DIGITALIST GROUP’S HALF-YEAR REVIEW, 1 JANUARY–30 JUNE 2025 (Not audited)
SUMMARY
April–June 2025 (comparable figures for 2024 in parentheses):
- Turnover: EUR 4.6 million (EUR 4.0 million), increase: 14.0%.
- EBITDA: EUR -0.2 million (EUR -0.7 million), -5.3% of turnover (-18.2%).
- EBIT: EUR -0.4 million (EUR -0.7 million), -8.3% of turnover (-18.1%).
- Net income: EUR -1.0 million (EUR -1.5 million), -21.8% of turnover (-37.6%).
- Earnings per share (diluted and undiluted): EUR -0.00 (EUR -0.00)*.
January–June 2025 (comparable figures for 2024 in parentheses):
- Turnover: EUR 9.0 million (EUR 7.9 million), increase: 14.8%.
- EBITDA: EUR -0.4 million (EUR -1.1 million), -4.2% of turnover (-14.4%).
- EBIT: EUR -0.6 million (EUR -1.3 million), -7.1% of turnover (-17.0%).
- Net income: EUR -2.0 million (EUR -2.6 million), -22.4% of turnover (-32.4%).
- Earnings per share (diluted and undiluted): EUR -0.00 (EUR -0.00).*
- Cash flow from operations: EUR -1.3 million (EUR -1.3 million).
- Number of employees at the end of the review period: 123 (127), decrease of 3.1%.
*The information is presented as of 30 June, 2025, before the share consolidation on 15 August, 2025.
Future prospects
In 2025, it is expected that turnover and EBITDA will improve in comparison with 2024.
CEO’s review
The first half of 2025 shows improvement compared to the same period last year. Revenue and earnings have developed in the right direction, but the pace of improvement is slower than we anticipated, and we are still some way from profitability.
We have been able to generate growth despite the challenging market climate. This has been made possible by maintaining long-standing client relationships while also winning new assignments. Sweden remains our strongest market, and in Finland we achieved growth even as increased price sensitivity has put pressure on margins across the industry.
Operational efficiency and cost discipline remain key priorities. We achieved operating expense savings of approximately EUR 0.3 million in the first half compared to the same period last year. While these measures are beginning to show results, continued focus is needed to reach profitability.
During the period we also advanced our work within applied AI. The Digitalist Private AI Hub has now been launched under the brand name Stacken.ai, and we have initiated our first AI transformation assignments, for example with Utbildningsradion and Linköping Municipality in Sweden. These are early but important steps in building a service area that we believe will rapidly grow in importance for our clients.
I am grateful to all our employees for their dedication and resilience, and to our clients for the trust they continue to place in us. The road ahead will not be without challenges, but with steady progress and a clear focus we are building the foundations for a stronger, profitable, and more sustainable Digitalist Group.
/ CEO, Magnus Leijonborg
SEGMENT REPORTING
Digitalist Group reports its business in a single segment.
TURNOVER
In the second quarter, the Group’s turnover was EUR 4.6 million (EUR 4.0 million), which is 14.0% more than in the previous year.
The Group’s turnover for the review period was EUR 9.0 million (EUR 7.9 million), an increase of 14.8% compared to the previous year as a result of growth in the Finnish and Swedish operations. The appreciation of the SEK contributed approximately +2 percentage points to revenue growth. After challenging years, revenue in the Finnish operations has also begun to grow, and the development has been similar in both countries during the first half of the year. However, the uncertain economic situation continues to affect client decisions and slows down the initiation of new projects.
The turnover outside Finland was 69% (70%).
RESULT
In the second quarter, EBITDA was EUR -0.2 million (EUR -0.7 million), EBIT was EUR -0.4 million (EUR -0.7 million), and profit before taxes was EUR -1.0 million (EUR -1.5 million). Sales growth and EUR 0.2 million in savings in operating expenses compared to the second quarter of last year improved EBITDA. Net income for the second quarter amounted to EUR -1.0 million (EUR -1.5 million), earnings per share* was EUR -0.00 (EUR -0.00).
In the review period, EBITDA came to EUR -0.4 million (EUR -1.1 million), EBIT was EUR -0.6 million (EUR -1.3 million), and profit before taxes was EUR -2.0 million (EUR -2.5 million). Sales growth and EUR 0.3 million savings in operating expenses improved the EBITDA. Conversely, personnel expenses increased EUR 0.2 million and subcontracting expenses and purchases increased EUR 0.4 million compared to the comparison period. The net financial income and expenses were EUR -1.4 million (EUR -1.2 million). Financial items were negatively impacted by exchange gains booked on the balance sheet. Net income for the financial period amounted to EUR -2.0 million (EUR -2.6 million), earnings per share* was EUR 0.00 (EUR -0.00) and cash flow from operating activities per share* was EUR -0.00 (EUR -0.00).
*The information is presented as of June 30, 2025, before the share consolidation on August 15, 2025.
