Interim Report • Jul 18, 2025
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January 1 – June 30, 2025

For information and an explanation of alternative performance measures, see pages 19–21. 1) Calculated based on 40,000,000 ordinary shares before and after dilution.
All amounts are recognized in millions of SEK (SEKm) unless otherwise stated. Rounding differences of SEKm +/-1 may occur when adding up figures. Figures in parentheses represent the same period in the previous year.
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| Key ratios, Group | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jul 2024– Jun 2025 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEKm | 171 | 196 | 335 | 366 | 700 | 731 |
| Organic growth1, % | -6.7 | 7.6 | -5.7 | -10.4 | -4.0 | -6.5 |
| EBITA, SEKm | 30 | 45 | 56 | 89 | 171 | 204 |
| EBITA margin, % | 17.8 | 23.2 | 16.7 | 24.3 | 24.0 | 27.9 |
| EBIT, SEKm | 18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 132 | 167 |
| EBIT margin, % | 10.5 | 18.5 | 10.5 | 19.2 | 18.9 | 22.9 |
| Adjusted EBIT1 , SEKm |
18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 117 | 153 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin1 , % |
10.5 | 18.5 | 10.5 | 19.2 | 16.8 | 20.9 |
| Profit/loss for the period, SEKm | 14 | 28 | 18 | 55 | 74 | 126 |
| Cash flow from | ||||||
| operating activities, SEKm | 20 | 34 | 78 | 46 | 83 | 97 |
| Net debt2, SEKm | 219 | 206 | 219 Används väl inte? /AD |
206 | 219 | 235 |
| Net debt/EBITDA LTM | 1.14 | 0.92 | 1.14 | 0.92 | 1.14 | 1.04 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 21.7 | GRAF 1 30.4 |
21.7 | GRAF 2 30.4 Avkastning operativt kapitalLTM EBIT |
21.7 LTM EBIT-marginal |
28.7 |
| Return on operating capital, % 300 |
23.8 40% |
Sep 2021 34.0 Dec 2021 |
67,7% 23.8 92,4% |
179 402 886 34.0 211 889 010 |
26,1% 23.8 28,9% |
31.9 |
| Earnings per share, SEK3 250 |
0.36 | 0.70 Mar 2022 Jun 2022 |
0.43 85,5% 79,3% |
227 090 352 1.37 239 144 477 |
29,3% 1.85 30,3% |
3.15 |
265 30%
1) For information and an explanation of alternative performance measures, see pages 19–21. 150 21% Sep 2022 81,1% 247 231 337 29,6% 132 19% Dec 2022 84,1% 248 914 288 29,4% 200
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2) A negative amount indicates a positive net cash position. 20% 150
3) Calculated based on 40,000,000 ordinary shares before and after dilution. Jun 2023 64,7% 264 709 853 30,2% Sep 2023 56,5% 233 792 237 28,8% 100


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39% 247 29,6% 33% 249 29,4% 32% 266 30,2% 32% 265 30,2%
Fill in for current quarter28% 234 28,8%
LTM EBIT LTM EBIT-marginal Används väl inte? /AD
Mar 2023 94,0% 265 669 090 30,2%
Mar 2023 94,0% 265 669 090 30,2% Jun 2023 64,7% 264 709 853 30,2% Sep 2023 56,5% 233 792 237 28,8%
In the second quarter of 2025, our net sales totaled SEK 171m (196), down 12.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Organic growth totaled -6.7 percent, and the currency effect, -6.0 percent. EBIT fell to SEK 18m (36), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 10.5 percent. The margin deterioration is primarily explained by lower sales and increased costs associated with LED market entry, which has been partly offset by cost reductions.
During the quarter, we launched the B20 and B30, which are further developments of our highly successful B10 series. These new flashes offer even faster performance, a market-leading powerful LED, and greater flexibility for photographers and content creators. The initial customer response has exceeded our high expectations. Over the past year, we completed five successful flash launches and built a future-proof flash portfolio.
Despite successful product launches during the quarter sales were weak, mainly due to continued uncertainty leading to cautious customer activity. Adjusted for currency effects, sales in the Americas remained unchanged in the quarter. The uncertainties and reduced willingness to invest that we saw in the first quarter, as a result of the current economic situation in the United States, persisted but were offset by pre-buying ahead of announced price increases as a result of increased tariffs.
Adjusted for currency effects, sales in EMEA fell by 5 percent and in APAC by 16 percent, which is mainly explained by significant sales effects in connection with the launch of Pro-D3 last year.
During the quarter, we also took an important step into the LED-market by launching three new LED products. The Profoto LP2000C is the world's most powerful panel in its class and is complemented by two spotlight LEDs, Profoto L600C with color and L600D with daylight. What all three products have in common is our clear promise to users – they will be faster, lighter and brighter than competing alternatives. The launch took place at the Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles, a leading trade show for film and media production. Our products attracted significant attention and provided us with valuable opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities to key industry players. Deliveries of the new LED products are planned to start in the fourth quarter and are expected to have some financial impact in the closing months of the year.
