Multiconsult second quarter and first half 2025 - a moderate second quarter, with increased M&A activity

Second quarter 2025 Second quarter 2025 First half 2025 Extract of comments from CEO,Grethe Bergly:  BuildingNorway'sstrongest mobility and transportation team  In the second quarter, we announced plans to acquire ViaNova group, a consulting engineering firm well known for its strong competence in transport and mobility. This marks our largest strategic acquisition since Erichsen & Horgen in 2021 and represents a significant milestone on our growth journey...

OSLO, Norway, 19/08/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - industria)

Extract of comments from CEO, Grethe Bergly: 

Working together with ViaNova on projects over several years, we know they foster a culture of innovation and development. They are also pioneers in utilising digital tools - particularly within road infrastructure planning and engineering. Our two companies are a strong cultural match, sharing similar values and complementary competencies, together we strengthen the value proposition to our clients and enable us to take a greater share of the mobility and transportation market. I am truly looking forward to welcoming ViaNova's highly competent employees once the transaction is completed. 

Order intake in the second quarter was on par with the same period last year. Our order backlog is strong, supporting a high level of activity going forward. The moderate EBITA performance in the quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, is primarily due to four fewer working days in the second quarter vs. a year ago. In addition, billing ratio was lower than in the same period last year, and the increase in billing rates have not kept pace with the rise in salaries and other operating costs.  We continue to implement measures to mitigate this issue.

We have much to be proud of. Just before the summer holidays, we learned that Norwegian students regard Multiconsult as the most attractive employer in the industry — a great honour and an inspiring signal that we are heading in the right direction. More recently, I had the pleasure of meeting a large group of enthusiastic students who spent the summer working with us, and as we prepare to welcome new graduates as permanent employees that bring energy and new perspectives it bodes well for a bright and promising future.  

For a full review of comments from CEO and report, please refer to the interim second quarter and first half 2025 report.

Participants are invited to attend the Norwegian presentation that will be held at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgata 24/26, Oslo, Norway at 08:15 (CEST). The results will also be presented through a live webcast: In Norwegian at 08:15 and in an English presentation at 09:30. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions online throughout the webcast sessions.

The Norwegian presentation at 08:15 can be accessed at: 
https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20250819_3/

The English presentation at 09:30 can be accessed at:
https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20250819_4/

Live webcasts, complete report, presentation and a recording of the webcast will be available on: https://www.multiconsultgroup.com/investor-relations/ and https://newsweb.oslobors.no/

For further information, please contact:

   Investor relations:
      Ove B. Haupberg, CFO
      Phone: +47 401 00 900
      E-mail: oveb.haupberg@multiconsult.no  

   Media:
      Lars Nermoen, Communications Director
      Phone: +47 902 40 153
      E-mail: larn@multiconsult.no  

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