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StrongPoint

Quarterly Report Feb 19, 2016

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Highlights 2015 and fourth quarter

  • Operating revenue for the year was MNOK 1 146.0 (828.5), and for the quarter MNOK 309.6 (252.2) + 22.8 per cent
  • EBITDA for the year was MNOK 90.5 (61.0) + 48.4 per cent, and for the quarter MNOK 20.0 (26.8) - 25.5 per cent
  • Good cash flow from operational activities for the year with MNOK 54.3 (45.9), and for the quarter MNOK 54.2 (62.3)
  • The Board propose 29 per cent increase in dividend to NOK 0.45 per share
  • Events in 2016:
  • o "Cash management as a service" contract with Alimerka, based on a rental- and service level agreement for no less than five years per system. Alimerka plan to install more than 500 systems in 130 stores in 2016

Group

MNOK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Year 2015 Year 2014
Revenue 309,6 252,2 1 146,0 828,5
EBITDA 20,0 26,8 90,5 61,0
Operating profit (EBIT) 11,6 -17,1 58,6 -6,3
Ordinary profit before tax (EBT) ¹⁾ 6,6 -21,6 49,6 -12,3
Cash flow from operational activities 54,2 62,3 54,3 45,9
Disposable funds 59,8 53,2 59,8 53,2
Earnings per share (NOK) 0,07 -0,20 0,82 -0,04
EBITDA margin 6,5 % 10,6 % 7,9 % 7,4 %

¹⁾ Year 2014 and Q4 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

Operating revenue

The Group operating revenue increased to MNOK 309.6 (252.2) in the fourth quarter. For the year 2015, operating revenue was MNOK 1 146.0 compared with MNOK 828.5 in 2014, which gives an organic growth of 31.7 per cent. There is growth in all business areas. The largest growth was in third party technologies, due to large deliveries of electronic shelf labels to several Norwegian chains.

Revenue Q
4
Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Proprietary Technologies 121,6 113,3 481,5 445,8
3rd party Technologies 153,6 96,4 504,5 237,1
Labels 47,2 44,1 185,5 168,5
Eliminations / ASA -12,8 -1,7 -25,5 -22,9
Total 309,6 252,2 1 146,0 828,5

Operating revenue per business area in the fourth quarter:

¹⁾ Includes SQS Security, CashGuard and Vensafe

Operating revenue per quarter: (MNOK)

Operating revenue 12 month rolling:

EBITDA

EBITDA was MNOK 20.0 (26.8) in the fourth quarter. The decline is due to unusually high activity on new sales in the same period of 2014, and increased sales- and development costs within Proprietary Technologies, Cash Management. For the year 2015, EBITDA was MNOK 90.5 compared with MNOK 61.0 in 2014.

EBITDA Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Proprietary Technologies 0,3 5,3 46,6 32,0
3rd party Technologies 18,0 17,1 39,4 25,5
Labels 6,2 8,5 22,7 17,1
Eliminations / ASA -4,6 -4,1 -18,1 -13,6
Total 20,0 26,8 90,5 61,0

EBITDA per business area in the 4th quarter:

EBITDA per business area for the year:

Profit before tax (EBT)

Profit before tax (EBT) shows a profit of MNOK 6.6 in the fourth quarter compared with a loss of MNOK 21.6 in 2014. For the year 2015, EBT was MNOK 49.6 compared with MNOK - 12.3 in 2014.

Proprietary Technologies

Proprietary Technologies comprises sales and services of solutions, based on StrongPoints patented technology solutions. The major solution areas are Cash Management (CashGuard), Vensafe and Cash Security (SQS Security). The figures in the business area show sales and profit generated by the technology products throughout the value chain within StrongPoint.

Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Product Sales 73,6 71,6 303,3 284,1
Service 48,0 41,8 178,2 161,7
Revenue 121,6 113,3 481,5 445,8
EBITDA 0,3 5,3 46,6 32,0
EBITDA-margin 0,3 % 4,6 % 9,7 % 7,2 %
EBT ¹⁾ -3,7 -32,5 34,1 -17,9

¹⁾ Year 2014 and Q4 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

Revenue per technology in the 4th quarter:

Revenue per technology for the year:

Cash Management

CashGuard is the market's most reliable cash handling system. CashGuard's goal is to make cash payments efficient and competitive for retailers through its leading expertise and experience in cash handling concepts.

Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Product Sales 30,5 39,7 163,1 165,8
Service 30,9 27,7 110,2 109,0
Revenue 61,3 67,4 273,3 274,8
EBITDA -2,3 10,9 33,7 37,0
EBITDA-margin -3,7 % 16,1 % 12,3 % 13,5 %
EBT -4,8 7,2 25,5 29,3

The operating revenue decreased with 8.9 per cent to MNOK 61.3 (67.4) in the fourth quarter. For the year 2015, Cash Management showed a decrease in operating revenue of 0.6 per cent to MNOK 273.3 (MNOK 274.8).

EBITDA was MNOK - 2.3 (10.9) in the fourth quarter. For the year 2015, EBITDA was MNOK 33.7 (37.0).

For the year, the EBITDA margin is relatively unchanged, but the quarter is impacted by increased sales- and development costs - including the venture in APAC and new software projects.

In the fourth quarter, NorgesGruppen and StrongPoint entered into an agreement for intended deliveries of the next generation of cash handling checkout solutions for their stores. The agreement indicates a need for approximately 800 new CashGuard systems plus a significant number of upgrades of existing systems. The project leads to all cash managements systems in NorgesGruppen being prepared for new Norwegian banknotes - due for release in 2017. Included in the delivery, is also a new StrongPoint application suite for optimizing cash logistics in major chains.

StrongPoint has, through its partner Bullion IT Ltd.,received an order of 150 cash management solutions from First National Bank in South Africa. First National Bank will offer secure and closed cash management solutions to their retail customers in South Africa. The deliveries will take place during the first four months of 2016.

In the third quarter, the regional office in Southeast Asia was established in Malaysia. In Singapore, the first systems are invoiced to a smaller independent chain. In addition we focus on following up existing pilots.

In February 2016, StrongPoint signed a "Cash management as a service" contract with Alimerka, based on a rental- and service level agreement for no less than five years per system. Alimerka plan to install more than 500 systems in 130 stores in 2016

Vensafe streamlines store operations, reduces shrinkage and help reduce working capital on a number of high value products. StrongPoint ASA acquired Vensafe 8 April 2014. Vensafe has been included from the second quarter 2014.

Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014 ¹⁾
Product Sales 15,7 9,0 49,4 29,9
Service 6,6 7,7 22,6 24,2
Revenue 22,4 16,7 72,0 54,1
EBITDA 0,4 -2,5 1,1 -3,3
EBITDA-margin 1,9 % -14,7 % 1,5 % -6,1 %
EBT 0,1 -1,9 0,3 -3,6

¹⁾ Year 2014 relates the period April - December.

The operating revenue increased by 33.7 per cent to MNOK 22.4 (16.7) in the fourth quarter. For the year, operating revenue was MNOK 72.0.

EBITDA was MNOK 0.4 (- 2.5) in the fourth quarter. For the year, EBITDA was MNOK 1.1.

Belgium and Germany are still the best performing markets. The development in the Swedish and Norwegian market is weak. Measures have been taken to increase the revenue in Scandinavia.

It was installed two pilots in Lithuania during the fourth quarter.

NorgesGruppen has renewed and extended a framework agreement for Vensafe solutions with StrongPoint.

Cash Security

Cash Security delivers cash security solutions for ATM and cash in transit (CIT) operators based on patented destruction and tracking technologies.

Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Product Sales 27,4 22,9 90,9 88,4
Service 10,4 6,3 45,4 28,5
Revenue 37,9 29,2 136,3 116,9
EBITDA 2,2 -3,1 11,8 -1,7
EBITDA-margin 5,8 % -10,8 % 8,7 % -1,5 %
EBT ¹⁾ 1,1 -37,8 8,3 -43,5

¹⁾ Year 2014 and Q4 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

The operating revenue increased by 29.6 per cent to MNOK 37.9 (29.2) in the fourth quarter. For the year, Cash Security showed an increase in operating revenue of 16.6 per cent to MNOK 136.3 (116.9). The fluctuations in operating revenue is, and will continue to be, influenced by individual orders.

EBITDA was MNOK 2.2 (- 3.1) in the fourth quarter. For the year, EBITDA was MNOK 11.8 (- 1.7). The focus continuous on reducing production costs.

The turnaround in Cash Security, with the focus on quality, cost, and increased focus on international sales have given results - both in terms of increased sales and increased profitability. The business area has during the year, received important orders both on the domestic market, as well as in France, Belgium and Russia. Our subsidiary in Russia has been important for the success we now are experiencing in this market.

