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Kvartalsrapport Q1 2025
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Interim report
First quarter 2025
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Steady pace through rough waters
January–March 2025
• Net sales SEK 74.1m (52.1), an increase of 42%
compared to same quarter previous year
• Gross profit increased to SEK 27.5m (24.6) with a gross
margin of 37.1% (47.2)
• Operating income before and after items affecting
comparability SEK -11.3m (-29.3)
• Net income SEK -15.7m (-25.1)
• Operating cash flow SEK -79.3m (38.7)
• Earnings per share (basic and diluted) SEK
-0.43 (-0.66)
Significant events during the first
quarter
• PowerCell Secures 2 MW Order for M2Power 250
systems in Maritime Sector
• PowerCell Group Attains Aviation AS9100D Certification
Key performance indicators
SEK million, unless other stated Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Net sales 74.1 52.1 334.3
Gross profit 27.5 24.6 116.2
Gross margin, % 37.1 47.2 34.8
EBITDA -6.0 -23.7 -30.9
Operating income -11.3 -29.3 -53.7
Net income -15.7 -25.1 -47.3
Earnings per share (basic and diluted), SEK -0.43 -0.66 -1.52
Equity asset ratio, % 65.3 58.9 62.5
Operating cash flow -79.3 38.7 -18.6
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CEO comments
Steady pace through rough waters
In the first quarter of 2025, we continued to navigate a complex global landscape with steady
hands and clear direction. A landmark 2 MW order for our M2Power 250 systems worth over
150 MSEK from a major European shipbuilder marked a strong start to the ye ar and is an
important step forward in our transition toward an OEM-driven business model.
This order is not just a commercial success, it shows that our
marine offering is meeting the needs of customers
moving from pilot projects to real operations. Fuel cell
systems are increasingly becoming part of long -term
propulsion and power generation plans in active fl eets,
particularly within cruise ships and large yachts.
While policy and regulatory signals remain mixed, demand
continues at a steady pace. More of our customers now
come to us with clear industrialization plans, structured
procurement processes, and a readiness to scale, although
decision cycles are being slo wed by broader global
uncertainty.
Solid First Quarter Performance with Continued Focus on
Long-Term Fundamentals
The order also confirms our growth strategy: increase the
number of installations - and increase PowerCell’s value per
installation. The M2Power 250 supports both. It’s
encouraging to see yet another new product gaining traction
so soon after launch. With the M2Power 250, we are taking
PowerCell beyond fuel cell electrification, simplifying
integration for shipyards and system integrators, and
accelerating hydrogen adoption in markets where
infrastructure is still catching up.
In the first quarter, net sales amounted to SEK 74 million,
representing a 42% increase compared to the same period
last year. The growth is primarily driven by increased OEM
deliveries, which now account for a growing share of our
overall business.
EBITDA improved to SEK -6 million, compared to SEK -24
million in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting improved
leverage and continued cost discipline. Gross margins
remained stable, supported by a better product mix and
growing contributions from application development and
services.
Operating cash flow for the quarter was SEK -79 million. The
decline is primarily due to periodization of significant
procurements in Q4 2024 attached to project deliveries with
customer invoice milestones during H1 2025. Q1 also marks
the third consecutive quarter with monthly OEM -related
product order intake exceeding SEK 50 million, an important
signal of both consistency and scale in our core business.
Investing in Capability and Scaling for Long-Term
Delivery
We continue to strengthen our industrial foundation to
support growing OEM demand. In the quarter, we were
awarded AS9100 certification, confirming our quality
management systems meet the rigorous standards of the
aviation industry.
Production of the Marine System 225 is scaling up to meet
increasing volumes from OEM customers, and we have
expanded our capacity for customer commissioning. These
steps are key as more deliveries move from pilots to full -
scale commercial use.
From Innovation to Integration
The theme of this quarter is steady progress. As the green
energy transition continues, we see mixed policy signals and
financial pressure across parts of the industry. It’s a complex
environment, but real transformation is rarely about perfect
conditions. It’s about moving forward ev en when things
aren’t fully settled.
At PowerCell, we’re focused on integration. Innovation isn’t
just about introducing new technology, it’s about making
sure it works in the hands of real customers, in real
operations. That’s where the Marine System 225 and
M2Power 250 come in. These platfo rms are designed to
meet industrial requirements in lab settings, shipyards,
docks, and day-to-day maritime operations.
