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Kvartalsrapport Q4 2024
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Omsättning
- Group: | • 43% revenue increase driven by the | addition and growth in the US operations.
- • Market increased 2% on strong base. | • Stable revenue on stronger | conversion of rental fleet and steady
- conversion of rental fleet and steady | service and parts sales. | • Total revenue of SEK 720m.
- service and parts sales. | • Total revenue of SEK 720m. | • Operating result of SEK 65m.
- • Market declined by 14%. | • New unit sales increased by 90%. | • Total revenue increased by 1% to
- • New unit sales increased by 90%. | • Total revenue increased by 1% to | SEK 559m.
- SEK 559m. | • Service and parts sales declined by 4%. | • SEK 13m impairment of inventory.
- Central Asia (CA): | • New unit sales were unchanged at 15. | • Total revenue decreased by 38% to
EBITDA
- Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
- Net debt (SEKm) | Net debt / EBITDA (%) | 90
- Gross profit 179 82 40 47 -3 5 216 133 | EBITDA 130 39 -18 -35 -9 -5 -12 -19 90 -20 | Operating profit 65 25 -41 -62 -10 -6 14 -43
- Gross profit 686 82 149 253 19 43 853 377 | EBITDA 500 39 -31 18 -9 13 -77 -76 383 -7 | Operating profit 230 25 -120 -72 -12 9 97 -38
- 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) -957 -681 -539 -378 1,349 1,542 1,671 1,792 1,978 | Net debt / EBITDA (times) -3.0 -2.0 -1.5 -18.4 -214.7 21.0 9.4 6.6 5.2
- 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
- 2 | Operating profit, SEK m
- Gross profit 216 133 62% 853 377 126% | Operating profit 2 -62 104% 21 -115 118% | Result for the period 9 -89 111% -89 -107 17%
- gain market share. Our total revenue in the US in the fourth | quarter was SEK 720m with an operating profit of SEK 65m, | implying a strong operating margin of 9.0%. We also saw
- Operating profit and operating | margin (adjusted*)
- 2024 | Operating profit (SEKm) | Operating margin (%)
- EBITDA 130 39 -18 -35 -9 -5 -12 -19 90 -20 | Operating profit 65 25 -41 -62 -10 -6 14 -43 | Group costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 -12 -19 -12 -19
- Group costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 -12 -19 -12 -19 | Operating profit after group costs 65 25 -41 -62 -10 -6 -12 -19 2 -62 | Finance items (net) 32 -64
- EBITDA 500 39 -31 18 -9 13 -77 -76 383 -7 | Operating profit 230 25 -120 -72 -12 9 97 -38 | Group costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 -77 -76 -77 -76
Periodens resultat
- Kazakhstan). | • Net profit increased to SEK 9m, partly | because of exchange rate effects.
- 44m in Germany and SEK 4m in Kazakhstan. | Net income | In Q4 2024, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK -34m (-15). 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
- 0,65 | Earnings per share, SEK
- Result for the period 9 -89 111% -89 -107 17% | Earnings per share, SEK2 0.65 -6.11 111% -6.15 -7.39 17% | Cash flow from operations -480 147 340 -27
- EPS and net margin
- 2024 | Earnings per share (SEK) | Net margin (%)
- increased by 17% to SEK -89m (-107). | Earnings per share | Earnings per share before dilution in Q4 2024 amounted to SEK 0,65 (-6,11).
- Earnings per share | Earnings per share before dilution in Q4 2024 amounted to SEK 0,65 (-6,11). | Earnings per share before dilution in 12M 2024 amounted to SEK -6.15
- Earnings per share before dilution in Q4 2024 amounted to SEK 0,65 (-6,11). | Earnings per share before dilution in 12M 2024 amounted to SEK -6.15 | (-7,39).
- Earnings per share | Basic earnings per share (SEK) 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
Kassaflöde
- Earnings per share, SEK2 0.65 -6.11 111% -6.15 -7.39 17% | Cash flow from operations -480 147 340 -27 | Net debt (cash) 1,978 1,349 1,978 1,349
- Operating cash flow per quarter | and over LTM
- Cash flow from investing activities in Q4 2024 amounted to | SEK 553m (-1,112). The investment in 2023 was related to the acquisition of
- 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%
- payables. As a percentage of full year revenue, working capital was 21% at | the end of Q4 2024. The operating cash flow in Q4 2024 was SEK -455m. | 12M 2024
- 23% | Cash flow from operations -48 -126 40 -88 147 124 270 427 -480 | Equity/total assets, % 58% 59% 62% 62% 34% 33%
Likvida medel
- Financial position | On 31 December 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 363m, a | decrease of SEK 63m compared to the end of 2023. Cash decreased mainly
- Prepayments 11 12 6 | Cash and cash equivalents 363 360 426 | Total current assets 2,245 2,233 2,506
- Cash flows from financing activities -116 447 -462 -21 | Net change in cash and cash equivalents -44 -518 -89 -1,263 | Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 361 950 426 1,688
- Net change in cash and cash equivalents -44 -518 -89 -1,263 | Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 361 950 426 1,688 | Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 45 -6 25 1
- Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 361 950 426 1,688 | Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 45 -6 25 1 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 363 426 363 426
- Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 45 -6 25 1 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 363 426 363 426
- Loans to group companies 0 1,907 1,784 | Cash and cash equivalents 205 67 266 | Total current assets 227 2,097 2,097
- 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 1,978m after the | acquisition of the US operations and
- Cash flow from operations -480 147 340 -27 | Net debt (cash) 1,978 1,349 1,978 1,349
- and Kazakhstan. The net result was positively impacted by | the depreciation of the Swedish krona. The Group's net debt | increased to SEK 1,978m, mainly as a result of the acquisition
- trade payables to interest-bearing liabilities has no effect on cash flows. The | net debt increased from SEK 1,349m at the end of Q4 2023 to SEK 1,978m at | the end of Q4 2024, mainly as a result of the expansion of the rental fleet in
- Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
- 2024 | Net debt (SEKm) | Net debt / EBITDA (%)
- Net debt (SEKm) | Net debt / EBITDA (%) | 90
