Management Reports • Apr 21, 2022
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January-March 2022
"The first quarter of 2022 will always be remembered for the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war is, first and foremost, a human tragedy, but it will most likely also have longer-term implications on geopolitics and business. We continue to work closely with our companies to support them in this unpredictable environment."
Johan Forssell, President & CEO of Investor
| 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted NAV, SEK m* | 684,107 | 760,962 |
| Adjusted NAV, SEK per share* | 223 | 248 |
| Reported NAV, SEK m*1) | 614,871 | 682,614 |
| Reported NAV, SEK per share*1) | 201 | 223 |
| Market capitalization (both share classes), excl. repurchased shares, SEK m | 649,333 | 711,230 |
| Share price (B-share), SEK | 206.15 | 227.75 |
| Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* | -76,855 | 89,912 |
| Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* | -10 | 16 |
| Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m*1) | -67,743 | 90,425 |
| Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %*1) | -10 | 20 |
| Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* | -61,897 | 73,806 |
| Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* | -9 | 16 |
| Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| Consolidated net sales, SEK m | 11,650 | 9,667 |
| Consolidated profit/loss, SEK m | -69,125 | 88,201 |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | -22.55 | 28.80 |
| * Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 17 and 26-27. Change in market capitalization |
with dividend added back reflects the change in total market capitalization with the dividend paid out added back. Change in net asset value with dividend added back includes the full dividend approved by the AGM.
1) In the reported net asset value, the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method respectively. Methods are further described in Investor AB's Annual Report.
| Overview annual average performance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Adjusted NAV incl. dividend added back, % | -10.1 | 9.2 | 15.1 | ||
| Investor B, total return, % | -9.5 | 20.6 | 19.8 | 22.4 | 13.9 |
| SIXRX return index, % | -14.0 | 4.9 | 12.8 | 13.8 | 10.6 |

Dear fellow shareholders,
During the first quarter, our adjusted net asset value declined by 10 percent. Our total shareholder return was -9 percent, while the SIXRX return declined by 14 percent.
The first quarter of 2022 will always be remembered for the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war is, first and foremost, a human tragedy, but it will most likely also
have long-lasting implications on geopolitics and business. We condemn the war and, just like our companies, we have made contributions to support humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people.
Our companies operate in several different industries, and they all face different situations. Based on our governance model, with clear roles and responsibilities, each individual board and management team decide on appropriate actions. That said, all companies are taking measures to follow sanctions, to protect and support employees, and many are taking steps to scale down their Russian activities.
Some of the challenges we saw before the war, such as supply chain constraints and inflation, have accelerated further. The sharp increase in inflation will likely force central banks to act more resolutely than previously expected. Furthermore, escalating geopolitical tensions are putting additional strain on the availability of energy. We continue to work closely with our companies to support them in this unpredictable environment.
Listed Companies' total return was -10 percent, four percentage points ahead of the SIXRX return index.
Investor AB has zero tolerance for unethical business behavior. Regarding Ericsson, we have clearly communicated our full support for its strategy as well as for the board's and management's continued and necessary work to strengthen the culture and internal processes within compliance. Based on the information at hand, we have full confidence in Ericsson's board and management.
Having identified industrial pumps as an attractive segment with good strategic fit, Atlas Copco announced two high-quality acquisitions with leading differentiated technologies and significant aftermarket businesses. These acquisitions will create a strong foundation for further growth. Industrial pumps play a crucial role in creating sustainable solutions for many industries.
Based on estimated market values, Patricia Industries' total return, excluding cash, was -5 percent during the first quarter, driven by lower multiples and earnings, mitigated by positive currency effects.
Reported sales growth for the major subsidiaries was 20 percent, of which 5 percent organically in constant currency. Adjusted EBITA declined by 3 percent. Excluding Mölnlycke, where the growth rate was distorted by covid-19-related contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the previous year, organic sales and adjusted EBITA grew by 16 and 30 percent respectively.
Mölnlycke's organic sales declined by 7 percent. Excluding PPE, organic sales growth was 6 percent in constant currency, driven by 11 percent organic growth in Wound Care. Gloves was essentially flat, while the growth rate in Operating Room Solutions remained heavily impacted by the PPE contracts delivered during the first quarter 2021. Encouragingly, group performance improved sequentially. Going forward, the second quarter will be the last one impacted by PPE comparisons, and the negative effect on growth will be significantly less than what we saw in the first quarter.
Laborie closed the acquisition of the OptilumeTM license within urethral strictures and Permobil finalized the acquisition of Panthera, strengthening the position within manual wheelchairs. In conjunction with these acquisitions, Patricia Industries invested a total SEK 1.3 bn in equity financing. After the end of the quarter, Piab announced the acquisition of Joulin, a French provider of vacuum grippers and gantry robots for automated wood handling and other segments. The acquisition will be funded partly with equity.
