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Duell is advancing its turnaround amidst a challenging market, with overall risk reduced due to balance sheet deleveraging during the fiscal year. We increase TP to EUR 0.045 (prev. EUR 0.04) while keeping rating at BUY.
Duell reported Q4 net sales at EUR 31.6m, just surpassing our forecast of EUR 31.3m, while adjusted EBITA reached EUR 1.4m, slightly higher than our prediction of EUR 1.3m. The performance in the Nordics was stronger than expected while the other Europe developed slower than we had estimated.
Duell publishes its Q4 (6-8/24) figures on Wednesday 9th of October. The Nordic market continues to challenge as the end-markets remain quiet and dealer inventories are at historically low levels. Despite the market conditions, we expect improvement y/y driven by growth in Europe and weak comparison period Q4/23.
Duell’s Q3 development was two-fold as growth in Europe was stronger than expected while revenue declined in the Nordics more than we estimated. Profitability missed our estimates mainly due to higher-than-expected operating expenses and lower net sales. We continue to anticipate an increase in profitability y/y for Q4 and consequently for the entire FY 2024.
Duell’s Q3 net sales came in at EUR 37.9m, slightly below our estimate of EUR 38.8m as the sales declined in the Nordics more than we estimated. On the cost side, the gross margin was a positive surprise while operating expenses were higher than estimated, leading to lower-than-expected profitability.
Duell publishes its business review for Q3 (March-May) on Wednesday 3rd of July. We expect continued good execution especially in Europe during the company’s most important quarter of the fiscal year.
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Duell Corporation supplements the company announcement published today, October 25, 2024, regarding the annual report for the financial year 2024 with auditor’s reports for the financial years 2023 and 2024, as the original company announcement did not include an auditor’s report. In this supplementary company annoucment, the auditot’s reports for 2023 and 2024 financial years are included as pdf files. No changes have been made to the content of the annual report. The annual report, including the auditor's reports for 2023 and 2024 financial years, are available on the company's website at https://investors.duell.eu/en/reports_and_presentations.
Further information
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
Certified Advisor
Oaklins Finland Ltd
+358 9 312 9670
Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes around 150,000 items under more than 500 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for Motorcycling, Bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, Snowmobiling, Marine and Garden/Forest categories. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in financial year 2024 was EUR 125 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares (DUELL) are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace. www.duell.eu.
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Duell Corporation has published today, October 25, 2024, the annual report for the financial year 2024 in English and Finnish. The annual report in English is available on the company's website at https://investors.duell.eu/en/reports_and_presentations and it is also available as an attachment to this release as a pdf file. The annual report includes the report of the Board of Directors and the Company's financial statements.
Further information
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
Certified Advisor
Oaklins Finland Ltd
+358 9 312 9670
Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes around 150,000 items under more than 500 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for Motorcycling, Bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, Snowmobiling, Marine and Garden/Forest categories. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in financial year 2024 was EUR 125 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares (DUELL) are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace. www.duell.eu.
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Duell Corporation has completed its share buy-back programme on 15 October 2024. The buybacks started on 5 August 2024. Under the buy-back programme, the company acquired 6,760,000 shares at an average price of EUR 0.0369. The shares were repurchased in public trading on the First North Growth Market Finland marketplace operated by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd at the market price at the time of acquisition.
The repurchased shares will be used for a new share-based incentive plan for key employees of the Duell Group. After the buybacks, the company holds a total of 6,760,000 shares, which corresponds to approximately 0.7% of the total number of 1,038,546,116 shares in Duell Corporation.
