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Beijer Electronics Group

Interim Report Jul 15, 2025

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Ependion AB Interim Report January—June 2025

Investing in a secure and connected world

Increased order intake and improved earnings in an uncertain market

Second quarter

  • Order intake increased by 16 percent to SEK 558 million (483), adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions it increased by 17 percent.
  • Net sales decreased by 5 percent to SEK 561 million (588), adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions it decreased by 7 percent.
  • EBIT increased to SEK 61.6 million (60.1).
  • EBIT margin strengthened to 11.0 percent (10.2).
  • Profit after tax was SEK 30.3 million (39.8).
  • Earnings per share were SEK 0.99 (1.37).
  • Free cash flow increased to SEK 62.4 million (60.1).
  • The Westermo business entity completed the acquisition of the technology company Welotec.
  • A directed new share issue of SEK 300 million was carried out to partially finance the acquisition.

First half-year

  • Order intake increased by 10 percent to SEK 1,109 million (1,010), adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions it increased by 10 percent.
  • Net sales decreased by 7 percent to SEK 1,106 million (1,187), adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions it decreased by 8 percent.
  • EBIT amounted to SEK 110.8 million (134.6).
  • EBIT margin was 10.0 percent (11.3).
  • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 62.3 million (91.0).
  • Earnings per share reached SEK 2.09 (3.14).
  • Free cash flow amounted to SEK 50.1 million (51.8).

Comments from the CEO, Jenny Sjödahl

"During the second quarter of 2025, Ependion's order intake, EBIT and cash flow improved in a market that continued to be affected by significant uncertainty regarding the conditions for international trade. We see the stable development of the Group's business despite this as a clear sign of strength.

At the same time, the period was characterized by a high level of activity for both business entities, with Westermo's acquisition of the German technology company Welotec and Beijer Electronics' launch of the next generation of operator panels in the X3 family as particularly important future investments with a view to achieving the Group's financial targets.

Order intake for the second quarter increased by 16 percent to 558 MSEK, with all focus segments contributing to the positive development. Adjusted for currency effects, the increase was 22 percent. Excluding the acquisition of Welotec, which is included in the Group's accounts from June, order intake increased by 11 percent. For the Westermo business entity, order intake increased by 22 percent to 360 MSEK, with organic order growth of 15 percent. For the Beijer Electronics business entity, order intake increased by 5 percent to 200 MSEK. At the end of the period, the Group's order backlog amounted to 1,101 MSEK, of which Westermo accounted for 965 MSEK and Beijer Electronics for 136 MSEK.

The stronger Swedish krona and the general weakening of the US dollar are having a noticeable impact on the Group. EBIT in the quarter was affected by -9 MSEK and the comparative figures for order intake and sales were negatively affected by approximately 5 percentage points.

Net sales decreased by 5 percent to 561 MSEK for the period. However, because of strengthened gross margins, savings and great restraint with current costs, Ependion's EBIT increased to 62 MSEK, which gave an EBIT margin of 11.0 percent. For the Westermo business entity, EBIT increased to 54 MSEK with an EBIT margin of 15.1 percent. Beijer Electronics' EBIT amounted to 19 MSEK with an EBIT margin of 9.2 percent, which was lower than for the corresponding period last year but better than the last two quarters. The Group's cash flow increased to 62 MSEK for the period.

Ependion's product development expenditure amounted to 14.3 percent of the Group's revenue in the quarter due to large future-oriented investments in organic growth. At the same time, development expenditure is expected to decrease in the second half of 2025, when Beijer Electronics' intensive work on launching a completely new generation of operator panels enters a calmer phase.

During the quarter, the development of the Group's sustainability work continued. Our updated materiality analysis has been approved by the Board and now forms the basis for preparations for 2025 reporting according to upcoming regulations. Within the social dimension, we are strengthening our work along the entire value chain – from a focus on human rights and increased community engagement to internal training efforts.

In Beijer Electronics, we continue to implement the new, more focused strategy. As expected, the phasing out of lower-margin products has had an effect in the form of increased gross margins, which together with the cost reduction implemented at the beginning of the year provides the basis for performance and profitability improvements when volumes increase.

In Westermo, we are continuing to invest in building an even stronger business with a broader offering for our focus segments and a greater global presence. The establishment in India, which is proceeding according to plan, is an important investment for growth. The acquisition of Welotec, which was presented in April and completed in June, also represents a significant milestone. The purchase price of 35.2 MEUR was partly financed with a directed new share issue of 300 MSEK that was subscribed without a discount, which gives Ependion the financial strength to continue to explore opportunities for complementary acquisitions. Welotec has a strong position in the energy

"During the second quarter, order intake, EBIT and cash flow improved. We see the stable development of Ependion's business despite the prevailing uncertainty as a clear sign of strength."

segment with a focus on the digitalization of the electricity grid and contributes with new technology in Edge Computing, which complements Westermo's offering and strengthens the conditions for increasing the growth rate. The integration of Welotec was initiated during the period and we are already seeing that a stronger joint offering is meeting a positive response in the market.

While we see increased order intake in the period, the uncertainty that has characterized the global economy for a long time remains. Tariffs and trade barriers have only had a limited financial impact on the Group in the quarter, but we are closely monitoring developments. Westermo's products are currently exempt from the announced import tariffs in the US, while Beijer Electronics has increased prices to compensate.

