Core Points - BTS Group AB has appointed a Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting 2026 [1][2] - Anders Dahl has been appointed as the Chairman of the Nomination Committee [1][5] - The committee's responsibilities include proposing candidates for various positions and remuneration for board members and auditors [2] Company Overview - BTS Group AB is a global consultancy firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, with approximately 1,200 professionals across 37 offices on six continents [2] - The company specializes in strategy execution, change management, and people development, serving a wide range of client needs [2] - BTS has been in operation for over 35 years, focusing on the people-side of change and enhancing performance through proprietary methodologies [2] Shareholder Engagement - Shareholders are invited to submit proposals to the Chairman of the Nomination Committee via email [2]

Core Insights - The company is focusing on a long-term business strengthening strategy, with operational improvements noted but a revenue decline expected in BTS North America for Q4 2025, alongside ongoing currency challenges [3][4] - Full year 2025 revenue and earnings are anticipated to be significantly lower than in 2024 [3] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, net sales were MSEK 626, a decrease of 4.7% from MSEK 657 in Q3 2024, with a currency-adjusted growth of 3% [4][5] - EBITA for Q3 2025 decreased by 25% to MSEK 45, with an EBITA margin of 7.2%, down from 9.2% in Q3 2024 [4][5] - Profit after tax for Q3 2025 was MSEK 12, a significant drop from MSEK 190 in Q3 2024, with earnings per share at SEK 0.69 compared to SEK 9.78 in the previous year [4][5] Year-to-Date Performance - For the first nine months of 2025, net sales totaled MSEK 1,993, a slight decrease from MSEK 2,006 in the same period of 2024, with a currency-adjusted growth of 4% [4][5] - EBITA for the first nine months of 2025 was MSEK 188, down 18% from MSEK 229 in 2024, with an EBITA margin of 9.5% [4][5] - Profit after tax for the first nine months of 2025 was MSEK 77, down from MSEK 303 in 2024, with earnings per share at SEK 4.05 compared to SEK 15.64 in the previous year [4][5] Operational Metrics - The company reported a net debt of MSEK 62 as of September 2025, compared to net cash of MSEK 128 in the previous year [4] - The number of employees at the end of September 2025 was 1,162, consistent with the previous year [4]

Core Insights - BTS North America has implemented a new profitability and growth strategy under new leadership, while BTS Europe and other markets have shown strong organic growth in the quarter [2][3] - The company anticipates that the EBITA result for 2025 will be worse than in 2024, indicating potential challenges ahead [2] Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, net sales were MSEK 721, a slight decrease from MSEK 730 in Q2 2024, with a currency-adjusted growth of 7%, of which 2% was organic [3][5] - EBITA for Q2 2025 decreased by 23% to MSEK 84 from MSEK 110 in Q2 2024, resulting in an EBITA margin of 11.7%, down from 15.1% [3][5] - Profit after tax for Q2 2025 was MSEK 39, a 35% decrease compared to MSEK 60 in Q2 2024, with earnings per share dropping to SEK 2.03 from SEK 3.11 [3][5] - For the first half of 2025, net sales were MSEK 1,368, a slight increase from MSEK 1,348 in the same period of 2024, with a currency-adjusted growth of 5% [3][5] - EBITA for the first half of 2025 decreased by 15% to MSEK 143 from MSEK 169 in the first half of 2024, with an EBITA margin of 10.5%, down from 12.5% [3][5] - Profit after tax for the first half of 2025 was MSEK 65, down from MSEK 114 in the first half of 2024, with earnings per share at SEK 3.35, a decrease from SEK 5.86 [3][5] Company Overview - BTS Group AB is a global professional services firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with approximately 1,200 professionals across 38 offices on six continents [7][8] - The company competes in talent and HR consulting as well as traditional consulting markets, focusing on leadership development, talent selection, strategy creation, and culture change [7]

Core Viewpoint - BTS Group AB has announced a disappointing earnings update for Q2 2025, with a lowered outlook for the entire year, indicating a shift from expecting better EBITA to anticipating worse EBITA compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company expects net sales of approximately SEK 720 million, down from SEK 730 million, and EBITA of SEK 85 million, down from SEK 110 million for the second quarter [1]. - The negative profit deviation is entirely attributed to BTS North America, which is facing negative revenue growth due to inefficient sales operations and unfavorable USD exchange rates, along with severance and one-time costs [2]. Strategic Response - A program has been initiated to restore revenue and profit growth in North America, which includes new leadership and a revised strategy for marketing and sales [3]. - Other regions, including BTS Other Markets and BTS Europe, as well as the recently acquired executive coaching business of Boda in North America, continue to show healthy growth in revenues and EBITA [3].

Core Viewpoint - BTS Group AB is experiencing stable development despite geopolitical uncertainties, with expectations for improved EBITA results in 2025 compared to 2024, although currency fluctuations pose potential challenges [2][3]. Financial Summary - Net sales for Q1 2025 reached MSEK 647, a 4.5% increase from MSEK 619 in Q1 2024, with a currency-adjusted growth of 3% [3][5]. - EBITA for Q1 2025 was MSEK 59, remaining stable compared to MSEK 58 in Q1 2024, resulting in an EBITA margin of 9.1%, down from 9.5% [3][5]. - Profit after tax for Q1 2025 was MSEK 25, significantly lower than MSEK 53 in Q1 2024; however, excluding the reversed provision of earn-out, profit after tax remained unchanged at MSEK 25 [3][5]. - Earnings per share for Q1 2025 were SEK 1.33, down from SEK 2.75 in Q1 2024, but increased by 2% when excluding the reversed provision of earn-out [3][5]. Operational Insights - The company anticipates approximately USD 5 million in cost savings driven by AI and automation, expected to be realized between Q3 2025 and Q1 2026 [2]. - The number of employees at the end of Q1 2025 was 1,178, an increase from 1,103 in Q1 2024 [3][5]. Company Overview - BTS Group AB is a global professional services firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, with around 1,100 professionals across 36 offices worldwide [6][7]. - The company partners with nearly 450 organizations, including over 30 of the world's largest corporations, providing services in talent and HR consulting, leadership development, and strategy implementation [6][7].