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Investing.com - Ratos AB (STO:RATO-B) on Monday reported a strong start to 2025, with first quarter adjusted EBITA rising 32% to SEK 474 million from SEK 359 million in the same period last year.
Operating profit for the quarter jumped to SEK 563 million, up from SEK 329 million YoY, boosted by SEK 120 million in items affecting comparability. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to SEK 0.37 from SEK 0.06 in Q1 2024.
The company’s cash flow from operating activities was negative SEK 285 million, compared to negative SEK 137 million in the prior year period.
However, Ratos noted that cash flow improved YoY when adjusted for the composition dividend related to the reconstruction of Plantasjen.
"In the first quarter, adjusted EBITA rose 32% while the EBITA margin increased and all business areas reported improved adjusted EBITA," said Jonas Wiström, President and CEO of Ratos. "The completed reconstruction of Plantasjen already yielded results in the first quarter."
The company’s Annual General Meeting approved a dividend of SEK 1.35 per share for the 2024 financial year, totaling SEK 442 million.
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