RETURN ON EQUITY
The Group’s shareholders’ equity amounted to EUR -39.4 million (EUR -35.6 million). The Group’s equity considering the capital loans was EUR -11.9 million (EUR -16.5 million). More information on capital loans is in the section of the balance sheet and financing. Return on equity (ROE) was negative. Return on investment (ROI) was -24.1 (-89.7) per cent.
INVESTMENTS
There were no significant investments (EUR 0.0 million).
BALANCE SHEET AND FINANCING
The balance sheet total was EUR 10.2 million (EUR 10.3 million). The equity ratio was -392.2% (-345.1%).
At the end of the review period, the Group’s liquid assets totalled EUR 0.1 million (EUR 0.3 million).
At the end of the review period the Group’s interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 42.8 million (EUR 36.6 million). The Group’s balance sheet recognised EUR 11.2 million (EUR 11.4 million) in loans from financial institutions, including the overdrafts in use. IFRS 16 leasing debts were EUR 0.8 million (EUR 0.7 million).
The loans from related parties amount to EUR 30.8 million (EUR 24.5 million). EUR 27.5 million (EUR 19.1 million) related party loans were capital loans, EUR 0.0 million (EUR 3.9 million) were convertible bonds. Other loans to related parties were EUR 3.3 million (EUR 1.5 million). The change is due to the conversion of convertible bonds and interest into capital loans under Chapter 12 of the Companies Act, along with the loan drawn from Turret. More information on the arrangements is in the section of related-party transactions.
CASH FLOW
The Group’s cash flow from operating activities during the review period was EUR -1.3 million (EUR -1.3 million). Operating cash flow development was positively affected by improved profitability, but was weakened by the change in working capital. In order to fasten the rate of turnover of trade receivables, the Group sells some of its trade receivables from Finnish customers. Some of the Swedish trade receivables are financed through factoring.
The Group’s cash flow from financing activities during the review period was EUR 0.4 million (EUR 0.7 million), mainly consisting of related party loan withdrawals. Total change in cash during the review period was EUR -0.9 million (EUR -0.6 million).
GOODWILL
On 30 June 2025, the consolidated balance sheet recognised EUR 5.4 million (EUR 5.3 million) in goodwill. The company conducted an IAS 36 impairment test on its goodwill to reflect the status on 30 June 2025, and stated that there is no need to an impairment charge.
PERSONNEL
The average number of employees during the review period was 123 (125), and 123 (127) at the end of the period. At the end of the review period, 47 (55) of the Group’s personnel were employed by the Finnish companies, and 76 (72) were employed in the Group’s foreign companies.
SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL*
Share turnover and price
During the review period, the company’s share price hit a high of EUR 0.07 (EUR 0.02) and a low of EUR 0.01 (EUR 0.01), and the closing price on 30 June 2025 was EUR 0.03 (EUR 0.01). The average price during the review period was EUR 0.02 (EUR 0.01). During the review period, 84 188 413 (50 197 674) shares were traded, corresponding to 12.1 (7.2) per cent of the number of shares in circulation at the end of the review period. The Group’s market capitalisation at the closing share price on 30 June 2025 was EUR 22 051 088 (5 270 072).
Share capital
At the beginning of the period under review, the company’s registered share capital was EUR 585 394.16, and there were 693 430 455 shares. At the end of the period, the share capital was EUR 585 394.16, and there were 693 430 455 shares. The company has one class of shares. At the end of the reporting period, the company held a total of 7 664 943 treasury shares, 1.1% of all shares.
Option programmes 2021
The option rights belonging to the company’s option program 2021 are marked with the codes 2021A1, 2021A2, 2021B1, 2021B2 and 2021C1. A maximum of 60,000,000 stock options can be issued and they entitle to subscribe for a maximum of 60,000,000 new shares of the Company. A total of 38,450,000 options belonging to the 2021A1 and 2021A2 series have been distributed among the options included in the option program. Series 2021A1 subscription period ended 31 December 2024. 29,900,000 of the distributed options have expired, so based on the terms of the option program, it is possible to subscribe for a maximum of 8,550,000 new shares of the Company.
The theoretical value of the options allocated by the end of review period is approximately EUR 0.8 million, which is recognised as an expense in accordance with IFRS 2 for the years 2021-2025. The expense recognition for 2025 is EUR 0.0 million. The expense recognition does not have cash flow impact.
Terms and conditions of option programs can be found at the Company’s web site https://investor.digitalistgroup.com
*The information is presented as of 30 June, 2025, before the share consolidation on 15 August, 2025.
Shareholders
The number of shareholders on 30 June 2025 was 6 535 (5 616). Private individuals owned 12.4 (11.4) per cent of the shares, and institutions held 87.6 (88.6) per cent. Nominee-registered shares accounted for 12.4 (12.7) per cent of the total.
CHANGES IN THE GROUP STRUCTURE
Digitalist Open Tech AB internally sold 85% of its ownership in Digitalist Open Tech Oy to Digitalist Group Plc, the parent company of Digitalist Group, on 28 January 2025.
