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CTEK AB

Quarterly Report May 6, 2025

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INTERIM REPORT

Interim report January-March 2025

"Continued growth for the Group and first quarter with profitability for the Professional division"

SFK 212.8 million | 56.4 percent | 19.5

January-March 2025

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 213 million (201). Organically, net sales increased by 5 percent.
  • The EVSE share of net sales decreased to 13 percent (17) and amounted to SEK 27 million (35).
  • The gross margin was 56.4 percent (54.0).
  • Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 19 million (19), corresponding to a margin of 9.1 percent (9.7).
  • Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 14 million (8).
  • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 0 million (1) and earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 0.00 (0.01).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 8 million (45).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES, GROUP

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan-Mar
2024
Jan-Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
LTM
Net sales 212.8 200.8 913.8 925.8
Organic growth (%) 5.3 -18.7 3.7 10.6
EVSE net sales 27.3 34.8 177.4 169.9
EVSE share of net sales (%) 12.8 17.3 19.4 18.4
Gross margin (%) 56.4 54.0 53.0 53.6
Adjusted EBITDA 33.3 32.2 143.2 144.4
Adjusted EBITA 19.5 19.4 89.9 90.0
Adjusted EBITA margin (%) 9.1 9.7 9.8 9.7
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 14.3 7.6 -35.4 -28.7
Operating margin (%) 6.7 3.8 -3.9 -3.1
Earnings for the period after tax 0.2 0.6 -42.0 -42.4
Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) 0.00 0.01 -0.60 -0.61
Cash flow from operating activities 8.2 45.1 122.7 85.9
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA (LTM)* 1.9x 2.2x 1.8x -

*For definitions of performance measures, refer to page 23.

CEO comments on the first quarter of the year

Continued growth for the Group and first quarter with profitability for the Professional division

CTEK continued to grow profitability in the first quarter of the year. The Consumer division reported another strong quarter, thereby supporting the Group's growth. It was also gratifying that the Professional division could report a positive EBITDA margin for the first time.

Continued profitable growth for the Group

The first quarter of the year saw continued growth of 5 percent for the Group, and was the fourth consecutive quarter of organic growth. The gross margin was a strong 56.4 percent (54.0), at the same time as the adjusted EBITA margin declined by 0.6 percentage points to 9.1 percent (9.7). This was due to negative unrealised currency effects linked to the strengthening of the SEK against the EUR.

The debt/equity ratio fell to 1.9x (2.2), still well below the company's financial target. Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 8 million (45). However, we see a long-term positive trend and have therefore amortized our loan by an extra SEK 25 million during the quarter.

Continued growth, with sustained strong margins for the Consumer division

The favourable trend of continuous profitable growth for the Consumer division, which primarily markets and sells Low Voltage products globally, continued in the first quarter of the year.

The division grew by 7 percent organically, while maintaining a stable high EBITDA margin. The growth was primarily attributable to a continued increase in online sales and good growth in the workshop charger segment, where CTEK mainly supplies chargers to workshops.

In North America, we saw continued good growth despite the uncertain and difficult-to-assess market situation. CTEK has previously moved the majority of its production from China to Malaysia and it is my assessment, at the time of writing, that the imposed tariffs will be competition-neutral since the majority of players in the industry have production in Asia.

First quarter with positive margin for the Professional division

I am gratified that the Professional division, which sells both EVSE and customised Low Voltage products, could report a positive EBITDA margin of 6.0 percent (-4.6) in the first quarter. The positive EBITDA margin was partly the effect of higher sales, but equally important was streamlining the organisation, resulting in a lower cost base.

Our EVSE business in destination charging remained stable, while the rollout of the new Chargestorm Connected 3 EV charger led to a stronger margin. The focus for 2025 is to continue deliveries of Chargestorm Connected 3 to the UK and then to Germany.

In the customised Low Voltage products segment ("Client Brand"), we saw strong growth during the quarter, largely driven by deliveries to one of Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturers. This was an agreement signed in the second half of 2024 and that has already generated significant volumes.

Next phase of the strategic plan for profitable growth

As previously communicated, during my initial time as CEO at CTEK, I worked together with management to develop a three-phase strategic plan to return the company to profitable growth. We completed the first phase (stability) during the early part of 2024 and we have now made significant progress in the second phase (profitability). We will present more detailed information on what the third phase (profitable growth) will entail for the company at a capital markets day that will be held on 22 May in Stockholm.

To summarise, we are continuing to follow our strategic plan and it is with confidence that I look forward to a successful 2025.

