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ASSA ABLOY

Earnings Release Sep 30, 2017

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Interim Report Q3 2017 20 October 2017

The global leader in door opening solutions

Organic growth in all divisions for ASSA ABLOY

Third quarter

  • Net sales increased by 3% to SEK 18,499 M (18,025), with organic growth of 3% (2) and acquired growth of 2% (2)
  • Strong growth was shown by Global Technologies and good growth by EMEA, Americas, Entrance Systems and Asia Pacific, despite weak China
  • Contracts have been signed for the acquisition of five companies with expected combined annual sales of about SEK 1,200 M
  • Global Technologies' project business, AdvanIDe, has been sold. The business had annual sales of about SEK 1,250 M
  • Operating income (EBIT) increased by 2% to SEK 3,080 M (3,020). The operating margin was 16.7% (16.8)
  • Net income amounted to SEK 2,153 M (2,122)
  • Earnings per share increased by 1% to SEK 1.94 (1.91)
  • Operating cash flow decreased by 6% to SEK 2,654 M (2,830)
  • President and CEO Johan Molin is considering leaving ASSA ABLOY during 2018.

Organic growth

+3%

Operating income

+2%

Earnings per share +1%

Sales and income

Third quarter January-September
2016 2017 Δ 2016 2017 Δ
Sales, SEK M 18,025 18,499 3% 51,809 56,028 8%
Of which:
Organic growth 307 590 3% 1,308 1,956 4%
Acquisitions and divestments 429 373 2% 1,512 1,273 2%
Exchange-rate effects -176 -488 -2% -810 990 2%
Operating income (EBIT), SEK M 3,020 3,080 2% 8,340 8,982 8%
Operating margin (EBIT), % 16.8% 16.7% 16.1% 16.0%
Income before tax, SEK M 2,844 2,910 2% 7,782 8,447 9%
Net income, SEK M 2,122 2,153 1% 5,786 6,250 8%
Operating cash flow, SEK M 2,830 2,654 -6% 5,846 6,053 4%
Earnings per share (EPS), SEK 1.91 1.94 1% 5.21 5.63 8%

Comments by the President and CEO

"ASSA ABLOY grew organically by 3% in the third quarter," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. This is good growth considering that we had one working day less in the quarter. Global Technologies had strong organic growth of 6%. EMEA grew by 4%, Americas by 3%, Entrance Systems by 2% and Asia Pacific by 2%. In general, demand continues to be good. In Europe we saw a strong sales trend in areas including eastern Europe, southern Europe and France. In Asia Pacific we achieved strong growth in Pacific, South Korea and southern Asia. However, China remains challenging and our sales continued to decline.

"The positive trend for our electromechanical solutions is continuing, with strong growth on most markets. Our mobile key systems for both hotels and companies are achieving great success, and sales of smart door locks for the private residential market are also showing good growth.

"I am pleased to report that we are continuing to launch a large number of new products and solutions, many with energy-efficiency features. One example is our new electromechanical cylinder which auto-generates the electricity needed for a secure passage. These new locking solutions have very large potential, and we are seeing just the start of a long period of growth in electromechanical solutions

"We have also signed contracts for the acquisition of five companies, including Mercury Security, a leading OEM supplier of control equipment for access-control systems, and August Home, a leading smart lock business in the US. Mercury significantly strengthens the ASSA ABLOY Group's position in access-control systems. August constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and reinforces our position in the residential smart door market. During the quarter too, the project business AdvanIDe, which has limited synergies with the rest of our business, was sold.

"Operating income for the quarter increased by 2% and amounted to SEK 3,080 M, with an operating margin of 16.7% (16.8). The margin improved in EMEA, Americas and Entrance Systems but was lower for Global Technologies and for Asia Pacific.

"My judgment is that the global economic trend has improved to some degree compared with last year. On most markets there is a positive trend, but on some markets, such as China and Brazil, demand remains weak. However, our strategy of expanding our market presence, even on the emerging markets, remains unchanged. We are also continuing our investments in new products, especially in the growth area of electromechanicals."

"I have informed the Board of Directors that I am considering passing on the baton as President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY to someone else during 2018. It has been wonderfully stimulating to have been able to lead ASSA ABLOY for more than twelve years on the journey of acquisition and change that we have undertaken. Today ASSA ABLOY is the market leader in the whole field of door opening solutions as a result of our clear strategy, innovative products and competent employees."

Third quarter

The Group's sales amounted to SEK 18,499 M (18,025). Organic growth amounted to 3% (2). Acquisitions and disposals contributed a net 2% (2). Exchange-rate effects affected sales by SEK -488 M (-176), equivalent to -2% (-1). Operating income before depreciation and amortization, EBITDA, amounted to SEK 3,488 M (3,425). The corresponding EBITDA margin was 18.9% (19.0). The Group's operating income, EBIT, amounted to SEK 3,080 M (3,020), an increase of 2%. The operating margin was 16.7% (16.8).

Net financial items amounted to SEK -171 M (-175). The Group's income before tax was SEK 2,910 M (2,844), an increase of 2% compared with last year. Exchange-rate effects had an impact of SEK -74 M (1) on income before tax. The profit margin was 15.7% (15.8). The underlying estimated effective tax rate on an annual basis was 26% (26). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.94 (1.91), an increase of 1% compared with last year.