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Digitalist Group Plc restructures its financing 30 June 2025
Digitalist Group Plc agreed with Turret Oy Ab on a loan of EUR 800,000 to strengthen the Company’s working capital. The Company has the right to draw down the Loan in instalments by 31 December 2025. The loan has been agreed on market terms and it is due for repayment on 31 December 2026.
Directed convertible capital bonds to Turret Oy Ab and Holdix Oy Ab in order to strengthen Digitalist Group’s equity 30 June 2025
Convertible Bond 2025/1 to Turret Oy Ab
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Convertible Bond 2025/1, Turret has paid the subscription price of the bond to the Company on 30 June 2025 by setting off the accrued interest from the Company’s Convertible Bonds 2021/1, 2021/3 and 2022/1, total 2 617 363,41 euros.
Convertible Bond 2025/2 to Holdix Oy Ab
Holdix has paid the subscription price of the Convertible Bond 2025/2 to the Company on 30 June 2025 by setting off the accrued interest from the Company’s Convertible Bonds 2021/2 and 2021/4, total 1 038 352,60 euros.
The stock exchange releases regarding the arrangements are on the company’s website at https://investor.digitalistgroup.com
OTHER EVENTS DURING THE SECOND QUARTER
Annual General Meeting 29 April 2025
The company held its Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2025. The minutes of the Annual General Meeting and the decisions made are on the company’s website at https://investor.digitalistgroup.com
The Annual General Meeting resolved that the loss EUR 5,520,249.94 indicated by the financial statements for 2024 be recorded in the Company’s profit and loss account, and that no dividend be paid to shareholders for the financial period 2024.
The Annual General Meeting re-elected Paul Ehrnrooth, Andreas Rosenlew, Esa Matikainen, Peter Eriksson, Johan Almquist and Magnus Wetter as ordinary members of the Board of Directors. In its organizing meeting, the Board of Directors of Digitalist Group Plc resolved to elect Esa Matikainen as the chairman of the board of directors and Andreas Rosenlew as the vice chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board resolved to elect Esa Matikainen as chairman of the Audit Committee and Peter Eriksson and Magnus Wetter as members of the Audit Committee.
The Board of Directors has evaluated the independence of the Committee members in compliance with the recommendations of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2025 as follows. Esa Matikainen and Magnus Wetter are independent of the Company and independent of a significant shareholder. Peter Eriksson is independent of the Company and dependent on a significant shareholder.
Audit firm KPMG Oy Ab was appointed as the company’s auditor, with KHT auditor Miika Karkulahti as the principal auditor.
Authorisation of the Board of Directors to decide on share issues and on granting special rights entitling to shares
The Annual General Meeting authorised the Board to decide on a paid share issue and on granting option rights and other special rights entitling to shares that are set out in Chapter 10 Section 1 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, or on the combination of all or some of the aforementioned instruments in one or more tranches on the following terms and conditions:
The total number of the Company’s treasury shares and new shares to be issued under the authorisation may not exceed 346,715,227, which corresponds to approximately 50 per cent of all the Company’s shares at the time of convening the Annual General Meeting.
Within the limits of the aforementioned authorisation, the Board of Directors may decide on all terms and conditions applied to the share issue and to the special rights entitling to shares, such as that the payment of the subscription price may take place not only by cash but also by setting off receivables that the subscriber has from the Company.
The Board of Directors shall be entitled to decide on crediting the subscription price either to the Company’s share capital or, entirely or in part, to the invested unrestricted equity fund.
The share issue and the issuance of special rights entitling to shares may also take place in a directed manner in deviation from the pre-emptive rights of shareholders if there is a weighty financial reason for the Company to do so, as set out in the Limited Liability Companies Act. In such a case, the authorisation may be used to finance corporate acquisitions or other investments related to the operations of the Company as well as to maintain and improve the solvency of the Group and to carry out an incentive scheme.
The authorisation is proposed to be effective until the Annual General Meeting held in 2026, yet no further than until 30 June 2026.
Authorising the Board of Directors to decide on the acquisition and/or on the acceptance as pledge of the Company’s treasury shares
The Annual General Meeting authorised the Board to decide on acquiring or accepting as pledge, using the Company’s distributable funds, a maximum of 69,343,000 treasury shares, which corresponds to approximately 10 per cent of the Company’s total shares at the time of convening the Annual General Meeting. The acquisition may take place in one or more tranches. The acquisition price shall not exceed the highest market price of the share in public trading at the time of the acquisition.
In executing the acquisition of treasury shares, the Company may enter into derivative, share lending or other contracts customary in the capital market, within the limits set out in laws and regulations. The authorisation entitles the Board to decide on an acquisition in a manner other than in a proportion to the shares held by the shareholders (directed acquisition).
The Company may acquire the shares to execute corporate acquisitions or other business arrangements related to the Company’s operations, to improve its capital structure, or to otherwise further transfer the shares or cancel them.