Ependion is well positioned in attractive markets. The strategic investments and continuous improvements we are driving make us well equipped for the future. In the medium and long term, our prospects for profitable growth are very good given the structural growth in our focus segments. In the short term, uncertainty remains. In times of uncertainty, we focus on what we can influence. We balance cost discipline with strategic future investments and are focused on creating value, regardless of market conditions."

The Group's second quarter

The Group's order intake increased by 16 percent to 558 MSEK (483) in the second quarter of 2025. Organically, the order intake rose by 11 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, order intake increased by 17 percent. Order intake increased for both business units. The order backlog amounted to 1,101 MSEK (1,092) at the end of the quarter.

The Group's sales decreased by 5 percent to 561 MSEK (588) during the period. Organically, sales declined by 11 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, sales decreased by 7 percent. Both Westermo and Beijer Electronics decreased sales compared to the corresponding period last year, excluding acquisitions.

The Group's EBITDA increased to 108.8 MSEK (103.7). Depreciation and amortization amounted to 47.2 MSEK (43.7). EBIT increased to 61.6 MSEK (60.1), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 11.0 percent (10.2). EBIT was affected by negative currency effects of 9.3 MSEK. Total development expenditure amounted to 80.1 MSEK (81.5). This corresponded to 14.3 percent (13.8) of the Group's sales. Net financial items were -16.2 MSEK (-10.1). The increase is mainly due to currency effects. Profit before tax amounted to 45.4 MSEK (50.0). Profit after estimated tax amounted to 30.3 MSEK (39.8). Profit per share after estimated tax was 0.99 SEK (1.37).

The Group's first half of the year

The Group's order intake increased by 10 percent to 1,109 MSEK (1,010) during the first half of 2025. Organically, the order intake rose by 8 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, the increase was 10 percent. The Group's sales decreased by 7 percent to 1,106 MSEK (1,187). Organically, sales declined by 10 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, sales decreased by 8 percent. Both Westermo and Beijer Electronics' sales decreased. The Group's EBITDA decreased to 205.6 MSEK (220.8). Depreciation and amortization increased to 94.8 MSEK (86.3). EBIT was 110.8 MSEK (134.6), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 10.0 percent (11.3). Total development expenditure amounted to 153.4 MSEK (156.7). This corresponded to 13.9 percent (13.2) of the Group's sales. Net financial items were -20.8 MSEK (-19.7). Profit before tax amounted to 90.0 MSEK (114.9). Profit after estimated tax amounted to 62.3 MSEK (91.0). Profit per share after estimated tax was 2.09 SEK (3.14).

Sales, MSEK EBIT, MSEK EBIT margin, % Sales, MSEK EBIT, MSEK EBIT margin, %
Quarter 2 6 mth.
2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024
Westermo 354.2 336.5 53.6 44.5 15.1 13.2 675.0 700.2 104.1 99.9 15.4 14.3
Beijer Electronics 207.7 253.0 19.2 29.6 9.2 11.7 433.4 489.4 34.4 61.0 7.9 12.5
Intra-group sales -1.1 -1.1 -2.6 -2.7
Group adjustments
and parent company -11.2 -14.0 -27.7 -26.3
Ependion Group 560.8 588.4 61.6 60.1 11.0 10.2 1,105.8 1,186.9 110.8 134.6 10.0 11.3

Business entity net sales and EBIT

Group order intake

första kolumnen The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly order intake. The curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter order intake.

13,700 13,400 14,400 10,400

11,200 12,500 andra kolumnen 12,400 10,200 10,300 11,300 9,000 11,000 00,000 00,000 "Strengthened gross margins, savings and great restraint with current costs increased Ependion's EBIT to SEK 62 million with an EBIT margin of 11.0 percent."

13,100 13,000 Jenny Sjödahl, President and CEO

12,700 11,900 10,900 11,100 10,200

00,000 00,000

Group net sales

The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly net sales. The curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter net sales.

Group EBIT

The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly EBIT. The solid curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter EBIT margin, the dashed curve and right-hand scale show quarterly EBIT margin.

Westermo

Business entity

1116,375 1264,921 1381,682 1443,994 335,033 367,501 379,541 361,919 staplar heldragen höger kolumn For Westermo, order intake and earnings developed positively in the second quarter of 2025, both compared to the corresponding period last year and compared to the immediately preceding period. Order intake increased to 360 MSEK; excluding acquisitions, order intake increased to 337 MSEK. The development was positive for the focus segments train and trackside – and in all regions. Westermo's products have been exempted from import duties in the US and order intake increased in the US market. The unit in India also developed positively during the period.

1472,722 1441,674 1331,336 1316,635 1273,672 1291,464 363,761 336,453 269,203 347,218 320,798 354,245 Sales increased to 354 MSEK, however, sales excluding acquisitions decreased to 316 MSEK due to the weaker order intake during most of last year. Thanks to strengthened gross margins and good cost control, Westermo increased EBIT to 53.6 MSEK with an EBIT margin of 15.1 percent. The result for the period has been charged with acquisition-related costs of 2.5 MSEK.

