PRESS RELEASE
Fourth quarter (1 January - 31 March 2025)
- Net revenue increased by 16% to MSEK 2,503 (2,159).
- Operating profit (EBITA) increased by 14% to MSEK 446 (390), where the EBITA margin was 17.8% (18.1).
- Profit after financial items (EBT) increased by 23% to MSEK 368 (298).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 342 (378).
- Profit after taxes increased by 28% to MSEK 307 (240).
12 MONTHS (1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025)
- Net revenue increased by 16% to MSEK 9,389 (8,129).
- Operating profit (EBITA) increased by 15% to MSEK 1,646 (1,431), where the EBITA margin was 17.5% (17.6).
- Profit after financial items (EBT) increased by 16% to MSEK 1,298 (1,116).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 1,322 (1,327).
- Return on equity amounted to 28% (27) and the equity ratio was 34% (35).
- Profit after taxes increased by 16% to MSEK 1,019 (877) and earnings per share after dilution increased by 16% to SEK 4.93 (4.25).
- The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 2.20 (1.90) per share, an increase of 16% compared to 2023/24.
- During the financial year, seven acquisitions were completed with total annual revenue of approximately MSEK 825, equivalent to 10% of net revenue in the previous financial year 2023/24.
CEO COMMENT
"Another successful year for Lagercrantz"
Lagercrantz sums up another successful financial year 2024/25. We are pleased to note that our profit (EBT) increased by 16% to MSEK 1,298 with a slightly increasing growth rate at the end of the year. The operating margin (EBITA) was a good 17.5% and earnings per share increased by 16% to SEK 4.93, a new all-time high for the 15th consecutive year. In addition, cash flow from operating activities totalled MSEK 1,322 and we have completed seven exciting acquisitions, which add total annual revenue of approximately MSEK 825 with good profitability.
For more CEO comment, please see Interim Report.
Stockholm 20 May 2025
Lagercrantz Group AB (publ)
Presentation/webcast
A presentation of the report will be held 20 May, at 10:00 CET with CEO Jörgen Wigh and CFO Peter Thysell. The webcast will be recorded.
To participate via webcast, please use the following link. Via the webcast you can ask written questions.
https://lagercrantz-group.events.inderes.com/q4-report-2024-25/register
To participate via teleconference, please register on the following link. After registration you will be provided phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the teleconference.
https://events.inderes.com/lagercrantz-group/q4-report-2024-25/dial-in
This information is such information that Lagercrantz Group AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication at 07:40 CET on 20 May 2025.
For further information please contact:
Jörgen Wigh, President and CEO, phone +46 8 700 66 70
Peter Thysell, CFO, phone +46 70 661 05 59
or visit our website www.lagercrantz.com
LAGERCRANTZ GROUP IN BRIEF
Lagercrantz Group is a Tech Group that offers world-leading, value-creating technology, using either proprietary products or products from leading suppliers. The Group consists of some 85 companies, each with a focus on a specific sub-market - a niche. Lagercrantz Group is active in nine countries in Northern Europe as well as in the USA, in China and in India. The Group has some 3,100 employees and annual revenues of exceeding MSEK 9,000. The Company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2001. Read more on www.lagercrantz.com.