For additional information, please contact
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
Certified Advisor
Oaklins Finland Ltd
+358 9 312 9670
Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes around 150,000 items under more than 500 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for Motorcycling, Bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, Snowmobiling, Marine and Garden/Forest categories. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in financial year 2024 was EUR 125 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares (DUELL) are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace. www.duell.eu.
| Duell Corporation | ANNOUNCEMENT | 15.10.2024 |
| Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 15.10.2024 | ||
| In the Helsinki Stock Exchange | ||
| Trade date | 15.10.2024 | |
| Bourse trade | Buy | |
| Share | DUELL | |
| Amount | 260 000 | Shares |
| Average price/ share | 0,0462 | EUR |
| Total cost | 12 012,00 | EUR |
| Duell corporation now holds a total of 6 760 000 shares | ||
| including the shares repurchased on 15.10.2024 | ||
| On behalf of Duell Corporation | ||
| Nordea Bank Oyj | ||
| Janne Sarvikivi | Sami Huttunen | |
| Additional information: | ||
| Magnus Miemois, CEO | ||
| Duell Oyj | ||
| Telephone: +358 50 558 1405 | ||
| Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu | ||
| Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager | ||
| Duell Oyj | ||
| Telephone: +358 40 674 5257 | ||
| Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu | ||
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Duell Corporation ANNOUNCEMENT 14.10.2024
Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 14.10.2024
In the Helsinki Stock Exchange
Trade date 14.10.2024
Bourse trade Buy
Share DUELL
Amount 270 000 Shares
Average price/ share 0,0446 EUR
Total cost 12 042,00 EUR
Duell corporation now holds a total of 6 500 000 shares
including the shares repurchased on 14.10.2024
On behalf of Duell Corporation
Nordea Bank Oyj
Janne Sarvikivi Sami Huttunen
Additional information:
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 50 558 1405
Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 40 674 5257
Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
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Duell Corporation ANNOUNCEMENT 11.10.2024
Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 11.10.2024
In the Helsinki Stock Exchange
Trade date 11.10.2024
Bourse trade Buy
Share DUELL
Amount 250 000 Shares
Average price/ share 0,0444 EUR
Total cost 11 100,00 EUR
Duell corporation now holds a total of 6 230 000 shares
including the shares repurchased on 11.10.2024
On behalf of Duell Corporation
Nordea Bank Oyj
Janne Sarvikivi Sami Huttunen
Additional information:
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 50 558 1405
Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 40 674 5257
Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
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Duell Corporation ANNOUNCEMENT 10.10.2024
Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 10.10.2024
In the Helsinki Stock Exchange
Trade date 10.10.2024
Bourse trade Buy
Share DUELL
Amount 210 000 Shares
Average price/ share 0,0424 EUR
Total cost 8 904,00 EUR
Duell corporation now holds a total of 5 980 000 shares
including the shares repurchased on 10.10.2024
On behalf of Duell Corporation
Nordea Bank Oyj
Janne Sarvikivi Sami Huttunen
Additional information:
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 50 558 1405
Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 40 674 5257
Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
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Duell Corporation ANNOUNCEMENT 9.10.2024
Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 9.10.2024
In the Helsinki Stock Exchange
Trade date 9.10.2024
Bourse trade Buy
Share DUELL
Amount 130 000 Shares
Average price/ share 0,0410 EUR
Total cost 5 330,00 EUR
Duell corporation now holds a total of 5 770 000 shares
including the shares repurchased on 9.10.2024
On behalf of Duell Corporation
Nordea Bank Oyj
Janne Sarvikivi Sami Huttunen
Additional information:
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 50 558 1405
Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 40 674 5257
Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
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The Board of Directors of Duell Corporation is planning to reduce the number of the company’s shares through a combination of shares (a so called reverse split) so that for each 200 shares of the company 199 shares would be redeemed without consideration. In connection with the planned reverse split, a directed share issue is considered to be carried out, where new shares in the company are issued without consideration in such manner that the number of shares in each shareholder’s book-entry account is made divisible by 200. The purpose of the planned reverse split is to increase the value of a single share to facilitate trading conditions of the company’s shares and improve price formation of the company’s shares. The reverse split requires a resolution of the general meeting of the company.
The company’s Board of Directors intends to include a proposal on the reverse split on the agenda of the annual general meeting of 2024. The company will publish in connection with the notice to the general meeting a more detailed proposal for the execution of the reverse split and related authorisations and resolutions. If the annual general meeting resolves on the reverse split, the Board of Directors will amend the company’s share-based incentive schemes to reflect the reverse split.