Henrik Fagrenius

President and CEO

CTEK in brief

CTEK is the largest global supplier of premium low-voltage chargers and a leading supplier of chargers, load balancing systems, backend solutions and EVSE products. The company is characterised by a strong innovation culture and works continuously to improve and develop new products to suit customer needs.

CTEK was founded in Vikmanshyttan, Sweden, in 1997 and has sales in more than 70 countries. With a history of innovation and technology leadership, the Company proactively meets new customer needs by continuously developing its product offering and business. Through its technology leadership, CTEK has established strong, long-standing customer relationships with over 50 of the world's most prestigious vehicle manufacturers. In addition to vehicle manufacturers, CTEK offers products to, among others, vehicle workshops, distributors, retailers, charge point operators, property owners and private individuals.

Vision

CTEK's vision is to be the leader in vehicle charging solutions.

Mission statement

To realise its vision, CTEK will continue to develop, market and sell innovative, safe, easy-to-install and easy-to-use battery charging products for all types of vehicles, as well as complete charging solutions for electric vehicles.

Financial targets

The Board has set the following financial targets and dividend policy:

Sales growth

CTEK's target is to achieve net sales of SEK 2 billion on an annual basis in the medium term, with the majority of sales expected to be electric vehicle chargers and accessories.

Profitability

CTEK's target is to achieve an adjusted EBITA margin of 20 percent in the medium term.

Capital structure

Net debt must be less than 3.0x adjusted EBITDA on a rolling twelvemonth basis. Strategic decisions such as acquisitions may have a temporary impact on the company's indebtedness.

Dividend policy

CTEK invests its resources in growth and business development. In addition, CTEK's goal is to distribute 30 percent of the year's profit to shareholders. PRO 60

Examples of applications for a selection of products in CTEK's portfolio

EV = Electric vehicle, PHEV = Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. ICE = Internal Combustion Engine. RV = Recreational vehicle/camper van.

CTEK'S sustainability work

Sustainability is a top priority for CTEK and permeates the entire business. The Company has a clearly defined sustainability strategy with several concrete initiatives and targets monitored on a continuous basis. The sustainability strategy is designed according to environmental, social and governance factors. The Company also requires its suppliers to meet sustainability standards, such as compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct by key suppliers. Through meticulous sustainability work, we meet our customers' increasingly stringent sustainability requirements.

To reduce its climate impact and contribute to a sustainable future, the company is working on several well-defined and concrete initiatives. The initiatives are divided into three categories: environmental, social and governance factors, which are cornerstones of the company's business. Initiatives include a strong focus on innovative electric vehicle chargers and accessories that support fleet electrification, logistics and product inventory planning to reduce carbon emissions from transport, increased diversification, and increased share of tier-1 suppliers subject to a sustainability audit.

Furthermore, CTEK has a Code of Conduct based on ethical and moral business principles implemented and approved by the Board. The principles address aspects such as compliance, respect for human rights, employees, child labour, health and safety and the environment. We require all our suppliers to sign and adhere to the Code of Conduct, which is evaluated annually. As part of the sustainability strategy, short and long-term performance measures are also evaluated for the work towards a circular business model. The performance measures are assessed on a continuous basis and used in the internal target-setting process.

Financial performance

FIRST QUARTER

Net sales

Net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 213 million (201). Net sales increased organically by 5 percent. The Consumer division increased by 7 percent organically. The higher sales in Consumer were primarily attributable to a continued increase in online sales and good growth in the workshop charger segment, where CTEK mainly supplies chargers to workshops. Net sales in the Professional division increased by 3 percent organically, which was mainly due to the continued positive development in Low voltage with strong sales of customised chargers, and the EVSE business in destination charging remaining at a stable level. EVSE decreased to SEK 27 million (35), accounting for 13 percent (17) of sales in the first quarter of the year. The decline in sales was mainly due to the end of the cooperation with General Motors.

Earnings

The gross margin rose 2.4 percentage points to 56.4 percent (54.0). The increased gross margin trend was due to the product mix with a higher proportion of Low Voltage products.

Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 19 million (19), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.1 percent (9.7). This margin decline was due to negative unrealised currency effects linked to the strengthening of the SEK against the EUR.

Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 14 million (8), corresponding to a margin of 6.7 percent (3.8).

Financial income and expenses

Net financial income and expenses amounted to SEK -13 million (-4) for the first quarter of the year. The decline in net financial income was primarily due to negative unrealised currency effects on loans.

Tax

Tax for the quarter amounted to SEK -1 million (-3).

Consolidated profit

Consolidated profit/loss after tax for the first quarter of the year amounted to SEK 0.0 million (profit: 1). Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 0.00 (0.01).

