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Railcare Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Aug 15, 2024

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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
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]

This is information that Railcare Group AB (publ) is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. This information was submitted to the market, through the agency of these contacts, for publication on 15 August 2024 at 07:30 a.m. CEST.

For further information, see www.railcare.se or www.railcare.se/en/

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.

SUMMARY CEO COMMENTS FINANCIAL SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, NOTES → MISCELLANEOUS

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.