The authorisation is proposed to include the right for the Board of Directors to decide on all other matters related to the acquisition of shares. The authorisation is proposed to be effective until the Annual General Meeting held in 2026, yet no further than until 30 June 2026.
Resolution on possible measures for improving the Company’s financial situation
The financial statements presented to the Annual General Meeting for the fiscal year from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, show that the Company’s equity is less than half of the Company’s share capital if the capital loans were not taken into account when assessing the matter.
It was noted that the Company has carried out the conversion, as announced on 30 December 2024, of the principal amounts and interests of the convertible bonds 2021/1, 2021/2, 2021/3, and 2021/4 entirely into capital loans in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Finnish Companies Act.
It was noted that these actions have supported and will support the Company’s balance sheet and solvency.
It was resolved to accept the proposition of the Board of Directors of the Company not to implement immediate additional measures to rectify the Company’s financial position, but the Company will actively evaluate other possibilities and means to support the Company’s financial standing.
The stock exchange releases are on the company’s website at https://investor.digitalistgroup.com
EVENTS SINCE THE REVIEW PERIOD
The Extraordinary General Meeting of Digitalist Group Plc
The Extraordinary General Meeting of Digitalist Group Plc was held on 13 August 2025 in Helsinki. The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved on the consolidation of the Company’s shares, meaning a reduction in the number of shares, and on the related directed free share issue and redemption of shares without consideration, so that after the measures, each current 250 shares of the Company will correspond to one (1) share in the Company.
Authorisation of the Board of Directors to decide on share issues and on granting special rights entitling to shares
The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to decide on a share issue, which may be either against payment or without payment, as well as on granting option rights and other special rights entitling to shares that are set out in Chapter 10 Section 1 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, or on the combination of all or some of the aforementioned instruments in one or more tranches on the following terms and conditions:
The total number of the Company’s treasury shares and new shares to be issued under the authorisation may not exceed 1,386,000 shares, which corresponds to approximately 50 percent of all the Company’s shares following the share consolidation.
Within the limits of the aforementioned authorisation, the Board of Directors may decide on all terms and conditions applied to the share issue and to the special rights entitling to shares, such as that the payment of the subscription price may take place not only by cash but also by setting off receivables that the subscriber has from the Company.
The Board of Directors shall be entitled to decide on crediting the subscription price either to the Company’s share capital or, entirely or in part, to the invested unrestricted equity fund.
The share issue and the issuance of special rights entitling to shares may also take place in a directed manner in deviation from the pre-emptive rights of shareholders if there is a weighty financial reason for the Company to do so, as set out in the Limited Liability Companies Act. In such a case, the authorisation may be used to finance corporate acquisitions or other investments related to the operations of the Company, to maintain and improve the solvency of the Group, and to carry out an incentive scheme.
The authorisation is valid until the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2026, however no later than 30 June 2026, and it cancels the corresponding authorisation granted by the Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2025.
Authorising the Board of Directors to decide on the acquisition and/or on the acceptance as pledge of the Company’s treasury shares
The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to decide on acquiring or accepting as pledge, using the Company’s distributable funds, a maximum of 270,000 treasury shares, which corresponds to approximately 10 percent of the Company’s total shares following the share consolidation. The acquisition may take place in one or more tranches. The acquisition price shall not exceed the highest market price of the share in public trading at the time of the acquisition.
In executing the acquisition of treasury shares, the Company may enter into derivative, share lending or other contracts customary in the capital market, within the limits set out in laws and regulations. The authorisation entitles the Board to decide on an acquisition in a manner other than in proportion to the shares held by the shareholders (directed acquisition).
The Company may acquire the shares to execute corporate acquisitions or other business arrangements related to the Company’s operations, to improve its capital structure, or to otherwise further transfer the shares or cancel them.
The authorisation includes the right for the Board of Directors to decide on all other matters related to the acquisition of shares. The authorisation is valid until the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2026, however no later than 30 June 2026, and it cancels the corresponding authorisation granted by the Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2025.
Combination of Digitalist Group’s Shares
On 15 August 2025, Digitalist Group Plc implemented, according to the Extraordinary General Meeting, the combination of the Company’s shares, i.e. the reduction of the number of shares, as well as the related directed share issue without consideration, redemption of shares and cancellation of shares. Following the combination of shares, the Company’s new total number of shares is 2,773,721. The convertible bonds and the 2021 Option Program were also adjusted accordingly to the share consolidation
The stock exchange releases are on the company’s website at https://investor.digitalistgroup.com
RISK MANAGEMENT AND SHORT-TERM UNCERTAINTIES
The objectives of Digitalist Group Plc’s risk management are to ensure the undisrupted continuity and development of the company’s operations, support the achievement of the company’s business objectives and increase the company’s value. For more details about the organisation of risk management, processes and identified risks, see the company’s website at https://investor.digitalistgroup.com
The company has been making a loss despite the efficiency measures it has taken. The company’s loss-making performance directly affects its working capital and the sufficiency of its financing. This risk is managed by maintaining the capacity to use different financing solutions. The company aims to continuously assess and monitor the amount of necessary business financing to ensure that it has sufficient liquid assets to finance its operations and repay maturing loans. Any disruptions in the financial arrangements would weaken Digitalist Group’s financial position.