- Net debt | Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
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 9 -89 -89 -107 | Average number of shares during the period before dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532 | Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
- Dilution effect 0 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 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
Antal anställda
- Employees | At the end of Q4 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the
- Employees | At the end of Q4 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the | Group was 794 (827), of which 370 (399) related to Germany, 363 (355) to
- began its operations in 2010 and currently has 37 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, % 16.5% 14.5% 1.9pp 18.1% 13.2% 4.9pp | Operating margin, % 0.2% -6.8% 6.9pp 0.4% -4.0% 4.5pp
- Gross profit and operating result | In Q4 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 16.5% (14.5). As a | result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by
- In Q4 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 16.5% (14.5). As a | result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by | 62% to SEK 216m (133). The gross margin was positively affected by the
- result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by | 62% to SEK 216m (133). The gross margin was positively affected by the | addition of the US business. In Q4 2024, the gross margin was negatively
- 62% to SEK 216m (133). The gross margin was positively affected by the | addition of the US business. In Q4 2024, the gross margin was negatively | impacted by an impairment of inventory of SEK 13m in Germany and SEK 4m
- increased from -6.8% to 0.2%. | In 12M 2024, the gross margin increased to 18.1% (13.2). As a result of | higher margin and higher revenue, gross profit increased by 126% to
- Result for the period 9 -89 | Gross margin, % 24.8% 26.6% 7.2% 8.4% -10.5% 8.9% 16.5% 14.5% | Operating margin, % 9.0% 8.0% -7.3% -11.1% -30.5% -10.7% 0.2% -6.8%
- Result for the period -89 -107 | Gross margin, % 24.4% 26.6% 8.7% 11.1% 9.0% 15.0% 18.1% 13.2% | Operating margin, % 8.2% 8.0% -7.0% -3.2% -5.9% 3.1% 0.4% -4.0%
Fulltext
===== SIDA 1 =====
Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
1
Q4 2024: Continued strength in US
Summary of the fourth quarter, October – December 20241
Group:
• 43% revenue increase driven by the
addition and growth in the US operations.
• Operating result increased to SEK 2m
(SEK 19m excluding effects of impairment
of inventory in Germany and
Kazakhstan).
• Net profit increased to SEK 9m, partly
because of exchange rate effects.
• Net debt of SEK 1,978m after the
acquisition of the US operations and
partly driven by expansion of the rental
fleet in the US.
• Total equity decreased to SEK 1,499m.
USA:
• Market increased 2% on strong base.
• Stable revenue on stronger
conversion of rental fleet and steady
service and parts sales.
• Total revenue of SEK 720m.
• Operating result of SEK 65m.
• Operating margin of 9.0%.
Germany:
• Market declined by 14%.
• New unit sales increased by 90%.
• Total revenue increased by 1% to
SEK 559m.
• Service and parts sales declined by 4%.
• SEK 13m impairment of inventory.
• New truck inventory decreased 47% in Q4
2024.
• Operating result of SEK -41m or SEK -28m
excluding effect of impairment of inventory.
• Cost reduction program shows results.
Central Asia (CA):
• New unit sales were unchanged at 15.
• Total revenue decreased by 38% to
SEK 33m.
• Operating result decreased to SEK -10m.
• Inventory impairment of SEK 4m.
43%
Revenue growth
2
Operating profit, SEK m
0.2%
Operating margin
0,65
Earnings per share, SEK
Selected key group ratios
SEK m (or as stated)
2024
Q4
2023
Q4 %
2024
12M
2023
12M
%
Revenue 1,312 915 43% 4,720 2,863 65%
Gross profit 216 133 62% 853 377 126%
Operating profit 2 -62 104% 21 -115 118%
Result for the period 9 -89 111% -89 -107 17%
Earnings per share, SEK2 0.65 -6.11 111% -6.15 -7.39 17%
Cash flow from operations -480 147 340 -27
Net debt (cash) 1,978 1,349 1,978 1,349
Gross margin, % 16.5% 14.5% 1.9pp 18.1% 13.2% 4.9pp
Operating margin, % 0.2% -6.8% 6.9pp 0.4% -4.0% 4.5pp
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 23% 20% 2.6pp 23% 20% 2.6pp
Equity/total assets, % 30% 34% -4.1pp 30% 34% -4.1pp
Return on capital employed, % 1% -3% 3.6pp 1% -3% 3.6pp
Return on equity, % -6% -6% 0.4pp -6% -6% 0.4pp
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.
Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
===== SIDA 2 =====
Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
2
US strength continues
In the fourth quarter of 2024 we saw continued strong
performance in the US with good margin development and
cash generation. In Germany and Kazakhstan, we continued
to reduce our balance sheet position to create a robust
platform for profitable growth going forward.
The US market sentiment is generally good. Customers are
optimistic and expect activity in construction and natural
resources to increase. Dealers however hold elevated levels
of machines in inventories and rental fleets. In the fourth
quarter, the market for construction equipment in North
America was largely unchanged from a very strong 2023. Our
machines sales overall grew by 22% and we thus continued to
gain market share. Our total revenue in the US in the fourth
quarter was SEK 720m with an operating profit of SEK 65m,
implying a strong operating margin of 9.0%. We also saw
good cash generation. Service and parts sales were stable
quarter-on-quarter. Inventory and rental fleet at the end of
2024 were higher than at the end of 2023. This is in line with
our strategy to take market share in the important articulated
hauler and excavator segments. Over time, we see potential
to grow market share further and expand the machine
population for our service and parts business. We also see
potential to improve profitability by capturing a larger share of
service and parts sales. We have initiated numerous projects
during the year to this end, including further digitalization and
development of our CRM, automatic lead generation and
improved branding and marketing. We see potential for further
expansion in the US when the time and opportunity is right.
