Core Viewpoint - Columbus faced increased macro-economic headwinds in Q2 2025, resulting in a 4% decline in revenue and a decrease in EBITDA margin from 7% in Q2 2024 to 4% in Q2 2025, while maintaining positive cash flow from operating activities, which increased by 15% compared to Q2 2024 [1][7]. Q2 2025 Highlights - Revenue for Q2 2025 was DKK 410 million, down 4% from DKK 426.9 million in Q2 2024, with a 6% decline when adjusted for currency effects [4][7]. - EBITDA for Q2 2025 was DKK 16 million, compared to DKK 30 million in Q2 2024, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 4% [1][7]. - Total sales of services decreased by 4% to DKK 392.3 million, while total sales of products increased by 7% to DKK 17.6 million [4][8]. Year-to-Date (YTD) 2025 Highlights - For YTD 2025, total net revenue was DKK 843.8 million, a decline of 3% from DKK 871.1 million in YTD 2024 [4][7]. - EBITDA for YTD 2025 was DKK 63 million, slightly down from DKK 65 million in H1 2024, with an EBITDA margin of 7.4% [7]. Revenue Breakdown by Business Lines - Dynamics revenue decreased by 9% to DKK 233.7 million in Q2 2025, while M3 revenue increased by 2% to DKK 83.8 million [4][6]. - Digital Commerce revenue grew by 4% to DKK 46.9 million, and Data & AI revenue remained stable at DKK 22.1 million [4][6]. Regional Revenue Performance - Revenue from Denmark decreased by 12% to DKK 94.1 million, while revenue from the UK increased by 2% to DKK 79.3 million [8]. - The US market showed significant growth, with revenue increasing by 30% to DKK 26.4 million [8]. Outlook for 2025 - The company expects full-year revenue to be approximately DKK 1.7 billion, with an EBITDA margin projected to be in the range of 7-9% [9][13].

Core Insights - Columbus demonstrated solid operational performance in Q1 2025, with improved earnings and a robust business strategy despite a slight revenue decline of 2% [1][2] Financial Performance - Total net revenue for Q1 2025 was DKK 434 million, down from DKK 444 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a 2% decrease [5] - EBITDA increased by 32% to DKK 46 million compared to the adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2024, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 10.7%, up from 7.9% in Q1 2024 [5] - The efficiency rate remained consistent at 62% for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024 [5] Service Revenue Breakdown - Service revenue by business lines showed a decline in Dynamics 365 (-2%), M3 (-9%), Digital Commerce (-11%), and Other Local Business (-21%), while Data & AI saw a significant increase of 28% [3] - Total sales of services decreased by 3% year-over-year, while total sales of products increased by 29% [3] Market Unit Performance - Revenue from various market units showed declines in Sweden (-11%), Denmark (-6%), Norway (-18%), and Other (-15%), while the UK and US markets experienced growth of 17% and 50%, respectively [4] Outlook - The company maintains its full-year guidance for 2025 based on the financial performance in Q1 2025 and the current order book and pipeline forecast [7]