Pihlajalinna Plc Insider Information 30
October 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Insider information, positive profit warning: Pihlajalinna upgrades its
profitability guidance for 2024 and provides preliminary information on revenue
and profitability for the third quarter of 2024
Pihlajalinna's determined measures to improve organic growth and profitability
have progressed well. Therefore, the Group upgrades its estimate for
profitability. Pihlajalinna expects the adjusted EBITA to increase to EUR 53-56
million (EUR 37.8 million in 2023) in 2024. The revenue outlook remains
unchanged.
Pihlajalinna's outlook for 2024, upgraded
In 2024, Pihlajalinna will focus on organic growth and improving its
profitability and financial position.
· The Group expects the consolidated revenue to decrease from the previous
year's level (EUR 720.0 million in 2023) due to the cost liability for demanding
specialised care being transferred to the well-being services county of South
Ostrobothnia on 1 January 2024.
· The Group expects the adjusted operating profit before the amortisation and
impairment of intangible assets (EBITA) to increase to EUR 53-56 million (EUR
37.8 million in 2023).
The Group expects the demand to remain steady.
Slowed economic growth and weakened consumer confidence may affect
Pihlajalinna's service demand and financial result.
Previous guidance (issued on 17 July 2024, repeated 9 August 2024)
In 2024, Pihlajalinna will focus on organic growth and improving its
profitability and financial position.
· The Group expects the consolidated revenue to decrease from the previous
year's level (EUR 720.0 million in 2023) due to the cost liability for demanding
specialised care being transferred to the well-being services county of South
Ostrobothnia on 1 January 2024.
· The Group expects the adjusted operating profit before the amortization and
impairment of intangible assets (EBITA) to exceed EUR 48 million (EUR 37.8
million in 2023).
The Group expects the demand to remain steady.
Slowed economic growth and weakened consumer confidence may affect
Pihlajalinna's service demand and financial result.
Preliminary information on revenue and profitability for the third quarter of
2024
Based on preliminary unaudited information, third quarter revenue was EUR 164.0
million (EUR 165.6 million in Q3 2023), and adjusted EBITA was EUR 13.5 million
(EUR 9.6 million in Q3 2023).
Pihlajalinna will publish its Interim Report for January-September 2024 on 7
November 2024.
Pihlajalinna Plc
Further information:
Tuula Lehto, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer
tel. +358 40 588 5343, tuula.lehto@pihlajalinna.fi
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Pihlajalinna in brief
Pihlajalinna is one of the leading providers of private healthcare and social
services in Finland. The Group provides comprehensive and quality private clinic
and hospital services as well as occupational healthcare and insurance
cooperation services. To the wellbeing services counties Pihlajalinna offers
social and healthcare service production models, in which the
cooperation between the public and private sectors guarantees effective services
for citizens. Appoximately 7,000 employees and 2,200 practitioners work at
Pihlajalinna. In 2023, Pihlajalinna's revenue was 720 million euros.
Pihlajalinna's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy. Read more
www.pihlajalinna.fi.