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Storskogen Group B

Quarterly Report Nov 5, 2025

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INTERIM REPORT

JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2025

"Storskogen is well positioned for its next growth phase."

Third quarter,1 July – 30 September 2025

  • Net sales were unchanged and amounted to SEK 7,982 million (7,991).
  • Adjusted EBITA decreased by 3 percent to SEK 759 million (783), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.5 percent (9.8).
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 597 million (604).
  • Profit for the quarter increased to SEK 348 million (256).
  • Basic/diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.19 (0.13).
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.18 (0.13).
  • Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 659 million (453).
  • Two platform acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of SEK 116 million. One add-on acquisition was completed, with annual sales of SEK 47 million.

The period, 1 January – 30 September 2025

  • Net sales decreased by 5 percent to SEK 24,374 million (25,592), impacted by divestments of -4 percent. Organic sales growth was 1 percent.
  • Adjusted EBITA decreased by 3 percent to SEK 2,302 million (2,380), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.4 percent (9.3). Organic EBITA growth was -5 percent.

  • Operating profit increased to SEK 1,761 million (814).

  • Profit for the period increased to SEK 824 million (-271).
  • Basic/diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.44 (-0.22).
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.49 (0.39).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 1,300 million (1,417).
  • Two platform acquisitions were completed with combined annual sales of SEK 116 million. Three add-on acquisitions were completed with combined annual sales of SEK 79 million.

Significant events after the end of the period

  • Storskogen issued bonds of SEK 1,000 million with an interest of 265 bps p.a. + Stibor 3m with maturity in 2030 and repurchased bonds of SEK 843 million with an interest of 300 bps p.a. + Stibor 3m with maturity in 2025.
  • One platform acquisition was completed with annual sales of SEK 119 million.
  • Storskogen's Board of Directors resolved to repurchase own shares of no more than SEK 100 million.
  • Peter Ahlgren, Head of Business Area Services and member of the management team, will transition to the role of Senior Advisor. He will remain until a successor is appointed.

Amounts in parentheses are for the corresponding period 2024.

7,982 759 9.5

SEK m, net sales (Q3) SEK m, adjusted EBITA (Q3) %, adjusted EBITA margin (Q3)

Key performance measures

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 ∆% 2025 2024 ∆% 24/25 2024
Net sales 7,982 7,991 0 24,374 25,592 -5 32,965 34,182
Adjusted EBITA 759 783 -3 2,302 2,380 -3 3,150 3,229
Adjusted EBITA margin, % 9.5 9.8 -0.3 pp 9.4 9.3 0.1 pp 9.6 9.4
Operating profit (EBIT) 597 604 -1 1,761 814 116 2,439 1,492
Operating margin, % 7.5 7.6 -0.1 pp 7.2 3.2 4 pp 7.4 4.4
Profit for the period 348 256 36 824 -271 N/A 1,211 116
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 41 0.44 -0.22 N/A 0.63 -0.03
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 41 0.44 -0.22 N/A 0.63 -0.03
Adjusted diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.18 0.13 40 0.49 0.39 28 0.68 0.57
Interest-bearing net debt/adjusted RTM EBITDA (12 months), x 2.4 2.6 -0.2x 2.4 2.6 -0.2x 2.4 2.3
Return on equity, % (12 months) 5.9 -0.6 6.6 pp 5.9 -0.6 6.6 pp 5.9 0.6
Return on capital employed, % (12 months) 10.3 9.8 0.5 pp 10.3 9.8 0.5 pp 10.3 10.4
Cash flow from operating activities 659 453 45 1,300 1,417 -8 2,981 3,098
Adjusted cash conversion, % 80 72 8 pp 63 79 -17 pp 82 94
Items affecting comparability, EBITA 10 8 -20 -239 4 -216
Items affecting comparability, profit for the period 10 8 -100 -1,030 -88 -1,019

Solid development and a return to acquired growth

In the third quarter, net sales amounted to SEK 7,982 million (7,991). Adjusted EBITA was SEK 759 million (783), corresponding to a margin of 9.5 percent (9.8). Our strong cash flow has enabled a reduction of net debt by SEK 4 billion over the past three years. These long-term and dedicated efforts have contributed significantly to the 40 percent increase in earnings per share in the quarter. Our focus on organic growth remains strong, and with a strengthened financial position, we now have headroom to complement this with acquisitions.

Financial development

Our strong cash flow has allowed us to strengthen our financial position by decreasing the debt volume and successfully refinancing the debt portfolio, which included addressing the final short-term bond maturity during the autumn. As a result, interest costs are lower, and no maturities remain until late 2027.

Adjusted for divestments and exchange rate effects, net sales and adjusted EBITA were in line with last year, which combined with our strong cash flow demonstrate our ability to maintain stability in challenging markets. Tariff-related uncertainty has eased compared to the first half of the year, yet it continues to weigh on demand, particularly in Industry.

"Storskogen is well positioned for its next growth phase."

Our business areas

In Trade, Consumer Products saw stronger demand than last year, with early signs of market recovery reported by several companies. Professional Products performed in line with last year, though demand remained weak among companies exposed to construction. Focus in Trade is cost discipline and investments to ensure readiness for a market rebound.

Services reported an EBITA margin in line with last year, where Business Services continued to deliver solid results, driven by strong demand for technical consultancy services, logistics and digital solutions. Like in the previous year, companies in Infrastructure Services faced a challenging market, particularly companies exposed to construction.

In Industry, Automation stood out with robust demand and strong order intake. However, the development in Product Solutions and Industrial Technologies was weaker, reflecting overall market uncertainty.

Growth

In recent years, our main priority has been to create conditions for profit growth within the existing business group. I am pleased we are now in a position to complement this with acquired growth. As communicated, we completed three acquisitions in the quarter, and after the end of the quarter a platform acquisition was added to the Trade business area. We acquired these companies within our investment themes, at attractive multiples and with a combined margin above 20 percent. We are convinced that these acquisitions will contribute value to Storskogen over time, strengthen our competence and support our long-term ambitions.

Capital allocation and shareholder value

In addition to acquisitions, we have initiated share buybacks – a tool that complements our strategy for long-term value creation by optimising the capital structure and enhancing shareholder return.

Outlook

While some of the uncertainty that characterised the firth half of the year persists, early signs of recovery are emerging. This is particularly evident in Sweden, driven by lower interest rates and fiscal stimulus. The fourth quarter is expected to be seasonally stronger, especially in Services and Trade, with cash flow following the same trend.

Storskogen is well positioned for its next growth phase, underpinned by profitability, financial discipline, and long-term value creation.

Christer Hansson, CEO

The Group's performance

THIRD QUARTER 2025

Sales

Net sales in the third quarter were unchanged and amounted to SEK 7,982 million (7,991). Divestments and acquisitions had a combined impact of -2 percent. The remaining change is attributable to exchange rate effects of -2 percent and positive organic growth. Sales in the third quarter typically seasonally softer, particularly for Services and Trade. Sales increased for both Trade and Industry compared to last year. However, Services reported lower sales, partly due to the business area's continued focus on more profitable projects in an environment of prevailing weak demand and strong price pressure.

Earnings

Adjusted EBITA decreased by 3 percent to SEK 759 million (783) in the third quarter. Divestments and acquisitions had a combined impact of -2 percent. In addition, translation effects related to exchange rate differences had a negative impact on earnings in the quarter, leading to a neutral organic earnings development. The adjusted EBITA margin was 9.5 percent (9.8). The margin was mainly negatively impacted by the Industry business area, somewhat counteracted by lower costs for Group operations. These were primarily attributable to adjustment of costs for incentive programmes.

The Trade business area reported positive earnings growth compared to last year, driven by slightly improved demand, cost control and a stronger Swedish krona. Despite hesitant markets and lower earnings in the Services business area, margins remained solid. Industry's earnings were negatively affected by exchange rate effects and a generally cautious market and subdued customer activity. Price adjustments, efficiencyenhancing efforts and cost control remain prioritised in all business areas. For more information, see pp. 6-8.

Items affecting comparability in operating profit (EBIT) were SEK 10 million (8), comprising remeasurement of contingent considerations of SEK 10 million (-1). The comparative quarter also included items affecting comparability of SEK 9 million, attributable to capital gains for business divestments.

Operating profit was SEK 597 million (604). The operating margin was 7.5 percent (7.6).

Adjusted for items affecting comparability, operating profit was SEK 587 million (597), with an operating margin of 7.4 percent (7.5).

Net financial items amounted to SEK -138 million (-242), of which improved net interest expenses, due to lower financial debt and lower interest rates, accounted for SEK -139 million (-207). The remaining part consisted of exchange rate effects and other financial items of SEK 1 million (-35).

Profit before tax increased to SEK 460 million (362), driven by significantly lower net financial items, while the operating profit was in line with last year.

