Blue Cap AG
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ISIN DE000A0JM2M1 / Valor 2738316
Blue Cap AG
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About company
Blue Cap AG is a Munich-based investment firm that specializes in acquiring, transforming, and selling medium-sized B2B companies facing special situations such as extensive restructuring needs, unresolved succession issues, or corporate carve-outs. Blue Cap AG aims for a majority stake in companies that align with its investment criteria, including compatibility with ESG targets, though ESG statements are not the focus here. Through active management, Blue Cap seeks to enhance the value of its portfolio companies by focusing on various dimensions including people & culture, balance sheet health, margin improvement, and growth. The firm leverages a network of experts to support transformations in technology and business models among others. Blue Cap's optimal holding period for investments is between three and seven years, after which it looks to sell the companies to the best owner, reinvesting the proceeds into new or existing ventures for further growth. The company operates across several segments including adhesives & coatings, plastics, business services, medical, and others.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: FinanceLatest Results (14.08.2024):
Revenue Decline
Blue Cap AG reported a revenue decline for the 2023 financial year. The company's revenue decreased from EUR 291,268 thousand in the previous year to EUR 273,322 thousand, marking a 6.2% drop. This decline reflects the challenging market conditions faced during the year.
Adjusted EBITDA
In the 2023 financial year, Blue Cap AG's adjusted EBITDA also saw a decrease. The adjusted EBITDA fell from EUR 27,459 thousand in the previous year to EUR 23,184 thousand, representing a 15.6% decline. The adjusted EBITDA margin dropped from 9.3% to 8.5%.
Consolidated Net Income
Blue Cap AG experienced a significant downturn in its consolidated net income for 2023. The company reported a net loss of EUR 20,284 thousand, a stark contrast to the net income of EUR 10,437 thousand recorded in the previous year. This represents a negative variance of 294.3%.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Despite the overall challenging financial performance, Blue Cap AG saw an improvement in cash flow from operating activities. The cash flow increased from EUR 15,201 thousand in the previous year to EUR 19,603 thousand in 2023, marking a 29.0% increase.
Earnings Per Share
Blue Cap AG's earnings per share (EPS) for the 2023 financial year were significantly impacted. The EPS dropped from EUR 2.78 in the previous year to a negative EUR 4.02, reflecting a substantial decline of 244.6%. This decrease underscores the financial challenges faced by the company during the year.
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15.8 / 15.7
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