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INTERIM REPORT 2024
JANUARY – MARCH
TROAX
Troax Group AB (publ)
Hillerstorp, the 22nd of April 2024
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TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
INTERIM REPORT JANUARY- MARCH 2024
JANUARY – MARCH
- Order intake in the quarter increased by 3 percent compared with the same period last year and amounted to 72,3 (69,9) MEUR. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions the order intake decreased by 7 percent.
- Sales in the quarter increased by 5 percent compared with the same period last year and amounted to 70,9 (67,8) MEUR. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions sales decreased by 6 percent.
- Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA) decreased to 11,0 (12,7) MEUR.
- Operating margin before amortizations (EBITA margin) decreased to 15,5 (18,7) percent.
- Financial net was -1,3 (-0,6) MEUR.
- Profit after tax decreased to 6,7 (8,9) MEUR.
- Adjusted earnings per share after dilution amounted to 0,13 (0,16) EUR.
- Earnings per share after dilution amounted to 0,11 (0,15) EUR.
- Martin Nyström starts his role as the new CEO on the 1st of June 2024.
TROAX GROUP FIGURES
| MEUR | 3 Months
Jan-Mar 2024 | 3 Months
Jan-Mar 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2022 | 12 Months
Apr-Mar 2023/2024 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Order intake | 72,3 | 69,9 | 258,2 | 272,7 | 260,6 |
| Sales | 70,9 | 67,8 | 264,3 | 284,1 | 267,4 |
| Gross profit | 25,7 | 25,5 | 102,0 | 97,3 | 102,2 |
| Gross margin, % | 36,2 | 37,6 | 38,6 | 34,2 | 38,2 |
| EBITA | 11,0 | 12,7 | 51,9 | 51,1 | 50,2 |
| EBITA margin, % | 15,5 | 18,7 | 19,6 | 18,0 | 18,8 |
| EBIT | 10,2 | 12,2 | 50,0 | 49,6 | 48,0 |
| EBIT margin, % | 14,4 | 18,0 | 18,9 | 17,5 | 18,0 |
| Profit after tax | 6,7 | 8,9 | 35,8 | 36,8 | 33,6 |
| EBITDA | 13,9 | 15,2 | 62,2 | 61,2 | 60,4 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 19,6 | 22,4 | 23,5 | 21,5 | 22,6 |
| Net debt / EBITDA | | | 0,9 | 0,8 | |
| Adjusted earnings per share after dilution in EUR | 0,13 | 0,16 | 0,63 | 0,64 | 0,60 |
| Closing rate SEK/EUR | 11,53 | 11,28 | 11,49 | 10,22 | 11,07 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
CEO COMMENTS
The first quarter of 2024 can be reasonably described as a continuation of the fourth quarter, with the exception that the result has softened. Order intake had a slow start at the turn of the year, but has gradually improved during the period. In total, we have an increase of 3 percent, but excluding our newly acquired company Garantell, there is an organic decrease in the quarter of 7 percent. This is mainly attributed to a negative impact on demand in the Nordics due to the declining construction economy and the fact that the expected increase in orders from the automotive industry in the USA did not arrive as planned. We are confident that we have not lost market share, but that it is simply a matter of timing as to when future demand will increase and orders will be placed. Demand within automated warehouses has continued at a reduced level during the period. Similarly to the fourth quarter, many customers are cautious and have postponed major investments until the interest rate situation is more favourable. In summary, most customer segments have continued stable development during the quarter, with the exception of a continued weakened North American market in automotive and a generally continued lower activity in the automated warehouse segment. Order intake from automotive in Europe was again high this quarter and more projects are in the pipeline.
From a geographic perspective, we note during the quarter a stable order intake in Continental Europe, improvements in the UK and New markets compared to 2023.
Invoicing is 5 percent higher than the previous year, but excluding newly acquired companies, Invoicing was 6 percent lower.
The gross margin, which gradually improved during 2023, is for this quarter at a slightly lower level. This is not due to price changes against the market, but is attributable to lower volume in some producing units, as well as the closure of a unit in Poland, where we have now consolidated operations in a new factory outside Poznan. This closure means that we will reduce staffing by approx. 25 people from April 1. In addition to one-off costs for this closure, we also started our new factory in China in the quarter, which also entailed certain start-up costs. Excluding these costs, the gross profit margin is broadly in line with the group's target.
