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HUSQVARNA GROUP: INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024

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STOCKHOLM, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Solid cash flow in a quarter affected by weak market conditions

Second quarter 2024

Net sales decreased by 9% to SEK 15,430m (16,976). Changes in exchange rates impacted with -1%.Planned exits of low-margin petrol-powered business impacted with -2%. Organic sales decreased by 6%.Operating income was SEK 1,899m (2,101) and the operating margin was 12.3% (12.4).Excluding items affecting comparability, the operating income amounted to SEK 1,906m (2,313) and the operating margin was 12.4% (13.6).Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 2.22 (2.47) and earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.22 (2.46).Cash flow from operations and investments amounted to SEK 3,459m (4,432). Direct operating cash flow was SEK 3,917m (4,443). Cash flow was impacted by the planned reduction of trade receivables financing and adjusted for this, direct operating cash flow decreased by SEK 252m, compared to last year.

January – June 2024

Net sales decreased by 12% to SEK 30,150m (34,143). Changes in exchange rates had a neutral effect.Planned exits of low-margin petrol-powered business impacted with -3%. Organic sales decreased by 9%.Operating income was SEK 3,830m (4,465) and the operating margin was 12.7% (13.1).Excluding items affecting comparability, the operating income amounted to SEK 3,837m (4,723) and the operating margin was 12,7% (13,8).Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 4.54 (5.37) and earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 4.53 (5.35).Cash flow from operations and investments was SEK 2,403m (5,020). Direct operating cash flow was SEK 2,303m (4,204). Cash flow was impacted by the planned reduction of trade receivables financing and adjusted for this, direct operating cash flow improved by SEK 354m, compared to last year. 

Solid cash flow in a quarter affected by weak market conditions 

“During the second quarter, we continued executing on our strategy and strengthened our positions in segments such as robotic mowers for the professional market, consumer battery-powered products and parts and accessories. However, as the quarter progressed, the continued challenging macroeconomic environment and hence cautious consumer spending gradually impacted the business negatively. In combination with unfavorable weather conditions in Central Europe and North America, that significantly impacted Gardena’s watering business, the Group’s organic sales decreased by 6%. The operating income decreased to SEK 1,906m (2,313).This was primarily a result of lower sales volumes, product mix effects and low capacity utilization in our production. Our cost-savings programs are progressing as planned, with savings of SEK 215m in the quarter.

Direct operating cash flow amounted to SEK 3.9bn (4.4) for the quarter with a significant contribution from our active efforts to reduce inventory levels, which in turn has decreased by SEK 3.2bn. Since second half of 2023 we have stopped using trade receivables financing. The effect on cash flow this quarter was approximately SEK -0.3bn and we expect a positive effect from this going forward.

Organic sales in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division decreased by 6% during the quarter. Growth was strong in robotic mowers for the professional market, driven by Husqvarna CEORATM. In addition, the segments consumer battery-powered products and parts and accessories performed well. In robotic mowers for the residential market, growth was strong for the Husqvarna Automower® NERA range, which was further expanded with two boundary wire-free models this season. The successful range now comprises five models, which together accounted for approximately one third of our residential robotic mower sales in the quarter. Sales of petrol-powered wheeled products remained at a low level, due to lower demand and the fact that we are proactively exiting parts of the segment in North America. Operating margin improved in the quarter, driven by our cost savings.

In the Gardena Division, organic sales decreased by 9%. Sales started well in the quarter but the watering business was significantly impacted by unfavorable weather conditions in Central Europe and North America, resulting in lower end-user demand.

Organic sales in the Husqvarna Construction Division decreased by 3% in the quarter, where sales were stable in Europe, decreased in North America and grew in emerging markets.

Executing on strategy
We remain committed to our strategy and ongoing transformation where we focus on the high-growth areas of robotics, battery, smart watering and professional solutions. An efficient and sustainable cost base ensures delivery on our ambitions. To mitigate the near-term macroeconomic dynamics, we are now accelerating the existing cost-savings programs. 

In terms of sustainability and reduction of our overall CO₂ footprint, our emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) have decreased by -56% compared with the base year of 2015. This means that we have exceeded our target of a -35% reduction by 2025. 

In summary, despite the challenging market conditions in the quarter, our strategic focus and execution of cost efficiencies continues. This will enable us to continue to create sustainable value.”

Pavel Hajman, CEO

Webcast presentation and telephone conference
A webcast presentation of the Q2 report hosted by Pavel Hajman, CEO and Terry Burke, CFO will be held at 10:00 CET on July 18, 2024.

