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Interim Report Q2 2024

Railcare Group AB (publ) Corp. ID No.: 556730-7813

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-JUNE 2024
Record sales SECOND QUARTER
- Consolidated net sales increased by 24.3 percent to SEK 179.8 million (144.7).
- Operating profit (EBIT) increased to SEK 15.8 million (14.9).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 0.41 (0.41).
FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR
- Consolidated net sales increased by 20.9 percent to SEK 309.2 million (255.7).
- Operating profit (EBIT) increased to SEK 29.6 million (28.0).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 0.78 (0.77).
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE SECOND QUARTER
• Railcare signed an agreement relating to the acquisition of 40 percent of the shares in new locomotive leasing start-up AC Finance AB.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
| Group, SEK million | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2023 |
Rolling 12 months |
Full-year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 179.8 | 144.7 | 309.2 | 255.7 | 617.7 | 564.2 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 15.8 | 14.9 | 29.6 | 28.0 | 69.5 | 67.9 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 11.0 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Profit for the period | 9.9 | 10.0 | 18.9 | 18.7 | 43.9 | 43.6 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 39.0 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 40.3 | 40.3 | 42.6 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK |
0.41 | 0.41 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 1.82 | 1.81 |
CEO comments
Net sales in the second quarter were SEK 179.8 million (144.7) and operating profit was SEK 15.8 million (14.9). This corresponds to an operating margin of 8.8 percent.
"We returned record sales in the second quarter due to high volumes in Contracting Sweden and Transport Scandinavia. After the long and cold winter, we started and completed a number of maintenance projects in the second quarter at the same time as transport operations continued according to plan. The lower margin was largely due to low volumes in the UK, which led to weak results in the quarter."
The contracting operations in Sweden generated record volumes in the second quarter. This was partly due to a major assignment near Västerås, where we carried out reballasting of bridges and switches in collaboration with subcontractors. The project involved a number of subcontractors with invoicing passed on to the customer, implying high turnover but slightly lower margins. The reballasting project was completed successfully with several stages carried out in parallel, in line with our pit stop method. Collaboration with a range of partners is key to increasing maintenance efficiency and minimizing traffic disruptions.
We have seen a general increase in demand for our services, an important factor for improving accessibility on Sweden's railways in the longer term.
The relining operations have now started in earnest following the long winter, which meant that a number of assignments were delayed.
In the transport operations, most contracting transports for track replacements did not start until at the end of the second quarter, later than in previous years. Assignments involving transport of iron ore and iron ore concentrate for LKAB and Kaunis Iron were com"We have seen a general increase in demand for our services, an important factor for improving accessibility on Sweden's railways in the longer term."
pleted according to plan, as well as contingency assignments for clearance locomotives.
The locomotive workshop in Långsele completed the delayed TB locomotives for Infranord.
Continued uncertainty relating to UK operations As expected, volumes in the UK contracting operations have been very low. The new control period CP7 started in the second quarter. Funds allocated to the coming 5-year control period are in line with the previous control period, implying a reduction in real terms given the high inflation in recent years, which means that maintenance will need to become more efficient and can be expected to decrease during the coming control period. As previously reported, discussions are underway with Network Rail regarding demand and potential development of our services.
Railcare ensures access to locomotives with increased environmental performance
At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 24 July, a unanimous Meeting resolved to authorize Railcare's acquisition of 40 percent of the shares in new locomotive leasing start-up AC Finance. Other owners include Nornan Invest AB, Railcare's largest shareholder, and
"This means that we are shouldering our share of the responsibility for the sector transition, while also positioning ourselves to ensure good business opportunities and a financially profitable and sustainable company."
Actinvest AB, which both own a 30 percent stake in the company.
Several years ago, we identified access to locomotives with the right environmental performance as a pre-requisite for the green railways transition and for creating attractive business opportunities. This was confirmed when the Swedish Transport Agency, in line with its new environmental targets, stepped up its demands on locomotives during the two latest procurement negotiations for contingency assignments relating to clearance locomotives. The access to new EffiShunter locomotives we have now secured through the stake in AC Finance AB ensures favourable prospects for winning new assignments in future.
This means that we are shouldering our share of the responsibility for the sector transition, while also positioning ourselves to ensure good business opportunities and a financially profitable and sustainable company. This is possible as a result of the progress we have made in recent years, which we have all worked very hard to achieve and are very proud of.
Mattias Remahl CEO
Financial summary - Group
NET SALES
Net sales for the second quarter of 2024 increased by 24.3 percent to SEK 179.8 million, compared to SEK 144.7 million for the corresponding quarter last year. Contracting Sweden and Transport Scandinavia are the main contributors to the increase in sales.
For Contracting Sweden, the increased sales were the result of increased capacity utilisation, including a large reballasting project where Railcare had an extensive undertaking with the Swedish Transport Agency, in cluding planning and completion in collaboration with subcontractors.
Net sales for the first half of 2024 increased by 20.9 percent to SEK 309.2 million, compared to SEK 255.7 million for the corresponding period in the previous year. Transport Scandinavia and Contracting Sweden made the main contribution to the increased sales, while the segments Contracting Abroad and Machines and Technology reported decreased sales compared to the previous year. For Transport Scandinavia, the increased sales were largely due to the fact that the transport contract for LKAB ran during the full first half-year, unlike in the previous year when the contract did not start until March.


OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses for the second quarter 2024 increased by 25.9 percent compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The main increase was derived from costs of raw materials and consumables, including costs for subcontractors in connection with the reballasting project in Contracting Sweden.
Operating expenses for the first half-year 2024 increased by 21.6 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. The increased operating expenses were mainly due to higher volumes, and to new recruitment to satisfy growing demand for the Group's services.
OPERATING PROFIT
Operating profit (EBIT) for the second quarter 2024 increased by 6.2 percent year-on-year, amounting to SEK 15.8 million (14.9). Operating margin decreased to 8.8 percent against 10.3 percent in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The lower operating margin was mainly attributable to Contracting Abroad, where volumes were low in the quarter, as expected.
Contracting Sweden made a substantial contribution to the improved operating profit in the quarter.
Operating profit (EBIT) for the first half-year 2024 amounted to SEK 29.6 million (28.0), corresponding to an increase of SEK 5.7 million year-on-year. Operating margin decreased to 9.6 percent against 11.0 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The lower operating margin was partly attributable to delays to some planned contracting projects due to the long winter, and in part to low volumes in the foreign operations. The transport operations returned improved operating margin in the period, attributable to increased volumes.
