Q1 2026 Matas A/S Earnings Call Transcript

Aug 13, 2025 / 08:00 AM GMT
Release Date Price: kr137.8

Key Points

Positve
  • Matas AS (FRA:1MTA) reported a 4.7% year-on-year growth, with a 6% reported growth, indicating strong performance despite market challenges.
  • The company successfully integrated the KIS Group, achieving sustained market share gains and growth in all four markets.
  • Matas AS (FRA:1MTA) has surpassed 6 million members across the Nordics, enhancing its competitive edge.
  • The company completed the construction of two automated logistics centers on time and within budget, improving operational efficiency.
  • A share buyback program and full refinancing on competitive terms have been launched, providing financial flexibility.
Negative
  • The gross margin was negatively impacted by currency effects, particularly due to buying in SEK and selling in NOK.
  • Closure of Skin City, a high gross margin but loss-making business, affected overall gross margin.
  • The company faces a volatile market environment, particularly in Sweden, where signs of a retail slowdown are evident.
  • There are increased costs associated with opening and running the new Danish warehouse, impacting margins.
  • The company is investing in price competitiveness, which may lead to margin dilution in the short term.


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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

MATAS.CO - Matas A/S
Q1 2026 Matas A/S Earnings Call
Aug 13, 2025 / 08:00AM GMT

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Presentation
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Unidentified_1 [1]
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Hello and welcome to Mas Q1 conference call. For the first part of this call, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Afterwards, there'll be a question and answer session.

To ask a question during the Q&A, please press 5 star on your telephone keypad. This call is being recorded. I'd now like to introduce CEO Craigas Willspo and CFO Pierre Johannison Mason. Please begin.

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Unidentified_2 [2]
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Thank you, operator and welcome everyone to the call, our earnings call for the first quarter of the financial year, and it's been a good start to the quarter, but it's
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