Duell Corporation, Board of Directors
Further information:
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
Certified advisor
Oaklins Merasco Oy
+358 9 612 9670
Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes around 150,000 items under more than 550 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for Motorcycling, Bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, Snowmobiling, Marine and Garden/Forest categories. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in 2024 was EUR 125 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace. www.duell.eu.
Duell starts change negotiations with the aim of improving operational efficiency by adapting operations and workloads to the current market situation. The aim of the efficiency measures, which will affect the Group's all 220 employees, is to achieve annual cost savings of approximately EUR 1 million, mainly in the financial year 2025.
It is estimated that around half of the cost savings to be achieved through the efficiency measures will come from redundant positions, restructuring and the development of operational models, and around half from other savings measures. The company also has the possibility to implement temporary layoffs.
The change negotiations will start on 9.10.2024 in Finland, Duell Bike-Center Oy, and Sweden, Duell AB, by applying local negotiation requirements with employee representatives and labour partners. The total estimated need for reductions across the Duell Group is up to 20 positions, including a maximum of 9 positions in Finland.
For additional information, please contact
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Corporation
+358 50 558 1405
magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
Certified Advisor
Oaklins Merasco Oy
+358 9 312 9670
Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes around 150,000 items under more than 550 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for Motorcycling, Bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, Snowmobiling, Marine and Garden/Forest categories. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in 2024 was EUR 125 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace. www.duell.eu.
This company announcement is a summary of Duell’s financial year report for September 2023–August 2024. The complete report is attached to this announcement as a pdf file. It is also available on the company website at https://investors.duell.eu/en/reports_and_presentations.
Progress with both Central European growth strategy and profitability improvements
Full year and comparative figures presented below are derived from published financial statement. Financial year and quarterly figures are unaudited. The comparison period figures are based on audited statements.
June 2024-August 2024 "Q4 2024" (comparable figures in parenthesis 6/2023-8/2023):
- Net sales increased 5.8% to EUR 31.6 million (EUR 29.9 million). Net sales with comparable currencies increased 2.0 %.
- Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 1.6 million (EUR 0,5 million) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.0% (1.6%).
- Adjusted EBITA was EUR 1.4 million (EUR 0.2 million) with an adjusted EBITA margin of 4.2% (0.8%).
- Adjusted operating profit was EUR 0.6 million (EUR -0.4 million) with a margin of 2.0% (-1.5%).
September 2023–August 2024 "FY 2024" (comparable figures in parenthesis 9/2022-8/2023):
- Net sales increased 4.9% to EUR 124.7 million (EUR 118.8 million). Net sales with comparable currencies increased 5.7%. Comparable net sales growth was 0.3%.
- Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 7.1 million (EUR 5.5 million) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.7% (4.6%).
- Adjusted EBITA was EUR 6.2 million (EUR 4.6 million) with an adjusted EBITA margin of 5.0 % (3.9%).
- Adjusted operating profit was EUR 3.4 million (EUR 2.2 million) with a margin of 2.7% (1.9%).
- Earnings per share was EUR -0.004 (EUR -0.10) at end of August 2024.
Guidance 2025
Markets have somewhat stabilised, but consumer sentiment remains fragile due to uncertainties. Duell expects the demand over the next 12 months to be slightly better than the comparison period, but there may be variations between product categories. The industry in which Duell operates remains relatively fragmented, which provides long-term opportunities and favours the larger players, of which Duell is one.
Therefore, our guidance for financial year 9/2024-8/2025 is, that:
- Duell expects that organic net sales with comparable currencies will be at the same level or higher than previous year.
- Duell will continue to focus on improving profitability and expects adjusted EBITA to improve from last year’s level.
