VBG Group AB Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results

Stockholm, July 17, 2025 — VBG Group AB, a prominent engineering company listed on the Swedish Stock Exchange, has reported a decline in both revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITDA) for the second quarter of 2025. The company, which operates across various sectors including truck equipment, trailer systems, mobile climate control, and power transmission, has faced challenges primarily due to subdued demand in North America.

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue Decline: VBG Group’s revenue decreased by 8.8% to SEK 1.362 billion, down from SEK 1.494 billion in the same period last year. The organic sales growth was reported at -5.2%, a significant drop from the previous -0.6%.

  • EBITDA and EBITA: The EBITDA for the quarter stood at SEK 209.5 million, with a margin of 15.4%, compared to SEK 243.3 million and a margin of 16.3% in the previous year. The EBITA was SEK 178.2 million, with a margin of 13.1%, down from SEK 216.9 million and a margin of 14.5%.

  • Currency and One-time Effects: The strengthening of the Swedish krona resulted in negative revaluation effects on working capital, impacting the financials by SEK 5.2 million. Additionally, one-time effects contributed positively by SEK 6.2 million.

Market Reaction and Outlook

Analysts had anticipated a challenging quarter, with expectations set at a quarterly earnings per share of SEK 4.41, a decrease from SEK 6.71 in the previous year. The revenue forecast was SEK 1.33 billion, marking a 10.79% decline from the prior year’s SEK 1.49 billion.

The company’s management has attributed the reduced profitability primarily to lower sales volumes, driven by a dampened demand in North America. Despite these challenges, VBG Group remains committed to its strategic initiatives across its diverse divisions, aiming to leverage its global presence and technological expertise.

Strategic Focus

VBG Group continues to focus on innovation and efficiency across its four main divisions: VBG Truck Equipment, Edscha Trailer Systems, Mobile Climate Control, and Ringfeder Power Transmission. The company is exploring opportunities to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach, particularly in emerging markets where demand for industrial machinery and equipment is expected to grow.

Conclusion

As VBG Group navigates through the current economic landscape, the company is poised to leverage its strong market position and diversified portfolio to drive future growth. Stakeholders are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates as the company progresses through its strategic initiatives and adapts to market dynamics.

For more information, please contact VBG Group’s investor relations team.