In Germany, the market sentiment remained subdued.
Economic activity dropped in the quarter and the German
economy declined for a second consecutive year in 2024. The
market for trucks declined by 14% in the quarter. Despite
weak demand, OEMs and dealers continued to push trucks
into the market, resulting in further price pressure. Our
deliveries of new trucks, in units, almost doubled during the
quarter on a combination of continued efforts to clear out old
stock and strong order intake of new trucks in the previous
quarter. We gained significant market share and decreased
stock, but at the expense of low or negative margins. Given
the current market conditions, we recognized impairment of
another SEK 13m on our remaining stock. The new truck
inventory level at the end of the quarter was SEK 166m,
compared to 406m 2023. Service and parts sales were stable.
Demand for repair and maintenance is high, but we struggle
to find skilled technicians for the right locations and positions.
This is a key focus area for 2025, and we have launched
several initiatives to address the issue, including attracting
technicians from around the world to Germany. On a positive
note, our electric rental business continues to develop well,
and our cost reduction program continues to show results.
Our cost run rate is now in line with target.
Overall, revenue in Germany increased by 1% to
SEK 559m. The operating result, including impairment, was
SEK -41m. This is of course disappointing. With a leaner
organization and a balanced inventory position, however, we
are more resilient and in a good position to leverage on the
organization that we have built so far.
In Kazakhstan, our sales of new machines, measured in units,
was unchanged at 15. We also gave up margins to clear out
old inventory and recognized an impairment of SEK 4m. Our
total inventory in Kazakhstan at year-end amounted to
SEK 107m compared to SEK 229m at the end of 2023. In
Kazakhstan we are now also in a stronger position to capture
opportunities in a growing market.
Total revenue decreased to SEK 33m, or 2.5% of the
Group’s turnover. The operating result was SEK -10m.
For the Group, revenue increased by 43% to SEK 1,312m.
The operating result amounted to SEK 2m, or SEK 19m
excluding the effect of the impairment of inventory in Germany
and Kazakhstan. The net result was positively impacted by
the depreciation of the Swedish krona. The Group's net debt
increased to SEK 1,978m, 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
and currency effects. Given the negative net result for 2024,
the Board recommends that no dividend is paid.
Outlook
We are optimistic about our expansion into the US and the
business opportunities we see. Demand is supported by a
dynamic economy and a significant need to upgrade the
country’s infrastructure. While the new administration has
paused many government initiatives, federal and state
infrastructure programs are expected to continue to support
demand. We also expect further large construction projects
involving data centers and logistics hubs in the US Midwest.
The German economy remains weak. We have taken actions
to cut costs and make our organization and balance sheet
more resilient. We are confident that demand in the service
and parts business will remain strong and are 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 opportunities in the market.
Lars Corneliusson
President and CEO
We are optimistic about the opportunities in the US"
===== SIDA 3 =====
Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
3
Group
Revenue by segment (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating
margin (adjusted*)
EPS and net margin
Revenue
In Q4 2024, the revenue of the Group increased by 43% to SEK 1,312m
(915). Sales of equipment and trucks increased by 31% and service and parts
sales increased by 59%. Other revenue, mainly consisting of rental sales,
increased by 162%. The increase in sales was mainly related to the addition
of the US operations from 1 December 2023. Excluding the US operations,
total revenue decreased by 3% to SEK 592m.
In 12M 2024, the Group revenue increased by 65% to SEK 4,720m (2,863).
The sales of trucks and equipment increased by 35% and service and parts
sales increased by 122%, mainly as a result of the Group's acquisition of the
operations in the US in November 2023.
Gross profit and operating result
In Q4 2024, the gross margin for the Group increased to 16.5% (14.5). As a
result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by
62% to SEK 216m (133). The gross margin was positively affected by the
addition of the US business. In Q4 2024, the gross margin was negatively
impacted by an impairment of inventory of SEK 13m in Germany and SEK 4m
in Kazakhstan.
As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased in Q4 2024 to 15.6% (21.5). The operating result for Q4 2024
increased by 104% to SEK 2m (-62). The operating margin during the quarter
increased from -6.8% to 0.2%.
In 12M 2024, the gross margin increased to 18.1% (13.2). As a result of
higher margin and higher revenue, gross profit increased by 126% to
SEK 853m (377).
As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased in 12M 2024 to 17.5% (17.8). The operating result for 12M 2024
increased by 118% to SEK 21m (-115). The operating margin increased from
-4.0% to 0.4%.
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. If the
estimated net realizable value is lower than cost, a write down of inventories
is made (IAS 2). Due to a supply-demand imbalance in the market for trucks
in Germany, Ferronordic saw a growing price competition and margin
pressure throughout 2024. Meanwhile, Ferronordic has seen weak demand
for some of its older stock in Kazakhstan. As a result, the Company decided
to recognize an impairment on trucks in Germany and machines in
Kazakhstan for which there are no customer orders. The effect of the
impairment was SEK 13m and SEK 4m in Germany and Kazakhstan
respectively in Q4 2024. In 12M 2024 the effect of the impairment was SEK
44m in Germany and SEK 4m in Kazakhstan.
Net income
In Q4 2024, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK -34m (-15). 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 gains (net) amounted to SEK 66m (-49.0) in Q4 2024,
mainly as the Swedish krona depreciated against the US dollar and the euro.
The result before income tax for Q4 2024 increased to SEK 34m (-126). The
result for Q4 2024 increased to SEK 9m (-89).
In 12M 2024, finance costs (net) increased to SEK -138m (-17). Foreign
exchange gains (net) were SEK 77m (-21). The result before income tax for
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Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
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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
12M 2024 increased by 74% to SEK -40m (-153). The result for 12M 2024
increased by 17% to SEK -89m (-107).
Earnings per share
Earnings per share before dilution in Q4 2024 amounted to SEK 0,65 (-6,11).
Earnings per share before dilution in 12M 2024 amounted to SEK -6.15
(-7,39).
