October - December
- Net sales increased 14.1% to MSEK 672 (589), of which organic growth amounted to 7.0%
- ARR increased 16.1% to MSEK 2,209 (1,903), of which organic growth comprised 9.5%
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.8% to MSEK 219 (205), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.5% (34.7)
- EBIT was MSEK 106 (98), including positive items affecting comparability of MSEK 27 (30)
- Profit for the period totalled MSEK 57 (48).
- Basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.26 (0.22)
- Cash flow from operating activities totalled MSEK 165 (145)
- The acquisition of the American company Construction Monitor, LLC was completed on 3 November 2023 for a purchase consideration of approximately MSEK 211
- On 5 January 2024, a consortium announced that it will make a recommended voluntary public cash offer for all the shares outstanding in Byggfakta Group. For more information, refer to Note 9 Significant events after the reporting period in the report
- On 5 February 2024, Byggfakta Group acquired the Polish company Otwarty Rynek Elektroniczny (ORE) for a purchase consideration of approximately MSEK 142.For more information, refer to Note 9 Significant events after the reporting period in the report
- The Board proposes, in line with the dividend policy, that no dividend is to be distributed.
January - December
- Net sales increased 15.5% to MSEK 2,556 (2,213), of which organic growth amounted to 4.9%
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.7% to MSEK 850 (761), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.3% (34.4)
- EBIT was MSEK 294 (223), including items affecting comparability of MSEK 26 (-4)
- Profit for the period totalled MSEK 84 (130)
- Basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.39 (0.58)
- Cash flow from operating activities totalled MSEK 618 (486)
- Net debt at the end of the period in relation to adjusted EBITDA for the latest twelve-month period was 3.4x (3.2).
Growth continues to accelerate - strong demand for our subscription services
"Byggfakta Group ended the year with another quarter characterised by high demand for our services. We delivered strong new sales and are seeing a growing retention rate with our existing customers. This resulted in a 9.5% increase in organic ARR growth, while reported organic growth increased to 7.0%.", says Dario Aganovic, CEO of Byggfakta Group.
About Byggfakta Group
Byggfakta Group is a global data and software company with roots stretching back to 1936, more than 2,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We offer services that connect the construction sector, thereby increasing total growth and promoting better construction. Our unique data, insights and software solutions help customers to maximise sales, increase efficiency and build more sustainably. Our core operations encompass five areas: Project Information, Specification, Market Intelligence, Product Information and E-tendering. We mainly generate subscription revenue, which currently exceeds SEK 2 billion annually. Our goal is to grow organically by 10% per year and to grow an additional 5-15% per year through acquisitions. Byggfakta Group has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.
For further information please contact:
Erik Kronqvist, Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +46 (0) 70 697 22 22
Email: erik.kronqvist@byggfaktagroup.com
Homepage: www.byggfaktagroup.com
This information is information that Byggfakta Group is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2024-02-07 08:00 CET.
