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Serneke Group

Quarterly Report May 5, 2022

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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH

2022

A STABLE START TO THE YEAR

JANUARY – MARCH 2022

  • Order bookings amounted to SEK 1,837 million (1,179) and the order backlog was SEK 11,966 million (13,126)
  • Income amounted to SEK 2,052 million (1,950)
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 36 million (31)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 5 million (2)
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK 55 million (46)
  • At the end of the period, available cash and cash equivalents totaled SEK 747 million (775)
  • The equity/assets ratio was 36.4 percent (35.7)
  • An initial part of the Auriga block in the Karlastaden district was sold to joint venture Karlastaden Group AB, which is owned jointly by Serneke and Fastighets AB Balder.
Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income 2,052 1,950 8,837 8,735
Operating profit 36 31 240 235
Operating margin, % 1.8 1.6 2.7 2.7
Profit/loss for the period 55 46 358 349
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution 1.95 1.65 12.77 12.48
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution 1.95 1.65 12.77 12.48
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 89.27 77.35 89.27 87.85
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.4 36.2 36.4 35.7
Net debt -1,006 -135 -1,006 -873
Net debt/EBITDA -3.2 0.9 -3.2 -2.8
Net debt/equity ratio, % -39.8 -6.2 -39.8 -35.4
Order bookings 1,837 1,179 7,003 6,345
Order backlog 11,966 13,126 11,966 12,101

CEO STATEMENT

As we sum up the first quarter of the year, I can affirm that we have continued to succeed in delivering in accordance with our strategy for stability and profitability. Consolidated income and profit were somewhat improved compared with the first quarter of the preceding year. This was achieved in a global situation pervaded by considerable uncertainty.

First and foremost, the war in Ukraine is an incomprehensible human catastrophe occurring in our immediate vicinity. This affects us all, on a human level through the media reports reaching us, and also impacts our operations in several ways. As we are a company that seeks to contribute positively to society, it goes without saying that we tried, during the quarter, to contribute to the collective relief effort taking place in many parts of society.

Naturally, the international situation will impact both the economy and the markets in which we operate. The world is still dealing with the effects of the pandemic and the consequences of the war in Ukraine have accentuated a situation in which prices for materials are rising, transport is impacted and where inflation and interest rates will affect purchasing power and demand. This requires us to be vigilant, to maintain a close dialogue with customers and suppliers and to keep good order in our agreements to minimize the risks that the external situation could cause.

In accordance with our plans, Serneke Sweden's contracting operations continue to generate additional stable profitability through discipline and by focusing on appropriate projects. Increased income and a positive trend in both operating profit and operating margin for the business area, compared with the first quarter last year, testify to this. I am pleased that we are succeeding in this despite the impact of the winter months and the price increases resulting from the global situation.

Our order bookings for the quarter were an improvement on the same period last year, again signaling stable development. Although developments associated with the global situation entail possible impacts on housing construction among private clients, we perceive continued strong demand for community service properties going forward. Our order book remains strong, affording us security. It is worth noting here that some projects, initially developed in-house, have been divested but have yet to be entered in the order book, including projects in the Karlastaden district.

Our ambition to regularly conduct transactions through Serneke Invest was also incorporated into the strategy during

the first quarter of the year. With the transfer of the Auriga block in the Karlastaden district to

Karlastaden Group AB, our joint venture with Balder, we have taken another decisive step in making the new district a reality. During the quarter, construction of the Karlatornet tower passed the halfway point in becoming the Nordic region's tallest building – not only transforming Gothenburg's skyline, but also generating pride in the company and confidence in what we deliver.

Our newly formed Group Management has now had the opportunity to work together for a number of months and I am very pleased to report that we are fully occupied accelerating our development process. As a company, we have set our sights on remaining relevant in the industry by further developing our offering. I look forward to being able to tell you more about how Serneke will develop over the upcoming quarters.

Michael Berglin, President and CEO

Order Jan– Jan– Order
bookings Mar Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec backlog Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021 SEK million 2022 2021 2021
Contracting 1,837 1,179 7,003 6,345 Contracting 11,966 13,126 12,101

ORDER BOOKINGS AND ORDER BACKLOG

External order bookings amounted to SEK 1,837 million (1,179) for the quarter. The emphasis of the assignments secured during the quarter is on housing production and community service properties. The largest individual order in the quarter amounted to SEK 548 million and pertains to a contracting agreement signed with ICA Fastigheter to build a completely new neighborhood in Brunnshög, Lund. The project encompasses slightly more than 22,000 m2 distributed between a commercial property at the entrance level and a residential property above. Production is scheduled to commence early in the second quarter of 2022.

The market situation is affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine and leads to uncertainty about economic developments and industry prospects. Underlying

<100 100-300 300-500 >500

demand remains, although reflecting a certain continued shift from private clients for residential projects to local government clients, with increased orders for public spaces and public properties. The effects of the war may reinforce this development.

At the end of the first quarter, the external order backlog amounted to SEK 11,966 million (13,126). This entails a decrease of 9 percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.

Of the order backlog for the upcoming years, green projects account for SEK 5,442 million. The projects involve constructing properties in accordance with established certification requirements that agree with Serneke's green framework.

