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title: "NOTE: Record sales and robust order backlog, but cash flow pressured by acquisitions and inventory"
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description: "Record Q2 sales driven by acquisitions and strong Security & Defence growth, but profitability impacted by higher costs and working capital. Order backlog and full-year margin guidance remain robust, with significant investments supporting future expansion.Original document: NOTE AB [NOTE] Interim report — Jul. 15 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# NOTE: Record sales and robust order backlog, but cash flow pressured by acquisitions and inventory

Record Q2 sales driven by acquisitions and strong Security & Defence growth, but profitability impacted by higher costs and working capital. Order backlog and full-year margin guidance remain robust, with significant investments supporting future expansion.

Original document: NOTE AB \[NOTE\] Interim report — Jul. 15 2026

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This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source.

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