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• The Group’s sales for the period January 1 – December 31, 2017, amounted to MEUR 100.6 (91.8), gross margin amounted to 28.5 (28.0) percent.

• The Group’s result for the period January 1 – December 31, 2017, amounted to MEUR 2.8 (3.2) corresponding to EUR 0.03 (0.03) per share. Equity as at December 31, 2017 amounted to MEUR 22.1 (18.2) corresponding to EUR 0.19 (0.15) per share.

• Adjusted EBITDA for 2017 amounted to MEUR 10.2 (7.8) an increase of 27% to be compared with a sales growth of 10% for the same period. The scalable growth model shows greater increase in profitability in relation to growth of revenues.
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  STRAX brand Gear4 became the largest mobile accessory case brand in the UK, with a market share of 18.5%, according to GfK.

• STRAX brand Gear4 won T3 accessory of the year award with its Piccadilly mobile accessory case.

• The US became STRAX’ largest market, where the proposition is purely based on the house of brands positioning. All of STRAX proprietary and licensed brands are now sold in the US, which is the single largest accessory market in the world.

  ”We finished the year with a record quarter and enter 2018 with good momentum in all our key markets. I am furthermore pleased with STRAX´ positioning heading into a new year; we have a great team, sound strategy and operational platform, broad and geographically diverse customer base, and relevant portfolio of brands in a growing global industry. I remain optimistic and expect exciting times ahead for STRAX and our shareholders”.
  Gudmundur Palmason, CEO. 

  For further information please contact Gudmundur Palmason, CEO, Strax AB, +46 8 545 01750 

This information is information that Strax AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 20:30 CET on February 27, 2018.

Strax Year-End Report 2017

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• The Group’s sales for the period January 1 – September 30, 2017, amounted to MEUR 67.3 (65.6), gross margin increased to 29.2 (27.4) percent.

• The Group’s result for the period January 1 – September 30, 2017, amounted to MEUR 3.5 (1.9) corresponding to EUR 0.03 (0.02) per share. Equity as at September 30, 2017 amounted to MEUR 22.9 (16.8) corresponding to EUR 0.19 (0.15) per share.

• Trailing 12 months’ revenues Q3 2017 amounted to MEUR 93.6 (89.0). The scalable growth model shows greater increase in profitability in relation to growth of revenues, with EBITDA on a trailing 12 month basis amounting to MEUR 9.9 (5.9) per share.

• STRAX acquired all outstanding shares of Telecom Lifestyle Fashion (TLF), its affiliated brand licensing company. TLF is the global exclusive licensee of adidas and bugatti for smartphone accessories.

• STRAX brand Gear4 continued to extend its footprint in the US and is now sold in more than 6 000 stores distributed through Tessco Technologies and Superior Communications.

• In August STRAX relaunched Thor, the proprietary screen protection brand, with refreshed packaging, retail training kits and a new website.

  “Our third quarter results were impacted by later than expected launch of iPhone X and weak initial demand for iPhone 8. We still maintain growth compared to last year so far in 2017, and we are experiencing increased demand from most channels and markets in the fourth quarter giving us comfort in an increased growth for the full year 2017. In line with our strategy and expectations, growth in North America and the Middle East continues to be strong with 84% and 42% respectively and an ever-expanding presence of Urbanista and Gear4 across all our markets and channels is encouraging. Our scalable business model continues to prove greater EBITDA growth over sales growth.”

  Gudmundur Palmason, CEO

  This information is information that Strax AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:55 CET on November 28, 2017.

STRAX: INTERIM REPORT NO 3 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2017

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• 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.
  

• 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.

•  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 

This information is information that Strax AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:55 CET on August 23 2017.

Strax Q2 Eng 170823

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• The Group’s sales for the period January 1 – March 31, 2017, amounted to MEUR 20.3 (20.2), gross margin amounted to 27.0 (23.9) percent. The Q1 2017 report is the first in which STRAX reports in EUR following a decision at an EGM held on December 22, 2016 to change the reporting currency from SEK to EUR.

• The Group’s result for the period January 1 – March 31, 2017, amounted to MEUR 0.0 (0,1) corresponding to EUR 0.00 (0.00) per share. Equity as at March 31, 2017 amounted to MEUR 18.2 (11.1) corresponding to EUR 0.15 (0.09) per share.

• Trailing 12 months’ revenues Q1 2017 amounted to MEUR 92.0 (83.4). 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 8.3 (3.9).
  • During the period, STRAX signed an exclusive contract with Tessco Technologies for STRAX proprietary brands in the US. STRAX won a multi-tiered tender with mobilcom-debitel in Germany to exclusively supply all sales channels with mobile accessories and connected devices, and Orange won GSMA GLOMO Awards at Mobile World Congress VR1 in the category of Best Mobile Wearable Technology with a VR headset developed in cooperation with STRAX.

   

  • After the end of the period STRAX launched its first Vodafone branded protection range for three Vodafone devices brought to the market in Q2 and rolled out the mobilcom-debitel accessories offering.

    ”The year got off to a mixed start amid slowdown in retail and smartphone sales in most global markets, and focus has been on growing our presence in North America and the Middle East, whilst retaining market share in Western Europe. Gear4 and Urbanista continue to perform well across all our markets and are contributing to both growth and profitability”.

                                                                                                                                                     Gudmundur Palmason, CEO 

    For further information please contact Gudmundur Palmason, CEO, Strax AB, +46 8 545 01750

    This information is information that Strax AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:55 CET on May 23 2017.

STRAX Q1 2017

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The Group’s sales for the period January 1 – December 31, 2016, amounted to MSEK 868.2 (747.6) corresponding to a growth of 16.1 (18.3) percent. The gross margin amounted to 28.0 (24.5) percent.

The Group’s result for the period January 1 – December 31, 2016, amounted to MSEK 30.3 (11.5) corresponding to SEK 0.26 (0.10) per share. Equity as at December 31 2016 amounted to 173.5 (98.4) corresponding to SEK 1.47 (0.84) per share.

The Group’s sales for Q4, October 1 – December 31, 2016, amounted to MSEK 253.9 (218.8) corresponding to a growth of 16.0 (2.0) percent. The gross margin amounted to 29.5 (24.6) percent.

The Parent Company’s result for the period January 1 – December 31, 2016, amounted to MSEK 50.3 (34.3). Equity as at December 31, 2016, amounted to MSEK 709.9 (238.6) corresponding to SEK 6.0 (6.4) per share.

The development during 2016 in Strax has been positive with growth in sales of approximately 16 percent, and an increase in operating profit of approximately 43 percent. This trend, coming on the back of increased distribution of proprietary Strax brands, is expected to continue in the coming years with Gear4 leading the way.

During Q4 Strax entered into a partnership with Vodafone, through acquisitions as well as through a direct contract on proprietary Strax brands. Other significant events include the launch of the FLAVR and Thor brands and renewal of contract with D3O®.

“2016 has been a transformative year for Strax. We have created a platform for continued profitable growth and set ourselves aspirational 2020 objectives backed by sound strategic framework and engaged staff. We deliver!”

       Gudmundur Palmason, CEO 

This information is information that Strax AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:55 CET on February 23, 2017.

Year-End Report 2016

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