Interim / Quarterly Report • Jul 30, 2024
Interim / Quarterly Report
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* The comparative is adjusted and includes STANLEY Security's 12 months adjusted estimated EBITDA.
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| January–June summary | 4 |
| Group development | 6 |
| Development in the Group's business segments | 8 |
| Cash flow | 11 |
| Capital employed and financing | 12 |
| Acquisitions and divestitures | 14 |
| Other significant events | 15 |
| Risks and uncertainties | 15 |
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We delivered good performance throughout the business with an operating margin of 6.9 percent (6.6) in the second quarter, with an improved margin development in our European operations. In accordance with our strategy, the Group's operating margin was supported by strong improvement both in security services and in technology and solutions.
Organic sales growth was 5 percent. Real sales growth in our technology and solutions business was good at 8 percent excluding the impact from the divestment of Securitas Argentina, supporting the mix change into higher margin business lines.
Operating cash flow in the second quarter improved compared to last year in line with our expectations after the weaker first quarter. We are in a solid position to deliver a strong fullyear 2024 outcome.
We are shaping Securitas for long-term sustainable shareholder value, and the core of that execution is operational value creation through growth in technology and solutions, portfolio profitability in security services, cost efficiency and digital innovation.
Our portfolio management activities are generating good traction, as evidenced by the profitability development of our security services portfolio. New business continue to come in at higher margins. The recovery in the airport security business in Europe also supported.
Two years after the acquisition of STANLEY Security our global Technology business is stronger than ever before. Based on our leading global market position and our unique client offering, we delivered healthy organic sales growth of 8 percent in Technology in the second quarter. Today, we have more than BSEK 1.25 of recurring monthly revenue in the strategically important and highmargin monitoring and maintenance business which, together with effectively driving best practices and executing cost synergies, have supported a significantly increased operating margin since the closing of the acquisition.
With the majority of the integration activities completed in North America and with good progress in Europe we can accelerate our focus on commercial activities to continue growing the business going forward.
We are driving a client-centric transformation of Securitas to provide the most compelling value proposition in the security industry. With elevated global uncertainty and an increased threat environment, clients are looking for a future-oriented partner with deep security expertise who can support
in shaping their security programs for the years to come. Our long-term partnership approach combined with our presence, technology and digital capabilities are important differentiators that make us the partner of choice for our clients.
Last month, we signed the first global vested contract in the industry with a technology company where we together will develop their security program leveraging our full offering.
To sharpen our performance and competitive position further we also continue to assess our business mix and presence.
Our performance in the second quarter and the confidence from our clients confirm that we are on the right path, and we remain committed to achieve the target of 8 percent operating margin by the end of 2025.
Magnus Ahlqvist President and CEO
As per the first quarter 2024, certain key ratios and definitions have been changed. Refer to note 5 for further information.
| Q2 | Change, % | H1 | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
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| MSEK | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2023 | Total |
| Sales | 40 638 | 39 909 | 2 | 3 | 79 898 | 77 660 | 3 | 4 | 157 249 | 18 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | ||||||
| Operating income before amortization |
2 801 | 2 620 | 7 | 8 | 5 158 | 4 800 | 7 | 9 | 10 247 | 28 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 | |||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets |
–153 | –157 | –304 | –311 | –620 | |||||
| Acquisition-related costs | –6 | –2 | –7 | –3 | –10 | |||||
| Items affecting comparability 1) | –243 | –311 | –460 | –592 | –4 669 | |||||
| Operating income after amortization |
2 399 | 2 150 | 12 | 13 | 4 387 | 3 894 | 13 | 14 | 4 948 | –24 |
| Financial income and expenses | –617 | –541 | –1 171 | –969 | –2 115 | |||||
| Income before taxes | 1 782 | 1 609 | 11 | 13 | 3 216 | 2 925 | 10 | 11 | 2 833 | –51 |
| Net income for the period | 1 310 | 1 178 | 11 | 14 | 2 364 | 2 141 | 10 | 12 | 1 297 | –70 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.28 | 2.05 | 11 | 14 | 4.12 | 3.71 | 11 | 12 | 2.24 | –76 |
| Earnings per share, before items affecting comparability, SEK |
2.60 | 2.46 | 6 | 8 | 4.72 | 4.49 | 5 | 6 | 9.59 | –11 |
| Cash flow from operating activities |
1 679 | 1 199 | 1 317 | 1 386 | 8 185 | |||||
| Cash flow from operating activities, % |
60 | 46 | 26 | 29 | 80 | |||||
| Free cash flow | 429 | 542 | –930 | –85 | 4 938 | |||||
| Net debt/EBITDA ratio | – | – | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
1) Refer to note 7 for further information.
| Organic sales growth | Operating margin | |||||||
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| Q2 | H1 | Q2 | H1 | |||||
| % | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Securitas North America* | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Securitas Europe | 8 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Securitas Ibero-America | 8 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Group | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
* The Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services business unit was moved from Securitas North America into Other in the third quarter of 2023. The comparatives have been restated.
| Sales, MSEK |
Real sales growth, % |
Operating income before amortization, MSEK |
Operating margin, % |
% of Group sales | before amortization | % of Group operating income |
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| Business line | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 |
| Security services | 26 414 | 26 380 | 1 | 12 | 1 466 | 1 356 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 65 | 66 | 52 | 52 |
| Technology and solutions |
13 536 | 12 764 | 7 | 73* | 1 404 | 1 309 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 33 | 32 | 50 | 50 |
| Risk management services and costs for Group functions |
688 | 765 | – | – | –69 | –45 | – | – | 2 | 2 | –2 | –2 |
| Group | 40 638 | 39 909 | 3 | 25 | 2 801 | 2 620 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| % | % of Group sales | % of Group operating income before amortization |
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* Excluding STANLEY Security real sales growth was 12 percent in the second quarter of 2023.
| Sales, MSEK |
Real sales growth, % |
Operating income before amortization, MSEK |
Operating margin, % |
% of Group sales | % of Group operating income before amortization |
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| Business line | H1 2024 | H1 2023 | H1 2024 | H1 2023 | H1 2024 | H1 2023 | H1 2024 | H1 2023 | H1 2024 | H1 2023 | H1 2024 | H1 2023 |
| Security services | 52 182 | 51 324 | 3 | 11 | 2 597 | 2 433 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 65 | 66 | 50 | 50 |
| Technology and solutions |
26 298 | 24 785 | 7 | 75* | 2 708 | 2 525 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 33 | 32 | 53 | 53 |
| Risk management services and costs for Group functions |
1 418 | 1 551 | – | – | –147 | –158 | – | – | 2 | 2 | –3 | –3 |
| Group | 79 898 | 77 660 | 4 | 26 | 5 158 | 4 800 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| % | % of Group sales | % of Group operating income before amortization |
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* Excluding STANLEY Security real sales growth was 12 percent in the first half-year of 2023.
For further information regarding the revenue from the Group's business lines, refer to note 3.

Organic sales growth, %

Sales amounted to MSEK 40 638 (39 909) and organic sales growth to 5 percent (11) in the second quarter.
Securitas North America had 2 percent (7) organic sales growth, driven by the Technology business unit. Securitas Europe showed 8 percent (13), driven by price increases including impact from the hyperinflationary environment in Türkiye. Organic sales growth in Securitas Ibero-America was 8 percent (24), where the comparative included the now divested Securitas Argentina. Extra sales in the Group amounted to 13 percent (13) of total sales.
Real sales growth, including acquisitions and divestitures and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 3 percent (25).
Technology and solutions sales amounted to MSEK 13 536 (12 764) or 33 percent (32) of total sales in the second quarter. Real sales growth, including acquisitions and divestitures and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 7 percent (73). Excluding the impact of the divestment of Securitas Argentina, real sales growth was 8 percent in the second quarter.
Operating income before amortization was MSEK 2 801 (2 620) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented a real change of 8 percent (42).
The Group's operating margin was 6.9 percent (6.6), an improvement driven by all business segments with an accelerated margin development in our European operations.
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –153 (–157).
Acquisition-related costs totaled MSEK –6 (–2). For further information refer to Acquisitions and divestitures on page 14 and note 6.
Items affecting comparability were MSEK –243 (–311), whereof MSEK –219 (–170) related to the acquisition of STANLEY Security and MSEK –24 (–141) were related to the transformation programs in Europe and Ibero-America. For further information refer to note 7.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –617 (–541). Interest income and expense increased due to increased interest rates. The impact from IAS 29 hyperinflation was MSEK 27 (26) relating to the net monetary gain. For further information refer to note 8.
Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 1 782 (1 609).
The Group's tax rate was 26.5 percent (26.8). The tax rate before tax on items affecting comparability was 26.4 percent (26.5)
Net income was MSEK 1 310 (1 178).
Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.28 (2.05). Earnings per share before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 2.60 (2.46).
Sales amounted to MSEK 79 898 (77 660) and organic sales growth to 6 percent (11) in the first half-year.
Securitas North America had 3 percent (8) organic sales growth, supported by the Guarding and Technology business units. Securitas Europe showed 9 percent (13) and continued to be driven by price increases including impact from the hyperinflationary environment in Türkiye. Organic sales growth in Securitas Ibero-America was 7 percent (24), where the comparative included the now divested Securitas Argentina. Extra sales in the Group amounted to 12 percent (12) of total sales.
Real sales growth, including acquisitions and divestitures and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 4 percent (26).
Technology and solutions sales amounted to MSEK 26 298 (24 785) or 33 percent (32) of total sales in the first six months. Real sales growth, including acquisitions and divestitures and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 7 percent (75). Excluding the impact of the divestment of Securitas Argentina, real sales growth was 8 percent in the first half-year.
Operating income before amortization was MSEK 5 158 (4 800) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented a real change of 9 percent (42).
The Group's operating margin was 6.5 percent (6.2), an improvement driven by all business segments. Price increases in the Group were slightly ahead of wage cost increases in the first six months.
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –304 (–311).
Acquisition-related costs totaled MSEK –7 (–3). For further information refer to Acquisitions and divestitures on page 14 and note 6.
Items affecting comparability were MSEK –460 (–592), whereof MSEK –347 (–285) related to the acquisition of STANLEY Security and MSEK –113 (–307) were related to the transformation programs in Europe and Ibero-America. For further information refer to note 7.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –1 171 (–969). Interest income and expense increased due to increased interest rates. The impact from IAS 29 hyperinflation was MSEK 59 (77) relating to the net monetary gain. For further information refer to note 8.
Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 3 216 (2 925).
The Group's tax rate was 26.5 percent (26.8). The tax rate before tax on items affecting comparability was 26.4 percent (26.6)
Net income was MSEK 2 364 (2 141).
Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.12 (3.71). Earnings per share before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 4.72 (4.49).
Securitas North America provides protective services in the US, Canada and Mexico. The operations in the US are organized in three specialized units – Guarding, Technology and Pinkerton Corporate Risk Management.
| Q2 | Change, % | H1 | Change, % | Change, % | ||||||
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| MSEK | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2023 | Total |
| Total sales | 16 009 | 15 642 | 2 | 2 | 31 759 | 30 598 | 4 | 3 | 62 561 | 20 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | |||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 40 | |||||
| Operating income before amortization |
1 478 | 1 423 | 4 | 3 | 2 832 | 2 667 | 6 | 6 | 5 625 | 31 |
| Operating margin, % | 9.2 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 9.0 | |||||
| Share of Group operating income, % |
53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
The Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services business unit was moved from Securitas North America into Other in the third quarter of 2023. The comparatives have been restated.
QUARTERLY SALES DEVELOPMENT
Organic sales growth, %

Organic sales growth was 2 percent (7) in the second quarter, driven by strong growth in the Technology business unit. Organic sales growth within the Guarding business unit was hampered by the termination of an airport security contract as previously communicated.
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 6 125 (5 668) or 38 percent (36) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 8 percent (111) in the second quarter.
The operating margin was 9.2 percent (9.1), driven by the Technology business unit including cost synergies and leverage from the sales growth. The operating margin in the Guarding business was stable.
The Swedish krona exchange rate weakened against the US dollar, which had a positive impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 3 percent (50) in the second quarter.
Organic sales growth was 3 percent (8) in the first half-year, supported by the Guarding and Technology business units. Organic sales growth within the Guarding business unit primarily stemmed from price increases but was hampered by the termination of an airport security contract as previously communicated. The Technology business unit had good organic sales growth driven by installations. The client retention rate was 86 percent (86).
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 11 912 (11 083) or 38 percent (36) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 7 percent (118) in the first six months.
The operating margin was 8.9 percent (8.7), an improvement supported by the Technology business unit including cost synergies. The operating margin in the Guarding business unit also improved in the first six months.
The Swedish krona exchange rate weakened against the US dollar, which had a positive impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 6 percent (56) in the first half-year.
Operating margin, %
Securitas Europe provides protective services in 21 countries. The full range of protective services includes on-site, mobile and remote guarding, technology and solutions, fire and safety services and corporate risk management.
| Q2 | Change, % | H1 | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2023 | Total |
| Total sales | 17 663 | 16 784 | 5 | 8 | 34 506 | 32 488 | 6 | 9 | 66 605 | 22 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 8 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | |||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 43 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | |||||
| Operating income before amortization |
1 129 | 992 | 14 | 18 | 1 963 | 1 786 | 10 | 14 | 4 095 | 28 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.4 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 6.1 | |||||
| Share of Group operating income, % |
40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 40 |

Organic sales growth, %
Operating margin, %

Organic sales growth was 8 percent (13) in the second quarter, driven by price increases, including impact from the hyperinflationary environment in Türkiye, and the technology business line.
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 5 830 (5 610) or 33 percent (33) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 7 percent (68) in the second quarter.
The operating margin was 6.4 percent (5.9), an improvement driven by the security services business through active portfolio management and a positive development within airport security. The operating margin in the technology business line also improved, due to good progress in the integration work as well as synergy execution.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened against the euro and the Turkish lira, resulting in a negative impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 18 percent (37) in the second quarter.
Organic sales growth was 9 percent (13) in the first half-year and continued to be driven by price increases including impact from the hyperinflationary environment in Türkiye. Organic sales growth was also supported by the technology business line. The client retention rate was 92 percent (90).
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 11 358 (10 823) or 33 percent (33) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 8 percent (68) in the first half-year.
The operating margin was 5.7 percent (5.5). The improvement stemmed from the security services business, driven by active portfolio management whereas airport security hampered due to the first quarter. The operating margin in the technology business line weakened with negative impact from the ongoing system and support transitions.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened against the Turkish lira, resulting in a negative impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 14 percent (33) in the first half-year.
Securitas Ibero-America provides protective services in six Latin American countries as well as in Portugal and Spain in Europe. The full range of protective services includes on-site, mobile and remote guarding, technology and solutions, fire and safety services and corporate risk management.
| Q2 | Change, % | H1 | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
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| MSEK | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2024 | 2023 | Total | Real | 2023 | Total |
| Total sales | 3 812 | 4 233 | –10 | –9 | 7 458 | 8 235 | –9 | –9 | 15 449 | 6 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 8 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 15 | |||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | |||||
| Operating income before amortization |
259 | 250 | 4 | 4 | 502 | 481 | 4 | 4 | 991 | 12 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.8 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 6.4 | |||||
| Share of Group operating income, % |
9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |

Organic sales growth, %

Operating margin, %
Organic sales growth was 8 percent (24) in the second quarter, where the comparative included the now divested Securitas Argentina. Organic sales growth in Spain was 9 percent (3), supported by technology and solutions sales and price increases. In Latin America, organic sales growth continued to be driven by price increases.
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 1 375 (1 305) or 36 percent (31) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 7 percent (17). Excluding the impact of the divestment of Securitas Argentina, real sales growth was 13 percent in the second quarter.
The operating margin was 6.8 percent (5.9), an improvement driven by both security services and technology and solutions, as well as the divestiture of Securitas Argentina.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened against most currencies in the segment, which had a negative impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 4 percent (15) in the second quarter.
Organic sales growth was 7 percent (24) in the first half-year, where the comparative included the now divested Securitas Argentina. Organic sales growth in Spain was 8 percent (5), supported by technology and solutions sales and price increases. In Latin America, organic sales growth continued to be driven by price increases. The client retention rate was 92 percent (92).
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 2 631 (2 529) or 35 percent (31) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 5 percent (17). Excluding the impact of the divestment of Securitas Argentina, real sales growth was 11 percent in the first half-year.
The operating margin was 6.7 percent (5.8), an improvement driven by both security services and technology and solutions, as well as the divestiture of Securitas Argentina.
The Swedish krona exchange rate developed differently against different currencies in the segment. The net impact on operating income in Swedish krona was neutral. The real change in operating income was 4 percent (14) in the first half-year.
