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BTS Group — Interim / Quarterly Report 2025
Nov 12, 2025
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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2025
Q3
Focus remains on BTS North America turnaround, intensified sales efforts in BTS Other markets, and AI innovation in a challenging market
July 1 – September 30, 2025
- • Net sales amounted to MSEK 626 (657). Currency adjusted growth was 3%, whereof -1% was organic.
- • EBITA decreased 25% to MSEK 45 (60).
- • EBITA margin was 7.2 (9.2) %.
- • Profit after tax amounted to MSEK 12 (190). Excluding reversed provisions of earn-out 2024, the profit after tax decreased 48% to MSEK 12 (24). 1)
- • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.69 (9.78). Excluding reversed provision of earn-out 2024, earnings per share decreased 44% to SEK 0.69 (1.23). 1)
January 1 – September 30, 2025
- • Net sales amounted to MSEK 1,993 (2,006). Currency adjusted growth was 4%, whereof 1% was organic.
- • EBITA decreased 18% to MSEK 188 (229).
- • EBITA margin was 9.5 (11.4) %.
- • Profit after tax amounted to MSEK 77 (303). Excluding reversed provisions of earn-out 2024, the profit after tax decreased 29% to MSEK 77 (109). 1)
- • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.05 (15.64). Excluding reversed provision of earn-out 2024, earnings per share decreased 28% to SEK 4.05 (5.62). 1)
"Focus remains on building a stronger business for the long-term, through strong measures" Jessica Skon, CEO of BTS Group AB
Outlook 2025
We see clear signs of operational improvements but foresee revenue decline in BTS North America in the fourth quarter and continued currency headwinds. Full year 2025 revenue and earnings are therefore expected to be significantly worse than 2024.
| FINANCIAL SUMMARY | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Oct–Sep | Jan–Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024/2025 | 2024 |
| Net sales | 626 | 657 | 1,993 | 2,006 | 2,790 | 2,802 |
| Currency adjusted growth | 3% | 8% | 4% | 6% | 4% | 5% |
| EBITA | 45 | 60 | 188 | 229 | 324 | 365 |
| EBITA margin | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 13.0% |
| EBIT | 27 | 43 | 133 | 180 | 250 | 298 |
| EBIT margin | 4.3% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.6% |
| Profit after tax | 12 | 190 | 77 | 303 | 161 | 387 |
| Profit after tax, excl. reversed earn-out provision 1) | 12 | 24 | 77 | 109 | 159 | 191 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 100 | 147 | 3 | 164 | 225 | 386 |
| Earnings per share, SEK 2) | 0.69 | 9.78 | 4.05 | 15.64 | 8.37 | 19.93 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, excl. reversed earn-outprovision 1) 2) | 0.69 | 1.23 | 4.05 | 5.62 | 8.30 | 9.84 |
| Net debt (+) / net cash (–) | 62 | –128 | 62 | –128 | 62 | –282 |
| Number of employees (EOP) | 1,1623) | 1,182 | 1,1623) | 1,182 | 1,1623) | 1,172 |
1) During the third quarter 2024, a provision of earn-out related to the earlier acquisition of Netmind was reversed, impacting the net financial items positively by MSEK 166. During the first quarter 2024, a provision of earn-out related to the earlier acquisition of RLI was reversed, impacting the net financial items positively by MSEK 29. For increased comparability, the 2024 profit before and after tax in this interim report is presented, including and excluding this reversal.
3) Acquisitions since the end of the third quarter previous year, have brought in 43 new employees.

2) Before and after dilution of shares.
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Focus remains on BTS North America turnaround, intensified sales efforts in BTS Other markets, and AI innovation in a challenging market
Adjusted for currency effects, revenue increased by 3 percent in the quarter. Currency headwinds and significantly lower revenues from high-margin license products in BTS North America resulted in a 25 percent decline in EBITA.
Decline in earnings and continued focus on the turnaround in BTS North America
During the third quarter, our work continued to turn around operations in BTS North America, where we saw the first effects of our intensified sales efforts. As previously communicated, a full return to growth in BTS North America is expected during the first half of 2026. BTS North America's efficiency program related to AI also progressed according to plan during the quarter, resulting in a 2 percent reduction in underlying costs and a 10 percent increase in revenue per employee in local currency.
