- The Group’s sales for the period January 1 – June 30, 2017, amounted to MEUR 43.5 (40.5), gross margin increased to 27.9 (26.0) percent.
- The Group’s result for the period January 1 – June 30, 2017, amounted to MEUR 2.2 (0.5) corresponding to EUR 0.02 (0.00) per share. Equity as at June 30, 2017 amounted to MEUR 20.0 (15.3) corresponding to EUR 0.17 (0.13) per share.
- Trailing 12 months’ revenues Q2 2017 amounted to MEUR 95.1 (85.8). The scalable growth model shows greater increase in profitability in relation to growth of revenues, EBITDA on a trailing 12 month basis amounted to MEUR 9.6 (4.6).
- STRAX launched the first Vodafone branded protection range for three Vodafone devices and rolled out the mobilcom-debitel accessories offering during Q2 2017.
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After the end of the period STRAX brand Gear4 continues to extend its footprint in the US and is now sold in more than 6 000 stores distributed through Tessco Technologies and Superior Communications.
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In August STRAX relaunched Thor, the proprietary screen protection brand, with refreshed packaging, retail training kits and a new website.
“Aggressive investments into new markets and proprietary brands continues to yield positive results. We maintain strong sales growth in North America and the Middle East and an ever expanding presence of Urbanista and Gear4 across all our markets and channels. Our scalable business model continues to prove greater EBITDA growth over sales growth”.
Gudmundur Palmason, CEO
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