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FLSmidth & Co.

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 9, 2017

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Interim Report Q22017

ROCE EBITA margin CFFO

9.8% 7.5% -44 4,580

(DKKm)

Order intake (DKKm)

Up from 8.0% Up from 6.6% Down from DKK 155 Up from DKK 4,345

MAIN CONCLUSIONS

On-going strong momentum in orders from total service activities. Increase in revenue as expected. Higher EBITA, despite one-off costs related to corrective actions and demobilisation of an O&M contract. ROCE continued the upward trend. Increase in net working capital, due to phasing of projects, is expected to be largely reversed in the second half of the year. Actual mining capital business remained soft while mining equipment sentiment improved. Guidance for 2017 unchanged.

GROWTH EFFICIENCY

Revenue increased 11% attributable to all divisions but Minerals. Q2 marked the fourth consecutive quarter of strong momentum in total service activities, especially in mining. Additionally, a large Cement order and capital orders in Product Companies contributed to the 5% order intake growth.

PROFIT EFFICIENCY

Despite one-off costs of DKK -92m related to corrective actions and the demobilisation of an Operation & Maintenance contract, the EBITA margin increased in Q2 due to an improved cost structure combined with higher revenue and operational leverage. The EBITA margin was 9.5% adjusted for one-off costs. Higher volume and earnings in Customer Services and Product Companies more than offset the negative impact from low revenue in Minerals and a low gross margin in Cement.

CAPITAL EFFICIENCY

ROCE increased to 9.8% as a result of higher EBITA and lower capital employed. Net interest bearing debt grew modestly to DKK 2.6bn due to dividend paid and increase in net working capital. The financial gearing (NIBD/EBITDA) went up slightly to 1.5, still well within the long-term target. The equity ratio remained at 36%.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2017

(part of management's short- and long-term incentive programmes)

Financial Q2 2017 Q2 2016
Order intake DKK 4,580m DKK 4,345m
ROCE 9.8% 8.0%
Net working capital % (end) 12.9% 14.7%
EBITA margin 7.5% 6.6%
Non-financial YTD 2017 2016
Safety (LTIFR)1) 1.7 1.5
Quality (DIFOT)2) 88% 84%

1) LTIFR = Lost time injury frequency rate

2) DIFOT = Delivery in full on time

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL TARGETS

Long-term financial targets for FLSmidth subject to normalised market conditions:

Annual growth in revenue Above market average
EBITA margin 10-13%
ROCE*) >20%
Financial gearing (NIBD/EBITDA) <2
Equity ratio >30%
Pay-out ratio 30-50% of the profit
for the year

*) ROCE: Return on Capital Employed calculated on a before-tax basis as EBITA divided by average Capital Employed including goodwill.

DKK Realised Q1-Q2
2017
Guidance
2017
Revenue DKK 9.0bn DKK 17-19bn
EBITA margin 8.0% 7-9%
ROCE 9.8% 8-10%

FINANCIAL RESULT Q2 2017

REVENUE SPLIT BETWEEN CEMENT AND MINERALS BUSINESS

Capital business 43% Service business 57% REVENUE SPLIT BETWEEN SERVICE AND CAPITAL BUSINESS

FLSMIDTH Q2 2017 IN NUMBERS

VS. Q2 2016

GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 Year 2016
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue
Gross profit
4,585
1,164
4,135
1,078
8,956
2,298
7,893
2,116
18,192
4,581
EBITDA 405 340 841 652 1,588
EBITA 342 273 714 519 1,289
EBIT 237 177 509 330 881
Earnings from financial items, net (94) (32) (128) (70) (54)
EBT
Profit/(loss) for the period, continuing activities
143
92
145
100
381
270
260
179
827
590
Profit/(loss) for the period, discontinued activities
Profit/(loss) for the period
(17)
75
(3)
97
(34)
236
(9)
170
(68)
522
CASH FLOW
CFFO (44) 155 105 95 1,447
Acquisition of tangible assets (47) (118) (69) (137) (203)
CFFI (65) (95) (100) (107) (194)
Free cash flow (109) 60 5 (12) 1,253
Free cash flow adjusted for acquisitions and disposals of
enterprises and activities
(109) 60 5 (12) 1,253
Net working capital
Net interest bearing debt (NIBD)
2,477
2,590
2,610
3,844
2,099
2,525
ORDERS
Order intake (gross), continuing activities 4,580 4,345 10,141 9,626 18,303
Order backlog, continuing activities 14,115 15,914 13,887
BALANCE SHEET
Total assets 22,631 24,148 24,112
Equity 8,254 7,896 8,462
Dividend to shareholders, paid 296 196 296 196 205
FINANCIAL RATIOS
Gross margin 25.4% 26.1% 25.7% 26.8% 25.2%
EBITDA margin 8.8% 8.2% 9.4% 8.3% 8.7%
EBITA margin 7.5% 6.6% 8.0% 6.6% 7.1%
EBIT margin
EBT margin
5.2%
3.1%
4.3%
3.5%
5.7%
4.3%
4.2%
3.3%
4.8%
4.5%
CFFO / Revenue -1.0% 3.7% 1.2% 1.2% 8.0%
Cash conversion -46.0% 33.9% 1.0% -3.6% 142.2%
Book-to-bill (order intake/revenue) 99.9% 105.1% 113.2% 122.0% 100.6%
Order backlog / Revenue 73.3% 89.4% 76.3%
Return on equity 5.6% 4.2% 6.2%
Equity ratio 36% 33% 35%
ROCE (return on capital employed), average 9.8% 8.0% 8.5%
Net working capital ratio, end 12.9% 14.7% 11.5%
NIBD/EBITDA
Capital employed, average
1.5
15,101
2.5
15,672
1.6
15,157
Number of employees at 30 June, Group 11,812 12,706 12,187
SHARE RATIOS
CFPS (cash flow per share), (diluted) (0.9) 3.2 2.1 1.9 29.5
EPS (earnings per share), (diluted) 1.5 2.0 4.8 3.5 10.6
BVPS (Book value per share)
FLSmidth & Co. A/S´ share price
165.4
411.4
172.1
237.9
172.0
293.0
Number of shares (1,000), 30 June 51,250 51,250 51,250
Market capitalisation 21,084 12,192 15,016

The financial ratios have been computed in accordance with the guidelines of the Danish Society of Financial Analysts from 2015. Please refer to note 11 for definitions of terms.

MANAGEMENT´S REVIEW

PENDING ACQUISITION

In July, FLSmidth reached an agreement to acquire a part of Sandvik Mining Systems - the part that is closest to the mine. This includes all products for continuous surface mining and minerals handling technologies, such as in-pit crushing and conveying, waste and dry tailings handling and related intellectual property, including drawings and reference lists. Through better integration of upstream mining and downstream processing, FLSmidth will be able to increase the productivity of the complete "Pit to Plant" operation.

In addition to the transfer of four ongoing mining projects and a number of employees with strong experience, competences and customer insights, FLSmidth will be providing project management and aftermarket services to Sandvik on the majority of other ongoing Sandvik Mining Systems projects to be delivered in a period from 2017 and onwards. The acquisition is subject to certain conditions and closing is expected by the end of 2017.

MARKET TRENDS

FLSmidth's service activities continues to benefit from what the World Bank refers to as a firming global GDP growth and improvement in confidence (Global Economic Prospects, June 2017). With Q2 marking the fourth consecutive quarter of strong aftermarket momentum, especially in mining, the service business appears to have stabilised at a higher level.

Mine production is the key driver for the minerals aftermarket, and global copper production rose about 6% in 2016 (ICSG), boosting demand for parts and upgrade projects. Copper production in 2017 has been disrupted by strikes at some of the world's largest mines in Chile, declining production in Canada and Mongolia due to lower grades, and a temporary export ban in Indonesia. A rise in Mexican and Peruvian output has barely offset the supply shortages elsewhere, constraining copper production growth but at the same time supporting prices. After a period of surging prices, the copper price declined 2% in Q2 but remains at a level well above most copper producers' cash costs of production.