Order backlog (SEK million)

NEW ASSIGNMENTS WITH ORDER VALUES OF MORE THAN SEK 100 MILLION IN JANUARY – MARCH 2022

Assignment Location Order value (SEK
million)
(Anticipated) start of construction
Retail/Housing Lund 548 Second quarter 2022
Public buildings Vänersborg 260 First quarter 2022

INCOME AND PROFIT

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income 2,052 1,950 8,837 8,735
Operating profit 36 31 240 235
Net financial items 2 7 16 21
Earnings after financial items 38 38 256 256
Tax 17 8 102 93
Profit/loss for the period 55 46 358 349

JANUARY – MARCH 2022

Consolidated income amounted to SEK 2,052 million (1,950), an increase of 5 percent. Income for Business Area Sweden increased by 14 percent to SEK 2,026 million (1,770), which is largely explained by the Karlatornet tower being in full production in and by projects included in previously divested portfolios also being produced at a high rate. Business Area Invest's income amounted to SEK 501 million (337) with the increase consisting primarily of the sale of the Auriga Block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture, as well as of contracting income SEK 289 million for the Karlatornet AB joint venture. Group-internal eliminations amounted to SEK 521 million and pertained primarily to internal deliveries to Karlastaden.

Operating profit amounted to SEK 36 million (31), with Business Area Invest contributing most through its sale of parts of the Auriga block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture. Contracting operations in Business Area

Sales per quarter

Sweden also had a positive effect on operating profit. Compared with the preceding year, the margin in ongoing projects for the quarter reflects a financial trend in the right direction.

Net financial items amounted to SEK 2 million (7), with the decrease mainly being attributable to increased interest expenses on borrowings. During the quarter, borrowing expenses of SEK 12 million (12) on project properties were capitalized.

The Group reported an estimated tax expense of SEK 17 million (8). The positive tax effect for the quarter is explained by non-taxable income and a change in deferred tax related to loss carryforwards.

Profit for the period amounted to SEK 55 million (46) and earnings per share after dilution for the quarter were SEK 1.95 (1.65).

FINANCIAL POSITION

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2022 2021 2021
Total assets 6,946 5,965 6,914
Total equity 2,527 2,161 2,467
Net debt -1,006 -135 -873
Net debt/EBITDA -3.2 0.9 -2.8
Cash and cash equivalents 547 288 575
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.4 36.2 35.7

As of March 31, the consolidated balance sheet total amounted to SEK 6,946 million (6,914) and the equity/assets ratio was 36.4 percent (35.7). At the end of the period, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 547 million (575), with the Group also having a credit facility of SEK 300 million. The credit facility can be used as a credit account (SEK 200 million) or as bank guarantees (SEK 100 million, of which SEK 76 million have been utilized). At the end of the period, available cash and cash equivalents totaled SEK 747 million (775). The Group also holds granted but unused building credits of SEK 677 million, meaning that financing for future projects developed in-house is secured. Additionally, the joint venture Karlatornet AB, which is owned 50-percent by Serneke, has a granted but unused building credit of SEK 1,846 million.

On March 31, equity amounted to SEK 2,527 million (2,467). The change consists of profit for the period of SEK 55 million and share-based remunerations of SEK 5 million.

On March 31, net borrowing amounted to SEK 1,006 million (873). The change is primarily attributable to an increase in long-term interest-bearing receivables of SEK 98 million in connection with the sale of the Auriga Block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture. The bond matures in December, with the conditions for refinancing this debt being deemed as favorable. The change is also explained by repayments of SEK 130 million on bank loans and an increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Interest-bearing receivables amounted to SEK 2,009 million, mainly comprising receivables incurred in connection with Serneke and Balder entering into transactions regarding the Karlastaden district.

Net debt Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2022 2021 2021
Bank loans 88 70 210
Utilized bank overdraft facility - - -
Construction credits, housing
cooperative projects
348 78 269
Bonds 517 716 516
Financial lease liabilities 85 78 84
Additional lease liabilities, IFRS 16 237 283 248
Loans from the Swedish Tax Agency 275 275 275
Other interest-bearing liabilities - 4 -
Interest-bearing receivables -2,009 -1,351 -1,900
Cash and cash equivalents -547 -288 -575
Net debt -1,006 -135 -873

The credit facility of SEK 200 million at Nordea is subject to a covenant requiring the Group to maintain an equity/assets ratio of 30 percent, as well as a covenant in terms of EBITDA. As of the reporting date of March 31, 2022, the covenant had been met.

GROUP FINANCIAL TARGETS

The equity/assets ratio shall exceed 30 percent. The return on equity shall exceed 15 percent.

The operating margin shall exceed 6 percent. Positive operating cash flow each quarter on a rolling six-month basis.

CASH FLOW

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021
Cash flow from operating activities -5 -2 115
Cash flow from investment activities -8 0 20
Cash flow from financing activities -15 56 206
Cash flow for the period -28 54 341
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 575 234 234
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 547 288 575

JANUARY – MARCH 2022

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 5 million (2), with cash flow from changes in working capital amounting to an inflow of SEK 104 million (outflow 5).

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 8 million (0).

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to an outflow of SEK 15 million (inflow 56) and was mainly attributable to loan repayments of SEK 130, newly raised loans of SEK 88 million, and contributions of SEK 44 million paid to tenant-owner housing associations.

Cash flow for the period amounted to an outflow of SEK 28 million (inflow 54).

In March, the Karlatornet tower reached halfway to its full height of about 245 meters. Photo: Kasper Dudzik

OVERVIEW BUSINESS AREAS

The Serneke Group is divided into three segments: Sweden, Invest and International, which are reported as individual operating segments.