Despite currency-adjusted revenue growth, BTS North America's operating profit (EBITA) decreased by 35 percent to MSEK 18.7 (29.0). The decline was primarily due to continued currency headwinds and lower revenues from training licenses sold through the APG sales channel. These licenses have high gross margins, and given strong comparables from last year, the decline resulted in a onetime substantial impact on the profit for the third quarter.
Investments to drive growth in BTS Other markets
Revenues in BTS Other markets increased by 4 percent adjusted for currency effects. The prevailing geopolitical uncertainty had a mixed impact across the region. The Middle East has been only moderately affected so far, whereas Southeast Asia is experiencing increased market uncertainty and more cautious investment activity. To stimulate sales, BTS Other markets has invested in sales and marketing across all geographies, investments which are expected to result in higher growth during the first half of 2026.
BTS Other markets' operating profit declined to MSEK 16.7 (20.7), mainly due to negative currency effects and the increased investments in the region during the quarter.

Jessica Skon
Increased profitability in BTS Europe
BTS Europe's revenues grew by 6 percent adjusted for currency effects and the unit continued to deliver strong profitability, with an improved EBITA margin of 9.1 (8.5) percent. After a year of strong growth in the region, demand is expected to slow somewhat in the fourth quarter.
Continued progress in executive coaching and AI
BTS executive coaching services continued to grow, a trend that we have seen in the past two years. Our scaled coaching business, Sounding Board, delivered a profit in the third quarter and has secured a number of large, end-to-end global coaching partnerships.
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During the quarter, we launched several new AI services. Our total AI adoption services bookings amounted to MUSD 10.3 in total year-to-date, representing a 482 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, and 29 percent compared to the second quarter. Our Verity platform, which provides AI-based conversational practice in our simulations, experienced strong growth and reached MUSD 4 in bookings for the full year at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Outlook 2025
Our efforts to return to profitable growth in BTS North America are progressing according to plan, and we are seeing clear signs that our intensified sales efforts and focus on internal efficiency are yielding results. However, we foresee continued revenue decline in BTS North America in the fourth quarter due to a few large clients reducing their spend. Given this, combined with continued expected currency headwinds in the fourth quarter, full year 2025 Group revenue and earnings are expected to be significantly worse than previous year, which deviates from the outlook communicated in the previous interim report, where the result was expected to be worse than the previous year.
Stockholm, November 12, 2025
Jessica Skon
CEO of BTS Group AB (publ)
BTS Interim report January 1–September 30, 2025 | 3
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OPERATIONS
July 1 - September 30, 2025
BTS's third-quarter net sales amounted to MSEK 626 (657). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, sales increased 3 percent, whereof -1 percent was organic. Growth varied between the units: BTS Europe 6 percent, BTS North America 4 percent, BTS Other markets 4 percent, and APG -33 percent.
EBITA decreased 25 percent in the third quarter to MSEK 45 (60). The EBITA margin was 7.2 (9.2) percent. EBIT decreased 38 percent in the third quarter to MSEK 27 (43), EBIT margin was 4.3 (6.5) percent, EBIT for the third guarter was charged with MSEK -19 (-18) for amortization of intangible assets attributable to acquisitions and digital investments.
Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 17 (200) for the third quarter. In 2024, a provision of earn-out related to the acquisition of Netmind was reversed in the third quarter, impacting the net financial items positively by MSEK 166. Excluding the provision of earn-out, the profit before tax decreased 50 percent to MSEK 17 (34).
The outcome was affected positively by improved profit in BTS Europe, and negatively by lower profit in BTS North America, BTS Other markets, and APG, compared to previous year.
January 1 - September 30, 2025
BTS's net sales for the nine-month period amounted to MSEK 1,993 (2,006). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, the net sales increased 4 percent, whereof 1 percent was organic. Growth varied between the units: BTS Europe 15 percent, BTS Other markets 9 percent. BTS North America 1 percent, and APG -21 percent.
EBITA decreased 18 percent to MSEK 188 (229) in the nine-month period. The EBITA margin was 9.5 (11.4) percent. EBIT decreased 27 percent to MSEK 133 (180) in the nine-month period. The EBIT margin was 6.6 (9.0) percent. EBIT for the nine-month period was charged with MSEK
NET SALES RYQUARTER

EBITA BY QUARTER

1) Excluding forgiven PPP loan
NET SALES AND EBITA ROLLING 12 MONTHS

1) Excluding forgiven PPP loan
EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND

<sup>1) Excluding forgiven PPP loan.
