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Alleima

Earnings Release Jan 24, 2023

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An eventful quarter and a year with all-time-high revenues

  • Organic order intake growth for the rolling 12-months period was 19%. Order intake in the quarter increased by 37% to SEK 5,825 million (4,262), with organic growth of 17%, driven by major orders in the Oil and Gas and Medical segments. Organic order intake excl. major orders was -7% in the quarter.
  • Revenues increased by 31% to SEK 5,159 million (3,935), with organic growth of 14%, driven by growth in all three divisions, and the Oil and Gas segment in particular.
  • Adjusted operating profit (EBIT), amounted to SEK 555 million (353), corresponding to a margin of 10.8% (9.0), supported by higher volumes, a favorable product mix and strong execution of price increases which offset cost inflation.
  • Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 407 million (392), corresponding to a margin of 7.9% (10.0), and included metal price effects of SEK -149 million (129) and items affecting comparability of SEK 0 million (-89).
  • Adjusted earnings per share was SEK 2.11 (1.59). Earnings per share was SEK 1.65 (1.71).
  • Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 1,107 million (940).
  • Free operating cash flow increased to SEK 801 million (684).
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 1.40. The proposal corresponds to 38% of profit for the period (adjusted for metal price effects).
  • Acquired Endosmart, a nitinol expert for medical devices.
  • Commitment to set targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Financial overview

SEK M Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Change, % Full year 2022 Full year 2021 Change, %
Order intake 5,825 4,262 37 22,130 15,681 41
Organic growth, % 17 41 19 26
Revenues 5,159 3,935 31 18,405 13,847 33
Organic growth, % 14 2 13 -3
Adjusted EBITDA 785 557 41 2,540 1,811 40
Margin, % 15.2 14.2 13.8 13.1
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 555 353 58 1,681 1,055 59
Margin, % 10.8 9.0 9.1 7.6
Operating profit (EBIT) 407 392 4 2,122 1,379 54
Profit for the period 413 437 -5 1,483 1,228 21
Adjusted earnings per share, SEK 2.11 1.59 32 4.46 3.82 17
Earnings per share, SEK 1.65 1.71 -4 5.86 4.80 22
Free operating cash flow 801 684 17 505 1,046 -52
Net working capital to revenues, % 1 33.0 29.7 32.8 31.2
Net debt/Equity ratio 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.11

Notes to the reader: Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating profit (EBIT) excludes items affecting comparability (IAC) and metal price effects, see Note 2 and the description of Alternative Performance Measures on page 29 for further details. Definitions and glossary can be found on www.alleima.com/investors 1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the annual number is based on a four quarter average. Tables and calculations in the report do not always agree exactly with the totals due to rounding. Comparisons refer to the corresponding period last year, unless otherwise stated.

"An eventful quarter and a strong finish to a year with all-time-high revenues."

CEO's comment

As we conclude 2022, I am proud of what we have achieved as an organization. The year has been full of both challenges and opportunities, and we have written a new page in our history with the listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange. Our new life as a listed company is truly exciting. We are sharing our story as Alleima, a world leading advanced materials company and although we have 160 years of experience behind us, our journey has just begun.

We finished the year strongly and noted several major orders, of which three for Oil and Gas products and one in the Medical segment. The subdued demand we noted for low-refined products in the Industrial and Consumer segments in the third quarter, persisted in the fourth quarter, mainly in Europe and North America, while demand was flat on a sequential basis. Customer activity in our other segments remained high in general, and underlying demand remained healthy. In total, this translates to a year on year organic order intake growth for the quarter of 17%, and -7% excluding major orders.

Revenues in the fourth quarter increased organically by 14%. We improved the adjusted EBIT margin to 10.8%, compared to 9.0% for the corresponding quarter last year and we successfully offset significant cost inflation through strong price execution. Free operating cash flow improved to SEK 801 million but decreased for the full year compared with 2021. This is normal in our business when we have an environment characterized by high raw material prices and strong topline growth. Our performance during the year is well in line with our financial targets, with organic revenue growth of 13%, and an adjusted EBIT margin of 9.1%. We have a solid financial position and we are almost debt free.

We have ambitious sustainability targets, and we are aiming for industry leadership both through our operations and our offering, not least by growing our portfolio of products to enable the green transition. During the quarter we received a breakthrough order for OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) tubes for use in carbon

capture and storage. This is a great example of how our existing products also fit in a more sustainable world. Although we already have one of the lowest CO2 footprints in the industry, our ambition is to halve our emissions by 2030, and I am proud that we have committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

One of our focus areas is the profitable Medical segment. During the quarter, we received our very first major order for ultra-fine medical wire, the result of the commercialization of a new product used for remote monitoring of patients. We also acquired Endosmart, a nitinol expert for medical devices. This further expands our capabilities and increases our current addressable market.

However, we cannot escape the challenges of the current macroeconomic environment: the war in Ukraine, inflationary pressures, and energy supply restraints. This means that we will continue to work proactively to mitigate increased costs. We have proven that we can adapt quickly to changing market conditions and we are ready to take swift actions should market conditions deteriorate.

Despite these challenges, several long-term trends work in our favor, and we will continue our focus on profitable and less cyclical segments to reduce earnings volatility. Our view of an underinvested energy sector remains intact and the prospect list for Oil & Gas projects remains solid, at the same time as we are seeing an increasing number of prospects within renewable energy. We have a strong backlog that improved significantly in the quarter and gives us confidence going into 2023.

I would like to sincerely thank all our employees for their dedicated work during the year and to thank all our customers. I would also like to welcome our new shareholders. I am looking forward to a new year of great opportunities together.

Göran Björkman, President and CEO

Market development

Several customer segments continued on a stable or positive trajectory compared with the corresponding period last year, with long-term trends offsetting uncertainties in the market environment. Demand weakened year on year for the shortcycle business in Europe and North America due to an underlying slow-down, and was flat on a sequential basis. A positive development was noted in Asia.

  • In the Industrial segment, a decrease in demand was noted for low-refined products compared with the corresponding period last year, mainly in Europe and North America. Demand was stable on a sequential basis, and is expected to remain subdued in the near term.
  • In the Oil and Gas segment, offshore investments materialized with several major orders booked for umbilicals. Demand for OCTG and control lines was also up year on year. The strong development was the result of a combination of order catch-up effects resulting from delays in the previous quarter and increased activity in the underinvested energy sector, while the project list for umbilicals remains solid.
  • Development of demand in the Chemical and Petrochemical segment was positive, mainly in Asia. Activity related to application tubing products remained high.
  • The Industrial Heating segment noted increased demand driven by semiconductor, solar, glass, and steel end-customer

segments, mainly in Asia. Gas-to-electric conversion inquiries remain at a high level in all regions.

  • In the Consumer segment, demand for compressor valve steel and appliance wire, both used in white goods products, as well as knife steel, weakened year on year and sequentially. Demand is expected to remain subdued in the near term.
  • Demand in the Mining and Construction segment declined year on year the back of last year's restocking in the wake of the pandemic. Underlying demand remains solid and is expected to recover in the medium-term.
  • In the Power Generation segment, activity levels remain high. Discussions progressed well in relation to future power projects and a first commercial order for a prototype of "heat pipes" for a novel modular reactor design was received.
  • In the Transportation segment, demand increased strongly year on year, driven mainly by precision tubing for hydraulic systems for aerospace as well as titanium tubing.
  • Demand in the Medical segment showed continued strong underlying momentum and one major order was received.
  • The Hydrogen and Renewable Energy segment noted continued momentum and a new market was entered with the receipt of a breakthrough order for carbon capture and storage.
INDUSTRIAL OIL AND GAS CHEMICAL AND
PETROCHEMICAL
INDUSTRIAL
HEATING
CONSUMER
Year on year
underlying
demand trend
% of Group
revenues 2022
25% 17% 16% 12% 10%
MINING AND
CONSTRUCTION
POWER
GENERATION
TRANSPORTATION MEDICAL HYDROGEN &
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
Year on year
underlying
demand trend
% of Group
revenues 2022
7% 5% 4% 3% 1%

Year on year underlying demand trend

Outlook for the first quarter 2023

Momentum is positive for several of our customer segments, and underlying trends are expected to mitigate the impact of uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment during 2023. Demand is expected to remain subdued for the short-cycle Industrial segment and Consumer segment in the near-term,

particularly in Europe and North America. Going into the first quarter, the product mix is expected to be similar or slightly improved compared with the fourth quarter. Cash flow is normally lower in the first half of the year compared with the second half due to seasonal inventory build-up ahead of summer stoppages.

