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Beijer Electronics Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2014

Oct 22, 2014

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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JANUARY—SEPTEMBER 2014

Increased Order Intake and Strategic Focus on the IDC Business Area in Q3

Third Quarter

  • • Order intake increased by 4% to 341.4 MSEK (327.8), or by 10% for comparable units.
  • • Net sales were 334.6 MSEK (346.1).
  • • Operating profit was 28.6 MSEK (30.0) excluding non-recurring costs of 10.8 MSEK. Including non-recurring costs, profit was 17.8 MSEK.
  • • Profit after tax was 8.4 MSEK (18.4).
  • • Earnings per share were 0.41 SEK (0.96) including non-recurring costs.
  • • Major strategic focus on the IDC business area.
  • • Anna Belfrage was appointed acting CEO and President.
  • • Measures aimed at IAS announced after the end of the period.

Nine Months

  • • Order intake was 1,039.5 MSEK (1,049.2).
  • • Net sales rose by 3% to 1,036.2 MSEK (1,009.9). • Operating profit increased to 99.7 MSEK (67.3) including capital gains of 32.9 MSEK and non-recurring costs of 10.8 MSEK. Excluding capital gains and non-recurring costs, profit was 77.6 MSEK.
  • • Profit after tax amounted to 53.8 MSEK (35.9).
  • • Earnings per share were 2.77 SEK (1.88).

Interim Report, Beijer Electronics AB

Comments from acting CEO Anna Belfrage

"Beijer Electronics continued to make positive progress in the third quarter. Sales were largely unchanged adjusted for the sale of the Vehicle division, and profit excluding non-recurring costs for severance pay to the former CEO were in line with the previous year. Higher order intake in the third quarter made a particularly positive contribution—adjusted for the sale of the Vehicle division, order intake was up 10%. However, the economic recovery is sluggish and a number of markets are still characterized by uncertainty.

The IDC business area posted another strong quarter with a sharp increase in order intake, higher sales and improved profit. 2014 is expected to be a record year for IDC and against the background of the business area's significant success in recent years, Beijer Electronics' Board of Directors have decided to implement a major strategic initiative worth 175 MSEK over three years. The measures relate to Westermo, which represents just over 80% of the business area's sales. Westermo's robust solutions for demanding industrial segments such as the train, oil, gas and mining industries have had significant success. The additional investments are aimed at developing and extending Westermo's product portfolio and strengthening the sales organization.

In addition to the focus on Westermo, the Board of Directors also resolved to continue to develop Korenix's wireless and surveillance solutions.

The aim is for IDC to achieve sales approaching 800 MSEK and an operating margin in excess of 14% by 2017. We consider the investments to be relatively low-risk, partly becausethe underlying market isexpanding sharply but also because a high proportion of the investments are focused on developing supplementary products aimed at existing customers such as Bombardier,Toshiba and ABB. The investments are expected to have moderate impact on business area profit in 2015 and 2016, although the effect on cash flow will be negative in the period.

The IAS business area is still struggling with a difficult market. Order intake, sales and profit decreased in thethird quarter, partly due to the sale of the Vehicle division. A weak market in the Nordics and the rest of Europe is the main reason behind the decline in demand, while the US continues to make good progress and sales in China are

Sales
Quarter 3
Operating Profit
Quarter 3
Sales
9 Mth.
Operating Profit
9 Mth.
MSEKw 1409 1309 1409 1309 1409 1309 1409 1309
IAS business area 217.0 237.2 10.3 14.7 693.8 714.7 76.5 b) 47.6
IDC business area 119.0 109.8 15.2 14.6 347.1 298.0 44.2 27.6
Intra-group sales -1.4 -0.9 -4.7 -2.8
Group adjustments and depreciation -7.7a) 0.7 -21.0 a) -7.9
Beijer Electronics Group 334.6 346.1 17.8 30.0 1 036.2 1 009.9 99.7 67.3

Business Area Sales and Operating Profit

a) of which non-recurring item of SEK -10,800,000 attributable to change of CEO b) of which capital gain from sale of Vehicle division in the US SEK 32,936,000

up. At the same time, there were also positive progress in the third quarter and order intake was up 6% excluding the sale of the Vehicle division. Our new robust operator terminals, launched last spring, have also attracted considerable market interest.

IAS hasn't reached anticipated sales volumes in recent years, leading to reduced profitability. In order to restore profitability over a three-year period, we announced a range of measures for IAS in October. The program includes an initial phase of cost-cutting measures intended to increase business area profit by 25 MSEKin 2015.Therestructuring costs will mainly affect profit in thefourth quarter, but also the first half of 2015." 350 400 1400 1600

Market and Surrounding World

Therecovery in IAS' global market continued but remained weak in the third quarter. At the same time, there is still substantial uncertainty on many markets. The American market continued to grow, while in Europe the outlook was divided. Growth in Asia recovered.