000,000 000,000 000,000 000,000 1311,127 1492,583 1470,152 1421,647 1376,254 streckad vänster An important event in the quarter was the completion of the acquisition of Welotec, which has been part of Westermo since June. The company will function as Westermo's technology centre within Edge Computing and offers robust and certified industrial computers for, for example, real-time optimization, cybersecurity and virtualization. The integration was kicked off during the period with a focus on maximizing sales synergies in the energy segment, where Welotec has a strong position and good customer contacts in the rapidly growing market for digitalization of electricity grids. An important joint marketing activity was participation in the energy trade fair CIRED in London in early June.

1174,121 1159,570 1236,784 During the period, Westermo carried out important launches of new and updated products, the single most important of which was the new Lynx Redundancy Box,

1243,171 1308,402

which complements the business entity's offering in the digitalization of energy infrastructure. During the period, Westermo received silver status in the Ecovadis sustainability survey with a score of 76/100. This places the business entity among the top 15 percent, demonstrating a clear and systematic strategy for sustainability.

Net sales, Westermo

The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly net sales. The solid curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter net sales, the dashed curve shows rolling four-quarter order intake.

0000,000 0000,000 "For Westermo, the acquisition of Welotec and the establishment in India means that we are building an even stronger business with a broader offering for our focus segments and a greater global presence."

Jenny Sjödahl, President and CEO

Second quarter

Order intake increased by 22 percent to 360 MSEK (294). Excluding acquisitions, order intake increased by 15 percent to 337 MSEK. Sales increased by 5 percent to 354 MSEK (336). Excluding acquisitions, sales decreased by 6 percent to 316 MSEK. EBITDA amounted to 77.6 MSEK (67.0). Depreciation and amortization were 24.0 MSEK (22.6). EBIT increased to 53.6 MSEK (44.5), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 15.1 percent (13.2).

First half-year

Order intake increased by 12 percent to 676 MSEK (605). Excluding acquisitions, order intake increased by 8 percent to 654 MSEK. Sales decreased by 4 percent to 675 MSEK (700). Excluding acquisitions, sales decreased by 9 percent to 637 MSEK. EBITDA increased to 152.2 MSEK (144.8). Depreciation and amortization were 48.0 MSEK (44.9). EBIT amounted to SEK 104.1 million (99.9). This corresponded to an EBIT margin of 15.4 percent (14.3).

Beijer Electronics streckad

staplarna

291,354 272,143

Business entity

1053,694 969,005 891,524 845,590 832,642 789,062 806,931 823,478 833,869 000,000 241,109 228,261 236,392 253,028 224,615 232,285 225,707 207,656 000,000 During the second quarter of 2025, Beijer Electronics' order intake increased by 5 percent to 200 MSEK, with demand strengthening both in the marine segment and in the manufacturing industry segment. The increase was driven by a clear upturn in the Asian markets, not least China, while Europe developed stably and North America declined. The order booking rate for the core product HMI: s continued to increase with an upturn of 23 percent for the period, fully in line with the business entity's strategy for a more focused, growing and profitable business.

1205,975

Höger kolumn

000,000 1204,757 1159,762 1095,192 1032,867 977,905 958,791 942,296 heldragen vänster kolumn 000,000 Beijer Electronics' sales decreased to 208 MSEK for the second quarter, which is largely because deliveries of previously phased-out products with lower margins have essentially ceased. EBIT decreased to 19.2 MSEK with an EBIT margin of 9.2 percent, which is lower than for the comparison period but better than for the immediately preceding quarter. As expected, the gross margin has strengthened in the quarter through a focus on products with strong customer value and high technological sophistication. The cost reduction implemented in the first quarter of 2025 reduces costs and has also contributed to strengthening the margin. Overall, this is expected to have a positive impact on the result as the business entity's volumes increase.

946,320 935,635 890,263 000,000 000,000 During the period, Beijer Electronics has focused on the most extensive development project in the company's history: the new generation of HMIs. The X3 series is now complete with models adapted for marine, industrial and demanding environments that combine high safety, userfriendliness and broad certification. This means that the most intensive development phase is over and that product development expenditure will decrease during the second half of 2025. During the period, many customers have ordered X3

panels for internal tests and the new generation is receiving good reviews from customers in terms of user-friendliness and smooth conversion. The predecessor X2, which has so far generated accumulated sales of approximately 4 000 MSEK, continues to be sold in alongside the X3 series to ensure a smooth transition to the new generation.

Net sales, Beijer Electronics

The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly net sales. The solid curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter net sales, the dashed curve shows rolling four-quarter order intake.

"Beijer Electronics' gross margin has been strengthened in the quarter through a focus on products with strong customer value and high technological sophistication."

Jenny Sjödahl, President and CEO

Second quarter

Order intake increased by 5 percent to 200 MSEK (190). Sales decreased by 18 percent to 208 MSEK (253). EBITDA decreased to 40.0 MSEK (48.0). Depreciation and amortization were 20.8 MSEK (18.4). EBIT decreased to 19.2 MSEK (29.6), which corresponded to an EBIT margin of 9.2 percent (11.7).

First half-year

Order intake increased by 7 percent to 435 MSEK (408). Sales decreased by 11 percent to 433 MSEK (489). EBITDA decreased to 76.3 MSEK (97.2). Depreciation and amortization increased to 42.0 MSEK (36.3). EBIT decreased to 34.4 MSEK (61.0) with an EBIT margin of 7.9 percent (12.5).

