Quarterly Report • Oct 25, 2022
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Sales remained high during the third quarter. The acquired companies developed well and made a strong contribution to growth. The operating profit was one of the best for a quarter ever. Previous year, Lindab benefited from major changes in material prices, which contributed to a high operating margin. During the third quarter of this year, the effect was the opposite, and raw material prices and high cost inflation put temporary pressure on the operating margin. In addition, the acquired companies joined Lindab with a lower average operating margin than Lindab in general. Despite a more challenging market climate, Lindab meets all its financial targets during the quarter.
As of 2022 Lindab's business consists of business area Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems. Unless otherwise stated the comparative numbers exclude the divested business area Building Systems, which was divested in December 2021.
The comparable numbers for the following key figures include the business divested in previous year.
The comparable numbers for the following key figures include the business divested in previous year.
| Key Figures | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
Change, % |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK m | 3,239 | 2,488 | 30 | 9,143 | 7,088 | 29 |
| Adjusted1) operating profit, SEK m | 361 | 403 | -10 | 1,103 | 955 | 15 |
| Operating profit, SEK m | 358 | 403 | -11 | 1,081 | 955 | 13 |
| Adjusted1) operating margin, % | 11.1 | 16.2 | - | 12.1 | 13.5 | - |
| Operating margin, % | 11.1 | 16.2 | - | 11.8 | 13.5 | - |
| Profit for the period, SEK m | 267 | 299 | -11 | 803 | 724 | 11 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.47 | 3.91 | -11 | 10.46 | 9.46 | 11 |
| Comparable numbers include divested business: | ||||||
| Profit for the period, SEK m | 267 | -102 | 362 | 803 | 316 | 154 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.47 | -1.34 | 359 | 10.46 | 4.13 | 153 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, SEK m | 216 | 202 | 7 | 164 | 489 | -66 |
1) Adjusted operating profit/operating margin does not include significant one-off items and restructuring costs. See 'Reconciliations' page 28.
Lindab continues to grow and increased sales by 30 percent in the quarter. Acquisitions contributed strongly to the growth and Lindab is advancing its positions in strategically important markets such as Germany, France and the Netherlands. As expected, cost inflation in Europe and large variations in material prices put pressure on margins in the quarter. Despite this, Lindab delivers one of its best quarters in terms of operating profit.
During the first nine months of the year, Lindab has acquired eight companies, of which four in the last quarter. The divestment of Lindab Russia was also completed during the quarter, which means that from August, Lindab Group no longer has any operations related to Russia.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed the conditions for the entire European economy in a short time. We expect reduced new construction activity in the future. We can already see a more hesitant market with lower sales in cyclically sensitive Eastern Europe.
For Lindab, the quarter began with unexpectedly weak sales in July. During August and September sales developed however as expected. Sales in the acquired companies have developed well.
Margins in the quarter were under pressure as a result of three factors. The raw material situation with sudden drops in the steel price is disadvantageous to Lindab, as we prioritise high delivery capacity and necessary safety stocks. Secondly, the high energy prices in Europe have created strong cost inflation for vital raw materials. Finally, the acquired companies have joined Lindab with a lower average profitability and they have thereby diluted the Group's operating margin by one percentage point. Lindab works actively with both purchasing and pricing to balance these effects.
We have a clear plan for how Lindab will continue to develop positively, also in a weaker market. After the transformation of the business in recent years, the subsidiaries in the Group are well managed and profitable. A decentralized management structure means quick decisions and great accountability for results.
The investment program will continue with a focus on efficiency. The pace of new investment will slow down as we have completed a large part of the program in recent years.
Acquisitions are an important part of our strategy that will be prioritized. With a strong balance sheet, we have the opportunity to continue to acquire well-managed companies. Increased focus on cash flow will have positive effects in the coming quarters and strengthen us further. Our strategic investments can continue thanks to the transformation that Lindab has gone through in recent years.
In the short term, we expect gradually lower demand and volumes for both business areas, as new construction of buildings suffers from higher costs, increased interest rates and longer decision times.
In the medium term, we are optimistic about both the industry's and Lindab's prospects. The high energy prices put even more focus on well-insulated buildings and energy-efficient ventilation, which benefits Lindab. We expect a longer period of renovation of public and private properties in Europe. As Lindab has half of its sales towards renovation and remodelling, we see good growth opportunities in this segment, as necessary energy efficiency projects are started in Europe. Within new construction, the demands for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings will increase further, also to the advantage of Lindab and our leading product range.
All in all, with our strong local presence, stable supply chain, demanded products and efficient organisation, Lindab has good conditions for continuing to develop the company in a positive direction.
Grevie, October 2022
Ola Ringdahl President and CEO
Lindab has financial targets for growth, profitability and net debt. During the third quarter 2021, Lindab raised its targets for growth and profitability. For 2021 and 2022, the outcome regarding annual growth and adjusted operating margin is reported excluding divested business, while net debt/EBITDA is reported including divested business.
4) Excluding the effect of implemented accounting standard IFRS 16 Leases, net debt to EBITDA amounted to 0.9 in Q3 2022 R 12M, 0.6 in 2021, 0.8 in 2020 and 1.0 in 2019.
3) Excluding the effect of implemented new accounting standard IFRS 16 Leases, operating margin amounted to 11.1 percent in Q3 2022 R 12M, 12.9 percent in 2021, 9.7 percent in 2020 and 9.0 percent in 2019.
5) Adjusted for one-off items and restructuring costs.
Lindab's sustainability plan includes goals and activities within three areas:
ton/MSEK
3
CO2-emissions
Lindab's CO2 emissions (scope 1 and 2) decreased from 1.6 tons per million SEK in turnover in 2021 to 1.3 tons for the first half of 2022. This is mainly due to increased modernization of Lindab's facilities, but also due to increased sales driven by price increases.
2019 2020 2021
Q2 2022 R 12M
0
3
9
Lindab follows the number of workplace accidents with the key figure LTIF, i.e. the number of workplace accidents per million hours worked. In 2022, LTIF has decreased from 7.3 for the full year 2021 to 6.1 at the end of June (R 12M). The goal is a LTIF under 4 by 2026.
During the year, Lindab continued to work on refining the sustainability plan. Objectives and activities have been detailed and data has been collected to be able to further improve the analysis. One milestone in this work is to follow up the results more often. All key figures reported for 2021 will be measured annually. Lindab has also chosen to measure the following three key figures bi-annually for all units within the company:
For suppliers that we use regularly, a certification process has been introduced. By the end of 2021, 18 percent had been certified. At the end of June, the number of certified suppliers has increased to 27 percent. The focus is first on certifying suppliers in high risk countries.
More information about Lindab's sustainability work and all key figures for 2021 can be found on the company's website and in the annual report for 2021.
Net sales during the quarter amounted to SEK 3,239 m (2,488), an increase of 30 percent. Organic growth was 7 percent and currency effects amounted to 3 percent. Structural changes contributed positively by 20 percent.
During the third quarter, Lindab reported historically high sales. The high turnover was mainly driven by structural growth, primarily positively affected from the acquisitions of Felderer and R-Vent. During the quarter, four more companies were acquired, which also contributed to the strong structural growth. During 2022, Lindab has acquired strategically important businesses, with a total annual turnover of approximately SEK 1,900 m.
Despite the continued turbulent geopolitical situation, increased energy and material prices, high comparable figures, and disruptions in global logistics chains, both Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems reported organic growth. For Ventilation Systems, sales growth was strong in the Nordics, but also in Western Europe, as a result of price adjustments to coustomers. Profile Systems' positive growth was primarily related to increased sales of industrial construction projects as well as cladding for walls, in the Nordics.
Net sales for the period January-September amounted to SEK 9,143 m (7,088), an increase of 29 percent compared to the same period previous year. Organic sales growth was 14 percent and currency effects amounted to 4 percent. Structural changes contributed positively by 11 percent.
For information on net sales for discontinued operations related to Building Systems, see Note 6.
Adjusted operating profit for the quarter amounted to SEK 361 m (403). Operating profit was adjusted with one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -3 m (-), related to the divestment of the operations in Russia, see reconciliation page 28. Adjusted operating margin amounted to 11.1 percent (16.2).
Adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating margin in the comparison period were on a higher level as Lindab benefited from significant changed material prices, while Lindab was one of the few suppliers with access to steel during a time with an imbalance of raw materials on the market.
The change in adjusted operating profit during the quarter was mainly explained by lower gross margin and higher costs, which is a result of increased energy, transport and material prices that were not fully compensated by implemented price increases to customers. During the quarter, acquired companies contributed positively to the operating profit, but joined Lindab with an average lower operating margin than Lindab as a whole.
Ventilation Systems' adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 223 m (236) and Profile Systems amounted to SEK 147 m (180).
Profit for the quarter amounted to SEK 267 m (299). Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 3.48 (3.92) and after dilution to SEK 3.47 (3.91).
Adjusted operating profit for the period January-September increased to SEK 1,103 m (955). Operating profit was adjusted with one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -22 m (-), related to the closure and later divestment of the operations in Russia, see reconciliation page 28. Adjusted operating margin amounted to 12.1 percent (13.5).
Profit for the period January-September increased to SEK 803 m (724). Earnings per share before dilution increased to SEK 10.49 (9.48) and after dilution to SEK 10.46 (9.46).
For information about profit for discontinued operations, see Note 6.
Lindab's business is affected by seasonal variations in the construction industry, and the highest proportion of net sales is normally seen during the second half of the year. The largest seasonal variations can be found in the segment Profile Systems. Ventilation products are mainly installed indoors which is why the Ventilation Systems segment is less dependent on season or weather conditions.
Depreciation and amortisation for the quarter amounted to SEK 128 m (97), of which SEK 12 m (7) was related to intangible assets and SEK 69 m (52) to the right-of-use assets attributable to rental and lease agreements. Impairment losses of SEK 0 m (-) were reported during the quarter.
For the period January-September depreciation and amortisation amounted to SEK 346 m (285), of which SEK 27 m (21) was related to intangible assets and SEK 187 m (155) to the right-of-use assets attributable to rental and lease agreements. Impairment losses during the period amounted to SEK 2 m (2). Impairment losses for the current year have been reported as other operating expenses in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and were classified as one-off items and restructuring costs.
For information about depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses for discontinued operations, see Note 6.
Earnings before tax were SEK 335 m (394) in the quarter and tax on profit amounted to SEK 68 m (95). The effective tax rate amounted to 20 percent (24), while the average tax rate was 22 percent (19). The lower effective tax rate compared to the average tax rate was mainly explained by positive adjustments related to previous years and by local tax reductions. The difference between the effective tax rate in the quarter and the tax rate in the previous year was mainly explained by that Lindab during previous period signed an agreement to divest Building Systems, which led to the termination of the German tax union. Consequently, the Group revaluated deferred tax assets related to previously recognised carry-forward tax losses in Germany.
