Board Change • Jul 03
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Independent Director Ingeborg Hegstad is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2020. Independent Director Pal Wibe was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • May 15
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Independent Director Ingeborg Hegstad is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2020. Independent Director Pal Wibe was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • May 06
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Independent Director Ingeborg Hegstad is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2020. Independent Director Pal Wibe was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • May 02
First quarter 2026 earnings released: kr0.19 loss per share (vs kr0.19 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: kr0.19 loss per share (further deteriorated from kr0.19 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: kr342.3m (down 1.2% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: kr8.47m (loss widened 2.1% from 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.6% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 23% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. New Risk • Apr 30
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 51% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Shares are highly illiquid. Earnings have declined by 51% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (kr456.6m market cap, or US$48.9m). Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2025 earnings released: kr0.11 loss per share (vs kr0.71 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: kr0.11 loss per share (improved from kr0.71 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: kr1.36b (up 3.8% from FY 2024). Net loss: kr4.97m (loss narrowed 84% from FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.6% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 19% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Feb 09
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 52% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Shares are highly illiquid. Earnings have declined by 52% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (kr474.5m market cap, or US$49.5m). Ankündigung • Jan 20
StrongPoint ASA Announces Morthen Johannessen Concludes His Term as Chairman of the Board Morthen Johannessen, Chairman of the Board of StrongPoint ASA, has informed the Nomination Committee that after 10 years on the board, of which 8 years as Chairman, he wishes to conclude his term as Chair in connection with the upcoming General Meeting in April 2026. The Nomination Committee will take this into account in its ongoing work on the composition of the Board to be proposed to the Ordinary General Meeting in April. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: kr0.38 (vs kr0.06 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: kr0.38 (up from kr0.06 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: kr319.5m (up 2.0% from 3Q 2024). Net income: kr17.1m (up kr14.4m from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.3% (up from 0.9% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was primarily driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.0% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 44 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Ankündigung • Oct 24
StrongPoint ASA, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026 StrongPoint ASA, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026. Reported Earnings • Jul 13
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: kr0.068 loss per share (vs kr0.47 loss in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: kr0.068 loss per share (improved from kr0.47 loss in 2Q 2024). Revenue: kr350.4m (up 18% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: kr3.06m (loss narrowed 86% from 2Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.6% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 71 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Ankündigung • Jun 27
An undisclosed buyer signed an agreement to acquire an unknown stake in 1X Technologies AS from StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) for NOK 26 million. An undisclosed buyer signed an agreement to acquire an unknown stake in 1X Technologies AS from StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) for NOK 26 million on June 26, 2025. A cash consideration of NOK 26 million will be paid by the buyer. Ankündigung • Jun 19
Strongpoint Launches Retailq: Data-Driven Analytics Service for Grocery E-Commerce Fulfillment StrongPoint announced the launch of RetailQ, an analytics service designed to help grocery retailers uncover real cost savings in their order picking operations. RetailQ is an analytics service that uses advanced digital simulation and virtual pick bots to help grocery retailers identify cost savings and improve efficiency in their in-store picking operations. By digitally modelling every step of the fulfillment process, RetailQ enables retailers to test different scenarios, quantify the impact of operational changes, optimize workflows and reveal hidden inefficiencies. RetailQ service turns analytics into actionable insights to drive best practice and maximize return on investment. The service presents: Opportunities to streamline picking operations and reduce labor costs through workflow optimization. Operational opportunities and recommend optimal hardware, equipment, and tools tailored to unique picking process. Focus areas prioritized by the greatest opportunities for improvement. A comprehensive business case forecasting the impact of proposed changes and improvements across picking estate. Ankündigung • Nov 06
StrongPoint ASA, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025 StrongPoint ASA, Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025. Board Change • Mar 01
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Audun Nordtveit was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Dec 04
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Audun Nordtveit was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • Nov 01
StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) completed the acquisition of 100% stake in Brand ID Hamari Group Oy for €0.45 million. StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) agreed to acquire 100% stake in Brand ID Hamari Group Oy on July 3, 2023. The purchase consideration will be paid 60% in cash and 40% will pay through shares of StrongPoint ASA with a possible extra earn-out based on the financial accounts for the fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The Consideration Shares will be funded by treasury shares and will be subject to a two year lock-up period starting from the closing date. Brand ID Hamari Group generated the revenue of €1.5 million for the year ended 2022. The deal is subject to certain conditions set out in the share purchase agreement and a successful due diligence process. This deal is expected to close by October 31, 2023.
StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) completed the acquisition of 100% stake in Brand ID Hamari Group Oy for €0.45 million on October 31, 2023.The purchase price of €0.3 million is paid with potential customary closing balance sheet adjustments. The purchase price has been settled 47% in cash and 53% in shares in StrongPoint, with a possible extra earn-out of up to €0.15 million based on conditions related to financial performance for the fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The Consideration Shares are funded by treasury shares and are subject to a two-year lock-up period from closing. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 01
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% After last week's 22% share price decline to kr13.55, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 13x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr16.64 per share. Reported Earnings • Oct 25
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: kr0.21 loss per share (vs kr0.18 profit in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: kr0.21 loss per share (down from kr0.18 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: kr292.9m (down 15% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: kr9.34m (down 216% from profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 29
Senior Vice President of Spain recently bought kr130k worth of stock On the 27th of July, Lorena Latorre bought around 7k shares on-market at roughly kr19.05 per share. This transaction amounted to 53% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought kr495k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jul 15
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: kr0.021 loss per share (vs kr0.12 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: kr0.021 loss per share (down from kr0.12 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: kr337.2m (up 5.1% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: kr947.0k (down 118% from profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Ankündigung • Jul 04
StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) agreed to acquire 100% stake in Brand ID Hamari Group Oy. StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) agreed to acquire 100% stake in Brand ID Hamari Group Oy July 3, 2023. The purchase consideration will be paid 60% in cash and 40% will pay through shares of StrongPoint ASA with a possible extra earn-out based on the financial accounts for the fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The Consideration Shares will be funded by treasury shares and will be subject to a two year lock-up period starting from the closing date. Brand ID Hamari Group generated the revenue of €1.5 million for the year ended 2022. The deal is subject to certain conditions set out in the share purchase agreement and a successful due diligence process. This deal is expected to close by October 31, 2023. Recent Insider Transactions • May 07
Senior Vice President of Spain recently bought kr53k worth of stock On the 3rd of May, Lorena Latorre bought around 2k shares on-market at roughly kr21.93 per share. This transaction amounted to 23% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought kr596k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Apr 30
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr0.12 (vs kr0.073 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr0.12 (up from kr0.073 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: kr381.4m (up 27% from 1Q 2022). Net income: kr5.20m (up 64% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.4% (up from 1.1% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.1% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 21
Upcoming dividend of kr0.90 per share at 3.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 April 2023. Payment date: 11 May 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 30% After last week's 30% share price gain to kr26.75, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 23x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 19% over the past year. Board Change • Mar 07
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr0.66 (vs kr0.51 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: kr0.66 (up from kr0.51 in FY 2021). Revenue: kr1.37b (up 40% from FY 2021). Net income: kr29.1m (up 30% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.1% (down from 2.3% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Board Change • Jan 19
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • Nov 25
StrongPoint ASA Announces the Resignation of Hilde Gilen as Chief Financial Officer StrongPoint ASA announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Hilde Gilen. Gilen will take on a CFO position in a Private Equity owned company during first half of 2023. Gilen will continue in her role as Group CFO until 31 May, 2023, at the latest. The search for a new Group CFO at StrongPoint will commence immediately. Board Change • Nov 18
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 26
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr0.18 (vs kr0.008 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr0.18 (up from kr0.008 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: kr345.9m (up 76% from 3Q 2021). Net income: kr8.03m (up kr8.38m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Ankündigung • Sep 13
StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) announces an Equity Buyback for NOK 10 million worth of its shares. StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to NOK 10 million worth of its outstanding common shares. The repurchase program will expire on December 31, 2022. Board Change • Aug 15
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jun 10
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • Jun 03
StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) acquired Air Link Group Limited from Als Kingfisher Limited, European Retail Engineering Limited and others. StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) agreed on an exclusive, non-binding term sheet to acquire Air Link Group Limited from Als Kingfisher Limited, European Retail Engineering Limited and others on February 14, 2022. The final purchase price shall be settled with a combination of cash and 20% in consideration shares in StrongPoint. StrongPoint has free cash available to settle the full amount of the cash portion of the purchase price. The consideration shares will consist of a combination of treasury shares held by StrongPoint and issuance of new shares. There will be a 24 month lockup period on the consideration shares, subject to final agreement. Signing of the final share purchase agreement and completion of the transaction is subject to due diligence in all respects (including legal and financial), agreement on final transaction agreements as well as other customary closing conditions. Pursuant to the term sheet, the parties have agreed that StrongPoint shall have exclusivity until April 30, 2022 and StrongPoint aims to sign and possibly complete the transaction within the exclusivity period.
