Quarterly Report • May 12, 2021
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| First quarter 2021 at glance 3 | |
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| Group financials 4 | |
| Segment reporting 7 | |
| Interior7 | |
| Powertrain and Chassis8 | |
| Specialty Products 9 | |
| Condensed consolidated financial statements 10 | |
| Notes to the consolidated financial statements14 | |
| Alternative performance measures (APM) 19 | |
| Other company information 22 |
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 302.8 | 262.1 | 302.8 | 262.1 | 969.3 |
| EBITDA | 31.6 | 19.4 | 31.6 | 19.4 | (26.3) |
| in % revenues | 10.5% | 7.4% | 10.5% | 7.4% | -2.7% |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (82.7) |
| Adjusted EBIT1 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| in % revenues | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 1.1% |
| Operating profit / EBIT | 19.9 | 7.4 | 19.9 | 7.4 | (76.2) |
| in % revenues | 6.6% | 2.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | -7.9% |
| Net Profit / (Loss) | 15.1 | (12.1) | 15.1 | (12.1) | (118.0) |
| NIBD / Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| excluding IFRS 16 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.8 |
| Equity ratio | 27.9% | 28.7% | 27.9% | 28.7% | 27.3% |
| excluding IFRS 16 | 31.3% | 32.2% | 31.3% | 32.2% | 30.9% |
1 Adjusted for restructuring costs and impairment losses (see APM section)

Adjusted EBIT MEUR and in % rev enues


SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION – PROFIT AND LOSS
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 302.8 | 262.1 | 302.8 | 262.1 | 969.3 |
| OPEX | (271.2) | (242.7) | (271.2) | (242.7) | (913.0) |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (82.7) |
| EBITDA | 31.6 | 19.4 | 31.6 | 19.4 | (26.3) |
| in % revenues | 10.5% | 7.4% | 10.5% | 7.4% | -2.7% |
| Depreciation and amortization | (11.7) | (12.0) | (11.7) | (12.0) | (49.9) |
| Operating profit / EBIT | 19.9 | 7.4 | 19.9 | 7.4 | (76.2) |
| in % revenues | 6.6% | 2.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | -7.9% |
| Adjusted EBIT1 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| in % revenues | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 1.1% |
| Net financial items | 2.0 | (17.4) | 2.0 | (17.4) | (47.0) |
| Profit / (loss) before taxes | 21.9 | (10.0) | 21.9 | (10.0) | (123.2) |
| Income taxes | (6.8) | (2.1) | (6.8) | (2.1) | 5.2 |
| Net profit / (loss) | 15.1 | (12.1) | 15.1 | (12.1) | (118.0) |
1 See APM section for the reconciliation
Group revenues amounted to MEUR 302.8 in the first quarter of 2021, exceeding Q1 2020 by MEUR 40.7 (+15.5%), despite negative currency translation effects of MEUR 12.0. All operating segments contributed to the increase in revenues.
On a constant currency basis, revenues generated in the commercial vehicles market increased by 51.9% compared to Q1 2020, mainly attributable to the significant growth in China, where revenues have more than doubled (+149.7%), and to North America where revenues increased by 95.3%. The Group significantly outperformed the market in these two regions as, based on market data, the Chinese market declined in Q1 2021 by 35.4% compared to Q1 2020, while the heavy-duty market in North America grew by 18.3%. The revenues in Europe were higher only by 13.8% than in Q1 2020 which was slightly below market growth.
The revenues in the passenger car market increased by 25.2% on a constant currency basis. With the revenues increase of 134.5% in China, Kongsberg Automotive was able to outperform the market (+77.1%), while declines in revenues in Europe and North America were in line with regional market developments, being only slightly below its low level of the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted EBIT for the Group was MEUR 20.0 in the first quarter 2021, which is higher by MEUR 12.2 (+156.4%) than in Q1 2020. This increase is due to high sales volume, especially in China, and productivity enhancements, however, partially offset by increased material costs and associated premium freight cost resulting from the constraints in the electronic components supply chain. The automotive industry as a whole suffered under the accelerating global raw materials crisis. That concerned foremost semiconductors, but also resin, metals, and transportation capacities.
Operating profit in Q1 2021 amounted to MEUR 19.9, compared to the operating profit of MEUR 7.4 in Q1 2021.
Net financial items came to an income of MEUR 2.0 in the first quarter of 2021, compared to an expense of MEUR 17.4 in the same period in 2020 (see Note 5).
The main driver for the change in net financial items was the shift from foreign currency losses of MEUR 12.2 in Q1 2020 to foreign currency gains of MEUR 7.7 in Q1 2021.
There were no significant changes in the interest expenses compared to the first quarter of last year.
Profit before taxes amounted to MEUR 21.9 in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the loss before taxes of MEUR 10.0 in the same quarter of 2020. Net profit amounted to MEUR 15.1 in Q1 2021, being an increase of MEUR 27.2 compared to the net loss of MEUR 12.1 in Q1 2020. The tax expense is in line with the expectation.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow - Operating activities |
16.4 | 18.8 | 16.4 | 18.8 | 74.1 | |
| Cash flow - Investing activities |
(6.0) | (13.0) | (6.0) | (13.0) | (58.6) | |
| Cash flow - Financing activities |
(13.4) | (1.7) | (13.4) | (1.7) | 41.6 | |
| Currency and translation effects on cash flow | 6.9 | (1.9) | 6.9 | (1.9) | (14.9) | |
| Change in cash | 3.9 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 42.2 | |
| Cash as of beginning of period | 67.4 | 25.2 | 67.4 | 25.2 | 25.2 | |
| Cash as of end of period | 71.3 | 27.4 | 71.3 | 27.4 | 67.4 | |
| Of this, restricted cash | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
Cash from operating activities amounted to MEUR 16.4 despite the change in net working capital of MEUR (20.9) in Q1 2021, compared to a change of MEUR 3.0 in Q1 2020. The cash outflow related to the net working capital is attributable to the increase of accounts receivables and inventory as a consequence of the high sales.