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
Profit for the second quarter of 2024 totalled SEK 9.9 million (10.0).
In the first half-year 2024, net profit amounted to SEK 18.9 million (18.7). Interest expenses were marginally higher compared to the previous year, albeit largely unchanged despite extensive investments in the operations in the period. Alongside its bank, the Group continuously reviews the financing structure and terms, which has meant that investments have initially largely been financed with internally-generated funds.

CASH FLOW
Cash flow during second quarter of the year was SEK -4.1 million (-9.5). Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 11.6 million (16.6), temporarily affected by higher operating receivables at the end of the quarter.
Borrowing related to completed investments was SEK 29.9 million (10.5). The review of the financing structure is still ongoing, and a large proportion of previously completed investments remain internally financed. Investments in the quarter totalled SEK 18.4 million (12.4), relating to machines for proprietary operations, largely for the continued development of new generation MPVs using a pantograph.
In the quarter, dividends to shareholders totalled SEK 16.9 million (14.5).
Cash flow during the first half of the year was SEK -30.0 million (-14.9). Temporarily higher operating receivables impacted cash flow from operating activities, which amounted to SEK 13.2 million (34.1).
EQUITY/ASSET RATIO
At the end of the period, the equity/assets ratio was 39.0 percent, compared to 40.3 percent on 30 June 2023.

Financial summary - Contracting Sweden
Railcare's contracting operations in Sweden carry out maintenance contracts on the railways, using proprietary staff and machinery. With the help of vacuum technology in our Railvac machines, and with the Ballast Feeder System, various types of track maintenance is performed, such as cable relocation, cable laying, reballasting and snow clearing. The same technology is now available in Railcare's 100% battery-powered MPVs (Multi Purpose Vehicle).
Another part of the contracting business specialises in culvert renovations beneath railways and roads and at industrial sites, as well as permit inspections of culverts. Relining, as it is called, is performed using fibreglass lining that is UV-cured. An environmentally friendly technology that can be used on culverts regardless of shape. The relining is carried out without disrupting rail traffic.
Net sales in the Contracting Sweden segment in the second quarter of 2024 amounted to SEK 88.8 million (58.5), which is an increase of 51.8 percent on the corresponding period in the previous year. Profit after financial items increased compared to the preceding year and amounted to SEK 8.5 million (4.6).
The sales increase in the second quarter was largely due to a strategic increase in leased resources, to satisfy demand for reballasting and other assignments. Projects where we involve subcontractors and where invoicing is passed on to the customer generate high turnover albeit at slightly lower margins.
By working alongside qualified consultants and other external resources, Railcare can take on larger projects and offer customers complete solutions, which has been the case for projects such as the extensive assignment near Västerås. The reballasting project was completed successfully with several stages carried out in parallel, in line with our pit stop method.
The relining operations have now started in earnest following the long winter, which meant that a number of assignments were delayed at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, we completed culvert renovations and ground work to improve drainage in the railway network.
The segments' net sales also include intra-Group sales between segments. See Note 3 for sales between segments.

Key performance indicators – Contracting Sweden
| SEK 000 | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Change, % | Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 88,761 | 58,486 | 51.8 | 135,475 | 99,606 | 36.0 |
| Profit/loss after financial items |
8,547 | 4,555 | 87.6 | 9,093 | 6,306 | 44.2 |
| Net margin, % | 9.6 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 0.4 |
Financial summary - Contracting Abroad
Railcare also provides services using vacuum technology outside Sweden. This segment is currently operated from the UK, where railway maintenance largely involves reballasting beneath tracks and switches. Proprietary Railvac machines and specially-adapted Ballast Feeder UK machines are used for these assignments.
The machines that are adapted for the UK can also be used in other countries, which means that the market potential for these machines is extensive.
Net sales in Contracting Abroad decreased by 53.0 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year and amounted to SEK 2.4 million (5.1). Profit after financial items decreased to SEK -4.1 million (-1.0).
Volumes in the UK contracting operations were very low in the second quarter, as expected. Control period 7, CP7, started in April, and historically volumes have usually been lower at the start of each period. Funds allocated for the coming 5-year control period are in line with the previous control period. Including the high inflation seen in recent years, this means that less maintenance can be undertaken. It is therefore important to increase the efficiency of maintenance initiatives, but will also mean that Network Rail will be forced to prioritize maintenance work. Overall, this is likely to mean fewer assignments being carried out. As previously announced, discussions are underway with Network Rail regarding demand and potential development of our services.
The segments' net sales also include intra-Group sales between segments. See Note 3 for sales between segments.

Key performance indicators – Contracting Abroad
| SEK 000 | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Change, % | Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,390 | 5,083 | -53.0 | 10,940 | 18,322 | -40.3 |
| Profit/loss after financial items |
-4,065 | -979 | -315.2 | -3,359 | 613 | -647.9 |
| Net margin, % | -170.1 | -19.3 | -150.8 | -30.7 | 3.3 | -34.2 |
Financial summary - Transport Scandinavia
In the transport business, Railcare offers railway transport using proprietary locomotives, wagons and staff. The company provides freight, contracting and specialist transport, with transportation licenses in Sweden and Norway.
In connection with major maintenance contracts, Railcare operates transport of sleepers and macadam, and the track replacement train. Railcare transports ore on behalf of the mining industry using round trips. Furthermore, Railcare provides locomotives for the Swedish Transport Administration that can be used at short notice for vehicle recovery and, in exceptional cases, evacuation.
Within this segment, Railcare also offers workshop services for railway vehicles, such as extending the service life of rolling stock, reviews, repairs and regular maintenance. The locomotive workshop has been certified as a unit responsible for maintenance (ECM) for railway vehicles.
Net sales in the Transport Scandinavia segment increased by 16.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year and amounted to SEK 96.0 million (82.5). Profit after financial items increased to SEK 9.8 million (8.7).
The sales increase in Transport Scandinavia was mainly due to the assignment for LKAB being in full swing throughout the quarter, unlike in previous year when transports did not become fully operational until towards the end of June, due to insufficient access to locomotives. On the other hand, contracting transport volumes were lower than in the previous year as a majority of track replacements are scheduled for the third quarter.