We're now delivering systems that plug into our customers’
existing workflows and long -term plans. That’s how we
support the transition, not just by developing new solutions,
but by making sure they’re usable, scalable, and aligned with
where the market is heading.
We’re seeing early signals of this shift across the board:
demand from more mature customers, product adoption
tied to real operational plans, and technology that is moving
from demonstration to deployment.
Gothenburg, March 2025
CEO Richard Berkling
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Financial performance January-March 2025
Net sales
Net sales amounted to SEK 74.1m (52.1), an increase of
42%. The Marine segment contributes by SEK 43.5m to the
quarterly net sales. Sales of projects, according to
percentage of completion, amounted to SEK 41.5m (27.9).
Royalty fees from Robert Bosch GmbH accounted to SEK
5.0m (2.8).
Gross profit and operating income/loss
Gross profit increased to SEK 27.5m (24.6) with a gross
margin of 37.1% (47.2), however margin was held back by
negative currency effects EUR/SEK, approximately SEK
18m, following re-evaluating project reported as percentage
of completion. During first quarter 2024 gross margin was
impacted positively by currency effects of approximately
SEK 8m.
Other operating income amounted to SEK 24.1m (6.9). The
difference compared to previous year predominantly
caused by more projects subject for grants.
In the quarter, SEK 10.5m (9.5) was capitalised as
development expenditures. The majority of the capitalised
expenditures are related to the development of a new
version of PS200 system.
Net income and financial items
Net financial items amounted to SEK -4.5m (4.1).
Net income in the quarter was SEK -15.7m (-25.1).
Cash flow
During the quarter operating cash flow was SEK -79.3m
(38.7). The negative operating cash flow is predominantly
related to significant changes in accounts receivable and
accounts payable totalling approximately SEK -79m
impacting operating cash flow negatively. This situation is
deriving from large pre-buys for projects during Q4 and
milestones for invoicing in customer project plans during
Q1, not yet collected. The rollover effect between quarters
was expected and mentioned in the Q4 presentation.
Cash flow from investing activities was affected by product
development capitalisation. In the quarter, SEK 10.5m (9.5)
was capitalised as intangible assets.
Total cash flow for the quarter amounts to SEK -92.1m
(26.5).
Financial position
On March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents amounted
to SEK 140.8m (101.2).
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Condensed income statement - Group
SEK thousand Note Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Net sales 74,110 52,067 334,278
Costs of goods and services sold -46,601 -27,513 -218,107
Gross profit 27,509 24,554 116,171
Selling and administrative costs 4 -30,379 -29,094 -113,334
Research and development costs -27,889 -22,824 -110,877
Other operating income 7 24,100 6,859 48,908
Other operating costs 8 -4,630 -8,813 -24,611
Operating income before items affecting
comparability
-11,289 -29,318 -83,743
Items affecting comparability 6 - - 30,000
Operating income -11,289 -29,318 -53,743
Net financial items -4,493 4,067 6,159
Profit (loss) after financial items -15,782 -25,251 -47,584
Income tax 84 103 299
Profit (loss) for the period -15,698 -25,148 -47,285
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Exchange differences from foreign operations -165 -184 -317
Other comprehensive income for the period -165 -184 -317
Total comprehensive income for the period -15,863 -25,332 -47,602
Profit (loss) for the period and total comprehensive income are, in their entirety, attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company.
Earnings per share, calculated on profit (loss) for the year attributable to Parent Company shareholders of ordinary shares:
SEK Note Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Earnings per share, basic 5 -0.43 -0.66 -1.52
Earnings per share, diluted 5 -0.43 -0.66 -1.52
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Condensed balance sheet - Group
SEK thousand 2025-03-31 2024-03-31 2024-12-31
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 72,749 31,371 62,769
Right of use assets (leasing) 25,775 32,170 26,326
Tangible fixed assets 23,251 31,586 25,440
Deferred tax assets 437 344 413
Total non-current assets 122,212 95,471 114,948
Current assets
Inventories 133,859 134,008 144,180
Current receivables 214,453 96,781 165,854
Cash and cash equivalents 140,772 101,216 237,458
Total current assets 489,084 332,005 547,492
TOTAL ASSETS 611,296 427,476 662,440
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to Parent Company
shareholders
Share capital 1,274 1,147 1,274
Other contributed capital 816,892 635,007 816,892
Reserves -482 -184 -317
Retained earnings (including profit (loss) for the
year)
-418,575 -384,159 -404,146
Total equity attributable to Parent Company
shareholders
399,109 251,811 413,703
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities leases 16,352 21,852 17,174
Non-current liabilities 334 30,572 395
Current liabilities leases 7,183 6,952 6,646
Current liabilities 188,318 116,289 224,522
Total liabilities 212,187 175,665 248,737
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 611,296 427,476 662,440
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Condensed statement of changes in equity - Group
Attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company
SEK thousand Note Share capital
Other
contributed
capital Reserves
Retained
earnings incl.
