The earnings call reflects a challenging year for BICO with several operational improvements leading to a stronger EBITDA margin and a solid cash position. However, the company faced significant hurdles with negative sales growth, particularly in Lab Automation and the Chinese market. Despite these challenges, BICO is well-positioned with improved operational efficiencies and a strong cash flow, but the overall sales outlook remains cautious.

Company Guidance

During BICO's 2024 Year-End Earnings Call, Maria Forss, CEO, and Jacob Thordenberg, CFO, provided comprehensive guidance on the company's financial performance. They noted that BICO's revenue for Q4 2024 stood at SEK571 million, maintaining parity with the same quarter in 2023 and reflecting a slight negative organic growth of 0.3%. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved significantly, reaching 25%, a 12 percentage point increase from the previous year. The company ended the year with a robust cash position of SEK946 million, later adjusted to SEK699 million following a bond buyback. Despite a challenging market characterized by CapEx constraints and weak demand from China, BICO achieved double-digit EBITDA margins across all business areas, driven by operational excellence and cost control. The Lab Automation segment faced fewer project starts, affecting its sales, while Life Science Solutions and Bioprinting demonstrated resilience with positive seasonal effects and demand for consumables. BICO also divested Nanoscribe, enhancing its cash flow by SEK251 million, and reduced convertible debt to SEK1.1 billion. For 2025, BICO aims to execute its BICO 2.0 strategy, focusing on commercial initiatives and operational excellence to navigate ongoing market uncertainties.

Improved EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 25% in Q4 2024, representing a 12 percentage point increase compared to the same quarter last year.

Strong Cash Position

Finished the year with a strong cash position of SEK946 million, or SEK699 million after buybacks, indicating financial stability.

Operational Excellence Initiatives

Significant steps taken to improve cash flow, including divestment of loss-making units and working capital improvements.

Positive Trends in Life Science Solutions

Life Science Solutions showed a 7% organic growth in Q4, aided by seasonal effects and operational excellence activities.

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BICO Group AB Class B (CLLKF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CLLKF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Apr 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.09 / -	-0.038	―	―	―
Feb 19, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-0.02 / 0.40	-0.798	150.74% (+1.20)
Nov 26, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-0.04 / -0.34	-0.092	-269.90% (-0.25)
Aug 20, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.09 / -0.10	-0.745	86.50% (+0.64)
May 07, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.07 / -0.04	-0.157	75.82% (+0.12)
Feb 20, 2024	2023 (Q4)	>-0.01 / -0.80	-0.793	-0.59% (>-0.01)
Nov 14, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.08 / -0.09	0.099	-192.89% (-0.19)
Aug 22, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.11 / -0.74	0.065	-1240.29% (-0.81)
May 04, 2023	2023 (Q1)	-0.13 / -0.16	-0.066	-139.29% (-0.09)
Feb 22, 2023	2022 (Q4)	-0.02 / -0.79	-0.04	-1887.06% (-0.75)

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CLLKF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Feb 19, 2025	$3.50	$3.98	+13.71%
Nov 26, 2024	$3.36	$2.76	-17.86%
Aug 20, 2024	$4.20	$4.05	-3.57%
May 07, 2024	$4.18	$3.64	-12.92%

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FAQ

When does BICO Group AB Class B (CLLKF) report earnings?

BICO Group AB Class B (CLLKF) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.

What is BICO Group AB Class B (CLLKF) earnings time?

BICO Group AB Class B (CLLKF) earnings time is at Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.

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What is CLLKF EPS forecast?

CLLKF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.09.

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