First nine months of the year

The Group's sales for the first nine months of 2017 totaled SEK 56,028 M (51,809), representing an increase of 8%. Organic growth was 4% (3). Acquisitions and disposals contributed a net 2% (3). Exchange-rate effects affected sales by SEK 990 M (-810), equivalent to 2% (-2), compared with the previous year.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization, EBITDA, amounted to SEK 10,239 M (9,517). The corresponding margin was 18.3% (18.4). The Group's operating income, EBIT, amounted to SEK 8,982 M (8,340), which was an increase of 8% compared with last year. The corresponding operating margin was 16.0% (16.1).

Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.63 (5.21), an increase of 8% compared with last year. Operating cash flow totaled SEK 6,053 M (5,846).

Restructuring measures

Payments related to all current restructuring programs amounted to SEK 106 M (61) in the quarter. The restructuring programs proceeded according to plan and led to a reduction in personnel of 364 people during the quarter and 12,841 people since the projects began in 2006.

At the end of the period, provisions of SEK 1,212 M remained in the balance sheet for carrying out the programs.

Organization

Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY, has informed the Board of Directors that he is considering leaving his post as President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY during 2018. The Board has begun the task of assessing possible successors to Johan Molin.

Anders Maltesen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Division from 1 September 2017. He succeeds Magnus Kagevik, who is leaving the ASSA ABLOY Group. Anders Maltesen has worked in Asia for more than 25 years, principally in China, and has served in various posts in GE Energy, Power Services and Alstom Thermal Services. Anders Maltesen has Bachelor degrees in both marketing and financial and management accounting.

Mogens Jensen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Entrance Systems Division from 1 January 2018. He succeeds Juan Vargues, who is leaving the ASSA ABLOY Group for another post. Mogens Jensen has worked at ASSA ABLOY since 2003 and has recently served as Head of the IDDS business unit within Entrance Systems. Mogens Jensen is a mechanical engineer and has an MBA.

Ulf Södergren, Executive Vice President and Technical Director, has decided to retire during 2018 when he reaches the age of 65. The process of finding his successor has begun.

Tax matters

The Finnish Tax Administration decided in 2015 not to allow tax relief for interest costs in ASSA ABLOY's Finnish business for the years 2008-2012. The decision was appealed to a superior court and a new judgment, in ASSA ABLOY's favor, has now been received. The total exposure to tax amounts to about SEK 750 M. ASSA ABLOY's opinion is that the judgment will not affect the Group's income.

The Stockholm Administrative Court of Appeal decided in June 2017 not to allow tax deductions for interest costs relating to one of the Group's subsidiaries for the years 2008-2012 on the grounds that the deductions were wrongly allocated. The judgment will have no impact on the year's net income, but related tax payments of SEK 847 M have been made during the third quarter.

Comments by division

EMEA

Sales for the quarter in EMEA division totaled SEK 4,278 M (4,042), with organic growth of 4% (2). Growth was strong in Finland, United Kingdom and eastern Europe. Scandinavia, Germany, Benelux, France, southern Europe and Africa had good growth, while the Middle East had negative sales growth. The positive trend for electromechanical products continued. Acquired growth was 3%. Operating income totaled SEK 717 M (673), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 16.8% (16.7). Return on capital employed amounted to 19.2% (18.5). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 640 M (402).

Americas

Sales for the quarter in Americas division totaled SEK 4,426 M (4,422), with organic growth of 3% (5). Growth was strong for Perimeter protection, for Canada and for South America apart from Brazil. Sales growth was good for Traditional lock products, High-security products and Security doors. Sales in Mexico were stable, but growth was negative in Brazil and for the Private residential market in the USA. Acquired growth was 1%. Operating income totaled SEK 966 M (959), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of

21.8% (21.7). Return on capital employed amounted to 25.9% (25.9). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 1,046 M (1,018).

Asia Pacific

Sales for the quarter in Asia Pacific division totaled SEK 2,448 M (2,486), with organic growth of 2% (-7). Strong growth was achieved in Japan, South Korea, southern Asia and Pacific. Sales in China fell, mainly because of a significant decline for fire and security doors. Smart door-locks grew strongly in the region. Acquired growth was 0%. Operating income totaled SEK 277 M (306), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 11.3% (12.3). Return on capital employed amounted to 9.3% (9.8). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 155 M (653).

Global Technologies

Sales for the quarter in Global Technologies division totaled SEK 2,417 M (2,439), with organic growth of 6% (7). Access control, Secure issuance and Citizen ID had strong growth within HID Global. Identification technology was unchanged and Identity & Access Management had a negative trend. Hospitality showed continued strong growth. Acquired/disposed growth was -3% net. Operating income amounted to SEK 431 M (442), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 17.8% (18.1). Return on capital employed amounted to 14.6% (16.6). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 373 M (517).