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income before amortization | 2 801 | 2 620 | 5 158 | 4 800 | 10 247 |
| Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets | –1 142 | –1 119 | –2 213 | –2 066 | –4 114 |
| Reversal of depreciation | 928 | 895 | 1 832 | 1 773 | 3 556 |
| Change in trade receivables | –869 | –1 760 | –1 790 | –2 179 | –2 986 |
| Change in operating payables | 201 | 758 | –985 | –722 | 1 477 |
| Change in other net working capital | –240 | –195 | –685 | –220 | 5 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1 679 | 1 199 | 1 317 | 1 386 | 8 185 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, % | 60 | 46 | 26 | 29 | 80 |
| Financial income and expenses paid | –490 | –354 | –1 236 | –872 | –1 899 |
| Current taxes paid | –760 | –303 | –1 011 | –599 | –1 348 |
| Free cash flow | 429 | 542 | –930 | –85 | 4 938 |
As per the first quarter 2024, certain key ratios and definitions have been changed. Refer to note 5 for further information.

Cash flow from operating activities, %
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES, % | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | ||||
| 46 % | 84 % | 166 % | –15 % | 60 % |
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 1 679 (1 199), equivalent to 60 percent (46) of operating income before amortization.
The cash flow in the second quarter improved compared to last year, supported by positive Easter timing impact and reduced organic sales growth while hampered by a reduced accounts payable position.
Free cash flow was MSEK 429 (542), negatively impacted by increased interest rates and timing impacts of tax payments.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 1 317 (1 386), equivalent to 26 percent (29) of operating income before amortization, positively impacted by reduced organic sales growth while the strong net working capital at year-end 2023 impacted negatively.
Free cash flow was MSEK –930 (–85), negatively impacted by increased annual bond coupon payments, increased interest rates and timing impacts of tax payments.
| MSEK | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current tangible and intangible assets | 11 562 | 12 017 | 11 281 |
| Trade receivables | 28 350 | 27 685 | 25 367 |
| Operating payables | –17 101 | –16 069 | –17 649 |
| Other net working capital | –1 | 385 | –628 |
| Net working capital | 11 248 | 12 001 | 7 090 |
| Net working capital as % of sales | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Operating capital employed | 22 810 | 24 018 | 18 371 |
| Goodwill | 53 433 | 53 034 | 50 916 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 6 310 | 7 069 | 6 340 |
| Shares in associated companies | 394 | 433 | 354 |
| Other capital employed | –1 289 | –1 897 | –1 753 |
| Capital employed1) | 81 658 | 82 657 | 74 228 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Net debt | –41 867 | –43 779 | –37 530 |
| Dividend payable1) | –1 088 | –974 | – |
| Shareholders' equity | 38 703 | 37 904 | 36 698 |
As per the first quarter 2024, certain key ratios and definitions have been changed. Refer to note 5 for further information.
1) Dividend related to financial year 2023 and 2022 distributed to the shareholders in two payments. The first dividend payment was made in May, i.e. in the same quarter as it was decided by the AGM. As of 2024 the liability of the second dividend payment is presented on a separate line and is no longer included in capital employed. Comparatives have been restated.
| MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | –41 130 | –41 308 | –37 530 | –40 534 | –40 534 | |
| Free cash flow | 429 | 542 | –930 | –85 | 4 938 | |
| Acquisitions/divestitures | 6 | –144 | –23 | –154 | –28 | –170 |
| Items affecting comparability | 7 | –255 | –344 | –545 | –680 | –1 403 |
| Dividend paid | –1 089 | –1 003 | –1 089 | –1 003 | –1 977 | |
| Lease liabilities | 120 | –13 | 143 | 27 | 291 | |
| Change in net debt | –939 | –841 | –2 575 | –1 769 | 1 679 | |
| Revaluation of financial instruments | –72 | –4 | –27 | 4 | 2 | |
| Translation differences | 274 | –1 626 | –1 735 | –1 480 | 1 323 | |
| Closing balance | –41 867 | –43 779 | –41 867 | –43 779 | –37 530 |

The net working capital was MSEK 11 248 (7 090 as of December 31, 2023), corresponding to 7 percent of sales, adjusted for the full-year sales of acquired and divested entities (5 as of December, 2023). The Group's operating capital employed was MSEK 22 810 (18 371 as of December 31, 2023). The translation of foreign operating capital employed to Swedish kronor increased the Group's operating capital employed by MSEK 770.
The Group's total capital employed was MSEK 81 658 (74 228 as of December 31, 2023). The translation of foreign capital employed to Swedish krona increased the Group's capital
employed by MSEK 3 412. The return on capital employed was 13 percent (14 as of December 31, 2023).
The Group's net debt amounted to MSEK 41 867 (37 530 as of December 31, 2023). The net debt was impacted mainly by the free cash flow of MSEK –930, a dividend of MSEK –1 089, paid to the shareholders in May 2024, translation differences of MSEK –1 735 and payments for items affecting comparability of MSEK –545.
The net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.9 (3.3*). The free cash flow to net debt ratio amounted to 0.10 (0.08). The interest coverage ratio amounted to 4.0 (5.3).
On June 30, 2024, Securitas had a Revolving Credit Facility with its eleven key relationship banks. The size of the facility amounted to MEUR 1 029 maturing in 2027. The facility was undrawn on June 30, 2024.
A Swedish Commercial Paper Program amounts to MSEK 5 000, of which MSEK 1 550 was outstanding as of June 30, 2024.
In February, 2024, Securitas repaid a MEUR 350 Eurobond and a MSEK 1 500 Private placement with proceeds of a MEUR 500 issue with a maturity in 2030.
In June, 2024, Securitas repaid MEUR 126 equivalent of Schuldschein loans with proceeds of a MUSD 135 Term Facility which has a maturity in 2025.
Standard & Poor's rating of Securitas is BBB with stable outlook.
Further information regarding financial instruments and credit facilities is provided in note 9.
Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK –1 230 (–70), due to dividend paid of MSEK –1 089 (–1 003) and a net decrease in borrowings of MSEK –141 (933). A second dividend payment of MSEK –1 088 (–974) will be made during the fourth quarter of 2024. The total dividend amounts to MSEK 2 177 (1 977).
Cash flow for the period was MSEK –2 859 (–863).
The closing balance for liquid funds after translation differences of MSEK 76 was MSEK 5 159 (7 942 as of December 31, 2023).
Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 38 703 (36 698 as of December 31, 2023). The translation of foreign assets and liabilities into Swedish krona together with net investment hedges increased shareholders' equity by MSEK 1 677. Refer to the statement of comprehensive income on page 19 for further information.
| Company | Business segment 1) | Included/ excluded from |
Acquired/ divested share 2) |
Annual sales 3) |
Enterprise value 4, 7) |
Goodwill | Acq. related intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 50 916 | 6 340 | |||||
| Other acquisitions and divestitures 5, 6) | – | – | – | 149 | – | – | |
| Total acquisitions and divestitures January–June 2024 |
– | – | – | 149 | – | – | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | – | –304 | |||||
| Translation differences and remeasurement for hyperinflation |
2 517 | 274 | |||||
| Closing balance | 53 433 | 6 310 |
1) Refers to business segment with main responsibility for the acquisition/divestiture.
2) Refers to voting rights for acquisitions/divestitures in the form of share purchase agreements. For asset deals no voting rights are stated.
3) Estimated annual sales.
4) Purchase price paid/received plus acquired/divested net debt but excluding any deferred considerations.
5) Related to deferred considerations paid in the US, Austria, Spain, Türkiye, Australia and South Korea. Includes, as of a result of the finalized net working capital reconciliation,
final payment for the acquisition of the Electronic Security Solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker Inc. ("STANLEY Security") in 2022.
6)Deferred considerations have been recognized mainly based on an assessment of the future profitability development in the acquired entities for an agreed period. The net of new deferred considerations, payments made from previously recognized deferred considerations and revaluation of deferred considerations in the Group was MSEK –38.
Total deferred considerations, short-term and long-term, in the Group's balance sheet amount to MSEK 69.
7) Cash flow from acquisitions and divestitures amounts to MSEK –154, which is the sum of enterprise value MSEK –149 and acquisition-related costs paid MSEK –5.
All acquisition calculations are finalized no later than one year after the acquisition is made. Transactions with non-controlling interests are specified in the statement of changes in shareholders' equity on page 22. Transaction costs and revaluation of deferred considerations can be found in note 6.
