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Nolato B

Interim / Quarterly Report Oct 28, 2025

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INTERIM REPORT 2025

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER

Sustained organic growth and strong margin increase

THIRD QUARTER OF 2025 IN BRIEF

  • Sales totaled SEK 2,342 million (2,401)
  • Operating profit (EBITA) increased to SEK 281 million (235)
  • EBITA margin of 12.0% (9.8)
  • Profit after tax was SEK 215 million (164)
  • Earnings per share, basic and diluted, rose to SEK 0.80 (0.61)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 301 million (327)

FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2025 IN BRIEF

  • Sales totaled SEK 7,190 million (7,282)
  • Operating profit (EBITA) increased to SEK 829 million (718)
  • EBITA margin of 11.5% (9.9)
  • Profit after tax was SEK 626 million (495)
  • Earnings per share, basic and diluted, totaled SEK 2.32 (1.84)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 752 million (897)
  • Sustained strong financial position

Comments from the CEO

It is gratifying to see that both our business areas continue to grow organically despite a persistently challenging operating environment. At the same time, EBITA margin rose by a full 2.2 percentage points to 12.0% from the comparative quarter, meaning that we are already in line with the financial target presented at our Capital Markets Day in March. It is highly satisfying to note that strategic price adjustments, implemented cost adjustments and focused efforts throughout the entire supply chain are yielding the desired effect on a broad front, in terms of both sales and profit.

In the Medical Solutions business area, sales increased by 2% adjusted for currency in the third quarter, representing 56% of the Group's revenues. At the same time, EBITA margin increased by 1.4 percentage points compared with the same quarter last year and amounted to 12.1%. We continue to invest in future growth by expanding our capacity in Hungary and Poland and also by establishing operations in Malaysia. The latter strengthens our capabilities for further growth in Asia, as well as our global production flexibility. In terms of Hungary and our previously communicated customer project, this is proceeding according to plan and we have already started validation deliveries in the third quarter. It is

Christer Wahlquist, President and CEO, Nolato AB

estimated that these deliveries will be at around the same levels in the coming quarters and then subsequently increase.

Engineered Solutions sales rose by 2%, adjusted for currency. Sales to the automotive industry increased through higher project invoicing and an upbeat performance for the Hygiene market area, while at the same time our previous initiatives in consumer electronics in Asia are yielding results. Materials saw lower volumes in the quarter in the Automotive segment, resulting in slightly negative growth. EBITA margin for Engineered Solutions rose by a full 1.8 percentage points to a strong 11.6%. Implemented cost adjustments, heightened capacity utilization and advanced market positions contributed to the strong margin growth.

Cash flow after investments was slightly lower than last year; note, however, that we are continuing our significant planned investments. Net financial liabilities in relation to operating profit (EBITDA) amounted to 0.6x, thus remaining low. Our acquisition strategy has, in the past, focused on extending our geographical reach to ensure that we can meet our customers' needs on all continents – a position we have now established. Going forward, focus will shift to complementing our existing business with expertise in new materials and technologies.

Overall, we will continue on Nolato's strategic journey with increased profitable growth in focus, based on our global capabilities that enable directing business and production to the regions that best meet customers' needs. Besides, we have a strong financial position that gives us flexibility and enables investing both in new customer projects and bolt-on acquisitions.

Group highlights

Q3 Q3 Q1 - Q3 Q1 - Q3 Full year
SEK million unless otherwise specified Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 R12M 2024
Net sales 1 2,342 2,401 7,190 7,282 9,572 9,664
Operating profit (EBITDA) 417 371 1,221 1,128 1,609 1,516
Operating profit (EBITA) 281 235 829 718 1,069 958
EBITA margin, % 12.0 9.8 11.5 9.9 11.2 9.9
Operating profit (EBIT) 2 272 224 799 685 1,027 913
Profit after financial income and expense 2 257 209 773 633 988 848
Profit after tax 215 164 626 495 789 658
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, SEK 3 0.80 0.61 2.32 1.84 2.93 2.44
Cash flow from operating activities 301 327 752 897 1,232 1,377
Net investm. affecting cash fl., excl. acq. and disposals 183 136 642 464 814 636
Financial net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA, times 0.6 0.4
Return on capital employed, % 14.1 11.5 14.1 12.3
Return on shareholders' equity, % 14.4 10.7 14.4 12.2
Equity/assets ratio, % 59 56 59 59
Net financial liabilities, excl. pension & lease liabilities 928 913 928 671

See definitions of IFRS measures and alternative performance measures on page 18.

Including a non-recurring item in Q3 2025 of SEK 18 million in operating profit (EBITDA), SEK 7 million in operating profit (EBITA/EBIT) and SEK 6 million in profit after tax.

This document is a translation from Swedish. In the event of any difference between this version and the Swedish original, the latter shall prevail.

Third quarter 2025

  • Consolidated sales totaled SEK 2,342 million (2,401) which, adjusted for currency, was an increase of 2%
  • Organic growth by both business areas in the quarter
  • Operating profit (EBITA) increased to SEK 281 million (235)
  • EBITA margin rose sharply to 12.0% (9.8) as a result of both business areas strengthening
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 301 million (327)

Sales

Consolidated sales totaled SEK 2,342 million (2,401) – an increase of 2% adjusted for currency.

Medical Solutions sales amounted to SEK 1,311 million (1,355); adjusted for currency, sales increased by 2%. The Drug Delivery market area continued to grow through rising volumes for a number of newer products. In vitro diagnostic (IVD) exhibited growth after a weak start to the year, with newer products accounting for most of the increase. The Pharmaceutical Packaging market area has had lower volumes. Surgery displayed stable volumes after a protracted period of inventory adjustments, albeit at a lower level than the same period last year. Volumes in the Other category were lower.