The planned cost savings have been implemented as planned. During the quarter, we took measures that resulted in a staff reduction of approximately 15 percent. The full impact of the savings measures is expected to become visible in the second half of 2025. At the same time, we have continued to invest in our entry into the LED-market, with a continued focus on building a strong

position in this area. During the quarter, we had increased costs for trade fairs, marketing and events.
Market conditions are expected to remain challenging in the coming quarters, with subdued demand and continued caution among our customers. We are monitoring the developments on tariffs on a daily basis, as the situation is constantly changing and affects our market conditions. At the same time, we are well equipped to deal with a weaker market with a competitive product range and a cost-effective structure. In the long term, we see good opportunities to benefit from a recovery when the market turns. We also have an exciting journey ahead of us in terms of our entry into the LED-market, where we see great potential for the future. With the launch of our LED product portfolio, the addressable market increases from SEK 3.5 billion to SEK 14.7 billion.
Sundbyberg, July 18, 2025
President and CEO
Net sales for the second quarter totaled SEK 171m (196), a decrease of 12.7 percent compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year. Organic growth totaled -6.7 percent, and the currency effect, -6.0 percent.
During the quarter, we launched the B20 and B30, which are further developments of our highly successful B10 series. The initial customer response has exceeded our high expectations. Despite successful product launches during the quarter, sales were weak, mainly due to continued uncertainty leading to cautious customer activity.
Sales region 69312129,8 EMEA 0,41 65502296,6 Americas 0,38 36047017,6 APAC 0,21 182 876 The uncertainties and reduced willingness to invest that we saw in the first quarter, as a result of the current economic situation in the United States, persisted but were offset by pre-buying ahead of announced price increases as a result of increased tariffs. Sales in Americas amounted to SEK 69m (76), which corresponds to an organic growth of 0.4 percent.
172 813 204 787 171 729 196 742 164 734 200 731 164 724 Sales in EMEA totaled SEK 66m (73), an organic growth of -5.3 percent. Sales in APAC were SEK 36m (46), corresponding to -15.9 percent organic growth. The decrease is primarily explained by significant sell-in effects related to the launch of Pro-D3 in the previous year. For further information on sales by region, see note 2 on page 17.
Net sales staplar LTM kurva Second quarter EBIT totaled SEK 18m (36), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 10.5 percent (18.5). The decrease in EBIT is primarily explained by lower sales, currency effects, and investments in the launch of LED-products, which meant that we had increased costs for trade fairs, marketing and events during the quarter.
182 876 172 813 204 787 171 729 196 742 164 734 200 731 164 724 Capitalized work for own account fell to SEK 25m from SEK 31m the previous year as a result of a lower rate of investment in product development, which is also reflected in lower other external costs. Other external costs totaled SEK 48m (66). The cost reduction is largely explained by lower costs related to product development and lower administrative costs. Compared to the previous year, personnel costs increased by SEK 2m and totaled SEK 46m (44).
171 700 Net sales staplar LTM kurva Depreciation/amortization totaled SEK 18m (15), of which SEK 5m (5) was attributable to tangible assets and SEK 12m (9) to intangible assets. Amortization of intangible fixed assets included SEK 8m (4) of amortization of capitalized development expenditure, SEK 4m (4) of amortization of surplus value from acquisitions and SEK 0m (1) of amortization of other intangible assets. 47 26% 35 20% 51 25%
Net financial items were negative and totaled SEK 0m (2). Interest income totaled SEK 0m (0), net unrealized exchange rate gains totaled SEK 2m (-1), and interest expenses related to lease liabilities and liabilities to credit institutions totaled SEK 2m (3). 30 18% 52 26% 17 10% 19 11% EBIT EBIT-marginal
Profit for the period was SEK 14m (28). The tax expense was SEK 3m (5), of which SEK 2m (1) was current tax and SEK 1m (4) the change in deferred tax. The effective tax rate for the period was 19.7 percent (15.7). 51 25% 34 20% 36 19% 30 18%
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171 700
47 26% 35 20%
34 20% 36 19%
52 26% 17 10% 19 11% EBIT EBIT-marginal
| Group EMEA Americas APAC | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic growth |
-6.7 | -5.3 | 0.4 | -15.9 |
| Acquisitions | - | - | - | - |
| Currency effect | -6.0 | -5.7 | -9.5 | -5.3 |
| Total | -12.7 | -11.1 | -9.2 | -21.2 |


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Net sales for the first half of the year totaled SEK 335m (366), a decrease of 8.5 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. Organic growth totaled -5.7 percent, and the currency effect, -2.7 percent.
Sales in the first half of the year were negatively impacted by weak economic conditions and unpredictable U.S. trade policy, which created uncertainty and reduced customers' willingness to invest.