The locomotive workshop in Långsele saw slightly lower sales compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The focus has been on completing TB locomotives on behalf of Infranord. The locomotives were completed towards the end of the second quarter and are ready for delivery following final testing. In addition, installation of onboard equipment is underway in TME locomotives on behalf of Nordic Re-Finance, as well as extending the service life, i.e. engine replacement and upgrade of the operator cab, of a TC locomotive on behalf of Infranord. Railcare see a continued high demand for the services offered by our locomotive workshop.
The segments' net sales also include intra-Group sales between segments. See Note 3 for sales between segments.

Key performance indicators – Transport Scandinavia
| SEK 000 | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Change, % | Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 96,046 | 82,473 | 16.5 | 178,037 | 150,817 | 18.0 |
| Profit/loss after financial items |
9,751 | 8,706 | 12.0 | 19,937 | 15,324 | 30.1 |
| Net margin, % | 10.2 | 10.6 | -0.4 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 1.1 |
Financial summary - Machines and Technology
In this segment Railcare constructs, builds, develops and sells maintenance machinery using vacuum technology for railways. The latest machine the company has developed is the battery-powered Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), the world's first and largest battery-powered maintenance machine of its kind.
Other machines that Railcare has developed are: Railvac: vacuum technology enables maintenance work that does not damage the infrastructure. Ballast Feeder System: handles large volumes during reballasting and refilling. Snow machines: shovel and melt the snow into water directly in large tanks. The machines operation also develops existing machines and vehicles. This may include new technology and new operational methods, as well as service and maintenance. The machinery is exported to countries where Railcare does not carry out its own contracting work.
Net sales in the Machines and Technology segment decreased in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding quarter last year and amounted to SEK 12.8 million (18.3). Profit/loss after financial items decreased year-on-year and amounted to SEK -1.3 million (1.5).
Completion of the next generation MPVs with pantographs has remained the focus of the Skelleftehamn workshop. Once the machine has been completed, it needs to obtain the approval of the Swedish Transport Agency. In parallel with this, Railcare's operators have been receiving training, and the goal is that the machinery will be in use in the contracting operations later this year.
There were no external machine sales in the second quarter.

Key performance indicators – Machines and Technology
| SEK 000 | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Change, % | Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 12,779 | 18,262 | -30.0 | 36,425 | 36,227 | 0.5 |
| Profit/loss after financial items |
-1,283 | 1,472 | -187.2 | -614 | 2,394 | -125.7 |
| Net margin, % | -10.0 | 8.1 | -18.1 | -1.7 | 6.6 | -8.3 |
The segments' net sales also include intra-Group sales between segments. See Note 3 for sales between segments.
Shares
Railcare Group AB's share has been listed since 2007 and was included on Nasdaq Stockholm's Small Cap list in 2018 under the ticker "RAIL", ISIN code SE0010441139.
SHARE CAPITAL AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The share capital amounted to approximately SEK 9.9 million and the quotient value was SEK 0.41 per share as of 30 June 2024. Each share carries one vote at the Annual General Meeting.
More information about the development of share capital can be found at www.railcare.se.
SHAREHOLDERS
As of 30 June 2024, Railcare Group AB had 4,697 shareholders. The ten largest shareholders represented 55.3 percent of the total shareholding. The largest shareholder was Nornan Invest AB with a holding representing 29.5 percent of the company's share capital.
Distribution by size category Shareholder structure
| Holding | Number of sharehold ers |
No. of shares | % of votes and capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-500 | 3,049 | 426,471 | 1.77 |
| 501-1000 | 633 | 512,466 | 2.12 |
| 1,001-5,000 | 767 | 1,756,044 | 7.28 |
| 5,001-10,000 | 113 | 858,257 | 3.56 |
| 10,001-15,000 | 31 | 397,856 | 1.65 |
| 15,001-20,000 | 19 | 339,387 | 1.41 |
| 20,001- | 85 | 19,833,686 | 82.22 |
| Total | 4,697 | 24,124,167 | 100.0 |
| of share capital and votes (%) |
||
|---|---|---|
| Nornan Invest AB | 7,121,395 | 29.5 |
| TREAC AB | 2,390,000 | 9.9 |
| Avanza Pension | 802,737 | 3.3 |
| Bernt Larsson | 750,987 | 3.1 |
| Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management | 599,906 | 2.5 |
| Mikael Gunnarsson | 503,000 | 2.1 |
| Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring AB | 385,347 | 1.6 |
| Torsten Germund Dahlquist | 281,300 | 1.2 |
| Harry Markku Sjöblom | 255,000 | 1.1 |
| Martin Gorne | 233,500 | 1.0 |
| Ten largest shareholders | 13,323,172 | 55.3 |
| Other shareholders | 10,800,995 | 44.7 |
| Total | 24,124,167 | 100.0 |
Ten largest shareholders 30 June 2024 No. of shares Proportion
Source: Modular Finance AB. Compiled and processed data sourced from Euroclear, Morningstar and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. (Railcare has changed its provider of shareholder data which means that nominee accounts are not specified in shareholder structure.)
4,697
Number of shareholders in Railcare Group AB as of 30 June 2024
Other information
EMPLOYEES
As of 30 June 2024, the Railcare Group had 181 employees, compared to 169 on 30 June 2023. This represents an increase of 12 employees. The organisation has mainly been strengthened in Transport Scandinavia and in Machines and Technology, in order to satisfy growing demand.
PARENT COMPANY
Railcare Group AB (publ), Corp. ID no. 556730-7813 is a Parent Company registered in Sweden with its registered office in Skellefteå. Railcare Group AB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Small Cap under the ticker RAIL.
The Parent Company's net sales for the second quarter of 2024 amounted to SEK 14.3 million (13.3) and mainly comprised Group-wide services. Operating profit amounted to SEK -0.1 million (-1.0).
TARGETS
Financial targets
- Net sales SEK 1,000 million
- Operating margin 13 percent
Railcare's updated financial targets are net sales of SEK 1,000 million by 2027 and an operating margin of over 13 percent.
Sustainability
• Reduce fossil fuel emissions from proprietary locomotives and machinery by 40 percent by 2025.
Railcare has set clear goals as part of its ongoing sustainability work. Railcare has concluded that the biggest difference can be achieved by reducing fossil fuel emissions from fuel used in the contracting and transport operations.
