Announcement • Mar 21
Besqab AB (publ)(OM:BESQ) dropped from OMX Nordic All-Share Index Besqab AB (publ) will be removed from OMX Nordic All-Share Index. Announcement • Mar 20
Besqab AB (publ)(OM:BESQ) dropped from OMX Nordic Small Cap Index Besqab AB (publ) has been removed from OMX Nordic Small Cap Index. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 19
Independent Director recently sold kr650k worth of stock On the 15th of March, Andreas Philipson sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly kr32.49 per share. This transaction amounted to 100% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of kr1.1m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Feb 02
Full year 2023 earnings released: kr6.86 loss per share (vs kr19.74 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: kr6.86 loss per share (improved from kr19.74 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: kr2.38b (up 10% from FY 2022). Net loss: kr253.8m (loss narrowed 17% from FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 61 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Feb 02
Aros Bostadsutveckling AB (publ) (OM:AROS) made an offer to acquire Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) from a group of shareholders for SEK 1.8 billion. Aros Bostadsutveckling AB (publ) (OM:AROS) made an offer to acquire Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) from a group of shareholders for SEK 1.8 billion on January 31, 2024. The consideration for the shareholders in Besqab are offered 1.0417 newly issued common shares and 0.0718 newly issued series B preference shares in Aros Bostad for each existing share in Besqab. The total value of the Offer, based on all outstanding shares in Besqab, amounts to approximately SEK 1.86 billion, equivalent to approximately SEK 40.2 per share in Besqab. If Besqab were to pay dividends or carry out another value transfer before the settlement of the Offer the consideration in the Offer would be reduced accordingly. Assuming full acceptance of the Offer, Aros Bostad will issue approximately 48.1 million new common shares and approximately 3.2 million new series B preference shares. At full acceptance of the Offer, Aros Bostad’s shareholders will hold approximately 53% of the votes and Besqab’s shareholders will hold approximately 47% of the total votes in the New Company and the New Company is proposed to be named Besqab AB (publ). Aros Bostad has obtained irrevocable undertakings and declarations of intent to accept the Offer from shareholders in Besqab representing approximately 73% of the votes and capital in Besqab. Family Douglas (company incl.), Olle Engkvists stiftelse, Sven Jemsten with family (company incl.), Carl Wale with family, Paradeigma Partners AB, Kristian Wale with family (company incl.), Lars Öberg with family (company incl.), Paradigm Capital Value and AB Tuna Holding, representing approximately 36% of the votes and capital in Besqab, have entered irrevocable undertakings to accept the Offer. Additionally, family Nordström (company incl.), whose holdings together represents approximately 37% of the votes and capital in Besqab. Magnus Andersson will become CEO and Anna Jepson will become CFO of the New Company, and the intention is that the New Company’s senior executive management will consist of members from both Aros Bostad’s and Besqab’s current senior management teams, which secure continuity and an experienced and competent senior executive management. The board of directors of Besqab unanimously recommends the shareholders of Besqab to accept the Offer. The transaction is subject to Offer being accepted to such an extent that Aros Bostad becomes the owner of more than 90% of all outstanding shares in Besqab (at full dilution), if Aros Bostad undertakes to not complete the Offer if it is not accepted to that extent; approval of the shareholders of Aros Bostad at extraordinary general meeting held on February 16, 2024; Besqab does not resolve to issue shares or other securities in Besqab; any and all necessary regulatory authorisations, approvals, decisions and other actions required from authorities with respect to the Offer and for the completion of the acquisition obtained on terms acceptable to Aros Bostad; and the Offer is not rendered wholly or partly made impossible or significantly impeded as a result of any legislation or other regulation, court decision or order, governmental decision or any similar circumstance which is actual or reasonably foreseeable and which Aros Bostad could not have foreseen at the time of the announcement of the Offer. The acceptance period for the Offer is expected to commence on February 20, 2024 and conclude on March 12, 2024.
The board of directors obtained fairness opinion from Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB for recommendation. Aros Bostad has retained SEB Corporate Finance as financial advisor and Baker McKenzie as legal advisor in connection with the Offer. New Risk • Nov 02
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: kr1.11b (US$99.7m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Earnings have declined by 45% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (200% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (kr1.11b market cap, or US$99.7m). Reported Earnings • Oct 28
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: kr0.90 loss per share (vs kr1.08 profit in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: kr0.90 loss per share (down from kr1.08 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: kr443.8m (up 22% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: kr41.8m (down 352% from profit in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 58 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Aug 25
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: kr1.10b (US$99.5m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Earnings have declined by 42% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (200% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (kr1.10b market cap, or US$99.5m). Reported Earnings • Jul 13
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: kr1.61 loss per share (vs kr0.62 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: kr1.61 loss per share (down from kr0.62 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: kr232.8m (down 36% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: kr63.9m (down kr73.5m from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 50 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr0.66 (vs kr4.84 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr0.66 (down from kr4.84 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: kr751.9m (down 3.3% from 1Q 2022). Net income: kr10.1m (down 86% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 9.6% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 34 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Recent Insider Transactions • May 02
Independent Director recently bought kr135k worth of stock On the 25th of April, Andreas Philipson bought around 5k shares on-market at roughly kr27.00 per share. This transaction increased Andreas' direct individual holding by 1x at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought kr183k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Board Change • May 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. CEO & Director Carola Laven was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr19.74 (vs kr5.09 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: kr19.74 (up from kr5.09 in FY 2021). Revenue: kr2.17b (up 302% from FY 2021). Net income: kr304.4m (up 288% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 14% (in line with FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 26
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to kr70.80, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.6x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Consumer Durables industry in Sweden. Total loss to shareholders of 44% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Oct 21
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr1.08 (vs kr0.43 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr1.08 (up from kr0.43 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: kr364.0m (up kr355.7m from 3Q 2021). Net income: kr16.6m (up kr23.3m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.6% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 08