GROUP (continuing activities)

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change (%) Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 Change (%)
Order intake (gross) 4,580 4,345 5% 10,141 9,626 5%
- hereof service order intake 2,653 2,432 9% 5,521 4,772 16%
Order backlog 14,115 15,914 -11% 14,115 15,914 -11%
Revenue 4,585 4,135 11% 8,956 7,893 13%
- hereof service revenue 2,613 2,445 7% 5,287 4,772 11%
Gross profit 1,164 1,078 8% 2,298 2,116 9%
Gross margin 25.4% 26.1% 25.7% 26.8%
SG&A costs 759 738 3% 1,457 1,464 0%
SG&A ratio 16.6% 17.8% 16.3% 18.5%
SG&A ratio adjusted for one-off costs 15.8% 17.7% 15.9% 18.5%
EBITDA 405 340 19% 841 652 29%
EBITDA margin 8.8% 8.2% 9.4% 8.3%
EBITA 342 273 25% 714 519 38%
EBITA margin 7.5% 6.6% 8.0% 6.6%
EBITA margin adjusted for one-off costs 9.5% 7.0% 9.0% 6.8%
EBIT 237 177 34% 509 330 54%
EBIT margin 5.2% 4.3% 5.7% 4.2%
Number of employees 11,673 12,558 -7% 11,673 12,558 -7%

The gold price increased 2% in the quarter and thermal coal prices stayed roughly unchanged. Not unexpectedly, iron ore prices fell sharply, following a peculiar period of simultaneous supply and price increases.

Mining equipment order intake remained soft in Q2, while market activity picked up and sentiment improved, as witnessed by increasing inquiry levels and higher capital order intake in some product companies. This, combined with elevated gold and copper prices, support unchanged expectations for a recovery in mining capital expenditures by 2018.

Q2 showed another quarter of good cement capital business activity. Recent momentum is, however, more the result of FLSmidth's strong market position than an improving market. Global consumption growth excluding China is continuing at a modest level, keeping utilisation rates under pressure and confining the need for new capacity. The cement aftermarket, on the other hand, has shown some growth in the first half of the year, and over time, an improving world economy should support the market for new cement capacity too.

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN Q2 2017 Growth efficiency

Revenue increased 11% attributable to all divisions but Minerals. Q2 marked the fourth consecutive quarter of strong momentum in total service activities, especially in mining. Additionally, a large Cement order and capital orders in Product Companies contributed to the 5% order intake growth.

Developments in total service activities

Total service activities in FLSmidth embrace the entire Customer Services Division, Operation & Maintenance contracts (part of the Cement Division), and the whole service and aftermarket part of the Product Companies Division.

Order intake related to total service activities increased 9% to DKK 2,653m in Q2 (Q2 2016: DKK 2,432m), equivalent to 58% of the total order intake (Q2 2016: 56%). Revenue related to total service activities increased 7% to DKK 2,613m in Q2 (Q2 2016: DKK 2,445m), equivalent to 57% of the total revenue (Q2 2016: 59%).

Order intake and order backlog

The order intake increased 5% to DKK 4,580m (Q2 2016: DKK 4,345m). Foreign exchange translation effects had a positive impact of 2%. Organic growth was 3%, owing to a continued strong momentum in total service activities, the booking of a large order in Cement and increased capital orders in Product Companies, partly offset by continued soft demand for mining equipment, due to phasing of larger project orders between quarters, and despite improving sentiment and a stronger medium term order pipeline.

Order intake developments in Q2 2017

Order intake
(vs. Q2 2016)
Customer
Services
Companies
Product
Minerals Cement FLSmidth
Group
Organic 6% 30% -48% 32% 3%
Currency 4% 3% 2% -5% 2%
Total growth 10% 33% -46% 27% 5%

The order backlog for the Group decreased to DKK 14.115m (end of Q1 2017: DKK 14,998m). 42% of the backlog is expected to be converted to revenue in the remainder of 2017, 44% in 2018, and 14% in 2019 and beyond. In addition to negative foreign exchange adjustments, the order backlog was adjusted by DKK 250m in Q2, related to the demobilisation of an O&M contract in Angola.

Revenue

Revenue increased 11% to DKK 4,585m in Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: DKK 4,135m). Foreign exchange translation effects had a 1% positive impact on revenue in Q2. Organic growth was 10%, attributable to all divisions but Minerals.

Revenue
(vs. Q2 2016)
Customer
Services
Companies
Product
Minerals Cement FLSmidth
Group
Organic 8% 12% -9% 18% 10%
Currency 4% 3% 2% -6% 1%
Total growth 12% 15% -7% 12% 11%

Revenue developments in Q2 2017

PROFIT EFFICIENCY

Despite one-off costs of DKK -92m related to corrective actions and the demobilisation of an Operation & Maintenance contract, the EBITA margin increased in Q2 due to an improved cost structure combined with higher revenue and operational leverage. The adjusted EBITA margin was 9.5%. Higher volume and earnings in Customer Services and Product Companies more than offset the negative impact from low revenue in Minerals and a low gross margin in Cement.

The gross profit in Q2 increased to DKK 1,164m (Q2 2016: DKK 1,078m), corresponding to a gross margin of 25.4% (Q2 2016: 26.1%). Production costs were adversely impacted by DKK -56m one-off costs, of which DKK -16m related to demobilisation of an Operation & Maintenance contract in Angola and DKK -40m related to the corrective actions programme launched in the autumn of last year.

The gross profit adjusted for one-off costs was DKK 1,220 (Q2 2016: DKK 1,086m), corresponding to a gross margin of 26.6% (Q2 2016: 26.3%). The gross margins in the two project divisions have declined as a result of low volumes and pricing pressure in the past couple of years, whereas high demand for parts and services support sales in Customer Services and Product Companies which in turn supports the Group gross margin.

Q2 2017 saw total research and development expenses of DKK 62m (Q2 2016: DKK 47m), representing 1.3% of revenue (Q2 2016: 1.1%), of which DKK 44m was capitalised (Q2 2016: DKK 1m) and the balance reported as production costs. The relatively high amount of capitalised R&D costs are related to promising ongoing projects, including Rapid Oxidative Leaching and dry stack tailings, as presented at the Capital Market Day in June. In addition, project-financed developments are taking place in cooperation with customers.

Sales, general and administrative costs and other operating items amounted to DKK 759m in Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: DKK 738m), which represents a cost percentage of 16.6% of revenue (Q2 2016: 17.8%). SG&A was impacted by bad debt provisions of DKK -46m related to the O&M contract in Angola, which is now being demobilised due to increased political uncertainty, following a prolonged period of difficult market conditions. In addition, SG&A included a one-off gain of DKK 10m (Q2 2016: One-offs costs of DKK -7m). Adjusted for the above effects, SG&A declined DKK 7m to DKK -724m (Q2 2016: DKK -731m), despite the 11% growth in revenue, and the adjusted SG&A ratio was 15.8%.

EBITA in Q2 increased to DKK 342m (Q2 2016: DKK 273m), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 7.5% (Q2 2016: 6.6%). EBITA was adversely impacted by DKK -92m of which DKK -62m resulted from the demobilisation of the Angolan O&M contract, including bad debt provisions of DKK -46m, and DKK -30m related to corrective actions, including a DKK 17m gain on the sale of a property in Australia.

Impact from one-off costs in Q2

Q2´17 Q2´16
One-off costs impacting production costs -56 -8
One-off costs impacting SG&A costs -36 -7
Total one-off costs -92 -15
Demobilisation of O&M contract -62
Corrective actions (net) -30
Total one-off costs -92
One-off costs by division
Customer Services 11 -2
Product Companies -24 0
Minerals -3 -12
Cement -76 -1
Gross margin reported 25.4% 26.1%
Gross margin adjusted for one-off costs 26.6% 26.3%
SG&A ratio 16.6% 17.8%
SG&A ratio adjusted for one-off costs 15.8% 17.7%
EBITA margin reported 7.5% 6.6%
EBITA margin adjusted for one-off costs 9.5% 7.0%

Amortisation of intangible assets amounted to DKK -105m (Q2 2016: DKK -96m). The effect of purchase price allocations amounted to DKK -55m (Q2 2016: DKK -60m) and other amortisations to DKK -50m (Q2 2016: DKK -36m). Consequently, earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased to DKK 237m (Q2 2016: 177m).

Net financial items amounted to DKK -94m (Q2 2016: DKK -32m), of which foreign exchange and fair value adjustments amounted to DKK -49m (Q2 2016: DKK -11m) and net interest costs amounted to DKK -20m (Q2 2016: DKK -21m). The residual of DKK -25m was related to fair value adjustments of financial assets.

Tax for the period amounted to DKK -51m (Q2 2016: DKK -45m), corresponding to an effective tax rate of 36% (Q2 2016: 25%).

Profit from continuing activities decreased to DKK 92m (Q2 2016: DKK 100m).