profit (loss) for
the year Total equity
Opening balance 1 January 2025 1,274 816,892 -317 -404,146 413,703
Profit (loss) for the period - - - -15,698 -15,698
Other comprehensive income for the period - - -165 - -165
Total comprehensive income for the period - - -165 -15,698 -15,863
Transactions with shareholders
Share-based compensation to employees - - - 1,269 1,269
Closing balance 31 March 2025 1,274 816,892 -482 -418,575 399,109
Opening balance 1 January 2024 1,147 635,007 - -360,720 275,434
Profit (loss) for the period - - - -25,148 -25,148
Other comprehensive income for the period - - -184 - -184
Total comprehensive income for the period - - -184 -25,148 -25,332
Transactions with shareholders
Share-based compensation to employees - - - 1,709 1,709
Closing balance 31 March 2024 1,147 635,007 -184 -384,159 251,811
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Condensed cash flow - Group
SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Cash flow from operating activities
Operating profit (loss) -11,289 -29,318 -53,743
Adjustments for non-cash items 1,589 10,347 2,184
Interest paid/received -46 158 -980
Paid income tax -288 -641 -413
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital
-10,034 -19,454 -52,952
Cash flow before changes in working capital
Increase/decrease of inventories 10,326 -17,050 -26,542
Increase/decrease of current receivables -44,635 51,651 -20,409
Increase/decrease of current liabilities -34,967 23,570 81,333
Total changes in working capital -69,276 58,171 34,382
Cash flow from operating activities -79,310 38,717 -18,570
Cash flow from investing activities
Acquisitions of tangible and intangible assets -10,931 -10,318 -46,542
Cash flow from investing activities -10,931 -10,318 -46,542
Cash flow from financing activities
Borrowed short-term loans - - 50,000
Repayment of leasing liability -1,856 -1,886 -7,321
Share issue - - 182,012
Cash flow from financing activities -1,856 -1,886 224,691
Decrease/increase of cash and cash
equivalents
-92,097 26,513 159,579
Opening cash and cash equivalents 237,458 70,809 70,809
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents
-4,589 3,894 7,070
Closing cash and cash equivalents 140,772 101,216 237,458
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Condensed income statement - Parent Company
SEK thousand Note Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Net sales 74,110 52,067 334,278
Costs of goods and services sold -46,601 -27,513 -218,107
Gross profit 27,509 24,554 116,171
Selling and administrative costs -28,777 -28,428 -114,314
Research and development costs -38,478 -32,241 -150,555
Other operating income 23,979 6,829 48,818
Other operating costs -4,630 -8,829 -24,606
Operating income before items affecting
comparability
-20,397 -38,115 -124,486
Items affecting comparability - - 30,000
Operating income -20,397 -38,115 -94,486
Net financial items -4,253 3,572 6,449
Profit (loss) after financial items -24,650 -34,543 -88,037
Income tax 23 64 134
Profit (loss) for the period -24,627 -34,479 -87,903
In the Parent Company there are no items recognised as other comprehensive income, which is why total comprehensive income corresponds
to profit (loss) for the period.
