Nimbus Group AB (publ) decreased its sales by 20 percent to MSEK 378 (475) during the third quarter 2024. EBITA before restructuring costs amounted to MSEK -11 (13). After restructuring costs, EBITA amounted to MSEK -66.
- Order intake increased by 18 percent, indicating that the market has likely bottomed out.
- A sales decrease of 20 percent, increased cost under absorption in the small boat production in particular and had a negative impact on results.
- Directional decision about production adjustments in the Finnish small boat production led to non-recurring costs affecting the quarterly result, but is expected to yield a total profit improvement of MSEK 50 per year when fully implemented in late 2025.
THIRD QUARTER July - September 2024 | FIRST 9 MONTHS, January - September 2024 |
| Net sales for the second quarter decreased 20 percent to MSEK 378 (475). | Net sales totaled MSEK 1,345, down 13 percent year-on-year (1,537). |
| Organic growth totaled -19 percent. EBITA before restructuring costs amounted to MSEK -11 (13). EBITA after restructuring costs amounted to MSEK -66. | Organic growth totaled -12 percent. EBITA before restructuring costs amounted to MSEK 20 (104). EBITA after restructuring costs amounted to MSEK -39. |
| EBITA margin before restructuring costs amounted to -2.8 percent (2.7). EBITA margin after restructuring costs amounted to -17.3 percent. | EBITA margin before restructuring costs amounted to 1.5 percent (6.8). EBITA margin after restructuring costs amounted to -2.3 percent. |
| Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK -69 (-46). | Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK -81 (-72). |
| The order book by period-end totaled MSEK 508 (946). | Earnings per share amounted to SEK -2.38 (3.22). |
| Third quarter | First 9 months | Last 12 months | Full year | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2023 | |
| Net sales, MSEK | 378.3 | 475.4 | -20 | 1,345.2 | 1,537.3 | -13 | 1,705.7 | 1,875.3 | -9 | 1,898.4 |
| Operating result, MSEK | -65.7 | 12.7 | -617 | -35.3 | 103.7 | -134 | -39.9 | 113.2 | -135 | 99.1 |
| EBITA, MSEK | -65.6 | 13.0 | -602 | -34.9 | 104.1 | -134 | -39.3 | 114.4 | -134 | 99.7 |
| EBITA margin, % | -17.3% | 2.7% | -20.1 pp | -2.6% | 6.8% | -9.4 pp | -2.3% | 6.1% | -8.4 pp | 5.2% |
| Result for the period, MSEK | -74.1 | 6.6 | -1,228 | -50.7 | 67.1 | -176 | -72.8 | 70.1 | -204 | 45.0 |
| Operating cash flow, MSEK | -69.3 | -46.0 | 51 | -81.0 | -71.8 | 13 | -149.7 | -111.8 | 34 | -153.2 |
| Earnings per share | -3.47 | 0.31 | -1,228 | -2.38 | 3.22 | -174 | -3.41 | 3.68 | -193 | 2.15 |
Link to the report: https://nimbusgroup.se/en/reports-and-presentations/
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About Nimbus Group
Nimbus Group produces and markets powerboats which includes the brands Alukin, Aquador, Bella, EdgeWater, Falcon, Flipper, Nimbus and Paragon Yachts. Sales are made through dealer networks and the largest markets are the Nordic region, Europe and the USA. During 2023, the Group strengthened its position on the important North American market through the acquisition of the premium powerboat manufacturer EdgeWater Power Boats. In 2023, the Group had sales of SEK 1,898 million and 511 employees. Operations are conducted in Sweden, Finland, Poland, England, Norway and the USA.
Nimbus Group has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North since February 2021. For more information, see www.nimbusgroup.se
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The Company's Certified Adviser is Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ)
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For further information, please contact:
Jan-Erik Lindström, CEO
+46 31 726 77 00
jan-erik.lindstrom@nimbus.se
Rasmus Alvemyr, CFO
+46317267708
rasmus.alvemyr@nimbus.se
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