Entrance Systems

Sales for the quarter in Entrance Systems division totaled SEK 5,242 M (4,960), with organic growth of 2% (4). Door automation, Door components and Industrial doors in the USA had strong growth. High-speed doors and Garage doors in the USA had good growth. Sales of Industrial doors and Gate automation in Europe were stable. Acquired growth was 6%. Operating income totaled SEK 762 M (709), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 14.5% (14.3). Return on capital employed amounted to 15.7% (15.2). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 593 M (617).

Acquisitions and disposals

A total of seven acquisitions were consolidated during the quarter. The combined acquisition price for the 14 companies acquired during the year so far amounted to SEK 2,400 M, and preliminary acquisition analyses indicate that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful life amount to SEK 2,209 M. The acquisition price is adjusted for acquired net debt and estimated deferred considerations. Estimated deferred considerations amounted to SEK 220 M.

On 19 October it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed a contract to acquire August Home, a leading smart lock business in the US. August has approximately 90 employees and sales in 2018 are expected to amount to USD 60 million (approx. SEK 500 million).

On 19 September it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed a contract to acquire Mercury Security in the USA, a leading OEM supplier of control systems for physical access control. The company has 45 employees and its sales in 2017 are expected to amount to SEK 500 M.

On 10 August it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had sold its project business within Global Technologies, AdvanIDe. The business's annual sales total about SEK 1,250 M. The disposal will have a positive effect on the Group's operating margin in the future.

Sustainable development

Sustainability is an integral part of the Group's various working processes. In order to spread good attitudes and increase workers' involvement and knowledge, HID Global has gradually introduced a working method called HID Green Team Program during a period of just over a year. The program takes a practical approach and focuses on some important areas for the Group's environmental work, such as reduced energy consumption, water consumption and waste generation together with recycling. There is a manual for each area, with good examples and suggestions of what can be done to reduce environmental impact. Workers in sales companies, offices and factories can register their interest in taking part in their groups' activities. At present HID Global has 22 Green Teams active in various sales companies and factories around the world. Their activities have led to increased involvement from workers and reduced environmental impact.

HID Global's Green Team Program has aroused great interest from the Group's Divisions. It has therefore been decided to convert HID Global's manual into a Group-wide manual during 2017. Each Division individually will prioritize the offices, sales companies and factories where Green Teams will be started up, with the aim of reducing environmental impact in the Group as a whole.

Parent company

Other operating income for the Parent company ASSA ABLOY AB totaled SEK 2,620 M (2,428) for the first nine months of the year. Operating income for the same period amounted to SEK 940 M (787). Investments in tangible and intangible assets totaled SEK 14 M (196). Liquidity is good and the equity ratio was 42.5% (42.3).

Accounting principles

ASSA ABLOY applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union. Significant accounting and valuation principles are detailed on pages 68-73 of the 2016 Annual Report. This Report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Annual Accounts Act. The Interim Report for the Parent company was prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 'Reporting by a Legal Entity'.

The new standards IFRS 9 (Financial instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) are to be applied from the financial year beginning 1 January 2018, while IFRS 16 (Leases) takes effect on 1 January 2019. Earlier application is allowed for all standards. The project that began last year because of the introduction of IFRS 15 has proceeded according to plan during 2017 with evaluation and analysis of possible effects on each division. The Group's earlier judgment that the standards will have little or no impact on the Group's income and financial position remains unchanged.

ASSA ABLOY makes use of a number of financial performance measures that are not defined in the reporting rules that the company uses – so-called 'alternative performance measures'. For definitions of financial performance measures, refer to Page 17 of this Quarterly Report and to the company's latest Annual Report.

To check how the financial measurements have been calculated for current and earlier periods, refer to the tabulated figures in this Quarterly Report and to the company's Annual Report. The Annual Reports for the years 1994 to 2016 appear on the company's website www.assaabloy.com.

Totals quoted in tables and statements may not always be the exact sum of the individual items because of rounding differences. The aim is that each line item should correspond to its source, and rounding differences may therefore arise.

Transactions with related parties

No transactions that significantly affected the company's position and income have taken place between ASSA ABLOY and related parties.

Risks and uncertainty factors

As an international Group with a wide geographic spread, ASSA ABLOY is exposed to a number of business, financial and tax-related risks. The business risks can be divided into strategic, operational and legal risks. The financial risks are related to such factors as exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity, the giving of credit, raw materials and financial instruments. Risk management in ASSA ABLOY aims to identify, control and reduce risks. This work begins with an assessment of the probability of risks occurring and their potential effect on the Group. For a more detailed description of particular risks and risk management, see the 2016 Annual Report.

Review

The Company's Auditors have not carried out any review of this Report for the third quarter of 2017.

Stockholm, 20 October 2017

Johan Molin President and CEO

Financial information

The Year-end Report and Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter will be published on 6 February 2018.

A capital markets day will be held on 15 November 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Further information can be obtained from:

Johan Molin, President and CEO, Tel: +46 8 506 485 42

Carolina Dybeck Happe, Chief Financial Officer, Tel: +46 8 506 485 72

ASSA ABLOY is holding an analysts' meeting at 10.00 today at Operaterrassen in Stockholm, Sweden.