Engineered Solutions sales totaled SEK 1,035 million (1,046) – an increase of 2% adjusted for currency. Sales to the Automotive industry increased through higher project invoicing and more normal vacation shutdowns among customers than last year. Volumes in Hygiene continued to show growth in the quarter, not least thanks to investments in our Mexican unit. Consumer electronics remained on a positive trend, especially the Asian segment.

The Materials business exhibited slightly lower volumes compared with last year; adjusted for currency, sales fell 1% due to lower volumes for the Automotive segment, while Telecom rose slightly.

Strong margin increase and organic growth in both business areas

Profit

Operating profit (EBITA) increased to SEK 159 million (145) for Medical Solutions and to SEK 120 million (103) for Engineered Solutions. Overall, the Group's operating profit (EBITA) increased by 20% to SEK 281 million (235), despite currency headwinds.

EBITA margin for Medical Solutions increased to 12.1% (10.7). For Engineered Solutions, EBITA margin rose to a strong 11.6% (9.8). Strategic price adjustments and cost savings, combined with increased volumes, were reasons for the Group's positive margin performance. Overall, the Group's EBITA margin grew by 2.2 percentage points to a strong 12.0% (9.8).

Group profit includes a non-recurring item concerning an insurance claim in the United States. This has a positive net effect on profit of SEK 7 million. The compensation, amounting to SEK 33 million, is recognized in other income, while costs of SEK 26 million are recognized in cost of goods sold. The business areas have not been affected by this item.

Operating profit (EBIT) grew to SEK 272 million (224).

Profit after net financial income/expense was SEK 257 million (209).

Profit after tax was SEK 215 million (164). Earnings per share, basic and diluted, rose to SEK 0.80 (0.61). The effective tax rate was 16.3% (21.5).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 301 million (327) in the third quarter. The increased profit improved cash flow before changes in working capital. Working capital requirements were higher and the change for the period was negative, amounting to SEK -68 million (17), due to increased project activity tying up working capital. Net investments affecting cash flow rose to SEK 183 million (136). In particular, Medical Solutions' expansion in Hungary involved high investments. Cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 118 million (191).

Sales, operating profit (EBITA) and EBITA margin by business area

SEK million Sales
Q3/2025
Sales
Q3/2024
EBITA
Q3/2025
EBITA
Q3/2024
EBITA marg.
Q3/2025
EBITA marg.
Q3/2024
Medical Solutions 1,311 1,355 159 145 12.1% 10.7%
Engineered Solutions 1,035 1,046 120 103 11.6% 9.8%
Intra-Gr. adjustm., Parent Co. -4 2 -13
Group total 2,342 2,401 281 235 12.0% 9.8%

Operating profit (EBITA): Earnings before financial income and expense, taxes and amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions.

First nine months 2025

Sales and earnings

Consolidated sales amounted to SEK 7,190 million (7,282) in the first nine months of 2025 – an increase of 2% adjusted for currency.

Medical Solutions sales amounted to SEK 4,062 million (4,075); adjusted for currency, this was an increase of 3%. Engineered Solutions sales amounted to SEK 3,137 million (3,210), and were unchanged adjusted for currency.

The Group's operating profit (EBITA) rose to SEK 829 million (718).

Overall, the Group's EBITA margin was 11.5% (9.9).

Operating profit (EBIT) grew to SEK 799 million (685).

Profit after net financial income/expense was SEK 773 million (633).

Profit after tax was SEK 626 million (495). Earnings per share, basic and diluted, were SEK 2.32 (1.84). The effective tax rate was 19.0% (21.8).

Return on capital employed was 14.1% for the last 12 months (12.3% for the 2024 calendar year). Return on equity was 14.4% for the last 12 months (12.2% for the 2024 calendar year).

Medical Solutions - Sales and profit

SEK million Q1 - Q3
2025
Q1 - Q3
2024
Sales 4,062 4,075
Operating profit (EBITA) 500 434
EBITA margin (%) 12.3% 10.7%
Operating profit (EBIT) 478 410

Medical Solutions sales amounted to SEK 4,062 million (4,075); adjusted for currency, sales increased by 3%. The Drug Delivery market area continued to grow through rising volumes for several newer products. In vitro diagnostic (IVD) exhibited growth in the third quarter after a weak start to the year, with newer products accounting for most of the increase. The Pharmaceutical Packaging market area has had lower volumes. Surgery displayed stable volumes after a protracted period of inventory adjustments, albeit at a lower level than the same period last year. The Other market area showed good growth in the first half of the year, partly through volumes added from new eye care products, while the third quarter had slightly lower volumes.

The business area previously decided, and communicated, its establishment of operations in Malaysia with cleanroom production nearby Nolato's existing facility. Production is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026. Planning and preparation for this production are proceeding according to plan.

Operating profit (EBITA) for Medical Solutions rose to SEK 500 million (434).

EBITA margin for Medical Solutions rose by 1.6 percentage points to 12.3% (10.7). Strategic price adjustments and cost savings combined with the increase in volumes were reasons for the positive margin performance.

Sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 5,421 million, compared with SEK 5,434 million for the 2024 calendar year. EBITA margin for the last 12 months increased to 12.0% compared with 10.8% for the 2024 calendar year.

Engineered Solutions - Sales and profit

SEK million Q1 - Q3
2025
Q1 - Q3
2024
Sales 3,137 3,210
Operating profit (EBITA) 344 314
EBITA margin (%) 11.0% 9.8%
Operating profit (EBIT) 336 305

Engineered Solutions sales totaled SEK 3,137 million (3,210); adjusted for currency, sales were unchanged. Volumes in Hygiene have displayed growth. Consumer electronics also had good growth and the investments made in Asia in particular are unfolding well. As expected, volumes in the Automotive market area declined in the first half of the year, while sales increased in the third quarter compared to last year.