Earnings before tax increased to SEK 1,023 m (925) in the period January-September and tax on profit amounted to SEK 220 m (201). The effective tax rate amounted to 22 percent (22), while the average tax rate was 20 percent (20). The higher effective tax rate compared to the average tax rate was partly explained by the effect from non-taxable income/non-deductible costs. Another contributing factor was that Lindab have not been able to fully recognise the carry-forward tax losses generated in the period to reduce the total tax on profit. The effective tax rate in the period was in line with the corresponding tax rate in previous year. The effective tax rate in previous year was negatively impacted by Lindab signing an agreement to divest Building Systems, which led to the termination of the German tax union. Consequently, the Group revaluated deferred tax assets related to previously recognised carry forward tax-losses in Germany.
Cash flow before change in working capital for the quarter amounted to SEK 415 m (450). The change was partly explained by the fact that the underlying operating profit excluding discontinued operations was slightly lower and amounted to SEK 358 m (403). The lower cash flow before change in working capital was also explained by the Group's regulation of tax and interest, a net change of SEK -33 m compared to the corresponding period last year. The underlying operating profit included one-off items and restructuring costs corresponding to SEK -3 m, which was mainly not affecting cash flow. These items are related to the divestment of operations in Russia, see Note 3.
During the quarter, the change in working capital amounted to SEK -199 m (-248). The period's development was primarily related to increased capital tied up in stock. The cash flow development from operating receivables was mainly offset by the change in operating liabilities. Compared to the corresponding period previous year, the quarter's development from working capital was primarily driven by a lower capital tied up in stock. Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 216 m (202) for the period.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 198 m (49) for the quarter. This included amortisation of SEK -69 m (-58) related to lease liabilities. Other changes within financing activities were mainly related to changes in borrowing and utilisation of credit limits.
Cash flow before change in working capital for the period January-September increased by SEK 84 m and amounted to SEK 1,155 m (1,071). The improvement was mainly explained by the fact that the underlying operating profit, excluding discontinued operations, improved by SEK 126 m and amounted to SEK 1,081 m (955). The increase has been partially offset by the Group's regulation of tax and interest, a net change of SEK -101 m compared to the corresponding period previous year. The underlying operating profit included one-off items and restructuring costs corresponding to SEK -22 m, which was mainly not affecting cash flow. These items are related to the decided closure and later divestment of operations in Russia, see Note 3.
For information on tax for discontinued operations, see Note 6.
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK m Comparable numbers include divested business
During the period January-September, the change in working capital amounted to -991 m (-582). The period's development was primarily related to increased capital tied up in stock. The development was, among other things, attributable to the previous strategic decision to secure access to raw materials and to prioritise delivery performance, but also a consequence of high steel prices. Compared to the corresponding period previous year, the development from working capital was primarily driven by a lower positive effect of operating liabilities, slightly higher capital tied up in stock, which was partially offset by a lower change in capital tied up in operating receivables. The previous year's positive effect was mainly related to advances from customers within discontinued operations and the effect of raw material price development on accounts payable. Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 164 m (489) for the period.
The cash flow from financing activities for the period January-September amounted to SEK 1,018 m (-66). This included amortisations of SEK -187 m (-173) related to lease liabilities. Dividend to shareholders amounted to SEK -153 m (-130). Other changes within financing activities were mainly related to changes in borrowing and utilisation of credit limits.
For information on cash flow per category for discontinued operations, see Note 6.
Cash flow from investing activities is explained under the headings 'Investments' and 'Business combinations'.
During the quarter, investments in intangible assets and tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 72 m (97), of which SEK 4 m (3) were related to investments in intangible assets. Previous year included investments in intangible assets and tangible fixed assets of SEK 2 m related to discontinued operations.
Cash flow from investing activities, excluding business combinations, amounted net to SEK -60 m (-95) during the quarter. The cash flow included an effect from the sale of tangible fixed assets of SEK 12 m (2), mainly related to sale of properties in Sweden.
For the period January-September, investments in intangible assets and tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 277 m (290), of which SEK 23 m (8) were related to investments in intangible assets. Previous year included investments in intangible assets and tangible fixed assets of SEK 9 m related to discontinued operations.
Cash flow from investing activities, excluding business combinations, amounted net to SEK -264 m (-280) during the period January-September. The cash flow included an effect from the sale of intangible assets and tangible fixed assets of SEK 13 m (10), mainly related to sale of properties in Sweden.
On September 13, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the French companies Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS. The companies are well-known distributors of ventilation products such as ventilation ducts, silencers, thermal insulation, air conditioning and heating systems. With the acquisition, Lindab strengthens its presence on the French market, primarily in the Paris area, as well as expanding access to expertise in noise reduction for ventilation systems. The companies are registered in Torcy, France. The companies have annual sales of approximately SEK 250 m and have 55 employees.
On September 5, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the British company Disys Technologies Ltd. The company is specialised on advanced fire protection technology and has developed control systems for real time monitoring of fire and smoke dampers in ventilation systems. With the acquisition, Lindab
can create a complete fire safety offering with products, control systems and maintenance. Disys Technologies Ltd is registered in Llanelli, United Kingdom. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 18 m and has 10 employees.
On July 15, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the Swedish company Giroventilation AB. The company is a well-established manufacturers of rectangular ventilation ducts and has solid knowledge within ventilation construction. With the acquisition, Lindab strengthens both sales and production of rectangular ventilation ducts, primarily in the Stockholm region. Giroventilation AB is registered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 55 m and has 31 employees.
On July 6, Lindab finalised the acquisition of all shares and voting rights of the Danish company Muncholm A/S. The company is a specialist on products for tinsmiths and is a leader in aluminium facades and self-supporting roofs. Through the acquisition Lindab gains, among other things, an important direct sales channel to tinsmiths and architects in Denmark and additional competence related to this market. Muncholm A/S is registered in Hadsten, Denmark. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 250 m and has 20 employees.
For more information about above and previous company acquisitions in 2022, see Note 3.
On July 22, Lindab signed an agreement to divest all shares and voting rights of the Russian company Lindab LLC to the local management in the company. The divestment was officially registered on August 1 and the ownership was transferred to the counterpart. Lindab's operations in Russia has thereby ended. Lindab decided already during the first quarter of the year to end its presence in Russia and thus close Lindab LLC, which resulted in one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -19 m. Total and final one-off items and restructuring costs amounted to SEK -22 m, of which SEK -3 m affected the third quarter. Lindab LLC has for 2022, until the time of divestment, reported sales corresponding to SEK 30 m and had 30 employees at the time of divestment. For more information see Note 3.
Net debt amounted to SEK 3,390 m (1,836) as of September 30, 2022. The change in net debt was mainly related to increased borrowing as a result of acquisitions, higher leasing liabilities and increased capital tied up in stock.
The equity/assets ratio was 48 percent (50) and the net debt/ equity ratio was 0.5 (0.3). Financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK -23 m (-9). The change is mainly due to higher interest expenses due to changed net debt, in combination with higher interest rates.
Financial items for the period January-September amounted to SEK -58 m (-30).
The existing credit limits of SEK 1,300 m with Nordea and Raiffeisen Bank International and EUR 70 m from Raiffeisen Bank International are valid until second quarter 2025. Lindab also has a credit limit of SEK 1,000 m with Nordea which is valid until second quarter 2024. All agreements contain a covenant, which is monitored quarterly. Lindab fulfilled the conditions as of September 30, 2022.
No significant changes took place in pledged collateral and contingent liabilities during the third quarter.
Lindab International AB (publ), corporate identification number 556606-5446, is a registered limited liability company with its domicile in Båstad, Sweden. Lindab's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.
Net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 1 m (1). Loss for the period amounted to SEK -4 m (-1).
Net sales for the period January-September amounted to SEK 4 m (4). Loss for the period amounted to SEK -2 m (-4).
Significant risks and uncertainties are described in Lindab's Annual Report for 2021 under Risks and Risk Management (pages 69-72). In addition to Risks and Risk Management described, there are in 2022 also estimation uncertainty related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, see Note 2.
The number of employees, calculated as full-time equivalent employees, was 5,012 (4,499) at the end of the quarter. Adjusted for acquisitions and divestments, the net increase was 65 employees compared with the same period previous year.
Guidelines for remuneration of senior executives were most recently adopted at the Annual General Meeting in 2021. These guidelines shall as per resolution be submitted for adoption at the Annual General Meeting at least each fourth year. According to adopted guidelines, the remuneration program for senior executives shall among other things include variable cash pay elements. These variable elements shall be based on measurable criteria, which reflects predetermined financial and qualitative targets for Lindab. Based on previous resolution at the Annual General Meeting, a long-term incentive program has been implemented in 2022. The program has a three-year measuring period and any outcome in terms of long-term variable cash pay is presumed to be invested in shares or share related instruments in Lindab on market terms. The total cost in the event of maximum outcome for the three-year measuring period of 2022 to 2024 is estimated to SEK 14 m. Long-term incentive programs from 2020 respectively 2021 have essentially the same principles as the program for 2022 and these programs measuring period are 2020 to 2022 respectively 2021 to 2023.
At the Annual General Meeting in May 2022, it was resolved to establish a share option program for senior executives in Lindab through a directed issue of maximum 275,000 share options. As a result of this program, 229,050 share options have been subscribed during the second quarter and 9,000 share options during the third quarter by senior executives in Lindab, according to a market valuation determined on the basis of the agreement. Each share option entitles the holder to acquire one share in Lindab at a exercise price of SEK 219.90. Acquisitions of shares supported by share options may take place after Lindab has published the Q2 interim report for the year 2025 and up until 31 August of the same year. At the Annual General Meeting in 2019, 2020 and
2021, respectively, there were also resolutions to implement share option programs for senior executives. During the third quarter of 2022, 175,000 externally owned share options in the 2019 share option program were used to acquire shares in accordance with the terms of the program. This resulted that 175,000 own shares in Lindab International AB were exchanged when the share options were redeemed. The share options were redeemed at an exercise price of SEK 120.00 per share. From the 2020 share option program there are 210,000 outstanding share options with a subscription price of SEK 101.90 exercisable during summer 2023. From the 2021 share option program there are 183,950 outstanding share options with a subscription price of SEK 222.00 exercisable during summer 2024.
The board has decided that the Annual General Meeting will be held on May 11, 2023. Notice to the meeting will be sent in due course.
The Annual General Meeting, held on May 12, 2022, resolved a dividend of SEK 4.00 per share. The dividend is to be distributed half-yearly and the first payment of SEK 2.00 per share was distributed in May. The second payment of SEK 2.00 per share with record date November 7, 2022 and expected payment November 10, 2022.