Share of sales per technology and divisions' share of the Group's net sales, Jan–Mar 2025

CASH FLOW AND CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 8 million (45) for the first quarter. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -16 million (-19). Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -27 million (-102), of which SEK 25 million (100) related to repayment of long-term debt. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to SEK 100 million (120).

INVESTMENTS

CTEK's investments totalled SEK -16 million (-18) for the first quarter, of which SEK -3 million (-2) related to investments in and divestments of tangible assets and SEK -13 million (-17) related to investments in intangible assets attributable to capitalised development costs for current and future products.

EQUITY AND INDEBTEDNESS

CTEK's balance sheet total amounted to SEK 1,335 million on 31 March 2025 (1,420 on 31 December 2024). Equity decreased by SEK 1 million during the quarter to SEK 692 million (693 on 31 December 2024). Interest-bearing net debt amounted to SEK 274 million at the end of the quarter (278). Net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA as of 31 March 2025 amounted to 1.9x (2.2).

Segment reporting

CTEK's operations are conducted in two divisions, which also represent reporting segments. These are based on the Company's defined customer groups and enable efficient monitoring of the business. The divisions share Group-wide functions, such as IT, HR, product development, marketing and finance.

Sales of the Group's products and services are split between two technologies: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Low Voltage (LV).

Consumer – directly targets end consumers with sales through distributors, retailers and e-traders.

Professional –customised solutions of EVSE and Low Voltage mainly to vehicle manufacturers, charge point operators and parking companies.

Central – Central includes Group-wide income and expenses not allocated to the segments.

SALES AND MARGIN PER SEGMENT

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Net sales, Consumer 141.1 131.6 599.6
Of which EVSE 1.3 1.0 4.7
Of which Low voltage 139.8 130.7 594.9
Segment profit (adjusted EBITDA) 49.1 47.3 231.5
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 34.8 35.9 38.6
Net sales, Professional 71.7 69.1 314.2
Of which EVSE 26.0 33.9 172.8
Of which Low voltage 45.6 35.3 141.5
Segment profit (adjusted EBITDA) 4.3 -3.2 -19.8
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 6.0 -4.6 -6.3
Net sales, Central 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net sales, Group 212.8 200.8 913.8
Total segment profit 53.5 44.1 211.7
Central, excluding items affecting comparability -20.1 -11.9 -68.5
Adjusted EBITDA, Group 33.3 32.2 143.2
Depreciation, non-M&A related fixed assets -13.9 -12.8 -53.3
Adjusted EBITA, Group 19.5 19.4 89.9
Impairment, non-M&A related fixed assets - - -51.4
Items affecting comparability - -6.5 -52.9
EBITA, Group 19.5 12.9 -14.5
Depreciation, M&A-related fixed assets -5.2 -5.3 -20.9
Impairment, M&A-related fixed assets - - -
EBIT, Group 14.3 7.6 -35.4
Net financial items -13.0 -4.4 -20.5
Profit/loss before tax, Group 1.3 3.2 -55.9

Consumer

Net sales increased by 7 percent organically to SEK 141 million (132) for the first quarter of the year. Currency effects positively impacted net sales by 1 percentage point. Demand in the Consumer division remained favourable in many markets, with higher online sales and growth in the workshop charger segment, where CTEK mainly supplies workshops with chargers for professional use.

Profit for the segment (Adjusted EBITDA) was SEK 49 million (47) for the first quarter, corresponding to a margin of 34.8 percent (35.9). The lower margin was mainly due to investments, for example, to strengthen the sales force, resulting in increased selling expenses.

Professional

Net sales increased by 3 percent organically to SEK 72 million (69) for the first quarter of the year. Currency effects positively impacted net sales by 1 percentage point. EVSE accounted for 36 percent (49) of sales and comprised our EVSE business in destination charging, which remained at a stable level. The decline in EVSE sales was due to the end of the cooperation with General Motors. In Low Voltage, we saw strong growth, largely driven by deliveries to one of Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturers.

Profit for the segment (Adjusted EBITDA) was SEK 4 million (-3) for the first quarter, corresponding to a margin of 6.0 percent (-4.6). The positive margin was mainly due to increased sales, but also streamlining in the Professional organisation, which resulted in a lower cost base.

Consumer MSEK 200 50 180 45 160 40 140 35 30 100 25 80 20 60 1.5 40 10 20 2024 2024 Low Voltage EVSE Adjusted EBITDA margin

EVSE share of net sales in Consumer, Jan-Mar

Central

Net sales for Central amounted to SEK 0 million (0) for the first quarter. Adjusted for items affecting comparability, EBITDA of SEK -20 million (-12) was reported for the quarter.

