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Troax Group — Interim / Quarterly Report 2024
Oct 29, 2024
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INTERIM REPORT 2024
JANUARY – SEPTEMBER
TROAX
Troax Group AB (publ)
Hillerstorp, the 29th of October 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
STABILITATION
HIGHLIGHTS
STABILITATION
TROAX EQUALS SAFETY
A SAFE FUTURE STARTS EVERY DAY
Safety means everything to us. We keep people, property and processes safe. It is our reason for being and the very purpose of this company. Our products are made of high-quality steel to keep what matters most out of harm's way.
Troax is the global market leader in metal-based mesh solutions for machine guarding, warehouse partitioning and property protection. We protect people from injuries and machinery as well as goods from getting damaged in everyday work.
Troax Group AB (publ), Reg. No. 556916-4030, is a global organization with an unparalleled sales force and an efficient logistics setup, enabling local presence and short delivery times. We are represented in 45 countries and employ around 1 200 people. Our headquarters are located in Hillerstorp, Sweden. In 2023, Troax net sales amounted to 264 MEUR.
Stay safe with Troax, today and tomorrow.
troax.com
troaxgroup.org
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
INTERIM REPORT JANUARY- SEPTEMBER 2024
JULY - SEPTEMBER
- Order intake in the quarter increased by 8 percent compared with the same period last year and amounted to 67,0 (62,3) MEUR. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions the order intake decreased by 1 percent.
- Sales in the quarter increased by 12 percent compared with the same period last year and amounted to 69,0 (61,4) MEUR. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions sales increased by 2 percent.
- Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA) increased to 13,6 (12,8) MEUR.
- Operating margin before amortizations (EBITA margin) decreased to 19,7 (20,8) percent.
- Financial net was -1,1 (-0,7) MEUR.
- Profit after tax was unchanged at 8,9 (8,9) MEUR.
- Adjusted earnings per share after dilution amounted to 0,16 (0,16) EUR.
- Earnings per share after dilution amounted to 0,15 (0,15) EUR.
JANUARY - SEPTEMBER
- Order intake in the period increased by 6 percent compared with the same period last year and amounted to 208,9 (197,6) MEUR. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions the order intake decreased by 4 percent.
- Sales in the period increased by 7 percent compared with the same period last year and amounted to 211,8 (197,7) MEUR. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions sales decreased by 3 percent.
- Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA) decreased to 36,7 (38,5) MEUR.
- Operating margin before amortizations (EBITA margin) decreased to 17,3 (19,5) percent.
- Financial net was -3,9 (-1,9) MEUR.
- Profit after tax decreased to 23,1 (26,9) MEUR.
- Adjusted earnings per share after dilution amounted to 0,42 (0,47) EUR.
- Earnings per share after dilution amounted to 0,39 (0,45) EUR.
TROAX GROUP FIGURES
| MEUR | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2024 | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2023 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2024 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2022 | 12 Months
Oct-Sep 2023/2024 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Order intake | 67,0 | 62,3 | 208,9 | 197,6 | 258,2 | 272,7 | 269,5 |
| Sales | 69,0 | 61,4 | 211,8 | 197,7 | 264,3 | 284,1 | 278,4 |
| Gross profit | 27,1 | 24,4 | 80,0 | 76,0 | 102,0 | 97,3 | 106,0 |
| Gross margin, % | 39,3 | 39,7 | 37,8 | 38,4 | 38,6 | 34,2 | 38,1 |
| EBITA | 13,6 | 12,8 | 36,7 | 38,5 | 51,9 | 51,1 | 50,1 |
| EBITA margin, % | 19,7 | 20,8 | 17,3 | 19,5 | 19,6 | 18,0 | 18,0 |
| EBIT | 12,9 | 12,3 | 34,5 | 37,1 | 50,0 | 49,6 | 47,4 |
| EBIT margin, % | 18,7 | 20,0 | 16,3 | 18,8 | 18,9 | 17,5 | 17,0 |
| Profit after tax | 8,9 | 8,9 | 23,1 | 26,9 | 35,8 | 36,8 | 32,0 |
| EBITDA | 16,6 | 15,4 | 45,5 | 46,0 | 62,2 | 61,2 | 61,7 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 24,1 | 25,1 | 21,5 | 23,3 | 23,5 | 21,5 | 22,2 |
| Net debt / EBITDA | | | | | 0,9 | 0,6 | |
| Adjusted earnings per share after dilution in EUR | 0,16 | 0,16 | 0,42 | 0,47 | 0,63 | 0,64 | 0,58 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
In conclusion, I am satisfied with the third quarter, also my first full quarter as President and CEO of Troax Group. It has been an interesting and eventful quarter, where we worked intensively on defining our future strategic direction and at the same time focused on delivering 'here and now'. Our sales grew by 12%, our profit increased by 6% (EBITA) and we delivered a strong cash flow.