The business area has decided to expand its production in Malaysia at a new leased facility to enable further growth in Asia. The factory will jointly house Medical Solutions' venture. Production is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026. Planning and preparation for this production are proceeding according to plan.

Volumes in Materials increased year on year, with a 5% rise in sales, adjusted for currency. Very strong growth was recorded in the first quarter in particular, both in new products and technological areas within Automotive, as well as in new product areas, resulting in increased market share and strong growth. Products for network equipment in Telecom also exhibited good growth. Growth was lower in the second and third quarter, primarily due to the Automotive segment, while Telecom showed a slight increase.

Operating profit (EBITA) for Engineered Solutions increased to SEK 344 million (314).

EBITA margin for Engineered Solutions rose by 1.2 percentage points to 11.0% (9.8). A favorable product mix and cost adjustments have had a positive impact on the margin.

Sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 4,170 million, compared with SEK 4,243 million for the 2024 calendar year. EBITA margin for the last 12 months increased to 10.5% compared with 9.6% for the 2024 calendar year.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 301 million (327) in the third quarter. The profit improvement boosted cash flow before changes in working capital. Working capital requirements were higher and the change for the period was negative, amounting to SEK -68 million (17), due to increased project activity tying up working capital. Net investments affecting cash flow rose to SEK 183 million (136). In particular, Medical Solutions' expansion in Hungary involved high investments. Cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 118 million (191).

On an accumulated basis after the first nine months, cash flow from operating activities was SEK 752 million (897). The profit improvement had a positive impact, while working capital requirements were higher than in the previous year. Cash flow after investments fell during the period to SEK 110 million (433). Net investment affecting cash flow totaled SEK 642 million (464). In particular, Medical Solutions' expansion in Hungary involved substantial investments according to plan. In the first quarter, an operating property in Poland was acquired for SEK 69 million to enable further future expansion in Europe. In the first quarter of the previous year, an operating property in Sweden was acquired in Medical Solutions for SEK 141 million.

Financial position

Cash and bank balances decreased to SEK 531 million (718), and interest-bearing financial liabilities to credit institutions amounted to SEK 1,459 million (1,631). Net financial liabilities consequently totaled SEK 928 million (913). There are also interest-bearing pension liabilities of SEK 196 million (222) and interest-bearing lease liabilities of SEK 192 million (198). Shareholders' equity was SEK 5,465 million (5,315). The equity/assets ratio increased to 59% (56).

Financial position

Sep Sep Dec
SEK million 2025 2024 2024
Interest-bearing liabilities, credit institutions 1,459 1,631 1,343
Cash and bank 531 718 672
Net financial liabilities 928 913 671
Interest-bearing pension liabilities 196 222 241
Net financial liabilities, incl. pension liabilities 1,124 1,135 912
Lease liabilities 192 198 188
Net financial liabilities, including pension & lease liabilities 1,316 1,333 1,100
Working capital 1,468 1,411 1,292
As a percentage of sales (average) (%) 15.0 14.5 13.8
Capital employed 7,312 7,366 7,510
Return on capital employed (average) (%) 14.1 11.5 12.3
Shareholders' equity 5,465 5,315 5,738
Return on shareholders' equity (average) (%) 14.4 10.7 12.2

Personnel

The average number of employees during the period was 5,461 (5,766).

Events after the balance sheet date

No significant events have occurred since the end of the period, although geopolitical tensions are, of course, also affecting Nolato's business and its customers. It is not currently possible to foresee the extent of this or how long it is likely to continue, nor is it possible to quantify its effects on the Group.

Significant risks and uncertainty factors

The Group's and Parent Company's business risks and risk management, as well as the management of financial risks, are described on pages 67–69 and in Note 30 on pages 97–99 of the 2024 annual report.

No events of material significance occurred in the period that materially affect or change these descriptions of the Group's and Parent Company's risks and their management.

Seasonal effects

Nolato does not experience any significant seasonal variations. However, the third quarter can be adversely affected by the vacation period falling in this quarter, both for Nolato and its customers.

Ownership and legal structure

Nolato AB (publ), Swedish corporate identity number 556080-4592, is the Parent Company of the Nolato Group.

Nolato's Class B shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Large Cap segment, where they are included in the Industrials sector.

There were 14,503 shareholders at 30 September. The largest owners are Nordea Fonder with 10%, the Jorlén family, the Boström family, the Hamrin family and the First Swedish National Pension Fund (AP1) with 9% each, as well as Handelsbanken Fonder with 6% of the capital.

The Parent Company

For the Parent Company, which has no operating activities, sales amounted to SEK 74 million (70). Profit after financial income and expense amounted to SEK 243 million (-14), and increased thanks to higher earnings from investments in Group companies.

Contingent liabilities totaled SEK 130 million (274).

Accounting and valuation principles

The interim report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Publication of this interim report is subject to the Swedish Securities Market Act.

The consolidated accounts have been prepared according to the same principles as in the most recent annual accounts, as set out in the Annual Report 2024.

IASB and the IFRS Interpretations Committee have issued new standards and statements that apply to financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025. There are no plans for the early application of new or amended standards for future application. None of the standards or interpretations published by IASB are expected to have a material impact on the Group or Parent Company's financial statements.

