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Investor AB

Quarterly Report Apr 21, 2023

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Interim Management Statement

January-March 2023

"For us as an engaged long-term owner, our key priority is to contribute to our companies staying in the forefront, growing profitably in a sustainable manner and outperforming competition. During the first quarter of this year, our subsidiaries within Patricia Industries achieved strong operational performance, and I am particularly pleased with the development in Mölnlycke, which reported strong organic growth and significant margin expansion."

Johan Forssell, President & CEO of Investor

Highlights during the first quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value (NAV) amounted to SEK 723,621m (SEK 236 per share) on March 31, 2023, an increase of SEK 50,371m, or 7 percent, during the quarter. Total shareholder return amounted to 9 percent, compared to 9 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Listed Companies generated a total return of 8 percent.
  • Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 13 percent (12 percent including cash), driven by earnings growth and multiple expansion.
  • Within Patricia Industries, sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 22 percent, of which 11 percent organically in constant currency. Reported and adjusted EBITA both grew by 35 percent.
  • Mölnlycke reported organic sales growth of 13 percent in constant currency. The EBITA margin increased by 6 percentage points sequentially and by 2 percentage points compared to last year.
  • The value change of Investments in EQT was -4 percent. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -749m.
  • Leverage was 1.0 percent as of March 31, 2023 (1.5 percent as of December 31, 2022). Gross cash amounted to SEK 31,720m and the average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 11.6 years on March 31, 2023.
Financial information*
3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Adjusted NAV, SEK m* 723,621 673,250
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share* 236 220
Reported NAV, SEK m*1) 638,142 604,865
Reported NAV, SEK per share*1) 208 197
Market capitalization (both share classes), excl. repurchased shares, SEK m 637,575 584,163
Share price (B-share), SEK 206.05 188.56
Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 50,371 -76,855
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 7 -10
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m*1) 33,277 -67,743
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %*1) 6 -10
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 53,412 -61,897
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 9 -9
Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Consolidated net sales, SEK m 14,010 11,650
Consolidated profit/loss, SEK m 32,812 -69,125
Basic earnings per share, SEK 10.72 -22.55
* Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see pages 17-18 and 27-28. Change in market

capitalization with dividend added back reflects the change in total market capitalization with the dividend paid out added back. Change in net asset value with dividend added back includes the full dividend approved by the AGM.

1) In the reported net asset value, the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method respectively. Methods are further described in Investor AB's Annual Report.

Overview annual average performance

YTD 1 year 5 years 10 years 20 years
Adjusted NAV incl. dividend added back, % 7.5 7.6 15.8
Investor B, total return, % 9.3 2.2 20.2 19.2 18.8
SIXRX return index, % 8.7 -2.4 11.7 11.9 13.2

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the first quarter, our adjusted net asset value grew 7 percent. Our total shareholder return amounted to 9 percent, in line with the SIXRX return index.

The difficult balancing act performed by central banks to break inflation but not the economy, continued during the quarter. Furthermore, geopolitical issues remain front and

center. As many pundits conclude, challenges are plenty. That said, supply chain constraints are easing and our subsidiaries, with exposure to segments ranging from medical technology to automation, reported strong operational performance in the quarter. Overall, I believe that Investor and our companies are in good shape and well prepared to handle different scenarios going forward. Full attention is also required to understand and incorporate the rapid technology advances, not the least within AI.

Listed Companies

Listed Companies generated a total return of 8 percent during the quarter, with Saab generating an exceptionally strong return of more than 50 percent, partly driven by order announcements and a continued positive shift in investor sentiment towards defense companies.

Following several substantial divestments over the past few years, and the spin-off of Accelleron, ABB continued to adjust its portfolio through the announced divestment of Power Conversion. After the end of the quarter, the company also announced significant investments in the US to meet increased customer demand for electrification and automation products, as well as to create a more secure supply chain and further strengthen local manufacturing.

Capturing opportunities related to new technology is a key priority for all our companies. In the quarter, Epiroc landed its largest automation order ever, as part of the ongoing work to create the world's largest autonomous mine in Australia.

Finding solutions that help mitigate climate change benefits society as a whole, and also has significant commercial potential for most companies. One example in this area is Wärtsilä, announcing that it has successfully tested a commercial engine running on a 25 percent hydrogen blended fuel at a US power plant. The tests demonstrated both improved energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, testifying that Wärtsilä's technology can support the decarbonization of the energy industry.

Patricia Industries

Based on estimated market values, the total return of Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 13 percent during the quarter, driven by strong earnings growth and multiple expansion. Sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 22 percent, of which 11 percent organically in constant currency. Reported and adjusted EBITA both grew by 35 percent.

With many companies contributing to the strong earnings growth, I am particularly pleased with the performance by Mölnlycke.

Organic sales growth amounted to 13 percent in constant currency. Profitability rebounded sharply compared to the previous quarter and also exceeded the level in the first quarter of last year. The investments made in product development and the strategic reorganization have supported additional market share gains within Wound Care, and management has successfully addressed the operational disturbances that negatively impacted the fourth quarter last year.

Piab acquired the French company COVAL, strengthening its position within automotive, food and packaging. Piab also acquired IB, a German manufacturer that complements Piab's current additive manufacturing offering. Combined, these acquisitions will add 13 percent to group sales. Growing Patricia Industries, organically and through add-on acquisitions, remains a key priority.

Investments in EQT

The total return on Investments in EQT was -4 percent during the first quarter. Net cash flow to Investor was SEK -0.7bn, as drawdowns exceeded exit proceeds.

Going forward

At the end of the quarter, our leverage was 1 percent, at the low end of our 0-10 percent target range. The decrease from year-end 2022 was driven by SEK 3.9bn in dividends received from Listed Companies. Furthermore, our cash flow generation capacity remains strong. We intend to use our strong financial position to capture investment opportunities within prioritized areas, and I am confident that our flexibility to invest in both listed and unlisted companies, depending on where we find the best opportunities, will contribute to long-term value creation.

Investor's portfolio consists of high-quality industry leaders with good profitability, active in segments with strong secular growth. Our key priority is to support our companies in their efforts to embrace new technology, to bring forward competitive products and services, to build strong customer relationships and sustainable business models, all without losing focus on efficiency. For us, this is what future proofing is all about. Regarding climate and resource efficiency, I am encouraged to see that our companies' combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions are down 57 percent compared to 2016. This is a major step towards the target of a 70 percent reduction by 2030.

Our business model of building great companies through engaged ownership is well proven. Combined with our financial strength and cash flow generation capacity, I am confident in our ability to continue to grow net asset value. This is what ultimately will drive attractive total returns to you, dear fellow shareholders.

Johan Forssell President & CEO

Net asset value overview

Adjusted values Reported values
Number of
shares
3/31 2023
Ownership
capital/votes (%)
3/31 2023
Share of total
assets (%)
3/31 2023
Value,
SEK m
3/31 2023
Value,
SEK m
12/31 2022
Value,
SEK m
3/31 2023
Value,
SEK m
12/31 2022
Listed Companies
Atlas Copco 836,131,135 17.0/22.3 15 109,558 102,091 109,558 102,091
ABB 265,385,142 13.5/13.5 13 94,450 83,944 94,450 83,944
AstraZeneca 51,587,810 3.3/3.3 10 74,493 72,403 74,493 72,403
SEB 456,198,927 20.9/21.0 7 52,330 54,646 52,330 54,646
Epiroc 207,635,622 17.1/22.7 6 42,548 39,075 42,548 39,075
Nasdaq 58,182,426 11.8/11.8 5 32,922 37,249 32,922 37,249
Sobi 107,594,165 34.7/34.7 4 25,948 23,270 25,948 23,270
Saab 40,972,622 30.2/39.7 4 25,870 16,852 25,870 16,852
Ericsson 266,745,735 8.0/23.8 2 16,805 16,849 16,805 16,849
Wärtsilä 104,711,363 17.7/17.7 1 10,251 9,196 10,251 9,196
Husqvarna 97,052,157 16.8/33.4 1 8,695 7,122 8,695 7,122
Electrolux 50,786,412 17.9/30.4 1 6,373 7,151 6,373 7,151
Accelleron 13,269,257 14.0/14.0 0 3,248 2,868 3,248 2,868
Electrolux Professional 58,941,654 20.5/32.4 0 3,181 2,579 3,181 2,579
Total Listed Companies 69 506,671 475,296 506,671 475,296
Patricia Industries Total exposure (%)
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke1) 99 9 68,640 58,888 19,952 18,780
Laborie 98 3 18,775 15,991 9,372 9,580
Sarnova 96 2 13,640 12,674 7,933 8,029
Permobil1) 98 2 13,423 11,651 4,862 5,211
Advanced Instruments 98 1 10,738 10,073 8,470 8,575
Piab1) 96 1 9,288 7,869 6,435 6,189
BraunAbility 93 1 6,404 5,222 2,420 2,388
Vectura 99 1 3,752 3,845 3,826 3,821
Atlas Antibodies 93 0 2,929 2,807 2,879 2,853
Total subsidiaries 20 147,589 129,019 66,148 65,424
Three Scandinavia 40/40 1 6,781 7,504 2,743 2,714
Financial Investments 0 1,843 1,972 1,843 1,972
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 21 156,213 138,495 70,734 70,110
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 168,231 150,317 82,751 81,933
Investments in EQT
EQT AB 174,288,016 14.6/14.7 5 36,705 38,500 36,705 38,500
Fund investments 4 31,549 31,550 31,549 31,550
Total Investments in EQT 9 68,254 70,050 68,254 70,050
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 -10 -328 -10 -328
Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries
Gross debt*
100 731,129
-39,227
683,513
-38,796
645,650
-39,227
615,128
-38,796
Gross cash* 31,720 28,533 31,720 28,533
Of which Patricia Industries 12,017 11,823 12,017 11,823
Net debt -7,508 -10,263 -7,508 -10,263
Net Asset Value
Net Asset Value per share
723,621
236
673,250
220
638,142
208
604,865
197

1) Including receivables related to Management Participation Program foundations. For Mölnlycke, the receivable corresponds to less than 1 percentage point of the total exposure, for Permobil to approximately 2 percentage points and for Piab to approximately 4 percentage points.