The analysts' meeting can also be followed on the Internet at www.assaabloy.com. It is possible to submit questions by telephone on: +46 8 5055 6476, +44 203 364 5371 or +1 877 679 2993.

This information is information that ASSA ABLOY AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08.00 CEST on 20 October 2017.

ASSA ABLOY AB (publ) Box 703 40 107 23 Stockholm Visiting address Klarabergsviadukten 90, Stockholm, Sweden Tel +46 (0)8 506 485 00 Fax +46 (0)8 506 485 85 www.assaabloy.com Corporate identity number: 556059-3575 No. 18/2017

Financial information – Group

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Q3 Q1-Q3
SEK M 2016 2017 2016 2017
Sales 18,025 18,499 51,809 56,028
Cost of goods sold -10,885 -11,206 -31,344 -33,964
Gross income 7,139 7,293 20,465 22,064
Selling, administrative and R&D costs -4,151 -4,243 -12,221 -13,169
Share of earnings in associates 31 30 97 86
Operating income 3,020 3,080 8,340 8,982
Finance net -175 -171 -558 -535
Income before tax 2,844 2,910 7,782 8,447
Tax on income -739 -757 -2,023 -2,196
Profit from discontinued operations 17 - 27 -
Net income for the period 2,122 2,153 5,786 6,250
Net income for the period attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 2,122 2,153 5,786 6,249
Non-controlling interest 0 1 0 1
Earnings per share
before and after dilution, SEK 1.91 1.94 5.21 5.63
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Q3 Q1-Q3
SEK M 2016 2017 2016 2017
Net income for the period 2,122 2,153 5,786 6,250
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations, net after tax -71 34 -345 -10
Total -71 34 -345 -10
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 29 -78 138 -8
Cashflow hedges, net investment hedges and other hedges -10 6 -15 -31
Exchange rate differences 452 -1,206 834 -2,753
Total 471 -1,278 957 -2,791
Total comprehensive income for the period 2,522 909 6,398 3,449
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 2,522 909 6,398 3,448
Non-controlling interest 0 1 0 1

Financial information – Group

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK M 2016 2016 2017
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 57,096 54,386 55,764
Property, plant and equipment 8,066 7,955 7,841
Investments in associates 2,109 2,095 2,147
Other financial assets 86 89 255
Deferred tax assets 1,899 1,776 1,651
Total non-current assets 69,257 66,300 67,658
Current assets
Inventories 9,565 9,738 9,593
Trade receivables 12,648 12,759 12,695
Other current receivables and investments 3,062 3,631 3,746
Cash and cash equivalents 750 604 440
Total current assets 26,025 26,732 26,473
TOTAL ASSETS 95,282 93,032 94,131
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity attributable to Parent company's shareholders 47,220 44,981 47,292
Non-controlling interest 5 4 5
Total equity 47,224 44,985 47,297
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loans 16,901 16,205 16,728
Deferred tax liabilities 2,344 2,163 2,179
Other non-current liabilities and provisions 6,701 6,297 4,467
Total non-current liabilities 25,945 24,664 23,374
Current liabilities
Short-term loans 3,929 6,654 6,200
Trade payables 7,443 6,560 6,374
Other current liabilities and provisions 10,741 10,169 10,886
Total current liabilities 22,112 23,383 23,460
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 95,282 93,032 94,131
CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY Equity attributable to:
Parent Non
company's controlling Total
SEK M shareholders interest equity
Opening balance 1 January 2016 41,575 4 41,579
Net income for the period 5,786 0 5,786
Other comprehensive income 612 0 612
Total comprehensive income 6,398 0 6,398
Dividend -2,944 - -2,944
Stock purchase plans -49 - -49
Total transactions with parent company's shareholders -2,992 - -2,992
Closing balance 30 September 2016 44,981 4 44,985
Opening balance 1 January 2017 47,220 5 47,224
Net income for the period 6,249 1 6,250
Other comprehensive income -2,801 0 -2,801
Total comprehensive income 3,448 1 3,449
Dividend -3,332 - -3,332
Stock purchase plans -44 - -44
Change in non-controlling interest 0 0 0
Total transactions with parent company's shareholders -3,376 0 -3,376
Closing balance 30 September 2017 47,292 5 47,297