Cash used by investing activities amounted to MEUR 6.0 in the first quarter of 2021. The low investment activity in Q1 2021 is due to the significant capital expenditure in Q4 2020 and effective capacity planning.
Cash flow used by financing activities was MEUR 13.4 in the first quarter, compared to MEUR 1.7 in the same quarter last year. The difference is primarily due to the net-draw of the revolving credit facility (RCF) of MEUR 10.0 that took place in Q1 2020.
The repayment of lease liabilities amounted to MEUR 3.3 in Q1 2021.
Payments related to interests on the bond in the first quarter of 2021 amounted to MEUR 6.9. Moreover, the total payments for interest on lease liabilities were equal to MEUR 1.2.
Cash increased by MEUR 3.9 during the first quarter, resulting in a cash position of MEUR 71.3 at the end of the quarter, compared to the balance of MEUR 67.4 at the end of Q4 2020.
The liquidity reserve was MEUR 200.9 (excluding the restricted cash of MEUR 0.4) at the end of the first quarter, compared to MEUR 56.6 in Q1 2020. The unutilized RCF as of March 31, 2021 amounted to MEUR 70.0. Moreover, the Company has an unutilized Securitization facility of MEUR 60.0 as of the end of Q1 2021.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION – FINANCIAL POSITION
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 456.9 | 516.5 | 456.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 71.3 | 27.4 | 67.4 |
| Other current assets | 423.8 | 367.1 | 374.5 |
| Total assets | 951.9 | 911.0 | 898.0 |
| Equity | 265.7 | 261.4 | 245.5 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 375.0 | 390.7 | 376.8 |
| Other liabilities | 311.3 | 258.9 | 275.6 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 951.9 | 911.0 | 898.0 |
| NIBD | 303.7 | 363.3 | 309.5 |
| Equity ratio | 27.9% | 28.7% | 27.3% |
Total assets were MEUR 951.9 at the end of the first quarter, an increase of MEUR 53.9 from year-end 2020. Increase in total assets as of March 31, 2021 is mainly driven by the increase of inventories and account receivables by MEUR 13.7 and MEUR 33.4, respectively, reflecting the high sales level in Q1 2021.
Equity as of March 31, 2021 increased by MEUR 20.2 (+8.2%) to MEUR 265.7 in comparison with December 31, 2020.
During the first quarter of 2021 the following movements have contributed to the change of the equity as of March 31, 2021:
In first quarter of 2021 the Norwegian Krone strengthened against the Euro compared to Q1 2020 whereas the US dollar weakened against the Euro. This resulted in the positive net translation effects of MEUR 4.7 in Q1 2021.
The equity ratio increased from 27.3% as of the end of 2020 to 27.9% as of March 31, 2021.
Total interest-bearing liabilities amounted to MEUR 375.0 including IFRS 16 lease interest-bearing liabilities of MEUR 102.0 and the issued bond of MEUR 275.0, netted with the capitalized fees of MEUR 4.7. In addition, a loan at MEUR 1.4 is drawn in relation to the Accounts Receivables Securitization program.
As of March 31, 2021, long-term interest-bearing debt amounted to MEUR 360.9.
At the end of the first quarter 2021, net interest-bearing debt amounted to MEUR 303.7, an improvement of MEUR 5.8 compared to year-end 2020, mainly driven by the increase of cash balances as of March 31, 2021.
Interior is a global leader in the development, design and manufacture of seat comfort systems and mechanical and electro-mechanical light-duty motion controls to Tier 1 and OEM customers. The product range includes seat adjuster cables and other cabling systems, lumbar support and side bolsters, seat heating, ventilation and massage systems and head restraints.
Interior addresses the passenger car market, with particularly strong positions on premium car platforms in Europe and North America. The product penetration for products such as seat heating, seat ventilation and massage systems are especially high in medium to higher end cars, while headrests and light duty cables are found in all ranges of cars. Customers include all major European and North American car and seat manufacturers and most premium OEMs such as Adient, Magna, Faurecia, Lear, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Volvo Cars, Daimler, BMW and Tesla.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 82.2 | 72.3 | 82.2 | 72.3 | 272.5 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1.9 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| in % revenues | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| Adjusted EBIT | (2.3) | (0.8) | (2.3) | (0.8) | (8.7) |
| in % revenues | -2.8% | -1.1% | -2.8% | -1.1% | -3.2% |
| Restructuring | (0.1) | (0.0) | (0.1) | (0.0) | (0.5) |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (52.2) |
| Operating profit / EBIT | (2.4) | (0.8) | (2.4) | (0.8) | (61.4) |
| in % revenues | -2.9% | -1.1% | -2.9% | -1.1% | -22.5% |
| Investments | (2.2) | (7.9) | (2.2) | (7.9) | (27.9) |
| Capital employed1 | 157.1 | 225.4 | 157.1 | 225.4 | 166.6 |
1 Includes PP&E, intangible assets, inventories, trade receivables and trade payables
Revenues of MEUR 82.2 in Q1 2021 significantly exceeded the revenues of Q1 2020 by MEUR 9.9 (+13.7%), despite negative currency translation effects of MEUR 4.5. Interior Comfort System revenues increased by MEUR 12.4 compared to Q1 2020 on a constant currency basis. This increase was supported by all regions, especially by China, where revenues amounted to MEUR 11.9, MEUR 7.4 (+166%) more than in Q1 2020. Revenues in Light Duty Cables has slightly exceeded revenues in Q1 2020 by MEUR 2.1 (excluding negative currency effects of MEUR 1.1).