Taxes for the quarter was SEK -112 million (-106). The effective tax rate was 24.3 percent (29.4).

Profit for the quarter increased to SEK 348 million (256). Basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.19 (0.13). Adjusted for items affecting comparability, diluted earnings per share increased by 40 percent to SEK 0.18 (0.13).

Cash flow and investments

Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 659 million (453), mainly driven by higher profit before tax. Changes in working capital contributed SEK -88 million (-142), primarily explained by increased inventory ahead of the seasonally stronger fourth quarter.

Adjusted cash conversion (adjusted EBITDA after changes in working capital and net investments in non-current assets as a percentage of adjusted EBITDA) was 80 percent (72) in the quarter. Adjusted cash conversion for the past 12-month period was 82 percent (96), which is above the target of at least 70 percent. Net investments in tangible assets, defined as Capex, amounted to SEK -112 million (-145), corresponding to -1.4 percent (-1.8) of net sales.

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to net SEK -474 million (-366), of which SEK -75 million (-275) was attributable to net investments in non-current assets. Cash flow from business combinations and divestments, which includes acquisitions of minority shares in subsidiaries and payments of contingent considerations for acquisitions in previous years, amounted to SEK -400 million (-91). For more information, see note 4, p. 19.

NET SALES PER QUARTER ADJUSTED EBITA AND EBITA MARGIN BY QUARTER

BREAKDOWN OF SALES BY BUSINESS AREA, Q3 2025

THE PERIOD, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2025

Sales

Net sales in the first nine months of the year decreased by 5 percent to SEK 24,374 million (25,592). Divestments and acquisitions had a combined impact of -4 percent, exchange rate effects of -2 percent and organic growth of 1 percent. The period was characterised by subdued demand and continued uncertainty, largely related to increased trade policy risks. Positive organic sales growth for Trade and Industry was counteracted by Services, as the business area's continued focus on more profitable projects impacted sales growth negatively.

Earnings

In the first nine months, adjusted EBITA decreased by 3 percent to SEK 2,302 million (2,380). The change in earnings was supported by divestments and acquisitions of 1 percent and lower costs for Group operations of 3 percent, while exchange rate translation effects had an impact of -2 percent. Organic EBITA growth was -5 percent, which included noticeable negative exchange rate transaction effects. The companies experienced hesitant markets, largely due to trade conflicts.

Adjusted EBITA margin was 9.4 percent (9.3), an improvement compared to last year. The Services business area reported improved margins mainly driven by divestments and increased focus on profitability. Earnings and margin for the Industry business area were negatively impacted by the strong Swedish krona and hesitant market conditions. Although Trade reported a margin in line with last year, earnings decreased somewhat, largely driven by a few companies impacted by the colder season in the second quarter. Price adjustments, efficiency-enhancing efforts and cost control remain priorities in all business areas as there is still uncertainty regarding the general market recovery. For more information, see pp. 6-8.

Items affecting comparability in operating profit (EBIT) were SEK -20 million (-970), comprising remeasurement of contingent considerations of SEK -11 million (-10) and central restructuring costs of SEK -9 million (-19). The comparative period was mainly impacted by items affecting comparability related to divestments of SEK -937 million in total, mainly reported in connection with the divestment of nine unprofitable business units. For more information, see p. 25.

Operating profit increased to SEK 1,761 million (814), where the comparative period was impacted by items affecting comparability of SEK -970 million.

The operating margin was 7.2 percent (3.2) in the period. Adjusted for items affecting comparability, operating profit was SEK 1,781 million (1,784) with an operating margin of 7.3 percent (7.0).

Net financial items amounted to SEK -633 million (-796). Net interest expenses accounted for SEK -559 million (-669), of which SEK -80 million (-17) are one-off costs related to repurchase of bonds. Adjusted for one-off costs, the improvement was SEK 173 million, thanks to a lower amount of outstanding financial debt and lower interest rates. The remaining part of the net financial items consisted of exchange rate effects and other financial items of SEK -74 million (-126).

Profit before tax increased to SEK 1,129 million (19), where the comparative period was impacted by items affecting comparability of SEK -1,030 million, primarily related to the divestment of nine unprofitable business units.

Taxes for the period was SEK -305 million (-290). The effective tax rate was 27.0 percent (>100) and was impacted by nondeductible interest expenses. The effective tax rate in the comparative period was affected by high non-deductible expenses related to items affecting comparability.

Profit for the period increased to SEK 824 million (-271).

In the period, basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.44 (-0.22). Adjusted for items affecting comparability, diluted earnings per share increased by 28 percent to SEK 0.49 (0.39).

Cash flow and investments

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1,300 million (1,417). Changes in working capital affected cash flow by SEK -784 million (-251). The change in working capital was primarily attributable to increased receivables and increased inventory, which was partly counteracted by higher accounts payables.

Adjusted cash conversion (adjusted EBITDA after changes in working capital and net investments in non-current assets as a percentage of adjusted EBITDA) was 63 percent (79) in the period. Adjusted cash conversion for the past 12-month period was 82 percent (96), which is above the target of at least 70 percent. Net investments in tangible assets defined as Capex amounted to SEK -372 million (-405), corresponding to -1.5 percent (-1.6) of net sales.

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to net SEK -923 million (-785) in the period, of which SEK -338 million (-520) was attributable to net investments in non-current assets. Cash flow from business combinations and divestments, which includes acquisitions of minority shares in subsidiaries and payments of contingent considerations for acquisitions in previous years, amounted to SEK -585 million (-264) in the period. For more information, see note 4, p. 19.

RETURNS

Return on average equity was 5.9 percent (-0.6). The improvement is explained by items affecting comparability of SEK -1,030 million last year, and lower net financial items. Adjusted for items affecting comparability, return on equity was 6.4 percent (4.3). Return on capital employed was 10.3 percent (9.8).

FINANCIAL POSITION

At the end of the period, the Group had equity of SEK 20,566 million (SEK 20,807 million on 31 December 2024). The decrease is mainly attributable to negative translation effects in the Group's other comprehensive income and dividends. These were partly counteracted by positive earnings. The equity/assets ratio was 49 percent (48 percent on 31 December 2024). On 30 September, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 1,139 million (SEK 1,899 million on 31 December 2024). In addition, at the end of the period, there was an unutilised credit facility of SEK 2,911 million (SEK 2,960 million on 31 December 2024).

Total interest-bearing debt, including leasing and pension liabilities, but excluding future contingent considerations and minority options, decreased by SEK 42 million in the quarter. For the past 12-month period, debt decreased by SEK 893 million to SEK 11,555 million.

The Group's interest-bearing net debt increased by SEK 6 million in the quarter. In the past 12-month period, interest-bearing net debt decreased by SEK 725 million to SEK 10,192 million. The change compared to 30 September 2024 is primarily explained by strong cash flow from operating activities, which was partly counteracted by investments, dividends and new leasing agreements.

Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA, based on adjusted EBITDA for the past 12-month period (RTM), was 2.4x (2.6). This level is within Storskogen's target range of 2-3x.

The Group's total net debt, which includes liabilities for contingent considerations and minority options, decreased by SEK 163 million in the quarter, and by SEK 1,096 million in the past 12-month period, to SEK 11,794 million.

Storskogen is working continuously to optimise its balance sheet and credit and debt portfolio. After the end of the quarter, bonds of SEK 1,000 million were issued, with a variable interest rate of 3m Stibor + 265 basis points per annum maturing in 2030, to finance the repurchase of bonds of SEK 843 million with a variable interest rate of 3m Stibor + 300 basis points per annum maturing in 2025.

OTHER INFORMATION

RTM (rolling 12 months pro forma)

If Storskogen had owned all its subsidiaries as of 30 September throughout the past 12-month period (RTM), and excluded divested companies for the whole period, the Group would have generated net sales of SEK 33,092 million, adjusted EBITDA of SEK 4,234 million and adjusted EBITA of SEK 3,187 million, corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.6 percent.