CEO Magnus Miemois:
I am quite happy with the performance of team Duell in the fourth quarter and the fiscal year overall. For the financial year 2024, net sales increased by five percent to EUR 125 million and adjusted EBITA increased by 34 percent to EUR 6.2 million. Our strategic focus on the central European market progressed well. As a result, we managed to grow business volumes, in a still somewhat uncertain market situation. This strategic focus has served us particularly well in this moment in time where the Nordics market demand remains soft. Our largest central European operations are in France and UK, but Benelux countries and Germany are also important regions in our growth equation.
In the Nordics motorcycle registrations declined, which is an indicator of lower market demand for motorcycle parts and accessories. On the other hand, we had good demand for bicycle parts and accessories in the Nordics market, where we are known for having top brands and a well working logistics setup for customers in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
Our program focused on profitability improvements, applying a wide array of initiatives, progressed well throughout the year and reached the point where we could continue the activities embedded into operational processes. Apart from the results, I consider this also as a milestone in developing our ability to execute, to identify opportunity and convert actions into tangible results. An important capability in every high performing organisation, I believe.
In June 2024 a new operating model was introduced. The aim of this operating model is to improve efficiency with a clearer market focus, to drive growth and develop strategic partnerships. The new operating model will also enable more effective integration at group level to accelerate organic growth. It will also provide a stronger emphasis on purchasing operations and the development of the brand portfolio.
The financial position of the company significantly improved during the year. The additional capital raised through the rights issue in January was the major step, but also the efforts made to improve profitability were important in having reached a more stable situation. We also progressed with inventory level optimizations and the inventory turnover rate is improving in the right direction. We are gradually shifting to a more data driven decision making regarding assortment and inventory levels.
Many of the above-mentioned things will remain on our agenda in the current financial year, and I would like to thank the entire Duell organisation for their accomplishments in financial year 2023-2024.We expect the demand over the next 12 months to be slightly more favourable, but there may be variations between product categories. Despite market uncertainties, our aim is to continue improving our performance in fiscal year 2025.
Key figures and ratios | Q4 2024 (6/2024-8/2024) | Q4 2023 6/2023-8/2023) | FY/ 2024 (9/2023-8/2024) | FY 2023 (9/2022-8/2023) |
Net sales | 31,579 | 29,866 | 124,652 | 118,832 |
Net sales growth, % | 5.8 | -14.0 | 4.9 | -4.2 |
Net sales growth with comparable currencies, % | 2.0 | -9.5 | 5,7 | -1.0 |
Organic net sales growth with comparable currencies, % | 2.0 | -16.2 | 0,3 | -15.6 |
Gross margin | 7 324 | 6,550 | 30,339 | 28,344 |
Gross margin, % | 23.2 | 21.9 | 24.3 | 23.9 |
EBITDA | 2,136 | 101 | 4,564 | 4,307 |
EBITDA margin, % | 6.8 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
Items affecting comparability, Gross margin* | 421 | -131 | 421 | -131 |
Items affecting comparability, EBITDA** | 101 | -370 | -2,998 | -1,193 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 1 614 | 471 | 7,141 | 5,499 |
Adjusted EBITDA margin, % | 5.1 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 4.6 |
EBITA | 1,885 | -145 | 3,628 | 3,401 |
EBITA margin, % | 6.0 | -0.5 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Adjusted EBITA | 1 363 | 225 | 6,205 | 4,594 |
Adjusted EBITA margin, % | 4.3 | 0.8 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
Operating profit | 1,179 | -828 | 842 | 1,041 |
Operating profit margin, % | 3.7 | -2.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
Adjusted operating profit | 657 | -458 | 3,419 | 2,234 |
Adjusted operating profit margin, % | 2.1 | -1.5 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
Earnings per share, basic, EUR | 0.001 | -0.06 | -0,004 | -0.1 |
Earnings per share, diluted, EUR | 0.001 | -0.06 | -0,004 | -0.1 |
Number of outstanding shares at the end of the period, basic | 1,038,546,116 | 30,545,474 | 1,038 546,116 | 30,545,474 |
Number of outstanding shares at the end of the period, diluted | 1,036,334,706 | 30,545,474 | 1,036,334,706 | 30,545,474 |
Weighted average number of shares, basic | 1,038,546,116 | 30,545,474 | 692,113,705 | 27,937,259 |
Weighted average number of shares, diluted | 1,038,344,706 | 30,545,474 | 691,926,399 | 27,937,259 |
Investments in tangible and intangible assets excluding acquisitions | 118 | 1,004 | 746 | 2,481 |
Net debt | 19,563 | 38,248 | 19,563 | 38,248 |
Net working capital | 48,323 | 49,873 | 48,323 | 49,873 |
Operating free cash flows | 10,130 | 10,599 | 5,785 | 16,392 |
*) Items affecting comparability, gross margin: EUR 421 thousand in 09/2023-08/2024, generated from change of accounting principles related to inventory.