Sales region 129,2 EMEA 0,39 137,2 Americas 0,41 68,7 APAC 0,21 Demand in all regions was subdued in the first half of the year. The first two quarters were characterized by uncertainty and a reduced willingness to invest due to the current economic situation in the United States. Sales in the Americas totaled SEK 137m (153), corresponding to organic growth of -6.8 percent. Sales in EMEA amounted to SEK 129m (136), corresponding to organic growth of -1.1 percent. Sales for APAC amounted to SEK 69m (77), corresponding to -8.1 percent organic growth. For further information on sales by region, see note 2 on page 17.
EBIT for the first six months totaled SEK 35m (70), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 10.5 percent (19.2). The year-on-year decrease in EBIT was mainly due to lower sales, currency effects, and investments in the launch of LED-products.
Compared to the previous year, capitalized work for own account increased from SEK 52m to SEK 60m. Personnel costs increased by SEK 3m and totaled SEK 90m (87). Other external costs totaled SEK 109m (114). Depreciation/ amortization totaled SEK 32m (30), of which SEK 11m (12) was attributable to property, plant and equipment and SEK 21m (19) to intangible fixed assets. Of the amortization of intangible assets, SEK 13m (9) was related to amortization of capitalized development expenditure, SEK 8m (8) to amortization of surplus values from acquisitions, and SEK 0m (2) to amortization of other intangible assets.
Net financial items were negative, totaling SEK 10m (3). Interest income totaled SEK 1m (1), net unrealized exchange rate losses totaled 5m (0), and interest expenses related to lease liabilities and liabilities to credit institutions totaled SEK 5m (5).
Profit for the period was SEK 17m (55). The tax expense was SEK 8m (13), of which SEK 2m (2) was current tax and SEK 7m (11) was the change in deferred tax. The effective tax rate for the period was 31.4 percent (23.3). The effective tax is affected by a nonrecurring tax expense from previous years in foreign subsidiaries of SEK 2m and adjustment of deferred tax on consolidated differences of SEK 1m. Excluding these one-off effects, the effective tax rate for the first six months was 19.3 percent.
Change in net sales, Jan–Jun 2025 %
| Group EMEA Americas APAC | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic | ||||
| growth | -5.7 | -1.1 | -6.8 | -8.1 |
| Acquisitions | - | - | - | - |
| Currency effect | -2.8 | -4.0 | -3.7 | -2.6 |
| Total | -8.5 | -5.1 | -10.4 | -10.7 |

Total expenses for product development and related technology in the second quarter totaled SEK 28m (35). Of this, SEK 20m (23) was capitalized. In total, the carrying amount of capitalized development expenditure amounted to SEK 248m (169). Product development expenses in the second quarter totaled SEK 8m (4). Expenditure incurred mainly related to product maintenance costs, prestudy phase projects and project-wide administrative costs not attributable to the development of specific products.
During the second quarter, SEK 5m (2) in costs for upgrading the ERP system and upgrading the e-commerce platform were capitalized. Both projects have been completed. The value of acquired technology, customer relationships and brands totaled SEK 52m (68) at the end of the second quarter. During the quarter, SEK 3m (2) was invested in tools and equipment, mainly relating to ongoing development projects.
Inventories at the end of the second quarter amounted to SEK 144m (161) and accounts receivables to SEK 84m (77). Accounts payable totaled SEK 23m (57). Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter totaled SEK 20m (34) during the quarter.
EBIT LTM as of June 30, 2025, totaled SEK 132m (156), while operating capital LTM totaled SEK 553m (459). The return on operating capital thus totaled 23.8 percent (34.0). For further information and an explanation, see alternative performance measures on pages 19–21.
On June 30, consolidated equity totaled SEK 390m (300). Cash and cash equivalents totaled SEK 41m (64). The Group had a net debt of SEK 219m (206). Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 259m (270). The available and undrawn RCF loan was SEK 75m at the end of the first six months. Lease liabilities totaled SEK 30m (37).
The Group's financial targets focus on growth, profitability and dividend level and are defined as:
The average number of employees in the second quarter of 2025 was 139 (137), of which 61 (67) were employed in sales companies in China, Japan, USA, Germany, France, the UK and the Netherlands.
There were no significant events during the period.
On June 30, 2025, Profoto had 1,830 shareholders, of which the ten largest were:
| Number of | ||
|---|---|---|
| Owners | shares | % |
| Anders and Helén Hedebark | 15,252,321 | 38.1 |
| Conny Dufgran | 6,132,500 | 15.3 |
| Herenco Holding AB | 4,411,148 | 11.0 |
| Svolder | 2,100,000 | 5.3 |
| Lannebo Fonder | 1,466,114 | 3.7 |
| Hans Eckerström | 1,230,508 | 3.1 |
| Aeternum Capital AS | 1,200,000 | 3.0 |
| Norges Bank Investment Management | 837,798 | 2.1 |
| Investment AB Spiltan | 823,846 | 2.1 |
| Life insurance company Skandia | 490,530 | 1.2 |
Profoto Holding AB (publ) has been listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Mid Cap list since July 1, 2021. The number of shares amounts to 40m. A list of the largest shareholders is updated on the company's website https://investors.profoto.com at the end of each month.