Unlike IAS, IDC's market is still making very strong progress globally.

The Group in the Third Quarter

The group's order intake increased by 4% to 341.4 MSEK (327.8) in thethird quarter despitethe negativeeffect from the sale of the Vehicle division. Adjusted for this, order

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

The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly profit after depreciation. The curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter profit after depreciation.

intake was up by 10%. A weaker Swedish krona had a positive impact on order intake. Order intake in the IDC business area was up sharply and, adjusted for the Vehicle division, IAS' order intake also rose by 6%.

Group sales decreased by 3% to 334.6 MSEK (346.1). However, adjusted for the Vehicle division sales rose by 2%. IDC's sales grew by 8%, while IAS' sales decreased by 9% as a result of the divestment in the US. Adjusted for the Vehicle division, IAS' sales fell by 2%. Group sales in the Nordics were down, but increased in the rest of Europe. Sales in the US continued to make positive progress adjusted for the Vehicle division. In Asia, sales were up in China and Korea, but declined across the rest of Asia.

Group operating profit before depreciation and amortization was 33.6 MSEK (46.9). This includes non-recurring costs of 10.8 MSEK relating to severance pay to theformer CEO. Depreciation and amortization were 15.8 MSEK (16.9). Operating profit including non-recurring costs was 17.8 MSEK (30.0). Excluding the non-recurring cost, operating profit was 28.6 MSEK. This corresponded to an operating margin of 8.6% (8.7).Total developmentexpenses were 26.1 MSEK (26.5), or 7.8% (7.7) of group sales.

Profit before tax was 12.4 MSEK (23.9). Net financial income/expense was -5.4 MSEK (-6.2). Profit afterestimated tax amounted to 8.4 MSEK (18.4). Earnings per share after estimated tax were 0.41 SEK (0.96).

The Group in the First Nine Months

Order intake was 1,039.5 MSEK (1,049.2) in the first nine months of the year. A weaker Swedish krona had a positive impact, whilethesale of theVehicle division had a negative effect.TheIDCbusiness area's order intakeincreased, while it decreased in IAS.

Group sales rose by 3% to 1,036.2 MSEK (1,009.9). IDC's sales were up by 16%, while IAS' sales decreased by 3%. Group operating profit before depreciation and amortization was 148.5 MSEK (114.9). Depreciation and amortization was 48.8 MSEK (47.2). Operating profit including capital gains and non-recurring costs was 99.7 MSEK (67.3). Excluding the capital gains and nonrecurring costs, operating profit was 77.6 MSEK (67.3), corresponding to an operating margin of 7.5% (6.7). The underlying profit improvement is dueto higher sales volumes.Total developmentexpenses were 83.2 MSEK (79.6), or 8.0% (7.9) of group sales.

Profit before tax increased to 82.7 MSEK (55.7). Net financial income/expense was -17.0 MSEK (-11.7). Profit after estimated tax amounted to 53.8 MSEK (35.9). Earnings per share after estimated tax were SEK 2.77 (1.88).

Industrial Automation Solutions Business Area

The market for Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS) remained difficult in the third quarter. Sales fell in the Nordics and therest of Europe, whilethey increased in the US and Asia. The new robust operator terminal launched last spring was very well received on the market, which means that further initiatives are planned in this area over the coming years.

The business area has returned fading profitability for some time, and a range of measures aimed at restoring business area profitability over a three-year period were announced in October. In the initial phase, the measures are expected to increase IAS' profit by 25 MSEK in 2015. Some 40 staff will be affected by the program.

Third Quarter

The business area's order intake amounted to 215.6 MSEK (222.8). Adjusted for the Vehicle division, order intake was up by 6%. Sales fell by 9% to 217.0 MSEK (237.2). Adjusted for the Vehicle division, sales fell by 2%. Operating profit before depreciation and amortization was 16.6 MSEK (21.8). Depreciation and amortization were 6.3 MSEK (7.1). Operating profit was 10.3 MSEK (14.7), corresponding to an operating margin of 4.7% (6.2).

First Nine Months

Order intake was 679.9 MSEK (729.8). Sales decreased by 3% to 693.8 MSEK (714.7) as a result of the sale of the Vehicle division. Operating profit before depreciation and amortization rose to 97.0 MSEK (68.0), including capital gains of 32.9 MSEK. Depreciation and amortization were 20.5 MSEK (20.4). Operating profit was 76.5 MSEK (47.6) including the capital gains. Excluding the capital gains, operating profit was 43.6 MSEK (47.6), corresponding to an operating margin of 6.3% (6.7).

