CEO's comments
In the fourth quarter of 2023, despite strenuous market conditions, Soltech reaches net sales of
Our operational business is profitable
We are pleased to be able to maintain high sales and operational profitability for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with a strong fourth quarter of 2022. Growth is not as aggressive as last year since we have focused on profitability for 18 months and no major acquisitions have been carried out since
2024 will be a challenging year, but with the hope of future interest rate decrease and clear rules of the game in the solar market, the underlying need and demand for a green transition and hopefully a more stable global climate , I see upon the future with confidence.
Stefan Ölander
CEO
FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Net sales increased by 1% to
SEK 740.6m (732.4)
- The Group's organic growth was -3% (81)
- Adjusted EBITDA amounted to
SEK 58.1 (52*) million. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.8% (7.1*%). EBITDA ofSEK 58.1m (101.4)
- Adjusted EBITA amounted to
SEK 41.5 (46.1*) million. The adjusted EBITA margin was 5.6% (6.3*)
- Earnings after tax for the quarter amounted to
SEK -120.2 (-59.7) million. Earnings were affected by non-cash effects of write-downs and profit from participations in the associated company Gigasun ofSEK 131.9 M (121.3) - Cash flow from operating activities amounted to
SEK 102.4 (-4.9) million. Cash flow for the quarter was MSEK 50.8 (26.7). - Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to
SEK -0.91 (-0.46)
JANUARY – DECEMBER IN BRIEF
- Net sales increased by 50% to
SEK 2,904.4m (1,931.4) - The Group's organic growth was 26% (57%)
- Adjusted EBITDA amounted to
SEK 128.5 (-8.8*) million. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 4.4% (-0.5*). EBITDA amounted to MSEK 128.5 (-19.8) - Adjusted EBITA amounted to
SEK 75.4 (-41.5*) million. The adjusted EBITA margin was 2.6% (-2.1*%). EBITA ofSEK 75.4m (-52.5) - Earnings after tax for the period were
SEK -165.9 (-224.2) million. Earnings were affected by non-cash effects of write-downs and profit from participations in the associated company Gigasun ofSEK 156.2 M (114.1) - Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 2.3 (-191.3).
- Cash flow for the period was MSEK -62.5 (-60.8)
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to
SEK -1.25 (-1.73)
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Going forward,
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