Solar A/S
Industrivej Vest 43
6600 Vejen
Denmark
CVR no. 15 90 84 16
Q3 2024
Report
We are a leading
European sourcing and
services company.
Who we are
Instaaton
Industry Trade
Electrical
Concepts
Heating & Plumbing
Other brands
Climate & Energy
23
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17
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77
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Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Poland
Other
32
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Groups
Brands
Share of 2023 revenue
Share of 2023 revenue
Share of 2023 revenue
ProductsSegments
Markets
The Netherands
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Our purpose
We improve construction,
building operation and industry
processes with a commitment to
sustainability and productivity.
For our customers. With our
partners. For a better world.
Contents
Management review
Financial highlights 4
Business update 5
Financial review 6
Our segments 9
Guidance 2024 11
Shareholder information 12
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income 14
Balance sheet 15
Cash flow statement 16
Statement of changes in equity 17
Notes 19
Section 1 – Basis for preparation 19
Section 2 – Income statement 21
Section 3 – Invested capital 26
Q3 Quarterly information 28
Statements 32
Cyber and information security
strengthening our business
To strengthen our business and remain a
trusted partner for critical infrastructure
but also for our Industry and Installation
customers, we comply with NIS2 and ISO
27001.
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Q3 financial messages
• Q3 EBITDA was on par with expectations.
• Continous improvement in EBITDA quarter by
quarter.
• Our 2024 EBITDA guidance of DKK 600m
reconfirmed.
Financial
highlights
Q3 Q1-Q3 Year
Consolidated (DKK million) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Revenue 2,860 2,965 8,990 9,871 13,031
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
202 187 427 681 871
Earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) 143 132 246 517 648
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 125 114 191 444 558
Earnings before tax (EBT) 101 93 129 383 468
Net profit for the period 78 71 97 293 348
Balance sheet total 6,264 6,265 6,264 6,265 6,112
Total equit y 1,831 1,910 1,831 1,910 1,982
Interest-bearing liabilities, net 1,646 1,480 1,646 1,480 1,157
Cash flow from operating activities -196 190 13 369 855
Net investments in property, plant and equipment -44 -76 -86 -135 -169
Employees
Number of employees (FTE's), end of period 2,880 3,005 2,880 3,005 2,990
Average number of employees (FTE's) 2,923 3,049 2,923 3,049 3,036
Financial ratios (%, unless otherwise stated)
Organic growth adjusted for number of working days -5.3 -4.7 -9.4 0.5 -2.6
Gross profit margin 20.7 21.5 20.6 22.5 22.5
EBITDA margin 7.1 6.3 4.7 6.9 6.7
EBITA margin 5.0 4.5 2.7 5.2 5.0
Net working capital (end of period NWC)/revenue (LTM) 16.8 16.6 16.8 16.6 14.6
Gearing (net interest-bearing liabilities/EBITDA), no. of times 2.7 1.5 2.7 1.5 1.3
Return on equity (ROE) 8.8 25.5 8.8 25.5 18.0
Equity ratio 28.5 29.7 28.5 29.7 31.6
Share ratios (DKK)
Earnings per share outstanding (EPS) 10.68 9.72 13.69 40.12 47.51
In all material aspects financial ratios are calculated in accordance with the Danish Finance Society’s “Recommendations & Financial Ratios”.
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Cyber and information security
strengthening our business
Adding customer value
We are a trusted partner for our many customers,
supporting them on every level, whether it be product
information, education, or our handling of their
sensitive information.
As a digital company our customers rely on our
services, with ISO certification a key contributor
towards maintaining consistency in our operations and
ensuring customer deliveries.
Certification not only enhances security at the
operational level. It also helps to reduce the risk of
data breaches and other forms of unauthorised access.
We are better enabled to continue protecting sensitive
information and building on strong customer
relationships.
ISO 27001 certification benefits customers by
providing assurance and reducing risk while promoting
trust in our commitment to customers and their data
security.
Certification helps with identifying security gaps and
vulnerabilities and demonstrates a commitment to
information security while providing reassurance to
existing and new customers that their data is
appropriately safeguarded and protected against
security risks.
To strengthen our business
and remain a trusted partner
for critical infrastructure but
also for our Industry and
Installation customers, we
comply with NIS2 and ISO
27001.
Business update
The certificate is also a requirement for serving our
customers operating within critical infrastructure but is
also becoming more and more relevant for major
customers within Installation and Industry.
Solar is a trusted partner for critical infrastructure for
many years. A testimony to this is an annual revenue of
almost DKK 1bn within infrastructure.
Harvesting the benefits
We consider NIS2 and ISO 27001 beneficial for many
reasons – including their strong risk management and
mitigation methodologies that enable the identification
and assessment of risk, as well as the development of
risk treatment measures that minimise potential
threats.
These tools help foster a security conscious culture
within Solar, supporting employees as they develop
better awareness of security practices - significantly
reducing the risk of potential breaches.
We believe that ISO 27001 certification in particular is
testimony to our commitment to make Solar more
resilient even as cyber threats continue to evolve and
increase (see 2023 Annual Report, page 25).
ISO 27001 certified
ISO 27001 is a globally recognised
framework for establishing robust information
security practices. It outlines a
comprehensive set of standards and
guidelines designed to strengthen the
Information Security Management System
within organisations.
NIS2 approval
The Network and Information Security
Directive (NIS2) enhances EU cybersecurity
by establishing new obligations on critical
sectors and infrastructure. Organisations are
required to secure networks, manage risks,
report incidents, and ensure business
continuity. These requirements aim to boost
cybersecurity awareness and preparedness
across the EU.
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Q3 EBITDA was on par
with expectations
Q3 2024
Revenue
Our guidance for 2024 assumed that all segments
would show negative growth, with recovery gaining
ground by the end of the year. In September adjusted
organic growth amounted to -0.6%, showing that
recovery continues to take root, especially in Denmark.