<sup>2)Excluding reversed provision of earn-out
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–56 (–49) for amortization of intangible assets attributable to acquisitions and digital investments.
Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 107 (351) for the nine-month period. During 2024, provisions of earn-out related to the acquisitions of RLI and Netmind were reversed, impacting the net financial items positively by MSEK 194 for the comparable period. Excluding the
reversed provisions of earn-out, the profit before tax decreased 32 percent to MSEK 107 (157).
The outcome was affected positively by improved profit in BTS Europe, and negatively by lower profit in BTS North America, BTS Other markets, and APG, compared to the same period previous year.
SEGMENT REPORTING
The effects of IFRS 16 are reported as Group adjustments, and do not affect the reporting of the BTS Operating units.
Operating units
BTS North America consists of BTS's operations in the US (excluding APG), Canada, and Switzerland.
BTS Europe consists of operations in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK.
BTS Other markets consists of operations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.
APG consists of operations in Advantage Performance Group in the US.
NET SALES JANUARY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (2024)


Per operating unit

AVERAGE GROWTH PER YEAR, 2001–2024 (CAGR) 12%
Net sales growth per year 1)
15% EBITA growth per year
- Currency adjusted
FINANCIAL GOALS
- • A net sales growth 1) of 20 percent, primarily organic.
- • An EBITA margin of 17 percent.
- • An equity ratio that does not fall below 50 percent over extended periods.
- • An ambition to distribute 40–65 percent of profit after tax in the long run.
- Currency adjusted
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OUTCOME PER OPERATING UNIT
Net sales
| MSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTS North America | 306 | 321 | 978 | 1,024 | 1,370 | 1,415 |
| BTS Europe | 109 | 107 | 355 | 315 | 510 | 470 |
| BTS Other markets | 190 | 195 | 577 | 557 | 793 | 773 |
| APG | 20 | 33 | 83 | 110 | 117 | 144 |
| Total | 626 | 657 | 1,993 | 2,006 | 2,790 | 2,802 |
EBITA
| MSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTS North America | 18.7 | 29.0 | 74.9 | 122.6 | 140.7 | 188.2 |
| BTS Europe | 9.9 | 9.2 | 43.3 | 30.8 | 78.3 | 65.8 |
| BTS Other markets | 16.7 | 20.7 | 68.1 | 69.2 | 102.5 | 103.7 |
| APG | –1.6 | –0.9 | –3.5 | –1.1 | –3.6 | –1.2 |
| EBITA, excluding Group adjustments | 43.8 | 58.0 | 182.7 | 221.4 | 317.8 | 356.5 |
| Effects of IFRS 16 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 8.3 |
| EBITA | 45.3 | 60.2 | 188.4 | 229.1 | 324.1 | 364.8 |
EBITA margin
| % | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTS North America | 6.1 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 12.0 | 10.3 | 13.3 |
| BTS Europe | 9.1 | 8.5 | 12.2 | 9.8 | 15.3 | 14.0 |
| BTS Other markets | 8.8 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| APG | –8.0 | –2.7 | –4.2 | –1.0 | –3.0 | –0.8 |
| EBITA margin | 7.2 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 13.0 |
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Market development
The market remained slow in the third quarter but improved compared to the second quarter. Clients are cautious, cost-focused and AI-focused.
BTS North America
Net sales for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 306 (321). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue increased 4 percent, whereof –2 percent was organic. Despite currency-adjusted revenue growth, BTS North America's operating profit (EBITA) decreased by 35 percent to MSEK 18.7 (29.0) in the third quarter, and the EBITA margin was 6.1 (9.0) percent.
The majority of the EBITA decline, amounting to MSEK 7, is attributable to lower revenues from training licenses sold through the APG sales channel. These licenses have high gross margins, wherefore the decline had a significant impact on the quarter's earnings. Additionally, a negative USD exchange rate effect impacted EBITA by MSEK –3.
Net sales for BTS North America amounted to MSEK 978 (1,024) in the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue increased 1 percent, whereof –3 percent was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK 74.9 (122.6). The EBITA margin was 7.7 (12.0) percent.
