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Fiscal Year 2025
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All-time high revenue and strong order intake were driven by Maritime Solutions and Aftersales, while Industrial Solutions faced impairments but is progressing as planned. Liquidity improved, and a sharpened strategy with a new organizational structure supports long-term growth.
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Q3 saw record Maritime Solutions revenue and strong Aftersales growth, but group results were impacted by cost overruns and revenue reversals in Industrial Solutions. Liquidity improved, order backlog remains robust, and further margin and operational improvements are expected.
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Underlying maritime and aftersales operations showed growth and margin improvement, while Industrial Solutions faced challenges and a thinning backlog. One-off accounting corrections and catch-up effects impacted Q2 results, but a profit improvement program and improved debt collection are underway to strengthen financials.
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Order backlog nearly doubled year-over-year, with Q1 revenue up 12% to NOK 261 million and improved adjusted EBITDA. Cruise segment shows strong visibility and margin improvement, while Industrial segment faces unpredictability. Focus areas include working capital, liquidity, and FX risk.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Returned to positive EBITDA and surpassed NOK 1 billion in revenue, driven by record cruise order intake and cost reductions. Backlog reached an all-time high, but margin pressures persist in legacy cruise and Industrial Solutions. Liquidity and balance sheet strengthened by new equity.
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Revenue grew 7% year-over-year with positive EBITDA for the third straight quarter, driven by a strong cruise market and cost reductions. A NOK 250 million rights issue will strengthen the balance sheet, while margin improvements and new contract wins are expected to support future growth.
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Margins and revenues improved year-over-year, with robust growth in all segments and a strong order backlog. New bank agreements and reduced investments strengthen the balance sheet, while a rich pipeline in cruise and land-based projects supports a positive outlook.
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The cruise industry is experiencing renewed growth, driven by larger ships, advanced sustainability technologies, and stricter regulations. Technology providers have a robust order backlog, with recurring revenue from both new builds and retrofits, while cruise lines like Carnival are reducing emissions and investing in alternative fuels.