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Alfa Laval AB (publ) Interim report 1 January - 31 March 2025

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Alfa Laval has released its Q1 2025 interim report showing mixed financial results. The company experienced an organic decline of -3% in order intake to SEK 16.8 billion, impacted by a negative currency effect of SEK -0.9 billion. However, net sales increased by 10% to SEK 16.5 billion.

Key financial highlights:

  • Adjusted EBITA grew 20% to SEK 2.9 billion with improved margin of 17.7%
  • Earnings per share rose to SEK 4.82 from SEK 4.07
  • Cash flow from operations decreased to SEK 1.4 billion
  • Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 0.34 times

The Board plans to propose a dividend increase to SEK 8.50 per share, up from SEK 7.50. Looking ahead, the company expects Q2 2025 demand to remain at similar levels as Q1.

Alfa Laval ha pubblicato il rapporto intermedio del primo trimestre 2025, mostrando risultati finanziari contrastanti. L'azienda ha registrato un calo organico del -3% negli ordini a 16,8 miliardi di SEK, influenzato negativamente da un effetto cambio di -0,9 miliardi di SEK. Tuttavia, le vendite nette sono aumentate del 10% raggiungendo 16,5 miliardi di SEK.

Punti salienti finanziari:

  • EBITA rettificato è cresciuto del 20% a 2,9 miliardi di SEK con un miglioramento del margine al 17,7%
  • Utile per azione è salito a 4,82 SEK da 4,07 SEK
  • Flusso di cassa operativo diminuito a 1,4 miliardi di SEK
  • Rapporto debito netto su EBITDA migliorato a 0,34 volte

Il Consiglio di Amministrazione intende proporre un aumento del dividendo a 8,50 SEK per azione, rispetto ai 7,50 precedenti. Guardando al futuro, la società prevede che la domanda del secondo trimestre 2025 rimarrà a livelli simili al primo trimestre.

Alfa Laval ha publicado su informe intermedio del primer trimestre de 2025, mostrando resultados financieros mixtos. La compañía experimentó una disminución orgánica del -3% en la entrada de pedidos hasta 16,8 mil millones de SEK, afectada negativamente por un efecto cambiario de -0,9 mil millones de SEK. Sin embargo, las ventas netas aumentaron un 10% hasta 16,5 mil millones de SEK.

Aspectos financieros clave:

  • EBITA ajustado creció un 20% hasta 2,9 mil millones de SEK con un margen mejorado del 17,7%
  • Beneficio por acción subió a 4,82 SEK desde 4,07 SEK
  • Flujo de caja operativo disminuyó a 1,4 mil millones de SEK
  • Ratio deuda neta a EBITDA mejoró a 0,34 veces

El Consejo planea proponer un aumento del dividendo a 8,50 SEK por acción, desde 7,50 SEK. De cara al futuro, la empresa espera que la demanda del segundo trimestre de 2025 se mantenga en niveles similares al primer trimestre.

알파 라발은 2025년 1분기 중간 보고서를 발표하며 혼재된 재무 성과를 보였습니다. 회사는 주문 수주가 유기적으로 -3% 감소하여 168억 SEK를 기록했으며, 환율 영향으로 인해 -9억 SEK의 부정적 효과가 있었습니다. 그러나 순매출은 10% 증가하여 165억 SEK에 달했습니다.

주요 재무 하이라이트:

  • 조정 EBITA는 20% 증가하여 29억 SEK, 마진은 17.7%로 개선됨
  • 주당순이익은 4.07 SEK에서 4.82 SEK로 상승
  • 영업활동 현금흐름은 14억 SEK로 감소
  • 순부채 대비 EBITDA 비율은 0.34배로 개선됨

이사회는 주당 배당금을 기존 7.50 SEK에서 8.50 SEK로 인상할 것을 제안할 계획입니다. 앞으로 2025년 2분기 수요는 1분기와 비슷한 수준을 유지할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Alfa Laval a publié son rapport intermédiaire du premier trimestre 2025, affichant des résultats financiers mitigés. L'entreprise a connu une baisse organique de -3 % des prises de commandes, atteignant 16,8 milliards de SEK, impactée par un effet de change négatif de -0,9 milliard de SEK. Cependant, le chiffre d'affaires net a augmenté de 10 % pour atteindre 16,5 milliards de SEK.

Points financiers clés :

  • EBITA ajusté a augmenté de 20 % pour atteindre 2,9 milliards de SEK avec une marge améliorée de 17,7 %
  • Bénéfice par action est passé de 4,07 SEK à 4,82 SEK
  • Flux de trésorerie provenant des opérations a diminué à 1,4 milliard de SEK
  • Ratio dette nette sur EBITDA s'est amélioré à 0,34 fois

Le conseil d'administration prévoit de proposer une augmentation du dividende à 8,50 SEK par action, contre 7,50 SEK auparavant. Pour l'avenir, la société s'attend à ce que la demande du deuxième trimestre 2025 reste à un niveau similaire à celui du premier trimestre.