Among many things during the quarter, we have made a strategic decision to invest in our operations in North America to increase capacity and efficiency. The work to detail the plan is now in full swing and we aim to complete the investment and ramp up production in 2026. We have also officially opened our new factory in China which will be an important piece of the puzzle in growing our business in Asia profitably.
Growth in orders, invoicing and profit despite subdued market demand
Demand continued to develop similarly to the second quarter, with a mixed demand picture between markets and end-customer segments. Troax Group grew order intake by 8% in the third quarter, where organic order intake was -1%. The development continued positively in all market regions except Northern Europe, where the markets continue to be more challenging specifically within the warehouse and construction segments. We noted a couple of breakthrough orders in North America within Active Safety, which is strategically important and very pleasing. We also noticed a general increase in activity around automated warehousing which gives us some confidence for 2025 and 2026. Garantell, our latest acquisition, continued to gain market share in a weak demand market in Northern Europe.
We continue to be impacted by several uncertainties such as political elections and macroeconomic factors. Despite these factors our sales grew by 12%, of which 2% organically, at the same time as we faced some operational challenges related to the summer weather and floods. It is positive to see both North America and Asia grow in the third quarter.
On the cost side, the development continued with stable input costs and the gross margin was similar to the second quarter, in line with our internal target. The work to continuously improve our cost and capital efficiency progressed well. We continue to be affected by the relatively low manufacturing volumes that generate under-absorption in our factories. Our selling and administrative expenses have been in line with our plan and we have carried out a major review before 2025 with the aim of gradually increasing our efficiency.
Overall, our EBITA margin was 19.7% in the third quarter. Our comparable EBITA margin, i.e. excluding our latest acquisition Garantell, was 20.3%, a level that I think is good given the market conditions (20.8% Q3 2023).
Strong operational cash flow and continued reduction in net debt
In the third quarter, we delivered strong operating cash flow, and our net debt to EBITDA ratio continued to decrease to 0.9. Overall, the group has a stable and strong financial position which gives us opportunities to continue investing in profitable organic and acquired growth.
Last, but not least
The third quarter, now behind us, becomes history with a mixed demand picture where we saw subdued demand in Northern Europe while other regions developed more positively. We have made good progress in articulating the strategic path forward and we will tirelessly continue to work for our customers' safety in everyday life - just as we have done for almost 70 years.
In the third quarter, Troax Group demonstrated that we are a well-positioned, resilient and growing company, and we will continue to focus on delivering profitable growth and shareholder value. In the long term, our strong market position, ability to execute the strategy, as well as our flexible, fast way of working give us a unique position to improve customer safety while continuing our profitable growth journey!
Thank you for your continued trust in the team at Troax Group,
Martin Nyström, President and CEO
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
THE GROUP SUMMARY
JULY – SEPTEMBER
The total order intake amounted to 67,0 (62,3) MEUR, an increase by 8 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions the order intake decreased by 1 percent. North America and New Markets increased their order intake during the period compared with the corresponding period last year whereas the other markets decreased their order intake.
Sales amounted to 69,0 (61,4) MEUR, an increase of 12 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions, sales increased by 2 percent. Continental Europe, United Kingdom and New Markets increased their sales during the period compared with the corresponding period last year whereas the other markets decreased their sales.
Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA) amounted to 13,6 (12,8) MEUR, corresponding to an EBITA margin of 19,7 (20,8) percent.