For critical estimates and judgments, provisions and contingent liabilities refer to the Annual Report 2023 and to note 11. If no significant events have occurred relating to the information in the Annual Report no further comments are made in the Interim Report for the respective case.
As communicated in Securitas Annual Report 2023 Securitas is aware that the US Government is conducting an investigation into Paragon Systems, Inc., a Securitas' subsidiary within the business unit Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, related to its relationship with various small business entities which were a direct or indirect party to contracts with
the US Government. The investigation relates to alleged misconduct by certain former Paragon employees. Paragon is cooperating fully with the investigation which is still ongoing. While it cannot be excluded, the Group assesses, based on the information currently available, that neither the result nor the financial position of the Group will be materially affected by the investigation.
Risk management is necessary for Securitas to be able to fulfill its strategies and achieve its corporate objectives. Securitas' risks fall into three main categories: operational risks, financial risks and strategic risks and opportunities. Securitas' approach to enterprise risk management is described in more detail in the Annual Report 2023.
In the preparation of financial reports, the Board of Directors and Group Management make estimates and judgments. These impact the statement of income and balance sheet as well as disclosures such as contingent liabilities. The actual outcome may differ from these estimates and judgments under different circumstances and conditions.
Risks related to the general macro-economic environment with the increase in inflation, interest rates, deteriorating insurance market, labor shortages and supply chain issues together with the changed geopolitical situation in the world, litigation environment in the US, increased cyber
security threats and lingering effects from the corona pandemic makes it difficult to predict the economic development of the different markets and geographies in which we operate.
On July 22, 2022, Securitas completed the acquisition of STANLEY Security. The acquisition and integration of new companies always carry certain risks. The profitability of the acquired company may be lower than expected and/or certain costs in connection with the acquisition may be higher than expected.
Our transformation programs in Europe and Ibero-America are still in the execution phase in 2024. The implementation and rollout of new systems and platforms to support this transformation naturally carry a risk in terms of potential disruptions to our operations that could result in a negative impact on our result, cash flow and financial position. This is mitigated by solid change management and a phased rollout on a country-by-country basis over a longer period.
The geopolitical situation in the world has changed radically with Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the end of February 2022 and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We have no operations either in Russia or in Ukraine and very limited presence in Israel, but we follow the development closely and contribute to a safer society where we can.
For the forthcoming six-month period, the financial impact of the general macro-economic environment described above, the acquisition and integration of STANLEY Security including increased interest rates for the acquisition-funding, the integration and implementation of new platforms as part of our transformation programs and STANLEY Security integration, as well as certain items affecting comparability, provisions and contingent liabilities, as described in the Annual Report 2023 and, where applicable, under the heading Other significant events above, may vary from the current financial estimates and provisions made by management. This could affect the Group's profitability and financial position.
The Group's Parent Company, Securitas AB, is not involved in any operating activities. Securitas AB consists of Group Management and support functions for the Group.
The Parent Company's income amounted to MSEK 1 235 (982) and mainly relates to license fees and other income from subsidiaries.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK 75 (20). Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 348 (6).
The Parent Company's non-current assets amounted to MSEK 74 065 (65 989 as of December 31, 2023) and mainly comprise shares in subsidiaries of MSEK 71 931 (63 933 as of December 31, 2023). Current assets amounted to MSEK 4 438 (23 778 as of December 31, 2023) of which liquid funds accounted for MSEK 58 (2 118 as of December 31, 2023).
Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 54 785 (56 660 as of December 31, 2023). Total dividend amounts to MSEK 2 177 (1 977), whereof MSEK 1 089 (1 003) was paid to the shareholders in May 2024. A second dividend payment will be made during the fourth quarter of 2024 and has been reported as a non-interest-bearing current liability.
The Parent Company's liabilities and untaxed reserves amounted to MSEK 23 718 (33 107 as of December 31, 2023) and mainly consist of interest-bearing debt.
For further information, refer to the Parent Company's condensed financial statements on page 32.
The Board of Directors and the President and CEO certify that the Interim report gives a true and fair overview of the Parent Company's and Group's operations, their financial position and results of operations, and describes significant risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and other companies in the Group.
Stockholm, July 30, 2024
Jan Svensson Chair
Åsa Bergman Member
John Brandon Member
Fredrik Cappelen Member
Gunilla Fransson Member
Sofia Schörling Högberg Member
Harry Klagsbrun Member
Johan Menckel Member
Åse Hjelm Employee representative
Mikael Persson Employee representative
Jan Prang Employee representative
Magnus Ahlqvist President and Chief Executive Officer
This is a translation from the Swedish original
Securitas AB (publ), corporate identity number 556302-7241
We have reviewed the condensed interim report for Securitas AB as at June 30, 2024, and for the six months period then ended. The Board of Directors and the President and CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden.
The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Group, and in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Parent Company.
Stockholm, July 30, 2024
Ernst & Young AB
Rickard Andersson Authorized Public Accountant
| MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 40 638 | 35 517 | 79 897 | 69 036 | 147 812 | |
| Sales, acquired business | 0 | 4 392 | 1 | 8 624 | 9 437 | |
| Total sales | 3 | 40 638 | 39 909 | 79 898 | 77 660 | 157 249 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
| Production expenses | –32 139 | –31 853 | –63 512 | –62 019 | –125 123 | |
| Gross income | 8 499 | 8 056 | 16 386 | 15 641 | 32 126 | |
| Selling and administrative expenses | –5 733 | –5 469 | –11 292 | –10 899 | –22 004 | |
| Other operating income | 3 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 30 | 64 |
| Share in income of associated companies | 16 | 17 | 29 | 28 | 61 | |
| Operating income before amortization | 2 801 | 2 620 | 5 158 | 4 800 | 10 247 | |
| Operating margin, % | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –153 | –157 | –304 | –311 | –620 | |
| Acquisition-related costs | 6 | –6 | –2 | –7 | –3 | –10 |
| Items affecting comparability | 7 | –243 | –311 | –460 | –592 | –4 669 |
| Operating income after amortization | 2 399 | 2 150 | 4 387 | 3 894 | 4 948 | |
| Financial income and expenses | 8, 9 | –617 | –541 | –1 171 | –969 | –2 115 |
| Income before taxes | 1 782 | 1 609 | 3 216 | 2 925 | 2 833 | |
| Income tax | –472 | –431 | –852 | –784 | –1 536 | |
| Net income for the period | 1 310 | 1 178 | 2 364 | 2 141 | 1 297 | |
| Whereof attributable to: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 1 308 | 1 175 | 2 360 | 2 128 | 1 285 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (SEK) | 2.28 | 2.05 | 4.12 | 3.71 | 2.24 | |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution and before items affecting comparability (SEK) |
2.60 | 2.46 | 4.72 | 4.49 | 9.59 |
| MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 1 310 | 1 178 | 2 364 | 2 141 | 1 297 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | ||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income | ||||||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | 5 | 5 | –1 | 4 | 66 | |
| Deferred tax on remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | –1 | –2 | 0 | –2 | –21 | |
| Total items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income |
4 | 3 | –1 | 2 | 45 | |
| Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the statement of income |
||||||
| Remeasurement for hyperinflation | 8 | 59 | 112 | 150 | 252 | 445 |
| Cash flow hedges | –75 | –6 | –57 | 1 | 1 | |
| Cost of hedging | 3 | –1 | 28 | –1 | –1 | |
| Net investment hedges | 99 | –504 | –836 | –462 | 597 | |
| Other comprehensive income from associated companies, translation differences |
–3 | 16 | 15 | 15 | –14 | |
| Translation differences | –452 | 1 620 | 2 498 | 1 506 | –137 | |
| Deferred tax relating to items that may be reclassified to the statament of income |
7 | 30 | 43 | 35 | 4 | |
| Total items that subsequently may be reclassified to the statement of income |
