companyName

extensiveId

feedTypes

includeDividend

includeEstimates

includeOverview

includeOwnership

snapshotDate

CompanyName_Query

companySlug

CompanyMetaData

CompanyContent_query

company

query CompanyName_Query(
  $companyName: String!
  $extensiveId: ID
  $snapshotDate: String
  $feedTypes: [ContentType!]!
  $includeEstimates: Boolean!
  $includeOverview: Boolean!
  $includeOwnership: Boolean!
  $includeDividend: Boolean!
) {
  ...CompanyMetaData_Ux1x9
  ...CompanyContent_query_3mc3wd
}

fragment AnalystData on Analyst {
  name
  pageUrl
  jobTitle
  imgUrl
}

fragment AuthorList on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  id
  authors {
    __typename
    id
    name
    pageUrl
  }
}

fragment ChangePercentBlock_Company on Company {
  defaultInstrument {
    isin
    symbol
    priceData {
      diff1mPercentage
      diff1yPercentage
      diff3yPercentage
      diffFromStartPercentage
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompactFeed_3NXCcw on Query {
  compactFeed: feedContent(companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: $feedTypes}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
        ...TeaserExtraCompact_content
        createdAt
        companies {
          viewerIsFollowing
          id
        }
      }
      cursor
    }
    pageInfo {
      endCursor
      hasNextPage
    }
  }
}

fragment CompanyAnalystQuery on Company {
  analysts {
    ...AnalystData
    name
    pageUrl
    jobTitle
    imgUrl
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyContent_query_3mc3wd on Query {
  ...CompanyHeader_query_Ux1x9
  ...CompanyOwnership_query_Ux1x9 @include(if: $includeOwnership)
  ...CompanyFinancials_query_Ux1x9 @include(if: $includeEstimates)
  ...CompanyDividend_query_Ux1x9 @include(if: $includeDividend)
  ...CompanyInvestorConsensus_query_Ux1x9
  ...CompanyPageTop_query_Ux1x9 @include(if: $includeOverview)
  ...CompanyPageBottom_query_2bVJwf @include(if: $includeOverview)
  ...CompanyDisclaimer_query_Ux1x9
  ...Extensive_query_3u4Ry5
}

fragment CompanyCoverage_Company on Company {
  analysts {
    name
    id
  }
  isPayingCustomerOf
  isFormerCustomerOf
  isCorporateCustomer
  ...CompanyAnalystQuery
  defaultInstrument {
    ...TargetAndRecommendation_Company
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyDescription_Company on Company {
  description
  websiteUrl
  name
}

fragment CompanyDisclaimer_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    name
    isPayingCustomerOf
    isFormerCustomerOf
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyDividendER_query on Company {
  name
  defaultInstrument {
    estimateData {
      reportingCurrency
    }
    dividendTransactions: estimateTransactions(first: 1, includeQuarters: false) {
      actualized {
        year
        dividend
        dividendYield
        payoutPercentage
        sharePrice
      }
      estimates {
        year
        dividend
        dividendYield
        payoutPercentage
        sharePrice
      }
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyDividendNonER_query on Company {
  name
  defaultInstrument {
    nonERDividendSet: nonERCompanyNumberSet(includeQuarters: false) {
      year
      dividend
      dividendYield
      epsReported
      sharePrice
      currency
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyDividend_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    ...CompanyDividendER_query
    ...CompanyDividendNonER_query
    defaultInstrument {
      coreId
      id
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyFinancials_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    ...NonERCompanyNumbers_query
    ...CompanyNumbers_query
    defaultInstrument {
      coreId
      id
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyHeader_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    id
    companyInsref
    name
    viewerIsFollowing
    followersCount
    isCorporateCustomer
    hasPinpointData
    hasDividendHistory
    sector {
      sectorname
      industry
    }
    regions
    extensiveExists
    defaultInstrument {
      symbol
      priceData {
        tradeCurrency
        lastPrice
        diff1dPercentage
      }
      marketplace {
        name
      }
      estimates: estimateTransactions(first: 1, includeQuarters: false) {
        date
      }
      nonERCompanyNumberSet(first: 1, includeQuarters: false) {
        year
      }
      id
    }
    topOwners {
      holders {
        name
      }
    }
    transactions: insiderTransactions(filter: {types: [BUY, SELL, SUBSCRIPTION]}) {
      edges {
        node {
          date
          id
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

