Strong scope for business and record order …

Appearance date: May 07, 2025

You can find the complete copy of the earnings call in the complete earnings call.

• Skanska from (SKBSY) recorded a solid increase in the operating margin for the construction segment and rose from 1.8% in the previous year to 2.8%.

• The company received a record edge with a high order and held a book-to-building ratio of 115% on a 12-month basis.

• Skanska from (SKBSY) successfully reduced carbon emissions by 62%compared to the base year 2015, which shows a strong environmental obligation.

• Investment Properties segment showed a stable profit and the cash flow, with an operating result profit of 50 million sec in the previous year of 50 million seconds.

• The company holds a strong financial position with a net bar position of 11.6 billion SEK and a stock rate of 37.7%.

• The income from living development due to fewer sales in the apartment went back to 1.5 billion SEK, which contradicts the increasing macroeconomic uncertainty.

• During the quarter, there were no sales in the segment of commercial property development, which affected the potential generation of sales.

• The Nordic housing market remains weak, with consumer confidence affecting sales and contractual directories.

• The US market for commercial real estate remains in transactions, with investors hesitating due to economic uncertainties and interest concerns.

• The company faces challenges with non -sold prefabricated houses in the Nordic region, especially in Finland, which affects profitability.

Q: What was the reason for the decline in residential development this quarter? Is it a change in the strategy or just a temporary fluctuation? A: The decline in the starts of residential development is not a change in the strategy. It is more of a temporary fluctuation. We still have the capacity and willingness to found new projects, but we have to be careful and selective due to the increased uncertainty of consumers. We have a good pipeline and are ready to start when the time is right. – Andersson Nelson, CEO

Q: Do you see interest or ongoing discussions for transactions in terms of commercial real estate in the USA? A: Currently, uncertainty has to decrease and long -term interest rates have to decrease before we see normal investor activities. We do not plan fire sales and are waiting for the right opportunity to sell. – Andersson Nelson, CEO

Q: Can you give more details about the delays in the investment decisions in Baubau in the USA? Are there any specific underscent matters affected? A: We see delays in investment decisions mainly in social infrastructures such as schools, universities, hospitals and airports. It is not specific for a segment or customer, but due to market uncertainties. However, we expect most projects to continue. – Andersson Nelson, CEO