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

Sales by geographical market for the first 9 months of 2014 compared to 2013.

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Industrial Data Communication Business Area

Industrial Data Communication (IDC) continued to make positive progress in the third quarter, with a sharp increase in order intake, higher sales and improved profit. IDC received several break-through orders in the period. A major initiative relating to Westermo was announced in September. The measures correspond to over 80% of business area sales, totaling 175 MSEK in investments in product development and thesales organization over three years. The aim is to extend Westermo's product portfolio in Mission Critical Edge Networks and Westermo IP Train. This means total headcount is set to increase by some 50 staff. The Board of Directors also resolved to invest a further 13 MSEK over the coming years as part of ongoing development of Korenix's wireless and surveillance solutions. The dual initiatives are intended to generate total sales approaching 800 MSEK with an operating margin in excess of 14% by 2017.

Third Quarter

The business area's order intake rose by 20% to 125.8 MSEK (107.6). Sales grew by 8% to 119.0 MSEK (109.8). Operating profit before depreciation and amortization increased to 22.1 MSEK (21.4). Depreciation and amortization were 6.9 MSEK (6.8). Operating profit increased to 15.2 MSEK (14.6), corresponding to an operating margin of 12.8% (13.3). Increased measures aimed at product development and marketing slowed the profit increase.

First Nine Months

Order intake rose by 13% to 359.6 MSEK (324.6). Sales increased by 16% to 347.1 MSEK (298.0). Operating profit before depreciation and amortization rose by 37% to 64.6 MSEK(47.2). Depreciation and amortization amounted to 20.4 MSEK (19.6). Operating profit increased by 60% to 44.2 MSEK (27.6), corresponding to an operating margin of 12.7% (9.3).

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

Sales by geographical market for the first 9 months of 2014 compared to 2013.

Other Financial Information

Group investments including capitalized development expenses and acquisitions amounted to 44.2 MSEK (126.5). Cash flow from operating activities was 64.7 MSEK (116.3). Equity was 463.7 MSEK (377.7) as of September 30, 2014. The equity ratio was 31.7% (26.6). Cash and cash equivalents were 130.7 MSEK (109.8). Net debt was 552.7 MSEK (605.2). The average number of employees was 759 (764).

Prospects for 2014

Beijer Electronics continued to make positive, albeit hesitant, progress in the third quarter. Group sales and profit increased both before and adjusted for various nonrecurring items in the first nine months. Even if significant uncertainty persists in the surrounding world, the conditions are in place for Beijer Electronics to achieve increased sales and profit adjusted for non-recurring items for the full year 2014.

Significant Events

In September, Beijer Electronics announced a major strategic initiative aimed at theIndustrial DataCommunication business area, IDC. The measures encompass some 175 MSEK over a three-year period and are focused on increased product development and strengthening thesales organization. The initiative is largely internally funded. The aim is to increase growth further from the current 450 MSEK or so in annual sales to closer to 800 MSEK, and to achieve an operating margin of over 14% by 2017.

IDC's total addressable market amounts to some SEK 10 billion with expected annual growth in excess of 10%. Companies like Hirschmann and RuggedCom constitute the main competitors. Westermo has had substantial success with its robust industrial data communication solutions. The announced measures will broaden Westermo's product portfolio in Mission Critical Edge Networks and Westermo IP Train. Total headcount is expected to increase by 50, of which 20 in product development and the remainder in the sales organization.

On September 15, Beijer Electronics' CEO and President Fredrik Jönsson announced his resignation and departure from the company. Beijer Electronics'CFO Anna Belfrage was appointed acting CEO and President on thesame day.

In June 2014, Beijer Electronics sold the USVehicle division of theIAS business area to Israeli company Micronet. This disposal was a component of the strategy of focusing on Beijer Electronics' core businesses, industrial operator panels and industrial data communication.

This transaction produced a capital gain of 32.9 MSEK before tax. Management judges that the sold operation will reducethe group's annualized sales by some 70 MSEK going forward. It judges the effect on future operating profit as marginal.

The transaction did not imply any major changes to the group's or the IAS business area's fixed assets. This capital gain is included in other operating revenue in the Consolidated Income Statement.

At year-end, Beijer Electronics implemented a new global organization, which altered its reporting from three business areas to two—Industrial Automation (IAS) and Industrial Data Communication (IDC). TheIAS business area was formed from the Automation and HMI Products business areas. These changes are a consequence of Beijer Electronics re-purchasing 15% of Automation from Mitsubishi Electric in 2013. Automation also launched an extended Beijer Electronics-branded product range, for global sale. Coordination with a global sales organization means more customer focus and sharper competitiveness. Numbers from the previous year have been restated to comply with the new reporting.