Loss from discontinued activities amounted to DKK -17m (Q2 2016: DKK -3m) and is mainly related to the bulk material handling activities that were announced for sale in connection with the third quarter interim report in 2015. The sales process and dialogue with potential acquirers is currently ongoing.

Profit for the period decreased to DKK 75m (Q2 2016: DKK 97m), equivalent to DKK 1.5 per share (diluted) (Q2 2016: DKK 2.0).

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CAPITAL EFFICIENCY

Capital employed and ROCE

Average capital employed decreased to DKK 15.1bn in Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: DKK 15.7bn), and 12-months trailing EBITA increased to DKK 1,484m (Q2 2016: DKK 1,261m).

As a consequence, ROCE increased to 9.8% (Q2 2016: 8.0%).

Total capital employed amounted to DKK 15.0bn at the end of Q2 2017 and consists primarily of intangible assets amounting to DKK 10.1bn, which is mostly historical goodwill as well as patents and rights, and customer relations. Tangible assets amounted to DKK 2.4bn and net working capital to DKK 2.5bn at the end of Q2.

Cash flow and working capital

Cash flow from operating activities decreased to DKK -44m in Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: DKK 155m), primarily due to an increase in net working capital but also as a result of change in cash flow from provisions.

Due to phasing of projects, net working capital temporarily increased to DKK 2,477 at the end of Q2 2017 (end of Q1 2017: DKK 2,182m), representing 12.9% of 12-months trailing revenue (Q1 2017: 11.6% of revenue). The increase in net working capital is expected to be largely reversed in the second half of 2017.

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to DKK -65m (Q2 2016: DKK -95m).

The free cash flow (cash flow from operating and investing activities) in Q2 amounted to DKK -109m (Q2 2016: DKK 60m).

Balance sheet and capital structure

The balance sheet total contracted to DKK 22,631m at the end of Q2 2017 (end of Q1 2017: DKK 23,572m) mainly due to currency translation effects. Equity at the end of Q2 2017 decreased to DKK 8,254m as a result of currency translation effects. (end of Q1 2017: DKK 8,496m). The equity ratio amounted to 36% (end of Q1 2017; 36%), which is above the long-term target of minimum 30%.

Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) by the end of Q2 2017 increased to DKK 2,590m (end of Q1 2017: DKK 2,333m). As a result, NIBD/EBITDA was 1.5 (end of Q1 2017: 1.4), well within the NIBD long term target of maximum 2x EBITDA. At the end of Q2 2017, the Group's capital resources consisted of committed credit facilities of DKK 7.5bn (including mortgage) with a weighted average time to maturity of 3.9 years.

Treasury shares

FLSmidth's treasury shares amounted to 2,085,894 shares at the end of Q2 2017 (end of 2016: 2,276,278 shares), representing 4.1% of the total share capital (end of 2016: 4.4%). The holding of treasury shares is used to hedge FLSmidth's long-term incentive plans.

Long term incentive plans (LTIP)

Share option plans (being phased out)

At the end of Q2 2017, there was a total of 1,987,077 unexercised share options under FLSmidth's incentive plan and their fair value was DKK 276m. The fair value is calculated by means of a Black & Scholes model based on a current share price of 411.4, a volatility of 29.4% and future annual dividend of DKK 6 per share. The effect of the plan on the income statement for Q2 2017 was DKK 6m (Q2 2016: DKK 8m).

Performance shares (replacing Share option programme) At the end of Q2 2017, FLSmidth had granted a maximum of 302,813 performance share units to 140 key employees. Full vesting after three years will depend on achievement of stretched financial targets related to the EBITA margin and the net working capital ratio. The effect of the plan on the income statement for Q2 2017 was DKK 4m (Q2 2016: DKK 1m).

Employees

The number of employees amounted to 11,812 at the end of Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: 12,706), including discontinued activities, employing 139 people. The decline is primarily a function of the reductions in workforce that were implemented in late 2016 to adjust the cost base to the anticipated lower level of activity in 2017.

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN Q1-Q2 2017

In the first six months of 2017, order intake increased 5% to DKK 10,141m (H1 2016: DKK 9,626m) and revenue increased 13% to DKK 8,956m (H1 2016: DKK 7,893m).

Order intake
(vs. Q1-Q2 2016)
Customer
Services
Companies
Product
Minerals Cement FLSmidth
Group
Organic 10% 19% -12% -3% 3%
Currency 4% 4% 2% -2% 2%
Total growth 14% 23% -10% -5% 5%

Order intake development in the first half of 2017

ORDER INTAKE – BY DIVISION, YTD

The revenue growth was attributable to all divisions but Minerals. The first half saw a strong growth in total service activities and stronger execution of Cement projects as compared to same period last year.

Revenue developments in the first half 2017

Revenue
(vs. Q1-Q2 2016)
Customer
Services
Companies
Product
Minerals Cement FLSmidth
Group
Organic 7% 12% -14% 43% 12%
Currency 4% 4% 3% -8% 1%
Total growth 11% 16% -11% 35% 13%

EBITA increased 38% to DKK 714m (H1 2016: DKK 519m), driven by higher revenue and earnings in Customer Services and Product Companies, partly offset by volume pressure in Minerals and low gross margin in Cement. The EBITA margin was 8.0% (H1 2016: 6.6%). In the first half of 2017, the net profit from continuing activities increased 51% to DKK 270m (H1 2016: DKK 179m). Despite the substantial increase in EBITA, cash flow from operating activities increased only modestly to DKK 105m (H1 2016: DKK 95m) due to an increase in net working capital which is expected to be largely reversed in the second half of the year.

The balance sheet total contracted to DKK 22,631m at the end of Q2 2017 (end 2016: DKK 24,112m) mainly due to changes in working capital and currency translation effects while depreciations and amortisations exceeded asset additions.

GUIDANCE FOR 2017

Based on the results delivered in the first half of 2017 and the expected developments in the second half of 2017, it is still expected that revenue will be DKK 17-19bn and that the EBITA margin will be 7-9%. The return on capital employed is expected to be 8-10%.

The EBITA margin guidance includes expected one-off costs of DKK -150m related to the corrective actions programme launched in 2016 (reduced from previously DKK 200m) as well as other one-off costs of DKK -62m recognised in Q2. One-off costs recognised in the first half of 2017 amounted to DKK -94m.

Events occurring after the balance sheet date No events.

Financial calendar 2017

9 November 2017 1st - 3rd Quarter Interim Report 2017

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Factors that may affect future results include, but are not limited to, global as well as local political and economic conditions, including interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, delays or faults in project execution, fluctuations in raw material prices, delays in research and/or development of new products or service concepts, interruptions of supplies and production, unexpected breach or termination of contracts, market-driven price reductions for FLSmidth & Co. A/S' products and/or services, introduction of competing products, reliance on information technology, FLSmidth & Co. A/S' ability to successfully market current and new products, exposure to product liability and legal proceedings and investigations, changes in legislation or regulation and interpretation thereof, intellectual property protection, perceived or actual failure to adhere to ethical marketing practices, investments in and divestitures of domestic and foreign enterprises, unexpected growth in costs and expenses, failure to recruit and retain the right employees and failure to maintain a culture of compliance. Unless required by law FLSmidth & Co. A/S is under no duty and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this report.

CUSTOMER SERVICES

MARKET DEVELOPMENTS IN Q2 2017

Q2 marked the fourth consecutive quarter of strong momentum in Customer Services, particularly in the mining aftermarket. Demand for mining spare parts continued at a good level and retrofits, rebuilds and wear parts activity picked up. Customers focus primarily on copper and gold but Q2 saw increased interest from adjacent industries too. The coal market looks somewhat more positive with higher demand for audits and equipment upgrades. The cement aftermarket showed good retrofits and rebuilds activity related to gears, burners, coolers and silos. The overall market driver is technical support to improve plant productivity.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN Q2 2017

Order intake in Q2 2017 increased 10% to DKK 1,750m (Q2 2016: DKK 1,597m) which is a continuation of the strong momentum seen in the past three quarters, although not as strong as Q1 2017. The order intake was positively impacted by foreign exchange effects and increased 6% adjusted for currency, driven primarily by growth in mining related services but also by a surge in the cement aftermarket.

Revenue increased 12% to DKK 1,709m in Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: DKK 1,531m) and increased 8% adjusted for currency effects, supported by strong order intake in the past few quarters.

Gross profit, before allocation of shared cost increased 9% to DKK 554m (Q2 2016: DKK 506m), and the corresponding gross margin was slightly lower at 32.5% (Q2 2016: 33.1%).