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Condensed balance sheet - Parent Company
SEK thousand 2025-03-31 2024-03-31 2024-12-31
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 5,443 5,389 6,194
Tangible fixed assets 23,251 31,585 25,440
Financial assets 3,623 1,359 1,429
Total non-current assets 32,317 38,333 33,063
Current assets
Inventories 133,859 134,008 144,180
Current receivables 215,463 99,934 168,910
Cash and bank balances 137,445 97,255 232,993
Total current assets 486,767 331,197 546,083
TOTAL ASSETS 519,084 369,530 579,146
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Restricted equity
Share capital 1,274 1,147 1,274
Total restricted equity 1,274 1,147 1,274
Non-restricted equity
Share premium reserve 737,392 555,507 737,392
Retained loss -383,159 -298,676 -296,525
Profit (loss) for the period -24,627 -34,479 -87,903
Total non-restricted equity 329,606 222,352 352,964
Total equity 330,880 223,499 354,238
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities leases - 30,000 -
Current liabilities 188,204 116,031 224,908
Total liabilities 188,204 146,031 224,908
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 519,084 369,530 579,146
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Notes to the consolidated statements
Note 1 | General
Powercell Sweden AB (publ) (PowerCell), Corp. Id. No
556759-8353, is a Parent Company registered in Sweden
and domiciled in Gothenburg, with address
Ruskvädersgatan 12, 418 34 Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Board has approved this interim consolidated financial
statement for publication on April 24, 2025.
All amounts are stated in SEK thousand unless stated
otherwise. Amounts in brackets refer to the comparative
year.
Note 2 | Accounting policies
PowerCell applies IFRS as endorsed by the EU. The
accounting policies and definitions adopted are consistent
with those described in PowerCell Group’s Annual Report
2024.
This Interim financial statement has been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the
Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company
applies RFR 2 Accounting for legal entities and the
Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
Note 3 | Net sales
Revenue from contracts with customers
Sales are reported as revenue when control of the goods is
transferred to the customer, which normally coincides with
its delivery.
Revenue from contracts with customers
SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Hardware 9,084 14,963 71,278
Services 18,494 6,426 36,901
Royalty fees 5,027 2,801 37,787
Projects according to percentage of completion 41,505 27,877 188,312
Total 74,110 52,067 334,278
Revenue from contracts with customers per country, based on where customers are located
Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Sweden 5,673 304 3,031
Germany 19,145 7,490 71,429
Great Britain 1,977 2,109 12,047
US -3,089 2,993 21,204
Norway 454 20,900 100,575
Italy 44,931 3,036 87,284
Other 5,019 15,235 38,708
Total 74,110 52,067 334,278
Note 4 | Related party transactions
No significant transactions with related parties have taken
place in the period.
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Note 5 | Earnings per share
SEK Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Earnings per share, basic -0.43 -0.66 -1.52
Earnings per share, diluted -0.43 -0.66 -1.52
Performance measures used in the calculation of earnings per share
Profit/loss attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company used in the calculation of earnings per share, basic and diluted
SEK thousand
Profit (loss) attributable to Parent Company shareholders -24,627 -34,479 -87,903
Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares at the calculation
of earnings per share, basic
57,892,434 52,142,434 57,892,434
Adjustment for the calculation of earnings per share, diluted 57,892,434 52,142,434 57,892,434
Note 6 | Items affecting comparability
SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Government loan converted into grant - - 30,000
Total - - 30,000
Note 7 | Other operating income
SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Currency exchange gains 12,842 2,443 16,913
Grants 11,255 3,583 30,735
Other 3 833 1,260
Total 24,100 6,859 48,908
The majority of the R&D grants come from the EU and relate to projects within the aviation segment. Costs related to the EU-granted projects
are to be found in operating expenses as R&D costs.
Note 8 | Other operating cost
SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2025 Jan-Mar 2024 2024
Currency exchange losses -4,630 -8,813 -24,611
Total -4,630 -8,813 -24,611
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Definition of key financial indicators
In this financial report, there are references to several
performance measures. Some of the measures are defined
in IFRS, others are alternative performance measures and
are not disclosed in accordance with applicable financial
reporting frameworks or other legislations. The
performance measures are used by the Group to assist
both
investors and management in analysing PowerCell’s
business. The performance measures in this financial report
are described and defined below. The reason for the use of
the performance measure is also disclosed.
Equity/assets ratio, %
Equity in relation to total assets. The ratio can help
investors understand how much of the company’s assets
are funded by issuing stock rather than borrowing money
and may indicate how financially stable the company may
be in the long run.
Earnings per share
Net income is divided by the weighted average number of
outstanding shares.
Gross margin, %
Net revenue less cost of goods sold through net revenue.
Gross margin may help investors understand how much
revenue the company retains, which can be used to pay
other costs.