Adjusted EBIT was negative and amounted to MEUR 2.3 in the first quarter, a decrease of MEUR 1.5 compared to the adjusted EBIT in Q1 last year. The positive effects of higher sales volume were more than offset by negative impacts of increased material costs and associated premium freight cost caused by the constraints in the electronic component supply chain.

COMMERCIAL AND OPERATIONAL UPDATE
Business wins in Q1 2021 amounted to MEUR 122.3 of lifetime revenues (MEUR 23.9 in annualized revenues) in the first quarter 2021.
Within the quarter, Interior was awarded one large contract to supply seat support systems to a major American automobile manufacturer. The program totals MEUR 7.5 in expected annualized revenues and MEUR 44.5 in expected lifetime revenues.

Adjusted EBIT
Powertrain & Chassis is a global Tier 1 supplier of driver control and driveline products into the passenger and commercial vehicle automotive markets. The portfolio includes custom-engineered cable controls and complete shift systems, clutch actuation systems, vehicle dynamics, shift cables and shift towers for transmissions.
Powertrain & Chassis serves the passenger car and the commercial vehicle markets, with particularly strong positions in Europe and the Americas. With a global footprint, Powertrain & Chassis can support customers worldwide. Key customers include Ford, General Motors, FCA, Volvo, Scania, DAF, John Deere, PSA, Renault-Nissan and Geely.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 109.9 | 94.4 | 109.9 | 94.4 | 372.9 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 11.5 | 3.4 | 11.5 | 3.4 | 19.2 |
| in % revenues | 10.5% | 3.6% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 7.5 | (1.4) | 7.5 | (1.4) | (0.6) |
| in % revenues | 6.9% | -1.4% | 6.9% | -1.4% | -0.2% |
| Restructuring | (0.0) | (0.1) | (0.0) | (0.1) | (1.8) |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (30.4) |
| Operating profit / EBIT | 7.5 | (1.4) | 7.5 | (1.4) | (32.8) |
| in % revenues | 6.8% | -1.5% | 6.8% | -1.5% | -8.8% |
| Investments | (2.0) | (4.2) | (2.0) | (4.2) | (18.3) |
| Capital employed1 | 190.8 | 214.2 | 190.8 | 214.2 | 191.1 |
1 Includes PP&E, intangible assets, inventories, trade receivables and trade payables
Revenues in Powertrain & Chassis increased by MEUR 15.5 (+16.4%) to MEUR 109.9 in the first quarter 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020, despite negative currency translation effects of MEUR 3.9. On a constant currency basis, revenues in Q1 2021 increased by MEUR 19.4 in total compared to Q1 2020, mainly attributable to China (MEUR 16.7) and the United States (MEUR 4.0), offset by a decrease of MEUR 3.8 in Europe. The revenues in the commercial vehicle end markets have shown a strong growth of MEUR 5.1 and MEUR 9.3 in China and the United States, respectively. Revenues in the passenger car end markets declined by MEUR 4.9 and MEUR 5.3 in Europe and the United States, offset by an increase of MEUR 11.6 in China.
Adjusted EBIT was MEUR 7.5 in the first quarter 2021, an increase of MEUR 8.9 compared to the adjusted EBIT in Q1 last year. Higher profitability is driven by strong sales volumes and productivity enhancements partially offset by material shortages of electronic components, resin, and steel throughout the automotive sector.
Business wins have continued to increase steadily over the last three quarters and amounted to MEUR 94.6 of lifetime revenues (MEUR 29.7 in annualized revenues) in the first quarter of 2021.
Within the quarter, Powertrain & Chassis was awarded two large contracts: one to supply vehicle dynamics to a major European automobile manufacturer and one to supply electronic actuators to a Chinese automobile manufacturer with start of production in Q1 2022 and Q3 2021. The programs respectively total MEUR 12.1 and MEUR 7.3 in expected annualized revenues and MEUR 36.4 and MEUR 29.2 in expected lifetime revenues.



Specialty Products designs and manufactures fluid handling systems for both the automotive and commercial vehicle markets, couplings systems for compressed-air circuits in heavyduty vehicles, operator control systems for power sports construction, agriculture, outdoor power equipment and power electronics-based products.
Key customers include Volvo Trucks/Group, Scania, Navistar, Paccar/DAF, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Club Car, John Deere, CAT, Husqvarna, CNH and BRP and several Tier 1 customers in addition to an industrial customer base.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 110.7 | 95.4 | 110.7 | 95.4 | 324.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 23.0 | 17.8 | 23.0 | 17.8 | 53.9 |
| in % revenues | 20.8% | 18.7% | 20.8% | 18.7% | 16.6% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 20.0 | 15.1 | 20.0 | 15.1 | 42.4 |
| in % revenues | 18.1% | 15.8% | 18.1% | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Restructuring | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Operating profit / EBIT | 20.0 | 15.1 | 20.0 | 15.1 | 43.1 |
| in % revenues | 18.1% | 15.8% | 18.1% | 15.8% | 13.3% |
| Investments | (1.9) | (3.5) | (1.9) | (3.5) | (14.2) |
| Capital employed1 | 194.3 | 243.1 | 194.3 | 243.1 | 211.2 |
1 Includes PP&E, intangible assets, inventories, trade receivables and trade payables
Revenues in Specialty Products increased by MEUR 15.3 (+16.0%) to MEUR 110.7 compared to the first quarter of 2020, despite negative currency translation effects of MEUR 3.5. The revenue growth in this segment was driven by the couplings systems in the heavy-duty vehicles market and fluid handling systems, mainly in European and US plants.