EBITA increased 29% to DKK 264m (Q2 2016: DKK 205m) and the EBITA margin increased to 15.4% (Q2 2016: 13.4%) owing to stable SG&A costs and improved operating leverage. EBITA in Q2 was impacted by net other operating income of DKK 11m of which DKK 17m related to consolidation of sites and the subsequent sale of a property and DKK -6m concerned one-off costs related to other corrective actions. The adjusted EBITA margin was 14.8% (Q2 2016: 13.5%).

REVENUE AND EBITA MARGIN

CUSTOMER SERVICES

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change (%) Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 Change (%)
Order intake (gross) 1,750 1,597 10% 3,611 3,163 14%
Order backlog 2,421 2,405 1% 2,421 2,405 1%
Revenue 1,709 1,531 12% 3,433 3,099 11%
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 554 506 9% 1,108 1,013 9%
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 32.5% 33.1% 32.3% 32.7%
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 394 343 15% 785 686 14%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 23.1% 22.4% 22.9% 22.1%
EBITA 264 205 29% 515 402 28%
EBITA margin 15.4% 13.4% 15.0% 13.0%
EBIT 216 169 28% 425 330 29%
EBIT margin 12.6% 11.0% 12.4% 10.6%
Number of employees 3,875 4,100 -5% 3,875 4,100 -5%

PRODUCT COMPANIES

MARKET DEVELOPMENTS IN Q2 2017

Overall, the market for Product Companies continued the positive development in Q2. Demand for mining parts and services continued to be the main driver but Q2 saw a somewhat increasing level of inquiries for mining equipment too, especially in the US. Adjacent industries showed opportunities within power and steel, while cement customers are in increasing demand for expert systems and solutions to improve productivity.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN Q2 2017

Order intake in Q2 2017 increased 33% to DKK 1,554m (Q2 2016: DKK 1,165m) which is a continuation of the strong momentum seen in the past three quarters. Adjusted for currency effects, the order intake increased 30%, driven by strong aftermarket demand, especially in mining, as well as larger orders for air pollution control systems and a modest pick-up in demand for mining equipment. The larger orders seen in the first half of the year are lumpy by nature, and the pipeline for larger orders is less encouraging for the second half of the year.

Revenue increased 15% to DKK 1,457m (Q2 2016: DKK 1,268m) and increased 12% adjusted for currency, following three consecutive quarters of strong order intake.

Gross profit, before allocation of shared costs increased 9% to DKK 431m (Q2 2016: DKK 395m), and the corresponding gross margin decreased to 29.6% (Q2 2016: 31.2%). The gross profit included one-off costs

related to corrective actions (relocation of various functions from Switzerland to Poland) of DKK -20m and the adjusted gross margin was 31.0%.

EBITA in Q2 2017 increased 28% to DKK 178m (Q2 2016: DKK 139m), and the EBITA margin increased to 12.2% (Q2 2016: 11.0%) as a result of only a modest increase in SG&A and a consequently positive operating leverage. In addition to the DKK -20m mentioned above, EBITA was negatively impacted by another DKK -4m one-offs costs related to corrective actions, in total DKK -24m one-off costs. The EBITA margin adjusted for these costs was 13.9%. One-off costs in the comparison quarter were neglectable.

PRODUCT COMPANIES

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change (%) Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 Change (%)
Order intake (gross) 1,554 1,165 33% 3,151 2,571 23%
Order backlog 3,128 2,729 15% 3,128 2,729 15%
Revenue 1,457 1,268 15% 2,732 2,346 16%
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 431 395 9% 837 751 11%
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 29.6% 31.1% 30.6% 32.0%
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 283 252 12% 555 480 16%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 19.4% 19.9% 20.3% 20.5%
EBITA 178 139 28% 335 248 35%
EBITA margin 12.2% 11.0% 12.3% 10.6%
EBIT 150 103 46% 282 189 49%
EBIT margin 10.3% 8.1% 10.3% 8.1%
Number of employees 2,730 2,894 -6% 2,730 2,894 -6%

MINERALS

MARKET DEVELOPMENTS IN Q2 2017

Demand for minerals processing equipment and projects remained weak in Q2. However, sentiment around mining equipment improved with an increasing level of customer inquiries. Increased activity was seen mostly in India as well as North and South America. While customer dialogue has intensified for minerals processing equipment, this part of the value chain is late in the investment cycle and expectations for a recovery in the capital business by 2018 are confirmed. The most active commodities were copper, gold, alumina, zinc and iron ore.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN Q2 2017

Order intake in Q2 2017 decreased 46% to DKK 525m (Q2 2016: DKK 972m), reflecting continued soft demand for mining equipment and no booking of large orders in the quarter.

Revenue decreased 7% to DKK 635m (Q2 2016: DKK 680m) and decreased 9% adjusted for currency. The decrease on last year was anticipated due to a lower order backlog entering the year and continued soft demand in the first half of the year. About one third of the Minerals Division's backlog remains slow moving based on customer request.

Gross profit, before allocation of shared cost amounted to DKK 115m (Q2 2016: DKK 91m), and the corresponding gross margin was 18.0% which is an improvement compared to a weak quarter last year (Q2 2016: 13.4%) and a modest improvement on Q1.

A continued low level of revenue keeps earnings under pressure and EBITA amounted to DKK -28m. This was, however, a significant improvement on last year (Q2 2016: DKK -92m), despite the revenue decline and due to strong focus on reducing SG&A costs. The EBITA margin was -4.4% (Q2 2016: -13.4%).

REVENUE AND EBITA MARGIN

MINERALS

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change (%) Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 Change (%)
Order intake (gross) 525 972 -46% 1,269 1,415 -10%
Order backlog 3,728 4,478 -17% 3,728 4,478 -17%
Revenue 635 680 -7% 1,221 1,378 -11%
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 115 91 26% 216 223 -3%
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 18.0% 13.5% 17.7% 16.2%
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 39 (9) N/A 66 38 74%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 6.1% -1.3% 5.4% 2.8%
EBITA (28) (92) N/A (65) (127) N/A
EBITA margin -4.4% -13.4% -5.3% -9.1%
EBIT (50) (108) N/A (112) (170) N/A
EBIT margin -7.9% -15.8% -9.1% -12.3%
Number of employees 1,024 1,279 -20% 1,024 1,279 -20%

CEMENT

MARKET DEVELOPMENTS IN Q2 2017

Q2 was another quarter of good cement order activity for FLSmidth, including a complete cement production line in Pakistan. That said, the past three consecutive quarters of good cement order activity is more the result of FLSmidth's strong market position than an improving market. Global consumption growth excluding China is continuing at a low level, keeping utilisation rates under pressure.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN Q2 2017

The order intake in Q2 2017 increased 27% to DKK 1,023m (Q2 2016: DKK 805m), supported by the large DKK ~670m order in Pakistan. Further, the quarter included the awarding of a five-year Operation & Maintenance contract in Morocco to operate port equipment for handling phosphate, fertilizers, and sulphur. FLSmidth's O&M business resides in the Cement Division, and consequently all O&M orders are booked in this division, irrespective of end customer or industry.

Revenue increased 12% to DKK 1,030m (Q2 2016: DKK 916m) and increased 18% adjusted for currency, due to timing of projects. In addition to foreign exchange adjustments, the order backlog was adjusted by DKK 250m in Q2 related to the demobilisation of an O&M contract in Angola.

Gross profit, before allocation of shared costs amounted to DKK 99m (Q2 2016: DKK 142m), and the corresponding gross margin declined to 9.6% (Q2 2016: 15.5%). The gross profit was adversely impacted by DKK -30m one-off costs of which DKK -16m related to the demobilisation of

the O&M contract mentioned above and DKK -14m related to other corrective actions. The adjusted gross margin was 12.5%, still a significant decline on last year, reflecting execution of lower margin orders in the backlog, however an increase of 1.8 %-points on Q1, due to a somewhat more favourable project mix.

EBITA declined to DKK -68m (Q2 2016: DKK 15m), corresponding to an EBITA margin of -6.7%. EBITA was impacted by one-off costs of DKK -76m of which DKK -30m impacted production costs, as explained above. The remaining DKK -46m concerned bad debt provisions on the Angolan O&M contract. The adjusted EBITA margin was 0.7%.