The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

Nomination Committee

In accordance with a decision at Nolato's AGM on May 6, 2025, the largest shareholders in terms of the number of votes at the end of September 2025 have appointed the following individuals as members of Nolato's Nomination Committee ahead of the 2026 AGM: Henrik Jorlén, chairman (Jorlén family), Gun Boström (Boström family), Lovisa Hamrin (Hamrin family), Katarina Hammar (Nordea Fonder) and Anna Sundberg (Handelsbanken Fonder).

Shareholders who would like to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee can contact the chairman of the Nomination Committee, Henrik Jorlén, by e-mail at [email protected] or by regular mail at Kommendörsgatan 4, 269 77 Torekov, Sweden.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held on May 6, 2026.

Financial information schedule

  • 2025 year-end report: February 5, 2026
  • Three-month interim report 2026: May 6, 2026
  • 2026 Annual General Meeting: May 6, 2026
  • Six-month interim report 2026: July 17, 2026
  • Nine-month interim report 2026: October 29, 2026
  • 2026 year-end report: February 8, 2027

Torekov October 28, 2025 Nolato AB (publ) Christer Wahlquist, President and CEO

Contact

Christer Wahlquist, President and CEO, telephone +46705 804848.

Per-Ola Holmström, Executive Vice President and CFO, telephone +46705 763340.

Prior to publication this information constituted inside information that Nolato AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was issued for publication by the above contact persons on October 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CET.

This report has not been audited by the Company's auditors.

Webcast conference call on October 28

In connection with the interim report, Nolato will hold a webcast conference call in English at 2:45 p.m. CET.

Nolato will be represented by President and CEO Christer Wahlquist and CFO Per-Ola Holmström, who will present the interim report and answer questions.

Information regarding telephone numbers and website is available at:

https://www.finwire.tv/webcast/nolato/q3- 2025/

The presentation will be available at: www.nolato.com/en/IR after publication of the interim report.

The webcast will be available at the same address after the live broadcast.

Consolidated income statement - condensed

Q3 Q3 Q1 - Q3 Q1 - Q3 Full year
SEK million unless otherwise specified Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 R12M 2024
Net sales 1 2,342 2,401 7,190 7,282 9,572 9,664
Cost of goods sold -1,925 -1,999 -5,876 -6,064 -7,863 -8,051
Gross profit 417 402 1,314 1,218 1,709 1,613
Selling expenses -53 -57 -175 -178 -239 -242
Administrative expenses -130 -121 -386 -356 -517 -487
Other operating- income and expenses, net 38 46 1 74 29
-145 -178 -515 -533 -682 -700
Operating profit 2 272 224 799 685 1,027 913
Financial income and expense 2 -15 -15 -26 -52 -39 -65
Profit after financial income and expense 2 257 209 773 633 988 848
Tax -42 -45 -147 -138 -199 -190
Profit after tax 215 164 626 495 789 658
All earnings are attrib. to the Parent Co.'s shareh.
Depreciation/amortization reg. non-current assets -145 -147 -422 -443 -582 -603
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, SEK 3 0.80 0.61 2.32 1.84 2.93 2.44
Number of shares at the end of the period, bef. dil. 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080
Number of shares at the end of the period, after dil. 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080
Average number of shares, before dilution 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080
Average number of shares, after dilution 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080

At the end of the period, the Group had two incentive programmes, see note 4.

Consolidated comprehensive income

Q3 Q3 Q1 - Q3 Q1 - Q3 Full year
SEK million 2025 2024 2025 2024 R12M 2024
Profit after tax 215 164 626 495 789 658
Other comprehensive income
Items that cannot be transferred to profit for the period
Revaluations of defined benefit pension plans 5 50 6 29 -15
Tax attrib. to items that cannot be transferred to profit -1 -9 -1 -5 3
4 41 5 24 -12
Items that have been converted or can be converted
into profit for the period
Translation differences on translation of foreign operations -49 -131 -539 51 -264 326
Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges -2 2 4 -4 -2 -10
Tax attrib. to changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges -1 1 2
-51 -129 -536 48 -266 318
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -47 -129 -495 53 -242 306
Total comp. inc. for the period attrib. to the Parent Co.'s shareh. 168 35 131 548 547 964

Financial instruments are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, pursuant to measurement hierarchy Level 2.

Consolidated balance sheet - condensed

2025
2024
2024
SEK million
Assets
Non-current assets
Non-current intangible assets
2,224
2,384
2,526
Property, plant and equipment
3,187
2,951
3,129
Rights of use
185
190
Non-current financial assets
2
2
Other non-current receivables
2
1
Deferred tax assets
13
14
Total non-current assets
5,613
5,542
5,852
Current assets
Inventories
1,081
1,118
Accounts receivable
1,662
1,703
1,558
2)
Other current assets
441
395
Cash and bank
531
718
Total current assets
3,715
3,934
3,836
Total assets
9,328
9,476
9,688
Dec
181
2
1
13
1,183
423
672
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity
5,465
5,315
5,738
Liabilities and provisions
1)
Long-term liabilities and provisions
1,871
1,943
1,793
Deferred tax liabilities
232
229
241
1) 3)
Current liabilities and provisions
1,760
1,989
1,916
Total liabilities and provisions
3,863
4,161
3,950
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities
9,328
9,476
9,688
1)
Interest-bearing/non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions:
Interest-bearing liabilities and provisions
1,847
2,051
1,772
Non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions
2,016
2,110
2,178
Total liabilities and provisions
3,863
4,161
3,950
Financial instruments are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position,
pursuant to measurement hierarchy Level 2.
2)
Derivative assets are included in other current assets at
11
8
3
3)
Derivative liabilities are included in current liabilities and provisions at
21
8
4

Changes in consolidated shareholders' equity - condensed

SEK million Sep
2025
Sep
2024
Dec
2024
Shareholders' equity at the beginning of the period 5,738 5,171 5,171
Total comprehensive income for the period 131 548 964
Dividends -404 -404 -404
Share warrants included in incentive programmes 7
Shareholders' equity at the end of period attrib. to Parent Co's shareholders 5,465 5,315 5,738

At the end of the period, the Group had two incentive programmes, see note 4.

