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- Group: | • 77% revenue increase driven by the | addition and performance of the US
- • Slightly weaker but still strong market. | • Stable revenue on stronger rental | income and steady service and parts
- income and steady service and parts | sales. | • Total revenue of SEK 686m.
- sales. | • Total revenue of SEK 686m. | • Operating result of SEK 53m.
- • Market declined by 40%. | • New unit sales decreased by 60% | against high base in 2023.
- against high base in 2023. | • Total revenue decreased by 35% to | SEK 372m.
- SEK 372m. | • Service and parts sales increased by 6% | • SEK 31m impairment of inventory.
- Central Asia (CA): | • New unit sales increased by 24%. | • Total revenue increased by 19% to
EBITDA
- Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
- 2024 | Net debt (SEKm) Net debt / EBITDA (%) | 90
- • Operating margin above 6% | • Net debt/EBITDA below 3 times (over a business cycle)
- new policy, the ambition for the Company should be to pay at least 50% of net | income if net debt/EBITDA is less than 1.0, post dividend payment, and to pay | at least 25% if net debt/EBITDA is more than 1.0. The Board will take several
- income if net debt/EBITDA is less than 1.0, post dividend payment, and to pay | at least 25% if net debt/EBITDA is more than 1.0. The Board will take several | factors into account when proposing the level of dividend including legal
- Gross profit 182 - 14 66 9 9 204 75 | EBITDA 131 - -18 7 3 1 -14 -12 103 -4 | Operating profit 53 - -40 -16 3 0 16 -16
- Gross profit 507 - 108 206 22 38 637 244 | EBITDA 370 - -13 53 0 18 -65 -57 292 14 | Operating profit 165 - -79 -10 -2 14 84 4
- 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
Rörelseresultat
- 2 | Operating profit, SEK m
- Gross profit 204 75 171% 637 244 161% 377 | Operating profit 2 -28 106% 19 -53 135% -115 | Result for the period -88 -89 1% -99 -19 -429% -107
- The US operations continued to perform well. Total revenue | was SEK 686m and the operating profit was SEK 53m, | implying an operating margin of 7.7%. Despite a more
- Overall, revenue in Germany decreased by 35% to | SEK 372m. Operating profit decreased to SEK -40m. | Excluding the one-off effect of the inventory impairment, the
- Excluding the one-off effect of the inventory impairment, the | operating profit improved to SEK -9m.
- Operating profit and operating | margin (adjusted*)
- 2024 | Operating profit (SEKm) | Operating margin (%)
- EBITDA 131 - -18 7 3 1 -14 -12 103 -4 | Operating profit 53 - -40 -16 3 0 16 -16 | Group costs 0 - 0 0 0 0 -14 -12 -14 -12
Periodens resultat
- impairment of inventory in Germany). | • Net profit decreased to SEK -88m, partly | because of exchange rate effects.
- customer order. The effect of the impairment was SEK 31m in Q3 2024. | Net income | In Q3 2024, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK -37m (-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
- -6.07 | Earnings per share, SEK
- Result for the period -88 -89 1% -99 -19 -429% -107 | Earnings per share, SEK2 -6,07 -6,16 1% -6,80 -1,29 -447% -7,39 | Cash flow from operations 427 -88 821 -174 -27
- EPS and net margin
- decreased by 429% to SEK -99m (-19). | Earnings per share | Earnings per share before dilution in Q3 2024 amounted to SEK -6.07 (-6,16).
- Earnings per share | Earnings per share before dilution in Q3 2024 amounted to SEK -6.07 (-6,16). | 0
- 2024 | Earnings per share (SEK) | Net margin (%)
- Earnings per share before dilution in 9M 2024 amounted to SEK -6.80 ( - | 1,29).
- Earnings per share | Basic earnings per share (SEK) -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29 -7.39
Kassaflöde
- Earnings per share, SEK2 -6,07 -6,16 1% -6,80 -1,29 -447% -7,39 | Cash flow from operations 427 -88 821 -174 -27 | Net debt (cash) 1,792 -378 1,792 -378 1,349
- Operating cash flow per quarter | and over LTM
- Cash flow from investing activities in Q3 2024 amounted to | SEK -113m (-29). 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%
- percentage of full year1 estimated revenue, working capital was 19% at the | end of Q3 2024. The operating cash flow in Q3 2024 was SEK 337m. | 9M 2024
- 2023 and Q2 2024. As a percentage of revenue, working capital increased to 27%, | compared to 26% at the end of Q4 2023. Cash flow from financing activities | amounted to at SEK -5m (-4).
- Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 18% 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21% 22% | Cash flow from operations 240 -48 -126 40 -88 147 124 270 427 | Equity/total assets, % 42% 58% 59% 62% 62% 34% 33% 33% 31%
Likvida medel
- Financial position | On 30 September 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 360m, | a decrease of SEK 66m compared to the end of 2023. The cash decreased
- Prepayments 12 5 6 3 | Cash and cash equivalents 360 208 426 950 | Total current assets 2,233 2,331 2,506 1,966
- Cash flows from financing activities -135 -4 -346 -468 | Net change in cash and cash equivalents 179 -121 -45 -745 | Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 207 1,127 426 1,688
- Net change in cash and cash equivalents 179 -121 -45 -745 | Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 207 1,127 426 1,688 | Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents -26 -56 -20 7
- Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 207 1,127 426 1,688 | Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents -26 -56 -20 7 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 360 950 360 950
- Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents -26 -56 -20 7 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 360 950 360 950
- Loans to group companies 1,907 2,077 1,784 867 | Cash and cash equivalents 67 63 266 844 | Total current assets 2,097 2,183 2,097 1,761
- 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
- because of exchange rate effects. | • Net debt of SEK 1,792m after the | acquisition of the US operations and
- Cash flow from operations 427 -88 821 -174 -27 | Net debt (cash) 1,792 -378 1,792 -378 1,349
- Germany. The net result was negatively impacted by the | appreciation of the Swedish krona. The Group's net debt | increased to SEK 1,792m, mainly as a result of the acquisition
- related to purchase of equipment for the rental fleet. The movement has no | effect on cash flows. The net debt increased from SEK 1,349m at the end of | Q4 2023 to SEK 1,792m at the end of Q3 2024.
- Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
- 2024 | Net debt (SEKm) Net debt / EBITDA (%) | 90
- • Operating margin above 6% | • Net debt/EBITDA below 3 times (over a business cycle)
- new policy, the ambition for the Company should be to pay at least 50% of net | income if net debt/EBITDA is less than 1.0, post dividend payment, and to pay | at least 25% if net debt/EBITDA is more than 1.0. The Board will take several
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 -88 -89 -99 -19 | Average number of shares during the period before dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532 | Earnings per share before dilution, SEK -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29
- Dilution effect 0 0 0 | Average number of shares during the period after dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532 | Earnings per share after dilution, SEK -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29
Antal anställda
- Employees | At the end of Q3 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the
- Employees | At the end of Q3 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the | Group was 801 (502), of which 387 (434) related to Germany, 361 (-) to US,
- 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
Organisk tillväxt
- • Shared asset models | • Poised for organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions | • US - Strong market with growth potential
Bruttomarginal
- Gross margin, % 17.9% 11.7% 6.2pp 18.7% 12.5% 6.2pp 13.2% | Operating margin, % 0.1% -4.4% 4.5pp 0.5% -2.7% 3.3pp -4.0%
- Gross profit and operating result | In Q3 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 17.9% (11,7). As a | result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by
- In Q3 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 17.9% (11,7). As a | result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by | 171% to SEK 204m (75). The gross margin was positively affected by the
- result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by | 171% to SEK 204m (75). The gross margin was positively affected by the | addition of the US business. In Q3 2024, the gross margin was negatively
- 171% to SEK 204m (75). The gross margin was positively affected by the | addition of the US business. In Q3 2024, the gross margin was negatively | impacted by an impairment of inventory of SEK 31m in Germany.
- increased from -4,4% to 0.1%. | In 9M 2024, the gross margin increased to 18.7% (12.5). As a result of higher | margin and higher revenue, gross profit increased by 161% to SEK 637m
- Result for the period -88 -89 | Gross margin, % 26.5% 3.7% 11.5% 10.4% 13.7% 17.9% 11.7% | Operating margin, % 7.7% - -10.7% -2.8% 3.1% 0.4% 0.1% -4.4%
- Result for the period -99 -19 | Gross margin, % 24.2% 9.5% 12.0% 12.7% 16.4% 18.7% 12.5% | Operating margin, % 7.9% -6.9% -0.6% -1.3% 6.2% 0.5% -2.7%
Fulltext
===== SIDA 1 =====
Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024
1
Q3 2024: Strong performance in the US
Summary of the third quarter, July – September 20241
Group:
• 77% revenue increase driven by the
addition and performance of the US
operations.
• Operating result increased to SEK 2m
(SEK 32m excluding one-off effect of
impairment of inventory in Germany).
• Net profit decreased to SEK -88m, partly
because of exchange rate effects.
• Net debt of SEK 1,792m after the
acquisition of the US operations and
partly driven by expansion of the rental
fleet in the US.
• Total equity decreased to SEK 1,483m.
USA:
• Slightly weaker but still strong market.
• Stable revenue on stronger rental
income and steady service and parts
sales.
• Total revenue of SEK 686m.
• Operating result of SEK 53m.
• Operating margin of 7.7%.
Germany:
• Market declined by 40%.
• New unit sales decreased by 60%
against high base in 2023.
• Total revenue decreased by 35% to
SEK 372m.
• Service and parts sales increased by 6%
• SEK 31m impairment of inventory.
• Inventory levels start to normalise.
• Operating result decreased to SEK -40m or
increased to SEK -9m excluding effect
impairment of inventory.
• Cost reduction program shows effects.
Central Asia (CA):
• New unit sales increased by 24%.
• Total revenue increased by 19% to
SEK 82m.
• Operating result increased to SEK 3m.
• Normalisation of inventory makes progress.
77%
Revenue growth
2
Operating profit, SEK m
0.1%
Operating margin
-6.07
Earnings per share, SEK
Selected key group ratios
SEK m (or as stated)
2024
Q3
2023
Q3 %
2024
9M
2023
9M
%
2023
FY
Revenue 1,141 643 77% 3,408 1,948 75% 2,863
Gross profit 204 75 171% 637 244 161% 377
Operating profit 2 -28 106% 19 -53 135% -115
Result for the period -88 -89 1% -99 -19 -429% -107
Earnings per share, SEK2 -6,07 -6,16 1% -6,80 -1,29 -447% -7,39
Cash flow from operations 427 -88 821 -174 -27
Net debt (cash) 1,792 -378 1,792 -378 1,349
Gross margin, % 17.9% 11.7% 6.2pp 18.7% 12.5% 6.2pp 13.2%
Operating margin, % 0.1% -4.4% 4.5pp 0.5% -2.7% 3.3pp -4.0%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 22% 20% 1.5pp 22% 20% 1.5pp 20%
Equity/total assets, % 31% 62% -30.9pp 31% 62% -30.9pp 34%
Return on capital employed, % -1% -1% 0.4pp -1% -1% 0.4pp -3%
Return on equity, % -12% -2% -9.6pp -12% -2% -9.6pp -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 September 2024
===== SIDA 2 =====
Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024
2
Strong performance in the US
In the third quarter of 2024, we saw continued strong
contribution from the US, but also improving underlying
performance in our other business areas. However, we also
decided to revalue part of our inventories in Germany, leading
to a lower result for the Group.
The US operations continued to perform well. Total revenue
was SEK 686m and the operating profit was SEK 53m,
implying an operating margin of 7.7%. Despite a more
cautious market before the elections, equipment sales
remained strong in the quarter. Our new machine sales in
units were slightly lower but revenue from equipment sales
was higher than in the second quarter thanks to strong sales
of larger machines, particularly articulated haulers and drills.
Service and parts sales were stable quarter-on-quarter.
