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Kvartalsrapport Q2 2024
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- Group: | • 62% revenue growth driven by the | addition of the US operations.
- • Market lower but still strong. | • Stable revenue on stronger | aftermarket.
- aftermarket. | • Total revenue of SEK 707m. | • Operating result of SEK 51m.
- • Market recovered and grew by 11%. | • New unit sales decreased by 65% | against high base in 2023.
- • Total revenue decreased by 44% to | SEK 332m.
- Central Asia (CA): | • New and used unit sales decreased. | • Total revenue decreased by 29% to
- • New and used unit sales decreased. | • Total revenue decreased by 29% to | SEK 56m.
- 62% | Revenue growth | -4m
EBITDA
- Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
- Net debt (SEKm) | Net debt / EBITDA (%) | 90
- Gross profit 156 - 38 73 8 11 202 84 | EBITDA 131 - 0 22 0 8 -27 -19 104 11 | Operating profit 51 - -27 2 -1 7 23 8
- Gross profit 325 94 140 13 28 433 169 | EBITDA 239 5 46 -3 16 -51 -45 190 17 | Operating profit 112 -39 6 -5 14 68 20
- each segment is mainly evaluated based on revenue, gross | profit, gross margin, EBITDA, operating profit and operating | margin, as included in internal management reports that are
- Net debt / (cash) 712 579 -957 -681 -539 -378 1,349 1,542 1,671 | Net debt / EBITDA (times) 0.9 0.5 -3.0 -2.0 -1.5 -18.4 -214.7 21.0 9.4
- EBITDA: Operating profit activities excluding depreciation, | amortisation. Provides a measurement of the result from the
- ongoing business. In financials before and including 2016, | certain write-downs of assets were excluded from EBITDA. | EBITDA margin: EBITDA in relation to revenue. Relevant key
Rörelseresultat
- -4m | Operating profit, SEK m
- Gross profit 202 84 139% 433 169 156% 377 | Operating profit -4 -10 63% 17 -25 169% -115 | Result for the period -81 64 -226% -11 71 -115% -107
- The US operations continued to perform well. Total revenue | was SEK 707m and the operating profit was SEK 51m, | implying an operating margin of 7.3%. Equipment sales
- Overall, revenue in Germany decreased by 44% to | SEK 332m. Operating profit decreased to SEK -27m.
- Operating profit and operating | margin (adjusted*)
- 2024 | Operating profit (SEKm) | Operating margin (%)
- EBITDA 131 - 0 22 0 8 -27 -19 104 11 | Operating profit 51 - -27 2 -1 7 23 8 | Group costs 0 - 0 0 -27 -19 -27 -19
- Group costs 0 - 0 0 -27 -19 -27 -19 | Operating profit after group | costs 51 - -27 2 -1 7 -27 -19 -4 -10
Periodens resultat
- with strong contribution from the US. | • Net profit decreased to SEK -81m, | partly because of exchange rate
- -1.9% to 0.7%. | Net income | In Q2 2024, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK -40m (2). Finance costs
- how effectively the capital employed is used. | Return on equity: Net income (for the last twelve months) in | relation to shareholders’ equity (average during the last twelve
- relation to shareholders’ equity (average during the last twelve | months). Net income is calculated before dividends to | common shareholders but after dividends to preferred
Resultat per aktie
- -5.56 | Earnings per share, SEK
- Result for the period -81 64 -226% -11 71 -115% -107 | Earnings per share, SEK2 -5.56 4.41 -226% -0.73 4.87 -115% -7.39 | Cash flow from operations 270 40 394 -86 -27
- EPS and net margin
- decreased by 115% to SEK -11m (71). | Earnings per share | Basic and diluted earnings per share in Q2 2024 amounted to SEK -5.56
- Earnings per share | Basic and diluted earnings per share in Q2 2024 amounted to SEK -5.56 | (basic: 4.41, diluted: 4.27).
- Basic and diluted earnings per share in 6M 2024 amounted to SEK -0.73 | (basic: 4.87, diluted: 4.71).
- 2024 | Earnings per share (SEK) | Net margin (%)
- Earnings per share | Basic earnings per share (SEK) -5.56 4.41 -0.73 4.87 -7.39
Kassaflöde
- Earnings per share, SEK2 -5.56 4.41 -226% -0.73 4.87 -115% -7.39 | Cash flow from operations 270 40 394 -86 -27 | Net debt (cash) 1,671 -539 1,671 -539 1,349
- Operating cash flow per quarter | and over LTM
- Cash flow from investing activities in Q2 2024 amounted to | SEK -174m (-68). Investments are mainly related to the purchase of new
- 2024 | Cash flow from operations LTM (SEKm) | Cash flow from operations per quarter (SEKm)
- Cash flow from operations LTM (SEKm) | Cash flow from operations per quarter (SEKm) | 0%
- estimated revenue, working capital was 15% at the end of the quarter. The | operating cash flow in Q2 2024 was SEK 270m. | 6M 2024
- of revenue, working capital increased to 31% at the end of Q2 2024, compared to | 26% at the end of Q4 2023. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to at | -110 MSEK (-359) driven by a repayment of a loan.
- % 14% 18% 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21% | Cash flow from operations 39 240 -48 -126 40 -88 147 124 270 | Equity/total assets, % 37% 42% 58% 59% 62% 62% 34% 33% 33%
Likvida medel
- Financial position | On 30 June 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 208m, a | decrease of SEK 219m compared to the end of 2023. The cash decreased
- Prepayments 5 8 6 9 | Cash and cash equivalents 208 217 426 1,127 | Total current assets 2,331 2,589 2,506 2,117
- Cash flows from financing activities -106 -468 -211 -463 | Net change in cash and cash equivalents -10 -497 -224 -624 | Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 217 1,574 426 1,688
- Net change in cash and cash equivalents -10 -497 -224 -624 | Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 217 1,574 426 1,688 | Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 1 51 6 63
- Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 217 1,574 426 1,688 | Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 1 51 6 63 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 208 1,127 208 1,127
- Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 1 51 6 63 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 208 1,127 208 1,127
- Loans to group companies 2,077 1,936 1,784 743 | Cash and cash equivalents 63 146 266 1,021 | Total current assets 2,183 2,191 2,097 1,817
- Net debt/(Net cash): Interest-bearing liabilities (including | lease liabilities) less cash and cash equivalents. Provides a | measurement for the Group’s net debt position.
Nettoskuld
- losses. | • Net debt of SEK 1,671m after | acquisition and consolidation of
- Cash flow from operations 270 40 394 -86 -27 | Net debt (cash) 1,671 -539 1,671 -539 1,349
- was negatively impacted by the appreciation of the Swedish | krona against the dollar and the euro. The Group's net debt | increased to SEK 1,671m, mainly as a result of the acquisition
- trade payables to interest-bearing liabilities, mainly in the US. The movement | has no effect on cash flows. The net debt increased from SEK 1,349m at the | end of Q4 2023 to SEK 1,671m at the end of Q2 2024.
- Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
- 2024 | Net debt (SEKm) | Net debt / EBITDA (%)
- Net debt (SEKm) | Net debt / EBITDA (%) | 90
- Net debt | Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Eget kapital
- Return on equity: Net income (for the last twelve months) in | relation to shareholders’ equity (average during the last twelve | months). Net income is calculated before dividends to
Antal aktier
- attributable to the shareholders and is thus calculated as the | result for the period divided by the average number of shares | outstanding. Dilution can potentially follow from the Group’s
- Result attributable to shareholders, SEK m -81 64 -11 71 | Average number of shares during the period before dilution, | thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
- Dilution effect 0 455 0 496 | Average number of shares during the period after dilution, thousand 14,532 14,987 14,532 15.028 | Earnings per share after dilution, SEK -5.56 4.27 -0,73 4,71
Antal anställda
- Employees | At the end of Q2 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the
- Employees | At the end of Q2 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the | Group was 814 (498), of which 397 (425) related to Germany, 355 (-) to U.S.,
- Kazakhstan. Ferronordic began its operations in 2010 and | currently has 41 outlets and approx. 800 employees. | Ferronordic’s vision is to be the leading service and sales
Bruttomarginal
- Gross margin, % 18.4% 12.5% 5,9pp 19,1% 12.9% 6,2pp 13.2% | Operating margin, % -0,3% -1.5% 1,2pp 0,7% -1.9% 2,6pp -4.0%
- Gross profit and operating result | In Q2 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 18.4% (12.5). As a | result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by
- In Q2 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 18.4% (12.5). As a | result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by | 139% to SEK 202m (84).
- increased from -1.5% to -0.3%. | In 6M 2024, the gross margin increased to 19.1% (12.9). As a result of higher | margin and higher revenue, gross profit increased by 156% to SEK 433m
- Result for the period -81 64 | Gross margin, % 22.1% 11.4% 12.3% 13.6% 14.4% 18.4% 12.5% | Operating margin, % 7.3% - -8,2% 0.3% -2.3% 8.6% -0,3% -1.5%
- Result for the period -11 71 | Gross margin, % 23.1% 12.2% 12.3% 14.9% 17.5% 19.1% 12.9% | Operating margin, % 7.9% -5.1% 0.5% -5.2% 8.6% 0.7% -1.9%
- 6M 2024 | In 6M 2024, revenue in the US amounted to SEK 1,406m with a gross margin | of 23.1%. The operating result amounted to SEK 112m with an operating
- Operating profit, SEK m 51 112 25 | Gross margin, % 22,1% 23,1% 26.6% | Operating margin, % 7,3% 7.9% 8.0%
Fulltext
===== SIDA 1 =====
Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2024
1
Q2 2024: Continued strength in the US
Summary of the second quarter, April – June 20241
Group:
• 62% revenue growth driven by the
addition of the US operations.
• Operating result increased to SEK -4m
with strong contribution from the US.
• Net profit decreased to SEK -81m,
partly because of exchange rate
losses.
• Net debt of SEK 1,671m after
acquisition and consolidation of
balance sheet in US operations.
• Total equity decreased to SEK 1,627m.
USA:
• Market lower but still strong.
• Stable revenue on stronger
aftermarket.
• Total revenue of SEK 707m.
• Operating result of SEK 51m.
• Operating margin of 7.3%.
Germany:
• Market recovered and grew by 11%.
• New unit sales decreased by 65%
against high base in 2023.
• Total revenue decreased by 44% to
SEK 332m.
• Operating result decreased to SEK -27m.
• Implementation of the cost reduction
program continued.
• Inventory levels remained high.
Central Asia (CA):
• New and used unit sales decreased.
• Total revenue decreased by 29% to
SEK 56m.
• Operating result declined to SEK -1m.
62%
Revenue growth
-4m
Operating profit, SEK m
-0.3%
Operating margin
-5.56
Earnings per share, SEK
Selected key group ratios
SEK m (or as stated)
2024
Q2
2023
Q2 %
2024
6M
2023
6M
%
2023
FY
Revenue 1,095 674 62% 2,267 1,305 74% 2,863
Gross profit 202 84 139% 433 169 156% 377
Operating profit -4 -10 63% 17 -25 169% -115
Result for the period -81 64 -226% -11 71 -115% -107
Earnings per share, SEK2 -5.56 4.41 -226% -0.73 4.87 -115% -7.39
Cash flow from operations 270 40 394 -86 -27
Net debt (cash) 1,671 -539 1,671 -539 1,349
Gross margin, % 18.4% 12.5% 5,9pp 19,1% 12.9% 6,2pp 13.2%
Operating margin, % -0,3% -1.5% 1,2pp 0,7% -1.9% 2,6pp -4.0%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 21% 20% 1,7pp 21% 20% 1,7pp 20%
Equity/total assets, % 33% 62% -28,4pp 33% 62% -28,4pp 34%
Return on capital employed, % -2% 11% -12,4pp -2% 11% -12,4pp -3%
Return on equity, % -7% 23% -30,6pp -7% 23% -30,6pp -6%
1 Comparison with same period in prior year unless stated otherwise. 2 Before dilution.
All amounts are stated in millions of SEK unless stated otherwise. Rounding differences when summing up can occur with +/- SEK 1m. In cases
where an underlying number is rounded off to SEK 0m, this is written as 0. Definitions and purposes of the key ratios are presented on pages 20 to
22.
Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2024
===== SIDA 2 =====
Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2024
2
Continued strength in the US
The second quarter of 2024 was mixed for Ferronordic with
continued solid performance in the US but also continued
challenges in our other markets.
The US operations continued to perform well. Total revenue
was SEK 707m and the operating profit was SEK 51m,
implying an operating margin of 7.3%. Equipment sales
remained strong but lower than in the first quarter. The
aftermarket business was stronger than in the first quarter. In
the first five months of 2024, the market for construction
equipment was down 6% in North America compared to the
same period last year. 2023 was however a very strong year
and demand remains at good levels. We significantly
increased our market share and delivered more machines to
customers despite the correction in the market. As we entered
the construction season, utilisation of the rental fleet improved
and demand for parts and service increased.
During the second quarter, we continued to spend time with
our new colleagues to learn more about the organisation and
the opportunities. We had a strategy meeting with all branch
managers in June where we exchanged ideas and shared our
impressions and vision for the business. Overall, our
conclusion remains that we have a solid foundation in the US
that can grow and be develop further. We are very optimistic
about the future opportunities. We believe that demand for
machinery, in the US in general and our sales area in the
Midwest in particular, will remain strong and see opportunities
to improve profitability by gaining market share, increasing
machine population and capturing a larger share of the
aftermarket sales potential.
In Germany, we had another challenging quarter. Overall,
the market grew 11% but our deliveries of new trucks in units
declined as we saw the effects of increased supply and price
competition from previous quarters. Some of our customers
postponed orders as they put fleet renewals on hold. We also
had some cancellations. As a result, our sales in units
declined and we lost market share. While 2023 was a high
base, our sales in the second quarter of 2024 was
disappointing. On the other hand, a greater share of our new
truck sales were rigid trucks, which generally have better
potential than truck tractors for sales of service and parts.
Sales of used trucks were more stable as we continue to work
to reduce our stock levels. Despite unusually high levels of
absence amongst our mechanics, due to both sickness and
vacation, and a build-up in work-in-process, our aftermarket
sales held up well, with sales largely unchanged compared to
the same period last year. We also continued to implement
our efficiency program. This is a difficult process that has
come with more restructuring costs than we initially
anticipated. We however estimate that we reached our target
of saving approx. SEK 60m per year at the end of the second
quarter.
Due to slower than expected sales, inventory in Germany
remains too high. The work to normalise the inventory level
will continue throughout 2024.