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr0.62 (vs kr1.31 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr0.62 (down from kr1.31 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: kr365.3m (up 153% from 2Q 2021). Net income: kr9.60m (down 52% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.6% (down from 14% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to kr119, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.1x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Consumer Durables industry in Sweden. Total returns to shareholders of 5.7% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First quarter 2022 results: EPS: kr4.84 (up from kr3.39 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: kr777.7m (up 198% from 1Q 2021). Net income: kr74.4m (up 43% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 9.6% (down from 20% in 1Q 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 19%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 22
Upcoming dividend of kr4.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 April 2022. Payment date: 05 May 2022. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 79% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Swedish dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.5%). Reported Earnings • Mar 30
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr5.09 (down from kr17.98 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr539.6m (down 60% from FY 2020). Net income: kr78.4m (down 72% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 14% (down from 20% in FY 2020). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 19%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year. Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr5.09 (down from kr17.98 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr539.6m (down 60% from FY 2020). Net income: kr78.4m (down 72% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 14% (down from 20% in FY 2020). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 19%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 25% per year. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 22
Independent Chairman of the Board recently bought kr1.2m worth of stock On the 17th of December, Olle Nordström bought around 7k shares on-market at roughly kr168 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth kr1.7m. Olle has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of kr2.9m worth in shares. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 28
Independent Chairman of the Board recently bought kr1.7m worth of stock On the 25th of October, Olle Nordström bought around 10k shares on-market at roughly kr175 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Olle's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 21
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: kr0.43 loss per share (vs kr2.15 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: kr8.30m (down 98% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: kr6.70m (down 120% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 19
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to kr175, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Consumer Durables industry in Sweden. Total returns to shareholders of 85% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 16
Head of Housing Production recently sold kr762k worth of stock On the 14th of September, Staffan Grundmark sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly kr156 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent sale, insiders have collectively bought kr1.2m more than they sold in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 13
Independent Director recently bought kr436k worth of stock On the 9th of July, Sara Mindus bought around 3k shares on-market at roughly kr175 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought kr2.0m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jul 10
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr1.31 (vs kr2.13 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were improved. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr144.4m (down 68% from 2Q 2020). Net income: kr20.1m (down 39% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 14% (up from 7.4% in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Recent Insider Transactions • May 14
Chief Financial Officer recently bought kr58k worth of stock On the 11th of May, Magnus Ekstrom bought around 375 shares on-market at roughly kr154 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth kr819k. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of kr160k worth in shares. Reported Earnings • Apr 30
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr3.39 (vs kr1.18 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a decent first quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr261.4m (down 5.7% from 1Q 2020). Net income: kr52.1m (up 188% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 20% (up from 6.5% in 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 21
Upcoming dividend of kr2.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 April 2021. Payment date: 04 May 2021. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Swedish dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr17.98 (vs kr9.52 in FY 2019) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr1.35b (down 25% from FY 2019). Net income: kr276.5m (up 89% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 20% (up from 8.2% in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 10
New 90-day high: kr145 The company is up 14% from its price of kr127 on 10 December 2020. The Swedish market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 11% over the same period. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 07
Chief Financial Officer recently bought kr50k worth of stock On the 5th of March, Magnus Ekstrom bought around 375 shares on-market at roughly kr134 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of kr147k worth in shares. Announcement • Mar 05
Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) agreed to acquire an unknown minority stake in Byggnadsfirman Erik Wallin Ab. Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) agreed to acquire an unknown minority stake in Byggnadsfirman Erik Wallin Ab on March 4, 2021. In a related transaction, Besqab will acquire additional unknown minority stake through new share issue and hold a cumulative 50% stake in Besqab for total consideration of SEK 110 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. Reported Earnings • Feb 06
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr17.98 (vs kr7.06 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr1.35b (up 4.3% from FY 2019). Net income: kr276.5m (up 155% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 20% (up from 8.4% in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 35% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 03
New 90-day high: kr140 The company is up 15% from its price of kr122 on 05 November 2020. The Swedish market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 18
New 90-day high: kr132 The company is up 10.0% from its price of kr121 on 20 October 2020. The Swedish market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Announcement • Dec 29
Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) acquired a development project in Mariehall, Bromma from Niam AB. Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) acquired a development project in Mariehall, Bromma from Niam AB on December 28, 2020.
Besqab AB (publ) (OM:BESQ) completed the acquisition of a development project in Mariehall, Bromma from Niam AB on December 28, 2020. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 14
New 90-day high: kr130 The company is up 17% from its price of kr112 on 15 September 2020. The Swedish market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 19
New 90-day high: kr130 The company is up 15% from its price of kr113 on 21 August 2020. The Swedish market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 13
Insider recently bought kr77k worth of stock On the 11th of November, Johan Westring bought around 600 shares on-market at roughly kr129 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought kr1.1m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 26
New 90-day high: kr124 The company is up 14% from its price of kr109 on 28 July 2020. The Swedish market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 17% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Oct 25
Third quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of kr93.3m, down 14% from the prior year. Total revenue was kr1.17b over the last 12 months, down 27% from the prior year. Reported Earnings • Oct 22
Third quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of kr80.7m, down 33% from the prior year. Total revenue was kr1.55b over the last 12 months, up 29% from the prior year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 08
New 90-day high: kr119 The company is up 6.0% from its price of kr112 on 10 July 2020. The Swedish market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 23% over the same period.