CEMENT

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change (%) Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 Change (%)
Order intake (gross) 1,023 805 27% 2,742 2,887 -5%
Order backlog 5,672 6,962 -19% 5,672 6,962 -19%
Revenue 1,030 916 12% 1,991 1,478 35%
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 99 142 -30% 202 246 -18%
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 9.6% 15.5% 10.1% 16.6%
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 2 81 -98% 52 127 -59%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 0.2% 8.8% 2.6% 8.6%
EBITA (68) 15 N/A (86) (6) N/A
EBITA margin -6.7% 1.5% -4.4% -0.5%
EBIT (75) 7 N/A (101) (21) N/A
EBIT margin -7.4% 0.7% -5.1% -1.4%
Number of employees 2,669 2,642 1% 2,669 2,642 1%

STATEMENT BY MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors and Executive Management have today considered and approved the interim report of FLSmidth & Co. A/S for the period 1 January - 30 June 2017.

The interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU and Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports of listed companies. The interim report has not been audited or reviewed by the Group´s independent auditors.

In our opinion, the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group's financial position at 30 June 2017 as well as of its financial performance and its cash flow for the period 1 January - 30 June 2017.

We believe that the management commentary contains a fair review of the development of the Group's business and financial affairs, the result for the period and the financial position of the Group, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Group faces.

Copenhagen 9, August 2017

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Thomas Schulz Group CEO

Lars Vestergaard Group Executive Vice President and CFO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Caroline Grégoire Sainte Marie

Vagn Sørensen Chairman

Tom Knutzen Vice Chairman Marius Jacques Kloppers

Anne Louise Eberhard

Mette Dobel

Søren Quistgaard Larsen

Richard Robinson Smith

Claus Østergaard

QUARTERLY KEY FIGURES

Quarterly key figures

DKKm 2015 2016 2017
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue 5,093 4,609 5,297 3,758 4,135 4,774 5,525 4,371 4,585
Gross profit 1,327 1,174 1,255 1,038 1,078 1,164 1,301 1,134 1,164
SG&A (815) (743) (792) (726) (738) (743) (786) (698) (759)
EBITDA 512 431 463 312 340 421 515 436 405
Special non-recurring items 2 (1) (6) 0 0 (9) (21) 0 0
Depreciation of tangible assets (74) (72) (73) (66) (67) (68) (68) (64) (63)
EBITA 440 358 384 246 273 344 426 372 342
Amortisation of intangible assets (119) (113) (105) (93) (96) (101) (118) (100) (105)
EBIT 321 245 279 153 177 243 308 272 237
Financial income/costs, net 30 (93) (175) (38) (32) 14 2 (34) (94)
EBT 351 152 104 115 145 257 310 238 143
Tax for the period (113) (47) (40) (36) (45) (70) (86) (60) (51)
Profit/(loss) on continuing activities for the period 238 105 64 79 100 187 224 178 92
Profit/loss on discontinued activities for the period (24) (189) (41) (6) (3) (17) (42) (17) (17)
Profit/(loss) for the period 214 (84) 23 73 97 170 182 161 75
Effect of purchase price allocations (71) (71) (71) (60) (60) (60) (60) (55) (55)
Gross margin 26.1% 25.5% 23.7% 27.6% 26.1% 24.4% 23.5% 25.9% 25.4%
EBITDA margin 10.1% 9.4% 8.7% 8.3% 8.2% 8.8% 9.3% 10.0% 8.8%
EBITA margin 8.6% 7.8% 7.2% 6.5% 6.6% 7.2% 7.7% 8.5% 7.5%
EBIT margin 6.3% 5.3% 5.3% 4.1% 4.3% 5.1% 5.6% 6.2% 5.2%
Cash flow
CFFO (61) 496 148 (60) 155 744 608 149 (44)
CFFI (44) 14 20 (12) (95) (43) (44) (35) (65)
Orders
Order intake (gross), continuing activities
5,208 5,151 3,691 5,281 4,345 4,133 4,544 5,561 4,580
Order backlog, continuing activities 16,932 16,666 14,858 15,792 15,914 15,174 13,887 14,998 14,115
SEGMENT REPORTING
Customer Services
Revenue 1,813 1,793 1,920 1,568 1,531 1,670 1,786 1,724 1,709
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 582 539 611 507 506 500 557 554 554
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 407 356 445 343 343 335 354 391 394
EBITA 266 233 279 197 205 191 223 251 264
EBIT 223 192 240 161 169 150 167 209 216
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 32.1% 30.1% 31.8% 32.3% 33.1% 29.9% 31.2% 32.1% 32.5%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 22.4% 19.9% 23.1% 21.9% 22.4% 20.1% 19.8% 22.7% 23.1%
EBITA margin 14.7% 13.0% 14.5% 12.6% 13.4% 11.4% 12.5% 14.6% 15.4%
EBIT margin 12.3% 10.7% 12.5% 10.3% 11.0% 9.0% 9.4% 12.1% 12.6%
Order intake (gross) 1,733 1,526 1,655 1,566 1,597 1,820 1,616 1,861 1,750
Order backlog 3,003 2,725 2,469 2,399 2,405 2,483 2,388 2,506 2,421
Product Companies
Revenue 1,531 1,336 1,473 1,078 1,268 1,354 1,315 1,275 1,457
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 461 407 451 356 395 417 440 406 431
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 331 278 322 228 252 261 286 272 283
EBITA 211 161 184 109 139 161 151 157 178
EBIT 198 143 166 86 103 146 125 132 150
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 30.1% 30.5% 30.6% 33.0% 31.1% 30.8% 33.4% 31.8% 29.6%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 21.6% 20.8% 21.9% 21.2% 19.9% 19.3% 21.8% 21.3% 19.4%
EBITA margin 13.8% 12.0% 12.5% 10.1% 11.0% 11.9% 11.5% 12.3% 12.2%
EBIT margin 12.9% 10.7% 11.3% 7.9% 8.1% 10.7% 9.5% 10.4% 10.3%
Order intake (gross) 1,431 1,479 1,252 1,406 1,165 1,317 1,438 1,597 1,554
Order backlog 2,887 2,864 2,536 2,823 2,729 2,681 2,807 3,124 3,128

QUARTERLY KEY FIGURES

Quarterly key figures

DKKm 2015 2016 2017
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Minerals
Revenue 812 816 1,126 698 680 727 1,080 586 635
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 144 148 184 132 91 128 179 101 115
EBITA before allocation of shared cost (19) 44 59 48 (9) 42 114 27 39
EBITA (127) (60) (32) (35) (92) (37) 29 (37) (28)
EBIT (174) (102) (70) (62) (108) (75) 2 (62) (50)
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 17.7% 18.2% 16.4% 18.9% 13.5% 17.6% 16.6% 17.3% 18.0%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost -2.3% 5.4% 5.2% 6.9% -1.3% 5.8% 10.5% 4.7% 6.1%
EBITA margin -15.6% -7.4% -2.8% -5.0% -13.4% -5.3% 2.7% -6.3% -4.4%
EBIT margin -21.4% -12.5% -6.3% -8.8% -15.8% -10.4% 0.2% -10.5% -7.9%
Order intake (gross) 1,057 1,574 630 443 972 579 685 744 525
Order backlog 4,806 5,138 4,614 4,229 4,478 4,244 3,988 4108 3,728
Cement
Revenue 1,183 792 985 562 916 1,269 1,539 961 1,030
Gross profit before allocation of shared cost 209 135 106 104 142 169 175 103 99
EBITA before allocation of shared cost 165 83 29 45 81 93 77 50 2
EBITA 79 2 (29) (21) 15 27 7 (18) (68)
EBIT 63 (10) (39) (28) 7 20 (2) (26) (75)
Gross margin before allocation of shared cost 17.7% 17.1% 10.7% 18.5% 15.5% 13.3% 11.4% 10.7% 9.6%
EBITA margin before allocation of shared cost 13.9% 10.5% 2.8% 7.9% 8.8% 7.2% 5.0% 5.2% 0.2%
EBITA margin 6.7% 0.3% -3.0% -3.7% 1.5% 2.1% 0.4% -1.9% -6.7%
EBIT margin 5.3% -1.3% -3.9% -5.0% 0.7% 1.6% -0.2% -2.7% -7.4%
Order intake (gross) 1,289 680 396 2,082 805 663 1,026 1,719 1,023
Order backlog 6,883 6,529 5,852 7,016 6,962 6,382 5,349 6,085 5,672