Consolidated cash flow statement - condensed

SEK million Q3
2025
Q3
2024
Q1 - Q3
2025
Q1 - Q3
2024
R12M Full year
2024
Cash flow from oper. activities bef. changes in working cap. 369 310 1,010 925 1,364 1,279
Changes in working capital -68 17 -258 -28 -132 98
Cash flow from operating activities 301 327 752 897 1,232 1,377
Cash flow from investment activities -183 -136 -642 -464 -814 -636
Cash flow before financing activities 118 191 110 433 418 741
Cash flow from financing activities -57 -229 -184 -410 -572 -798
Cash flow for the period 61 -38 -74 23 -154 -57
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 476 770 672 688 688
Exchange rate difference in liquid assets -6 -14 -67 7 41
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 531 718 531 718 672

Note 1 - Revenue

January - September - 2025 January - September - 2024 Full year - 2024
Med. Eng. Med. Eng. Med. Eng.
SEK million Group Elim. Sol. Sol. Group Elim. Sol. Sol. Group Elim. Sol. Sol.
Total 7,190 -9 4,062 3,137 7,282 -3 4,075 3,210 9,664 -13 5,434 4,243
Europe 4,303 -2 2,220 2,085 4,266 -3 2,173 2,096 5,656 -6 2,905 2,757
Sweden 824 -1 104 721 845 -3 131 717 1,122 -3 170 955
Hungary 944 532 412 1,016 589 427 1,343 799 544
Other Europe 2,535 -1 1,584 952 2,405 1,453 952 3,191 -3 1,936 1,258
North America 2,081 1,645 436 2,103 1,658 445 2,790 2,193 597
USA 1,979 1,613 366 1,910 1,552 358 2,533 2,048 485
Other North America 102 32 70 193 106 87 257 145 112
Asia 677 -7 100 584 775 126 649 1,032 -7 176 863
Rest of World 129 97 32 138 118 20 186 160 26

The above table essentially covers products transferred at a specific date.

For the first nine months of the year, the Group recognised increased provision of impaired trade receivables of SEK 1 million. Impairment losses are recognised in the cost of goods sold.

Note 2 - Reconciliation of consolidated income before tax

SEK million Q1 - Q3
2025
Q1 - Q3
2024
R12M Full year
2024
Operating profit (EBIT)
Medical Solutions 478 410 621 553
Engineered Solutions 336 305 428 397
Group adjustments, Parent Company -15 -30 -22 -37
Consolidated operating profit (EBIT) 799 685 1,027 913
Financial income and expense (not distrib. by business areas) -26 -52 -39 -65
Consolidated profit before tax 773 633 988 848

Including a non-recurring item of SEK 7 million in operating profit in Q3 2025. The non-recurring item have been recognised at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.

Note 3 - Earnings per share (IFRS measures/alternative performance measures)

SEK million Q3
2025
Q3
2024
Q1 - Q3
2025
Q1 - Q3
2024
R12M Full year
2024
Profit after tax 215 164 626 495 789 658
Average number of shares, before dilution 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080
Basic earnings per share (SEK) 0.80 0.61 2.32 1.84 2.93 2.44
Non-recurring items -6 -6 -6
Adjusted profit after tax 209 164 620 495 783 658
Adjusted basic earnings per share (SEK) 0.78 0.61 2.30 1.84 2.91 2.44
Average number of shares, after dilution 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) 0.80 0.61 2.32 1.84 2.93 2.44
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (SEK) 0.78 0.61 2.30 1.84 2.91 2.44
Number of shares at the end of the period, before dilution 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080
Number of shares at the end of the period, after dilution 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080 269,377,080

Note 4 - Incentive programmes

Sep Sep Dec
2025 2024 2024
Incentive Programme 2019/2024
Series 2021/2024
Redemption 01/05/2024 - 15/12/2024 with subscription price SEK 140.20
Maximum new class B shares 257,000
Incentive Programme 2022/2028
Series 2022/2026
Redemption 15/12/2025 - 15/06/2026 with subscription price SEK 57.80 57.80 57.80
Maximum new class B shares 1,685,000 1,685,000 1,685,000
Series 2023/2027
Redemption 15/12/2026 - 15/06/2027 with subscription price SEK 59.20 59.20 59.20
Maximum new class B shares 1,750,000 1,750,000 1,750,000
Series 2024/2028
Redemption 15/12/2027 - 15/06/2028 68.00 68.00
Maximum new class B shares 1,525,000 2,660,000 1,525,000
Maximum new class B shares in the programmes 4,960,000 6,352,000 4,960,000

Five-year overview

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
IFRS measures
Operating profit (EBIT) (SEK million) 913 657 867 1,333 1,048
Basic earnings per share (SEK) 2.44 1.61 2.59 4.32 3.03
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) 2.44 1.61 2.59 4.32 3.02
Alternative performance measures
Net sales (SEK million) 9,664 9,546 10,774 11,610 9,359
Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million) 958 701 908 1,369 1,066
EBITA margin (%) 9.9 7.3 8.4 11.8 11.4
Profit after financial income and expense (SEK million) 848 616 875 1,401 1,014
Profit after tax (SEK million) 658 435 697 1,160 806
Cash flow after investments, excl. acq. and disposals (SEK million) 743 446 8 446 905
Return on capital employed (%) 12.3 9.0 12.8 22.8 20.7
Return on shareholders' equity (%) 12.2 8.1 13.6 28.0 23.9
Net financial liabilities, excl. pension- & liabilities (SEK million) 671 895 708 51 298
Equity/assets ratio (%) 59 56 54 47 43
Dividend per share (SEK) 1.50 1.50 1.90 1.90 1.60
Average number of employees 5,837 5,732 6,627 8,669 6,721

Including any non-recurring items.