Business Area Sweden conducts contracting operations in the areas of construction, civil engineering and infrastructure, as well as project development operations by developing project and development properties. The business area conducts construction contracting for both external customers, as well as Business Area Invest.

Business Area Invest conducts development projects with a higher degree of complexity, a higher transaction risk and a greater need for capital to be tied up.

The business area generates internal assignments for Serneke Sweden's contracting operations.

Business Area International brings the Group's international investments together. The business area is in the start-up phase and currently comprises an interest in an Australian construction company and an ongoing project-export initiative. Due to its current scope, the segment will not be described in this report, other than in the tables below on this page and in the "multi-year overview" on page 15.

Other operations are reported under Group-wide, which primarily comprises Group functions and Group-wide provisions.

SALES

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Sweden 2,026 1,770 8,359 8,103
Invest 501 337 1,850 1,686
International 0 0 0 0
Group-wide 46 33 168 155
Eliminations -521 -190 -1,540 -1,209
Total 2,052 1,950 8,837 8,735

OPERATING PROFIT

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Sweden 10 -10 77 57
Invest 60 71 308 319
International -5 -4 -19 -18
Group-wide -11 -17 -66 -72
Eliminations -18 -9 -60 -51
Total 36 31 240 235

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

To a certain extent, Serneke's operations are subject to seasonal effects. The contracting operations normally experience lower activity in the first quarter of the year due to fewer production days and, to a greater extent than normal, the weather during the winter months. Earnings are also affected by where public holidays fall, as this affects the number of production days.

SWEDEN

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income 2,026 1,770 8,359 8,103
Operating profit 10 -10 77 57
Operating margin, % 0.5 -0.6 0.9 0.7

JANUARY – MARCH 2022

Income amounted to SEK 2,026 million (1,770), an increase of 14 percent, which is largely explained by the Karlatornet tower being in full production.

Operating profit amounted to SEK 10 million (loss 10) and the operating margin was 0.5 percent (negative 0.6). Operating profit and operating margin for the quarter were affected by seasonal variations related to weather conditions, indirect effects of the corona pandemic (delays), as well as price increases in the market due to the invasion of Ukraine. Compared with the preceding year, operating profit for the quarter shows financial development in the right direction, with this having been the fourth consecutive quarter in profit. The operating margin for the quarter shows development in the right direction, reflecting the strongest start of a year since our reorganization in early 2020.

Building rights and housing production

In the first quarter, all building rights and housing production being developed in-house were transferred to the Invest segment. To provide a comprehensive and fair picture of development over time, the table for the Invest segment on page 10 includes comparative figures for previous periods from the Sweden segment.

Order backlog per client

INVEST

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income 501 337 1,850 1,686
Share in profit of associates and joint ventures 4 5 13 -6
Operating profit 60 71 298 319
Operating margin, % 12.0 21.1 16.1 18.9

JANUARY – MARCH 2022

Income amounted to SEK 501 million (337) with the increase consisting primarily of the partial sale of the Auriga block to the Karlastaden Group AB joint venture, as well as onward invoicing of contracting performed by Business Area Sweden for the Karlatornet AB joint venture.

The participation in the profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to SEK 4 million (5).

Operating profit amounted to SEK 60 million (71). The positive operating profit is mainly explained by the partial sale of the Auriga block to Balder. Hotel operations were also affected positively, with increased activity following the ending of the corona pandemic restrictions.

Project and development properties

As of March 31, 2022, the total book value of Business Area Invest's project development portfolio amounted to SEK 1,645 million.

Development rights Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Number (GFA) 2022 2021* 2021*
Development rights on own balance
sheet 162,896 230,787 196,624
Development rights through joint
ventures 82,345 52,300 81,854
Agreed development rights not yet
taken into possession 594,784 530,473 582,436
Total 840,024 813,560 860,914

*Comparative figures have been adjusted to include previous balances from the Sweden segment. See page 10

Housing construction projects developed in-house Mar 31
2022
Mar 31
2021*
Dec 31
2021*
Number of housing units under construction during the period 18 0 144
Number of housing units sold during the period 74 12 65
Total number of housing units under construction at the end of the period 374 404 532
Number of repurchased housing units on the Company's own balance sheet at the end of the
period 0 4 0
*Comparative figures have been adjusted to include previous balances

from the Sweden segment. See page 10

PARENT COMPANY

Serneke Group AB's (publ) operations mainly comprise Group management and Group-wide services.

Income for January-March amounted to SEK 46 million (33) and consisted primarily of intra-group services. Operating profit for the same period amounted to SEK 6 million (loss 11).

The Parent Company is indirectly affected by the risks described in the section Significant risks and uncertainty factors.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The nature and extent of transactions by related parties can be found in Note 33 of the 2021 Annual Report. During the year, related party transactions have occurred with Lommen Sjöbefälet AB, Kongahälla Shopping AB, Ola Serneke Holding AB, Kviberg Skidanläggning AB, Limestone Management AB, JV Sersund AB, JV Karlatornet AB, JV Karlastaden Group AB and the associated company Änglagården. Transactions with related parties have been made on market terms.

Presented below are transactions between Serneke and related parties conducted between January 1 and March 31, 2022:

Transactions with Lommen Sjöbefälet AB are considered to be related party transactions as the Company's main owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions consist primarily of the rent for Serneke's head office and purchases amounting to SEK 3.2 million. Transactions with Kongahälla Shopping AB are considered to be related party transactions as the Company's main owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions primarily involve contracting income amounting to SEK 1.2 million.