NET SALES BY BUSINESS AREA AND FOR THE GROUP

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 ∆% 2025 2024 ∆% 24/25 2024
Services 2,210 2,339 -6 6,719 7,673 -12 9,300 10,254
Trade 2,331 2,253 3 6,920 7,093 -2 9,404 9,576
Industry 3,450 3,414 1 10,767 10,870 -1 14,313 14,416
Operations 7,991 8,007 -0 24,406 25,635 -5 33,017 34,246
Group operations and eliminations -10 -16 -32 -44 -53 -64
Net sales, Group 7,982 7,991 -0 24,374 25,592 -5 32,965 34,182

OPERATING PROFIT BY BUSINESS AREA AND FOR THE GROUP

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 ∆% 2025 2024 ∆% 24/25 2024
Services 239 262 -9 731 756 -3 1,072 1,097
Trade 211 202 4 604 617 -2 787 801
Industry 329 352 -7 1,066 1,176 -9 1,439 1,548
Group operations -20 -33 -99 -169 -147 -217
Adjusted EBITA 759 783 -3 2,302 2,380 -3 3,150 3,229
Reversal of adjusted items 10 8 -20 -239 4 -216
EBITA 769 791 -3 2,282 2,141 7 3,154 3,013
Amortisation and impairment of intangible non-current assets -172 -186 -521 -1,327 -715 -1,521
Operating profit, EBIT 597 604 -1 1,761 814 116 2,439 1,492

SERVICES

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 ∆% 2025 2024 ∆% 24/25 2024
Net sales 2,210 2,339 -6 6,719 7,673 -12 9,300 10,254
Adjusted EBITA 239 262 -9 731 756 -3 1,072 1,097
Adjusted EBITA margin, % 10.8 11.2 10.9 9.9 11.5 10.7
Number of employees, end of period 3,320 3,411 3,320 3,411 3,320 3,395
Number of business units, end of period 54 53 54 53 54 53

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE QUARTER

Net sales in the Services business area decreased by 6 percent to SEK 2,210 million (2,339) in the third quarter and by 12 percent to SEK 6,719 million (7,673) in the first nine months of the year. Organic sales growth was -6 percent in the first nine months.

The business units continuously strive to maintain good profitability, and opt out of projects with dilutive margins. This partly explains the decrease in sales compared to last year.

Adjusted EBITA decreased by 9 percent to SEK 239 million (262) in the third quarter and by 3 percent to SEK 731 million (756) in the first nine months. Adjusted EBITA margin was thus 10.8 percent (11.2) in the quarter and 10.9 percent (9.9) in the first nine months. Organic EBITA growth was -5 percent in the first nine months.

The third quarter is normally characterised by a weaker season, largely impacted by the holiday period. Compared to the corresponding quarter last year, the EBITA margin fell slightly in hesitant markets which affected several companies.

The Business Services vertical noted continued solid demand, especially in digital services and logistics, and reported earnings in line with last year. The engineering companies, which remained affected by the weak construction market, experienced continued muted demand and delayed projects.

The Infrastructure Services vertical reported earnings in line with last year and slightly improved profitability, despite continued challenging markets with strong competition and price pressure. Many of the infrastructure and installation companies were impacted by subdued demand, similar to previous quarters.

Efforts continue to expand the business units' offerings to enable increased growth, as does the work to streamline operations and achieve a more flexible cost base.

OUTLOOK

The fourth quarter is normally stronger and gets underway with high season for several companies. From a short-term perspective, the hesitant market remains, particularly for companies exposed to the construction industry. However, a cautious optimism can be noted in several areas, even if the market remains fragmented.

TRANSACTIONS IN THE QUARTER

Two platform acquisitions were completed in the quarter; LEP, a digital healthcare documentation provider, and Carry Gently, a logistics specialist.

NET SALES, SEK M ADJUSTED EBITA MARGIN, %

SHARE OF GROUP NET SALES, Q3 2025

NET SALES PER VERTICAL %, Q3 2025

TRADE

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 ∆% 2025 2024 ∆% 24/25 2024
Net sales 2,331 2,253 3 6,920 7,093 -2 9,404 9,576
Adjusted EBITA 211 202 4 604 617 -2 787 801
Adjusted EBITA margin, % 9.0 9.0 8.7 8.7 8.4 8.4
Number of employees, end of period 2,299 2,316 2,299 2,316 2,299 2,280
Number of business units, end of period 25 25 25 25 25 25

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE QUARTER

Net sales in the Trade business area increased by 3 percent to SEK 2,331 million (2,253) in the third quarter and decreased by 2 percent to SEK 6,920 million (7,093) in the first nine months of the year. Organic sales growth in the first nine months was 3 percent.

Adjusted EBITA increased by 4 percent to SEK 211 million (202) in the quarter and decreased by 2 percent to SEK 604 million (617) in the first nine months. Adjusted EBITA margin was 9.0 percent (9.0) in the third quarter and 8.7 percent (8.7) in the first nine months. Organic EBITA growth in the first nine months was -1 percent.

Sales in Consumer Products increased in the quarter, primarily driven by companies in health and beauty, and to some extent sports accessories. Companies in interior design remained impacted by the weak consumer sentiment and reported lower sales, however reported a slight margin improvement due to good cost control and efficiency improvements. Several companies in the vertical noted improved profitability compared to the previous year, thanks to the stronger Swedish krona compared to US dollar and euro.

Adjusted for divestments, companies in the Professional Products vertical reported somewhat higher sales but slightly weaker profitability compared to last year. The largest impact comes from ongoing weak demand, especially for companies exposed to the construction industry.

OUTLOOK

The fourth quarter is normally stronger, driven by large sales periods like Black Friday and Christmas. At the same time, this means an increased focus on campaigns for the Consumer Products vertical, resulting in a certain level of margin pressure. The stronger Swedish krona, which contributed positively to the business area's profitability during the quarter, is expected to continue to have a favourable impact, as a significant share of purchases are made in euro and US dollar.

TRANSACTIONS IN THE QUARTER

No acquisitions or divestments were completed in the quarter.

NET SALES, SEK M ADJUSTED EBITA MARGIN, %

SHARE OF GROUP NET SALES, Q3 2025

NET SALES PER VERTICAL %, Q3 2025

INDUSTRY

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 ∆% 2025 2024 ∆% 24/25 2024
Net sales 3,450 3,414 1 10,767 10,870 -1 14,313 14,416
Adjusted EBITA 329 352 -7 1,066 1,176 -9 1,439 1,548
Adjusted EBITA margin, % 9.5 10.3 9.9 10.8 10.1 10.7
Number of employees, end of period 5,221 5,120 5,221 5,120 5,221 5,053
Number of business units, end of period 35 38 35 38 35 37

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE QUARTER

Net sales in the Industry business area increased by 1 percent to SEK 3,450 million (3,414) in the third quarter. For the first nine months of the year, net sales were SEK 10,767 million (10,870), corresponding to a decrease of 1 percent. Organic sales growth in the first nine months was 4 percent.

Adjusted EBITA decreased by 7 percent to SEK 329 million (352) in the third quarter and by 9 percent to SEK 1,066 million (1,176) in the first nine months. Adjusted EBITA margin was thus 9.5 percent (10.3) in the quarter and 9.9 percent (10.8) in the first nine months. Organic EBITA growth in the first nine months was -6 percent.

Sales in the business area increased somewhat compared to the previous year. However, earnings in the quarter were negatively impacted by the companies' sales mix, which together with hesitant markets resulted in marginally negative organic profit growth in the quarter.

Demand remained solid for the project companies, particularly in Automation, where profitability improved compared to last year.

For a number of the business area's companies with larger production facilities, particularly in Industrial Technologies and Product Solutions, the weaker market remained evident. This resulted in lower sales which also impacted profitability negatively, mostly due to lower capacity utilisation.

The business area remains focused on sales development, cost efficiency and continuous productivity improvements, which are expected to contribute positively to the profitability in the business area.

OUTLOOK

Order intake was solid in the quarter and the orderbook for the fourth quarter is thus still of high quality. Continued macro uncertainty, including exchange rate effects and trade policy risks, make it difficult to assess when an overall recovery will occur. However, global trends such as automation, digitalisation and the green transition are expected to continue to support the business area's growth.

TRANSACTIONS IN THE QUARTER

In the quarter, one add-on acquisition was completed to Wibe Group, a manufacturer of cable ladders, cable trays and mesh trays.

NET SALES, SEK M ADJUSTED EBITA MARGIN, %

SHARE OF GROUP NET SALES, Q3 2025

NET SALES PER VERTICAL %, Q3 2025

Transactions

ACQUISITIONS DURING THE PERIOD

In the third quarter, Storskogen completed two platform acquisitions in the Services business area and one add-on acquisition in the Industry business area. The companies that were acquired in the quarter had a total of 158 employees, annual sales of approximately SEK 163 million and annual EBITA of approximately SEK 47 million, based on each company's most recently completed financial year. The acquisitions were carried out to complement the Group's operations, broaden the offering in selected niches and contribute to longterm sustainable cash flows.

For more information on acquisitions completed during the period 1 January – 30 September 2025, see note 4 – Business combinations.