Significant Events after the End of the Period

In October, Beijer Electronics announced a range of measures aimed at the IAS business area. IAS' sales have not progressed as expected in recent years, which has had a negative impact on profitability. In order to restore profitability over a three-year period, IAS has initiated a cost-cutting program. In the initial stage, IAS' profit is expected to increase by 25 MSEK in 2015 as a result of the measures. Some 40 employees will be affected by the program. The restructuring costs will primarily affect Q4 profit, but also the first half of 2015.

Accounting Principles

For the group, this Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicableregulations of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. TheInterim Report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act's chapter 9, Interim Reporting. The accounting principles applied for the group and parent company are consistent with those accounting principles used when preparing the latest annual accounts.

Malmö,Sweden, October 22, 2014 Anna Belfrage Acting CEO and President Anna Belfrage

For more information, please contact: Acting CEO and President Anna Belfrage, tel +46(0)40-35 86 53, +46 (0)706-35 86 53 or Acting CFO Joakim Nideborn, tel +46(0)40-35 84 49, +46(0)707-72 29 83

Report of Review of Interim Financial Information

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Beijer Electronics AB (publ) as of 30 September 2014 and the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

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 with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.

Malmö, 22 October 2014

Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Sofia Götmar-Blomstedt Authorized Public Accountant Auditor in charge

Magnus Jönsson Authorized Public Accountant

Interim Report in Summary

Income Statement—Group

SEK 000 Quarter 3,
2014
Quarter 3,
2013
9 Mth.
2014
9 Mth.
2013
Full Year,
2013
Net turnover 334,647 346,094 1,036,158 1,009,854 1,376,187
Other operating revenue 1,953 -832 36,701,b) 348 1,509
Operating expenses excluding depreciation
and amortisation
-303,037a) -298,316 -924,337,a) -895,271 -1,226,383,C)
Operating profit before depreciation
and amortization
33,563 46,946 148,522 114,931 151,313
Amortization, intangible assets -11,215 -11,975 -34,094 -34,404 -46,182
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment -4,570 -4,929 -14,716 -13,179 -17,764
Operating profit 17,778 30,042 99,712 67,348 87,367
Net financial items -5,398 -6,172 -17,031 -11,654 -15,493
Profit before tax 12,380 23,870 82,681 55,694 71,874
Estimated tax -3,970 -5,515 -28,860 -19,833 -27,508
Net profit 8,410 18,355 53,821 35,861 44,366
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 7,782 18,229 52,755 35,943 44,218
Attributable to minority interest 628 126 1,066 -82 148
Earnings per share, SEK 0.41 0.96 2.77 1.88 2.32

a) of which non-recurring item of SEK -10,800,000 attributable to change of CEO

b) of which capital gain from sale of Vehicle division in the US SEK 32,936,000

c) of which non-recurring item of SEK -5,633,000 attributable to restructuring in the German operations

Statement of Comprehensive Income

SEK 000 Quarter 3,
2014
Quarter 3,
2013
9 Mth.
2014
9 Mth.
2013
Full Year,
2013
Net profit 8,410 18,355 53,821 35,861 44,366
Actuarial gains and losses -7,537 7,914 -7,537 7,914 9,714
Translation differences 28,458 -17,434 51,382 -15,355 -11,706
Comprehensive income 29,331 8,835 97,666 28,420 42,374
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 28,492 10,901 96,176 27,694 41,399
Attributable to minority interest 839 -2,066 1,490 726 975

Balance Sheet—Group

SEK 000 Sept. 30, 2014 Sept. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed assets 866,871 848,151 850,863
Current assets 483,896 478,625 458,020
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 130,741 109,751 147,926
Total assets 1,481,508 1,436,527 1,456,809
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Shareholders' equity 463,705 377,658 391,363
Minority share of shareholders' equity 6,290 4,551 4,800
Long-term liabilities 506,948 551,416 544,766
Current liabilities 504,565 502,902 515,880
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 1,481,508 1,436,527 1,456,809
Of which interest-bearing liabilities 683,403 714,930 707,776

Statement of Changes to Shareholders'

SEK 000 Sept. 30, 2014 Sept. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Attribute of all to parent company shareholders
Opening equity, while in January. One, in
accordance with adopted balance sheet
391,363 415,843 415,843
Change of accounting principles -31,443 -31,443
New share issue 45 45
Additional paid-in capital 8,049 8,049
Dividend -23,834 -23,668 -23,668
Acquisition -18,862 -18,862
Totalresultat 96,176 27,694 41,399
Closing equity 463,705 377,658 391,363
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Opening equity, January. One 4,800 21,316 21,316
Dividend
Acquisition -17,491 -17,491
Comprehensive income 1,490 726 975
Closing equity 6,290 4,551 4,800