In accordance with a resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting, the Chairman of the Board, in conjunction with the company's three largest shareholders, has appointed a Nomination Committee. Consequently, Thomas Ehlin (Fjärde AP-fonden), Henrik Didner (Didner & Gerge Fonder), Anna Sundberg (Handelsbanken Fonder) and Peter Nilsson (Chairman of the Board of Lindab International AB) have formed a Nomination Committee prior to Lindab's Annual General Meeting in May, 2023. Thomas Ehlin has been appointed as Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
In September, Olof Christensson Director of Division Ventilation Systems announced his resignation. Olof Christensson will remain in his current position until the spring of 2023, but is no longer part of the Management Team.
In September, Lindab acquired the French companies Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS, see page 7 and Note 3.
In September, Lindab acquired the British company Disys Technologies Ltd., see page 7 and Note 3.
In August, Lindab divested its Russian company, see page 7 and Note 3.
In July, Lindab acquired the Swedish ventilation company Giroventilation AB, see page 7 and Note 3.
In July, the acquisition of the Danish company Muncholm A/S was finalised, see page 7 and Note 3.
There are no other significant events during the reporting period to report.
There are no significant events after the reporting period to report.
Unless other indicated in this interim report, all statements refer to the Group. Figures in parentheses indicate the result of the same period previous year. Unless other stated, amounts are in SEK m.
The interim report has been audited.
This is a translation of the Swedish original report. In case of differences between the English translation and the Swedish original, the Swedish text shall prevail.
| Key performance indicators | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK m | 2,232 | 1,624 | 6,186 | 4,721 |
| Net sales growth, % | 37 | 16 | 31 | 12 |
| Adjusted1) operating profit, SEK m | 223 | 236 | 698 | 612 |
| Adjusted1) operating margin, % | 10.0 | 14.5 | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Number of employees by end of period | 3,984 | 3,526 | 3,984 | 3,526 |
1) In the period July-September 2022, one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -3 m (-) were recognised. In the period January-September 2022, one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -22 m (-) were recognised, see 'Reconciliations' page 28.
Net sales during the quarter amounted to SEK 2,232 m (1,624), an increase of 37 percent. Organic growth was 8 percent and currency effects amounted to 4 percent. Structural changes contributed positively by 25 percent.
Ventilation Systems reported its highest quarter ever in terms of sales, mainly driven by structural growth. Organic growth and currency effects also contributed positively to the sales growth. The high turnover has been positively affected by the price increases, implemented to compensate for the higher material and energy costs.
The organic sales growth within Ventilation Systems remained positive during the quarter, despite high comparison numbers and turbulent geopolitical situation in Europe. Sales increased in both the Nordics and Western Europe, while sales in Central Europe were in line with the previous year.
In the Nordics, all markets reported positive organic growth. Sales were particularly strong in Norway and Finland. In Western Europe, all core markets reported positive organic growth, with the exception of Switzerland, which declined. Ireland and the United Kingdom reported strong organic growth. Sales in Central Europe were varied, with positive growth in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania, while it declined in Hungary and Estonia.
Net sales for the period January-September amounted to SEK 6,186 m (4,721), an increase of 31 percent compared with the same period previous year. Organic sales growth was 14 percent and currency effects amounted to 4 percent. Structural changes contributed positively by 13 percent.
Ventilation Systems' adjusted operating profit during the quarter amounted to SEK 223 m (236). Operating profit was adjusted with one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -3 m (-), related to the divestment of the operations in Russia, see reconciliation page 28. Adjusted operating margin amounted to 10.0 percent (14.5).
The lower adjusted operating profit was mainly explained by a lower gross margin and increased costs, as a result of increased prices on energy, transport and material, which were not fully compensated by implemented price increases to customers. During the quarter, acquired companies contributed positively to the operating profit, but joined Lindab with an average lower operating margin than Lindab as a whole.
Adjusted operating profit for the period January-September increased to SEK 698 m (612). Operating profit was adjusted with one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -22 m (-), related to the closure and later divestment of the operations in Russia, see reconciliation page 28.
During the quarter, Lindab acquired Swedish Giroventilation AB, British Disys Technologies Ltd. and the French companies Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS. Together, these companies have an annual turnover of approximately SEK 220 m.
In August, Lindab's operation in Russia was divested.
Lindab International AB (publ), Corporate identification number 556606-5446, lindabgroup.com 11
| Key performance indicators | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK m | 1,007 | 864 | 2,957 | 2,367 |
| Net sales growth, % | 17 | 32 | 25 | 23 |
| Adjusted1) operating profit, SEK m | 147 | 180 | 447 | 387 |
| Adjusted1) operating margin, % | 14.6 | 20.8 | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Number of employees by end of period | 973 | 922 | 973 | 922 |
1) No one-off items or restructuring costs have been reported in 2022 or 2021.
Net sales during the quarter amounted to SEK 1,007 m (864), an increase of 17 percent. Organic growth was 6 percent and currency effects amounted to 1 percent. Structural changes contributed positively by 10 percent.
Profile Systems reported its highest third quarter ever in terms of sales, primarily driven by structural growth. Organic growth and currency changes also contributed positively to the sales growth.
The largest region, the Nordics, reported continued positive organic growth where significant deliveries of individual industrial projects have been made to the Swedish and Norwegian markets. The sales development of larger individual industrial projects varies between quarters, which has a significant impact on Profile Systems' sales growth. This business has been particularly strong in Sweden and Norway during the first nine months of the year.
Sales in Central Europe remained strong from a historical perspective, but decreased during the quarter compared to the same period previous year. The comparison period was particularly strong as Lindab was one of the few suppliers with access to raw materials to produce and sell demanded products. Sales in Western Europe decreased slightly, but the impact was marginal as the region only represents a minor part of Profile Systems' total sales.
Net sales for the period January-September amounted to SEK 2,957 m (2,367), an increase of 25 percent compared with the same period previous year. Organic sales growth was 16 percent and currency effects amounted to 1 percent. Structural changes contributed positively by 8 percent.
Profile Systems' adjusted operating profit during the quarter amounted to SEK 147 m (180). Adjusted operating margin amounted to 14.6 percent (20.8).
The lower adjusted operating profit was mainly explained by a lower gross margin and increased costs, which was partially offset by positive effects from structural changes and higher sales. The lower gross margin was a result of a changed product and customer mix, but also increased energy, logistic and material prices.
Adjusted operating profit for the period January-September increased to SEK 447 m (387). No one-off items or restructuring costs were reported in the period or in the same period previous year.
In July, Lindab finalised the acquisition of the Danish company Muncholm A/S. The company is a leader in aluminum facades and self-supporting roofs, but also has an extensive range of machines and tools.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | |
| Net sales | 3,239 | 2,488 | 9,143 | 7,088 | 9,648 | |
| Change | 751 | 429 | 2,055 | 950 | 1,428 | |
| Change, % | 30 | 21 | 29 | 15 | 17 | |
| Of which | ||||||
| Organic, % | 7 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments, % | 20 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | |
| Currency effects, % | 3 | -1 | 4 | -3 | -2 |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul-Sep | % | Jul-Sep | % | Jan-Sep | % | Jan-Sep | % | Jan-Dec | % |
| Ventilation Systems | 2,232 | 69 | 1,624 | 65 | 6,186 | 68 | 4,721 | 67 | 6,391 | 66 |
| - Nordic Region | 801 | 36 | 676 | 42 | 2,511 | 41 | 2,036 | 43 | 2,818 | 44 |
| - Western Europe | 1,168 | 52 | 699 | 43 | 2,866 | 46 | 2,020 | 43 | 2,681 | 42 |
| - Central Europe | 219 | 10 | 219 | 13 | 688 | 11 | 568 | 12 | 752 | 12 |
| - Other markets | 44 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 121 | 2 | 97 | 2 | 140 | 2 |
| Profile Systems | 1,007 | 31 | 864 | 35 | 2,957 | 32 | 2,367 | 33 | 3,257 | 34 |
| - Nordic Region | 817 | 81 | 633 | 73 | 2,375 | 80 | 1,790 | 73 | 2,478 | 76 |
| - Western Europe | 45 | 4 | 47 | 5 | 135 | 4 | 126 | 5 | 161 | 5 |
| - Central Europe | 140 | 14 | 180 | 21 | 436 | 15 | 440 | 21 | 599 | 18 |
| - Other markets | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 3,239 | 100 | 2,488 | 100 | 9,143 | 100 | 7,088 | 100 | 9,648 | 100 |
| - Nordic Region | 1,618 | 50 | 1,309 | 53 | 4,886 | 54 | 3,826 | 54 | 5,296 | 55 |
| - Western Europe | 1,213 | 37 | 746 | 30 | 3,001 | 33 | 2,146 | 30 | 2,842 | 29 |
| - Central Europe | 359 | 11 | 399 | 16 | 1,124 | 12 | 1,008 | 14 | 1,351 | 14 |
| - Other markets | 49 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 132 | 1 | 108 | 2 | 159 | 2 |
| Gross internal sales all segments | 11 | 8 | 34 | 26 | 36 | |||||
| SEK m | 2022 Jul-Sep |
% | 2021 Jul-Sep |
% | 2022 Jan-Sep |
% | 2021 Jan-Sep |
% | 2021 Jan-Dec |
% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilation Systems | 223 | 10.0 | 236 | 14.5 | 698 | 11.3 | 612 | 13.0 | 822 | 12.9 |
| Profile Systems | 147 | 14.6 | 180 | 20.8 | 447 | 15.1 | 387 | 16.3 | 505 | 15.5 |
| Other operations | -9 | - | -13 | - | -42 | - | -44 | - | -61 | - |
| Adjusted operating profit | 361 | 11.1 | 403 | 16.2 | 1,103 | 12.1 | 955 | 13.5 | 1,266 | 13.1 |
| One-off items and restructuring costs2) | -3 | - | - | - | -22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating profit | 358 | 11.1 | 403 | 16.2 | 1,081 | 11.8 | 955 | 13.5 | 1,266 | 13.1 |
| Net financial items | -23 | - | -9 | - | -58 | - | -30 | - | -43 | - |
| Earnings before tax | 335 | 10.3 | 394 | 15.8 | 1,023 | 11.2 | 925 | 13.0 | 1,223 | 12.7 |
1) For information about operating profit and profit before tax for discontinued operation (segment Building Systems), see Note 6. 2) One-off items and restructuring costs are described in 'Reconciliations' page 28.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-Sep | % | Jul-Sep | % | Jan-Sep | % | Jan-Sep | % | Jan-Dec | % | |
| Ventilation Systems | 3,984 | 80 | 3,526 | 79 | 3,984 | 80 | 3,526 | 79 | 3,565 | 78 |
| Profile Systems | 973 | 19 | 922 | 20 | 973 | 19 | 922 | 20 | 933 | 21 |
| Other operations | 55 | 1 | 51 | 1 | 55 | 1 | 51 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Total | 5,012 | 100 | 4,499 | 100 | 5,012 | 100 | 4,499 | 100 | 4,549 | 100 |
| SEK m | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
R 12M 2021 Oct 2022 Sep |
R 12M 2020 Oct 2021 Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,239 | 2,488 | 9,143 | 7,088 | 11,703 | 9,170 | 9,648 |
| Cost of goods sold | -2,357 | -1,671 | -6,522 | -4,902 | -8,320 | -6,365 | -6,700 |
| Gross profit | 882 | 817 | 2,621 | 2,186 | 3,383 | 2,805 | 2,948 |
| Other operating income | 32 | 11 | 89 | 32 | 130 | 53 | 73 |
| Selling expenses | -339 | -270 | -963 | -813 | -1,264 | -1,082 | -1,114 |
| Administrative expenses | -158 | -124 | -467 | -371 | -608 | -481 | -512 |
| R&D expenses | -14 | -12 | -44 | -39 | -58 | -55 | -53 |
| Other operating expenses | -45 | -19 | -155 | -40 | -191 | -60 | -76 |
| Total operating expenses | -524 | -414 | -1,540 | -1,231 | -1,991 | -1,625 | -1,682 |
| Operating profit1) | 358 | 403 | 1,081 | 955 | 1,392 | 1,180 | 1,266 |
| Interest income | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Interest expenses | -21 | -9 | -49 | -29 | -59 | -39 | -39 |
| Other financial income and expenses | -3 | -1 | -12 | -4 | -15 | -4 | -7 |
| Financial items | -23 | -9 | -58 | -30 | -71 | -39 | -43 |
| Earnings before tax | 335 | 394 | 1,023 | 925 | 1,321 | 1,141 | 1,223 |
| Tax on profit for the period | -68 | -95 | -220 | -201 | -284 | -248 | -265 |
| Profit for the period, continuing operations | 267 0 |
299 | 803 | 724 | 1,037 | 893 | 958 |
| Discontinued operations | |||||||
| Profit/loss for the period from discontinued operations, | |||||||
| net after tax | - | -401 | - | -408 | -13 | -391 | -421 |
| Profit/loss for the period, discontinued operations | - | -401 | - | -408 | -13 | -391 | -421 |
| Total operations | |||||||
| Profit/loss for the period, total operations | 267 | -102 | 803 | 316 | 1,024 | 502 | 537 |
| –attributable to the Parent company's shareholders | 267 | -102 | 803 | 316 | 1,024 | 502 | 537 |
| –attributable to non-controlling interests | - | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Earnings per share, before dilution, SEK2) | 3.48 | -1.33 | 10.49 | 4.14 | 13.37 | 6.57 | 7.02 |
| –of which relates to continuing operations | 3.48 | 3.92 | 10.49 | 9.48 | 13.54 | 11.68 | 12.53 |
| Earnings per share, after dilution, SEK2) | 3.47 | -1.34 | 10.46 | 4.13 | 13.33 | 6.56 | 7.00 |
| –of which relates to continuing operations | 3.47 | 3.91 | 10.46 | 9.46 | 13.50 | 11.66 | 12.50 |
1) One-off items and restructuring costs, which are included in operating profit, are described in 'Reconciliations' on page 28.