Breakdown of acquisitions completed during January–September 2025 by Group business area:

Total 195 176
Carry Gently Holdings Limited, incl. subsidiaries August 45 21 92.5 Platform - Services
LEP AG incl. subsidiaries August 72 24 98.9 Platform - Services
Pushpak Fabricators August 47 113 100.0 Add-on Wibe Industry
DBS Bageriservice ApS May 26 14 75.0 Add-on Danmatic Industry
Sölvesborgs Sotningsdistrikt AB February 6 4 95.7 Add-on SoVent Group Services
Acquisitions date SEK m acquisition % type business unit Business area
Acquisition Annual net sales, employees by capital/votes, Acquisition Acquiring
Number of Share of

TRANSACTIONS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

One platform acquisition was completed in the Trade business area after the quarter, with annual sales of SEK 119 million.

Other information

EMPLOYEES

At the end of the period, the Group had 10,920 employees (10,930). Acquisitions in the quarter added 158 new employees.

SHARE CAPITAL

On 30 September 2025, the number of shares amounted to 1,687 million, divided into 1,555 million Class B shares and 132 million Class A shares.

Share structure on 30 September 2025

Class of share Number of shares Number of votes Percentage of capital Percentage of votes
Class A shares, 10 votes per share 132,001,374 1,320,013,740 7.8 45.9
Class B shares, 1 vote per share 1,554,723,845 1,554,723,845 92.2 54.1
Total number of shares 1,686,725,219 2,874,737,585 100.0 100.0

Ten largest shareholders on 30 September 2025 1

Class A shares Class B shares Percentage of capital Percentage of votes
AMF Pension & Fonder - 165,859,498 9.8 5.8
Swedbank Robur Fonder - 79,505,974 4.7 2.8
Movestic Livförsäkring AB - 68,458,866 4.1 2.4
Futur Pension 37,539,070 22,856,471 3.6 13.9
Alexander Bjärgård - 59,920,315 3.6 2.1
Vanguard - 57,479,970 3.4 2.0
Daniel Kaplan ² 22,270,140 28,336,940 3.0 8.7
Peter Ahlgren 33,921,910 16,428,267 3.0 12.4
Ronnie Bergström ³ 38,270,254 10,598,504 2.9 13.7
Handelsbanken fonder - 46,818,715 2.8 1.6
Total largest shareholders 132,001,374 556,263,520 40.8 65.3
Other - 998,460,325 59.2 34.7
Total 132,001,374 1,554,723,845 100.0 100.0

Source: Monitor by Modular Finance AB

Includes shares held by Firm Factory AB and Wombat Investments AB

Includes shares held by Ängsmon AB

PARENT COMPANY

On 1 September 2025, management activities were transferred from the Parent Company to Storskogen Management AB. The CEO, CFO, IR and treasury function remain in Storskogen Group AB. The change was carried out to streamline operations and areas of responsibility in the HQ function and did not result in material costs for the Group.

The Parent Company generated net sales of SEK 28 million (43) in the third quarter, and SEK 117 million (132) in the first nine months of the year. The decrease in net sales in the third quarter was attributable to the abovementioned change. Net sales consist of intra-Group management services, which will mainly be reported in Storskogen Management AB going forward.

Profit amounted to SEK 38 million (15) in the quarter, and SEK -40 million (196) in the period. Financial income and expenses amounted to SEK 23 million (358) in the quarter. The deterioration compared to the corresponding period last year was primarily attributable to the strengthened Swedish krona, which had a significant negative impact on intra-group receivables in the period.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

No significant changes have taken place for the Group or the Parent Company in terms of transactions or relationships with related parties compared with what appears in the Annual Report 2024.

OTHER INFORMATION

As from the interim report for the first quarter of 2025, Storskogen is applying an income statement classified by nature of expense instead of the previous income statement classified by function. See the consolidated income statement on p. 13 and Note 1. In the first quarter, the Group's verticals were also regrouped. For more information, see Note 3.

EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

Storskogen issued bonds of SEK 1,000 million with an interest of 265 bps p.a. + Stibor 3m with maturity in 2030 and repurchased bonds of SEK 843 million with an interest of 300 bps p.a. + Stibor 3m with maturity in 2025.

One platform acquisition was completed in the Trade business area, with annual sales of approximately SEK 119 million and EBITA of approximately SEK 19 million.

Based on the authorisation from the 2025 Annual General Meeting, Storskogen resolved to repurchase own Class B shares for a maximum amount of SEK 100 million up until the next Annual General Meeting. The purpose is to optimise Storskogen's capital structure through a reduction of the capital in order to create added value for Storskogen's shareholders. If a general meeting in Storskogen so resolves, repurchased shares can be used to secure the future delivery of shares to participants of existing and/or future incentive programmes.

Peter Ahlgren, Head of Business Area Services and member of Storskogen's management team, will transition to the role of Senior Advisor. A process to appoint his successor has been initiated, and Peter will remain in his current role until a successor is in place.

Stockholm, 5 November 2025

Christer Hansson CEO

REVIEW REPORT

Storskogen Group AB (publ), corporate identity number 559223-8694

INTRODUCTION

We have reviewed the condensed interim report for Storskogen Group AB (publ) as at September 30, 2025 and for the nine months period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report 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.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Statements 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 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.

CONCLUSION

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 in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Parent Company.

Stockholm, November 5, 2025

Ernst & Young AB

Åsa Lundvall Authorised Public Accountant

Quarterly data

SEK m Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024
Net Sales
Services 2,210 2,374 2,134 2,581 2,339 2,844
Trade 2,331 2,349 2,240 2,484 2,253 2,510
Industry 3,450 3,738 3,579 3,546 3,414 3,905
Group operations and eliminations -10 -10 -13 -20 -16 -15
Group total 7,982 8,452 7,940 8,591 7,991 9,243
Adjusted EBITA
Services 239 256 236 340 262 291
Trade 211 225 168 183 202 246
Industry 329 387 350 373 352 437
Group operations -20 -25 -55 -48 -33 -79
Group total 759 843 700 849 783 894
Adjusted EBITA margin, %
Services 10.8 10.8 11.1 13.2 11.2 10.2
Trade 9.0 9.6 7.5 7.4 9.0 9.8
Industry 9.5 10.4 9.8 10.5 10.3 11.2
Group operations - - - - - -
Group total 9.5 10.0 8.8 9.9 9.8 9.7
Number of employees, end of period
Services 3,320 3,331 3,370 3,395 3,411 4,200
Trade 2,299 2,277 2,297 2,280 2,316 2,395
Industry 5,221 5,041 5,046 5,053 5,120 5,264
Group operations 80 77 79 79 83 89
Group total 10,920 10,726 10,792 10,807 10,930 11,947
Number of business units, end of period
Services 54 52 52 53 53 57
Trade 25 25 25 25 25 28
Industry 35 35 36 37 38 39
Group total 114 112 113 115 116 124

Financial statements

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT, CONDENSED 1)

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Net sales 7,982 7,991 24,374 25,592 32,965 34,182
Raw materials and supplies -4,415 -4,390 -13,102 -13,778 -17,674 -18,349
Other external expenses -877 -915 -2,760 -2,921 -3,793 -3,953
Personnel costs -1,739 -1,731 -5,663 -6,035 -7,647 -8,018
Other operating income and expense 86 89 222 233 350 361
EBITDA 1,036 1,045 3,071 3,091 4,203 4,223
Depreciation and impairment of tangible assets -267 -254 -789 -950 -1,048 -1,209
EBITA 769 791 2,282 2,141 3,154 3,013
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets -172 -186 -521 -1,327 -715 -1,521
Operating profit (EBIT) 597 604 1,761 814 2,439 1,492
Net financial items -138 -242 -633 -796 -837 -999
Profit before tax 460 362 1,129 19 1,603 493
Income tax -112 -106 -305 -290 -391 -376
Profit for the period 348 256 824 -271 1,211 116
Profit for the year attributable to:
Owners of the parent company 316 227 735 -379 1,062 -52
Non-controlling interests 32 29 89 108 149 168
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 0.44 -0.22 0.63 -0.03
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 0.44 -0.22 0.63 -0.03

1) As from the interim report for the first quarter of 2025, Storskogen is applying an income statement classified by nature of expense instead of the previous income statement classified by function. For more information about this change, see Note 1.