Transactions with Ola Serneke Holding AB are considered to be related party transactions as Ola Serneke is the principal shareholder in Serneke Group AB. Purchasing amounted to SEK 0.1 million and mainly comprised expenses for the settlement of assets in 2020 between Serneke and Kviberg Skidanläggning AB, which is owned by Ola Serneke Holding AB, and is thus considered a related party transaction.

Transactions with Michael Berglin are considered related party transactions as Michael Berglin is a member of Group Management. The transactions involve contracting income amounting to SEK 9.6 million as of March 31. Transactions with Limestone Management AB, Per Åkerman's consulting company, are considered to be related party transactions as Per Åkerman is a member of the Board of the Company. The transactions relate to consultancy fees of SEK 0.3 million for tasks beyond the Board assignment.

Transactions with Sersund AB (joint venture) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke holds 50 percent of Sersund and the transactions consist mainly of income of SEK 2.4 million from contracting services. Transactions with Karlatornet AB (joint venture) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 50 percent of Karlatornet AB as of December 17, 2020. The transactions primarily involve contracting income of SEK 289 million. Transactions with Karlastaden Group (joint venture) are considered related party transactions as Serneke owns 50 percent of Karlastaden Group AB. The transactions primarily involve contracting income of SEK 26.2 million. Transactions with the associated company Änglagården are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 40 percent of Änglagården. The transactions primarily involve outsourcing of staff, rent for premises and rent for the arena, respectively. Income amounted to SEK 1.1 million and purchases to SEK 6.7 million.

SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Serneke's operations entail several types of risks, both operational and financial. Operational risks are related to the daily operations and can apply to tenders or project development, assessment of profits, risks linked to production or the price trend. Operational risks are managed by the internal business management that has been developed within the Group. Identifying and managing Serneke's risks is crucial to the Group's profitability. Each segment manages its risks based on the business management and developed procedures and processes. Serneke's financial risks such as interest rate, liquidity, financing and credit risks are managed centrally in order to minimize and control risk exposure. The liquidity situation is assessed on an ongoing basis by the Board and Group Management. The Board's assessment is that Serneke acts on the basis of good rules of procedure and ensures that sufficient liquidity is obtained to safeguard its continued operation.

For further information on risks, as well as critical estimates and assessments, see the Board of Directors' Report and Notes 3 and 4 in the 2021 Annual Report. The descriptions in the Annual Report remain relevant. The Annual Report is published at www.serneke.group.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE REPORT PERIOD

The corona virus pandemic

During the quarter, Covid-19 ceased being classified as a generally and socially hazardous disease. However, Serneke continues to monitor closely developments surrounding the corona pandemic and its effects in both the short and long term.

The war in Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 intensified the effects on the global economy that became apparent during the corona pandemic. The sanctions against Russia and Belarus introduced as a result of the war and the widespread uncertainty in the global economy are affecting the supply and transport of materials, as well as inflation and interest rate trends. Looking ahead, this will affect prices and probably also demand.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS FOLLOWING THE REPORT PERIOD

Following the reporting period, Serneke also implemented the second part of the sale of the Auriga block in the Karlastaden district to Karlastaden Group AB, a joint venture in which Serneke and Fastighets AB Balder have equal holdings. This part comprises the lower podium portion of the future block and has an underlying property value of SEK 291 million.

THE SERNEKE SHARE (SRNKE)

Serneke Group AB has two share series, Series A and B. Serneke had approximately 7,240 shareholders as of March 31, 2022 and the closing price on March 31, 2022 was SEK 48.95.

Serneke's ten largest shareholders, March 31, 2022

Percentage of
shares
Series A shares Series B shares Total number
of shares
outstanding,
%
Percentage
of votes, %
Ola Serneke Holding AB 3,710,000 2,426,686 6,136,686 21.68% 52.56%
Lommen Holding AB 540,000 3,646,482 4,186,482 14.79% 12.03%
Christer Larsson i Trollhättan
AB
380,000 507,000 887,000 3.13% 5.73%
Ledge Ing AB 330,000 450,000 780,000 2.76% 4.99%
Vision Group i väst AB 250,000 550,662 800,662 2.83% 4.06%
Fastighets AB Balder 0 2,300,000 2,300,000 8.13% 3.06%
Svolder Aktiebolag 0 2,077,608 2,077,608 7.34% 2.76%
Försäkringsaktiebolaget Avanza 0 1,040,944 1,040,944 3.68% 1.38%
Novobis AB 0 640,000 640,000 2.26% 0.85%
Michael Berglin 0 366,708 366,708 1.30% 0.49%
Total, 10 largest 5,210,000 14,006,090 19,216,090 67.89% 87.91%
Other shareholders 0 9,090,615 9,090,615 32.11% 12.09%
Total shares outstanding 5,210,000 23,096,705 28,306,705 100.00% 100.00%
Repurchased shares 0 446,527 446,527
Total shares registered 5,210,000 23,543,232 28,753,232

Source: Euroclear and Serneke

Share series, number of shares and votes, March 31, 2022.