Adjusted EBIT was MEUR 20.0 in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of MEUR 4.9 compared to the same quarter of last year. The increase in adj. EBIT is driven by higher sales volumes. This increase is to a limited extent offset by impacts of the electronic components supply chain crisis.
During the first quarter 2021, total business wins amounted to MEUR 130.1 of lifetime revenues (MEUR 38.1 in annualized revenues).
Within the quarter, Fluid Transfer System was awarded a contract with a major American OEM. This program totals MEUR 5.0 in expected annualized revenues and MEUR 15.0 in expected lifetime revenues.
Group revenue share Q1 2021




STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 302.8 | 262.1 | 302.8 | 262.1 | 969.3 |
| OPEX | (271.2) | (242.7) | (271.2) | (242.7) | (913.0) |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (82.7) |
| EBITDA | 31.6 | 19.4 | 31.6 | 19.4 | (26.3) |
| in % revenues | 10.5% | 7.4% | 10.5% | 7.4% | -2.7% |
| Depreciation and amortization | (11.7) | (12.0) | (11.7) | (12.0) | (49.9) |
| Operating profit / EBIT | 19.9 | 7.4 | 19.9 | 7.4 | (76.2) |
| in % revenues | 6.6% | 2.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | -7.9% |
| Adjusted EBIT1 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| in % revenues | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 1.1% |
| Net financial items | 2.0 | (17.4) | 2.0 | (17.4) | (47.0) |
| Profit / (loss) before taxes | 21.9 | (10.0) | 21.9 | (10.0) | (123.2) |
| Income taxes | (6.8) | (2.1) | (6.8) | (2.1) | 5.2 |
| Net profit / (loss) | 15.1 | (12.1) | 15.1 | (12.1) | (118.0) |
| Other comprehensive income (items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods): Translation differences on foreign |
- | - | - | - | - |
| operations | (20.8) | 69.9 | (20.8) | 69.9 | (2.8) |
| Tax on translation differences | 0.0 | (9.2) | 0.0 | (9.2) | 1.4 |
| Other comprehensive income (items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods): |
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| Translation differences on non-foreign operations |
25.5 | (70.6) | 25.5 | (70.6) | (9.4) |
| Remeasurement of net pension benefit obligation |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.1) |
| Tax on net pension benefit obligation remeasurement |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other comprehensive income | 4.7 | (9.9) | 4.7 | (9.9) | (11.0) |
| Total comprehensive income | 19.8 | (22.0) | 19.8 | (22.0) | (129.0) |
| Net profit attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders (parent company) | 14.9 | (12.1) | 14.9 | (12.1) | (118.3) |
| Non-controlling interests | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Total | 15.1 | (12.1) | 15.1 | (12.1) | (118.0) |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders (parent company) | 19.3 | (22.0) | 19.4 | (22.0) | (129.3) |
| Non-controlling interests | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Total2 | 19.8 | (22.0) | 19.8 | (22.0) | (129.0) |
| Earnings per share (EUR)2 : |
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| Basic earnings per share | 0.01 | (0.27) | 0.01 | (0.27) | (0.21) |
| Diluted earnings per share | 0.01 | (0.27) | 0.01 | (0.27) | (0.21) |
1 Adjusted for restructuring costs, see APM section for the reconciliation
2 Due to the reverse share split in Q1 2021, the basic and diluted earnings per share for prior periods have been adjusted by the same factor (for further information please see Note 1)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 95.0 | 158.3 | 93.2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 230.9 | 226.5 | 228.8 |
| Right-of-use assets | 92.8 | 97.6 | 94.3 |
| Deferred tax assets | 27.0 | 19.5 | 28.7 |
| Other non-current assets | 11.2 | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Non-current assets | 456.9 | 516.5 | 456.1 |
| Inventories | 102.6 | 106.7 | 88.9 |
| Accounts receivable | 271.3 | 214.4 | 237.9 |
| Other short-term receivables | 49.8 | 46.0 | 47.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 71.3 | 27.4 | 67.4 |
| Current assets | 495.0 | 394.5 | 441.9 |
| Total assets | 951.9 | 911.0 | 898.0 |
| Share capital1 | 105.3 | 19.6 | 100.5 |
| Share premium reserve | 218.0 | 177.7 | 208.1 |
| Other equity | (61.6) | 60.2 | (67.2) |
| Non-controlling interests3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Total equity | 265.7 | 261.4 | 245.5 |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 360.9 | 358.2 | 363.1 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 16.6 | 26.8 | 14.9 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 21.2 | 20.1 | 21.3 |
| Non-current liabilities | 398.7 | 405.1 | 399.3 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 14.1 | 32.5 | 13.8 |
| Accounts payable | 164.0 | 135.1 | 137.8 |
| Other short-term liabilities | 109.4 | 76.9 | 101.6 |
| Current liabilities | 287.5 | 244.5 | 253.2 |
| Total liabilities | 686.3 | 649.7 | 652.5 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 951.9 | 911.0 | 898.0 |
1 In Q1 2021 the par value per share was increased from NOK 0.1 to NOK 1.0
STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN EQUITY
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity as of start of period | 245.5 | 282.9 | 282.9 |
| Net profit / (loss) for the period | 15.1 | (12.1) | (118.0) |
| Translation differences | 4.7 | (0.7) | (12.2) |
| Tax on translation differences | 0.0 | (9.2) | 1.4 |
| Remeasurement of the net pension benefit obligation | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.1) |
| Tax on remeasurement of the net pension benefit obligation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total comprehensive income | 19.8 | (22.0) | (129.0) |
| Stock based compensation | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Increase in equity | 0.0 | 0.0 | 90.7 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | (0.0) | 0.0 | (1.3) |
| Equity as of end of period | 265.7 | 261.4 | 245.5 |
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||||
| Profit / (loss) before taxes | 21.9 | (10.0) | 21.9 | (10.0) | (123.2) |
| Depreciation & Write-off of tangible assets | 11.1 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 10.9 | 43.7 |
