Growth and EBITDA margin for 2015 exceeding targets for the year and improved cash flows from operating activities

January – December 2015

Sales amounted to SEK 1,644.1 million (1,457.6), a sales growth of 12.8 percent.

Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 274.6 million (246.3), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 16.6 percent (16.8).

EBITDA includes a capital loss of SEK 6.6 million related to the divestment of Opus Equipment.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 201.2 million (158.5).

Profit for the period amounted to SEK 66.4 million (142.1).

Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 0.23 (0.53).

The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 0.10 (0.09) per share.

October – December 2015

Sales amounted to SEK 405.4 million (394.5), a sales growth of 2.7 percent.

Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 58.3 million (49.4) corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 14.2 percent (12.3).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 44.6 million (59.8).

Profit for the period amounted to SEK 3.0 million (31.0).

Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 0.01 (0.12).

For additional information, please contact
Magnus Greko
President and CEO
Phone: 46 31 748 34 00
E-mail: magnus.greko@opus.se

Peter Stenström
Investor Relations
Phone: 46 765 25 84 93
E-mail: peter.stenstrom@opus.se

About Opus Group
Opus Group is a leading vehicle inspection company with a strong focus on customer service and innovative technology. Opus Group is one of the market leaders in vehicle inspection operations in the US and Sweden. Opus Bilprovning has 78 vehicle inspection stations in Sweden. Opus Inspection operates vehicle inspection programs in the U.S., Bermuda, Chile, Peru and Pakistan and is active in sales and service of emission control equipment in North America and Mexico. Opus Group’s revenues amounted to approximately SEK 1,644 million in 2015. Opus Group’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.