**) Items affecting comparability, EBITDA: Totally EUR -2,988,000 in 09/2023-08/2024. EUR 338,000 was generated from changing accounting principles related to receivables, restructuring costs EUR -371,000, rights issue EUR -2,818,000 and other non-recurring items EUR -147,000.
Inventory and receivables, change in accounting principles
Duell has changed its accounting principles related to inventory valuation and overdue receivables. The reason for this change is to harmonise and simplify the policies in the group and adopt commonly applied practices in wholesale distribution business. Inventory valuation is done according to inventory aging, applying set write down profiles. The principles related to provisions for bad debt have been tightened and provisions made at given overdue thresholds. This change impacts both income statement and balance sheet positions, as detailed in the below table.
Income statement impact | MEUR | Balance sheet impact | MEUR |
Impact on gross margin (inventory) | 0.4 | Inventory and receivables valuation impact | -4.0 |
Impact on EBITDA (receivables) | 0.3 | Net tax impact | 0.5 |
Net impact, income statement | 0.8 | Net impact, equity | -3.5 |
Operational key figures | Q4 2024 (6/2024-8/2024) | Q4 2023 6/2023-8/2023) | FY/ 2024 (9/2023-8/2024) | FY 2023 (9/2022-8/2023) |
Number of brands | 535 | 562 | 535 | 562 |
Share of own brand sales, % of total | 15.9 | 15.0 | 18.0 | 21.8 |
Share of online sales, % of total | 25.8 | 27.4 | 26.0 | 24.7 |
Equity ratio, % | 55.0 | 38.6 | 55.0 | 38.6 |
Full-time equivalent employees, average* | 215 | 224 | 215 | 218 |
*) Including seasonal employees and 24 TranAm employees from March 2023 onwards.
Net sales, EUR thousand | Q4 2024 (6/2024-8/2024) | Q4 2023 6/2023-8/2023) | FY/ 2024 (9/2023-8/2024) | FY 2023 (9/2022-8/2023) |
Nordics | 15,895 | 15,152 | 66,162 | 69,926 |
Central Europe | 15,684 | 14,714 | 58,490 | 48,906 |
Total | 31,579 | 29,866 | 124,652 | 118,832 |
Significant events during the reporting period
Duell announced on June 1, 2024, to renew its organisation and Management Team from June 1, 2024, with the aim of investing in growth, developing strategic partnerships and improving efficiency.
Duell announced on June 10, 2024, that is has appointed Caj Malmsten as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of Management Team from August 19, 2024. Juha Lindroos served as Interim CFO in the period March to September 2024.
Duell announced on August 1, 2024, to commence a share buy-back programme based on the authorisation received from the Annual General Meeting on 5 December 2023. The shares to be repurchased will be used for a new share-based incentive plan for key employees of the Duell Group. The maximum number of shares to be repurchased is 6,760,000 shares, corresponding to approximately 0.7 percent of the total number of shares in the Company. The maximum amount to be used for the acquisition of shares is EUR 300,000.