Other financial information

The Group's investments including capitalized development expenses and acquisitions amounted to 487 MSEK (151) during the first half of the year, of which 381 MSEK relates to the acquisition of Welotec GmbH and 14 MSEK an additional purchase price for Smart HMI. The amount for 2024 includes the investment in Blu Wireless of 46 MSEK. Cash flow from operating activities was 165 MSEK (179). Equity amounted to 1,596 MSEK (1,250) as of June 30, 2025, strengthened by the new share issue carried out during the period. The equity ratio was 51.5 percent (46.8). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to 169 MSEK (165). Net debt was 780 MSEK (746). The average number of employees was 851 employees (865).

LTI program

In accordance with the decision of the 2024 Annual General Meeting, a share-based incentive program, LTI 2024/2027, has been implemented. With the support of the issuance authorization within the framework of the program, the Board of Directors decided in April 2025 to issue 54,000 Class C shares based on the estimated outcome under the program. The issue was directed to a financial institution and was immediately repurchased by the company. The repurchased Class C shares are intended to be converted into ordinary shares upon delivery to the participants in 2027, in accordance with the terms of the incentive program.

The Board also decided in April 2025 to convert 189,608 of the company's own Class C shares into a corresponding number of ordinary shares to effect the transfer of ordinary shares to the participants in LTI 2022/2025 and the transfer of ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm for cash flow hedging of social security contributions linked to LTI 2022/2025.

After the repurchase of Class C shares and conversion into ordinary shares, the number of shares amounted to 29,398,214, of which 29,239,633 ordinary shares and 158,581 Class C shares, corresponding to a total of 29,255,491.1 votes.

Significant events

New share issue

On May 15, 2025, Ependion's board of directors, supported by authorization from the Annual General Meeting on May 13, 2025, resolved on a directed new share issue of 2,912,622 ordinary shares at a subscription price of SEK 103.00 per share. The issue raised approximately SEK 300 million before transaction costs for the company and was directed to several Swedish and international institutional investors and existing shareholders, including Stena Adactum AB, Svolder AB and Nordea Funds AB.

The purpose of the new share issue was to partially finance the acquisition of Welotec GmbH. The subscription price corresponded to the closing price of the company's share on May 15, 2025 and was determined through an accelerated bookbuilding procedure led by Danske Bank. The issue resulted in an increase in the number of shares in the company from 29,398,214 to 32,310,836, corresponding to an increase in the number of shares of approximately 10 percent.

Acquisition of Welotec GmbH

During the period, Ependion's business entity Westermo completed an acquisition of all shares in Welotec, headquartered in Laer, Germany. Through the deal, Westermo strengthens its position in the fast-growing energy segment and gains access to complementary technology within Edge Computing. Welotec will function as Westermo's technology centre for Edge Computing, enabling synergies in sales and product development. The company has approximately 70 employees and reported sales of approximately 24 MEUR in 2024 with an EBIT margin of 13.4 percent.

Financial targets

The Group's financial targets consist of three targets for growth, profitability and dividend. The growth target means annual organic growth of at least ten percent. Acquired growth is added. The profitability target means that the Group shall achieve an operating margin of at least 15 percent. The Group shall be a dividend-paying company.

Outlook for 2025

Ependion operates in attractive markets with good underlying growth and, in the mid-term, has good prospects for reaching both the growth and profitability targets. Investments in societally important infrastructure such as railways, shipping and energy are increasing. The Group balances cost discipline with strategic future investments that focus on creating value. In the short term, however, geopolitical and economic uncertainty remains, which is why the near-term outlook is difficult to assess.

Malmö, Sweden, 15 July 2025 Jenny Sjödahl President and CEO

Statement of Assurance

The Board of directors and the CEO certify that the half- year report provides a fair and true overview of the parent company's and the Group's business, position and results as well as de scribes the significant risks and uncertainty factors faced by the parent company and the companies included in the Group.

This Report has not been subject to review by the company's auditors.

For more information, please contact: President and CEO Jenny Sjödahl, tel +46 (0)725 89 60 80 or EVP and CFO Joakim Laurén, tel +46 (0)703 35 84 96

Malmö, Sweden, 15 July, 2025

Jenny Sjödahl President and CEO

Peter Nilsson Chairman of the Board Johan Wester Board member

Lars Eklöf Board member

Karin Gunnarsson Board member

Jonas Hård Board member

Per Allmér Board member

The Group's Financial Reports

Consolidated Income Statement in summary

SEK 000 Quarter 2
2025
Quarter 2
2024
6 mth.
2025
6 mth.
2024
Full year
2024
Net sales 560,756 588,355 1,105,812 1,186,876 2,258,125
Cost of goods sold -265,882 -290,601 -514,997 -589,605 -1,110,418
Gross profit 294,874 297,754 590,815 597,271 1,147,707
Sales expenses -84,180 -86,134 -168,583 -170,779 -341,299
Administration expenses -86,537 -91,797 -178,991 -179,810 -341,181
Research and development expenses -63,278 -57,397 -124,908 -116,208 -219,514
Other operating revenue and operating expenses 750 -2,349 -7,544 4,097 5,194
Operating profit 61,629 60,077 110,789 134,571 250,907
Financial income/expense -16,202 -10,052 -20,811 -19,674 -44,465
Profit before tax 45,427 50,025 89,978 114,897 206,442
Tax -15,149 -10,250 -27,689 -23,866 -49,439
Profit for the period 30,278 39,775 62,289 91,031 157,003
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 30,278 39,772 62,289 91,265 158,009
Attributable to non-controlling interests 3 -234 -1,006
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0.99 1.37 2.09 3.14 5.45