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17% Organic order intake growth

Order intake and revenues

Order intake in the quarter increased by 37% to SEK 5,825 million (4,262). Organic order intake growth of 17% was mainly driven by major orders in the Oil and Gas, and Medical segments. The organic order intake for the rolling 12-month period was 19%. Excluding major orders of SEK 1,095 million (0), the organic growth was -7%. Excluding major orders, the regions of North America and Europe noted organic growth of -11% and -14%, respectively, due to a decrease in demand for low-refined products compared with the corresponding period last year. Demand was flat on a sequential basis. Organic order intake in Asia increased by 14% (no major orders), driven mainly by strong demand for application tubing for Chemical and Petrochemical and products for Industrial Heating. The order backlog remained solid.

Revenues in the quarter increased by 31% to SEK 5,159 million (3,935), with organic growth of 14% compared to the same period last year. All divisions noted positive organic development compared with the corresponding year, with the main drivers being umbilicals and OCTG for Oil and Gas, and application tubing to the Chemical and Petrochemical segment. Book-to-bill was 113% in the quarter, and 120% on a rolling 12-month basis.

Structure had a positive impact of 1% on order intake and a neutral impact on revenues, while currency had an impact of 9% on order intake and 7% on revenues. Alloy surcharges had a positive impact of 9% on both order intake and revenues, mainly driven by higher nickel prices, compared to the same period last year.

Order intake and revenue bridge

SEK M Order intake Revenues
Q4 2021 4,262 3,935
Organic, % 17 14
Structure, % 1 0
Currency, % 9 7
Alloys, % 9 9
Total growth, % 37 31
Q4 2022 5,825 5,159

Change compared to the same quarter last year.

Order intake and revenues Organic revenue growth

Earnings

SEK M Adjusted EBIT
Q4 2021 353
Organic 185
Currency 14
Structure 4
Q4 2022 555

Change compared to the same quarter last year.

Gross profit amounted to SEK 1,108 million (946). Adjusted gross profit increased by 59% to SEK 1,257 million (789), corresponding to an adjusted gross margin of 24.4% (20.0), driven by higher revenues and a stronger product mix.

Sales, administrative and R&D costs amounted to SEK -612 million (-651). Adjusted sales, administrative and R&D costs increased by 16% year on year to SEK -618 million (-532), mainly due to higher activity, cost inflation and increased costs for operating as a standalone company. Adjusted sales, administrative and R&D costs in relation to revenues decreased to 12.0% (13.5), which was attributable to higher revenues.

Adjusted EBIT increased by 58% to SEK 555 million (353) corresponding to a margin of 10.8% (9.0). The year on year development was attributable to a strong product mix, higher revenues and successful price execution offsetting cost inflation. Currency had a positive impact of SEK 14 million compared to the same period last year. Depreciation and amortization amounted to SEK -229 million (-205).

Reported EBIT increased to SEK 407 million (392), corresponding to a margin of 7.9% (10.0). Metal price effects had a negative impact of SEK -149 million (129) in the quarter. Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 0 million (-89).

Net financial items were SEK 102 million (143), mainly due to positive effects from the revaluation of FX derivatives.

The reported tax rate was 18.8% (18.5) in the quarter. The normalized tax rate, excluding the impact related to metal price effects and items affecting comparability in operating profit, for the full year was 24.3% (24.9), in line with guidance.

Profit for the period amounted to SEK 413 million (437), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 1.65 (1.71). Adjusted profit for the period amounted to SEK 528 million (407) and adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.11 (1.59). See page 30 for further details.

Adjusted earnings per share

Adjusted EBITDA and

Adjusted EBIT margin

10.8%

Capital employed increased year on year to SEK 16,911 million (14,803), due to higher net working capital, currency effects and valuation effects for financial derivatives. Return on capital employed declined to 9.4% (10.8).

Net working capital increased year on year to SEK 6,519 million (4,567), while it declined sequentially. The year on year increase was driven by higher raw material prices, while inventories decreased compared with the preceding quarter. Net working capital in relation to revenues was 33.0% (29.7) for the quarter.

Net investments (capex) increased to SEK -319 million (-203), due to lower than normal levels last year, and growth investments in India and the US, corresponding to 175.3% (116.3) of scheduled depreciation and -6.2% (-5.1) of revenues in the quarter.

Total net debt decreased to SEK 21 million (1,324) mainly due to a new share issue and a capital contribution received from Sandvik before the separation. Sequentially net debt decreased from a positive cash flow in the quarter. The net debt to equity ratio was 0.00 (0.11). The financial net debt position was SEK -883 million (-22), i.e a net cash position. Available credit facilities and money market lines were unutilized at the end of Q4. With an increased discount rate in Sweden, the net pension liability decreased year on year to SEK -513 million (-1,147). Total net debt corresponded to 0.01 (0.73) of rolling 12-months adjusted EBITDA.

Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 1,107 million (940), positively impacted by higher earnings and in line with normal seasonality.

Free operating cash flow increased to SEK 801 million (684).

Free operating cash flow

SEK M Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Full
year
2022
Full
year
2021
EBITDA 636 597 2,980 2,122
Non-cash items 21 -41 -130 -144
Changes in working capital 502 355 -1,590 -420
Capex¹ -319 -203 -656 -436
Amortization, lease liabilities -39 -24 -99 -76
Free operating cash flow2 801 684 505 1,046

1) Including investments in tangible and intangible assets of SEK -331 million (-219) for Q4 and SEK -679 million (-494) full year 2022.

2) Free operating cash flow before acquisitions and disposals of companies, net financial items and paid taxes.

2021 2022 NWC

NWC % of revenues

0 1,000 2,000 3,000

Net working capital Net debt to Equity

0 0.0X 5

Industrial Oil and Gas

  • Chemical and Petrochemical
  • Mining and Construction
  • Power Generation
  • Transportation
  • Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Medical

Tube

Tube develops and manufactures seamless tubes and other long products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys used primarily in the customer segments of Industrial, Chemical and Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Mining and Construction, Power Generation and Transportation. The offering also includes products and solutions for the growing Hydrogen and Renewable Energy segment.

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Order intake and revenues

Order intake increased by 40% to SEK 4,119 million (2,938), with organic growth of 19% compared to the same period last year. The main contributors to the positive development were several umbilical and OCTG orders for the Oil and Gas segment, as well as orders for precision and titanium tubing for the Transportation segment. Orders for low-refined products in the Industrial segment declined year on year, and remained stable on a sequential basis. Excluding major orders of approximately SEK 755 million, organic order intake growth was -5%. Organic order intake growth on a 12-month rolling basis was 25%.

Revenues increased by 30% to SEK 3,647 million (2,815), with organic growth of 12%, mainly driven by the Oil and Gas segment. Other main contributors to year on year organic growth were application tubing products for the Chemical and Petrochemical segment, although this was somewhat mitigated by a negative development for low-refined products to the Industrial segment in Europe, and rock drill steel for the Mining and Construction segment. Book-to-bill was 113% in the quarter, and 125% for the rolling 12-month period.

Earnings

Adjusted EBIT totaled SEK 374 million (271), corresponding to a margin of 10.2% (9.6). The increase was primarily due to higher revenues, mainly in the Oil and Gas segment, and a positive product mix across the division. EBIT amounted to SEK 259 million (380) and included metal price effects of SEK -112 million (98) and items affecting comparability of SEK -3 million (11). Changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of SEK -15 million (37). Amortization and depreciation amounted to SEK -188 million (-167).

Other quarterly highlights

With the receipt of an order for OCTG tubes to be used for a carbon capture and storage project, Alleima thus entered a new market, which is an important milestone to drive profitable growth by capitalizing on the green transition. The most common application for OCTG tubes is for downhole casing and production tubes in the Oil & Gas segment. Made from corrosion resistant materials, this product will now be used to capture CO2 and store it in underground geological formations. The aim is to prevent the release of CO2 and minimize negative climate effects. The order is valued at about SEK 40 million with deliveries scheduled for the first half of 2023.

SEK M Order intake Revenues
Q4 2021 2,938 2,815
Organic, % 19 12
Structure, % 0 0
Currency, % 8 6
Alloys, % 11 11
Total growth, % 40 30
Q4 2022 4,119 3,647

Change compared to same quarter last year. The table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

SEK M Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Change
%
Full
year
2022
Full
year
2021
Change
%
Order intake 4,119 2,938 40 15,959 10,795 48
Organic
growth, %
19 61 25 26
Revenues 3,647 2,815 30 12,804 9,530 34
Organic
growth, %
12 4 14 -10
Adjusted
EBITDA
562 438 28 1,922 1,311 47
Margin, % 15.4 15.6 15.0 13.8
Adjusted EBIT 374 271 38 1,229 707 74
Margin, % 10.2 9.6 9.6 7.4
EBIT 259 380 -32 1,691 1,168 45
Margin, % 7.1 13.5 13.2 12.3
Number of
employees
3,931 3,652 8 3,931 3,652 8

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT excludes items affecting comparability and metal price effects, for more information see page 25.