In the first nine months of 2024, the market for construction
equipment was down 10% in North America. This however
compares to a record strong 2023. The market remains firm
and activity in the construction sector is high. Favourable
weather conditions have allowed customers to complete jobs
earlier than planned and move their fleets to new sites,
resulting in higher utilisation and stronger demand for
machines. With the elections now over, we believe that
projects that have been on-hold may be launched,
contributing to continued high demand going forward. The US
Fed cut the funds rate in the quarter. Lower rates should
support demand and lower our funding costs.
Our inventory and rental fleet are higher than at the start of
the year. This is from a low base in 2023 and in line with our
strategy to take market share in the excavator segment. 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 further by gaining
market share, increasing machine population and capturing a
larger share of the service and part sales potential.
In Germany, the market declined by 40% in the third
quarter and our deliveries of new trucks in units were down by
60%. Some customers have put fleet renewals on hold due to
the poor business sentiment in Germany. As a result of weak
demand and a supply glut, we have seen growing price
competition. Our efforts to reduce our slow-moving inventory
in Germany have – in the context of intense price pressure
and cases of customer order cancellations – led us to
conclude that we must revalue parts of our inventory. We
need to reduce our balance sheet to increase the future
efficiency of our business and, unfortunately, we cannot sell
some of the trucks in inventory at a positive margin in the
current market. In the third quarter, we thus recognised an
impairment of SEK 31m on our stock.
At the same time, we saw an improvement in the underlying
performance of the business. Our cost reduction program
started to show results and our run rate is now in line with our
annual target. Service and parts sales, which are most crucial
for profitability in Germany, were higher than last year.
Demand is high in most of our workshops and we could sell
more parts and service with more technicians. Our cost
absorption is below target but has improved as a result of both
lower costs and higher aftermarket sales. We also saw an
increase in new orders for future truck deliveries and our
electric rental business developed well.
With a leaner organisation and balance sheet, we are in
good position to capture the recovery in the German market,
which we believe will come.
Overall, revenue in Germany decreased by 35% to
SEK 372m. Operating profit decreased to SEK -40m.
Excluding the one-off effect of the inventory impairment, the
operating profit improved to SEK -9m.
In Kazakhstan, our sales of new machines, measured in units,
however increased to 21. We are making progress on
normalising the inventory in Kazakhstan.
Total revenue increased to SEK 82m, or 7% of the Group’s
turnover. The operating result increased to SEK 3m.
For the Group, revenue increased by 77% to SEK 1,141m.
The operating result amounted to SEK 2m, or SEK 32m
excluding the one-off effect of the impairment of inventory in
Germany. The net result was negatively impacted by the
appreciation of the Swedish krona. The Group's net debt
increased to SEK 1,792m, mainly as a result of the acquisition
of the American operations in November 2023 but also due to
the expansion of the rental fleet in the US throughout 2024.
Outlook
We are optimistic about our expansion into the US and the
opportunities we see there. 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 support
demand for construction equipment through the cycle. We
also expect further large construction projects involving data
centers, battery plants and logistics hubs in the US Midwest.
The German economy remains weak. We have taken
actions to cut costs and make our organisation more resilient.
We believe in continued strong demand in the service and
parts business and remain optimistic about the long-term
potential in the German market and the opportunities in
e-mobility and sustainable transport solutions.
Kazakhstan represents a small part of the Group's
business. We continue to see long-term potential in the
country.
Lars Corneliusson
President and CEO
"We are optimistic about the opportunities in the US"
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Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024
3
Group
Revenue by segment (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating
margin (adjusted*)
EPS and net margin
Revenue
In Q3 2024, the revenue of the Group increased by 77% to SEK 1,141m
(643). Sales of equipment and trucks increased by 32% and service and part
sales increased by 160%. Other revenue, mainly consisting of rental sales,
increased by 379%. 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 29% to SEK 188m.
In 9M 2024, the Group revenue increased by 75% to SEK 3,408m (1,948).
The sales of trucks and equipment increased by 36% and service and part
sales increased by 154%, mainly as a result of the Group's acquisition of the
operations in the USA.
Gross profit and operating result
In Q3 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 17.9% (11,7). As a
result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by
171% to SEK 204m (75). The gross margin was positively affected by the
addition of the US business. In Q3 2024, the gross margin was negatively
impacted by an impairment of inventory of SEK 31m in Germany.
As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased in Q3 2024 to 16.3% (16.8). The operating result for Q3 2024
increased by 106% to SEK 2m (-28). The operating margin during the quarter
increased from -4,4% to 0.1%.
In 9M 2024, the gross margin increased to 18.7% (12.5). As a result of higher
margin and higher revenue, gross profit increased by 161% to SEK 637m
(244).
As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses
increased in 9M 2024 to 18.2% (16.0). The operating result for 9M 2024
increased by 135% to SEK 19m (-53). The operating margin increased from
-2.7% to 0.5%.
According to IAS 2, inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net
realisable value. Due to a supply-demand imbalance in the market, we have
seen growing price competition and margin pressure throughout Q3 2024. As
a result, we have decided to impair trucks in our stock for which there is no
customer order. The effect of the impairment was SEK 31m in Q3 2024.
Net income
In Q3 2024, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK -37m (-2). Finance costs
increased on higher interest rates and increased debt to fund the acquisition
of the US operations and to expand the rental fleet in the US business.
Foreign exchange losses (net) amounted to SEK -49m (-84.0) in Q3 2024,
mainly as the Swedish krona appreciated against the US dollar and the euro.
The result before income tax for Q3 2024 increased to
SEK -84m (-115). The result for Q3 2024 remained at the previous year's
level at SEK -88m (-89).
In 9M 2024, finance costs (net) increased to SEK -103m (-2). Foreign
exchange gains (net) were SEK 11m (27). The result before income tax for
9M 2024 decreased by 170% to SEK -74m (-27). The result for 9M 2024
decreased by 429% to SEK -99m (-19).
Earnings per share
Earnings per share before dilution in Q3 2024 amounted to SEK -6.07 (-6,16).
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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
Earnings per share before dilution in 9M 2024 amounted to SEK -6.80 ( -
1,29).