The company is currently dependent on external financing, most of which has been obtained from related-party companies and financial institutions. Digitalist Group’s ability to finance its operations and reduce the amount of its debt depends on several factors, such as the cash flow from operations and the availability of debt and equity financing, and there is no certainty that such financing will be available in the future. Similarly, there can be no certainty in the long term that Digitalist Group will be able to obtain additional debt or refinance its current debt on acceptable terms, if at all.
The convertible bonds and interest were converted into capital loans in two tranches in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Limited Liability Companies Act in 2024, strengthening the company’s balance sheet. The balance sheet strengthening continued on 30 June 2025 by further converting interest into capital loans in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Companies Act. More information is in the section of related-party transactions.
Any changes to key client accounts could have a substantial impact on Digitalist Group’s operations, earning potential and financial position. If one of Digitalist Group’s largest clients decided to switch to a competing company or drastically altered its operating model, the chances of finding client volumes to replace the shortfall in the near term would be limited.
The Group’s business consists mainly of individual client agreements, which are often relatively short-term. Forecasting the start dates and scopes of new products is occasionally challenging, while the cost structure is largely fixed. The aforementioned aspects can lead to unpredictable fluctuations in turnover and, thereby, in profitability. Some of the Group’s business consists of fixed-price deliveries. Fixed-price client deliveries carry risks related to timing and content. The company endeavours to manage these risks through contractual and project management measures. Caution in customer demand and the competitive situation have partly led to an increased emphasis on price, which has a negative impact on margins both in the industry generally and for Digitalist Group specifically.
Irrespective of the market situation, there is a shortage of certain experts in the Group’s business sector. Although the aggressive recruitment policies that occasionally arise in the Group’s business sector have decreased, there is still a risk of personnel moving to competitors. A more significant risk, however, is related to the potential impact of cost-saving programs on employee engagement and retention. There are no guarantees that the company will be able to retain its current personnel and recruit new employees to sustain growth. If Digitalist Group loses a significant number of its current personnel, it would be more difficult to complete existing projects and acquire new ones. This could have an adverse impact on Digitalist Group’s business, earnings and financial position.
The cost inflation has decreased but can still exert pressure to raise salaries, so the importance of cost monitoring is emphasised further. Variation in interest rates do not have a significant direct impact on financing costs because most of the company’s debts have fixed interest rates. If the interest rates on the company’s loans from financial institutions rose by 1 per cent, the company’s annual interest costs would rise by approximately EUR 0.1 million.
Part of the Group’s turnover is invoiced in currencies other than the euro – mainly in the Swedish krona. The risk associated with changes in exchange rates can be managed in various ways, including net positioning and currency hedging contracts. In 2024 and 2025, the Group had no hedging contracts.
The Group’s balance sheet contains goodwill that is subject to impairment risk in the event that the Group’s future yield expectations decrease due to internal or external factors. The goodwill is tested for impairment every six months and whenever the need arises.
General economic uncertainty and low growth forecasts in the company’s key markets affected the Group’s business during the financial period, but the future impact is difficult to estimate. Geopolitical uncertainty may affect the business activities of some of the Group’s clients, thereby indirectly affecting the Group’s business. The Group has no business activities in Russia or Ukraine.
LONG-TERM GOALS AND STRATEGY
Digitalist Group aims to achieve a profit margin of at least 10% over the long term. In order to achieve its long-term goals, Digitalist Group strives for profitable, international growth by shaping new forms of thinking, services and technological solutions for a variety of sectors. These sectors include, among others, the technology industry, energy industry, transport and logistics, as well as consumer services in both the public and private sectors. Digitalist Group’s strategy focuses on enhancing its service and solution business and seamlessly integrating user and operational research, branding, design and technology.
NEXT REVIEW
The next interim report, for January–September 2025, will be published on 31 October 2025.
