Corrects headline and first bullet of Overview section to say reporting period is Q4, not Q3
Overview
Sweden network solutions firm's Q4 net sales decreased 1.7% yr/yr
Company discontinued loss-making German operations, impacting earnings
Cash flow from operations improved to SEK 61 mln
Outlook
Company discontinues German operations due to structural market challenges
Result Drivers
GERMAN OPERATIONS DISCONTINUED - Alcadon ceased operations in Germany due to ongoing market challenges, impacting earnings with non-cash write-downs
CURRENCY IMPACT - Adjusted for currency, net sales increased by 1.3%, despite a reported decrease in SEK terms
CASH FLOW IMPROVEMENT - Operating cash flow rose to SEK 61 million, up from SEK 39 million, reflecting stronger cash management
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 EPS
-SEK 1.47
Q4 Net Income
-SEK 36.20 mln
Q4 Gross Margin
27.40%
Q4 EBITA
SEK 28.80 mln
Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago
Press Release: ID:nMFN95jGzH
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