We continue to invest in electric trucks and sustainable
transportation. During the second quarter, the rental fleet of
electric trucks grew to 42 units. The fleet is expected to grow.
Overall, revenue in Germany decreased by 44% to
SEK 332m. Operating profit decreased to SEK -27m.
"We are optimistic about the opportunities in the US"
In Kazakhstan, the market for construction equipment
remained challenging. Our sales of new machines, measured
in units, decreased to 11. The aftermarket also declined as
business activity decreased. As equipment sales was lower
than expected, the inventory is too high in Kazakhstan as well.
Revenue decreased to SEK 56m, or 5% of the Group’s
turnover. The operating result decreased to SEK -1m.
For the Group, revenue increased by 62% to SEK 1,095m.
The operating result amounted to SEK -4m. The net result
was negatively impacted by the appreciation of the Swedish
krona against the dollar and the euro. The Group's net debt
increased to SEK 1,671m, mainly as a result of the acquisition
of the American operations in November 2023.
Ferronordic plans to host a capital markets update on
2 October 2024 to present our strategic direction and financial
targets.
Outlook
We are optimistic about our expansion into the US and the
opportunities we see there. The US is the world's second-
largest market for construction equipment. Demand is
supported by a dynamic economy, a significant need to
upgrade the country’s infrastructure and extensive federal and
state programs for infrastructure investment. These programs
should provide a stable foundation for construction equipment
demand, even in case of broader fluctuations in the general
economy. In addition, we foresee further large construction
projects involving data centers, battery plants and logistics
centers throughout the US Midwest.
The German economy remains weak and market sentiment
is negative. We are taking actions to make our organisation
and cost structure more resilient. We however believe in
continued strong demand in the aftermarket business. We
remain optimistic about the long-term potential in the German
market and the opportunities in e-mobility and sustainable
transport solutions.
Although the operations in Kazakhstan will represent a small
part of the Group's future business, we continue to see long-
term potential in the country.
Lars Corneliusson
President and CEO
===== SIDA 3 =====
Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2024
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Group
Revenue by segment (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating
margin (adjusted*)
EPS and net margin
Revenue
In Q2 2024, the revenue of the Group increased by 62% to SEK 1,095m
(674). Sales of equipment and trucks increased by 17% and aftermarket sales
increased by 169%. Other revenue, mainly consisting of rental sales,
increased by 297%. The increase in sales is mainly related to the addition of
the US operations from December 2023. Excluding the US operations, total
revenue decreased by 42% to SEK 286m.
In 6M 2024, the Group revenue increased by 74% to SEK 2,267m (1,305).
The sales of trucks and equipment increased by 38% and aftermarket sales
increased by 151%, mainly as a result of the Group's acquisition of the
operations in the USA.
Gross profit and operating result
In Q2 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 18.4% (12.5). As a
result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by
139% to SEK 202m (84).
As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses
increased in Q2 2024 to 19.8% (15.5). The operating result for Q2 2024
increased by 63% to SEK -4m (-10). The operating margin during the quarter
increased from -1.5% to -0.3%.
In 6M 2024, the gross margin increased to 19.1% (12.9). As a result of higher
margin and higher revenue, gross profit increased by 156% to SEK 433m
(169).
As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses
increased in 6M 2024 to 19.2% (15.6). The operating result for 6M 2024
increased by 169% to SEK 17m (-25). The operating margin increased from
-1.9% to 0.7%.
Net income
In Q2 2024, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK -40m (2). Finance costs
increased on higher interest rates and increased debt to fund the acquisition
of the US operations. Foreign exchange losses (net) amounted to SEK -35m
in Q2 2024, compared to gains (net) of SEK 88m in Q2 2023, mainly as the
Swedish krona appreciated against the US dollar and the euro.
The result before income tax for Q2 2024 decreased to
SEK -79m (80). The result for Q2 2024 decreased to SEK -81m (64).
In 6M 2024, finance costs (net) increased to SEK -67m (0). Foreign
exchange gains (net) were SEK 60m (112). The result before income tax for
6M 2024 decreased by 89% to SEK 10m (88). The result for 6M 2024
decreased by 115% to SEK -11m (71).
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share in Q2 2024 amounted to SEK -5.56
(basic: 4.41, diluted: 4.27).
Basic and diluted earnings per share in 6M 2024 amounted to SEK -0.73
(basic: 4.87, diluted: 4.71).
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Net working capital and
% LTM revenue
Operating cash flow per quarter
and over LTM
Property, plant and equipment and
capital expenditures
Cash flows
In Q2 2024, cash flows from operating activities increased to SEK 270m
(40). Working capital at the end of Q2 2024 was SEK 1,049m, a small
decrease compared to the end of Q4 2023 at SEK 1,063m. As a percentage
of revenue, working capital was 21,2% (20.0%) in Q2 2024.
Cash flow from investing activities in Q2 2024 amounted to
SEK -174m (-68). Investments are mainly related to the purchase of new
equipment for the rental fleet in the US.
In 6M 2024, cash flows from operating activities increased to SEK 394m (-86).
Higher cash flows were partly a result of highertrade and other payables.
Cash flows from investing activities during 6M 2024 amounted to SEK -407m
(-74).
Financial position
On 30 June 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 208m, a
decrease of SEK 219m compared to the end of 2023. The cash decreased
mainly as a result of repayment of loans and purchase of machines to the US
rental business.
At the end of Q2 2024, interest-bearing liabilities (including lease liabilities
and effects of IFRS-16) amounted to SEK 1,878m, an increase of SEK 103m
compared to the end of 2023. The increase is partly a result of a movement of
trade payables to interest-bearing liabilities, mainly in the US. The movement
has no effect on cash flows. The net debt increased from SEK 1,349m at the
end of Q4 2023 to SEK 1,671m at the end of Q2 2024.
On 30 June 2024, property, plant and equipment (PP&E) amounted to
SEK 2,177m, an increase of SEK 349m from SEK 1,828m at the end of 2023.
The increase is mainly related to the increase in the US rental fleet.
On 30 June 2024, equity amounted to SEK 1,627m, an increase of SEK 5m
compared to the end of 2023. The increase was partly a result of currency
effects.
Parent company
In Q2 2024, the revenue of the Parent Company decreased to SEK 2m (12),
mainly due to less equipment trading with subsidiaries. Administrative
expenses decreased by 26% to SEK 18m (24). The operating result
decreased to SEK -15m (-14). The result for the quarter decreased to
SEK -5m (64) mainly due to higher finance cost and foreign exchange losses.
In 6M 2024, the revenue of the Parent company decreased to SEK 8m (20).
Administrative expenses decreased by 38% to SEK 40m (66). The operating
result increased to SEK -36m (-52) in 6M 2024. The result for the 6M 2024
increased to SEK 71m (57).
Foreign exchange rates
The following foreign exchange rates have been used to translate the
Q2 2024 (Q2 2023) results to the presentation currency:
• Average rates of SEK/EUR 11.29 (-0.5% vs 11.35) and SEK/USD 10.53
have been used to translate the income statements.
• End of period rates of SEK/EUR 11.39 (-3.4% vs 11.79) and
SEK/USD 10.61 have been used to translate the balance sheet.
The Group’s currency exposure is mainly to the US dollar and the euro, from
its US and German operations respectively. The Group also has exposure to
the Kazakh tenge.