Other markets are also showing sequential recovery,
but this is at a slower pace than initially expected.
As expected, all segments posted negative growth in
Q3 2024 but at a slightly lower rate than expected.
Revenue declined to DKK 2.9bn (DKK 3.0bn). Adjusted
organic growth amounted to -5.3% (-4.7%), up from
-7.8% in Q2 and -15.4% in Q1 2024.
Revenue from Climate & Energy, a strategic focus
area, remained at a low level in Q3, amounting to
around DKK 212m (DKK 295m).
As regards high-capacity heat pump sales, we are now
starting to see an increase in the conversion rate,
which has resulted in orders amounting to DKK 40m
for delivery within the next six months. Unresolved
offers remain high level, at more than DKK 200m,
confirming the potential of high-capacity ThermoNova
heat pumps.
The Industry segment delivered adjusted organic
growth of approx. -4%, with MAG45 delivering
positive adjusted organic growth of almost 7%.
The Installation and Trade segments delivered adjusted
organic growth of approx. -6% and -10% respectively.
Around 50% of the decline in the Installation segment
can be accounted for by a fall in residential sales.
Our assessment remains that, we will maintain our
market share within the Installation and Industry
segments in all material respects.
Gross profit
Our guidance for 2024 was based on a loss in gross
profit margin across several product categories during
the latter part of 2023, despite the positive impact
from Concepts. We expected this development to
continue for the rest of 2024.
In consequence, we saw a loss in gross profit margin
across several product categories in Q3, but a minor
improvement in the gross profit margin compared to
Q2 2024.
Gross profit margin at group level amounted to 20.7%
(21.5%).
In September adjusted organic
growth amounted to -0.6%,
showing that recovery is taking
root - albeit at a slower pace than
initially expected. EBITDA
amounted to DKK 202m and was
in line with expectations. We
reconfirm our 2024 EBITDA
guidance of DKK 600m.
(Data shown in brackets relate to the corresponding
period in 2023)
Gross profit margin
Percentage
DKKm
EBITDA
Financial review
2024
2023
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Q4
Q3Q2Q1
280
214
202
187
190
88
137
2024
2023
19
20
21
22
23
24
Q4Q3Q2Q1
23.2
22.7
21.5
20.7
22.4
20.7
20.4
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A part of this is due to increased costs to improve our
delivery service but also continued suppressed gross
profit margin.
Other operating income
Other operating income of DKK 39m primarily relates
to non-recurring income of DKK 35m from the
completion of the sale of our warehouse in Duiven.
External operating costs and staff costs
We actively initiate measures to mitigate the impact of
cost inflation and the expected market slowdown.
These measures proved effective and in Q3 2024,
external operating and staff costs declined by DKK
18m to 15.0% (15.1%) of revenue.
EBITDA
EBITDA of DKK 202m (DKK 187m) was on par with
expectations and we therefore reconfirm our 2024
EBITDA guidance of DKK 600m. Adjusted for
non-recurring income in Q3 2024, the underlying
EBITDA margin amounted to 5.7% (6.3%).
The results from the individual markets are given on
page 24.
Earnings before tax
Earnings before tax amounted to DKK 101m (DKK
93m) as reduced costs and non-recurring income more
than compensated for the decline in revenue and gross
profit margin.
Net profit
Net profit amounted to DKK 78m (DKK 71m).
Q1-Q3 2024
Revenue
As expected, we saw a decline in growth in Q1-Q3 but
with Q3 performing better than H1. However, the
recovery is still slower than initially expected. Adjusted
organic growth at group level amounted to -9.4%
(0.5%) while revenue declined to DKK 9.0 bn (DKK
9.9bn).
Gross profit
As expected, we saw a loss in gross profit margin
across several product categories in Q1-Q3.
Gross profit margin at group level amounted to 20.6%
(22.5%). The decline in gross profit margin, adjusted
for one-off price effects in Q1-Q3 2023, amounted to
1.5 percentage points. A part of this is due to a less
favourable mix combined with continued suppressed
gross margins, notably relating to Climate & Energy
products, as well as increased costs to improve our
delivery service.
Other operating income
Other operating income of DKK 39m primarily relates
to non-recurring income of DKK 35m, which resulted
from the completion of the sale of our warehouse in
Duiven.
External operating costs and staff costs
We actively initiate measures to mitigate the impact of
cost inflation and the expected market slowdown.
Consequently, costs in Q1-Q3 2024 include
restructuring costs of approx. DKK 27m. Despite this,
external operating and staff costs declined by DKK
75m. When adjusted for restructuring costs, external
operating and staff costs amounted to 15.8% (15.5%)
of revenue.
Loss on trade receivables
As we conduct efficient credit management, including
in the currently unpredictable market conditions, our
loss on trade receivables decreased to DKK 11m
(DKK 15m).
EBITDA
EBITDA of DKK 427m (DKK 681m) was as expected.
When adjusted for non-recurring income in Q3 2024
and one-off price effects in Q1-Q3 2023, the
underlying EBITDA margin amounted to 4.3% (6.5%).
The results of the individual markets are shown on
page 25.
Depreciation and write-down
Depreciation and write-down on property, plant and
equipment increased to DKK 181m (DKK 164m) as the
result of the depreciation of the warehouse extensions
and automatisation measures in Solar Danmark and
Solar Nederland.
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
amounted to DKK -55m (DKK -73m). In Q1-Q3 2023,
an impairment loss on Højager Belysning of DKK 20m
was recognised.
Earnings before tax
Earnings before tax amounted to DKK 129m (DKK
383m) as non- reduced costs and recurring income did
not fully compensate for the decline in revenue and
gross profit margin.
Net profit
Net profit came to DKK 97m (DKK 293m).
Cash flow
Net working capital as an average of the previous four
quarters declined to 15.5% (16.7%) of revenue. Net
working capital at the end of Q3 2024 amounted to
16.8% (16.6%).