JANUARY – SEPTEMBER
The total order intake amounted to 208,9 (197,6) MEUR, an increase by 6 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions the order intake decreased by 4 percent. United Kingdom and New Markets increased their order intake during the period compared with the corresponding period last year whereas the other markets decreased their order intake.
Sales amounted to 211,8 (197,7) MEUR, an increase of 7 percent compared with the corresponding period last year. Adjusted for currency and acquisitions, sales decreased by 3 percent. Continental Europe, United Kingdom and New Markets increased their sales during the period compared with the corresponding period last year whereas the other markets decreased their sales.
Operating profit before amortizations (EBITA) amounted to 36,7 (38,5) MEUR, corresponding to an EBITA margin of 17,3 (19,5) percent.
FINANCIAL NET
During the third quarter of 2024, financial net amounted to -1,1 (-0,7) MEUR and to -3,9 (-1,9) for the first nine months of the year.
TAXES
The tax expense was -2,9 (-2,7) MEUR for the third quarter of 2024 and was -7,5 (-8,3) for the first nine months of 2024.
NET RESULT
Net result for the third quarter 2024 amounted to 8,9 (8,9) MEUR and to 23,1 (26,9) for the first nine months of 2024.
CASH FLOW, WORKING CAPITAL AND NET DEBT
Cash flow from operating activities was 13,7 (12,5) MEUR for the third quarter 2024 and was 28,0 (34,9) for the first nine months of 2024. Net debt by the end of the period was 56,8 (29,4) 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 third quarter of 2024, investments were 4,8 (1,6) MEUR and were 9,0 (5,9) for the first nine months of 2024. The investments mainly relates to machinery in Sweden and the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries.
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 | 3 Months | 9 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Dec | Jul-Dec | Jan-Dec | Oct-Sep | |
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | Diff | 2024 | 2023 | Diff | 2023 | 2022 | Diff | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Continental Europe | 29,9 | 31,5 | -5% | 96,5 | 100,9 | -4% | 132,5 | 135,1 | -2% | 128,1 | ||
| Nordic region | 6,0 | 7,7 | -22% | 22,7 | 29,8 | -24% | 37,8 | 41,4 | -9% | 30,7 | ||
| United Kingdom | 6,9 | 7,0 | -1% | 21,7 | 19,9 | 9% | 25,0 | 30,9 | -19% | 26,8 | ||
| North America | 12,9 | 11,5 | 12% | 32,4 | 33,0 | -2% | 40,7 | 45,2 | -10% | 40,1 | ||
| New Markets | 6,1 | 4,6 | 33% | 17,3 | 14,0 | 24% | 22,3 | 20,1 | 11% | 25,6 | ||
| Total excl Currency | 61,8 | 62,3 | -1% | 190,6 | 197,6 | -4% | 258,3 | 272,7 | -5% | 251,3 | ||
| Currency effect | 0,2 | 0,0 | 0% | 0,4 | 0,0 | 0% | -4,8 | 0,0 | -2% | -4,4 | ||
| Order intake acquisitions | 5,0 | 0,0 | 8% | 17,9 | 0,0 | 9% | 4,7 | 0,0 | 2% | 22,6 | ||
| Total Order intake | 67,0 | 62,3 | 8% | 208,9 | 197,6 | 6% | 258,2 | 272,7 | -5% | 269,5 | ||
| 3 Months | 3 Months | 9 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | ||||||
| Total Sales | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Oct-Sep | |||||
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | Diff | 2024 | 2023 | Diff | 2023 | 2022 | Diff | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Continental Europe | 33,4 | 31,0 | 8% | 99,9 | 97,0 | 3% | 131,4 | 143,3 | -8% | 134,3 | ||
| Nordic region | 6,5 | 8,4 | -23% | 23,4 | 30,1 | -22% | 40,2 | 38,4 | 5% | 33,5 | ||
| United Kingdom | 6,6 | 6,2 | 6% | 19,8 | 19,2 | 3% | 24,6 | 34,7 | -29% | 25,2 | ||
| North America | 9,8 | 10,5 | -7% | 30,6 | 36,6 | -16% | 46,6 | 49,4 | -6% | 40,6 | ||
| New Markets | 6,4 | 5,3 | 21% | 18,9 | 14,8 | 28% | 21,8 | 18,3 | 19% | 25,9 | ||