Statement of Comprehensive Income

SEK 000 Quarter 2
2025
Quarter 2
2024
6 mth.
2025
6 mth.
2024
Full year
2024
Profit for the period 30,278 39,775 62,289 91,031 157,003
Actuarial gains and losses -8,060 -5,779 -855 -8,837 -17,230
Net investment hedge effects -7,674 3,231 5,437 -4,572 -7,740
Change in fair value of equity instruments 112 -2,176 -3,015
Translation differences 32,169 -16,290 -64,717 35,853 61,972
Comprehensive income for the period 46,825 20,937 -22 113,475 190,990
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 46,825 21,013 -22 113,683 191,996
Attributable to non-controlling interests -76 -208 -1,006

Consolidated Balance Sheet in summary

SEK 000 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2024
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 1,711,975 1,314,702 1,374,111
Property, plant and equipment 104,118 96,648 105,150
Right-of-use assets 131,906 97,723 144,502
Financial fixed assets 110,970 101,298 107,667
Total fixed assets 2,058,969 1,610,371 1,731,430
Current assets
Inventories 392,323 437,354 396,301
Accounts receivable 409,986 412,265 381,599
Other receivables 66,159 56,376 69,348
Cash and cash equivalents 169,081 165,352 178,053
Total current assets 1,037,549 1,071,347 1,025,301
Total assets 3,096,518 2,681,718 2,756,731
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 1,595,824 1,250,224 1,331,895
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 4,403
Total equity 1,595,824 1,254,627 1,331,895
Long-term liabilities
Borrowings 444,652 447,635 430,476
Lease liabilities 84,410 59,352 97,497
Other long-term liabilities 197,498 169,518 195,663
Deferred tax liabilities 111,049 96,592 106,902
Total long-term liabilities 837,609 773,097 830,538
Current liabilities
Borrowings 209,945 227,192 126,697
Lease liabilities 48,686 39,526 48,212
Accounts payable 165,656 149,332 154,411
Other liabilities 238,798 237,944 264,978
Total current liabilities 663,085 653,994 594,298
Total equity and liabilities 3,096,518 2,681,718 2,756,731

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and Number of Shares

SEK 000 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2024
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Opening balance, 1 January 1,331,895 1,159,082 1,159,082
New share issue after deducting for transaction expenses 292,166* -150 -276
Re-purchase of treasury shares -18 -34 -34
Sale of treasury shares 4,913 3,089 3,089
Dividend -36,312 -28,941 -28,941
Share-based payment 3,202 3,495 6,979
Comprehensive income -22 113,683 191,996
Closing balance, shareholders' equity 1,595,824 1,250,224 1,331,895
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Opening balance, 1 January 4,611 4,611
Divestment of a jointly owned subsidiary -3,605
Comprehensive income -208 -1,006
Closing balance, shareholders' equity 4,403

*A share issue of SEK 300 million was carried out to finance a business acquisition, with associated transaction costs of SEK 7.6 million. In addition, a share issue under the LTI program was completed in the amount of SEK 18 thousand, with related issuance costs of SEK 218 thousand.

The number of ordinary shares amounts to 32,152,25 and the number of Class C shares amounts to 158,581.

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement in summary

SEK 000 Quarter 2
2025
Quarter 2
2024
6 mth.
2025
6 mth.
2024
Full year
2024
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 66,045 85,528 165,127 185,717 379,966
Changes in working capital 53,431 43,729 -132 -6,481 79,540
Cash flow from operating activities 119,476 129,257 164,995 179,236 459,506
Cash flow from investments in tangible and
intangible assets -46,664 -57,887 -92,297 -106,448 -224,217
Cash flow from acquisition of subsidiary and
investment in other companies -381,451 -46,271 -395,802 -46,271 -49,565
Cash flow from divestment of subsidiary -2,550
Cash flow from other investing activities 1,011 300 1,060 1,583 715
Cash flow from investing activities -427,104 -103,858 -487,039 -151,136 -275,617
Cash flow from new share issue 292,166 -150 292,166 -150 -276
Cash flow from interest-bearing liabilities* 70,812 25,862 80,778 15,460 -133,700
Dividend paid -36,312 -28,941 -36,312 -28,941 -28,941
Cash flow from other financing activities 4,895 3,054 -1,824 3,054 3,054
Cash flow from financing activities 331,561 -175 334,808 -10,576 -159,863
Cash flow for the period 23,933 25,224 12,764 17,525 24,026
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 140,664 142,561 178,053 142,486 142,486
Exchange difference in cash and cash equivalents 4,484 -2,433 -21,736 5,341 11,541
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 169,081 165,352 169,081 165,352 178,053
Free cash flow 62,380 60,138 50,132 51,761 187,372
*of which amortization of lease liabilities -11,443 -11,533 -23,626 -22,611 -48,632

Notes to the financial statements in summary

Note 1

General information

Ependion AB (the "Company"), Corp. Id. No. 556025-1851, is a company with its registered office in Malmö, Sweden. This consolidated interim report for the Group (the "Interim Report") for the period January–June 2025 includes the Company and its subsidiaries, referred to jointly below as Ependion. The Group's consolidated accounting currency is SEK. All amounts are presented in thousands of SEK (SEK 000), unless otherwise stated.