Key Figures

Sept. 30, 2014 Sept. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Operating margin, % 9.6 6.7 6.3
Profit margin, % 5.2 3.6 3.2
Equity ratio, % 31.7 26.6 27.2
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK 24.3 19.8 20.5
Earnings per share, SEK a) 2.77 1.88 2.32
Return on equity after tax, % 14.6 13.9 11.1
Return on capital employed, % 10.7 8.6 8.8
Return on net operating assets, % 18.7 13.5 14.0
Average number of employees 759 764 776

Cash Flow Statement—Group

SEK 000 Sept. 30, 2014 Sept. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 87,857 81,322 115,803
Change in working capital -23,199 35,007 92,107
Cash flow from operating activities 64,658 116,329 207,910
Cash flow from investing activities -44,205 -126,496 -140,871
Cash flow from finance activities -22,576 18,676 -20,187
Dividends paid -23,834 -23,668 -23,668
Change in cash equivalents -25,957 -15,159 23,184
Cash equivalents and short-term investments,
opening balance 147,926 128,469 128,469
Exchange rate change, cash equivalents 8,772 -3,559 -3,727
Cash equivalents and short-term investments,
closing balance 130,741 109,751 147,926

Operating Segments

SEK 000 Quarter, 3
2014
Quarter, 3
2013
9 Mth.
2014
9 Mth.
2013
Full Year
2013
Net turnover
IAS 217,013 237,203 693,769 714,722 970,928
IDC 118,991 109,796 347,095 297,954 409,048
Group adjustments -1,357 -905 -4,706 -2,822 -3,789
Group 334,647 346,094 1,036,158 1,009,854 1,376,187
Operating profit before depreciation
and amortization
IAS 16,556 21,783 97,032,b) 67,956 85,714c)
IDC 22,079 21,430 64,644 47,214 64,292
Parent company -10,183a) 2,064 -16,045,a) -5,347 -6,110
Group adjustments 5,111 1,669 2,891 5,108 7,417
Group 33,563 46,946 148,522 114,931 151,313
Operating profit
IAS 10,270 14,740 76,524 47,566 58,174
IDC 15,236 14,638 44,203 27,566 37,887
Parent company -11,932 353 -21,203 -10,490 -12,919
Group adjustments 4,204 311 188 2,706 4,225
Group 17,778 30,042 99,712 67,348 87,367

a) of which non-recurring item of SEK -10,800,000 attributable to change of CEO

b) of which capital gain from sale of Vehicle division in the US SEK 32,936,000

c) of which non-recurring item of SEK -5,633,000 attributable to restructuring in the German operations

Income Statement—Parent Company

SEK 000 Quarter 3
2013
Quarter 3
2013
9 Mth.
2014
9 Mth.
2013
Full Year
2013
Net turnover 15,323 15,175 45,972 45,526 60,701
Operating expenses -27,255b) -14,822 -67,175b) -56,016 -73,620
Operating profit -11,932 353 -21,203 -10,490 -12,919
Net financial items a) 54,581 40,085 56,223 45,528 55,024
Profit before tax 42,649 40,438 35,020 35,038 42,105
Appropriations 719 985 2,156 2,955 27,896
Estimated tax 1,169 154 1,637 -415 -1,383
Net profit 44,537 41,577 38,813 37,578 68,618
a) of which dividend from subsidiary 50,000 50,000 53,699 54,959 66,959
b) of which non-recurring item of SEK -10,800,000
attributable to change of CEO

Balance Sheet—Parent Company

SEK 000 Sept. 30, 2014 Sept. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed assets 809,489 847,466 843,683
Current assets 25,840 26,027 47,674
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 1,487 235 11,958
Total assets 836,816 873,728 903,315
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Shareholders' equity 135,429 89,410 120,450
Untaxed reserves 1,769 4,910 3,925
Long-term liabilities 412,694 483,121 500,213
Current liabilities 286,924 296,287 278,727
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 836,816 873,728 903,315
Of which interest-bearing liabilities 589,979 636,338 626,064

Beijer Electronics AB (publ)

Beijer Electronics is a fast-growing technology company active in industrial automation and data communications.The company develops and markets products and solutions that focus on the user. Since its start-up in 1981, Beijer Electronics has evolved into a multinational group present in 22 countries. The company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Small Cap list under the ticker BELE.

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