fragment CompanyInsiderTransactions on Company {
  name
  regions
  insiderTransactions(filter: {types: [BUY, EXERCISE_OF_SHARE_OPTION, PLEDGE, RECEPTION_OF_SHARE_PREMIUM, SELL, SUBSCRIPTION]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        insider
        position
        volume
        price
        date
        unit
        type
        relatedParty
        id
      }
    }
  }
}

fragment CompanyInvestorConsensus_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    name
    companyInsref
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyMetaData_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    name
    description
    pageUrl
    defaultInstrument {
      estimateData {
        modelType
      }
      id
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyName_Slug on Company {
  slug
}

fragment CompanyNumbers_query on Company {
  name
  defaultInstrument {
    estimateData {
      modelType
      reportingCurrency
    }
    estimateTransactions(first: 1, includeQuarters: true) {
      comparisonIndexName
      actualized {
        year
        quarter
        revenue
        revenueGrowth
        ebitda
        ebitAdjusted
        ebitReported
        preTaxProfit
        netEarnings
        epsReported
        epsAdjusted
        dividend
        payoutPercentage
        roePercent
        roiPercent
        enterpriseValue
        bookValue
        marketCap
        gearingPercent
        equityRatio
        dividendYield
        totalCosts
        loanLosses
        balanceSheetTotal
        tangibleBook
        cet1
        rwa
        sharePrice
        sharesTotal
        nav
        navPerShare
        opexOfNav
        totalShareholderReturn
        comparisonIndexReturn
        netDebtTotalAsset
        quarterlySharePrice
      }
      estimates {
        year
        quarter
        revenue
        revenueGrowth
        ebitda
        ebitAdjusted
        ebitReported
        preTaxProfit
        netEarnings
        epsReported
        epsAdjusted
        dividend
        payoutPercentage
        roePercent
        roiPercent
        enterpriseValue
        bookValue
        marketCap
        gearingPercent
        equityRatio
        dividendYield
        totalCosts
        loanLosses
        balanceSheetTotal
        tangibleBook
        cet1
        rwa
        sharePrice
        sharesTotal
        nav
        navPerShare
        opexOfNav
        totalShareholderReturn
        comparisonIndexReturn
        netDebtTotalAsset
        quarterlySharePrice
      }
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyOverviewGraphs_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    defaultInstrument {
      estimateData {
        modelType
        reportingCurrency
      }
      companyTransactions: estimateTransactions(first: 1, includeQuarters: false) {
        actualized {
          year
          revenue
          ebitAdjusted
          epsAdjusted
          dividendYield
          navPerShare
          totalShareholderReturn
        }
        estimates {
          year
          revenue
          ebitAdjusted
          epsAdjusted
          dividendYield
          navPerShare
          totalShareholderReturn
        }
      }
      id
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyOwners on Company {
  regions
  topOwners {
    recordDate
    compareDate
    source
    holders {
      name
      capitalPercent
      votingPowerPercent
      positionChange
      totalSharesChange
      shareChange
      isNew
      isRemoved
    }
  }
}

fragment CompanyOwnership_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    name
    ...CompanyOwners
    ...CompanyInsiderTransactions
    id
  }
}

fragment CompanyPageBottom_query_2bVJwf on Query {
  ...GeneralFeed_data_3NXCcw
  ...CompactFeed_3NXCcw
  ...UpcomingEventsQuery_Ux1x9
  ...RiskRecommendMatrix_query_Ux1x9
  ...CompanyOverviewGraphs_query_Ux1x9
  ...NonERCompanyOverviewGraphs_query_Ux1x9
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    companyInsref
    ...ForumUpdates_Company
    defaultInstrument {
      coreId
      id
    }
    id
  }
  allFeed: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {hideUpcomingVideos: true}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
  main: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {hideUpcomingVideos: true, types: [COMPANY_REPORT, EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT, ANALYST_COMMENT, VIDEO, ARTICLE]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
  webcasts: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {hideUpcomingVideos: true, types: [WEBCAST]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
  thirdPartyResearch: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [THIRD_PARTY_COMPANY_REPORT]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
  releases: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [STOCK_EXCHANGE_RELEASE, PRESS_RELEASE]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
}