For more information on items affecting comparability in the report, see the table on p. 25.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, CONDENSED

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Profit for the period 348 256 824 -271 1,211 116
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans 14 -16 20 -20 27 -13
Total items that will not be transferred to the income statement 14 -16 20 -20 27 -13
Items that have been or may be transferred to the income statement
Exchange differences, foreign operations -215 0 -799 210 -508 501
Gains/losses on holding of derivatives for cash flow hedging 14 -43 5 -17 30 9
Total items that have been or may be transferred to the income statement -202 -42 -794 193 -478 510
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax -187 -59 -774 174 -451 497
Comprehensive income for the period 160 197 50 -97 760 613
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Owners of the parent company 164 167 96 -268 708 344
Non-controlling interests -4 30 -46 170 52 269

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, CONDENSED

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Assets
Intangible assets 23,295 23,915 23,937
Property, plant and equipment 5,224 5,286 5,372
Financial non-current assets 248 307 307
Pension obligation assets 12 2 13
Deferred tax assets 148 162 169
Total non-current assets 28,926 29,672 29,797
Inventories 4,518 4,461 4,346
Trade receivables 4,304 4,501 4,063
Current receivables 3,424 3,417 3,075
Current investments 7 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents 1,139 1,278 1,899
Total current assets 13,392 13,657 13,383
Total assets 42,318 43,329 43,180
Equity and liabilities
Total equity 20,566 20,128 20,807
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 8,513 9,973 8,575
Non-current lease liabilities 1,152 1,226 1,114
Provisions for pensions 240 278 263
Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities 332 1,137 1,167
Provisions 76 86 81
Deferred tax liabilities 1,567 1,634 1,663
Total non-current liabilities 11,880 14,334 12,863
Interest-bearing current liabilities 1,181 565 1,423
Current lease liabilities 481 407 492
Trade payables 2,570 2,445 2,311
Non-interest-bearing current liabilities 5,641 5,451 5,285
Total current liabilities 9,872 8,867 9,510
Total equity and liabilities 42,318 43,329 43,180

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY, CONDENSED

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Opening equity attributable to owners of the parent company 20,806 20,435 20,435
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 735 -379 -52
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans 20 -19 -13
Other comprehensive income for the period -658 131 409
Comprehensive income for the period 96 -268 344
Transactions with the Group's owners
Contributions from and value transfers to owners
Dividends paid -169 -152 -152
Conversion of loans in connection with acquisitions of companies - 91 91
Transaction costs on issue of shares, after tax -1 0 0
Contributed capital from issued share options 7 11 11
Share-based payment transactions -30 20 24
Put options attributable to non-controlling interests -59 -75 -11
Total contributions from and value transfers to owners -251 -104 -37
Changes in ownership of subsidiaries
Acquisition/divestment of non-controlling interests -87 65 64
Total changes in ownership of subsidiaries -87 65 64
Total transactions with the Group's owners -339 -39 27
Closing equity attributable to owners of the parent company 20,564 20,128 20,806
Opening equity in non-controlling interests 1 2 2
Profit for the period 89 108 168
Other comprehensive income for the period -136 63 101
Comprehensive income for the period -46 170 269
Dividends to non-controlling interests -82 -72 -78
Acquisition/divestment of non-controlling interests -272 -183 -235
Acquisition of business with non-controlling intestest, no controlling interest from before 7 2 2
Divestment of business with non-controlling interests, controlling interest ends 0 -23 -23
Put options attributable to non-controlling interests 396 104 65
Closing equity in non-controlling interests 2 0 0
Total equity 20,566 20,128 20,807

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT, CONDENSED

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Profit before tax 460 362 1,129 19 1,603 493
Adjustment for non-cash items 404 386 1,396 2,380 1,912 2,896
Income tax paid -116 -153 -441 -730 -372 -661
Change in working capital -88 -142 -784 -251 -163 370
Cash flow from operating activities 659 453 1,300 1,417 2,981 3,098
Net investments in non-current assets -75 -275 -338 -520 -566 -749
Business combinations and divestments -400 -91 -585 -264 -693 -372
Cash flow from investing activities -474 -366 -923 -785 -1,260 -1,121
Dividend to owners of the parent company - 0 -169 -152 -169 -152
Dividends to minority owners -5 -5 -82 -72 -88 -78
Change in loans and derivatives -45 -167 -437 -285 -1,034 -882
Repayment of lease liability -135 -128 -404 -426 -546 -568
Other financing activities 0 0 7 11 6 11
Cash flow from financing activities -185 -300 -1,085 -923 -1,831 -1,668
Cash flow for the period 0 -213 -709 -290 -109 309
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,150 1,497 1,899 1,560 1,278 1,560
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents -11 -6 -52 8 -30 31
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,139 1,278 1,139 1,278 1,139 1,899

Notes

NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Accounting policies

Storskogen applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as admitted by the EU. The Group's interim report has been prepared in accordance with the relevant sections of the Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The Parent Company's interim report has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act, Chapter 9: Interim Reporting. The Parent Company applies RFR 2. The same accounting policies and assumptions have been applied for the Group and the Parent Company as in the most recent annual report. No new or amended standards have had or are expected to have any material effect on the Group. All amounts in this report are expressed in millions of Swedish kronor (SEK m) unless otherwise indicated. Rounding differences may occur.

As from the interim report for the first quarter of 2025, Storskogen is applying an income statement classified by nature of expense instead of the previous income statement classified by function. The new statement has not had an effect on the Group's performance measures, such as operating profit (EBIT) or profit per share. The reason for this change is that the income statement classified by nature of expense provides more relevant information about the Group's expenses and that it is consistent with Storskogen's internal follow-up.

Risks and uncertainties

Storskogen's operations and business units are exposed to risks that may impact the Group. The risks are assessed to be mitigated by the Group's diversified operations and are managed through the Group's finance function and operational business.

A more in-depth account of the risks that the Group is exposed to can be found in Storskogen's Annual and Sustainability Report 2024. Geopolitical unrest, such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, may have a certain impact on business units through potential disruptions in operations. Continued escalation or proliferation of the conflicts may lead to macroeconomic uncertainty, which in turn may potentially affect Storskogen's results and financial position. Macroeconomic factors such as trade barriers, inflation, sanctions on certain countries, high interest rates and volatile commodity prices, as well as disruptions in distribution chains may also have an impact on the Group's results.

Estimates and assessments

The preparation of the interim report has required management to make assessments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the accounting policies and the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates and assessments. The critical assessments and sources of uncertainty in estimates are the same as in the most recent annual report.

NOTE 2 – ITEMS BY SEGMENT AND BREAKDOWN OF REVENUE

2025

Jan-Sep, SEK m Services Trade Industry Group operations and
eliminations
Total
Net sales 6,719 6,920 10,767 -32 24,374
EBITDA 994 783 1,393 -100 3,071
Depreciation and impairment of tangible assets -289 -179 -312 -8 -789
EBITA 705 604 1,081 -108 2,282
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets -151 -134 -235 -0 -521
Operating profit (EBIT) 554 469 846 -108 1,761
Net financial items -19 -89 -39 -485 -633
Profit before tax 535 380 807 -594 1,129
Items affecting comparability 26 0 -15 8 20
Adjusted EBITA 731 604 1,066 -99 2,302

Net sales, geographical distribution

2025

Jan-Sep, SEK m Services
Trade
Industry Group operations and
eliminations
Total
Sweden 4,356 3,460 3,081 -32 10,865
Denmark 391 316 278 - 984
Finland 66 204 199 - 469
Germany 386 237 1,397 - 2,020
Other countries within the EU 65 523 1,426 - 2,014
Norway 606 1,147 494 - 2,247
Switzerland 479 289 116 - 884
UK 259 722 1,664 - 2,645
USA 7 7 1,294 - 1,308
Other countries outside the EU 103 14 820 - 938
Total net sales 6,719 6,920 10,767 -32 24,374

ITEMS BY SEGMENT AND BREAKDOWN OF REVENUE

2024

Jan-Sep, SEK m Services Trade Industry Group operations and
eliminations
Total
Net sales 7,673 7,093 10,870 -44 25,592
EBITDA 1,014 779 1,479 -181 3,091
Depreciation and impairment of tangible assets -337 -289 -314 -10 -950
EBITA 677 490 1,165 -191 2,141
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets -517 -569 -241 0 -1,327
Operating profit (EBIT) 160 -79 924 -191 814
Net financial items -27 -94 -45 -630 -796
Profit before tax 133 -173 880 -821 19
Items affecting comparability 80 127 11 21 239
Adjusted EBITA 756 617 1,176 -169 2,380

Net sales, geographical distribution

2024

Jan-Sep, SEK m Services Trade Industry Group operations and
eliminations
Total
Sweden 4,990 3,647 3,132 -44 11,724
Denmark 423 253 303 - 979
Finland 62 192 89 - 343
Germany 392 274 1,445 - 2,110
Other countries within the EU 77 522 1,315 - 1,914
Norway 839 1,108 597 - 2,544
Switzerland 510 311 436 - 1,258
UK 277 774 1,486 - 2,538
USA 4 1 1,259 - 1,264
Other countries outside the EU 98 12 808 - 918
Total net sales 7,673 7,093 10,870 -44 25,592

NOTE 3 – REVENUE FROM CUSTOMER CONTRACTS

Net sales by vertical 1

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Business Services 965 1,014 2,890 3,269 3,896 4,275
Infrastructure Services 1,250 1,333 3,853 4,434 5,436 6,017
Intragroup sales within the business area -6 -7 -24 -30 -32 -38
Total, Services segment 2,210 2,339 6,719 7,673 9,300 10,254
Consumer Products 1,613 1,525 4,633 4,630 6,248 6,246
Professional Products 722 731 2,296 2,470 3,167 3,341
Intragroup sales within the business area -3 -3 -9 -8 -12 -11
Total, Trade segment 2,331 2,253 6,920 7,093 9,404 9,576
Automation 1,130 992 3,529 3,320 4,692 4,483
Industrial Technologies 1,325 1,318 4,025 4,046 5,333 5,354
Product Solutions 1,000 1,111 3,235 3,530 4,318 4,613
Intragroup sales within the business area -4 -7 -21 -26 -29 -35
Total, Industry segment 3,450 3,414 10,767 10,870 14,313 14,416
Intragroup sales eliminations -10 -16 -32 -44 -53 -64
Total 7,982 7,991 24,374 25,592 32,965 34,182

1As from the first quarter 2025, the Group verticals have been regrouped within each business area, with the aim of streamlining, clarifying and harmonising the classification of business units based on how they are operationally interconnected. The new verticals constitute the Group's cash generating units. The comparative figures in the table above have been recalculated in line with the new vertical grouping.