The company Garantell, acquired towards the end of 2023, has continued a healthy development despite the lower demand in the Nordics for basement storage and generally for shelf projects. We were aware of the company's exposure to these markets, so this does not come as a surprise and does not affect our long-term positive view of the company's potential.
For the above reasons, the EBITA margin is lower for the quarter. We have also noted a higher than normal cost of sales during the quarter, based on high activity in exhibitions and marketing. In absolute terms, EBITA is 11,0 MEUR compared to 12,7 MEUR the previous year. The EBITA margin in the quarter amounts to 15,5 percent compared to 18,7 percent the previous year. Excluding the one-off costs mentioned above, the operating margin (EBITA) would have been approximately 17 percent.
Cash flow has been low during the first quarter but is expected to improve during the year. Acquisition interest remains high.
With these comments on the first quarter, I would like to wish my successor, Martin Nyström, the best of luck. Many thanks to all readers for their interest over the past years!
Thomas Widstrand, President and CEO
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
THE GROUP SUMMARY
JANUARY – MARCH
The total order intake amounted to 72,3 (69,9) MEUR. An increase by 3 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions the order intake decreased by 7 percent. All regions except United Kingdom and New Markets decreased their order intake during the period compared with the corresponding period last year.
Sales amounted to 70,9 (67,8) MEUR, an increase of 5 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions, sales decreased by 6 percent. All regions except Continental Europe and New Markets decreased their sales during the period compared with the corresponding period last year.
Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA) amounted to 11,0 (12,7) MEUR, corresponding to an EBITA margin of 15,5 (18,7) percent.
FINANCIAL NET
During the first quarter of 2024, financial net amounted to -1,3 (-0,6) MEUR of which 0,5 MEUR is related to a negative currency effect from revaluation of loans.
TAXES
The tax expense was -2,2 (-2,7) MEUR for the first quarter of 2024.
NET RESULT
Net result for the first quarter 2024 amounted to 6,7 (8,9) MEUR.
CASH FLOW, WORKING CAPITAL AND NET DEBT
Cash flow from operating activities was 4,1 (8,5) MEUR for the first quarter 2024. Net debt by the end of the period was 54,5 (32,6) MEUR. Net debt in relation to the 12-month rolling EBITDA was 0,9 (0,5) to be compared with the company's financial target of less than 2,5.
INVESTMENTS
During the first quarter 2024, investments were 2,7 (2,3) MEUR which mainly relates to investments in machinery in Sweden and China.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Troax operations are reported as one segment. As secondary information Order intake and Sales are reported based on geographical regions.
Nordic – Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland
Continental Europe – Europe excluding Nordic and United Kingdom
United Kingdom – Great Britain and Ireland
North America – US and Canada
New Markets – rest of the world including all distributors directly connected to Sweden
| Order intake | 3 Months
Jan-Mar | 3 Months
Jan-Mar | Diff | 12 Months
Jan-Dec | 12 Months
Jan-Dec | Diff | 12 Months
Apr-Mar |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | | 2023 | 2022 | | 2023/2024 |
| Continental Europe | 34,2 | 35,5 | -4% | 132,5 | 135,1 | -2% | 131,2 |
| Nordic region | 8,1 | 12,3 | -34% | 37,8 | 41,4 | -9% | 33,6 |
| United Kingdom | 7,3 | 6,4 | 14% | 25,0 | 30,9 | -19% | 25,9 |
| North America | 10,2 | 11,7 | -13% | 40,7 | 45,2 | -10% | 39,2 |
| New Markets | 5,3 | 4,0 | 33% | 22,3 | 20,1 | 11% | 23,6 |
| Total excl Currency | 65,1 | 69,9 | -7% | 258,3 | 272,7 | -5% | 253,5 |
| Currency effect | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0% | -4,8 | 0,0 | -2% | -4,8 |
| Order intake acquisitions | 7,2 | 0,0 | 10% | 4,7 | 0,0 | 2% | 11,9 |
| Total Order intake | 72,3 | 69,9 | 3% | 258,2 | 272,7 | -5% | 260,6 |
| | 3 Months
Jan-Mar | 3 Months
