Ramirent Oyj announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of €164.6 million against €146.0 million a year ago. EBITDA was €42.6 million against €31.9 million a year ago. Reported and comparable EBITA was €16.6 million against 7.2 million a year ago. EBIT was €14.6 million against €4.8 million a year ago. EBT was €10.9 million against €3.2 million a year ago. Result for the period attributable to the owners of the parent company was €8.5 million or €0.08 basic and diluted per share against €2.6 million or €0.02 basic and diluted per share a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was €46,449,000 against €33,116,000 a year ago. Acquisition of businesses and subsidiaries, net of cash was €709,000. Gross capital expenditure was €41.6 million compared to €40.4 million a year ago. Return on equity was 10.2% against 14.6% a year ago. Net debt was €340.6 million against €287.9 million a year ago.

The company reiterated its guidance for 2017 and expects comparable EBITA to increase from the level in 2016.