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Ferronordic

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 17, 2022

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Evaluating strategic options

Summary of the second quarter, April–June 2022

  • Group: Business in Russia impacted by conflict in Ukraine with operating conditions becoming increasingly difficult.
  • Revenue growth of 6% to SEK 1,691m, partly due to currency effects.
  • 8.7% operating margin and 2% growth in operating profit to SEK 147m.
  • 63% decrease in earnings per share, partly due to foreign exchange losses.
  • Net debt higher on higher working capital and currency effects.
  • Russia/CIS: Equipment sales in units decreased by 64%.
  • Revenue decreased by 20% in local currency but increased by 5% in SEK due to strong ruble.
  • Additional provisions, mainly for inventories and receivables.
  • Selected preliminary financials for Russia standalone in July on p. 10.
  • Germany: Trucks sales in units decreased by 4% in a market that declined by 6%.
  • Revenue increased by 12% due to FX, strong used trucks sales and growth in aftermarket sales.
  • Operating margin and operating result improved.
  • Further promotion and investment in electric trucks.

2%

8.7%

Revenue growth

Operating profit growth

Operating profit margin

Earnings per share decrease

Selected key group ratios

2022 2021 2022 2021
SEK m (or as stated) Q2 Q2 % 6M 6M % FY2021
Revenue 1,691 1,590 6% 3,436 2,856 20% 6,212
Gross profit 356 286 24% 656 501 31% 1,111
Operating profit 147 144 2% 255 224 14% 483
Result for the period 32 86 -63% 95 142 -34% 339
Earnings per ordinary share, SEK* 2.20 5.94 -63% 6.50 9.79 -34% 23.33
Cash flow from operations 39 120 23 211 457
Net debt (cash) 712 143 712 143 198
Gross margin, % 21.0% 18.0% 3.1pp 19.1% 17.5% 1.6pp 17.9%
Operating margin, % 8.7% 9.0% -0.4pp 7.4% 7.8% -0.4pp 7.8%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 14% 3% 10.8pp 14% 3% 10.8pp 2%
Equity/total assets, % 37% 25% 10.9pp 37% 25% 10.9pp 28%
Return on capital employed, % 23% 23% -0.4pp 23% 23% -0.4pp 29%
Return on equity, % 22% 30% -8.0pp 22% 30% -8.0pp 36%

*Before dilution

All amounts are stated in millions of SEK unless stated otherwise. Rounding differences when summing up can occur with +/- SEK 1m. In cases where an underlying number is rounded off to SEK 0m, this is written as 0. Definitions and purposes of the key ratios are presented on pages 21 and 23.

Evaluating strategic options

The conditions for our business in Russia have continued to deteriorate. Further sanctions have been introduced and Volvo and certain other key partners have still suspended sales to Russia. We take all measures to ensure that our operations in Russia comply with applicable laws. Where permitted, we have so far continued to serve our customers. Going forward it is however questionable whether Ferronordic is able to continue meaningful operations in Russia. We are now evaluating strategic options for the Russian business, including potentially divesting all or part of it, or downsizing it and continuing on a limited scale. During the quarter we have worked to isolate the Russian business from other parts of the Group, ensuring that potential negative effects from the Russian business will not spill over on our businesses elsewhere. The situation in Russia is unpredictable and difficult. I am however impressed by how our teams are reacting to and managing this difficult situation so far.

Our businesses in Kazakhstan and Germany are developing well and we continue to strengthen our positions in these markets. In Germany we are now launching electric trucks from both Volvo and Renault Trucks. We are also about to launch a rental business for electric trucks with the vision of one day being able to offer sustainable transport services for our customers. We are also getting closer to turning the business into profits. At the same time we continue to look for opportunities to grow the business, both when it comes to new services and products as well as to new markets.

Russia/CIS

All measures are taken to ensure that the business in Russia complies with applicable sanctions laws and regulations. To the extent possible, we continue to serve our customers. However, the impact of the sanctions on our sales will be more noticeable going forward. Both supply and demand for new and used machines remained relatively high in the beginning of the quarter but has declined steadily since. Our new and used machine sales in units decreased by 64% and 48%, respectively. We expect sales to continue to decline as our sellable inventories decline and as new restrictions take effect. Demand for service and parts was more stable and our aftermarket sales was largely unchanged in local currency. Sales in Swedish krona increased partly due to a significant strengthening of the Russian ruble in the quarter. In the second quarter, we made extra provisions of SEK 99m, mainly for inventories and trade receivables.

Total revenue in Russia/CIS was down 20% in rubles but grew by 5% in Swedish krona to SEK 1,315m. The operating margin declined. The operating result was flat at SEK 157m.

"We explore all strategic options for our Russian business".

Germany

The German market for heavy trucks declined by 6% in the second quarter 2022 as supply remains constrained. Our new trucks sales declined by 4% in units and we gained further market shares. Our used trucks business continued to contribute to the top line and aftermarket sales grew by 28%, both as a result of organic growth and acquisitions. To reach our objectives we need to continue to improve our service coverage and capture an even larger share of the aftermarket sales within our sales area. In the second quarter we started operations at our new workshop in Bad Hersfeld. Meanwhile, work on our hub service station in Hannover continues. While network expansion and integration have taken longer time than expected, we continue to make progress. We now expect to reach positive operating profit sometime in the second half of 2022. Meanwhile, the launch of sales and rental of electric trucks continues at full speed, laying the foundation for sustainable transportation.

Total revenue in Germany grew by 12% to SEK 375m. The operating result improved by 23% to SEK -10m.

Outlook

The prospects for our operations in Russia continue to deteriorate. Business conditions are becoming increasingly difficult and we explore all strategic options. Our operations in Kazakhstan continues to develop positively but still represents a smaller part of sales. In Germany, we believe that a recovery from the pandemic may lead to increased demand for trucks and service. The geopolitical situation and higher energy prices may however also affect the German economy. In a longer perspective, we however believe that the underlying conditions and business opportunities in the Kazakh and German markets remain strong.