Net sales rolling twelve-month
Net sales for a period that is determined monthly and
consists of the previous twelve consecutive calendar
months. Net sales rolling twelve months can give investors
an understanding of the company’s sales development on a
more current basis than the previous financial year.
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Other information
Employees
On March 31, 2025, the Group had 146 (149) employees
measured as full-time equivalents, FTE.
The share
The share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker
PCELL. On March 31, 2025, the total number of outstanding
shares was 57,892,434. PowerCell holds no treasury
shares.
Risks and uncertainties
Through its operations, PowerCell is exposed to risks and
uncertainties, which have been increasingly present during
the last months of global financial uncertainties. For
extensive information on the most significant operational
and financial risks, please see pages 59-60 and pages 66-
67 in the Annual Report for 2024.
PowerCell’s underlying markets are driven by the strong
megatrend of electrification and society’s need to transition
to emission-free energy. However, severe declines in
economic activity can have an impact on the timing of
customers’ investment decisions.
Parent Company
The main part of the Group’s activity is carried out in the
Parent Company Powercell Sweden AB. Out of 146
employees, 143 are employed by the Parent Company. The
Parent Company’s revenue amounted to SEK 74.1m (52.1)
in the first quarter. Operating income for the quarter
amounted to SEK -20.4m (-38.1).
Ten largest owners March 31, 2025
Name
Number of
Shares
Votes and
capital
Robert Bosch 6,493,531 11.22%
Norges Bank Investment Management 3,994,413 6.90%
Avanza Pension 1,956,881 3.38%
Axon Partners Group Investment SGEIC 1,055,193 1.82%
Ruth Asset Management 950,000 1.64%
Swedbank Robur Fonder 603,895 1.04%
Global X Management Company LLC 490,211 0.85%
Carnegie Fonder 478,601 0.83%
VanEck 342,709 0.59%
Handelsbanken Fonder 340,396 0.59%
Total ten largest owners 16,705,830 28.86%
Others 41,186,604 71.14%
Total 57,892,434 100.00%
Source: Modular Finance AB. Compiled and processed data from various sources, including Euroclear, Morningstar and the Swedish Financial
Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen).
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Assurance of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and the CEO warrant that this
interim report for Powercell Sweden AB (publ), Corp. Id.
No. 556759-8353, provides a true and fair picture of the
Parent Company’s and the Group’s operations, financial
position and results and describes
the significant risks and uncertainties of the Parent
Company and the companies included in the Group.
This report has not been reviewed by the Company’s
auditor.
Gothenburg, April 24, 2025
Magnus Jonsson
Chairman
Nicolas Boutin
Director
Helen Fasth Gillstedt
Director
Riku-Pekka Hägg
Director
Karin Ryttberg-Wallgren
Director
Uwe Hillman
Director
Annette Malm Justad
Director
Richard Berkling
CEO
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Financial calendar
Annual General Meeting, April 29
Interim report first half year 2025, July 17
Interim report Q3 2025, October 23
Interim report Q4 and year-end report 2025,
February 4, 2026
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Contact details:
CEO Richard Berkling
+46 (0) 31 7203620
richard.berkling@powercellgroup.com
CFO Anders Düring
+46 (0) 70 8887733
anders.during@powercellgroup.com
This information constitutes information that Powercell
Sweden AB (publ) is obliged to make public according to the
EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities
Market Act. The information was submitted for publication
through the contact person set out above at 07:30 am CEST
on April 24, 2025.
Every care has been taken in the translation of this interim
report. If there are discrepancies, the Swedish original will
supersede the English translation. The addition of the totals
presented may result in minor rounding differences.
About PowerCell
PowerCell is a world leader in hydrogen electric solutions
with unique fuel cell stacks and systems. With decades of
experience, we use our expertise to accelerate the
transition to an emission-free, more sustainable world. We
target industries such as aviation, marine, off-road, on-road
and stationary power generation. With our cutting-edge
products, we help our customers to reach net zero
emissions already today.
We are headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden with sales
globally. PowerCell is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
To read more about our products and services, visit
https://powercellgroup.com.
Powercell Sweden AB (publ)
Corp. Reg. No. 556759-8353
Ruskvädersgatan 12, SE-418 34 Gothenburg
Tel: +46 (0) 31 720 36 20
powercellgroup.com