Industrial Heating

Consumer Medical

Industrial

Kanthal

Kanthal is a leading supplier of heating materials, focusing on heating alloys for industrial, appliance and thermocouple applications, and heating systems, including heating elements, heating modules, and other products used in high temperature processes. The largest share of revenues is related to the Industrial Heating segment. The division also has an offering for ultra-fine wire for the Medical segment.

Order intake and revenues

Order intake increased 45% to SEK 1,279 million (883), with organic growth of 23% compared to the same period last year, mainly driven by a major order in the Medical segment. The Industrial Heating segment noted positive organic intake primarily attributable to growth of heating elements to semiconductor, solar, glass, and steel end-customer segments. Organic order intake declined for heating materials, due to lower demand for appliance wire for white goods in the Consumer segment, and industrial wire for the Industrial segment. The negative development was partly due to overstocked customers in Europe and North America, although an improvement was noted toward the end of the quarter. Excluding major orders of approximately SEK 350 million, organic order intake growth was -11%. Organic order intake growth on a 12-month rolling basis was 9%.

Revenues increased by 31% to SEK 1,031 million (786), with organic growth of 13%. The organic growth was driven by heating systems and heating materials, as well as yet another quarter with record-high revenues in the Medical segment. Book-to-bill was 124% in the quarter, and 112% for the rolling 12-month period.

Earnings

Adjusted EBIT amounted to SEK 193 million (121), corresponding to a margin of 18.7% (15.3). The improved margin was primarily attributable to higher revenues, a stronger product mix and successful price increase execution. EBIT amounted to SEK 164 million (145) and included metal price effects of SEK -26 million (27) and items affecting comparability of SEK -2 million (-2). Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 11 million (8). Amortization and depreciation amounted to SEK -24 million (-21).

Other quarterly highlights

The strategically important Medical segment continued to note significant growth. During the quarter, Alleima acquired Endosmart, a Germany-based manufacturer of medical devices and components made from the shape memory alloy nitinol. In addition, the first major order (i.e above SEK 200 million) ever within the Medical segment was received, valued at approximately SEK 350 million. The order is the result of the commercialization of a new product used in remote monitoring of patients, thereby broadening Alleima's addressable market by accessing several new patient applications.

SEK M Order intake Revenues
Q4 2021 883 786
Organic, % 23 13
Structure, % 1 1
Currency, % 14 11
Alloys, % 3 4
Total growth, % 45 31
Q4 2022 1,279 1,031

Change compared to same quarter last year. The table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

SEK M Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Change
%
Full
year
2022
Full
year
2021
Change
%
Order intake 1,279 883 45 4,466 3,357 33
Organic
growth, %
23 21 9 28
Revenues 1,031 786 31 3,972 3,007 32
Organic
growth, %
13 -1 9 15
Adjusted
EBITDA
217 141 54 708 526 35
Margin, % 21.1 17.9 17.8 17.5
Adjusted EBIT 193 121 60 611 445 37
Margin, % 18.7 15.3 15.4 14.8
EBIT 164 145 13 802 545 47
Margin, % 15.9 18.4 20.2 18.1
Number of
employees
1,215 1,101 10 1,215 1,101 10

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT excludes items affecting comparability and metal price effects, for more information see page 25.

Order intake and revenues Adj. EBITDA and Adj. EBIT (%)

Industrial Transportation

Hydrogen & Renewable Energy

Medical

Consumer

Strip Focus on the materials and products themselves,

Strip develops and manufactures a wide range of precision strip-steel products, such as razor blade steel and compressor valve steel, primarily for the Consumer, Industrial, Transportation (primarily automotive) and Medical customer segments. Through the Surface Technology business unit, the division is also exposed to the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy segment through its offering of pre-coated strip steel for one of the most critical components in the hydrogen fuel cell stack – the bipolar plates.

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SEK M Order intake Revenues
Q4 2021 441 334
Organic, % -11 33
Structure, %
Currency, % 4 4
Alloys, % 4 5
Total growth, % -3 44
Q4 2022 427 481

Change compared to same quarter last year. The table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

Order intake and revenues

Order intake decreased -3% to SEK 427 million (441), with organic growth of -11%. Organic order intake in the Consumer segment declined year on year, mainly due to lower demand for stainless compressor valve steel in Asia, as well as knife steel. Demand for shock absorbers to the Transportation segment declined slightly. In the Industrial and Medical segments, demand remained solid. Organic order intake growth on a 12-month rolling basis was 2%.

Revenues increased by 44% to SEK 481 million (334), with organic growth of 33%, reaching record-high revenues for a single quarter. The revenue increase was driven by broad-based positive development across the division. Book-to-bill was 89% in the quarter, and 105% for the rolling 12-month period.

Earnings

Adjusted EBIT totaled SEK 82 million (40), corresponding to a margin of 17.0% (12.0). The significant margin increase was driven by strong production output, higher revenues with an improved mix and leverage effects from price increases, which fully offset increased costs. EBIT amounted to SEK 71 million (52) and included metal price effects of SEK -10 million (4) and items affecting comparability of SEK -1 million (8). Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 19 million (-10). Amortization and depreciation amounted to SEK -11 million (-12).

Other quarterly highlights

The Medical segment is a cornerstone in the strategy for profitable growth. For some time now, Alleima has delivered medical steel for orthopedic implants to the market. Due to consistent quality and on-time local sales support, Alleima has built a good market reputation. During the quarter, an order for medical steel was received. Using the Alleima steel grade for medical products, the customer will be able to manufacture orthopedic implants with absolute cleanliness and an excellent surface.

SEK M Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Change
%
Full
year
2022
Full
year
2021
Change
%
Order intake 427 441 -3 1,705 1,529 12
Organic
growth, %
-11 -4 2 22
Revenues 481 334 44 1,628 1,310 24
Organic
growth, %
33 -6 14 8
Adjusted
EBITDA
92 52 79 254 216 18
Margin, % 19.2 15.5 15.6 16.5
Adjusted EBIT 82 40 104 207 167 24
Margin, % 17.0 12.0 12.7 12.7
EBIT 71 52 37 232 202 15
Margin, % 14.8 15.5 14.2 15.4
Number of
employees
519 508 2 519 508 2

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT excludes items affecting comparability and metal price effects, for more information see page 25.

Order intake and revenues Adj. EBITDA and Adj. EBIT (%)

EBIT, adj. EBITDA margin, adj. EBIT margin, adj. EBIT margin, adj. R12

Sustainability

Alleima's strategy includes to be leading in the market from a sustainability perspective, contribute to increased circularity and support general health and well-being, both through its product offering and its operations. Developing a sustainable product offering, combined with several initiatives to reduce the overall environmental impact of the production process, is considered one of the most important success factors.

Having an impact through our offering

Capitalizing on global megatrends, including the green transition, is one of the key pillars in the strategy for profitable growth. During the quarter, Alleima continued to grow the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy segment, receiving an order for duplex tubes from a customer in the geothermal industry in Europe. The tubes are used in the final sections of a well at a depth of 2,500 meters and high-quality materials are therefore crucial, with the tubes designed to last for up to 30 years. This is a corrosive environment with high levels of chlorides combined with high levels of CO2 , in addition to temperatures of around 90° Celsius, making the duplex material a good choice. This is one of many examples of how Alleima's offering contributes positively to sustainability.

Having an impact through our operations

  • 12-month rolling Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate, TRIFR, was 7.8 (8.4). The quarterly figure was weak at 9.4 (5.0).
  • Share of scrap metal input in steel manufacturing amounted to 82.6% (81.8) for the full year, corresponding to an improvement of 1% compared with last year. The quarterly figure amounted to 82.4 (81.7).
  • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions for the full year amounted to 108 kton, corresponding to a reduction of 11% compared with last year. Emissions for the quarter decreased 28% to 25 kton (35). Relative to produced tons, annual GHG emissions decreased by 9% compared with last year.
  • Share of female managers increased to 22.8% year on year (21.1), resulting in a record-high share of female managers in the company.

Definitions and glossary can be found at www.alleima.com/investors.

Sustainability overview

Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Change,
%
R12M,
Q4 2022
R12M,
Q4 2021
TRIFR 1 9.4 5.0 87.8 7.8 8.4
CO2, thousand
tons
25 35 -28.2 108 121
Recycled steel,
%
82.4 81.7 0.9 82.6 81.8
Share of female
managers, %
22.8 21.1 8.3 - -

1) Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate. Normalization factor: 1,000,000 exposure hours.

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Full year 2022

Market development, order intake and revenues

The positive trend in market demand continued across most customer segments compared with the corresponding year-earlier period, supported by long-term industry trends. However, demand in the short-cycle business, mainly related to low-refined products for the Industrial customer segment as well as demand in the Consumer segment, softened toward the second half of the year. The year was impacted by supply chain issues, longer than normal freight lead times, and uncertainties related to energy supply issues and prices in Europe, as well as raw material price inflation, especially related to nickel prices.