Quarterly data (summary)

Note Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
IFRS measures
Operating profit (EBIT) (SEK million) 2 2025 260 267 272
2 2024 227 234 224 228 913
2023 183 186 123 165 657
Earnings per share, basic & diluted (SEK) 2 2025 0.74 0.79 0.80
2 2024 0.60 0.63 0.61 0.61 2.44
2023 0.50 0.58 0.26 0.28 1.61
Alternative performance measures
Net sales (SEK million) 1 2025 2,453 2,395 2,342
1 2024 2,442 2,439 2,401 2,382 9,664
2023 2,476 2,478 2,340 2,252 9,546
Operating profit (EBITDA) (SEK million) 2025 401 403 417
2024 374 383 371 388 1,516
2023 326 333 276 318 1,253
Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million) 2025 271 277 281
2024 238 245 235 240 958
2023 193 198 133 177 701
EBITA margin (%) 2025 11.0 11.6 12.0
2024 9.7 10.0 9.8 10.1 9.9
2023 7.8 8.0 5.7 7.9 7.3
Profit after financial income and exp. (SEK million) 2025 252 264 257
2024 209 215 209 215 848
2023 173 192 102 149 616
Profit after tax (SEK million) 2025 199 212 215
2024 162 169 164 163 658
2023 136 155 69 75 435
Net financial liabilities, excluding pension- 2025 757 1,038 928
and lease liabilities (SEK million) 2024 1,026 1,107 913 671 671
2023 763 1,163 1,003 895 895

Including a non-recurring item in Q3 2025 of SEK 18 million in operating profit (EBITDA), SEK 7 million in operating profit (EBITA) and SEK 6 million in profit after tax. Including a non-recurring item of SEK -60 million in operating profit in Q3 2023 and a non-recurring item of SEK -50 million in profit after tax in Q4 2023.

Quarterly data (summary)

Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
Alternative performance measures
Cash flow from operating activities (SEK million) 2025 135 316 301
2024 136 434 327 480 1,377
2023 75 240 280 186 781
Cash flow from operations per share 2025 0.50 1.17 1.12
before dilution (SEK) 2024 0.50 1.61 1.21 1.78 5.11
2023 0.28 0.89 1.04 0.69 2.90
Net investments affecting cash flow, excluding 2025 -271 -188 -183
acquisitions and disposals (SEK million) 2024 -230 -98 -136 -172 -636
2023 -121 -106 -92 -106 -425
Cash flow after investments, excluding acquisitions 2025 -136 128 118
and disposals (SEK million) 2024 -92 336 191 308 743
2023 -46 224 188 80 446
Cash flow after investments, excl. acquisitions and 2025 -0.50 0.48 0.44
disposals per share before dilution (SEK) 2024 -0.34 1.25 0.71 1.14 2.76
2023 -0.17 0.83 0.70 0.30 1.66
Cash conversion (%) 2025 77 51 41
2024 57 70 68 86 86
2023 0 21 25 65 65
Return on total capital (%) 2025 9.9 10.4 11.0
2024 7.4 7.7 8.9 9.5 9.5
2023 8.4 7.9 7.0 6.9 6.9
Return on capital employed (%) 2025 12.7 13.4 14.1
2024 9.5 9.9 11.5 12.3 12.3
2023 11.5 10.7 9.4 9.0 9.0
Return on operating capital (%) 2025 13.9 14.5 15.2
2024 10.2 10.9 12.5 13.5 13.5
2023 12.5 11.0 9.5 9.7 9.7
Return on shareholders' equity (%) 2025 12.7 13.6 14.4
2024 8.5 8.9 10.7 12.2 12.2
2023 12.0 11.2 9.4 8.1 8.1
Shareholders' equity per share, before 2025 21 20 20
dilution (SEK) 2024 21 20 20 21 21
2023 21 20 20 19 19
Closing share price Nolato B (Nasdaq Stockholm) 2025 56.95 57.90 58.90
2024 47.84 57.50 55.90 54.20 54.20
2023 52.55 50.70 44.82 52.90 52.90
Average number of employees 2025 5,405 5,522 5,461
2024 5,552 5,956 5,766 5,837 5,837
2023 5,815 5,919 5,727 5,732 5,732