The value change of Investments in EQT was -15 percent during the quarter. EQT AB generated a total return of -25 percent while the value of our fund investments grew by 12 percent. Net cash flow to Investor was just above zero. EQT announced the strategically important EUR 6.8bn acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia, significantly strengthening its presence in Asia. We support this acquisition, and following its completion, we will remain the largest owner in EQT AB with an ownership of 14.6 percent.
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding us at the moment, but regardless of how the global economy and financial markets evolve, Investor stands strong. Future-proofing our companies to outperform competition and maximize long-term value is more important than ever. We continue to focus on our prioritized areas: sustainability including energy transition, innovation, digitalization, agility as well as succession planning and talent management.
After compiling and summarizing sustainability data for 2021, we are encouraged by the progress made by our portfolio companies within our focus area Climate & resource efficiency, where, as an aggregate, our portfolio companies have now reduced their Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions by 49 percent compared to the starting point in 2016. According to the goals that we sharpened during 2021, we are targeting a 70 percent reduction for the aggregated portfolio by 2030. Within Diversity & inclusion, we have recruited a number of highly competent individuals, complementing and further strengthening the boards in several of our companies.
With our proven governance model, clear strategy, portfolio of great companies, strong financial position and dedicated people - at Investor and in our companies - I am confident that we are well positioned to manage the challenges and capture the opportunities that these uncertain times will offer.
Johan Forssell President & CEO
| Adjusted values | Reported values | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares 3/31 2022 |
Ownership capital/votes (%) 3/31 2022 |
Share of total assets (%) 3/31 2022 |
Value, SEK m 3/31 2022 |
Value, SEK m 12/31 2021 |
Value, SEK m 3/31 2022 |
Value, SEK m 12/31 2021 |
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| Listed Companies | |||||||
| Atlas Copco | 207,754,141 | 16.9/22.3 | 15 | 101,088 | 128,968 | 101,088 | 128,968 |
| ABB | 265,385,142 | 12.9/12.9 | 12 | 80,821 | 91,732 | 80,821 | 91,732 |
| AstraZeneca | 51,587,810 | 3.3/3.3 | 9 | 64,433 | 54,807 | 64,433 | 54,807 |
| SEB | 456,198,927 | 20.8/20.8 | 7 | 46,655 | 57,458 | 46,655 | 57,458 |
| Epiroc | 207,757,845 | 17.1/22.7 | 6 | 41,375 | 47,298 | 41,375 | 47,298 |
| Nasdaq | 19,394,142 | 11.8/11.8 | 5 | 32,006 | 36,835 | 32,006 | 36,835 |
| Sobi | 107,594,165 | 35.0/35.0 | 3 | 23,969 | 19,957 | 23,969 | 19,957 |
| Ericsson | 266,745,735 | 8.0/23.8 | 3 | 23,494 | 26,589 | 23,494 | 26,589 |
| Saab | 40,972,622 | 30.2/39.7 | 2 | 14,070 | 9,440 | 14,070 | 9,440 |
| Husqvarna | 97,052,157 | 16.8/33.4 | 1 | 9,576 | 13,986 | 9,576 | 13,986 |
| Wärtsilä | 104,711,363 | 17.7/17.7 | 1 | 9,037 | 13,242 | 9,037 | 13,242 |
| Electrolux | 50,786,412 | 16.4/28.4 | 1 | 7,299 | 11,089 | 7,299 | 11,089 |
| Electrolux Professional | 58,941,654 | 20.5/32.4 | 0 | 3,370 | 3,677 | 3,370 | 3,677 |
| Total Listed Companies | 66 | 457,193 | 515,078 | 457,193 | 515,078 | ||
| Patricia Industries | Total exposure (%) | ||||||
| Subsidiaries | |||||||
| Mölnlycke1) | 99 | 9 | 65,544 | 72,926 | 18,695 | 17,787 | |
| Laborie | 98 | 2 | 14,966 | 14,727 | 9,229 | 8,276 | |
| Sarnova | 95 | 2 | 12,095 | 11,099 | 6,772 | 6,527 | |
| Permobil1) | 98 | 1 | 9,274 | 10,747 | 4,889 | 4,363 | |
| Piab1) | 97 | 1 | 8,102 | 8,029 | 5,791 | 5,702 | |
| Advanced Instruments | 99 | 1 | 6,952 | 6,952 | 7,272 | 7,082 | |
| BraunAbility | 92 | 1 | 4,033 | 3,641 | 2,387 | 2,365 | |
| Vectura | 99 | 1 | 3,749 | 3,630 | 3,731 | 3,705 | |
| Atlas Antibodies | 93 | 0 | 2,936 | 2,960 | 2,466 | 2,313 | |
| Total subsidiaries | 18 | 127,652 | 134,710 | 61,231 | 58,120 | ||
| Three Scandinavia | 40/40 | 1 | 7,892 | 6,801 | 5,078 | 5,043 | |
| Financial Investments | 0 | 2,740 | 2,594 | 2,740 | 2,594 | ||
| Total Patricia Industries excl. cash Total Patricia Industries incl. cash |
20 | 138,284 146,169 |
144,106 156,611 |
69,049 76,934 |
65,758 78,263 |
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| Investments in EQT | |||||||
| EQT AB | 174,288,016 | 17.4/17.5 | 9 | 64,574 | 85,872 | 64,574 | 85,872 |
| 5 | 34,505 | 30,768 | 34,505 | 30,768 | |||
| Fund investments | |||||||
| Total Investments in EQT | 14 | 99,078 | 116,640 | 99,078 | 116,640 | ||
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0 | 2,054 | -371 | 2,054 | -371 | ||
| Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries | 100 | 696,610 | 775,453 | 627,375 | 697,105 | ||
| Gross debt* | -37,823 | -38,446 | -37,823 | -38,446 | |||
| Gross cash* | 25,319 | 23,955 | 25,319 | 23,955 | |||
| Of which Patricia Industries | 7,885 | 12,505 | 7,885 | 12,505 | |||
| Net debt | -12,504 | -14,491 | -12,504 | -14,491 | |||
| Net Asset Value | 684,107 | 760,962 | 614,871 | 682,614 | |||
| Net Asset Value per share | 223 | 248 | 201 | 223 |
1) Including receivables related to Management Participation Program foundations. For Mölnlycke, the receivable corresponds to less than 1 percentage point of the total exposure, for Permobil to approximately 2 percentage points and for Piab to approximately 3 percentage points.