Jan-Mar | Diff | 12 Months
Jan-Dec | 12 Months
Jan-Dec | Diff | 12 Months
Apr-Mar |
| Total Sales | 2024 | 2023 | | 2023 | 2022 | | 2023/2024 |
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | | 2023 | 2022 | | 2023/2024 |
| Continental Europe | 33,6 | 31,9 | 5% | 131,4 | 143,3 | 16% | 133,1 |
| Nordic region | 8,1 | 10,8 | -25% | 40,2 | 38,4 | 5% | 37,5 |
| United Kingdom | 5,8 | 5,9 | -2% | 24,6 | 34,7 | -29% | 24,5 |
| North America | 10,4 | 14,5 | -28% | 46,6 | 49,4 | -6% | 42,5 |
| New Markets | 6,1 | 4,7 | 30% | 21,8 | 18,3 | 19% | 23,2 |
| Total excl Currency | 64,0 | 67,8 | -6% | 264,6 | 284,1 | -7% | 260,8 |
| Currency effect | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0% | -4,9 | 0,0 | -2% | -4,9 |
| Sales acquisitions | 6,9 | 0,0 | 10% | 4,6 | 0,0 | 2% | 11,5 |
| Total Sales | 70,9 | 67,8 | 5% | 264,3 | 284,1 | -7% | 267,4 |
- Note that organic growth is reported excluding currency effect.
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
THE GROUP - SUMMARY
INCOME STATEMENT
| 3 Months | 3 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEUR | Jan-Mar | Jan-Mar | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Apr-Mar |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023/2024 | |
| Sales | 70,9 | 67,8 | 264,3 | 284,1 | 267,4 |
| Cost of goods sold | -45,2 | -42,3 | -162,3 | -186,8 | -165,2 |
| Gross profit | 25,7 | 25,5 | 102,0 | 97,3 | 102,2 |
| Sales expenses | -9,9 | -8,3 | -33,4 | -30,5 | -35,0 |
| Administrative expenses | -4,7 | -4,3 | -16,9 | -15,9 | -17,3 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -0,1 | -0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,3 |
| Operating profit before Amortizations (EBITA) | 11,0 | 12,7 | 51,9 | 51,1 | 50,2 |
| Amortization | -0,8 | -0,5 | -1,9 | -1,5 | -2,2 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 10,2 | 12,2 | 50,0 | 49,6 | 48,0 |
| Financial income and expenses | -1,3 | -0,6 | -2,6 | -1,4 | -3,3 |
| Result after financial expenses | 8,9 | 11,6 | 47,4 | 48,2 | 44,7 |
| Taxes | -2,2 | -2,7 | -11,6 | -11,4 | -11,1 |
| Net result for the period | 6,7 | 8,9 | 35,8 | 36,8 | 33,6 |
| Earnings per share before / after dilution | 0,11 € | 0,15 € | 0,60 € | 0,61 € | 0,56 € |
| Adjusted earnings per share before / after dilution | 0,13 € | 0,16 € | 0,63 € | 0,64 € | 0,60 € |
| Number of shares before / after dilution in thousand | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| 3 Months | 3 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Mar | Jan-Mar | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Apr-Mar | |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023/2024 | |
| Net result for the period | 6,7 | 8,9 | 35,8 | 36,8 | 33,6 |
| Other comprehensive income: | |||||
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | |||||
| Translation differences | -3,0 | -1,9 | 0,9 | -7,8 | -0,2 |
| Tax related to items that may be reclassified | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| -3,0 | -1,9 | 0,9 | -7,8 | -0,2 | |
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | |||||
| Actuarial gains and losses on defined-benefit pens | 0,0 | 0,0 | -0,2 | 1,3 | -0,2 |
| Tax related to items that may be reclassified | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | -0,2 | 0,0 |
| 0,0 | 0,0 | -0,2 | 1,1 | -0,2 | |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -3,0 | -1,9 | 0,7 | -6,7 | -0,4 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 3,7 | 7,0 | 36,5 | 30,1 | 33,2 |
| 3 Months | 3 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EBITDA | Jan-Mar | Jan-Mar | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Apr-Mar |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023/2024 | |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 10,2 | 12,2 | 50,0 | 49,6 | 48,0 |
| Amortizations | 0,8 | 0,5 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,6 |
| Adjusted operating result (EBITA) | 11,0 | 12,7 | 51,9 | 51,1 | 50,6 |
| Depreciations | 2,9 | 2,7 | 10,3 | 10,1 | 9,8 |
| EBITDA | 13,9 | 15,2 | 62,2 | 61,2 | 60,4 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-mar | 31-mar | 31-dec | 31-dec | |
| Assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 118,6 | 97,2 | 115,2 | 98,6 |