DIVIDEND
The company's dividend policy is to distribute 30-40 percent of profit after tax while maintaining an equity/ assets ratio of 25 percent after dividends. The 2024 Annual General Meeting approved a dividend of SEK 0.70 (0.60) per share, totalling SEK 16,886,917 (14,474,500), for the 2023 financial year.
SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
A description of significant risks and uncertainties can be found in Railcare's Annual Report for 2023, which can be downloaded at www.railcare.se. There have been no material changes to significant risks and uncertainties since the publication of the Annual Report.
EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD
An Extraordinary General Meeting in Railcare Group AB was held on 24 July, where the EGM unanimously resolved to authorise a transaction with a closely related party, the company's largest shareholder, Nornan Invest AB. The transaction is described below, and more information can be found at www.railcare.se.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
In June 2024, Railcare Group AB entered into an agreement relating to the acquisition of 4,000 shares, corresponding to 40 percent of the shares in the locomotive leasing company AC Finance AB, for SEK 400,000. Of these 4,000 shares, 3,667 shares were acquired for SEK 366,700 from Nornan Invest AB, which holds 29.52 percent of the shares in Railcare Group AB.
The other shareholders in AC Finance AB are Nornan Invest AB and Actinvest AB, which after the acquisition own 30 percent each of AC Finance AB.
In connection with the acquisition, Railcare entered a loan agreement alongside the other shareholders in AC Finance AB to provide lending from the owners totalling up to SEK 20,000,000. In connection with the acquisition, Railcare also entered a rental agreement
relating to 9 locomotives from AC Finance over a period of 5 years. More information about the material terms and conditions of these agreements can be found in the Notice convening the EGM. The transfer of the shares is expected to take place dur-
ing the third quarter 2024.
Transactions with closely related parties are described in the Annual Report 2023. In addition to the changes outlined above, and the fact that Ulf Marklund is no longer a closely related party of the Group as he is no longer a Board member, no material changes have occurred in the period for the Group or Parent Company in terms of relations or transactions with closely related parties, compared to the information provided in the Annual Report.
MISCELLANEOUS
THE BOARD'S AND CEO'S ASSURANCES
The Board and CEO of Railcare Group AB hereby provide their assurance that the Interim Report provides a fair review of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, financial position and results of operations, and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group.
Skelleftehamn, Sweden, 15 August 2024
Railcare Group AB (publ)
| Anders Westermark | Andreas Lantto |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | Board member |
| Catharina Elmsäter-Svärd | Maria Kröger |
| Board member | Board member |
| Björn Östlund | Mattias Remahl |
| Board member | CEO |
| Linn Andersson | This report has not been subject to |
| Board member | review by the Company's auditors. |
About Railcare
OPERATIONS
Railcare offers innovative products and services for the railway, such as railway maintenance with proprietary machines, freight, contracting and specialist transport, a locomotive workshop and machine sales.
Our corporate culture is to do things differently and this approach characterises our entire operation. For us, this means coming up with unexpected ways of solving problems. It also means that all our employees show – and are expected to show – a high degree of personal responsibility for everything from customer deliveries to embodying our values.
The Group has some 180 employees and annual sales of approximately SEK 550 million. The company's registered office is located in Skellefteå, Sweden.
VISION
Railcare shall develop with satisfied customers and positive profitability, thereby increasing shareholder value.
BUSINESS CONCEPT
In close partnership with its customers, Railcare shall develop innovative and sustainable services, products and methods for the railway industry's various segments. Railcare is to be characterised by its culture of safety, skilled personnel, high quality and delivery reliability.
STRATEGY
- Focus on the employees, who are by far our most important asset
- Efficient contracting assignments that contribute to more sustainable railways
- Provide reliable, sustainable transport
- Embodying the entrepreneurial spirit
- Driving progress towards more sustainable railways
FINANCIAL TARGETS
- Net sales of SEK 1,000 million
- Operating margin of 13%
Railcare's ambition is to achieve these targets by the end of 2027.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in summary
| Amounts in SEK 000 | Note | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Full-year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3 | 179,780 | 144,689 | 309,199 | 255,698 | 564,220 |
| Other operating income | 856 | 539 | 1,538 | 3,101 | 4,022 | |
| Capitalised work on own account | 3,404 | 3,229 | 8,697 | 7,474 | 14,247 | |
| Raw materials and consumables | -75,110 | -54,134 | -121,885 | -96,295 | -211,783 | |
| Other external costs | -25,484 | -22,739 | -44,804 | -38,040 | -85,600 | |
| Personnel costs | -54,134 | -45,496 | -97,108 | -81,183 | -170,134 | |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
-12,981 | -10,796 | -24,904 | -21,340 | -44,099 | |
| Other operating expenses | -510 | -400 | -1,125 | -1,398 | -2,938 | |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 15,821 | 14,891 | 29,608 | 28,018 | 67,934 | |
| Net financial income/expense | -3,245 | -2,247 | -5,641 | -4,415 | -10,667 | |
| Profit/loss before tax | 12,576 | 12,644 | 23,968 | 23,603 | 57,266 | |
| Income tax | -2,644 | -2,649 | -5,034 | -4,907 | -13,642 | |
| Profit for the period | 9,931 | 9,995 | 18,934 | 18,696 | 43,624 | |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit/loss for the period |
||||||
| Exchange rate differences from the translation of foreign operations |
41 | 53 | -123 | 153 | 873 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | 41 | 53 | -123 | 153 | 873 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 9,972 | 10,048 | 18,811 | 18,849 | 44,497 | |
| Earnings per share* | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 1.81 | |
| Average number of shares | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | |
| Number of shares outstanding on the reporting date | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 | 24,124,167 |
* Since there are no potential shares, there is no dilution effect.