Calculations of margins are based on non-rounded figures.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016
Notes
Revenue 4,585 4,135 8,956 7,893
Production costs (3,421) (3,057) (6,658) (5,777)
Gross profit 1,164 1,078 2,298 2,116
Sales costs (371) (351) (735) (701)
Administrative costs (414) (391) (757) (774)
Other operating items 26 4 35 11
EBITDA 405 340 841 652
Depreciations of tangible assets (63) (67) (127) (133)
EBITA 342 273 714 519
Amortisations of intangible assets
EBIT
(105)
237
(96)
177
(205)
509
(189)
330
Financial income 314 124 687 672
Financial costs (408) (156) (815) (742)
EBT 143 145 381 260
Tax for the period (51) (45) (111) (81)
Profit/(loss) for the period, continuing activities 92 100 270 179
Profit/(loss) for the period, discontinued activities (17) (3) (34) (9)
Profit/(loss) for the period 75 97 236 170
To be distributed as follows:
FLSmidth & Co. A/S' shareholders' share of profit/(loss)
for the period 76 97 236 170
Minority shareholders' share of profit/(loss) for the period (1) 0 0 0
75 97 236 170
8 Earnings per share (EPS):
Continuing and discontinued activities per share 1.5 2.0 4.8 3.5
Continuing and discontinued activities, diluted, per share 1.5 2.0 4.8 3.5
Continuing activities per share 1.9 2.0 5.5 3.7
Continuing activities, diluted, per share 1.9 2.0 5.4 3.7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016
Notes
Profit/(loss) for the period 75 97 236 170
Other comprehensive income for the period
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit plans 1 - 1 -
Tax hereof - - - -
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
Foreign exchange adjustments regarding
enterprises abroad (331) 63 (259) (90)
Value adjustments of hedging instruments:
Value adjustments for the period 64 (23) 83 99
Value adjustments transferred to work-in-progress - 5 - (87)
Value adjustments transferred to financial income
and costs 2 - 1 -
Tax on other comprehensive income (13) 1 (10) (4)
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax (277) 46 (184) (82)
Comprehensive income for the period (202) 143 52 88
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
FLSmidth & Co. A/S' shareholders' share of
comprehensive income for the period (199) 143 53 88
Minority shareholders' share of comprehensive income
for the period (3) 0 (1) 0
(202) 143 52 88

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016
EBITDA, continuing activities 405 340 841 652
EBITDA, discontinued activities (6) (3) (30) (14)
EBITDA 399 337 811 638
Adjustment for gain/(losses) on sale of tangible and
intangible assets and special non-recurring items etc. (7) 11 4 21
Adjusted EBITDA 392 348 815 659
Change in provisions (103) (46) (84) (156)
Change in net working capital (321) 20 (481) (84)
Cash flow from operating activities before financial
items and tax (32) 322 250 419
Financial items received and paid 3 (30) (2) (40)
Taxes paid (15) (137) (143) (284)
CFFO (44) 155 105 95
Acquisitions of intangible assets (53) (5) (68) (14)
Acquisitions of tangible assets (47) (118) (69) (137)
Acquisitions of financial assets - (1) - (1)
Disposal of tangible assets 35 29 37 45
CFFI (65) (95) (100) (107)
Dividend (298) (196) (298) (196)
Addition of minority shares 5 -
Acquisition of treasury shares (161) - (161) -
Disposal of treasury shares 114 - 173 -
Change in net interest-bearing debt 464 219 79 346
CFFF 119 23 (202) 150
Change in cash and cash equivalents 10 83 (197) 138
Beginning of period 1,328 1,176 1,513 1,157
Foreign exchange adjustment, cash and cash equivalents (73) 13 (51) (23)
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 1,265 1,272 1,265 1,272
Cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale 37 58 37 58
Cash and cash equivalents 1,228 1,214 1,228 1,214
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 1,265 1,272 1,265 1,272

The cash flow statement cannot be inferred from the published financial information only.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Assets

DKKm End of Q2 2017 End of 2016
Notes
Goodwill 4,310 4,493
Patents and rights 1,161 1,226
Customer relations 892 1,007
Other intangible assets 56 63
Completed development projects 306 201
Intangible assets under development 213 325
Intangible assets 6,938 7,315
Land and buildings 1,689 1,823
Plant and machinery 504 566
Operating equipment, fixtures and fittings 107 133
Tangible assets in course of construction 54 29
Tangible assets 2,354 2,551
Other securities and investments 144 170
Deferred tax assets 1,070 1,117
Financial assets 1,214 1,287
Total non-current assets 10,506 11,153
Inventories 2,350 2,355
Trade receivables 4,206 4,533
6 Work-in-progress for third parties 2,274 2,426
Prepayments to subcontractors 484 544
Other receivables 1,244 1,191
Receivables 8,208 8,694
Cash and cash equivalents 1,228 1,448
Assets classified as held for sale 339 462
Total current assets 12,125 12,959
TOTAL ASSETS 22,631 24,112

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Equity and liabilities

DKKm End of Q2 2017 End of 2016
Notes
Share capital 1,025 1,025
Foreign exchange adjustments (146) 112
Value adjustments of hedging transactions (28) (112)
Retained earnings 7,360 7,089
Proposed dividend - 307
FLSmidth & Co. A/S' shareholders' share of equity 8,211 8,421
Minority shareholders' share of equity 43 41
Total equity 8,254 8,462
Deferred tax liabilities 361 379
Pension liabilities 289 296
4 Other provisions 328 349
Bank loans and mortgage debt 3,791 3,930
Prepayments from customers 202 90
Other liabilities 88 140
Long-term liabilities 5,059 5,184
Pension liabilities 9 9
4 Other provisions 991 1,101
Bank loans 13 20
Prepayments from customers 1,271 1,424
6 Work-in-progress for third parties 1,887 2,093
Trade payables 2,597 3,037
Current tax liabilities 424 351
Other liabilities 1,553 1,828
Short-term liabilities 8,745 9,863
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale 573 603
Total liabilities 14,377 15,650
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 22,631 24,112

CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

DKKm Share
capital
Foreign
exchange
adjustments
Value
adjustments
of hedging
transactions
Retained
earnings
Proposed
dividend
FLSmidth &
Co. A/S'
shareholders'
share of
equity
Minority
shareholders'
share of
equity
Total
Equity at 1 January 2017 1,025 112 (112) 7,089 307 8,421 41 8,462
Comprehensive income
for the period
Profit/(loss) for the period
236 236 236
Other comprehensive
income
Actuarial gains/losses on
defined benefit plans
1 1 1
Foreign exchange
adjustments regarding
enterprises abroad
(258) (258) (1) (259)
Value adjustments of
hedging instruments:
Value adjustments
for the period
83 83 83
Value adjustments
transferred to financial
income and costs
1 1 1
Tax on other comprehensive
income
(10) (10) (10)
Other comprehensive
income total 0 (258) 84 (9) 0 (183) (1) (184)
Comprehensive
income for the period
0 (258) 84 227 0 53 (1) 52
Dividend distributed
Share-based payment, share
options
11
21
(307) (296)
21
(2) (298)
21
Disposal of treasury shares 173 173 173
Acquisition of treasury
shares
(161) (161) (161)
Acquisition of minority
interests
0 5 5
Equity at 30 June 2017 1,025 (146) (28) 7,360 0 8,211 43 8,254
The period´s movements in holding of treasury shares (1,000) Q2 2017 Q2 2016
Treasury shares at 1 January 2,276 2,328
Acquisition of treasury shares 407 2
Share options settled (597) 0
Treasury shares at 30 June 2,086 2,330

Representing 4.1% in Q2 2017 (Q2 2016: 4.5%) of the share capital.

CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

DKKm Share
capital
Foreign
exchange
adjustments
Value
adjustments
of hedging
transactions
Retained
earnings
Proposed
dividend
FLSmidth &
Co. A/S'
shareholders'
share of
equity
Minority
shareholders'
share of
equity
Total
Equity at 1 January 2016 1,025 (50) (106) 6,873 205 7,947 35 7,982
Comprehensive income
for the period
Profit/(loss) for the period
170 170 0 170
Other comprehensive
income
Actuarial gains/losses on
defined benefit plans
Foreign exchange
adjustments regarding
enterprises abroad
(90) (90) (90)
Value adjustments of
hedging instruments:
Value adjustments
for the period
99 99 99
Value adjustments transfer
red to work- in-progress
(87) (87) (87)
Tax on other comprehensive
income
(4) (4) (4)
Other comprehensive
income total
0 (90) 12 (4) 0 (82) 0 (82)
Comprehensive
income for the period
0 (90) 12 166 0 88 0 88
Dividend distributed (196) (196) (196)
Dividend treasury share 9 (9) 0 0
Share-based payment,
share options
23 23 23
Acquisition of treasury
shares
(1) (1) (1)
Equity at 30 June 2016 1,025 (140) (94) 7,070 0 7,861 35 7,896

AT A GLANCE

*Cost consist of SG&A, depreciations and special non-recurring items. **Average values, please refer to definitions of terms, see note 11.