Cash flows
In Q3 2024, cash flows from operating activities increased to SEK 427m
(-88). Working capital at the end of Q3 2024 was SEK 1,026m, a decrease
compared to the end of Q4 2023 at SEK 1,063m. As a percentage of revenue,
working capital was 21,8% (20.0% at the end of 2023) in Q3 2024, mainly due
to lower payables.
Cash flow from investing activities in Q3 2024 amounted to
SEK -113m (-29). Investments are mainly related to the purchase of new
equipment for the rental fleet in the US.
In 9M 2024, cash flows from operating activities increased to
SEK 821m (-174). Higher cash flows were partly a result of lower inventories
and receivables.
Cash flows from investing activities during 9M 2024 amounted to SEK -520m
(-103).
Financial position
On 30 September 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 360m,
a decrease of SEK 66m 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 Q3 2024, interest-bearing liabilities (including lease liabilities
and effects of IFRS-16) amounted to SEK 2,153m, an increase of SEK 377m
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 and mainly
related to purchase of equipment for the rental fleet. The movement has no
effect on cash flows. The net debt increased from SEK 1,349m at the end of
Q4 2023 to SEK 1,792m at the end of Q3 2024.
On 30 September 2024, property, plant and equipment (PP&E) amounted to
SEK 2,165m, an increase of SEK 337m from SEK 1,828m at the end of 2023.
The increase is mainly related to the increase in the US rental fleet.
On 30 September 2024, equity amounted to SEK 1,483m, a decrease of
SEK 139m compared to the end of 2023. The decrease was partly a result of
currency effects.
Parent company
In Q3 2024, the revenue of the Parent Company decreased to SEK 2m (8),
mainly due to less equipment trading with subsidiaries. Administrative
expenses decreased by 76% to SEK 3m (14), which was mainly due to some
unusual effects, including the release of bonus accruals and a reserve for
potential legal claim against the Company. The operating result increased to
SEK 0m (-4). The result for the quarter increased to SEK -16m (-47) mainly
due to higher finance income.
In 9M 2024, the revenue of the Parent company decreased to SEK 10m (28).
Administrative expenses decreased by 38% to SEK 44m (80). The operating
result increased to SEK -36m (-56) in 9M 2024. The result for the 9M 2024
increased to SEK 58m (21).
Foreign exchange rates
The following foreign exchange rates have been used to translate the
Q3 2024 (Q3 2023) results to the presentation currency:
• Average rates of SEK/EUR 11.41 (-3% vs 11.76) and SEK/USD 10.50 have
been used to translate the income statements.
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Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
Currency index last 5 quarters
(indexed 1 July 2023)
• End of period rates of SEK/EUR 11.30 (-1,7% vs 11.49) and
SEK/USD 10.09 have been used to translate the balance sheet.
The Group’s currency exposure is mainly to the US dollar (USD) and the euro
(EUR), from its US and German operations respectively. The Group also has
exposure to the Kazakh tenge (KZT).
Employees
At the end of Q3 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the
Group was 801 (502), of which 387 (434) related to Germany, 361 (-) to US,
41 (56) to Kazakhstan and 12 (12) occupied Group functions.
Sustainability
In Q3 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 the US, the incoming administration has discussed raising
import tariffs. 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 aimed at making 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. As a result of the cost reduction program,
Ferronordic expects to save approx. SEK 60m annually, starting from
Q3 2024.
New financial objectives and dividend policy
On 1 October 2024, Ferronordic decided on new financial objectives and
dividend policy for the Group. The new financial objectives take into
consideration the long-term potential for growth, profitability and cash flows in
Ferronordic’s current business profile, including its expansion to the US.
Ferronordic’s new financial objectives reflect Ferronordic’s current business
position and strategic direction in 2024-2029 on an organic1 basis:
-215.0
-165.0
-115.0
-65.0
-15.0
35.0
85.0
135.0
185.0
235.0
-400
100
600
1,100
1,600
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Net debt (SEKm) Net debt / EBITDA (%)
90
95
100
105
110
115
Q3
2023
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
SEK/EUR SEK/USD SEK/100 KZT
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• Double the 20242 revenue in its current markets by 2029
• Operating margin above 6%
• Net debt/EBITDA below 3 times (over a business cycle)
Ferronordic’s financial objectives are aligned with its strategic objectives:
• Leadership in the market for construction equipment and trucks
• Geographic expansion
• Expansion into related business areas
• Development of sustainable transport services
• Industry leading digital service and sales platforms
• Aftermarket absorption3 rate of at least 1.0 x
The Board has also reviewed Ferronordic’s dividend policy. According to the
new policy, the ambition for the Company should be to pay at least 50% of net
income if net debt/EBITDA is less than 1.0, post dividend payment, and to pay
at least 25% if net debt/EBITDA is more than 1.0. The Board will take several
factors into account when proposing the level of dividend including legal
requirements, the articles of association, the Group’s expansion opportunities,
its financial position and other investment needs.
1. Ferronordic’s 6M 2024 revenue x 2 is used as a base for growth
2. Current markets are defined as Ferronordic’s current (Q2 2024) sales area in the US,
Germany and Kazakhstan. They include expansion to other brands and products and
expansion of our network in and directly adjacent to our current area
3. Percentage of fixed costs covered by gross profit from the aftermarket business
Events after the reporting period
Other than as mentioned above, there were no significant events after the end
of the reporting period.