2) Based on the number of outstanding shares, i.e. excluding treasury shares.
| SEK m | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
R 12M 2021 Oct 2022 Sep |
R 12M 2020 Oct 2021 Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the period, total operations | 267 | -102 | 803 | 316 | 1,024 | 502 | 537 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to the statement of profit or loss |
|||||||
| Actuarial gains/losses, defined benefit plans | 46 | -8 | 103 | 6 | 102 | 29 | 5 |
| Deferred tax attributable to defined benefit plans | -9 | 2 | -21 | -1 | -20 | -6 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | -6 | 82 | 5 | 82 | 23 | 5 |
| Items that will later be reclassified to the statement of profit or loss |
|||||||
| Translation differences, foreign operations | 89 | 24 | 278 | 121 | 305 | -81 | 148 |
| Hedges of net investments | -27 | -11 | -67 | -20 | -10 | 42 | 37 |
| Tax attributable to hedges of net investments | 6 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | -8 | -8 |
| Total | 68 | 16 | 225 | 106 | 296 | -47 | 177 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 105 | 10 | 307 | 111 | 378 | -24 | 182 |
| Total comprehensive income | 372 | -92 | 1,110 | 427 | 1,402 | 478 | 719 |
| –attributable to the Parent company's shareholders | 372 | -92 | 1,110 | 427 | 1,402 | 478 | 719 |
| –attributable to non-controlling interests | - | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| SEK m | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
R 12M 2021 Oct 2022 Sep |
R 12M 2020 Oct 2021 Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||
| Operating profit | 358 | 403 | 1,081 | 955 | 1,392 | 1,180 | 1,266 |
| Operating profit, discontinued operations1) | - | -397 | - | -400 | -25 | -377 | -425 |
| Reversal of depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses | 128 | 487 | 348 | 697 | 455 | 799 | 804 |
| Reversal of capital gains (-)/losses (+) reported in operating profit | -5 | -1 | -5 | -3 | -5 | 0 | -3 |
| Provisions, not affecting cash flow | 12 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| Adjustment for other items not affecting cash flow | -1 | -1 | -11 | -5 | -12 | -7 | -6 |
| Total | 492 | 494 | 1,432 | 1,247 | 1,829 | 1,611 | 1,644 |
| Interest received | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| Interest paid | -22 | -11 | -51 | -32 | -71 | -44 | -52 |
| Tax paid | -56 | -37 | -229 | -151 | -282 | -202 | -204 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital |
415 | 450 | 1,155 | 1,071 | 1,480 | 1,374 | 1,396 |
| Change in working capital | |||||||
| Stock (increase -/decrease +) | -178 | -260 | -613 | -547 | -889 | -540 | -823 |
| Operating receivables (increase -/decrease +) | 78 | -108 | -476 | -726 | -242 | -445 | -492 |
| Operating liabilities (increase +/decrease -) | -99 | 120 | 98 | 691 | 30 | 456 | 623 |
| Total change in working capital | -199 | -248 | -991 | -582 | -1,101 | -529 | -692 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 216 | 202 | 164 | 489 | 379 | 845 | 704 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||
| Acquisition of Group-/associated companies | -283 | -99 | -983 | -111 | -1,050 | -296 | -178 |
| Divestment of Group companies | -12 | - | -12 | - | 147 | 51 | 159 |
| Investments in intangible assets | -4 | -3 | -23 | -8 | -35 | -19 | -20 |
| Investments in tangible fixed assets | -68 | -94 | -254 | -282 | -347 | -386 | -375 |
| Change in financial fixed assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disposal of intangible assets | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Disposal of tangible fixed assets | 12 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -355 | -194 | -1,259 | -391 | -1,272 | -640 | -404 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 241 | 97 | 1,332 | 224 | 1,332 | 224 | 224 |
| Repayment of borrowings | - | - | - | - | -63 | -3 | -63 |
| Repayment of leasing-related liabilities | -69 | -58 | -187 | -173 | -247 | -231 | -233 |
| Issue of share options/shares | 26 | 10 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Dividend to shareholders | - | - | -153 | -130 | -283 | -197 | -260 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 198 | 49 | 1,018 | -66 | 765 | -194 | -319 |
| Cash flow for the period | 59 | 57 | -77 | 32 | -128 | 11 | -19 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period | 429 | 531 | 542 | 541 | 597 | 575 | 541 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 7 | 9 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 20 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 495 | 597 | 495 | 597 | 495 | 597 | 542 |
1) For information of cash flow per category in terms of discontinued operations, i.e. Building Systems, see Note 6.
| SEK m | 30 Sep 2022 | 30 Sep 2021 | 31 Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 3,890 | 2,944 | 3,014 |
| Other intangible assets | 290 | 96 | 101 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,960 | 1,603 | 1,679 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,059 | 829 | 869 |
| Financial interest-bearing fixed assets | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Other financial fixed assets | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Deferred tax assets | 46 | 82 | 82 |
| Total non-current assets | 7,303 | 5,610 | 5,799 |
| Current assets | |||
| Stock | 2,989 | 1,802 | 2,090 |
| Accounts receivable | 2,357 | 1,868 | 1,602 |
| Other current assets | 289 | 235 | 268 |
| Other interest-bearing receivables | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 495 | 342 | 542 |
| Assets held for sale | - | 898 | - |
| Total current assets | 6,137 | 5,151 | 4,506 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 13,440 | 10,761 | 10,305 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent company shareholders | 6,480 | 5,358 | 5,650 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 6,480 | 5,358 | 5,650 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 205 | 267 | 270 |
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 2,466 | 1,042 | 1,110 |
| Lease liabilities | 849 | 602 | 643 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 159 | 111 | 107 |
| Provisions | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 43 | 6 | 7 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,727 | 2,033 | 2,142 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | 136 | 173 | 14 |
| Lease liabilities | 267 | 242 | 233 |
| Provisions | 8 | 9 | 18 |
| Accounts payable | 1,305 | 995 | 1,062 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,517 | 1,366 | 1,186 |
| Liabilities held for sale | - | 585 | - |
| Total current liabilities | 3,233 | 3,370 | 2,513 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 13,440 | 10,761 | 10,305 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent | company shareholders | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Share capital |
Other contributed capital |
Foreign currency translation reserve |
Profit brought forward incl. profit for the year |
Total | Non controlling interests |
Total sharehol ders' equity |
| Closing balance, 31 December 2020 | 79 | 2,262 | 3 | 2,834 | 5,178 | 0 | 5,178 |
| Profit for the period | 316 | 316 | 0 | 316 | |||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | |||||||
| Actuarial gains/losses, defined benefit plans | 5 | 5 | - | 5 | |||
| Translation differences, foreign operations | 121 | 121 | 0 | 121 | |||
| Hedges of net investments | -15 | -15 | - | -15 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | 106 | 321 | 427 | 0 | 427 |
| Issuance of shares | 0 | 10 | 10 | - | 10 | ||
| Issuance of share options | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | |||
| Dividend to shareholders | -260 | 260 | - | -260 | |||
| Transactions with shareholders | 0 | 10 | - | -257 | -257 | - | -247 |
| Closing balance, 30 September 2021 | 79 | 2,272 | 109 | 2,898 | 5,358 | - | 5,358 |
| Profit for the period | 221 | 221 | - | 221 | |||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | |||||||
| Actuarial gains/losses, defined benefit plans | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | |||
| Translation differences, foreign operations | 27 | 27 | - | 27 | |||
| Hedges of net investments | 44 | 44 | - | 44 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | 71 | 221 | 292 | - | 292 |
| Closing balance, 31 December 2021 | 79 | 2,272 | 180 | 3,119 | 5,650 | - | 5,650 |
| Profit for the period | 803 | 803 | - | 803 | |||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | |||||||
| Actuarial gains/losses, defined benefit plans | 82 | 82 | - | 82 | |||
| Translation differences, foreign operations | 278 | 278 | - | 278 | |||
| Hedges of net investments | -53 | -53 | - | -53 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | 225 | 885 | 1,110 | - | 1,110 |
| Issuance/redemption of share options | 26 | 26 | - | 26 | |||
| Dividend to shareholders | -306 | -306 | - | -306 | |||
| Transactions with shareholders | - | - | - | -280 | -280 | - | -280 |
| Closing balance, 30 September 2022 | 79 | 2,272 | 405 | 3,724 | 6,480 | - | 6,480 |
At September 30, 2022, the share capital equalled SEK 78,842,820 (78,842,820) divided among 78,842,820 (78,842,820) shares with a quota value of SEK 1.00. During the third quarter 175,000 externally owned share options in the 2019 share option program were used to acquire shares (see share option program page 9), which resulted in a sale of 175,000 own shares in Lindab International AB (publ). Lindab International AB (publ) holds 2,200,838 (2,375,838) treasury shares, corresponding to 2.8 (3.0) percent of the total number of Lindab shares. The number of outstanding shares totals 76,641,982 (76,466,982).