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Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2024
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Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
Currency index last 5 quarters
(indexed 1 April 2023)
Employees
At the end of Q2 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the
Group was 814 (498), of which 397 (425) related to Germany, 355 (-) to U.S.,
43 (64) to Kazakhstan and 12 (12) occupied Group functions.
Sustainability
In Q2 2024, Ferronordic continued work to build institutional capacity to
measure, report and follow-up on its sustainability targets internally and as
required by the CSRD and the ESRS.
Risks and uncertainties
Ferronordic is exposed to a number of operational and financial risks. The
Group currently operates in the US, Germany and Kazakhstan, which means
that the Group has business in two developed markets and in one emerging
market. In developed markets, competitive, labour and regulatory pressure
can be strong. In an emerging market, the institutional and regulatory
frameworks can be unstable. The tax and judicial systems are not always
transparent or consistent. Corruption can be a problem. Access to funding
can be limited, monetary policy unpredictable and the currency unstable.
Counterparty and insurance risks are often greater and instruments to
manage such risks are either less effective or more expensive. In its position
as a service and sales company, between suppliers and customers,
Ferronordic is exposed to both supply and demand disruptions and to
changes in macroeconomic activity. For more on risks and uncertainties,
please refer to Ferronordic’s annual report.
German efficiency enhancement program
In Q4 2023, Ferronordic launched an efficiency enhancement program in
Germany. The program serves to make Ferronordic’s organisation leaner and
more resilient by reducing both horizontal and vertical administrative units,
while increasing the efficiency of the productive organisation. Ferronordic has
thus reduced the number of regions in its sales area from four to two and has
reduced a number of middle management roles. The German management
team has been reorganised to include Group Executives with operational
functions in the German business, including Group Commercial Director,
Group HR Director and Group CEO. Ferronordic has also analysed its cost
structure across all functional areas to identify opportunities to reduce costs
without negatively impacting – and where possible improving – the
productivity of the service and sales areas. One key objective of the program
is to increase Ferronordic’s absorption level in Germany, which is how much
of its fixed costs are covered by the gross profit from its aftermarket business.
Work on the implementation of the program is ongoing. As a result of the cost
reduction program, Ferronordic expects to save approx. SEK 60m annually,
starting from Q3 2024.
Events after the reporting period
Other than as mentioned above, there were no significant events after the end
of the reporting period.
-215.0
-165.0
-115.0
-65.0
-15.0
35.0
85.0
135.0
185.0
235.0
-1,000
-500
0
500
1,000
1,500
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Net debt (SEKm)
Net debt / EBITDA (%)
90
95
100
105
110
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
SEK/EUR SEK/USD SEK/100 KZT
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Segments
From Q4 2023 Ferronordic recognises three separate
reportable segments: US, Germany and Central Asia (CA)
(see also note 5 on page 17). In the US, equipment and
truck equipment sales includes sales of new construction
equipment from Volvo, Hitachi, Sandvik, Link-Belt Cranes
and Bergmann, and used machines. In Germany,
equipment and truck sales include sales of new Volvo
Trucks and Renault Trucks, Sandvik’s mobile crushers and
screens, Renault light commercial vehicles and used
trucks. In Central Asia (CA), equipment and truck sales
includes sales of new and used construction equipment,
Sandvik’s mobile crushers and
screens, used trucks and attachments. Aftermarket sales
include sales of service and parts. Other revenue consists
mainly of rental revenue. Contracting services include only
revenue from contracting services operations. Currently,
there are no contracting services operations. To show the
underlying performance of the operating segments,
Ferronordic shows unallocated Group costs and assets
separately. These are costs that are incurred and assets
that are held for the benefit of the Group as a whole.
US Germany CA
Unallocated
Group costs Total
SEK m (or as stated)
Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
External revenue 707 - 332 595 56 80 1,095 674
Equipment and truck sales 356 - 172 428 46 64 574 492
Aftermarket sales 275 - 144 144 10 16 429 160
Other revenue 76 - 16 23 0 0 92 23
Gross profit 156 - 38 73 8 11 202 84
EBITDA 131 - 0 22 0 8 -27 -19 104 11
Operating profit 51 - -27 2 -1 7 23 8
Group costs 0 - 0 0 -27 -19 -27 -19
Operating profit after group
costs 51 - -27 2 -1 7 -27 -19 -4 -10
Finance items (net) -75 90
Profit(loss) before tax -79 80
Result for the period -81 64
Gross margin, % 22.1% 11.4% 12.3% 13.6% 14.4% 18.4% 12.5%
Operating margin, % 7.3% - -8,2% 0.3% -2.3% 8.6% -0,3% -1.5%
US Germany CA
Unallocated
Group costs Total
SEK m (or as stated)
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
External revenue 1,406 771 1,142 90 163 2,267 1,305
Equipment and truck sales 795 432 803 65 132 1,292 935
Aftermarket sales 483 306 293 25 31 813 324
Other revenue 128 33 46 0 0 161 46
Gross profit 325 94 140 13 28 433 169
EBITDA 239 5 46 -3 16 -51 -45 190 17
Operating profit 112 -39 6 -5 14 68 20
Group costs 0 0 0 0 -51 -45 -51 -45
Operating profit after group
costs
112 -39 6 -5 14 -51 -45 17 -25
Finance items (net) -7 112
Profit(loss) before tax 10 88
Result for the period -11 71
Gross margin, % 23.1% 12.2% 12.3% 14.9% 17.5% 19.1% 12.9%
Operating margin, % 7.9% -5.1% 0.5% -5.2% 8.6% 0.7% -1.9%
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30 June 2024
SEK m US Germany CA
Group
assets Total
Non-current assets 1,714 820 7 7 2,547
Total assets 2,941 1,573 267 97 4.879
31 December 2023
SEK m US Germany CA
Group
assets Total
Non-current assets 1 360 823 9 7 2 199
Total assets 2 412 1 693 308 292 4 705
Segment share of revenue,
Q2 2024
Segment share of total assets,
30 June 2024
US 65%
Germany 30%
CA 5%
US 60%
Germany 32%
CA 5%
Group 3%
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USA
Unit sales (incl. rental conversion)
Revenue by activity
Operating profit and operating margin
Market and sales
US GDP increased by an annualised 2.8 % in Q2 2024. Annual headline
inflation in June dropped to 3.0%, its lowest level since June 2023, while the
core inflation rate hit an over three-year low of 3.3%. Jobs growth has also
eased, leaving more room for lower rates in the future. Construction spending
in June 2024 and H1 2024 increased by 6.2% and 8,6% respectively
compared to the same periods in 2023. Federal and state programs for
infrastructure investment, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act (IIJA), supports demand for machines across the US.
Investments in, amongst others, data centers and battery factories area have
contributed to increased demand in Ferronordic’s area. The total market for
construction equipment in North America has historically been approx. 52,000
to 56,000 units. Ferronordic’s area covers approx. 8% of the total North
American market. In Q2 2024, the market for larger construction equipment
(GPE segment) in Ferronordic’s area is estimated to have decreased by 27%.
The decline was driven by a decrease in crawler excavators and articulated
haulers. Ferronordic’s sales of larger machines in the GPE segment
decreased by 7% compared to Q2 2023 and we thus gained market share. In
Q2 2024, Ferronordic’s American operations sold 70 new units, 25 used units
and 10 units were converted to sales from rental. In the US market,
customers buying out rented equipment, referred to as rental conversions, is
part of market practice. The service and parts business were strong in Q2
2024.
