AAK’s Interim report for the second quarter 2021 – record-high second quarter despite continued volatility and uncertainty
AAK Group
· Total volumes increased by 14 percent, to 550,000 MT (481,000).
· Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability (adjusted operating profit) but including a negative currency translation impact of SEK 37 million, increased by 32 percent, reaching SEK 541 million (411).
· AAK reported an item affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK 304 million, related to the proposed optimization of the company’s European bakery business. SEK 203 million of this has a non-cash flow impact.
· Profit for the period amounted to SEK 103 million (324). Excluding IAC and related
Read more →Half-year report January - June 2021
APRIL - JUNE 2021
· Sales increased by 58 percent and amounted to 4,002 MSEK (2,526).
· Operating profit increased by 298 percent to 728 MSEK (183).
· Operating margin increased to 18.2 percent (7.2).
· Adjusted operating profit (excl. non-recurring items) increased by 248 percent to 728 MSEK (209).
· Adjusted operating margin (excl. non-recurring items) increased to 18.2 percent (8.3).
· Profit after tax increased to 537 MSEK (122).
· Earnings per share increased by 346 percent to 1.56 SEK (0.35). Adjusted earnings per share (excl. non-recurring items) increased by
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Read more →Invitation to AAK’s presentation of the second quarter 2021 on July 16
In connection with the release of AAK’s Interim report for the second quarter 2021, we invite you to a press and analyst conference to be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. CET. The conference will be chaired by Johan Westman, President and CEO, and Tomas Bergendahl, CFO. The presentation will be held in English.
The presentation can be followed by phone or via a webcast. Please note that questions may be asked by phone only.
To follow the conference by phone, please use one of the following numbers:
SE: +46 8 519 993 83
DK: +45 7815 0107
UK: +44 3333 009 273
US: +1 631
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”Through the acquisition of Unica, we will strengthen our position in Rubber Compounds for demanding customers in Spain and other EU countries. Unica will be a perfect complement to our existing operations in Spain, mainly active in other sectors.”
Ralph Wolkener
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As announced this morning, Hexagon has entered into an agreement to acquire Infor’s EAM business and form a broader strategic relationship with Infor and Koch (press release (https://hexagon.com/news/press-releases?page=/en/hexagon-acquire-infors-eam-business-and-form-broader-strategic-relationship-infor-and-koch)). Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén will host a press and capital markets webcast and telephone conference today at 10:00 CET.
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Read more →Invitation to presentation of Hexagon's Interim Report on 27 July
Hexagon will release its Interim Report for the second quarter 2021 on Tuesday 27 July at approximately 08:00 CET. A combined telephone conference and live webcast concerning the report will be presented by President and CEO Ola Rollén on the same day at 10:00 CET.
Please call +46 (0) 8 566 426 51 (SWE), +44 (0) 333 300 0804 (UK), +1 631 913 1422 (US) (code: 14582729#) to participate or go to the website (hexagon.com) to access the webcast.
The presentation material will also be available for viewing on the Company’s website on-demand.
For further information, please contact:
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CERTEGO is a market-leading locksmith and security solutions installation business in the Nordic region. It provides planning, installation and managing of mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic security solutions for customers across multiple verticals. CERTEGO
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