As of may 20, 2022, StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) signed final share purchase agreement to acquire Air Link Group Limited from Als Kingfisher Limited, European Retail Engineering Limited. The estimated purchase price is approx. £9.5 million and will be settled with 80% cash and 20% consideration shares in StrongPoint. StrongPoint has free cash available to settle the full amount of the cash portion of the purchase price and the completion of the transaction is therefore not subject to any financing conditions. The consideration shares will be funded by a combination of 0.5 million treasury shares held by StrongPoint, plus issuance of new shares to meet the total number of consideration shares.The revenue for the group of companies was approx. . £24 million with a 10% EBITDA margin in 2021. There will be a 24-month lock-up period on the consideration shares. Estimated time of closing is end of the second quarter of 2022.
StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) completed the acquisition of Air Link Group Limited from Als Kingfisher Limited, European Retail Engineering Limited and others on June 1, 2022 Board Change • May 17
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr0.073 (vs kr0.19 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr0.073 (down from kr0.19 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: kr300.7m (up 21% from 1Q 2021). Net income: kr3.17m (down 62% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.1% (down from 3.3% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 20%, compared to a 8.2% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Mar 08
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 22
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to kr24.60, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15x. Average forward P/E is 24x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 12% over the past year. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr20.79 per share. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr0.79 (down from kr1.33 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr981.3m (down 13% from FY 2020). Net income: kr34.7m (down 41% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.5% (down from 5.2% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 21%, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 24
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 22% share price decline to kr19.80, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 26x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr20.73 per share. Board Change • Jan 18
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Dec 28
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Director Ingeborg Hegstad was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to kr25.90, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 32x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr18.19 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 26
Director recently bought kr198k worth of stock On the 25th of October, Ingeborg Hegstad bought around 8k shares on-market at roughly kr26.00 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth kr479k. Insiders have collectively bought kr3.1m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 23
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: kr0.008 loss per share (vs kr0.26 profit in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr196.4m (down 8.8% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: kr345.0k (down 103% from profit in 3Q 2020). Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 04
Chairman of the Board recently bought kr479k worth of stock On the 3rd of September, Morthen Johannessen bought around 15k shares on-market at roughly kr31.91 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Morthen has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of kr944k worth in shares. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 06
Chairman of the Board recently bought kr9.2m worth of stock On the 5th of August, Morthen Johannessen bought around 304k shares on-market at roughly kr30.21 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Morthen's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Ankündigung • Jun 24
StrongPoint ASA Announces Its Grocery E-Commerce Picking Solution StrongPoint ASA announces its grocery e-commerce picking solution, designed specifically for grocery retailers looking for fast, hyper-efficient and scalable e-commerce logistics solutions. The Strongpoint solution suite delivers industry-leading efficiency rates with many in-store associates averaging ~240 items picked per labor hour across all product categories, compared with common industry standards of 60-65 items per hour. Hosted on StrongPoint’s cloud-based SaaS e-commerce platform, the Order Picking solution helps retailers capitalize on the growing opportunity of online grocery, driving greater efficiency and higher productivity rates. It also reduces labor costs associated with the fulfillment of online orders, while enhancing customer convenience and protecting margins. StrongPoint launched its first Order Picking solution more than 20 years ago. Since then, it has undergone countless iterations, changes and updates based on customer feedback over two decades of usage by thousands of pickers in multiple countries. A key benefit of StrongPoint’s cloud-based solution is that grocery retailers receive continuous updates as the team finds new opportunities to drive efficiency gains. Since the start of the pandemic, Bain estimates adoption of online grocery in the US and Western Europe has accelerated between two and five years and this sustained demand is set to continue2. Despite the explosion in demand, both for grocery e-commerce and q-commerce, retailers have struggled to make online grocery profitable, with the high cost of labor hours allocated to picking and the fulfillment of e-commerce orders ebbing away at already squeezed margins. StrongPoint’s solution was born out of 35+ years’ experience in responding to the rapidly evolving needs of leading grocery retailers across multiple European countries. Its grocery