For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2021 figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period last year.
During the first quarter of 2022, adjusted net asset value decreased from SEK 761.0bn to SEK 684.1bn. The change in adjusted net asset value was -10 percent (16).
Reported net asset value decreased from SEK 682.6bn to SEK 614.9bn. The change in reported net asset value was -10 percent (20).
Total adjusted assets by business area

Net debt totaled SEK 12,504m on March 31, 2022 (14,491), corresponding to leverage of 1.8 percent (1.9).
Our target leverage range is 0-10 percent (net debt/total adjusted assets) over a business cycle. While leverage can fluctuate above and below the target level, it should not exceed 20 percent for a longer period of time.
Gross cash amounted to SEK 25,319m and gross debt to SEK 37,823m as of March 31, 2022.
The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.8 years on March 31, 2022 (10.8).

| Investor's net debt | |
|---|---|
| SEK m | Q1 2022 |
| Opening net debt | -14,491 |
| Listed Companies | |
| Dividends | 4,152 |
| Investments, net of proceeds | -6 |
| Management cost | -31 |
| Total | 4,114 |
| Patricia Industries | |
| Proceeds | 42 |
| Investments | -1,438 |
| Internal transfer to Investor | -3,124 |
| Management cost | -70 |
| Other1) | -31 |
| Total | -4,621 |
| Investments in EQT | |
| Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) | 1,947 |
| Drawdowns (investments and management fees) | -1,891 |
| Management cost | -2 |
| Total | 54 |
| Investor groupwide | |
| Internal transfer from Patricia Industries | 3,124 |
| Management cost | -29 |
| Other2) | -655 |
| Closing net debt | -12,504 |
1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid. 2) Incl. currency related effects, revaluation of debt and net interest paid.
Investor's management cost amounted to SEK 133m during the first quarter 2022 (123).
As of March 31, 2022, rolling 12-month management cost amounted to 0.08 percent of the adjusted net asset value.
The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 220.4 and SEK 206.15 respectively on March 31, 2022, compared to SEK 238.60 and SEK 227.75 on December 31, 2021.
The total shareholder return (Class B-share) amounted to -9 percent during the first quarter 2022 (16).
The SIXRX return index was -14 percent during the first quarter 2022 (14).
Investor's market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, was SEK 649,333m as of March 31, 2022 (711,230).

Listed Companies include ABB, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Electrolux Professional, Epiroc, Ericsson, Husqvarna, Nasdaq, Saab, SEB, Sobi and Wärtsilä. These are multinational companies with strong market positions and proven track records. In general, they are well positioned and we work continuously to support them to remain or become best-in-class.
Total return (excluding management costs) for Listed Companies amounted to -10 percent during the first quarter 2022.
The SIXRX return index was -14 percent during the first quarter 2022.

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK -51,253m during the first quarter 2022 (68,545).
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in value | -57,891 | 63,297 |
| Dividends | 6,670 | 5,277 |
| Management cost | -31 | -29 |
| Total | -51,253 | 68,545 |
| Q1 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value, SEK m |
Contribution, SEK m |
Total return (%)1) |
||
| Atlas Copco | 101,088 | -27,880 | -21.6 | |
| ABB | 80,821 | -8,706 | -9.6 | |
| AstraZeneca | 64,433 | 10,555 | 19.5 | |
| SEB | 46,655 | -8,071 | -14.1 | |
| Epiroc | 41,375 | -5,923 | -12.5 | |
| Nasdaq | 32,006 | -4,732 | -12.8 | |
| Sobi | 23,969 | 4,012 | 20.1 | |
| Ericsson | 23,494 | -2,762 | -10.4 | |
| Saab | 14,070 | 4,630 | 49.0 | |
| Husqvarna | 9,576 | -4,412 | -31.5 | |
| Wärtsilä | 9,037 | -4,070 | -30.8 | |
| Electrolux | 7,299 | -3,556 | -32.1 | |
| Electrolux Professional |
3,370 | -307 | -8.3 | |
| Total | 457,193 | -51,222 | -9.9 |
1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes with reinvested dividends, including add-on investments and/or divestments.