To view the presentation, please use the link: 
husqvarnagroup.creo.se/8080f1ee-635c-4505-8f81-a5c393bb2868  

The dial-in to the telephone conference (in order to ask questions):
+46 (0) 8 505 100 31 (Sweden) or +44 207 107 06 13 (UK)

Dates for Financial Reports 2024
October 23    Interim report for January-September 2024

Contacts
Terry Burke, CFO and Executive Vice President, Finance, IR & Communication 
+46 8 738 90 00

Johan Andersson, Vice President, Investor Relations 
+46 702 100 451

Husqvarna AB (publ), P.O. Box 7454, SE-103 92 Stockholm
Regeringsgatan 28, +46 8 738 90 00, www.husqvarnagroup.com 

Reg. Nr: 556000-5331
NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: HUSQ A, HUSQ B

This report contains insider information that Husqvarna AB is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact person set out above, at 07.00 CET on July 18, 2024

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EQT sets hard cap for EQT Private Capital Asia’s BPEA IX at USD 14.5 billion

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THIS IS INFORMATION THAT EQT 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 6:00 PM CET ON 17 NOVEMBER 2024.

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EQT has today set the hard cap for investor commitments of USD 14.5 billion for EQT Private Capital Asia’s BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (“BPEA IX”). A hard cap refers to an upper limit on the amount of investor commitments accepted as part of the fund. The actual fund size is dependent on the outcome of the fundraising process. As previously communicated, the target fund size for BPEA IX is USD 12.5 billion

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The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or solicitation. Any offer or solicitation in respect of BPEA IX will be made only through a confidential private placement memorandum and related documents which will be furnished to qualified investors on a confidential basis in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution to persons in the United States of America. Any securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold without registration thereunder or pursuant to an available exemption therefrom. Any offering of securities to be made in the United States would have to be made by means of an offering document that would be obtainable from the issuer or its agents and would contain detailed information about the issuer of the securities and its management, as well as financial information. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration.

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NTQ Korea Celebrates 5 Years: Empowering Korean Competitiveness Through Global Collaboration

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — After 5 years of establishment in Korea, NTQ Korea has gained significant positions thanks to a dedication to raising Korean businesses’ competitiveness through its pioneering Global Collaboration model. 

On 14th November, NTQ Korea celebrated its fifth anniversary in Seoul, hosting esteemed clients and partners in a special ceremony that highlighted the company’s journey from a small venture to becoming a trusted partner for numerous major South Korean companies across various industries.

The secret behind NTQ Korea’s remarkable success lies in its strategy to focus on multiple dimensions of business development. Aside from a sole focus on tech service offerings, NTQ Korea stands out for its unique Global Collaboration strategy, which has been instrumental in helping South Korean businesses unlock new opportunities in emerging markets like Vietnam and beyond.

Global Collaboration – NTQ Korea’s Approach To Leverage Korean Businesses In The Competitive Landscape

As part of maintaining its position as a global innovation leader, South Korea has actively expanded ICT collaboration with countries worldwide to strengthen its supply chain networks. Vietnam, one of the nations that has a strategic partnership with South Korea, has contributed significantly to this strategy.

“Realizing the needs for globalization of Korean businesses and the long-lasting bilateral relation between Vietnam & Korea, NTQ Korea chooses to foster service offerings & business development strategy around the “Global Collaboration” – A model that enables NTQ to build sustainable partnership values with clients”, said Mr. Pham Thai Son, CEO of NTQ Solution.

As the name suggests, “Global Collaboration” is NTQ Korea’s unique strategy model that aims to enhance clients’ capabilities to enter global markets through digital transformation. NTQ’s Global Collaboration consists of two critical objectives: leveraging clients’ competitiveness in the Korean market and committing to accompany clients on their journey to expand business globally.

Dedicated resources of more than 1300 employees globally, diverse tech stack capabilities & global experiences are the solid foundation of NTQ Korea’s Global Collaboration. NTQ Korea acts as an IT Service Provider, while providing a powerful source of technical expertise, know-how & experiences that allow clients to access markets where NTQ has a presence, including Vietnam, Japan, the US, Europe, Hong Kong, and many other countries/regions.

“With the help of NTQ’s tech powerhouse and global experiences, Korean clients will both achieve global expansion goals and strengthen their competitive edge in the domestic market at the same time”, said Mr. Pham Thai Son, CEO of NTQ Solution.