Cash flow from operating activities totalled DKK 13m
(DKK 369m). We succeeded in reducing inventories
through inventory changes, which had a cash flow
impact of DKK 66m (DKK 59m). Changes in
receivables impacted cash flow by DKK -356m (DKK
-116m) while changes in non-interest-bearing liabilities
had a cash flow impact of DKK 54m (DKK -90m).
Total cash flow from investing activities amounted to
DKK -209m (DKK -318m). Although the sale of our
warehouse in Duiven is completed, the proceeds of
DKK 75m have not yet been released. The acquisition
of ThermoNova impacted cash flow by DKK -10m (DKK
-111m). All deferred payments regarding the acquisition
have been paid.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to DKK
23m (DKK 24m). This was mainly affected by changes
in current interest-bearing liabilities, by dividend
distribution of DKK 219m (DKK 329m), and by the
raising of non-current interest-bearing debt of DKK
150m in Q1-Q3 2023.
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As a result, total cash flow amounted to DKK -173m
(DKK 75m). Net interest-bearing liabilities increased to
DKK 1,646m (DKK 1,480m).
By the end of Q3 2024, gearing was 2.7 (1.5) times
EBITDA. Our gearing target is 1.0-3.0 times EBITDA.
By the end of Q3 2024, Solar had undrawn credit
facilities of DKK 691m (DKK 892m).
Invested capital
Solar Group's invested capital totalled DKK 3,460m
(DKK 3,366m). ROIC amounted to 6.8% (16.9%).
Activities with a Solar equity interest of less than 50%
and activities attributable to non-controlling interests
are not included in the ROIC calculation. Invested
capital includes operating assets and
liabilities only.
Key risks and mitigation
The commercial and financial risks in respect of our
activities are detailed in Solar’s 2023 Annual Report.
No additional material risks have been identified and
we continue to monitor the situation closely.
Financial review
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Market recovery is taking root, albeit
at a slightly slower pace than expected
Installation
Our Installation segment covers the installation of
electrical, heating and plumbing products.
Installation revenue for Q3 amounted to DKK 1,543m
(DKK 1,603m), which corresponds to overall adjusted
organic growth of around -6% (-10%) for both the
electrical and the heating and plumbing businesses.
Solar Danmark posted positive growth while other main
markets saw negative growth.
Segment profit amounted to DKK 122m (DKK 157m),
which corresponds to a segment profit margin of 7.9%
(9.8%). This was substantially impacted by Climate &
Energy’s declining margin.
Industry
This segment covers MRO, OEM, offshore and marine
industries as well as utilities and infrastructure.
Industry also encompasses MAG45 and ThermoNova.
Industry revenue for Q3 amounted to DKK 1,052m
(DKK 1,080m). This corresponds to overall adjusted
organic growth of around -4% (0%). Solar Norge and
MAG45 saw positive growth while other main markets
posted negative growth.
Segment profit amounted to DKK 159m (DKK 171m),
which corresponds to a segment profit margin of
15.1% (15.8%).
Trade
Our Trade segment covers special sales and other
specialist areas. It also includes Solar Polaris and
Højager Belysning.
Revenue from Trade for Q3 amounted to DKK 265m
(DKK 282m), which corresponds to overall adjusted
organic growth of around -10% (9%). Solar Danmark
posted negative growth while other main markets saw
positive growth.
Segment profit amounted to DKK 26m (DKK 28m),
which corresponds to a segment profit margin of 9.8%
(9.9%).
Segment profit includes items that are directly
attributable to the individual segment and items
that can be reliably allocated to the individual
segments.
Segment profit does not include non-allocated
costs of DKK 105m (DKK 169m) in Q3, which
cover income and costs related to joint group
functions and to costs that cannot be reliably
allocated to the individual segments.
Detailed segment information is given on page
22.
Our segments Q3
Segment profit Overview business segmentsSegment revenue
DKKmDKKm
Installation Installation
Industry Industry
Trade Trade
1,543 122
1,052 159
265 26
Q3
Revenue Segment profit Segment margin %
DKK million 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Installation
1,543 1,603 122 157 7.9 9.8
Industry 1,052 1,080 159 171 15.1 15.8
Trade
265 282 26 28 9.8 9.9
Solar Group 2,860 2,965 307 356 10.7 12.0
Q3 2024 Q3 2024
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Our segments Q1-Q3
Segment profit Overview business segmentsSegment revenue
DKKmDKKm
Installation Installation
Industry Industry
Trade Trade
4,929 391
3,268 496
793 84
Q1-Q3
Revenue Segment profit Segment margin %
DKK million 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Installation
4,929 5,529 391 621 7.9 11.2
Industry 3,268 3,426 496 578 15.2 16.9
Trade
793 916 84 111 10.6 12.1
Solar Group 8,990 9,871 971 1,310 10.8 13.3
Q1-Q3 2024 Q1-Q3 2024
As expected, market developments had a
negative impact on all our main segments
Segment profit includes items that are directly
attributable to the individual segment and items
that can be reliably allocated to the individual
segments.
Segment profit does not include non-allocated
costs of DKK 544m (DKK 629m) in Q1-Q3,
which cover income and costs related to joint
group functions and to costs that cannot be
reliably allocated to the individual segments.
Detailed segment information is given on page
23.
Installation
Installation revenue for Q1-Q3 amounted to DKK
4,929m (DKK 5,529m), which corresponds to overall
adjusted organic growth of around -11% (-3%) for the
electrical and the heating and plumbing businesses. All
main markets saw negative growth.
Segment profit amounted to DKK 391m (DKK 621m),
which corresponds to a segment profit margin of 7.9%
(11.2%). This was substantially impacted by Climate &
Energy’s declining margin.
Industry
Industry revenue for Q1-Q3 amounted to DKK 3,268m
(DKK 3,426m), which corresponds to overall adjusted
organic growth of around -5% (4%). MAG45 saw
positive growth, whereas main markets posted
negative growth.