Share class Shares Votes
Series A shares 5,210,000.00 5,210,000.00
Series B shares 23,096,705.00 2,309,670.50
Total 28,306,705.00 7,519,670.50

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Interim Report January–June July 15, 2022 Interim Report January–September October 27, 2022 Year-end report 2022 February 8, 2023

The Board hereby certifies that this interim report provides a fair overview of the operations, position and earnings of the Parent Company and the Group and describes the significant risks and uncertainties that Serneke faces.

This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

Gothenburg, May 5, 2022 Serneke Group AB (publ)

Board of Directors

Jan C. Johansson Chairman

Mari Broman Member

Ludwig Matsson Member

Veronica Rörsgård Member

Lars Kvarnsund Member

Fredrik Alvarsson Member

Per Åkerman Member

For further information:

Michael Berglin, CEO E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0) 31712 97 00

Anders Düring, CFO E-mail: [email protected] Phone:: +46 (0)70 88 87 733

This information is such that Serneke Group AB (publ) is obliged to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on May 5, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. CET.

QUARTERLY DATA AND MULTI-YEAR REVIEW

Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun
SEK million 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020
Income
Sweden 2,026 2,389 1,925 2,019 1,770 2,025 1,592 1,461
Invest 501 580 322 447 337 223 28 28
International 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group-wide 46 42 46 33 33 17 20 14
Eliminations -521 -468 -325 -225 -190 -99 -142 -110
Total 2,052 2,543 1,968 2,274 1,950 2,166 1,498 1,393
Operating profit
Sweden 10 32 21 14 -10 -65 -62 -134
Invest 60 74 7 167 71 -4 -10 -4
International -5 -5 -4 -4 -4 -3 -3 -3
Group-wide -11 -11 15 -59 -17 -6 0 5
Eliminations -18 -19 -14 -10 -9 31 -4 -3
Total 36 71 25 108 31 -47 -79 -139
Operating margin, %
Profit after net financial items 1.8 2.8 1.3 4.7 1.6 -2.2 -5.3 -10.0
Profit/loss for the period 38 74 33 111 38 -119 -82 -147
55 87 37 178 46 -72 -66 -114
Balance sheet
Fixed assets 2,894 2,725 2,655 2,522 2,158 2,156 757 779
Current assets 4,052 4,189 3,810 3,775 3,807 3,836 4,962 4,872
Total assets 6,946 6,914 6,465 6,297 5,965 5,992 5,719 5,651
Shareholders' equity 2,527 2,467 2,372 2,340 2,161 1946 1,896 1,959
Non-current liabilities 752 740 1,200 1,177 1,182 1,058 1,245 1,262
Current liabilities 3,667 3,707 2,893 2,780 2,622 2,988 2,578 2,430
6,946 6,914 6,465 6,297 5,965 5,992 5,719 5,651
Total equity and liabilities
Orders
Order bookings 1,837 1,749 1,196 2,221 1,179 4,852 961 1,851
Order backlog 11,966 12,101 12,642 13,372 13,126 13,619 10,623 11,072
Employees
Average number of employees 1,269 1,208 1,205 1,189 1,174 1,161 1,180 1,202

KEY INDICATORS

IFRS-based key indicators

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income 2,052 1,950 8,837 8,735
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution 1.95 1.65 12.77 12.48
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution 1.95 1.65 12.77 12.48
Weighted average number of shares before dilution 28,231,836 27,938,245 26,753,717 27,962,221
Weighted average number of shares after dilution 28,231,836 27,938,245 26,753,717 27,962,221

Other key indicators

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Operating profit 36 31 240 235
Growth, % 5.2 7.5 0.6 27.1
Order bookings 1,837 1,179 7,003 6,345
Order backlog 11,966 13,126 11,966 12,101
Organic growth, % 5.2 7.5 26.1 27.1
Operating margin, % 1.8 1.6 2.7 2.7
Cash flow before financing -13 -2 124 135
Cash flow from operations per share, before
dilution -0.18 -0.07 3.99 4.11
Cash flow from operations per share, after
dilution -0.18 -0.07 3.99 4.11
Equity per share, SEK, before dilution 89.27 77.35 89.27 87.85
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 89.27 77.35 89.27 87.85
Working capital 385 1,185 385 998
Capital employed 3,952 3,642 3,949 3,961
Return on capital employed, % 7.8 -6.0 7.8 7.8
Return on equity after taxes, % 15.3 -9.7 15.3 15.8
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.4 36.2 36.4 35.7
Net debt -1,006 -135 -1,006 -873
Net debt/equity ratio, % -39.8 -6.2 -39.8 -35.4
Net debt/EBITDA -3.2 0.9 -4.2 -2.8

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

SEK million Jan–Mar
2022
Jan–Mar
2021
Apr–Mar
2021/2022
Jan–Dec
2021
Income 2,052 1,950 8,837 8,735
Production and administration expenses -1,960 -1,882 -8,422 -8,344
Gross profit 92 68 415 391
Sales and administration expenses -42 -35 -157 -150
Share in profit of associates and joint ventures -14 -2 -18 -6
Operating profit 36 31 240 235
Net financial items 2 7 16 21
Profit after financial items 38 38 256 256
Tax 17 8 102 93
Profit/loss for the period 55 46 358 349
Attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 55 46 358 349
Non-controlling interests 0 0 0 0
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.95 1.65 12.77 12.48
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.95 1.65 12.77 12.48
Average number of shares before dilution 28,231,836 27,938,245 28,035,618 27,962,221
Average number of shares after dilution 28,231,836 27,938,245 28,035,618 27,962,221