In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the Annual General Meeting on May 12, 2022, decided that dividends of SEK 4.00 per share, corresponding to SEK 306 m, would be paid for the financial year. The remaining retained earnings of SEK 1,780 m will be carried forward. The payment of the dividend of SEK 4.00 per share will be distributed half-yearly, with the first dividend of SEK 2.00 per share, corresponding to SEK 153 m, with record date May 16 and the second dividend of SEK 2.00 per share, corresponding to SEK 153 m, with record date November 7, 2022.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Administrative expenses | -2 | -2 | -7 | -6 | -8 |
| Operating profit | -1 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -3 |
| Profit from subsidiaries | - | - | 7 | - | 25 |
| Interest expenses, internal | -4 | 0 | -8 | -3 | -5 |
| Earnings before tax | -5 | -1 | -4 | -5 | 17 |
| Tax on profit for the period | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| Profit or loss for the period1) | -4 | -1 | -2 | -4 | 14 |
1) Comprehensive income corresponds to profit for all periods.
| SEK m | 30 Sep 2022 | 30 Sep 2021 | 31 Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Financial fixed assets | |||
| Shares in Group companies | 3,467 | 3,467 | 3,467 |
| Financial interest-bearing fixed assets | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total non-current assets | 3,473 | 3,472 | 3,473 |
| Current assets | |||
| Receivables from Group companies | - | - | 26 |
| Current tax receivable | 3 | - | - |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total current assets | 3 | 0 | 26 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,476 | 3,472 | 3,499 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Restricted shareholders' equity | |||
| Share capital | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Statutory reserve | 708 | 708 | 708 |
| Unrestricted shareholders' equity | |||
| Share premium reserve | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Profit brought forward | 1,716 | 1,982 | 1,982 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -2 | -4 | 14 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 2,591 | 2,855 | 2,873 |
| Provisions | |||
| Interest-bearing provisions | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Total provisions | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to Group companies | 725 | 481 | 615 |
| Accounts payable | 0 | - | - |
| Current tax liability | - | 0 | 4 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other liabilities | 153 | 130 | - |
| Total current liabilities | 880 | 613 | 621 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,476 | 3,472 | 3,499 |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar | Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar | Oct-Dec Jul-Sep | ||||||
| Net sales | 3,239 | 3,171 | 2,733 | 2,560 | 2,488 | 2,501 | 2,099 | 2,082 | 2,059 |
| Growth, % | 30 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 0 | -5 | -2 |
| of which organic | 7 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| of which acquisitions/divestments | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| of which currency effects | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -1 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses |
486 | 514 | 429 | 418 | 500 | 440 | 302 | 316 | 337 |
| Operating profit | 358 | 402 | 321 | 311 | 403 | 344 | 208 | 225 | 250 |
| Adjusted operating profit | 361 | 402 | 340 | 311 | 403 | 344 | 208 | 225 | 246 |
| Earnings before tax | 335 | 381 | 307 | 298 | 394 | 333 | 198 | 216 | 242 |
| Profit for the period | 267 | 300 | 236 | 234 | 299 | 268 | 157 | 169 | 186 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.1 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 12.1 | 16.2 | 13.8 | 9.9 | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 11.1 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 12.1 | 16.2 | 13.8 | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| Profit margin before tax, % | 10.3 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 11.6 | 15.8 | 13.3 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Comparable numbers including divested business | |||||||||
| Net sales | 3,239 | 3,171 | 2,733 | 2,846 | 2,778 | 2,747 | 2,248 | 2,314 | 2,302 |
| Growth, % | 30 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 24 | -4 | -8 | -6 |
| of which organic | 7 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 0 | -4 | -4 |
| of which acquisitions/divestments | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| of which currency effects | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -1 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -3 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses |
486 | 514 | 429 | 393 | 494 | 462 | 297 | 350 | 363 |
| Operating profit | 358 | 402 | 321 | 286 | 6 | 356 | 193 | 248 | 266 |
| Adjusted operating profit | 361 | 402 | 340 | 324 | 424 | 356 | 193 | 248 | 262 |
| Earnings before tax | 335 | 381 | 307 | 275 | -2 | 346 | 183 | 239 | 257 |
| Profit for the period | 267 | 300 | 236 | 221 | -102 | 278 | 140 | 186 | 198 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.1 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 10.0 | 0.2 | 13.0 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 11.1 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 13.0 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Profit margin before tax, % | 10.3 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 9.7 | -0.1 | 12.6 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Comparable numbers including divested business | |||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 216 | 161 | -213 | 215 | 202 | 227 | 60 | 356 | 452 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK | 2.82 | 2.11 | -2.79 | 2.82 | 2.64 | 2.97 | 0.79 | 4.66 | 5.92 |
| Free cash flow | -139 | -564 | -392 | 202 | 8 | 135 | -45 | 107 | 276 |
| Adjusted free cash flow | 156 | 63 | -319 | 110 | 107 | 147 | -45 | 241 | 346 |
| Cash flow, investments in intangible assets/tangible fixed assets | -72 | -99 | -106 | -105 | -97 | -86 | -107 | -115 | -110 |
| Total operations1) | |||||||||
| Number of shares outstanding, thousands | 76,642 | 76,467 | 76,467 | 76,467 | 76,467 | 76,357 | 76,357 | 76,357 | 76,357 |
| Average number of shares outstanding, thousands | 76,508 | 76,451 | 76,423 | 76,396 | 76,368 | 76,353 | 76,347 | 76,357 | 76,334 |
| Earnings per share, before dilution, SEK | 3.48 | 3.92 | 3.09 | 2.88 | -1.33 | 3.64 | 1.83 | 2.43 | 2.59 |
| Earnings per share, after dilution, SEK | 3.47 | 3.91 | 3.08 | 2.87 | -1.34 | 3.64 | 1.83 | 2.43 | 2.59 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent company shareholders | 6,480 | 6,087 | 5,932 | 5,650 | 5,358 | 5,440 | 5,423 | 5,178 | 5,127 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK | 84.54 | 79.61 | 77.58 | 73.89 | 70.07 | 71.24 | 71.02 | 67.82 | 67.15 |
| Net debt | 3,390 | 3,169 | 2,155 | 1,696 | 1,836 | 1,777 | 1,759 | 1,640 | 1,740 |
| Adjusted net debt | 2,274 | 2,069 | 1,305 | 820 | 864 | 806 | 772 | 663 | 671 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, times | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Equity/asset ratio, % | 48.2 | 48.1 | 53.8 | 54.8 | 49.8 | 51.8 | 53.8 | 55.1 | 52.2 |
| Return on equity, % | 17.3 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 15.3 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 15.5 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 11.0 | 10.6 | 14.1 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Interest coverage ratio, times | 16.6 | 27.0 | 24.9 | 26.7 | 0.8 | 34.8 | 18.4 | 23.2 | 24.9 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, excl. one-off items and restructuring costs | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Number of employees by end of period | 5,012 | 4,920 | 4,579 | 4,549 | 5,182 | 5,187 | 5,098 | 5,078 | 4,955 |
| of which employees in discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | 683 | 680 | 685 | 692 | 706 |
1) Key figures for periods earlier than 2022 include divested business (Building Systems), which results in that key figures for rolling 12 months in 2022 are calculated on both outcomes, including and excluding divested business.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 9,143 | 7,088 | 9,648 | 8,220 | 8,512 |
| Growth, % | 29 | 15 | 17 | -3 | 3 |
| of which organic | 14 | 16 | 17 | -2 | 1 |
| of which acquisitions/divestments | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| of which currency effects | 4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 2 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses | 1,429 | 1,242 | 1,660 | 1,185 | 1,183 |
| Operating profit | 1,081 | 955 | 1,266 | 790 | 830 |
| Adjusted operating profit | 1,103 | 955 | 1,266 | 860 | 830 |
| Earnings before tax | 1,023 | 925 | 1,223 | 752 | 778 |
| Profit for the period | 803 | 724 | 958 | 554 | 593 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.8 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 12.1 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Profit margin before tax, % | 11.2 | 13.0 | 12.7 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Key performance indicators including divested business1) | |||||
| Net sales | 9,143 | 7,773 | 10,619 | 9,166 | 9,872 |
| Growth, % | 29 | 13 | 16 | -7 | 6 |
| of which organic | 14 | 15 | 17 | -6 | 3 |
| of which acquisitions/divestments | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| of which currency effects | 4 | -4 | -3 | -2 | 3 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses | 1,429 | 1,253 | 1,645 | 1,284 | 1,315 |
| Operating profit | 1,081 | 555 | 841 | 846 | 915 |
| Adjusted operating profit | 1,103 | 973 | 1,297 | 916 | 915 |
| Earnings before tax | 1,023 | 527 | 802 | 811 | 881 |
| Profit for the period | 803 | 316 | 537 | 596 | 678 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.8 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 12.1 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Profit margin before tax, % Key performance indicators including divested business1) |
11.2 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 164 | 489 | 704 | 1,129 | 1,017 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK | 2.14 | 6.40 | 9.22 | 14.79 | 13.32 |
| Free cash flow | -1,095 | 98 | 300 | 466 | 717 |
| Adjusted free cash flow | -100 | 209 | 319 | 709 | 751 |
| Cash flow, investments in intangible assets/tangible fixed assets | -277 | -290 | -395 | -425 | -278 |
| Key performance indicators including divested business1) | |||||
| Number of shares outstanding, thousands | 76,642 | 76,467 | 76,467 | 76,357 | 76,332 |
| Average number of shares outstanding, thousands | 76,508 | 76,368 | 76,396 | 76,340 | 76,332 |
| Earnings per share, before dilution, SEK | 10.49 | 4.14 | 7.02 | 7.80 | 8.89 |
| Earnings per share, after dilution, SEK | 10.46 | 4.13 | 7.00 | 7.80 | 8.89 |
| Dividend per share, SEK | - | - | 4.002) | 3.40 | 1.75 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent company shareholders | 6,480 | 5,358 | 5,650 | 5,178 | 5,027 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK | 84.54 | 70.07 | 73.89 | 67.82 | 65.86 |
| Net debt | 3,390 | 1,836 | 1,696 | 1,640 | 1,771 |
| Adjusted net debt | 2,274 | 864 | 820 | 663 | 732 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, times | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Equity/asset ratio, % | 48.2 | 49.8 | 54.8 | 55.1 | 53.3 |
| Return on equity, % | 17.3 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 15.5 | 10.6 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| Interest coverage ratio, times | 21.9 | 17.7 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 18.8 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, excl. one-off items and restructuring costs | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Number of employees by end of period | 5,012 | 5,182 | 4,549 | 5,078 | 5,196 |
| of which employees in discontinued operations | - | - | - | 692 | 727 |
1) Corresponding definitions of total operations, i.e. Ventilation Systems, Profile Systems and divested business (Building Systems).
