Alfa Laval Stock Price, News & Analysis

Alfa Laval reported strong results for Q1 2023, with order intake reaching SEK 18.4 billion, reflecting a 25% organic growth. The net sales also showed notable performance, increasing to SEK 14.1 billion for a 15% organic growth, driven by easing supply chain issues. The adjusted EBITA surged 31% to SEK 2,387 million, representing a margin of 16.9%. Net income was reported at SEK 1,515 million, with earnings per share of SEK 3.64. However, the company expects demand to be sequentially lower in the next quarter. The Board proposed a dividend of SEK 6.00 per share for the Annual General Meeting.

On April 19, 2023, Alfa Laval announced a shift in its divisional profitability metric from EBIT to EBITA. This change aims to provide a clearer view of the businesses' underlying performances. The company is making historical quarterly EBITA figures from 2020 available for comparison in future financial reports. Alfa Laval operates in over 100 countries and reported annual sales of SEK 52.1 billion (approximately EUR 4.9 billion) in 2022. Their innovative technologies focus on enhancing energy efficiency, water treatment, and emission reduction, supporting sustainability goals globally.

On April 13, 2023, Alfa Laval announced a partnership with Boliden, a Swedish mining firm, to manufacture heat exchangers using Boliden's Low-Carbon copper. This initiative aims to produce the first heat exchanger with the sustainable copper by the end of 2023, aligning with Alfa Laval’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Boliden's copper is sourced from sustainably mined materials and recycled electronic waste, utilizing clean energy that results in one of the lowest carbon footprints for refined copper globally. The collaboration signifies a strategic move for Alfa Laval to reduce the carbon impact of its products and contribute to the industry's transition towards sustainability.

Alfa Laval is set to announce its first quarter earnings on April 25, 2023, at 13:00 pm CET. A telephone conference will follow at 14:00 pm CET, hosted by President and CEO Tom Erixon and CFO Fredrik Ekström.

Registered participants can ask questions during the conference. Interested parties can follow the event via a live webcast, with links available on the company's investor relations page.

Alfa Laval has successfully acquired a 100% stake in Marine Performance Systems (MPS), following a minority investment in 2021. The closing date for this acquisition was March 21, 2023. MPS specializes in innovative air lubrication technology that significantly reduces hull friction, leading to fuel savings of 50-70%. This technology directly addresses fuel costs, which constitute up to 60% of a vessel's operational expenses and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Alfa Laval aims to enhance process efficiency and promote more sustainable practices.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Alfa Laval AB is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at Scandic Star Lund, Sweden. Registration opens at 3:30 p.m. CET. Shareholders must be recorded in the share register by April 17, 2023, to participate. Advance voting is available until April 19, 2023. Key agenda items include the presentation of annual reports, approval of profit distribution of SEK 6 per share, increase in Board members, and proposals for share capital adjustments. The meeting will also address the executive remuneration policy and elect members to the Board. The proposed dividend is to be paid on May 3, 2023. More details are available on Alfa Laval's website.

On March 15, 2023, Alfa Laval announced its membership in the First Movers Coalition (FMC), a global initiative aimed at supporting the decarbonization of high-emission industries. By joining the FMC, Alfa Laval aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, contributing to the 1.5-degree target set by the Paris Agreement. The FMC focuses on seven sectors, including steel and shipping, which collectively account for 30% of global emissions. As part of this coalition, Alfa Laval will collaborate with over 70 member companies to advance the availability of low-carbon technologies, fostering sustainable practices across industries.

Alfa Laval has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climate goals, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. With over 4,000 companies leading the zero-carbon transformation globally, Alfa Laval's targets are now validated, ensuring alignment with the latest climate science. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions across its value chain, contributing to the 1.5-degree Celsius target set in the Paris Agreement. Alfa Laval, headquartered in Lund, Sweden, reported annual sales of SEK 52.1 billion in 2022.