| Amortization & Write-off of intangible assets | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 6.2 |
| Impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82.7 |
| Interest income | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.2) |
| Interest and other financial expenses1 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 24.2 |
| Taxes paid | 1.4 | (2.0) | 1.4 | (2.0) | (11.9) |
| (Gain) / loss on sale of non-current assets | (0.0) | (0.3) | (0.0) | (0.3) | (0.3) |
| Changes in receivables | (33.4) | 2.4 | (33.4) | 2.4 | (21.1) |
| Changes in inventory | (13.7) | (3.9) | (13.7) | (3.9) | 14.0 |
| Changes in payables | 26.2 | 4.5 | 26.2 | 4.5 | 7.3 |
| Currency (gain) / loss | (6.2) | 12.2 | (6.2) | 12.2 | 23.0 |
| Difference betw een pension funding contributions paid/pensions paid and the net pension cost |
(0.1) | (0.0) | (0.1) | (0.0) | (1.0) |
| Changes in other items | 2.8 | (1.3) | 2.8 | (1.3) | 30.7 |
| Cash flow - Operating activities | 16.4 | 18.8 | 16.4 | 18.8 | 74.1 |
| Investing activities | |||||
| Investments1 | (6.2) | (14.9) | (6.2) | (14.9) | (60.6) |
| Sale of fixed assets | 0.2 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Interest received | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Cash flow - Investing activities | (6.0) | (13.0) | (6.0) | (13.0) | (58.6) |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Proceeds from increases in equity | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 89.7 |
| Sale/purchase of treasury shares | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (1.3) |
| Net draw dow n of debt |
(0.8) | 10.0 | (0.8) | 10.0 | (9.3) |
| Interest paid and other financial items | (9.2) | (8.6) | (9.2) | (8.6) | (24.1) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities and other | (3.3) | (3.1) | (3.3) | (3.1) | (13.5) |
| Cash flow - Financing activities | (13.4) | (1.7) | (13.4) | (1.7) | 41.6 |
| Currency and translation effects on cash flow | 6.9 | (1.9) | 6.9 | (1.9) | (14.9) |
| Change in cash | 3.9 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 42.2 |
| Cash as of beginning of period | 67.4 | 25.2 | 67.4 | 25.2 | 25.2 |
| Cash as of end of period | 71.3 | 27.4 | 71.3 | 27.4 | 67.4 |
| Of this, restricted cash | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
1 Includes Other financial items and the repayment of lease liabilities – See Note 5
2 Includes changes in accruals, provisions, contract assets and contract liabilities, other current receivables like receivables from public duties, customer developments and prepaid expense, and other non-current assets
NOTE 1 – DISCLOSURES
Kongsberg Automotive ASA and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and sell products to the automotive and commercial vehicle industry globally. Kongsberg Automotive ASA is a limited liability company, which is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The consolidated interim financial statements are not audited.
This condensed consolidated interim financial information, for the three months ended March 31, 2021, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim financial reporting". The condensed consolidated interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year-ended December 31, 2020, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The accounting policies are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year-ended December 31, 2020, as described in those annual financial statements. Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using the estimated effective tax rate.
In particular due to the Covid-19 pandemic, risks and opportunities for the financial year are subject to a high level of uncertainty and are continuously monitored, evaluated and, if applicable, taken into account in planning during the year.
The single most important risk that Kongsberg Automotive is exposed to is the development of demand in the end markets for light duty and commercial vehicles worldwide. As Kongsberg Automotive operates in many countries, Kongsberg Automotive is vulnerable to currency risk. The most significant currency exposure is associated with the USD exchange rate. As most of the revenues are earned from automotive OEMs and automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers, the financial health of these automotive companies is critical to the credit risk.
On the supply side Kongsberg Automotive is exposed to risks related to the availability and cost of copper, zinc, aluminum, steel, and electronic components. The entire automotive industry, including Kongsberg Automotive, is currently facing the challenges of a supply chain crises especially in relation to electronics.
In the first three quarters of 2020 Kongsberg Automotive faced risk factors that were significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Along with the ongoing global economic recovery observed since Q4 2020, the world-wide passenger car and commercial vehicles markets have rebounded significantly. The growth rate in the customer demand in the first quarter of 2021, most notably in China where there has been significant expansion, has had a visible impact on the process of normalization in the Group's most important markets and gradual elimination of Covid-19-related economic hurdles and business difficulties. In comparison to Q1 2020, which was strongly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in China, the first quarter of 2021 showed signs of improvement in the overall business development, meaning it is expected that the current trend of performance improvement and elimination of Covid-19 related difficulties will be effectively maintained by the worldwide market and Kongsberg Automotive. However, the European market was still affected by the ongoing pandemicrelated restrictions in Q1 2021, resulting in sales volumes in Europe only slightly above the low level of the prior-year quarter. Therefore, all Covid-19 related risks are still closely monitored by Kongsberg Automotive in order to ensure that there are no further setbacks as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In Q1 2021 the consolidation of the Company's shares was carried out whereby 10 old shares with par value NOK 0.1 each were replaced by one new share with par value NOK 1.0.