2) The dividend for 2021 is distributed half-yearly with the first dividend of SEK 2.00 per share with record date in May 2022, and the second dividend of SEK 2.00 per share with record date in November 2022.
The consolidated accounts for the interim report have, similar to the annual consolidated accounts for 2021, been prepared in in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board RFR 1, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups.
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim financial reporting. The Group has applied the same accounting policies as described in the Annual Report for 2021.
None of the new or amended standards, interpretations or improvements adopted by the EU have had any significant impact on the Group.
Information in terms of IAS 34 p. 16A Interim financial reporting has been disclosed in notes to the financial statements as well as in other pages of the interim report.
The financial statements for the Parent company are prepared according to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2, Accounting for legal entities and according to the same accounting policies as were applied in the Annual Report for 2021.
Significant estimates and judgements are described in Note 4 in the Annual Report for 2021. In addition to estimates and judgments described, there are in 2022 also estimates uncertainty related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The military invasion of Ukraine, that Russia initiated in February, has created an uncertain situation in the world. Lindab does not have any business in Belarus or Ukraine and after the divestment of the business in Russia during the third quarter (see Note 3), Lindab no longer has any operations in Russia. In the beginning of 2022, the three mentioned countries accounted for approximately 0.5 percent of the Group's sales.
Even if Lindab completed the exit from Russia, there are still macroeconomic factors which can affect the group as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine. The development of the conflict is closely monitored by Lindab and the Group continuously evaluates different scenarios in order to be able to adapt its operations to prevailing circumstances. With exception of the added significant estimates and judgements related to Russia´s war against Ukraine, no essential changes, which could have a material impact on this interim report, have been made to what is described in the Annual Report.
On September 13, 2022, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the French companies Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS. The companies are well-known distributors of ventilation products such as ventilation ducts, silencers, thermal insulation, air conditioning and heating systems. Within the business there is also expertise in noise reduction, a product area that is growing in importance within the offer of good indoor environment. With the acquisition, Lindab strengthens its presence on the French market, primarily in the Paris area, as well as expanding access to expertise in noise reduction for ventilation systems. The companies are registered in Torcy, France. Together the companies have annual sales of approximately SEK 250 m and an operating margin that is lower than the Lindab Group's operating margin. The companies have 55 employees.
The purchase consideration of Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS was mainly settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 2 m and these are recognised as other operating expenses.
According to preliminary purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is, among other things, related to that Lindab strengthened its position considerably on the French market. The Group also receive solid expertise in noise reduction of ventilation systems and local expertise, which are important factors for continued growth. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations and the trademark Liftasud.
Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS are consolidated in Lindab as of September 13, 2022. The acquisition has an immaterial impact on the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the current year. If the acquisition had been implemented as of January 1, 2022, the Group's net sales would have increased by SEK 204 m. The companies are part of the Ventilation Systems segment.
On September 5, 2022, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the British company Disys Technologies Ltd. The company is specialised on advanced fire protection technology and has developed control systems for real time monitoring of fire and smoke dampers in ventilation systems. The company also offers maintenance of fire protection products in ventilation systems. With the acquisition, Lindab further strengthens its product portfolio in fire safety products and creates a complete ventilation offer on the British market, with regard to fire safety concerning products, control systems and maintenance. Disys Technologies Ltd. is registered in Llanelli, United Kingdom. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 18 m and an operating margin higher than the Lindab Group's operating margin. The company has 10 employees.
The purchase consideration of Disys Technologies Ltd. was settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 1 m and these are recognised as other operating expenses.
According to preliminary purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is, among other things, related to that Lindab creates a complete ventilation offer for fire safety in the United Kingdom and thereby obtain a strengthened position on the British market. The acquisition is also expected to bring synergies since the Group's current product portfolio can be well integrated with the acquired company's technologies. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations and technology.
Disys Technologies Ltd. is consolidated in Lindab as of September 5, 2022. The acquisition has an immaterial impact on the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the current year. If the acquisition had been implemented as of January 1, 2022, the Group's net sales would have increased by SEK 12 m. The company is part of the Ventilation Systems segment.
On July 22, 2022, Lindab signed an agreement to divest all shares and voting rights of the Russian company Lindab LLC to the local management in the company. The divestment was officially registered on August 1 and the ownership was transferred to the counterpart. Lindab's operations in Russia has thereby ended. Lindab decided during the first quarter of the year to end its presence in Russia and thus close Lindab LLC, which resulted in one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -19 m. Total one-off items and restructuring costs final amounted to SEK -22 m, of which SEK -3 m affected the third quarter. One-off items and restructuring costs are mainly not affecting cash flow. The divestment resulted in a negative cash flow effect for the Group of SEK -12 m. Lindab LLC has for 2022, until the time of divestment, reported sales corresponding to SEK 30 m and had 30 employees at the time of divestment. The company was part of the Ventilation System segment. After the divestment the company continues under a different name.
On July 15, 2022, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the Swedish company Giroventilation AB. The company is a well-established manufacturers of rectangular ventilation ducts and has solid knowledge within ventilation construction. With the acquisition, Lindab strengthens both sales and production of rectangular ventilation ducts, primarily in the Stockholm region. Giroventilation AB is registered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 55 m and an operating margin higher than the Lindab Group's operating margin. The company has 31 employees.
The purchase consideration of Giroventilation AB was mainly settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 1 m and these are recognised as other operating expenses. According to preliminary purchase price allocation analysis, the
acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is, among other things, related to that Lindab strengthens the market position within rectangular ventilation ducts in the Stockholm area, gains additional competence in rectangular ventilation construction and is expected to obtain synergies in relation to previous acquisition in the region. Identified intangible asset is related to the trademark Giroventilation.
Giroventilation AB is consolidated in Lindab as of July 15, 2022. The acquisition has an immaterial impact on the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the current year. If the acquisition had been implemented as of January 1, 2022, the Group's net sales would have increased by SEK 45 m. The company is part of the Ventilation Systems segment.
On July 6, 2022, Lindab finalised the acquisition of all shares and voting rights of the Danish company Muncholm A/S. The company is specialised in products for tinsmiths and is a leader in aluminum facades and self-supporting roofs. Within the distribution business, the company also has an extensive range of machines and tools. The aim of the acquisition is, among other things, to strengthen Lindab's position further on the Danish market, to obtain an important direct sales channel to tinsmiths and architects in Denmark, complement the existing product offer with high-quality items that fit well into Lindab's existing product range and gain additional competence related to this market. Muncholm A/S is registered in Hadsten, Denmark. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 250 m and an operating margin in line with the Lindab Group's operating margin. The company has 20 employees.
The purchase consideration of Muncholm A/S was mainly settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 2 m and these are recognised as other operating expenses.
According to preliminary purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is, among other things, related to that Lindab obtain an established direct sales channel to tinsmiths and architects on the Danish market, competence in relation to these important customer groups and forward-looking possible buyer specific synergies. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations and the trademark Muncholm.
Muncholm A/S is consolidated in Lindab as of July 6, 2022. The acquisition has an immaterial impact on the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the current year. If the acquisition had been implemented as of January 1, 2022, the Group's net sales would have increased by SEK 189 m. The company is part of the Profile Systems segment.
On June 16, 2022, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the Dutch company R-Vent Netherlands B.V. The company is a leading distributor of ventilation products in the Netherlands and has also an extensive own production of high qualitative circular
respective rectangular ventilation ducts with accessories. With the acquisition, Lindab establishes its own presence in the Netherlands, a strong and well-developed ventilation market with good potential of growth for the Group. R-Vent Netherlands B.V. is registered in Bergschenhoek, Netherlands. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 500 m and an operating margin in line with the segment Ventilation Systems. The company has 140 employees.
The purchase consideration of R-Vent Netherlands B.V. was settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 7 m and these are recognised as other operating expenses.
According to preliminary purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is, among other things, related to that Lindab clearly establish its presence on the Dutch market through the acquisition, at the same time as the Group obtains extensive local expertise related to both the market and production of circular respectively rectangular ventilation ducts. The goodwill also relates to future purchase-specific synergies. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations and trademarks.
R-Vent Netherlands B.V. is consolidated in Lindab as of June 16, 2022. The acquisition has increased net sales of Lindab by SEK 127 m, from the time of acquisition until September 30 current year, and the net profit after tax is impacted positively. If the acquisition had been implemented as of January 1, 2022, the Group's net sales would have increased by SEK 366 m. The company is part of the Ventilation Systems segment.
On April 29, 2022, Lindab finalised the acquisition of all shares and voting rights of the German ventilation company Felderer AG. The company is one of Germany's largest distributors of ventilation products such as ducts, silencers, diffusers and fire protection products. The company also has an own production of circular ventilation ducts. By adding Felderer AG to the business of Lindab, the Group more than double its net sales in Germany. The acquisition also complements Lindab on many levels and is expected to considerably extends the Group's ventilation offering on the German market, a market that is considered to have a big potential for Lindab going forward. Felderer AG is registered in Feldkirchen, Germany. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 700 m and an operating margin that is currently lower than Lindab Group's operating margin. The company has approximately 160 employees.
The purchase consideration of Felderer AG was settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 10 m and these are recognised as other operating expenses. Of the transaction related costs, SEK 8 m was recognised in current year and the remaining SEK 2 m impacted the statement of profit or loss in 2021.
According to preliminary purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill, is among other things, related to Lindab strengthening its position considerably on an important market for the Group, obtains solid knowledge of ventilation in combination with extensive local knowledge of the market and gains future purchase-specific synergies. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations and the trademark of Felderer.
Felderer AG is consolidated in Lindab as of April 29, 2022. The acquisition has increased net sales of Lindab by SEK 325 m, from the time of acquisition until September 30 current year, and the net profit after tax is impacted marginally. If the acquisition had been implemented as of January 1, 2022, the Group's net sales would have increased by SEK 540 m. The company is part of the Ventilation Systems segment.