Pharma & biotech gained some territory and comprised almost a third of the clients at the end of the quarter. IT, tech & software were also among the stronger industries, while the energy segment declined.
BTS Europe
Net sales for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 109 (107). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue increased 6 percent, whereof all was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK 9.9 (9.2), and the EBITA margin was 9.1 (8.5) percent.
Net sales for BTS Europe amounted to MSEK 355 (315) in the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue increased 15 percent, whereof all was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK 43.3 (30.8). The EBITA margin was 12.2 (9.8) percent.
The growth in BTS Europe can be attributed to effective and successful sales efforts, which, despite a somewhat cautious market, have delivered strong results.
BTS Europe maintained its focus on companies demonstrating positive demand, regardless of industry segment.
BTS Other markets
Net sales for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 190 (195). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue increased 4 percent, whereof 2 percent was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK 16.7 (20.7), and the EBITA margin was 8.8 (10.6) percent. The decline in EBITA during the period is explained by negative currency effects as well as increased investments in the sales and marketing organizations across all geographies in the region.
Net sales for BTS Other markets amounted to MSEK 577 (557) in the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue increased 9 percent, whereof 4 percent was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK 68.1 (69.2). The EBITA margin was 11.8 (12.4) percent.
The success continued in the financial services sector with new assignments secured. Financial services accounted for almost a quarter of BTS Other market's revenues by September 30. Among other strong industries in the quarter were retail & logistics, energy, and fastmoving consumer goods, FMCG.


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APG
Net sales for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 20 (33). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue decreased 33 percent, whereof all was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK –1.6 (–0.9), and the EBITA margin was –8.0 (–2.7) percent. The decline is primarily explained by the significant decrease in revenues and a higher share of customized deliveries with lower margins.
Net sales for APG amounted to MSEK 83 (110) for the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue decreased 21 percent, whereof all was organic. EBITA amounted to MSEK –3.5 (–1.1). The EBITA margin was –4.2 (–1.0) percent.
The economic uncertainty had a negative impact on APG during the quarter, mainly through reduced project volumes and fewer large license deals. The focus is now on further strengthening and intensifying sales efforts within APG.
CASH FLOW
July 1 – September 30, 2025
BTS's cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 100 (147), whereof the cash flow from changes in working capital amounted to MSEK 56 (103). The weaker cash flow from operating activities is mainly due to lower earnings combined with a relatively smaller increase in operating liabilities compared to the same quarter last year.
The cash flow from investing activities for the third quarter amounted to MSEK –20 (–72). Investments in tangible and intangible non-current assets, excluding acquisitions, amounted to MSEK –15 (–9) for the third quarter. Investments in acquisitions of businesses amounted to MSEK –5 (–63), fully attributable to the new acquisitions for the year.
Cash flow from financing activities for the third quarter amounted to MSEK –11 (–17).
Total cash flow in the third quarter amounted to MSEK 69 (58).
January 1 – September 30, 2025
BTS's cash flow from operating activities for the ninemonth period amounted to MSEK 3 (164), whereof the cash flow from changes in working capital amounted to MSEK –169 (–15). The weaker cash flow from operating activities is mainly due to lower earnings, combined with a relatively smaller increase in operating liabilities compared to the same period last year. In addition, the operating cash flow for the first quarter of the previous year was higher than normal, due to a substantial part of the fourth quarter's invoicing 2023 were taking place at the end of the quarter, which was collected during the first quarter 2024.
The cash flow from investing activities for the ninemonth period amounted to MSEK –169 (–176). Investments in tangible and intangible non-current assets, excluding acquisitions, amounted to MSEK –41 (–24) for the nine-month period. Investments in acquisitions of businesses amounted to MSEK –128 (–152), where MSEK –113 (–81) was attributable to new acquisitions and MSEK –15 (–71) to earn-out payments.
Cash flow from financing activities for the nine-month period amounted to MSEK –11 (38). The change between the periods is attributable to a higher level of net increase in loans during previous year.
Total cash flow for the nine-month period amounted to MSEK –177 (26).
BTS AROUND THE WORLD
BTS is a global professional services firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with about 1,200 professionals in 37 offices located on six continents.

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FINANCIAL POSITION
Available cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 452 (563) at the end of the period.