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Profit/loss for the period 55 46 358 349
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income 55 46 358 349

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Mar 31 Mar 31
2021
Dec 31
2021
SEK million 2022
Assets
Fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets 25 24 25
Other tangible fixed assets 339 406 351
Investments in associates/joint ventures 163 154 160
Deferred tax assets 125 23 108
Non-current interest-bearing receivables 2,009 1,351 1,900
Other non-current receivables 233 200 181
Total fixed assets 2,894 2,158 2,725
Current assets
Project and development properties 1,691 1,748 1,704
Inventories 2 1 1
Accounts receivable 911 1,000 966
Accrued but not invoiced income 516 400 555
Other current receivables 385 370 388
Cash and bank balances 547 288 575
Total current assets 4,052 3,807 4,189
Total assets 6,946 5,965 6,914
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 2,527 2,161 2,467
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 474 1,000 467
Other non-current liabilities 101 32 71
Other provisions 177 150 202
Total non-current liabilities 752 1,182 740
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1,076 504 1,135
Current tax liabilities - - 0
Accounts payable 1,352 974 1,344
Invoiced but not accrued income 763 739 744
Other current liabilities 476 405 484
Total current liabilities 3,667 2,622 3,707
Total equity and liabilities 6,946 5,965 6,914

SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million Mar 31
2022
2021 2021
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Balance at beginning of period 2,467 1,946 1,946
New share issue - 167 166
Share-related compensation 5 2 6
Transactions with non-controlling interests - - 0
Comprehensive income for the period 55 46 349
Non-controlling interests
Acquisition of non-controlling interests - - -
Comprehensive income for the period - - -
Balance at end of period 2,527 2,161 2,467

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Operating activities
Cash flow before change in working capital -109 3 24 136
Change in working capital 104 -5 87 -22
Cash flow from operating activities -5 -2 112 115
Investing activities
Increase/decrease in investing activities -8 0 12 20
Cash flow from investing activities -8 0 12 20
Cash flow before financing -13 -2 124 135
Financing activities
Newly raised borrowings 88 36 478 426
New share issue - 167 - 167
Amortization of liabilities -147 -148 -456 -457
Increase/decrease in financing activities 44 1 113 70
Cash flow from financing activities -15 56 135 206
Cash flow for the period -28 54 259 341
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 575 234 288 234
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 547 288 547 575

PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income 46 33 101 155
Sales and administration expenses -39 -44 -90 -157
Operating profit 6 -11 11 -2
Net financial items -16 -18 -106 -69
Profit after financial items -10 -29 -95 -71
Appropriations 0 0 0 0
Profit/loss before tax -10 -29 -95 -71
Tax 1 5 -4 1
Profit/loss for the period -9 -24 -99 -70

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Profit/loss for the period -9 -24 -99 -70
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income -9 -24 -99 -70

PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2022 2021 2021
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 7 8 8
Investments in Group companies 364 307 360
Deferred tax assets 15 18 14
Other non-current receivables 3 3 3
Total fixed assets 389 336 385
Current assets
Project and development properties 2 2 2
Other current receivables 1,388 1,576 1,498
Cash and bank balances 297 157 313
Total current assets 1,687 1,735 1,813
Total assets 2,076 2,071 2,198
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 526 573 530
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 7 522 3
Other provisions 1 2 2
Total non-current liabilities 8 524 5
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 521 203 523
Accounts payable 11 15 8
Other current liabilities 1,011 756 1,132
Total current liabilities 1,543 974 1,663
Total equity and liabilities 2,076 2,071 2,198

NOTES

NOTE 1 – Accounting policies

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as interpretations of current International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) standards as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's reports have been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. ESMA's guidelines on alternative key indicators are applied in the report.

The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the 2021 Annual Report. For detailed information regarding accounting policies, see Serneke's 2021 Annual Report, see www.serneke.se.

NOTE 2 – Financial assets and liabilities at fair value

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are classified according to one of three levels based on the information used to establish the fair value. The Group only holds financial assets and liabilities valued in level 3, which is why levels 1 and 2 have been omitted in the table below. No transfers have been made between the levels during the periods. A more detailed description of the levels can be found in Note 4 of the 2021 Annual Report.

Level 1 – Valuation is made according to prices in active markets for identical instruments.

Level 2 – Financial instruments for which the fair value is established based on valuation models that are based on observable data for the asset or liability other than quoted prices included in Level 1.

Level 3 – Financial instruments for which fair value is established based on valuation models where significant inputs are based on non-observable data.

Group SEK million Mar 31
2022
Mar 31
2021
Dec
31
2021
Financial assets
Non-current interest-bearing
receivables*
2,001 1 325 1,893
Available-for-sale financial
assets**
2 2 2
Total financial assets 2,003 1 327 1,895
Financial liabilities
Other short- and long-term
liabilities
Of which, additional purchase
considerations***
10
10
23
23
18
18

*As of 31 March 2022, the shareholder loan for Karlatornet is recognized at SEK 1,278 million. The remainder of the receivable is attributable to the joint ventures established with Fastighets AB Balder in 2021 and in the first quarter of 2022. ** In the fair value calculation of available-for-sale financial assets at level 3, the market price method has been applied and the yield value assumption has been used. *** In the fair value calculation of the additional purchase

considerations at level 3, project estimates, budgets and forecasts have been applied.