Lars Corneliusson President and CEO

Operating profit and operating margin

Group

Revenue

In Q2 2022, the revenue of the Group increased by 6% to SEK 1,691m (1,590). Sales of equipment and trucks decreased by 24% and aftermarket sales increased by 39%. Revenue from contracting services increased by 98% as projects ramped up during 2021 are still ongoing. Other revenue, mainly consisting of trucks rental in Germany, increased by 57%.

In 6M 2022, the Group revenue increased by 20% to SEK 3,436m (2,856). The sales of equipment and trucks increased by 6%, aftermarket sales increased by 36% and contracting services sales increased by 61%.

Gross profit and operating result

In Q2 2022, the gross margin for the Group increased to 21.0% (18.0%). As a result of higher revenue and higher gross margin, gross profit increased by 24% to SEK 356m (286).

As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased in Q2 2022 to 10.6% (8.9). The operating result for Q2 2022 increased by 2% to SEK 147m (144). The operating margin during the quarter decreased from 9.0% to 8.7%.

In 6M 2022, the gross margin increased to 19.1% (17.5). As a result of higher margin on higher revenue, gross profit increased by 31% to SEK 656m (501).

As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 6M 2022 to 10.3% (9.6). The operating result for 6M 2022 increased by 14% to SEK 255m (224). The operating margin decreased from 7.8% to 7.4%.

Net income

In Q2 2022, finance costs (net) amounted to SEK 13m (11), partly due to higher net debt and higher interest rates. Foreign exchange losses (net) increased to SEK 81m (6), mainly as a result of the appreciation of the Russian ruble, including its appreciation against the Kazakh tenge (in Kazakhstan, Ferronordic has part of its payables in rubles, while the functional currency is Kazakh tenge). Partly as a result of this, the result before income tax for Q2 2022 decreased by 58% to SEK 54m (127). The result for Q2 2022 decreased by 63% to SEK 32m (86).

In 6M 2022, finance costs (net) increased to SEK 19m (17), partly due to higher net debt and higher interest rates. Foreign exchange losses (net) were SEK 100m (8), mainly as a result of the appreciation of the Russian ruble. The result before income tax for 6M 2022 decreased by 31% to SEK 136m (199). The result for 6M 2022 decreased by 34% to SEK 95m (142).

Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share in Q2 2022 amounted to SEK 2.20 (5.94).

Basic and diluted earnings per share in 6M 2022 amounted to SEK 6.50 (9.79).

Cash flows

In Q2 2022, cash flows from operating activities decreased to SEK 39m (120). Lower cash flows were partly a result of an increase in working capital from SEK 225m to SEK 918m as payables decreased faster

Operating cash flow per quarter and over LTM

Cash flow from operations LTM (SEKm) Cash flow from operations per quarter (SEKm)

Property, plant and equipment and capital expenditures

than inventories and as receivables increased. As a percent of revenue, working capital increased from 3% in Q1 2022 to 14% in Q2 2022.

Cash flow from investing activities in Q2 2022 amounted to SEK -150m (-123). The main investments in Q2 2022 related to acquisitions of trucks for the German rental business and machines for contracting services, moved from inventories to PP&E to reach production volumes previously committed to. Additions of machines in contracting services in Russia/CIS are reflected in investment activities as outflows when payment for the machines is made to the supplier. Interest received in Q2 2022 was higher compared to Q1 2021, partly due to a higher average cash position, different currency mix and higher deposit rates.

During 6M 2022, cash flows from operating activities decreased to SEK 23m (211). Lower cash flows were partly a result of an increase in working capital from SEK 137m at the end of 2021 to SEK 918m at the end of Q2 2022, as payables decreased faster than inventories and as receivables increased. Cash flows from investing activities during 6M 2022 amounted to SEK -242m (-168).

Financial position

On 30 June 2022, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 658m, a decrease of SEK 110m compared to the end of 2021. The lower cash balance mainly reflected outflows from investing activities. At the end of Q2 2022, interest-bearing liabilities (including lease liabilities and effects of IFRS-16) amounted to SEK 1,370m, an increase of SEK 404m compared to the end of 2021, partly due to currency effects. The net debt position of SEK 198m at the end of 2021 increased to net debt of SEK 712m at the end of Q2 2022, mainly as a result of a higher working capital position and currency effects.

On 30 June 2022, property, plant and equipment (PP&E) amounted to SEK 1,301m, an increase of SEK 295m from SEK 1,006m at the end of 2021. The increase was mainly an effect of translation of fixed assets in the Russian business at a stronger Russian ruble. Fixed assets also increased due to additions in rental fleet in Germany, partly offset by depreciation of SEK 76m.

On 30 June 2022, equity amounted to SEK 1,739m, an increase of SEK 638m compared to the end of 2021. The increase was mainly due to positive foreign exchange differences of SEK 543m, reflecting an appreciation of the Russian ruble against the Swedish krona of 39% compared to the end of 2021.

Parent company

In Q2 2022, the revenue of the parent company decreased to SEK 32m (53) as intragroup sales of machines from the parent company to its Russian subsidiaries stopped. Administrative expenses increased by 40% to SEK 20m (14), partly as a result of moving of staff from the Parent's Russian subsidiaries to the Parent. The operating result decreased from SEK -7m in Q2 2021 to SEK -19m in Q2 2022. The result for the quarter decreased to SEK 57m (103). The positive result in Q2 2021 was mainly due to finance income received from the Russian subsidiaries.

In 6M 2022, the revenue of the parent company decreased to SEK 66m (95), mainly due to lower intragroup sales of machines. Administrative expenses increased by 50% to SEK 30m (20), partly as a result of moving of staff from the Parent's Russian subsidiaries to the Parent. The operating result decreased from SEK -7m in Q2 2021 to SEK -20m in Q2 2022. The result for the quarter decreased to SEK 42m (272). The positive result in 6M 2021 was mainly due to finance income received from the Russian subsidiaries.