Interest-bearing loans amounted to MSEK 514 (435) at the end of the period. The company had no conversion loans outstanding at the balance sheet date.
Net debt, that is interest-bearing liabilities reduced by liquid funds, amounted to MSEK 62 (–128) at the end of the period, and the net debt ratio for the 12 months period October 2024 to September 2025 was 4 (–9) percent.
BTS's equity ratio was 49 (51) percent at the end of the period.
DEPRECIATIONS AND AMORTIZATIONS
July 1 – September 30, 2025
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to MSEK –15 (–18) for the third quarter, of which depreciation of right-of-use assets in accordance with IFRS 16 were MSEK –11 (–14).
Amortization of intangible assets amounted to MSEK –19 (–18) for the third quarter, of which amortizations related to acquisitions were MSEK –11 (–9).
January 1 – September 30, 2025
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to MSEK –51 (–53) for the nine-month period, of which depreciation of right-of-use assets in accordance with IFRS 16 were MSEK –41 (–41).
Amortization of intangible assets amounted to MSEK –56 (–49) for the nine-month period, of which amortizations related to acquisitions were MSEK –33 (–27).
OTHER INFORMATION
Employees
As of September 30, 2025, the number of employees at BTS was 1,162 (1,182). Acquisitions since the end of the third quarter previous year, have brought in 43 new employees. The average number of employees for the nine-month period was 1,171 (1,118).
Parent company
The Parent company's net sales during the nine-month period amounted to MSEK 4.0 (3.9) and profit before tax totaled MSEK 17.2 (35.5). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 1.5 (24.4).
Transactions with related parties
A limited number of transactions with related parties, with the exception of transactions between Group companies, have taken place and in that case under prevailing market conditions.
Risks and uncertainties
The Group's material risks and uncertainties include market and business risks, operational risks, and financial risks. Business risks include significant exposure to individual customers or markets, as well as the negative influence of changes in the economy. Operational risks include dependence on key individuals, insufficient skills supply, and an inability to take advantage of intellectual property, as well as if BTS does not meet the stringent quality requirements of its clients. Financial risks mainly relate to foreign exchange rates and credit risks. Political instability, armed conflicts, protectionism, and geopolitical tensions have increased in recent years. The Global Leadership Team and the Board continuously assess macro-economic trends and geopolitical risks affecting BTS's operations, and develop appropriate action plans accordingly. The management of risks and uncertainties is further described in the 2024 Annual report.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
In order to prepare the financial statements in conformity with IFRS accounting standards, Corporate management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting principles and the recognized amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and costs. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, and a number of other factors that are regarded as reasonable under prevailing conditions. Actual outcomes can deviate from these estimates and assumptions. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed regularly.
Accounting policies
The same accounting policies and calculation bases have been applied as in the most recent Annual Report. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, which complies with the stipulations of RFR2. The same accounting policies and calculation bases have been applied as in the most recent Annual Report.
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Financial calendar
Year-end report Jan–Dec 2025 February 20, 2026 Interim report Jan–Mar 2026 May 21, 2026 Interim report Jan–Jun 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Interim report Jan–Sep 2026 Nov 6, 2026 Year-end report Jan–Dec 2026 February 19, 2027
Stockholm, November 12, 2025
Jessica Skon CEO
This report has not been reviewed by BTS's auditors.