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position |
|---|
| in summary |
| Amounts in SEK 000 | Note | 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Intangible assets | 11,258 | 8,943 | 10,198 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4 | 497,715 | 444,247 | 460,157 |
| Financial non-current assets | 4,886 | 3,954 | 4,465 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 8 | 741 | 10 | |
| Total non-current assets | 513,866 | 457,885 | 474,830 | |
| Inventories | 38,815 | 30,619 | 36,284 | |
| Accounts receivable | 102,315 | 73,018 | 56,518 | |
| Other current receivables | 43,643 | 37,899 | 35,958 | |
| Total current receivables | 145,958 | 110,917 | 92,476 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9,453 | 17,336 | 39,432 | |
| Total current assets | 194,226 | 158,872 | 168,192 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 708,092 | 616,757 | 643,022 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Equity | 276,042 | 248,469 | 274,118 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities and other provisions | 59,597 | 54,750 | 59,639 | |
| Non-current liabilities to credit institutions | 57,949 | 77,469 | 74,346 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 49,307 | 38,729 | 37,128 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 166,852 | 170,948 | 171,113 | |
| Current liabilities to credit institutions | 118,568 | 84,162 | 84,698 | |
| Current lease liabilities | 19,502 | 10,889 | 11,899 | |
| Accounts payable | 61,516 | 46,943 | 47,693 | |
| Other current liabilities | 65,612 | 55,345 | 53,501 | |
| Total current liabilities | 265,198 | 197,340 | 197,791 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 708,092 | 616,757 | 643,022 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
| Amounts in SEK 000 | Note | 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity, opening balance | 274,118 | 244,095 | 244,095 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 18,811 | 18,849 | 44,497 | |
| Dividend | -16,887 | -14,475 | -14,475 | |
| Equity, closing balance | 276,042 | 248,469 | 274,118 | |
The Group's equity is attributable in its entirety to Parent Company shareholders.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
in summary
| Amounts in SEK 000 | Note | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Full-year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| Operating profit | 15,820 | 14,891 | 29,608 | 28,018 | 67,934 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items | 12,988 | 11,071 | 24,916 | 20,757 | 46,017 | |
| Interest paid | -3,095 | -2,154 | -5,425 | -4,223 | -9,546 | |
| Interest received | 11 | 28 | 29 | 65 | 150 | |
| Income tax paid | -1,403 | -755 | -5,018 | -1,694 | -381 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before chang | 24,321 | 23,081 | 44,110 | 42,923 | 104,174 | |
| es in working capital | ||||||
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||||
| Increase/decrease in inventories | -2,029 | 2,027 | -3,071 | 1,589 | -4,647 | |
| Increase/decrease in operating receivables | -41,946 | -34,542 | -53,300 | -32,788 | -14,470 | |
| Increase/decrease in operating liabilities | 31,299 | 26,056 | 25,491 | 22,425 | 17,223 | |
| Total changes in working capital | -12,676 | -6,459 | -30,880 | -8,774 | -1,894 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 11,645 | 16,622 | 13,230 | 34,149 | 102,280 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||||||
| Investments in intangible assets | -222 | -654 | -1,312 | -810 | -3,007 | |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | -17,833 | -11,704 | -33,096 | -25,092 | -57,364 | |
| Investments in other financial non-current assets | -386 | - | -386 | - | -1,557 | |
| Divestment of property, plant and equipment | 0 | -30 | 0 | 1,210 | 1,210 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -18,441 | -12,388 | -34,794 | -24,692 | -60,718 |
| Amounts in SEK 000 Note |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Full-year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||||
| Loans raised | 29,899 | 10,525 | 29,899 | 10,525 | 20,525 |
| Amortization of loans | -5,144 | -6,359 | -12,704 | -13,910 | -26,776 |
| Amortisation of lease liabilities | -5,218 | -3,406 | -8,793 | -6,544 | -13,538 |
| Dividend paid | -16,887 | -14,475 | -16,887 | -14,475 | -14,475 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 2,650 | -13,715 | -8,485 | -24,404 | -34,264 |
| Cash flow for the period | -4,146 | -9,481 | -30,049 | -14,947 | 7,298 |
| Opening cash and cash equivalents | 13,596 | 26,605 | 39,432 | 31,976 | 31,976 |
| Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equiv alents |
3 | 211 | 70 | 307 | 158 |
| Closing cash and cash equivalents | 9,453 | 17,336 | 9,453 | 17,336 | 39,432 |
Parent Company Income Statement in summary
| Amounts in SEK 000 | Note | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan-Jun 2024 |
Jan-Jun 2023 |
Full-year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 14,254 | 13,288 | 24,857 | 20,842 | 45,292 | |
| Other operating income | 0 | 20 | 1 | 143 | 149 | |
| Total operating income | 14,255 | 13,307 | 24,859 | 20,985 | 45,441 | |
| Raw materials and consuma bles |
-3,116 | -5,759 | -4,606 | -5,811 | -12,448 | |
| Other external costs | -6,447 | -4,729 | -12,042 | -8,885 | -18,577 | |
| Personnel costs | -4,654 | -3,669 | -8,679 | -6,898 | -17,190 | |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
-148 | -142 | -289 | -246 | -531 | |
| Other operating expenses | -4 | -2 | -12 | -4 | -34 | |
| Total operating expenses | -14,369 | -14,301 | -25,628 | -21,844 | -48,780 | |
| Operating profit | -114 | -994 | -770 | -858 | -3,339 | |
| Profit/loss from financial items | -206 | 4,732 | -206 | 4,732 | 451 | |
| Profit/loss after financial items | -320 | 3,739 | -976 | 3,874 | -2,888 | |
| Appropriations | - | 26,100 | ||||
| Tax on net profit/loss for the period |
12 | 171 | 104 | 143 | -4,741 | |
| Profit for the period | -308 | 3,910 | -871 | 4,017 | 18,471 |
Parent Company Balance Sheet
in summary
| Amounts in SEK 000 | Note | 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Intangible assets | 1,025 | 264 | 630 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,255 | 5,749 | 5,496 | |
| Financial non-current assets | 28,969 | 33,939 | 28,969 | |
| Total non-current assets | 36,248 | 39,952 | 35,094 | |
| Receivables from Group companies | 140,637 | 111,463 | 105,191 | |
| Other current receivables | 3,781 | 2,327 | 2,895 | |
| Total current receivables | 144,418 | 113,790 | 108,086 | |
| Cash and cash equivalent | 8,836 | 15,686 | 35,342 | |
| Total current assets | 153,254 | 129,476 | 143,428 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 189,503 | 169,428 | 178,522 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Restricted equity | 9,891 | 9,891 | 9,891 | |
| Non-restricted equity | 15,813 | 19,118 | 29,575 | |
| Total equity | 25,704 | 29,009 | 39,466 | |
| Provisions | 89 | 62 | 49 | |
| Current liabilities to Group companies | 152,089 | 129,572 | 115,831 | |
| Other current liabilities | 11,620 | 10,785 | 6,092 | |
| Total current liabilities | 163,709 | 140,357 | 121,923 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 189,502 | 169,428 | 161,438 |
The Parent Company has no items recognised as other comprehensive income, which is why total comprehensive income is the same as profit/loss for the year.