Overview

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2022 figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period last year.

Net asset value

During the first quarter of 2023, adjusted net asset value increased from SEK 673.2bn to SEK 723.6bn. The change in adjusted net asset value was 7 percent (-10).

Reported net asset value increased from SEK 604.9bn to SEK 638.1bn. The change in reported net asset value was 6 percent (-10).

Net debt and cash flow

Net debt totaled SEK 7,508m on March 31, 2023 (10,263), corresponding to leverage of 1.0 percent (1.5).

Our target leverage range is 0-10 percent (net debt/total adjusted assets) over a business cycle. While leverage can fluctuate above and below the target level, it should not exceed 20 percent for a longer period of time.

Gross cash amounted to SEK 31,720m and gross debt to SEK 39,227m as of March 31, 2023. The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 11.6 years on March 31, 2023 (11.8).

Investor's net debt

SEK m Q1 2023
Opening net debt -10,263
Listed Companies
Dividends 3,852
Investments, net of proceeds -14
Management cost -39
Total 3,799
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 458
Investments -234
Management cost -77
Other1) 48
Total 195
Investments in EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) 1,121
Drawdowns (investments and management fees) -1,868
Management cost -3
Total -749
Investor groupwide
Management cost -35
Other2) -454
Closing net debt -7,508

1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid.

2) Incl. currency related effects, revaluation of debt and net interest paid.

Management cost

Investor's management cost amounted to SEK 154m during the first quarter 2023 (133).

As of March 31, 2023, rolling 12-month management cost amounted to 0.09 percent of the adjusted net asset value.

The Investor share

The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 211.20 and SEK 206.05 respectively on March 31, 2023, compared to SEK 193.85 and SEK 188.56 on December 31, 2022.

The total shareholder return (Class B-share) amounted to 9 percent during the first quarter 2023 (-9).

The SIXRX return index was 9 percent during the first quarter 2023 (-14).

Investor's market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, was SEK 637,575m as of March 31, 2023 (584,163).

Listed Companies

Listed Companies include ABB, Accelleron, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Electrolux Professional, Epiroc, Ericsson, Husqvarna, Nasdaq, Saab, SEB, Sobi and Wärtsilä. These are multinational companies with strong market positions and proven track records.

Highlights during the quarter

  • Total return amounted to 8 percent, compared to 9 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • ABB announced the divestment of Power Conversion, Epiroc won its largest automation order ever, and Wärtsilä showed that its technology can help decarbonize the energy industry.

Performance

Total return (excluding management costs) amounted to 8 percent during the first quarter 2023.

The SIXRX return index was 9 percent during the first quarter 2023.

Total return, Listed Companies

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 35,560m during the first quarter 2023 (-51,253).

Contribution to net asset value

SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Changes in value 31,387 -57,891
Dividends 4,212 6,670
Management cost -39 -31
Total 35,560 -51,253

Contribution to net asset value and total return

Q1 2023
Value,
SEK m
Contribution,
SEK m
Total
return
(%)1)
Atlas Copco 109,558 7,466 7.3
ABB 94,450 13,018 15.7
AstraZeneca 74,493 3,157 4.4
SEB 52,330 -2,316 -4.2
Epiroc 42,548 3,486 8.9
Nasdaq 32,922 -4,210 -11.3
Sobi 25,948 2,678 11.5
Saab 25,870 9,018 53.5
Ericsson 16,805 315 1.9
Wärtsilä 10,251 1,210 13.2
Husqvarna 8,695 1,573 22.1
Electrolux 6,373 -778 -10.9
Accelleron 3,248 380 13.2
Electrolux
Professional
3,181 602 23.3
Total 506,671 35,598 7.5

1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes with reinvested dividends, including add-on investments and/or divestments.

Dividends received

Dividends from listed companies totaled SEK 4,212m during the first quarter 2023 (6,670), of which SEK 360m was pending over the end of the quarter and is reported in Other Assets and Liabilities.

Investments and divestments

First quarter

Epiroc's chairperson exercised all options, sold by Investor in the 2019 program, and bought 122,223 A-shares for a consideration of SEK 15m. New 5-year options, with a strike price of 110 percent of the share price, were sold to the chairperson in Epiroc for a total consideration of SEK 2m.

Listed Companies, value distribution, March 31, 2023

Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries develops wholly-owned companies in the Nordics and in North America. Holdings include Advanced Instruments, Atlas Antibodies, BraunAbility, Laborie, Mölnlycke, Permobil, Piab, Sarnova, Vectura, Three Scandinavia and Financial Investments.

Highlights during the quarter

  • The major subsidiaries achieved strong sales and profit growth.
  • Mölnlycke reported 13 percent organic growth in constant currency and a sharp rebound in profitability.
  • Piab announced two strategic add-on acquisitions, further strengthening its product offering.

Operating performance

During the first quarter 2023, sales growth for the major subsidiaries was 22 percent. Organic growth was 11 percent in constant currency. EBITA amounted to SEK 2,725m, an increase of 35 percent. Adjusting for items affecting comparability, EBITA grew by 35 percent.

As of March 31, 2023, on a rolling 12-month basis, the companies' (subsidiaries and 40 percent of Three Scandinavia) combined sales amounted to SEK 56.9bn, while EBITDA amounted to SEK 13.0bn. The corresponding figures as of December 31, 2022 were SEK 54.3bn and SEK 12.3bn respectively. During the first quarter 2023, sales and EBITDA amounted to SEK 14.8bn (12.2), and SEK 3.5bn (2.7) respectively.

Patricia Industries, adjusted values, March 31, 2023

Reported EBITDA (subsidiaries & 40% of Three Scandinavia)

Major subsidiaries, performance

Q1 2023
-- ---------
Org. growth,
constant
Operating
SEK m Sales currency EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA, (%) cash flow
Mölnlycke 5,368 13 1,519 28.3 1,340 25.0 605
Laborie 873 8 256 29.3 240 27.5 235
Sarnova 2,547 10 350 13.7 301 11.8 439
Permobil 1,313 9 236 18.0 185 14.1 178
Advanced Instruments 352 -9 127 36.0 120 34.0 74
Piab 720 12 205 28.5 181 25.1 114
BraunAbility 2,609 11 342 13.1 289 11.1 3
Vectura 84 13 55 65.9 23 27.7 -351
Atlas Antibodies 110 7 53 48.4 46 41.7 28
Total 13,977 3,144 22.5 2,725 19.5 1,326
Reported growth y/y, % 22 31 35
Organic growth, y/y, % 11

1) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Value development

Contribution to adjusted net asset value amounted to SEK 17,867m during the first quarter 2023 (-7,298).

Contribution to adjusted net asset value
SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Changes in value 17,943 -7,217
Management cost -77 -70
Other 1 -10
Total 17,867 -7,298

Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 13 percent (12 percent including cash) during the first quarter 2023. The positive return was driven by earnings growth and multiple expansion.

For more information on valuation, see page 31.

Investments and divestments

During the first quarter 2023, investments amounted to SEK 234m, mainly to support Piab's acquisition of COVAL.

Divestments amounted to SEK 65m.

Distributions received

During the first quarter 2023, distributions to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 393m, relating to Permobil.

Distribution to Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries, net cash
SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Beginning of period 11,823 12,505
Net cash flow 224 -1,396
Internal transfer to Investor - -3,124
Other1) -29 -101
End of period 12,017 7,885

1) Includes currency-related effects, net interest and management cost.