Cash flows
In Q4 2024, cash flows from operating activities decreased to SEK -480m
(147). Working capital at the end of Q4 2024 was SEK 1,068m, largely
unchanged compared to the end of Q4 2023 at SEK 1,063m. As a percentage
of revenue, working capital increased to 23% (20.0% at the end of 2023) in
Q4 2024, mainly due to lower payables.
Cash flow from investing activities in Q4 2024 amounted to
SEK 553m (-1,112). The investment in 2023 was related to the acquisition of
the US business.
In 12M 2024, cash flows from operating activities increased to
SEK 340m (-27). Higher cash flows were partly a result of lower inventories
and receivables.
Cash flows from investing activities during 12M 2024 amounted to SEK 33m
(-1,215). Investments in 2023 were mainly related to the acquisition of the US
business.
Financial position
On 31 December 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 363m, a
decrease of SEK 63m compared to the end of 2023. Cash decreased mainly
as a result of repayment of loans and purchase of machines to the US rental
business.
At the end of Q4 2024, interest-bearing liabilities (including lease liabilities
and effects of IFRS-16) amounted to SEK 2,340m, an increase of SEK 565m
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 financing of equipment for the rental fleet. The movement from
trade payables to interest-bearing liabilities has no effect on cash flows. The
net debt increased from SEK 1,349m at the end of Q4 2023 to SEK 1,978m at
the end of Q4 2024, mainly as a result of the expansion of the rental fleet in
the US.
On 31 December 2024, property, plant and equipment (PP&E) amounted to
SEK 2,317m, an increase of SEK 489m from SEK 1,828m at the end of 2023.
The increase is mainly related to the expansion of the US rental fleet.
On 31 December 2024, equity amounted to SEK 1,499m, a decrease of
SEK 123m compared to the end of 2023. The decrease was partly a result of
a negative Group result.
Parent company
In Q4 2024, the revenue of the Parent Company decreased to SEK -7m (9),
mainly due to less equipment trading with subsidiaries but also as royalty that
had been accrued from subsidiaries was reversed in the quarter.
Administrative expenses decreased by 100% to SEK 0m (38), partly due to
the release of bonus accruals. The operating result increased to SEK -6m
(-26). The result for the quarter increased to SEK 37m (-45) mainly due to
higher finance income and positive foreign exchange effects.
In 12M 2024, the revenue of the Parent company decreased to SEK 3m (36).
Administrative expenses decreased by 63% to SEK 43m (118). The operating
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===== SIDA 5 =====
Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
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Net debt and net debt/EBITDA
Currency index last 5 quarters
(indexed 1 October 2023)
result increased to SEK -42m (-82) in 12M 2024. The result for 12M 2024
increased to SEK 96m (-24), partly due to positive foreign exchange effects.
Foreign exchange rates
The following foreign exchange rates have been used to translate the
Q4 2024 (Q4 2023) results to the presentation currency:
• Average rates of SEK/EUR 11.43 (-0,5% vs 11.48) and SEK/USD 10.57
(-1,1% vs 10,69) have been used to translate the income statements.
• End of period rates of SEK/EUR 11.49 (3,5% vs 11.10) and
SEK/USD 11,00 (9,5% vs 10.04) 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 Q4 2024, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the
Group was 794 (827), of which 370 (399) related to Germany, 363 (355) to
USA, 44 (54) to Kazakhstan and 17 (19) occupied Group functions.
Sustainability
In Q4 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 new administration has discussed raising import
tariffs and introducing other trade restrictions. This could pose risk to
Ferronordic, which depends on importing equipment to the US. 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,
-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
2,000
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2024
Net debt (SEKm)
Net debt / EBITDA (%)
90
95
100
105
110
115
Q4
2023
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2024
SEK/EUR SEK/USD SEK/100 KZT
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6
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.
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Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
7
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 Total2
SEK m (or as stated)
Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4 Q4
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
External revenue 720 308 559 555 33 52 1,312 915
Equipment and truck sales 419 212 383 379 21 39 824 630
Service and parts sales 236 80 151 157 12 14 399 251
Other revenue 65 15 25 19 0 0 90 34
Gross profit 179 82 40 47 -3 5 216 133
EBITDA 130 39 -18 -35 -9 -5 -12 -19 90 -20
Operating profit 65 25 -41 -62 -10 -6 14 -43
Group costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 -12 -19 -12 -19
Operating profit after group costs 65 25 -41 -62 -10 -6 -12 -19 2 -62
Finance items (net) 32 -64
Profit(loss) before tax 34 -126
Result for the period 9 -89
Gross margin, % 24.8% 26.6% 7.2% 8.4% -10.5% 8.9% 16.5% 14.5%
Operating margin, % 9.0% 8.0% -7.3% -11.1% -30.5% -10.7% 0.2% -6.8%
US Germany CA
Unallocated
Group
costs1 Total2
SEK m (or as stated)
12M 12M 12M 12M 12M 12M 12M 12M 12M 12M
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
External revenue 2,813 308 1,702 2,271 205 284 4,720 2,863
Equipment and truck sales 1,550 212 1,001 1,578 159 224 2,710 2,015
Service and parts sales 991 80 625 608 46 60 1,662 748
Other revenue 272 15 76 85 0 0 347 101
Gross profit 686 82 149 253 19 43 853 377
EBITDA 500 39 -31 18 -9 13 -77 -76 383 -7
Operating profit 230 25 -120 -72 -12 9 97 -38
Group costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 -77 -76 -77 -76
Operating profit after group costs 230 25 -120 -72 -12 9 -77 -76 21 -115
Finance items (net) -61 -39
Profit(loss) before tax -40 -153
Result for the period -89 -107
Gross margin, % 24.4% 26.6% 8.7% 11.1% 9.0% 15.0% 18.1% 13.2%
Operating margin, % 8.2% 8.0% -7.0% -3.2% -5.9% 3.1% 0.4% -4.0%
1 Q4 2024 had extraordinary items, including the release of accruals, that lowered the Group costs in the periods. The amounts of such releases
were approximately SEK 6,3m in Q4 2024.