In order to facilitate the share consolidation, the Company increased the share capital by NOK 0.70 (7 shares each of par value NOK 0.10) to obtain a total number of shares outstanding divisible by 10.
Following the consolidation of the Company's shares, the Company's share capital is divided into 1.054.860.644 shares.
The Group's quarterly results are to some extent influenced by seasonality. The seasonality is mainly driven by the vacation period in the third quarter and December each year having lower sales. Also, year-over-year seasonality differences may occur as a result of varying number of working days in each quarter.
NOTE 2 – SEGMENT REPORTING (FIRST QUARTER 2021)
| Q1 2021 | Powertrain | Speciality | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (MEUR) | Interior | & Chassis | Products | Other1 | Group |
| Revenues2 | 82.2 | 109.9 | 110.7 | (0.0) | 302.8 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1.9 | 11.5 | 23.0 | (4.7) | 31.7 |
| Depreciation3 | (4.2) | (3.6) | (2.9) | (0.5) | (11.1) |
| Amortization3 | (0.1) | (0.4) | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.6) |
| Adjusted EBIT | (2.3) | 7.5 | 20.0 | (5.3) | 20.0 |
| Timing of revenue recognition | - | - | - | - | |
| Ownership transferred at a point in time |
82.2 | 109.9 | 110.7 | (0.0) | 302.8 |
| Assets and liabilities | |||||
| Goodw ill |
3.8 | 16.5 | 67.0 | 0.0 | 87.3 |
| Other intangible assets | 0.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 7.7 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 99.6 | 67.6 | 62.7 | 1.0 | 230.9 |
| Right-of-use assets | 31.5 | 25.9 | 24.7 | 10.8 | 92.8 |
| Inventories | 23.3 | 36.1 | 43.3 | 0.0 | 102.6 |
| Trade receivables | 34.5 | 96.1 | 50.3 | 90.5 | 271.3 |
| Other assets | 16.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 0.1 | 27.6 |
| Segment assets | 209.3 | 253.5 | 254.7 | 102.6 | 820.2 |
| Unallocated assets | 131.7 | 131.7 | |||
| Total assets | 209.3 | 253.5 | 254.7 | 234.4 | 951.9 |
| Trade payables | 47.6 | 57.2 | 58.3 | 0.9 | 164.0 |
| Non-current lease interest-bearing liabilities | 27.9 | 26.3 | 24.0 | 9.8 | 87.9 |
| Current lease interest-bearing liabilities | 4.7 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 14.0 |
| Segment liabilities | 80.1 | 89.0 | 84.4 | 12.4 | 266.0 |
| Unallocated liabilities | 420.3 | 420.3 | |||
| Total liabilities | 80.1 | 89.0 | 84.4 | 432.7 | 686.3 |
| Total equity | 265.7 | 265.7 | |||
| Total equity and liabilities | 80.1 | 89.0 | 84.4 | 698.4 | 951.9 |
| Capital expenditure | (2.2) | (2.0) | (2.0) | (0.0) | (6.2) |
1 The column Other includes corporate costs, transactions and balance sheet items related to tax, pension and financing. Trade receivables include the In-House Bank balances.
2 For segment reporting purposes the revenues are only external revenues, the related expenses are adjusted accordingly. The adjusted EBIT is thus excluding IC profit.
3 Excluding restructuring costs.
NOTE 2 – SEGMENT REPORTING (FIRST QUARTER 2020)
| Q1 2020 (MEUR) |
Interior | Powertrain & Chassis |
Speciality Products |
Other1 | Total Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues2 | 72.3 | 94.4 | 95.4 | (0.0) | 262.1 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17.8 | (4.5) | 19.7 |
| Depreciation3 | (3.7) | (4.1) | (2.7) | (0.4) | (10.9) |
| Amortization3 | (0.1) | (0.7) | (0.1) | (0.2) | (1.0) |
| Adjusted EBIT | (0.8) | (1.4) | 15.1 | (5.1) | 7.8 |
| - | - | - | - | ||
| Timing of revenue recognition | |||||
| Ownership transferred at a point in time |
72.3 | 94.4 | 95.4 | (0.0) | 262.1 |
| Assets and liabilities | |||||
| Goodw ill |
56.2 | 23.0 | 68.9 | 0.0 | 148.1 |
| Other intangible assets | 0.5 | 8.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 10.2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 91.3 | 77.2 | 56.9 | 1.1 | 226.5 |
| Right-of-use assets | 28.8 | 31.3 | 24.9 | 12.6 | 97.6 |
| Inventories | 22.5 | 41.0 | 44.5 | (1.3) | 106.7 |
| Trade receivables | 60.4 | 82.9 | 78.9 | (7.8) | 214.4 |
| Other assets | 12.7 | 10.1 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 28.5 |
| Segment assets | 272.5 | 273.7 | 279.0 | 7.0 | 832.1 |
| Unallocated assets | 78.9 | 78.9 | |||
| Total assets | 272.5 | 273.7 | 279.0 | 85.9 | 911.0 |
| Trade payables | 43.9 | 54.4 | 33.6 | 3.1 | 135.1 |
| Non-current lease interest-bearing liabilities | 25.6 | 26.6 | 24.3 | 11.0 | 87.6 |
| Current lease interest-bearing liabilities | 3.2 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Segment liabilities | 72.7 | 86.1 | 60.2 | 16.2 | 235.2 |
| Unallocated liabilities | 414.5 | 414.5 | |||
| Total liabilities | 72.7 | 86.1 | 60.2 | 430.7 | 649.7 |
| Total equity | 261.4 | 261.4 | |||
| Total equity and liabilities | 72.7 | 86.1 | 60.2 | 692.0 | 911.0 |
| Capital expenditure | (7.9) | (4.2) | (3.5) | (0.0) | (14.9) |
1 The column Other includes corporate costs, transactions and balance sheet items related to tax, pension, and financing.
