# Volati Pref

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## Overview

Volati is a Swedish industrial group focused on owning and developing medium-sized companies through strategic acquisitions and sustainable growth. Established in 2003, Volati operates through three main business areas: Salix Group, Ettiketto Group, and Industry. The company aims to be Sweden's best owner of medium-sized enterprises, consistently delivering strong profitable growth. Volati's business model emphasizes value-creating add-on acquisitions and long-term company development.

## Products & services

• Grain handling solutions
• Moisture and water damage restoration
• Infrastructure for telecom and lighting
• Stone and cement products for infrastructure
• Packaging and consumables for industry
• Home and garden products
• Labeling and packaging solutions

- **Salix Group** (49%) — Offers products for building and industry, including hardware and consumables.
- **Ettiketto Group** (14%) — Provides labeling and packaging solutions, with a strong European market presence.
- **Industry** (37%) — Manufactures solutions for grain handling, moisture restoration, and infrastructure.

- Grain handling solutions
- Moisture and water damage restoration
- Infrastructure for telecom and lighting
- Stone and cement products for infrastructure
- Packaging and consumables for industry
- Home and garden products
- Labeling and packaging solutions

## Customers

Volati's customer base is diverse, ranging from industrial clients to consumers in the home and garden sector. The Salix Group serves industries with hardware and consumables, while also catering to home and garden enthusiasts. Ettiketto Group focuses on businesses requiring labeling and packaging solutions, particularly in Europe. The Industry segment supplies niche markets with specialized products for infrastructure and restoration. Volati's strategic acquisitions have expanded its customer reach across various sectors.

- **Industrial Clients** (primary) — Purchase hardware and consumables for building and industry needs.
- **Home and Garden Consumers** (secondary) — Buy products for home improvement and gardening.
- **European Packaging Businesses** (emerging) — Require labeling and packaging solutions.

- Industrial clients needing hardware and consumables
- Home and garden consumers seeking quality products
- European businesses requiring labeling and packaging solutions
- Infrastructure companies needing stone and cement products
- Restoration services for moisture and water damage

## Geography

Volati is headquartered in Sweden and operates primarily within the European market. The company has a strong presence in Sweden, Germany, and the UK, with recent expansions into the Netherlands. Its geographic strategy focuses on leveraging strong market positions in Europe to drive growth. The company's operations are influenced by regional economic conditions and market demands, particularly in the construction and industrial sectors.

- Headquartered in Sweden, focusing on European markets
- Strong presence in Sweden, Germany, and the UK
- Recent expansion into the Netherlands
- Operations influenced by regional economic conditions
- Focus on European construction and industrial sectors

## Strategy

Volati's strategic priorities include pursuing value-creating add-on acquisitions and fostering sustainable company development. The company aims to achieve an average annual EBITA growth of at least 15% per ordinary share over a business cycle. Volati focuses on maintaining a strong capital structure with a net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2 to 3 times. The strategy also emphasizes improving operational efficiency and expanding market presence through strategic acquisitions.

- **Add-on Acquisitions** (medium-term) — To expand market presence and drive growth.
- **Operational Efficiency** (short-term) — To enhance profitability and competitiveness.

- Pursuing value-creating add-on acquisitions
- Fostering sustainable company development
- Targeting 15% annual EBITA growth per ordinary share
- Maintaining a strong capital structure
- Improving operational efficiency

## Risks

Volati faces risks typical of industrial groups, including market fluctuations and economic downturns. The company is exposed to geopolitical risks, particularly in Europe, due to current global conflicts and trade tariffs. Volati's reliance on acquisitions poses integration risks, which could impact profitability if not managed effectively. Additionally, changes in construction and industrial demand can affect the Industry segment's performance.

- **Geopolitical Risks** [high] — Current global conflicts and trade tariffs create uncertainty.
- **Integration Risks** [medium] — Acquisitions may not achieve expected synergies.

- Market fluctuations and economic downturns
- Geopolitical risks in Europe due to global conflicts
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Demand changes in construction and industrial sectors

## Accounting

Volati applies IFRS standards, with specific attention to revenue recognition and segment reporting. The company uses alternative performance measures (APMs) to provide clearer insights into financial performance. Changes in the presentation of discount effects for additional consideration have been implemented. Investors should consider the impact of acquisitions on financial statements, particularly regarding goodwill and intangible assets.

- **Revenue Recognition**
- **Goodwill and Intangible Assets**

- Revenue recognition follows IFRS standards
- Use of alternative performance measures (APMs)
- Presentation changes for discount effects on additional consideration
- Impact of acquisitions on goodwill and intangible assets

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*Last updated: 2026-08-11T04:04:56.975225+00:00*
