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Ratos AB Streamlines Operations with Strategic Divestments

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  • Ratos is focusing on fewer business segments, emphasizing infrastructure and industrial solutions.
  • The company’s EBITA margin is expected to improve, but leverage ratio will be impacted by cash position.
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Ratos AB Streamlines Operations with Strategic Divestments

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Ratos AB ( ($SE:RATO.B) ) has provided an announcement.

Ratos AB is advancing its strategy to streamline operations by focusing on fewer business segments, particularly in infrastructure and industrial product solutions. This move includes the public listing of Sentia and the divestment of airteam, marking a significant step in reallocating resources towards segments with profitable growth and strong margins. The transactions are expected to improve Ratos’s EBITA margin by 200 basis points, although the leverage ratio will be negatively impacted due to a strong cash position. The company’s current stake in Sentia is valued at SEK 2.2 billion, and its divestment could further improve the leverage ratio significantly.

The most recent analyst rating on ($SE:RATO.B) stock is a Buy with a SEK45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ratos AB stock, see the SE:RATO.B Stock Forecast page.

More about Ratos AB

Ratos is a Swedish publicly listed business group comprising 14 companies across three business areas: Construction & Services, Industry, and Consumer. Operating mainly in the Nordic region, Ratos reported net sales of SEK 32 billion and an adjusted EBITA of SEK 2.3 billion in 2024, employing around 10,900 people. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and emphasizes simplicity, speed in execution, and a people-centric approach.

Average Trading Volume: 577,345

Current Market Cap: SEK13.29B

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