fragment CompanyPageTop_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  ...StockChart_ChartQuery_Ux1x9
  ...LatestReports_query_Ux1x9
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    isFund
    name
    ...CompanyCoverage_Company
    ...CompanyName_Slug
    ...CompanyDescription_Company
    ...FundNumbers_Company
    ...ChangePercentBlock_Company
    ...KeyEstimateFigures_Company
    ...InvestmentCompanyKeyFigures_Company
    defaultInstrument {
      id
      estimateData {
        modelType
      }
    }
    analysts {
      name
      id
    }
    id
  }
  extensiveReport: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
  analysis: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [COMPANY_REPORT, EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT], tagNames_nin: ["Mallisalkku", "Arvonluojat"]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
  analysisArvonluojat: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [COMPANY_REPORT, EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT], tagNames_nin: ["Mallisalkku"]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
      }
    }
  }
}

fragment CompanyTagList on Company {
  pageUrl
  name
  viewerIsFollowing
}

fragment Extensive_query_3u4Ry5 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    extensive(extensiveId: $extensiveId, snapshotDate: $snapshotDate) {
      publishedAt
      pageUrl
      content {
        id
        title
        lang
        slug
        htmlBody
        publishedAt
        createdAt
        changedAt
        isOutdated
      }
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment ForumUpdates_Company on Company {
  name
  forum {
    threadUrl
    highlightedPosts {
      url
      author
      authorImgUrl
      text
      postedAt
      likesCount
    }
  }
}

fragment FundNumbers_Company on Company {
  defaultInstrument {
    isin
    symbol
    priceData {
      lastPrice
      ath
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment GeneralFeed_data_3NXCcw on Query {
  generalFeed: feedContent(first: 20, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: $feedTypes}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        id
        ...Teaser_content
        ...TeaserCompact_content
      }
      cursor
    }
    pageInfo {
      endCursor
      hasNextPage
    }
  }
}

fragment InvestmentCompanyKeyFigures_Company on Company {
  marketData {
    marketCap
  }
  defaultInstrument {
    priceData {
      tradeCurrency
      dailyTurnover
    }
    estimateData {
      modelType
    }
    estimateTransactions(first: 1, includeQuarters: true) {
      actualized {
        year
        quarter
        sharesTotal
        marketCap
        nav
        navPerShare
        dividendYield
        quarterlySharePrice
      }
      estimates {
        year
        quarter
        dividendYield
      }
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment KeyEstimateFigures_Company on Company {
  marketData {
    marketCap
  }
  defaultInstrument {
    priceData {
      tradeCurrency
      dailyTurnover
      lastPrice
      marketCap
    }
    sector
    fundamentalData {
      ebit
      eps
      sales
      dividend
    }
    estimateData {
      modelType
      estimates {
        firstEstimateYear {
          year
          bookValue
          netSales
          dividendA
          epsAdjusted
          ebitAdjusted
          hybridLoan
          noOfShares
          netDebt
          mvMinorities
          mvAssociated
          roePercent
        }
      }
    }
    estimatesSharePrice: estimateTransactions(first: 1) {
      estimates {
        sharePrice
      }
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment LatestReports_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  extensiveReport: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        createdAt
        pageUrl
        id
      }
    }
  }
  analysis: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [COMPANY_REPORT, EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT], tagNames_nin: ["Mallisalkku", "Arvonluojat"]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        createdAt
        pageUrl
        id
      }
    }
  }
  analysisArvonluojat: feedContent(first: 1, companySlug: $companyName, filter: {types: [COMPANY_REPORT, EXTENSIVE_COMPANY_REPORT], tagNames_nin: ["Mallisalkku"]}) {
    edges {
      node {
        __typename
        createdAt
        pageUrl
        id
      }
    }
  }
}

fragment NonERCompanyNumbers_query on Company {
  name
  defaultInstrument {
    nonERNumberSet: nonERCompanyNumberSet(includeQuarters: true) {
      year
      quarter
      revenue
      ebitda
      ebitReported
      epsReported
      dividend
      sharesTotal
      roe
      roi
      enterpriseValue
      marketCap
      gearingRatio
      equityRatio
      dividendYield
      sharePrice
      currency
      evSales
      evEbitda
      evEbit
      pb
      netIncome
      ptp
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment NonERCompanyOverviewGraphs_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    defaultInstrument {
      overviewGraphsData: nonERCompanyNumberSet(includeQuarters: false) {
        year
        revenue
        ebitReported
        epsReported
        dividend
        dividendYield
        currency
      }
      id
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment Reactions on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  id
  reactionGroups {
    reactionType
    reactionsCount
    viewerReacted
  }
}

