Performance during the first quarter of 2026 was negatively affected by lower sales in combination with a higher cost base following investments made in the business over the past year. For BPC Instruments, the first quarter is normally seasonally weaker than the rest of the year, which means that the impact of lower sales is more pronounced on earnings. BPC Instruments continues to see clear interest in its products and solutions, but the increased macroeconomic uncertainty on several markets has resulted in longer sales cycles and extended lead times in customers’ investment and financing decisions, making it more difficult to close sales within previously expected timeframes. Currency effects also had a negative impact on the operating result during the quarter.

Taken together, these factors have resulted in a weaker operating result. Based on the information currently available, BPC Instruments assesses that the deviation in operating result for the first quarter of 2026 is of such significance that the information should be disclosed.

During the first quarter of 2026, BPC Instruments’ preliminary net sales amounted to approximately SEK 12.49 million (13.05), and EBIT amounted to approximately SEK -0.58 million (0.95). All figures in this press release are preliminary and unaudited.

– “Performance in the first quarter of 2026 was weaker than expected. Over the past year, we have made investments to strengthen the organisation, our offering and our long-term capacity. At the same time, customers’ decision-making processes in the quarter have taken longer than normal, which affected both sales and earnings during the quarter. We continue to see clear interest in our solutions, but market uncertainty has made it more difficult to close sales at the pace we had expected,” says Jing Liu, CEO of BPC Instruments AB (publ).

The full interim report for the period January–March 2026 will be published on Wednesday, 6 May, in accordance with the previously communicated financial calendar.

This information is such information that BPC Instruments AB (publ) is obliged to publish in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The information was submitted, through the agency of the contact person below, for publication at the time stated by BPC Instruments’ news distributor Cision at the time of publication of this press release.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Jing Liu, CEO
BPC Instruments AB (publ)
Tel: +46 (0) 46 16 39 51
E-mail: ir@bpcinstruments.com

About BPC Instruments AB (publ)
BPC Instruments is a Swedish technology company developing analytical instruments for renewable bioenergy and environmental biotechnology, including biogas and biodegradability testing. The systems enable advanced testing with higher accuracy and consistency, while reducing the time and manual work required. The portfolio combines high-quality hardware and software with deep application knowledge built over more than 20 years. Today, BPC exports to more than 90 countries and is listed on the Spotlight Stock Market in Sweden. For more information, please visit: www.bpcinstruments.com