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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 sales include 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, Renault light commercial vehicles and
used trucks. In Central Asia (CA), equipment and truck
sales include sales of new and used construction
equipment, used trucks and attachments. Service and parts
sales are also referred to as aftermarket sales. Other
revenue consists mainly of rental revenue. 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
costs1 Total
SEK m (or as stated)
Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
External revenue 686 - 372 574 82 69 1,141 643
Equipment and truck sales 336 - 186 396 73 54 594 449
Service and parts sales 272 - 168 158 9 15 450 173
Other revenue 78 - 18 20 0 0 96 20
Gross profit 182 - 14 66 9 9 204 75
EBITDA 131 - -18 7 3 1 -14 -12 103 -4
Operating profit 53 - -40 -16 3 0 16 -16
Group costs 0 - 0 0 0 0 -14 -12 -14 -12
Operating profit after group costs 53 - -40 -16 3 0 -14 -12 2 -28
Finance items (net) -86 -87
Profit(loss) before tax -84 -115
Result for the period -88 -89
Gross margin, % 26.5% 3.7% 11.5% 10.4% 13.7% 17.9% 11.7%
Operating margin, % 7.7% - -10.7% -2.8% 3.1% 0.4% 0.1% -4.4%
US Germany CA
Unallocated
Group
costs1 Total
SEK m (or as stated)
9M 9M 9M 9M 9M 9M 9M 9M 9M 9M
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
External revenue 2,092 - 1,143 1,717 172 232 3,408 1,948
Equipment and truck sales 1,131 - 618 1,199 138 186 1,887 1,385
Service and parts sales 755 - 474 451 34 46 1,264 497
Other revenue 206 - 51 67 0 0 257 67
Gross profit 507 - 108 206 22 38 637 244
EBITDA 370 - -13 53 0 18 -65 -57 292 14
Operating profit 165 - -79 -10 -2 14 84 4
Group costs 0 - 0 0 0 0 -65 -57 -65 -57
Operating profit after group costs 165 - -79 -10 -2 14 -65 -57 19 -53
Finance items (net) -93 25
Profit(loss) before tax -74 -27
Result for the period -99 -19
Gross margin, % 24.2% 9.5% 12.0% 12.7% 16.4% 18.7% 12.5%
Operating margin, % 7.9% -6.9% -0.6% -1.3% 6.2% 0.5% -2.7%
1 Both Q3 2024 and Q3 2023 had extraordinary items, including the release of accruals, that lowered the Group costs in the peri ods. The amounts of
such releases were approximately SEK 7.1m and SEK 6.5m in Q3 2024 and Q3 2023 respectively
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30 September 2024
SEK m US Germany CA
Group
assets Total
Non-current assets 1,682 833 6 7 2,527
Total assets 2,930 1,516 242 71 4,760
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,
Q3 2024
Segment share of total assets,
30 September 2024
US 60%
Germany 33%
CA 7%
US 62%
Germany 32%
CA 5%
Group 1%
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USA
Unit sales (incl. rental conversion)
Revenue by activity (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating margin
Market and sales
US GDP increased by an annualised 2.8% in Q3 2024. Annual headline
inflation dropped to 2.7% in September. Jobs growth also eased in
September, leaving more room for lower rates in the future. After the
elections, market rates however turned higher. Residential and non-
residential construction spending increased by 6.6% and 7.8% respectively in
9M 2024, compared to 9M 2023. Investments in data centers and battery
factories have contributed to increased demand in Ferronordic’s area. Federal
and state programs for infrastructure investment, such as the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), should continue to support
demand for machines across the US. 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 9M 2024, the market for larger construction equipment (GPE
segment) in North America declined by 10%. In Ferronordic’s sales area, the
market is estimated to have decreased by 21%, mainly driven by a decline in
excavators. Ferronordic’s sales of new machines and conversions in the GPE
segment in Q3 2024 increased by 2% compared to Q3 2023 and we thus
gained market share. Sales of Sandvik drills were strong in the quarter. In Q3
2024, Ferronordic sold 61 new units, 10 used units and 36 units were
converted to sales from rental. The service and parts business was stable in
Q3 2024.
Revenue and operating result
Revenue in Q3 2024 amounted to SEK 686m, with a gross margin of 26.5%.
The operating result amounted to SEK 53m. The operating margin was 7.7%.
In Q3 2024, 49% of revenue was related to sales of new and used equipment
and conversions, 11% was related to rental and 40% to service and parts.
Cash flows and balance sheet
The net working capital at the end of Q3 2024 was SEK 543m, an increase
compared to Q2 2024 as inventory decreased less than payables. As a
percentage of full year1 estimated revenue, working capital was 19% at the
end of Q3 2024. The operating cash flow in Q3 2024 was SEK 337m.
9M 2024
In 9M 2024, revenue in the US amounted to SEK 2,092m with a gross margin
of 24.2%. The operating result amounted to SEK 165m with an operating
margin of 7.9%.
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 % 2023
Q3 Q3 change 9M 9M change Dec
New units 61 - 212 - 47
Conversion from rental, units 36 - 69 - 0
Used units 10 - 58 - 9
Revenue, SEK m 686 - 2,092 - 308
Gross profit, SEK m 182 - 507 - 82
Operating profit, SEK m 53 - 165 - 25
Gross margin, % 26.5% - 24.2% - 26.6%
Operating margin, % 7.7% - 7.9% - 8.0%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 19% - 19% - 17%
1 Based on annualized 9M 2024 revenue.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024
Unit Sales Conversion
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales Other
0%
3%
6%
9%
12%
0
20
40
60
80
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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Germany
Unit sales
Revenue by activity (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating
margin
Market and sales
German GDP declined 0.2% in Q3 2024. For the whole 2024, growth is expected
at 0%. The IFO business climate index and the PMI manufacturing improved
slightly from September to October. The PMI however continues to point to a deep
contraction in the manufacturing sector. The business sentiment in the German
economy in general, and in the automotive sector in particular, is weak. Based on
registrations of new trucks, the total German market for heavy trucks declined by
40% in Q3 2024. New trucks registered in Ferronordic’s sales area decreased by
47% and represented approx. 17% of the total German market. Tractor trucks
declined more than rigid trucks. Some of Ferronordic’s customers have postponed
and others have cancelled orders, which has contributed to a higher stock.
Ferronordic’s sales of trucks in units fell by 60% to 96 compared to a strong Q3
2023. Used truck sales in units declined 38% to 64 as Ferronordic continued to
decrease its stock of used trucks and its conventional rental fleet. There is still a
supply overhang effect from the Covid period. Against the backdrop of a weak
market, this has led to intensified price competition. As Ferronordic has aimed to
reduce its inventory in this market context, the Company has decided that it should
revalue parts of its inventory. A SEK 31m impairment was booked in Q3 2024.