NOTE 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Railcare Group AB (publ), ("Railcare"), Corp. ID no. 556730-7813 is a limited company registered in Sweden and domiciled in Skellefteå, with the address Näsuddsvägen 10, SE-932 32 Skelleftehamn, Sweden. Railcare Group AB is the Parent Company of the Group.
Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are given in SEK 000. Disclosures in parentheses pertain to the comparison year.
NOTE 2 BASIS FOR PREPARATION OF STATEMENTS
Railcare's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act, the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) as adopted by the EU. This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act.
The accounts of the Parent Company have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The Interim Report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
The accounting principles applied are consistent with those described in the Railcare Group's Annual Report for 2023. New or revised IFRS that have come into effect in 2024 do not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is estimated to correspond to their book value.
NOTE 3 OPERATING SEGMENTS
Group Management has identified four reportable segments in the Group's operations:
Contracting Sweden
Railway contracting work involving machinery and personnel, and renovation of fibreglass-lined culverts beneath railways, roads and industrial areas in Sweden.
Contracting Abroad
Railway contracting work involving machinery and personnel in countries other than Sweden, currently predominantly in the UK.
Transport Scandinavia
Specialist transport involving locomotives, wagons and personnel in Scandinavia, as well as internal and external repair and upgrading services for locomotives and wagons performed in workshops.
Machines and Technology
Technological development, construction and sales of new machines, and the further development and conversion of existing machines to a national and international market.
The "Group-wide" item is used for reconciliation purposes and includes Group Management and other Group-wide services.
Income
Sales between segments are conducted on market terms. Income from external customers reported to Group Management is valued in line with the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The Group's customers are private and public sector operators in the railway industry and vary according to the area of operation. The Group's customers are largely repeat customers based on long-term relationships.
| Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income from external customers |
Sales be tween segments |
Segment income |
Income from external customers |
Sales be tween segments |
Segment income |
||
| Contracting Sweden | 82,609 | 6,152 | 88,761 | 54,691 | 3,795 | 58,486 | |
| Contracting Abroad | 2,371 | 19 | 2,390 | 5,083 | 0 | 5,083 | |
| Transport Scandinavia |
92,972 | 3,074 | 96,046 | 80,581 | 1,892 | 82,473 | |
| Machines and Tech nology |
1,777 | 11,002 | 12,779 | 4,188 | 14,074 | 18,262 | |
| Group-wide | 51 | 14,203 | 14,254 | 145 | 13,142 | 13,288 | |
| Total | 179,780 | 34,450 | 214,231 | 144,689 | 32,903 | 177,592 |
| Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Full-year 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income from external customers |
Sales be tween segments |
Segment income |
Income from external customers |
Sales be tween segments |
Segment income |
Income from external customers |
Sales be tween segments |
Segment income |
|
| Contracting Sweden | 124,627 | 10,848 | 135,475 | 87,556 | 12,050 | 99,606 | 193,683 | 23,393 | 217,076 |
| Contracting Abroad | 10,418 | 522 | 10,940 | 18,322 | 0 | 18,322 | 32,289 | 160 | 32,449 |
| Transport Scandinavia |
166,860 | 11,177 | 178,037 | 140,897 | 9,920 | 150,817 | 322,197 | 17,865 | 340,062 |
| Machines and Tech nology |
7,220 | 29,205 | 36,425 | 8,648 | 27,578 | 36,227 | 15,609 | 65,515 | 81,124 |
| Group-wide | 74 | 24,783 | 24,857 | 274 | 20,567 | 20,842 | 442 | 44,850 | 45,292 |
| Total | 309,199 | 76,535 | 385,734 | 255,698 | 70,116 | 325,814 | 564,220 | 151,784 | 716,003 |
SUMMARY CEO COMMENTS FINANCIAL SUMMARY → FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, NOTES
MISCELLANEOUS
Profit/loss after financial items
Group Management primarily uses profit/loss after financial items to assess consolidated earnings.
| Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Full-year 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting Sweden | 8,547 | 4,556 | 9,093 | 6,307 | 17,150 |
| Contracting Abroad | -4,065 | -979 | -3,359 | 613 | -2,557 |
| Transport Scandinavia | 9,751 | 8,706 | 19,937 | 15,324 | 46,432 |
| Machines and Tech nology |
-1,283 | 1,472 | -614 | 2,394 | 577 |
| Group-wide | -374 | -1,110 | -1,089 | -1,036 | -4,336 |
| Total | 12,576 | 12,644 | 23,968 | 23,603 | 57,266 |
Other profit/loss information
Sales comprise the income groups Income from services, Sales of goods and Leasing. A breakdown of income is provided below.
