Momentum Group’s interim report for the second quarter of 2023 was published on 14 july. Listen to the presentation below where Ulf Lilius and CFO Niklas Enmark presents the results and provide a business update. Below you’ll also find the separate Q&A session.

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Ulf Lilius, President & CEO

CEO comment, Q2 2023

High acquisition rate and healthy growth in existing operations

Although it is difficult to assess
the future market situation, we have
a positive starting point for growth
in both of our business areas.

Ulf Lilius, President & CEO

A continued healthy sales performance in the existing operations, combined with acquisitions, contributed to a revenue increase of 23 per cent during the second quarter compared with the previous year, of which 7 per cent was attributable to comparable units. Two companies were acquired during the quarter, adding combined annual revenue of approximately SEK 370 million. Revenue growth, combined with effective cost control, led to a 20 per cent increase in EBITA compared with the second quarter last year.

Second quarter 2023

  • Revenue increased by 23% to SEK 549 million (446), of which 7% was attributable to comparable units.
  • Operating profit rose by 20% to SEK 59 million (49), corresponding to an operating margin of 10.7% (11.0).
  • EBITA increased by 20% to SEK 65 million (54), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 11.8% (12.1).
  • Profit for the quarter increased by 16% to SEK 43 million (37), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 0.90 (0.70).
  • Acquisition of Askalon, a leading player in advanced valve solutions primarily for the power, refinery and process industries in Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.
  • Acquisition of Danish company Regal, a specialist in solutions in transmission, electrical automation and control.

January–June 2023

  • Revenue increased by 24% to SEK 1,051 million (845), of which 8% was attributable to comparable units.
  • Operating profit rose by 33% to SEK 114 million (86), corresponding to an operating margin of 10.8% (10.2).
  • EBITA increased by 28% to SEK 125 million (98), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 11.9% (11.6).
  • Profit for the period increased by 31% to SEK 85 million (65), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 1.75 (1.25).
  • The return on working capital (EBITA/WC) was 60% (62).
  • The equity/assets ratio was 32 per cent (44) at the end of the period.
  • As of 30 June, the number of repurchased Class B shares totalled 1,259,624.
  • During the first quarter, Hydmos Industriteknik, LocTech and Agera were acquired.

Events after the end of the period

  • After the end of the quarter, Processkontroll Items was acquired, which holds a leading niche position in instrumentation for demanding operating conditions.

A quarterly presentation is available on the company’s website, momentum.group, where CEO Ulf Lilius and CFO Niklas Enmark present the report and provide an update on operations.

Q2 Jan-Jun R12 Jun
2023 2022 Δ 2023 2022 Δ 2023 2022 Δ
Revenue 549 446 23% 1,051 845 24% 1,945 1,590 22%
Operating profit 59 49 20% 114 86 33% 213 164 30%
    of which: Items affecting comparability -2 0 -6 0 -12
    of which: Amortisation of intangible assets in connection with acquisitions -6 -3 -11 -6 -18 -12
EBITA 65 54 20% 125 98 28% 231 188 23%
Net profit 43 37 16% 85 65 31% 160 125 28%
Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK 0.90 0.70 29% 1.75 1.25 40% 3.20 2.40 33%
Operating margin 10.7% 11.0% 10.8% 10.2% 11.0% 10.3%
EBITA margin 11.8% 12.1% 11.9% 11.6% 11.9% 11.8%
Return on working capital (EBITA/WC) 60% 62%
Equity/assets ratio 32% 44%

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