Interim Report Q1 January-March 2023

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The strong performance from 2022 continues in 2023 where, for the first quarter the Group delivered a great set of results. We see good growth for sustainable lighting solutions from the renovation opportunity.

The first quarter:

  • Order intake was MSEK 2,179 (2,204), a decrease of -1.1% adjusted to -4.3% for currency effects of MSEK +89 and business closures of MSEK -20
  • Net sales were MSEK 2,224 (1,873), an increase of +18.7% adjusted to +14.3% for currency effects of MSEK +93 and business closures of MSEK -9
  • Operating profit was MSEK 244.1 (173.3), an increase of +40.9% with an operating margin of 11.0 (9.3)%
  • Earnings after tax were MSEK 157.9 (119.5)
  • Earnings per share were SEK 0.90 (0.68)
  • Cash flow from operating activities was MSEK 206.4 (-68.4)

Comments from CEO Bodil Sonesson:

The strong performance from 2022 continues in 2023 where, for the first quarter the Group delivered a great set of results. We see good growth for sustainable lighting solutions from the renovation opportunity.

An investor webcast following the Quarter 1 Report 2023 will be held on 26 April 2023 at 09:00 CET.

A link to the webcast and a management presentation will be available on https://www.fagerhultgroup.com/investors.

This disclosure contains information that Fagerhult is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014) and the Swedish Securities Markets Act (2007:528). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 25-04-2023 14:22 CET.

Disclosures may be submitted by

Bodil Sonesson CEO, mobile: +46 722 23 76 02 e-mail: bodil.sonesson@fagerhultgroup.com

Michael Wood CFO, mobile: +46 730 87 46 47 e-mail: michael.wood@fagerhultgroup.com

The Fagerhult Group is one of Europe's leading lighting companies with 4,100 employees in 27 countries and a turnover of 8.270 MSEK in 2021. We consist of 12 brands organized into four business areas – Collection, Premium, Professional and Infrastructure.

All our brands produce high-quality professional lighting solutions and we work mainly on specifications together with our partners. Together we cover almost every professional lighting application and our presence is worldwide.