Financial information – Group

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT Q3 Q1-Q3
SEK M 2017 2016 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2016
Operating income 3,020 3,080 8,340 8,982
Depreciation and amortization 406 407 1,177 1,258
Restructuring payments -61 -106 -207 -326
Other non-cash items -266 11 -309 4
Cash flow before interest and tax 3,098 3,393 9,001 9,917
Interest paid and received -96 -77 -418 -368
Tax paid on income -523 -1,656 -2,299 -3,247
Cash flow before changes in working capital 2,479 1,660 6,284 6,303
Changes in working capital 98 -319 -1,877 -2,408
Cash flow from operating activities 2,577 1,340 4,407 3,894
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment -331 -448 -1,067 -1,414
Investments in subsidiaries -277 -1,759 -1,739 -2,475
Investments in associates - 0 -1 0
Disposals of subsidiaries 102 98 53 99
Other investments and disposals 0 0 0 0
Cash flow from investing activities -506 -2,109 -2,753 -3,789
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends 0 - -2,944 -3,332
Acquisition of non-controlling interest -11 -96 -38 -96
Net cash effect of changes in borrowings -2,028 472 1,419 3,038
Cash flow from financing activities -2,040 376 -1,562 -391
CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD 32 -393 92 -285
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 564 844 501 750
Cash flow for the period 32 -393 92 -285
Effect of exchange rate differences 9 -11 12 -25
Cash and cash equivalents in disposal group held for sale 0 - 0 -
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 604 440 604 440
KEY RATIOS Year Q1-Q3
2016 2016 2017
2016 2016 2017
Return on capital employed, % 14.1 16.4 16.4
Return on capital employed excluding items affecting comparability, % 16.5 16.4 16.4
Return on shareholders' equity, % 15.0 17.8 17.6
Equity ratio, % 49.6 48.4 50.2
Interest coverage ratio, times 14.1 15.9 18.5
Total number of shares, thousands 1,112,576 1,112,576 1,112,576
Number of shares outstanding, thousands 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776
Weighted average number of outstanding shares before and after dilution, thousands 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776
Average number of employees 46,928 46,966 47,393

Financial information – Parent company

INCOME STATEMENT Year Q1-Q3
SEK M 2016 2016 2017
Operating income 1,687 787 940
Income before appropriations and tax 2,952 1,741 1,850
Net income for the period 3,619 1,617 1,855
BALANCE SHEET 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK M 2016 2016 2017
Non-current assets 35,670 35,772 35,786
Current assets 10,548 9,573 10,545
Total assets 46,218 45,346 46,331
Equity 21,190 19,178 19,669
Non-current liabilities 8,894 8,267 9,398
Current liabilities 16,134 17,901 17,264
Total equity and liabilities 46,218 45,346 46,331

