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Lifco Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary24 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net sales for Q3 2025 increased 8.9% year-over-year to SEK 6,842 million, with EBITA up 10.4% to SEK 1,543 million and net profit rising 18.9% to SEK 900 million; for the nine months, net sales grew 9.0% to SEK 20,717 million, EBITA rose 7.4% to SEK 4,600 million, and net profit increased 10.6% to SEK 2,624 million.

  • Organic growth contributed 4.3–5% and acquisitions 7.4–8% to net sales, offset by negative FX effects of 2.8–4%.

  • EBITDA/EBITA margin for Q3 was 22.6%, and for nine months 22.2%, with strong cash flow and a solid financial position maintained.

  • Net profit in Q3 was boosted by a one-time SEK 63 million deferred tax revaluation due to future German tax rate changes.

  • 13 new businesses consolidated in the first nine months, adding SEK 1,870 million in annual net sales and about 300 employees.

Financial highlights

  • EBITA for Q3 up 10.4% to SEK 1,543 million; margin improved to 22.6%.

  • Earnings per share for Q3 rose 19.5% to SEK 1.96; for nine months, up 11.1% to SEK 5.71.

  • Operating cash flow for Q3 increased 16.4% to SEK 1,394 million; nine months up 4.2% to SEK 3,138 million.

  • Return on capital employed (ROCE) for the period was 20.5%; excluding goodwill, ROCE was 131%.

  • Net debt/EBITDA at 1.9x; interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA at 1.3x.

Outlook and guidance

  • Focus remains on organic EBITA growth above GDP in relevant geographies, with acquisitions to supplement growth.

  • Financial position remains strong, with net debt/EBITDA well below the target of 3x.

  • Acquisition activity is expected to continue, with disciplined focus on high-margin, niche companies.

  • No major issues anticipated from tariffs overall, though some individual companies are affected.

  • Dividend payout policy of 30-50% of net profit.

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Lifco AB is a Swedish company that acquires and develops niche businesses within various industries. The company operates through three main business areas: Dental, Demolition & Tools, and Systems Solutions. In the Dental segment, Lifco provides products and services to dental clinics and laboratories, including dental consumables, equipment, and software. The Demolition & Tools division offers equipment for the construction and demolition industries, such as hydraulic attachments and tools. The Systems Solutions segment includes companies involved in different niche markets, ranging from environmental technology and contract manufacturing to relocation services. Lifco's strategy focuses on long-term growth through the acquisition of profitable companies with strong market positions in their respective niches. The company is headquartered in Enköping, Sweden, and its shares are listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

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