Note 2

Accounting principles

Ependion's consolidated accounts are prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards and with the same accounting principles as described in the Financial Statement for 2024.

Reporting for the Parent follows the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Reporting for Legal Entities.

Ependion's Interim Report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34.16A are provided not only in the financial statements and related notes but also in other parts of the Interim Report. The Interim Report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act's chapter 9, Interim Reporting.

Related party transactions have taken place to the same extent as in the previous year and the accounting policies described in the Financial Statement for 2024 apply.

Ependion uses a number of financial key ratios that are not defined in the accounting regulations used by the company, so-called alternative performance measures (APM). For definitions of financial key figures, see pages 20 of this report.

Note 3

Risks and uncertainties

Ependion is an international group and as such, it is exposed to several strategic, business and financial risks. Risk management is therefore an important process relative to the goals set by the Group. Throughout the Group, efficient risk management routines are an ongoing process within the framework of the Group's operational management and a natural part of the continual follow-up of activities.

Risk management within Ependion starts with an assessment in the business entity teams where the material risks to the business are continuously identified, followed by an assessment of the likelihood of the risks materializing and their potential impact on the Group. Once the material risks have been identified and assessed, decisions are made on activities to eliminate or reduce the risks.

In addition to the risks and uncertainties described in Ependion's Annual Report for 2024, pages 87 and 127-128, the ongoing risk management has not resulted in additional risks or uncertainties.

Consolidated Key Financial Ratios

June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2024
EBIT margin, % 10.0 11.3 11.1
Profit margin, % 5.6 7.7 7.0
Equity ratio, % 51.5 46.8 48.3
Equity per share before dilution, SEK 53.5 43.0 45.8
Basic earnings per share, SEK 2.09 3.14 5.45
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 2.07 3.11 5.38
Return on equity after tax, % 9.0 14.8 12.6
Return on capital employed, % 9.8 13.6 12.1
Return on net operating assets, % 12.8 18.3 16.2
Financial net debt in relation to EBITDA 1.4 1.3 1.2
Average number of employees 851 865 861

Note 5

Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Debt

SEK 000 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2024
Borrowings 654,597 674,827 557,174
Pension provisions 161,473 137,788 156,974
Liabilities attributable to right-of-use assets 133,096 98,878 145,708
Total interest-bearing liabilities 949,166 911,493 859,856
Total cash and cash equivalents 169,081 165,352 178,053
Net debt 780,085 746,141 681,803

Note 6

Financial assets valued at fair value

The Group's financial assets, in the form of long-term securities holdings for unlisted shares, are reported at fair value under level 3, i.e., determined based on inputs that are not observable in the market.

The fair value valuation is done by discounting future cash flows with a discount rate based on comparable

yield requirements for comparable companies and financial instruments. The table below presents a reconciliation between the opening and closing balance of the assets included in level 3.

SEK 000 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2024
Opening balance 46,389
Investments 46,271 49,380
Reported in other comprehensive income -2,741 -2,991
Closing balance 43,648 46,271 46,389

Allocation of Net Sales

SEK 000 Quarter 2
2025
Quarter 2
2024
6 mth.
2025
6 mth.
2024
Full year
2024
Net sales by geographical market
Nordics 121,684 113,395 239,413 225,224 416,245
Rest of Europe 270,984 284,453 508,692 582,894 1,077,199
Americas 70,581 76,373 149,056 149,488 313,480
Asia 96,949 112,128 206,866 225,321 446,676
Rest of world 558 2,006 1,785 3,949 4,525
Total Group 560,756 588,355 1,105,812 1,186,876 2,258,125
Net sales by category
Operator panels and accessories 167,314 195,902 351,279 380,083 746,690
Network equipment 312,881 310,667 584,316 638,883 1,192,667
Edge computing 11,895 11,895
Software 7,157 7,308 14,489 17,482 35,699
Servicing and other services 11,958 20,647 26,907 31,832 57,865
Third-party products 49,551 53,831 116,926 118,596 225,204
Total Group 560,756 588,355 1,105,812 1,186,876 2,258,125
Net sales by segment
Train 124,889 128,028 228,498 255,334 449,428
Trackside 29,422 40,691 61,484 95,046 190,019
Energy 99,998 91,253 220,592 227,680 447,510
Manufacturing 108,876 100,825 196,341 192,705 370,525
Marine 80,586 76,780 157,395 130,203 275,136
Other 116,985 150,778 241,502 285,908 525,507
Total Group 560,756 588,355 1,105,812 1,186,876 2,258,125

