Annual Report • Feb 22, 2023
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YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY–DECEMBER
2022
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Income | 2,440 | 2,543 | 9,205 | 8,735 |
| Operating profit | -167 | 71 | -109 | 235 |
| Operating margin, % | -6.8 | 2.8 | -1.2 | 2.7 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -269 | 87 | -233 | 349 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution | -9.50 | 3.10 | -8.24 | 12.48 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution | -9.50 | 3.10 | -8.24 | 12.48 |
| Equity per share, SEK, after dilution | 79.56 | 87.85 | 79.56 | 87.85 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 31.7 | 35.7 | 31.7 | 35.7 |
| Net debt/receivable | -625 | -873 | -625 | -873 |
| Net debt/EBITDA* | N.A | -2.8 | N.A | -2.8 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, % | -27.8 | -35.4 | -27.8 | -35.4 |
| Order bookings | 974 | 1,749 | 7,093 | 6,345 |
| Order backlog | 10,582 | 12,101 | 10,582 | 12,101 |
| *Not applicable |
The year 2022 was pervaded by external unrest and the consequences of this on society as a whole, on our industry and on us as a company. The slowdown caught up with us in the second half of the year and we were forced to take measures to respond to the trend. The efficiency program we launched in the third quarter characterized the final months of the year as we reduced the workforce and cut back on costs and investments.
Our earnings have been impacted negatively, mainly by three factors: Increased input costs and slowdown in the market, structural changes we have implemented in the company, as well as our increased provisions for disputes in connection with older projects undertaken in the Company's growth phase. Looking ahead, our change of focus and strengthened processes are building the resilience we lacked in 2022.
The streamlining of the organization increases stability and profitability. In the contracting operations, we continue tostreamline and select to do more of what we are good at and in which we are competitive over time. In our project development operations, we are prioritizing divestment so that we can focus our energy on the continued development of the Karlastaden district, which also includes the Karlatornet tower.
Karlatornet is on schedule and on budget. The final stories are in full production, and, by the summer, we will reach the final height of 246 meters and 74 stories. Completing our largest and most significant project is our highest priority so that we can commence moving residents into Gothenburg's new landmark in the third quarter.
Despite concerns in the market, we increased our sales to SEK9,205 million (8,735) in 2022, thanks largely to a continued high rate of production at Karlatornet and to our Middle and South regions contributing increased production volumes.
The slowdown in the housing market was reinforced towards the end of the year, although continued investments in public properties, and our ambition to steer towards a larger share of public customers, resulted in an increase of SEK 7,093 million (6,345) in order bookings for the year. Of our ten largest contracts in 2022, public properties accounted for about
70percent. Such projects are often conducted in partnership formats and with long lead times. We currently have about ten such projects at an initial phase, not having yet been ordered but with a combined value of about SEK 2 billion on full conversion. This and future volumes within Karlastaden bring stability and security even though our order backlog shrank slightly over the year from approximately SEK12 billion to SEK 10 billion as a result, among other things, of large volumes being in production. We are, and will continue to be, selective in choosing appropriate projects to join.
Our reported operating cash flow includes an adjustment for not affecting liquidity sales, as well as a build-up of projects on our own books, the financing for which comprises construction credits. These items total approximately SEK 505 million. Cleared of these and the historical contracting projects and disputes that will soon be behind us, the underlying cash flow in the contracting operations developed in a positive direction in 2022.
In 2022, the Company turned 20 years old. The Company has attained a market position in which we can compete for the largest projects while we have, at the same time, made a unique district possible, where we will soon complete the tallest building in the Nordic countries. The combination of rapid growth and our ambitions for Karlastaden entail considerable challenges but also considerable opportunities. Transforming that potential into a company that generates stable development in value over the long term permeates all of our current activities.
Michael Berglin, President and CEO
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Income | 2,440 | 2,543 | 9,205 | 8,735 |
| Operating profit | -167 | 71 | -109 | 235 |
| Net financial items | -66 | 3 | -108 | 21 |
| Earnings after financial items | -233 | 74 | -217 | 256 |
| Tax | -36 | 13 | -16 | 93 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -269 | 87 | -233 | 349 |
Consolidated income amounted to SEK 2,440 million (2,543). Business Area Sweden increased its income to SEK 2,545 million (2,389) while Business Area Invest's income decreased to SEK 536 million (580).
The operating loss amounted to SEK 167 million (71), impacted negatively in part by postponed transactions in Business Area Invest because of the market situation, and in part by Business Area Sweden where price increases, structural changes and an increased provision for older disputes affected the quarter's earnings negatively.
Net financial items amounted to a negative SEK 66 million (positive 3) and were affected by the earlier sales of the Karlatornet tower and the Karlastaden Group, the receivables for which were marked to market and discounted at interest corresponding to the difference between the assessed market interest rate and the agreed interest rate. This has had a non-recurring effect of a negative SEK 23 million for the quarter. As the project progresses in accordance with the calculated forecast, the corresponding amounts will gradually have a positive effect on net interest income. During the quarter, borrowing expenses of SEK 21 million (10) on project properties were capitalized.
The Group reported an estimated tax expense of SEK 36 million (income 13). The negative tax effect for the period is primarily explained by non-taxable income and deferred tax effects of transactions, but also to a decline in deferred tax assets as carryforwards from previous years have been utilized.
The loss for the period amounted to SEK 269 million (profit 87) and earnings per share after dilution for the quarter were a negative SEK 9.50 (positive 3.10).
Consolidated income amounted to SEK 9,205 million (8,735), an increase of 5 percent. Business Area Sweden (contracting) increased its income by 14 percent to SEK9,212 million (8,103). The increase in Sweden is explained by the Karlatornet tower and other projects in the Karlstaden district having been in full production over the year and by the operations in Middle and South Sweden achieving favorable growth over the year. Business Area Invest's income increased to SEK 2,116 million (1,686), with the increase primarily comprising, for example, the sale of parts 1 and 2 (block 7) of the Auriga block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture, but also of construction income of SEK 1,336 million for the Karlatornet AB joint venture. Group-internal eliminations amounted to SEK 2,307 million and pertained primarily to internal deliveries to Karlastaden.
The operating loss amounted to SEK 109 million (profit 235). The change compared with last year primarily involves lower profit on sales in Business Area Invest. Unrest in the external community, resulting in a pent-up appetite for materials in the market, as well as structural changes and increased provisions in the Company implemented in the last quarter have had a negative impact on operating profit.