1) Measured at cost value.

LIST OF NOTES AND NOTES TO THE INTERIM REPORT

    1. Breakdown of the Group by segments
    1. Income statement classified by function
    1. Acquisition of enterprises and activities
    1. Other provisions
    1. Fair value hierarchy of financial instruments
    1. Work-in-progress for third parties
    1. Development in contingent liabilities
    1. Earnings per share
    1. Management estimates and assessments
    1. Accounting policies
    1. Definitions of terms

1. Breakdown of the Group by segments for 2017

Q1-Q2 2017
DKKm Customer
Services
Product
Companies
Minerals Cement Shared
costs1)
Other
companies
etc. 2)
Continuing
activities
Dis
continued
activities 3)
FLSmidth
Group
External revenue 3,397 2,365 1,210 1,984 - - 8,956 383 9,339
Internal revenue 36 367 11 7 (421) - - -
Total revenue 3,433 2,732 1,221 1,991 - (421) 8,956 383 9,339
Production costs (2,325) (1,895) (1,005) (1,789) (75) 431 (6,658) (378) (7,036)
Gross profit 1,108 837 216 202 (75) 10 2,298 5 2,303
SG&A costs (282) (247) (142) (147) (646) 7 (1,457) (35) (1,492)
EBITDA 826 590 74 55 (721) 17 841 (30) 811
Depreciations of tangible assets (41) (35) (8) (3) (40) - (127) (1) (128)
EBITA before allocation
of shared costs 785 555 66 52 (761) 17 714 (31) 683
Allocation of shared costs (270) (220) (131) (138) 761 (2) - - -
EBITA 515 335 (65) (86) 15 714 (31) 683
Amortisations of intangible assets (90) (53) (47) (15) - (205) - (205)
EBIT 425 282 (112) (101) - 15 509 (31) 478
ORDER INTAKE (GROSS)
ORDER BACKLOG
3,611
2,421
3,151
3,128
1,269
3,728
2,742
5,672
(632)
(834)
10,141
14,115
56
1,163
10,197
15,278
Gross margin 32.3% 30.6% 17.7% 10.1% N/A 25.7% N/A 24.6%
EBITDA margin
EBITA margin before
24.1% 21.6% 6.1% 2.7% N/A 9.4% N/A 8.7%
allocation of shared costs 22.9% 20.3% 5.4% 2.6% N/A N/A N/A
EBITA margin 15.0% 12.3% -5.3% -4.4% N/A 8.0% N/A 7.3%
EBIT margin 12.4% 10.3% -9.1% -5.1% N/A 5.7% N/A 5.1%
Number of employees at
30 June
3,875 2,730 1,024 2,669 1,375 11,673 139 11,812

Reconciliation of Profit/(loss) for the period before tax

Segment earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of reportable segments 509 (31)
Financial income 687 1
Financial costs (815) (15)
EBT 381 (45)

1) Shared costs consists of costs that are managed on country or Group level and subsequently allocated to the divisions.

2) Other companies etc. consist of companies with no activity, real estate companies, eliminations and the parent company.

3) Discontinued activities mainly consist of bulk material handling.

1. Breakdown of the Group by segments for 2016

Q1-Q2 2016
DKKm Customer
Services
Product
Companies
Minerals Cement Shared
costs1)
Other
companies
etc. 2)
Continuing
activities
Dis
continued
activities 3)
FLSmidth
Group
External revenue 3,041 2,004 1,370 1,478 - - 7,893 400 8,293
Internal revenue 58 342 8 - (408) - - -
Total revenue 3,099 2,346 1,378 1,478 - (408) 7,893 400 8,293
Production costs (2,086) (1,595) (1,155) (1,232) (117) 408 (5,777) (382) (6,159)
Gross profit 1,013 751 223 246 (117) - 2,116 18 2,134
SG&A costs (287) (233) (176) (116) (654) 2 (1,464) (32) (1,496)
EBITDA 726 518 47 130 (771) 2 652 (14) 638
Depreciations of tangible assets (40) (38) (9) (3) (41) (2) (133) - (133)
EBITA before allocation
of shared costs 686 480 38 127 - - 519 (14) 505
Allocation of shared costs (284) (232) (165) (133) 812 2 - - -
EBITA 402 248 (127) (6) 2 519 (14) 505
Amortisations of intangible assets (72) (59) (43) (15) - - (189) - (189)
EBIT 330 189 (170) (21) - 2 330 (14) 316
ORDER INTAKE (GROSS)
ORDER BACKLOG
3,163
2,405
2,571
2,729
1,415
4,478
2,887
6,962
(410)
(660)
9,626
15,914
1,284
1,753
10,910
17,667
Gross margin 32.7% 32.0% 16.2% 16.6% N/A 26.8% N/A 25.6%
EBITDA margin
EBITA margin before
23.4% 22.1% 3.4% 8.8% N/A 8.3% N/A 7.7%
allocation of shared costs 22.1% 20.5% 2.8% 8.6% N/A N/A N/A N/A
EBITA margin 13.0% 10.6% -9.1% -0.5% N/A 6.6% N/A 6.1%
EBIT margin 10.6% 8.1% -12.3% -1.4% N/A 4.2% N/A 3.8%
Number of employees at
30 June 4,100 2,894 1,279 2,642 1,642 1 12,558 148 12,706

Reconciliation of Profit/(loss) for the period before tax

Segment earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of reportable segments 330 (14)
Financial income 672 1
Financial costs (742) -
EBT 260 (13)

1) Shared costs consists of costs that are managed on country or Group level and subsequently allocated to the divisions.

2) Other companies etc. consist of companies with no activity, real estate companies, eliminations and the parent company. 3) Discontinued activities mainly consist of bulk material handling.

2. Income statement classified by function

The Group presents the Income Statement for continuing business based on a classification of the costs by function in order to show the earnings before special non-recurring items, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets are therefore separated from the individual functions, presented on separate lines.

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016
Revenue 4,585 4,135 8,956 7,893
Production costs, including depreciations
and amortisations (3,493) (3,130) (6,798) (5,906)
Gross profit 1,092 1,005 2,158 1,987
Sales costs, including depreciations and amortisations
Administrative costs, including depreciations
(392) (358) (771) (715)
and amortisations (489) (474) (913) (953)
Other operating items 26 4 35 11
EBIT 237 177 509 330
Depreciation and amortisation consist of:
Amortisations of intangible assets (105) (96) (205) (189)
Depreciations of tangible assets (63) (67) (127) (133)
(168) (163) (332) (322)
Depreciation and amortisation are divided into:
Production costs (72) (73) (140) (129)
Sales costs (21) (7) (36) (14)
Administrative costs (75) (83) (156) (179)
(168) (163) (332) (322)

3. Acquisition of enterprises and activities

In July, FLSmidth reached an agreement to acquire a part of Sandvik Mining Systems. The acquisition is subject to certain conditions and closing is expected by the end of 2017.

4. Other provisions

DKKm Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016 End of 2016
Provisions at 1 January 1,450 1,556 1,556
Foreign exchange adjustments (45) (8) 13
Additions 254 212 800
Used (208) (121) (356)
Reversals (146) (173) (511)
Reclassification to/from other liabilities 14 (36) (52)
Provisions at 30 June 1,319 1,430 1,450
The maturity of provisions is specified as follows:
Short-term liabilities 991 932 1,101
Long-term liabilities 328 498 349
1,319 1,430 1,450

5. Fair value hierarchy of financial instruments

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 End of 2016
Financial assets available for sale 136 117 163
Financial assets measured at fair value through the income statement 57 124 103
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through the income statement 43 190 135

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost is approximately equal to the carrying amount.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are measured at quoted prices in an active marked for similar assets or liabilities or other valuation methods, where all significant inputs are based on observable marked data (level 2). Of financial assets available for sale DKK 116 (2016: DKKm 93) are measured at quoted prices in an active marked for the same type of instruments (level 1). The remaining financial assets available for sale are measured using valuation methods where all significant inputs are based on observable market data (level 2).

There have been no significant transfers between level 1 and level 2 in Q2 2017 or Q2 2016.