Order intake in the period increased by 41% to SEK 22,130 million (15,681) year on year, with organic growth of 19%. All three divisions noted positive year on year development, mainly driven by orders related to the Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Industrial Heating and Medical customer segments. Order intake in the regions of North America and Asia noted a favorable trend, with organic growth of 37% and 23%, respectively, including major orders, and growth of -1% and 7%, respectively, excluding major orders. Europe noted negative organic order intake of -1% including major orders, and -3% excluding major orders. Excluding major orders of approximately SEK 2.7 billion (0) for the Group, organic order intake growth was 3% in the period.

Revenues increased by 33% to SEK 18,405 million (13,847), with organic revenue growth of 13%. All customer segments and all three divisions noted positive development compared with last year, particularly the Oil and Gas segment. The book-to-bill ratio was 120% in the period.

Structure had a positive impact of 1% on both order intake and revenues, while currency had an impact of 6% on order intake and revenues. Alloy surcharges had a positive impact of 13% on order intake and 11% on revenues, mainly driven by increased nickel prices.

Earnings

Adjusted EBIT increased by 59% to SEK 1,681 million (1,055) corresponding to a margin of 9.1% (7.6). The year on year growth was attributable to higher revenues and an improved product mix, somewhat offset by higher costs for freight and energy, and costs related to operating as a stand-alone company. Depreciation and amortization amounted to SEK -859 million (-743).

Reported EBIT increased to SEK 2,122 million (1,379), corresponding to a margin of 11.5% (10.0). Metal price effects had a positive impact of SEK 695 million (487) in the period. Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -254 million (-164), mainly related to the separation from Sandvik AB and the listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Net financial items were SEK -184 million (127) mainly due to negative effects from revaluations of FX derivatives.

Profit for the period amounted to SEK 1,483 million (1,228), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 5.86 (4.80). Adjusted profit for the period amounted to SEK 1,131 million (980) and adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.46 (3.82). See page 30 for further details.

Cash flow and financial position

Capital employed increased year on year to SEK 16,911 million (14,803), due to higher net working capital, currency effects and valuation effects for financial derivatives. Return on capital employed was 13.2% (10.4).

Net working capital increased year on year to SEK 6,519 million (4,567), driven by an increase in inventories due to higher activity, higher raw material prices and longer freight times, with the Tube division accounting for the largest increase. Net working capital in relation to revenues was 32.8% (31.2) for the period.

Net investments (capex) increased to SEK -656 million (-436), mainly due to lower than normal levels in the preceding year, corresponding to 90.7% (65.3) of scheduled depreciation and -3.6% (-3.1) of revenues in the period.

Cash flow from operating activities decreased year on year to SEK 687 million (1,151) due to increased working capital from higher activity levels and the negative impact of higher raw material prices.

Free operating cash flow decreased to SEK 505 million (1,046), mainly due to increased working capital and higher capex.

Significant events

During the quarter

-On October 6, Alleima announced the appointment of the Nomination Committee for the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

-On November 17 and December 22, Alleima announced that it had received three major orders for advanced tubes; umbilicals, for the Oil and Gas customer segment, to a total value of about SEK 755 million.

-On November 18, Alleima announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Endosmart Gesellschaft für Medizintechnik GmbH (Endosmart), a Germany-based manufacturer of medical devices and components made of the shape memory alloy nitinol. The acquisition was completed on November 30, 2022.

-On November 22, Alleima appointed Robert Stål as President of Kanthal division and new member of the Alleima Group Executive Management, effective latest May 22, 2023. He succeeds Anders Björklund, who has, as previously announced, left Alleima for a position outside the company.

-On November 23, Alleima announced that it had received a major order for ultra-fine wire in the Medical customer segment, with a total value of approximately SEK 350 million.

-On December 15, Alleima announced its commitment to set science-based net-zero targets consistent with the Paris Agreement.

After the quarter

-On January 4, it was announced that the President of Tube division, Michael Andersson, will leave Alleima as of July 2023 at the latest.

-On January 18, it was announced that Alleima will be the supplier of OCTG tubes with Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA) material in a new long-term frame agreement between Tenaris and Petrobras. The agreement includes the three-year supply for offshore Brazil.

Guidance and financial targets

Guidance relating to certain non-operational key figures considered useful when modeling financial outcome is provided below:

Guidance

Capex (Cash) (full year) Estimated at approximately SEK 800 million for 2023.
Currency effects (quarterly) Based on currency rates at the end of December 2022, it is estimated that
transaction and translation currency effects will have a positive impact of about SEK 100 million on
operating profit (EBIT) for the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period last year.
Metal price effects (quarterly) In view of currency rates, inventory levels and metal prices at the end of December 2022,
it is estimated that there will be an impact of approximately SEK 300 million on operating profit (EBIT)
for the first quarter of 2023.
Tax rate, normalized (full year) Estimated at 24-26% for 2023.

Financial targets

Alleima has four long-term financial targets:
Organic growth Deliver profitable organic revenue growth in line with or above growth in targeted end-markets
over a business cycle.
Earnings Adjusted EBIT margin (excluding items affecting comparability and metal price effects)
to average above 9 percent over a business cycle.
Capital structure A net debt to equity ratio below 0.3x.
Dividend policy Dividend on average 50 percent of net profit (adjusted for metal price effects) over a business
cycle. Dividend to reflect financial position, cash flow and outlook.

About us

Alleima is a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating, operating with a global footprint. Based on close and long-term customer partnerships, Alleima advances processes and applications in the most demanding industries through materials that are lightweight, durable,

corrosion-resistant and able to withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures.

Through its offering and in-depth expertise in materials technology, metallurgy and industrial processes, Alleima enables its customers to become more efficient, profitable, safe and sustainable.

Tube

Tube develops and manufactures seamless tubes and other long products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys.

Kanthal

Kanthal is a provider of products and services in the area of industrial heating technology and resistance materials, and also offers ultra-fine wire in stainless steel for use in medical appliances.

Strip

Strip develops and manufactures a wide range of precision strip steel products and also offers pre-coated strip steel.

Purpose

We advance industries through materials technology Our unique and leading expertise enables more efficient, more profitable and more sustainable processes, products and applications for our customers.

Business model

Alleima's business model is based on close customer cooperation and extensive industry knowledge in combination with materials and process competence and a global footprint. Customer relationships are often characterized by a high degree of technical collaboration, including identifying the customers' needs and finding innovative ways to solve complex challenges. Approximately 80 percent of products are sold directly through Alleima's own global sales network and the remainder is often sold through distributors. Alleima has a fully integrated value chain, including in-house R&D, two steel mills with melt shops, five extrusion presses and several hot working, cold working, and finishing facilities.

Strategy

Alleima's strategy is based on four pillars: Drive profitable growth by capitalizing on global megatrends such as energy transition, energy efficiency, electrification and medical growth; Continuous focus of R&D activities and digital innovations towards new business opportunities, defending and strengthening the current business and widening of the material portfolio; Operational and commercial excellence through continuous improvement, footprint optimization, price management, mix optimization, cost flexibility and resilience, and industry-leading sustainability that provide benefits to the global climate, contribute to increased circularity and support general health and wellbeing, both through product offering as well as operations.

Values

Customer segments sales exposure

We care We deliver We evolve

Revenues per customer segment based on full year 2022. Historically, these percentages have not changed substantially between the quarters and the full year figures of 2022 will therefore give a good approximation.

Revenues per customer segment, full year 2022

Industrial

  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical and Petrochemical Industrial Heating
  • Consumer
  • Mining & Construction
  • Power Generation
  • Transportation
  • Medical

Hydrogen & Renewable Energy

Other information

Risks and uncertainties

As an international group with a wide geographical spread, Alleima is exposed to several strategic, business and financial risks. Strategic risk at Alleima is defined as emerging risks affecting the business long-term, such as industry shifts, technological shifts, and macroeconomic developments. The business risks can be divided into operational, sustainability, compliance, legal and commercial risks. The financial risks include currency risks, interest rates, raw material prices, tax risks and more. These risk areas can all impact the business negatively both long and short-term but often also create business opportunities if managed well. Risk management at Alleima begins with an assessment in operational management teams where the material risks for their operations are first identified, followed by an evaluation of the probability of the risks occurring and their potential impact on the Group. Once the key risks have been identified and evaluated, risk mitigating activities to eliminate or reduce the risks are agreed on. For a more detailed description of Alleima's analysis of risks and risk universe, see the Alleima Group's prospectus.

Covid-19 and the conflict in Ukraine

The market demand has now recovered from the decline related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Uncertanties in the economy caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine may however still be visible, and the constantly evolving nature makes it difficult to predict its ultimate adverse impact on Alleima. Alleima has no significant direct exposure to Russia and Ukraine. Alleima is impacted by longer lead times, indirect supply chain disruptions, higher freight and energy costs as well as raw material price inflation, with uncertainty regarding its ultimate length and trajectory. Consequently, the Covid-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine continues to present uncertainty and risk and could have material adverse effects on revenues, cash flows, financial condition, and results of operations.