Dividends from listed companies totaled SEK 6,670m during the first quarter 2022 (5,277), of which SEK 2,518m was pending over the end of the quarter and is reported in Other Assets and Liabilities.

No new investments or divestments during the quarter.

Patricia Industries includes Advanced Instruments, Atlas Antibodies, BraunAbility, Laborie, Mölnlycke, Permobil, Piab, Sarnova, Vectura, Three Scandinavia and Financial Investments. Patricia Industries' focus is to invest in and develop wholly-owned companies in the Nordics and in North America.
During the first quarter 2022, sales growth for the major subsidiaries (including Advanced Instruments and Atlas Antibodies pro forma and excluding the Grand Group) was 20 percent. Organic growth was 5 percent in constant currency. EBITA amounted to SEK 2,019m, a decrease of 5 percent. Adjusting for items affecting comparability, mainly related to transaction and integration costs, EBITA decreased by 3 percent.
Excluding Mölnlycke, where the growth rate was substantially distorted by covid-19-related contracts for Personal Protective Equipment in the previous year, organic sales and adjusted EBITA grew by 16 and 30 percent respectively.

| Org. growth, constant |
Operating | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Sales | currency | EBITDA | EBITDA (%) | EBITA1) | EBITA, (%) | cash flow |
| Mölnlycke | 4,462 | -7 | 1,178 | 26.4 | 1,006 | 22.6 | 299 |
| Laborie | 734 | 4 | 170 | 23.1 | 154 | 21.0 | 15 |
| Sarnova | 2,072 | 3 | 283 | 13.7 | 243 | 11.8 | 353 |
| Permobil | 1,116 | 6 | 177 | 15.9 | 133 | 12.0 | -13 |
| Piab | 551 | 17 | 161 | 29.3 | 142 | 25.9 | 58 |
| Advanced Instruments | 292 | 20 | 130 | 44.3 | 125 | 42.8 | 49 |
| BraunAbility | 2,091 | 43 | 204 | 9.8 | 161 | 7.7 | 84 |
| Vectura | 74 | 45 | 44 | 59.6 | 13 | 17.3 | -126 |
| Atlas Antibodies | 95 | 20 | 45 | 47.4 | 40 | 41.9 | 14 |
| Total | 11,486 | 2,392 | 20.8 | 2,019 | 17.6 | 732 | |
| Reported growth y/y, % | 20 | -3 | -5 | ||||
| Organic growth, y/y, % | 5 |
1) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.
Contribution to adjusted net asset value amounted to SEK -7,298m during the first quarter 2022 (5,257).
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in value | -7,217 | 5,301 |
| Management cost | -70 | -63 |
| Other | -10 | 18 |
| Total | -7,298 | 5,257 |
Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to -5 percent (-5 percent including cash) during the first quarter 2022. The negative return was driven by multiple contraction and lower earnings, mitigated by positive currency effects.
For more information on valuation, see page 30.
Investments amounted to SEK 1,438m, mainly relating to equity investments in Laborie and Permobil. Divestments amounted to SEK 42m.
During the first quarter 2022, distributions to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 0m. Regarding the distribution from Three Scandinavia related to the divestment of its passive network infrastructure,

| Patricia Industries, net cash | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |||
| Beginning of period | 12,505 | 13,468 | |||
| Net cash flow | -1,396 | 1,141 | |||
| Internal transfer to Investor | -3,124 | -2,938 | |||
| Other1) | -101 | 3 | |||
| End of period | 7,885 | 11,674 | |||
1) Includes currency-related effects, net interest and management cost.