Profoto Holding AB (publ) with registration number 556810-9879 is the Parent Company of the Group.
The Parent Company is a holding company with management fees to other Group companies of SEK 5.0m (4.5) as its only income in the second quarter, and with personnel expenses and other external expenses related to management of the Group as expenses.
Operating profit (EBIT) totaled SEK 1.5m (-0.6) for the second quarter. Current assets totaled SEK 67.4m (2.6), and total current liabilities totaled SEK 183.7m (180.1). Of current liabilities, the utilized part of the RCF loan amounted to SEK 175.0m (150.0) at the end of the second quarter.
Profoto Group is an international group exposed to operational risks, industry and market-related risks, legal and tax risks, as well as financial risks and sustainability and climate risks.
Current market concerns such as inflation, global tariffs and geopolitical conflicts have contributed to market uncertainty, which may have a negative effect on Profoto's sales and earnings.
Risk management is a normal part of business and helps to create added value. Risk management is monitored by management and reported to the Board of Directors, which bears the ultimate responsibility.
A more comprehensive description of the risks can be found in the 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report available at https://investors.profoto.com.

The Board of Directors and the President and Chief Executive Officer hereby declare that this interim report provides a true and fair view of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations,
position and earnings, and also describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group.
Sundbyberg, July 18, 2025
Chairman of the Board Board member
Hans Eckerström Magnus Brännström
Pernilla Ekman Anders Hedebark Board member Board member Chief Executive Officer
Helene Willberg Board member
This interim report has not been audited by the company's auditor.
Profoto was founded more than 50 years ago and has since then been a world leader in lighting equipment for professional photographers, driving innovation and awareness of how to create better images through light. We know that light is the indispensable source in all image creation – whatever the camera or situation. Creating great images is about mastering and shaping light. The end users are professional photographers and commercial customers, including major consumer brands and e-commerce companies. The company currently has sales in 51 countries worldwide. Net sales in 2024 totaled SEK 731m, with an EBIT margin of 23 percent. Profoto has 148 employees at its headquarters in Stockholm and in subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, China, Germany, France, England and the Netherlands.
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| SEKm | Note | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2 | 171 | 196 | 335 | 366 | 731 |
| Other income | – | 16 | 1 | 33 | 21 | |
| Total revenue | 171 | 212 | 336 | 399 | 751 | |
| Capitalized work for own account | 25 | 31 | 60 | 52 | 113 | |
| Goods | -64 | -63 | -118 | -119 | -237 | |
| Other external expenses | -48 | -66 | -109 | -114 | -229 | |
| Personnel expenses | -46 | -44 | -90 | -87 | -172 | |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets and |
||||||
| property, plant and equipment | -18 | -15 | -32 | -30 | -58 | |
| Other operating expenses | -3 | -18 | -11 | -30 | – | |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 167 | |
| Finance income and costs | ||||||
| Finance income | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Finance costs | -2 | -4 | -11 | -7 | -12 | |
| Profit/loss before tax | 18 | 33 | 26 | 67 | 158 | |
| Tax | -3 | -5 | -8 | -13 | -32 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | 14 | 28 | 18 | 55 | 126 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Owners of the Parent Company | 14 | 28 | 18 | 55 | 126 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share1, SEK |
0.36 | 0.70 | 0.43 | 1.37 | 3.15 |
1) Calculated on the basis of 40,000,000 ordinary shares, basic and diluted.
| SEKm | Note | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the period | 14 | 28 | 18 | 55 | 126 | |
| Other comprehensive income items that may be reclassified to the consolidated statement of profit and loss: |
||||||
| Translation differences for the period | -1 | -1 | 2 | -2 | -2 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
13 | 27 | 20 | 53 | 124 | |
| Attributable to: Parent Company shareholders |
13 | 27 | 20 | 53 | 124 |
| SEKm | Note | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Noncurrent assets | ||||
| Intangible fixed assets | 4 | |||
| Capitalized development expenditure | 248 | 169 | 214 | |
| Technology, customer assets and brand | 52 | 68 | 60 | |
| Other intangible assets | 35 | 14 | 25 | |
| Goodwill | 128 | 130 | 132 | |
| Total intangible assets | 463 | 381 | 430 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | ||||
| Leased assets | 31 | 36 | 39 | |
| Equipment, tools and installations | 40 | 33 | 35 | |
| Leasehold improvements | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total property, plant and equipment | 72 | 70 | 76 | |
| Financial assets | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 23 | 20 | 24 | |
| Total noncurrent assets | 561 | 475 | 534 | |
| Inventories | 144 | 161 | 168 | |
| Current receivables | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 84 | 77 | 102 | |
| Current tax assets | 17 | 32 | 31 | |
| Other current assets | 13 | 3 | 6 | |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| Total current receivables | 121 | 120 | 148 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 41 | 64 | 21 | |