2 For segment reporting purposes the revenues are only external revenues, the related expenses are adjusted accordingly. The adjusted EBIT is thus excluding IC profit.
3 Excluding restructuring costs.
NOTE 3 – SALES AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
| (MEUR) | YTD 2021 | % | YTD 2020 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe - Sales | 131.3 | 43.4% | 124.9 | 47.7% |
| Northern America - Sales | 104.6 | 34.5% | 102.1 | 39.0% |
| Southern America - Sales | 5.4 | 1.8% | 4.5 | 1.7% |
| Asia - Sales | 60.1 | 19.9% | 29.2 | 11.1% |
| Other - Sales | 1.4 | 0.4% | 1.3 | 0.5% |
| Total operating revenues | 302.8 | 262.1 |
3.2 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (PP&E) AND RIGHT-OF USE ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | % | 31.03.20 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 247.5 | 59.1% | 287.7 | 59.6% |
| Northern America | 119.6 | 28.6% | 148.9 | 30.9% |
| Southern America | 2.4 | 0.6% | 2.9 | 0.6% |
| Asia | 49.2 | 11.8% | 43.0 | 8.9% |
| Total intangible assets, PPE and RoU | 418.7 | 482.5 |
NOTE 4 – INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS
| 4.1 INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES AS PRESENTED IN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 | |
| Long-term interest-bearing loan and borrow ing |
277.6 | 276.2 | 278.4 | |
| IFRS 16 long-term lease liabilities | 87.9 | 87.6 | 89.6 | |
| Capitalized arrangement fees1 | (4.7) | (5.6) | (4.9) | |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 14.1 | 32.5 | 13.8 | |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 375.0 | 390.7 | 376.9 |
1 As at March 31, 2021, the fees relate to the bond and are amortized over the 7-year period of the bond.
Interest-bearing liabilities by currency
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | 319.1 | 273.1 | 317.3 |
| USD | 14.8 | 8.1 | 18.8 |
| Other currencies | 45.7 | 115.2 | 45.7 |
| Capitalized arrangement fees | (4.7) | (5.6) | (4.9) |
| Total interest-bearing loan and borrowing | 375.0 | 390.8 | 376.9 |
The liquidity reserve of the Group consists of cash equivalents in addition to undrawn RCF and securitization facilities.
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash reserve | 71.3 | 27.4 | 67.4 |
| Restricted cash | (0.4) | (0.9) | (0.4) |
| Undraw n RCF facility |
70.0 | 30.0 | 70.0 |
| Undraw n Securitization facility |
60.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 |
| Liquidity reserve | 200.9 | 56.6 | 197.0 |
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Interest expenses | (4.9) | (4.9) | (4.9) | (4.9) | (20.9) |
| Foreign currency gains (losses)1 | 7.7 | (12.2) | 7.7 | (12.2) | (23.0) |
| Account receivables securitization - Expenses | (0.4) | 0.0 | (0.4) | 0.0 | (0.5) |
| Other financial items - Note 5 | (0.5) | (0.4) | (0.5) | (0.4) | (2.7) |
| Net financial items - Note 5 | 2.0 | (17.4) | 2.0 | (17.4) | (47.0) |
1 Is made up of a realized currency gain of MEUR 1.6 and of an unrealized currency loss of MEUR 6.1 (Q1 2020: realized gain of MEUR 0.6 and unrealized loss of MEUR 12.8)
No significant subsequent event occurred.
This section describes the non-GAAP financial measures that are used in this report and in the quarterly presentation.
The following measures are neither defined nor specified in the applicable financial reporting framework of the IFRS GAAP. They may be considered as non-GAAP financial measures that may include or exclude amounts that are calculated and presented according to the IFRS GAAP.
EBIT, earnings before interest and tax, is defined as the earnings excluding the effects of how the operations were financed, taxed and excluding foreign exchange gains & losses. Adjusted EBIT is defined as EBIT excluding unusual or non-recurring items as well as restructuring items, which are defined as any incurred costs or sales reduction of an unusual or non-recurring nature in connection with the considered restructuring of the activities of the Group.
EBIT is used as a measure of operational profitability. Consequently, the Group also reports the adjusted EBIT, which is the EBIT excluding restructuring items and impairment losses.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit / EBIT1 | 19.9 | 7.4 | 19.9 | 7.4 | (76.2) |
| Restructuring items2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 4.2 |
| Impairment losses3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82.7 |
| Adjusted EBIT1+2+3 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 20.0 | 7.8 | 10.7 |
EBITDA is defined as EBIT (previously defined) before depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is therefore EBITDA excluding restructuring items and impairment losses.