Patricia Industries – valuation overview
Estimated market
values, SEK m,
3/31, 2023
Change Q1
2023 vs. Q4
2022 SEK m
Major drivers Comments
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 68,640 9,753 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively
Applied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 15.4x
Laborie 18,775 2,784 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 19.1x
Sarnova 13,640 966 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 14.1x
Permobil 13,423 1,772 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively, SEK 0.4bn distribution to
Patricia Industries
Applied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 15.3x
Advanced Instruments 10,738 666 Multiples impacted positively, earnings
impacted negatively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 19.8x.
Acquisitions of Solentim and Artel valued at
cost
Piab 9,288 1,418 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively, SEK 0.2bn capital
contribution from Patricia Industries
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 16.5x
BraunAbility 6,404 1,182 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 10.7x
Vectura 3,752 -93 No major drivers Estimated market value of the property
portfolio less debt and cost
Atlas Antibodies 2,929 121 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 17.9x
Partner-owned
investments
Three Scandinavia 6,781 -723 Lower multiples impacted negatively Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 6.3x
Financial Investments 1,843 -129 Multiple or third-party valuation, share price
Total 156,213
Total incl. cash 168,231

A provider of single-use products and solutions for managing wounds, improving surgical safety and efficiency, and preventing pressure ulcers. Read more at www.molnlycke.com

Activities during the quarter

Group

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 13 percent in constant currency, mainly driven by Wound Care and ORS, with an overall improved supply chain situation in all business areas.
  • The EBITA margin increased by 2 percentage points, explained by strong organic growth, positive sales mix, decreased logistics costs and an improved staffing situation in the US Wound Care manufacturing plant.

Wound Care

• Organic sales growth amounted to 14 percent in constant currency, mainly driven by strong underlying demand in all regions.

Operating Room Solutions

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 16 percent in constant currency, mainly driven by Trays and strong momentum in many markets in EMEA. Price increases and mix supported both sales growth and profitability.
  • Mölnlycke was awarded a 4-year Trays contract in Norway, where sustainability in materials and packaging was a key differentiator.

Gloves

• Organic sales growth amounted to 4 percent in constant currency, with increased output from the new Malaysian factory.

Antiseptics

• Organic sales growth amounted to 6 percent in constant currency, following an improved supply situation.

Key figures, Mölnlycke

Income statement items,
EUR m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 479 426 1,882
EBITDA 136 112 500
EBITA 120 96 434
Sales growth, % 13 -4
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
13 -7
EBITDA, % 28.3 26.4 26.6
EBITA, % 25.0 22.6 23.1
Cash flow items, EUR m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 136 112
Lease payments -6 -6
Change in working capital -64 -66
Capital expenditures -12 -13
Operating cash flow 54 28
Acquisitions/divestments 0 -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -16 -40
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
37 -12
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 18
Capital expenditures/sales, % 4
Balance sheet items, EUR m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 1,584 1,621
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 8,870 8,340
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease
liabilities.

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales and organic sales growth

Share of sales, (%)
Last 12 months
Organic growth,
constant currency, (%)
Q1 2023
Wound Care 58 14
Operating Room
Solutions
25 16
Gloves 14 4
Antiseptics 3 6
Total 100 13

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales by geography

Share of sales, (%)
2022
Europe, Middle East, Africa 56
Americas 35
Asia Pacific 9
Total 100

A provider of diagnostic and therapeutic products within Gastroenterology, Urology & Urogynecology, and Obstetrics, Gynecology & Neonatal. Read more at www.laborie.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 8 percent in constant currency. Growth was driven by UR (Urology) and GI (Gastrointestinal), with the OptilumeTM urethral strictures product continuing to see strong commercial uptake.
  • The EBITA margin increased driven by operating leverage, partly offset by negative currency impact and significant investments in R&D.

Key figures, Laborie

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 84 79 344
EBITDA 25 18 104
EBITA 23 17 97
Sales growth, % 7 4
Organic growth,
constant currency, % 8 4
EBITDA, % 29.3 23.1 30.1
EBITA, % 27.5 21.0 28.1
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 25 18
Lease payments -1 -1
Change in working capital 1 -15
Capital expenditures -2 -1
Operating cash flow 23 2
Acquisitions/divestments -3 -140
Shareholder - 100
contribution/distribution
Other1) -9 8
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
10 -31
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 20
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 444 454
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 890 805

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A US provider of specialty healthcare and safety products, services and software for the US emergency medical services (EMS), acute care and cardiac response markets. Read more at www.sarnova.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales grew by 10 percent in constant currency, mainly driven by the Acute and Cardiac Response business units. The Acute business benefitted from a normalized flu season and the Cardiac Response business continued to see strong customer demand and recovery from the prior quarters' supply chain challenges related to the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
  • The EBITA margin was unchanged, driven by good operating performance offset by investments in the commercial organization, digital platform enhancement and warehouse optimization.
  • Brian LaDuke, previously President of the Cardiac Response business unit, succeeded Jeff Prestel as CEO of Sarnova, effective March 1, 2023.

Key figures, Sarnova

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 244 222 939
EBITDA 34 30 139
EBITA 29 26 121
Sales growth, % 10 16
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
10 3
EBITDA, % 13.7 13.7 14.7
EBITA, % 11.8 11.8 12.9
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 34 30
Lease payments -1 -1
Change in working capital 13 13
Capital expenditures -4 -4
Operating cash flow 42 38
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1)
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net -12 -7
debt 30 31
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 15
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 496 526
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 1,425 1,375

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions, including powered and manual wheelchairs, pressure-relieving cushions and powerassist devices. Read more at www.permobil.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 9 percent in constant currency, supported by all regions.
  • Last year's EBITA margin was negatively impacted by a strategic development project. Adjusting for this, the margin still increased, primarily driven by operating leverage and currency.
  • Permobil distributed SEK 400m, of which SEK 393m to Patricia Industries.
  • Permobil launched a new electronics platform for its power wheelchairs which enables increased connectivity, wireless configurability in real-time and reduced service time.
  • Permobil launched the TiLite CR1, a carbon fiber manual wheelchair for active users with a high degree of configurability.
Key figures, Permobil
Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 1,313 1,116 5,445
EBITDA 236 177 1,130
EBITA 185 133 931
Sales growth, % 18 23
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
9 6
EBITDA, % 18.0 15.9 20.7
EBITA, % 14.1 12.0 17.1
Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 236 177
Lease payments -20 -16
Change in working capital 30 -119
Capital expenditures -69 -54
Operating cash flow 178 -13
Acquisitions/divestments - -280
Shareholder -400 350
contribution/distribution
Other1)
-58 -279
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt -280 -222
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 26
Capital expenditures/sales, % 5
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 3,610 3,330
3/31 2023 3/31 2022

Number of employees 1,805 1,755 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A provider of scientific and analytical instruments for the biotechnology, clinical and food & beverage industries. Read more at www.aicompanies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth declined by 9 percent in constant currency, adversely impacted by the combination of continued soft demand and a strong last year comparison for instruments sold into the biopharmaceutical end market. This was partially offset by strong organic growth across consumables and services. The liquid calibration and validation products acquired with Artel (in June 2022) grew double-digit in the quarter.
  • The EBITA margin decline is mainly explained by the weaker instrument sales, significant investments in the global commercial organization and R&D, as well as product mix impact following the Artel and Solentim acquisitions.

Key figures, Advanced Instruments

Income statement items, Last 12
USD m Q1 2023 Q1 2022 months
Sales 34 31 137
EBITDA 12 14 43
EBITA 11 13 41
Sales growth, % 8 44
Organic growth, -9 20
constant currency, %
EBITDA, % 36.0 44.3 31.7
EBITA, % 34.0 42.8 30.1
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 12 14
Lease payments 0 0
Change in working capital -5 -8
Capital expenditures 0 0
Operating cash flow 7 5
Acquisitions/divestments -31 -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - -
Other1) -7 -3
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-31 2
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 9
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 237 206
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 355 225
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease
liabilities.

A provider of gripping and moving solutions for end-users and machine manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and work environment. Read more at www.piab.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 12 percent in constant currency, driven by all regions and divisions.
  • Adjusted for transaction-related costs both in the first quarter 2023 and the first quarter in 2022, the EBITA margin was unchanged at 27 percent.
  • Piab acquired COVAL, a French provider of suction cups, vacuum pumps and vacuum grippers. In 2022, COVAL's sales and adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 23m and EUR 5m, respectively. The acquisition was partly funded with EUR 20m in equity from Patricia Industries. The acquisition complements Piab's product portfolio and adds new customers within automotive, food and packaging.
  • Piab signed an agreement to acquire IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik, a German manufacturer of conveying solutions with a range of products that will complement Piab's additive manufacturing offering. In 2022, the company's sales and adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 6m and EUR 1m, respectively.