| Tangible assets | 72,5 | 59,5 | 82,1 | 60,0 |
| Financial fixed assets | 6,7 | 6,1 | 6,9 | 6,3 |
| Total fixed assets | 197,8 | 162,8 | 204,2 | 164,9 |
| Inventories | 30,1 | 29,5 | 30,8 | 32,3 |
| Current receivables | 59,7 | 59,8 | 55,9 | 55,4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 30,5 | 32,6 | 33,2 | 37,5 |
| Total current assets | 120,3 | 121,9 | 119,9 | 125,2 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 318,1 | 284,7 | 324,1 | 290,1 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | 174,0 | 161,9 | 172,3 | 154,9 |
| Long-term liabilities | 95,0 | 79,2 | 99,2 | 89,4 |
| Current liabilities | 49,1 | 43,6 | 52,6 | 45,8 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 318,1 | 284,7 | 324,1 | 290,1 |
| Net debt | 54,5 | 32,6 | 53,4 | 38,2 |
| STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| TO THE PARENT COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS | 31-mar | 31-mar | 31-dec | 31-dec |
| Opening balance | 172,3 | 154,9 | 154,9 | 142,6 |
| Dividends | 0,0 | 0,0 | -19,3 | -18,0 |
| Received option premiums | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,2 | 0,2 |
| Re-purchase of shares | -2,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 3,7 | 7,0 | 36,5 | 30,1 |
| Closing balance | 174,0 | 161,9 | 172,3 | 154,9 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| MEUR | 3 Months
2024 | 3 Months
2023 | 12 Months
2023 | 12 Months
2022 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 31-mar | 31-mar | 31-dec | 31-dec |
| Operating profit before Amortizations (EBITA) | 11,0 | 12,7 | 51,9 | 51,1 |
| Depreciations, interest received and paid, tax paid and adjusted | -0,2 | -0,5 | -9,4 | -6,8 |
| Changes in working capital | -6,7 | -3,7 | 7,8 | 5,6 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 4,1 | 8,5 | 50,3 | 49,9 |
| Investments | -2,7 | -2,3 | -41,1 | -14,4 |
| Cash flow after investing activities | 1,4 | 6,2 | 9,2 | 35,5 |
| Financing activities | -4,1 | -11,1 | -13,7 | -32,5 |
| Cash flow for the period | -2,7 | -4,9 | -4,5 | 3,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period | 33,2 | 37,5 | 37,5 | 35,2 |
| Translation difference in cash and cash equivalents | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,2 | -0,7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 30,5 | 32,6 | 33,2 | 37,5 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
PARENT COMPANY– SUMMARY
| INCOME STATEMENT | 3 Months
Jan-Mar | 3 Months
Jan-Mar | 12 Months
Jan-Dec | 12 Months
Jan-Dec |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Sales | 0,2 | 0,3 | 1,0 | 0,9 |
| Cost of goods sold | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Gross profit | 0,2 | 0,3 | 1,0 | 0,9 |
| Administrative expenses | -1,0 | -1,1 | -3,7 | -2,2 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 0,0 | -0,1 | 0,1 | -0,3 |
| Operating profit before Amortizations (EBITA) | -0,8 | -0,9 | -2,6 | -1,6 |
| Financial income and expenses | 0,1 | -0,8 | 29,7 | 28,0 |
| Result after financial expenses | -0,7 | -1,7 | 27,1 | 26,4 |
| Year-end appropriations | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,6 | 1,3 |
| Profit before tax | -0,7 | -1,7 | 27,7 | 27,7 |
| Taxes | 0,1 | 0,4 | -0,6 | -3,4 |
| Net result for the period | -0,6 | -1,3 | 27,1 | 24,3 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Net result for the period | -0,6 | -1,3 | 27,1 | 24,3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -0,6 | -1,3 | 27,1 | 24,3 |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| 31-mar | 31-mar | 31-dec | 31-dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Assets | ||||
| Shares in subsidiaries | 87,7 | 87,7 | 87,7 | 87,7 |
| Receivables to subsidiaries | 24,1 | 23,9 | 23,6 | 24,4 |
| Other long-term receivables | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 |
| Total fixed assets | 112,6 | 112,4 | 112,1 | 112,9 |
| Receivables to subsidiaries | 14,6 | 0,0 | 18,6 | 5,4 |
| Current receivables | 0,1 | 0,0 | 2,6 | 0,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9,3 | 8,4 | 11,2 | 9,8 |
| Total current assets | 24,0 | 8,4 | 32,4 | 15,2 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 136,6 | 120,8 | 144,5 | 128,1 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | 51,0 | 44,2 | 53,5 | 45,6 |