fragment RiskRecommendMatrix_query_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    defaultInstrument {
      riskData: estimateTransactions(first: 1) {
        businessRisk
        valuationRisk
      }
      id
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment StockChart_ChartQuery_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    isFund
    defaultInstrument {
      coreId
      id
      marketOpen
      marketClose
      marketplace {
        region
      }
      priceData {
        lastPrice
      }
      returns {
        day
        week
        month
        threeMonths
        sixMonths
        year
        threeYears
        fiveYears
        tenYears
        ytd
        total
      }
    }
    id
  }
}

fragment TargetAndRecommendation_Company on Instrument {
  estimateData {
    modelType
    researchCurrency
    estimates {
      date
      recommendation
      targetPrice
    }
  }
}

fragment TeaserCompact_content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  __typename
  id
  type
  title
  createdAt
  isPremium
  pageUrl
  lang
  companies {
    ...CompanyTagList
    id
  }
  ... on Video {
    liveTime
  }
  ... on Webcast {
    liveTime
  }
  ...AuthorList
}

fragment TeaserExtraCompact_content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  id
  title
  createdAt
  pageUrl
  lang
  companies {
    name
    pageUrl
    viewerIsFollowing
    id
  }
}

fragment Teaser_content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  __typename
  id
  type
  title
  createdAt
  pageUrl
  imgUrl
  isPremium
  lang
  companies {
    ...CompanyTagList
    id
  }
  publishers {
    imgUrl
  }
  authors {
    __typename
    id
  }
  ... on AnalystComment {
    preview
  }
  ... on Article {
    preview
  }
  ... on CompanyReport {
    preview
  }
  ... on ThirdPartyCompanyReport {
    preview
  }
  ... on QA {
    preview
  }
  ... on Video {
    preview
    liveTime
    videoDuration
  }
  ... on Webcast {
    preview
    liveTime
  }
  ...AuthorList
  ...Reactions
}

fragment UpcomingEventsQuery_Ux1x9 on Query {
  company(companySlug: $companyName) {
    defaultInstrument {
      calendarEvents(first: 10) {
        edges {
          node {
            date
            type
            period
            id
          }
        }
      }
      id
    }
    id
  }
}


name

description

pageUrl

defaultInstrument

companyInsref

viewerIsFollowing

followersCount

isCorporateCustomer

hasPinpointData

hasDividendHistory

sector

regions

extensiveExists

topOwners

insiderTransactions

isPayingCustomerOf

isFormerCustomerOf

extensive

feedContent

Bufab

The Board of Directors of Bufab has resolved to utilise its authorisation to repurchase own shares

Year-end report 2025

Invitation to the presentation of Bufab’s year-end report 2025

Interim report January-September 2025

Invitation to the presentation of Bufab’s Q3 report 2025

Bufab awarded EcoVadis Platinum Rating

Bufab acquires novia Group – a German expert provider of global sourcing solutions

Bufab’s Nomination Committee appointed

Bufab enters framework agreement with Babcock International Group

Bufab appoints Marcus Söderberg as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Interim report January-June 2025

Bufab divests a small manufacturing unit in the USA

Bufab recognised as Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP

Invitation to the presentation of Bufab’s Q2 report 2025

Change in number of shares and votes in Bufab AB (publ)

Record date for the split of shares in Bufab AB (publ) confirmed

Resolutions at the Annual General Meeting in Bufab AB

Interim report January-March 2025

Invitation to the presentation of Bufab’s Q1 report 2025

Bufab's CFO leaves during 2025

Bufab publishes Annual- and Sustainability Report for 2024

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Bufab AB (publ)

Record date and payment date for dividend - correction

Bufab: Year-end report 2024

Invitation to the presentation of Bufab’s year-end report 2024

NASDAQ Stockholm

Bufab operates in the manufacturing industry and focuses on the distribution of fasteners and components for various industries. The company's products are aimed at companies in sectors such as the automotive industry, energy and medical technology. The business is global with a main presence in Europe, North America and Asia. Bufab was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Värnamo.

