Visible signs of recovery with aim for a strong year-end finish
Operating net sales for the quarter amounted to MSEK 36.4 (40.8), a decrease of 10.8% compared to the previous year. During the period, a gross margin of 71.1% (71.6%) was reported. The operating profit before depreciation and tax (EBITDA) for the quarteramounted to MSEK 2.9 (5.7). Cash flow was negative at MSEK -1.2 (3.8), and cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 45.3 (58.2).

The quarter in brief

• Net sales amounted to MSEK 36.4 (40.8). The quarter was affected by a negative currency impact of approximately 7% compared to the previous year.
• The gross margin was 71.1% (71.6%). Currency impact was approximately -2% compared to the previous year.
• Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to MSEK 2.9 (5.7).
• Operating profit after depreciation and before interest and tax (EBIT) amounted to MSEK 1.5 (4.2).
• Cash flow amounted to MSEK –1.2 (3.8). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 45.3 (58.2).

Significant events during the quarter in brief 

• First Polygiene StayCool orders
• Sales conference for agents and distributors
• New ISO 45001 certification
• Polygiene in collaboration with leading e-commerce player Bergzeit
• Investor trip to New York

Significant events after the quarter

• Polygiene Group has filed a patent
• Final dividend paid

The report is enclosed in this press release and is available to download on polygienegroup.com/financial-reports

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