Service and parts sales however continued to grow in the quarter. Demand for
aftermarket services remains strong. Ferronordic estimates that it could sell more
service and parts if it had more technicians.
Revenue and operating result
Total revenue in Germany decreased by 35% to SEK 372m (574) in Q3 2024.
Truck sales decreased by 53%. Service and parts sales increased by 6% to
SEK 168m and as a share of revenue by 18pp to 45%. The gross margin
decreased to 3.7% (11.5). Excluding the effect of the inventory impairment, the
gross margin increased to 12%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 27% compared to Q3
2023 to SEK 60m (82). The operating margin decreased to -10.7% (-2.8). The
operating result decreased to SEK -40m (-16). Excluding the effect of the inventory
impairment, the operating result and margin improved to SEK -9m and -2.4%.
Cash flows and balance sheet
Cash flows from operating activities amounted to SEK 103m (-88). At the end of
Q3 2024, working capital was at SEK 462m, which was lower than at year-end
2023 and Q2 2024. As a percentage of revenue, working capital increased to 27%,
compared to 26% at the end of Q4 2023. Cash flow from financing activities
amounted to at SEK -5m (-4).
9M 2024
In 9M 2024, revenue in Germany decreased by 33% to SEK 1,143m (1,717) with a
gross margin of 9.5% (12.0). The operating result amounted to SEK -79m (-10)
with an operating margin of -6.9% (-0.6).
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 % 2023
Q3 Q3 change 9M 9M change FY
New units 96 241 -60% 354 777 -54% 944
Used units 64 103 -38% 253 278 -9% 394
Revenue, SEK m 372 574 -35% 1,143 1,717 -33% 2,271
Gross profit, SEK m 14 66 -79% 108 206 -48% 253
Operating profit, SEK m -40 -16 -147% -79 -10 -691% -72
Gross margin, % 3.7% 11.5% 9.5% 12.0% 11.1%
Operating margin, % -10.7% -2.8% -6.9% -0.6% -3.2%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 27% 22% 27% 22% 26%
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Q3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Units sales
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Q3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales Other
-12%
-7%
-2%
-65
-45
-25
-5
15
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
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
Kazakhstan's GDP expanded by 4% in 9M 2024 after slowing to 3.2% in
6M 2024. The IMF forecast for Kazakhstan in 2024 improved to 3.5%. In 2025,
growth is expected to accelerate to 4.6%, driven by strong budget spending.
Inflation eased further to 8.3% in September, partly a result of tight monetary
conditions. In October, the National Bank held its benchmark interest rate
steady at 14.25%, following a 25 bps cut in September. In August, the Kazakh
government approved a National Infrastructure Plan until 2029, which includes
204 projects in energy, transport, digital and water infrastructure sectors worth
nearly KZT 40trn (USD 82bn). Despite a strong economy and supportive
government investments, the market for construction equipment remains
challenging. In Q3 2024, the market is estimated to have grown by 9% but the
structure of tenders, competition from Chinese equipment and lack of
customer funding created market hurdles. Ferronordic’s sales of new
machines in units in Q3 2024 increased to 21, but partly at the expense of
gross margins. Sales of used construction equipment decreased to 8 units.
Service and parts sales declined in the quarter as client business activity
decreased. Ferronordic continues to normalise its inventory position.
Revenue and operating result.
Total revenue in Kazakhstan increased by 19% to SEK 82m (69). Equipment
sales increased by 35%, while service and parts sales decreased by 38%. The
gross margin decreased to 10.4% (13.7) and gross profit was flat SEK 9m (9).
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 23%, partly due to
currency effects. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses decreased to
6.5% (10.0), on lower costs and higher revenue. The operating result
increased to SEK 3m (0), implying an operating margin of 3.1% (0.4).
Cash flows and balance sheet
Сash flows from operating activities decreased to SEK 6m (30). Working
capital increased to SEK 62m, compared to SEK 48m at the end of Q2 2024,
due to higher receivables and lower payables. As a percentage of revenue,
working capital was 27% at the end of Q3 2024, compared to 18% at the end
of Q2 2024.
9M 2024
In 9M 2024, new machine sales in units decreased by 35% to 37. Revenue
decreased by 26% to SEK 172m (232). The gross margin decreased to 12.7%
(16.4). The operating profit decreased to SEK -2m (14). The operating margin
declined to -1.3% (6.2).