Net debt and net debt/EBITDA

Return on capital employed and return on equity

Foreign exchange rates

The following foreign exchange rates have been used to translate the Q2 2022 (Q2 2021) results to the presentation currency:

  • Average rates of RUB/SEK 6.74 (-24% vs 8.82) and SEK/EUR 10.47 (+3% vs 10.14) have been used to translate the income statements.
  • End of period rates of RUB/SEK 5.04 (-41% vs 8.54) and SEK/EUR 10.68 (+5% vs 10.12) have been used to translate the balance sheet.

RUB/SEK rates are defined on basis of the rate quoted by Central Bank of Russia. The Kazakh tenge constitutes a smaller part of the Group's currency exposure. During Q2 2022, however, the Kazakh subsidiary's trade payables in rubles had a negative effect on the Group's results when translated to the subsidiary's functional currency in Kazakh tenge. The Group also has minor exposure to movements in US dollars and British pounds.

Employees

At the end of Q2 2022, the number of full-time equivalent employees in the Group was 1,818 (1,682), of which 1,493 (1,410) related to Russia/CIS, 313 (260) to Germany and 12 (12) occupied group functions. The increase of employees in Russia/CIS is mainly due to contracting service projects that were being ramped up in the second half of 2021.

Risks and uncertainties

As described in the 2021 annual report, Ferronordic is exposed to a number of risks. These risks remain and some of these risks have intensified as a result of the conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions and countersanctions that followed (see also under major events below).

Major events

The EU, the US and other countries have imposed wide-ranging sanctions against Russia, including export restrictions, suspension of major banks from SWIFT and measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from using its international reserves. In Q2 2022, additional sanctions were imposed on Russia, including further export restrictions and measures to constrain the Russian financial system.

Ferronordic takes all measures to ensure that its business complies with applicable sanctions laws and regulations. Ferronordic's assessment of the legal documents issued so far suggests that part of the products and services that Ferronordic offers in Russia are subject to restrictions. Ferronordic discontinues sales of such products and services in accordance with applicable legislation. This has and will have a negative effect on the Company's revenues, earnings and cash flows in Russia.

Volvo and some of Ferronordic's other key suppliers have suspended sales to Russia. In addition, transport and logistics to, from and within Russia are limited. Where not affected by restrictions, Ferronordic so far continues to serve clients and sell products. Going forward it is, however, questionable whether Ferronordic is able to continue meaningful operations in Russia. Ferronordic is exploring all strategic options for its business in Russia, including partial or full divestment or downsizing and continuation on a limited scale. The situation in Russia has no direct impact on Ferronordic's operations in Kazakhstan and Germany, which continue as before.

Ferronordic can currently still make payments domestically in Russia. Internationally, payments are restricted but Ferronordic can pay for goods and services. Dividend payments are subject to special procedures and approvals.

The volatility of the Russian ruble has increased. During Q2 2022, the ruble appreciated 44% against the Swedish krona. The strengthening of the Russian ruble increased the amounts of items in both balance sheet and income statement as translated into Swedish krona and consolidated in the Group's accounts. In Kazakhstan, where the functional currency is the Kazakh tenge, the revaluation of the local subsidiary's trade payables in rubles had a negative impact on the Group's results. Going forward payables from the Kazakh subsidiary will be denominated in US dollars or euros.

During Q1 2022, the Russian Central Bank significantly increased its key rate to 20%. In Q2 2022, the Central Bank lowered its key rate to 9.5% and, after the reporting period, further to 8.0%. The funding costs in Ferronordic's local credit facilities are based on the Central Bank reference rate and would therefore, if and when utilised, reflect the current key rate of the Central Bank.

Events after the reporting period

Further sanctions, including on Russia's biggest bank Sberbank, were imposed after the end of the reporting period.

The Russian Central Bank further lowered its key rate from 9.5% to 8.0% after the reporting period.

From the end of Q2 2022 up to the release of this report, the Russian ruble depreciated approx. 20% against the Swedish krona.

Segments

Ferronordic recognises two separate reportable segments: Russia/CIS and Germany (see also note 5 on page 18). In Russia/CIS, equipment and trucks sales include sales of new and used construction equipment, mobile crushers and screens, used trucks, attachments and diesel generators. Aftermarket sales include sales of service and parts. Contracting services include only revenue from contracting

services operations. Currently, contracting services operate only in Russia. Other revenue consists mainly of rental revenue. In Germany, equipment and trucks sales include sales of new Volvo and Renault Trucks, Renault light commercial vehicles and used trucks. Aftermarket sales include sales of service and parts. Other revenue consists mainly of rental revenue in Germany.

Russia/CIS Germany Total
Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
External revenue 1,315 1,254 375 336 1,691 1,590
Equipment and truck sales 538 787 237 236 774 1,023
Aftermarket sales 360 252 111 87 471 338
Contracting services 415 210 0 0 415 210
Other revenue 2 6 28 12 29 19
Gross profit 319 254 36 32 356 286
EBITDA 214 195 9 0 223 194
Operating profit 157 157 -10 -13 147 144
Finance items (net) -93 -17
Profit(loss) before tax 54 127
Result for the period 32 86
Gross margin, % 24.3% 20.2% 9.7% 9.6% 21.0% 18.0%
Operating margin, % 11.9% 12.5% -2.7% -3.8% 8.7% 9.0%
Russia/CIS Germany Total
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
SEK m (or as stated) 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
External revenue 2,641 2,261 795 595 3,436 2,856
Equipment and truck sales 1,391 1,411 524 396 1,915 1,806
Aftermarket sales 651 472 223 169 874 641
Contracting services 592 369 0 0 592 369
Other revenue 6 10 49 31 55 41
Gross profit 573 438 83 62 656 501
EBITDA 375 322 13 -3 388 319
Operating profit 276 250 -20 -27 255 224
Finance items (net) -119 -25
Profit(loss) before tax 136 199
Result for the period 95 142
Gross margin, % 21.7% 19.4% 10.5% 10.5% 19.1% 17.5%
Operating margin, % 10.4% 11.1% -2.5% -4.5% 7.4% 7.8%

