Key figures 1-12/2024

Net sales, M€

335.6

313.2

1,294.7

1,224.1

Comparable EBITDA, MEUR*

72.7

64.0

271.6

251.0

% of net sales

21.7

20.4

21.0

20.5

Operating result (EBIT), MEUR

21.6

21.9

76.1

81.5

% of net sales

6.4

7.0

5.9

6.7

Comparable operating result (EBIT), MEUR*

26.1

16.7

84.6

59.9

% of net sales

7.8

5.3

6.5

4.9

Net profit/loss for the period, MEUR

13.7

14.9

48.6

52.4

Cash flow from operating activities, MEUR

73.2

60.0

226.9

203.8

Investments, MEUR

59.7

65.8

234.1

186.9

Capital invested at the end of the period, MEUR

1,817.9

1,823.6

1,817.9

1,823.6

Comparable return on capital employed, %

6.4

4.6

5.2

4.0

Comparable return on equity, %

6.2

3.1

4.7

2.5

Net interest-bearing debt at the end of the period, MEUR

443.4

330.8

443.4

330.8

Gearing, %

35.1

26.1

35.1

26.1

Employees on average, FTE

7,539

7,685

7,919

7,747

* VR Group presents comparable EBITDA and operating result (EBIT) as an alternative performance indicators. The aim of comparable performance indicator is to improve comparability between reporting periods.

The figures are unaudited.

The comparative figures in brackets refer to the corresponding time period in the previous year, unless otherwise stated.

VR Group acquired the Swedish rail operator MTR Express (Sweden) AB. The transaction was completed on 30 May 2024 and the company’s name was changed to VR Snabbtåg Sverige AB.