2024
Q2
2023
Q3
%
change
2024
9M
2023
9M
%
change
2023
FY
New units 21 17 24% 37 57 -35% 74
Used units 8 17 -53% 25 46 -46% 54
Revenue, SEK m 82 69 19% 172 232 -26% 284
Gross profit, SEK m 9 9 -10% 22 38 -42% 43
Operating profit, SEK m 3 0 836% -2 14 -115% 9
Gross margin, % 10.4% 13.7% 12.7% 16.4% 15.0%
Operating margin adjusted, % 3.1% 0.4% -1.3% 6.2% 3.1%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 27% 23% 27% 23% 24%
0
10
20
30
40
Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024
Units sales
-10
10
30
50
70
90
Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales
(SEK m)
-12%
-8%
-4%
0%
4%
8%
12%
-8
-5
-2
1
4
7
Q3
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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Condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income
Q3 Q3 9M 9M FY
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Revenue 1,141 643 3,408 1,948 2,863
Cost of sales -937 -568 -2,771 -1,704 -2,486
Gross profit 204 75 637 244 377
Selling expenses -58 -49 -182 -139 -190
General and administrative expenses -129 -59 -439 -172 -319
Other income -8 9 19 19 24
Other expenses -8 -4 -16 -4 -8
Operating profit 2 -28 19 -53 -115
Finance income 2 8 7 23 31
Finance costs -39 -11 -110 -25 -48
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) -49 -84 11 27 -21
Result before income tax -84 -115 -74 -27 -153
Income tax -4 26 -25 9 46
Result for the period -88 -89 -99 -19 -107
Other comprehensive result
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign
operations -20 18
-35
5 -35
Other comprehensive result for the period, net of tax -20 18
-35
5 -35
Total comprehensive result for the period -108 -72 -134 -14 -142
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (SEK) -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29 -7.39
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29 -7.39
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Condensed consolidated statement of
financial position
SEK m
30 Sept
2024
30 Jun
2024
31 Dec
2023
30 Sept
2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 2,165 2,177 1,828 655
Intangible assets 234 241 244 88
Deferred tax assets 128 129 127 109
Total non-current assets 2,527 2,547 2,199 852
Current assets
Inventories 1,363 1,466 1,443 699
Trade and other receivables 496 653 630 315
Prepayments 12 5 6 3
Cash and cash equivalents 360 208 426 950
Total current assets 2,233 2,331 2,506 1,966
TOTAL ASSETS 4,760 4,879 4,705 2,819
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 1 1 1 1
Additional paid in capital 634 630 630 630
Translation reserve -57 -6 -22 18
Retained earnings 1,004 1,013 1,120 1,120
Result for the period -99 -11 -107 -19
TOTAL EQUITY 1,483 1,627 1,622 1,750
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 999 628 671 69
Deferred income 5 4 14 18
Deferred tax liabilities 273 294 277 0
Long-term lease liabilities 34 49 59 51
Total non-current liabilities 1,310 976 1,020 138
Current liabilities
Borrowings 1,080 1.178 1,024 428
Trade and other payables 827 1.051 997 470
Deferred income 10 12 8 8
Provisions 10 11 12 0
Short-term lease liabilities 40 23 22 23
Total current liabilities 1,966 2,276 2,062 930
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,277 3,251 3,083 1,068
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4,760 4,879 4,705 2,819
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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 -99 -99
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 -35 0 -35
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 -35 -99 -134
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 0 0
Other changes in Equity 0 0 0 -9 -9
Warrant issue 0 4 0 0 4
Total contributions and distributions 0 4 0 -9 -5
Balance 30 September 2024 1 634 -57 905 1,483
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 -19 -19
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 5 0 5
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 5 -19 -14
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 -109 -109
Total contributions and distributions 0 0 0 -109 -109
Balance 30 September 2023 1 630 18 1,101 1,750
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Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Q3 Q3 9M 9M
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Result before income tax -84 -115 -75 -27
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 102 25 274 66
(Gain)/loss from impairment of receivables 7 2 7 -2
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment 0
0 0 0
Finance costs 39 11 110 25
Finance income 0 -8 -4 -23
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) (net) 49 84 -11 -27
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working
capital and provisions 113 -2
301
12
Change in inventories 65 7 93 -226
Change in trade and other receivables 128 -42 87 40
Change in prepayments -4 6 -6 -2
Change in trade and other payables 168 -32 502 46
Change in provisions -2 0 -2 -1
Change in deferred income -2 -4 -8 -12
Cash flows from operating activities before interest and tax paid 466 -67 968 -143
Income tax paid -1 -13 -44 -18
Interest paid -37 -7 -103 -12
Cash flows from operating activities 427 -88 821 -174
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment -6 0 1 0
Interest received 2 8 5 24
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -109 -38 -527 -127
Acquisition of intangible assets 0 0 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities -113 -29 -520 -103
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends 0 0 0 -109
Proceeds from borrowings 0 0 0 12
Repayment of loans -133 -1 -329 -360
Leasing financing paid -6 -3 -20 -10
Warrant issue 4 0 4 0
Cash flows from financing activities -135 -4 -346 -468
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 179 -121 -45 -745
Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 207 1,127 426 1,688
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents -26 -56 -20 7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 360 950 360 950
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Parent company income statement
Q3 Q3 9M 9M FY
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Revenue 2 8 10 28 36
Cost of sales 0 -4 -3 -17 -22
Gross profit 2 3 7 11 14
Administrative expenses -3 -14 -44 -80 -118
Other income 1 7 1 13 21
Other costs 0 0 0 0 0
Operating profit 0 -4 -36 -56 -82
Finance income 38 19 116 49 78
Finance costs -10 -1 -33 -3 -7
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) -44 -61 19 34 -20
Result before income tax -16 -47 65 25 -30
Income tax 4 11 -8 -4 6
Result for the period -12 -36 58 21 -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 Sep
2024
30 Jun
2024
31 Dec
2023
30 Sep
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 86 54 66 0
Deferred tax assets 6 6 6 0
Total financial assets 380 348 360 288
Total non-current assets 380 348 360 288
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 122 44 47 50
Prepayments 0 0 0 0
Loans to group companies 1,907 2,077 1,784 867
Cash and cash equivalents 67 63 266 844
Total current assets 2,097 2,183 2,097 1,761
TOTAL ASSETS 2,477 2,532 2,458 2,050
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 1 1 1 1
Unrestricted equity
Share premium reserve 640 640 640 640
Retained earnings 1.283 1.283 1.308 1.308
Result for the period 58 71 -24 21
TOTAL EQUITY 1,982 1,995 1,925 1,970
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 458 481 455 0
Total non-current liabilities 458 481 455 0
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 37 55 78 80
Total current liabilities 37 55 78 80
TOTAL LIABILITIES 495 536 534 80
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,477 2,532 2,458 2,050
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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. During the summer US business tends to be lower.
Rental conversion happens mainly in the 4th quarter.
