AddLife (ALIF) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved strong organic and acquired growth, with currency-adjusted sales up 7% and EBITA margin rising to 11.1% from 9.8% year-over-year.

• Profit before tax increased 164% and profit after tax surged 228% year-over-year, supported by lower interest costs and tax rates.

• Net debt/EBITDA reduced to 2.9, meeting the target of below 3.0 and enabling increased acquisition activity.

• Margin improvements and strengthened bottom line performance driven by cost control, lower interest rates, and reduced debt.

• For the nine months, net sales grew 3% to SEK 7,709m, EBITA excl. one-offs up 12% to SEK 920m, and profit after tax up 89% to SEK 302m.

Financial highlights

• Net sales for Q3 reached SEK 2,429m, up 4% year-over-year, with organic growth at 6% and acquired growth at 1%.

• EBITA increased by 17% to SEK 270m, with EBITA margin at 11.1%; year-to-date EBITA margin at 11.9%.

• Operating cash flow for the quarter was SEK 145m, with accumulated operating cash flow at SEK 504m year-to-date.

• Cash conversion above 90%, with a focus on inventory reduction and working capital efficiency.

• Net debt improved by SEK 52m in Q3.

Outlook and guidance

• Inventory increased in preparation for expected strong Q4 sales.

• Strengthened balance sheet and reduced leverage enable increased acquisition activity.

• Continued focus on profitability improvement initiatives and advanced product portfolio.