EVSE share of net sales in Professional, Jan-Mar

Other information

Parent Company

The Parent Company of the Group is CTEK AB (publ). Group-support functions in CTEK are reported in CTEK AB. The Parent Company does not sell goods and services to external customers. The Parent Company's profit after tax for the quarter amounted to SEK 1 million (0), which mainly consists of management fees, interest expenses, as well as salary for the CEO and remuneration of the Board. The lower earnings were attributable to a decline in management fees within the Group. Equity on 31 March 2025 amounted to SEK 1,656 million compared with SEK 1,656 million on 31 December 2024.

Significant events during the period

• There are no significant events to report.

Significant events after the period

• There are no significant events to report.

Employees

The average number of employees on 31 March 2025 was 205 compared with 201 on 31 December 2024.

Seasonal variations

CTEK's operations are not significantly affected by seasonal variations. Each quarter is normally comparable between years; however, product launches and major call-offs in ongoing customer projects and weather conditions may to some extent affect the financial performance in a single quarter.

Material risks and uncertainties

CTEK is exposed to a number of business and financial risks. Business risks can in turn be divided into strategic, operational and legal risks. Risk management within CTEK aims to identify, control and mitigate risks. This is based on an assessment of the likelihood and potential impact of the risks for the Group. The risk assessment is unchanged compared to the risk profile presented in the annual report of CTEK AB (publ) for 2024 on page 50 onwards. The risks and uncertainties of the Parent Company are indirectly the same as those of the Group.

Owners and legal structure

CTEK AB (publ), corporate registration number 556217–4659, is the Parent Company of the Group. The share capital on 31 March totalled 69,976,275 ordinary shares. The quota value per share was SEK 1.0. The share capital amounted to SEK 70.0 million. The number of shareholders on 31 March 2025 was about 18,000. The largest shareholders are: Investmentaktiebolaget Latour with 35.3 percent of the capital and votes, Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund with 9.8 percent of the capital and votes, and Skirner AB with 6.6 percent of the capital and votes.

Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2025

The Annual General Meeting of CTEK AB (publ) will be held on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 1:00 pm at CTEK's premises on Odlingsgatan 9, SE-174 53 Sundbyberg, Sweden. Registration for the Annual General Meeting starts at 12:30 pm.

For additional information, contact:

Marcus Korsgren, SVP Strategy & Communication [email protected], +46 72 050 4246

CTEK AB (publ), Corp. Reg. No. 559217-4659 Strandvägen 15 SE-791 42 Falun, Sweden

Financial calendar

  • 2025 Annual General Meeting: 9 May 2025
  • Capital Markets Day: 22 May 2025
  • Interim report, Q2 2025: 17 July 2025
  • Interim report, Q3 2025: 30 October 2025

Prior to publication, this information constituted inside information and is information that CTEK AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted, through the agency of the above contact persons, for publication on 6 May 2025 at 7:30 a.m. CEST.

Falun, 6 May 2025 Henrik Fagrenius, President and CEO.

This report is unaudited.

Webcast teleconference

CTEK will hold a webcast conference call in English on 6 May at 9:00 a.m. CEST. CTEK will be represented by CEO Henrik Fagrenius and CFO Thom Mathisen, who will present the interim report and answer questions. For further information, refer to https://financialhearings.com/event/52297 or the company's website https://www.ctekgroup.com. The presentation will also be available at https://ctekgroup.com/en/reports-presentation/, where the webcast will also be available after the live broadcast.

Summarised consolidated statement of profit or loss

Amounts in SEK million
Note
2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Net sales
3
212.8 200.8 913.8
Other operating income 0.0 2.9 3.4
Total 212.8 203.7 917.2
Goods for resale -92.8 -92.4 -429.2
Other external expenses -35.4 -34.8 -156.0
Personnel costs -48.0 -44.2 -188.8
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets -19.1 -18.1 -125.6
Other operating expenses -3.2 0.0 0.0
Items affecting comparability
6
- -6.5 -52.9
Operating profit/loss 14.3 7.6 -35.4
Net financial items -13.0 -4.4 -20.5
Profit/loss before tax 1.3 3.2 -55.9
Tax -1.1 -2.6 13.9
Net profit/loss for the period 0.2 0.6 -42.0
Profit for the period attributable to
Parent Company shareholders 0.2 0.6 -42.0
Earnings per share (SEK)
Earnings per share before dilution 0.00 0.01 -0.60
Earnings per share after dilution 0.00 0.01 -0.60