Key figures, Piab

Income statement items, Last 12
SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022 months
Sales 720 551 2,620
EBITDA 205 161 662
EBITA 181 142 568
Sales growth, % 31 36
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
12 17
EBITDA, % 28.5 29.3 25.3
EBITA, % 25.1 25.9 21.7
Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 205 161
Lease payments -12 -9
Change in working capital -59 -84
Capital expenditures -20 -11
Operating cash flow 114 58
Acquisitions/divestments -773 -196
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
222 -
Other1) -86 -80
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-522 -219

Key ratios

Working capital/sales, %
Capital expenditures/sales, %
19
3
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 2,952 2,431
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 1,160 875

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A provider of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Read more at www.braunability.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 11 percent in constant currency, led by strong demand in the commercial and lifts products, as supply chain constraints that negatively impacted sales in the corresponding period last year eased.
  • The EBITA margin improved, driven by operating leverage and favorable product mix compared to last year.

Key figures, BraunAbility

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 250 224 955
EBITDA 33 22 97
EBITA 28 17 78
Sales growth, % 12 53
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
11 43
EBITDA, % 13.1 9.8 10.2
EBITA, % 11.1 7.7 8.1
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 33 22
Lease payments -2 -2
Change in working capital -26 -8
Capital expenditures -4 -3
Operating cash flow 0 9
Acquisitions/divestments - -8
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -6 -3
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-6 -1
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 7
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 290 284
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 1,990 1,850

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

Develops and manages properties within community service and commercial. Read more at www.vectura.se

Activities during the quarter

  • Total sales growth amounted to 13 percent, mainly driven by rent indexation.
  • The EBITDA margin increased due to capitalization of costs related to development projects.
  • A rental agreement was signed with Saab for a 22,000 m2 new office and industrial building in Lund. Completion is expected in 2025. In addition, new rental agreements were signed in Forskaren and GoCo House.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 84 74 312
EBITDA 55 44 189
EBITDA, % 65.9 59.6 60.6
EBITA adj.1) 23 13 61
EBITA adj % 27.7 17.3 19.5
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 5,679 5,223
3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Real estate market value 9,975 9,650
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 50 38

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties.

A provider of advanced reagents for basic and clinical biomedical research. Read more at www.atlasantibodies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 7 percent in constant currency.
  • The EBITA margin remained unchanged compared to last year.
  • A new cell control targeting a specific gene mutation, relevant in diagnosis of several cancers, was released.
  • Peter Ulvskjold, head of the Atlas Antibodies business unit, was appointed interim group CEO, effective February 1, 2023.

Key figures, Atlas Antibodies

Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales 110 95 413
EBITDA 53 45 195
EBITA 46 40 171
Sales growth, % 16 26
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
7 20
EBITDA, % 48.4 47.4 47.3
EBITA, % 41.7 41.9 41.4
Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
EBITDA 53 45
Lease payments -4 -2
Change in working capital -16 -26
Capital expenditures -5 -3
Operating cash flow 28 14
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- -
Other1) -59 -11
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-30 3
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 47
Capital expenditures/sales, % 4
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 372 342
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 120 120

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

Provides mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark. Read more at www.tre.se.

Activities during the quarter

  • The subscription base increased by 35,000, of which 23,000 in Sweden and 12,000 in Denmark.
  • Service revenue increased by 10 percent. EBITDA declined by 3 percent, negatively impacted by higher energy expenses, network investments to deliver a high-quality experience for customers, as well as non-recurring costs relating to a new head office in Denmark.
  • Three was recognized as one of the best workplaces in Sweden by Great Place to Work®, for the tenth consecutive year.

Key figures, Three Scandinavia

Income statement items Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Last 12
months
Sales, SEK m 3,021 2,728 12,127
Sweden, SEK m 1,911 1,749 7,830
Denmark, DKK m 744 694 2,955
Service revenue, SEK m1) 1,961 1,784 7,682
Sweden, SEK m 1,244 1,136 4,860
Denmark, DKK m 481 459 1,942
EBITDA, SEK m 868 891 3,706
Sweden, SEK m 666 656 2,742
Denmark, DKK m 136 167 664
EBITDA, % 28.7 32.7 30.6
Sweden 34.8 37.5 35.0
Denmark 18.3 24.0 22.5
Key ratios
Capital expenditures/sales, % 19
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Net debt 7,323 7,294
3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Number of employees 1,800 1,735
Other key figures 3/31 2023 3/31 2022
Subscriptions 4,040,000 3,860,000
Sweden 2,487,000 2,347,000
Denmark 1,553,000 1,513,000

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Investments in EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. Investor was one of the founders of EQT in 1994 and has committed capital to the vast majority of its funds. Read more at www.eqtgroup.com

Highlights during the quarter

• The reported value change of Investments in EQT was -4 percent. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -749m.

Performance

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK -2,545m during the first quarter 2023 (-17,508).

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was -4 percent during the first quarter 2023, of which -4 percent in constant currency.

Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -749m during the first quarter.

Investments in EQT AB

The value change of Investor's holding in EQT AB amounted to SEK -1,795m, corresponding to a total shareholder return of -5 percent during the first quarter.

Investments in EQT funds

Investor reports the value change on its EQT fund investments with a one-quarter lag. Consequently, the information related to Investor's investments in EQT funds in this report is presented as of December 31, 2022.

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT funds amounted to -2 percent during the first quarter, of which -4 percent in constant currency.

Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 24.3bn as of March 31, 2023 (25.6).

Change in adjusted net asset value, EQT

SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Net asset value, beginning of
period 70,050 116,640
Contribution to net asset value -2,545 -17,508
Drawdowns (investments,
management fees and management
cost) 1,871 1,893
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures,
fee surplus, carry and dividend) -1,121 -1,947
Net asset value, end of period 68,254 99,078

Investor's investments in EQT, March 31, 20231)

Investor
Fund
size
EUR m
Share (%) Outstanding
commitment
SEK m
Reported
value
SEK m
Fully invested funds2) 38,019 3,112 14,104
EQT IX 15,600 3 608 5,883
EQT Infrastructure IV 9,100 3 586 3,261
EQT Infrastructure V 15,700 3 1,746 3,763
Credit Opportunities III3) 1,272 10 563 519
EQT Growth 2,200 3 495 203
EQT Ventures II 619 3 11 205
EQT Ventures III 1,000 3 257 16
EQT Mid Market Asia III 630 27 217 1,546
EQT Mid Market Europe 1,616 9 249 1,679
EQT Real Estate II 1,000 3 173 199
EQT new funds - - 16,265 170
Total fund investments 86,756 24,281 31,549
EQT AB 14.6/14.74) 36,705

Total investments in EQT 68,254 1) Following the IPO of EQT AB in September 2019, Investor's investments in EQT

funds are reported with a one-quarter lag.

2) EQT V, EQT VI, EQT VII, EQT VIII, EQT Expansion Capital II, EQT Greater China II, EQT Infrastructure I, II, III and IV, EQT Credit Fund II, EQT Mid Market, EQT Mid Market US, EQT Real Estate I, EQT Ventures.

3) Divested by EQT AB to Bridgepoint, October 2020.

4) Capital and votes respectively.

SEK m Q1
2023
FY
2022
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Q2
2022
Q1
2022
FY
2021
Q4
2021
Q3
2021
Q2
2021
Q1
2021
Reported value 68,254 70,050 70,050 70,260 69,647 99,078 116,640 116,640 90,889 78,467 75,566
Reported value
change, %
-4 -35 2 2 -26 -15 111 30 16 9 30
Value change,
constant currency, %
-4 -37 1 1 -27 -15 110 30 16 9 29
Drawdowns from
Investor
1,871 4,000 832 428 847 1,893 8,068 3,120 2,258 1,169 1,520
Proceeds to Investor 1,121 10,220 2,257 1,355 4,660 1,947 12,902 4,965 2,550 4,986 401
Net cash flow to
Investor
-749 6,220 1,426 927 3,813 54 4,834 1,845 292 3,817 -1,119

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

Investor Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 7,508m on March 31, 2023 (10,263). Debt financing of the Patricia Industries' subsidiaries is arranged without guarantees from Investor and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Investor guarantees SEK 2.4bn of the associated company Three Scandinavia's refinanced external debt, but this guaranteed loan is not included in Investor's net debt. The same applies for pending dividends from investments and approved but not yet paid dividend to shareholders.

Net debt, March 31, 2023

SEK m Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments 9,158 -117 9,041
Cash, bank and short
term investments
Receivables included
30,213 -7,534 22,679
in net debt 1,121 -122 999
Interest bearing debt -92,980 52,855 -40,125
Provision for pensions -805 704 -102
Total -53,294 45,786 -7,508

Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 31,720m as of March 31, 2023 (28,533). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskadjusted return profile. Investor's gross debt, excluding pension liabilities, amounted to SEK 39,126m as of March 31, 2023 (38,695).

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 11.6 years on March 31, 2023 (11.8), excluding the debt of the Patricia Industries subsidiaries.

Investor is rated AA- (Stable Outlook) by S&P Global and Aa3 (Stable Outlook) by Moody's.

In January 2023, a SEK 8bn revolving credit facility was refinanced and its maturity extended by five years (10), with an option of another two years' additional extension. The facility remains undrawn.