Stockholm, January 24, 2023 Alleima AB (publ) 559224-1433

The Board of Directors

The Company's Auditor has not reviewed the report for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.

Financial reports summary

The Group

Condensed consolidated income statement

SEK M
Note
Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Revenues 5,159 3,935 18,405 13,847
Cost of goods sold -4,050 -2,989 -13,692 -10,379
Gross profit 1,108 946 4,713 3,468
Selling expenses -314 -266 -1,177 -952
Administrative expenses -245 -327 -1,203 -1,047
Research and development costs -53 -58 -209 -214
Other operating income 14 152 145 266
Other operating expenses -104 -55 -148 -141
Operating profit/loss 2
407
392 2,122 1,379
Financial income 154 165 185 390
Financial expenses -51 -22 -368 -263
Net financial items 102 143 -184 127
Profit/loss after net financial items 509 536 1,938 1,506
Income tax 3
-96
-99 -455 -278
Profit/loss for the period 413 437 1,483 1,228
Profit/loss for the period attributable to
Owners of the parent company 413 429 1,470 1,205
Non-controlling interests 7
-
8 12 23
Earnings per share, SEK
Basic and diluted 1 1.65 1.71 5.86 4.80

1) Alleima has no potential dilution of shares

Condensed consolidated comprehensive income

SEK M Note Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Profit/loss for the period 413 437 1,483 1,228
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit (loss)
Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit pension plans -19 159 660 426
Tax relating to items that will not be reclassified 5 -46 -129 -100
Total items that will not be reclassified to profit (loss) -14 112 531 326
Items that may be reclassified to profit (loss)
Foreign currency translation differences -95 -167 438 -110
Hedge reserve adjustment 1 -468 - 667 -
Tax relating to items that may be reclassified 1 96 - -137 -
Total items that may be reclassified to profit (loss) -467 -167 967 -110
Total other comprehensive income -481 -54 1,498 216
Total comprehensive income -68 382 2,981 1,445
Total comprehensive income attributable to
Owners of the parent company -68 351 2,967 1,397
Non-controlling interests 7 - 32 14 47

Condensed consolidated balance sheet

SEK M Note Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Goodwill 1,615 1,352
Other intangible assets 194 123
Property, plant and equipment 7,350 7,251
Right-of-use assets 392 204
Financial assets 4 714 253
Deferred tax assets 174 218
Non-current assets 10,440 9,401
Inventories 7,355 5,372
Current receivables 4 4,712 3,452
Cash and cash equivalents 892 1,661
Current assets 12,960 10,485
Total assets 23,399 19,886
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company 6 15,901 11,663
Non-controlling interest 5,7 0 97
Total equity 15,901 11,761
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 916 1,351
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities 4 1,398 840
Non-current liabilities 2,314 2,191
Current interest-bearing liabilities 94 1,691
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 4 5,090 4,243
Current liabilities 5,184 5,934
Total equity and liabilities 23,399 19,886

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

SEK M Note Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Operating activities
Operating profit 407 392 2,122 1,379
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation, amortization and impairments 229 205 859 743
Other non-cash items 21 -41 -130 -144
Received and paid interest -11 61 -281 -218
Income tax paid -41 -33 -292 -189
Changes in working capital 502 355 -1,590 -420
Cash flow from operating activities 1,107 940 687 1,151
Investing activities
Additions to intangible and tangible assets -331 -219 -679 -494
Proceeds from sale of intangible and tangible assets 12 17 23 58
Acquisition and sale of shares and participations 7 -171 -60 -312 -54
Other investments and financial assets, net -6 -9 0 -17
Cash flow from investing activities -495 -272 -968 -507
Financing activities
Proceeds from loans -702 1,628 -1 1,628
Repayments of loans -1 -85 -1,638 -85
Amortization of lease liabilities -39 -24 -99 -76
New share issue and capital contribution from shareholders 6 - - 1,400 -
Dividends paid - - -3 -
Change in net Group cash pool - -1,105 - -31
Cash flow from financing activities -742 414 -341 1,436
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -131 1,082 -622 2,080
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,086 1,207 1,661 179
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents -40 3 48 13
Other cash flow from transactions with shareholders -24 -631 -195 -611
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 892 1,661 892 1,661

Condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity

SEK M Note Equity
attributable
to owners of
the parent
company
Non
controlling
interest
Total
equity
Equity at January 1, 2021 10,317 50 10,368
Changes
Net profit 1,205 23 1,228
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 192 24 216
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,397 47 1,445
Transactions with shareholders -51 - -51
Total transactions with owners -51 - -51
Equity at December 31, 2021 11,663 97 11,761
Changes
Net profit 1,470 12 1,483
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 1,496 2 1,498
Total comprehensive income for the period 2,967 14 2,981
Cash flow hedge, transferred to cost of hedged item 37 - 37
Tax on cash flow hedge, transferred to cost -8 - -8
Net cash flow hedge, transferred to cost 30 - 30
New share issue 6 251 - 251
Capital contribution from shareholders 6 1,149 - 1,149
Dividends - -3 -3
Transactions with shareholders 5 -123 0 -123
Transactions with non-controlling interests 5,7 -36 -109 -145
Total transactions with owners 1,241 -112 1,130
Equity at December 31, 2022 15,901 0 15,901

The Parent Company

Condensed income statement

SEK M Note Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Revenues 5 4 20 4
Gross profit 5 4 20 4
Administrative expenses -53 -8 -143 -8
Operating loss -48 -4 -122 -4
Dividend from group companies 0 0 500 0
Interest revenue and similar income 5 0 6 0
Profit/loss after financial items -43 -4 383 -4
Appropriations 41 5 111 5
Income tax 0 0 1 0
Profit/loss for the period -2 1 495 0

Condensed balance sheet

SEK M Note Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Financial assets 11,907 11,907
Deferred tax assets 1 0
Non-current assets 11,908 11,907
Current receivables 1,441 11
Current assets 1,442 11
Total assets 13,350 11,918
Restricted equity 6 251 0
Unrestricted equity 6 13,069 11,425
Total equity 13,320 11,425
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 4 -
Non-current liabilities 4 -
Current interest-bearing liabilities 0 482
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 25 10
Current liabilities 26 492
Total equity and liabilities 13,350 11,918

Order intake by division and region

Q4 Q4 Organic Organic
ex. major
orders¹
Full year Full year Organic Organic
ex. major
orders¹
SEK M Note 2022 2021 % % 2022 2021 % %
Tube
North America 1,130 641 47 4 3,922 2,116 56 6
Europe 2,164 1,878 -2 -12 7,783 6,550 0 -3
Asia 409 328 6 6 2,494 1,527 32 2
Other 415 91 300 70 1,760 602 169 97
Total 4,119 2,938 19 -5 15,959 10,795 25 4
Kanthal
North America 641 360 42 -37 1,712 1,211 10 -14
Europe 289 290 -13 -13 1,298 1,087 -2 -2
Asia 320 218 34 34 1,271 940 18 18
Other 29 15 75 75 185 119 35 35
Total 1,279 883 23 -11 4,466 3,357 9 0
Strip
North America 41 36 -11 -11 192 150 4 4
Europe 172 223 -27 -27 765 729 0 0
Asia 208 181 6 6 724 621 5 5
Other 7 1 422 422 24 29 -32 -32
Total 427 441 -11 -11 1,705 1,529 2 2
GROUP
North America 1,812 1,037 43 -11 5,827 3,476 37 -1
Europe 2,625 2,392 -6 -14 9,846 8,366 -1 -3
Asia 937 727 14 14 4,488 3,088 23 7
Other 451 106 270 74 1,969 750 140 83
Total 5,825 4,262 17 -7 22,130 15,681 19 3

1) Major orders are defined as orders above SEK 200 million.

Revenues by division and region

SEK M Q4
Note
2022
Q4
2021
Organic
%
Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Organic
%
Tube
North America 657 666 -20 2,960 2,147 15
Europe 1,666 1,565 -9 6,817 5,492 6
Asia 793 424 59 2,049 1,444 15
Other 533 161 214 978 446 99
Total 3,647 2,815 12 12,804 9,530 14
Kanthal
North America 351 260 7 1,429 992 12
Europe 361 258 25 1,259 1,014 1
Asia 267 234 5 1,111 871 13
Other 53 34 30 172 130 12
Total 1,031 786 13 3,972 3,007 9
Strip
North America 51 25 66 168 100 38
Europe 224 162 32 792 613 24
Asia 201 141 32 643 567 1
Other 4 5 -46 26 30 -28
Total 481 334 33 1,628 1,310 14
GROUP
North America 1,059 950 -10 4,558 3,238 15
Europe 2,250 1,985 -1 8,867 7,120 7
Asia 1,261 799 38 3,803 2,883 12
Other 589 200 175 1,176 606 74
Total 5,159 3,935 14 18,405 13,847 13

Quarterly by division

Alleima has three reportable operating segments, Tube, Kanthal and Strip. Items not included in the operating segments, mainly related to Group staff functions typically to run the Group or items Alleima considers to be centrally decided, are presented as Common functions.