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Net profit/loss for the period 0.2 0.6 -42.0
Items that may subsequently be reversed in the income statement
Translation differences of foreign operations for the period -1.5 -0.1 0.0
Other comprehensive income for the period -1.5 -0.1 0.0
Comprehensive income for the period -1.3 0.5 -42.0
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to
Parent Company shareholders -1.3 0.5 -42.0

Summarised consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in SEK million Note 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024 31 Dec 2024
ASSETS
Intangible assets 834.5 885.0 837.2
Tangible assets 23.0 37.7 22.3
Deferred tax assets 28.5 15.1 28.7
Total fixed assets 886.0 937.7 888.2
Inventories 184.6 219.0 189.9
Accounts receivable 4 140.1 122.8 172.0
Other current assets 4 21.2 22.6 23.7
Cash and cash equivalents 4 99.6 120.4 141.8
Assets held for sale 7 3.9 - 3.9
Total current assets 449.4 484.8 531.4
TOTAL ASSETS 1,335.4 1,422.5 1,419.5
EQUITY
Equity 691.8 735.6 693.1
Total equity 691.8 735.6 693.1
LIABILITIES
Other provisions 7.6 6.1 7.1
Interest-bearing liabilities 4 373.5 398.1 398.4
Lease liabilities 4 4.5 4.9 4.9
Deferred tax liabilities 92.9 102.0 93.2
Total long-term liabilities 478.5 511.1 503.5
Accounts payable 4 78.5 92.8 111.6
Lease liabilities 4 7.1 7.3 7.6
Current tax liabilities 13.3 11.1 13.5
Other liabilities 4 11.7 13.6 13.8
Accrued expenses and deferred income 54.5 51.1 76.3
Liabilities in connection with assets held for sale 7 0.2 - 0.2
Total short-term liabilities 165.2 175.8 223.0
Total liabilities 643.6 686.9 726.5
Total equity and liabilities 1,335.4 1,422.5 1,419.5

Summarised consolidated statement of cash flows

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Operating activities
Operating profit/loss 14.3 7.6 -35.4
Adjustments for non-cash items:
- Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 19.1 18.1 125.6
- Other non-cash items -0.8 0.3 21.6
Financial items paid -5.1 -9.8 -27.9
Tax paid -1.4 -2.1 -5.3
26.0 14.0 78.7
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in inventories 6.2 1.2 30.6
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in operating receivables 31.8 22.7 -37.1
Increase (+)/Decrease (-) in operating liabilities -55.8 7.2 50.5
Cash flow from operating activities 8.2 45.1 122.7
Investing activities
Acquisition of tangible assets -2.8 -1.8 -5.4
Divestment of tangible assets - - 0.1
Investments in intangible assets -13.2 -17.0 -63.6
Divestment of subsidiaries - - 0.0
Cash flow from investing activities -16.0 -18.8 -68.8
Financing activities
Borrowings - - 400.0
Repayment of loans -25.0 -100.0 -500.0
Repayment of lease liability -2.1 -1.9 -8.2
Cash flow from financing activities -27.1 -101.9 -108.2
Cash flow for the period -34.8 -75.6 -54.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 141.8 192.3 192.3
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents -7.4 3.6 3.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 99.6 120.4 141.8

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Amounts in SEK million Share
capital
Other
contributed
equity
Translation
reserve
Other equity incl.
net profit for the
period
Total
equity
Opening equity 1 January 2025 70.0 1290.9 -6.1 -661.6 693.1
Comprehensive income for the period
Net profit for the period - - - 0.2 0.2
Other comprehensive income for the period - - -1.5 - -1.5
Comprehensive income for the period - - -1.5 0.2 -1.3
Closing equity 31 March 2025* 70.0 1290.9 -7.6 -661.4 691.8
Opening equity 1 January 2024 70.0 1290.9 -6.2 -619.6 735.1
Comprehensive income for the period
Net profit for the period
- - - 0.6 0.6
Other comprehensive income for the period - - -0.1 - -0.1
Comprehensive income for the period - - -0.1 0.6 0.5
Closing equity 31 March 2024* 70.0 1290.9 -6.2 -619.1 735.6
Opening equity 1 January 2024 70.0 1290.9 -6.2 -619.6 735.1
Comprehensive income for the period
Net profit for the period - - - -42.0 -42.0
Other comprehensive income for the period - - 0.0 - 0.0
Comprehensive income for the period - - 0.0 -42.0 -42.0
Other
Other items recognised directly against equity
Total other
-
-
-
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Closing equity 31 December 2024* 70.0 1290.9 -6.1 -661.6 693.1