Quarterly data business areas

Note Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
Alternative performance measures
Net sales (SEK million)
Medical Solutions 1 2025 1,397 1,354 1,311
1 2024 1,355 1,365 1,355 1,359 5,434
2023 1,324 1,364 1,320 1,300 5,308
Engineered Solutions 1 2025 1,058 1,044 1,035
1 2024 1,087 1,077 1,046 1,033 4,243
2023 1,153 1,114 1,020 958 4,245
Group adjustments, Parent Company 1 2025 -2 -3 -4
1 2024 -3 -10 -13
2023 -1 -6 -7
Group total 1 2025 2,453 2,395 2,342
1 2024 2,442 2,439 2,401 2,382 9,664
2023 2,476 2,478 2,340 2,252 9,546
Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million)
Medical Solutions 2025 171 170 159
2024 140 149 145 152 586
2023 132 138 126 129 525
Engineered Solutions 2025 107 117 120
2024 103 108 103 95 409
2023 68 72 74 52 266
Group adjustments, Parent Company 2025 -7 -10 2
2024 -5 -12 -13 -7 -37
2023 -7 -12 -67 -4 -90
Group total 2025 271 277 281
2024 238 245 235 240 958
2023 193 198 133 177 701
EBITA margin (%)
Medical Solutions 2025 12.2 12.6 12.1
2024 10.3 10.9 10.7 11.2 10.8
2023 10.0 10.1 9.5 9.9 9.9
Engineered Solutions 2025 10.1 11.2 11.6
2024 9.5 10.0 9.8 9.2 9.6
2023 5.9 6.5 7.3 5.4 6.3
Group total 2025 11.0 11.6 12.0
2024 9.7 10.0 9.8 10.1 9.9
2023 7.8 8.0 5.7 7.9 7.3
Depreciation/write-downs/amortization (SEK million)
Medical Solutions 2025 -91 -88 -87
2024 -90 -93 -91 -93 -367
2023 -84 -87 -93 -92 -356
Engineered Solutions 2025 -50 -48 -47
2024 -57 -56 -56 -67 -236
2023 -59 -60 -60 -61 -240
Group adjustments, Parent Company 2025 -11
2024
2023
Group total 2025 -141 -136 -145
2024 -147 -149 -147 -160 -603
2023 -143 -147 -153 -153 -596

Including a non-recurring item in operating profit of SEK 7 million which includes an impairment of fixed assets of SEK -11 million in Q3 2025. Including a non-recurring item of SEK -60 million in operating profit in Q3 2023. The non-recurring items have been recognized at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.

Definitions - IFRS measures

Earnings per share

Earnings for the period that are attributable to the parent company's owners divided by the average number of outstanding shares.

Operating profit (EBIT)

Earnings before financial income and expense and taxes.

Definitions - Alternative performance measures

Nolato presents certain financial measures in this report that are not defined according to IFRS. Nolato considers that these measures provide valuable supplementary information for investors and company management, as they enable an assessment of trends and the company's performance. Since not all companies calculate financial measures in the same way, these are not always comparable to measures used by other companies. These financial measures should not therefore be regarded as substitutes for measures defined according to IFRS.

Average number of shares

The average basic number of shares comprises the parent company's weighted average number of outstanding shares during the period. After dilution, a weighted average of the shares that may be issued under the ongoing share warrant programme is added, if they are in-the-money, but only insofar as the average listed share price for the period exceeds the subscription price of the warrants.

Cash conversion

Cash flow after investments, excl. acquisitions and disposals, divided by operating profit (EBIT). Cash flow and operating profit have been adjusted by non-recurring items, if any.

Cash flow after investments, excl. acquisitions and disposals per share

Cash flow after investing activities excl. acquisitions and disposals, divided by the average number of shares.

Cash flow from operating activities per share Cash flow from operating activities, divided by the average number of shares.

Debt/equity ratio

Interest-bearing liabilities and provisions divided by shareholders' equity.

EBITA margin

Operating profit (EBITA) as a percentage of net sales.

Equity/assets ratio

Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total capital in the balance sheet.

Financial net debt in relation to adjusted operating profit (EBITDA)

Interest-bearing short- and long-term liabilities, excl. net provisions for pensions and leasing, with a deduction for cash and cash equivalents, divided by R12M EBITDA adjusted for any non-recurring items.

Net financial assets/liabilities

Interest-bearing liabilities from credit institutions less interest-bearing assets.

Operating profit (EBITA)

Earnings before financial income and expense, taxes and amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions.

Operating profit (EBITDA)

Earnings before financial income and expense, taxes and depreciation/amortization.

Profit margin

Profit after financial income and expense as a percentage of net sales.

Return on capital employed

Profit after financial income and expense, plus financial expenses as a percentage of average capital employed. Capital employed consists of total capital less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions.

Return on operating capital

Operating profit as a percentage of average operating capital. Operating capital consists of total capital less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions, less interest-bearing assets.

Return on shareholders' equity

Profit after tax as a percentage of average shareholders' equity.

Return on total capital

Profit after financial income and expense, plus financial expenses as a percentage of average total capital in the balance sheet.

Forward-looking information

Some of the items reported relate to future events and actual outcomes may differ materially. In addition to those factors explicitly commented on, other factors may also materially affect the actual outcome, such as economic conditions, exchange rates and interest rate levels, political risks, competition and pricing, product development, commercialisation and technical difficulties, supply problems and customer credit losses.

Alternative performance measures

Q3 Q3 Q1 - Q3 Q1 - Q3 Full year
SEK million unless otherwise specified Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 R12M 2024
Operating profit (EBITDA) 417 371 1,221 1,128 1,609 1,516
Non-recurring items -18 -18 -18
Adjusted operating profit (EBITDA) 399 371 1,203 1,128 1,591 1,516
Operating profit (EBIT)
Reversal of amortization of intangible assets arising
2 272 224 799 685 1,027 913
in connection with acquisitions 9 11 30 33 42 45
Operating profit (EBITA) 281 235 829 718 1,069 958
Non-recurring items -7 -7 -7
Adjusted operating profit (EBITA) 274 235 822 718 1,062 958
EBITA margin (%) 12.0 9.8 11.5 9.9 11.2 9.9
Adjusted EBITA margin (%) 11.7 9.8 11.4 9.9 11.1 9.9
Profit after financial income and expense 2 257 209 773 633 988 848
Non-recurring items -7 -7 -7
Adjusted profit after financial income and expense 250 209 766 633 981 848
Profit margin (%) 11.0 8.7 10.8 8.7 10.3 8.8
Adjusted profit margin (%) 10.7 8.7 10.7 8.7 10.2 8.8
Profit after tax 215 164 626 495 789 658
Non-recurring items -7 -7 -7
Tax on non-recurring items 1 1 1
Adjusted profit after tax 209 164 620 495 783 658
Cash flow after investm., excl. acquisitions and disposals 418 743
Non-recurring items (affecting cash flow) 41
Adjusted cash flow after investments, excl. acq. and disp. 418 784
Operating profit (EBIT) 2 1,027 913
Non-recurring items -7
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 1,020 913
Cash conversion (%) 41 86