Debt maturity profile, March 31, 2023 0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 SEK m

Net financial items, Q1 2023

SEK m Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's net
financial
items
Interest income 37 -13 24
Interest expenses
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short
-808 610 -198
term investments -40 120 80
Foreign exchange result -377 -64 -441
Other 4 31 35
Total -1,184 684 -500

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795m on March 31, 2023 (4,795).

Share structure

Class of
share
Number of
shares
Number of
votes
% of
capital
% of
votes
A 1 vote 1,246,763,376 1,246,763,376 40.6 87.2
B 1/10 vote 1,821,936,744 182,193,674 59.4 12.8
Total 3,068,700,120 1,428,957,050 100.0 100.0

Investor's share capital consists of 3,068,700,120 shares with a quota of SEK 1.5625 per share.

On March 31, 2023, Investor owned a total of 5,589,237 of its own shares (5,654,344).

Other

Annual General Meeting

Investor AB's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on May 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at China Teatern, Berzelii Park 9, Stockholm, Sweden. Registration commences at 1.30 p.m. The AGM will be broadcasted live on www.investorab.com.

Notification of participation in the Annual General Meeting can be given until April 26, 2023 through https://anmalan.vpc.se/euroclearproxy, or by calling +46 8 611 2910. Additional information about Investor's AGM is available on Investor's website. Investor's Annual Report in Swedish is available at the company's head office and website.

Dividend Proposal

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 4.40 per share for fiscal year 2022 (4.00). The dividend is proposed to be paid out in two installments, SEK 3.30 with record date May 5, 2023 and SEK 1.10 with record date November 6, 2023. Should the Annual General Meeting decide in favor of the proposal, payment of the dividend is expected to be made on May 10, 2023, and on November 9, 2023. The dividend level proposed is based on the stated dividend policy to pay a steadily rising dividend, supported by cash flow from our three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.

Offers to chairpersons

Investor continues to offer chairpersons in companies within Listed Companies to invest in call options in their respective companies with a duration of five to seven years, as the chairperson has a particularly important role in driving successful board work. During the quarter fiveyear call options with a strike price of 110 percent have been sold to the chairperson of Epiroc for a total SEK 2m.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

Piab's acquisition of COVAL

On March 28, 2023, Piab finalized the acquisition of COVAL, a global player in vacuum automation components and systems. The consideration amounted to SEK 715m and was funded with SEK 222m in equity from Patricia Industries, in addition to cash from Piab and external debt. The acquisition strengthens Piab's product portfolio and geographic footprint. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 610m. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related

costs amounted to SEK 23m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and other operating cost in the Group's consolidated income statement. If the acquisition of COVAL had occurred on January 1, 2023, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Group would have increased by SEK 60m and consolidated profit/loss for the period would have increased by SEK 5m. In connection with the closing of the acquisition of COVAL a loan amounting to SEK 96m was repaid.

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

SEK m COVAL Total
Intangible assets 13 13
Property, plant and equipment 97 97
Inventories 36 36
Trade receivables 46 46
Other current receivables 3 3
Cash and cash equivalents 38 38
Long-term interest bearing liabilities -96 -96
Other provisions -13 -13
Other liabilities -20 -20
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 105 105
Consolidated goodwill 610 610
Consideration 715 715
Less: acquired cash and cash equivalents -38 -38
Paid additional purchased price related to acquisitions made in previous periods 331
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 677 1,008

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amount to SEK 29.8bn (29.8), of which SEK 27.1bn (27.5) refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility, Laborie, Advanced Instruments and Sarnova, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 2.5bn, SEK 4.4bn, SEK 2.1bn and SEK 5.2bn.

Total contingent liabilities amount to SEK 2.2bn and refers to warranties within the wholly-owned subsidiaries (1.6).

Risks with regards to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

All companies have taken measures related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine such us following sanctions, to protect and support employees, and several have wound down their Russian activities. The direct exposure to Russia and Ukraine is very small for Investor and its subsidiaries and the direct financial impact from the war is therefore negligible. However, the indirect impact due to fluctuations in the financial markets, higher prices on raw materials, inflation and central bank policies, can be substantial, but it is not possible to quantify these effects for the coming year. In 2022, Investor's net sales to Russia and Ukraine (related to the subsidiaries within Patricia Industries) amounted to less than SEK 100m, corresponding to 0.19 percent of net sales for the Group. The Group has no production plants or other assets in the countries concerned. During the first quarter of 2023, no impairment has been made related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Basis of preparation for the Interim Management Statement

This Interim Management Statement has in all material aspects been prepared in accordance with NASDAQ Stockholm's guidelines for preparing interim management statements. The accounting policies that have been applied for the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

Alternative Performance Measures

Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For Investor's consolidated accounts, this framework typically means IFRS.

Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2022 and on www.investorab.com/investorsmedia/investor-in-figures/definitions.

Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on pages 27-28. Reconciliations of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose of these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial

information for the Group, that is presented according to the applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this Interim Management Statement may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Financial calendar

May 3, 2023 Annual General Meeting
Jul. 17, 2023 Interim Report
January-June 2023
Oct. 19, 2023 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2023
Jan. 19, 2024 Year-End Report 2023

Stockholm, April 21, 2023

Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information

Helena Saxon Chief Financial Officer +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]

Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability +46 70 550 3500 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar Head of Investor Relations +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]

Address

Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Arsenalsgatan 8C Phone: +46 8 614 2000 www.investorab.com

Ticker codes

INVEB SS in Bloomberg INVEb.ST in Reuters INVE B in NASDAQ OMX

Information about Investor is also available on LinkedIn.

This information is information that Investor 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 person set out above, at 08:15 CET on April 21, 2023.

This Interim Management Statement and additional information is available on www.investorab.com

This Interim Management Statement has not been subject to review by the company's auditors

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary
SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Dividends 4,214 6,671
Changes in value 28,360 -75,576
Net sales 14,010 11,650
Cost of goods and services sold -7,465 -6,402
Sales and marketing cost -2,095 -1,785
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost
-2,603 -2,294
Management cost -154 -133
Share of results of associates 27 26
Operating profit/loss 34,295 -67,844
Net financial items -1,184 -1,127
Profit/loss before tax 33,112 -68,971
Income taxes -299 -154
Profit/loss for the period 32,812 -69,125
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 32,848 -69,093
Non-controlling interest -36 -33
Profit/loss for the period 32,812 -69,125
Basic earnings per share, SEK 10.72 -22.55

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Profit/loss for the period 32,812 -69,125
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges -2 34
Hedging costs 5 18
Foreign currency translation adjustment 392 1,295
Share of other comprehensive income of associates -4 21
Total other comprehensive income for the period 390 1,368
Total comprehensive income for the period 33,202 -67,757
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 33,250 -67,730
Non-controlling interest -48 -27
Total comprehensive income for the period 33,202 -67,757

Diluted earnings per share, SEK 10.72 -22.55

SEK m 3/31 2023 12/31 2022 3/31 2022
ASSETS
Goodwill 64,111 63,334 57,280
Other intangible assets 33,546 34,355 33,095
Property, plant and equipment 16,669 16,239 14,479
Shares and participations 580,116 550,556 563,112
Other financial investments 9,158 9,705 13,529
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1,121 945 1,465
Other long-term receivables 2,898 2,873 2,988
Total non-current assets 707,620 678,006 685,948
Inventories 9,702 9,583 7,246
Shares and participations in trading operation 1,061 873 217
Short-term receivables included in net debt - - 2
Other current receivables 10,120 9,598 12,425
Cash, bank and short-term investments 30,213 26,304 19,760
Total current assets 51,096 46,358 39,649
TOTAL ASSETS 758,716 724,365 725,597
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 638,922 605,653 615,716
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 85,323 89,436 85,142
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 805 799 1,088
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 14,927 14,973 13,829
Total non-current liabilities 101,055 105,209 100,059
Current interest bearing liabilities 7,658 1,783 1,119
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 11,080 11,719 8,703
Total current liabilities 18,738 13,502 9,822
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 758,716 724,365 725,597
SEK m Q1 2023 2022 Q1 2022
Opening balance 1/1 605,653 683,505 683,505
Profit for the period 32,812 -74,762 -69,125
Other comprehensive income for the period 390 9,550 1,368
Total comprehensive income for the period 33,202 -65,212 -67,757
Dividend to shareholders - -12,254 -
Changes in non-controlling interest 40 -282 -53
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 26 42 21
Purchase of own shares - -147 -
Closing balance 638,922 605,653 615,716
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 638,142 604,865 614,871
Non-controlling interest 780 788 844
Total equity 638,922 605,653 615,716
Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary
SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Operating activities
Dividends received 3,854 4,153
Cash receipts 13,706 10,941
Cash payments -12,005 -10,425
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 5,555 4,669
Interest received/paid -689 -358
Income tax paid -181 -222
Cash flows from operating activities 4,685 4,089
Investing activities
Acquisitions1) -1,979 -1,940
Divestments2) 1,286 1,966
Increase in long-term receivables -50 -5
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -1,040 -688
Divestments of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 0 17
Increase in other financial investments3) -2,470 1
Decrease in other financial investments4) 3,134 970
Net change, short-term investments5) 3,640 -554
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -634 -1,929
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 7 10
Net cash used in investing activities 1,894 -2,152
Financing activities
Borrowings 1,866 1,689
Repayment of borrowings -958 -3,080
Net cash used in financing activities 908 -1,391
Cash flows for the period 7,487 547
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 13,164 18,330
Exchange difference in cash 66 130
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 20,716 19,007

1) Acquisitions include investments in listed and unlisted companies not defined as subsidiaries.