6. Work-in-progress for third parties

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 End of 2016
Costs incurred 31,731 36,285 34,116
Profit recognised as income, net 4,487 6,159 5,447
Work-in-progress for third parties 36,218 42,444 39,563
Invoicing on account to customers (35,831) (41,927) (39,230)
387 517 333
Of which work-in-progress for third parties is stated under assets 2,274 2,676 2,426
and under liabilities (1,887) (2,159) (2,093)
Net work-in-progress for third parties 387 517 333

Work-in-progress for third parties consists of all open projects per end of the period.

7. Development in contingent liabilities

Contingent liabilities at 30 June 2017 amount to DKK 5.3bn (30 June 2016 DKK 4.7bn), which include performance bonds and payment guarantees at DKK 4.8bn (30 June 2016 DKK 4.2bn). See note 7.3 in the 2016 Annual Report for a general description of the nature of the Group's contingent liabilities.

8. Earnings per share (EPS)

DKKm Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q1-Q2 2017 Q1-Q2 2016
Earnings
FLSmidth & Co. A/S´ shareholders' share of profit/(loss) for the period 76 97 236 170
FLSmidth & Co. A/S´ profit/(loss) from discontinued activities (17) (3) (34) (9)
Number of shares, average (1,000)
Number of shares issued 51,250 51,250 51,250 51,250
Adjustment for treasury shares (2,077) (2,329) (2,218) (2,329)
Share options in-the-money 610 - 610 -
Average number of shares 49,783 48,921 49,642 48,921
Earnings per share (1,000)
Continuing and discontinued activities per share 1.5 2.0 4.8 3.5
Continuing and discontinued activities, diluted, per share 1.5 2.0 4.8 3.5
Continuing activities per share 1.9 2.0 5.5 3.7
Continuing activities, diluted, per share 1.9 2.0 5.4 3.7

Non-diluted earnings per share in respect of discontinued activities amount to DKK -0.7 (2016: DKK -0.2) and diluted earnings per share in respect of discontinued activities amount to DKK -0.6 (2016: DKK -0.2).

As of 30 June 2017 number of share options in-the-money amounted to 1,987 thousands (Q2 2016: 0).

9. Management estimates and assessments

When preparing the interim report in accordance with the Group's accounting policies, it is necessary that Management makes estimates and lays down assumptions that affect the recognised assets and liabilities, including the disclosures made regarding contingent assets and liabilities.

Management bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions considered relevant at the time in question. These estimates and assumptions form the basis of the recognised carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and the derived effects on the income statement. The actual results may deviate over time. Reference is made to chapter 1, Significant accounting estimates and assessments by Management page 79 and to specific notes in the 2016 Annual Report for further details.

10. Accounting policy

The interim report of the Group for first half of 2017 is presented in accordance with IAS 34, Presentation of financial statements, as approved by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements regarding interim reporting by listed companies.

Apart from the below mentioned changes, the accounting policies are unchanged from those adopted in the 2016 Annual Report. Reference is made to note 7.13, Accounting policy, in page 134 and to specific notes in the 2016 Annual Report for further details.

Implementation of standards and interpretations

IFRS 9 Financial instruments

IFRS 9 will replace IAS 39, and is changing the classification and the derived measurement of financial assets and liabilities. Implementation effective date of IFRS 9 Financial instruments is 1 January 2018. An assessment of impact is currently being made to prepare for the implementation of IFRS 9.

Management expects the implementation of IFRS 9 to have minimal impact on the Group's financial reporting.

IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers

IFRS 15 will replace IAS 11 and IAS 18, and is changing the revenue recognition methods for contracts with customers. Implementation effective date of IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers is 1 January 2018. An assessment of impact is currently being made to prepare for the implementation of IFRS 15.

Management launched in 2016 a group wide project to determine the impact of implementation of IFRS 15. The project is divided in three phases;

  • Phase 1, an initial high-level analysis of the impact of the requirements of IFRS 15 at the Group's four divisions, the highlights of which were included in the 2016 annual report.
  • Phase 2 comprises a detailed analysis of underlying contracts, to further assess the characteristics of the Group's contracts with customers to substantiate the Phase 1 analysis. Further, implications on the Group's IT systems in considered as part of this phase of the project.
  • Phase 3 will include, Group-wide training, quantification of concluded impact of IFRS 15 on affected contracts and coordination of disclosure information for the new requirements of IFRS 15.

The detailed Phase 2 contract analysis, which has been performed during the course of 2017, has yet to be finalized. An update on the IFRS 15 implementation project will be provided in the third Quarter Interim Report 2017.

IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 will replace IAS 17. Implementation date of IFRS 16 is 1 January 2019. Management expects the implementation of IFRS 16 to have minimal impact on the Group´s financial reporting.

11. Definitions of terms

Book-to-bill Order intake as a percentage of revenue.

BVPS (Book value per share) FLSmidth & Co. A/S´ share of equity divided by average of shares outstanding.

Capital employed, average (Capital employed, end of period + capital employed end of same period last year)/2.

Capital employed, end of period Intangible assets (cost) + Tangible assets (carrying amount) + Net working capital.

Capital expenditure (CAPEX) Investment in tangible assets.

Cash conversion Free cash flow adjusted for acquisitions and disposals as a percentage of EBIT.

CFFI Cash flow from investing activities.

CFFO Cash flow from operating activities.

CFFF Cash flow from financing activities.

CFPS (cash flow per share), (diluted)

CFFO as a percentage of average number of shares (diluted).

DIFOT Delivery in full on time.

EBITDA Earnings before special non-recurring items, interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

EBITDA margin EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

EBIT Earnings before interest and tax.

EBIT margin EBIT as a percentage of revenue.

EBITA Earnings before, interest, tax and amortisation.

EBITA margin EBITA as a percentage of revenue.

EBT Earnings before tax.

EBT margin EBT as a percentage of revenue. Effective tax rate Income taxes as a percentage of EBT.

EPC projects Engineering, procurement and construction.

EPS projects Engineering, procurement and supervision.

EPS (earning per share) Net profit/(loss) divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

EPS (earnings per share), (diluted)

Net profit/(loss) divided by the average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for treasury shares less share options in-themoney.

Equity ratio Equity as a percentage of total asset.

Free cash flow CFFO + CFFI.

Free cash flow adjusted for acquisition and disposals of enterprises CFFO + CFFI ± acquisition and disposals of enterprises.

Free cash flow yield (Free cash flow adjusted for acquisitions and disposals of enterprises/per share)/share price).

Gross margin Gross profit as a percentage of revenue.

LITFR Lost time injury frequency rate.

Market capitalisation The share price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding end of period.

Net interest bearing debt Interest-bearing debt less interest-bearing

assets and bank balances. Net working capital, average (Net working capital, end of period + net working capital, end of the period last period)/2.

Net working capital, end Inventories + Trade receivables + work-in-progress for third parties, net + prepayments, net + financial instruments, net + other receivables – other liabilities – trade payables.

Net working capital ratio, average Net working capital , average as a percentage of last 12 months revenue. Net working capital ratio, end

Net working capital as a percentage of last 12 months´ revenue.

Number of shares outstanding

The total number of shares, excluding FLSmidth's holding of treasury shares.

NIBD/EBITDA

Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) divided by last 12 months' EBITDA.

Operational expenditure (OPEX)

External costs, personal cost and other income and costs.

Order backlog

The value of future contracts end of period. On O&M contracts, the order backlog includes the next 12 months´ expected revenue.

Order backlog / Revenue

Order backlog as a percentage of last 12 months´ revenue.

Order intake

Orders are included as order intake when an order becomes effective, meaning when the contract becomes binding for both parties dependent on the specific conditions of the contract.

Other comprehensive income

All items recognised in equity other than those related to transactions with owners of the company.

Pay-out ratio

The total dividends for the period as a percentage of profit/(loss) excluding minority. Shareholder's share of profit/(loss) for the period.

Return on equity

Profit/(loss) for the last 12 months´ as a percentage of equity (average).

ROCE (return on capital employed)

EBITA as a percentage of capital employed.

Sales, General & Administrative costs (SG&A costs)

Sales cost + Administrative cost ± other operating items.

Total service activities

Total service activities in FLSmidth embrace the entire Customer Services Division, Operation & Maintenance contracts (part of the Cement Division), and the whole service and aftermarket part of the Product Companies Division.

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

Vigerslev Allé 77 DK-2500 Valby Denmark Tel.: +45 36 18 18 00 Fax: +45 36 44 11 46 [email protected] www.flsmidth.com CVR No. 58180912

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