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Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 2025 saw 12.6% revenue growth (18.6% at comparable currencies), with strong distribution license sales and an 8.3% ARR increase. IAR acquisition impacted margins and will shift to a subscription model, causing a temporary revenue dip in 2026 but expected rebound in 2027.
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Q3 2025 saw flat sales on constant currencies and a 10.5% EBITDA margin, with deal sizes shrinking as customers cut costs and delay projects. The IAR acquisition expands the portfolio, but market softness is expected to persist through Q4, with cautious guidance for 2025.
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Q2 2025 saw a 3.9% revenue decline and lower margins due to tough comparables, currency headwinds, and delayed customer investments, especially in Western automotive. Guidance for 10–20% organic growth is maintained, with H2 expected to improve as pipeline closes and market uncertainty eases.
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A recommended cash offer has been made for all Class B shares in IAR Systems at SEK 180 per share, aiming to create a leading multi-product provider in embedded software. The deal is expected to expand the addressable market, leverage synergies, and accelerate growth, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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Net sales grew 4.8% year-over-year, with EBITDA margin down to 17.9% amid challenging market conditions and cautious customer behavior. Guidance for net sales growth was lowered to 10%-20%, with profitability expected to improve in the second half.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Q4 and full-year sales grew over 15%, driven by developer licenses and QA, while distribution license growth lagged. Profitability remained strong, with EBITDA margin above 34% and robust cash flow. 2025 guidance targets 15%-25% revenue growth amid ongoing market uncertainty and continued investment in QA and R&D.
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Q3 2024 saw weaker-than-expected growth, mainly due to soft consulting and distribution license sales, while developer licenses and QA business performed well. Guidance for 2024 revenue growth was lowered to 20%-25%, with profitability expected to remain strong.
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Q2 net sales grew 22.7% year-over-year with a 34.7% EBITDA margin, driven by strong license sales and robust performance in the US and APAC, while Europe lagged. Outlook remains positive with expected H2 acceleration, especially in developer and distribution licenses, and continued investment in QA and R&D.