Alternative performance measures

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK million unless otherwise specified 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023
Profit after financial income and exp., roll. 12 months 988 940 891 848 782
Financial expense, rolling 12 months 49 52 62 69 77
Adj. profit after financial inc. and exp., roll. 12 months 1,037 992 953 917 859
Total capital, at the end of period 9,328 9,324 9,413 9,688 9,476 9,809 9,746 9,300 9,924
Average total capital, last 5 quarters 9,446 9,542 9,626 9,604 9,651
Return on total capital (%) 11.0 10.4 9.9 9.5 8.9
Adj. profit after financial inc. and exp., roll. 12 months 1,037 992 953 917 859
Capital employed, at the end of period 7,312 7,207 7,301 7,510 7,366 7,595 7,691 7,275 7,581
Average capital employed, last 5 quarters 7,339 7,396 7,493 7,487 7,502
Return on capital employed (%) 14.1 13.4 12.7 12.3 11.5
Operating profit (EBIT), rolling 12 months 1,027 979 946 913 850
Capital employed, at the end of period 7,312 7,207 7,301 7,510 7,366 7,595 7,691 7,275 7,581
Cash and bank, at the end of period 531 476 568 672 718 770 664 688 720
Operating capital, at the end of period 6,781 6,731 6,733 6,838 6,648 6,825 7,027 6,587 6,861
Average operating capital, latest 5 quarters 6,746 6,755 6,814 6,785 6,790
Return on operating capital (%) 15.2 14.5 13.9 13.5 12.5
Profit after tax, rolling 12 months 789 738 695 658 570
Shareholders' equity, at the end of period 5,465 5,297 5,561 5,738 5,315 5,280 5,540 5,171 5,382
Average shareholders' equity, latest 5 quarters 5,475 5,438 5,487 5,409 5,338
Return on shareholders' equity (%) 14.4 13.6 12.7 12.2 10.7

Parent Company income statement - condensed

Q3 Q3 Q1 - Q3 Q1 - Q3 Full year
SEK million 2025 2024 2025 2024 R12M 2024
Net sales 26 23 74 70 100 96
Selling expenses -2 -1 -5 -4 -7 -6
Administrative expenses -21 -20 -67 -64 -89 -86
Other operating income 6 2 20 8 22 10
Other operating expenses -9 -11 -33 -34 -48 -49
Operating profit/loss -7 -11 -24 -22 -35
Profit/loss from participations in Group companies -7 241 9 240 8
Financial income 14 5 41 39 54 52
Financial expenses -11 -12 -28 -38 -52 -62
Profit/loss after financial income and expense 3 -21 243 -14 220 -37
Appropriations 346 346
Tax -1 5 2 -60 -63
Profit/loss after tax 2 -21 248 -12 506 246
Depreciation is included
Transactions with related parties
Services sold 26 23 74 70 100 96
Services bought -8 -9 -25 -26 -35 -36
Interest income 11 13 32 37 44 49
Interest expenses -1 -10 -9
Profit/loss from participations in Group companies -7 241 9 240 8

Parent Company balance sheet - condensed

Sep Sep Dec
SEK million 2025 2024 2024
Assets
Intangible fixed assets
2 1 2
Property, plant and equipment 1
Financial assets 4,080 4,164 4,149
Deferred tax assets 11 7 6
Total non-current assets 4,093 4,173 4,157
Current assets
Other receivables 443 378 650
Cash and bank 55 10 23
Total current assets 498 388 673
Total assets 4,591 4,561 4,830
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 2,474 2,372 2,630
Liabilities and provisions
Untaxed reserves 351 296 351
Other provisions 12 11 8
Long-term liabilities 1,621 1,601 1,536
Current liabilities 133 281 305
Total liabilities and provisions 2,117 2,189 2,200
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 4,591 4,561 4,830
Transactions with related parties
Receivables from related parties on balance sheet day 1,018 1,066 1,338
Payables to related parties on balance sheet day 290 287 481

None of the company's Board members or senior executives currently have, or have previously had, any direct or indirect involvement in any business transaction with the company which is, or was, of an unusual character in terms of its conditions. Nor has the Group issued any loans, pledged any guarantees or entered into any surety arrangements for any of the company's Board members or senior executives.

VISION

Nolato aims to be the customer's first choice of innovative partner in sustainable design and production.

Nolato's business model

Nolato's business model is based on two decentralized business areas, which with their own decision-making and shared ambitions endeavour to fulfil our vision and the financial and sustainable goals. In this way, secure workplaces are created for employees and value is generated for the owners. With solid experience and broad expertise, close, long-term, and innovative partnerships are established and developed with customers. With well-developed and leading technology, broad development and design expertise, qualified project management, and highly efficient production, added value is created with minimal climate impact for both customers and owners.

Nolato's shared core values - Professional, Well organized, Responsible - inform all aspect of our business and are central to the sustainable development strategy.

Nolato is a Swedish group with operations in Europe, Asia and North America.

We develop and manufacture products in polymer materials such as plastic, silicone and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for leading customers within medical technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, telecom, automotive, hygiene and other selected industrial fields. Our offering spans the entire value chain - from solutions-oriented development focused on sustainability to product delivery.

Nolato's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange in the Industrials sector of the Large Cap segment.

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