Russia/CIS Germany Intersegment Total
30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun 31 Dec
SEK m 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Non-current assets 1,316 841 605 485 -353 -134 1,568 1,192
Total assets 3,935 3,213 1,098 895 -353 -134 4,680 3,973

Revenue by activity

Operating profit and operating margin

Market and sales

Russia/CIS

In Q2 2022, the market for construction equipment declined by 37% in units. After 24 February and into April in Q2 2022, demand and prices remained firm, partly supported by customer efforts to manage risks from ruble volatility, inflation and supply constraints. The market then declined due to restricted supply and lower demand. Ferronordic takes all measures to ensure that its business complies with applicable sanctions laws and regulations. To the extent permitted, Ferronordic has so far continued to sell new and used machines. Against this backdrop, Ferronordic's new machine sales in units decreased by 64% to 132 machines. Sale of used equipment also declined. Sales are expected to continue to decline. Aftermarket activity was more stable and production continued in contracting services.

Revenue and operating result

Total revenue in Russia/CIS increased by 5% (-20% in local currency) to SEK 1,315m (1,254). Equipment sales decreased by 32%, while aftermarket and contracting services sales increased by 43% and 98% respectively. The increase in contracting services was due to ramp up in the second half of 2021 and due to currency effects. As a result, the aftermarket and contracting services shares of share of revenue increased to 27% (20%) and 32% (17%) respectively. Partly as a result of this change in revenue mix, the gross margin increased to 24.3% (20.2%).

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 35%, mainly as a result of the appreciation of the Russian ruble. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses increased to 9.9% (7.7). The operating margin decreased to 11.9% (12.5) while the operating result was unchanged at SEK 157m. Given the uncertainty in the Russian market, the Group made additional provisions in a total amount of SEK 99m for e.g. inventories and trade receivables.

Cash flows and balance sheet

Cash flows from operating activities decreased to SEK 62m (111). Working capital as a percentage of revenue amounted to 13% in Q2 2022, compared to 1% in Q2 2021. The increase was partly due to payables decreasing faster than inventory and receivables increasing, but was also due to currency effects. Investments of property, plant and equipment of SEK 89m mainly related to machines in contracting services, where payment was made to the supplier during the period for machines previously delivered.

6M 2022

In 6M 2022, new machine sales in units decreased by 28% in a market that declined by 14%. Revenue increased by 17% to SEK 2,641m (2,261) with a gross margin of 21.7% (19.4). The operating profit grew by 10% to SEK 276m (250) with an operating margin of 10.4% (11.1).

2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Q2 Q2 change 6M 6M change FY
New units 132 369 -64% 480 666 -28% 1,246
Used units 40 77 -48% 88 125 -30% 328
Revenue, SEK m 1,315 1,254 5% 2,641 2,261 17% 4,844
Gross profit, SEK m 319 254 26% 573 438 31% 961
Operating profit, SEK m 157 157 0% 276 250 10% 553
Gross margin, % 24.3% 20.2% 21.7% 19.4% 19.8%
Operating margin, % 11.9% 12.5% 10.4% 11.1% 11.4%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 13% 0% 13% 0% 1%

Current

Russia

Selected balance sheet items and preliminary July revenue

Due to the extraordinary current operating conditions in Russia and to offer readers of this report better insight into the dynamics of the Company's business in Russia, Ferronordic presents selected balance sheet items for Russia standalone for the end of Q4 2021, Q1 2022 and Q2 2022. Ferronordic also presents preliminary amounts for the same balance sheet items for the end of July and preliminary sales estimates for July. The July amounts are preliminary and may change. The Russian ruble depreciated by approx. 20% against the Swedish krona between 30 June and 31 July 2022, which affects the translation of the balance sheet and, to a lesser extent, sales to the presentation currency.

Average foreign exchange rate RUB/SEK 5.59
Preliminary sales, SEK m July 2022
New units 22
Used units 23
Total revenue 392
Equipment and truck sales 103
Aftermarket sales 114
Contracting services 175
Other revenue 0
Total revenue (% of revenue) 100%
Equipment and truck sales 26%
Aftermarket sales 29%
Contracting services 45%
Other revenue 0%
RUB/SEK foreign exchange rate used for 8.22 9.06 5.04 6.03
translation
SEK m 31 Dec 2021 31 Mar 2022 30 Jun 2022 31 Jul 2022
ASSETS
Non-current
Property, plant and equipment 635 529 829 721
Current:
Inventories 1,243 861 977 732
New machines 684 345 134 74
Used machines 47 46 81 48
Parts 494 448 644 534
Other 19 22 119 75
Trade and other receivables 315 278 729 577
Cash and equivalents 418 225 345 471
LIABILITIES
Non-current
Borrowings 268 234 641 760
Lease liabilities 112 82 134 112

Trade and other payables 1,370 1,018 982 663

Revenue by activity

Operating profit and operating margin

Germany

Market and sales

Based on registrations of new trucks, the total German market for heavy trucks declined by 6% in Q2 2022. Rigids declined by 16% while tractors grew by 3%. Supply remains constrained, which holds back market growth. Rising inflation and energy prices, higher interest rates and weaker business indicators are however also affecting business sentiment. The manufacturing PMI declined through the quarter as order levels decreased. The index pointed to the first contraction in factory activity since June 2020 and new orders shrank the most in over two years. New trucks registered in Ferronordic's sales area decreased by 9% and represented 18% of the total German market. Ferronordic's new truck sales in units decreased by 4% to 206 units. The market share for Volvo Trucks continued to increase in the quarter. Customer activity and demand for service and parts was more stable in the quarter. The Group continued to work with partners and customers to develop e-mobility.

Revenue and operating result

Mainly due to higher aftermarket sales, total revenue in Germany increased by 12% (8% in EUR) to SEK 375m (336) in Q2 2022. Equipment sales was flat as lower new trucks sales was offset by higher used trucks sales. Aftermarket sales increased by 28%, of which 11% was organic growth. As a result, aftermarket sales increased by 4pp as a share of revenue to 30%. The gross margin increased to 9.7% (9.6).