–362 | 1 267 | 1 841 | 1 346 | 895 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | –358 | 1 270 | 1 840 | 1 348 | 940 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 952 | 2 448 | 4 204 | 3 489 | 2 237 | |
| Whereof attributable to: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 951 | 2 444 | 4 200 | 3 474 | 2 227 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 10 |
| Operating cash flow MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income before amortization | 2 801 | 2 620 | 5 158 | 4 800 | 10 247 | |
| Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets | –1 142 | –1 119 | –2 213 | –2 066 | –4 114 | |
| Reversal of depreciation | 928 | 895 | 1 832 | 1 773 | 3 556 | |
| Change in trade receivables | –869 | –1 760 | –1 790 | –2 179 | –2 986 | |
| Change in operating payables | 201 | 758 | –985 | –722 | 1 477 | |
| Change in other net working capital | –240 | –195 | –685 | –220 | 5 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1 679 | 1 199 | 1 317 | 1 386 | 8 185 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities, % | 60 | 46 | 26 | 29 | 80 | |
| Financial income and expenses paid | –490 | –354 | –1 236 | –872 | –1 899 | |
| Current taxes paid | –760 | –303 | –1 011 | –599 | –1 348 | |
| Free cash flow | 429 | 542 | –930 | –85 | 4 938 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions and divestitures | 6 | –144 | –23 | –154 | –28 | –170 |
| Cash flow from items affecting comparability | 7 | –255 | –344 | –545 | –680 | –1 403 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –1 031 | –92 | –1 230 | –70 | –1 592 | |
| Cash flow for the period | – 1 001 | 83 | –2 859 | –863 | 1 773 |
| Change in net debt MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | –41 130 | –41 308 | –37 530 | –40 534 | –40 534 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 001 | 83 | –2 859 | –863 | 1 773 | |
| Change in lease liabilities | 120 | –13 | 143 | 27 | 291 | |
| Change in loans | –58 | –911 | 141 | –933 | –385 | |
| Change in net debt before revaluation and translation differences |
–939 | –841 | –2 575 | –1 769 | 1 679 | |
| Revaluation of financial instruments | 9 | –72 | –4 | –27 | 4 | 2 |
| Translation differences | 274 | –1 626 | –1 735 | –1 480 | 1 323 | |
| Change in net debt | –737 | –2 471 | –4 337 | –3 245 | 3 004 | |
| Closing balance | –41 867 | –43 779 | –41 867 | –43 779 | –37 530 |
| Cash flow MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations | 1 248 | 1 271 | 611 | 1 214 | 7 462 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –894 | –737 | –1 586 | –1 304 | –2 724 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –1 355 | –451 | –1 884 | –773 | –2 965 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 001 | 83 | –2 859 | –863 | 1 773 |
| Change in liquid funds MSEK | Note | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 6 188 | 5 359 | 7 942 | 6 323 | 6 323 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 001 | 83 | –2 859 | –863 | 1 773 | |
| Translation differences | –28 | 49 | 76 | 31 | –154 | |
| Closing balance | 5 159 | 5 491 | 5 159 | 5 491 | 7 942 |
| MSEK Note |
Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current tangible and intangible assets | 11 562 | 12 017 | 11 281 |
| Trade receivables | 28 350 | 27 685 | 25 367 |
| Operating payables | –17 101 | –16 069 | –17 649 |
| Other net working capital | –1 | 385 | –628 |
| Net working capital | 11 248 | 12 001 | 7 090 |
| Net working capital as % of sales | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Operating capital employed | 22 810 | 24 018 | 18 371 |
| Goodwill | 53 433 | 53 034 | 50 916 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 6 310 | 7 069 | 6 340 |
| Shares in associated companies | 394 | 433 | 354 |
| Other capital employed | –1 289 | –1 897 | –1 753 |
| Capital employed1) | 81 658 | 82 657 | 74 228 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Net debt | –41 867 | –43 779 | –37 530 |
| Dividend payable1) | –1 088 | –974 | – |
| Shareholders' equity | 38 703 | 37 904 | 36 698 |
1) Dividend related to financial year 2023 and 2022 distributed to the shareholders in two payments. The first dividend payment was made in May, i.e. in the same quarter as it was decided by the AGM. As of 2024 the liability of the second dividend payment is presented on a separate line and is no longer included in capital employed. Comparatives have been restated.
| MSEK Note |
Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 53 433 | 53 034 | 50 916 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 6 310 | 7 069 | 6 340 |
| Other intangible assets | 2 740 | 2 703 | 2 637 |
| Right-of-use assets | 4 470 | 4 987 | 4 495 |
| Other tangible non-current assets | 4 352 | 4 327 | 4 148 |
| Shares in associated companies | 394 | 433 | 354 |
| Non-interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 4 697 | 4 258 | 4 299 |
| Interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 1 077 | 1 345 | 1 513 |
| Total non-current assets | 77 473 | 78 156 | 74 702 |
| Current assets | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets | 37 996 | 37 856 | 33 431 |
| Other interest-bearing current assets | 218 | 296 | 317 |
| Liquid funds | 5 159 | 5 491 | 7 942 |
| Total current assets | 43 373 | 43 643 | 41 690 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 120 846 | 121 799 | 116 392 |
| MSEK Note |
Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 38 707 | 37 890 | 36 695 |
| Non-controlling interests | –4 | 14 | 3 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 38 703 | 37 904 | 36 698 |
| Equity ratio, % | 32 | 31 | 32 |
| Dividend payable1) | 1 088 | 974 | – |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 317 | 324 | 303 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 3 287 | 3 581 | 3 336 |
| Other interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 34 715 | 38 456 | 31 687 |
| Non-interest-bearing provisions | 3 890 | 3 719 | 3 734 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 42 209 | 46 080 | 39 060 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities and provisions1) | 28 527 | 27 967 | 28 355 |
| Current lease liabilities | 1 387 | 1 580 | 1 333 |
| Other interest-bearing current liabilities | 8 932 | 7 294 | 10 946 |
| Total current liabilities | 38 846 | 36 841 | 40 634 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 120 846 | 121 799 | 116 392 |
1) Dividend related to financial year 2023 and 2022 distributed to the shareholders in two payments. The first dividend payment was made in May, i.e. in the same quarter as it was decided by the AGM. As of 2024 the liability of the second dividend payment is presented on a separate line and is no longer included in non-interest-bearing current liabilities and provisions. Comparatives have been restated.
| Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company |
Non controlling interests |
Total | Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company |
Non controlling interests |
Total | Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company |
Non controlling interests |
Total | |
| Opening balance January 1, 2024/2023 | 36 695 | 3 | 36 698 | 36 424 | 14 | 36 438 | 36 424 | 14 | 36 438 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
4 200 | 4 | 4 204 | 3 474 | 15 | 3 489 | 2 227 | 10 | 2 237 | |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | – | –11 | –11 | – | –15 | –15 | – | –21 | –21 | |
| Share-based incentive schemes | –11 | – | –111) | –31 | – | –31 | 21 | – | 21 | |
| Dividend to the shareholders of the Parent Company2) |
–2 177 | – | –2 177 | –1 977 | – | –1 977 | –1 977 | – | –1 977 | |
| Closing balance June 30/December 31, 2024/2023 |
38 707 | –4 | 38 703 | 37 890 | 14 | 37 904 | 36 695 | 3 | 36 698 |
1) Refers to shares awarded under Securitas' long-term share-based incentive scheme 2021/2023 of MSEK –50. Refers also to share-based remuneration for the participants in the long-term share-based incentive scheme 2024 of MSEK 39.
2) Total dividend related to financial year 2023 amounts to MSEK –2 177, whereof MSEK –1 088.5 was paid to the shareholders in May 2024. A second dividend payment of MSEK –1 088.5 will be made during the fourth quarter 2024.
| SEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share price, end of period | 105.20 | 88.46 | 105.20 | 88.46 | 98.58 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution 1,2) | 2.28 | 2.05 | 4.12 | 3.71 | 2.24 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution and before items affecting comparability 1,2) |
2.60 | 2.46 | 4.72 | 4.49 | 9.59 |
| Dividend | – | – | – | – | 3.804) |
| P/E-ratio after dilution and before items affecting comparability | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Share capital (SEK) | 573 392 552 | 573 392 552 | 573 392 552 | 573 392 552 | 573 392 552 |
| Number of shares outstanding 1) | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 |
| Average number of shares outstanding 1,3) | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 |
| Treasury shares | 475 000 | 475 000 | 475 000 | 475 000 | 475 000 |
1) There are no convertible debenture loans. Consequently there is no difference between before and after dilution regarding earnings per share and number of shares.
2) Number of shares used for calculation of earnings per share includes shares related to the Group's share based incentive schemes that have been hedged through swap agreements. 3) Used for calculation of earnings per share.