*Equity at the end of the period is attributable in its entirety to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Summarised Parent Company income statement

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Net sales 11.1 16.8 53.6
Total 11.1 16.8 53.6
Other external expenses -1.8 -2.6 -8.2
Personnel costs -2.1 -1.8 -13.6
Operating profit 7.1 12.5 31.8
Net financial items -5.1 -10.3 -29.7
Profit before tax 2.1 2.1 2.2
Tax on net profit for the period -1.3 -2.1 -5.2
Net profit/loss and total comprehensive income for the period 0.8 0.1 -3.0

Summarised Parent Company balance sheet

Amounts in SEK million 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024 31 Dec 2024
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Financial assets 1,045.2 1,090.4 1,045.2
Receivables from Group companies 975.4 983.9 983.9
Deferred tax assets 3.0 7.4 4.3
Total fixed assets 2,023.5 2,081.7 2,033.3
Current assets
Receivables from Group companies 9.2 25.0 28.2
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 3.4 2.9 3.2
Total current assets 12.6 27.9 31.5
TOTAL ASSETS 2,036.1 2,109.5 2,064.8
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity 70.0 70.0 70.0
Share premium reserve 1,648.5 1,648.5 1,648.5
Retained earnings including net profit for the year -62.0 -59.7 -62.8
Total equity 1,656.4 1,658.7 1,655.6
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 373.5 398.1 398.4
Total long-term liabilities 373.5 398.1 398.4
Short-term liabilities
Accounts payable 0.2 0.4 0.9
Liabilities to Group companies - 45.2 -
Other short-term liabilities 2.3 3.3 4.2
Accrued expenses and deferred income 3.7 3.7 5.6
Total short-term liabilities 6.2 52.7 10.8
Total equity and liabilities 2,036.1 2,109.5 2,064.8

Notes

NOTE 1 - ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This report for the Group was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 1 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 and the Annual Accounts Act. The accounting policies applied correspond to those set out in the 2024 Annual Report (Note 1).

NOTE 2 – ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

The preparation of the interim report requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates and judgements. The critical judgements and sources of estimation uncertainty are the same as those presented in the most recent annual report.

NOTE 3 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

Sales of battery chargers and accessories and sales of electric vehicle chargers and accessories are recognised at a point in time when control of the goods has passed to the customer, which is upon delivery, and takes into account freight terms and conditions. Invoicing normally takes place in connection with sale with credit terms of 30–40 days.

Revenue from contracts with customers Jan–Mar 2025
Amounts in SEK million Consumer Professional Group-wide items
and eliminations
Total, Group
Sale of battery chargers and accessories (Low voltage) 139.8 45.6 - 185.5
Sales of electric vehicle chargers and accessories (EVSE) 1.3 26.0 - 27.3
Other income - - 0.0 0.0
Total 141.1 71.7 0.0 212.8
Revenue from contracts with customers Jan–Mar 2024
Amounts in SEK million Consumer Professional Group-wide items
and eliminations
Total, Group
Sale of battery chargers and accessories (Low voltage) 130.7 35.3 - 165.9
Sales of electric vehicle chargers and accessories (EVSE) 1.0 33.9 - 34.8
Other income - - 0.0 0.0
Total 131.6 69.1 0.0 200.8

Net sales by geography

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
Sweden 34.8 47.2
Nordics 9.1 14.6
DACH 87.5 54.2
Rest of Europe 43.0 40.5
Americas 16.5 20.5
Other 21.8 23.7
Total, Group 212.8 200.8

Contract balances

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
Accounts receivable 140.1 122.8
Total, Group 140.1 122.8

NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The tables below provide disclosures on how fair value is determined for financial instruments measured at fair value in the statement of financial position. Fair value is measured according to the following levels:

  • Level 1: financial instruments are measured at prices quoted in active markets.
  • Level 2: financial instruments are measured based on directly or indirectly observable market data not included in Level 1.
  • Level 3: financial instruments are measured based on unobservable inputs in the market.

Financial assets

31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024
Amounts in SEK
million
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Accounts receivable 140.1 140.1 122.8 122.8
Other receivables 3.4 3.4 2.5 2.5
Cash and cash
equivalents 99.6 99.6 120.4 120.4
Total 243.1 243.1 245.7 245.7

Financial assets are measured at amortised cost and are deemed to essentially correspond to fair value.