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 8% to SEK 50m, partly due to acquisitions. The operating margin increased to -2.7% (-3.8). The operating result amounted to SEK -10m (-13).

Cash flows and balance sheet

Cash flows from operating activities were negative at SEK -23m (8) as a result of the operating loss and as working capital increased to SEK 230m from SEK 181m and to 15% from 12% of revenue at the end of Q1 2022. Investments of SEK 21m mainly related to payments for trucks to the rental fleet and investments in workshop expansion.

6M 2022

In 6M 2022, revenue in Germany increased by 34% to SEK 795m (595) with a gross margin of 10.5% (10.5). The operating result amounted to SEK -20m (-27) with an operating margin of -2.5% (-4.5).

2022 2021 % 2022 2021 % 2021
Q2 Q2 change 6M 6M change FY
New units 206 215 -4% 432 351 23% 800
Used units 38 48 -21% 109 100 9% 241
Revenue, SEK m 375 336 12% 795 595 34% 1,368
Gross profit, SEK m 36 32 13% 83 62 33% 149
Operating profit, SEK m -10 -13 23% -20 -27 24% -71
Gross margin, % 9.7% 9.6% 10.5% 10.5% 10.9%
Operating margin, % -2.7% -3.8% -2.5% -4.5% -5.2%
Working capital/LTM Revenue, % 15% 14% 15% 14% 6%

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Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Full
Q2 Q2 6M 6M year
SEK m 2022 2021 2022 2021 2021
Revenue 1,691 1,590 3,436 2,856 6,212
Cost of sales -1,335 -1,304 -2,780 -2,356 -5,101
Gross profit 356 286 656 501 1,111
Selling expenses -74 -63 -153 -116 -256
General and administrative expenses -106 -79 -200 -157 -358
Other income 10 2 16 4 12
Other expenses -40 -2 -64 -8 -27
Operating profit 147 144 255 224 483
Finance income 6 3 13 6 23
Finance costs -19 -14 -32 -23 -49
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) -81 -6 -100 -8 -5
Result before income tax 54 127 136 199 451
Income tax -22 -41 -42 -56 -112
Result for the period 32 86 95 142 339

Other comprehensive result

Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign
operations 620 20 543 46 60
Other comprehensive result for the period, net of tax 620 20 543 46 60
Total comprehensive result for the period 652 107 638 188 399
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (SEK) 2.20 5.94 6.50 9.79 23.33
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) 2.20 5.93 6.50 9.79 23.26

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

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30 Jun March 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2022 2022 2021 2021
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,301 950 1,006 766
Intangible assets 85 81 81 52
Deferred tax assets 183 121 105 81
Total non-current assets 1,568 1,152 1,192 898
Current assets
Inventories 1,346 1,112 1,432 1,342
Trade and other receivables 993 517 535 588
Prepayments 116 53 46 51
Cash and cash equivalents 658 593 768 653
Total current assets 3,112 2,277 2,781 2,634
TOTAL ASSETS 4,680 3,428 3,973 3,532
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 1 1 1 1
Additional paid in capital 620 620 620 620
Translation reserve 234 -386 -309 -323
Retained earnings 789 789 450 450
Result for the period 95 63 339 142
TOTAL EQUITY 1,739 1,086 1,101 890
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 515 427 490 499
Deferred income 26 31 22 0
Deferred tax liabilities 8 5 7 5
Long-term lease liabilities 124 88 97 63
Total non-current liabilities 673 550 617 566
Current liabilities
Borrowings 673 292 317 159
Trade and other payables 1,415 1,392 1,809 1,805
Deferred income 36 15 28 18
Provisions 86 51 39 18
Short-term lease liabilities 59 42 62 75
Total current liabilities 2,269 1,792 2,255 2,076
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,941 2,342 2,872 2,642
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4,680 3,428 3,973 3,532

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

Additiona
Share l paid in Translatio Retained Total
SEK m capital capital n reserve earnings equity
Balance 1 January 2022 1 620 -309 789 1,101
Total comprehensive result for the period
Result for the period 0 0 0 95 95
Other comprehensive result
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 543 0 543
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 543 95 638
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Total contributions and distributions 0 0 0 0 0
Balance 30 June 2022 1 620 234 884 1,739
SEK m Share
capital
Additiona
l paid in
capital
Translatio
n reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Balance 1 January 2021 1 615 -369 559 806
Total comprehensive result for the period
Result for the period
Other comprehensive result
0 0 0 142 142
Foreign exchange differences 0 0 46 0 46
Total comprehensive result for the period 0 0 46 142 188
Contribution by and distribution to owners
Dividends 0 0 0 -109 -109
Warrant issue 0 5 0 0 5
Total contributions and distributions 0 5 0 -109 -104
Balance 30 June 2021 1 620 -323 592 890

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

Q2 Q2 6M 6M
SEK m 2022 2021 2022 2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Result before income tax 54 127 136 199
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 76 51 133 96
(Gain)/loss from impairment of receivables -14 1 6 5
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment -3 0 -3 1
Finance costs 19 14 32 23
Finance income -6 -3 -13 -6
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) (net) 81 6 100 8
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working
capital and provisions
206 196 392 325
Change in inventories 397 -140 606 -370
Change in trade and other receivables -150 -35 -141 -154
Change in prepayments -15 2 -26 -11
Change in trade and other payables -330 158 -705 534
Change in provisions -4 -1 12 -10
Change in deferred income -4 0 -7 -2
Cash flows from operating activities before interest and tax paid 100 181 131 312
Income tax paid -42 -46 -78 -80
Interest paid -18 -15 -31 -22
Cash flows from operating activities 39 120 23 211
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 2 1 2 1
Interest received 6 3 13 6
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -158 -57 -257 -79
Acquisition of intangible assets 0 0 0 0
Acquisition of business 0 -71 0 -95
Cash flows from investing activities -150 -123 -242 -168
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends 0 -109 0 -109
Proceeds from borrowings 229 144 253 187
Repayment of loans -41 -20 -109 -27
Leasing financing paid -29 -27 -54 -48
Cash flows from financing activities 160 -11 90 5
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 49 -14 -129 48
Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period 593 665 768 604
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 15 1 19 1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 658 653 658 653