Segment profit amounted to DKK 496m (DKK 578m),
which corresponds to a segment profit margin of
15.2% (16.9%).
Trade
Revenue from Trade for Q1-Q3 amounted to DKK
793m (DKK 916m), which corresponds to overall
adjusted organic growth of around -15% (9%). Solar
Danmark posted positive growth, whereas other main
markets saw negative growth.
Segment profit amounted to DKK 84m (DKK 111m),
which corresponds to a segment profit margin of
10.6% (12.1%).
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We reconfirm our EBITDA
guidance of DKK 600m for 2024
Assumptions
Our 2024 guidance continues to be impacted by the
unpredictable market outlook caused by
macroeconomic uncertainties (ref. page 28, 2023
Annual Report). However, we expect the
macroeconomic situation to recover towards the end of
the year albeit, at a slower pace than initially expected.
Revenue
We expect markets to be negative in all countries in
2024. In general, we also expect all segments to show
negative growth, but to show signs of recovery by the
end of the year, albeit at a slower rate than initially
expected.
Installation
We expect negative growth for the new construction
sector in 2024. The green transition is expected to
deliver slightly better growth rates despite
disappointing developments in 2023 and at the start of
2024. We expect the installation market to be negative.
Industry
Our guidance assumes stagnant sales to Marine/
Offshore, whereas we expect all other sub-segments to
be negative. Overall, we expect the industry market to
be negative.
Trade
We expect negative growth in special sales in 2024,
which is the Trade segment's primary activity.
Gross profit margin
During the latter part of 2023 and in Q1-Q3 2024, we
saw a loss in gross profit margin across several product
categories despite a positive impact from Concepts.
We expect this development to continue for the rest of
2024.
We have also elevated our delivery service level which
has led to an increase in freight costs. We therefore
expect a lower gross profit margin for 2024.
Costs
As expected, cost and wage inflation increased during
2023 and in H1 2024.
We have implemented, and will continue to implement,
mitigating measures, including cost containment,
process improvements and the necessary staff
reductions.
Our 2024 guidance includes restructuring costs of
approx. DKK 35m and non-recurring income of around
DKK 35m from the sale of our warehouse in Duiven.
Financial outlook 2024
Revenue guidance
Due to slower recovery than initially expected, we have
revised our revenue guidance downwards from DKK
12,500m to DKK 12,300m, corresponding to organic
growth of approx. -6%.
EBITDA guidance
Despite currency headwinds and lower than
anticipated growth, we reconfirm our expectations for
an EBITDA of DKK 600m.
The guidance includes non-recurring income of around
DKK 35m from the sale of our warehouse in Duiven
and restructuring costs of approx. DKK 35m. In
addition, we expect to spend DKK 20m in our strategic
focus areas - Climate & Energy, Concept strength and
Solution sales.
Guidance 2024
Our EBITDA guidance remains
unchanged at DKK 600m. Due
to a slower recovery than
expected, we have revised our
revenue guidance downwards
from DKK 12,500m to
DKK 12,300m.
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Share and webcast information
Total shareholder return
The total shareholder return of the Solar B share
during the holding period 1 January 2024 - 30
September 2024 was -17.8% including the DKK 30.00
ordinary dividend that was paid out in March 2024.
Audio webcast
The presentation of the Quarterly Report Q3 2024 will
be conducted in English on 31 October 2024 at 11:00
CET. The presentation will be transmitted as an audio
webcast and will be available at:
Shareholder information
Solar’s share capital is
divided into nominal value
DKK 90 million A shares
and nominal value
DKK 646 million B shares.
Financial calendar 2025
Annual Report 2024
Annual General Meeting
Quarterly Report Q1
Quarterly Report Q2
Quarterly Report Q3
Shareholders according to section 55
of the Danish Companies Act
Share
Capital
Votes
The Fund of 20th December, Vejen,
Denmark
17.0% 60.5%
Nordea Funds Ltd., Helsinki, Finland 10.4% 5.0%
Shareholders with more than 5% of
shares or votes
The Solar share
www.solar.eu
06
Feb
14
Mar
09
May
14
Aug
06
Nov
A share B share
Shares 900,000 6,460,000
Nominel value (DKK) 100 100
Votes per share 10 1
Treasury shares - 56,813
Stock Exchange -
Nasdaq Copenhagen
Stock Exchange
Ticker symbol Solar B
Share price 30 September (DKK) 352 352
Market Cap 30 September (DKKm) 317 2, 274
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financial statements
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Contents
Q3
Q1-Q3 Year
DKK million 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Revenue 2,860 2,965 8,990 9,871 13,031
Cost of sales -2,267 -2,328 -7,140 -7,650 -10,101
Gross profit 593 637 1,850 2,221 2,930
Other operating income and costs 39 0 39 1 0
External operating costs -80 -81 -278 -298 -399
Staff costs -350 -367 -1,173 -1,228 -1,643
Loss on trade receivables 0 -2 -11 -15 -17
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
(EBITDA) 202 187 427 681 871
Depreciation and write-down on property, plant and
equipment -59 -55 -181 -164 -223
Earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) 143 132 246 517 648
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets -18 -18 -55 -73 -90
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 125 114 191 444 558
Financial income 11 12 29 43 65
Financial expenses -35 -33 -91 -104 -155
Earnings before tax (EBT) 101 93 129 383 468
Income tax -23 -22 -32 -90 -120
Net profit for the period 78 71 97 293 348
Attributable to:
Shareholders of Solar A/S 78 71 100 293 347
Non-controlling interests 0 0 -3 0 1
Net profit for the period 78 71 97 293 348
Earnings in DKK per share outstanding (EPS) 10.68 9.72 13.69 40.12 47.51
Diluted earnings in DKK per share outstanding (EPS-D) 10.65 9.69 13.65 40.00 47.34
Statement of comprehensive income
Q3 Q1-Q3 Year
DKK million 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Net profit for the period 78 71 97 293 348
Other income and costs recognised:
Items that can be reclassified for the income statement