In the fourth quarter, StrongPoint signed a frame agreement with Sberbank in Russia, regarding StrongPoint CIT-cases. An order of approximately 800 cases is received. The deliveries started in the fourth quarter, and will be completed in the first quarter 2016.

Cash Security's efforts for the Russian market have been intensified. Two new employees dedicated to cash security solutions, has been recruited to the Moscow office of StrongPoint. The weak ruble is a challenge and will affect margins on export to Russia.

In the third quarter, Cash Security delivered ATM cassettes with dyeing technology in collaboration with a new Nordic ATM operator.

During the year, there have been several large deliveries to Cobelguard CIT, both through a contract worth MNOK 10.4 in the first quarter 2015 and a follow-up order for 100 CIT cases in the third quarter.

3rd Party Technologies

The business area delivers innovative retail solutions based on solutions from third party world leading technology providers. New Vision was included in the business area as of July 2014.

Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Product Sales 119,5 59,7 390,4 162,7
Service 34,1 36,6 114,1 74,4
Revenue 153,6 96,4 504,5 237,1
EBITDA 18,0 17,1 39,4 25,5
EBITDA-margin 11,7 % 17,8 % 7,8 % 10,8 %
EBT 13,3 14,8 29,1 20,1

The operating revenue increased by 59.4 per cent to MNOK 153.6 (96.4) in the fourth quarter. For the year, 3rd Party Technologies showed an increase in operating revenue of 112.8 per cent to MNOK 504.5 (237.1).

EBITDA was MNOK 18.0 (17.1) in the fourth quarter. For the year, EBITDA was MNOK 39.4 (25.5). The percentage lower margin is due to a major project for a major customer with lower margin.

In the fourth quarter, StrongPoint signed an agreement for the delivery, installation and service of electronic shelf labels to BUNNPRIS stores in Norway. The intention is that all BUNNPRIS stores will be equipped with ESL technology - which suggests a total value of approximately MNOK 100.

The delivery of electronic shelf labels to 130 Meny-Ultra in NorgesGruppen, with a value of more than MNOK 130, was completed in the fourth quarter 2015.

StrongPoint in Lithuania has received pilot installations at Rimi in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia on our proprietary Self Service Checkout Software.

APRANGA Group, which is the leading fashion chain in the Baltics with 165 stores, has started a project to upgrade CENTUC POS system. The project also involves delivery of POS equipment.

In the second quarter, StrongPoint signed an agreement with Coop regarding the delivery of electronic price labels to approx. 150 former ICA stores. The deliveries, which started in the second quarter, will continue throughout 2016.

Labels

Labels designs, manufacture and sell adhesive labels. The business area offers leading expertise and production technology in labeling and design of adhesive labels.

Q 4 Year
MNOK 2015 2014 2015 2014
Product Sales 47,2 44,1 185,5 168,5
Revenue 47,2 44,1 185,5 168,5
EBITDA 6,2 8,5 22,7 17,1
EBITDA-margin 13,2 % 19,3 % 12,2 % 10,2 %
EBT 2,3 5,4 8,5 4,8

The operating revenue increased by 7.0 per cent to MNOK 47.2 (44.1) in the fourth quarter. For the year, Labels showed an increase in operating revenue of 10.1 per cent to MNOK 185.5 (168.5).

EBITDA was MNOK 6.2 (8.5) in the fourth quarter. For the year, EBITDA was MNOK 22.7 (17.1).

During the year, Labels has upgraded their machines in Norway and Sweden, and expanded the sales organization in Norway. This strengthens Labels position as one of the leading Scandinavian label manufacturers.

The business area has received a number of important agreements this year, including within the food industry, specialized trade and health care. In Norway, we still have a strong focus on the fishing industry and the meat industry as well as smaller local food producers.

In the second quarter, Labels renewed the framework agreement with Posten Norge from 2012 for an additional year. Deliveries apply to several types of adhesive labels for use in the Posten's production.

Cash flow and equity

Cash flow from operational activities in the fourth quarter were MNOK 54.2 compared with MNOK 62.3 in the same period last year. The Group has larger accounts receivable and inventory than normal at the end of the year, related to ongoing projects.

The net interest bearing debt has decreased by MNOK 43.4 compared with the end of the previous quarter and totaled MNOK 68.6.

Disposable funds were MNOK 59.8 per 31 December 2015.