Reviving the boring thread of a boring company again! Here’s the Q3 report. For the first time in two years, we saw a small organic growth (1.4%). Demand was good in energy, agri, medtech, defense, and machine manufacturing sectors. Weakness is still visible among construction and automotive industry customers.                   Inderes              Interim report January-September 2025 - Inderes    Strong quarter and important acquisition of novia GroupThird quarter of 2025Net sales increased by 2.0 percent to SEK 1,917 million (1,880). Organic growth was 1.4 percent, and order intake ...                             And a month ago, Bufab announced a new acquisition. This time, Novia Group was found in Germany. Novia brings additional sourcing expertise to the group. Novia’s revenue last year was 50 million euros.                   Inderes              Bufab acquires novia Group – a German expert provider of global sourcing...    Bufab has entered into an agreement to acquire novia Group, a German expert provider of global sourcing solutions with annual net sales of approximately EUR 50 million in 2024novia Goup provides...                             And as a final highlight: a small manufacturing unit in the United States was divested in the summer. I’m not entirely sure, but this might have been the last divestment target that the company wanted to get rid of according to the strategy announced in 2023. Now Bufab’s business would consist solely of sourcing, importing, and distributing C-parts (as well as complementary niche companies).                   Inderes              Bufab divests a small manufacturing unit in the USA - Inderes    Bufab has entered into an agreement to divest a small manufacturing unit within Component Solutions Group in the USA through an asset transfer. The divestment is a result of the strategic review...                             Bufab’s stock has quietly climbed to ATH (All-Time High) levels this year. I’ve owned this for almost five years now and I’m happy to stay on board. I like these kinds of companies that operate in a dull, grey industry while disciplinedly executing their strategy.

bufabgroup.com              Bufab%20Q4%202025%20EN%20FINAL%20sign.pdf    1429.43 KB                            Fourth quarter of 2025  • Net sales increased by 3.7 percent to SEK 1,931 million (1,863). Organic growth  was 0.3 percent, and order intake was slightly higher than net sales.  • Adjusted operating profit (EBITA) amounted to SEK 252 million (201),  corresponding to an operating margin of 13.1 percent (10.8).  • Operating profit (EBITA) totalled SEK 233 million (179), with an operating  margin of 12.1 percent (9.6).  • Earnings per share were SEK 0.79 (0.59).  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 224 million (125),  corresponding to a cash conversion of 93 percent (64).  • Net debt/EBITDA, adjusted, was 2.6 (2.8).  • Acquisition of novia Group with annual sales of approximately EUR 50 million Growth has been somewhat lackluster for a while now, but considering this, they have managed to improve profitability incredibly well. They are extracting more and more value from acquisitions, and the overall performance will likely improve once organic growth picks up. Major customer project with a world-leading supplier to the  semiconductor industry  Despite a challenging business climate, we have secured many new and  interesting customer project during the year. I am particularly proud of a new  contract with a world-leading manufacturer of semiconductor equipment,  which will generate large volumes in 2026/2027. It is our subsidiaries Bumax  and Flos that deliver 366 unique items and tailor-made logistics solutions,  resulting in shorter lead times, cost savings and sustainability benefits for the  customer. I wonder what kind of volumes we are talking about?

Third quarter of 2023  • Net sales declined by -2 percent to SEK 2,071 million (2,122). Organic growth was -7 percent and order intake was somewhat lower than net sales.  • Adjusted operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 260 million (274), corresponding to an operating margin of 12.6 percent (12.9).  • Operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 220 million (272) and the operating margin was 10.6 percent (12.8).  • Earnings per share decreased by 46 percent to SEK 2.56 (4.71).  • Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 417 million (-5), corresponding to a cash  conversion ratio of 178 percent (-2).  • The key figure net debt/EBITDA improved and amounted to 2.7 (3.4).            25023127.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net              Bufab%20interim%20report%20Q3%202023%20ENG.pdf    1021.05 KB                            Hieman tuo heikko markkinatilanne näkyy. Lisäkauppahintaa maksettiin jonkin verran, joka pudotti viimeistä riviä. Korkokulut nousivat vielä edellisestä kvartaalista, mutta velkojen pienentyessä tuo varmaankin vakautuu ellei korkotaso nouse tästä vielä merkittävästi GM parani viime vuodesta ja noussut ennätystasolle. Hinnoitteluvoimaa tuntuu löytyvän ja hyvä niin

