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Sectra’s year-end report 2025/2026: Long-term investments drive growth and profit

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LINKÖPING, Sweden, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) is continuing to take important steps in medical imaging IT and secure communications. The value of the company’s long-term investments in improved healthcare diagnostics and in society’s cyber defense is reflected in its financial performance, with historically high sales and net profit for the year. Given the year’s cash flow and Sectra’s financial position, it is proposed that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) resolve on an increased ordinary dividend plus an extraordinary dividend, and that the Board be authorized to repurchase own shares for a new long-term incentive program.

Fourth quarter: February–April 2026

Contracted order bookings decreased 46.5% to SEK 1,551.6 million (2,900.3), of which SEK 1,322.9 million (2,382.1) pertained to guaranteed order bookings. Of the guaranteed order bookings, 13% were recognized during the quarter and a further 16–26% will pertain to revenue within 12 months after the end of the quarter.Net sales increased 13.0% to SEK 1,033.2 million (914.1). Based on unadjusted exchange rates compared with the year-earlier quarter, the increase would have been 17.8%. Recurring revenue accounted for SEK 682.2 million (574.6) of net sales, up 18.7%. Based on unadjusted exchange rates, the increase would have been 24.1%. Cloud recurring revenue (CRR) increased 49.2% to SEK 274.7 million (184.1).Operating profit increased 5.1% to SEK 209.1 million (198.9), corresponding to an operating margin of 20.2% (21.8). Based on unadjusted exchange rates compared with the year-earlier quarter, the increase would have been 18.0%. The outcome includes SEK 26.6 million (26.1) in costs for share-based incentive programs.Profit for the period amounted to SEK 157.5 million (131.2).Cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 519.7 million (222.3). This change was primarily linked to advances from customers.

2025/2026 fiscal year1

Contracted order bookings decreased 12.7% to SEK 7,599.5 million (8,706.1), of which SEK 5,854.5 million (7,653.0) pertained to guaranteed order bookings. The comparative figures include a very large Canadian order with a contracted order value of SEK 3.1 billion.Net sales increased 9.3% to SEK 3,541.7 million (3,239.8). Based on unadjusted exchange rates compared with the year-earlier quarter, the increase would have been 16.5%. Recurring revenue accounted for SEK 2,451.3 million (2,067.4) of net sales, up 18.6%. Based on unadjusted exchange rates, the increase would have been 26.7%. Cloud recurring revenue (CRR) increased 54.9% to SEK 915.8 million (591.1).Operating profit rose 15.9% to SEK 710.6 million (613.0), corresponding to an operating margin of 20.1% (18.9). Based on unadjusted exchange rates compared with the year-earlier period, operating profit would have increased 34.3%. The outcome includes SEK 80.7 million (63.5) for share-based incentive programs. The increase for incentive programs was due to a new program that started during the second half of the previous fiscal year.Profit for the period amounted to SEK 563.8 million (475.6).Cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 1,097.3 million (824.9).The Board and CEO propose that the 2026 AGM resolve on an ordinary dividend of SEK 1.30 (1.10) per share and an extraordinary dividend of SEK 1.00 (1.00) per share, considering the year’s cash flow and Sectra’s financial position. In addition, it is proposed that the Board be authorized to decide on the acquisition of own shares (see the year-end report) in order to enable the repurchase of Class B shares to secure the company’s commitments under a new share-based incentive program that the Board intends to propose to the AGM.

[1] Figures in parentheses pertain to the corresponding period/quarter in the preceding fiscal year. Figures for the comparative year are presented excluding the effects of a patent settlement that had a positive impact of SEK 110 million on operating profit. The business transaction was a non-recurring item and was recognized during the third quarter of 2024/2025 The patent settlement had no effect on order bookings and net sales. For further information, see the attached year-end report.

Comments from Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO of Sectra AB

“Digitization, AI and increasing security requirements are drivers that are fundamentally changing how both we and our customers work. For us, this is about embracing change and converting new technologies into customer value. With a corporate culture that encourages innovation and ideas, and puts them into practice, we are continuing to strengthen Sectra’s position in medical IT and cybersecurity—areas where our solutions make a difference in people’s lives, health and safety all over the world.

“The Group’s net sales exceeded SEK 1 billion for the first time in a single quarter. This positive performance was made possible as a result of satisfied and loyal customers. All of our operating areas are growing and reporting increased operating profit, despite the negative impact of currency effects and delays in product deliveries in Secure Communications.

“Our ongoing transformation of the business model from software sales to service deliveries helped to increase the total share of recurring revenue by 5 percentage points to close to 70% during the fiscal year. This also led to a more even performance between quarters compared with our past seasonal trends, which is clear from our earnings outcomes for the last three quarters.

“AI is an enormous wave rolling in and no one knows exactly how it will affect the future. We are choosing to ride this wave and course-correct as we go, rather than paddling behind and struggling to catch up.

