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Pro Forma Sales:Approximately SEK 3.7 billion.
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Net Sales Growth:6% for the quarter, 9% for the full year.
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EBITDA:Flat compared to last year.
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Operational Margin Growth:2% for the full year.
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Net Profit Increase:6% for the full year.
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Reversal of Earn-Outs:Approximately SEK 200 million for the full year.
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Currency Headwind:Nearly 2% for the full year, 3% for the quarter.
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Cash Conversion:85% cash conversion to EBIT for the full year.
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Subscription-Based Revenue Growth:8% for the quarter, over 6% for the full year.
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Release Date: February 06, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Vitec Software Group AB ( STU:7VS ) reported a 9% growth in net sales for the full year, driven primarily by subscription-based revenues.
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The company successfully completed three acquisitions in the last four months, expanding its presence in Poland and adding new business units.
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Cash flow was strong for both the quarter and the full year, with an 85% cash conversion rate to EBIT.
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The company has a diversified sales distribution across multiple countries and verticals, reducing dependency on any single market.
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Vitec Software Group AB ( STU:7VS ) is actively integrating AI into its products and operations, aiming to improve efficiency and product offerings.
Negative Points
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The EBITDA level was flat compared to the previous year, with no significant improvement in profit margins.
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Currency headwinds negatively impacted both profit and net sales, with a 2% effect on the full year and 3% on the quarter.
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The company did not achieve its objective of growing profits faster than the top line, indicating room for efficiency improvements.
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There was a reversal of earn-outs totaling approximately SEK200 million, indicating that some acquisitions did not meet overperformance expectations.
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External costs increased by almost 20% compared to the same quarter last year, partly due to different cost structures in acquired companies.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you elaborate on the transactional revenues, which show stabilization in Q4, and discuss the differences in year-over-year growth? Can we expect further stabilization in Q1? A: The transaction-based revenues are stable, with half spread across various business units and the other half from Enova's grid balancing market. The market has been more stable, but predicting future stability is challenging. Currently, it appears more stable than in 2024.
Q: Given the uncertain times, can you provide an indication of how recurring revenue growth is progressing for Q1? A: Pricing mechanisms are roughly 1% lower than last year due to index changes. Churn remains around 1%. We expect growth between 2% and 3%, slightly lower than last year's 3% to 4%.
Q: You mentioned dissatisfaction with the EBIT margin for the full year. What is the timeframe for reaching at least 20%? A: We aim to gradually improve margins through continuous improvements and efficiencies, targeting incremental steps each quarter to enhance margins.
Q: How do you view the sentiment disparity between public and private markets regarding acquisitions? A: While public markets show negative sentiment, private market interest remains high. We haven't seen operational risks materialize, and competition for acquisitions is still strong. We expect private market valuations to remain stable unless a significant downturn occurs.
Q: Can you provide details on the revenue split for your recent acquisition, Infometric? A: Infometric has a recurring revenue rate of 40% to 45%. They operate a SaaS model and sell third-party component products, with a high conversion rate to SaaS. The recurring revenue is fueled by project and product sales.
Q: How do you view your organic net recruitment pace given increased productivity among software engineers and AI advancements? A: We are cautious about recruitment, focusing on efficiency gains. While AI hasn't led to staff reductions yet, we expect productivity improvements over time, benefiting both customers and our operations.
Q: Do you foresee greater effects from AI on costs or revenues in the future? A: Currently, AI impacts are more visible in product development and revenue growth rather than cost reductions. Our decentralized model supports this, with 49 development departments driving innovation.
Q: What are the risks of seat compression due to AI, and how are you addressing them? A: While seat compression is a potential future development, we haven't seen it yet. We focus on value-based pricing models to ensure we are compensated for the efficiencies our software provides to customers.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