2 As a result of weaker demand for some of Ferronordic’s products, the Company decided to revalue parts of its inventory in Ger many and
Kazakhstan in 3Q and 4Q 2024. In Q4 2024, the effect of the impairment was SEK 13m in Germany and SEK 4m in Kazakhstan. In 12M 2024, the
effect of the impairment was SEK 44m in Germany and SEK 4m in Kazakhstan.
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8
31 December 2024
SEK m US Germany CA
Group
assets Total
Non-current assets 1,760 923 13 0 2,697
Total assets 3,054 1,458 183 246 4,941
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,
Q4 2024
Segment share of total assets,
31 December 2024
31 December 2024
SEK m US Germany CA
Group
assets Total
Property, plant and equipment 1,600 711 5 0 2,317
Real Estate 227 236 0 0 464
Rental Fleet 1,264 336 0 0 1,599
Right-of-use assets 19 45 0 0 64
Other PPE 90 94 5 0 190
31 December 2023
SEK m US Germany CA
Group
assets Total
Property, plant and equipment 1,201 618 8 1 1,828
Real Estate 205 224 0 0 429
Rental Fleet 874 246 0 0 1,120
Right-of-use assets 15 66 0 0 81
Other PPE 107 82 8 1 198
US 55%
Germany 43%
CA 2%
US 62%
Germany 29%
CA 4%
Group 5%
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9
USA
Unit sales (incl. rental conversion)
Revenue by activity (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating margin
Market and sales
The US economy continued to expand in Q4 2024, as GDP increased by an
annualised 2.5%. Residential and non-residential construction spending
increased by 6.1% and 3.0% respectively in December 2024. Investments in
data and logistics centres have contributed to increased demand in
Ferronordic’s area but resource companies are also turning more optimistic
about future prospects. Given uncertainty on policy from the new
administration, the range of forecasts for economic growth in 2025 is between
1.5% and 2.7%. Many government investment programs have been
temporarily paused but the need for infrastructure investment in the US has
previously been a matter of bipartisan consensus. Dealers have accumulated
stock during 2024 and there are some signs of growing price competition. In
Q4 2024, the market for larger construction equipment (GPE segment) in
North America was flat (+1%) compared to Q4 2023. In Ferronordic’s sales
area, the market is estimated to have decreased by 6%, mainly driven by a
decline in excavators. Ferronordic’s sales of new machines and conversions
from rental fleet however increased by 22% compared to Q4 2023 in the GPE
segment and the Company thus gained market share. Ferronordic increased
its sales of excavators and wheel loaders in the quarter. In Q4 2024,
Ferronordic sold 65 new units, 22 used units and 53 units were converted to
sales from rental. The service and parts business was stable in Q4 2024.
Revenue and operating result
Revenue in Q4 2024 amounted to SEK 720m, with a gross margin of 24.8%.
The operating result amounted to SEK 65m. The operating margin was 9.0%.
In Q4 2024, 58% of revenue was related to sales of new and used equipment
and conversions, 9% was related to rental and 33% to service and parts.
Cash flows and balance sheet
The net working capital at the end of Q4 2024 was SEK 587m, an increase
compared to SEK 469m in Q4 2023 as inventory increased more than
payables. As a percentage of full year revenue, working capital was 21% at
the end of Q4 2024. The operating cash flow in Q4 2024 was SEK -455m.
12M 2024
In 12M 2024, revenue in the US amounted to SEK 2,813m with a gross
margin of 24.4%. The operating result amounted to SEK 230m with an
operating margin of 8.2%.
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 %
Q4 Q4 change 12M 12M change
New units 65 47 n/a 277 47 n/a
Conversion from rental, units 53 5 n/a 122 5 n/a
Used units 22 4 n/a 80 4 n/a
Revenue, SEK m 720 308 n/a 2,813 308 n/a
Gross profit, SEK m 179 82 n/a 686 82 n/a
Operating profit, SEK m 65 25 n/a 230 25 n/a
Gross margin, % 24.8% 26.6% 24.4% 26.6%
Operating margin, % 9% 8% 8.2% 8%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 21% 17% 21% 17%
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
Unit Sales Conversion
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales Other
0%
3%
6%
9%
12%
0
20
40
60
80
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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10
Germany
Unit sales
Revenue by activity (SEKm)
Operating profit and operating
margin
Market and sales
German GDP declined 0.2% in Q4 2024 and by the same 0.2% in full year 2024. In
2025, growth is expected at 0%. The IFO business climate index and the PMI
manufacturing declined in December. The PMI points 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 14% in Q4 2024 and by
13% in full year 2024. Tractor trucks declined but rigid trucks increased. New trucks
registered in Ferronordic’s sales area decreased by 8% in Q4 2024 and represented
approx. 19% of the total German market. Manufacturers and dealers have however
pushed trucks into the market despite weak demand, which has resulted in price
competition and margin compression. Ferronordic continued to reduce its old stock at
low and sometimes negative margins. In addition, Ferronordic also saw strong truck
deliveries of orders taken in Q3 2024. Ferronordic’s sales of trucks in units increased
by 90% to 317, compared to 167 in Q4 2023 and 96 in Q3 2024. Used truck sales in
units declined 59% to 47 as Ferronordic continued to decrease its stock of used
trucks and its conventional rental fleet. Given the current market conditions,
Ferronordic has recognized an impairment of another SEK 13m on its remaining
inventory of trucks. Total inventory declined to SEK 262m in Q4 2024 from SEK
574m in Q4 2023. Service and parts sales remained stable in the quarter. Demand
for aftermarket services remains strong but Ferronordic experiences a lack of
mechanics on the market for some of its workshops.
Revenue and operating result
Total revenue in Germany increased by 1% to SEK 559m (555) in Q4 2024. Truck
sales increased by 1%. Service and parts sales decreased by 4% to SEK 151m and
as a share of revenue by 1pp to 27%. The gross margin decreased to 7.2% (8.4).