Bufab’s second-quarter results fell short of expectations. The stock is down sharply following the earnings release, though the share price has risen considerably over the past few months.   revenue +2% to 2,280 million (forecast 2,341 million)   EBITA operating profit grew 37% to 319 million and the operating margin (EBITA) rose to 14.0%, but EBITA decreased by 2% on comparable figures   EPS grew 54% to 5.41 SEK (forecast 5.10 SEK)   operating cash flow 488 million SEK   Slow revenue growth was mainly due to unfavorable exchange rates, but demand also weakened in sectors that benefited from COVID. Organic growth was -5%, although the figures for the comparison period were also strong. Weakness was seen in, for example, home interior-related sectors, while there was strength in areas like the energy sector. Operating expenses were at last year’s level, and despite inflationary pressure, the company aims to keep costs under control.   Cash flow remained good, which the company has focused on. For the remainder of the year, cash flow is expected to remain strong and net debt relative to EBITDA is expected to decrease. Currently, net debt/EBITDA was 2.9, which in itself is within the company’s target of below 3. The latest acquisition integrations have progressed well. Sustainability also brings new opportunities to the business. On the other hand, there is uncertainty in the market and a slowdown is still visible in certain sectors, but the customer base is broad and operations span multiple industries, which reduces the significance of any single sector. In the short term, the company aims to maintain margins, gain market share, and increase cash flow. Interest expenses grew to 56 million in Q2 (totaling 105 million for H1). Long-term debt was 3,456 million at the end of the quarter and short-term debt was 845 million; in absolute terms, long-term debt increased slightly compared to the previous quarter (2,950 million at the end of Q1). Other noteworthy points:  order intake remained at the level of the comparison period (+1%) no short-term guidance is provided, long-term financial targets remain unchanged

Let’s revive the thread after a long time. Last week, Bufab’s financial statement was published:                   Inderes              Bufab: Year-end report 2024 - Inderes    Successful implementation of the strategy and acquisition of VITAL in ItalyFourth quarter of 2024Net sales declined by -4.1 percent to SEK 1,863 million (1,943). Organic growth was -1.5 percent...                             And at the end of last year, the company acquired a C-parts distributor from Italy, whose turnover is approximately 50 million euros:                   Inderes              Bufab acquires VITAL – a leading Italian C-parts distributor - Inderes    Bufab has acquired VITAL S.p.A., a leading Italian distributor of C-parts with net sales of EUR 48 million in 2023.VITAL S.p.A. is a C-parts distributor headquartered in Milan, Italy, with two...                             As per the thread title, Bufab is performing steadily, although low global industrial activity has negatively impacted order intake and turnover. The positive aspect is that the company has managed to increase its gross margin and decrease its ND/EBITDA level in recent years. The Vital acquisition, however, slightly increased the level.

Nordnet              Nordnet    Tee säästämisestä osakkeisiin & rahastoihin hauskempaa. Sijoittaminen osakkeisiin, rahastoihin ja ETF:iin ilman tarpeettomia kuluja. Tervetuloa Suomen tyytyväisimpien sijoittajien joukkoon! Avaa tili jo tänään!                             A few quarters have passed now. The company’s business has suffered from general market weakness, but word is that a turn for the better is visible. The market has been surprisingly patient, as an ATH (all-time high) was likely just reached. On an earnings basis, we are somewhere well north of 30. The company’s performance has been strong in itself. GM (gross margin) continues to improve, which provides good leverage for the bottom line as long as volumes grow. A couple of production facilities were also just put up for sale, so it’s becoming even more of a pure trading company. I don’t recall offhand if all of them went or if some are still left. So, here is a link to the latest interim report. Nordnet displays that link a bit strangely.

Bufab’s latest CMD, held in December, hadn’t been linked here yet. The new financial targets are for 2026. They are considering selling their manufacturing companies to focus on wholesale operations. I’ve been a shareholder for a few years myself. I’m somehow interested in this extremely boring industry and its consolidation opportunities. Financial targets: Raised profitability target In March 2021, Bufab presented new financial targets relating to profitable growth, profitability, dividend and financial stability for the period until 2025, where the financial target relating to profitability was set to be achieved by 2023 at the latest. In light of Bufab’s positive EBITA margin development during 2021-2023, the growth opportunities and the updated strategy, the Board of Directors has decided to adopt a raised financial target relating to profitability in accordance with the below: Profitability  Achieve an annual operating profit (EBITA) margin of 14 percent by 2026 at the latest (previously 12 percent by 2023 at the latest). The other financial targets and dividend policy remain unchanged in accordance with the below and shall apply until further notice. Profitable growth  Average annual increase of net sales by 10 percent and of earnings per share by 15 percent, through both organic growth and acquisition. Financial stability  Net debt in relation to operating profit before depreciation and amortization (ND/EBITDA) shall normally be in the range of 2-3x. Dividend Policy  Dividend of 30-60 percent of annual net profit. And here is the CMD presentation itself:               Press release:                   bufabgroup.com              The Bufab newsroom    Welcome to the Bufab newsroom. Here you can view Bufab press photos and read our latest press releases.

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