Note Full
year
2022
Full
year
2021
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Q2
2022
Q1
2022
Q4
2021
Q3
2021
Q2
2021
Q1
2021
Order intake, SEK M
Tube 15,959 10,795 4,119 2,552 4,869 4,419 2,938 2,449 2,992 2,416
Kanthal 4,466 3,357 1,279 945 1,111 1,130 883 755 823 896
Strip 1,705 1,529 427 372 460 447 441 308 351 429
Total¹ 22,130 15,681 5,825 3,869 6,440 5,996 4,262 3,512 4,165 3,742
Revenues, SEK M
Tube 12,804 9,530 3,647 2,931 3,329 2,897 2,815 2,169 2,336 2,210
Kanthal 3,972 3,007 1,031 995 1,012 934 786 719 762 740
Strip 1,628 1,310 481 344 416 388 334 309 351 316
Total¹ 18,405 13,847 5,159 4,270 4,757 4,219 3,935 3,197 3,449 3,266
Adjusted EBITDA, SEK M 2
Tube 1,922 1,311 562 311 592 458 438 168 404 301
Kanthal 708 526 217 139 182 170 141 110 141 135
Strip 254 216 92 22 68 72 52 35 71 59
Common functions -344 -243 -86 -69 -90 -99 -73 -55 -63 -51
Total¹ 2,540 1,811 785 403 751 601 557 257 553 444
Adjusted EBITDA margin, %
Tube 15.0 13.8 15.4 10.6 17.8 15.8 15.6 7.7 17.3 13.6
Kanthal 17.8 17.5 21.1 14.0 18.0 18.2 17.9 15.2 18.5 18.2
Strip 15.6 16.5 19.2 6.5 16.2 18.6 15.5 11.2 20.2 18.6
Common functions N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M
Total¹ 13.8 13.1 15.2 9.4 15.8 14.2 14.2 8.0 16.0 13.6
Adjusted EBIT, SEK M 2
Tube 1,229 707 374 145 428 282 271 71 235 130
Kanthal 611 445 193 115 158 146 121 89 120 115
Strip 207 167 82 10 55 60 40 23 59 46
Common functions -367 -263 -92 -75 -94 -105 -79 -60 -69 -55
Total¹ 1,681 1,055 555 195 547 384 353 123 344 236
Adjusted EBIT margin, %
Tube 9.6 7.4 10.2 4.9 12.9 9.7 9.6 3.3 10.0 5.9
Kanthal 15.4 14.8 18.7 11.6 15.6 15.6 15.3 12.4 15.8 15.5
Strip 12.7 12.7 17.0 3.0 13.3 15.5 12.0 7.3 16.7 14.4
Common functions N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M
Total¹ 9.1 7.6 10.8 4.6 11.5 9.1 9.0 3.8 10.0 7.2
EBIT, SEK M
Tube 1,691 1,168 259 12 914 507 380 263 309 216
Kanthal 802 545 164 107 297 234 145 138 124 139
Strip 232 202 71 15 73 73 52 31 65 54
Common functions -603 -536 -87 -160 -177 -179 -184 -137 -142 -73
Total¹ 2,122 1,379 407 -26 1,106 635 392 295 355 336

1) Internal transactions had negligible effect on division profits.

Notes

Note 1 | Accounting principles

The financial statements of the Group were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by EU. This interim report for the Group was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Reporting for legal entities and other statements issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. The accounting principles applied in the preparation of this interim report comply with the accounting principles presented in the prospectus "Admission to trading of shares in Alleima AB on Nasdaq Stockholm" in Note 1 "Significant accounting principles - assessments and assumptions for accounting purposes" in the combined financial statements on page F-40 and forward.

IASB has published amendments of standards that are effective as of January 1, 2022 or later. The standards have not had any material impact on the financial reports.

Alleima has as of January 1, 2022 started to apply hedge accounting for derivatives that are used to hedge the Group's exposure to electricity price risk, and as of April 1, 2022 hedge accounting for derivatives that are used to hedge the exposure to gas- and metal price risk, and in addition, as of July 1, 2022 hedge accounting for some derivatives that are used to hedge the exchange rate exposure in orders and investments. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives designated for hedge accounting are recognised in Other comprehensive income and accumulated in the Hedge reserve within equity. Changes in fair value are subsequently reclassified to profit or loss in the same period as the Group reports the expense of the hedged consumption of electricity, gas and metal or included in the carrying amount of the purchased metals or acquired property, plant and equipment as appropriate. Any ineffectiveness is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The interim information on pages 1–33 is an integrated part of these financial statements.

The Parent Company

The parent company follows the same accounting policies as the Group with the following exceptions.

Shares in subsidiaries are recognized at cost, including expenses directly related to the acquisition, less any impairment. Group contributions are reported as appropriations in the income statement.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments is adopted, except regarding financial guarantees where the exception allowed in RFR 2 is chosen. Financial guarantees are included in contingent liabilities.

Internal loans are managed by the Group's Teasury function and all internal credit facilities are reviewed on regular basis. Internal loans are managed to collect contractual cash flows and is therefore designated as amortized cost. Impairment losses are calculated based on expected credit losses.

Note 2 | Adjustment items on EBITDA/EBIT

SEK M Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Q2
2022
Q1
2022
Q4
2021
Q3
2021
Q2
2021
Q1
2021
EBITDA
Items affecting comparability
Tube -12 63 -3 -4 -3 -2 11 31 22 0
Kanthal -5 26 -2 -1 -3 1 -2 29 0 0
Strip -1 8 -1 0 0 0 8 0 0 0
Common functions -236 -273 5 -85 -83 -74 -105 -77 -73 -18
Total -254 -176 0 -90 -89 -75 -89 -18 -51 -19
Metal price effect
Tube 474 385 -112 -129 489 226 98 161 40 86
Kanthal 196 74 -26 -7 142 88 27 20 3 24
Strip 25 28 -10 5 17 13 4 9 6 9
Total 695 487 -149 -131 649 327 129 190 50 119
Total adjustment items EBITDA
Tube 462 448 -115 -133 486 224 109 192 61 86
Kanthal 190 101 -29 -8 139 88 24 49 3 24
Strip 24 35 -11 5 17 13 12 9 6 9
Common functions -236 -273 5 -85 -83 -74 -105 -77 -73 -18
Total 441 311 -149 -221 559 252 40 172 -2 100
EBIT
Impairment of tangible and intan
gible fixed assets
Tube 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total adjustment items EBIT
Tube 462 461 -115 -133 486 224 109 192 74 86
Kanthal 190 101 -29 -8 139 88 24 49 3 24
Strip 24 35 -11 5 17 13 12 9 6 9
Common functions -236 -273 5 -85 -83 -74 -105 -77 -73 -18
Total 441 324 -149 -221 559 252 40 172 11 100
Items affecting comparability,
EBITDA, consists of:
Separation costs -254 -305 0 -90 -89 -75 -130 -80 -77 -19
Reversal restructuring provisions 0 99 0 - - - 41 32 25 -
Capital gain from divestment of pro
perty
0 29 0 - - - - 29 - -
Total -254 -176 0 -90 -89 -75 -89 -18 -51 -19
Items affecting comparability,
impairments, consists of:
Reversal of impairment 0 13 0 - - - - - 13 -
Total 0 13 0 - - - - - 13 -
Total items affecting comparability -254 -164 0 -90 -89 -75 -89 -18 -39 -19

Note 3 | Taxes

SEK M Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Full year 2022 Full year 2021
Reported tax -96 18.8% -99 18.5% -455 23.5% -278 18.4%
Tax on adjustment items (note 2) -34 -22.8% 10 -5.9% 89 -20.1% 76 -23.4%
Tax excluding adjustment items -130 19.7% -89 24.5% -367 24.5% -202 17.1%
Adjustment for one time items
taxes
-13 2.0% -24 6.5% 3 -0.2% -92 7.8%
Normalized tax rate -143 21.7% -113 31.0% -364 24.3% -294 24.9%

Adjustment for one time items taxes during 2022 consist of revaluation of tax loss-carry-forwards of SEK -3 million (-29) and temporary differences of SEK -13 million (139) and other one time tax items of SEK 13 million (-18).