| Patricia Industries – valuation overview | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated market values, SEK m, 3/31, 2022 |
Change Q1 2022 vs. Q4 2021 SEK m |
Major drivers | Comments | |
| Subsidiaries | ||||
| Mölnlycke | 65,544 | -7,382 | Lower multiples and lower earnings impacted negatively |
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 17.5x |
| Laborie | 14,966 | 240 | USD 100m in equity injection from Patricia Industries. Lower earnings and multiples impacted negatively. Currency impacted positively |
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 20.1x |
| Sarnova | 12,095 | 996 | Higher multiples impacted positively | Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 14.6x. Acquisitions of Digitech and Allied 100 valued at cost |
| Permobil | 9,274 | -1,473 | SEK 344m capital injection from Patricia Industries. Lower multiples impacted negatively |
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 16.4x |
| Piab | 8,102 | 73 | Higher earnings impacted positively, mitigated by lower multiples |
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 17.9x |
| Advanced Instruments | 6,952 | 0 | - | Investment amount, acquisition made less than 18 months ago |
| BraunAbility | 4,033 | 392 | Higher earnings impacted positively, mitigated by lower multiples |
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 11.9x |
| Vectura | 3,749 | 119 | No major value drivers | Estimated market value of the property portfolio less debt and cost |
| Atlas Antibodies | 2,936 | -23 | No major value drivers | Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 21.3x |
| Partner-owned investments |
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| Three Scandinavia | 7,892 | 1,091 | Higher multiples impacted positively | Applied EV/LTM EBITDA 6.3x. The estimated market value includes a discounted value of the estimated remaining divestment proceeds attributable to Patricia Industries |
| Financial Investments | 2,740 | 146 | Multiple or third-party valuation, share price | |
| Total | 138,284 | |||
| Total incl. cash | 146,169 |

A provider of single-use products and solutions for managing wounds, improving surgical safety and efficiency, and preventing pressure ulcers. Read more at www.molnlycke.com
• Organic sales growth amounted to -32 percent in constant currency. Adjusted for the above-mentioned PPE contracts, sales was largely flat. Trays and Drapes experienced good growth driven by recovery in elective surgeries, although not yet fully back to pre-covid levels. Staff clothing declined.
• Organic sales growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency. Production is up and running after another covid-19-related manufacturing lock-down early this quarter, but long lead times in freight continue to impact sales. Underlying customer demand is strong.
• Organic sales growth amounted to -17 percent in constant currency, negatively impacted by supply disruptions.

| Income statement items, EUR m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 426 | 443 | 1,668 |
| EBITDA | 112 | 146 | 452 |
| EBITA | 96 | 130 | 387 |
| Sales growth, % | -4 | 11 | |
| Organic growth, constant currency, % |
-7 | 14 | |
| EBITDA, % | 26.4 | 32.9 | 27.1 |
| EBITA, % | 22.6 | 29.4 | 23.2 |
| Cash flow items, EUR m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 112 | 146 | |
| Lease payments | -6 | -5 | |
| Change in working capital | -66 | -54 | |
| Capital expenditures | -13 | -8 | |
| Operating cash flow | 28 | 79 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | - | - | |
| Shareholder | - | - | |
| contribution/distribution | |||
| Other1) | -40 | -60 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
-12 | 19 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 17 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 3 | ||
| Balance sheet items, EUR m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 1,522 | 1,510 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 8,340 | 7,850 | |
| 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities. |
| Share of sales, (%) Last 12 months |
Organic growth, constant currency, (%) Q1 2022 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | 57 | 11 |
| Operating Room Solutions |
27 | -32 |
| Gloves | 13 | 1 |
| Antiseptics | 3 | -17 |
| Total | 100 | -7 |
| Share of sales, (%) 2021 |
|
|---|---|
| Europe, Middle East, Africa | 60 |
| Americas | 31 |
| Asia Pacific | 9 |
| Total | 100 |
A provider of diagnostic and therapeutic products within Gastroenterology, Urology & Urogynecology, and Obstetrics, Gynecology & Neonatal. Read more at www.laborie.com
| Income statement items, USD m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 79 | 76 | 316 |
| EBITDA | 18 | 23 | 88 |
| EBITA | 17 | 20 | 80 |
| Sales growth, % | 4 | 37 | |
| Organic growth, | |||
| constant currency, % | 4 | 11 | |
| EBITDA, % | 23.1 | 30.9 | 27.9 |
| EBITA, % | 21.0 | 26.7 | 25.3 |
| Cash flow items, USD m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 18 | 23 | |
| Lease payments | -1 | -1 | |
| Change in working capital | -15 | -18 | |
| Capital expenditures | -1 | -3 | |
| Operating cash flow | 2 | 2 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | -140 | - | |
| Shareholder | 100 | - | |
| contribution/distribution | |||
| Other1) | 8 | 1 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
-31 | 3 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 16 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 3 | ||
| Balance sheet items, USD m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 455 | 424 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 805 | 825 | |
| 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease |
liabilities.
A US provider of specialty healthcare and safety products, services and software for the US emergency medical services (EMS), acute care and cardiac response markets. Read more at www.sarnova.com
| Income statement items, USD m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 222 | 191 | 866 |
| EBITDA | 30 | 27 | 107 |
| EBITA | 26 | 24 | 92 |
| Sales growth, % | 16 | 1 | |
| Organic growth, constant currency, % |
3 | -10 | |
| EBITDA, % | 13.7 | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| EBITA, % | 11.8 | 12.7 | 10.7 |
| Cash flow items, USD m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 30 | 27 | |
| Lease payments | -1 | -1 | |
| Change in working capital | 13 | 2 | |
| Capital expenditures | -4 | -6 | |
| Operating cash flow | 38 | 23 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | - | - | |
| Shareholder | - | - | |
| contribution/distribution | |||
| Other1) | -7 | -6 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
31 | 16 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 15 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 3 | ||
| Balance sheet items, USD m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 538 | 569 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 1,375 | 1,215 |
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.