| Total excl Currency | 62,7 | 61,4 | 2% | 192,6 | 197,7 | -3% | 264,6 | 284,1 | -7% | 259,5 | ||
| Currency effect | 0,2 | 0,0 | 0% | 0,4 | 0,0 | 0% | -4,9 | 0,0 | -2% | -4,5 | ||
| Sales acquisitions | 6,1 | 0,0 | 10% | 18,8 | 0,0 | 10% | 4,6 | 0,0 | 2% | 23,4 | ||
| Total Sales | 69,0 | 61,4 | 12% | 211,8 | 197,7 | 7% | 264,3 | 284,1 | -7% | 278,4 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
THE GROUP - SUMMARY
INCOME STATEMENT
| MEUR | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2024 | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2023 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2024 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2022 | 12 Months
Oct-Sep 2023/2024 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sales | 69,0 | 61,4 | 211,8 | 197,7 | 264,3 | 284,1 | 278,4 |
| Cost of goods sold | -41,9 | -37,0 | -131,8 | -121,7 | -162,3 | -186,8 | -172,4 |
| Gross profit | 27,1 | 24,4 | 80,0 | 76,0 | 102,0 | 97,3 | 106,0 |
| Sales expenses | -9,3 | -7,7 | -29,9 | -24,5 | -33,4 | -30,5 | -38,8 |
| Administrative expenses | -4,5 | -3,8 | -13,8 | -12,3 | -16,9 | -15,9 | -18,4 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 0,3 | -0,1 | 0,4 | -0,7 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 1,3 |
| Operating profit before Amortizations (EBITA) | 13,6 | 12,8 | 36,7 | 38,5 | 51,9 | 51,1 | 50,1 |
| Amortization | -0,7 | -0,5 | -2,2 | -1,4 | -1,9 | -1,5 | -2,7 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 12,9 | 12,3 | 34,5 | 37,1 | 50,0 | 49,6 | 47,4 |
| Financial income and expenses | -1,1 | -0,7 | -3,9 | -1,9 | -2,6 | -1,4 | -4,6 |
| Result after financial expenses | 11,8 | 11,6 | 30,6 | 35,2 | 47,4 | 48,2 | 42,8 |
| Taxes | -2,9 | -2,7 | -7,5 | -8,3 | -11,6 | -11,4 | -10,8 |
| Net result for the period | 8,9 | 8,9 | 23,1 | 26,9 | 35,8 | 36,8 | 32,0 |
| Earnings per share before / after dilution | 0,15 € | 0,15 € | 0,39 € | 0,45 € | 0,60 € | 0,61 € | 0,53 € |
| Adjusted earnings per share before / after dilution | 0,16 € | 0,16 € | 0,42 € | 0,47 € | 0,63 € | 0,64 € | 0,58 € |
| Number of shares before / after dilution in thousands | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2024 | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2023 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2024 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2022 | 12 Months
Oct-Sep 2023/2024 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Net result for the period | 8,9 | 8,9 | 23,1 | 26,9 | 35,8 | 36,8 | 32,0 |
| Other comprehensive income: | | | | | | | |
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | | | | | | | |
| Translation differences | 0,0 | 2,6 | -1,1 | -2,5 | 0,9 | -7,8 | 2,3 |
| Tax related to items that may be reclassified | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| | 0,0 | 2,6 | -1,1 | -2,5 | 0,9 | -7,8 | 2,3 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | | | | | | | |
| Actuarial gains and losses on defined-benefit pension | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | -0,2 | 1,3 | -0,2 |
| Tax related to items that may be reclassified | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | -0,2 | 0,0 |
| | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | -0,2 | 1,1 | -0,2 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 0,0 | 2,6 | -1,1 | -2,5 | 0,7 | -6,7 | 2,1 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 8,9 | 11,5 | 22,0 | 24,4 | 36,5 | 30,1 | 34,1 |
| EBITDA | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2024 | 3 Months
Jul-Sep 2023 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2024 | 9 Months