| Total current assets | 306 | 346 | 338 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 867 | 821 | 872 |
| SEKm | Note | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Total equity |
390 | 300 | 370 | |
| Noncurrent liabilities | ||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | – | – | 0 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Lease liabilities | 23 | 28 | 29 | |
| Provisions | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 122 | 112 | 117 | |
| Total noncurrent liabilities | 152 | 151 | 153 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 229 | 220 | 217 | |
| Lease liabilities | 7 | 9 | 11 | |
| Provisions | 8 | 11 | 8 | |
| Accounts payable | 23 | 57 | 56 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Other current liabilities | 8 | 21 | 2 | |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 49 | 52 | 53 | |
| Total current liabilities | 324 | 370 | 347 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 867 | 821 | 872 |
| SEKm | Share capital |
Translation reserve |
Other contributed capital |
Retained earnings including profit/loss for the period |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance January 1, 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 363 | 370 |
| Profit/loss for the period | – | 0 | – | 18 | 18 |
| Total other comprehensive income | – | 2 | – | 0 | 2 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | 2 | – | 18 | 20 |
| Closing balance June 30, 2025 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 381 | 390 |
| Opening balance at January 1, 2024 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 386 | 396 |
| Profit/loss for the period | – | - | – | 55 | 55 |
| Total other comprehensive income | – | -2 | – | - | -2 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | -2 | 3 | 55 | 53 |
| Option premiums | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dividend to shareholders | – | – | – | -150 | -150 |
| Closing balance June 30, 2024 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 291 | 300 |
| SEKm | Note | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| Operating profit/loss | 18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 167 | |
| Adjustments for items not affecting the cash flow: |
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| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of noncurrent assets |
18 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 58 | |
| Adjustments for other non-cash items | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | |
| Interest received | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Interest paid | -2 | -3 | -5 | 0 | -12 | |
| Income tax paid | -2 | -10 | 13 | -32 | -50 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
36 | 44 | 82 | 74 | 177 | |
| Changes in working capital | ||||||
| Decrease (+)/increase (-) in inventories | 16 | -13 | 13 | -4 | -34 | |
| Decrease (+)/increase (-) | ||||||
| in accounts receivable | -12 | -3 | 14 | -0 | -42 | |
| Decrease (+)/increase (-) | ||||||
| in other receivables | -4 | -15 | -6 | -13 | -19 | |
| Decrease (-)/increase (+) in accounts payable |
-15 | 24 | -29 | 6 | 22 | |
| Decrease (-)/increase (+) | ||||||
| in other current liabilities | -2 | 3 | 3 | -17 | -6 | |
| Cash flow from operating | ||||||
| activities | 20 | 34 | 78 | 46 | 97 | |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Investments in intangible fixed assets | -25 | -31 | -60 | -52 | -113 | |
| Acquisition of property, | ||||||
| plant and equipment | -3 | -2 | -11 | -9 | -19 | |
| Investments in other financial assets | – | – | – | – | -1 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -28 | -33 | -70 | -62 | -133 | |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Repayment of external loans | -1 | -3 | -7 | -16 | -24 | |
| Amortization of leasing liability | -3 | -4 | -6 | -1 | -15 | |
| New loans | 2 | 159 | 27 | 159 | 150 | |
| Payment of option premiums | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | |
| Dividends paid | – | -150 | – | -150 | -150 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1 | 3 | 14 | -15 | -38 | |
| Cash flow for the period | -10 | 3 | 22 | -31 | -74 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| at beginning of period | 50 | 60 | 71 | 95 | 95 | |
| Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents |
0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| at end of period | 41 | 64 | 91 | 64 | 21 |
| SEKm | Note | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 21.6 | |
| Operating expenses | ||||||
| Other external expenses | -1.6 | -1.6 | -3.2 | -3.0 | -6.4 | |
| Personnel expenses | -1.8 | -4.0 | -3.9 | -8.2 | -11.4 | |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets and |
||||||
| property, plant and equipment | -0.1 | – | -0.2 | – | -0.2 | |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 1.5 | -0.6 | 2.7 | -1.2 | 3.6 | |
| Profit/loss from financial items | ||||||
| Income from participations in Group companies |
– | – | – | – | 59.0 | |
| Interest income and similar income statement items |
– | 2.7 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Interest and similar expenses | -6.1 | 0.0 | -2.3 | -4.7 | -11.1 | |
| Profit after financial items | -4.6 | 2.1 | 6.3 | -6.0 | 51.5 | |
| Appropriations | – | – | – | – | 7.1 | |
| Profit/loss before tax | -4.6 | 2.1 | 6.3 | -6.0 | 58.6 | |
| Tax on profit/loss for the period | 0.9 | -0.5 | -1.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | -3.7 | 1.6 | 5.1 | -4.5 | 59.1 |
| SEKm | Note | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Noncurrent assets | ||||
