Interim report January - March 2026
Strong Cash flow, lower earnings·Quarterly net sales declined by 20 percent and EBITA excluding items affecting comparability declined by SEK 75.6 m.
·Free cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 82 m, a significant improvement compared with the same quarter in the previous year.
·Favourable Administrative Court ruling regarding Uppländska’s blasting permit.
·Acquisition of Väghyveltjänst Peter Gunnarsson AB (VHT), expanding Bellman Group’s offering in infrastructure related services.
·Agreement signed to acquire BS Åkeri Bengt Strömvall
Lower sales, improved cash flow·Quarterly net sales declined by 7 percent and EBITA excluding items affecting comparability declined by 44 percent.
·Free cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 116 m, slightly lower than in the same quarter of the previous year, but higher for the full year. The cash position remains strong.
·The market remains sluggish, and a broader recovery is not expected until the end of 2026.
·The Group is therefore implementing proactive measures to strengthen sales and reduce costs, including a more coordinated and structured
Lower sales and earnings·Quarterly net sales declined by 16 percent and EBITA excluding items affecting comparability declined by 57 percent.
·Free cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 28 m, slightly lower than in the same quarter last year.
·The market remains challenging, and broader recovery is expected to take at least twelve months.
·The Group is implementing proactive measures to strengthen sales and reduce costs.
Magnus Persson, CEO of Bellman Group comments:
"The third quarter was characterized by continued weak demand and notable price pressure in
Reduced earnings, improved cash flow· Quarterly net sales declined by 18 percent and EBITA excluding items affecting comparabilitydeclined by 27 percent. · Free cash flow from operations improved compared to the previous year. · Successful refinancing further strengthening the company’s operational activities and acquisition agenda. · The market remains challenging, and recovery is expected to take at least six to twelve months. · The Group is implementing proactive measures to strengthen sales and reduce costs.
Magnus Persson, CEO of Bellman Group comments:
"The market
Establishment in Norrland
· Quarterly net sales increased by 13 percent and EBITDA before items affecting comparability increased by 15 percent, with a strong contribution from the acquisitions of Holmgrens and Öhmans. · Norrland establishment accomplished through the acquisition of Bröderna Öhman AB. · Major price increases for fuel and raw materials put pressure on margins. · Strong cash flow from operating activities. · Successful expansion of existing corporate bond by SEK 250 m, providing the conditions for continued acquisitions in accordance with the Group’s