Operating Segments

Quarter 2 Quarter 2 6 mth. 6 mth. Full year
SEK 000 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024
TOTAL GROUP
Order intake 558,359 482,756 1,108,992 1,010,272 2,038,885
of which acquired order intake (%) 4.0 2.0
Net sales 560,756 588,355 1,105,812 1,186,876 2,258,125
of which acquired net sales (%) 6.8 3.4
EBITDA 108,822 103,737 205,565 220,824 427,473
Depreciation -47,193 -43,660 -94,777 -86,253 -176,565
EBIT 61,629 60,077 110,789 134,571 250,907
EBIT margin, % 11.0 10.2 10.0 11.3 11.1
Investments in intangible and tangible assets 47,011 57,887 92,644 106,448 224,217
of which capitalized development expenditure 42,447 47,398 80,446 85,645 183,656
Product development expenditure, % 14.3 13.8 13.9 13.2 13.9
Backlog 1,100,766 1,091,619 1,025,728
of which acquired order backlog (%) 8.4
WESTERMO
Order intake 359,524 294,293 676,191 604,574 1,236,784
of which acquired order intake (%) 6.3 3.3
Net sales 354,245 336,453 675,042 700,214 1,316,635
of which acquired net sales (%) 10.7 5.6
EBITDA 77,633 67,048 152,156 144,803 288,734
Depreciation -23,996 -22,596 -48,040 -44,926 -89,860
EBIT 53,638 44,452 104,116 99,878 198,874
EBIT margin, % 15.1 13.2 15.4 14.3 15.1
Investments in intangible and tangible assets 25,817 30,772 49,457 55,262 108,200
of which capitalized development expenditure 22,278 22,436 41,909 39,116 82,944
Product development expenditure, % 14.8 15.1 14.8 14.0 14.3
Backlog 964,847 856,107 882,495
of which acquired order backlog (%) 9.6
BEIJER ELECTRONICS
Order intake 199,979 189,589 435,394 408,457 806,931
Net sales 207,656 253,028 433,363 489,420 946,320
EBITDA 39,941 48,021 76,336 97,225 182,861
Depreciation -20,776 -18,432 -41,951 -36,257 -76,850
EBIT 19,165 29,589 34,385 60,968 106,010
EBIT margin, % 9.2 11.7 7.9 12.5 11.2
Investments in intangible and tangible assets 21,098 26,703 40,791 50,424 112,731
of which capitalized development expenditure 20,169 24,962 38,537 46,529 100,712
Product development expenditure, % 12.9 11.8 12.1 11.6 12.9
Backlog 135,919 235,512 143,233
PARENT COMPANY AND GROUP ADJUSTMENT
Order intake (elimination) -1,144 -1,126 -2,593 -2,758 -4,830
Net sales (elimination) -1,144 -1,126 -2,593 -2,758 -4,830
EBITDA -8,752 -11,333 -22,927 -21,204 -44,122
Depreciation -2,421 -2,632 -4,786 -5,070 -9,855
EBIT -11,174 -13,965 -27,712 -26,275 -53,977
Investments in intangible and tangible assets 96 412 2,396 762 3,286

Welotec GmbH

On June 2, 2025, Ependion, through its business entity Westermo, acquired 100 percent of the shares and votes in the German company Welotec GmbH. Through the acquisition, Westermo strengthens its position in the fast-growing energy segment and gains access to complementary technology within Edge Computing. Welotec will function as Westermo's technology centre for Edge Computing, enabling synergies in sales and product development.

Welotec has approximately 70 employees and reported a turnover of approximately 24 MEUR in 2024, with an EBIT margin of 13.4 percent. Ependion assesses that the company has the capacity to contribute in line with the Group's financial targets. The purchase price was paid in cash and amounted to 382 MSEK. In addition to this, there was a cash settlement of working capital of 5.6 MSEK and a currency effect from forward contract of 1.8 MSEK. The total cash payment therefore amounted to 389.5 MSEK. There is a contingent purchase price linked to the acquisition that is dependent on future earnings.

The acquisition was completed shortly before the end of the reporting period.

Due to the short time that has elapsed since the acquisition, the acquisition analysis is preliminary. The Group has therefore not yet allocated any identifiable surplus values linked to the acquisition. The entire difference between the purchase price and the book value of the acquired company's net assets has therefore been initially allocated to goodwill. The contingent purchase price has not yet been able to be measured at a reliable fair value as of the reporting date and has therefore been initially reported at zero. The value of the contingent purchase price will be determined in connection with the completion of the acquisition analysis and will then affect goodwill.

The purchase price has been financed with funds from the directed new share issue that was completed on May 15, 2025, and through an acquisition loan of 9 MEUR. Transaction costs are reported continuously in the consolidated income statement under the item administrative expenses and amount to 4.8 MSEK as of June 30, 2025. Welotec is included in the consolidated and Westermo accounts from June 2, 2025. If Welotec had been consolidated in the group from the beginning of the financial year, the acquisition is estimated to have contributed sales of approximately 149 MSEK for the period January–June 2025. Since the acquisition date, Welotec has contributed sales of 38 MSEK.

SEK 000 2025
The purchase price consists of:
Cash consideration for shares 382,043
Cash settlement of working capital (net) 5,644
Currency effects from forward contract 1,784
Contingent consideration*
Total purchase price 389,471
*The fair value of the contingent consideration
has not been estimated as of June 30, 2025.
Acquisition-related costs 4,800
Impact of the acquisition on the Group's
cash flow:
Cash portion of purchase price -389,471
Acquisition-related costs -4,800
Cash (acquired) 12,819
Cash flow from investing activities -381,452
Loan to finance the acquisition 97,205
New share issue (net of transaction costs) 292,366
Cash flow from financing activities 389,571
Net cash inflow 8,119
Recognized amounts of acquired assets
and assumed liabilities
Licenses 4,421
Other intangible assets 271
Property, plant and equipment 1,433
Financial non-current assets 349
Current assets 66,625
Cash and cash equivalents 12,819
Current liabilities -33,063
Non-current liabilities -1,671
Total acquired net assets 51,184
Goodwill* 338,287
Total 389,471