Foreign currency translation adjustment of foreign
subsidiaries -14 27 -29 -36 -13
Fair value adjustment of hedging instruments before tax -4 3 0 3 -5
Tax on fair value adjustments of hedging instruments
1 -1 0 -1 1
Other income and costs recognised after tax -17 29 -29 -34 -17
Total comprehensive income for the period
61 100 68 259 331
Attributable to:
Shareholders of Solar A/S 61 100 71 259 330
Non-controlling interests 0 0 -3 0 1
Total comprehensive income for the period 61 100 68 259 331
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
Income statement Other comprehensive income
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Balance sheet
30.09 31.12
DKK million 2024 2023 2023
Equity and liabilities
Share capital 736 736 736
Reserves -227 -215 -198
Retained earnings 1,275 1,340 1,175
Proposed dividends for the financial year 0 0 219
Equity attributable to shareholders of Solar A/S 1,784 1,861 1,932
Non-controlling interests 47 49 50
Total equity 1,831 1,910 1,982
Interest-bearing liabilities 427 437 434
Lease liabilities 281 290 320
Provision for deferred tax 152 140 143
Other provisions 11 10 11
Non-current liabilities 871 877 908
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,078 875 714
Lease liabilities 128 119 130
Trade payables 1,870 1,864 1,770
Income tax payable 18 65 54
Other payables 453 524 520
Prepayments 5 14 13
Other provisions 10 17 21
Current liabilities 3,562 3,478 3,222
Liabilities 4,433 4,355 4,130
Total equity and liabilities 6,264 6,265 6,112
Consolidated
30.09 31.12
DKK million 2024 2023 2023
Assets
Intangible assets 407 335 348
Property, plant and equipment 1,040 1,027 1,066
Right-of-use assets 396 400 440
Deferred tax asset 7 9 7
Investments in associates 4 5 4
Other non-current assets 25 33 28
Non-current assets 1,879 1,809 1,893
Inventories 1,942 2,178 2,029
Trade receivables 1,964 1,939 1,648
Income tax receivable 36 33 25
Other receivables 96 14 17
Prepayments 79 51 59
Cash at bank and in hand 268 241 441
Current assets 4,385 4,456 4,219
Total assets 6,264 6,265 6,112
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Cash flow statement
Q3 Q1-Q3 Year
DKK million 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets -38 -26 -113 -71 -102
Purchase of property, plant and equipment -44 -76 -86 -136 -170
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 0 0 0 1 1
Acquisition of subsidaries and activities 0 0 -10 -111 -133
Acquisition of associates 0 0 0 -1 -1
Cash flow from investing activities -82 -102 -209 -318 -405
Financing activities
Repayment of non-current interest-bearing debt -2 -2 -7 -7 -9
Raising of non-current interest-bearing liabilities 0 0 0 150 150
Change in current interest-bearing debt 201 -72 352 309 149
Instalment on lease liabilities -34 -35 -103 -99 -136
Dividends paid to shareholders of Solar A/S 0 0 -219 -329 -329
Cash flow from financing activities 165 -109 23 24 -175
Total cash flow -113 -21 -173 75 275
Cash at bank and in hand at the beginning of period 381 262 441 166 166
Cash at bank and in hand at the end of period 268 241 268 241 441
Consolidated
Q3 Q1-Q3 Year
DKK million 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Net profit for the period 78 71 97 293 348
Depreciation, write-down and amortisation 77 73 236 237 313
Changes to provisions and other adjustments -44 6 -50 -3 5
Financials, net 24 21 62 61 90
Income tax 23 22 32 90 120
Financial income, received 6 6 17 15 30
Financial expenses, settled -27 -27 -75 -69 -106
Income tax, settled 9 -14 -70 -108 -138
Cash flow before working capital changes 146 158 249 516 662
Working capital changes
Inventory changes -41 116 66 59 230
Receivables changes -77 9 -356 -116 182
Non-interest-bearing liabilities changes -224 -93 54 -90 -219
Cash flow from operating activities -196 190 13 369 855
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Statement of changes in equity
DKK million
Share
capital
Reserves
for hedging
transactions
1
Reserves for
foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
1
Retained
earnings
Proposed
dividends
Equity
attributable to
Shareholders
of Solar A/S
Non-
controlling
interests Total equity
2024
Equity as at 1 January 736 -13 -185 1,175 219 1,932 50 1,982
Foreign currency translation adjustments of foreign subsidiaries -29 -29 -29
Fair value adjustments of hedging instruments before tax 0 0 0
Tax on fair value adjustments 0 0 0
Net income recognised in equity via other comprehensive income in the statement of
comprehensive income
0 0 -29 0 0 -29 0 -29
Net profit or loss for the period 100 100 -3 97
Comprehensive income 0 0 -29 100 0 71 -3 68
Distribution of dividends (DKK 30.00 per share) -219 -219 -219
Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary 0 0
Transactions with the owners 0 0 0 0 -219 -219 0 -219
Equity as at 30 September 736 -13 -214 1,275 0 1,784 47 1,831
1. Reserves for hedging transactions and reserves for foreign currency translation adjustments are recognised in the balance sheet as a total amount under reserves.
Consolidated
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
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Statement of changes in equity
DKK million
Share
capital
Reserves
for hedging
transactions
1
Reserves for
foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
1
Retained
earnings
Proposed
dividends
Equity
attributable to
Shareholders
of Solar A/S
Non-
controlling
interests Total equity
2023
Equity as at 1 January 736 -9 -172 1,047 329 1,931 0 1,931
Foreign currency translation adjustments of foreign subsidiaries -36 -36 -36
Fair value adjustments of hedging instruments before tax 3 3 3
Tax on fair value adjustments -1 -1 -1
Net income recognised in equity via other comprehensive income in the statement of
comprehensive income
0 2 -36 0 0 -34 0 -34
Net profit or loss for the period 293 293 0 293
Comprehensive income 0 2 -36 293 0 259 0 259
Distribution of dividends (DKK 45.00 per share) -329 -329 -329
Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary 0 49 49
Transactions with the owners 0 0 0 0 -329 -329 49 -280
Equity as at 30 September 736 -7 -208 1,340 0 1,861 49 1,910
1. Reserves for hedging transactions and reserves for foreign currency translation adjustments are recognised in the balance sheet as a total amount under reserves.