On January 20, 2022, Lindab acquired all shares and voting rights of the Swedish company Nord Trade AB. The company is a distributor of Lindab's building products and will broaden its range by including Lindab's ventilation products in the future. Lindab strengthens its presence in northern Sweden with the acquisition of Nord Trade AB. Nord Trade AB is registered in Skellefteå, Sweden. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 20 m and has two employees.
The purchase consideration of Nord Trade AB was mainly settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 0 m, recognised as other operating expenses.
According to purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is primarily related to that Lindab strengthens its presence in northern Sweden. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations.
Nord Trade AB was consolidated in Lindab as of January 20, 2022. The acquisition has limited impact on the consolidated statement of profit or loss as well as the consolidated statement of financial position. The company is part of the Profile Systems segment.
On January 11, 2022, Lindab completed the acquisition of all shares and voting rights of the Swedish company Alig Ventilation AB. The company has focused on ventilation for smaller properties and handles both new construction and renovation. With the acquisition, Lindab will obtains access to increased expertise for ventilation of single houses and smaller residential buildings. In addition, the acquisition provides established relationships with Swedish manufacturers of single-family homes and a direct sales channel to consumers. Alig Ventilation AB is registered in Mariestad, Sweden. The company has annual sales of approximately SEK 65 m and has 15 employees.
The purchase consideration of Alig Ventilation AB was mainly settled at time of acquisition. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 1 m, recognised as other operating expenses. The costs have mainly been recognised in 2021.
According to purchase price allocation analysis, the acquisition resulted in a goodwill. This goodwill is primarily related to increased expertise for ventilation of single residential houses. Identified intangible assets are mainly related to customer relations.
Alig Ventilation AB was consolidated in Lindab as of January 11, 2022. The acquisition has limited impact on the consolidated statement of profit or loss as well as the consolidated statement of financial position. The company is part of the Ventilation Systems segment.
In terms of 2022, the cash flow related to acquisitions derives, beside previously mention transactions, from settlement of conditional additional purchase considerations of SEK 8 m in terms of previously made business combinations.
| SEK m | Other acquisi tions1),2) |
Felderer AG2) |
R-Vent Netherlands B.V2) |
Divested business Lindab LLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 66 | 24 | 90 | 0 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 26 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Right-of-use assets | 45 | 66 | 176 | 0 |
| Financial fixed assets | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Deferred tax assets | 3 | - | 2 | -2 |
| Non-current assets | 2 | - | - | - |
| Stock | 117 | 40 | 53 | 0 |
| Current assets | 121 | 26 | 76 | -12 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 66 | 62 | 17 | -12 |
| Total acquired assets | 446 | 223 | 428 | -26 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -17 | -7 | -23 | 2 |
| Pension liabilities | -2 | - | - | - |
| Non-current lease liabilities | -38 | -49 | -160 | - |
| Non-current liabilities | -31 | -5 | - | - |
| Current lease liabilities | -8 | -23 | -24 | 0 |
| Current liabilities | -136 | -57 | -81 | 21 |
| Total acquired liabilities | -232 | -141 | -288 | 23 |
| Fair value of acquired net | ||||
| assets | 214 | 82 | 140 | -3 |
| Goodwill3) | 306 | 181 | 264 | - |
| Consideration including additional contingent consideration4) |
520 | 263 | 404 | 0 |
1) Other acqusitions relate to Alig Ventilation AB, Nord Trade AB, Muncholm A/S, Giroventilation AB, Disys Technologies Ltd., Liftasud SAS and SRA Liftasud SAS.
2) The purchase price allocations were preliminary as of September 30, due to not finalised valuations of identified intangible assets, with exception for Alig Ventilation AB and Nord Trade AB.
3) No portion of reported goodwill is deductible for income tax.
4) The considerations are based on cash payments. The values include conditional additional purchase considerations of SEK 62 m, which will be settled fully or partly if future expectations of identified levels of sales and profitability are met during a period of 2-3 years. Total possible undiscounted amount for all recognised future conditional additional purchase consideration is between SEK 0-72 m. On September 30, 2022, it was considered likely that 97% of maximum potential remaining consideration would occur.
The Group's segments comprise Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems. In December 2021 the segment Building Systems was divested, see Note 6, and is therefore no longer included in the segment information.
The basis for segmental reporting is the various customer offers provided by each business area. The customer offers within each segment were follows:
Both Ventilation Systems' and Profile Systems' operations are managed based on geographically divided sales organisations, which are supported by a number of product and system areas with joint production and purchasing functions for each business area. What is reported under Other includes the Parent company and other common functions.
Information on income from external customers and adjusted operating profit per operating segment is presented in the tables on page 13. See also pages 11-12 for further segment information.
Internal prices between the Group's segments are set based on the principle of arm's length, that is, between parties that are independent of each other, well-informed and have an interest in the transaction being carried out. Assets and investments are reported where the asset exists.
| SEK m | 30 September 2022 | 30 September 2021 | 31 December 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disclosures regarding the fair value by class | Carrying amount |
Fair value |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
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| Financial assets | |||||||
| Derivative receivables | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Financial liabilities | |||||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 2,470 | 2,470 | 1,046 | 1,051 | 1,114 | 1,119 | |
| Derivative liabilities | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Derivatives relate to forward exchange contracts which are valued at fair value by discounting the difference between the contracted forward rate and the forward rate that can be subscribed for on the balance sheet date for the remaining contract term. The fair value of interest-bearing liabilities to credit institutions is provided for the purpose of disclosure and is calculated by discounting the future cash flows of principal and interest payments, discounted at current market interest rate.
NOTE 6 – DISCOUNTINUED OPERATIONS
On September 23, 2021, Lindab signed an agreement to divest all shares and voting rights in the business area/segment Building Systems. Based on the decision to divest and the agreement as well as the current structure of the business, all prerequisites was assessed to be complied to in order to recognise Building Systems as an asset held for sale/a discontinued operation. This in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. The classification was applied as of the third quarter 2021.
The agreement to divest Building Systems was, among other things, conditioned and subject to anti-trust approval in Russia. During the fourth quarter, this approval was obtained from the Russian authority and the divestment of Building Systems was finalised by end of December 2021. As a consequence, Building Systems was recognised as discounted operations by end of the fourth quarter 2021.
The derivative assets and derivative liabilities that exist can all be found at Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
For other financial assets and liabilities, the carrying amount is deemed to be a reasonable approximation of fair value. The Group holdings of unlisted shares, the fair value of which cannot be estimated reliably, are recognised at acquisition cost. The carrying amount is SEK 4 m (4).
For interim reports prepared in 2022, the application of IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations implies, among other things, that net profit after tax for Building Systems in the comparison period is recognised separately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, distinguished from the continuing operations. In the consolidated statement of cash flow is operating profit for continuing respectively discontinued operations/operations held for sale recognised separately, but thereafter is the cash flow presented for Lindab as a Group. For information about Building Systems in the comparison period 2021, see next page.
| R 12M | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
2020 Oct 2021 Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | - | 290 | - | 685 | 917 | 971 |
| Cost of goods sold | - | -218 | - | -523 | -688 | -746 |
| Gross profit | - | 72 | - | 162 | 229 | 225 |
| Other operating income | - | 0 | - | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Selling expenses | - | -22 | - | -66 | -87 | -86 |
| Administrative expenses | - | -21 | - | -62 | -78 | -85 |
| R&D expenses | - | -3 | - | -10 | -13 | -12 |
| Other operating expenses | - | -423 | - | -428 | -434 | -471 |
| Total operating expenses | - | -469 | - | -562 | -606 | -650 |
| Operating profit1) | - | -397 | - | -400 | -377 | -425 |
| Financial items | - | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Earnings before tax | - | -396 | - | -398 | -375 | -421 |
| Tax on profit/loss for the period | - | -5 | - | -10 | -16 | 0 |
| Profit/loss for the period1) | - | -401 | - | -408 | -391 | -421 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | - | -5.25 | - | -5.34 | -5.11 | -5.51 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | - | -5.25 | - | -5.33 | -5.10 | -5.50 |
1) For the period January-December, 2021, one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -456 m related to the divestment of Building Systems were recognised within operating profit. For the period July-September 2021 the corresponding amount was SEK -418 m. The value was a consequence of the made decision to divest Building Systems and mainly related to impairment of goodwill, when assessing the value to the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. For the period January-December, 2021, one-off items and restructuring costs impacting net profit amounted to SEK -441 m and for the period July-September 2021 the corresponding amount was SEK -432 m.
| SEK m | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
R 12M 2020 Oct 2021 Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities1) | - | -65 | - | 94 | -25 | 38 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | - | -2 | - | -9 | -9 | -16 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | - | 15 | - | 3 | 5 | -24 |
| Cash flow for the period | - | -52 | - | 88 | -29 | -3 |
1) In cash flow from operating activities reversal of amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses is included of SEK 390 m for the period July-September 2021, SEK 410 m for the period January-September 2021 and SEK 410 m for the period January-December 2021.
Lindab's related parties and the extent of transactions with its related parties are described in Note 33 of the Annual Report for 2021.
At the Annual General Meeting in May 2022, it was resolved to adopt a share option program for senior executives. Under the program, 229,050 share options were acquired by senior executives during the second quarter and additional 9,000 share options in the third quarter. During the third quarter 175,000 previously issued share options in the 2019 share option program were used to acquire shares in accordance with the terms of the program. See more under 'Share option program', page 9.
During the third quarter Lindab divested its Russian subsidiary Lindab LLC to the company's local management. The divestment was made to an assessed market value with regard to prevailing conditions in relation to Russia's war against Ukraine as well as the implications which the situation entails. See Note 3.
During the period, there have been no other transactions between Lindab and related parties which have had a significant impact on the company's position and profit.
This interim report for Lindab International AB (publ) has been submitted following approval by the Board of Directors. Båstad, 24 October 2022
Ola Ringdahl President and CEO
We have reviewed the interim report for Lindab International AB (publ), org nr 556606-5446, for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 September 2022. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act and for the parent company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Gothenburg, 24 October 2022 Deloitte AB
Harald Jagner
Authorised Public Accountant
The company presents certain financial measures in the interim report which are not defined according to IFRS. The company considers these measures to provide valuable supplementary information for investors and the company's management as they enable the assessment of relevant trends. Lindab's definitions of these measures may differ from other companies' definitions of the same terms. These financial measures should therefore be seen as a supplement rather than as a replacement for measures defined according
to IFRS. Definitions of measures which are not defined according to IFRS and which are not mentioned elsewhere in the interim report are presented below. Reconciliation of these measures is shown in the tables below. As the amounts in the tables below have been rounded off to SEK m, the calculations do not always add up due to round-off.