Net financial items amounted to a negative SEK 108 million (positive 21) and were affected by the earlier sales of the Karlatornet tower and the Karlastaden Group. The receivables were marked to market and discounted at interest corresponding to the difference between the assessed market interest rate and the agreed interest rate, corresponding to a negative SEK 72 million for the period. During the period, borrowing expenses of SEK 57 million (45) on project properties were capitalized.
The Group reported an estimated tax expense of SEK 16 million (income 93). The negative tax effect for the period is explained by non-taxable income and deferred tax effects of transactions, but also to a decline in
deferred tax assets as carryforwards from previous years have been utilized. The loss for the period amounted to
Sales per quarter
SEK233 million (profit 349) and the loss per share after dilution was SEK 8.24 (profit 12.48) for the period.
Operating profit per quarter
The Karlatornet tower will soon reach its full height. The top floors of the Nordic region's tallest building will be cast in the spring of 2023, and the building is expected to reach its full height of 246 meters by the summer. In the third quarter, residents will start moving in.
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total assets | 7,113 | 6,914 |
| Total equity | 2,252 | 2,467 |
| Net debt | -625 | -873 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 22.3 | -2.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents* | 252 | 575 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 31.7 | 35.7 |
| *Excluding unused overdraft |
As of December 31, the consolidated balance sheet total amounted to SEK 7,113 million (6,914) and the equity/assets ratio was 31.7 percent (35.7). At the end of the period, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK252 million (575), with the Group also having a credit facility of SEK 500 million, with SEK 74 million of this being used of for guarantees issued. At the end of the period, available cash and cash equivalents totaled SEK 624 million (775). The Group also holds granted but unused building credits of SEK 335 million, meaning that financing for future projects developed in-house is secured. Additionally, the joint venture Karlatornet AB, which is owned 50-percent by Serneke, has a granted but unused building credit of SEK 780 million.
On December 31, equity amounted to SEK 2,252 million (2,467). The change mainly comprises the loss for the period of SEK 233 million.
On December 31, net borrowing amounted to SEK 625 million (873). The main changes relate to the amortization of bonds for SEK 500 million, in connection with which, a long-term bank loan was raised for the corresponding amount, as well as an additional loan of SEK 223 million. In addition, non-current interestbearing receivables increased in connection with sales to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture. Financing related to tenant-owned housing has also increased.
Interest-bearing receivables amounted to SEK 2,356 million, mainly comprising receivables incurred in connection with Serneke and Balder entering into transactions regarding the Karlastaden district.
| Net debt SEK million |
Dec 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank loans | 1,095 | 210 |
| Utilized bank overdraft facility | 28 | - |
| Construction credits, housing cooperative projects |
321 | 269 |
| Bonds | - | 516 |
| Financial lease liabilities | 81 | 84 |
| Additional lease liabilities, IFRS 16 | 202 | 248 |
| Loans from the Swedish Tax Agency | 256 | 275 |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | - | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | -2,356 | -1,900 |
| Cash and cash equivalents* | -252 | -575 |
| Net debt | -625 | -873 |
*Excluding unused overdraft
The operating margin shall exceed 6 percent. Positive operating cash flow each quarter on a rolling six-month basis.
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -203 | -140 | -696 | 115 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | 20 | 4 | -44 | 20 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 197 | 108 | 417 | 206 |
| Cash flow for the period | 14 | -28 | -323 | 341 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 238 | 603 | 575 | 234 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period* | 252 | 575 | 252 | 575 |
| *Excluding unused overdraft |
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 203 million (inflow 140), of which cash flow from changes in working capital amounted to an outflow of SEK 58 million (178). Apart from the period's losses, operating cash flow was also affected negatively by the build-up of inventory (project properties) in projects developed in-house by Business Area Invest, where financing comprises construction credits. In the fourth quarter, this amounted to SEK 97 million. Other items affecting operating cash flow involve accrual effects that are normal for these operations.
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an inflow of SEK 20 million (4), consisting mainly of a decrease in receivables arising in connection with the sale of blocks at Karlastaden to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture, dividends from associated companies and proceeds from divestments of tangible fixed assets.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to an inflow of SEK 197 million (108) and is mainly explained by loans raised and settlements of payments to tenantowner associations on transfer of ownership to them, as well as loan repayments.
Cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 14 million (outflow 28).
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 696 million (inflow 115). In addition to earnings, this was negatively affected by, among other things, sales from Business Area Invest, where purchase considerations have not immediately comprised cash compensation and inventory build-up of projects developed in-house by Business Area Invest, for which the financing comprises construction credits. In isolation, the latter amounts to SEK 290 million over the year. Including the adjustment for non-cash transactions, the total negative effect on operating cash flow for the year amounted to SEK 505 million.
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 44 million (inflow 20), mainly attributable to receivables arising in connection with the sale of blocks at Karlastaden to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture, dividends from associated companies and proceeds from divestments of tangible fixed assets.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to an inflow of SEK 417 million (206), which is primarily explained by loan repayments comprising an outflow of SEK 1,042 million, of which SEK 500 million consisted of bond repayments. New loans were secured in the amount of SEK 1,443 million.
Cash flow for the period amounted to an outflow of SEK323 million (inflow 341).
The Serneke Group is divided into three segments: Sweden, Invest and International, which are reported as individual operating segments.
Business Area Sweden conducts contracting operations in the areas of construction, civil engineering and infrastructure, as well as project development operations by developing project and development properties. The business area conducts construction contracting for both external customers, as well as Business Area Invest.
Business Area Invest conducts development projects with a higher degree of complexity, a higher transaction risk and a greater need for capital to be tied up. The business area generates internal assignments for Serneke Sweden's contracting operations.
Business Area International brings the Group's international investments together. International is currently starting up and considering opportunities for the future project exports. Due to its current scope, the segment will not be described in this report, other than in the tables below on this page and in the "multi-year overview" on page 17.
Other operations are reported under Group-wide, which primarily comprises Group functions and Group-wide provisions.