Please visit www.storskogen.com for a more detailed account of which business units are included in each vertical.

Timing of revenue recognition

Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Goods and services transferred at a point in time
Services 4,827 5,473 6,111 6,756
Trade 6,898 6,993 9,374 9,470
Industry 8,742 8,468 11,755 11,480
Sum goods and services transferred at a point in time 20,467 20,933 27,240 27,706
Goods and services transferred over time
Services 1,891 2,200 3,189 3,498
Trade 23 100 29 107
Industry 2,025 2,402 2,559 2,936
Sum goods and services transferred over time 3,939 4,702 5,777 6,540
Group operations and eliminations -32 -44 -53 -64
Total 24,374 25,592 32,965 34,182

NOTE 4 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Preliminary purchase price allocation for the year

Refers to acquisitions completed during the period January to September 2025:

SEK m Services Trade Industry Total
Intangible assets 127 - 10 137
Other non-current assets 56 - 2 58
Inventories - - 3 3
Other current assets 29 - 21 51
Cash and cash equivalents 99 - -1 98
Deferred tax assets/tax liabilities -28 - -3 -30
Liabilities to credit institutions -6 - - -6
Other liabilities -135 - -12 -147
Acquired net assets 141 - 22 163
Goodwill 105 - 63 168
Non-controlling interests -7 - - -7
Purchase price including contingent consideration 239 - 85 324
Less cash and cash equivalents in acquired operations -99 - 1 -98
Less unpaid contingent consideration -23 - -0 -23
Less unpaid initial purchase price -2 - -7 -9
Effect on consolidated cash and cash equivalents 116 - 78 194

Purchase considerations and assessments

Purchase considerations for acquisitions in the period totalled SEK 324 million, of which SEK 168 million has been recognised as goodwill, including adjustments of preliminary purchase price allocation from previous years. The impact of business combinations on the Group's cash and cash equivalents was SEK -194 million. No material changes were made during the period to the Group's purchase price allocation for previous years' acquisitions. The purchase price allocation for acquisitions that were completed in the period from the fourth quarter 2024 to the third quarter 2025 are preliminary, as the Group has not received final audited information from the acquired companies. All acquisitions have been reported using the acquisition method.

Total cash flow from business combinations and divestments

Cash flow from business combinations and divestments were impacted in their entirety by the following transactions.

SEK m
Business combinations -194
Acquisition of minority shares -363
Divestment of minority shares 3
Paid contingent considerations, acquisitions
previous years
-32
Divestment of operations -
Cash flow from business combinations and
divestments
-585

Goodwill

At business combinations where transferred compensation exceeds the fair value of acquired assets and gained liabilities reported separately, the difference is recognised as goodwill. The goodwill is primarily justified by the companies' future earnings potential. The Group's goodwill is tested for impairment as required, and at least annually, by cash-generating unit.

Change in the
Group's Opening Aquisit Divestm Currency Closing
goodwill, SEK m balance ions Impairment ents effects balance
Goodwill 18,455 168 - - -364 18,259

Other identified surplus values

The amounts recognised for intangible assets, such as customer relationships, brands, technology, licenses, and inventory have been measured at the discounted value of future cash flows. Other assets that have been identified and recognised at acquisitions, during the year or earlier, relate to buildings and inventory. For more information about depreciation times, see the latest annual report.

Acquisition-related expenses

Acquisition-related expenses consist of fees to advisers in connection with due diligence. These expenses are recognised as administrative expenses in the income statement. Acquisitionrelated expenses for acquisitions during the year totalled SEK 4 million (0).

Contingent considerations

At the time of the transaction, a contingent consideration is measured at fair value by calculating the present value of the likely outcome using a discount rate of 10.9 percent (10.2 percent on 31 December 2024). The likely outcome is based on the Group's projections for the respective entity and is dependent on future earnings generated by the entity, with a set maximum. The discounted value of unpaid contingent considerations for the period's acquisitions is SEK 23 million (1), while the total liability recognised for discounted contingent considerations on 30 September 2025 was SEK 56 million (65).

Non-controlling interests

The Group measures holdings where it does not have a controlling interest at fair value based on full goodwill using the latest known market value, which is defined as the purchase price in respective acquisition.

Acquisition-related disclosures

The business combinations during the period consist of both asset and share acquisitions.

Effect of acquisitions on the consolidated statement of profit or loss for January-September 2025

SEK m Services Trade Industry Total
Effect after the acquisition date
Net sales 33 - 19 51
Adjusted EBITA 9 - 3 12
Profit for the period 6 - 2 8
Effect if acquisitions was
completed 1 January
Net sales 124 - 60 184
Adjusted EBITA 38 - 5 43
Profit for the period 33 - 4 36

NOTE 5 - THE GROUP'S MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

NOTE 5 - THE GROUP 3 MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
30 Sep 2025 31 Dec 2024
Financial Financial
assets Financial assets Financi
measured assets measured assets
Financial at fair value measured Financial at fair value measured
assets through at fair value Total assets through at fair value Total
measured at profit or through carrying measured at profit or through carrying
Financial assets, SEK m amortised cost loss OCI amount amortised cost loss OCI amount
Financial non-current assets 211 37 1 248 269 37 1 307
Trade receivables 4,304 - - 4,304 4,063 - - 4,063
Current receivables 951 23 - 974 832 15 - 847
Current investments - 7 - 7 - 0 - 0
Cash and cash equivalents 1,139 - - 1,139 1,899 - - 1,899
Total 6,604 66 1 6,671 7,063 52 1 7,116
30 Sep : 2025 31 Dec 2 2024
Financial Financial Financial Financial
liabilities liabilities liabilities liabilities
measured measured measured measured
Financial at fair value at fair value Financial at fair value at fair value
liabilities through through Total liabilities through through Total
measured at profit or OCI / carrying measured at profit or OCI/ carrying
Financial liabilities, SEK m amortised cost loss Equity 1 amount amortised cost loss Equity 1 amount
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 8,463 - 50 8,513 8,520 - 55 8,575
Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities 20 31 281 332 39 42 1,086 1,167
Interest-bearing current liabilities 1,170 10 - 1,181 1,415 5 2 1,423
Trade payables 2,570 - - 2,570 2,311 - - 2,311
Non-interest-bearing current liabilities 2,435 25 1,265 3,725 2,355 15 797 3,167
Total 14,658 66 1,596 16,321 14,640 57 1,945 16,642

<sup>1The total liability measured through OCI amounted to SEK 50 million (57) and refers to interest rate derivatives. The total liability measured through equity amounts to SEK 1,546 million (1,883) and refers to the Group's minority option liability. For further information on the assessments and application of accounting principles regarding to the minority option liability, see the 2024 Annual Report.

Fair value measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The table on the next page shows how financial instruments are measured at fair value in accordance with the fair value hierarchy.

The various levels in the hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 – Input data other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as price quotations) or indirectly (i.e. originating from price quotations)

Level 3 – Input data for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (i.e. unobservable input data)

Fair value for informational purposes

The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost are considered an accurate approximation of their fair values. Given the short fixed interest-rate periods and the

maturity of the items, calculations indicate that the difference between amortised cost and fair value is not significant.