Revenue and operating result
Revenue in Q2 2024 amounted to SEK 707m. The operating result amounted
to SEK 51m. The operating margin was 7,3%. In Q2 2024, 50% of revenue
was related to sales of new and used equipment and rental 39% of revenue
was related to aftermarket business, 11% was other sales, mainly related to
rental of machines.
Cash flows and balance sheet
The net working capital at the end of Q2 2024 was SEK 437m, a decrease
compared to Q4 2023 as payables increased more than inventory and part of
purchased machines went into the rental fleet. As a percentage of full year1
estimated revenue, working capital was 15% at the end of the quarter. The
operating cash flow in Q2 2024 was SEK 270m.
6M 2024
In 6M 2024, revenue in the US amounted to SEK 1,406m with a gross margin
of 23.1%. The operating result amounted to SEK 112m with an operating
margin of 7.9%.
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 % 2023
Q2 Q2 change 6M 6M change Dec
New units 70 151 47
Conversion from rental, units 10 33 0
Used units 25 48 9
Revenue, SEK m 707 1,406 308
Gross profit, SEK m 156 325 82
Operating profit, SEK m 51 112 25
Gross margin, % 22,1% 23,1% 26.6%
Operating margin, % 7,3% 7.9% 8.0%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 15% 15% 17%
1 Based on annualized Q2 2024 revenue.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024
Unit Sales Conversion
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales Other
(SEK m)
0%
3%
6%
9%
12%
0
20
40
60
80
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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Germany
Unit sales
Revenue by activity
Operating profit and operating
margin
Market and sales
German GDP declined 0.1% in Q2 2024 and forecasts for 2024 have been revised
lower, to 0.2-0.3%. Inflation in June was lower at 2.2% and the ECB lowered the
key rate by 0.25%. The IFO business climate index and the PMI manufacturing
declined in June and July. Industrial production also declined. The general
sentiment remains negative, and business managers are cautious. Despite this
backdrop, based on registrations of new trucks, the total German market for heavy
trucks increased by 11% in Q2 and 3% H1 2024. New trucks registered in
Ferronordic’s sales area increased by 22% and represented approx. 18% of the
German market. Ferronordic also saw orders being postponed and cancellations.
Ferronordic's new truck sales in units fell by 65% to 101 compared to a strong
second Q2 in 2023. Used truck sales in units fell 10% to 80. Ferronordic continues
to decrease its used truck inventory and its rental fleet to reduce capital
commitment and focus on how these operations can support new sales and the
aftermarket business in a weaker market. Despite an unusually high level of
absence and an increase in work in progress, aftermarket sales were broadly flat.
Our cost reduction program has taken longer and cost more than we originally
anticipated. At the end of Q2 2024, however, we believe that we achieved an
annual saving of SEK 60m per year.
Revenue and operating result
Driven by lower trucks sales, total revenue in Germany decreased by 44% to
SEK 332m (595) in Q2 2024. Truck sales decreased by 60%. Aftermarket sales
was steady at SEK 144m. As a result, aftermarket sales increased by 19pp as a
share of revenue to 43%. The gross margin decreased to 11.4% (12.3).
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 7% compared to Q2
2023 to SEK 67m (72). The operating margin decreased to -8.2% (0.3). The
operating result decreased to SEK -27m (2).
Cash flows and balance sheet
Cash flows from operating activities were positive at SEK 13m (117). Working
capital was unchanged compared to year end 2023 at SEK 589m. As a percentage
of revenue, working capital increased to 31% at the end of Q2 2024, compared to
26% at the end of Q4 2023. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to at
-110 MSEK (-359) driven by a repayment of a loan.
6M 2024
In 6M 2024, revenue in Germany decreased by 32% to SEK 771m (1.142) with a
gross margin of 12.2% (12.3). The operating result amounted to SEK -39m (6) with
an operating margin of -5.1% (0.5).
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 % 2023
Q2 Q2 change 6M 6M change FY
New units 101 292 -65% 258 536 -52% 944
Used units 80 89 -10% 189 175 8% 394
Revenue, SEK m 332 595 -44% 771 1,142 -33% 2 271
Gross profit, SEK m 38 73 -48% 94 140 -33% 253
Operating profit, SEK m -27 2 -1,770% -39 6 -734% -72
Gross margin, % 11.4% 12.3% 12.2% 12.3% 11.1%
Operating margin, % -8.2% 0.3% -5.1% 0.5% -3.2%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 31% 21% 31% 21% 26%
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024
Units sales
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales Other
(SEK m)
-12%
-7%
-2%
-65
-45
-25
-5
15
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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Central Asia (CA)
Unit sales
Revenue by activity
Operating profit and operating
margin
Market and sales
The Kazakh economy grew by 3.3% year-on-year in H1 2024. IMF’s forecast
for 2024 improved to 3.5%, In 2025, growth is projected to pick up to 4.6% as
production capacity in Kazakhstan’s existing oilfields is expected to expand.
Inflation continued to decline and reached 8.4% in June. As a result, the
National Bank lowered the base rate further by another 0.5% to 14.25%. The
Kazakh government plans to start 873 strategic investment projects worth
USD 62bn over the next five years. Despite a strong economy and supportive
government investments, the market for construction equipment is
challenging. In Q2 2024, the market is estimated to have grown by 9% but the
structure of tenders, competition from Chinese equipment and lack of
consumer funding create market hurdles. Ferronordic’s sales of new machines
in units in Q2 2024 decreased to 11. Sales of used construction equipment
decreased to 12 units. Aftermarket sales also declined in the quarter. The
inventory remains high in Kazakhstan. Ferronordic expects the inventory
position to normalise towards the end of 2024.
Revenue and operating result.
Total revenue in Kazakhstan decreased by 29% to SEK 56m (80). Equipment
sales decreased by 27%, while aftermarket sales decreased by 37%. The
gross margin decreased to 13.6% (14.4) and gross profit decreased to SEK
8m (11).
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 21%. As a
percentage of revenue, these expenses increased to 16.1% (9.4), on higher
costs and lower revenue. The operating margin decreased to -2.3% (8.6) and
the operating result decreased to SEK -1m (7).
Cash flows and balance sheet
Сash flows from operating activities increased to SEK -6m (-87), mainly due to
receipts from sales in prior periods. Working capital decreased to SEK 48m at
the end of Q2 2024, compared to SEK 67m at the end of Q4 2023. As a
percentage of revenue, working capital was 22.5% at the end of Q2 2024,
compared to 23.6% at the end of Q4 2023.
6M 2024
In 6M 2024, new machine sales in units decreased by 60% to 16. Revenue
decreased by 45% to SEK 90m (163). The gross margin decreased to 14.9%
(17.5). The operating profit decreased by 133% to SEK -5m (14). The
operating margin declined to -5.2% (8.6).
