Publication date: April 24, 2025
Strong growth, profitability and innovation characterised the quarter
Net sales for the quarter amounted to MSEK 41.5 (35.1), an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. The gross margin for the period was 67.4 (68.7) %. Operating profit before depreciation and tax (EBITDA) was MSEK 3.1 (4.8). Cash flow was negative at MSEK -4.1 (2.5), and cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 61.9 (48.9).
The quarter in brief
- Net sales amounted to MSEK 41.5 (35.1), an improvement of 18 %. The quarter had a positive currency effect of approximately 2 % compared to the previous year.
- The gross margin amounted to 67.4 % (68.7).
- Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to MSEK 3.1 (4.8), including approximately MSEK -1.4 in negative currency effects.
- Operating profit after depreciation and before tax (EBIT) amounted to MSEK 1.6 (3.3).
- Cash flow amounted to MSEK -4.1 (2.5), or MSEK -6.8 (4.7) including currency effects. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 61.9 (48.9). The quarter was impacted by approximately MSEK 3 in bonus payments and customer payments with shorter credit terms at the end of Q4.
Significant events during the quarter in brief
- The Board of Directors of Polygiene Group proposes a one-off special dividend.
- The current Board is nominated for re-election for 2025/2026.
- The company is launching StayCool by Polygiene at Performance Days
- Introducing new products within the Healthcare segment.
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This information is information that Polygiene Group is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2025-04-24 08:00 CEST.
For more information, visit polygienegroup.com or contact:
Niklas Blomstedt, CFO. +46 (0) 706 63 21 26, niklas.blomstedt@polygiene.com
Ulrika Björk, CEO. +46 (0) 70 921 12 75, ulrika.bjork@polygiene.com
About Us
Polygiene Group is the global leader in antimicrobial technologies. The company treat hard surfaces and textiles to ensure that products are better protected and hygienic, fresh and odor-free. As a leading ingredient brand, Polygiene Group collaborates with over 500 top-class global brands through the Polygiene and Addmaster segments. Polygiene Group provides a wide range of technologies that increase the value of our customers products. The company offers solutions and treatments for products with technologies such as: OdorCrunch, StayFresh, Scentmaster, ViralOff, Biomaster and Verimaster. Polygiene Group is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm, Sweden.
For more information: www.polygienegroup.com
Svensk Kapitalmarknadsgranskning AB is the Company's Certified Adviser.
