BE Group’s operating result for the first quarter 2021 is estimated to be better than expected
BE Group’s operating result for the first quarter 2021 is assessed to exceed the company’s profitability targets due to higher steel prices, improved margins and lower costs. The Group’s net sales is estimated to 1 100 MSEK (1 118). The underlying operating result is expected to amount to between SEK 65 – 70 M (42). The operating result including inventory gains is expected to increase significantly and amount to between SEK 78 – 85 M (-4). The operating result for the first quarter 2020 was affected by items affecting comparability of SEK -35 M. During the beginning of the year, the