2) Divestments include sale of listed and unlisted companies not defined as subsidiaries.

3) Increase in other financial investments include acquisition of bond with maturity later than 1 year.

4) Decrease in other financial investments include disposals of reclassification of bonds with maturity later than 1 year.

5) Net changes, short-term investments includes acquisitions and disposals of bonds and certificates with maturity within 1 year.

Performance by Business Area Q1 2023

SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 4,212 - - 3 4,214
Changes in value 31,387 -91 -2,945 10 28,360
Net sales - 14,010 - - 14,010
Cost of goods and services sold - -7,465 - - -7,465
Sales and marketing cost - -2,095 - - -2,095
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -2,592 -1 -10 -2,603
Management cost -39 -77 -3 -35 -154
Share of results of associates - 27 - - 27
Operating profit/loss 35,560 1,718 -2,949 -33 34,295
Net financial items - -684 - -500 -1,184
Income tax - -285 - -14 -299
Profit/loss for the period 35,560 749 -2,949 -547 32,812
Non-controlling interest - 36 - 0 36
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company 35,560 785 -2,949 -547 32,848
Other effects on equity - -13 404 38 429
Contribution to net asset value 35,560 772 -2,545 -510 33,277
Net asset value by business area 3/31 2023
Carrying amount 506,671 70,734 68,254 -10 645,650
Investors net debt/-cash - 12,017 - -19,525 -7,508
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 506,671 82,751 68,254 -19,535 638,142

Performance by Business Area Q1 2022

SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 6,670 - - 1 6,671
Changes in value -57,891 171 -17,818 -38 -75,576
Net sales - 11,650 - - 11,650
Cost of goods and services sold - -6,402 - 0 -6,402
Sales and marketing cost - -1,785 - - -1,785
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -2,284 -1 -9 -2,294
Management cost -31 -70 -2 -29 -133
Share of results of associates - 26 - - 26
Operating profit/loss -51,253 1,305 -17,821 -74 -67,844
Net financial items - -336 - -792 -1,127
Income tax - -198 - 43 -154
Profit/loss for the period -51,253 772 -17,821 -823 -69,125
Non-controlling interest - 33 - 0 33
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company -51,253 805 -17,821 -823 -69,093
Other effects on equity - 1,010 313 26 1,350
Contribution to net asset value -51,253 1,815 -17,508 -796 -67,743
Net asset value by business area 3/31 2022
Carrying amount 457,193 69,049 99,078 2,054 627,375
Investors net debt/-cash - 7,885 - -20,389 -12,504
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 457,193 76,934 99,078 -18,334 614,871

Financial instruments

The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 31, Financial Instruments, in Investor's Annual Report 2022.

Valuation techniques, level 3

Fair value, SEK m Range
Group 3/31 2023 12/31 2022 Valuation technique Input 3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Shares and participations 34,092 34,184 Last round of financing n/a n/a n/a
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a n/a
Comparable companies Sales multiples 1.1 – 3.4 0.9 – 3.3
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 1.4 – 2.5 1.2 – 2.5
NAV n/a n/a n/a
Other financial investments 25 25 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Long-term and current receivables 2,721 2,543 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 19 17 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Other provisions and liabilities 6,815 6,735 Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a n/a

All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers to be reasonable based on the circumstances prevailing at the time. Changes in assumptions may result in adjustments to reported values and the actual outcome may differ from the estimates and judgments that were made. Shares and participations in level 3 are mainly fund investments within EQT. Unlisted holdings in funds are measured at Investor's share of the value that the fund manager reports for all unlisted fund holdings (Net Asset Value) and is normally updated when a new valuation is received. The value change on Investor's investments in EQT funds are reported with a one-quarter lag. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on this part of the unlisted portfolio of approximately SEK 200m (200). For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 670m (660).

Financial assets and liabilities by level

The table below indicates how fair value is measured for the financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet. The financial instruments are presented in three categories, depending on how the fair value is measured: Level 1: According to quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level 2: According to directly or indirectly observable inputs that are not included in level 1

Level 3: According to inputs that are unobservable in the market

Financial instruments - fair value

3/31 2023 12/31 2022
Group Total
carrying
Total
carrying
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 540,793 2,660 34,092 2,572 580,116 511,703 2,167 34,184 2,502 550,556
Other financial investments 9,042 - 25 91 9,158 9,591 - 25 89 9,705
Long-term receivables included in
net debt
- 5 1,116 - 1,121 - - 945 - 945
Other long-term receivables - - 1,605 1,293 2,898 - - 1,598 1,275 2,873
Shares and participations in
trading operation
1,061 - - - 1,061 873 - - - 873
Other current receivables - 3 - 10,117 10,120 0 41 - 9,557 9,598
Cash, bank and short-term
investments
22,426 - - 7,787 30,213 18,767 - - 7,537 26,304
Total 573,322 2,667 36,838 21,860 634,687 540,935 2,208 36,752 20,960 600,855
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing
liabilities
- 3 19 85,301 85,3232) - - 17 89,420 89,4362)
Other long-term provisions and
liabilities
- - 6,774 8,154 14,927 - - 6,692 8,282 14,973
Short-term interest bearing
liabilities
- 0 - 7,657 7,6583) - 48 - 1,735 1,7833)
Other short-term provisions and
liabilities
277 88 41 10,674 11,080 179 77 44 11,419 11,719
Total 277 91 6,834 111,786 118,988 179 125 6,752 110,856 117,912

1) To enable reconciliation with balance sheet items, financial instruments not valued at fair value as well as other assets and liabilities that are included within balance sheet items have been included within Other.

2) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on long-term loans amounts to SEK 78,242m (80,997).

3) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on short-term loans amounts to SEK 7,551m (1,783).

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 3/31 2023

SEK m Shares and
participations
Other
financial
investments
Long-term
receivables
included in
net debt
Long-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
Other long
term
provisions and
liabilities
Other
current
liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the year 34,184 25 2,543 17 6,692 44
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value -1,038 - 1 - 0 -
in line Net financial items - - 203 2 102 -2
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Cash flow hedges - - -30
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment 399 0 6 - -12 0
Acquisitions 1,735 - - - - -
Divestments -1,188 - - - - -
Settlements - - - - -9 -
Carrying amount at end of the period 34,092 25 2,721 19 6,774 41
Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial
instruments held at the end of the period
Changes in value 764 - - - -100 -
Net financial items - - 203 -2 - -
Total 764 - 203 -2 -100 -

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 12/31 2022

Long-term Long-term Other long
Shares and Other
financial
receivables
included in
interest
bearing
term
provisions and
Other
current
SEK m participations investments net debt liabilities liabilities liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the year 33,756 160 3,745 46 5,935 101
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 3,789 -26 -139 - -1 -
in line Net financial items - -4 -1,168 -29 209 -55
in line Cost of goods and services sold 0 - - - -4 -
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Cash flow hedges 144
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment 3,308 18 44 - 562 1
Acquisitions 3,671 - - - - -
Divestments -10,341 -116 - - - -
Issues - - 11 - - -
Settlements - - -95 - -9 -3
Transfer out of Level 3 - -6 - - - -
Carrying amount at end of the period 34,184 25 2,543 17 6,692 44
Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial
instruments held at the end of the period
Changes in value -2,435 - - - -65 -
Net financial items - - -1,168 29 - -

Total -2,435 - -1,168 29 -65 -

Revenue from contracts with customers

As a consequence of a review of Investors field of operations within Patricia Industries, a new field of operation has been created, Life Science. The new field of operation includes the former fields Health care services and Osmolality testing. Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current year's figures.