A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions, including powered and manual wheelchairs, pressure-relieving cushions and powerassist devices. Read more at www.permobil.com
| Income statement items, SEK m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,116 | 908 | 4,270 |
| EBITDA | 177 | 192 | 767 |
| EBITA | 133 | 148 | 598 |
| Sales growth, % | 23 | -15 | |
| Organic growth, constant currency, % |
6 | -7 | |
| EBITDA, % | 15.9 | 21.1 | 18.0 |
| EBITA, % | 12.0 | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Cash flow items, SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 177 | 192 | |
| Lease payments | -16 | -14 | |
| Change in working capital | -119 | -39 | |
| Capital expenditures | -54 | -40 | |
| Operating cash flow | -13 | 98 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | -280 | - | |
| Shareholder contribution/distribution |
350 | - | |
| Other1) | -279 | -210 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
-222 | -112 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 22 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 4 | ||
| Balance sheet items, SEK m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 3,388 | 3,166 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 1,755 | 1,540 |
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.
A provider of gripping and moving solutions for end-users and machine manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and work environment. Read more at www.piab.com
| Income statement items, SEK m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 551 | 406 | 1,882 |
| EBITDA | 161 | 121 | 525 |
| EBITA | 142 | 105 | 447 |
| Sales growth, % | 36 | 2 | |
| Organic growth, constant currency, % |
17 | 9 | |
| EBITDA, % | 29.3 | 29.8 | 27.9 |
| EBITA, % | 25.9 | 25.9 | 23.7 |
| Cash flow items, SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 161 | 121 | |
| Lease payments | -9 | -8 | |
| Change in working capital | -84 | -21 | |
| Capital expenditures | -11 | -5 | |
| Operating cash flow | 58 | 87 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | -196 | - | |
| Shareholder | - | - | |
| contribution/distribution | |||
| Other1) | -80 | -106 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
-219 | -18 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 17 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 2 | ||
| Balance sheet items, SEK m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 1,986 | 1,767 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 875 | 650 | |
| 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities. |

A provider of scientific and analytical instruments for the biotechnology, clinical and food & beverage industries. Read more at www.aicompanies.com
| Income statement items, | Last 12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USD m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | months |
| Sales | 31 | 22 | 112 |
| EBITDA | 14 | 11 | 41 |
| EBITA | 13 | 11 | 39 |
| Sales growth, % | 44 | 11 | |
| Organic growth, | |||
| constant currency, % | 20 | 11 | |
| EBITDA, % | 44.3 | 50.4 | 36.5 |
| EBITA, % | 42.8 | 48.9 | 35.1 |
| Cash flow items, USD m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 14 | 11 | |
| Lease payments | 0 | 0 | |
| Change in working capital | -8 | -4 | |
| Capital expenditures | 0 | -1 | |
| Operating cash flow | 5 | 6 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | - | - | |
| Shareholder | |||
| contribution/distribution | - | - | |
| Other1) | -3 | -3 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
2 | 3 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 8 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 1 | ||
| Balance sheet items, USD m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 192 | 195 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 225 | 130 | |
| 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities. |
A provider of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Read more at www.braunability.com
| Key figures, BraunAbility | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement items, USD m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
| Sales | 224 | 146 | 770 |
| EBITDA | 22 | 10 | 64 |
| EBITA | 17 | 6 | 47 |
| Sales growth, % | 53 | -15 | |
| Organic growth, | |||
| constant currency, % | 43 | -16 | |
| EBITDA, % | 9.8 | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| EBITA, % | 7.7 | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Cash flow items, USD m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 22 | 10 | |
| Lease payments | -2 | -2 | |
| Change in working capital | -8 | -4 | |
| Capital expenditures | -3 | -2 | |
| Operating cash flow | 9 | 2 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments | -8 | - | |
| Shareholder | - | - | |
| contribution/distribution | |||
| Other1) | -3 | -3 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
-1 | -1 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 7 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 2 | ||
| Balance sheet items, USD m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 302 | 300 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 1,850 | 1,495 | |
| 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease |
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.
Develops and manages properties within community service and commercial with a long-term commitment. Read more at www.vecturafastigheter.se
| Key figures, Vectura | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement items, SEK m |
Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
| Sales | 74 | 81 | 272 |
| EBITDA | 44 | 48 | 168 |
| EBITDA, % | 59.6 | 59.6 | 61.6 |
| EBITA adj.1) | 13 | 12 | 46 |
| EBITA adj % | 17.3 | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Balance sheet items, SEK m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 4,343 | 3,963 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | ||
| Real estate market value | 8,738 | 8,388 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 31/3 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 38 | 34 |
1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties.