Jan-Sep 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2023 | 12 Months
Jan-Dec 2022 | 12 Months
Oct-Sep 2023/2024 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 12,9 | 12,3 | 34,5 | 37,1 | 50,0 | 49,6 | 47,4 |
| Amortizations | 0,7 | 0,5 | 2,2 | 1,4 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,7 |
| Adjusted operating result (EBITA) | 13,6 | 12,8 | 36,7 | 38,5 | 51,9 | 51,1 | 50,1 |
| Depreciations | 3,0 | 2,6 | 8,8 | 7,5 | 10,3 | 10,1 | 11,6 |
| EBITDA | 16,6 | 15,4 | 45,5 | 46,0 | 62,2 | 61,2 | 61,7 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| MEUR | 2024
30-sep | 2023
30-sep | 2023
31-dec | 2022
31-dec |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Assets | | | | |
| Intangible assets | 116,9 | 95,7 | 115,2 | 98,6 |
| Tangible assets | 79,1 | 59,1 | 82,1 | 60,0 |
| Financial fixed assets | 10,3 | 6,1 | 6,9 | 6,3 |
| Total fixed assets | 206,3 | 160,9 | 204,2 | 164,9 |
| Inventories | 29,0 | 28,0 | 30,8 | 32,3 |
| Current receivables | 59,9 | 58,1 | 55,9 | 55,4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 23,8 | 33,9 | 33,2 | 37,5 |
| Total current assets | 112,7 | 120,0 | 119,9 | 125,2 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 319,0 | 280,9 | 324,1 | 290,1 |
| Equity and liabilities | | | | |
| Equity | 172,2 | 160,2 | 172,3 | 154,9 |
| Long-term liabilities | 99,3 | 76,9 | 99,2 | 89,4 |
| Current liabilities | 47,5 | 43,8 | 52,6 | 45,8 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 319,0 | 280,9 | 324,1 | 290,1 |
| Net debt | 56,8 | 29,4 | 53,4 | 38,2 |
| STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ATTRIBUTA TO THE PARENT COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS | 2024
30-sep | 2023
30-sep | 2023
31-dec | 2022
31-dec |
| Opening balance | 172,3 | 154,9 | 154,9 | 142,6 |
| Dividends | -20,3 | -19,3 | -19,3 | -18,0 |
| Received option premiums | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 |
| Re-purchase of shares | -2,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 22,0 | 24,4 | 36,5 | 30,1 |
| Closing balance | 172,2 | 160,2 | 172,3 | 154,9 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| MEUR | 3 Months
2024
30-sep | 3 Months
2023
30-sep | 9 Months
2024
30-sep | 9 Months
2023
30-sep | 12 Months
2023
31-dec | 12 Months
2022
31-dec |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Operating profit before Amortizations (EBITA) | 13,6 | 12,8 | 36,7 | 38,5 | 51,9 | 51,1 |
| Depreciations, interest received and paid, tax paid and Changes in working capital | -0,9 | -0,1 | -1,5 | -3,2 | -9,4 | -6,8 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 13,7 | 12,5 | 28,0 | 34,9 | 50,3 | 49,9 |
| Investments | -4,8 | -1,6 | -9,0 | -5,9 | -41,1 | -14,4 |
| Cash flow after investing activities | 8,9 | 10,9 | 19,0 | 29,0 | 9,2 | 35,5 |
| Financing activities | -1,1 | -1,1 | -28,4 | -32,6 | -13,7 | -32,5 |
| Cash flow for the period | 7,8 | 9,8 | -9,4 | -3,6 | -4,5 | 3,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period | 16,0 | 24,1 | 33,2 | 37,5 | 37,5 | 35,2 |
| Translation difference in cash and cash equivalents | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,2 | -0,7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 23,8 | 33,9 | 23,8 | 33,9 | 33,2 | 37,5 |
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
PARENT COMPANY– SUMMARY
| INCOME STATEMENT | 3 Months | 3 Months | 9 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |
| MEUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Sales | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 1,0 | 0,9 |
| Cost of goods sold | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Gross profit | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 1,0 | 0,9 |