The fair value of the bond amounts to SEK 500 million. For the Group's other financial assets and financial liabilities, the reported values are assessed as corresponding to fair value. No significant changes in valuation models, assumptions or inputs were made during the period.

The repayment of the financial receivables regarding Karlatornet presupposes that the underlying calculations, which also pertain to the valuation of the underlying assets, proceed in accordance with the forecast and, if a deviation were to occur entailing there being no funds available to enable the payment of the dividend to Balder, Serneke has undertaken to convert the shareholder loan into a contingent shareholder contribution.

NOTE 3 – Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

The Group pledges collateral for external loans. The Group's contingent liabilities arise primarily in connection with different property disposals, whereby various operational guarantees may occur, as well as performance guarantees for future contracts. Serneke Group AB (publ) has also entered into a guarantee undertaking, which means that the co-owners in Prioritet Serneke Arena are jointly responsible for the correct fulfillment of interest and repayment of the associate's liabilities to credit institutions in the event that the associate is unable to pay.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet:

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Group 2022 2021 2021
Pledged assets 2,540 1,884 2,367
Contingent liabilities 3,755 927 2,677
Parent Company
Pledged assets 300 500 300

Contingent liabilities 6,196 2,633 4,987

During the quarter, we completed Åhusen, 194 homes, including 165 student apartments, for Väsbyhem in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm.

Note 4 – Breakdown of income

Jan-Mar 2022, SEK million Sweden Invest International Group-wide Eliminations Total
Construction income 2,021 374 - 0
-475
1,920
Sale of properties and development rights - 114 - -
-
114
Rental income - 2 - 2
-2
2
Other income 5 11 - 44 -44 17
Total income 2,026 501 - 46 -521 2,052
Date of income recognition:
At a specific time 5 126 - 44 -44 131
Over time 2,021 375 - 2
-477
1,772
Total income 2,026 501 - 46 -521 2,052
Jan-Mar 2021, SEK million Sweden Invest International Group-wide Eliminations Total
Construction income 1,767 160 - 0
-157
1,770
Sale of properties and development rights - 169 - -
-
169
Rental income - 2 - 3
-3
2
Other income 3 6 - 30 -30 9
Total income 1,770 337 - 33 -190 1,950
Date of income recognition:
At a specific time 3 175 - 30 -30 178
Over time 1,767 162 - 3
-160
1,772

Construction income

Income from contracting agreements are reported in accordance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, either by fulfilling the performance undertaking over time (that is, gradually) or at one specific time. Contracting agreements entail the construction contract being performed on the customer's land, where an asset is created over which the customer gains control in pace with the completion of the asset. This entails income being recognized gradually (over time), applying percentage-of-completion. When applying percentageof-completion, the input method applies whereby income is reported based on the degree of completion, which is calculated as the ratio between the expenses incurred for work performed at the end of reporting period and the estimated total expenses for the assignment. Revaluations of the project's final forecasts entail corrections of previously accumulated earnings. If it is probable that the total contract expenses will exceed

the total contract income, the anticipated loss should be immediately recognized as a cost in its entirety. Additional orders and amendments are included in the income from the assignment to the extent that they are approved by the customer.

Sale of properties and development rights

On disposal of properties or development rights directly or indirectly through a sale of shares, the underlying property or development right's value is recognized in the Group as income. Income from property sales is reported at the time at which the new owner takes possession. When contracts include property sales, development rights and construction contracting to the buyer of the planned building, an assessment is made regarding whether the property and/or development rights transactions and the construction contract are separate performance undertakings. Depending on the design and terms of the agreement, the sale can be seen as one or several

performance undertakings. Sales are reported at the point in time at which control is transferred to the buyer. Control is transferred over time if the seller has no alternative use for the property sold and the seller is entitled to payment from the customer for the work performed. In such cases, income is reported applying percentage of completion. If any of the above criteria are not met, income is reported at a single point in time, on completion and transfer to the customer.

Sales of development rights can be dependent upon decisions regarding future detailed development plans. An assessment is then made as to the likelihood of the respective detailed development plan. Sales income and earnings are recognized when the probability is deemed to be very high. When sales income is recognized, all remaining commitments in the sales earnings are also taken into account. Property projects are also on occasion sold with guarantees for a certain degree of leasing and,

at the time of sale, any lease guarantees are reported as a reserve in the project, which then has a positive effect on the percentage of completion as leases are signed. Rental income

Income also includes rental income, which is to be considered as operating leasing. Rental income is invoiced in advance and recognized on a straight-line basis in the income statement based on the terms of the lease agreements. Advance rent is reported as prepaid rental income. In cases where the rental contract allows a reduced rent for a certain period of time, which is compensated for by higher rent during another period, this is allocated across the term of the contract.