Parent company income statement

Full
Q2 Q2 6M 6M year
SEK m 2022 2021 2022 2021 2021
Revenue 32 53 66 95 239
Other income 0 0 0 0 2
Cost of sales -30 -46 -56 -82 -203
Gross profit 1 7 10 13 37
Administrative expenses -20 -14 -30 -20 -39
Operating profit -19 -7 -20 -7 -2
Finance income 108 113 110 284 433
Finance costs -10 -1 -13 -2 -2
Foreign exchange gains/(-losses) (net) -23 -2 -34 -3 -1
Result before income tax 57 103 42 272 427
Income tax 0 0 0 0 0
Result for the period 57 103 42 272 427

The total result for the period is the same as the result for the period.

Parent company balance sheet

31
30 Jun
2022
March
2022
31 Dec
2021
30 Jun
2021
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 0 0 1 1
Financial assets
Holdings in group companies 175 175 175 174
Loans to group companies 376 260 149 129
Deferred tax assets 20 20 20 20
Total financial assets 571 455 345 323
Total non-current assets 571 456 345 324
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 93 61 63 65
Prepayments 0 1 0 1
Cash and cash equivalents 235 230 241 18
Total current assets 329 292 304 84
TOTAL ASSETS 900 747 649 408
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 1 1 1 1
Unrestricted equity 0 0 0 0
Share premium reserve 630 630 630 630
Retained earnings -128 -128 -555 -555
Result for the period 42 -15 427 272
TOTAL EQUITY 545 489 504 348
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 0 0 31 0
Total non-current liabilities 0 0 31 0
Current liabilities
Borrowings 302 163 0 0
Trade and other payables 52 96 115 60
Total current liabilities 355 258 115 60
TOTAL LIABILITIES 355 258 145 60
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 900 747 649 408

Notes

1. Accounting policies

Ferronordic applies the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 2 (only parent company), issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. New or revised standards that come into effect in 2022 or later are not expected to have significant effect on Ferronordic's financial statements.

The same accounting and valuation principles were applied in the preparation of this report as in the preparation of the 2021 annual report (regarding the 2021 financial year).

2. Determination of fair values

The basis for the determination of fair value of financial assets and liabilities is disclosed in note 5 in the 2021 annual report. The fair values of the Group's financial assets and liabilities approximate their respective carrying amounts.

3. Seasonal variations

Ferronordic's revenue and earnings are affected by seasonal variations in the construction industry in Russia/CIS. The first quarter is typically the weakest for sales of machines as activity in construction projects is constrained during the winter months. On the other hand, the demand in aftermarket (sales of parts and services) is usually strong since many customers use the quiet period to service their machines. Demand is typically stronger and relatively even through the rest of the year. In Germany, seasonal trends are less significant.

4. Ferronordic AB (publ)

Ferronordic AB (publ) and its subsidiaries are sometimes referred to as the Group or Ferronordic. Ferronordic AB (publ) is also sometimes referred to as the Company. Any mentioning of the Board is a reference to the Board of Directors of Ferronordic AB (publ).

5. Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decisionmaker (CODM). The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the financial performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Group Executive Management Team. The Group recognises two separate reportable segments: Russia/CIS and Germany. The segments are partly managed separately due to differences in markets, logistics, supply

chains, products, customers and marketing strategies. For each segment, management reviews internal reports on at least a monthly basis. Russia/CIS comprises sales of new and used construction and other equipment, mobile crushers and screens, used trucks, aftermarket sales, rental, contracting services and other services in Russia and CIS (the Commonwealth of Independent States), which currently refers to Russia and Kazakhstan. Germany comprises sales of new and used trucks, aftermarket sales, rental and other services in Germany.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as described in Note 4 of the annual report 2021. Group overhead costs, such as Group management costs, are allocated between the segments using principles set forth by the CODM. Information regarding the results of each segment is presented on page 6 of this report. The performance of each segment is mainly evaluated based on revenue, gross profit, gross margin, EBITDA, operating profit and operating margin, as included in internal management reports that are reviewed by the Group's Executive Management Team. The Group had no inter-segment revenues during the periods presented.

Information on Group segments is presented in the front part of this report.

6. Contingencies

Besides as disclosed in this report, the Group has no material contingencies. The parent company has issued a number of guarantees, all as security for the subsidiaries' obligations visà-vis suppliers and financial institutions.

7. Related party transactions

There have been no significant changes in the relationships or transactions with related parties for the Group or the parent company compared with the information disclosed in the 2021 annual report.

8. Earnings per share

The calculation of earnings per share is based on the result attributable to the shareholders and thus is calculated as the result for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding. Dilution can potentially follow from the Group's incentive program for its executive management, which includes warrants. For more information, please refer to Ferronordic's annual report for 2021.

9. Events after the reporting date

Information regarding events after the reporting date is set out in the front part of this report (p. 6).

Result for the period, SEK m

2022
Q2
2021
Q2
2022
6M
2021
6M
Result attributable to shareholders, SEK m 32 86 95 142
Average number of shares during the period before dilution, thousand 14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 2.20 5.94 6.50 9.79
Dilution effect 0 0 0 0
Average number of ordinary shares during the period after dilution,
thousand
14,532 14,532 14,532 14,532
Earnings per ordinary share after dilution, SEK 2.20 5.94 6.50 9.79

Signatures

The Board of Directors and the Managing Director declare that the report for the second quarter of 2022 provides a true and fair overview of the Group's and the parent company's operations, financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and the companies in the Group.

