Financials
Targets & performance
- Comment
Return on operating capital fell to 12.7 percent (15.4), primarily as a result of the items affecting comparability as well as increased investments. See the Directors’ Report for more detailed information.
- Comment
Inwido’s net debt in relation to operating EBITDA amounted to 1.0x (0.7x excluding IFRS 16). The low indebtedness is the result of stable profitability and a continued strong cash flow.
- Comment
In line with the dividend policy, the Board proposes that the dividend for the 2024 financial year should amount to SEK 5.50 per share (6.50), which corresponds to 59 percent of the reported profit for the year after tax. A dividend in line with the policy is made possible by a strong balance sheet, at the same time as financial resources are available for investments and value-creating acquisitions.
Risk management
Read more on page 49 of our Annual and Sustainability report.
In 2024, net sales amounted to SEK 8,838 million (8,970), 1 percent lower than the previous year. Even though leading macroeconomic indicators grew more positive and demand in some market segments reported an upturn, several of the business units continued to face challenges in the form of low demand and significant price pressure, especially in Finland, Norway and England.