DIGITALIST GROUP PLC
Board of Directors
Further information:
Digitalist Group Plc
– CEO Magnus Leijonborg, tel. +46 76 315 8422, magnus.leijonborg@digitalistgroup.com
– Chairman of the Board Esa Matikainen, tel. +358 40 506 0080, esa.matikainen@digitalistgroup.com
*The information is presented as of June 30, 2025, before the share consolidation on August 15, 2025.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT, EUR THOUSAND
| 1 Apr – 30 Jun 25 | 1 Apr – 30 Jun 24 | Change (%) | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 25 | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 24 | Change (%) | |
| Turnover | 4,585 | 4,022 | 14% | 9,045 | 7,880 | 15% |
| Other operating income | 1 | 9 | -94% | 1 | 89 | -99% |
| Operating expenses | -4,964 | -4,759 | -4% | -9,689 | -9,307 | -4% |
| EBIT | -378 | -728 | 48% | -643 | -1,338 | 52% |
| Financial income and expenses | -633 | -783 | 19% | -1 382 | -1 173 | -18% |
| Profit before taxes | -1,012 | -1,511 | 33% | -2,025 | -2,511 | 19% |
| Income taxes | 10 | -1 | 947% | -4 | -45 | 90% |
| PROFIT/LOSS FOR FINANCIAL PERIOD | -1,001 | -1,512 | 34% | -2,029 | -2,556 | 21% |
| Distribution: | ||||||
| Parent company shareholders | -993 | -1,411 | 30% | -2,021 | -2,392 | 16% |
| Non-controlling interests | -9 | -101 | 91% | -8 | -164 | 95% |
| Earnings per share:* | ||||||
| Undiluted (EUR)* | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0% | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0% |
| Diluted (EUR)* | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0% | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0% |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT, EUR THOUSAND
| 1 Apr – 30 Jun 25 | 1 Apr – 30 Jun 24 | Change (%) | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 25 | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 24 | Change (%) | |
| Profit/loss for the financial period | -1,001 | -1,512 | 34% | -2,029 | -2,556 | 21% |
| Translation difference | -213 | 9 | -2384% | 221 | -486 | 146% |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | -1,215 | -1,503 | 19% | -1,808 | -3,042 | 41% |
| Parent company shareholders | -1,185 | -1,399 | 15% | -1,867 | -2,866 | 35% |
| Non-controlling interests | -30 | -103 | 71% | 59 | -175 | 134% |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, EUR THOUSAND
| ASSETS | 30 June 2025 | 30 June 2024 | 31 December 2024 |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Intangible assets | 269 | 367 | 314 |
| Goodwill | 5 415 | 5 298 | 5 245 |
| Tangible assets | 859 | 783 | 569 |
| Buildings and structures, rights-of-use | 806 | 738 | 529 |
| Machinery and equipment | 40 | 32 | 28 |
| Other tangible assets | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Investments | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 105 | 130 | 88 |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 6 650 | 6 580 | 6 222 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 3 133 | 3 157 | 2 612 |
| Income tax asset | 327 | 274 | 321 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 54 | 308 | 944 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 3 513 | 3 739 | 3 877 |
| ASSETS | 10 164 | 10 319 | 10 099 |
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||
| Parent company shareholders | |||
| Share capital | 585 | 585 | 585 |
| Share premium account | 219 | 219 | 219 |
| Invested non-restricted equity fund | 73 917 | 73 917 | 73 917 |
| Retained earnings | -111 897 | -107 182 | -107 369 |
| Profit/loss for the financial period | -2 021 | -2 392 | -4 707 |
| Non-controlling interests | -252 | -188 | -311 |
| Parent company shareholders | -39 197 | -35 427 | -37 355 |
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | -39 449 | -35 615 | -37 667 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 31 732 | 24 826 | 25 438 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 17 881 | 21 109 | 22 328 |
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 10 164 | 10 319 | 10 099 |
CALCULATION OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY, EUR THOUSAND
A: Share capital
B: Share premium account
C: Invested unrestricted equity fund
D: Translation difference
E: Retained earnings
F: Total shareholders’ equity attributable to the parent company’s
G: Total shareholders’ equity
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | |
| Shareholders’ equity 1 Jan 2024 | 585 | 219 | 73 917 | -1 192 | -106 192 | -32 665 | -53 | -32 718 |
| Profit/loss for the financial period | -2 392 | -2 392 | -164 | -2 556 | ||||
| Translation difference | -474 | -474 | -11 | -486 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the financial period | -474 | -2 392 | -2 866 | -175 | -3 042 | |||
| Transactions with owners | ||||||||
| Share-based remuneration | 27 | 27 | 27 | |||||
| Convertible loan | -14 | -14 | -14 | |||||
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | ||||||||
| Structural changes | 92 | 92 | 40 | 132 | ||||
| Shareholders’ equity 30 June 2024 | 585 | 219 | 73 917 | -1 667 | -108 480 | -35 427 | -188 | -35 615 |
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | |
| Shareholders’ equity 1 Jan 2024 | 585 | 219 | 73 917 | -1 192 | -106 193 | -32 664 | -53 | -32 717 |
| Comprehensive income | ||||||||
| Profit/loss for the financial period | -4 707 | -4 707 | -310 | -5 017 | ||||
| Other items of comprehensive income | -51 | 0 | -51 | -17 | -68 | |||
| Total comprehensive income for the financial period | -51 | -4 707 | -4 759 | -327 | -5 085 | |||
| Transactions with owners | ||||||||
| Share-based remuneration | 54 | 54 | 54 | |||||