e-commerce Order Picking solution delivers unprecedented efficiencies compared to orders that are picked manually, by empowering staff with its proprietary software technology. Its hyper-efficient orchestration technology customizes the picking route for the store associate, creating the most effective order sequencing for picking, based on the unique layout and footprint of each store. Other standard features include picking by temperature zones, multiple solutions for age-restricted items and substitution options. The solution, which can be deployed in large and small format settings with the option of using Zebra hardware devices for maximum efficiency, includes multi-zone and multi-order picking capabilities to drive even greater efficiencies. It can integrate with in-built store hardware, such as electronic shelf labels (ESLs), allowing store associates to “pick to light” to increase speed and order accuracy. In addition, there is the option of integrating a smart trolley that has been purpose-built for maximum ergonomic efficiency. Data inputs at each stage of the picking process – from preparing the trolley to the picking, weighing, and bagging of products – create a continuous feedback loop, so ergonomic improvements can be made to drive further efficiencies, speed and accuracy. Recent Insider Transactions • May 11
Insider recently bought kr67k worth of stock On the 7th of May, Lorena Latorre bought around 2k shares on-market at roughly kr31.40 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth kr352k. Insiders have collectively bought kr2.0m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Ankündigung • Apr 29
StrongPoint ASA Approves Dividend for the Financial Year 2020, Payable on 28 April 2021 StrongPoint ASA at its AGM held on April 28, 2021, approved a dividend of NOK 0.70 per share for the financial year 2020. The dividend is payable to the shareholders as at 28 April 2021. Payment of dividends to foreign shareholders will be deducted for any Norwegian withholding tax (up to 25 % of the dividend) in accordance with applicable regulations. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 22
Upcoming dividend of kr0.70 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 April 2021. Payment date: 11 May 2021. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.0%). Ankündigung • Mar 04
Strongpoint Invests in and Partners with Halodi Robotics StrongPoint ASA announced it has invested in and formed a strategic partnership with Halodi Robotics. Halodi is a leading provider of humanoid robots and will together with StrongPoint develop an in-store grocery retail robotics solution. The value of the partnership is approximately NOK 8 million, with half being allocated to research and development in the project, and half as a direct investment in Halodi Robotics. The aim of the partnership is to develop a robotic solution for the grocery retail sector that will help staff with repetitive tasks, so they can focus on more complex tasks and spending time with customers. Ankündigung • Feb 14
Norgesgruppen Orders NOK 110 Million Mof Pricer Electronic Shelf Labels from StrongPoint AS StrongPoint AS has signed a new agreement with NorgesGruppen, the largest grocery retailer in Norway, to supply and install Electronic Shelf Labels from Pricer to 350 of its stores. The value of the order is approximately NOK 110 million, excluding the cost of installation and future technical support. The ESLs will be delivered and installed to NorgesGruppen's stores between first quarter, 2021 and fourth quarter, 2023. Ankündigung • Feb 13
StrongPoint as Signs New Agreement with NorgesGruppen to Supply and Install Electronic Shelf Labels from Pricer to 350 of its Stores StrongPoint AS has signed a new agreement with NorgesGruppen to supply and install Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) from Pricer to 350 of its stores. The value of the order is approximately SEK 110 million excluding the cost of installation and future technical support. The ESLs will be ordered, delivered and installed to NorgesGruppen's stores between first quarter of 2021 and fourth quarter of 2023. Ankündigung • Feb 03
Glovo Chooses StrongPoint as Preferred Supplier for Grocery Picking Solutions StrongPoint announced that the on-demand delivery platform unicorn Glovo has chosen StrongPoint as its preferred partner for grocery picking technology. The terms of the partner licence agreement allow Glovo to be the first to use StrongPoint's SAAS cloud-based third generation picking technology. StrongPoint's technology is to be integrated into Glovo's logistics platform and used by grocery retailers to process online orders. The first project of the partnership will be deploying the technology to a leading grocery chain in Europe and is expected to start in First Quarter 2021. The intent is to deploy StrongPoint's third-generation grocery picking technology to other countries where
Glovo is partnering with local and international grocery retailers and for StrongPoint to earn recurring revenue through those channels. Ankündigung • Dec 20
Cennox, Inc. agreed to acquire Cash Security business from StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) for €7.3 million. Cennox, Inc. agreed to acquire Cash Security business from StrongPoint ASA (OB:STRO) for €7.3 million on December 18, 2020. The consideration of €7.3 million will be to be settled with approximately €2.6 million paid in cash at closing and the remaining in an earnout arrangement subject to Cennox' sales of cash security products in 2021 through 2023. In case of attaining overperformance targets being reached, StrongPoint will also be entitled to certain further bonus payments. Acquisition includes, StrongPoint Cash Security AB and its subsidiaries StrongPoint BVBA in Belgium, StrongPoint Sarl in France and StrongPoint OOO and manufacturing facilities in Sweden. As part of acquisition, StrongPoint staff based in Sweden, Norway, Russia, France and Belgium, join the Cennox Group with immediate effect. The transaction is subject to certain customary completion conditions. The acquisition is expected to completed either shortly before Christmas or in early January.