| Financial assets | ||||
| Other intangible assets | 3.0 | – | 3.2 | |
| Total intangible assets | 3.0 | – | 3.2 | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Participations in Group companies | 217.3 | 217.3 | 217.3 | |
| Total financial fixed assets | 217.3 | 217.3 | 217.3 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.1 | |
| Total noncurrent assets | 222.5 | 219.2 | 222.5 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Current tax assets | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | |
| Current receivables from Group companies | 3 | 67.0 | – | 34.6 |
| Other current receivables | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 0.3 | – | 0.4 | |
| Total current receivables | 67.4 | 2.6 | 35.6 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | – | – | – | |
| Total current assets | 67.4 | 2.6 | 35.6 | |
| ASSETS | 289.9 | 221.8 | 258.2 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Equity | ||||
| Restricted equity | ||||
| Share capital | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Total restricted equity | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Unrestricted equity | ||||
| Share premium reserve | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Retained earnings | 96.5 | 37.4 | 37.4 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | 5.1 | -4.5 | 59.1 | |
| Total unrestricted equity | 105.7 | 37.2 | 100.6 | |
| Total equity | 106.2 | 37.7 | 101.1 | |
| Noncurrent liabilities | ||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | – | 4.0 | – | |
| Total noncurrent liabilities | – | 4.0 | – | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 175.0 | 150.0 | 150.0 | |
| Accounts payable | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | |
| Current tax liability | 0.5 | – | – | |
| Current liabilities to Group companies | 3 | – | 10.8 | – |
| Other current liabilities | 1.9 | 10.8 | 1.3 | |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 5.8 | 8.2 | 5.6 | |
| Total current liabilities | 183.7 | 180.1 | 157.1 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 289.9 | 221.8 | 258.2 |
| SEKm | Note | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| Operating profit/loss | 1.5 | -0.6 | 2.7 | -1.2 | 3.6 | |
| Interest paid | -0.9 | – | -2.1 | – | – | |
| Income tax paid | -0.1 | 0.2 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 1.1 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
0.4 | -0.4 | 0.3 | -1.1 | 4.7 | |
| Changes in working capital | ||||||
| Decrease (+)/increase (-) | ||||||
| in other receivables | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | -0.2 | -0.1 | |
| Decrease (-)/increase (+) | ||||||
| in accounts payable | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | -0.0 | |
| Decrease (-)/increase (+) in other current liabilities |
-0.9 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | -2.4 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.2 | |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Investments in intangible fixed assets | – | – | – | – | -3.3 | |
| Acquired subsidiary | – | -4.3 | – | -4.3 | -4.3 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | – | -4.3 | – | -4.3 | -7.6 | |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Change in intercompany liabilities | -0.1 | 3.3 | -26.4 | 3.2 | 4.1 | |
| Borrowing | – | 150.0 | 25.0 | 150.0 | 150.0 | |
| Warrants | – | 1.1 | – | 1.1 | 1.3 | |
| Dividends to shareholders | – | -150.0 | – | -150.0 | -150.0 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -0.1 | 4.4 | -1.4 | 4.3 | 5.3 | |
| Cash flow for the period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| at beginning of period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| at end of period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
This consolidated interim report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9. Interim Report in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. In addition to the financial statements and their notes, information in accordance with IAS 34 is provided in the remaining parts of the interim report.
The same accounting principles and calculation methods used in the previous annual report have been applied to the Group and the Parent Company.
There are no material differences between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial assets or liabilities.
Additional accounting standards applied in 2025 have not had a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The Profoto Group consists of a single operating segment. Product development, sourcing, manufacturing and marketing are all managed at the Groupwide level, while sales are conducted in
three regions: EMEA, Americas and APAC. Internal monthly followup focuses on the Group as a whole in addition to the geographical sales data presented at levels other than the Group level.
| SEKm | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA | 66 | 73 | 129 | 136 | 263 |
| Americas | 69 | 76 | 137 | 153 | 323 |
| APAC | 36 | 46 | 69 | 77 | 145 |
| Total net sales | 171 | 196 | 335 | 366 | 731 |
Related-party transactions include remuneration to directors and other senior executives. The remuneration levels are determined on a market basis.
The Parent company invoices monthly management fees of SEK 1.7m (1.7) to the subsidiary Profoto AB and SEK 0.0m (0.0) to Profoto B.V. The level of monthly invoicing is determined annually and is based on the Group-wide fixed costs of the Parent Company. In the second quarter of 2025, the Parent Company's income from invoiced management fees totaled SEK 5.0m (5.0). The Parent Company has issued a general guarantee on behalf of its subsidiary (see note 5).