Group 3/31 2023 Field of operations
Healthcare moving
SEK m equipment Life science Real estate solutions Total
Geographical market
Sweden 244 33 79 28 384
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 384 3 - 17 405
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 3,274 55 - 278 3,607
U.S. 7,785 226 - 198 8,209
North America, excl. U.S. 226 43 - 50 319
South America 98 2 - 25 125
Africa 97 1 - 3 101
Australia 261 4 - 3 268
Asia, excl. China 281 15 - 44 339
China 170 8 - 75 253
Total 12,821 390 79 720 14,010
Category
Sales of products 12,288 296 - 705 13,289
Sales of services 515 94 - 15 624
Revenues from leasing 15 - 79 - 94
Other income 3 - 0 - 3
Total 12,821 390 79 720 14,010
Sales channels
Through distributors 8,282 145 - 257 8,684
Directly to customers 4,539 245 79 463 5,326
Total 12,821 390 79 720 14,010
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 12,731 353 - 720 13,804
Goods and services transferred
over time 90 37 79 - 206
Total 12,821 390 79 720 14,010

Group 3/31 2022 Field of operations

Gripping and
Healthcare moving
SEK m equipment Life science Real estate solutions Total
Geographical market
Sweden 222 102 70 27 420
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 345 3 - 10 358
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 2,599 95 - 256 2,950
U.S. 6,408 259 - 125 6,792
North America, excl. U.S. 213 11 - 34 258
South America 63 3 - 22 87
Africa 56 3 - 2 61
Australia 232 3 - 3 238
Asia 376 38 - 70 484
Total 10,513 516 70 551 11,650
Category
Sales of products 10,082 263 - 545 10,890
Sales of services 407 253 - 6 666
Revenues from leasing 15 - 70 - 85
Other income 8 - 0 - 8
Total 10,513 516 70 551 11,650
Sales channels
Through distributors 5,953 141 - 242 6,336
Directly to customers 4,560 376 70 309 5,314
Total 10,513 516 70 551 11,650
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 10,410 504 - 551 11,465
Goods and services transferred
over time 103 12 70 - 185
Total 10,513 516 70 551 11,650

Reconciliations of significant Alternative Performance Measures

In the financial statements issued by Investor, Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are disclosed, which complete measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework, such as revenue, profit or loss or earnings per share.

APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Investor AB discloses the definitions of all APMs used on http://www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-infigures/definitions and on pages 153-154 in the Annual Report 2022. Below reconciliations of significant APMs to the most directly reconcilable line item, subtotal or total presented in the financial statements of the corresponding period are disclosed.

Gross cash

Gross cash or Investor's cash and readily available placements are defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 3/31 2023,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2022,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial Other financial
investments 9,158 -117 9,041 investments 9,705 -116 9,590
Cash, bank and short Cash, bank and short
term investments 30,213 -7,534 22,679 term investments 26,304 -7,361 18,943
Gross cash 39,370 -7,651 31,720 Gross cash 36,009 -7,476 28,533

Gross debt

Gross debt is defined as interest-bearing current and long-term liabilities, including pension liabilities, less derivatives with positive value related to the loans. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 3/31 2023,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2022,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included
in net debt
1,121 -122 999 Receivables included
in net debt
945 148 797
Loans -92,980 52,855 -40,125 Loans -91,220 51,728 -39,492
Provision for pensions -805 704 -102 Provision for pensions -799 699 -101
Gross debt -92,664 53,437 -39,227 Gross debt -91,074 52,278 -38,796

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2023,
SEK m
Group 12/31 2022,
SEK m
Investor's gross cash -31,720 Investor's gross cash -28,533
Investor's gross debt 39,227 Investor's gross debt 38,796
Investor's net debt 7,508 Investor's net debt 10,263

Total assets

The net of all assets and liabilities not included in net debt. Total reported assets are based on reported values according to IFRS. Total adjusted assets are adjusted for estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments.

Group 3/31 2023,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Group 12/31 2022,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Equity
Investor's net debt
638,922 -780 638,142
7,508
Equity
Investor's net debt
605,653 -788 604,865
10,263
Total reported
assets
645,650 Total reported
assets
615,128
Adjustment for
estimated market
value Patricia
Industries holdings
85,479 Adjustment for
estimated market
value Patricia
Industries holdings
68,385
Total adjusted
assets
731,129 Total adjusted
assets
683,513

Net debt ratio (leverage)

Net debt ratio or leverage is defined as Net debt/Net cash as a percentage of total adjusted assets. The target leverange range is 0-10 percent (net debt to total adjusted assets) over a business cycle.

Group 3/31 2023, SEK m Net debt ratio Group 12/31 2022, SEK m Net debt ratio
Investor's net debt 7,508 = Investor's net debt 10,263 =
Total adjusted assets 731,129 1.0% Total adjusted assets 683,513 1.5%

Reported net asset value

Reported net asset value is equal to Investor's net asset value and equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company.

Adjusted net asset value

Net asset value based on estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments. The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12 months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. More information about the assessment basis can be found in section Patricia Industries - valuation overview on page 8 and Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values on page 31. In the table below there are a reconciliation between Reported net asset value and Adjusted net asset value. More details regarding the differences can be found in the table Net asset value overview on page 4.

Group 3/31 2023,
SEK m
Group 12/31 2022,
SEK m
Reported net asset value 638,142 Reported net asset value 604,865
Reported value for net assets Patricia
Industries
-70,734 Reported value for net assets Patricia
Industries
-70,110
Estimated market value Patricia
Industries holdings
156,213 Estimated market value Patricia
Industries holdings
138,495
Adjusted net asset value 723,621 Adjusted net asset value 673,250

Reported net asset value, SEK per share

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2023, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2022, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's reported net asset value 638,142 Investor's reported net asset value 604,865
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,110,883
208 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,045,776
197

Adjusted net asset value, SEK per share

Total assets, including estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments, less net debt in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2023, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2022, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's adjusted net asset value 723,621 Investor's adjusted net asset value 673,250
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,110,883
236 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,045,776
220

Patricia Industries, key figures overview1)

Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
2023 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021
Mölnlycke (EUR m)
Sales
479 1,828 474 469 459 426 1,686 420 405 417 443
Sales growth, % 13 8 13 16 10 -4 -6 -24 -15 16 11
Organic growth, 13 4 9 9 5 -7 -6 -26 -16 18 14
constant currency, %
EBITDA 136 476 105 134 125 112 485 106 112 123 146
EBITDA, %
EBITA2)
28.3
120
26.1
410
22.2
89
28.6
118
27.2
108
26.4
96
28.8
421
25.1
89
27.5
95
29.4
107
32.9
130
EBITA, % 25.0 22.4 18.7 25.1 23.6 22.6 25.0 21.2 23.4 25.6 29.4
Operating cash flow 54 298 78 119 73 28 382 128 91 84 79
Net debt 1,584 1,621 1,621 1,418 1,478 1,522 1,510 1,510 1,568 1,623 1,473
Employees 8,870 8,775 8,775 8,800 8,625 8,340 8,315 8,315 8,175 8,040 7,850
Laborie (USD m)
Sales 84 339 89 85 87 79 313 84 74 80 76
Sales growth, % 7 8 6 15 9 4 36 20 19 85 37
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
8 12 9 20 9 4 21 14 6 67 11
EBITDA 25 97 29 26 23 18 93 22 20 28 23
EBITDA, % 29.3 28.6 32.7 31.3 26.8 23.1 29.9 26.4 27.7 34.5 30.9
EBITA2) 23 90 27 25 22 17 83 20 18 25 20
EBITA, % 27.5 26.7 30.6 29.5 25.0 21.0 26.6 24.2 24.4 31.3 26.7
Operating cash flow 23 49 14 20 13 2 60 20 16 22 2
Net debt 444 454 454 461 475 455 424 424 366 396 400
Employees 890 895 895 910 885 805 780 780 780 775 825
Sarnova (USD m)
Sales 244 917 245 239 211 222 835 233 230 183 191
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
10 10 6 4 15 16 15 17 34 10 1
constant currency, % 10 2 6 -5 6 3 0 0 14 -3 -10
EBITDA 34 135 41 36 28 30 104 30 24 23 27
EBITDA, % 13.7 14.8 16.8 14.9 13.4 13.7 12.5 13.1 10.3 12.6 14.2
EBITA2) 29 118 37 31 24 26 91 25 21 20 24
EBITA, % 11.8 12.9 15.0 13.1 11.5 11.8 10.9 10.9 9.1 11.0 12.7
Operating cash flow
Net debt
42
496
102
526
29
526
15
541
20
538
38
538
77
569
21
569
9
578
24
496
23
509
Employees 1,425 1,435 1,435 1,355 1,360 1,375 1,370 1,370 1,370 1,240 1,215
Permobil (SEK m)
Sales 1,313 5,248 1,545 1,410 1,177 1,116 4,062 1,119 1,054 981 908
Sales growth, % 18 29 38 34 20 23 3 10 12 8 -15
Organic growth, 9 9 17 12 0 6 6 6 11 18 -7
constant currency, %
EBITDA
236 1,071 389 317 187 177 782 192 211 187 192
EBITDA, % 18.0 20.4 25.1 22.5 15.9 15.9 19.2 17.2 20.1 19.0 21.1
EBITA2) 185 880 335 266 145 133 612 149 168 147 148
EBITA, % 14.1 16.8 21.7 18.9 12.3 12.0 15.1 13.3 16.0 15.0 16.3
Operating cash flow 178 435 252 182 13 -13 214 37 90 -12 98
Net debt 3,610 3,330 3,330 3,752 3,568 3,388 3,166 3,166 3,026 2,959 2,671
Employees 1,805 1,805 1,805 1,780 1,755 1,755 1,660 1,660 1,645 1,630 1,540
Advanced Instruments (USD m)
Sales 34 134 35 35 33 31 103 31 26 24 22
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
8 31 13 33 41 44 34 45 33 49 11
constant currency, % -9 7 -5 3 16 20 24 18 26 47 11
EBITDA 12 45 11 12 8 14 38 12 3 12 11
EBITDA, % 36.0 33.6 32.1 35.9 22.7 44.3 37.1 37.1 13.3 50.9 50.4
EBITA2) 11 43 11 12 7 13 37 11 3 12 11
EBITA, % 34.0 32.1 30.6 34.3 21.3 42.8 35.7 35.8 11.9 49.5 48.9
Operating cash flow 7 35 7 16 8 5 32 10 7 9 6
Net debt
Employees
237
355
206
370
206
370
206
370
208
350
192
225
195
225
195
225
203
225
142
145
149
130
Piab (SEK m)
Sales 720 2,450 661 620 619 551 1,738 472 438 422 406
Sales growth, % 31 41 40 42 47 36 14 8 25 23 2
Organic growth, 12 11 7 6 17 17 18 8 26 33 9
constant currency, %
EBITDA
EBITDA, %
205
28.5
619
25.2
122
18.4
163
26.2
173
27.9
161
29.3
485
27.9
109
23.1
130
29.6
126
29.8
121
29.8
EBITA2) 181 530 97 139 152 142 409 81 113 110 105
EBITA, % 25.1 21.6 14.7 22.4 24.5 25.9 23.5 17.2 25.9 26.0 25.9
Operating cash flow 114 411 113 138 102 58 376 79 106 104 87
Net debt 2,952 2,431 2,431 2,591 2,423 1,986 1,767 1,767 1,505 1,548 1,592
Employees 1,160 1,030 1,030 1,020 995 875 695 695 680 660 650