Note 4 | Financial assets and liabilities

Financing

During Q2 2022, Alleima has established a commercial paper program with a framework amount of SEK 3 billion with the aim of being able to raise short-term financing. During Q2, Alleima also entered into an agreement with a syndicate of lenders for revolving credit facilities of SEK 3 billion. The credit can be drawn in a number of currencies and runs for five years (with two possibilities for extension). In addition, Alleima has entered into bilateral bank facilities on short-term financing. At December 31, 2022. the credit facilities were not availed.

Financial instruments - fair values

In order to mitigate financial risks, the Group has entered into financial instruments such as currency-, commodity- and electricity- and gas derivatives. All derivatives belong to Level 2 in the fair value hierachy, i.e. observable inputs have been used in deriving the fair values. Fair values, which equals carrying amounts, of outstanding derivatives amounted at each reporting period to the amounts below.

SEK M Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Financial assets derivatives 1,540 489
Financial liabilities derivatives 623 208

The carrying amounts for other financial assets and liabilities are considered to represent a good approximation of the fair values due to the short durations.

Note 5 | Related party transactions

The Group companies have related party relationships with their subsidiaries. All related party transactions are based on market terms and negotiated on an arm's length basis.

On August 31, 2022 the Alleima shares were delivered to the shareholders of Sandvik and Alleima is no longer part of the Sandvik Group. Alleima former shareholder was Sandvik AB. Transactions with Sandvik Group are presented in the prospectus "Admission to trading of shares in Alleima AB on Nasdaq Stockholm" in Note 1 and in Note 27 in the combined financial statements. Where also remuneration to senior executives for Alleima is presented in Note 3. Between the Groups there are historical trade receivables and payables as well as cash pool and other short term liabilities. The short term loan from Sandvik was amortized before the listing. Transactions related to transfer of assets and liabilities as part of the formation of the Alleima Group between Sandvik group and Alleima Group have been classified as transactions with shareholders. The transactions with the shareholders that have been carried out via equity are presented in the Condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity. Alleima has also purchased services from the Sandvik Group such as IT services and administrative services.

During Q2 2022, the subsidiary Sandvik Materials Technology Rock Drill Steel AB (RDS) made a directed share issue to Sandvik AB regarding 10,000 B-shares in the company, which resulted in the majority owner Alleima now owning 90% of the shares in RDS, i.e. all A-shares, and Sandvik 10%. The Class B shares held by Sandvik are not subject to future dividends. According to agreement between the parties, Alleima has, subject to certain conditions, the right, but not the obligation to acquire, Sandvik's Class B shares at its quota value (SEK 2,778). Furthermore, Alleima has issued a

call option to Sandvik, which can only be exercised if a few predetermined events occur and in the event that the call option is exercised, the purchase price shall be set at Fair Market Value. Alleima has in all previous periods presented prior to the rights issue consolidated RDS to 100%, i.e. without accounting for a non-controlling interest. In the new issue of Class B shares, Alleima will report in its consolidated financial statements a minority shareholding of SEK 2,778 corresponding to the issue proceeds that RDS received from Sandvik AB. No "profit share" belonging to the minority shareholder Sandvik AB will be reported in the future as Sandvik is not entitled to any dividend. This means that the minority share in equity will be SEK 2,778 in all future periods unless Alleima acquires Sandvik AB's B shares in accordance with the agreement or Alleima divests RDS at fair value according to the agreement's call option.

Note 6| Equity

To the Annual General Meeting on May 2, 2023, Alleima's Board of Directors proposes for the financial year 2022 an ordinary dividend of SEK 1.40 per share (SEK 0.4 billion), to be paid in May 2023.

An extraordinary general meeting held on March 7, 2022, resolved on a directed share issue with right for the shareholder Sandvik AB, Reg. No. 556000-3468, to subscribe for 250,827,184 shares in Alleima AB and that all shares, in accordance with the terms and conditions in the general meeting's decision, have been subscribed for. Following the decision at an extraordinary general meeting, in March 2022, one existing share in Alleima AB was divided into fifty shares. Total number of shares after the split and the share issue amounted to 250,877,184.

In addition, in March 2022, the company received an unconditional shareholder contribution in the amount of SEK 1,149 million by way of cash payment from the shareholder Sandvik AB.

Note 7 | Business acquisitions

On November 30, 2022 Alleima acquired Endosmart Gesellschaft für Medizintechnik mbH (Endosmart), a German-based manufacturer of medical devices and components made of the shape memory alloy nitinol. The company is reported in division Kanthal. Endosmart has more than 90 employees and is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany. For the twelve-month period ending September 2022, it had revenues of approximately SEK 105 million, and an EBIT margin neutral to Alleima. In 2022, the company's impact on Alleima's revenues and profit was minimal. Impact on Alleima's earnings per share will initially be neutral. The acquisition was made through the purchase of 100% of shares and voting rights. Alleima assumed control over the operations upon the date of closing. No equity instruments have been issued in connection with the acquisition. The acquisition have been accounted for using the acquisition method.

On April 26, 2022 Alleima acquired the remaining 30% of the US based joint venture Pennsylvania Extruded Tube Company (PEXCO).

In Q1 2022, Alleima completed the acquisition of the German-based company Gerling GmbH, a precision tube engineering company serving multiple industries including the fast-developing hydrogen market. The offering includes innovative engineering solutions such as high-pressure control technology in hydrogen refueling stations. The company is reported in division Tube. Gerling GmbH is headquartered in Hörste, Germany, with around 75 employees. In 2021 Gerling GmbH had revenues of approximately SEK 118 million, with an EBIT margin neutral to Alleima. During 2022 the company had external revenues of SEK 47 milion with an impact on Alleima profit for the period of SEK 11 million. Impact on Alleima earnings per share will initially be neutral. The acquisition was made through the purchase of 100% of shares and voting rights. Alleima assumed control over the operations upon the date of closing. No equity instruments have been issued in connection with the acquisition. The acquisition have been accounted for using the acquisition method.

Assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities included in the acquired operations are stated below. The valuations of acquired assets and assumed liabilities are still preliminary for the Kanthal acquisition.

SEK M Tube Kanthal
Intangible assets 9 0
Property, plant and equipment 38 12
Right of use assets 34 20
Inventories 25 23
Receivables 13 34
Cash and cash equivalents 19 8
Other liabilities and provisions -105 -66
Deferred tax assets/liabilities, net -3 0
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 30 31
Goodwill 1 158
Purchase consideration 31 189
Debt for additional purchase price -16 -9
Less: cash and cash equivalents in acqui
red companies
-19 -9
Net cash outflow (+) -4 171

Goodwill from the acquisitions is not deductible for tax purposes.

Note 8 | Significant events after the quarter

-On January 4, 2023 it was announced that the President of Tube division, Michael Andersson, will leave the Alleima Group within six months at the latest. The search for a successor is initiated.

-On January 18, 2023 it was announced that Alleima will be the supplier of OCTG tubes with Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA) material in a new long-term frame agreement between Tenaris and Petrobras. The agreement includes the three year supply for offshore Brazil.

Key ratios

Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Full year
2020
Full year
2019
Adjusted gross margin, % 24.4 20.0 21.8 20.6 22.2 23.2
Adjusted EBITDA margin, % 15.2 14.2 13.8 13.1 13.9 14.9
Adjusted EBIT margin, % 10.8 9.0 9.1 7.6 8.7 9.7
Normalized tax rate, % (Note 3) 24.3 24.9 31.6 35.2
Net working capital to revenues, % 1,2 33.0 29.7 32.8 31.2 30.4 26.1
Return on capital employed, % 1,2 9.4 10.8 13.2 10.4 3.8 10.7
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio 0.01 0.73 0.01 0.73 0.90 2.04
Net debt/Equity ratio 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.11 0.17 0.54
Cash flow from operations, SEK M 1,107 940 687 1,151 1,671 1,617
Adjusted earnings per share, basic, SEK 2.11 1.59 4.46 3.82 3.69 2.94
Average number of shares at the end of the period (millions) 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877
Number of shares at the end of the period (millions) 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877
Number of employees 3 5,886 5,465 5,886 5,465 5,084 5,726
Number of consultants 3 612 413 612 413 287 513

1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the annual number is based on a four quarter average. 2) 12-month rolling Q4 2022 ROCE reported at 13.6% (10.2) and NWC reported at 30.1% (31.0).

3) Full-time equivalent.

Alternative Performance Measures

This interim report contains certain alternative performance measures that are not defined by IFRS. These measures are included as they are considered to be important performance indicators of the operating performance and liquidity for Alleima. They should not be considered a substitute to Alleima's financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Alleima's definitions of these measures are described below, and as other companies may calculate non IFRS measures differently, these measures are therefore not always comparable to similar measures used by other companies.

Organic order intake and revenue growth

Change in order intake and revenues after adjustments for exchange rate effects and structural changes such as divestments and acquisitions and alloy surcharges. Organic growth is used to analyze the underlying sales performance in the Group, as most of its revenues are in currencies other than in the reporting currency (i.e. SEK, Swedish Krona). Alloy surcharges is used as an instrument to pass on changes in alloy costs along the value chain and the effects from alloy surcharges may fluctuate over time.