| Parent Company, SEKm |
June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany receivables |
67.0 | – | 34.6 | |
| Intra-group liabilities |
– | 10.8 | – | |
| Total | 67.0 | 10.8 | 34.6 |
| SEKm | Capitalized develop ment expenditure |
Technology, customer assets and brand |
Other intangible assets1 |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening accumulated acquisition value January 1, 2025 | 442 | 103 | 59 | 604 |
| Capitalized development expenditure | 49 | – | 10 | 59 |
| Currency effects | -4 | -3 | – | -7 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value at June 30, 2025 | 487 | 101 | 70 | 658 |
| Opening depreciation/amortization January 1, 2025 | -210 | -43 | -35 | -288 |
| Depreciation/amortization for the period | -13 | -8 | 0 | -21 |
| Currency effects | 2 | 2 | – | 4 |
| Closing accumulated amortization at June 30, 2025 | -220 | -49 | -35 | -304 |
| Opening impairment January 1, 2025 | -19 | – | – | -19 |
| Closing accumulated impairment at June 30, 2025 | -19 | – | – | -19 |
| Carrying amount at June 30, 2025 | 248 | 52 | 35 | 335 |
| Opening accumulated acquisition value, January 1, 2024 | 344 | 100 | 39 | 483 |
| Capitalized development expenditure | 43 | – | 9 | 52 |
| Currency effects | 1 | 2 | – | -3 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value at June 30, 2024 | 388 | 102 | 48 | 539 |
| Opening depreciation/amortization January 1, 2024 | -189 | -26 | -34 | -249 |
| Depreciation/amortization for the period | -9 | -8 | -2 | -19 |
| Currency effects | -2 | -1 | 2 | -1 |
| Closing accumulated amortization at June 30, 2024 | -200 | -35 | -34 | -268 |
| Opening impairment January 1, 2024 | -19 | – | – | -19 |
| Closing accumulated impairment at June 30, 2024 | -19 | – | – | -19 |
| Carrying amount at June 30, 2024 | 169 | 68 | 14 | 251 |
Goodwill at June 30, 2025 totaled SEK 128m and fell during the quarter by SEK 3m due to currency effects.
1) Other intangible assets consist of software and licenses with carrying values of SEK 31m (software) and SEK 4m (licenses).
The Parent Company has issued a general guarantee on behalf of Profoto AB, 556115-5838. There are no outstanding liabilities to which the guarantee applies at the balance sheet date. Profoto AB also has an unlimited general guarantee in favor of its subsidiary Profoto US Inc.
| Group, SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
Dec 31 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contingent liabilities |
|||
| Swedish Customs |
|||
| Service | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 1 |
In order to provide a good understanding of the Profoto Group's operating activities and what EBIT would have looked like without these items, the company has chosen to present adjusted EBIT without items affecting comparability.
For the full year 2024, an adjustment was made for items affecting comparability recognized under other operating income.
The table below shows profit/loss from the company's operat-
ing activities excluding items affecting comparability.
| SEKm | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 171 | 196 | 335 | 366 | 731 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 167 |
| Total items affecting comparability | |||||
| Revaluation of earn-out consideration | – | – | – | – | 14 |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) | 18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 153 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin, % | 10.5 | 18.5 | 10.5 | 19.2 | 20.9 |
Adjusted EBIT in percentage of net sales. Shows adjusted operating profit in relation to net sales and is a measure of the profitability of the company's operating activities excluding items affecting comparability.
Operating profit before depreciation and amortization of intangible fixed assets. The purpose is to assess the underlying operating profit from continuing operations before amortization of intangible assets.
Profit or loss before financial items and tax. Shows the results of the company's current operations.
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net sales. Shows operating profit or loss in relation to net sales and is a measure of the profitability of the company's operating activities.
EBITA as a percentage of net sales. The aim is to give an indication of profitability and future investment scope in relation to sales.
EBITDA (earnings before finance income and costs, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is operating profit or loss plus depreciation and amortization. EBITDA provides a picture of the ability of the business to generate resources for investments and payments to financiers (see table below).
| SEKm | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2025 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Full year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 18 | 36 | 35 | 70 | 204 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible fixed assets |
12 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 54 |
| EBITA | 30 | 45 | 56 | 89 | 258 |
| Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment |
5 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 24 |
| EBITDA | 36 | 51 | 67 | 101 | 282 |
Interest bearing liabilities minus cash and cash equivalents. A measurement of the company's financial position. Shows how much cash and cash equivalents would remain if all debts were paid off. A negative net amount indicates a positive net cash position.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Liabilities to credit institutions, noncurrent |
– | – |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities, noncurrent |
1 | 4 |
| Lease liabilities, noncurrent | 23 | 28 |
| Liabilities to credit institutions, current |
228 | 220 |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities, current |
– | 9 |
| Lease liabilities, current | 7 | 9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -41 | -64 |
| Net debt | 219 | 206 |
Net debt in relation to EBITDA over the past rolling twelve months. A measure of financial risk, as well as an indication of repayment capacity.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Net debt | 219 | 206 |
| EBITDA, LTM | 193 | 224 |
| Net debt/EBITDA LTM, ratio | 1.14 | 0.92 |
Change in net sales for the period, excluding acquisitions, translated at the corresponding period of the previous year's transactionbased daily average exchange rate. Shows whether a company is growing or shrinking, excluding exchange rate effects and acquisitions.