Financial liabilities

31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024
Amounts in SEK
million
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Interest-bearing
liabilities (Level 2) 373.5 373.5 398.1 398.1
Lease liability 11.6 11.6 12.2 12.2
Accounts payable 78.5 78.5 92.8 92.8
Other short-term
liabilities 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.4
Total 466.7 466.7 506.5 506.5

Accounts payable and other short-term liabilities are measured at amortised cost and are deemed to essentially correspond to fair value.

NOTE 5 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The same fundamental principles and conditions for identifying related-party transactions were applied to the period as those described in the 2024 Annual Report.

During the period, no transactions with related parties took place except for transactions between the Parent Company and subsidiaries regarding management fees.

NOTE 6 – ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY

Items affecting comparability refer to costs and revenue related to events in the company's operations that affect comparisons with the results from other periods.

Items affecting comparability

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Costs related to reorganisation - - -1.3
Costs related to restructuring in the
supply chain
- -4.0 -6.0
Relocation of prototype workshop - -1.0 -1.0
Conciliations - -1.6 -1.6
Impairment of property assets - - -4.7
Costs related to impairment
and liabilities related to end of
collaboration with GM - - -38.4
Total - -6.5 -52.9

NOTE 7 – ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE

Assets held for sale

Amounts in SEK million 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024
Buildings and land 1.2 -
Machinery and equipment 2.6 -
Other current assets 0.1 -
Other short-term liabilities -0.2 -
Total 3.7 -

Origin of alternative performance measures

CTEK uses financial measures ("alternative performance measures"), which are not defined under IFRS. The company believes that these financial measures provide valuable information to the reader of the report as they complement the evaluation of the financial performance of the company. The performance measures that the company has chosen to present are relevant to the business and in relation to the financial targets for growth, margin and capital structure. The Definitions section on the last page describes how the company defines the performance measures and the purpose of each performance measure. The data provided below is supplementary information for determining the origin of the alternative performance measures.

Adjusted EBITDA/EBITA/EBIT

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) according to the quarterly report 14.3 7.6 -35.4
Items affecting comparability
-Costs related to restructuring in the supply chain - 4.0 6.0
-Costs related to reorganisation - - 1.3
-Relocation of prototype workshop - 1.0 1.0
-Conciliations - 1.6 1.6
-Impairment of property assets - - 4.7
-Ended cooperation General Motors - - 38.4
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment (+) 19.1 18.1 125.6
Adjusted EBITDA 33.3 32.2 143.2
Depreciation of non-M&A related intangible assets (-) -10.7 -8.6 -36.0
Depreciation of tangible assets (-) -3.2 -4.2 -17.3
Adjusted EBITA 19.5 19.4 89.9
Depreciation, M&A-related fixed assets -5.2 -5.3 -20.9
Adjusted EBIT 14.3 14.1 68.9

GROWTH, GROUP

Amounts in percent 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Organic growth (%) 5.3 -18.7 3.7
Currency effect (%) 0.6 0.4 -0.3
Sales growth (%) 6.0 -18.3 3.3

Growth, Consumer

Amounts in percent 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Organic growth (%) 6.5 8.4 13.5
Currency effect (%) 0.7 0.5 -0.5
Sales growth (%) 7.2 8.9 13.0

Growth, Professional

Amounts in percent 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Organic growth (%) 3.1 -45.0 -10.8
Currency effect (%) 0.6 0.3 0.0
Sales growth (%) 3.7 -44.7 -10.8

Gross margin

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Net sales 212.8 200.8 913.8
Cost of goods sold -92.8 -92.4 -429.2
Gross profit 120.0 108.3 484.6
Gross margin (%) 56.4 54.0 53.0

Net debt

Amounts in SEK million 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan-Dec
Current assets
-Cash and cash equivalents -99.6 -120.4 -141.8
Long-term liabilities
-Interest-bearing liabilities, including lease liabilities 378.0 403.0 403.3
-Interest-bearing lease liabilities -4.5 -4.9 -4.9
Short-term liabilities
-Interest-bearing liabilities, including lease liabilities 7.1 7.3 7.6
-Interest-bearing lease liabilities -7.1 -7.3 -7.6
Total net debt 273.9 277.8 256.6
Operating loss (LTM) -28.7 -214.2 -35.4
-Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets (LTM) -126.6 -305.5 -125.6
EBITDA (LTM) 97.9 91.2 90.2
Items affecting comparability (LTM) -46.4 -34.4 -52.9
Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) 144.4 125.6 143.2
Debt/equity ratio – Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, (LTM) 1.9x 2.2x 1.8x