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
Q3
2023
Q3
2024
9M
2023
9M
Result attributable to shareholders, SEK m -88 -89 -99 -19
Average number of shares during the period before dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29
Dilution effect 0 0 0
Average number of shares during the period after dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK -6.07 -6.16 -6.80 -1.29
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 third 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, 14 November 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 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 July 2022 – 30 September 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
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Revenue 412 705 631 674 643 915 1,172 1,095 1,141
Gross profit 57 97 85 84 75 133 231 202 204
Gross margin, % 13.9% 13.8% 13.4% 12.5% 11.7% 14.5% 19.7% 18.4% 17.9%
Operating profit 300 -13 -14 -10 -28 -62 21 -4 2
Operating margin, % -5.0% -1.9% -2.2% -1.5% -4.4% -6.8% 1.8% -0,3% 0.1%
Result from continuing operations 262 49 7 64 -89 -89 70
-81
-88
Result for the period 366 -21 7 64 -89 -89 70 -81 -88
Result per share, SEK 25.20 -1.42 0.46 4.41 -6.16 -6.11 4.83 -5.56 -6.07
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 18% 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21% 22%
Cash flow from operations 240 -48 -126 40 -88 147 124 270 427
Equity/total assets, % 42% 58% 59% 62% 62% 34% 33% 33% 31%
Return on equity, LTM% 35% 30% 26% 23% -2% -6% -2% -7% -12%
Return on capital employed, LTM% 31% 11% 11% 11% -1% -3% -2%
-2%
-1%
USA
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Dec Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Revenue - - - - - 308 699 707 686
Gross profit - - - - - 82 169 156 182
Gross margin, % - - - - - 26.6% 24.1% 22.1% 26.5%
Operating profit - - - - - 25 60 51 53
Operating margin, % - - - - - 8.0% 8.6% 7.3% 7.7%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % - - - - - 17% 13%1 15%1 19%1
1 Based on annualized revenue for Ferronordic’s US operations calculated as 9m 2024 / 9 x 12
Germany
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Revenue 359 616 548 595 574 555 439 332 372
Gross profit 49 82 68 73 66 47 57 38 14
Gross margin, % 13.5% 13.4% 12.3% 12.3% 11.5% 8.4% 12.9% 11.4% 3.7%
Operating profit -5 -2 5 2 -16 -62 -12 -27 -40
Operating margin, % -1.4% -0.4% 0.8% 0.3% -2.8% -11.1% -2.7% -8.2% -10.7%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 17% 17% 27% 21% 22% 26% 30% 31% 27%
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CA
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Revenue 53 89 83 80 69 52 34 56 82
Gross profit 9 15 17 11 9 5 6 8 9
Gross margin, % 16.7% 16.5% 20.4% 14.4% 13.7% 8.9% 17.1% 13.6% 10.4%
Operating profit 4 5 7 7 0 -6 -3 -1 3
Operating margin, % 8.0% 6.1% 8.7% 8.6% 0.4% -10.7% 10.2% -2.3% 3.1%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 18% -3% 17% 32% 23% 24% 29% 23% 27%
Net debt
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Long term borrowings 340 393 416 70 69 671 610 628 999
Long term lease liabilities 111 43 38 57 51 59 53 49 34
Short term borrowings 989 274 418 437 428 1,024 1,071 1,178 1,080
Short term lease liabilities 78 21 20 24 23 22 26 23 40
Total interest bearing
liabilities 1,518 731 892 588 571 1,776 1,759 1,878 2,153
Cash & cash equivalents 939 1,688 1,574 1,127 950 426 217 208 360
Net debt / (cash) 579 -957 -681 -539 -378 1,349 1,542 1,671 1,792
Net debt / EBITDA (times) 0.5 -3.0 -2.0 -1.5 -18.4 -214.7 21.0 9.4 6.6
Working capital
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Inventory 1,326 460 534 718 699 1,443 1,687 1,466 1,363
Trade and other receivables 856 344 365 263 315 630 678 653 496
Prepayments 243 1 7 9 3 6 8 5 12
Trade and other payables 1,117 573 392 509 470 997 1,283 1,051 827
Deferred income 33 16 12 9 8 8 8 12 10
Provisions 92 1 0 0 0 12 18 11 10
Working capital 1,184 215 503 472 538 1,063 1,062 1,049 1,026
Revenue LTM 6,610 1,973 2,149 2,422 2,653 5,313 5,314 4,938 4,712
Working capital / Revenue (%) 18% 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21% 22%1
1 Based on annualized revenue for Ferronordic’s US operations calculated as 9m 2024 / 9 x 12
Capital employed
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Long term interest bearing
liabilities 451 436 455 127 120 730 663 677 1,033
Short term interest bearing
liabilities 1,067 295 438 461 451 1,046 1,096 1,201 1,120
Shareholder equity 2,108 1,873 1,886 1,822 1,750 1,622 1,698 1,627 1,483
Capital employed 3,626 2,604 2,778 2,411 2,322 3,397 3,457 3,505 3,636
Average capital employed 2,738 2,336 2,356 2,760 2,974 3,001 3,117 2,958 2,979
EBIT 818 247 257 277 -66 -115 -80 -84 -43
Interest income 28 2 7 17 25 31 29 30 15
Result LTM 846 249 265 293 -41 -84 -51 -53 -29
Return on capital employed (%) 31% 11% 11% 11% -1% -3% -2% -2% -1%
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Return on equity
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK m 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024
Shareholder equity 2,108 1,873 1,886 1,822 1,750 1,622 1,698 1,627 1,483
Average equity 1,568 1,487 1,486 1,781 1,929 1,748 1,792 1,725 1,617
Net result LTM 549 440 384 416 -39 -107 -44 -125 -188
Return on equity (%) 35% 30% 26% 23% -2% -6% -2% -7% -12%
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 and Renault Trucks 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 sustainable transport
services
Strategic cornerstones
• Customer centricity
• Great team
• Building on a strong brands
• Operational excellence
Investment case highlights
• Robust and scalable business model
• Strong brand portfolio and OEM relationships
• Sustainability integrated part of business model
• Positioned to benefit from trends in
• Electrification
• Infrastructure investment
• Shared asset models
• Poised for organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions
• US - Strong market with growth potential
• Germany - Turnaround that will capture recovery
• Network, brand and product extension opportunities
• Open for strategic M&A
• Experienced management to execute
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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 14 November 2024 at 07:30 CET.
Financial calendar
Year-end report January-December 2024 – 20 February 2025
Annual report 2024 – 11 April 2025
Interim report January-March 2025 – 15 May 2025
Conference call
A presentation for investors, analysts and media will be held
on 14 November 2024 at 10:00 CET and is accessible at
www.ferronordic.com.
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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