Amounts in SEK m unless otherwise indicated. Continuing operations include business area Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems. Total operations include divested business in comparable numbers.
| Return on shareholders' equity, total operations1) | 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2021 31 Dec 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the period, rolling twelve months | 1,024 | 502 | 537 | ||
| Average shareholders' equity | 5,901 | 5,305 | 5,410 | ||
| Return on shareholders' equity, % | 17.3 | 9.5 | 9.9 | ||
| Return on capital employed, total operations1) | 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2021 31 Dec 2021 | ||||
| Total assets | 13,440 | 10,761 | 10,305 | ||
| Provisions and deferred tax liabilities | 164 | 138 | 112 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | 43 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | 207 | 144 | 119 | ||
| Provisions | 8 | 23 | 18 | ||
| Accounts payable | 1,305 | 1,047 | 1,062 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 1,517 | 1,720 | 1,186 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 2,830 | 2,790 | 2,266 | ||
| Capital employed | 10,403 | 7,827 | 7,920 | ||
| Earnings before tax, rolling twelve months | 1,321 | 766 | 802 | ||
| Financial expenses, rolling twelve months | 77 | 49 | 52 | ||
| Total | 1,398 | 815 | 854 | ||
| Average capital employed | 8,878 | 7,677 | 7,741 | ||
| Return on capital employed, % | 15.5 | 10.6 | 11.0 | ||
| One-off items and restructuring costs, excluding divested operations | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
| Operating profit | 358 | 403 | 1,081 | 955 | 1,266 |
| Ventilation Systems | -3 | - | -22 | - | - |
| Profile Systems | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other operations | - | - | - | - | - |
| Adjusted operating profit | 361 | 403 | 1,103 | 955 | 1,266 |
For the period July-September one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -3 m were reported, for the period January-September one-off items and restructuring costs of SEK -22 m were reported. These amounts are related to Lindab's decision to close and later divest operations in Russia.
| Free cash flow, total operations1) | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 216 | 202 | 164 | 489 | 704 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -355 | -194 | -1,259 | -391 | -404 |
| Free cash flow | -139 | 8 | -1,095 | 98 | 300 |
| Cash flow related to divestments and acquisitions | -295 | -99 | -995 | -111 | -19 |
| Adjusted free cash flow | 156 | 107 | -100 | 209 | 319 |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted operating profit and operating margin | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec |
| Adjusted operating profit | 361 | 403 | 1,103 | 955 | 1,266 |
| Operating profit | 358 | 403 | 1,081 | 955 | 1,266 |
| Net sales | 3,239 | 2,488 | 9,143 | 7,088 | 9,648 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 11.1 | 16.2 | 12.1 | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.1 | 16.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Net debt, total operations1) | 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2021 31 Dec 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current interest-bearing provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 205 | 282 | 270 |
| Non-current liabilities to credit institutions | 2,466 | 1,042 | 1,110 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 849 | 706 | 643 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 403 | 439 | 247 |
| Total liabilities | 3,923 | 2,469 | 2,270 |
| Financial interest-bearing fixed assets | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Other interest-bearing receivables | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 495 | 597 | 542 |
| Total assets | 533 | 633 | 574 |
| Net debt | 3,390 | 1,836 | 1,696 |
| Adjusted net debt, total operations1) | 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2021 31 Dec 2021 | ||
| Net debt | 3,390 | 1,836 | 1,696 |
| Liabilities related to leasing | -1,116 | -972 | -876 |
| Adjusted net debt | 2,274 | 864 | 820 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, total operations1) | 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2021 31 Dec 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average net debt | 2,474 | 1,761 | 1,787 |
| Adjusted operating profit, rolling twelve months | 1,427 | 1,221 | 1,297 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses, rolling twelve months, excluding one-off items and restructuring costs |
453 | 419 | 424 |
| EBITDA, rolling twelve months | 1,880 | 1,640 | 1,721 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, times | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, total operations1) | 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2021 31 Dec 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net debt | 3.390 | 1,836 | 1,696 |
| Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests | 6,480 | 5,358 | 5,650 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Organic growth, excluding divested operations | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Net sales | 751 | 429 | 2,055 | 950 | 1,428 |
| Of which | |||||
| Organic | 177 | 393 | 1,012 | 1,013 | 1,432 |
| Acquisitions/divestments | 490 | 54 | 799 | 121 | 179 |
| Currency effects | 84 | -18 | 244 | -184 | -183 |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic growth, total operations1) | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec |
| Change Net sales | 751 | 476 | 2,055 | 921 | 1,453 |
| Of which | |||||
| Organic | 177 | 452 | 1,012 | 1,039 | 1,513 |
| Acquisitions/divestments | 490 | 54 | 799 | 121 | 179 |
| Currency effects | 84 | -30 | 244 | -239 | -239 |
| Interest coverage ratio, total operations1) | 2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax | 335 | -2 | 1,023 | 527 | 802 |
| Interest expenses | 21 | 11 | 49 | 32 | 42 |
| Total | 356 | 9 | 1,072 | 559 | 844 |
| Interest expenses | 21 | 11 | 49 | 32 | 42 |
Interest coverage ratio, times 16.6 0.8 21.9 17.7 20.0
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA, excluding divested operations | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec |
| Operating profit | 358 | 403 | 1,081 | 955 | 1,266 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses | 128 | 97 | 348 | 287 | 394 |
| Of which one-off items and restructuring costs | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation-EBITDA | 486 | 500 | 1,429 | 1,242 | 1,660 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation EBITDA, total operations1) |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2021 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Sep |
2021 Jan-Dec |
| Operating profit | 358 | 6 | 1,081 | 555 | 841 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses | 128 | 487 | 348 | 697 | 804 |
| Of which one-off items and restructuring costs | - | 380 | 2 | 380 | 380 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation-EBITDA | 486 | 493 | 1,429 | 1,252 | 1,645 |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Profit margin before tax, excluding divested operations | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 3,239 | 2,488 | 9,143 | 7,088 | 9,648 |
| Profit before tax | 335 | 394 | 1,023 | 925 | 1,223 |
| Profit margin before tax, % | 10.3 | 15.8 | 11.2 | 13.0 | 12.7 |
1) Key figures for periods earlier than 2022 include divested business (Building Systems), which results in that key figures for rolling 12 months in 2022 are calculated on both outcomes, including and excluding divested business.
Earnings per share, SEK: Profit for the period attributable to Parent company shareholders to average number of shares outstanding, based on a rolling twelve-month calculation.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations and cash flow from investments, excluding company acquisitions/divestments.
Adjusted Net debt: Net debt excluding liabilities related to leasing.
Adjusted operating margin: Adjusted operating profit expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Adjusted operating profit: Operating profit adjusted for one-off items and restructuring costs when the amount is significant in size.
Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK: Cash flow from operating activities to number of shares outstanding at the end of the period.
Continuing operations: Lindab Group excluding discontinued operations.
Discontinued operations: Business Area Building Systems, which was divested in December 2021.
Equity/asset ratio: Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests, expressed as a percentage of total assets.
Free Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations and cash flow from investments.
Interest coverage ratio, times: Earnings before tax plus interest expense to interest expense
Investments in intangible assets and tangible fixed assets: Investments excluding acquisitions and divestments of companies.
Net debt: Interest-bearing provisions and liabilities less interest-bearing assets and cash and cash equivalents. 1) Average capital is based on the quarterly value.
NET debt/EBITDA: Average net debt in relation to EBITDA, excluding one-off items and restructuring costs, based on a rolling twelve-month calculation.
Net debt/equity ratio: Net debt to shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests.
One-off items and restructuring costs: Items not included in the ordinary business transactions and when each amount is significant in size and therefore has an effect on the profit or loss and key performance indicators, are classified as one-off items and restructuring costs.
Operating margin: Operating profit expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Operating profit: Profit before financial items and tax.
Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation - EBITDA: Operating profit before planned depreciation/amortisation.
Organic growth: Change in sales adjusted for currency effects as well as acquisitions and divestments compared with the same period of the previous year.
Profit margin: Earnings before tax expressed as a percentage of net sales.
Return on capital employed: Earnings before tax after adding back financial expenses based on a rolling twelve-month calculation, expressed as a percentage of average capital employed1). Capital employed refers to total assets less non-interest-bearing provisions and liabilities.
Return on shareholders' equity: Profit for the period attributable to Parent company shareholders based on a rolling twelve-month calculation, expressed as a percentage of average shareholders' equity1) attributable to Parent company shareholders.
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK: Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent company shareholders to number of shares outstanding at the end of the period.
Total operations: Continuing operations and discontinued operations.
Lindab Group had sales of SEK 9,648 m in 2021. Lindab has approximately 5,000 employees in 20 countries.
Lindab should be the market-leading ventilation company in Europe, specialised in air distribution and air diffusion.
In 2021, the Nordic region accounted for 55 percent, Western Europe for 29 percent, Central Europe for 14 percent and Other markets for 2 percent of total sales.
The share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap, under the ticker LIAB.
Lindab develops, manufactures, markets and distributes products for a better indoor climate and simplified construction.
Lindab's offering includes products and entire systems for energy-efficient ventilation and a healthy indoor climate. In some countries, Lindab also has an extensive range of roof, wall and rainwater systems.
The products are characterised by high quality, ease of installation, energy and environmental thinking and are delivered with a high level of service, which together gives an increased customer value.
Lindab's value chain is characterised by a good balance between centralised and decentralised functions. The distribution network has been built up with the goal of being close to the customer. Sales are made through approximately 140 own pro-shops and more than 3,000 independent retailers.
| Share price performance: | -61% |
|---|---|
| Average share turnover/day: | 152,531 |
| Highest price paid (January 3): | 325.00 SEK |
| Lowest price paid (September 28): | 117.30 SEK |
| Closing price September 30: | 124.70 SEK |
| Market cap September 30: | SEK 9,557 m |
| Total no. of shares: | 78,842,820 |
| - whereof treasury shares: | 2,200,838 |
| - whereof outstanding shares: | 76,641,982 |
Share price performance 2021/2022, SEK
A live webcast will be held at 10:00 am (CEST) on October 25. The Interim Report will be presented by Ola Ringdahl, President and CEO, and Jonas Arkestad CFO.
To access the webcast, use the link: https://tv.streamfabriken.com/lindab-q3-2022
To access the audiocast, please call: Phone +46 (0) 8 505 163 86 Alternatively phone +44 203 198 4884 Pincode 4104349#
For more information see lindabgroup.com
| Year-End Report | 9 February, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Interim Report January - March | 3 May, 2023 |
| Annual General Meeting | 11 May, 2023 |
| Interim Report January - June | 21 July, 2023 |
| Interim Report January - September | 26 October 2023 |
| All financial reports will be published at | |
| lindabgroup.com. |
This information is information that Lindab International AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out below, at 07:40 am (CEST) on 25 October, 2022.
Ola Ringdahl, President and CEO | E-mail: [email protected] Jonas Arkestad, CFO | E-mail: [email protected] Catharina Paulcén, Corporate Communication | E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone +46 (0) 431 850 00 For more information, please visit lindabgroup.com.
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