4) Dividend regarding financial year 2023 to be distributed to the shareholders in two payments of SEK 1.90 per share and SEK 1.90 per share, respectively. The first dividend of SEK 1.90 per share was distributed to the shareholders in May, 2024. The second dividend payment will be made during the fourth quarter 2024.
| MSEK | Securitas North America |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other | Eliminations | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, external | 15 954 | 17 662 | 3 812 | 3 210 | – | 40 638 |
| Sales, intra-group | 55 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –57 | – |
| Total sales | 16 009 | 17 663 | 3 812 | 3 211 | –57 | 40 638 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 2 | 8 | 8 | – | – | 5 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 478 | 1 129 | 259 | –65 | – | 2 801 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | – | – | – | 16 | – | 16 |
| Operating margin, % | 9.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 | – | – | 6.9 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –74 | –68 | –1 | –10 | – | –153 |
| Acquisition-related costs | – | –6 | – | – | – | –6 |
| Items affecting comparability | –82 | –156 | –4 | –1 | – | –243 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 322 | 899 | 254 | –76 | – | 2 399 |
| Financial income and expenses | – | – | – | – | – | –617 |
| Income before taxes | – | – | – | – | – | 1 782 |
| MSEK | Securitas North America1) |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other1) | Eliminations | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, external | 15 594 | 16 784 | 4 233 | 3 298 | – | 39 909 |
| Sales, intra-group | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | –49 | – |
| Total sales | 15 642 | 16 784 | 4 233 | 3 299 | –49 | 39 909 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 7 | 13 | 24 | – | – | 11 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 423 | 992 | 250 | –45 | – | 2 620 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | – | 0 | – | 17 | – | 17 |
| Operating margin, % | 9.1 | 5.9 | 5.9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –75 | –71 | –1 | –10 | – | –157 |
| Acquisition-related costs | – | –1 | – | –1 | – | –2 |
| Items affecting comparability | –90 | –201 | –9 | –11 | – | –311 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 258 | 719 | 240 | –67 | – | 2 150 |
| Financial income and expenses | – | – | – | – | – | –541 |
| Income before taxes | – | – | – | – | – | 1 609 |
1) As of the third quarter of 2023, the Critical Infrastructure Services business unit was moved from the business segment Securitas North America into Other. Comparatives have been restated.
| MSEK | Securitas North America |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other | Eliminations | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, external | 31 662 | 34 505 | 7 458 | 6 273 | – | 79 898 |
| Sales, intra-group | 97 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –99 | – |
| Total sales | 31 759 | 34 506 | 7 458 | 6 274 | –99 | 79 898 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 3 | 9 | 7 | – | – | 6 |
| Operating income before amortization | 2 832 | 1 963 | 502 | –139 | – | 5 158 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | – | – | – | 29 | – | 29 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.9 | 5.7 | 6.7 | – | – | 6.5 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –146 | –136 | –3 | –19 | – | –304 |
| Acquisition-related costs | – | –7 | – | – | – | –7 |
| Items affecting comparability | –152 | –287 | –13 | –8 | – | –460 |
| Operating income after amortization | 2 534 | 1 533 | 486 | –166 | – | 4 387 |
| Financial income and expenses | – | – | – | – | – | –1 171 |
| Income before taxes | – | – | – | – | – | 3 216 |
| MSEK | Securitas North America1) |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other1) | Eliminations | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, external | 30 493 | 32 487 | 8 235 | 6 445 | – | 77 660 |
| Sales, intra-group | 105 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –107 | – |
| Total sales | 30 598 | 32 488 | 8 235 | 6 446 | –107 | 77 660 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 8 | 13 | 24 | – | – | 11 |
| Operating income before amortization | 2 667 | 1 786 | 481 | –134 | – | 4 800 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | – | 0 | – | 28 | – | 28 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.7 | 5.5 | 5.8 | – | – | 6.2 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –146 | –142 | –3 | –20 | – | –311 |
| Acquisition-related costs | – | –2 | – | –1 | – | –3 |
| Items affecting comparability | –156 | –372 | –29 | –35 | – | –592 |
| Operating income after amortization | 2 365 | 1 270 | 449 | –190 | – | 3 894 |
| Financial income and expenses | – | – | – | – | – | –969 |
| Income before taxes | – | – | – | – | – | 2 925 |
1) As of the third quarter of 2023, the Critical Infrastructure Services business unit was moved from the business segment Securitas North America into Other. Comparatives have been restated.
This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
Securitas' consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's standard RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups. The most important accounting principles under IFRS, which is the basis for the preparation of this Interim report, can be found in note 2 on pages 65–70 in the Annual Report 2023. The accounting principles are also available on the Group's website www.securitas.com under the section Investors – Financial data – Accounting Principles.
The Parent Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's standard RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The most important accounting principles used by the Parent Company can be found in note 41 on page 118 in the Annual Report 2023.
Amendments to IAS 12 have been introduced in response to the OECD's BEPS Pillar Two related to global minimum tax for larger groups. The Group is subject to the global minimum top-up tax under Pillar Two legislation. The potential top-up tax is not material in relation to the tax expense.
None of the other published standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2024 are assessed to have any significant impact on the Group's financial statements.
The effect on the Group's financial statements from standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2025 or later remain to be assessed.
For definitions and calculations of key ratios not defined in IFRS, refer to notes 4 and 5 in this Interim report as well as to note 3 in the Annual Report 2023. As per the first quarter of 2024, certain key ratios and defintions have been changed. Refer to note 5 for further information.
There have been no significant events with effect on the financial reporting after the reporting period date.
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | % | Apr–Jun 2023 | % | Jan–Jun 2024 | % | Jan–Jun 2023 | % | Jan–Dec 2023 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security services | 26 414 | 65 | 26 380 | 66 | 52 182 | 65 | 51 324 | 66 | 103 677 | 66 |
| Technology and solutions | 13 536 | 33 | 12 764 | 32 | 26 298 | 33 | 24 785 | 32 | 50 514 | 32 |
| Risk management services | 688 | 2 | 765 | 2 | 1 418 | 2 | 1 551 | 2 | 3 058 | 2 |
| Total sales | 40 638 | 100 | 39 909 | 100 | 79 898 | 100 | 77 660 | 100 | 157 249 | 100 |
| Other operating income | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Total revenue | 40 657 | 100 | 39 925 | 100 | 79 933 | 100 | 77 690 | 100 | 157 313 | 100 |
This comprises on-site and mobile guarding, which are services with the same revenue recognition pattern. Revenue is recognized over time, as the services are rendered by Securitas and simultaneously consumed by the client. Such services cannot be reperformed.
This comprises two broad categories regarding technology and solutions. Technology consists of the sale of alarm, access control and video installations comprising design, installation and integration (time, material and related expenses). Revenue is recognized as per the contract, either upon completion of the conditions in the contract, or over time based on the percentage of completion. Remote guarding (in the form of alarm monitoring services), that is sold separately and not as part of a solution, is also included in this category. Revenue recognition is over time as this is also a service that is rendered by Securitas and simultaneously consumed by the clients. The category further includes maintenance services, that are either performed upon request (time and material) with revenue recognition at a point in time (when the work has been performed), or over time if part of a service level contract with a subscription fee. Finally, there are also
product sales (alarms and components) without any design or installation. The revenue recognition is at a point in time (upon delivery).
Solutions are a combination of services such as on-site and/or mobile guarding and/or remote guarding. These services are combined with a technology component in terms of equipment owned and managed by Securitas and used in the provision of services. The equipment is installed at the client site. The revenue recognition pattern is over time, as the services are rendered by Securitas and simultaneously consumed by the client. A solution normally constitutes one performance obligation.
This comprises various types of risk management services that are either recognized over time or at a point in time depending on the type of service. These services include risk advisory, security management, executive protection, corporate investigations, due diligence and similar services.
Other operating income consists mainly of trade mark fees for the use of the Securitas brand name.
