Q4 results 2020

January 29, 2021

Q4 in brief

  • Solid finish to a challenging year
  • Organic order growth, year-on-year and sequentially
  • Primarily driven by Vacuum and Compressor Technique
  • Operating margin at pre-pandemic level
  • Strong operating cash flow

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Q4 financials

  • Orders received were MSEK 25 868 (25 625), organic growth of 7%
  • Revenues were MSEK 25 738 (27 319), organically flat
  • Operating profit was MSEK 5 373 (5 627), margin at 20.9% (20.6)
    ‒ Adjusted operating profit at MSEK 5 402 (5 913), margin of 21.0% (21.6)
  • Profit for the period was MSEK 4 196 (4 331)
  • Basic earnings per share were SEK 3.45 (3.55)
  • Operating cash flow increased to MSEK 6 459 (5 084)
  • Return on capital employed was 23% (30)

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The Covid-19 year 2020

  • The pandemic affected everything
    • Employees, business partners and societies
  • Equipment demand suffered significantly
    • Exception was Vacuum Technique, supported by increased demand from the semiconductor industry
  • Service orders flat, despite negative effects of lock-downs
  • 12 acquisitions completed
  • 12% reduction of CO2 emissions from energy in operations and transport in relation to cost of sales
  • Proposed dividend of SEK 7.30 per share to be paid in two installments

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