Stockholm, 17 August 2022

Staffan Jufors Chairman

Aurore Belfrage Director

Annette Brodin Rampe Director

Niklas Florén Director

Lars Corneliusson Director and CEO

Håkan Eriksson Director

This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors

Key ratios

Financial information for individual quarters

The financial information below regarding individual quarters during the period 1 January 2020 – 30 June 2022 is collected from Ferronordic's interim reports for the relevant quarters.

Key ratios

Certain key rations in Ferronordic's interim reports are not defined according to IFRS. The company considers these

Selected key group ratios

ratios to provide valuable supplementary information for investors and the company's management as they enable the assessment of relevant trends. Ferronordic's definitions of these measures may differ from other companies' definition of the same terms. These ratios should therefore be seen as a supplement rather than as a replacement for measures defined according to IFRS. As the amounts in the tables below have been rounded off to SEK m, the calculations do not always add up due to rounding.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Revenue 1,203 1,129 1,185 1,267 1,590 1,661 1,694 1,746 1,691
Gross profit 207 221 187 215 286 324 286 300 356
Gross margin, % 17.2% 19.6% 15.8% 17.0% 18.0% 19.5% 16.9% 17.2% 21.0%
Operating profit 105 107 65 80 144 147 112 108 147
Operating margin, % 8.7% 9.5% 5.5% 6.3% 9.0% 8.9% 6.6% 6.2% 8.7%
Result for the period 76 81 44 56 86 109 88 63 32
Result per ordinary share, SEK 5.24 5.57 3.05 3.85 5.94 7.48 6.06 4.30 2.20
Working capital/LTM Revenue,
%
10% 8% 5% 4% 3% 0% 2% 3% 14%
Cash flow from operations, 312 100 179 91 120 327 -81 -16 39
Equity/total assets, % 30% 33% 31% 28% 25% 27% 28% 32% 37%
Return on equity, LTM% 28% 28% 26% 31% 30% 31% 36% 35% 22%
Return on capital employed,
LTM%
23% 25% 20% 21% 23% 27% 29% 31% 23%
Russia/CIS
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Revenue 958 900 951 1,007 1,254 1,333 1,249 1,326 1,315
Gross profit 190 199 169 185 254 290 233 254 319
Gross margin, % 19.9% 22.1% 17.8% 18.3% 20.2% 21.7% 18.7% 19.1% 24.3%
Operating profit 120 124 91 94 157 179 124 119 157
Operating margin, % 12.5% 13.8% 9.5% 9.3% 12.5% 13.4% 9.9% 9.0% 11.9%
Working capital/LTM Revenue,
%
11% 8% 3% 2% 0% -2% 1% 1% 13%
Germany
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m (or as stated) 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Revenue 245 229 233 260 336 327 445 420 375
Gross profit 16 23 18 30 32 34 53 47 36
Gross margin, % 6.7% 9.8% 7.7% 11.6% 9.6% 10.4% 11.8% 11.2% 9.7%
Operating profit -15 -17 -25 -14 -13 -32 -12 -10 -10
Operating margin, % -6.1% -7.3% -10.7% -5.3% -3.8% -9.6% -2.8% -2.5% -2.7%
Working capital/LTM Revenue,
%
7% 7% 9% 11% 14% 6% 6% 12% 15%

Net debt

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Long term borrowings 349 321 351 385 499 449 490 427 515
Long term lease liabilities 135 100 71 62 63 49 97 88 124
Short term borrowings 400 122 84 101 159 261 317 292 673
Short term lease liabilities 79 79 77 85 75 63 62 42 59
Total Interest bearing liabilities 963 622 583 632 796 822 966 848 1,370
Cash & cash equivalents 733 539 604 665 653 897 768 593 658
Net debt / (cash) 230 83 -20 -33 143 -75 198 255 712
Net debt / EBITDA (times) 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.1 0.3 -0.1 0.3 0.3 0.9

Working capital

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Inventory 1,134 956 1,014 1,241 1,342 1,280 1,432 1,112 1,346
Trade and other receivables 436 433 393 537 588 566 535 517 993
Prepayments 27 39 37 52 51 41 46 53 116
Trade and other payables 1,076 1,038 1,188 1,611 1,805 1,855 1,809 1,392 1,415
Deferred income 19 17 19 18 18 25 28 15 36
Provisions 27 20 26 18 18 34 39 51 86
Working capital 476 354 213 183 140 -26 137 225 917
Revenue LTM 4,765 4,650 4,635 4,783 5,170 5,702 6,212 6,690 6,791
Working capital / Revenue (%) 10% 8% 5% 4% 3% 0% 2% 3% 14%

Capital employed

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Long term interest bearing
liabilities
484 421 422 447 561 498 587 515 638
Short term interest bearing
liabilities
480 202 161 186 234 324 379 334 732
Shareholder equity 883 848 806 888 890 1,028 1,101 1,086 1,739
Capital employed 1,846 1,470 1,390 1,520 1,686 1,850 2,067 1,935 3,109
Average capital employed 1,611 1,464 1,696 1,736 1,766 1,660 1,729 1,727 2,397
EBIT 359 358 328 357 396 436 483 511 514
Interest income 9 10 12 13 11 16 23 27 30
Result LTM 368 368 340 370 407 453 506 538 544
Return on capital employed (%) 23% 25% 20% 21% 23% 27% 29% 31% 23%

Return on equity

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022
Shareholder equity 883 848 806 888 890 1,028 1,101 1,086 1,739
Average equity 812 842 848 835 887 938 954 987 1,315
Net result LTM 228 235 222 257 267 295 339 346 292
Return on equity (%) 28% 28% 26% 31% 30% 31% 36% 35% 22%

Alternative key ratios not defined by IFRS

EBITDA: Operating profit activities excluding depreciation, amortisation. Provides a measurement of the result from the ongoing business. In financials before and including 2016, certain write-downs of assets were excluded from EBITDA.

EBITDA margin: EBITDA in relation to revenue. Relevant key ratio in evaluating the Group's value creation.