SALES
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Sweden | 2,545 | 2,389 | 9,212 | 8,103 |
| Invest | 536 | 580 | 2,116 | 1,686 |
| International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group-wide | 45 | 42 | 184 | 155 |
| Eliminations | -686 | -468 | -2,307 | -1,209 |
| Total | 2,440 | 2,543 | 9,205 | 8,735 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Sweden | -86 | 32 | -79 | 57 |
| Invest | -23 | 74 | 98 | 319 |
| International | -1 | -5 | -3 | -18 |
| Group-wide | -37 | -11 | -51 | -72 |
| Eliminations | –20 | -19 | -74 | -51 |
| Total | -167 | 71 | -109 | 235 |
To a certain extent, Serneke's operations are subject to seasonal effects. The contracting operations normally experience lower activity in the first quarter of the year due to fewer production days and, to a greater extent than normal, the weather during the winter months. Earnings are also affected by where public holidays fall, as this affects the number of production days.
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Income | 2,545 | 2,389 | 9,212 | 8,103 |
| Operating profit | -86 | 32 | -79 | 57 |
| Operating margin, % | -3.4 | 1.3 | -0.9 | 0.7 |
Income amounted to SEK 2,545 million (2,389). The increase is mainly attributable to Karlatornet and other projects within Karlastaden being in full production and collaborative projects signed during the year now having entered production.
The operating loss amounted to SEK 86 million (profit 32) and the operating margin was a negative 3.4 percent (positive 1.3). Operating profit and the operating margin for the quarter were negatively impacted by indirect effects associated with price increases, structural changes, termination notices and an increased provision for historical disputes.
Income amounted to SEK 9,212 million (8,103), an increase of 14 percent. Compared with the preceding year, the increase is primarily attributable to Karlatornet and other projects within Karlstaden having been in full production over the year, to favorable growth in the operations in central and southern Sweden, and by additional collaborative projects with a high production rate being added during the year.
The operating loss amounted to SEK 79 million (profit 57) and the operating margin was a negative 0.9 percent (positive 0.7). The operating profit and operating margin for the period, particularly the last quarter, were negatively impacted by indirect effects associated with price increases, structural changes, termination notices and an increased provision for historical disputes.
| Order bookings | Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | Order backlog |
Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | SEK million | 2022 | 2021 |
| Contracting | 974 | 1,749 | 7,093 | 6,345 | Contracting | 10,582 | 12,101 |
| Group | 974 | 1,749 | 7,093 | 6,345 | Group | 10,582 | 12,101 |
External order intake for the quarter amounted to SEK974 million (1,749), which is a decrease of 44 percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.
The quarter's largest order amounted to SEK 590 million and pertained to a contract signed with Intea Bygg AB for the upgrading of the Viskan correctional facility in the Municipality of Ånge. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2025.
Development in the market and future prospects have shifted towards a higher degree of uncertainty, requiring continued vigilance.
Underlying demand remains, although reflecting a certain shift from private clients for residential projects to local government clients, with increased orders for public spaces and public properties.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the external order backlog amounted to SEK 10,582 million (12,101). This entails a decrease of 13 percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.
Of the order backlog for the upcoming years, green projects account for SEK 4,395 million. The projects involve constructing properties in accordance with established certification requirements that agree with Serneke's green framework.
Project allocation order backlog December 31, 2022
| Order value (SEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Location | million) | (Anticipated) start of construction |
| Public properties | Viskan (Ånge) | 590 | First quarter 2023 |
| Public properties | Vänersborg | 285 | Fourth quarter 2022 |
In November 2022, Serneke signed a turnkey contract with Hemsö Fastigheter AB to build a new court building for the Vänersborg District Court. Construction is scheduled to commence in autumn 2023 and the new building is scheduled for completion in 2026.
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Income | 536 | 580 | 2,116 | 1,686 |
| Share in profit of associates and joint ventures | 3 | -4 | 10 | -6 |
| Operating profit | -23 | 74 | 98 | 319 |
| Operating margin, % | -4.3 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 18.9 |
The business area's income amounted to SEK 536 million (580), with the increase primarily comprising construction income from Karlatornet AB (joint venture). The decrease compared with the preceding year is mainly attributable to lower gains from property sales.
The share in the profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to SEK 3 million (loss 4).
The operating loss amounted to SEK 23 million (profit 74). The decline in operating profit is mainly attributable to declining sales of projects and building rights.
On December 31, 2022, the total book value of the project development portfolio in Invest amounted to SEK 1,870 million.
| Development rights | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Number (GFA) | 2022 | 2021 |
| Development rights on own balance | ||
| sheet | 127,054 | 196,624 |
| Development rights through joint | ||
| ventures | 134,016 | 81,854 |
| Agreed development rights not yet | ||
| taken into possession | 502,697 | 582,436 |
| Total | 763,767 | 860,913 |
Income amounted to SEK 2,116 million (1,686), with the increase primarily being attributable to the sale of parts 1 and 2 of the Auriga block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture. Contracting income of SEK 1,336 million in the Karlatornet AB joint venture contributed to the positive increase for the period. Additionally, income also comprises contracting income from the manufacture and assembly of steel pipe structures, property sales, as well as hotel revenues.
The share in the profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to SEK 10 million (loss 6).
Operating profit amounted to SEK 98 million (319). The positive operating profit is mainly explained by the sale of parts 1 and 2 of the Auriga block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture.
| In-house-developed tenant-owner housing production projects | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Number of housing units under construction during the year | 177 | 144 |
| Number of housing units sold during the year | 161 | 65 |
| Total number of housing units under construction at the end of the period | 561 | 532 |
| Number of repurchased housing units on the Company's own balance sheet at the end of the period |
12 | 0 |
*Comparative figures have been adjusted to include previous balances from the Sweden segment.
The operations of Serneke Group AB (publ) consist mainly of Group Management and Group-wide services.
Income for October–December amounted to SEK 45 million (42) and consisted primarily of intra-group services. The operating loss for the same quarter amounted to SEK 5 million (6).
Income for the period January–December amounted to SEK 185 million (155) and the operating loss was SEK 1 million (2).
The Parent Company is indirectly affected by the risks described in the section Significant risks and uncertainty factors.
The nature and extent of transactions by related parties can be found in Note 33 of the 2021 Annual Report. During the year, related party transactions have occurred with Lommen Sjöbefälet AB, Kongahälla Shopping AB, Ola Serneke Holding AB, Kviberg Skidanläggning AB, Limestone Management AB, JV Sersund AB, JV Karlatornet AB, JV Karlastaden Group AB and the associated company Änglagården. Transactions with related parties have been made on market terms.