Contact information
Jessica Skon, CEO +46 8 587 070 00 Stefan Brown, CFO +46 8 587 070 62 Michael Wallin, Investor Relations +46 70 878 80 19
BTS Group AB (publ) Grevgatan 34 SE-114 53 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 587 070 00
Company registration number: 556566-7119 For further information, visit www.bts.com
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT, SUMMARY
| KSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 625,671 | 657,262 | 1,993,383 | 2,005,587 | 2,789,850 | 2,802,054 |
| Operating expenses | –565,037 | –579,216 | –1,754,044 | –1,723,503 | –2,393,554 | –2,363,013 |
| Depreciation of property, plant, andequipment | –15,329 | –17,853 | –50,962 | –53,014 | –72,201 | –74,253 |
| EBITA | 45,305 | 60,193 | 188,377 | 229,070 | 324,095 | 364,788 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | –18,653 | –17,545 | –55,873 | –48,621 | –73,985 | –66,733 |
| EBIT | 26,653 | 42,648 | 132,504 | 180,449 | 250,110 | 298,055 |
| Net financial items | –9,755 | –8,457 | –26,693 | –23,885 | –29,659 | –26,851 |
| Reversed provision of earn-out | – | 165,729 | – | 194,276 | 1,401 | 195,677 |
| Associated companies, profit after tax | 398 | 180 | 1,234 | 346 | 1,591 | 704 |
| EBT | 17,296 | 200,100 | 107,045 | 351,185 | 223,444 | 467,584 |
| Estimated tax | –4,843 | –10,483 | –29,973 | –47,857 | –62,737 | –80,621 |
| Net profit | 12,453 | 189,617 | 77,072 | 303,328 | 160,707 | 386,963 |
| attributable to the shareholders of the | ||||||
| parent company | 13,434 | 188,827 | 78,472 | 302,538 | 162,429 | 386,496 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.69 | 9.78 | 4.05 | 15.64 | 8.37 | 19.93 |
| Number of shares at end of the period 1) | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 |
| Average number of shares 1) | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 | 19,396,819 |
| Dividend per share, SEK | 6.10 | |||||
1) Before and after dilution of shares.
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| KSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the period | 12,453 | 189,617 | 77,072 | 303,328 | 160,707 | 386,963 |
| Items that will not be reclassified toprofit or loss | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Items that may be reclassified toprofit or loss | ||||||
| Translation differences in equity | –20,317 | –46,020 | –188,206 | 2,457 | –107,273 | 83,390 |
| Translation difference related to netinvestment in Group foreign operations | –998 | – | –14,946 | – | –14,946 | – |
| Other comprehensive income forthe period, net of tax | –21,315 | –46,020 | –203,151 | 2,457 | –122,219 | 83,390 |
| Total comprehensive income forthe period | –8,862 | 143,598 | –126,079 | 305,785 | 38,488 | 470,353 |
| attributable to the shareholders ofthe parent company | –7,881 | 142,807 | –124,680 | 304,995 | 40,210 | 469,885 |
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GROUP BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY
| KSEK | 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 1,299,200 | 1,207,325 | 1,272,214 |
| Other intangible assets | 180,991 | 162,769 | 161,728 |
| Tangible assets | 157,514 | 183,808 | 193,082 |
| Financial assets | 30,120 | 31,121 | 38,591 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,667,825 | 1,585,023 | 1,665,615 |
| Trade receivables | 478,193 | 545,091 | 726,946 |
| Other current assets | 406,554 | 369,543 | 267,450 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 452,101 | 563,106 | 703,332 |
| Total current assets | 1,336,848 | 1,477,740 | 1,697,729 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,004,673 | 3,062,763 | 3,363,344 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIESEQUITY | 1,482,051 | 1,553,347 | |
| LIABILITIES | 1,664,755 | ||
| Acquisition-related non-current liabilities 1) | |||
| 192,129 | 178,612 | 192,482 | |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 402,668 | 222,500 | 202,500 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 198,234 | 210,068 | 224,184 |
| Non-current liabilities | 793,031 | 611,179 | 619,166 |
| Acquisition-related current liabilities 1) | 34,281 | 17,173 | 16,497 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 111,549 | 212,707 | 218,453 |
| Other current liabilities | 583,761 | 668,357 | 844,471 |
| Current liabilities | 729,591 | 898,237 | 1,079,422 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,522,623 | 1,509,416 | 1,698,588 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,004,673 | 3,062,763 | 3,363,344 |
1) Refers to provisions for conditional purchase price.
