Sword Group SE
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Sword Group SE
Sword Group SE engages in the provision of consulting and software services. The firm offers strategic and operational advice, assistance in project contracting and implementation, integration and application development, change management and third-party applications maintenance. The firm is also engaged in the delivery of consulting and sourcing services, technical expertises and customer support. Its activities are targeted at the customers in different sectors, such as banking, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, as well as travel and transportation. The firm is present worldwide. Sword Group SA operates through several subsidiaries, including Sword Participations Sarl, FI System Belgium (Brussels) and Scientific Brain Training, among others.
Sword Group SE engages in the provision of consulting and software services. The firm offers strategic and operational advice, assistance in project contracting and implementation, integration and application development, change management and third-party applications maintenance. The firm is also engaged in the delivery of consulting and sourcing services, technical expertises and customer support. Its activities are targeted at the customers in different sectors, such as banking, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, as well as travel and transportation. The firm is present worldwide. Sword Group SA operates through several subsidiaries, including Sword Participations Sarl, FI System Belgium (Brussels) and Scientific Brain Training, among others.
Organic Growth: Sword Group expects organic growth to slow from 22% to 12% in 2025, but management remains confident about achieving double-digit growth and hitting their EUR 363 million revenue target.
2025 Guidance: The company reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance of EUR 363 million and EBITDA margin of 12%, emphasizing resilience despite a "difficult year."
AI & Cyber Focus: Sword aims for AI and cybersecurity services to reach 20% of revenue by 2028, highlighting major contract wins and growing internal investment in these areas.
Backlog & Pipeline: The company's backlog remains strong and stable, supporting visibility for future growth, with EUR 350–400 million in bids currently under evaluation.
Cash & Balance Sheet: Net cash position was down EUR 45.4 million at mid-year due to exceptional items, but management expects to recover about EUR 30 million by year-end.
M&A Activity: Several acquisitions are targeted by year-end, but management stressed caution and value creation with M&A, with two active letters of intent for small deals.
Sector Strength: Strong performances noted in the UK, Switzerland, and BeNeLux divisions, with ongoing expansion in sports, financial services, and public sectors.