Quarterly information – Group

THE GROUP IN SUMMARY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q3 Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1-Q3 Last 12
SEK M 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 months
Sales
Organic growth
15,891
3%
17,894
4%
18,025
2%
19,484
1%
51,809
3%
71,293
2%
18,142
6%
19,387
2%
18,499
3%
56,028
4%
75,512
Gross income excluding items
affecting comparability 6,295 7,031 7,139 7,660 20,465 28,125 7,190 7,581 7,293 22,064 29,725
Gross margin excluding items affecting comparability 39.6% 39.3% 39.6% 39.3% 39.5% 39.5% 39.6% 39.1% 39.4% 39.4% 39.4%
Operating income before depr. & amort. (EBITDA)
excluding items affecting comparability
2,787 3,305 3,425 3,316 9,517 12,833 3,208 3,543 3,488 10,239 13,556
Operating margin (EBITDA) 17.5% 18.5% 19.0% 17.0% 18.4% 18.0% 17.7% 18.3% 18.9% 18.3% 18.0%
Depreciation and amortization -376 -395 -406 -403 -1,177 -1,580 -421 -429 -407 -1,258 -1,661
Operating income (EBIT) excluding
items affecting comparability
Operating margin (EBIT)
2,411
15.2%
2,910
16.3%
3,020
16.8%
2,913
15.0%
8,340
16.1%
11,254
15.8%
2,787
15.4%
3,114
16.1%
3,080
16.7%
8,982
16.0%
11,895
15.8%
Items affecting comparability1) - - - -1,597 - -1,597 - - - - -1,597
Operating income (EBIT) 2,411 2,910 3,020 1,316 8,340 9,657 2,787 3,114 3,080 8,982 10,298
Operating margin (EBIT) 15.2% 16.3% 16.8% 6.8% 16.1% 13.5% 15.4% 16.1% 16.7% 16.0% 13.6%
Net financial items
Income before tax (EBT)
-201
2,209
-181
2,729
-175
2,844
-146
1,170
-558
7,782
-705
8,952
-195
2,593
-170
2,944
-171
2,910
-535
8,447
-681
9,617
Profit margin (EBT) 13.9% 15.2% 15.8% 6.0% 15.0% 12.6% 14.3% 15.2% 15.7% 15.1% 12.7%
Tax on income -574 -709 -739 -304 -2,023 -2,328 -674 -765 -757 -2,196 -2,500
Profit from discontinued operations 3 7 17 1 27 28 - - - - 1
Net income for the period 1,638 2,026 2,122 867 5,786 6,653 1,918 2,179 2,153 6,250 7,117
Net income attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 1,638 2,026 2,122 866 5,786 6,651 1,919 2,178 2,153 6,249 7,115
Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 3
OPERATING CASH FLOW Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q3 Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1-Q3 Last 12
SEK M 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 months
Operating income (EBIT) 2,411 2,910 3,020 1,316 8,340 9,657 2,787 3,114 3,080 8,982 10,298
Restructuring costs - - - 1,597 - 1,597 - - - - 1,597
Depreciation and amortization
Net capital expenditure
376
-342
395
-394
406
-331
403
-411
1,177
-1,067
1,580
-1,478
421
-373
429
-593
407
-448
1,258
-1,414
1,661
-1,825
Change in working capital -1,836 -139 98 1,939 -1,877 62 -1,882 -207 -319 -2,408 -469
Interest paid and received -94 -228 -96 -179 -418 -597 -93 -198 -77 -368 -547
Non-cash items -17 -26 -266 -45 -309 -354 -36 28 11 4 -42
Operating Cash flow2) 498 2,519 2,830 4,620 5,846 10,467 824 2,575 2,654 6,053 10,673
Operating Cash flow/Income before tax excluding
items affecting comparability1)
0.23 0.92 0.99 1.67 0.75 0.99 0.32 0.87 0.91 0.72 0.95
CHANGE IN NET DEBT
SEK M
Q1
2016
Q2
2016
Q3
2016
Q4
2016
Q1-Q3
2016
Year
2016
Q1
2017
Q2
2017
Q3
2017
Q1-Q3
2017
Net debt at beginning of period 22,269 24,681 27,122 25,571 22,269 22,269 23,127 23,339 24,970 23,127
Operating cash flow -498 -2,519 -2,830 -4,620 -5,846 -10,467 -824 -2,575 -2,654 -6,053
Restructuring payments 95 50 61 235 207 442 84 136 106 326
Tax paid 1,298 478 523 629 2,299 2,928 629 961 1,656 3,247
Acquistions and disposals
Dividend
1,345
-
556
2,944
145
-
991
-
2,045
2,944
3,037
2,944
461
-
268
3,332
1,741
-
2,470
3,332
Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligation 221 186 105 -374 511 138 -34 99 -50 14
Net debt of disposal group classified as held for sale 0 0 0 - - - - - - -
Exchange rate differences and other -49 746 444 695 1,142 1,836 -104 -590 -590 -1,284
Net debt at end of period 24,681 27,122 25,571 23,127 25,571 23,127 23,339 24,970 25,180 25,180
Net debt/Equity ratio 0.58 0.64 0.57 0.49 0.57 0.49 0.48 0.54 0.53 0.53
NET DEBT Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK M
Non-current interest-bearing receivables
2016
-34
2016
-36
2016
-41
2016
-41
2017
-41
2017
-39
2017
-212
Current interest-bearing investments including derivatives -270 -222 -168 -169 -113 -211 -161
Cash and cash equivalents -578 -564 -604 -750 -697 -844 -440
Pension provisions 3,002 3,258 3,406 3,121 3,058 3,109 2,929
Other non-current interest-bearing liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities including derivatives
15,668
6,893
15,805
8,881
16,205
6,773
16,901
4,065
16,232
4,901
17,450
5,505
16,728
6,336
Total 24,681 27,122 25,571 23,127 23,339 24,970 25,180
CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND FINANCING Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK M 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017
Capital employed 67,124 69,449 70,555 70,351 72,333 71,349 72,477
- of which goodwill 43,098 44,387 45,077 47,544 47,438 46,252 46,573
- of which other intangible assets and
property, plant and equipment
- of which investments in associates
16,613
1,970
17,036
2,037
17,264
2,095
17,618
2,109
17,595
2,176
17,309
2,193
17,032
2,147
Assets and liabilities of disposal group classified
as held for sale 111 126 - - - - -
Net debt 24,681 27,122 25,571 23,127 23,339 24,970 25,180
Non-controlling interest 4 3 4 5 4 5 5
Shareholders' equity 42,551 42,449 44,981 47,220 48,989 46,374 47,292
DATA PER SHARE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q3 Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1-Q3
SEK
Earnings per share before and after dilution
2016
1.47
2016
1.82
2016
1.91
2016
0.78
2016
5.21
2016
5.99
2017
1.73
2017
1.96
2017
1.94
2017
5.63
Earnings per share before and after dilution and
excluding items affecting comparability 1) 1.47 1.82 1.91 1.88 5.21 7.09 1.73 1.96 1.94 5.63
Shareholders' equity per share after dilution 38.31 38.22 40.50 42.51 40.50 42.51 44.10 41.75 42.58 42.58