The Board wants the members of the executive management to have shares in the company. It was therefore in the first quarter 2013 introduced a share program for the executive management where members have the opportunity to buy shares for up to NOK 500 000 per year with 20 per cent discount. In addition, the first employee share program was conducted, in which all employees in the Norwegian companies were allowed to buy shares for up to NOK 25 000 with 20 per cent discount. In 2014, all employees in the Swedish companies got the same offer. Through these programs, employees has subscribed for a total of 168 637 shares in 2015.

The Groups holding of own shares amounts to 104,544, which represents 0.2 per cent of outstanding shares.

The Board will at the next General Assembly propose a dividend of NOK 0.45 per share.

The Board of Directors of StrongPoint ASA Rælingen, 18 February 2016

Svein S. Jacobsen Erik Pinnås Klaus de Vibe Chairman Director Director

Camilla Tepfers Inger J. Solhaug Jørgen Waaler Director Director CEO

The board and group CEO have today considered and approved StrongPoint's financial statements for the fourth quarter and the year 2015, including comparative consolidated figures for the fourth quarter and the year 2014. This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 on interim financial reporting as determined by the European Union, and with supplementary requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

The board and CEO hereby declare, to the best of their knowledge, that the financial statements for the fourth quarter 2015 have been prepared in accordance with prevailing accounting principles and that the information in the financial statements gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the group taken as a whole at 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014. To the best of their knowledge, the report gives a true and fair overview of important events during the accounting period and the impact of these events on the financial statements.

The Board of Directors of StrongPoint ASA Rælingen, 18 Feburary 2016

Svein S. Jacobsen Erik Pinnås Klaus de Vibe Chairman Director Director

Director Director CEO

Camilla Tepfers Inger J. Solhaug Jørgen Waaler

Consolidated income statement

KNOK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Chg. % Year 2015 Year 2014 Chg. %
Operating revenue 309 676 252 163 22,8 % 1 146 148 828 514 38,3 %
Profit from AC, Service companies -99 - -99 -
Cost of goods sold 170 184 120 801 40,9 % 630 353 408 291 54,4 %
Payroll 84 780 72 573 16,8 % 300 624 250 571 20,0 %
Other operating expenses 34 632 31 981 8,3 % 124 592 108 670 14,7 %
Total operating expenses 289 595 225 354 28,5 % 1 055 570 767 532 37,5 %
EBITDA 19 981 26 808 -25,5 % 90 479 60 982 48,4 %
Depreciation tangible assets 4 118 3 187 29,2 % 14 702 11 973 22,8 %
Depreciation intangible assets 4 296 8 315 -48,3 % 17 200 22 829 -24,7 %
Write down intangible assets - 32 430 -100,0 % - 32 430 -100,0 %
EBIT 11 567 -17 124 167,5 % 58 577 -6 250 1037,2 %
Interest expenses 987 952 3,7 % 4 165 3 937 5,8 %
Other financial expenses 4 023 3 522 14,2 % 4 848 2 104 130,4 %
EBT ¹⁾ 6 557 -21 598 130,4 % 49 564 -12 291 503,2 %
Taxes 3 291 -12 826 125,7 % 13 121 -10 471 225,3 %
Profit/loss after tax 3 266 -8 771 137,2 % 36 443 -1 819 2103,1 %
Of which
Majority interest 3 316 -8 771 137,8 % 36 492 -1 819 2105,9 %
Minority interest -50 - 0,0 % -50 - 0,0 %
3 266 -8 771 137,2 % 36 443 -1 819 2103,1 %
Earnings per share
Number of shares outstanding 44 376 040 44 376 040 0,0 % 44 376 040 44 376 040 0,0 %
Av. Number of shares - own shares 44 271 496 44 271 496 0,0 % 44 271 496 43 980 700 0,0 %
Earnings per share 0,07 -0,20 0,0 % 0,82 -0,04 0,0 %
Diluted earnings per share 0,07 -0,20 0,0 % 0,82 -0,04 0,0 %
EBITDA per share 0,45 0,61 0,0 % 2,04 1,39 0,0 %
Diluted EBITDA per share 0,45 0,61 0,0 % 2,04 1,39 0,0 %
Total earnings Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Chg. % Year 2015 Year 2014 Chg. %
Profit/loss after tax 3 266 -8 771 137,2 % 36 443 -1 819 2103,1 %
Exchange differences on foreign operations 12 271 25 692 -52,2 % 29 779 7 567 293,5 %
Total earnings 15 537 16 921 -8,2 % 66 222 5 748 1052,2 %
Of which
Majority interest 15 586 16 921 0,0 % 66 271 5 748 1052,2 %
Minority interest -50 - 0,0 % -50 - 0,0 %