2024
Q2
2023
Q2
%
change
2024
6M
2023
6M
%
change
2023
FY
New units 11 17 -35% 16 40 -60% 74
Used units 12 17 -29% 17 29 -41% 54
Revenue, SEK m 56 80 -29% 90 163 -45% 284
Gross profit, SEK m 8 11 -33% 13 28 -53% 43
Operating profit, SEK m -1 7 -119% -5 14 -133% 9
Gross margin, % 13.6% 14.4% 14.9% 17.5% 15.0%
Operating margin adjusted, % -2.3% 8.6% -5.2% 8.6% 3.1%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 236% 32% 23% 32% 24%
0
10
20
30
40
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024
Units sales
-10
10
30
50
70
90
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales
(SEK m)
-12%
-8%
-4%
0%
4%
8%
12%
-8
-5
-2
1
4
7
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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Condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income
Q2 Q2 6M 6M FY
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Revenue 1,095 674 2,267 1,305 2,863
Cost of sales -893 -590 -1,834 -1,136 -2,486
Gross profit 202 84 433 169 377
Selling expenses -59 -48 -125 -90 -190
General and administrative expenses -157 -57 -311 -113 -319
Other income 15 10 27 10 24
Other expenses -4 0 -7 0 -8
Operating profit -4 -10 17 -25 -115
Finance income 1 10 4 15 31
Finance costs -41 -8 -71 -15 -48
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) 35 88 60 112 -21
Result before income tax -79 80 10 88 -153
Income tax -2 -16 -20 -17 46
Result for the period -81 64 -11 71 -107
Other comprehensive result
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign
operations -21 -19
-15
-13 -35
Other comprehensive result for the period, net of tax -21 -19 -15 -13 -35
Total comprehensive result for the period -102 45 -26 58 -142
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (SEK) -5.56 4.41 -0.73 4.87 -7.39
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) -5.56 4.27 -0.73 4.71 -7.39
===== SIDA 12 =====
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Condensed consolidated statement of
financial position
SEK m
30 Jun
2024
31 Mar
2024
31 Dec
2023
30 Jun
2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 2,177 2,099 1,828 660
Intangible assets 241 257 244 90
Deferred tax assets 129 131 127 83
Total non-current assets 2,547 2,488 2,199 833
Current assets
Inventories 1,466 1,687 1,443 718
Trade and other receivables 653 678 630 263
Prepayments 5 8 6 9
Cash and cash equivalents 208 217 426 1,127
Total current assets 2,331 2,589 2,506 2,117
TOTAL ASSETS 4,879 5,076 4,705 2,951
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 1 1 1 1
Additional paid in capital 630 630 630 630
Translation reserve -6 -16 -22 0
Retained earnings 1,013 1,013 1,120 1,120
Result for the period -11 70 -107 71
TOTAL EQUITY 1,627 1,698 1,622 1,822
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 628 610 671 70
Deferred income 4 12 14 22
Deferred tax liabilities 294 297 277 0
Long-term lease liabilities 49 53 59 57
Total non-current liabilities 976 972 1,020 150
Current liabilities
Borrowings 1.178 1,071 1,024 437
Trade and other payables 1.051 1,283 997 509
Deferred income 12 8 8 9
Provisions 11 18 12 0
Short-term lease liabilities 23 26 22 24
Total current liabilities 2,276 2,406 2,062 978
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,251 3,378 3,083 1,128
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4,879 5,076 4,705 2,951
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Condensed consolidated statement of
changes in equity
SEK m
Share
capital
Additional
paid in
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Balance 1 January 2024 1 630 -22 1,013 1,622
Total comprehensive result for the period
Result for the period 0 0 0 -11 -11
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 16 0 16
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 16 -11 5
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 0 0
Total contributions and distributions 0 0 0 0 0
Balance 30 June 2024 1 630 -6 1,002 1,627
SEK m
Share
capital
Additional
paid in
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Balance 1 January 2023 1 630 13 1,229 1,873
Total comprehensive result for the period
Result for the period 0 0 0 71 71
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 -13 0 -13
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 -13 71 58
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 -109 -109
Total contributions and distributions 0 0 0 -109 -109
Balance 30 June 2023 1 630 0 1,191 1,822
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Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Q2 Q2 6M 6M
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Result before income tax -79 80 10 88
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 107 21 172 42
(Gain)/loss from impairment of receivables -1 -3 0 -3
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment 0 0 0 0
Finance costs 77 8 143 15
Finance income -37 -10 -77 -15
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) (net) 35 -88 -60 -112
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working
capital and provisions
101
8
188
14
Change in inventories 206 -164 28 -233
Change in trade and other receivables -21 95 -40 82
Change in prepayments 0 -2 -1 -8
Change in trade and other payables 33 109 334 78
Change in provisions -7 0 -1 -1
Change in deferred income -4 -4 -6 -9
Cash flows from operating activities before interest and tax paid 308 43 503 -76
Income tax paid 0 -1 -43 -5
Interest paid -37 -3 -66 -5
Cash flows from operating activities 270 40 394 -86
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 7 0 7 0
Interest received 1 10 4 15
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -182 -78 -418 -89
Acquisition of intangible assets 0 0 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities -174 -68 -407 -74
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends 0 -109 0 -109
Proceeds from borrowings 0 0 0 12
Repayment of loans -98 -359 -197 -359
Leasing financing paid -8 0 -14 -7
Cash flows from financing activities -106 -468 -211 -463
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -10 -497 -224 -624
Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 217 1,574 426 1,688
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 1 51 6 63
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 208 1,127 208 1,127
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Parent company income statement
Q2 Q2 6M 6M FY
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Revenue 2 12 8 20 36
Cost of sales 0 -8 -3 -13 -22
Gross profit 2 4 4 8 14
Administrative expenses -18 -24 -40 -66 -118
Other income 0 6 0 6 21
Other costs 0 0 0 0 0
Operating profit -15 -14 -36 -52 -82
Finance income 39 18 78 30 78
Finance costs -13 -1 -23 -2 -7
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) -17 76 62 95 -20
Result before income tax -7 79 81 72 -30
Income tax 1 -15 -11 -15 6
Result for the period -5 64 71 57 -24
Total comprehensive result for the period is the same as the Result for the period.
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Parent company balance sheet
SEK m
30 Jun
2024
31 Mar
2024
31 Dec
2023
30 Jun
2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 0 0 0 0
Intangible assets 0 0 0 0
Financial assets
Holdings in group companies 288 288 288 288
Loans to group companies 54 56 66 0
Deferred tax assets 6 6 6 0
Total financial assets 348 350 360 288
Total non-current assets 348 351 361 289
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 44 109 47 53
Prepayments 0 0 0 0
Loans to group companies 2,077 1,936 1,784 743
Cash and cash equivalents 63 146 266 1,021
Total current assets 2,183 2,191 2,097 1,817
TOTAL ASSETS 2,532 2,541 2,458 2,106
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 1 1 1 1
Unrestricted equity 0
Share premium reserve 640 640 640 640
Retained earnings 1,283 1,283 1,308 1,308
Result for the period 71 76 -24 57
TOTAL EQUITY 1,995 2,001 1,925 2,006
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 481 483 455 0
Total non-current liabilities 481 483 455 0
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 55 57 78 100
Total current liabilities 55 57 78 100
TOTAL LIABILITIES 536 541 534 100
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,532 2,542 2,458 2,106
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Notes
1. Accounting policies
Ferronordic applies the IFRS® Accounting Standards as
adopted by the EU. This report has been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act
and recommendation RFR 2 (only parent company), issued by
the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.
New or revised standards that come into effect in 2024 or later
are not expected to have significant effect on Ferronordic’s
financial statements.
The same accounting and valuation principles were applied in
the preparation of this report as in the preparation of the 2023
annual report (regarding the 2023 financial year).
2. Determination of fair values
The basis for the determination of fair value of financial assets
and liabilities is disclosed in note 5 in the 2023 annual report.