| Income from services |
Sales of goods | Leasing | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
| Contracting Sweden |
82,609 | 54,691 | - | - | - | - | 82,609 | 54,691 |
| Contracting Abroad |
2,371 | 5,083 | - | - | - | - | 2,371 | 5,083 |
| Transport Scandinavia |
85,907 | 76,751 | 4,923 | 934 | 2,141 | 2,896 | 92,972 | 80,581 |
| Machines and Technology |
626 | 852 | 1,152 | 3,336 | - | - | 1,777 | 4,188 |
| Group-wide | 51 | 145 | - | - | - | - | 51 | 145 |
| 171,564 | 137,523 | 6,075 | 4,270 | 2,141 | 2,896 | 179,780 | 144,689 |
| Income from services |
Sales of goods Leasing |
Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
| Contracting Sweden |
124,576 | 87,536 | 51 | 21 | - | - | 124,627 | 87,556 |
| Contracting Abroad |
10,418 | 18,322 | - | - | - | - | 10,418 | 18,322 |
| Transport Scandinavia |
154,254 | 130,712 | 8,212 | 2,429 | 4,393 | 7,755 | 166,860 | 140,897 |
| Machines and Technology |
3,695 | 3,468 | 3,525 | 5,180 | - | - | 7,220 | 8,648 |
| Group-wide | 74 | 274 | - | - | - | - | 74 | 274 |
| 293,018 | 240,313 | 11,788 | 7,630 | 4,393 | 7,755 | 309,199 | 255,698 |
| NOTE 4 | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings and land | Locomotives and wagons | Mobile machinery | Vehicles | Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings |
Construction in progress and advances for property, plant and equipment |
Total | |
| As of 30 June 2023 | |||||||
| Opening carrying amount | 35,170 | 134,772 | 179,959 | 3,996 | 5,445 | 78,779 | 438,123 |
| Exchange rate differences | 56 | - | - | 10 | - | - | 65 |
| Purchases/capitalised expenses for the year |
3,078 | - | 4,079 | 750 | 1,021 | 21,675 | 30,603 |
| Reclassifications | - | 5,132 | 20,827 | - | - | -28,870 | -2,911 |
| Disposals and scrappings | - | -297 | - | -2 | -339 | - | -638 |
| Depreciation | -3,812 | -7,301 | -7,994 | -1,227 | -662 | - | -20,995 |
| Closing carrying amount 30 June 2023 |
34,493 | 132,307 | 196,872 | 3,527 | 5,464 | 71,584 | 444,247 |
| Of which right-of-use assets | 23,352 | 22,886 | 1,585 | 3,480 | - | - | 51,304 |
| As of 30 Jun 2024 | |||||||
| Opening carrying amount | 33,990 | 128,394 | 202,741 | 5,329 | 5,147 | 84,555 | 460,157 |
| Exchange rate differences | 22 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 24 |
| Purchases/capitalised expenses for the year |
5,141 | 24,697 | 2,317 | 2,901 | 1,358 | 26,535 | 62,951 |
| Reclassifications | - | - | 3 | - | - | 537 | 540 |
| Disposals and scrappings | -1,212 | - | - | -92 | - | - | -1,304 |
| Depreciation | -4,368 | -8,571 | -9,520 | -1,555 | -639 | - | -24,652 |
| Closing carrying amount 30 June 2024 |
33,573 | 144,521 | 195,541 | 6,586 | 5,867 | 111,627 | 497,715 |
| Of which right-of-use assets | 19,743 | 43,234 | 1,401 | 6,558 | - | - | 70,936 |
| Amounts in SEK 000, unless otherwise stated |
Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Rolling 12 months |
Full-year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 179,780 | 144,689 | 309,199 | 255,698 | 617,721 | 564,220 |
| Sales growth, % | 24.3 | 13.7 | 20.9 | 14.9 | 16.5 | 13.5 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 15,821 | 14,891 | 29,608 | 28,018 | 69,536 | 67,934 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 11.0 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Profit for the period | 9,931 | 9,995 | 18,934 | 18,696 | 43,862 | 43,624 |
| Net financial income/expense | -3,245 | -2,247 | -5,641 | -4,415 | -11,905 | -10,667 |
| Total assets | 708,092 | 616,757 | 708,092 | 616,757 | 616,757 | 643,022 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 39.0 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 40.3 | 40.3 | 42.6 |
| Key performance indicators per share, SEK | Apr-Jun 2024 |
Apr-Jun 2023 |
Jan- Jun 2024 |
Jan- Jun 2023 |
Rolling 12 months |
Full-year 2023 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution |
0.41 | 0.41 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 1.82 | 1.81 |
| Equity per share | 11.44 | 10.30 | 11.44 | 10.30 | 10.30 | 11.36 |
| Dividend, SEK per share | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Key performance indicators, Group in summary
Quarterly data, Group in summary
| Amounts in SEK million | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 179.8 | 129.4 | 149.3 | 159.2 | 144.7 | 111.0 | 128.0 | 146.5 | 127.2 |
| Other operating income | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Capitalised work on own account | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| Raw materials and consumables | -75.1 | -46.8 | -57.6 | -57.9 | -54.1 | -42.2 | -55.4 | -56.4 | -48.8 |
| Other external costs | -25.5 | -19.3 | -25.2 | -22.4 | -22.7 | -15.3 | -19.4 | -21.9 | -19.1 |
| Personnel costs | -54.1 | -43.0 | -46.4 | -42.6 | -45.5 | -35.7 | -40.3 | -33.8 | -39.5 |
| Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment |
-13.0 | -11.9 | -11.5 | -11.2 | -10.8 | -10.5 | -10.7 | -11.7 | -10.7 |
| Other operating expenses | -0.5 | -0.6 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -0.4 | -1.0 | -0.5 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 15.8 | 13.8 | 13.2 | 26.7 | 14.9 | 13.1 | 6.7 | 23.9 | 13.0 |
| Net financial income/expense | -3.2 | -2.4 | -3.4 | -2.8 | -2.2 | -2.2 | -1.9 | -1.5 | -1.1 |
| Profit/loss before tax | 12.6 | 11.4 | 9.7 | 23.9 | 12.6 | 11.0 | 4.8 | 22.4 | 11.9 |
| Tax | -2.6 | -2.4 | -3.7 | -5.1 | -2.6 | -2.3 | -1.5 | -4.6 | -2.3 |
| Profit for the period | 9.9 | 9.0 | 6.1 | 18.9 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 17.9 | 9.6 |
| Equity/Asset ratio | 39.0 | 44.5 | 42.6 | 42.8 | 40.3 | 42.9 | 41.2 | 41.6 | 39.3 |
Definitions
| GENERAL | All amounts in the tables are in SEK 000 unless otherwise stated. All values in brackets are comparative figures for |
|---|---|
| the corresponding period in the preceding year unless otherwise stated. Amounts in tables and other summaries | |
| have been rounded individually. Accordingly, minor rounding differences may be found in totals. |
ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
This Interim Report refers to a number of financial measures not defined in accordance with IFRS, known as alternative performance measures. Railcare uses these performance measures to monitor and analyse the financial outcome of the Group's operations and its financial position. These alternative performance measures are intended to supplement, not replace, the financial measures presented in accordance with IFRS. See definitions and further information below.
| FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES |
DEFINITION/CALCULATION | PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | Calculated as net profit/loss for the period before tax, profit from holdings in associated companies and financial items. |
This performance measure illustrates the company's profit/loss generated by operating activities. |
| Net financial income/expense | Net financial items are calculated as financial income less financial expenses. |
This performance measure illustrates the net amount from the company's financial activities. |
| Net margin | The net margin is calculated as income after financial items divided by net sales. |
This performance measure illustrates how much of the company's earnings remain after all expenses, excluding corporation tax, have been deducted. |
| Total assets | Calculated as the total of the company's assets at the end of the period. |
|
| Equity per share, SEK | Calculated as equity divided by the number of shares outstanding at the end of the period. |
This performance measure illustrates the company's net worth per share. |
| FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES |
DEFINITION/CALCULATION | PURPOSE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales growth, % | Calculated as the difference between net sales for the period and net sales for the preceding period, divided by net sales for the preceding period. |
This performance measure illustrates the company's growth and historical performance, contributing to an understanding of the company's development. |
|
| Operating margin, % | Calculated as operating profit divided by net sales. | This performance measure illustrates how much of the company's profit/loss is generated by its operating activities. |
|
| Equity/assets ratio, % | Calculated as equity divided by total assets. | This performance measure illustrates the company's financial position and long-term solvency. |
|
| Dividend per share, SEK | Dividend per share approved by a General Meeting at which the Annual Report for the specified financial year is adopted. |
||
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK |
Calculated as profit/loss attributable to Parent Company shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the period. |
This performance measure illustrates the company's earnings per share, excluding any dilution effect from outstanding convertibles. |
|
| Earnings per share after When calculating earnings per share after dilution, dilution, SEK the weighted average number of shares outstanding is adjusted for the dilution effect of all potential shares. The Parent Company has a category of potential common shares with a dilution effect: convertible debentures. The convertible debentures are assumed to have been converted into shares and net profit is adjusted to eliminate interest expenses less tax effect. Convertible debentures do not give rise to a dilution effect when the interest per share that may be received upon conversion exceeds earnings per share before dilution. |
This performance measure illustrates the company's earnings per share, excluding any dilution effect from outstanding convertibles. |
Glossary
| BALLAST FEEDER | The machine handles large volumes during reballasting and refilling. | RAILVAC | Railcare's machines that are able to perform various types of track maintenance on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP6/CP7 | Control Periods are the five-year periods Network Rail applies for the financial and other planning of the UK's railway infrastructure. Control Period 6 extends to 31 March 2024. Control Period 7 starts on 1 April 2024. |
RE-MOTORISATION | the railways using vacuum technology. Engine replacement where older diesel motors are replaced with new modern diesel motors that meet current environmental standards, reduce operating costs and im |
| CULVERT INSPECTIONS |
Assessment and documentation of the condition and potential maintenance need for culverts, mainly under railways and roads. |
STAGE V ENGINES | prove accessibility. Engines that meet the standard for emissions class stage V. Classification for industri al vehicles that regulates permitted emissions. |
| ERTMS | New signalling system for Sweden's entire rail network. Replaces an old system, sim STANDBY LOCOMOTIVE/ plifies traffic management and maintenance, and in the long term facilitates interna CLEARANCE LOCOMOTIVE tional traffic. |
A clearance locomotive with personnel that is available around the clock 365 days of the year to urgently clear or remove vehicles involved in incidents or breakdowns on the railway. The aim is to quickly get the track open for traffic again. |
|
| ETCS | The on-board system required in locomotives once the new ERTMS signalling system has been implemented on Sweden's railways. |
TB LOCOMOTIVE/ TC LOCOMOTIVE |
Two types of locomotives that function as combined freight train and snow removal locomotives. The Tb is the largest of them and was built mainly for snow clearance in |
| EXTENDING SERVICE LIFE | Obsolete locomotives are upgraded with better engines, new signalling systems and a modernised working environment with the aim of better meeting future environmen tal requirements and technical standards. |
TRACK TIMETABLES | railway yards. Time slots allocated by the Swedish Transport Administration for maintenance relating to carrying out work on the relevant tracks. During these periods, the tracks |
| MPV | Railcare's newest maintenance machine, Multi Purpose Vehicle, which is battery powered. Equipped with its own power source, vacuum pumps, hydraulics and oper ator cabs. The improved MPV has the same functionality, but is also equipped with a pantograph. This enables batteries to charge directly from overhead lines. |
cannot be used for regular rail traffic. | |
| ONBOARD EQUIPMENT | The equipment required on board locomotives to enable communication with the relevant railway signalling system. |
||
| PANTOGRAPH | The trailing contact that transfers power from the overhead lines above the railway track to the electric vehicles and machines operating on the railways. |
PRESS RELEASES IN THE SECOND QUARTER
| 28 June | Notice to attend the Extraordinary Gen |
|---|---|
| eral Meeting in Railcare Group AB (publ) | |
| 28 June | Railcare Group AB (publ) acquires 40 |
| percent of the shares in AC Finance AB | |
| and enters into agreement relating to | |
| loan financing and leasing of locomotives | |
| 16 May | Successfully completed reballasting "pit |
| stop". | |
| 8 May | Report from the Annual General Meeting |
| of Railcare Group AB (publ). | |
| 7 May | Interim Report January-March 2024. |
| 15 April | Railcare Group AB (publ) publishes its |
| Annual Report for 2023. |
4 April Notice convening the Annual General Meeting in Railcare Group AB (publ)
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
- The Interim Report for January–September 2024 will be published on 7 November 2024.
- The Year-end Report for 2024 will be published on 20 February 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Mattias Remahl, President and CEO Telephone: +46 (0)70–271 33 46 Email: [email protected]
Lisa Borgs, CFO and IR Manager Telephone: +46 (0)70–622 50 01 Email: [email protected]
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RAILCARE GROUP AB
Visiting address: Näsuddsvägen 10 Postal address: Box 34 SE-932 21 Skelleftehamn, Sweden
Tel no: +46 (0)910–43 88 00 Email: [email protected]
ABOUT RAILCARE
The railway specialist Railcare offers innovative products and services for the railway; for example, railway maintenance with self-developed machines, a locomotive workshop, project and specialist transport, and machine sales. Our market is mainly in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. The railway industry is undergoing positive development with increasing traffic volumes, extensive investment programmes, development of cost-effective freight and passenger transport, and rising environmental awareness. Railcare delivers both sustainable and efficient solutions that ensure that railway services can be used for the maximum number of years to come.
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The shares of Railcare Group AB (publ) are listed on the Small Cap list of the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The Group has some 180 employees and annual sales of approximately SEK 550 million. The company's registered office is located in Skellefteå, Sweden.