To effectively execute its Global Collaboration strategy, NTQ Korea employs: (1) a Global Development Center (GDC) model with advanced workforce management, developing dedicated IT resources that support Korean enterprises’ growth, (2) end-to-end services combining hardware and software to bring clients’ solutions to life, meeting diverse global demands, and (3) emerging technologies like up-trending GenAI and Blockchain, providing solutions that enhance Korean companies’ competitiveness, boosting growth through improved productivity, communication, and learning efficiency. These innovations address Korean businesses’ evolving needs, creating a robust foundation for sustainable international expansion.

Ready For A Greater Leap!

The resilience towards Global Collaboration has contributed to NTQ Korea’s remarkable achievements in both service development and market expansions. Looking ahead, NTQ Korea is pursuing a 5-year strategy toward future growth. This includes the goals of achieving 100 employees in Korea, deploying GDCs with 2000 – 3000 dedicated talents specialized for the Korean market, and granting top positions in the Korean ICT Market.

Along with other global subsidiaries, NTQ Korea is striving for the NTQ Solution’s 2026 goals, including 3000 employees milestones, $100M in revenues & achieving the Top 5 IT company in Vietnam!

About NTQ Korea: NTQ Korea is one of the international branches of NTQ Solution, a Global IT Service Provider with more than 13 years of experience in harnessing digital transformation for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2019, NTQ Korea has become a trusted IT partner of leading Korean companies, contributing to leveraging the position of Vietnam’s ICT competency in the market.

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Gubagoo and Fullpath Unveil Curator, the First Unified Intelligence Engine for Automotive Retailers

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Curator brings together every type of data across a dealership and normalizes, cleanses, and deduplicates it, creating a single unique view of every customer.

HOUSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gubagoo, the leading provider of digital retailing and conversational commerce for automotive dealerships, announced today Curator, the first Unified Intelligence Engine for automotive retailers.

Powered by Fullpath, the automotive industry’s leading customer data platform (CDP) and marketing automation platform, Gubagoo’s Curator has unified all three types of data – transactional, demographic, and behavioral – and made it actionable. Curator collects and unifies first-party data from multiple sources to build a single, complete view of each customer. Dealerships can then use this data for powerful customer and user activation – giving consumers the 1:1 personalization they expect in today’s environment.

While dealerships sit on a wealth of data, one of the biggest challenges they face is leveraging their strong datasets to impact their business strategy and improve the client experience. The root cause is data siloed in disparate applications, spread across multiple or duplicate customer records, sources, reporting tools, and vendors.

Through the partnership, Fullpath provides accurate first-party behavioral data fueled by its powerful analytics engine, identity resolution, and website traffic attribution.

Gubagoo and its parent company, Reynolds and Reynolds, bring a view from inside the dealership with transactional and demographic information, leveraging the richest first-party data in the industry from within the DMS and CRM, as well as customer activity from chat and digital retailing activities.

Combining all of this data into a Unified Intelligence Engine creates a holistic view of the dealership’s customers, unlike any other.

“We knew with Gubagoo and Reynolds we would build something historic for the industry by giving dealers the power to understand and activate their data through a truly connected data infrastructure. And now that we’ve seen the power of Curator, we know that dealers have unparalleled views of their customers they can take action on,” says Aharon Horwitz, Fullpath CEO & Co-founder.

By connecting the DMS, CRM, F&I, Chat, Digital Retailing tools, and more, Curator provides:

Business insightsDecisioning toolsMulti-touch attribution metricsData segmentation across sales and serviceCampaign management and audience best practices for marketing purposesSales enablement

Furthermore, Curator measures effectiveness by department, ad campaigns, as well as customer retention and reactivation; all while managing data hygiene, enrichment, appends, and ID resolutions.

“Dealers have a huge opportunity in front of them, and we couldn’t be more excited to help them take advantage of it with a Unified Intelligence Engine,” said Brad Title, president of Gubagoo. “They have struggled for years with segmented data in disparate tools, and now with Curator, they can leverage all their information in a single place to dramatically increase efficiencies and truly wow customers.”

The groundbreaking Unified Intelligence Engine will launch at NADA 2025.

About Fullpath
Fullpath is the automotive industry’s first enhanced Customer Data Platform (CDP). Fullpath unifies first-party dealership data and activates it by layering powerful AI and marketing automation on top to create a Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP). Dealerships that invest in the platform create exceptional, hyper-personalized customer experiences that drive loyalty and build resilient, lasting business.

About Gubagoo
Gubagoo is the leading provider of conversational commerce and retail solutions for both automotive dealerships and OEMs. More than 8,500 dealerships worldwide partner with Gubagoo, including 90% of the top dealer groups in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Reynolds and Reynolds, with offices in Dayton, Ohio, Houston, Texas, and operates in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. (Gubagoo.com)

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