The fair values of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities
approximate their respective carrying amounts.
3. Seasonal variations
Ferronordic’s revenue and earnings are affected by seasonal
variations in the construction industry in Central Asia. The first
quarter is typically the weakest for sales of machines as
activity in construction projects is constrained during the
winter months. On the other hand, the demand in aftermarket
(sales of parts and services) is usually strong since many
customers use the quiet period to service their machines.
Demand is typically stronger and relatively even through the
rest of the year. In Germany, seasonal trends are less
significant.
4. Ferronordic AB (publ)
Ferronordic AB (publ) and its subsidiaries are sometimes
referred to as the Group or Ferronordic. Ferronordic AB (publ)
is also sometimes referred to as the Company. Any
mentioning of the Board is a reference to the Board of
Directors of Ferronordic AB (publ).
5. Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with
the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-
maker (CODM). The chief operating decision-maker, who is
responsible for allocating resources and assessing the
financial performance of the operating segments, has been
identified as the Group Executive Management Team. The
Group recognises three separate reportable segments: USA,
Germany and CA. The segments are partly managed
separately due to differences in markets, logistics, supply
chains, products, customers and marketing strategies. For
each segment, management reviews internal reports on at
least a monthly basis. US sales are comprised of new and
used construction and other equipment, aftermarket sales,
rental, contracting services and other services. Germany’s
sales are comprised of new and used trucks, aftermarket
sales, rental, mobile crushers and screens and other services.
Central Asia (CA), which currently refers to Kazakhstan, has
sales comprised of new and used construction and other
equipment, mobile crushers and screens, used trucks,
aftermarket sales, rental, contracting services and other
services.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as
described in Note 4 of the annual report 2023. Group
overhead costs, such as Group management costs, are
allocated between the segments using principles set forth by
the CODM. Information regarding the results of each segment
is presented on page 6 of this report. The performance of
each segment is mainly evaluated based on revenue, gross
profit, gross margin, EBITDA, operating profit and operating
margin, as included in internal management reports that are
reviewed by the Group’s Executive Management Team. The
Group had no inter-segment revenues during the periods
presented.
Information on Group segments is presented in the front part
of this report.
6. Contingencies
Besides as disclosed in this report, the Group has no material
contingencies. The Parent Company has issued a number of
guarantees, all as security for the subsidiaries’ obligations vis-
à-vis suppliers and financial institutions.
7. Related party transactions
There have been no significant changes in the relationships or
transactions with related parties for the Group or the Parent
Company compared with the information disclosed in the
2023 annual report.
8. Earnings per share
The calculation of earnings per share is based on the result
attributable to the shareholders and is thus calculated as the
result for the period divided by the average number of shares
outstanding. Dilution can potentially follow from the Group’s
incentive program for its executive management, which
includes warrants. For more information, please refer to
Ferronordic’s annual report for 2023.
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Result for the period, SEK m
2024
Q2
2023
Q2
2024 6M 2023
6M
Result attributable to shareholders, SEK m -81 64 -11 71
Average number of shares during the period before dilution,
thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK -5.56 4.41 -0,73 4,87
Dilution effect 0 455 0 496
Average number of shares during the period after dilution, thousand 14,532 14,987 14,532 15.028
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK -5.56 4.27 -0,73 4,71
9. Events after the reporting date
Information regarding events after the reporting date is set out in the front part of this report (p. 5).
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Signatures
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director declare that the report for the second quarter of 2024 provides a true and fair
overview of the Group’s and the Parent Company’s operations, financial position and performance, and describes material risks
and uncertainties facing the parent company and the companies in the Group.
Stockholm, 15 August 2024
Staffan Jufors
Chairman
Aurore Belfrage
Director
Annette Brodin Rampe
Director
Niklas Florén
Director
Lars Corneliusson
Director and CEO
Håkan Eriksson
Director
This report has not been reviewed by the Company’s auditors
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Key ratios
Financial information for individual quarters
The financial information below regarding individual quarters
during the period 1 April 2022 – 30 June 2024 is collected from
Ferronordic’s interim reports for the relevant quarters.
Key ratios
Certain key ratios in Ferronordic’s interim reports are not
defined according to IFRS.
The company considers these ratios to provide valuable
supplementary information for investors and the company’s
management as they enable the assessment of relevant
trends. Ferronordic’s definitions of these measures may differ
from other companies’ definitions of the same terms. These
ratios should therefore be seen as a supplement rather than as
a replacement for measures defined according to IFRS. As the
amounts in the tables below have been rounded off to SEK m,
the calculations do not always add up due to rounding.
Selected key group ratios
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Revenue 402 412 705 631 674 643 915 1,172 1,095
Gross profit 43 57 97 85 84 75 133 231 202
Gross margin, % 10.6% 13.9% 13.8% 13.4% 12.5% 11.7% 14.5% 19.7% 18.4%
Operating profit -30 300 -13 -14 -10 -28 -62 21 -4
Operating margin, % -7.4% -5.0% -1.9% -2.2% -1.5% -4.4% -6.8% 1.8% -0,3%
Result from continuing
operations -97 262 49 7 64 -89 -89 70 -81
Result for the period 32 366 -21 7 64 -89 -89 70 -81
Result per share, SEK 2.20 25.20 -1.42 0.46 4.41 -6.16 -6.11 4.83 -5.56
Working capital/LTM Revenue,
% 14% 18% 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21%
Cash flow from operations 39 240 -48 -126 40 -88 147 124 270
Equity/total assets, % 37% 42% 58% 59% 62% 62% 34% 33% 33%
Return on equity, LTM% 22% 35% 30% 26% 23% -2% -6% -2% -7%
Return on capital employed,
LTM% 23% 31% 11% 11% 11% -1% -3% -2%
-2%
USA
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Dec Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Revenue - - - - - - 308 699 707
Gross profit - - - - - - 82 169 156
Gross margin, % - - - - - - 26.6% 24.1% 22.1%
Operating profit - - - - - - 25 60 51
Operating margin, % - - - - - - 8.0% 8.6% 7.3%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % - - - - - - 17% 13% 15%
Germany
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Revenue 375 359 616 548 595 574 555 439 332
Gross profit 36 49 82 68 73 66 47 57 38
Gross margin, % 9.7% 13.5% 13.4% 12.3% 12.3% 11.5% 8.4% 12.9% 11.4%
Operating profit -7 -5 -2 5 2 -16 -62 -12 -27
Operating margin, % -
1.8%
-1.4% -0.4% 0.8% 0.3% -2.8% -11.1% -2.7% -8.2%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 15% 17% 17% 27% 21% 22% 26% 30% 31%
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CA
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Revenue 26 53 89 83 80 69 52 34 56
Gross profit 6 9 15 17 11 9 5 6 8
Gross margin, % 23.5% 16.7% 16.5% 20.4% 14.4% 13.7% 8.9% 17.1% 13.6%
Operating profit 2 4 5 7 7 0 -6 -3 -1
Operating margin, % 9.2% 8.0% 6.1% 8.7% 8.6% 0.4% -10.7% 10,2% -2.3%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 13% 18% -3% 17% 32% 23% 24% 29% 23%
Net debt
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Long term borrowings 515 340 393 416 70 69 671 610 628
Long term lease liabilities 124 111 43 38 57 51 59 53 49
Short term borrowings 673 989 274 418 437 428 1,024 1,071 1,178