Transactions with Lommen Sjöbefälet AB are considered to be related party transactions as the Company's main owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions consist primarily of the rent for Serneke's head office and purchases amounting to SEK 13.4 million. Transactions with Kongahälla Shopping AB are considered to be related party transactions as the Company's main owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions primarily involve contracting income amounting to SEK 2.5 million.
Transactions with Ola Serneke Holding AB are considered to be related party transactions as Ola Serneke is the principal shareholder in Serneke Group AB. Purchases amounted to SEK 0.9 million and sales to SEK 0.2 million. The transactions mainly comprise income/expenses relating to the settlement of the assets that took place in 2020 between Serneke and Kviberg Skidanläggning AB, which is owned by Ola Serneke Holding AB, and are thus considered to be related party transactions. Transactions with Limestone Management AB, Per Åkerman's
consulting company, are considered to be related party transactions as Per Åkerman is a member of the Board of the Company. The transactions relate to consultancy fees of SEK 0.6 million for tasks beyond the Board assignment. Transactions with Sersund AB (joint venture) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke holds 50 percent of Sersund and the transactions consist mainly of income of SEK 13.9 million from contracting services. Transactions with Karlatornet AB (joint venture) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 50 percent of Karlatornet AB as of December 17, 2020. The transactions primarily involve contracting income of SEK 1,195 million. Transactions with Karlastaden Group (JV) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 50 percent of Karlastaden Group AB. The transactions primarily involve contracting income of SEK 135.1 million. Transactions with the associated company Änglagården are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 40 percent of Änglagården. The transactions primarily involve outsourcing of staff, rent for premises and rent for the arena, respectively. Income amounted to SEK 5.2 million and purchases to SEK 30.1 million
Serneke's operations entail several types of risks, both operational and financial. Operational risks are related to the daily operations and can apply to tenders or project development, assessment of profits, risks linked to production or the price trend. Operational risks are managed by the internal business management that has been developed within the Group. Identifying and managing Serneke's risks is crucial to the Group's profitability. Each segment manages its risks based on the business management and developed procedures and processes. Serneke's financial risks such as interest rate, liquidity, financing and credit risks are managed centrally in order to minimize and control risk exposure. The liquidity situation is assessed on an ongoing basis by the Board and Group Management. Serneke is now experiencing a slowdown in the market in Sweden as a result of increased material and fuel prices, inflation and rising interest rates. The positive trend during the year, previously reported by the Company, cannot fully absorb the effects of this slowdown. The Company's overall business is dependent on sales from the project development operations. The shortfall in transactions affected earnings and resulted in a negative cash flow for the 12-month period in 2022. Serneke's Board of Directors and Group Management are working on a
series of measures to safeguard access to the requisite liquidity. Since the autumn, the Company has been implementing a cost-savings program in which strong measures have been taken with the aim of reducing costs and limiting investment in projects developed inhouse, as well as intensifying efforts on sales of the Group's project portfolio and other assets with the aim of streamlining the Company's operations and freeing up liquidity. As previously, ongoing dialogues are also being conducted with creditors. In the view of the Board of Directors and Group Management, implementing the aforementioned measures will secure sufficient liquidity to safeguard continued operation.
For further information on risks, as well as critical estimates and assessments, see the Board of Directors' Report and Notes 3 and 4 in the 2021 Annual Report. The descriptions in the Annual Report remain relevant. The Annual Report is published at www.serneke.group.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 intensified the effects on the global economy that became apparent during the corona pandemic. The sanctions against Russia and Belarus introduced as a result of the war and the widespread uncertainty in the global economy are affecting the supply and transport of materials, as well as purchasing prices.
During the period, inflation and interest rates also shifted, which could have an impact in the future through further increased prices and subdued demand.
In November 2022, at the request of shareholders, all Series A shares were converted to series B. While the total number of shares (28,753,232) remains unchanged, there are no longer any Series A shares in the Company. While Series A shares carried one (1) vote, Series B shares each carry one tenth of a vote (0.1). Accordingly, the total number of votes decreased from 7,267,323 to 2,875,323.
No significant events have occurred after the end of the reporting period.
Serneke Group AB has two share series, Series A and B. On December 31, 2022, Serneke had about 7,007 shareholders and the closing price on that date was SEK 22.0.
| Percentage of shares |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B shares | Total number of shares | outstanding, % |
Percentage of votes, % |
|
| Ola Serneke Holding AB | 6,151,483 | 6,151,483 | 21.73% | 21.73% |
| Lommen Holding AB | 4,186,482 | 4,186,482 | 14.79% | 14.79% |
| Fastighets AB Balder | 2,300,000 | 2,300,000 | 8.13% | 8.13% |
| Svolder Aktiebolag | 1,750,300 | 1,750,300 | 6.18% | 6.18% |
| Försäkringsaktiebolaget Avanza | 1,198,956 | 1,198,956 | 4.24% | 4.24% |
| Christer Larsson i Trollhättan AB | 887,000 | 887,000 | 3.13% | 3.13% |
| Vision Group i väst AB | 800,662 | 800,662 | 2.83% | 2.83% |
| Mediuminvest AS | 796,221 | 796,221 | 2.81% | 2.81% |
| Ledge Ing AB | 780,000 | 780,000 | 2.76% | 2.76% |
| Bengt Erik Arne Stillström | 385,515 | 385,515 | 1.36% | 1.36% |
| Total, 10 largest | 19,236,619 | 19,236,619 | 67.96% | 67.96% |
| Other shareholders | 9,070,112 | 9,070,112 | 32.04% | 32.04% |
| Total shares outstanding | 28,306,731 | 28,306,731 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Repurchased shares | 446,501 | 446,501 | ||
| Total shares registered | 28,753,232 | 28,753,232 |
Source: Euroclear and Serneke
Share series, number of shares and votes, December 31, 2022.
| Share class | Shares | Votes excluding own holding |
|---|---|---|
| Series A shares | - | - |
| Series B shares | 28,306,731 | 2,830,673.10 |
| Total | 28,306,731 | 2,830,673.10 |
| Own holding | 446,501 | |
| Total number | 28,753,232 |
Annual General Meeting May 3, 2023 Interim report January – March 2023 May 3, 2023 Interim report January – June 2023 July 14, 2023 Interim Report January–September 2023 October 24, 2023
The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that this Interim Report provides a fair overview of the Parent Company and Group's operations, position and performance and describes significant risks and uncertainties facing Serneke.