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GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT, SUMMARY
| KSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax | 17,296 | 200,100 | 107,045 | 351,185 | 223,444 | 467,584 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items | 38,020 | 35,398 | 118,478 | 101,635 | 158,982 | 142,139 |
| Adjustment for extraordinarynon-cash items | – | –165,729 | – | –194,276 | –3,697 | –197,973 |
| Paid taxes | –10,876 | –26,309 | –53,645 | –79,728 | –80,504 | –106,587 |
| Cash flow from operatingactivities | 44,440 | 43,461 | 171,878 | 178,816 | 298,225 | 305,163 |
| Operating receivables | –10,947 | 9,284 | –3,762 | 38,992 | –41,800 | 955 |
| Operating liabilities | 66,868 | 93,992 | –165,104 | –54,104 | –31,165 | 79,835 |
| Cash flow from changes inworking capital | 55,921 | 103,276 | –168,867 | –15,112 | –72,964 | 80,790 |
| Cash flow from operatingactivities | 100,361 | 146,737 | 3,011 | 163,704 | 225,260 | 385,953 |
| Acquisition of businesscombinations | –4,535 | –62,761 | –128,265 | –152,149 | –135,036 | –158,919 |
| Acquisition of assets | –15,204 | –9,406 | –40,994 | –23,995 | –46,551 | –29,551 |
| Cash flow from investingactivities | –19,739 | –72,167 | –169,260 | –176,143 | –181,587 | –188,470 |
| Dividend | – | – | –59,160 | –55,281 | –114,441 | –110,562 |
| Net change, interest-bearingliabilities | 1,440 | –4,917 | 94,218 | 132,878 | 79,965 | 118,624 |
| Other 1) | –12,675 | –11,938 | –46,261 | –39,341 | –66,289 | –59,370 |
| Cash flow from financing | ||||||
| activities | –11,235 | –16,855 | –11,203 | 38,255 | –100,765 | –51,308 |
| Cash flow for the period | 69,387 | 57,715 | –177,451 | 25,816 | –57,092 | 146,176 |
| Cash and cash equivalents,opening balance | 389,214 | 515,654 | 703,332 | 532,315 | 563,106 | 532,315 |
| Translation differences in cashand cash equivalents | –6,500 | –10,262 | –73,780 | 4,976 | –53,914 | 24,842 |
| Cash and cash equivalents,closing balance | 452,101 | 563,106 | 452,101 | 563,106 | 452,101 | 703,332 |
1) Amortization of lease liabilities, according to IFRS 16.
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GROUP CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY
| KSEK | 30 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 1,664,755 | 1,300,653 | 1,300,653 |
| Dividend to shareholders | –59,160 | –55,281 | –110,562 |
| New issue | – | – | – |
| Other | 2,535 | 2,189 | 4,311 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | –126,079 | 305,785 | 470,353 |
| Closing balance | 1,482,051 | 1,553,347 | 1,664,755 |
PARENT COMPANY'S INCOME STATEMENT, SUMMARY
| KSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,235 | 1,285 | 3,990 | 3,925 | 5,255 | 5,190 |
| Operating expenses | –9,292 | –3,708 | –17,866 | –3,647 | –15,588 | –1,369 |
| EBIT | –8,057 | –2,423 | –13,876 | 278 | –10,333 | 3,821 |
| Net financial items | –711 | –5,538 | 31,065 | 35,230 | 70,752 | 74,917 |
| EBT | –8,767 | –7,961 | 17,189 | 35,508 | 60,419 | 78,738 |
| Tax | – | – | – | – | –5,649 | –5,649 |
| Net profit | –8,767 | –7,961 | 17,189 | 35,508 | 54,770 | 73,089 |
PARENT COMPANY'S BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY
| KSEK | 30 Sep 2025 | 30 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Financial assets | 556,816 | 445,616 | 446,909 |
| Other current assets | 67,652 | 161,377 | 139,536 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,454 | 24,423 | 6,522 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 625,922 | 631,415 | 592,967 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| EQUITY | 126,722 | 186,393 | 168,694 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 402,500 | 222,500 | 202,500 |
| Other non-current liabilities | – | 8,223 | – |
| Non-current liabilities | 402,500 | 230,723 | 202,500 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 94,886 | 212,707 | 217,305 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,813 | 1,591 | 4,468 |
| Current liabilities | 96,699 | 214,298 | 221,773 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 499,199 | 445,022 | 424,273 |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 625,922 631,415 592,967
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GROUP CONSOLIDATED KEY RATIOS
| KSEK | Jul–Sep2025 | Jul–Sep2024 | Jan–Sep2025 | Jan–Sep2024 | Oct–Sep2024/2025 | Jan–Dec2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 625,671 | 657,262 | 1,993,383 | 2,005,587 | 2,789,850 | 2,802,054 |
| EBITA | 45,305 | 60,193 | 188,377 | 229,070 | 324,095 | 364,788 |
| EBITA margin | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 13.0% |