Other income

Other income refers to income not classified as construction income, property sales and building rights, or rental income such as hotel revenues, government subsidies, or income from central companies.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

Indicator Definition Purpose
Growth Income for the period less income for the previous period In the Company's view, the key indicator
divided by income for the previous period. allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to increase its earnings.
Organic Income for the period, adjusted for acquired growth, less In the Company's view, the key indicator
growth income for the previous period, adjusted for acquired allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
growth, divided by income for the previous period, Company's capacity to increase its income
adjusted for acquired growth. without acquiring operating companies.
Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
Calculation of organic growth 2022 2021 2021/2022 2021
Income current period 2,052
1,950
8,837
8,735
Income corresponding to previous period 1,950 1,814 7,007 6,871
Income change 102
136
1,830 1,864
Adjustment for structural effect 0
0
0 0
Total organic growth 102
136
1,830 1,864
Total organic growth (%) 5.2%
7.5%
26.1% 27.1%
Order The value of new projects and changes in existing projects In the Company's view, this key indicator
bookings during the period. allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's sales in Business Area Contracting
for the current period.
Order
backlog
The value of the Company's undelivered orders at the end
of the period excluding cooperation agreements.
In the Company's view, this key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's income in Business Area
Contracting over upcoming periods.
Operating Operating profit divided by income. In the Company's view, the key indicator
margin allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's profitability.
Operating Current assets less current liabilities. In the Company's view, the key indicator
capital allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's tied-up capital in relation to its
competitors.
Capital Consolidated total assets less deferred tax assets less non In the Company's view, this key indicator
employed interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities. allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
total capital placed at the Company's
disposal by shareholders and creditors.
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of capital employed 2022 2021 2021
Total assets 6,946 5,965 6,914
Deferred tax assets -125 -23 -108
Less non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities -2,872 -2,300 -2,845
Capital employed 3,952 3,642 3,961
Indicator Definition
Purpose
Return on Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses In the Company's view, the key indicator
capital divided by average capital employed for the period. allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
employed Accumulated interim periods are based on rolling 12- Company's capacity to generate a return on
month earnings. the total capital placed at the Company's
disposal by shareholders and creditors.
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of average capital employed 2022 2021 2021
March 31, 2022 (3,952) + March 31, 2021 (3,642) / 2 3,797
March 31, 2021 (3,642) + March 31, 2020 (3,434) / 2 3,538
Dec 31, 2021 (3,961) + Dec 31, 2020 (3,539) / 2 3,570
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of return on capital employed 2022 2021 2021
Profit after net financial items 256 -310 256
Plus financial expenses 41 97 38
Average capital employed 3,797 3,538 3,750
Return on capital employed 7.8% -6.0% 7.8%
Equity per Total equity according to the balance sheet divided The Company believes that key indicators give
investors a better understanding of historical return
per share at the closing date.
share, by the number of shares outstanding on the closing
date. The difference between before and after
before/after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued
dilution by the Group.
Cash flow Cash flow from operating activities divided by the It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives
investors a better understanding of the operations'
cash flow in relation to the number of shares,
adjusted for changes in the number of shares during
from average number of shares during the period. The
difference between before and after dilution is
operations accounted for by the convertibles issued by the
per share, Group.
before/after the period.
dilution
Earnings per Profit for the period divided by the average number
of shares during the period. The difference between
It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives
investors a better understanding of profit per share.
share, before and after dilution is accounted for by the
before/after
dilution
convertibles issued by the Group.
Indicator Definition Purpose
Return on equity Profit for the period as a percentage
of average shareholders' equity.
Accumulated interim periods are
based on rolling 12-month earnings.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows investors,
who so wish, to assess the Company's capacity to
generate a return on the capital shareholders have placed
at the Company's disposal.
Calculation of average shareholders' equity Mar 31
2022
Mar 31
2021
Dec 31
2021
March 31, 2022 (2,527) + March 31, 2021 (2,161) / 2 2,344
March 31, 2021 (2,161) + March 31, 2020 (2,074) / 2 2,118
Dec 31, 2021 (2,467) + Dec 31, 2020 (1,946) / 2 2,207
Calculation of return on shareholders' equity Mar 31
2022
Mar 31
2021
Dec 31
2021
Profit/loss for the period 358 -206 349
Average shareholders' equity 2,344 2,118 2,207
Return on equity 15.3% -9.7% 15.8%
Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity less minority
interests as a percentage of total
assets.
The equity/assets ratio shows the proportion of total
assets represented by shareholders' equity and has been
included to allow investors to be able to assess the
Company's capital structure.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid
assets less interest-bearing
receivables.
Net debt is a measure deemed relevant for creditors and
credit rating agencies.
Net debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing net debt divided by
shareholders' equity.
Net debt/equity ratio is a measure deemed relevant for
creditors and credit rating agencies.
EBITDA Operating profit excluding
amortization/depreciation.
EBITDA is a measure deemed to provide investors a better
understanding of the Company's earnings.
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of EBITDA 2022 2021 2021
Operating profit 240 -234 235
Depreciation 79 77 80
EBITDA 319 -157 315
Net debt/EBITDA Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid
assets less interest-bearing
receivables divided by EBITDA.
Net debt/EBITDA is a measure deemed relevant for
creditors and credit rating agencies.

SERNEKE IN BRIEF

Serneke is a growing corporate group providing comprehensive services in contracting and projectdevelopment with more than 1,200 employees. Through novel thinking, we drive development and create more effective and more innovative solutions for responsible construction. The business has a good mix of

Serneke Group AB (publ) Headquarters: Kvarnbergsgatan 2 SE-411 05 Gothenburg Phone +46 (0)31-712 97 00 | [email protected] public and commercial assignments, providing strength over economic cycles.

Serneke's annual reports and other financial information are available under the tab Investors at www.serneke.se

Presentation of the Interim Report for January-March 2022

On May 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. (CET), Serneke Group will comment on this Interim Report in a conference call with an online presentation for investors, analysts and the media. The presentation will be in Swedish and can be followed live via webcast at https://tv.streamfabriken.com/serneke-q1-2022. Presentation materials for the presentation will be available on the website one hour before the webcast begins.

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