Parent Company Financial Reports

Parent Company Income Statement in summary

SEK 000 Quarter 2
2025
Quarter 2
2024
6 mth.
2025
6 mth.
2024
Full year
2024
Income Statement
Net sales 10,079 10,048 20,157 20,095 40,189
Administration expenses -20,725 -23,152 -45,622 -45,180 -92,637
Operating profit -10,646 -13,104 -25,465 -25,085 -52,448
Financial income/expense 63,617* -5,032 51,075* -6,937 37,166**
Profit before tax 52,971 -18,136 25,610 -32,022 -15,282
Appropriations 54,931
Tax -412 3,714 3,962 5,894 -2,008
Profit for the period 52,559 -14,422 29,572 -26,128 37,641

*Includes received dividend from subsidiary of SEK 57 million.

** Includes received dividend from subsidiary of SEK 47 million.

Parent Company Balance Sheet in summary

SEK 000 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2024
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Intangible and tangible assets 11,048 8,000 9,765
Other financial assets 1,598,020 1,197,746 1,205,978
Total fixed assets 1,609,068 1,205,746 1,215,743
Current assets
Receivables from group companies 41,485 43,742 113,375
Other receivables 16,832 15,694 20,771
Cash and cash equivalents 66 66
Total current assets 58,317 59,502 134,212
Total assets 1,667,385 1,265,248 1,349,955
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity 16,996 17,536 16,007
Non-restricted equity 632,742 270,537 339,659
Total equity 649,738 288,073 355,666
Current liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions 444,652 447,635 430,476
Provisions 23,534 23,647 23,647
Liabilities to Group companies 353,211 296,054 409,674
Total long-term liabilities 821,397 767,336 863,797
Current liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions 177,079 190,884 92,861
Other liabilities 19,171 18,955 37,631
Total current liabilities 196,250 209,839 130,492
Total equity and liabilities 1,667,385 1,265,248 1,349,955

Financial definitions

Ependion presents a number of financial measures in Annual and Interim Reports that are not defined according to IFRS, but are consistent with how investors and the company's management measure the company's financial performance. Ependion considers that these metrics offer valuable additional information to investors and the company's management as they enable evaluation of trends and the company's performance. These alternative performance measures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS, but rather as a complement. The supplementary alternative performance measures stated in this report may differ in their computation methods from similar measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of alternative performance measures can be found on Ependion's website: https://www.ependion.com/en/investors/alternative-performance-measures

Average

Average values are calculated as the mean value in the relevant reporting period and corresponding item in the comparative period 12 months earlier.

Average number of employees

Average number of employees during the year based on working hours. Excludes contracted staff.

Basic earnings per share

Net income after tax, attributable to the parent company's shareholders, in relation to the weighted number of outstanding shares.

Capital employed

Equity plus interest-bearing liabilities.

Earnings per share after dilution

Earnings per share after dilution is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares by the estimated number of shares from incentive programs. Incentive programs are included in the dilution calculation from the end of each program.

EBIT

Net sales less operating expenses.

EBITDA

EBIT excluding depreciation and amortization on tangible assets (including right-of-use assets) and intangible assets.

EBIT margin

EBIT in relation to net sales.

Equity ratio Equity in relation to total assets.

Equity per share before dilution

Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders divided by the number of shares.

Financial net debt in relation to EBITDA

Interest-bearing liabilities, excluding net provisions for pensions, less cash and cash equivalents and investments in securities, divided by rolling 12-month EBITDA, adjusted for restructuring costs and acquired EBITDA.

Free cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities, cash flow from investing activities excluding cash flow from acquisitions of subsidiaries and investments in other companies, as well as amortization of lease liability.

Net debt

Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Net operating assets

Equity plus interest-bearing liabilities less financial assets.

Operative cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities.

Order backlog

The total value of customer orders received by the Group that have not yet been delivered.

Order intake

Net sales less the difference between opening and closing order backlog.

Product development expenditure

Expenditure related to product development work, such as personnel costs, external consultancy fees, and other external costs. This also includes expenses that are capitalized as assets in the balance sheet.

Product development expenditure in relation

to net sales

Product development expenditure in relation to net sales.

Profit margin

Profit after tax in relation to net sales.

Return on capital employed

Profit before tax plus financial expenses for the past 12 months in relation to average capital employed.

Return on equity after tax

Profit after tax for the past 12 months in relation to average equity.

Return on operating capital

EBIT for the past 12 months in relation to average operating capital.

Working capital

Current assets less current liabilities.

Ependion AB

Ependion AB is an expansive global technology group delivering digital solutions for secure control, management, visualization and data communication for industrial applications in environments where reliability and high quality are critical factors. The Group's customers include some of the world's leading companies. Ependion consists of independent business entities with total sales of 2.3 billion SEK in 2024 and 950 employees. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market's Mid Cap-list under the ticker EPEN.

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Financial Calendar

22 EPENDION Q2 2025

21 October 2025 Nine-month Interim report
26 January 2026Financial Statement
28 April 2026Three-month Interim Report
12 May 2026Annual General Meeting
15 July 2026 Six-month Interim Report
23 October 2026 Nine-month Interim Report

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