| Untaxed reserves | 5,1 | 5,7 | 5,1 | 5,7 |
| Long-term liabilities | 70,8 | 50,0 | 70,9 | 60,7 |
| Current liabilities | 9,7 | 20,9 | 15,0 | 16,1 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 136,6 | 120,8 | 144,5 | 128,1 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| | 3 Months
2024 | 3 Months
2023 | 12 Months
2023 | 12 Months
2022 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MEUR | 31-mar | 31-mar | 31-dec | 31-dec |
| Operating profit before financial items | -0,8 | -0,9 | -2,6 | -1,6 |
| Interest paid and received, taxes, adjustments | -0,3 | -0,5 | 20,5 | 23,5 |
| Change in working capital | 1,2 | 10,0 | -7,2 | 3,1 |
| Cash flow from continuing operations | 0,1 | 8,6 | 10,7 | 25,0 |
| Investments | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | 0,1 | 8,6 | 10,7 | 25,0 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -2,0 | -10,0 | -9,3 | -28,0 |
| Cash flow for the period | -1,9 | -1,4 | 1,4 | -3,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 11,2 | 9,8 | 9,8 | 12,8 |
| Translation difference | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 9,3 | 8,4 | 11,2 | 9,8 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL TARGETS
Troax Group's financial targets connected to the company's strategic initiatives are presented below. All expressed opinions in this part are future orientated.
| Growth | Troax's objective is to grow in its current markets, both organically and by selective acquisitions |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Troax's target is to have an operating margin (EBITA) in excess of 20 per cent. |
| Financial structure | Net debt in relation to the 12-month rolling EBITDA, excluding temporary deviations, shall not exceed 2,5 times. |
| Dividend policy | Troax's target is to pay approximately 50 per cent of its net profit in dividends. The dividend proposal shall consider Troax's long-term development potential, its financial position and its investment needs. |
The financial targets represent future oriented information. Future oriented information shall not be considered as guarantees for future result or development. The actual result may and can materially vary from what is expressed in the future oriented information.
OTHER INFORMATION
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. The Accounting principles that have been applied coincide with those accounting principles used for preparing the latest Annual Report. The Annual Report for 2023 is available on www.troax.com.
ALTERNATIVE KEY RATIOS
In this interim report, Troax presents certain financial measures that are not defined by IFRS, so-called alternative key ratios. The Group believes that these measures provide valuable supplementary information to investors as they enable an evaluation of the company's results and position. Since not all companies calculate financial measurements in the same way, these are not always comparable to those used by other companies. Investors should consider these financial measures as a complement rather than an IFRS financial statement. Troax uses the following alternative key figures:
Organic growth
As a large proportion of the Group's sales take place in currencies other than the reporting currency (Euro), the Group's sales are evaluated on the basis of its organic sales growth, which enables separate evaluations of the effect of acquisitions / divestments and currency effects.
| Total Sales | 3 Months Jan-Mar | 3 Months Jan-Mar | Diff | 12 Months Jan-Dec | 12 Months Jan-Dec | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Organic sales / growth | 64,0 | 67,8 | -6% | 264,6 | 284,1 | -7% |
| Currency effect | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0% | -4,9 | 0,0 | -2% |
| Sales from acquisitions | 6,9 | 0,0 | 10% | 4,6 | 0,0 | 2% |
| Total Sales | 70,9 | 67,8 | 5% | 264,3 | 284,1 | -7% |
Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA)
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation on acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisition-related costs and income and items affecting comparability.