Excluding the effect of the inventory impairment, the gross margin increased to 9.6%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 37% compared to Q4
2023 to SEK 68m (108). The operating margin increased to -7.3% (-11.1). The
operating result increased to SEK -41m (-62). Excluding the effect of the inventory
impairment, the operating result and margin improved to SEK -28m and -5.0%.
Cash flows and balance sheet
Cash flows from operating activities amounted to SEK 123m (68). Inventories
declined more than payables and at the end of Q4 2024, working capital was at
SEK 392m, or SEK 198m lower than in Q4 2023. As a percentage of revenue,
working capital decreased to 23% compared to 26% at the end of Q4 2023.
12M 2024
In 12M 2024, revenue in Germany decreased by 25% to SEK 1,702m (2,271) with a
gross margin of 8.7% (11.1). The operating result amounted to SEK -120m (-72) with
an operating margin of -7.0% (-3.2).
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 %
Q4 Q4 change 12M 12M change
New units 317 167 90% 671 944 -29%
Used units 47 116 -59% 300 394 -24%
Revenue, SEK m 559 555 1% 1,702 2,271 -25%
Gross profit, SEK m 40 47 -13% 149 253 -41%
Operating profit, SEK m -41 -62 34% -120 -72 -67%
Gross margin, % 7.2% 8.4% 8.7% 11.1%
Operating margin, % -7.3% -11.1% -7.0% -3.2%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 23% 26% 23% 26%
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024
Units sales
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales Other
(SEK m)
-12%
-7%
-2%
-65
-45
-25
-5
15
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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11
Central Asia (CA)
Unit sales
Revenue by activity
Operating profit and operating
margin
Market and sales
Kazakhstan's GDP expanded by 4.8% in 2024 despite a decline in oil
production. Strong growth was recorded in agriculture and construction. Inflation
slowed down from 9.8% in 2023 to 8.6% in 2024. By the end of 2024, the
Kazakh tenge however lost approx. 15% of its value against the US dollar,
reflecting the depreciation of the Russian ruble and lower oil prices. As a result,
the National Bank increased its base rate in December by 100 bps to 15.25%.
High financing costs and poor access to funding is a limiting factor in the
Kazakh market for construction equipment. In Q4 2024, the market for larger
construction equipment (GPE segment) in Kazakhstan grew by 78% from a low
Q4 2023. In 2024, the market increased by 35% compared to 2023.
Ferronordic’s sales of new machines in units in Q4 2024 remained unchanged
at 15 (15). Sales of used construction equipment increased to 10 (8) units.
Ferronordic continued to reduce its inventory position and sold machines at low
or negative margins in the quarter. Given the age and current market conditions
for some of Ferronordic’s residual machines at year-end, a SEK 4m impairment
was recognized. Total inventory declined to SEK 107m in Q4 2024 from
SEK 229m in Q4 2023. Service and parts sales recovered from Q3 2024 but
were lower than in Q4 2023.
Revenue and operating result.
Total revenue in Kazakhstan decreased by 38% to SEK 33m (52). Equipment
sales decreased by 45%, while service and parts sales decreased by 16%. The
gross margin decreased to -10.5% (8.9) and gross profit declined to
SEK -3m (5).
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 2%. As a
percentage of revenue, these expenses increased to 24% (15.3) on lower
revenue. The operating result decreased to SEK -10m (-6), implying an
operating margin of -30.5% (-10.7).
Cash flows and balance sheet
Сash flows from operating activities decreased to SEK -69m (23) as payables
were settled at the end of the quarter. Working capital increased to SEK 113m,
compared to SEK 67m at the end of Q3 2024, mainly due to lower payables and
largely unchanged receivables. As a percentage of revenue, working capital
was 55% at the end of Q4 2024, compared to 27% at the end of Q3 2024.
12M 2024
In 12M 2024, new machine sales in units decreased by 28% to 52. Revenue
decreased by 28% to SEK 205m (284). The gross margin decreased to 9.0%
(15.0). The operating profit decreased to SEK -12m (9). The operating margin
declined to -5.9% (3.1).