| % | Apr–Jun 2025 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Change in net sales | -12.7 | 7.3 |
| Acquisitions | – | – |
| Currency effect | 6.0 | 0.3 |
| Organic growth adjusted for currency effect |
-6.7 | 7.6 |
Twelve-month rolling profit as a percentage of average equity based on the inflow and outflow of equity for the last twelve months. Shows the return generated on equity invested in the business.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the period, LTM | 89 | 118 |
| Equity | 390 | 300 |
| Equity, LTM | 345 | 315 |
| Return on equity, % | 25.7 | 37.6 |
Total assets less non-interest-bearing provisions and liabilities. The metric shows how much capital is used in the business and is a component to measure the returns from the business.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 867 | 821 |
| Provisions, long-term | 6 | 7 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 122 | 112 |
| Provisions, short-term | 8 | 11 |
| Accounts payable | 23 | 57 |
| Current tax liabilities | – | 0 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income |
49 | 52 |
| Other non-interest-bearing | ||
| liabilities, current | 8 | 21 |
| Capital employed | 650 | 561 |
EBIT last twelve months (LTM) as a percentage of average capital employed based on incoming and outgoing capital employed for the last twelve months. A key figure to measure the return on the capital tied up in the business.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT, LTM | 132 | 156 |
| Capital employed | 650 | 561 |
| Capital employed, LTM | 606 | 514 |
| Return on capital employed, % |
21.7 | 30.4 |
Total assets less cash and cash equivalents, other interest-bearing assets and non-interest-bearing provisions and liabilities. Operating capital shows how much capital the business requires to run its core business. It is mainly used to calculate the return on operating capital.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 867 | 821 |
| Provisions, long-term | 6 | 7 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 122 | 112 |
| Provisions, short-term | 8 | 11 |
| Accounts payable | 23 | 57 |
| Current tax liabilities | – | 0 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income |
49 | 52 |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities, current |
8 | 21 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 41 | 64 |
| Operating capital | 609 | 497 |
EBIT last twelve months (LTM) as a percentage of average operating capital based on incoming and outgoing operating capital for the last twelve months. The return on operating capital shows how well the business uses the net capital tied up in operations. It reflects the combined effect of the operating margin and turnover rate on operating capital. The key performance figure is mainly used to monitor the Group's value creation over time.
| SEKm | June 30 2025 |
June 30 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT, LTM | 132 | 156 |
| Operating capital | 609 | 497 |
| Operating capital, LTM | 553 | 459 |
| Return on operating capital, % |
23.8 | 34.0 |
| Apr–Jun | 2025 Jan–Mar |
Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | 2024 Jan–Mar |
Oct–Dec | 2023 Jul–Sep |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEKm | 171 | 164 | 200 | 164 | 196 | 171 | 204 | 172 |
| Organic growth, % | -6.7 | -4.7 | -3.1 | -1.1 | 7.6 | -24.6 | -10.1 | -28.7 |
| EBITA, SEKm | 30 | 26 | 67 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 63 | 48 |
| EBITA margin, % | 17.8 | 15.6 | 33.6 | 29.0 | 23.2 | 25.6 | 31.0 | 28.0 |
| EBIT, SEKm | 18 | 17 | 57 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 51 | 35 |
| EBIT margin, % | 10.5 | 10.4 | 28.7 | 23.9 | 18.5 | 20.1 | 25.0 | 20.2 |
| Adjusted EBIT, SEKm | 18 | 17 | 52 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 51 | 35 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin, % | 10.5 | 10.4 | 26.0 | 18.4 | 18.5 | 20.1 | 25.0 | 20.2 |
| Profit/loss for the period, SEKm | 14 | 3 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 27 |
| Net debt, SEKm | 219 | 211 | 235 | 219 | 206 | 62 | 44 | 88 |
| EBITDA LTM, SEKm | 193 | 207 | 225 | 223 | 224 | 241 | 282 | 312 |
| Net debt/EBITDA LTM | 1.14 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 0.98 | 0.92 | 0.26 | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| Return on equity, % | 25.7 | 25.8 | 31.7 | 34.9 | 37.6 | 28.9 | 39.5 | 54.3 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.36 | 0.08 | 1.08 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.92 | 0.67 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 21.7 | 25.4 | 28.7 | 29.6 | 30.4 | 28.9 | 37.9 | 47.9 |
| Return on operating capital, % | 23.8 | 28.0 | 31.9 | 32.3 | 34.0 | 38.9 | 49.0 | 56.5 |
Average number of full-time employees during the period.
Profit/loss for the period attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company, divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Earnings per share are recorded in accordance with IAS 33 Earnings per share.
Last twelve months, the twelve-month period ending on the respective date.
Change in net sales for the period compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, after adjustments for acquisitions and exchange rate effects.
Profoto Holding AB (publ), a limited liability company subject to Swedish jurisdiction.
The Group or the Profoto Group consists of the Parent Company, as well as direct and indirect subsidiaries. The terms are used interchangeably.
Oceania and Asia, with the exception of Russia, Turkey and the Middle East.
Central America, North America and South America.
Africa, Europe including Turkey and Russia, as well as the Middle East.

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