Sweden's Idun Industrier Q2 sales rise on acquisitions
Sweden's Idun Industrier Q2 sales rise on acquisitions
Overview
Sweden industrial and service group reported Q2 net sales up 12.7%, driven by acquisitions
Q2 EBITA rose 7.4%, but organic EBITA declined 7.7% amid economic uncertainty
Company acquired AGB and Nordbergs Tekniska, increased Norotec stake, and redeemed SEK 220 mln bond
Outlook
Company expects reduced interest expenses by about SEK 8 mln over next twelve months
Idun sees some markets gradually improving, clearer economic recovery likely next yr
Company says group firms must adapt to economic uncertainties in coming months
Result Drivers
ACQUISITIONS - Completed acquisitions, including AGB and Nordbergs Tekniska, drove headline sales and earnings growth
ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY - Hesitant economic climate affected several group companies, especially those exposed to Swedish heavy industry
COMPANY-SPECIFIC EVENTS - LMI and EKAB underperformed due to storms and other company-specific circumstances
Company press release: ID:nMFN1wLbDs
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Net Sales |
| SEK 668 mln |
|
Q2 Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
| SEK 74 mln |
|
Q2 EBITA |
| SEK 96 mln |
|
Q2 EBITDA |
| SEK 109 mln |
|
Q2 Organic Growth |
| 0.70% |
|
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