2024
Q4
2023
Q4
%
change
2024
12M
2023
12M
%
change
New units 15 15 0% 52 72 -28%
Used units 10 8 25% 35 54 -35%
Revenue, SEK m 33 52 -38% 205 284 -28%
Gross profit, SEK m -3 5 -174% 19 43 -57%
Operating profit, SEK m -10 -6 -77% -12 9 -239%
Gross margin, % -10.5% 8.9% 9% 15%
Operating margin adjusted, % -30.5% -10.7% -5.9% 3.1%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 55% 24% 55% 24%
0
10
20
30
40
Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
Units sales
-10
10
30
50
70
90
Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
Equipment sales Aftermarket sales
(SEK m)
-30%
-26%
-22%
-18%
-14%
-10%
-6%
-2%
2%
-10
-7
-4
-1
2
Q4
2023
Q1
2024
Q2
2024
Q3
2024
Q4
2024
Operating profit (SEK m)
Operating margin (%)
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12
Condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income
Q4 Q4 12M 12M
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenue 1,312 915 4,720 2,863
Cost of sales -1,096 -782 -3,867 -2,486
Gross profit 216 133 853 377
Selling expenses -57 -50 -239 -190
General and administrative expenses -147 -147 -587 -319
Other income -11 5 8 24
Other expenses 2 -3 -14 -8
Operating profit 2 -62 21 -115
Finance income 3 8 10 31
Finance costs -37 -23 -147 -48
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) 66 -49 77 -21
Result before income tax 34 -126 -40 -153
Income tax -25 37 -50 46
Result for the period 9 -89 -89 -107
Other comprehensive result
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign
operations -4 -40 -39 -35
Other comprehensive result for the period, net of tax -4 -40 -39 -35
Total comprehensive result for the period 5 -128 -128 -142
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (SEK) 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
===== SIDA 13 =====
Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
13
Condensed consolidated statement of
financial position
SEK m
31 Dec
2024
30 Sep
2024
31 Dec
2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 2,317 2,165 1,828
Intangible assets 248 234 244
Deferred tax assets 132 129 127
Total non-current assets 2,697 2,528 2,199
Current assets
Inventories 1,253 1,363 1,443
Trade and other receivables 617 496 630
Prepayments 11 12 6
Cash and cash equivalents 363 360 426
Total current assets 2,245 2,233 2,506
TOTAL ASSETS 4,941 4,760 4,705
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 1 1 1
Additional paid in capital 635 634 630
Translation reserve -61 -57 -22
Retained earnings 1,013 1,004 1,120
Result for the period -89 -99 -107
TOTAL EQUITY 1,499 1,483 1,622
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 1,013 999 671
Deferred income 7 5 14
Deferred tax liabilities 281 273 277
Long-term lease liabilities 37 34 59
Total non-current liabilities 1,338 1,310 1,020
Current liabilities
Borrowings 1,263 1,080 1,024
Trade and other payables 794 827 997
Deferred income 11 10 8
Provisions 8 10 12
Short-term lease liabilities 28 40 22
Total current liabilities 2,104 1,966 2,062
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,442 3,277 3,083
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4,941 4,760 4,705
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14
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 -89 -89
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 -39 0 -39
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 -39 -89 -128
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 0 0
Other changes in Equity 0 0 0 0 0
Warrant issue 0 5 0 0 5
Total contributions and distributions 0 5 0 0 5
Balance 31 December 2024 1 635 -61 924 1,499
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 -107 -107
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 -35 0 -35
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 -35 -107 -142
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 -109 -109
Total contributions and distributions 0 0 0 -109 -109
Balance 31 December 2023 1 630 -22 1,013 1,622
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Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2024
15
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Q4 Q4 12M 12M
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Result before income tax 34 -126 -40 -153
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 88 42 362 109
(Gain)/loss from impairment of receivables 2 1 9 -1
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment 0 0 0 0
Finance costs 38 23 149 48
Finance income -1 -8 -4 -31
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) (net) -65 49 -77 21
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working
capital and provisions 97 -19 399 -7
Change in inventories 178 -108 271 -335
Change in trade and other receivables -37 -91 41 -50
Change in prepayments -8 -1 -5 -4
Change in trade and other payables -667 363 -165 409
Change in provisions -2 12 -4 12
Change in deferred income 3 -4 -5 -16
Cash flows from operating activities before interest and tax paid -436 152 533 8
Income tax paid -19 12 -63 -6
Interest paid -26 -17 -129 -29
Cash flows from operating activities -480 147 340 -27
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 88 0 89 0
Interest received 3 4 8 27
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 462 -22 -65 -149
Acquisition of business 0 -1,093 0 -1,093
Acquisition of intangible assets 0 0 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities 553 -1,112 33 -1,215
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends 0 0 0 -109
Proceeds from borrowings 127 455 127 467
Repayment of loans -235 -2 -564 -362
Leasing financing paid -9 -6 -30 -17
Warrant issue 1 0 5 0
Cash flows from financing activities -116 447 -462 -21
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -44 -518 -89 -1,263
Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 361 950 426 1,688
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 45 -6 25 1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 363 426 363 426
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16
Parent company income statement
Q4 Q4 12M 12M
SEK m 2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenue -7 9 3 36
Cost of sales 0 -5 -3 -22
Gross profit -7 3 0 14
Administrative expenses 0 -38 -43 -118
Other income 0 8 1 21
Other costs 0 0 0 0
Operating profit -6 -26 -42 -82
Finance income 25 29 141 78
Finance costs -10 -4 -43 -7
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) 78 -54 97 -20
Result after financial items 88 -55 153 -30
Tax allocation reserve -31 0 -31 0
Result before income tax 57 -55 122 -30
Income tax -20 10 -26 6
Result for the period 37 -45 96 -24
Total comprehensive result for the period is the same as the Result for the period.
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17
Parent company balance sheet
SEK m
31 Dec
2024
30 Sep
2024
31 Dec
2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 0 0 0
Intangible assets 0 0 0
Financial assets
Holdings in group companies 288 288 288
Loans to group companies 2,042 86 66
Deferred tax assets 0 6 6
Total financial assets 2,330 380 360
Total non-current assets 2,330 380 360
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 22 122 47
Prepayments 0 0 0
Loans to group companies 0 1,907 1,784
Cash and cash equivalents 205 67 266
Total current assets 227 2,097 2,097
TOTAL ASSETS 2,557 2,477 2,458
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 1 1 1
Unrestricted equity
Share premium reserve 640 640 640
Retained earnings 1,283 1,283 1,308
Result for the period 96 58 -24
TOTAL EQUITY 2,020 1,982 1,925
Non-current liabilities
Appropriations 31 0 0
Borrowings 468 458 455
Total non-current liabilities 500 458 455
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 37 37 78
Total current liabilities 37 37 78
TOTAL LIABILITIES 537 495 534
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,557 2,477 2,458
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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.
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 service and parts) 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 7 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
Q4
2023
Q4
2024
12M
2023
12M
Result attributable to shareholders, SEK m 9 -89 -89 -107
Average number of shares during the period before dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
Dilution effect 0 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 0.65 -6.11 -6.15 -7.39
9. Events after the reporting date
Information regarding events after the reporting date is set out in the front part of this report (p. 6).
