Lagercrantz Year-end Report 2025/26

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Lagercrantz Group AB reported strong financial results for the full year ending March 31, 2026, with net revenue increasing 13% to MSEK 10,609, driven by 3% organic growth. Operating profit (EBITA) rose 17% to MSEK 1,923, with an improved EBITA margin of 18.1%. Profit after taxes grew 18% to MSEK 1,200, and earnings per share increased to SEK 5.81. The company also proposed a 14% dividend increase to SEK 2.50 per share and highlighted the strategic impact of eight acquisitions during the year, contributing approximately MSEK 1,070 in annual revenue.

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FOURTH QUARTER (1 January – 31 March 2026)
·       Net revenue increased by 13% to MSEK 2,825 (2,503), where the organic growth amounted to 6%.
·       Operating profit (EBITA) increased by 20% to MSEK 536 (446) and the EBITA margin amounted to 19.0% (17.8).
·       Profit after financial items (EBT) increased by 19% to MSEK 438 (368).
·       Cash flow from operating activities increased by 20% to MSEK 410 (342).
·       Profit after taxes increased by 19% to MSEK 364 (307).

12 MONTHS (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026)
·       Net revenue increased by 13% to MSEK 10,609 (9,389), where the organic growth amounted to 3%.
·       Operating profit (EBITA) increased by 17% to MSEK 1,923 (1,646) and the EBITA margin amounted to 18.1% (17.5).
·       Profit after financial items (EBT) increased by 17% to MSEK 1,523 (1,298).
·       Cash flow from operating activities increased by 14% to MSEK 1,502 (1,322).
·       Profit after taxes increased by 18% to MSEK 1,200 (1,019) and earnings per share after dilution increased to SEK 5.81 (4.93).
·       Return on equity amounted to 29% (28) and the equity ratio was 35% (34).
·       The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 2,50 (2.20) per share, an increase of 14% compared to previous year.
·       During the financial year, eight acquisitions were carried out with total annual revenue of approximately MSEK 1,070.
·       After the end of the financial year, another four companies have been acquired with total annual revenue of approximately MSEK 300.

CEO Comment
“Purposeful strategy behind strong earnings growth”
Lagercrantz closed a strong financial year, where the positive trend continued also in the final quarter. Profit (EBT) for the full year increased by 17% to MSEK 1,523, which is a new all-time high. The operating margin (EBITA) amounted to 18.1% and earnings per share improved by 18% to SEK 5.81, which also represents new record highs. Cash flow from operating activities amounted to about MSEK 1,500 and continues to provide strong opportunities for future acquisitions.
For full CEO comment, please see the Year-end Report.

Stockholm 19 May 2025

Lagercrantz Group AB (publ)

Presentation/webcast
A presentation of the report will be held 19 May, at 10:00 CET with CEO Jörgen Wigh and CFO Karin Mellegård Djärf. The webcast will be recorded.
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About Us
Lagercrantz Group is a Tech Group that buys and builds niche businesses offering 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, China and in India. The Group has approximately 3,600 employees and annual revenues of almost SEK 11 billion. The Company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2001. Read more on www.lagercrantz.com