Reporting by division

Q3 and 30 Sep Global Entrance
EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017
Sales, external 3,966 4,187 4,404 4,409 2,305 2,281 2,414 2,400 4,936 5,223 0 0 18,025 18,499
Sales, internal 75 91 17 17 181 167 25 17 24 19 -323 -311 - -
Sales 4,042 4,278 4,422 4,426 2,486 2,448 2,439 2,417 4,960 5,242 -323 -311 18,025 18,499
Organic growth 2% 4% 5% 3% -7% 2% 7% 6% 4% 2% - - 2% 3%
Share of earnings in associates - - - - 5 5 - - 26 25 - - 31 30
Operating income (EBIT) 673 717 959 966 306 277 442 431 709 762 -69 -72 3,020 3,080
Operating margin (EBIT) 16.7% 16.8% 21.7% 21.8% 12.3% 11.3% 18.1% 17.8% 14.3% 14.5% 16.8% 16.7%
Capital employed 14,241 14,254 14,589 14,750 12,578 11,870 10,813 12,137 18,598 18,882 -264 584 70,555 72,477
- of which goodwill 8,071 8,332 10,400 10,016 7,810 7,441 7,791 9,229 11,005 11,554 - - 45,077 46,573
- of which other intangible assets and
property, plant and equipment 3,279 3,395 3,325 3,194 3,928 3,777 2,386 2,370 4,238 4,156 108 140 17,264 17,032
- of which investments in associates 9 9 - - 495 503 - 12 1,591 1,623 - - 2,095 2,147
Return on capital employed 18.5% 19.2% 25.9% 25.9% 9.8% 9.3% 16.6% 14.6% 15.2% 15.7% - - 17.1% 17.0%
Operating income (EBIT) 673 717 959 966 306 277 442 431 709 762 -69 -72 3,020 3,080
Depreciation and amortization 97 100 97 79 72 78 72 85 63 62 5 4 406 407
Net capital expenditure -107 -135 -86 -128 -48 -65 -65 -66 -29 -50 4 -6 -331 -448
Change in working capital -261 -42 47 128 323 -135 68 -76 -125 -182 46 -12 98 -319
Cash flow2) 402 640 1,018 1,046 653 155 517 373 617 593 -15 -86 3,192 2,720
Non-cash items -266 11 -266 11
Interest paid and received -96 -77 -96 -77
Operating cash flow2) 2,830 2,654

Q1-Q3 and 30 Sep

Global Entrance
EMEA Americas
Asia Pacific
Technologies
Systems
Other
Total
SEK M 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017
Sales, external 12,056 12,962 12,616 13,645 6,251 6,302 6,948 7,484 13,938 15,635 0 0 51,809 56,028
Sales, internal 224 250 66 52 510 508 62 54 79 74 -941 -938 - -
Sales 12,280 13,212 12,682 13,697 6,762 6,811 7,009 7,538 14,018 15,709 -941 -938 51,809 56,028
Organic growth 3% 3% 6% 4% -5% 0% 4% 6% 4% 4% - - 3% 4%
Share of earnings in associates - - - - 14 16 - - 83 70 - - 97 86
Operating income (EBIT) 1,957 2,148 2,732 2,968 835 702 1,252 1,338 1,865 2,121 -300 -296 8,340 8,982
Operating margin (EBIT) 15.9% 16.3% 21.5% 21.7% 12.3% 10.3% 17.9% 17.8% 13.3% 13.5% - - 16.1% 16.0%
Capital employed 14,241 14,254 14,589 14,750 12,578 11,870 10,813 12,137 18,598 18,882 -264 584 70,555 72,477
- of which goodwill 8,071 8,332 10,400 10,016 7,810 7,441 7,791 9,229 11,005 11,554 - - 45,077 46,573
- of which other intangible assets and
property, plant and equipment 3,279 3,395 3,325 3,194 3,928 3,777 2,386 2,370 4,238 4,156 108 140 17,264 17,032
- of which investments in associates 9 9 - - 495 503 - 12 1,591 1,623 - - 2,095 2,147
Return on capital employed 18.8% 19.8% 25.7% 25.9% 9.2% 7.8% 16.3% 15.0% 14.2% 14.9% - - 16.4% 16.4%
Operating income (EBIT) 1,957 2,148 2,732 2,968 835 702 1,252 1,338 1,865 2,121 -300 -296 8,340 8,982
Depreciation and amortization 298 320 253 251 208 230 221 244 189 201 8 11 1,177 1,258
Net capital expenditure -303 -396 -282 -343 -174 -276 -173 -205 -131 -168 -4 -26 -1,067 -1,414
Change in working capital -782 -585 -288 -470 -73 -539 -354 -437 -271 -264 -109 -115 -1,877 -2,408
Cash flow2) 1,170 1,488 2,415 2,406 795 117 946 941 1,652 1,891 -405 -426 6,573 6,417
Non-cash items -309 4 -309 4
Interest paid and received -418 -368 -418 -368
Operating cash flow2) 5,846 6,053
Average number of employees 10,908 11,186 8,943 8,924 12,665 11,665 3,844 4,257 10,367 11,085 238 276 46,966 47,393