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Signatures
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director declare that the report for the fourth 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, 20 February 2025
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 October 2022 – 31 December 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
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Revenue 705 631 674 643 915 1,172 1,095 1,141 1,312
Gross profit 97 85 84 75 133 231 202 204 216
Gross margin, % 13.8% 13.4% 12.5% 11.7% 14.5% 19.7% 18.4% 17.9% 16.5%
Operating profit -13 -14 -10 -28 -62 21 -4 2 2
Operating margin, % -1.9% -2.2% -1.5% -4.4% -6.8% 1.8% -0,3% 0.1% 0.2%
Result from continuing operations 49 7 64 -89 -89 70 -81 -88 9
Result for the period -21 7 64 -89 -89 70 -81 -88 9
Earnings per share, SEK1 -1.42 0.46 4.41 -6.16 -6.11 4.83 -5.56 -6.07 0,65
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21% 22%
23%
Cash flow from operations -48 -126 40 -88 147 124 270 427 -480
Equity/total assets, % 58% 59% 62% 62% 34% 33%
33%
31%
30%
Return on equity, LTM% 30% 26% 23% -2% -6% -2% -7% -12% -6%
Return on capital employed, LTM% 11% 11% 11% -1% -3% -2%
-2%
-1%
1%
1before dilution
USA
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Dec Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Revenue - - - - 308 699 707 686 720
Gross profit - - - - 82 169 156 182 179
Gross margin, % - - - - 26.6% 24.1% 22.1% 26.5% 24,8%
Operating profit - - - - 25 60 51 53 65
Operating margin, % - - - - 8.0% 8.6% 7.3% 7.7% 9%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % - - - - 17% 13%1 15%1 19%1 21%
1 Based on annualized revenue for Ferronordic’s US operations calculated as 9m 2024 / 9 x 12
Germany
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Revenue 616 548 595 574 555 439 332 372 559
Gross profit 82 68 73 66 47 57 38 14 40
Gross margin, % 13.4% 12.3% 12.3% 11.5% 8.4% 12.9% 11.4% 3.7% 7.2%
Operating profit -2 5 2 -16 -62 -12 -27 -40 -41
Operating margin, % -0.4% 0.8% 0.3% -2.8% -11.1% -2.7% -8.2% -10.7% -7.3%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 17% 27% 21% 22% 26% 30% 31% 27% 23%
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CA
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Revenue 89 83 80 69 52 34 56 82 33
Gross profit 15 17 11 9 5 6 8 9 -3
Gross margin, % 16.5% 20.4% 14.4% 13.7% 8.9% 17.1% 13.6% 10.4% -10.5%
Operating profit 5 7 7 0 -6 -3 -1 3 -10
Operating margin, % 6.1% 8.7% 8.6% 0.4% -10.7% 10.2% -2.3% 3.1% -30.5%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % -3% 17% 32% 23% 24% 29% 23% 27% 55%
Net debt
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Long term borrowings 393 416 70 69 671 610 628 999 1,013
Long term lease liabilities 43 38 57 51 59 53 49 34 37
Short term borrowings 274 418 437 428 1,024 1,071 1,178 1,080 1,263
Short term lease liabilities 21 20 24 23 22 26 23 40 28
Total interest bearing liabilities 731 892 588 571 1,776 1,759 1,878 2,153
2,340
Cash & cash equivalents 1,688 1,574 1,127 950 426 217 208 360 363
Net debt / (cash) -957 -681 -539 -378 1,349 1,542 1,671 1,792 1,978
Net debt / EBITDA (times) -3.0 -2.0 -1.5 -18.4 -214.7 21.0 9.4 6.6 5.2
Working capital
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Inventory 460 534 718 699 1,443 1,687 1,466 1,363 1,253
Trade and other receivables 344 365 263 315 630 678 653 496 617
Prepayments 1 7 9 3 6 8 5 12 11
Trade and other payables 573 392 509 470 997 1,283 1,051 827 794
Deferred income 16 12 9 8 8 8 12 10 11
Provisions 1 0 0 0 12 18 11 10 8
Working capital 215 503 472 538 1,063 1,062 1,049 1,026 1,068
Revenue LTM 1,973 2,149 2,422 2,653 5,313 5,314 4,938 4,712 4.720
Working capital / Revenue (%) 11% 23% 20% 20% 20% 20% 21% 22%1 23%
1 Q1-Q3.2024 based on annualized revenue for Ferronordic’s US operations calculated as 9m 2024 / 9 x 12
Capital employed
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Long term interest bearing liabilities 436 455 127 120 730 663 677 1,033 1,050
Short term interest bearing liabilities 295 438 461 451 1,046 1,096 1,201 1,120 1,291
Shareholder equity 1,873 1,886 1,822 1,750 1,622 1,698 1,627 1,483 1,499
Capital employed 2,604 2,778 2,411 2,322 3,397 3,457 3,505 3,636 3,839
Average capital employed 2,336 2,356 2,760 2,974 3,001 3,117 2,958 2,979 3,618
EBIT 247 257 277 -66 -115 -80 -84 -43 21
Interest income 2 7 17 25 31 29 30 15 10
Result LTM 249 265 293 -41 -84 -51 -53 -29 30
Return on capital employed (%) 11% 11% 11% -1% -3% -2% -2% -1% 1%
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Return on equity
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
SEK m 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Shareholder equity 1,873 1,886 1,822 1,750 1,622 1,698 1,627 1,483 1,499
Average equity 1487 1,486 1,781 1,929 1,748 1,792 1,725 1,617 1,560
Net result LTM 440 384 416 -39 -107 -44 -125 -188 -89
Return on equity (%) 30% 26% 23% -2% -6% -2% -7% -12% -6%
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 37 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
• Service and parts 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 20 February 2025 at 07:30 CET.
Financial calendar
Annual report 2024 – 11 April 2025
Interim report January – March 2025 – 15 May 2025
Annual general meeting 2025 – 15 May 2025
Interim report April – June 2025 – 14 August 2025
Interim report July – September 2025 – 13 November 2025
Conference call
A presentation for investors, analysts and media will be held
on 20 February 2025 at 10:00 CET and is accessible at
www.ferronordic.com.
To participate via teleconference, please register on the link
below.
https://conference.inderes.com/teleconference/?id=5007843
To participate via webcast, please use the link below.
https://ferronordic.events.inderes.com/q4-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