¹⁾ Year 2014 and Q4 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

Consolidated balance sheet

KNOK 31.12.2015 31.12.2014 30.09.2015
ASSETS
Intangible assets ¹⁾ 75 469 86 175 77 924
Goodwill 153 410 141 759 150 914
Tangible assets 55 069 42 839 51 302
Long term investments 989 481 481
Other long term receivables - 1 850 1 950
Deferred tax 28 117 39 221 29 217
Non-current assets 313 054 312 326 311 787
Financial investments - 27 58
Goods 125 042 95 575 102 700
Accounts receivable 185 237 156 903 246 366
Prepaid expenses 12 092 10 323 11 479
Other receivables 17 317 16 721 19 614
Bank deposits 22 610 18 973 14 099
Current assets 362 297 298 522 394 316
TOTAL ASSETS 675 351 610 847 706 103
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital 27 513 27 513 27 513
Holding of own shares -65 -65 -65
Other equity 269 799 219 072 254 262
Total equity 297 247 246 520 281 711
Long term interest bearing liabilities 37 186 39 481 47 794
Other long term liabilities - 28 691 30 240
Total long term liabilities 37 186 68 172 78 035
Short term interest bearing liabilities 54 025 46 634 78 342
Accounts payable 95 978 105 502 145 504
Taxes payable 233 127 38
Other short term liabilities 190 682 143 891 122 474
Total short term liabilities 340 918 296 155 346 358
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 675 351 610 847 706 103

¹⁾ 4th quarter 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

Statement of equity

Other
Share Treasury paid-in Translation Other Minority Total
KNOK capital shares equity variances equity Total interest equity
Equity 31.12.2013 13 757 -185 108 879 10 152 -112 310 203 213 - 203 213
Sale of own shares - 345 - - 3 006 3 351 - 3 351
Dividend 2013 - - - - -13 115 -13 115 - -13 115
Adapting K3 Sweden - - - -260 -260 - -260
Profit this year after tax - - - - -1 820 -1 820 - -1 820
Other comprehensive income and expenses - - - 7 567 - 7 567 - 7 567
Equity 31.12.2014 27 513 -65 351 262 36 675 -168 864 246 520 - 246 520
Dividend 2013 - - - - -15 495 -15 495 - -15 495
Profit this year after tax - - - - 36 492 36 492 -50 36 443
Other comprehensive income and expenses - - - 29 779 - 29 779 - 29 779
Equity 31.12.2015 27 513 -65 351 262 66 454 -147 867 297 297 -50 297 247

Statement of cash flow

KNOK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Year 2015 Year 2014
Ordinary profit before tax 6 557 -21 598 49 564 -12 291
Net interest 987 952 4 165 3 937
Tax paid 2 359 1 100 2 359 1 100
Share of profit, associated companies 99 - 99 -
Ordinary depreciation 8 414 11 502 31 902 34 802
Write-downs - 32 430 - 32 430
Profit / loss on sale of fixed assets -137 -154 -1 884 -154
Change in inventories -19 745 17 631 -22 524 3 312
Change in receivables 64 160 5 777 -19 609 -24 791
Change in accounts payable -51 794 -6 389 -15 757 -102
Change in other accrued items 43 294 21 067 25 953 7 647
Cash flow from operational activities 54 194 62 318 54 268 45 890
Payments for fixed assets -7 461 -3 762 -14 677 -13 081
Capitalisation of development costs - -229 - -323
Effect acquisition Vensafe AS - - - 843
Effect acquisition New Vision - 1 669 - -13 546
Effect acquisition Etikett-Produsenten AS - - - -4 325
Net effect acquisition Sydetikett AB - - -9 012 -
Payment from sale of fixed assets 138 652 2 089 652
Effect acquisition 50 % Vårdal Butikkdata AS -1 700 - -1 700 -
Interest income 95 70 277 251
Cash flow from investment activities -8 929 -1 600 -23 024 -29 529
Change in long-term debt -6 878 -3 697 -15 790 5 217
Change in short-term debt acquisition Vensafe AS - -1 361 - -10 247
Change in overdraft -29 044 -55 216 7 245 16 045
Interest expenses -1 081 -1 022 -4 442 -4 188
Dividend paid - - -15 495 -13 115
Cash flow from financing activities -37 003 -61 295 -28 483 -6 288
Net change in liquid assets 8 262 -577 2 762 10 073
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 14 099 18 635 18 973 8 554
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency deposits 248 914 875 345
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 22 610 18 973 22 610 18 973