Reporting by division

Year and 31 Dec

EMEA Americas
Asia Pacific
Global
Technologies
Entrance
Systems
Other
Total
SEK M 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016
Sales, external 16,220 16,535 15,588 16,963 9,401 8,491 9,031 9,619 17,858 19,685 0 0 68,099 71,293
Sales, internal 304 302 76 81 770 698 69 78 98 104 -1,317 -1,262 - -
Sales 16,524 16,837 15,665 17,044 10,171 9,189 9,100 9,697 17,957 19,789 -1,317 -1,262 68,099 71,293
Organic growth 4% 3% 7% 5% -3% -9% 7% 3% 5% 4% - - 4% 2%
Share of earnings in associates - - - - 16 23 - - 118 104 - - 134 127
Operating income (EBIT) excl.
items affecting comparability 2,620 2,722 3,363 3,640 1,436 787 1,647 1,752 2,436 2,753 -422 -401 11,079 11,254
Operating margin (EBIT) excl.
items affecting comparability 15.9% 16.2% 21.5% 21.4% 14.1% 8.6% 18.1% 18.1% 13.6% 13.9% - - 16.3% 15.8%
Capital employed 12,916 13,275 13,908 15,749 11,689 11,803 9,815 11,331 16,030 18,291 -509 -98 63,848 70,351
- of which goodwill 7,857 8,348 9,903 11,012 7,690 7,920 7,437 8,784 9,891 11,480 - - 42,777 47,544
- of which other intangible assets and
property, plant and equipment 3,210 3,296 3,184 3,516 3,908 3,900 2,300 2,499 3,939 4,282 107 125 16,649 17,618
- of which investments in associates 8 9 0 - 452 496 - - 1,450 1,605 - - 1,910 2,109
Return on capital employed excl.
items affecting comparability 20.4% 19.9% 24.1% 25.0% 12.6% 6.6% 18.8% 16.6% 14.9% 15.7% - - 17.8% 16.5%
Operating income (EBIT) 2,620 1,942 3,363 3,606 1,436 529 1,647 1,603 2,436 2,546 -422 -569 11,079 9,657
Depreciation and amortization 398 402 300 330 268 283 232 296 231 257 4 11 1,433 1,580
Net capital expenditure -349 -472 -326 -372 -238 -211 -212 -238 -94 -157 -24 -28 -1,241 -1,478
Change in working capital -47 -75 -120 -152 -231 705 -110 -86 63 -141 -57 -188 -502 62
Cash flow2) 2,622 2,577 3,217 3,447 1,235 1,564 1,557 1,724 2,637 2,713 -499 -607 10,770 11,418
Non-cash items -269 -354 -269 -354
Interest paid and received -548 -597 -548 -597
Operating cash flow2) 9,952 10,467
Average number of employees 10,886 10,835 7,957 8,961 13,651 12,481 3,583 3,907 9,686 10,505 231 240 45,994 46,928

1) Items affecting comparability consist of restructuring costs.

2) Excluding restructuring payments.

Financial information - Notes

NOTE 1 SALES BY CONTINENT

Q1-Q3
2016 2017 2016 2017
6,397 6,771 19,332 21,013
7,427 7,575 20,781 22,928
529 514 1,454 1,599
246 275 650 728
2,751 2,696 7,757 7,780
674 669 1,835 1,981
18,025 18,499 51,809 56,028
Q3

NOTE 2 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Q3 Q1-Q3
SEK M 2016 2017 2016 2017
Purchase prices
Cash paid for acquisitions during the year 216 1,631 1,388 2,156
Holdbacks and deferred considerations for acquisitions during the year 25 63 203 220
Adjustment of purchase prices for acquisitions in prior years 0 0 -91 4
Total 241 1,693 1,500 2,380
Acquired assets and liabilities at fair value
Intangible assets 67 20 69 153
Property, plant and equipment -1 72 279 90
Financial assets 0 22 71 25
Inventories 14 94 101 163
Current receivables and investments 20 191 136 318
Cash and cash equivalents 5 147 146 184
Non-current liabilities -1 -120 -185 -189
Current liabilities -16 -406 -354 -499
Total 88 19 263 244
Goodwill 153 1,675 1,237 2,136
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to acquisitions
Cash paid for acquisitions during the year 216 1,631 1,388 2,156
Cash and cash equivalents in acquired subsidiaries -5 -147 -146 -184
Paid holdbacks and deferred considerations for acquisitions in previous years 65 275 497 502
Total 277 1,759 1,739 2,475

Fair value adjustments of acquired net assets from acquisitions made in previous periods are included in the above table.

NOTE 3 FAIR VALUE AND CARRYING AMOUNT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

30 September 2017 Financial instruments
at fair value
SEK M Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 50 50 50
Available-for-sale financial assets 11 11
Loans and other receivables 13,430 13,430
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 72 72 72
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 1,723 1,723 125 1,598
Financial liabilities at amortized cost 29,301 29,336
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 11 11 11
31 December 2016
31 December 2016 at fair value
SEK M Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 78 78 78
Available-for-sale financial assets 11 11
Loans and other receivables 13,476 13,476
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 88 88 88
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 2,366 2,366 116 2,250
Financial liabilities at amortized cost 28,272 28,381
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 21 21 21

Financial instruments

Definitions of financial performance measures

Organic growth Net debt

Change in sales for comparable units after adjustments for Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets. acquisitions and exchange rate effects.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization as a bearing liabilities including deferred tax liability. percentage of sales.

Operating income as a percentage of sales.

Income before tax as a percentage of sales.

See the table on operating cash flow for detailed information. For as a percentage of average parent company's shareholders relationship between operating cash flow and cash flow from equity. operating activities see the company's last Annual Report.

Investments in tangible and intangible assets less disposals of average capital employed. tangible and intangible assets.

Depreciation

Depreciation and amortization of intangible and tangible assets.

Capital employed

Operating margin (EBITDA) Total assets less interest-bearing assets and non-interest-

Equity ratio

Operating margin (EBIT) Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets.

Interest coverage ratio Profit margin (EBT) Income before tax plus net interest divided by net interest.

Return on shareholders' equity

Operating cash flow Net income attributable to parent company's shareholders

Return on capital employed

Net capital expenditure Income before tax plus net interest as a percentage of

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