Duell announced on August 28, 2024, that the Board of Directors of Duell Corporation has resolved to establish a new share-based incentive plan for key employees of the group. The Performance Share Plan 2025–2029 consists of three performance periods, covering the financial years 2025–2027, 2026–2028 and 2027–2029 respectively. The Board of Directors will resolve annually on the commencement and details of a performance period.
Significant events after review period
Duell announced to start change negotiations on October 9, 2024, with the aim of improving operational efficiency by adapting operations and workloads to the current market situation. The aim of the efficiency measures, which will affect the Group's all 220 employees, is to achieve annual cost savings of approximately EUR 1 million, mainly in the financial year 2025. The total estimated need for reductions in the Duell Group is up to 20 positions, including a maximum of 9 positions in Finland.
Duell announced on October 9, 2024 that the Board of Directors proposes that the combination of shares would be implemented by issuing new shares in the company without consideration and by redeeming shares in the company without consideration so that after carrying out the arrangements under this proposal, each existing 200 shares in the company would correspond to one (1) share in the company. The current total number of shares in the company is 1,038,546,116.
Webcast for investors and media
Duell will arrange a live webcast for investors and media in English on October 9, 2024, at 10.30 am EET. The webcast can be followed online through this link. A presentation will be held by CEO Magnus Miemois, CFO Caj Malmsten and IR Pellervo Hämäläinen. A recording of the event will be available later the same day at wwhttps://investors.duell.eu/.
Medium-term financial targets (3-5 years) (Unchanged)
Growth: Net sales in the range of EUR 200-300 million in medium term, achieved through yearly growth organically and inorganically.
Profitability: adjusted EBITA margin of at least 13% in the medium-term.
Leverage: net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio in the range of 2-3. Leverage may temporarily exceed the target range (for example, in conjunction with acquisitions).
Duell’s Financial Reporting and Annual General Meeting in 2024
Annual Report 2024, which includes, among other things, the Report of the Board of Directors and the Company's financial statements, will be released in the week commencing 21 October 2024.
Duell’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Financial reporting and Annual General Meetings in Financial Year 2025
During the Financial Year 2025, Duell will publish financial information as follows:
- Business report September 2024–November 2024 (Q1 2025) on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- Half-year financial report September 2024–February 2025 (Q2 2025) on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
- Business report September 2024–May 2025 (Q3 2025) on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
- Financial statements bulletin for the financial year September 2024–August 2025 (Q4 2025) on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Annual Report 2025, which includes, among other things, the Report of the Board of Directors and the Company's financial statements, in the week commencing October 27, 2025.
Duell’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
The financial reviews and the annual report will be available after publication on the company's investor website at (https://investors.duell.eu/en/reports_and_presentations).
Further information
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Corporation
+358 50 558 1405
magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
Certified Advisor
Oaklins Merasco Ltd
+358 9 612 9670
Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes around 150,000 items under more than 550 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for Motorcycling, Bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, Snowmobiling, Marine and Garden/Forest categories. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in 2024 was EUR 125 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace www.duell.eu.
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Duell Corporation ANNOUNCEMENT 8.10.2024
Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 8.10.2024
In the Helsinki Stock Exchange
Trade date 8.10.2024
Bourse trade Buy
Share DUELL
Amount 120 000 Shares
Average price/ share 0,0387 EUR
Total cost 4 644,00 EUR
Duell corporation now holds a total of 5 640 000 shares
including the shares repurchased on 8.10.2024
On behalf of Duell Corporation
Nordea Bank Oyj
Janne Sarvikivi Sami Huttunen
Additional information:
Magnus Miemois, CEO
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 50 558 1405
Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Oyj
Telephone: +358 40 674 5257
Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
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| Duell Corporation | ANNOUNCEMENT | 7.10.2024 |
| Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 7.10.2024 | ||
| In the Helsinki Stock Exchange | ||
| Trade date | 7.10.2024 | |
| Bourse trade | Buy | |
| Share | DUELL | |
| Amount | 120 000 | Shares |
| Average price/ share | 0,0380 | EUR |
| Total cost | 4 560,00 | EUR |
| Duell corporation now holds a total of 5 520 000 shares | ||
| including the shares repurchased on 7.10.2024 | ||
| On behalf of Duell Corporation | ||
| Nordea Bank Oyj | ||
| Janne Sarvikivi | Sami Huttunen | |
| Additional information: | ||
| Magnus Miemois, CEO | ||
| Duell Oyj | ||
| Telephone: +358 50 558 1405 | ||
| Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu | ||
| Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager | ||
| Duell Oyj | ||
| Telephone: +358 40 674 5257 | ||
| Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu | ||
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During the Financial Year 2025, Duell will publish financial information as follows:
- Business report September 2024–November 2024 (Q1 2025) on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- Half-year financial report September 2024–February 2025 (Q2 2025) on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
- Business report September 2024–May 2025 (Q3 2025) on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
- Financial statements bulletin for the financial year September 2024–August 2025 (Q4 2025) on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Annual Report 2025, which includes, among other things, the Report of the Board of Directors and the Company's financial statements, in the week commencing October 27, 2025.
