Polygiene Group AB (publ.) Interim Report July 1 – September 30, 2023
Positive EBITDA and strong cash flow signal recovery
Net sales for the quarter amounted to MSEK 28.7 (41.0), a 30% decrease compared to the third quarter last year. This fiscal period saw a more robust gross margin of 72.2 (65.6)% than 2022. Operating profit before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was MSEK 0.1 (5.1), equivalent to an EBITDA margin of 0.4 (12.5)%. Cash flow, was positive at MSEK 2.3 (including currency effects, MSEK 1.2), with MSEK 48.3 in cash and cash equivalents.
The quarter in brief (July – September 2023)
- Net sales amounted to MSEK 28.7 (41.0). There is an exchange rate impact of approximately 5 % in the quarter compared to last year. The decrease in net sales is primarily within Product Protection due to reduced demand in the manufacturing and construction industries
- The gross margin was 72.2 (65.6) %
- Operating profit before depreciations (EBITDA) amounted to MSEK 0.1 (5.1)
- Operating profit after depreciations and before tax (EBIT) amounted to MSEK
-2.4 (7.0) - The cash flow amounted to MSEK 2.3 (1.9), 1.2 including FX impact. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 48.3 (55.5)
Significant events during the quarter in brief (July – September 2023)
- Innovation project launched to address microfiber emissions
- MicroPak has increased its order volume
- New agents within Product Protection
- Munich-based sailing brand Marinepool launches products treated with Polygiene StayFresh
- Presentation for Resinex in Healthcare
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