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Report published August 25, 2026

Solwers: Weak Q2 Results and Covenant Waiver Extension to Mid-2027 – Nordea Research

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Issuer
Nordea
Report date
August 25, 2026
Analysis as of
Not stated in source

Authors / editors: Svante Krokfors

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Solwers reported weak Q2 results, with revenue of EUR 20.8m (-12% vs. est.) and adjusted EBITA of EUR 0.1m (-86% vs. est.) hurt by loss-making Swedish operations. However, the company secured an extension of its net debt/EBITDA covenant waiver through 30 June 2027.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Solwers reported Q2 sales of EUR 20.8m, down 5% y/y and 12% below Nordea's estimate of EUR 23.6m.
  • 2.Adjusted EBITA reached EUR 0.1m in Q2, missing Nordea's EUR 0.7m forecast by 86%, driven by loss-making subsidiaries in Sweden.
  • 3.Solwers agreed with its principal bank to extend its net debt/EBITDA covenant waiver until 30 June 2027, giving the company additional operational headroom.

Table of Contents

  • Commissioned research: Solwers – Weak Q2 and covenant waiver extended to mid-2027
  • DEVIATION TABLE
  • SUMMARY TABLE - KEY FIGURES
  • Svante Krokfors
  • Disclaimer and legal disclosures
  • Fair value and sensitivity
  • Marketing material

Report data

DEVIATION TABLE

MetricEstimateContext
Q2 2026 Sales20.8 EURmActual Q2 sales versus Nordea estimate of EUR 23.6m and EUR 21.9m in Q2 2025.
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITA0.1 EURmActual Q2 adj. EBITA versus Nordea estimate of EUR 0.7m and EUR 0.7m in Q2 2025.
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITA Margin0.5%Actual Q2 adj. EBITA margin compared to NDA estimate of 3.1%.
H1 2026 Adjusted EBITA0.4 EURmFirst half 2026 adjusted EBITA.
2026E Net Debt/EBITDA3.83 xForecast net debt/EBITDA ratio for 2026.
Source: Company data and Nordea estimates. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Svante Krokfors

Reported Data Context

  • Q2 2026 Sales: 20.8 EURm (Q2 2026) · Source: Company data and Nordea estimates
  • Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITA: 0.1 EURm (Q2 2026) · Source: Company data and Nordea estimates
  • Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITA Margin: 0.5 % (Q2 2026) · Source: Company data and Nordea estimates
  • H1 2026 Adjusted EBITA: 0.4 EURm (H1 2026) · Source: Company data and Nordea estimates
  • 2026E Net Debt/EBITDA: 3.83 x (2026E) · Source: Company data and Nordea estimates

Securities

Solwers Oyj

Themes

Nordic engineering/consultancy Q2 earnings and restructuringDebt covenant amendments and liquidity management

Regions

EuropeFinlandSweden