A provider of advanced reagents for basic and clinical biomedical research. Read more at www.atlasantibodies.com
| Income statement items, | Last 12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | months |
| Sales | 95 | 76 | 344 |
| EBITDA | 45 | 40 | 168 |
| EBITA | 40 | 36 | 148 |
| Sales growth, % | 26 | 23 | |
| Organic growth, constant currency, % |
20 | 32 | |
| EBITDA, % | 47.4 | 52.7 | 48.8 |
| EBITA, % | 41.9 | 47.0 | 42.9 |
| Cash flow items, SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | |
| EBITDA | 45 | 40 | |
| Lease payments | -2 | -1 | |
| Change in working capital | -26 | -13 | |
| Capital expenditures | -3 | -2 | |
| Operating cash flow | 14 | 23 | |
| Acquisitions/divestments Shareholder |
- | -146 | |
| contribution/distribution | - | - | |
| Other1) | -11 | -17 | |
| Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt |
3 | -140 | |
| Key ratios | |||
| Working capital/sales, % | 33 | ||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 4 | ||
| Balance sheet items, SEK m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 403 | 406 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 120 | 110 | |
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

Provides mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark. Read more at www.tre.se.
| Income statement items | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, SEK m | 2,728 | 2,586 | 10,892 |
| Sweden, SEK m | 1,749 | 1,659 | 7,036 |
| Denmark, DKK m | 694 | 683 | 2,798 |
| Service revenue, SEK m1) | 1,784 | 1,664 | 7,033 |
| Sweden, SEK m | 1,136 | 1,047 | 4,491 |
| Denmark, DKK m | 459 | 454 | 1,843 |
| EBITDA, SEK m | 891 | 863 | 3,563 |
| Sweden, SEK m | 656 | 641 | 2,579 |
| Denmark, DKK m | 167 | 164 | 714 |
| EBITDA, % | 32.7 | 33.4 | 32.7 |
| Sweden | 37.5 | 38.6 | 36.7 |
| Denmark | 24.0 | 24.0 | 25.5 |
| Key ratios | |||
| Capital expenditures/sales, % | 32 | ||
| Balance sheet items, SEK m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |
| Net debt | 6,406 | 6,498 | |
| 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | ||
| Number of employees | 1,735 | 1,740 | |
| Other key figures | 3/31 2022 | 3/31 2021 | |
| Subscriptions | 3,860,000 | 3,706,000 | |
| Sweden | 2,347,000 | 2,229,000 | |
| Denmark | 1,513,000 | 1,477,000 | |
1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. Investor was one of the founders of EQT in 1994 and has committed capital to the vast majority of its funds. Read more at www.eqtgroup.com
Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK -17,508m during the first quarter 2022 (16,961).
The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was -15 percent during the first quarter 2022, of which -15 percent in constant currency.
Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK 54m during the first quarter.
The value change of Investor's holding in EQT AB amounted to SEK -21,298m, corresponding to a total shareholder return of -25 percent during the first quarter.
Investor reports the value change on its EQT fund investments with a one-quarter lag. Consequently, the information related to Investor's investments in EQT funds in this report is presented as of December 31, 2021.
The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT funds amounted to 12 percent during the first quarter, of which 11 percent in constant currency.
Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 10.0bn as of March 31, 2022 (11.1).
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Net asset value, beginning of period |
116,640 | 57,486 |
| Contribution to net asset value Drawdowns (investments, management fees and management |
-17,508 | 16,961 |
| cost) Proceeds to Investor (divestitures, fee surplus, carry and dividend) |
1,893 | 1,520 |
| Net asset value, end of period | -1,947 99,078 |
-401 75,566 |
| Investor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund size EUR m |
Share (%) | Outstanding commitment SEK m |
Reported value SEK m |
|
| Fully invested funds2) | 38,019 | 3,240 | 20,168 | |
| EQT IX | 15,600 | 3 | 981 | 4,831 |
| EQT Infrastructure IV | 9,100 | 3 | 687 | 2,599 |
| EQT Infrastructure V | 15,700 | 3 | 2,920 | 1,797 |
| Credit Opportunities III3) | 1,272 | 10 | 515 | 880 |
| EQT Ventures II | 619 | 3 | 58 | 252 |
| EQT Mid Market Asia III | 630 | 27 | 39 | 1,962 |
| EQT Mid Market Europe | 1,616 | 9 | 375 | 1,712 |
| EQT Real Estate II | 1,000 | 3 | 219 | 108 |
| EQT new funds | - | 974 | 197 | |
| Total fund investments | 83,556 | 10,009 | 34,505 | |
| EQT AB | 17.4/17.54) | 64,574 | ||
| Total investments in EQT | 99,078 |
1) Following the IPO of EQT AB in September 2019, Investor's investments in EQT funds are reported with a one-quarter lag.
2) EQT V, EQT VI, EQT VII, EQT VIII, EQT Expansion Capital II, EQT Greater China II, EQT Infrastructure I, II and III, Credit Fund II, EQT Mid Market, EQT Mid Maraket US, EQT
Real Estate I, EQT Ventures. 3) Divested by EQT AB to Bridgepoint, October 2020.