– Continued
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Basis for preparation
Section 1
01
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
1.1 Accounting policies
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
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Basis for preparation
01
1.1 Accounting policies
The financial report for Solar A/S has been
prepared in accordance with IAS 34
“Presentation of interim reports” as
approved by the EU and additional Danish
disclosure requirements for quarterly
reports of listed companies.
Apart from the effect of new IAS/IFRS
standards implemented during the period,
the accounting policies remain unchanged
from the Annual Report 2023, which
contains a full description of these on pages
50-52 as well as of relevant, supplementary
notes. In the financial report, income tax
has been calculated on the basis of pre-tax
profits at the expected average tax rate.
Additional accounting policies applied
As the Group has started construction
activities in Q3 2024, the following
accounting policies are applied:
Statement of comprehensive income
Construction contracts
Revenue from construction contracts are
recognized over time based on the stage of
completion of the individual contract at the
balance sheet date (the percentage of
completion method).
If a sufficiently reliable estimation of the
outcome of a construction contract cannot
be made, revenue corresponding to the
contract expenses incurred during the
period will be included if these expenses are
likely to be recovered.
Balance sheet
Construction contracts
When the outcome of a construction
contract can be reliably estimated, the
construction contract is measured at the
selling price of the work performed up until
the balance sheet date (percentage of
completion method) less the on account
invoicing and write-down for expected
credit losses.
The selling price is measured on the basis
of the stage of completion at the balance
sheet date and the total expected revenue
on the individual construction contract.
The stage of completion of the individual
project is usually calculated as the
proportion of actually consumed resources
compared to the total estimated
consumption of resources. For individual
projects where the consumption of
resources cannot be used as a basis, the
proportion of the finalised sub-activities
compared to the total project is used.
The individual ongoing construction
contract is included in the balance sheet
under contract assets or contract liabilities,
depending on whether the net value is a
receivable or a liability.
New accounting standards implement-
ed during the period
IASB has issued a number of amendments
and improvements to existing standards
which have become effective in the period.
These changes have no impact on Solar’s
accounting policies.
New accounting standards to be
implemented in coming accounting
periods
IASB has issued two new standards: IFRS
18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial
Statements and IFRS 19 Subsidiaries
without Public Accountability: Disclosures.
IFRS 18 and IFRS 19 are effective from
annual reporting periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2027.
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
1.1 Accounting policies
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in
Financial Statements replaces IAS 1. IFRS
18 entails changes in the presentation of
primarily the income statement and
disclosures on management-defined
performance measures (MPMs) in the notes
to the financial statements.
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public
Accountability: Disclosures has no impact
on Solar’s accounting policies.
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Income statement
Section 2
02
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
2.1 Segment information
Section 3 – Invested capital
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Income statement
02
2.1 Segment information
Solar’s business segments are Installation, Industry and Trade and are based on the customers’
affiliation with the segments. Installation covers installation of electrical, and heating and plumbing
products, while Industry covers industry, offshore and marine, and utility and infrastructure. Trade
covers special sales and other small areas. The three main segments have been identified without
aggregation of operating segments. Segment income and costs include any items that are directly
attributable to the individual segment and any items that can be reliably allocated to the individual
DKK million Installation Industry Trade Total
Q3 2024
Revenue 1,543 1,052 265 2,860
Cost of sales -1,251 -800 -216 -2,267
Gross profit 292 252 49 593
Direct costs -64 -38 -10 -112
Earnings before indirect costs 228 214 39 481
Indirect costs -106 -55 -13 -174
Segment profit 122 159 26 307
Non-allocated costs -105
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 202
Depreciation and amortisation -77
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 125
Financials, net incl. share of net profit from associates and
impairment on associates -24
Earnings before tax (EBT) 101
DKK million Installation Industry Trade Total
Q3 2023
Revenue 1,603 1,080 282 2,965
Cost of sales -1,282 -815 -231 -2,328
Gross profit 321 265 51 637
Direct costs -62 -37 -10 -109
Earnings before indirect costs 259 228 41 528
Indirect costs -102 -57 -13 -172
Segment profit 157 171 28 356
Non-allocated costs -169
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 187
Depreciation and amortisation -73
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 114
Financials, net incl. share of net profit from associates and
impairment on associates -21
Earnings before tax (EBT) 93
segment. Non-allocated costs refer to income and costs related to joint group functions and costs,
which can not be reliably allocated to the individual segment. Assets and liabilities are not included
in segment reporting.