Duell’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Further information
Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager
Duell Corporation
+358 40 674 5257
pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu
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Duell Corporation (Duell) is an import and wholesale company based in Mustasaari, Finland, established in 1983. Duell imports, manufactures, and sells products through an extensive distribution network in Europe covering approximately 8,500 dealers. The range of products includes approximately 150,000 items under more than 550 brands. The assortment covers spare parts and accessories for motorcycling, bicycling, ATVs/UTVs, mopeds and scooters, snowmobiling, and marine. Logistics centres are in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, France, and the UK. Duell’s net sales in 2023 was EUR 119 million and it employs over 200 people. Duell’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland marketplace. www.duell.eu
| Duell Corporation | ANNOUNCEMENT | 4.10.2024 |
| Duell Corporation: Share Repurchase 4.10.2024 | ||
| In the Helsinki Stock Exchange | ||
| Trade date | 4.10.2024 | |
| Bourse trade | Buy | |
| Share | DUELL | |
| Amount | 120 000 | Shares |
| Average price/ share | 0,0369 | EUR |
| Total cost | 4 428,00 | EUR |
| Duell corporation now holds a total of 5 400 000 shares | ||
| including the shares repurchased on 4.10.2024 | ||
| On behalf of Duell Corporation | ||
| Nordea Bank Oyj | ||
| Janne Sarvikivi | Sami Huttunen | |
| Additional information: | ||
| Magnus Miemois, CEO | ||
| Duell Oyj | ||
| Telephone: +358 50 558 1405 | ||
| Email: magnus.miemois@duell.eu | ||
| Pellervo Hämäläinen, Communications and IR Manager | ||
| Duell Oyj | ||
| Telephone: +358 40 674 5257 | ||
| Email: pellervo.hamalainen@duell.eu | ||
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| Shareholders | Date | % of Shares | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Dl Holding Oy Ab | 30.09.2024 | 30.2% | 30.2% |
| Sponsor Capital Oy | 30.09.2024 | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company | 30.09.2024 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Säästöpankki Fonder | 30.09.2024 | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Danske Invest Finnish Equity Fund | 30.09.2024 | 3% | 3% |
| Erikoissijoitusrahasto Aktia Mikro Markka | 30.09.2024 | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Keskinäinen Työeläkevakuutusyhtiö Elo | 30.09.2024 | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Twin Engine Oy | 30.09.2024 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Evli Finland Select Fund | 30.09.2024 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Jarkko Ämmälä | 30.09.2024 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
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Company Facts
Guidance
Duell expects that organic net sales with comparable currencies will be at the same level or higher than previous year in FY 2025. Duell will continue to focus on improving profitability and expects adjusted EBITA to improve in FY 2025 from last year’s level.
Financial targets
Duell’s medium term (3-5 years) targets: Net sales in the range of EUR 200-300m in the medium term achieved through both organic and inorganic growth, adjusted EBITA-% at least 13%, net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio 2-3x.
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