“At a time when politics, technology and business risks are becoming increasingly interconnected, our ability to combine innovation with high security and long-term trust is growing in importance. We will continue capitalizing on this and other strengths to make the world a healthier and safer place. Our stable financial position gives us the ability to continue investing in innovation and capacity for the future. Together with our customers, we are shaping and driving developments forward, which means that our speed is a crucial strength. The trust we receive from our customers is not something we take for granted. We must continue to earn it and build on it every day.”

Read the attached financial report for further CEO comments and information.

Presentation of the financial report
Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO of Sectra AB, and Jessica Holmquist, CFO of Sectra AB, will present the financial report and answer questions. The presentation will be held in English.

Time: June 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CEST)

Follow live or listen to the recording afterward: https://investor.sectra.com/q4report2526

This information constitutes information that Sectra AB (publ) is obligated to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 8:15 a.m. CEST on June 5, 2026.

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Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO, Sectra AB, +46 (0) 705 23 52 27

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Changes to Group Management in Husqvarna Group

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Husqvarna Group today announces changes in Group Management 

STOCKHOLM, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Patrik Johnsson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Terry Burke, who, as previously announced, will leave his position on July 31, 2026. Patrik will assume the role on September 11, 2026, and be based in Stockholm, Sweden. He joins from Indutrade, where he has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2018. Patrik also brings extensive experience from senior finance positions at industrial companies, including Sandvik and ABB, with a strong track record of driving performance management and financial governance. During August, an internal interim solution will be in place serving as acting Chief Financial Officer.

Lily Guo has been appointed Chief Procurement Officer, a newly established position in Group Management, reflecting the strategic importance of procurement for Husqvarna Group. She joins from Harman International, part of Samsung Group, where she has served as Senior Vice President, Global Operations, Consumer Audio since 2018. She brings more than 30 years of experience from sourcing and purchasing roles in international companies. Lily Guo will be based in Hong Kong, China. She will assume the role on August 1, 2026.

Anders Candell has been appointed Chief Information Officer, succeeding Robert Hafredal, who will transition to another strategic position within Husqvarna Group. Anders joins from Skanska, where he serves as Chief Information Officer since 2020. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in CIO roles and enterprise transformation across large Nordic industrial and telecom companies, including Telia, Stora Enso, Tele2, and Outokumpu. He will be based in Stockholm, Sweden. Anders will assume the role in early December 2026, with Robert remaining in the position until then.

“I am very pleased with these appointments and with how we are shaping our Group Management team. These leaders bring highly relevant expertise in areas that are central to our next chapter—sharpening financial performance, unlocking the strategic value of procurement, and accelerating our digital transformation. They will play a key role in advancing our strategic agenda of transforming Husqvarna Group towards profitable growth. I would also like to thank Robert for his significant contribution and strong commitment to Husqvarna Group in his role as CDIO,” says Glen Instone, CEO of Husqvarna Group.

For additional information, please contact:
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Husqvarna Group

Husqvarna Group is a global leader in innovative solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens, as well as equipment and diamond tools for the construction industry. With an innovative mindset, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions ranging from robotic mowers to chainsaws, watering systems and power cutters, with a strong focus on our customers and future generations.

Founded in the Swedish town Huskvarna in 1689, we have been pioneers in our business for more than three centuries. Today, we are mainly operating under the global Husqvarna and Gardena brands, serving consumers and professionals in over 100 countries through direct sales, dealers, and retailers. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Husqvarna Group employs approximately 11,900 people in 40 countries and reported net sales of SEK 46.6 billion in 2025. Husqvarna Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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NAVEE Debuts Consumer-Grade Wing-in-Ground Craft with Global Maiden Flight, Expanding Its Mobility Ecosystem

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SUZHOU, China, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVEE, a global intelligent outdoor mobility brand, debuted the WaveFly 5X, the world’s first consumer-grade wing-in-ground (WIG) craft. Flying at low altitude above the water’s surface, the WaveFly 5X marks a new step in NAVEE’s global mobility vision, extending its ecosystem beyond land transportation into a new category of low-altitude water mobility. The event also marked an important commercial milestone, with multiple distributors signing letters of intent to introduce the WaveFly 5X across key international markets.

At the debut event on Dong Taihu, NAVEE presented the WaveFly 5X to international media, strategic partners, industry experts, and mobility communities from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The craft completed a stable low-altitude skim flight and water-surface cruise, elevating NAVEE’s five years of technology development into a new field of mobility.

According to Morgan Stanley, the global low-altitude economy is projected to exceed USD 2 trillion by 2030 and continue expanding rapidly over the next decade. Within such fast-emerging market, water-surface flight stands out as a highly promising application — yet one that has long lacked products built for broader everyday access. The WaveFly 5X is NAVEE’s answer to that gap: a consumer-oriented WIG craft designed to make personal water-surface flight more accessible and turn low-altitude, water-based travel into a new mobility option for more users.

