Press release
7 December 2017, 17:30

Sdiptech acquires Centralmontage i Nyköping AB

As of today, Sdiptech has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares Centralmontage i Nyköping AB. The acquisition is expected to close in January 2018.

Centralmontage provides complete electrical distribution cabinets as well as separate components. These distribution cabinets are used for low voltage distribution in large parts of society, including in traffic systems, properties, ports and small-scale industrial facilities. Net sales for the financial year 2016 amounted to approximately SEK 34.0 million and operating income to approximately SEK 3.9 million.

Jakob Holm, CEO, Sdiptech, comments:

"Centralmontage is a reputable player in its market, and complements the Group's current offering in the electrical automation niche. Consistently high precision of delivery and quality have generated stable growth and a favourable market position."

Ola Birath, President, Centralmontage i Nyköping, comments:

"Through Sdiptech, we gain natural partners, exposing us to new customer segments. Together, we will be a stronger player in the field of electrical automation both in terms of client offer and production capacity."

Sdiptech's total annual income before the acquisition has been included amounts to approximately SEK 1,169 million, with an annual EBITA of approximately SEK 153 million. For companies that have been under Group ownership for less than a year, the latest annual accounts have been added to the Group's earnings from other companies based on their outcome in the past four quarters. The company is valued at SEK 20 million at the time of acquisition, and the total purchase consideration, including future performance-based additional purchase considerations over four years, will amount to a maximum of SEK 27.7 million, given that growth in the operations remains favourable.

Sdiptech AB's ordinary Series B share is traded under the short name SDIP B with ISIN code SE0003756758.
Sdiptech AB's preferred shares are traded under the short name SDIP PREF with ISIN code SE0006758348.
Sdiptech AB's Certified Adviser at Nasdaq First North Stockholm is Erik Penser Bank. Further information is available on the company's website: www.sdiptech.com  

For additional information, please contact:

Carl Johan Åkesson, CFO, +46 708 30 70 57, cj.akesson@sdiptech.com
Jakob Holm, CEO, +46 761 61 21 91, jakob.holm@sdiptech.com

Sdiptech AB is a technology group with a primary focus on urban infrastructures. The Group offers deeply niched services and products for both expanding and renovating rapidly growing metropolitan areas. The company is based in Stockholm.

Sdiptech AB (publ) is required to disclose this information pursuant to EU Market Use Regulation 596/2014. The information was provided by the above contact persons for publication on 7 December 2017 at 17:30 CET.