This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
Gothenburg, February 22, 2023 Serneke Group AB (publ)
Board of Directors
Jan C. Johansson Chairman
Mari Broman Member
Ludwig Matsson Member
Veronica Rörsgård Member
Per Åkerman Member
Fredrik Alvarsson Member
Lars Kvarnsund Member
Michael Berglin, President and CEO e-mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0) 31712 97 00
Anders Düring, CFO E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0)70 88 87 733
This information is such that Serneke Group AB (publ) is obliged to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication on February 22, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. CET.
| Oct–Dec | Jul-Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul-Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Income | ||||||||
| Sweden | 2,545 | 1,932 | 2,709 | 2,026 | 2,389 | 1,925 | 2,019 | 1,770 |
| Invest | 536 | 607 | 472 | 501 | 580 | 322 | 447 | 337 |
| International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group-wide | 45 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 46 | 33 | 33 |
| Eliminations | -686 | -531 | -569 | -521 | -468 | -325 | -225 | -190 |
| Total | 2,440 | 2,055 | 2,658 | 2,052 | 2,543 | 1,968 | 2,274 | 1,950 |
| Operating profit | ||||||||
| Sweden | -86 | -25 | 22 | 10 | 32 | 21 | 14 | -10 |
| Invest | -23 | -8 | 69 | 60 | 74 | 7 | 167 | 71 |
| International | -1 | 9 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Group-wide | -37 | 2 | -5 | -11 | -11 | 15 | -59 | -17 |
| Eliminations | –20 | -17 | -19 | -18 | -19 | -14 | -10 | -9 |
| Total | -167 | -39 | 61 | 36 | 71 | 25 | 108 | 31 |
| Operating margin, % | -6.8 | -1.9 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| Profit after net financial items |
-233 | -87 | 65 | 38 | 74 | 33 | 111 | 38 |
| Profit/loss for the period |
-269 | -92 | 73 | 55 | 87 | 37 | 178 | 46 |
| Balance sheet | ||||||||
| Fixed assets | 3,179 | 3,242 | 3,291 | 2,894 | 2,725 | 2,655 | 2,522 | 2,158 |
| Current assets | 3,934 | 3,450 | 3,582 | 4,052 | 4,189 | 3,810 | 3,775 | 3,807 |
| Total assets | 7,113 | 6,692 | 6,873 | 6,946 | 6,914 | 6,465 | 6,297 | 5,965 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2,252 | 2,518 | 2,602 | 2,527 | 2,467 | 2,372 | 2,340 | 2,161 |
| Non-current liabilities | 1,985 | 1,603 | 1,449 | 752 | 740 | 1,200 | 1,177 | 1,182 |
| Current liabilities | 2,876 | 2,571 | 2,822 | 3,667 | 3,707 | 2,893 | 2,780 | 2,622 |
| Total equity and liabilities |
7,113 | 6,692 | 6,873 | 6,946 | 6,914 | 6,465 | 6,297 | 5,965 |
| Orders | ||||||||
| Order bookings | 974 | 2,684 | 1,598 | 1,837 | 1,749 | 1,196 | 2,221 | 1,179 |
| Order backlog | 10,582 | 11,994 | 11,234 | 11,966 | 12,101 | 12,642 | 13,372 | 13,126 |
| Employees | ||||||||
| Average number of employees |
1,280 | 1,321 | 1,304 | 1,269 | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1,189 | 1,174 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Income | 2,440 | 2,543 | 9,205 | 8,735 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution | -9.50 | 3.10 | -8.24 | 12.48 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution | -9.50 | 3.10 | -8.24 | 12.48 |
| Weighted average number of shares before dilution | 28,306,705 | 28,034,147 | 28,287,988 | 27,962,221 |
| Weighted average number of shares after dilution | 28,306,705 | 28,034,147 | 28,287,988 | 27,962,221 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Operating profit | -167 | 71 | -109 | 235 |
| Growth, % | -4.1 | 17.4 | 5.4 | 27.1 |
| Order bookings | 974 | 1,749 | 7,093 | 6,345 |
| Order backlog | 10,582 | 12,101 | 10,582 | 12,101 |
| Organic growth, % | -4.1 | 17.4 | 5.4 | 27.1 |
| Operating margin, % | -6.8 | 2.8 | -1.2 | 2.7 |
| Cash flow before financing | -183 | –136 | -740 | 135 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, before dilution | -7.17 | -4.99 | -24.60 | 4.11 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, after dilution | -7.17 | -4.99 | -24.60 | 4.11 |
| Equity per share, SEK, before dilution | 79.56 | 87.85 | 79.56 | 87.85 |
| Equity per share, SEK, after dilution | 79.56 | 87.85 | 79.56 | 87.85 |
| Working capital | 1,058 | 482 | 1,058 | 482 |
| Capital employed | 4,144 | 3,961 | 4,144 | 3,961 |
| Return on capital employed, % | -1.7 | 7.8 | -1.7 | 7.8 |
| Return on equity after taxes, % | -9.9 | 15.8 | -9.9 | 15.8 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 31.7 | 35.7 | 31.7 | 35.7 |
| Net debt | -625 | -873 | -625 | -873 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, % | -27.8 | -35.4 | -27.8 | -35.4 |
| Net debt/EBITDA* | N.A | -2.8 | N.A | -2.8 |
| *Not applicable |
| Summary of Consolidated Income Statement | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | ||
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Income | 2,440 | 2,543 | 9,205 | 8,735 | |
| Production and administration expenses | -2,572 | -2,411 | -9,147 | -8,344 | |
| Gross profit | -132 | 132 | 58 | 391 | |
| Sales and administration expenses | -38 | -57 | -177 | -150 | |
| The effect on profit of establishing the joint venture | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Share in profit of associates and joint ventures | 3 | -4 | 10 | -6 | |
| Operating profit | -167 | 71 | -109 | 235 | |
| Net financial items | -66 | 3 | -108 | 21 | |
| Profit after financial items | -233 | 74 | -217 | 256 | |
| Tax | -36 | 13 | -16 | 93 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | -269 | 87 | -206 | 349 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Parent Company shareholders | -268 | 87 | -232 | 349 | |
| Non-controlling interests | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | -9.50 | 3.10 | -8.24 | 12.48 | |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | -9.50 | 3.10 | -8.24 | 12.48 | |
| Average number of shares before dilution | 28,306,705 | 28,034,147 | 28,287,988 | 27,962,221 | |
| Average number of shares after dilution | 28,306,705 | 28,034,147 | 28,287,988 | 27,962,221 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -269 | 87 | -233 | 349 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total comprehensive income | -269 | 87 | -233 | 349 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Parent Company shareholders | -268 | 0 | -232 | 0 |
| Non-controlling interests | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 |
| Assets Fixed assets |
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| Intangible fixed assets | 30 | 25 |
| Other tangible fixed assets | 330 | 351 |
| Investments in associates/joint ventures | 158 | 160 |
| Deferred tax assets | 91 | 108 |
| Non-current interest-bearing receivables | 2,356 | 1,900 |
| Other non-current receivables | 214 | 181 |
| Total fixed assets | 3,179 | 2,725 |
| Current assets | ||
| Project and development properties | 1,870 | 1,704 |
| Inventories | 4 | 1 |
| Accounts receivable | 937 | 966 |
| Accrued but not invoiced income | 679 | 555 |
| Other current receivables | 192 | 388 |
| Cash and bank balances | 252 | 575 |
| Total current assets | 3,934 | 4,189 |
| Total assets | 7,113 | 6,914 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 2,252 | 2,467 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 1,701 | 467 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 82 | 71 |