Built with a dual tandem-wing structure and an aerospace-grade carbon fiber body, WaveFly 5X uses ground effect technology to operate above water without a traditional runway. It reaches speeds of up to 85 km/h, supports a maximum load of 140 kg, and delivers up to 80 km of range.

“Mobility innovation should not be limited by terrain or conventional transportation categories,” said Lu Jian, President of NAVEE. “WaveFly 5X marks an important step in bringing water-based, low-altitude mobility for personal use. As NAVEE continues to expand its mobility platform, we remain focused on building intelligent products that help people move and explore more freely.”

The WaveFly 5X debut represents a new milestone in NAVEE’s intelligent mobility journey, as the company builds a connected ecosystem across ground, water, and air. Moving beyond traditional mobility boundaries, NAVEE will continue to explore new forms of intelligent transportation that give users greater freedom in how they move, commute, and experience the world.

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Record Your Passion: TORRAS Partners with Portugal Football for the Season Ahead

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NEW YORK, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 2026, Portugal will begin a World Cup journey with special significance. After missing the last World Cup hosted in the United States back in 1994, this storied national team now has the chance to create a new chapter on American soil, one that could become a defining moment in Portugal’s football history. And for this exciting stage, preparation is about more than training alone. Beyond the usual partnerships in kits and performance gear, Portugal has teamed up with innovative technology brand TORRAS, bringing it on as a partner to document the journey and help capture the moments that shape it.

Earlier this year, the Portugal national football team and rising consumer electronics brand TORRAS launched their collaboration, “Record Your Passion.”

The partnership centers on football-themed versions of the TORRAS Q3 AIR Ostand Case, including a limited-edition Portugal national team design available for iPhone 17 Pro Max and other compatible models. From June 5 to June 12, fans who buy two TORRAS football-themed cases can enjoy 15% off.

Furthermore, to activate the local fan base in key North American host cities, TORRAS is introducing an exclusive sweepstakes giving buyers a chance to win live match tickets valued at $2,500 to witness the Portuguese national team in action. To streamline the experience for different regional matches, the brand has aligned specific fixtures with dedicated purchasing channels:

For a chance to win tickets to the June 17 Match in Houston (Portugal vs. Congo): Customers must complete their purchase through the TORRAS TikTok Shop to enter the drawing.For a chance to win tickets to the June 23 Match in Miami (Portugal vs. Colombia): Customers must complete their purchase via the TORRAS Official Website to qualify for the raffle.

Join the event and shop the football-themed TORRAS Q3 AIR Ostand Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max and other compatible models now: Official Website | Amazon | TikTok Shop.

The partnership is inspired by a habit that has become increasingly common in the everyday lives of athletes and sports enthusiasts: using their phones to capture the ordinary moments of training and competition. Unlike many sports brands that focus on match-day intensity and immediate results, TORRAS recognized that progress is rarely visible in a single day. It is through the steady act of recording those everyday moments that many athletes begin to see their growth, build deeper confidence, and strengthen their passion for sports.

In many ways, the partnership speaks directly to the long-standing spirit of Portuguese football. Instead of celebrating talent, instinct, or individual heroics alone, it points to something many Portuguese players — Cristiano Ronaldo among them — have come to represent over the years: a grounded willingness to face reality, and to pursue greatness through relentless focus, discipline, and daily commitment. The real effort and sacrifice they make, both in training and life, often resonate more deeply with fans and the public than the final result itself. That is exactly why it matters to capture the moments behind the scenes.

To empower the passion that carry through every moment, the limited-edition Portugal national team Q3 AIR Ostand Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max honors the dedication and courage that define Portuguese football through its full visual design. Drawing inspiration from the team’s new kit, the case features a red, green, and gold palette, while the wavy texture reflects Portugal’s enduring maritime spirit and legacy of adventure. The case’s signature airbag structure is further elevated with the iconic Quinas crest and football-inspired graphics.

Beyond its design and strong protection, the built-in magnetic stand is what makes the TORRAS Q3 AIR Ostand Case a practical iPhone 17 Pro Max MagSafe stand case for recording training, match-day moments, and everyday fan experiences. With 180-degree flip, 360-degree rotation, and a secure magnetic hold, this magnetic stand gives athletes an effortless and hands-free way to capture their routines in almost any setting. The phone can be placed steadily on a flat court, attached to nearby fixtures, or mounted on gym equipment, all without bulky filming gear or interrupting the flow of training.

Recording is not only for athletes, it is also for everyone. For football fans, what could feel more natural than carrying a football-inspired Ostand case into the energy of the game? Whether watching a match or sharing experience with friends, anyone with their phone and Ostand case can capture their own football moments. After all, the chance to take part in, connect with, and share in a global event is itself a moment worth remembering.

 

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