| Administrative expenses | -0,9 | -0,7 | -3,0 | -2,7 | -3,7 | -2,2 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 0,1 | -0,1 | -0,1 | 0,0 | 0,1 | -0,3 |
| Operating profit before Amortizations (EBITA) | -0,5 | -0,5 | -2,3 | -1,9 | -2,6 | -1,6 |
| Financial income and expenses | -1,5 | 0,6 | -1,7 | 24,8 | 29,7 | 28,0 |
| Result after financial expenses | -2,0 | 0,1 | -4,0 | 22,9 | 27,1 | 26,4 |
| Year-end appropriations | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,6 | 1,3 |
| Profit before tax | -2,0 | 0,1 | -4,0 | 22,9 | 27,7 | 27,7 |
| Taxes | 0,4 | 0,0 | 0,8 | 0,4 | -0,6 | -3,4 |
| Net result for the period | -1,6 | 0,1 | -3,2 | 23,3 | 27,1 | 24,3 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Net result for the period | -1,6 | 0,1 | -3,2 | 23,3 | 27,1 | 24,3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -1,6 | 0,1 | -3,2 | 23,3 | 27,1 | 24,3 |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| MEUR | 30-sep | 30-sep | 31-dec | 31-dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Assets | ||||
| Shares in subsidiaries | 87,7 | 87,7 | 87,7 | 87,7 |
| Receivables to subsidiaries | 23,3 | 24,6 | 23,6 | 24,4 |
| Other long-term receivables | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 |
| Total fixed assets | 111,8 | 113,1 | 112,1 | 112,9 |
| Receivables to subsidiaries | 0,0 | 0,0 | 18,6 | 5,4 |
| Current receivables | 0,8 | 0,0 | 2,6 | 0,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0,0 | 7,2 | 11,2 | 9,8 |
| Total current assets | 0,8 | 7,2 | 32,4 | 15,2 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 112,6 | 120,3 | 144,5 | 128,1 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | 28,2 | 49,8 | 53,5 | 45,6 |
| Untaxed reserves | 5,1 | 5,7 | 5,1 | 5,7 |
| Long-term liabilities | 70,9 | 50,0 | 70,9 | 60,7 |
| Current liabilities | 8,4 | 14,8 | 15,0 | 16,1 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 112,6 | 120,3 | 144,5 | 128,1 |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| 3 Months | 3 Months | 9 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| MEUR | 30-sep | 30-sep | 30-sep | 30-sep | 31-dec | 31-dec |
| Operating profit before financial items | -0,5 | -0,5 | -2,3 | -1,9 | -2,6 | -1,6 |
| Interest paid and received, taxes, adjustments | -1,3 | -0,5 | -1,8 | 23,5 | 20,5 | 23,5 |
| Change in working capital | 1,5 | -0,5 | 15,2 | 5,1 | -7,2 | 3,1 |
| Cash flow from continuing operations | -0,3 | -1,5 | 11,1 | 26,7 | 10,7 | 25,0 |
| Investments | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -0,3 | -1,5 | 11,1 | 26,7 | 10,7 | 25,0 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 0,0 | 0,0 | -22,3 | -29,3 | -9,3 | -28,0 |
| Cash flow for the period | -0,3 | -1,5 | -11,2 | -2,6 | 1,4 | -3,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 0,3 | 8,7 | 11,2 | 9,8 | 9,8 | 12,8 |
| Translation difference | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 0,0 | 7,2 | 0,0 | 7,2 | 11,2 | 9,8 |
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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 Jul-Sep 2024 | 3 Months Jul-Sep 2023 | Diff | 6 Months Jan-Sep 2024 | 6 Months Jan-Sep 2023 | Diff | 12 Months Jan-Dec 2023 | 12 Months Jan-Dec 2022 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEUR | |||||||||
| Organic sales / growth | 62,7 | 61,4 | 2% | 192,6 | 197,7 | -3% | 264,6 | 284,1 | -7% |
| Currency effect | 0,2 | 0,0 | 0% | 0,4 | 0,0 | 0% | -4,9 | 0,0 | -2% |
| Sales from acquisitions | 6,1 | 0,0 | 10% | 18,8 | 0,0 | 10% | 4,6 | 0,0 | 2% |
| Total Sales | 69,0 | 61,4 | 12% | 211,8 | 197,7 | 7% | 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.
