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EBITDA Margin:Improved to 19.4%.
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EBITDA Growth:50% increase in EBITDA.
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Order Bookings:Organic growth of 8% in Beijer Tech.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS):Increased from SEK 2.60 to SEK 3.40.
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Net Revenue Impact:SEK 50 million drop due to action plan.
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Cash Flow:Seasonal pattern repeats, influenced by yearly rebates and sales build-up.
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Capital Efficiency:Increase based on solid EBITDA growth.
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Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio:Remains stable.
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Release Date: April 24, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Beijer Alma AB ( FRA:6O4 ) reported a 50% increase in EBITDA for the first quarter, indicating strong profitability improvements.
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The company experienced improved market demand in the United States and the Nordic region, contributing positively to their performance.
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Beijer Tech, a division of Beijer Alma AB, showed strong performance with niche companies receiving significant orders, driving organic growth.
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The company has a solid financial position with headroom for future acquisitions, indicating potential for growth.
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Earnings per share (EPS) showed solid growth from SEK 2.60 to SEK 3.40, supported by improved financing conditions and lower interest rates.
Negative Points
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Beijer Alma AB ( FRA:6O4 ) did not complete any acquisitions in the first quarter, which could impact growth expectations.
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The aftermarket business experienced a slight decline in turnover compared to the same period last year.
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There was a SEK 50 million drop in top-line revenue due to phasing out non-profitable deals in the bare components segment.
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The industrial demand remains cautious, particularly affecting the industrial products segment.
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The company faces potential challenges with material price increases, which could impact profitability if not managed effectively.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Have you seen the strength in March spill over into April? A: It's too early to say if the strength in March has continued into April.
Q: The report mentions a decrease in net financials due to lower market interest rates and improved financing terms. Is there anything else contributing to this decrease? A: There are no significant one-time effects within that number, aside from minor revaluation effects on cash in different locations.
Q: Has the SEK50 million impact from phasing out low-margin businesses affected the order intake similarly? A: In the quarter, yes, but over time, the similarity decreases due to timing effects from order to delivery.
Q: Are there any other end markets besides heavy vehicles that stand out in the industrial segment? A: In the United States, the general market has improved, with many customers placing orders after previously holding back due to political uncertainties.
Q: Regarding Alcomex, how much progress has been made towards achieving satisfactory margin levels? A: Progress is positive, moving in the right direction, but not yet at a double-digit level. Full effects are expected by the end of the year.
Q: What are the main drivers for the strong margin in Beijer Tech? A: It's a broad improvement across segments, with niche technologies performing well and lower transaction costs contributing to the margin.
Q: Can you provide an update on the M&A pipeline for Beijer Tech? A: We have one potential deal and expect some closings during the second quarter.
Q: How does the order intake for Beijer Tech's larger bulk orders affect future quarters? A: These are longer-term projects, expected to impact over a year rather than immediately in the next quarter.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