| Convertible loan | -14 | -14 | -14 | |||||
| Sale of subsidiary | 14 | 14 | 14 | |||||
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | ||||||||
| Structural changes | 14 | 14 | 69 | 83 | ||||
| Shareholders’ equity 31 December 2024 | 585 | 219 | 73 917 | -1 244 | -110 832 | -37 355 | -311 | -37 667 |
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | |
| Shareholders’ equity 1 Jan 2025 | 585 | 219 | 73 917 | -1 244 | -110 832 | -37 355 | -311 | -37 667 |
| Profit/loss for the financial period | -2 021 | -2 021 | -8 | -2 029 | ||||
| Translation difference | 154 | 154 | 68 | 221 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the financial period | 154 | -2 021 | -1 867 | 59 | -1 808 | |||
| Transactions with owners | ||||||||
| Share-based remuneration | 23 | 23 | 23 | |||||
| Sale of subsidiary | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | ||||||||
| Structural changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Shareholders’ equity 30 June 2025 | 585 | 219 | 73 917 | -1 090 | -112 828 | -39 197 | -252 | -39 449 |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT, EUR THOUSAND
| 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2025 | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2024 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Cash flow from operations | |||
| Earnings before taxes in the period | -2 042 | -2 511 | -4 930 |
| Adjustments to cash flow from operations: | |||
| Other income and expenses with no payment transactions | 23 | 26 | -236 |
| Depreciation, impairment | 265 | 204 | 470 |
| Unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses | -57 | -210 | -85 |
| Financial income and expenses | 1 439 | 1 402 | 3 058 |
| Other adjustments | -25 | 2 | 5 |
| Cash flow financing before changes in working capital | -397 | -1 088 | -1 719 |
| Change in working capital | -460 | 354 | 1 290 |
| Interest received | 10 | 37 | 47 |
| Interest paid | -404 | -488 | -884 |
| Taxes paid | -71 | -93 | -133 |
| Net cash flow from operations | -1 322 | -1 278 | -1 398 |
| Cash flow from investments | |||
| Proceeds from acquisition of businesses | |||
| Proceeds from disposal of shares in group companies | |||
| Investments in tangible and intangible assets | -21 | -9 | -15 |
| Repayment of loan receivables | 6 | ||
| Interest received from investments | |||
| Taxes paid | |||
| Cash flow from investments | -15 | -9 | -15 |
| Net cash flow before financial items | -1 336 | -1 287 | -1 414 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | 0 | 26 | 20 |
| Drawdown of long-term loans | 475 | 750 | 2 025 |
| Repayment of long-term loans | |||
| Drawdown of short-term loans | 0 | 213 | 0 |
| Repayment of short-term loans | 169 | -24 | -129 |
| Interest and other charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -216 | -245 | -429 |
| Net cash flow from financing | 428 | 719 | 1 486 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -908 | -567 | 72 |
| Liquid assets, beginning of period | 944 | 893 | 893 |
| Impact of changes in exchange rates | 18 | -18 | -22 |
| Liquid assets, end of period | 54 | 308 | 944 |
Accounting principles
This interim report release has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting. The interim report release complies with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as the annual financial statements. The updates to the IFRS standards that entered into force on 1 January 2025 do not have a significant impact on the figures presented.
The preparation of a financial statement release in accordance with IFRS requires the management to use certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts recognised in assets and liabilities when the balance sheet was prepared, as well as the amounts of income and expenses in the period. In addition, discretion must be used in applying the accounting policies. As the estimates and assumptions are based on outlooks on the balance sheet date, they contain risks and uncertainties. The realised values may deviate from the original assessments and assumptions.
The original release is in Finnish. The English release is a translation of the original.
The figures in the release have been rounded, so the sums of individual figures may deviate from the presented totals. This interim report is unaudited.
Going concern
The Group’s profitability has remained negative, and the financial situation has been challenging at times but the Half-Year review has been prepared in accordance with the principle of the business as a going concern. The assumption of continuity is based on management assumptions on several factors, including the following:
- Revenue for the review period increased by 14.8% compared to the previous year, despite the challenging market situation. Revenue from the Finnish operations has also returned to growth after difficult years
- The cost-saving programs have improved the Group’s profitability.
- 30 June 2025 additional financing was arranged and the equity was strengthened.
When the review is published, the company expects its working capital to be sufficient to cover its requirements over the next 12 months based on the financing support provided by the main owner if needed.
Goodwill impairment testing
Digitalist Group tested its goodwill for impairment on 30 June 2025. The goodwill is allocated to one cash-generating unit. No need to write down goodwill was identified.
The value in use of the tested property exceeded the tested amount by EUR 2.1 million. The tested amount of goodwill in the balance sheet at the end of the review period is EUR 5.7 million.