Short term lease liabilities 59 78 21 20 24 23 22 26 23
Total interest bearing
liabilities 1,370 1,518 731 892 588 571 1,776 1,759 1,878
Cash & cash equivalents 658 939 1,688 1,574 1,127 950 426 217 208
Net debt / (cash) 712 579 -957 -681 -539 -378 1,349 1,542 1,671
Net debt / EBITDA (times) 0.9 0.5 -3.0 -2.0 -1.5 -18.4 -214.7 21.0 9.4
Working capital
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Inventory 1,346 1,326 460 534 718 699 1,443 1,687 1,466
Trade and other receivables 993 856 344 365 263 315 630 678 653
Prepayments 116 243 1 7 9 3 6 8 5
Trade and other payables 1,415 1,117 573 392 509 470 997 1,283 1,051
Deferred income 36 33 16 12 9 8 8 8 12
Provisions 86 92 1 0 0 0 12 18 11
Working capital 917 1,184 215 503 472 538 1,063 1,062 1,049
Revenue LTM 6,791 6,610 1,973 2,149 2,422 2,653 5,313 5,314 4,938
Working capital / Revenue (%) 14% 18% 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21%
Capital employed
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Long term interest bearing
liabilities 638 451 436 455 127 120 730 663 677
Short term interest bearing
liabilities 732 1,067 295 438 461 451 1,046 1,096 1,201
Shareholder equity 1,739 2,108 1,873 1,886 1,822 1,750 1,622 1,698 1,627
Capital employed 3,109 3,626 2,604 2,778 2,411 2,322 3,397 3,457 3,505
Average capital employed 2,397 2,738 2,336 2,356 2,760 2,974 3,001 3,117 2,958
EBIT 514 818 247 257 277 -66 -115 -80 -84
Interest income 30 28 2 7 17 25 31 29 30
Result LTM 544 846 249 265 293 -41 -84 -51 -53
Return on capital employed (%) 23% 31% 11% 11% 11% -1% -3% -2% -2%
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Return on equity
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024
Shareholder equity 1,739 2,108 1,873 1,886 1,822 1,750 1,622 1,698 1,627
Average equity 1,315 1,568 1,487 1,486 1,781 1,929 1,748 1,792 1,725
Net result LTM 291 549 440 384 416 -39 -107 -44 -125
Return on equity (%) 22% 35% 30% 26% 23% -2% -6% -2% -7%
Alternative key ratios not defined by IFRS
EBITDA: Operating profit activities excluding depreciation,
amortisation. Provides a measurement of the result from the
ongoing business. In financials before and including 2016,
certain write-downs of assets were excluded from EBITDA.
EBITDA margin: EBITDA in relation to revenue. Relevant key
ratio in evaluating the Group’s value creation.
Net debt/(Net cash): Interest-bearing liabilities (including
lease liabilities) less cash and cash equivalents. Provides a
measurement for the Group’s net debt position.
Net debt / EBITDA: Net debt / (net cash) in relation to
EBITDA for the last twelve months. Shows to what extent
EBITDA covers net debt. Used to evaluate financial risk.
New units sold: Number of new machines and trucks sold.
Used to measure and compare number of new units sold
during relevant period.
Operating profit: Result before financial items and taxes.
Provides a measurement of the result from the ongoing
business.
Operating margin: Operating profit in relation to revenue.
Relevant key ratio in evaluating the Group’s value creation.
Revenue growth: Growth in revenue compared to the same
period last year, expressed in percentage. Used for
comparison of growth between periods as well as
comparisons with the market as a whole and with the
company’s competitors.
Gross margin: Gross profit in relation to revenue. Provides a
measurement of the contribution from the ongoing business.
Capital employed: Total equity and interest-bearing liabilities.
Shows the capital invested in the Group’s business.
Return on capital employed: Adjusted EBIT plus financial
income (for the last twelve months) in relation to capital
employed (average during the last twelve months). Shows
how effectively the capital employed is used.
Return on equity: Net income (for the last twelve months) in
relation to shareholders’ equity (average during the last twelve
months). Net income is calculated before dividends to
common shareholders but after dividends to preferred
shareholders.
Working capital: Current assets excluding cash and cash
equivalents, less non-interest bearing current liabilities. Shows
the amount of working capital tied up in the ongoing business.
Working capital/Revenue: Working capital in relation to
revenue during the last twelve months. Shows how effective
the working capital is used in the business.
Abbreviations
Approx. Approximately
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CA Central Asia
EUR Euro
FY Full year
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards
Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 First, second, third and fourth quarter
SEK Swedish krona
SEK m Million Swedish krona
vs Versus
LTM Last twelve months
VCE Volvo Construction Equipment
6M, 9M, 12M 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
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This is Ferronordic
Ferronordic is a service and sales company in the areas of
construction equipment and trucks. It is the dealer for
Volvo CE in all or parts of nine states in the United States and
also represents Hitachi, Sandvik, Link-Belt Cranes and
Bergmann in parts of the same area. Ferronordic is dealer of
Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Sandvik mobile crushers in
Germany and dealer of Volvo CE and certain other brands in
Kazakhstan. Ferronordic began its operations in 2010 and
currently has 41 outlets and approx. 800 employees.
Ferronordic’s vision is to be the leading service and sales
company in its markets. The shares in Ferronordic AB (publ)
are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.ferronordic.com
Vision
Ferronordic’s vision is to be the leading service and sales
company in the company’s markets.
Mission
The company’s mission is to support the growth and
leadership of the company’s customers.
Values
Quality, excellence and respect.
Strategic objectives
• Leadership in the market for construction equipment
and trucks
• Aftermarket absorption rate of at least 1.0 x
• Expansion into related business areas
• Geographic expansion
• Industry leading digital service and sales platforms
• Expansion and development of contracting services
Strategic cornerstones
• Customer centricity
• Great team
• Building on a strong brands
• Operational excellence
Investment case highlights
• Strong brand portfolio
• Markets with high potential
• Further growth opportunities with attractive returns
• Resilient business model based on a robust
aftermarket business and a great team
• Investment in innovation
• Experienced management and strong corporate
governance
• Providing sustainable business solutions
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About this report
Forward-looking statements
Some statements in this report are forward looking and the
actual outcomes could be materially different. In addition to
the factors explicitly discussed, other factors could have a
material effect on the actual outcomes.
Language
In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the
English and the Swedish version of this publication, the
Swedish version shall prevail.
Totals and roundings
Totals quoted in tables and statements may not always be the
exact sum of the individual items because of rounding
differences. The aim is that each line item should correspond
to its source and rounding differences may therefore arise.
This information is information that Ferronordic AB (publ) is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and
the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528). The information was submitted for publication on 15 August 2024 at 07:30 CET.
Financial calendar
Interim report July-September 2024 – 14 November 2024
Interim report October-December – 20 February 2025
Conference call
A presentation for investors, analysts and media will be held
on 15 August 2024 at 10:00 CET and is accessible at
www.ferronordic.com.
To participate via teleconference, please register on the link
below.
https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=
50049919
To participate via webcast, please use the link below.
https://ir.financialhearings.com/ferronordic-q2-report-2024
Contacts
For investors, analysts and media:
Erik Danemar, CFO and Head of Investor Relations
+46 73 660 72 31
ir@ferronordic.com
Nybrogatan 6
SE-114 34 Stockholm
+46 8 5090 7280
Corporate ID no. 556748-7953
www.ferronordic.com