The disaggregation of revenue by segment is shown in the table below. Total sales agree to total sales in the segment overview.
| Securitas North America1) |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other1) | Eliminations | Group | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 |
Apr–Jun 2023 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Apr–Jun 2023 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Apr–Jun 2023 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Apr–Jun 2023 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Apr–Jun 2023 |
Apr–Jun 2024 |
Apr–Jun 2023 |
|
| Security services | 9 196 | 9 209 | 11 833 | 11 174 | 2 437 | 2 928 | 2 965 | 3 078 | –17 | –9 | 26 414 | 26 380 | |
| Technology and solutions |
6 125 | 5 668 | 5 830 | 5 610 | 1 375 | 1 305 | 246 | 221 | –40 | –40 | 13 536 | 12 764 | |
| Risk management services |
688 | 765 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 688 | 765 | |
| Total sales | 16 009 | 15 642 | 17 663 | 16 784 | 3 812 | 4 233 | 3 211 | 3 299 | –57 | –49 | 40 638 | 39 909 | |
| Other operating income |
– | – | – | – | – | – | 19 | 16 | – | – | 19 | 16 | |
| Total revenue | 16 009 | 15 642 | 17 663 | 16 784 | 3 812 | 4 233 | 3 230 | 3 315 | –57 | –49 | 40 657 | 39 925 |
1) As of the third quarter of 2023, the Critical Infrastructure Services business unit was moved from the business segment Securitas North America into Other. Comparatives have been restated.
| Securitas North America1) |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other1) | Eliminations | Group | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2023 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2023 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2023 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2023 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2023 |
Jan–Jun 2024 |
Jan–Jun 2023 |
|
| Security services | 18 429 | 17 964 | 23 148 | 21 665 | 4 827 | 5 706 | 5 802 | 6 005 | –24 | –16 | 52 182 | 51 324 | |
| Technology and solutions |
11 912 | 11 083 | 11 358 | 10 823 | 2 631 | 2 529 | 472 | 441 | –75 | –91 | 26 298 | 24 785 | |
| Risk management services |
1 418 | 1 551 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 418 | 1 551 | |
| Total sales | 31 759 | 30 598 | 34 506 | 32 488 | 7 458 | 8 235 | 6 274 | 6 446 | –99 | –107 | 79 898 | 77 660 | |
| Other operating income |
– | – | – | – | – | – | 35 | 30 | – | – | 35 | 30 | |
| Total revenue | 31 759 | 30 598 | 34 506 | 32 488 | 7 458 | 8 235 | 6 309 | 6 476 | –99 | –107 | 79 933 | 77 690 |
1) As of the third quarter of 2023, the Critical Infrastructure Services business unit was moved from the business segment Securitas North America into Other. Comparatives have been restated.
The calculation of real and organic sales growth and the specification of currency changes on operating income before and after amortization, income before taxes, net income and earnings per share are specified below. The impact from remeasurement for hyperinflation due to the application of IAS 29 is included in currency change.
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | % | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total sales | 40 638 | 39 909 | 2 | 79 898 | 77 660 | 3 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 492 | – | 844 | – | ||
| Real sales growth, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 41 130 | 39 909 | 3 | 80 742 | 77 660 | 4 |
| Acquisitions/divestitures | – | –680 | –1 | –1 282 | ||
| Organic sales growth | 41 130 | 39 229 | 5 | 80 741 | 76 378 | 6 |
| Operating income before amortization | 2 801 | 2 620 | 7 | 5 158 | 4 800 | 7 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 36 | – | 56 | – | ||
| Real operating income before amortization, adjusted for changes in exchange rates |
2 837 | 2 620 | 8 | 5 214 | 4 800 | 9 |
| Operating income after amortization | 2 399 | 2 150 | 12 | 4 387 | 3 894 | 13 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 39 | – | 57 | – | ||
| Real operating income after amortization, adjusted for changes in exchange rates |
2 438 | 2 150 | 13 | 4 444 | 3 894 | 14 |
| Income before taxes | 1 782 | 1 609 | 11 | 3 216 | 2 925 | 10 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 43 | – | 34 | – | ||
| Real income before taxes, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 1 825 | 1 609 | 13 | 3 250 | 2 925 | 11 |
| Net income for the period | 1 310 | 1 178 | 11 | 2 364 | 2 141 | 10 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 32 | – | 25 | – | ||
| Real net income for the period, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 1 342 | 1 178 | 14 | 2 389 | 2 141 | 12 |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 1 308 | 1 175 | 11 | 2 360 | 2 128 | 11 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 32 | – | 25 | – | ||
| Real net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company, adjusted for changes in exchange rates |
1 340 | 1 175 | 14 | 2 385 | 2 128 | 12 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | ||
| Real earnings per share, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 2.34 | 2.05 | 14 | 4.16 | 3.71 | 12 |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 1 308 | 1 175 | 11 | 2 360 | 2 128 | 11 |
| Items affecting comparability net of taxes | 181 | 233 | 342 | 442 | ||
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company, adjusted for items affecting comparability |
1 489 | 1 408 | 6 | 2 702 | 2 570 | 5 |
| Currency change from 2023 | 38 | – | 30 | – | ||
| Real net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company, adjusted for items affecting comparability and changes in exchange rates |
1 527 | 1 408 | 8 | 2 732 | 2 570 | 6 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | ||
| Real earnings per share, adjusted for items affecting comparability and changes in exchange rates |
2.67 | 2.46 | 8 | 4.77 | 4.49 | 6 |
The calculations below relate to the period January–June 2024.
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus interest income (rolling 12 months) in relation to interest expenses (rolling 12 months). Calculation: (10 605 + 254) / 2 712 = 4.0
Cash flow from operating activities as a percentage of operating income before amortization.
Calculation: 1 317 / 5 158 = 26%
Free cash flow (rolling 12 months) in relation to closing balance of net debt. Calculation: 4 093 / 41 867 = 0.10
Net debt in relation to operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) excluding depreciation (rolling 12 months) and including acquisition-related costs (rolling 12 months). Calculation: 41 867 / (10 605 + 3 615 – 14) = 2.9
Net working capital as a percentage of total sales (rolling 12 months) adjusted for the full-year sales of acquired and divested entities. Calculation: 11 248 / 159 487 = 7%
Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets for the period as a percentage of total sales for the period.
Calculation: 2 213 / 79 898 = 2.8%
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of closing balance of capital employed adjusted for provisions related to items affecting comparability.
Calculation: 10 605 / (81 658 + 192) = 13%
Net debt in relation to shareholders' equity. Calculation: 41 867 / 38 703 = 1.08
Capital employed less goodwill, acquisition-related intangible assets, shares in associated companies and other capital employed.
Current and deferred tax balances, accrued interest, deferred considerations and provisions related to items affecting comparability and acquisition-related costs.
Accounts receivable and accrued sales income less deferred sales income.
Accounts payable, employee-related liabilities, prepaid and accrued expenses/income excluding accrued interest.
Operating capital employed less non-current tangible and intangible assets, trade receivables and operating payables.
Trade receivables, operating payables and other net working capital.
1) The definition has been changed as of the first quarter of 2024 and the comparatives have been restated.
2) The definition or key ratio is new as of the first quarter of 2024.
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restructuring and integration costs | –5 | 0 | –5 | 0 | –6 |
| Revaluation of deferred considerations | –1 | –2 | –2 | –3 | –4 |
| Total acquisition-related costs | –6 | –2 | –7 | –3 | –10 |
| Cash flow impact from acquisitions and divestitures | |||||
| Purchase price payments | –140 | –20 | –149 | –25 | –41 |
| Assumed net debt | – | – | – | – | –120 |
| Acquisition-related costs paid | –4 | –3 | –5 | –3 | –9 |
| Total cash flow impact from acquisitions and divestitures | –144 | –23 | –154 | –28 | –170 |
For further information regarding the Group's acquisitions and divestitures, refer to the section Acquisitions and divestitures.
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized in the statement of income | |||||
| Transformation programs, Group1) | –24 | –141 | –113 | –307 | –686 |
| Acquisition of STANLEY Security2) | –219 | –170 | –347 | –285 | –662 |
| Divestiture of Securitas Argentina3) | – | – | – | – | –3 321 |
| Total recognized in income before taxes | –243 | –311 | –460 | –592 | –4 669 |
| Taxes4) | 62 | 78 | 118 | 150 | 460 |
| Total recognized in net income for the period | –181 | –233 | –342 | –442 | –4 209 |
| Cash flow impact | |||||
| Transformation programs, Group1) | –86 | –126 | –191 | –297 | –624 |
| Cost-savings program, Group5) | –3 | –3 | –10 | –6 | –15 |
| Cost-savings program, Securitas Europe6) | – | 0 | – | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisition of STANLEY Security2) | –159 | –215 | –337 | –377 | –761 |
| Divestiture of Securitas Argentina3) | –7 | – | –7 | – | –3 |
| Total cash flow impact | –255 | –344 | –545 | –680 | –1 403 |
1) Related to the previously announced business transformation program in Security Services Europe and Security Services Ibero-America.
2) Related to transaction costs, restructuring and integration costs.
