Sweden's SaveLend Q2 revenue rises on billing platform divestment
Sweden's SaveLend Q2 revenue rises on billing platform divestment
Overview
Sweden fintech firm's Q2 net revenue grew 9% yr/yr after billing platform divestment
Q2 EBITDA and net profit declined due to increased costs for credit market company preparations
Company acquired Refino AB's debt consolidation loan business and issued SEK 14 mln convertible notes
Outlook
Company expects Refino AB debt consolidation loan business to contribute positively to revenue and earnings
SaveLend Group anticipates commencing operations as a licensed credit market company during 2027
Company says SEK 14 mln capital raise will strengthen financial position ahead of credit market company transition
Result Drivers
CONSUMER LOAN PORTFOLIO - Co said revenue growth was held back by a 15% smaller average consumer loan portfolio, following a decision to limit new lending to protect cash flow
COSTS FOR LICENSING PREPARATIONS - Co said higher external and personnel costs were mainly due to preparations for credit market company licence application
HIGHER COMMISSIONS - Co said about 30% of personnel cost increase was due to higher commissions from increased real estate lending and deposit volumes
Company press release: ID:nMFN4SSRn3
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| SEK 29.30 mln |
|
Q2 Adjusted Loss Per Share |
| SEK 0.15 |
|
Q2 Net Loss |
| SEK 8.40 mln |
|
Q2 EBIT |
| -SEK 8.60 mln |
|
Q2 EBITDA |
| -SEK 5.10 mln |
|
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