EBITDA is used as an additional measure of the Group's operational profitability, excluding the impact from depreciation and amortization.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit / EBIT | 19.9 | 7.4 | 19.9 | 7.4 | (76.2) |
| Depreciation | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 43.7 |
| Amortization | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 6.2 |
| EBITDA1 | 31.6 | 19.4 | 31.6 | 19.4 | (26.3) |
| Restructuring items(*) 2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 4.2 |
| Impairment losses3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82.7 |
| Adjusted EBITDA1+2+3 | 31.7 | 19.7 | 31.7 | 19.7 | 60.6 |
(*) Excluding depreciation and amortization
RESTRUCTURING ITEMS PER SEGMENT
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Pow ertrain & Chassis |
0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Specialty Products | 0.0 | (0.1) | 0.0 | (0.1) | (0.7) |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Group total | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 4.2 |
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES PER SEGMENT
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 52.3 |
| Pow ertrain & Chassis |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.4 |
| Specialty Products | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.0) |
| Group total | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82.7 |
Free Cash Flow is measured based on sum of cash flow from operating activities, investing activities, financial activities, and currency and translation effects on cash flow (together described as Change in cash), excluding net draw-down/repayment of debt and proceeds received from capital increase/purchase of treasury shares.
The Group considers that this measurement illustrates the amount of cash the Group has at its disposal to pursue additional investments or to repay debt.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow - Operating activities |
16.4 | 18.8 | 16.4 | 18.8 | 74.1 |
| Cash flow - Investing activities |
(6.0) | (13.0) | (6.0) | (13.0) | (58.6) |
| Cash flow - Financing activities |
(13.4) | (1.7) | (13.4) | (1.7) | 41.6 |
| Currency and translation effects on cash flow | 6.9 | (1.9) | 6.9 | (1.9) | (14.9) |
| Add back / less: | |||||
| Proceeds from capital increase | 0.0 | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (89.7) |
| Purchase of treasury shares | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Net draw -dow n/repayment of debt |
0.8 | (10.0) | 0.8 | (10.0) | 9.3 |
| Free Cash Flow | 4.8 | (7.8) | 4.8 | (7.8) | (37.0) |
Net Interest-Bearing Debt (NIBD) consists of interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents.
The Group risk of default and financial strength is measured by the net interest-bearing debt. It shows the Group's financial position and leverage. As cash and cash equivalents can be used to repay debt, this measurement shows the net overall financial position of the Group.
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 360.9 | 358.2 | 363.1 |
| Other short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 14.1 | 32.5 | 13.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (71.3) | (27.4) | (67.4) |
| Net Interest Bearing Debt | 303.7 | 363.3 | 309.5 |
Capital Employed is equal to operating assets less operating liabilities. Operating assets and liabilities are items, which are involved in the process of producing and selling goods and services. Long-term financial assets and obligations are excluded, as those are involved in raising cash for operations and disbursing excess cash from operations.
Capital Employed is measured to assess how much capital is needed for the operations/business to function and evaluate if the capital employed can be utilized more efficiently and/or if operations should be discontinued.
| (MEUR) | 31.03.21 | 31.03.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 951.9 | 911.0 | 980.7 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (16.6) | (26.8) | (14.9) |
| Other long-term liabilities | (21.2) | (20.1) | (21.3) |
| Current liabilities | (287.5) | (244.5) | (253.2) |
| Capital Employed | 626.5 | 619.6 | 691.2 |
Capital Employed as at December 31, 2020, does not consider the assets' impairment of MEUR 82.7.
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is based on EBIT for the last twelve months divided by the average of capital employed at the beginning and end of the period.
Return on Capital Employed is used to measure the return on the capital employed without taking into consideration the way the operations and assets are financed during the period under review. The Group considers this ratio as appropriate to measure the return of the period.
| (MEUR) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | FY 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital employed beginning1 | 01.04.2020 | 619.6 | 01.04.2019 | 635.0 | 645.6 |
| Capital employed at end2 | 31.03 2021 | 626.5 | 31.03 2020 | 619.6 | 691.2 |
| elve months3 Adjusted EBIT last tw |
22.9 | 57.1 | 10.7 | ||
| Adjusted ROCE (3 / (1+2)) * 200% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
Capital Employed as at December 31, 2020, does not consider the assets' impairment of MEUR 82.7.
| Firas Abi-Nassif | Chairman |
|---|---|
| Emese Weissenbacher | Shareholder elected |
| Peter Schmitt | Shareholder elected |
| Ellen M. Hanetho | Shareholder elected |
| Gerard Cordonnier | Shareholder elected |
| Leif Harvard Stromhaug | Employee elected |
| Bjørn Ivan Ødegård | Employee elected |
| Tonje Sivesindtajet | Employee elected |
| Joerg Buchheim | President & CEO |
|---|---|
| Norbert Loers | Executive Vice President & CFO |
| Robert Pigg | Senior Vice President, Off-Highway & ad interim President, Interior Systems |
| Bob Riedford | President, Powertrain & Chassis |
| Dzeki Mackinovski | Executive Vice President, Purchasing |
| Virginia Grando | Executive Vice President, Quality |
| Marcus von Pock | Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Communications |
| Jon Munthe | General Counsel |
| Doug Tushar | Senior Vice President, IS&T |
| Marcus von Pock | Communications | +41 43 508 94 93 |
|---|---|---|
For investor relations please contact: [email protected]
| The quarterly reports and financial statements will be published on the following days: | |
|---|---|
| 2 nd quarter 2021 and Half-yearly Report |
July 30, 2021 |
| 3 rd quarter 2021 |
October 29, 2021 |
Kongsberg Automotive ASA KA Group AG Dyrmyrgata 48 Europaallee 39 3601 Kongsberg, Norway 8004 Zürich, Switzerland Phone +47 32 77 05 00 Phone +41 43 508 65 60
www.kongsbergautomotive.com
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