Key figures

KNOK Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q1 2015 Q4 2014 Year 2015 Year 2014
Income statement
Operating revenue 309 576 288 890 305 091 242 491 252 163 1 146 049 828 514
EBITDA 19 981 26 792 28 540 15 166 26 808 90 479 60 982
Operating revenue EBIT 11 567 18 738 20 860 7 413 -17 124 58 577 -6 250
Ordinary profit before tax (EBT) ¹⁾ 6 557 15 368 19 056 8 582 -21 598 49 564 -12 291
Profit for the year 3 266 11 962 14 669 6 545 -8 771 36 443 -1 820
EBITDA-margin 6,5 % 9,3 % 9,4 % 6,3 % 10,6 % 7,9 % 7,4 %
EBT-margin 2,1 % 5,3 % 6,2 % 3,5 % -8,6 % 4,3 % -1,5 %
Balance sheet
Non-current assets 313 054 311 787 303 106 309 580 312 326 313 054 312 326
Current assets 362 297 394 316 354 914 301 121 298 522 362 297 298 522
Total assets 675 351 706 103 658 020 610 700 610 847 675 351 610 847
Equity 297 247 281 711 249 284 245 965 246 520 297 247 246 520
Long-term debt 37 186 78 035 75 842 81 410 68 172 37 186 68 172
Short-term debt 340 918 346 358 332 894 283 325 296 155 340 918 296 155
Working capital 214 300 203 563 188 680 174 585 146 976 214 300 146 976
Equity ratio 44,0 % 39,9 % 37,9 % 40,3 % 40,4 % 44,0 % 40,4 %
Liquidity ratio 106,3 % 113,8 % 106,6 % 106,3 % 100,8 % 106,3 % 100,8 %
Cash Flow
Cash flow from operatinal activities 54 194 1 493 18 076 -19 495 62 318 54 268 45 890
Share information
Number of shares 44 376 040 44 376 040 44 376 040 44 376 040 44 376 040 44 376 040 44 376 040
Weighted average shares outstanding 44 271 496 44 271 496 44 271 496 44 271 496 44 271 496 44 271 496 43 980 700
EBT per shares 0,15 0,35 0,43 0,19 -0,49 1,12 -0,28
Earnings per share 0,07 0,27 0,33 0,15 -0,20 0,82 -0,04
Equity per share 6,7 6,4 5,6 5,6 5,6 6,7 5,6
Dividend per share - - 0,35 - - 0,35 0,30
Employees
Number of employees (end of period) 580 572 569 577 571 580 571
Average number of employees 576 571 574 575 587 574 459

¹⁾ The year 2014 and 4th quarter 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

Definitions

Working capital Inventories + accounts receivables – accounts payable
Equity per share Book value equity / number of shares
Operating revenue Sales revenue and profit from AC, Service companies
Operating revenue per employee Operating revenue / average number of employees
Operating cost per employee Operating cost / average number of employees
EBT Profit before tax
EBT-margin EBT / operating revenue
EBIT Operating profit
EBITDA Operating profit + depreciation fixed assets and tangible assets
EBITDA-margin EBITDA / operating revenue
Equity ratio Book value equity / total assets
Weighted average basic shares Issued shares adjusted for own shares on average for the year
Liquidity ratio Current assets / short term debt
Earnings per share Paid dividend per share throughout the year

Note 1 Confirmation of reporting framework

The condensed and consolidated quarterly financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The quarterly financial statements do not contain all the information required in an annual financial statement and should be read in connection with the Group financial statements for 2014.

Note 2 Key accounting principles

The accounting principles for the report are described in the annual financial statements for 2014. The Group financial statements for 2014 were prepared in accordance with the IFRS principals and interpretations thereof, as defined by the EU, as well as other disclosure requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Accounting Act and the Oslo Stock Exchange regulations and rules applicable as at 31.12.2014. The quarterly report and the interim financial statements have not been revised by auditor.

