Record Order Intake and Strong Organic Growth
Total order intake reached an all-time high of SEK 36.8 billion (book-to-bill 120%). Total order intake grew 12% year-on-year and organic order intake grew 23%. This marked the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit organic order growth and the eighth consecutive quarter of order growth.
Revenue Growth and Improved Profitability
Total revenues were SEK 30.7 billion, up 5% year-on-year with organic revenue growth of 15%. Adjusted EBITDA was just over SEK 6.1 billion, corresponding to a 20.0% margin (up from 19.7% prior year). Adjusted profit for the period increased to SEK 4.1 billion from SEK 3.8 billion.
Strong Free Operating Cash Flow and Leverage
Free operating cash flow was SEK 3.6 billion in the quarter with cash conversion of 62% for Q1; 12-month rolling cash conversion was 88%. Net financial debt fell to SEK 24 billion and net debt (including leases/pensions) was SEK 31 billion, representing ~0.8x 12-month rolling EBITDA.
Mining Demand and Record Mining Orders
Mining order intake passed SEK 19 billion for the first time in a single quarter. Mining total order intake increased 11% and organic order intake grew 22% (26% excluding major orders). Equipment orders were especially strong (+43% organic in equipment) and aftermarket also grew double-digits (+11%).
Machining Performance — Cutting Tools & Powder
Cutting tools orders grew 18% while revenues grew 10% organically, indicating strong demand and some preordering. Powder business more than doubled order intake in the quarter. Machining EBITA was SEK 2.8 billion with a margin of 22.9% (up from 21.0%), driven by price realization, higher volumes and cost savings.
Intelligent Manufacturing: Stand‑alone Momentum
Intelligent Manufacturing (first time as a stand-alone business area) showed reported order intake up 6% and organic growth of 11%, with a solid profitability margin of 20.7% (20.6% prior year). License and subscription sales grew (subscription still low single‑digit share but increasing).
Strategic Product Launches and Acquisitions
Launched EverPath (next‑generation toolpath platform) and two new Rock Processing cone crushers (400 and 600 series). Completed acquisitions of ThoroughTec Simulation (OEM‑agnostic mining simulators) and K&Y Diamond (monocrystalline diamond tools), strengthening digital, aftermarket and ultraprecision capabilities.
Working Capital and EPS Improvement
Net working capital improved to 28.1% (down 1.7 percentage points year‑on‑year on a 12‑month rolling basis). Adjusted EPS increased to SEK 3.27. Normalized tax rate was ~24%, within guided range after adjustments.