| EBIT | 26,653 | 42,648 | 132,504 | 180,449 | 250,110 | 298,055 |
| EBIT margin | 4.3% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.6% |
| Net profit | 12,453 | 189,617 | 77,072 | 303,328 | 160,707 | 386,963 |
| Net profit margin | 2.0% | 28.8% | 3.9% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Operating capital 1) | 1,544,167 | 1,382,376 | ||||
| Return on operating capital | 17% | 24% | ||||
| Return on equity | 10% | 26% | ||||
| Equity ratio | 49% | 51% | 49% | 51% | 49% | 49% |
| Cash flow for the period | 69,387 | 57,715 | –177,451 | 25,816 | –57,092 | 146,176 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 100,361 | 146,737 | 3,011 | 163,704 | 225,260 | 385,953 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, at end ofthe period | 452,101 | 563,106 | 452,101 | 563,106 | 452,101 | 703,332 |
| Net debt (+) / net cash (–) | 62,117 | –282,379 | ||||
| Net debt ratio | 4% | –19% | ||||
| Net debt/EBITA | 0.19 | –0.77 | ||||
| Average number of employees | 1,165 | 1,140 | 1,171 | 1,118 | 1,173 | 1,131 |
| Number of employees at the end ofthe period | 1,1622) | 1,182 | 1,1622) | 1,182 | 1,1622) | 1,172 |
| Revenue for the year per employee | 2,378 | 2,478 |
1) The calculation includes the item of non-interest-bearing liabilities as of September 30, 2025, amounting to KSEK 1,008,405 (1,074,210).
NET SALES ACCORDING TO BUSINESS MODEL
| Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| MSEK | BTSNorthAmerica | BTSEurope | BTSOthermarkets | APG | Total | Shareof totalrevenue | BTSNorthAmerica | BTSEurope | BTSOthermarkets | APG | Total | Shareof totalrevenue |
| Programs | 648 | 248 | 422 | 69 | 1,387 | 70% | 604 | 204 | 425 | 83 | 1,315 | 66% |
| Development | 205 | 68 | 122 | – | 395 | 20% | 255 | 79 | 99 | – | 432 | 22% |
| Licenses | 100 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 159 | 8% | 139 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 209 | 10% |
| Other revenue | 25 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 51 | 2% | 27 | 8 | 15 | – | 49 | 2% |
| TOTAL | 978 | 355 | 577 | 83 | 1,993 | 100% | 1,024 | 315 | 557 | 110 | 2,006 | 100% |
2) Acquisitions since the end of the third quarter previous year, have brought in 43 new employees.
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DEFINITIONS
Earnings per share
Earnings attributable to the parent company's shareholders divided by number of shares before dilution.
EBITA
Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets, financial items, and tax.
EBITA margin
EBITA as a percentage of net sales.
EBIT
Operating profit before financial items and tax.
EBIT margin
EBIT as a percentage of net sales.
EBITA/EBIT/EBT/Net profit growth
Percentage change in EBITA/EBIT/EBT/Net profit, in SEK, between two periods.
Equity ratio
Equity as a percentage of the total balance sheet.
Net debt
Interest-bearing liabilities to credit institutes reduced by liquid funds.
Net debt/EBITA
Net debt in relation to EBITA (rolling 12 months).
Net debt ratio
Net debt as a percentage of average equity.
Net profit margin
Net profit as a percentage of net sales.
Net sales growth/growth
Percentage change in net sales between two periods, adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates.
Operating capital
Total balance sheet reduced by liquid funds and other interest-bearing assets and reduced by non-interestbearing liabilities.
Return on equity
Net profit (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of average equity.
Return on operating capital
EBIT (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of average operating capital.
ABOUT BTS GROUP AB
BTS is a global professional services firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. BTS has about 1,200 professionals in 37 offices located on six continents. BTS competes in both talent and HR consulting as well as the traditional consulting markets. BTS's services support a broad range of client challenges including top-to-bottom and on-demand leadership development, talent selection and readiness, strategy creation and strategy implementation, as well as culture and broad-scale change. For over 35 years, BTS has been focused on the people-side of change and on powering better performance using proprietary simulation, learning, coaching, and assessment methodologies. We partner with nearly 1,200 organizations, including over 40 of the world's 100 largest global corporations.
BTS is a public company listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange and trades under the symbol BTS B.
For more information, please visit www.bts.com.
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