The company tests its goodwill based on the utility value of the assets. In the testing conducted on 30 June 2024, the cash flow forecasting period was from 2025 to 2029. During the 2025-2029 forecasting period, average growth in revenue of 15.5% is expected to be achieved which is supported by the market growth of the group’s industries and the increasingly extensive impact of digitalization in business life. In addition, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into service offerings will accelerate growth by offering more efficient and innovative solutions to customers. The efficiency measures and strategic recruitment carried out provide a solid basis for growth. EBITDA is projected to rise to 8% in 2027 and to 12% by the end of the forecasting period.
The method involves comparing the tested assets with their cash flow over the selected period, taking into account the discount rate and the growth factor of the cash flows after the forecast period. The discount rate is 11.4% (11.4%). The growth factor used to calculate the cash flows after the forecast period is 2.35% (2.35%). The average EBITDA for the forecast period was used to calculate the value of the terminal period.
A significant negative change in individual assumptions used in the calculations can necessitate a goodwill impairment charge. The sensitivity analysis indicates that an impairment charge may be necessary if the average growth in turnover is below 14% in the forecasting period and the fixed cost structure does not change. If the EBITDA falls below 6% in the forecasting period or the WACC surpasses 15%, all else equal, impairment charges may become necessary.
KEY INDICATORS
| 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2025 | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2024 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Earnings per share (EUR) diluted | -0,00 | -0,00 | -0,01 |
| Earnings per share (EUR) | -0,00 | -0,00 | -0,01 |
| Shareholders’ equity per share (EUR) | -0,06 | -0,05 | -0,05 |
| Cash flow from operations per share (EUR) diluted | -0,00 | -0,00 | -0,00 |
| Cash flow from operations per share (EUR) | -0,00 | -0,00 | -0,00 |
| Return on capital employed (%) | -24,1 | -89,7 | -161,9 |
| Return on equity (%) | neg. | neg. | neg. |
| Operating profit/turnover (%) | -7,1 | -17,0 | -12,3 |
| Gearing as a proportion of shareholders’ equity (%) | -108,4 | -101,9 | -99,0 |
| Equity ratio as a proportion of shareholders’ equity (%) | -392,2 | -345,1 | -379,1 |
| EBITDA (EUR thousand) | -378 | -1,134 | -1,513 |
MATURITY OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND INTEREST ON LOANS
| 2024-06-30 | Balance sheet value | Cash flow | Under 1 year | 1-5 years | Over 5 years |
| Loans from financial institutions | 3 028 | 3 141 | 2 500 | 640 | 0 |
| Credit limits | 8 331 | 8 331 | 8 331 | 0 | 0 |
| Convertible bonds | 3 861 | 4 726 | 0 | 4 726 | 0 |
| Related-party capital loans | 19 146 | 24 098 | 0 | 24 098 | 0 |
| Other related-party loans | 1 500 | 1 728 | 0 | 1 728 | 0 |
| Lease liabilities IFRS 16 | 741 | 748 | 356 | 392 | 0 |
| Accounts payable | 1 030 | 1 030 | 1 030 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-30 | Balance sheet value | Cash flow | Under 1 year | 1-5 years | Over 5 years |
| Loans from financial institutions | 2 892 | 3 130 | 585 | 2 544 | 0 |
| Credit limits | 8 317 | 8 317 | 8 317 | 0 | 0 |
| Convertible bonds | – | – | – | – | – |
| Related-party capital loans | 27 524 | 29 534 | 0 | 29 534 | 0 |
| Other related-party loans | 3 250 | 3 729 | 2 284 | 1 445 | 0 |
| Lease liabilities IFRS 16 | 828 | 841 | 390 | 451 | 0 |
| Accounts payable | 1 147 | 1 147 | 1 147 | 0 | 0 |
The credit limits are valid for an indefinite period.
OTHER INFORMATION
| 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2025 | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2024 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2024 | |
| NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, average | 123 | 125 | 124 |
| Personnel at the end of the period | 123 | 127 | 123 |
| LIABILITIES, EUR THOUSAND | |||
| Pledges made for own obligations | |||
| Corporate mortgages | 13 300 | 13 300 | 13 300 |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Long-term loans from financial institutions | 2 454 | 631 | 459 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 29 215 | 24 893 | 24 902 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 11 142 | 11 083 | 12 879 |
| Total | 42 811 | 36 606 | 38 240 |
CALCULATION OF KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES
EBITDA = earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
Diluted earnings per share = Profit for the financial period / Average number of shares, adjusted for share issues and for the effect of dilution
Earnings per share = Profit for the financial period / Average number of shares adjusted for share issues
Shareholders’ equity per share = Shareholders’ equity / Number of undiluted shares on the balance sheet date
Cash flow from operations per share (EUR) diluted = Net cash flow from operations / Average number of shares, adjusted for share issues and for the effect of dilution
Return on investment (ROI) =
(Profit before taxes + Interest expenses + Other financial expenses) /
(Balance sheet total – non-interest-bearing liabilities (average)) x 100
Return on equity (ROE) = Net profit / Total shareholders’ equity (average) x 100
Gearing = interest-bearing liabilities – liquid assets / total shareholders’ equity x 100