INVESTOR Q1 2023 – 29

Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
2023 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021
BraunAbility (USD m)
Sales 250 929 242 252 211 224 692 184 192 171 146
Sales growth, % 12 34 32 31 24 53 22 22 26 86 -15
Organic growth, 11 28 25 28 19 43 17 14 17 81 -16
constant currency, %
EBITDA 33 86 24 23 17 22 52 13 17 12 10
EBITDA, %
EBITA2)
13.1
28
9.3
67
9.9
19
9.3
19
8.1
13
9.8
17
7.5
35
7.2
9
9.0
13
7.1
8
6.6
6
EBITA, % 11.1 7.2 7.7 7.5 5.9 7.7 5.1 4.6 6.6 4.9 4.1
Operating cash flow 0 46 14 19 3 9 38 8 23 6 2
Net debt 290 284 284 288 302 302 300 300 307 326 190
Employees 1,990 1,945 1,945 1,995 1,890 1,850 1,825 1,825 1,825 1,760 1,495
Vectura (SEK m)
Sales 84 302 78 74 75 74 279 71 61 66 81
Sales growth, % 13 8 9 23 14 -8 -6 -20 -21 -3 29
EBITDA 55 178 42 45 47 44 172 42 40 41 48
EBITDA, % 65.9 58.9 53.9 60.4 62.0 59.6 61.5 59.2 66.2 62.1 59.6
EBITA adjusted2) 23 50 10 13 15 13 45 7 13 13 12
EBITA, % 27.7 16.7 12.5 17.0 20.1 17.3 16.0 9.5 21.7 19.8 14.4
Operating cash flow -351 -614 -160 -76 -252 -126 -355 -97 -52 -160 -46
Net debt 5,679 5,223 5,223 4,984 4,376 4,343 3,963 3,963 3,453 2,537 4,361
Real estate,
market value 9,975 9,650 8,388
Employees 50 49 49 44 41 38 33 33 31 31 34
Atlas Antibodies (SEK m)
Sales 110 398 98 100 104 95 324 81 86 81 76
Sales growth, % 16 23 21 16 29 26 31 23 38 43 23
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
7 14 9 7 21 20 34 19 39 47 32
EBITDA 53 187 42 52 48 45 162 42 45 36 40
EBITDA, % 48.4 47.0 42.8 52.3 45.7 47.4 50.1 51.4 52.3 43.9 52.7
EBITA2) 46 165 36 46 42 40 143 37 40 31 36
EBITA, % 41.7 41.4 37.0 46.4 40.4 41.9 44.2 45.0 46.5 38.1 47.0
Operating cash flow 28 94 17 45 18 14 115 24 56 13 23
Net debt 372 342 342 352 391 403 406 406 429 22 24
Employees 120 130 130 120 120 120 115 115 110 115 110
Three Scandinavia
Sales, SEK m 3,021 11,834 3,283 3,025 2,798 2,728 10,750 2,925 2,696 2,543 2,586
Sweden, SEK m 1,911 7,668 2,160 1,942 1,817 1,749 6,946 1,929 1,740 1,617 1,659
Denmark, DKK m 744 2,904 756 755 700 694 2,787 730 697 676 683
EBITDA, SEK m 868 3,729 973 948 917 891 3,535 931 892 849 863
Sweden, SEK m 666 2,732 706 695 675 656 2,564 636 662 625 641
Denmark, DKK m 136 694 180 176 172 167 711 216 168 164 164
EBITDA, % 28.7 31.5 29.7 31.3 32.8 32.7 32.9 31.8 33.1 33.4 33.4
Sweden 34.8 35.6 32.7 35.8 37.2 37.5 36.9 33.0 38.1 38.6 38.6
Denmark 18.3 23.9 23.8 23.3 24.6 24.0 25.5 29.6 24.1 24.2 24.0
Net debt, SEK m 7,323 7,294 7,294 6,969 6,731 6,406 6,498 6,498 5,940 6,070 6,173
Employees 1,800 1,790 1,790 1,765 1,715 1,735 1,735 1,735 1,685 1,775 1,740

1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see pages 17-18. Definitions can be found on Investor's website.

2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Valuation methodology
Listed Companies Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor, with the exception of Saab, Electrolux and
Electrolux Professional for which the most actively traded share class is used.
Ownership calculated in accordance with the disclosure of regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments
Trading Act (LHF). ABB, Accelleron, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British,
U.S. and Finnish regulations.
Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable.
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries Reported value based on the acquisition method. As supplementary information, subsidiaries are also
presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices. Other methodologies may also be used, for example relating to real estate assets. New investments
valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition.
Partner-owned investments Reported value based on the equity method. As supplementary information, partner-owned investments are
also presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices.
Financial Investments Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
Investments in EQT Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).

Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values

Supplementary information In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values
for the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries in order to
facilitate the evaluation of Investor's net asset value. This supplementary, non-GAAP information also
increases the consistency between the valuation of Listed Companies and our major wholly-owned
subsidiaries and partner-owned Three Scandinavia.
Estimated market values While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect
how the stock market values similar companies.
Methodology The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples (median), typically Enterprise value
(EV)/Last 12 months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. We define EV as quarterly
volume-weighted average share price (VWAP) plus closing date net debt. While we focus on EBITA when
evaluating the performance of our companies, for valuation purposes, EBITDA multiples are more commonly
available, and therefore often used. From the estimated EV, net debt is deducted, and the remaining equity
value is multiplied with Patricia Industries' share of capital.
Adjustments Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of completed add-on acquisitions and
certain non-recurring items. An item is only viewed as non-recurring if it exceeds a certain amount set for
each company, is unlikely to affect the company again, and does not result in any future benefit or cost.
Acquisitions made less than 18 months ago are valued at cost.

Investor in brief

Investor, founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916, is an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies. We have a long-term investment perspective. Through board representation, as well as industrial experience, our network and financial strength, we work continuously to support our companies to remain or become best-in-class. Our holdings include, among others, ABB, Atlas Copco, Ericsson, Mölnlycke and SEB.

Our purpose

We create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses.

Our ultimate target

Our ultimate target is to generate an attractive total return. Our long-term return requirement is the risk free interest rate plus an equity risk premium, in total 8-9 percent annually.

Our strategic priorities

Grow net asset value

We own high-quality companies and are an engaged owner, supporting our companies to achieve profitable growth. We strive to allocate our capital wisely.

Pay a steadily rising dividend

Our goal is to pay a steadily rising dividend. Our dividend policy is supported by cash flow from all three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.

Deliver on our ESG targets

We firmly believe that sustainability integrated in the business model is a prerequisite for creating long-term value. Our three focus areas with specific targets are Business Ethics & Governance, Climate & Resource Efficiency and Diversity & Inclusion.

Our operating priorities

  • Engaged ownership
  • Ensure an attractive portfolio
  • Operate efficiently
  • Maintain financial flexibility

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