| Deferred tax liability | 0 | 0 |
| Other provisions | 202 | 202 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,985 | 740 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 282 | 1,135 |
| Current tax liabilities | 1 | 0 |
| Accounts payable | 1,352 | 1,344 |
| Invoiced but not accrued income | 766 | 744 |
| Other current liabilities | 475 | 484 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,876 | 3,707 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 7,140 | 6,914 |
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 |
| Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders | ||
| Balance at beginning of period | 2,467 | 1,946 |
| New share issue | 166 | |
| Share-related compensation | 9 | 6 |
| Other | - | |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | -3 | - |
| Changed accounting policy | - | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | -232 | 349 |
| Non-controlling interests | ||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | 13 | - |
| Comprehensive income for the period | -1 | - |
| Balance at end of period | 2,252 | 2,467 |
| SEK million | Oct–Dec 2022 |
Oct–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2022 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||
| Cash flow before change in working capital | -145 | 38 | -313 | 136 |
| Change in working capital | -58 | -178 | -383 | -22 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -203 | -140 | -696 | 115 |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Increase/decrease in investing activities | 20 | 4 | -44 | 20 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 20 | 4 | -44 | 20 |
| Cash flow before financing | -183 | -136 | -740 | 135 |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Newly raised borrowings | 464 | 110 | 1,443 | 426 |
| New share issue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167 |
| Amortization of liabilities | -142 | -68 | -1,042 | -457 |
| Dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Increase/decrease in financing activities | -125 | 66 | 16 | 70 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 197 | 108 | 417 | 206 |
| Cash flow for the period | 14 | -28 | -323 | 341 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 238 | 603 | 575 | 234 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 252 | 575 | 252 | 575 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Income | 45 | 42 | 185 | 155 |
| Sales and administration expenses | -51 | -48 | -186 | -157 |
| Operating profit | -5 | -6 | -1 | -2 |
| Net financial items | -12 | -17 | -46 | -69 |
| Profit after financial items | -17 | -23 | -47 | -71 |
| Appropriations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -17 | -23 | -47 | -71 |
| Tax | -4 | -6 | -1 | 1 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -22 | -29 | -48 | -70 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -22 | -29 | -48 | -70 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total comprehensive income | -22 | -29 | -48 | -70 |
| SEK million | Dec 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets Fixed assets |
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| Tangible fixed assets Investments in Group companies |
10 583 |
8 360 |
| Deferred tax assets | 12 | 14 |
| Other non-current receivables | 3 | 3 |
| Total fixed assets | 608 | 385 |
| Current assets | ||
| Project and development properties | 0 | 2 |
| Other current receivables | 1,392 | 1,498 |
| Cash and bank balances | 1 | 313 |
| Total current assets | 1,393 | 1,813 |
| Total assets | 2,001 | 2,198 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 491 | 530 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 8 | 3 |
| Other provisions | 3 | 2 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 11 | 5 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 39 | 523 |
| Accounts payable | 11 | 8 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,449 | 1,132 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,499 | 1,663 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2,001 | 2,198 |
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as interpretations of current International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) standards as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's reports have been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. ESMA's guidelines on alternative key indicators are applied in the report.
The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the 2021 Annual Report. For detailed information regarding accounting policies, see Serneke's 2021 Annual Report, see www.serneke.se.
In connection with the corona pandemic, Serneke has received government support, mainly in the form of opportunities to defer payments of taxes and fees, temporarily reduced employer contributions, support for short-term work, as well as compensation for sick pay expenses.
Serneke has chosen to report support for temporary work, adjustment support and costs for sick leave under Other income (SEK 4 million). These items are included in the accounts when it is reasonably certain that these grants will be received and that any conditions for the grants have been met.
Deferred payments of taxes and fees total SEK 256 million and are reported under current (SEK 102 million) and non-current (SEK 154 million) interest-bearing liabilities.
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are classified according to one of three levels based on the information used to establish the fair value. The Group only holds financial assets and liabilities valued in level 3, which is why levels 1 and 2 have been omitted in the table below. No transfers have been made between the levels during the periods. A more detailed description of the levels can be found in Note 4 of the 2021 Annual Report.
Level 1 – Valuation is made according to prices in active markets for identical instruments.
Level 2 – Financial instruments for which the fair value is established based on valuation models that are based on observable data for the asset or liability other than quoted prices included in Level 1.
Level 3 – Financial instruments for which fair value is established based on valuation models where significant inputs are based on non-observable data.
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group SEK million | 2022 | 2021 |
| Financial assets Non-current interest-bearing receivables* |
2,346 | 1,893 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets** | 2 | 2 |
| Total financial assets | 2,348 | 1,895 |
| Financial liabilities | ||
| Other short- and long-term liabilities | 10 | 18 |
| Of which, contingent purchase considerations*** |
10 | 18 |
| Total financial liabilities | 10 | 18 |
* As of 31 December 2022, the shareholder loan for Karlatornet is recognized at SEK 1,206 million. The remainder of the receivable is attributable to the joint ventures established with Fastighets AB Balder in 2020 and in the second quarter of 2021. ** In the fair value calculation of available-for-sale financial assets at level 3, the market price method has been applied and the yield value assumption has been used. *** In the fair value calculation of the additional purchase considerations at level 3, project estimates, budgets and forecasts have been applied.