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating profit (EBIT)

Alleima considers Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) and the related margin to be relevant measures to present profitability of the underlying business excluding metal price effects and items affecting comparability (IAC).

Metal price effect is the difference between sales price and purchase price on metal content used in the production of products. Metal price effect on operating profit in a particular period arises from changes in alloy prices arising from the timing difference between the purchase, as included in cost of goods sold, and the sale of an alloy, as included in revenues, when alloy surcharges are applied. IAC includes capital gains and losses from divestments and larger restructuring initiatives, impairments, capital gains and losses from divestments of financial assets as well as other material items having a significant impact on the comparability.

Adjusted EBITDA and margin: Operating profit (EBIT) excluding depreciations, amortization of intangible assets, items affecting comparability and metal price effects. Margin is expressed as a percentage of revenues.

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) and margin: Operating profit (EBIT) excluding items affecting comparability and metal price effects. Margin is expressed as a percentage of revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating profit (EBIT)

SEK M Full
year
2022
Full
year
2021
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Q2
2022
Q1
2022
Q4
2021
Q3
2021
Q2
2021
Q1
2021
Operating profit/loss 2,122 1,379 407 -26 1,106 635 392 295 355 336
Reversal (Note 2):
Items affecting comparability 254 176 0 90 89 75 89 18 51 19
Metal price effect -695 -487 149 131 -649 -327 -129 -190 -50 -119
Impairments 0 -13 0 0 0 0 0 0 -13 0
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 1,681 1,055 555 195 547 384 353 123 344 236
Reversal:
Depreciation and amortization 859 755 229 208 205 217 205 134 208 208
Adjusted EBITDA 2,540 1,811 785 403 751 601 557 257 553 444
Revenues 18,405 13,847 5,159 4,270 4,757 4,219 3,935 3,197 3,449 3,266
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) margin,
%
9.1 7.6 10.8 4.6 11.5 9.1 9.0 3.8 10 7.2
Adjusted EBITDA margin, % 13.8 13.1 15.2 9.4 15.8 14.2 14.2 8 16 13.6

Adjusted earnings per share

Alleima considers Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to be relevant to understand the underlying performance, which excludes items affecting comparability and metal price effects between periods. Alleima has no potential dilution of shares.

Adjusted EPS: Profit/loss, adjusted for items affecting comparability and metal price effects, attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company divided by the average number of shares outstanding during the year.

Adjusted profit for the period and adjusted earnings per share

SEK M Full year
2022
Full year
2021
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Q2
2022
Q1
2022
Q4
2021
Q3
2021
Q2
2021
Q1
2021
Profit/loss for the period 1,483 1,228 413 -154 669 555 437 272 365 154
Reversal:
Adjustment items EBITDA/EBIT
(Note 2)
-441 -324 149 221 -559 -252 -40 -172 -11 -100
Tax on adjustment items (Note
3)
89 76 -34 -48 118 52 10 39 5 22
Adjusted profit for the period 1,131 980 528 19 228 356 407 140 359 75
Attributable to
Owners of the parent com
pany
1,118 958 528 19 228 343 399 133 355 70
Non-controlling interests 12 23 - - - 12 8 6 4 5
Average number of shares at
the end of the period (millions)
250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877 250.877
Adjusted earnings per share,
basic, SEK
4.46 3.82 2.11 0.07 0.91 1.37 1.59 0.53 1.42 0.28

Net working capital (NWC) in relation to revenues and return on capital employed (ROCE)

Alleima considers NWC in relation to revenues for the quarter relevant as measure of both the Group's efficiency and its short-term financial health.

Net working capital (NWC): Total of inventories, trade receivables, account payables and other current non-interest-bearing receivables and liabilities, including those classified as liabilities and assets held for sale, but excluding tax assets and liabilities and provisions. Net working capital (NWC) in relation to revenues: Quarter is quarterly annualized and year-to-date numbers are based on a four-quarter average.

Alleima considers ROCE relevant to be useful for the readers of its financial reports as a complement for assessing the possibility of dividends, implementing strategic investments and considering the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments.

Capital employed: Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities (including deferred tax liabilities, excluding net cash pool balances Sandvik)

Return on capital employed (ROCE): Annualized Operating profit/loss plus financial income (excl derivatives), as a percentage of a four-quarter average capital employed.

SEK M Q4
2022
Q4
2021
Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Inventories 7,355 5,372 7,355 5,372
Trade receivables 2,981 2,532 2,981 2,532
Account payables -2,619 -2,128 -2,619 -2,128
Other receivables 662 497 662 497
Other liabilities -1,860 -1,706 -1,860 -1,706
Net working capital 6,519 4,567 6,519 4,567
Average net working capital 6,805 4,682 6,044 4,326
Revenues annualized 20,634 15,741 18,405 13,847
Net working capital to revenues, % 33.0 29.7 32.8 31.2
Tangible assets 7,350 7,251 7,350 7,251
Intangible assets 1,809 1,475 1,809 1,475
Cash and cash equivalents 892 1,661 892 1,661
Other assets 13,348 9,499 13,348 9,499
Other liabilities -6,488 -5,083 -6,488 -5,083
Capital employed 16,911 14,803 16,911 14,803
Average capital employed 17,204 14,565 16,280 13,306
Operating profit annualized 1,626 1,570 2,122 1,379
Financial income, excl derivatives, annualized -7 8 28 5
Total return annualized 1,619 1,577 2,150 1,384
Return on capital employed (ROCE), % 9.4 10.8 13.2 10.4

Free operating cash flow (FOCF)

Alleima considers free operating cash flow (FOCF) to be useful to provide an indication of the funds the operations generate to be able to implement strategic investments, make amortizations and pay dividends to the shareholders.

Free operating cash flow (FOCF): EBITDA adjusted for noncash items plus the change in net working capital minus investments and disposals of tangible and intangible assets and plus the amortization of lease liabilities.

Net debt to Equity and Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA

Alleima considers both Net debt to Equity and Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA to be useful for the readers of its financial reports as a complement for assessing the possibility of dividends, implementing strategic investments and considering the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments. Net debt to Equity ratio is included in Alleima's financial targets.

Net debt: Interest-bearing current and non-current liabilities, including net pension liabilities and leases, less cash and cash equivalents

Financial net debt

Alleima considers financial net debt to be a useful indicator of the business's ability to pay off all debt, excluding pension liabilities and lease liabilities, at a certain point in time.

Financial net debt: Net debt, excluding net pension and lease liabilities.

Net debt to Equity and Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA

SEK M Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31,
2021
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 916 1,351
Interest-bearing current liabilities 94 1,691
Prepayment of pensions -97 -57
Cash & cash equivalents -892 -1,661
Net debt 21 1,324
Net pension liability -513 -1,147
Leasing liabilities -391 -200
Financial net debt -883 -22
Adjusted EBITDA accumulated current year 2,540 1,811
Adjusted EBITDA rolling 12 months 2,540 1,811
Total equity 15,901 11,761
Net debt/Equity ratio 0.00 0.11
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio (multiple) 0.01 0.73

Shareholder information

Disclaimer statement

Some statements herein are forward-looking and the actual outcome could be materially different. In addition to the factors explicitly commented upon, the actual outcome could be materially affected by other factors, for example the effect of economic conditions, exchange-rate and interest-rate movements, political risks, impact of competing products and their pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties, supply disturbances, and major customer credit losses.

This report is published in Swedish and English. The Swedish version shall apply in any instance where the two versions differ.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held in Sandviken, Sweden on May 2, 2023. The notice to convene the Annual General Meeting will be made in the prescribed manner. The Board of Directors proposes a cash dividend of SEK 1.40. The proposal corresponds to 38% of net profit (adjusted for metal price effects). The proposed record date to receive dividends is May 4, 2023. Assuming the general meeting accepts the dividend proposal, the expected date to receive dividends is May 9, 2023.

Financial calendar

Annual report 2022, published on Alleima's website March 23, 2023
Q1 interim report January - March April 26, 2023
Annual General Meeting, Sandviken May 2, 2023
Proposed record date to receive dividends May 4, 2023
Proposed date to receive dividends May 9, 2023
Q2 interim report January - June July 21, 2023
Q3 interim report January - September October 24, 2023

Alleima AB (publ), corporate registration no. 559224-1433 Postal address: SE-811 81 Sandviken, Sweden Visiting address: Storgatan 2, Sandviken, Sweden Telephone: +46 26 426 00 00

This information is information that Alleima AB (publ) 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 below, at 11.30 AM CEST on January 24, 2023.

+46 79 060 87 17 or [email protected] Conference call and webcast:

A conference call will be on January 24, 2023 at 13:00 PM CEST.

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