First six months 2021
- Net sales increased by MSEK 118 to MSEK 5,504 (5,386), which corresponded to organic growth of 10 percent.
- EBITA increased to MSEK 287 (153), which corresponded to an EBITA margin of 5.2 (2.8) percent. Changes in exchange rates had a negative effect on EBITA of MSEK 22.
- The result before tax increased to MSEK 213 (57), which was an improvement of 276 percent.
- The net result increased to MSEK 154 (35), corresponding to SEK 4.29 (0.96) per share.
- Operating cash flow was MSEK 367 (635), of which acquisitions were MSEK -46 (0).
Second quarter 2021
- Net sales were MSEK 2,769 (2,814), which corresponded to organic growth of six percent using unchanged exchange rates.
- EBITA increased to MSEK 145 (72), which corresponded to an EBITA margin of 5.2 (2.6) percent. Changes in exchange rates had a negative effect on EBITA of MSEK 11.
- The result before tax increased to MSEK 110 (29), which was an improvement of 283 percent.
- The net result increased to MSEK 86 (19), corresponding to SEK 2.38 (0.52) per share.
- Operating cash flow was MSEK 260 (279), of which acquisitions were MSEK -1 (0).
- The Group has refinanced its credit and a new three year agreement has been signed.
- The shortage of semiconductors created disturbances in production for some Group customers. It appears these disturbances will continue during the second half of the year.
- An important customer contract for business area Print & Packaging Solutions has been renewed. The new contract runs for five years with annual sales of around MSEK 150-200.
- After the balance sheet date Elanders has acquired all the shares in the German digital print company Schätzl Druck & Medien GmbH & Co. KG (“Schätzl”). Schätzl had net sales the last twelve months of around MEUR 15 with good profitability. The purchase price was MEUR 8 on a debt-free basis.
Further information can be found on Elanders' website www.elanders.com or requested via e-mail info@elanders.com.
Questions concerning this report can be addressed to:
Magnus Nilsson
President and CEO
Phone: +46 31 750 07 50
Andréas Wikner
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +46 31 750 07 50
Elanders AB (publ)
(Company ID 556008-1621)
Flöjelbergsgatan 1 C
431 35 Mölndal, Sweden
Phone: +46 31 750 00 00
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