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
2.1 Segment information
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Income statement
02
2.1 Segment information - continued
DKK million Installation Industry Trade Total
Q1-Q3 2024
Revenue 4,929 3,268 793 8,990
Cost of sales -4,013 -2,482 -645 -7,14 0
Gross profit 916 786 148 1,850
Direct costs -200 -118 -28 -346
Earnings before indirect costs 716 668 120 1,504
Indirect costs -325 -172 -36 -533
Segment profit or loss 391 496 84 971
Non-allocated costs -544
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 427
Depreciation and amortisation -236
Earnings before interst and tax (EBIT) 191
Financials, net -62
Earnings before tax (EBT) 129
DKK million Installation Industry Trade Total
Q1-Q3 2023
Revenue 5,529 3,426 916 9,871
Cost of sales -4,358 -2,557 -735 -7,6 50
Gross profit 1,171 869 181 2,221
Direct costs -201 -113 -29 -343
Earnings before indirect costs 970 756 152 1,878
Indirect costs -349 -178 -41 -568
Segment profit or loss 621 578 111 1,310
Non-allocated costs -629
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 681
Depreciation and amortisation -237
Earnings before interst and tax (EBIT) 444
Financials, net -61
Earnings before tax (EBT) 383
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
2.1 Segment information
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Income statement
02
DKK million Revenue
Adjusted
organic growth EBITDA
EBITDA
margin
Non-current
assets
Q3 2024
Denmark 967 -2.1 88 9.1 896
Sweden 488 -9.3 24 4.9 241
Norway 440 -4.5 21 4.8 200
The Netherlands 598 -11.8 49 8.2 379
Poland 105 -6.1 2 1.9 49
Other markets 262 8.3 18 6.9 114
Solar Group 2,860 -5.3 202 7.1 1,879
DKK million Revenue
Adjusted organic
growth EBITDA
EBITDA
margin
Non-current
assets
Q3 2023
Denmark 974 -9.6 92 9.4 863
Sweden 513 -2.3 28 5.5 217
Norway 468 0.1 30 6.4 216
The Netherlands 668 -8.4 23 3.4 408
Poland 105 -7.9 3 2.9 44
Other markets 237 16.3 11 4.6 61
Solar Group 2,965 -4.7 187 6.3 1,809
Geographical information
Solar A/S primarily operates on the Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Dutch markets. In the below
table, Other markets covers the remaining markets, which can be seen in the group companies
overview available on page 127 of Annual Report 2023 or on www.solar.eu. The below allocation has
been made based on the products’ place of sale.
2.1 Segment information - continued
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
2.1 Segment information
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Income statement
02
DKK million Revenue
Adjusted
organic growth EBITDA
EBITDA
margin
Non-current
assets
Q1-Q3 2024
Denmark 2,984 -5.0 198 6.6 896
Sweden 1,554 -14.7 56 3.6 241
Norway 1,354 -10.6 50 3.7 200
The Netherlands 2,011 -16.3 77 3.8 379
Poland 304 -5.5 1 0.3 49
Other markets 783 8.4 45 5.7 114
Solar Group 8,990 -9.4 427 4.7 1,879
DKK million Revenue
Adjusted organic
growth EBITDA
EBITDA
margin
Non-current
assets
Q1-Q3 2023
Denmark 3,118 -5.5 269 8.6 863
Sweden 1,801 -0.3 120 6.7 217
Norway 1,546 8.8 110 7.1 216
The Netherlands 2,387 0.8 136 5.7 408
Poland 302 -9.9 7 2.3 44
Other markets 717 17.9 39 5.4 61
Solar Group 9,871 0.5 681 6.9 1,809
2.1 Segment information - continued
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
2.1 Segment information
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Invested capital
Section 3
03
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
3.1 Acquisition of subsidiaries
Q3 Quarterly information
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Invested capital
03
3.1 Acquisition of subsidiaries
On 1 March 2023, Solar A/S acquired 42.5%
of the shares of ThermoNova A/S, a Danish
manufacturer of high-capacity heat pumps.
The acquisition price is made up of a fixed amount
of DKK 111m and a variable amount of DKK 10m.
The variable amount is related to the required
expansion of the production capacity.
Simultaneous Solar A/S subscribed new issued
shares for DKK 50m in ThermoNova A/S. In total
Solar A/S owns 51% of the shares.
The acquisition had an insignificant impact
on Solar's 2023 revenue and EBITDA. If the
acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2023 the
impact on Solar’s full year 2023 revenue and
EBITDA would have been insignificant as well.
Fair value at the date of acquisition: (DKK million)
Customer-related intangible assets 42
Property, plant and equipment 1
Inventories 19
Trade receivables 12
Cash 53
Provision for deferred tax -9
Other non-current liabilities, non-interest-bearing -1
Current liabilities -16
Net assets 101
Non-controlling interest of acquired new assets -49
Acquired net assets 52
Goodwill 122
Total consideration 174
Cash acquired -53
Deferred consideration -10
Acquisition price on net debt-free basis 111
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
3.1 Acquisition of subsidiaries
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
Transaction costs related to the acquisition totalled
DKK 5m. These have been recognised as part of
external operating costs in the income statement.