Alfa Laval hat seinen Zwischenbericht für das erste Quartal 2025 veröffentlicht, der gemischte finanzielle Ergebnisse zeigt. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen organischen Rückgang der Auftragseingänge um -3 % auf 16,8 Milliarden SEK, beeinflusst durch einen negativen Währungseffekt von -0,9 Milliarden SEK. Die Nettoumsätze stiegen jedoch um 10 % auf 16,5 Milliarden SEK.

Wesentliche finanzielle Kennzahlen:

  • Bereinigtes EBITA wuchs um 20 % auf 2,9 Milliarden SEK bei einer verbesserten Marge von 17,7 %
  • Gewinn je Aktie stieg von 4,07 SEK auf 4,82 SEK
  • Cashflow aus operativer Tätigkeit sank auf 1,4 Milliarden SEK
  • Nettofinanzverschuldungsgrad (Net Debt zu EBITDA) verbesserte sich auf das 0,34-fache

Der Vorstand plant, eine Dividendenerhöhung auf 8,50 SEK je Aktie vorzuschlagen, nach bisher 7,50 SEK. Für die Zukunft erwartet das Unternehmen, dass die Nachfrage im zweiten Quartal 2025 auf ähnlichem Niveau wie im ersten Quartal bleibt.

Positive
  • Net sales increased 10% organically to SEK 16.5 billion
  • Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 17.7% from 16.3%
  • Adjusted EBITA increased 20% to SEK 2.9 billion
  • Net income rose to SEK 2,003 million from SEK 1,693 million
  • Earnings per share grew to SEK 4.82 from SEK 4.07
  • Proposed dividend increase to SEK 8.50 from SEK 7.50 per share
  • Strong balance sheet with reduced net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.34x
Negative
  • Order intake declined 3% organically to SEK 16.8 billion
  • Negative currency effect of SEK -0.9 billion on order book
  • Cash flow from operations decreased to SEK 1.4 billion from SEK 1.9 billion

LUND, Sweden, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Highlights

  • Order intake was SEK 16.8 (18.3) billion, an organic decline of -3 percent.
  • Order book revaluation had a substantial impact on the order intake with approximately SEK -0.9 billion in negative currency effect.
  • Net sales was SEK 16.5 (14.9) billion, an organic increase of 10 percent.
  • Adjusted EBITA increased by 20 percent to SEK 2.9 (2.4) billion, corresponding to a margin of 17.7 (16.3) percent.
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1.4 (1.9) billion.
  • Earnings per share of SEK 4.82 (4.07).

Summary

First quarter

Order intake declined by -3 percent* to SEK 16,807 (18,272) million.
Net sales increased by 10 percent* to SEK 16,465 (14,906) million. 
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 2,916 (2,436) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 17.7 (16.3) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 2,657 (2,250) million.
Net income: SEK 2,003 (1,693) million.      
Earnings per share: SEK 4.82 (4.07).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 1,405 (1,890) million.
Return on capital employed (%) **: 24.2 (21.0).
Net debt to EBITDA, times **: 0.34 (0.80).

* Organic change. ** Alternative performance measures.

Outlook for the second quarter
"We expect demand in the second quarter to be on about the same level as in the first quarter."

Earlier published outlook (February 5, 2025):
"We expect demand in the first quarter to be on about the same level as in the fourth quarter."

Dividend
The Board of Directors will propose a dividend of SEK 8.50 (7.50) per share to the Annual General Meeting.

The interim report has not been subject to review by the company's auditors.

This information is information that Alfa Laval AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at CEST 13.00 on April 29, 2025.

For more information, please contact:
Johan Lundin, Head of Investor Relations
Phone: +46 46 36 65 10,
Mobile: +46 730 46 30 90,
E-mail: johan.lundin@alfalaval.com

Alfa Laval AB (publ)
PO Box 73
SE-221 00 Lund
Sweden
Corporate registration number: 556587-8054

Visiting address:
Rudeboksvägen 1
Phone: + 46 46 36 65 00
Website: www.alfalaval.com 

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FAQ

What is ALFVY's Q1 2025 earnings per share and how did it change?

Alfa Laval (ALFVY) reported earnings per share of SEK 4.82 in Q1 2025, up from SEK 4.07 in the same period last year, showing an increase of approximately 18.4%.

How much dividend will ALFVY pay shareholders in 2025?

The Board of Directors will propose a dividend of SEK 8.50 per share, an increase from the previous SEK 7.50 per share.

What is Alfa Laval's (ALFVY) order intake for Q1 2025?

ALFVY's order intake was SEK 16.8 billion in Q1 2025, showing an organic decline of 3% compared to SEK 18.3 billion in Q1 2024, with a negative currency effect of approximately SEK -0.9 billion.

What is ALFVY's Q1 2025 profit margin?

Alfa Laval achieved an adjusted EBITA margin of 17.7% in Q1 2025, improving from 16.3% in the same quarter last year.

What is Alfa Laval's outlook for Q2 2025?

Alfa Laval expects demand in Q2 2025 to remain at about the same level as in Q1 2025.

How strong is ALFVY's financial position in Q1 2025?

ALFVY shows strong financial health with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.34 times, improved from 0.80 times, and a return on capital employed of 24.2%, up from 21.0%.
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