Note 3 Segment information

Segment: Business areas

Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Year 2015 Year 2014
MNOK Revenue EBITDA EBT Revenue EBITDA EBT Revenue EBITDA EBT Revenue EBITDA EBT
Proprietary Technologies ¹⁾ 121,6 0,3 -3,7 113,3 5,3 -32,5 481,5 46,6 34,1 445,8 32,0 -17,9
3rd party Technologies 153,6 18,0 13,3 96,4 17,1 14,8 504,5 39,4 29,1 237,1 25,5 20,1
Labels 47,2 6,2 2,3 44,1 8,5 5,4 185,5 22,7 8,5 168,5 17,1 4,8
Eliminations / ASA -12,8 -4,6 -5,5 -1,7 -4,1 -9,2 -25,5 -18,1 -22,1 -22,9 -13,6 -19,3
Total 309,6 20,0 6,6 252,2 26,8 -21,6 1 146,0 90,5 49,6 828,5 61,0 -12,3

¹⁾ Year 2014 and Q4 2014: Included an impairment of MNOK 32.4 related to intangible assets in Cash Security.

Segment: Operating revenue by geographical market

Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Year 2015 Year 2014
Other Other Other Other
MNOK Norway Sweden markets Norway Sweden markets Norway Sweden markets Norway Sweden markets
Proprietary Technologies 36,3 35,4 49,9 39,9 37,6 35,9 128,9 193,7 159,0 133,6 192,1 120,1
3rd party Technologies 78,5 30,7 44,4 14,0 46,0 36,4 263,9 127,8 112,9 60,7 118,5 57,9
Labels 17,4 28,5 1,2 15,7 27,8 0,6 66,2 114,4 4,8 60,1 105,7 2,6
Eliminations / ASA -0,5 -5,0 -7,3 0,3 -1,6 -0,4 -1,4 -16,2 -7,9 -0,3 -21,9 -0,7
Total 131,7 89,7 88,2 69,8 109,9 72,5 457,6 419,7 268,8 254,1 394,5 179,9

Segment: Operating revenue by product and service

Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Year 2015 Year 2014
MNOK New sales Service New sales Service New sales Service New sales Service
Proprietary Technologies 73,6 48,0 71,6 41,8 303,3 178,2 284,1 161,7
3rd party Technologies 119,5 34,1 59,7 36,6 390,4 114,1 162,7 74,4
Labels 47,2 0,0 44,1 0,0 185,5 0,0 168,5 0,0
Eliminations / ASA -12,8 0,0 -1,7 0,0 -25,5 0,0 -22,9 0,0
Total 227,5 82,0 173,8 78,4 853,7 292,4 592,4 236,1

Note 4 Related parties

No significant transactions between the Group and related parties had taken place as at 31 December 2015.

Note 5 Top 20 shareholders at 31 December 2015

No. Name No. of shares %
1 PINNÅS, ERIK (incl. fully owned companies) ¹ 4 932 276 11,1 %
2 STRØMSTANGEN AS 3 933 092 8,9 %
3 SKAGEN VEKST 3 788 362 8,5 %
4 HOLMEN SPESIALFOND 2 365 000 5,3 %
5 SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB 1 940 760 4,4 %
6 NORDNET BANK AB 1 640 274 3,7 %
7 AVANZA BANK AB 1 604 684 3,6 %
8 ZETTERBERG, GEORG (incl. fully owned companies) 1 533 256 3,5 %
9 GLAAMENE INDUSTRIER AS 1 292 259 2,9 %
10 WAALER, JØRGEN (incl. fully owned companies) ¹ 1 060 000 2,4 %
11 GRESSLIEN, ODD ROAR 1 005 000 2,3 %
12 V. EIENDOM AS 976 887 2,2 %
13 CARNEGIE INVESTMENT BANK AB 883 593 2,0 %
14 RING, JAN 705 122 1,6 %
15 MP PENSJON PK 699 806 1,6 %
16 SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB 693 352 1,6 %
17 ROMULD, ARVE 600 000 1,4 %
18 BUDVILAITIS, EVALDAS (incl. controlled companies) ¹ 555 709 1,3 %
19 BJØRNSTAD, DANIEL 421 985 1,0 %
20 JACOBSEN, SVEIN (incl. fully owned companies) ¹ 400 000 0,9 %
Sum 20 largest shareholders 31 031 417 69,9 %
Sum 1 398 other shareholders 13 344 623 30,1 %
Sum all 1 418 shareholders 44 376 040 100,0 %

¹ Primary insiders

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