Adjusted earnings per share after dilution
Profit after tax excluding amortizations of fixed assets related to surplus values from acquisitions, acquisition-related costs and income and items affecting comparability in relation to the weighted average number of outstanding shares. None of the group's outstanding call option programs are deemed to result in significant future dilution.
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
OTHER INFORMATION (CONT.)
Net debt / EBITDA
Troax' definition of net debt is the sum of interest-bearing liabilities (including leasing liabilities according to IFRS 16 but excluding pension liabilities) less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt is used by Group management to monitor and analyze the debt development in the Group and evaluate the Group's refinancing needs. Net debt compared with EBITDA provides a key figure for net debt in relation to cash-generating operating results, which gives an indication of the business' ability to pay its debts.
| MEUR | 31-mar 2024 | 31-mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term loans | 3,0 | 0,0 |
| Long term loans | 70,0 | 50,0 |
| Liabilities for leases (IFRS 16) | 12,0 | 15,2 |
| Total debt | 85,0 | 65,2 |
| cash | 30,5 | 32,6 |
| Net debt incl IFRS 16 | 54,5 | 32,6 |
| 12 month rolling EBITDA incl IFRS 16 | 60,3 | 61,2 |
| Net debt / EBITDA incl IFRS 16 | 0,9 | 0,5 |
| Net debt excl IFRS 16 | 42,5 | 17,4 |
| 12 month rolling EBITDA excl IFRS 16 | 55,9 | 56,4 |
| Net debt / EBITDA excl IFRS 16 | 0,8 | 0,3 |
RISKS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Exposure to risks is a natural part of business operations and this reflects Troax' approach to risk management. This aims to identify and prevent the occurrence of risks and to limit any damage from these risks. The most significant risks to which the Group is exposes are related to the cyclical impact on demand. For further information, see the Management Report and Note 27 in the Annual Report 2023.
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
Seasonal variations have some impact on Troax business. Sales are normally in general stable between the quarters but can fluctuate between the months in the quarter. Sales can be somewhat lower in the summer months (July-August) and from December to January. In periods of high production, the company normally ties up more money in Working Capital. Cash is then released from working capital after a high season when manufactured goods are installed and the customer's receivables paid.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
No significant transactions with related parties have taken place during the period.
RE-PURCHASE OF SHARES
On the 12th of September, 2023, the Board of Directors resolved on a repurchase program of a maximum of 100,000 shares, supported by authorization from the Annual General Meeting on the 26th of April, 2023. As of the 31st of March, 2024, Troax Group AB (publ) owned 154,668 own shares.
EMPLOYEES
At the end of the period the Group had 1 236 (1 115) employees.
OTHER EVENTS AFTER THE QUARTER
There is no significant information to report after the quarter.
DEVELOPMENT IN THE PARENT COMPANY
There is no significant information to report for the quarter.
AUDIT
This report has not been reviewed by the auditors.
NEXT REPORTS
Interim report Q2 2024, 14th of August 2024
Interim report Q3 2024, 29th of October 2024
Interim report Q4 2024, 7th of February 2025
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
Invitation to presentation of the latest quarter result:
Thomas Widstrand, CEO presents the result on a phone conference on the 22nd of April 2024 at 16:30 CET. The conference will be held in English. For more information, please refer to https://www.troax.com/investors/press-releases/
INTERIM REPORT 2024
JANUARY – MARCH
TROAX
THOMAS WIDSTRAND
President and CEO
Phone +46 (0)370-828 31
[email protected]
ANDERS EKLÖF
CFO
Phone +46 (0)370-828 25
[email protected]
Troax Group AB (publ)
Hillerstorp, 22nd of April 2024
Headquarters:
Troax AB
Box 89, SE-335 04 Hillerstorp, Sweden
Phone: +46 (0)370-828 00
Fax +46 (0)370-824 86
www.troax.com
This information is information that Troax Group AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 12:30 CET on the 22nd of April 2024.
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2024