For the Group's financial assets and financial liabilities, the reported values are assessed as corresponding to FAIR VALUE. No significant changes in valuation models, assumptions or inputs were made during the period.
The repayment of the financial receivables regarding Karlatornet presupposes that the underlying calculations, which also pertain to the valuation of the underlying assets, proceed in accordance with the forecast and, if a deviation were to occur entailing there being no funds available to enable the payment of the dividend to Balder, Serneke has undertaken to convert the shareholder loan into a contingent shareholder contribution.
The Group pledges collateral for external loans. The Group's contingent liabilities arise primarily in connection with different property disposals, whereby various operational guarantees may occur, as well as performance guarantees for future contracts. Serneke Group AB (publ) has also entered into a guarantee undertaking, which means that the co-owners in Prioritet Serneke Arena are jointly responsible for the correct fulfillment of interest and repayment of the associate's liabilities to credit institutions in the event that the associate is unable to pay.
Pledged assets and contingent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet:
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | 2022 | 2021 |
| Pledged assets | 2,883 | 2,367 |
| Contingent liabilities | 5,122 | 2,677 |
| Parent Company | ||
| Pledged assets | 300 | 300 |
| Contingent liabilities | 8,363 | 4,987 |
| Oct–Dec 2022, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction income | 2,543 | 496 | - | - | -641 | 2,398 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
0 | 20 | - | - | - | 20 |
| Rental income | 0 | 1 | - | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| Other income | 2 | 19 | - | 42 | -42 | 21 |
| Total income | 2,545 | 536 | 0 | 45 | -686 | 2,440 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 2 | 39 | - | 42 | -42 | 41 |
| Over time | 2,543 | 497 | - | 3 | -644 | 2,399 |
| Total income | 2,545 | 536 | 0 | 45 | -686 | 2,440 |
| Oct–Dec 2021, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
| Construction income | 2,336 | 437 | - | - | -426 | 2,347 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
47 | 129 | - | - | - | 176 |
| Rental income | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other income | 6 | 13 | - | 42 | -42 | 19 |
| Total income | 2,389 | 580 | 0 | 42 | -468 | 2,543 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 53 | 142 | - | 42 | -42 | 195 |
| Over time | 2,336 | 438 | - | 0 | -426 | 2,348 |
| Total income | 2,389 | 580 | 0 | 42 | -468 | 2,543 |
| Jan–Dec 2022, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
| Construction income | 8,863 | 1,787 | - | - | -2,123 | 8,527 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
340 | 234 | - | - | - | 574 |
| Rental income | 0 | 7 | - | 10 | -10 | 7 |
| Other income | 9 | 88 | - | 174 | -174 | 97 |
| Total income | 9,212 | 2,116 | 0 | 184 | -2,307 | 9,205 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 349 | 322 | - | 174 | -174 | 671 |
| Over time | 8,863 | 1,794 | - | 10 | -2133 | 8,534 |
| Total income | 9,212 | 2,116 | 0 | 184 | -2,307 | 9,205 |
| Jan–Dec 2021, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction income | 8,024 | 1,077 | - | - | -1055 | 8,046 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
65 | 557 | - | - | 622 | |
| Rental income | 0 | 5 | - | 9 | -9 | 5 |
| Other income | 14 | 47 | - | 146 | -145 | 62 |
| Total income | 8,103 | 1,686 | 0 | 155 | -1,209 | 8,735 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 79 | 604 | - | 146 | -145 | 684 |
| Over time | 8,024 | 1,082 | - | 9 | -1064 | 8,051 |
| Total income | 8,103 | 1,686 | 0 | 155 | -1,209 | 8,735 |
Income from contracting agreements is reported in accordance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, either by fulfilling the performance undertaking over time (that is, gradually) or at one specific time. Contracting agreements entail the construction contract being performed on the customer's land, where an asset is created over which the customer gains control in pace with the completion of the asset. This entails income being recognized gradually (over time), applying percentage-of-completion. When applying percentageof-completion, the input method applies whereby income is reported based on the degree of completion, which is calculated as the ratio between the expenses incurred for work performed at the end of reporting period and the estimated total expenses for the assignment. Revaluations of the projects' final forecasts entail corrections of previously accrued profits. If it is probable that the total contract expenses will exceed the total contract income, the anticipated loss should be immediately recognized as a cost in its entirety. Modification and supplementary orders are included in the commission income to the extent that they have been approved by the customer.
On disposal of properties or development rights directly or indirectly through a sale of shares, the underlying property or development right's value is recognized in the Group as income. Income from property sales is reported on gaining access to the property. When agreements include both property sales and building rights,
as well as a contracting agreement for the planned building for the buyer, an assessment is made as to whether the property and/or building rights transactions and the contracting agreement, respectively, are separate performance commitments. Depending on the design and terms of the agreement, the sale can be seen as one or
several performance undertakings. Sales are reported at the point in time at which control is transferred to the buyer. Control is transferred over time if the seller has no alternative use for the property sold and the seller is entitled to payment from the customer for the work performed. In such cases, income is reported applying percentage of completion. If any of the above criteria are not met, income is reported at a single point in time, on completion and transfer to the customer. Sales of development rights can be dependent upon decisions regarding future detailed development plans. An assessment is then made as to the likelihood of the respective detailed development plan. Sales income and earnings are recognized when the probability is deemed to be very high. When sales income is recognized, all remaining commitments in the sales earnings are also taken into account. Occasionally, property projects are sold with guarantees of a certain level of leasing, and, at the time of sale, any rental guarantees are reported as a reserve in the project, which then has a positive effect on successive profit recognition as letting takes place.
Income also includes rental income, which is to be considered as operating leasing. Rental income is announced in advance and accrued on a straight-line basis in the income statement based on the terms of the leases. Rent paid in advance reported as prepaid rental income. In cases where the rental contract allows a reduced rent for a certain period of time, which is compensated for by higher rent during another period, this is allocated across the term of the contract.