Quarterly data – Group

Amounts in SEK million 2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2024
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2025
Q1
Net sales 198.9 199.2 240.3 200.8 212.1 221.9 279.1 212.8
EVSE net sales 60.7 35.4 38.3 34.8 45.2 34.0 63.3 27.3
EVSE share of net sales (%) 30.6 17.8 16.0 17.3 21.3 15.3 22.7 12.8
Gross margin (%) 50.4 51.6 53.6 54.0 52.9 56.4 49.8 56.4
EBITA -5.5 -59.8 29.1 12.9 11.7 25.4 -64.4 19.5
Adjusted EBITA 2.8 18.2 30.7 19.4 15.0 30.1 25.4 19.5
Adjusted EBITA margin (%) 1.4 9.1 12.8 9.7 7.1 13.6 9.1 9.1
Operating profit (EBIT) -12.5 -232.8 23.5 7.6 6.4 20.0 -69.4 14.3
Operating margin (%) -6.3 -116.9 9.8 3.8 3.0 9.0 -24.9 6.7
Earnings for the period after tax -22.1 -216.7 -0.5 0.6 -1.9 6.6 -47.3 0.2
Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) -0.32 -3.10 -0.01 0.01 -0.03 0.09 -0.68 0.00
Average number of shares (millions) 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0
Cash flow from operating activities 38.5 -14.4 74.7 45.1 22.3 -3.4 58.8 8.2
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) 3.4x 3.7x 2.7x 2.2x 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x 1.9x

Quarterly data – segments

Amounts in SEK million 2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2024
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2025
Q1
Net sales
Consumer 106.3 131.1 172.5 131.6 134.5 149.6 183.8 141.1
Professional 92.2 67.9 67.2 69.1 77.6 72.2 95.3 71.7
Segment profit/loss
Consumer 38.3 53.4 71.9 47.3 51.6 62.5 70.1 49.1
Professional -5.8 -8.2 -9.6 -3.2 -5.1 -1.5 -10.0 4.3
Segment margin
Consumer (%) 36.1 40.7 41.7 35.9 38.4 41.8 38.1 34.8
Professional (%) -6.3 -12.1 -14.3 -4.6 -6.5 -2.1 -10.5 6.0

Definitions

Measure: Definition/Calculation
Interest-bearing net debt Interest-bearing liabilities adjusted for lease liabilities less
interest-bearing assets and cash and cash equivalents
Alternative performance
measures:
Definition/Calculation Purpose
EVSE share of net sales Sales of EV chargers and accessories as a share of
the divisions' total net sales
Used to measure sales of products for
electrified vehicles
Gross margin Gross profit as a percentage of net sales Used to measure product profitability
Gross profit Net sales less cost of goods
sold, freight and customs
Used to measure product profitability
EBITA Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and
impairment of M&A-related fixed assets
Measure of the underlying earnings
capacity of the business and facilitates
comparison between the quarters
Adjusted EBITA EBITA before items affecting comparability and
impairment of non-recurring impairment of non-M&A
related intangible assets
Measure of the underlying earnings
capacity of the business and facilitates
comparison between the quarters
Adjusted EBITA margin Adjusted EBITA as a percentage of net sales This performance measure gauges the
degree of profitability of the business
Adjusted EBITDA Operating profit according to the income statement
before items affecting comparability, depreciation/
amortisation and impairment of intangible and tangible
assets
Measure of the underlying earnings
capacity of the business and facilitates
comparison between the periods
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) Operating profit before items affecting comparability and
non-recurring depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Measure of the underlying earnings
capacity of the business and facilitates
comparison between the quarters
Items affecting comparability Items affecting comparability refer to material income or
cost items that are recognised separately due to the
significance of their nature and amounts
Recognising items affecting comparability
separately increases the comparability of
operating profit over time
LTM Last twelve months Measure showing the outcome for the past
twelve months
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA Net debt in relation to Adjusted EBITDA rolling
12 months
Measure showing the capacity to repay
debt
Organic growth Change in net sales adjusted for
acquisitions/divestments and currency effects
Measure of internally generated growth
Sales growth Net sales for the current period in relation to net sales for
the comparative period
Aims to show the trend in net sales
Segment profit/loss Adjusted EBITDA excluding central items Measure showing the earnings capacity of
the segment (Reconciliation on page 8)
Segment margin Earnings for the segment as a percentage of net sales for
the segment
Measure showing the earnings capacity of
the segment (Reconciliation on page 8)
Currency effect Average exchange rate of the comparative period
multiplied by sales in local currency for the current period
Aims to show growth excluding currency
effects in percent
Concept: Definition/Calculation Purpose
Central Sales in Central comprise items that are not attributable
to any specific segment. Also includes Group-wide income
and costs that are not allocated to the segments
Items that are not directly attributable to
the segments

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