3) Includes costs related to the divestiture of Securitas Argentina in 2023. The divestiture had limited cash flow impact 2023 of MSEK –123, whereof MSEK –120 is reported as cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions and divestitures (note 6) and MSEK –3 is reported as cash flow from items affecting comparability. In 2024 additonal cash flow effect of MSEK –7.
4) Including reversal of a tax provision of MSEK 118 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
5) Related to the cost-savings program in the Group that was communicated in 2020. Includes costs related to exit of business operations while cash flow related to exit of business operations is accounted for as cash flow from investing activities. This program was finalized in 2021 but still impacts cash flow.
6) Related to the cost-savings program in Security Services Europe. This program was finalized in 2018 but still impacted cash flow in 2023.
The Group's subsidiaries in countries that according to IAS 29 Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies are classified as hyperinflationary economies are accounted for in the Group's financial statements after remeasurement for hyperinflation. Securitas' operation accounted for according to IAS 29 is Türkiye. Argentina was included up to the second quarter of 2023 when the operation was divested.
The impact on the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income from the remeasurement according to IAS 29 is illustrated below. The index used by Securitas for the remeasurement of the financial statements is the consumer price index with base period January 2003 for Argentina and base period January 2005 for Türkiye.
| Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate Argentina, SEK/ARS | – | 0.04 | – |
| Index, Argentina | – | 105.30 | – |
| Exchange rate Türkiye, SEK/TRY | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.34 |
| Index, Türkiye | 20.26 | 11.81 | 16.24 |
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net monetary gain, Argentina | – | 26 | – | 48 | 48 |
| Net monetary gain, Türkiye | 27 | 0 | 59 | 29 | 138 |
| Total financial income and expenses | 27 | 26 | 59 | 77 | 186 |
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remeasurement net of tax, Argentina | – | 80 | – | 141 | 141 |
| Remeasurement net of tax, Türkiye | 59 | 31 | 148 | 108 | 296 |
| Total remeasurement impact recognized in other comprehensive income | 59 | 111 | 148 | 249 | 437 |
Revaluation of financial instruments is recognized in the statement of income on the line financial income and expenses. Revaluation of cash flow hedges (and the subsequent recycling into the statement of income) is recognized in other comprehensive income on the line cash flow hedges. Cost of hedging (and the subsequent recycling into the statement of income) is recognized on the corresponding line in other comprehensive income. The amount disclosed in the specification of change in net debt is the total revaluation before tax in the table below.
| MSEK | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized in the statement of income | |||||
| Revaluation of financial instruments | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Deferred tax | – | – | – | – | – |
| Impact on net income | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Recognized in the statement of comprehensive income | |||||
| Cash flow hedges | –75 | –6 | –57 | 1 | 1 |
| Cost of hedging | 3 | –1 | 28 | –1 | –1 |
| Deferred tax | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | –1 |
| Total recognized in the statement of comprehensive income | –63 | –6 | –25 | 0 | –1 |
| Total revaluation before tax | –72 | –4 | –27 | 4 | 2 |
| Total deferred tax | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | –1 |
| Total revaluation after tax | –63 | –3 | –23 | 4 | 1 |
The methods and assumptions used by the Group in estimating the fair value of the financial instruments are disclosed in note 7 in the Annual Report 2023. Further information regarding the accounting principles for financial instruments is disclosed in note 2 in the Annual Report 2023.
There have been no transfers between any of the the valuation levels during the period.
| MSEK | Quoted market prices |
Valuation techniques using observable market data |
Valuation techniques using non-observable market data |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | ||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | – | 33 | – | 33 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | – | –63 | –69 | –132 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with positive fair value | – | 45 | – | 45 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with negative fair value | – | –804 | – | –804 |
| December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | – | 69 | – | 69 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | – | –112 | –104 | –216 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with positive fair value | – | 481 | – | 481 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with negative fair value | – | –640 | – | –640 |
For financial assets and liabilities other than those disclosed in the table below, fair value is deemed to approximate the carrying value. A full comparison of fair value and carrying value for all financial assets and liabilities is disclosed in note 7 in the Annual Report 2023.
| Jun 30, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Carrying value | Fair value | Carrying value | Fair value |
| Long-term loan liabilities | 24 656 | 24 882 | 22 005 | 21 983 |
| Short-term loan liabilities | 5 019 | 4 960 | 5 391 | 5 345 |
| Total financial instruments by category | 29 675 | 29 842 | 27 396 | 27 328 |
| Type | Currency | Total amount (million) |
Available amount (million) |
Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 50 | 0 | 2024 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 105 | 0 | 2024 |
| EMTN private placement, floating | SEK | 2 000 | 0 | 2024 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 1.25 % fixed | EUR | 300 | 0 | 2025 |
| Term Facility | USD | 135 | 0 | 2025 |
| Schuldschein dual currency facility | EUR | 9 | 0 | 2026 |
| Term Facility | USD | 600 | 0 | 2026 |
| Revolving Credit Facility | EUR | 1 029 | 1 029 | 2027 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 40 | 0 | 2027 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 60 | 0 | 2027 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 4.25 % fixed | EUR UR | 600 | 0 | 2027 |
| Schuldschein dual currency facility | EUR | 165 | 0 | 2028 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 0.25 % fixed | EUR | 350 | 0 | 2028 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 75 | 0 | 2029 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 4.375 % fixed | EUR | 600 | 0 | 2029 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 3.875 % fixed | EUR | 500 | 0 | 2030 |
| Commercial Paper (uncommitted) | SEK | 5 000 | 3 450 | n/a |
For further information regarding Multicurrency Term Facilities refer to the section Capital employed and financing on page 12.
| MSEK | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension balances, defined contribution plans1) | 259 | 223 | 234 |
| Total pledged assets | 259 | 223 | 234 |
1) Refers to assets relating to insured pension plans excluding social benefits.
| MSEK | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantees | – | – | – |
| Guarantees related to discontinued operations | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Total contingent liabilities | 17 | 17 | 16 |
For significant estimates and judgments, provisions and contingent liabilities, refer to note 4 and note 39 in the Annual Report 2023 as well as to the section Other significant events in this report.
| MSEK | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| License fees and other income | 1 235 | 982 | 2 667 |
| Gross income | 1 235 | 982 | 2 667 |
| Administrative expenses | –658 | –567 | –1 533 |
| Operating income | 577 | 415 | 1 134 |
| Financial income and expenses | 75 | 20 | 9 729 |
| Income after financial items | 652 | 435 | 10 863 |
| Appropriations | –304 | –429 | –480 |
| Income before taxes | 348 | 6 | 10 383 |
| Income tax | 6 | 62 | –189 |
| Net income for the period | 354 | 68 | 10 194 |
| MSEK | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Shares in subsidiaries | 71 931 | 64 076 | 63 933 |
| Shares in associated companies | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Other non-interest-bearing non-current assets | 374 | 463 | 331 |
| Interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 1 648 | 2 029 | 1 613 |
| Total non-current assets | 74 065 | 66 680 | 65 989 |
| Current assets | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets | 1 147 | 1 241 | 10 929 |
| Other interest-bearing current assets | 3 233 | 9 889 | 10 731 |
| Liquid funds | 58 | 2 725 | 2 118 |
| Total current assets | 4 438 | 13 855 | 23 778 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 78 503 | 80 535 | 89 767 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Restricted equity | 7 936 | 7 936 | 7 936 |
| Non-restricted equity | 46 849 | 38 538 | 48 724 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 54 785 | 46 474 | 56 660 |
| Untaxed reserves | 365 | 571 | 571 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing long-term liabilities/provisions | 256 | 218 | 230 |
| Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 5 793 | 13 383 | 9 042 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 6 049 | 13 601 | 9 272 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities | 3 069 | 2 782 | 2 003 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 14 235 | 17 107 | 21 261 |
| Total current liabilities | 17 304 | 19 889 | 23 264 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 78 503 | 80 535 | 89 767 |
November 6, 2024, 8 a.m. (CET) Interim Report January–September 2024
For further information regarding Securitas' IR activities, refer to www.securitas.com
Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference on July 30, 2024, at 2.30 p.m. (CEST) where President and CEO Magnus Ahlqvist and CFO Andreas Lindback will present the report and answer questions. The telephone conference will also be audio cast live via Securitas' website www.securitas.com
To follow the audio cast of the telephone conference via the web, please follow the link www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/
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For further information, please contact: Micaela Sjökvist, Vice President, Investor Relations + 46 76 116 7443
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