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Quarterly figures
Consolidated
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Income statement (DKK million) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023 2022
Revenue
3,030 3,656 3,100 3,250 2,860 2,965 3,160 3,684
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
88 280 137 214 202 187 190 326
Earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA)
26 226 77 159 143 132 131 274
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
10 209 56 121 125 114 114 254
Financials, net
-16 -20 -22 -20 -24 -21 -29 -31
Earnings before tax (EBT)
-6 189 34 101 101 93 85 223
Net profit or loss for the quarter
-6 145 25 77 78 71 55 169
Balance sheet (DKK million)
Non-current assets
1,877 1,756 1,880 1,761 1,879 1,809 1,893 1,564
Current assets
4,205 4,858 4,339 4,556 4,385 4,456 4,219 4,337
Balance sheet total
6,082 6,614 6,219 6,317 6,264 6,265 6,112 5,901
Total equit y
1,726 1,759 1,770 1,810 1,831 1,910 1,982 1,931
Non-current liabilities
891 737 881 894 871 877 908 709
Current liabilities
3,465 4,118 3,568 3,613 3,562 3,478 3,222 3,261
Interest-bearing liabilities, net
1,450 1,530 1,334 1,558 1,646 1,480 1,157 1,074
Invested capital
3,157 3,263 3,085 3,342 3,460 3,366 3,120 2,978
Net working capital, end of period
1,876 2,347 1,720 2,265 2,036 2,253 1,907 2,205
Net working capital, average
2,075 2,149 1,939 2,251 1,885 2,268 2,193 2,010
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Quarterly figures
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Cash flows (DKK million) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023 2022
Cash flow from operating activities
7 101 202 78 -196 190 486 242
Cash flow from investing activities
-57 -162 -70 -54 -82 -102 -87 -38
Cash flow from financing activities
-57 171 -85 -38 165 -109 -199 -152
Net investments in intangible assets
-34 -20 -41 -25 -38 -26 -31 -17
Net investments in property, plant and equipment
-23 -30 -19 -29 -44 -76 -34 -22
Acquisition and divestment of subsidiaries and operations, net
0 -111 -10 0 0 0 -22 0
Financial ratios (% unless otherwise stated)
Revenue growth
-17.1 5.6 -4.6 -5.8 -3.5 -9.2 -14.2 9.0
Organic growth
-17.1 8.3 -5.0 -2.2 -3.8 -6.2 -12.5 10.9
Organic growth adjusted for number of working days
-15.4 6.7 -7. 8 -1.0 -5.3 -4.7 -11.1 12.0
Gross profit margin
20.7 23.2 20.4 22.7 20.7 21.5 22.4 23.6
EBITDA margin
2.9 7.7 4.4 6.6 7.1 6.3 6.0 8.8
EBITA margin
0.9 6.2 2.5 4.9 5.0 4.5 4.1 7.4
EBIT margin
0.3 5.7 1.8 3.7 4.4 3.8 3.6 6.9
Net working capital (end of period NWC)/revenue (LTM)
15.1 16.7 14.0 16.3 16.8 16.6 14.6 15.9
Net working capital (average NWC )/revenue (LTM)
16.7 15.3 15.8 16.2 15.5 16.7 16.8 14.5
Gearing (net interest-bearing liabilities/EBITDA), no. of times
2.1 1.3 2.2 1.4 2.7 1.5 1.3 0.9
Return on equity (ROE)
10.9 35.0 8.6 32.7 8.8 25.5 18.3 35.7
Return on invested capital (ROIC)
8.5 23.2 6.6 20.5 6.8 16.9 13.2 25.5
Enterprise value/earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EV/EBITA)
8.6 5.7 10.0 5.7 11.1 6.2 7. 0 5.7
Equity ratio
27.6 25.9 27.7 27. 9 28.5 29.7 31.6 32.7
Consolidated – Continued
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
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Quarterly figures
Consolidated – Continued
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Share ratios (DKK unless otherwise stated) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023 2022
Earnings per share outstanding (EPS)
-0.68 19.85 3.70 10.54 10.68 9.72 7. 3 9 23.14
Intrinsic value per share outstanding
229.63 234.14 235.92 241.13 244.28 254.82 264.54 264.41
Share price
331.37 553.54 325.27 506.42 354.55 476.27 465.71 622.62
Share price/intrinsic value
1.44 2.36 1.38 2.10 1.45 1.87 1.76 2.35
Employees
Number of employees (FTE's), end of period
2,932 3,085 2,889 3,063 2,880 3,005 2,990 3,043
Average number of employees (FTE's)
2,997 3,042 2,954 3,058 2,923 3,049 3,036 3,019
Definitions
Organic growth Revenue growth adjusted for enterprises acquired and sold off and any exchange rate changes. No adjustments have been made for number of working days.
Organic growth adjusted for
number of working days
Revenue growth adjusted for enterprises acquired and sold off and any exchange rate changes and number of working days.
Net working capital Inventories and trade receivables less trade payables.
Return on invested capital (ROIC) Return on invested capital calculated on the basis of EBIT exclusive impairment on goodwill less tax calculated using the effective tax rate adjusted for one-off effects, if any.
In all material aspects financial ratios are calculated in accordance with the Danish Finance Society’s “Recommendations & Financial Ratios”.
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
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Today, the group’s Board of Directors and Executive
Board have discussed and approved the financial
report of Solar A/S for the first nine months of 2024
The financial report for the first nine months of 2024,
which has not been audited or reviewed by the
company’s auditor, is presented in accordance with
IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as approved by
the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements
for quarterly reports of listed companies.
In our opinion, the financial report gives a fair
presentation of the group’s assets, equity and
liabilities and financial position as at 30 September
2024 as well as of the results of the group’s activities
and cash flow for the first nine months of 2024.
Further, in our opinion, the management’s review
gives a true and fair statement of the development of
the group’s activities and financial situation, net profit
for the period and of the group’s overall financial
position and describes the most significant risks and
uncertainties that the group faces.
In our opinion, the financial report of Solar A/S for the
first nine months of 2024 with the file name
SOLA-2024-09-30-en.zip is prepared, in all material
respects, in compliance with the ESEF Regulation.
Vejen, 31 October 2024
Executive Board
Board of Directors
Statement by the Executive Board
and the Board of Directors
Jesper Dalsgaard
Vice chairman
Morten Chrone
Rune Jesper Nielsen
Jens E. Andersen
CEO
Michael Troensegaard Andersen
Chairman
Katrine Borum
Louise Knauer
Peter Bang
Denise Goldby
Michael Kærgaard Ravn
Consolidated financial statements Q3
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of changes in equity
Notes
Section 1 – Basis for preparation
Section 2 – Income statement
Section 3 – Invested capital
Q3 Quarterly information
Statements
Michael H. Jeppesen
CFO
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Solar A/S
Industrivej Vest 43
DK 6600 Vejen
Denmark
Tel. +45 79 30 00 00
CVR no. 15908416
LEI 21380031XTLI9X5MTY92
www.solar.eu
http://www.linkedin.com/company/solar-as
ESEF data
Name of reporting entity or other means of identification Solar A/S
Domicile of entity Denmark
Legal form of entity A/S
Country of incorporation Denmark
Address of entity registered office Industrivej Vest 43 , 6600 Vejen
Principal place of business Europe
Description of nature of entity’s operations and principal activities Sourcing and services company
Name of parent entity Solar A/S
Name of ultimate parent of group Fund of 20th December
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