Net debt/(Net cash): Interest-bearing liabilities (including lease liabilities) less cash and cash equivalents. Provides a measurement for the Group's net debt position.

Net debt / EBITDA: Net debt / (net cash) in relation to EBITDA for the last twelve months. Shows to what extent EBITDA covers net debt. Used to evaluate financial risk.

New units sold: Number of new machines and trucks sold. Used to measure and compare number of new units sold during relevant period.

Operating profit: Result before financial items and taxes. Provides a measurement of the result from the ongoing business.

Operating margin: Operating profit in relation to revenue. Relevant key ratio in evaluating the Group's value creation. Revenue growth: Growth in revenue compared to the same period last year, expressed in percentage. Used for comparison of growth between periods as well as comparisons with the market as a whole and with the company's competitors.

Gross margin: Gross profit in relation to revenue. Provides a measurement of the contribution from the ongoing business.

Capital employed: Total equity and interest-bearing liabilities. Shows the capital invested in the Group's business.

Return on capital employed: Adjusted EBIT plus financial income (for the last twelve months) in relation to capital employed (average during the last twelve months). Shows how effectively the capital employed is used.

Return on equity: Net income (for the last twelve months) in relation to shareholders' equity (average during the last twelve months). Net income is calculated before dividends to common shareholders but after dividends to preferred shareholders.

Working capital: Current assets excluding cash and cash equivalents, less non-interest bearing current liabilities. Shows the amount of working capital tied up in the ongoing business.

Working capital/Revenue: Working capital in relation to revenue during the last twelve months. Shows how effective the working capital is used in the business.

Abbreviations
Approx. Approximately
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CIS Commonwealth of Independent States
EUR Euro
FY Full year
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards
Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 2022 First, second, third and fourth quarter 2021
RUB Russian rubles
SEK Swedish krona
SEK '000 Thousand Swedish krona
SEK m Million Swedish krona
vs Versus
LTM Last twelve months
YTD Year-to-date
VCE Volvo Construction Equipment
6M, 9M, 12M 6 months, 9 months, 12 months

This is Ferronordic

Ferronordic is a service and sales company in the areas of construction equipment and trucks. It is the dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions and certain other brands in all of Russia and Kazakhstan, aftermarket partner of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in part of Russia, and dealer of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in part of Germany. The Company also offers contracting

Vision

Ferronordic's vision is to be the leading service and sales company in the company's markets.

Mission

The company's mission is to support the growth and leadership of the company's customers.

Values

Quality, excellence and respect.

Strategic objectives

  • Leadership in the market for construction equipment and trucks
  • Aftermarket absorption rate of at least 1.0 x
  • Expansion into related business areas
  • Geographic expansion
  • Industry leading digital service and sales platforms
  • Expansion and development of contracting services

services where it owns and operates equipment to carry out works for customers. Ferronordic began its operations in 2010 and now has approx. 100 outlets and approx. 1,800 employees. Ferronordic's vision is to be regarded as the leading service and sales company in its markets. The shares in Ferronordic AB (publ) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. http://www.ferronordic.com/

Strategic cornerstones

  • Customer orientation
  • Superior infrastructure
  • Building on a strong brand
  • Operational excellence

Investment case highlights

  • Strong brand portfolio
  • Markets with high potential
  • Further growth opportunities with attractive returns
  • Resilient business model based on a robust aftermarket business and great team
  • Investment in innovation
  • Experienced management and strong corporate governance
  • Providing sustainable business solutions
  • Strong balance sheet and cash flow support returns to shareholders

Financial objectives and dividend policy (subject to potential review)

KPI Objective Last twelve months (LTM)
Revenue Double the 2020 revenue in its current markets by
2025 (in SEK)1
1.5 x 2020 revenue
Operating margin Above 7% 7.6%
Net Debt / EBITDA Below 3 times (over a business cycle) 0.9 x
Dividend Policy The ambition is to pay at least 50% of net income if net debt/EBITDA is less than 1.0 x2
, post
dividend payment, and to pay at least 25% if net debt/EBITDA is more than 1.0 x2
. The Board will
take several factors into account when proposing the level of dividend including legal requirements,
the articles of association, the Group's expansion opportunities, its financial position and other
investment needs.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 LTM
Revenue 1,658 2,567 3,241 3,747 4,635 6,212 6,791
Operating margin 6.3% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 7.1% 7.8% 7.6%
Net debt/EBITDA -1.1 -1.5 -0.9 1.2 0.0 0.3 0.9

1) Current markets are defined as Russia and the whole of CIS and Germany.

2) On prior year accounts and after factoring for effect of dividend payment

About this report

Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this report are forward looking and the actual outcomes could be materially different. In addition to the factors explicitly discussed, other factors could have a material effect on the actual outcomes.

Language

In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the English and the Swedish version of this publication, the Swedish version shall prevail.

Totals and roundings

Totals quoted in tables and statements may not always be the exact sum of the individual items because of rounding differences. The aim is that each line item should correspond to its source and rounding differences may therefore arise.

This information is information that Ferronordic AB (publ) is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528). The information was submitted for publication on 17 August 2022, 07:30 CET.

Financial calendar

Interim report January-September 2022 - 11 November 2022

Conference call

A presentation for investors, analysts and media will be held on 17 August 2022 at 10:00 CET and is accessible at www.ferronordic.com.

Dial-in numbers:

Germany: +49 692 222 203 77 Russia: +8 800 500 98 67 PIN: 50646415# Sweden: +46 8 566 427 04 Switzerland: +41 225 805 976 United Kingdom: +44 333 300 9 273 United States: +1 646 722 49 04 The presentation can also be viewed live at https://tv.streamfabriken.com/ferronordic-q2-2022

Contacts

For investors, analysts and media: Erik Danemar, CFO and Head of Investor Relations +46 73 660 72 31 [email protected]

Nybrogatan 6 SE-114 34 Stockholm +46 8 5090 7280

Corporate ID no. 556748-7953 www.ferronordic.com

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