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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 | 30-sep 2024 | 30-sep 2023 | 31-dec 2023 | 31-dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short term loans | 1,0 | 0,0 | 4,0 | 0,0 | |
| Long term loans | 70,0 | 50,0 | 70,0 | 60,0 | |
| Liabilities for leases (IFRS 16) | 9,7 | 13,3 | 12,6 | 15,8 | |
| Total debt | 80,7 | 63,3 | 86,6 | 75,8 | |
| cash | 23,9 | 33,9 | 33,2 | 37,5 | |
| Net debt incl IFRS 16 | 56,8 | 29,4 | 53,4 | 38,3 | |
| 12 month rolling EBITDA incl IFRS 16 | 60,4 | 59,8 | 61,2 | 61,2 | |
| Net debt / EBITDA incl IFRS 16 | 0,9 | 0,5 | 0,9 | 0,6 | |
| Net debt excl IFRS 16 | 47,1 | 16,1 | 40,8 | 22,5 | |
| 12 month rolling EBITDA excl IFRS 16 | 57,4 | 55,0 | 57,8 | 56,3 | |
| Net debt / EBITDA excl IFRS 16 | 0,8 | 0,3 | 0,7 | 0,4 |
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.
CALL OPTION PROGRAM FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND OTHER KEY PERSONNEL
Outstanding share-based incentive programs for the CEO, senior executives and certain other key personnel within the Group are set out in Note 1 of the Annual Report for 2023. At the Annual General Meeting for 2024, the Board was instructed to issue additional call options corresponding to a maximum of 300 000 shares, corresponding to a maximum of 0.5 percent of the total number of shares and votes in the company. An offer to subscribe for call options took place during the third quarter of 2024, in which 91 765 options were subscribed for at the option premium of SEK 21:50 SEK and at a subscription price amounting to 281:22 SEK per share.
RE-PURCHASE OF SHARES
As of the 30th of September, 2024, Troax Group AB (publ) owned 154,668 own shares.
EMPLOYEES
At the end of the period the Group had 1 217 (1 103) 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 been comprehensively reviewed by the auditors.
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OTHER INFORMATION (CONT.)
NEXT REPORTS
- Year-end report Q4 2024, 7th of February 2025
- Interim report Q1 2025, 23rd of April 2025
- Interim report Q2 2025, 18th of July 2025
- Interim report Q3 2025, 29th of October 2025
- Year-end report Q4 2025, 5th of February 2026
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Based on shareholder statistics as of August 31, 2024, the following nomination committee has been appointed:
- Ossian Ekdahl (chairman) – Investmentaktiebolaget Latour
- Pär Andersson – Spiltan Fonder
- Christian Lindström – SEB Asset Management
- Anders Mörck – Chairman of the Board
Shareholders who wish to leave suggestions for the Election Committee can send them to Troax Group AB (publ), Attention: Election Committee Ossian Ekdahl, Box 89, 335 04 Hillerstorp, Sweden.
TEAMS WEBINAR
Invitation to presentation of the latest quarter result:
Martin Nyström, CEO, and Anders Eklöf, CFO, will present the results at a Teams webinar on the 29th of October 2024 at 12:30 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 – SEPTEMBER
TROAX
MARTIN NYSTRÖM
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, 29th of October 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 08:30 CET on the 29th of October 2024.
TROAX GROUP AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2024
pwc
Auditor's report
Troax Group (publ) corp. reg. no. 556916-4030
This is a translation of the Swedish language original. In the event of any differences between this translation and the Swedish language original, the latter shall prevail.
Introduction
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Troax Group (publ) as of 30 September 2024 and the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.
Gothenburg, 29 October 2024
Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Johan Palmgren
Authorized Public Accountant