Financial assets, SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other ¹ Difference in fair value and book value, related to market quoted bonds Total carrying amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other ¹ Difference in fair value and book value, related to market quoted bonds Total carrying amount Financial non-current assets - 1 - 247 - 248 - 1 - 306 - 307 Trade receivables - - - 4,304 - 4,304 - - - 4,063 - 4,063 Current receivables - 23 - 951 - 974 - 15 - 832 - 847 Current investments 7 - - - - 7 0 - - - - 0 Cash and cash equivalents 1,139 - - - - 1,139 1,899 - - - - 1,899 30 Sep 2025 31 Dec 2024

Total 1,146 24 - 5,502 - 6,671 1,900 16 - 5,201 - 7,116

30 Sep 2025 31 Dec 2024
Difference in
fair value and
book value,
related to
Total
Difference in
fair value and
book value,
related to
Total
market quoted carrying market quoted carrying
Financial liabilities, SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other ¹ bonds amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other ¹ bonds amount
Interest-bearing non-current
liabilities
- 3,896 - 4,736 -119 8,513 - 4,707 - 4,049 -181 8,575
Non-interest-bearing non-current
liabilities
- - 312 20 - 332 - - 1,128 39 - 1,167
Interest-bearing current liabilities - 853 - 328 -1 1,181 - 855 - 575 -8 1,423
Trade payables - - - 2,570 - 2,570 - - - 2,311 - 2,311
Non-interest-bearing current
liabilities
- - 1,290 2,435 - 3,725 - - 812 2,355 - 3,167
Total - 4,749 1,602 10,090 -120 16,321 - 5,562 1,940 9,329 -188 16,642

To enable reconciliation with items in the balance sheet, financial instruments not measured at fair value have been included in 'Other'.

Level 2 derivatives have been measured at fair value based on data from counterparty. Bonds in level 2 have been valued at fair value via derivation from price quotations.

Paid / Net
purchase or sale
of minority Remeasured / Exchange
Change in financial liabilities Level 3, SEK m OB Aquisition interests present value difference CB
Contingent considerations 57 23 -32 11 -2 56
Minority options 1,883 6 -360 80 -63 1,546
Total 1,940 1,602

The fair value of contingent considerations and minority options has been calculated on the basis of expected outcome against the targets set out in the contracts, using a discount rate of 10.9 percent (10.2 percent on 31 December 2024).

NOTE 6 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to the owners of the Parent Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.

When calculating diluted earnings per share, the dilution effect of potential shares and the weighted average of the additional

shares that would have been outstanding in a conversion of all potential shares are taken into account. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, each share of Class A and Class B carry equal rights to the Company's assets and profits.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 0.44 -0.22 0.63 -0.03
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 0.44 -0.22 0.63 -0.03
SEK m
Net profit for the period attributable to owners
of the parent company
Net profit for the period attributable to owners of
the parent company
316 227 735 -379 1,062 -52
Number
Weighted average number of shares used in
calculating earnings per share after dilution
Weighted average number of shares, Class A
shares
132,001,374 148,001,374 135,482,855 148,001,374 137,729,152 147,101,374
Weighted average number of shares, Class B
shares
1,554,725,899 1,539,036,406 1,551,491,041 1,539,287,206 1,549,245,181 1,540,207,105
Total weighted average number of shares 1,686,727,273 1,687,037,780 1,686,973,897 1,687,288,580 1,686,974,333 1,687,308,479

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Net sales 7,982 7,991 24,374 25,592 32,965 34,182
Adjusted EBITDA 1,026 1,037 3,091 3,195 4,199 4,303
Adjusted EBITA 759 783 2,302 2,380 3,150 3,229
Adjusted EBITA margin, % 9.5 9.8 9.4 9.3 9.6 9.4
Operating profit 597 604 1,761 814 2,439 1,492
Operating margin, % 7.5 7.6 7.2 3.2 7.4 4.4
Profit before tax 460 362 1,129 19 1,603 493
Profit for the period 348 256 824 -271 1,211 116
Working capital 5,055 5,402 5,055 5,402 5,055 5,169
Return on working capital, % (12 months) 62.3 57.1 62.3 57.1 62.3 62.5
Return on equity, % (12 months) 5.9 -0.6 5.9 -0.6 5.9 0.6
Return on equity, adjusted, % (12 months) 6.4 4.3 6.4 4.3 6.4 5.6
Return on capital employed, % (12 months) 10.3 9.8 10.3 9.8 10.3 10.4
Equity/assets ratio, % 48.6 46.5 48.6 46.5 48.6 48.2
Interest-bearing net debt 10,192 10,917 10,192 10,917 10,192 9,693
Net debt 11,794 12,890 11,794 12,890 11,794 11,633
Debt/equity ratio, x 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Interest-bearing net debt/adjusted RTM EBITDA (12 months), x 2.4 2.6 2.4 2.6 2.4 2.3
Interest coverage ratio, x 3.9 2.7 3.0 1.2 3.0 1.7
Average number of employees 10,161 10,911 10,161 10,911 10,161 10,815
Number of employees at end of period 10,920 10,930 10,920 10,930 10,920 10,807
Cash flow from operating activities 659 453 1,300 1,417 2,981 3,098
Adjusted cash conversion, % 80.4 72.3 62.6 79.5 82.3 94.3
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 0.44 -0.22 0.63 -0.03
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.19 0.13 0.44 -0.22 0.63 -0.03
Adjusted diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.18 0.13 0.49 0.39 0.68 0.57
Items affecting comparability, EBITA 10 8 -20 -239 4 -216
Items affecting comparability, profit for the period 10 8 -100 -1,030 -88 -1,019

Parent company

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS, CONDENSED

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Net sales 28 43 117 132 167 182
Administrative expenses -29 -54 -165 -245 -227 -307
Other operating income 0 1 0 1 0 1
Other operating expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0
Operating profit -1 -10 -47 -112 -60 -124
Financial income and expenses 73 30 23 358 262 597
Profit after financial items 72 20 -25 246 202 473
Appropriations -20 - -20 - -66 -46
Tax -14 -5 5 -50 40 -15
Profit for the period 38 15 -40 196 176 412

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET, CONDENSED

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Assets
Intangible assets 0 0 0
Property, plant and equipment 1 1 1
Financial assets 28,523 28,763 28,851
Total non-current assets 28,524 28,763 28,852
Current receivables 4,455 4,131 4,290
Cash and cash equivalents 469 393 1,259
Total current assets 4,924 4,523 5,548
Total assets 33,448 33,287 34,400
Equity and liabilities
Restricted equity 1 1 1
Unrestricted equity 18,041 18,044 18,259
Total equity 18,041 18,045 18,260
Non-current liabilities 8,284 9,756 8,405
Current liabilities 7,123 5,486 7,736
Total equity and liabilities 33,448 33,287 34,400

Definitions of alternative performance measures

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Storskogen presents a number of alternative performance measures that are not defined in accordance with IFRS. The Company considers these measures to provide valuable supplementary information to investors and the Company's management, as they allow an evaluation of trends and the Company's performance. As not all companies calculate these measures in the same way, they are not always comparable with those used by other companies. These financial measures should therefore not be seen as a replacement for measures defined according to IFRS. Definitions of Storskogen's alternative performance measures are presented below. More detailed definitions can be found in the latest annual report. In addition, a Factbook with an overview of all alternative performance measures is published in connection with each interim report.

RETURN ON EQUITY

The purpose is to analyse profitability in relation to equity attributable to the Parent Company shareholders.

Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 24/25 23/24 2024
Profit for the period 1,211 -128 116
Equity (Average of last 12 months) 20,446 20,362 20,393
Return on equity, % 5.9 -0.6 0.6

RETURN ON EQUITY, ADJUSTED

The purpose is to analyse profitability in relation to equity attributable to the Parent Company shareholders, adjusted for items affecting comparability.

Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 24/25 23/24 2024
Profit for the period 1,211 -128 116
Reversal of items affecting comparability, profit for the period 88 1,001 1,019
Profit for the period, adjusted 1,299 873 1,135
Equity (Average of last 12 months) 20,446 20,362 20,393
Return on equity, adjusted, % 6.4 4.3 5.6

RETURN ON WORKING CAPITAL

The purpose is to analyse profitability in relation to working capital.

Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 24/25 23/24 2024
Adjusted EBITA 3,150 3,086 3,229
Working capital (Average of last 12 months) 5,055 5,402 5,169
Return on working capital, % 62.3 57.1 62.5

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

The purpose is to analyse profitability in relation to capital employed. As from the first quarter 2025, a new definition of the performance measure is applied. The performance measure adjusted EBITA replaces the previously used operating profit plus interest income. In addition, in the definition of capital employed, current investments and cash and cash equivalents are excluded. According to the previous definition, return on capital employed would have been 7.8 percent (4.3).

Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 24/25 23/24 2024
Adjusted EBITA 3,150 3,086 3,229
Capital employed (Average of last 12 months) 30,626 31,481 31,126
Return on capital employed, % 10.3 9.8 10.4

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

The purpose is to present developments in the Group's financial activities.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Interest income 20 23 45 52 44 51
Interest expenses -159 -229 -603 -721 -817 -934
Financial expenses -13 -7 -36 -90 -46 -100
Exchange rate changes and other 14 -28 -38 -36 -18 -16
Net financial items -138 -242 -633 -796 -837 -999

ADJUSTED EBITA

The purpose is to assess the Group's operating activities. Adjusted EBITA facilitates comparison of EBITA between periods.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
EBITA 769 791 2,282 2,141 3,154 3,013
Reversal of items affecting comparability, EBITA -10 -8 20 239 -4 216
Adjusted EBITA 759 783 2,302 2,380 3,150 3,229

ADJUSTED EBITA MARGIN

The purpose is to give an indication of profitability in relation to sales.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Adjusted EBITA 759 783 2,302 2,380 3,150 3,229
Net sales 7,982 7,991 24,374 25,592 32,965 34,182
Adjusted EBITA margin, % 9.5 9.8 9.4 9.3 9.6 9.4

ADJUSTED CASH CONVERSION

The purpose is to analyse cash conversion. As from the first quarter 2025, a new definition of the performance measure is applied. In the updated definition, net investments in intangible assets are included in the definition of Capex. According to the previous definition, adjusted cash conversion would have been 82 percent (75) for the quarter, and 84 percent for the past 12-month period.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Adjusted EBITDA 1,026 1,037 3,091 3,195 4,199 4,303
Change in working capital -88 -142 -784 -251 -163 370
Cash flow from net investments in non-current assets defined as Capex -112 -145 -372 -405 -581 -614
Operating cash flow 825 750 1,935 2,539 3,456 4,060
Adjusted EBITDA 1,026 1,037 3,091 3,195 4,199 4,303
Adjusted cash conversion, % 80.4 72.3 62.6 79.5 82.3 94.3

ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

The purpose is to facilitate comparison of earnings per share between periods.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep
2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Net profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent company, SEK m 316 227 735 -379 1,062 -52
Reversal of items affecting comparability, SEK m -10 -8 100 1,030 88 1,019
Total 306 219 834 651 1,150 967
Total weighted average number of shares after dilution, millions 1,687 1,687 1,687 1,687 1,687 1,687
Adjusted diluted earnings per share, SEK 0.18 0.13 0.49 0.39 0.68 0.57

ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY

Exclusion of items affecting comparability facilitates comparisons of the profit between periods.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Remeasurement of contingent considerations 10 -1 -11 -10 -13 -12
Stamp tax on foreign business combinations 0 0 0 -3 0 -3
Central restructuring costs - - -9 -19 -4 -15
Capital gain/loss from divestment of business - 9 - -71 21 -50
Items affecting comparability, EBITDA 10 8 -20 -104 4 -81
Impairment of tangible fixed assets - - - -135 - -135
Items affecting comparability, EBITA 10 8 -20 -239 4 -216
Impairment of intangible fixed assets - - - -731 - -731
Items affecting comparability, EBIT 10 8 -20 -970 4 -947
Financial one-off costs (related to divestment of business), before tax - - - -20 - -20
One-off items related to refinancing of interest-bearing liabilities, before tax - - -80 -40 -92 -52
Items affecting comparability, profit for the period 10 8 -100 -1,030 -88 -1,019

INTEREST-BEARING NET DEBT

The purpose is to provide an alternative measure of the Group's debt/equity ratio. The performance measure gives an indication of the Group's financial target with regard to net debt in relation to RTM adjusted EBITDA.

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Interest-bearing liabilities 9,693 10,538 9,998
Lease liabilities 1,633 1,633 1,606
Pension provisions, net 228 276 251
Financial assets -217 -253 -263
Current investments -7 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents -1,139 -1,278 -1,899
Interest-bearing net debt 10,192 10,917 9,693

INTEREST-BEARING NET DEBT/RTM ADJUSTED EBITDA (12 MONTH)

The purpose is to provide an indication of the Group's ability to pay its debts. The performance measure gives an indication of the Group's financial target with regard to net debt in relation to RTM adjusted EBITDA.

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Interest-bearing net debt 10,192 10,917 9,693
RTM adjusted EBITDA 4,234 4,142 4,258
Interest-bearing net debt/RTM adjusted EBITDA, x 2.4 2.6 2.3

NET DEBT

The purpose is to provide an alternative measure of the Group's debt/equity ratio.

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Interest-bearing liabilities 9,693 10,538 9,998
Lease liabilities 1,633 1,633 1,606
Pension provisions, net 228 276 251
Contingent consideration liabilities 56 65 57
Minority options 1,546 1,908 1,883
Financial assets -217 -253 -263
Current investments -7 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents -1,139 -1,278 -1,899
Net debt 11,794 12,890 11,633

ORGANIC EBITA GROWTH

Changes in EBITA, excluding exchange rate translation, acquisition and divestment effects, and adjusted for Group operations, relative to the same period last year. Acquired entities are included in organic EBITA growth once they have been part of the Group for the full comparative period, divested companies are excluded from both periods once they have been divested. The purpose is to analyse underlying growth in operating profit.

ORGANIC NET SALES GROWTH (ORGANIC GROWTH)

Changes in net sales, excluding exchange rate translation, acquisition and divestment effects, relative to the same period last year. Acquired entities are included in organic growth once they have been part of the Group for the full comparative period, divested companies are excluded from both periods once they have been divested. The purpose is to analyse underlying growth in net sales.

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

The purpose is to present profit in relation to interest expenses, which is a measure of the Group's capacity to cover its interest expenses.

Q3 Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 2025 2024 2025 2024 24/25 2024
Operating profit 597 604 1,761 814 2,439 1,492
Interest income 20 23 45 52 44 51
Operating profit including interest income 617 627 1,806 866 2,483 1,543
Interest expenses -159 -229 -603 -721 -817 -934
Interest coverage ratio, x 3.9 2.7 3.0 1.2 3.0 1.7

WORKING CAPITAL

The purpose is to analyse the capital tied up in the balance sheet by the Group's operating activities. The components are calculated as the average for the previous 12-month period.

Oct-Sep Full-year
SEK m 24/25 23/24 2024
Inventories 4,436 4,654 4,517
Trade receivables 4,267 4,788 4,596
Other current receivables 2,706 2,733 2,683
Trade payables -2,590 -2,683 -2,630
Other current liabilities -3,764 -4,090 -3,996
Working capital (Average of last 12 months) 5,055 5,402 5,169

DEBT/EQUITY RATIO

The purpose is to show the size of debt in relation to equity, i.e. a measure of capital strength and financial risk.

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Net debt 11,794 12,890 11,633
Equity 20,566 20,128 20,807
Debt/equity ratio, x 0.6 0.6 0.6

EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO

The purpose is to show the proportion of assets that are financed with equity.

SEK m 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2024
Equity 20,566 20,128 20,807
Total assets 42,318 43,329 43,180
Equity/assets ratio, % 48.6 46.5 48.2

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

The purpose is to track the amount of capital that is employed in operations and financed by shareholders and lenders. As from the first quarter 2025, a new definition of the performance measure is applied. In the updated definition, capital employed is calculated with deduction for current investments and cash and cash equivalents. According to the previous definition, return on capital employed would have been SEK 31,936 million (32,937). All components in the table are calculated as the average for the past 12-month period.

Oct-Sep
SEK m 24/25 23/24 2024
Total assets 42,583 44,554 44,011
Non-interest-bearing liabilities -8,712 -9,506 -9,267
Provisions -1,934 -2,111 -2,090
Current investments & Cash and cash equivalents -1,310 -1,455 -1,529
Capital employed (Average of last 12 months) 30,626 31,481 31,126

ABOUT STORSKOGEN

Storskogen is an international group of businesses across trade, industry and services. With a long-term ownership horizon, Storskogen acquires and develops leading small and medium-sized businesses in selected industries. The company has approximately 11,000 employees and generates net sales of SEK 33 billion. Storskogen is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.storskogen.com

MISSION

Our mission is to empower businesses to realise their full potential.

VISION

Our vision is to be the leading international owner of small and medium-sized businesses.

FINANCIAL TARGETS 2025-2027

Adjusted EBITA margin (LTM) >10%

Adjusted cash conversion (LTM) >70%

Adjusted EBITA growth (CAGR) 15%

Interest-bearing net debt/RTM adjusted EBITDA 2.0–3.0x

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Year-end Report 2025 10 February 2026 Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 Week 15, 2026 Interim Report Q1 2026 29 April 2026 Annual General Meeting 2026 6 May 2026 Interim Report Q2 2026 11 August 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION Andreas Lindblom Head of Investor Relations [email protected] +46 72-506 14 22

STORSKOGEN GROUP AB (PUBL.)

CIN: 559223-8694 Visiting address: Hovslagargatan 3 111 48 Stockholm

This report is also published in Swedish. In case of discrepancies between the Swedish and English versions, the Swedish version shall prevail.

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