Other income refers to income not classified as construction income, property sales and building rights, or rental income such as hotel revenues, government subsidies, or income from central companies.
| Indicator | Definition | Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Income for the period less income for the previous | In the Company's view, the key indicator | ||||
| period divided by income for the previous period. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | |||||
| Company's capacity to increase its earnings. | ||||||
| Organic | Income for the period, adjusted for acquired growth, less | In the Company's view, the key indicator | ||||
| growth | income for the previous period, adjusted for acquired | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||
| growth, divided by income for the previous period, | Company's capacity to increase its income | |||||
| adjusted for acquired growth. | without acquiring operating companies. | |||||
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |||
| Calculation of organic growth | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Income current period | 2,440 | 2,543 | 9,205 | 8,735 | ||
| Income corresponding to previous period | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 | ||
| Income change | -103 | 377 | 470 | 1,864 | ||
| Adjustment for structural effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total organic growth | -103 | 377 | 470 | 1,864 | ||
| Total organic growth (%) | -4.1% | 17.4% | 5.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Order | The value of new projects and changes in existing | In the Company's view, this key indicator | ||||
| bookings | projects during the period. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||
| Company's sales in Business Area Contracting | ||||||
| for the current period. | ||||||
| Order | The value of the Company's undelivered orders at the | In the Company's view, this key indicator | ||||
| backlog | end of the period excluding cooperation agreements. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||
| Company's income in Business Area Contracting over upcoming periods. |
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| Operating | In the Company's view, the key indicator | |||||
| margin | Operating profit divided by income. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||
| Company's profitability. | ||||||
| Operating | Current assets less current liabilities. In the Company's view, the key indicator |
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| capital | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | |||||
| Company's tied-up capital in relation to its | ||||||
| competitors. | ||||||
| Capital | Consolidated total assets less deferred tax assets less | In the Company's view, this key indicator | ||||
| employed | non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||
| liabilities. | total capital placed at the Company's | |||||
| disposal by shareholders and creditors. | ||||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of capital employed | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Total assets | 7,113 | 6,914 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | -91 | -108 | ||||
| Less non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities | -2,878 | -2,845 | ||||
| Capital employed | 4,144 | 3,961 | ||||
| Indicator | Definition | Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed |
Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses divided by average capital employed for the period. Accumulated interim periods are based on rolling 12- month earnings. |
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's capacity to generate a return on the total capital placed at the Company's disposal by shareholders and creditors. |
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| Calculation of average capital employed | Dec 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
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| Dec 31, 2022 (4,144) + Dec 31, 2021 (3,961) / 2 | 4,053 | |||||
| Dec 31, 2021 (3,961) + Dec 31, 2020 (3,539) / 2 | 3,750 | |||||
| Calculation of return on capital employed | Dec 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
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| Profit after net financial items | -217 | 256 | ||||
| Plus financial expenses | 150 | 38 | ||||
| Average capital employed | 4,053 | 3,750 | ||||
| Return on capital employed | -1.7% | 7.8% | ||||
| Equity per share, before/after dilution Cash flow |
Total equity according to the balance sheet divided by the number of shares outstanding on the closing date. The difference between before and after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued by the Group. Cash flow from operating activities divided by the |
The Company believes that key indicators give investors a better understanding of historical return per share at the closing date. |
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| from operations per share, before/after dilution |
average number of shares during the period. The difference between before and after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued by the Group. |
It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives investors a better understanding of the operations' cash flow in relation to the number of shares, adjusted for changes in the number of shares during the period. |
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| Earnings per share, before/after dilution |
Profit for the period divided by the average number of shares during the period. The difference between before and after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued by the Group. |
It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives investors a better understanding of profit per share. |
| Indicator | Definition | Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on equity | Profit for the period as a percentage | In the Company's view, the key indicator allows investors, | ||||
| of average shareholders' equity. | who so wish, to assess the Company's capacity to | |||||
| Accumulated interim periods are | generate a return on the capital shareholders have | |||||
| based on rolling 12-month earnings. | placed at the Company's disposal. | |||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of average shareholders' equity | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Dec 31, 2022 (2,252) + Dec 31, 2021 (2,467) / 2 | 2,360 | |||||
| Dec 31, 2021 (2,467) + Dec 31, 2020 (1,946) / 2 | 2,207 | |||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of return on shareholders' equity | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Profit/loss for the period | -233 | 349 | ||||
| Average shareholders' equity | 2,373 | 2,207 | ||||
| Return on equity | -9.9% | 15.8% | ||||
| Equity/assets ratio | Shareholders' equity less minority | The equity/assets ratio shows the proportion of total | ||||
| interests as a percentage of total | assets represented by shareholders' equity and has been | |||||
| assets. | included to allow investors to be able to assess the | |||||
| Company's capital structure. | ||||||
| Net debt | Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid assets less interest-bearing |
Net debt is a measure deemed relevant for creditors and | ||||
| receivables. | credit rating agencies. | |||||
| Net debt/equity ratio | Interest-bearing net debt divided by | Net debt/equity ratio is a measure deemed relevant for | ||||
| shareholders' equity. | creditors and credit rating agencies. | |||||
| EBITDA | Operating profit excluding | EBITDA is a measure deemed to provide investors a better | ||||
| amortization/depreciation. | understanding of the Company's earnings. | |||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of EBITDA | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Operating profit | -109 | 235 | ||||
| Depreciation | 81 | 80 | ||||
| EBITDA | -28 | 315 | ||||
| Net debt/EBITDA | Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid | Net debt/EBITDA is a measure deemed relevant for | ||||
| assets less interest-bearing | creditors and credit rating agencies. | |||||
| receivables divided by EBITDA. |
Serneke is a growing corporate group providing comprehensive services in contracting and project development with more than 1,200 employees. Through novel thinking, we drive development and create more effective and more innovative solutions for responsible construction. The business has a good mix of
Serneke Group AB (publ) Headquarters: Kvarnbergsgatan 2 SE-411 05 Gothenburg Phone +46 (0)31-712 97 00 | [email protected] public and commercial assignments, providing strength over economic cycles.
Serneke's annual reports and other financial information are available under the tab Investors at www.serneke.se
On February 22, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. (CET), Serneke Group will comment on this Interim Report in a live online presentation for investors, analysts and the media. The presentation will be in Swedish and can be followed live via webcast at https://www.youtube.com/live/USCqQDr9GXU?feature=share . Presentation materials for the presentation will be available on the website one hour before the webcast begins.
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