of which Other Nordics | 572 | 664 | 1,476 | 1,794 | |
| of which Group Functions | -13 | -29 | -46 | -71 | |
| EBIT | 196 | 274 | 214 | 495 | |
| Amortisation of intangible fixed assets | |||||
| related to acquired surplus values | 14 | 14 | 42 | 42 | |
| EBITA | 210 | 288 | 256 | 537 |
USE OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Byggmax Group has reviewed its terminology for alternative performance measures due to the guidelines from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Byggmax Group uses the alternative performance measures EBITDA, EBITA, EBIT margin, return on equity, net debt and equity/assets ratio. The Group believes that these performance measures can be utilised by users of the financial statements as a supplement in assessing the possibility of dividends, making
Earnings for the period rolling 12 months in relation to average shareholders' equity.
Net sales reduced by the cost of goods sold in relation to net sales.
Earnings before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets related to acquired surplus values.
EBITA in relation to net sales.
Earnings before depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets excluding IFRS 16.
Equity divided by the average numbers of shares outstanding.
Like-for-like sales pertains net sales to stores that have been trading for more than 12 months. Like-for-like sales is currency adjusted. All e-commerce is assessed as like-for-like.
strategic investments, evaluating profitability and assessing the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments. Byggmax Group reports alternative performance measures to describe the operations' underlying profitability and to improve comparability between reporting periods and industries.
Calculations of alternative performance measures can be found on www.Byggmax.se under financial statistics (see link https://om.Byggmax.se/en/investors/ financial-statistics)
Cash flow from operating activities divided by the average number of shares outstanding.
Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents.
Stores that have been in operation less than 12 months.
Earnings for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding.
Rolling twelve months.
EBIT in relation to net sales.
Shareholders' equity in relation to total assets.
All amounts are stated in million Swedish kronor (SEK M) unless stated otherwise. Where the underlying amount is rounded to 0 it is noted as SEK 0 M. Rounding differences in tables of SEK +/-1 M may occur. Both Swedish and English versions of this report have been prepared. In the case of any discrepancy between the two, the Swedish takes precedence.
This is information that Byggmax Group AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on 25 October, 2023 at 08.00 a.m.
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