4) Capital and votes respectively.
| Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Reported value | 99,078 | 116,640 | 116,640 | 90,889 | 78,467 | 75,566 | 57,486 | 57,486 | 50,143 | 48,843 | 40,603 |
| Reported value | -15 | 111 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 55 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 11 |
| change, % | |||||||||||
| Value change, | -15 | 110 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 29 | 57 | 18 | 3 | 19 | 8 |
| constant currency, % | |||||||||||
| Drawdowns from | |||||||||||
| Investor | 1,893 | 8,068 | 3,120 | 2,258 | 1,169 | 1,520 | 4,630 | 377 | 968 | 1,906 | 1,378 |
| Proceeds to Investor | 1,947 | 12,902 | 4,965 | 2,550 | 4,986 | 401 | 4,801 | 908 | 1,313 | 280 | 2,301 |
| Net cash flow to | |||||||||||
| Investor | 54 | 4,834 | 1,845 | 292 | 3,817 | -1,119 | 171 | 531 | 344 | -1,626 | 923 |
Net debt totaled SEK 12,504m on March 31, 2022 (14,491). Debt financing of the Patricia Industries' subsidiaries is arranged without guarantees from Investor and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Investor guarantees SEK 2.4bn of the associated company Three Scandinavia's refinanced external debt, but this guaranteed loan is not included in Investor's net debt either. The same applies for pending dividends from investments and approved but not yet paid dividend to shareholders.
| SEK m | Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to Patricia Industries |
Investor's net debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other financial | |||
| investments | 13,529 | -116 | 13,413 |
| Cash, bank and short | |||
| term investments Receivables included |
19,760 | -7,853 | 11,906 |
| in net debt | 1,466 | -2 | 1,465 |
| Interest bearing debt | -86,262 | 47,080 | -39,181 |
| Provision for pensions | -1,088 | 981 | -106 |
| Total | -52,594 | 40,090 | -12,504 |
Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 25,319m as of March 31, 2022 (23,955). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskadjusted return profile. Investor's gross debt, excluding pension liabilities, amounted to SEK 37,716m as of March 31, 2022 (38,337).
The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.8 years on March 31, 2022 (10.8), excluding the debt of the Patricia Industries subsidiaries.
Investor is rated AA- (Stable Outlook) by S&P Global and Aa3 (Stable Outlook) by Moody's.
Debt maturity profile, March 31, 2022 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 SEK m
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| SEK m | Group - Net financial items |
Deductions related to Patricia Industries |
Investor's net financial items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| Interest expenses Results from revaluation of loans, swaps and short |
-484 | 259 | -225 |
| term investments | -237 | - | -237 |
| Foreign exchange result | -506 | 169 | -337 |
| Other | 90 | -93 | -3 |
| Total | -1,127 | 336 | -792 |
Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795m on March 31, 2022 (4,795).
| Class of share |
Number of shares |
Number of votes |
% of capital |
% of votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 1 vote | 1,246,763,376 | 1,246,763,376 | 40.6 | 87.2 |
| B 1/10 vote | 1,821,936,744 | 182,193,674 | 59.4 | 12.8 |
| Total | 3,068,700,120 | 1,428,957,050 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Investor's share capital consists of 3,068,700,120 shares with a quota of SEK 1.5625 per share.
On March 31, 2022, Investor owned a total of 5,075,491 of its own shares (5,242,353).
Investor AB's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 3.00 p.m., May 3, 2022 at the City Conference Center, Barnhusgatan 12-14, Stockholm. Registration commences at 1.30 p.m. The AGM will be live broadcasted on www.investorab.com.
Notification of participation in the AGM can be given until April 27, 2022 through Investor's website www.investorab.com or by calling +46 8 611 2910. Additional information about Investor's AGM is available on Investor's website. Investor's Annual Report in Swedish is available at the company's head office and website.
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 4.00 per share for fiscal year 2021 (3.50). The dividend is proposed to be paid out in two installments, SEK 3.00 with record date May 5, 2022 and SEK 1.00 with record date November 7, 2022. The dividend level proposed is based on the stated dividend policy to pay a steadily rising dividend, supported by cash flow from our three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.
On Februari 9, 2022, Piab completed the acquisition of Manut-LM, a French leading tube lifting company. The consideration amounted to SEK 75m. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 56m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the companies. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. No transaction related cost has occurred during the quarter. For the period from the acquisition date until March 31, 2022, Manut-LM contributed net sales of SEK 17m and profit/loss of SEK 2m to the Group's result. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Group would have increased by SEK 9m and consolidated profit/loss for the period would have increased by SEK 1m.
On January 3, 2022, Permobil completed the acquisition of Panthera, a leading company in ultra-light active wheelchairs. The consideration amounted to SEK 305m. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill
amounted to SEK 241m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the companies' product portfolios. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 6m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and other operating cost in the Group's consolidated income statement. For the period from the acquisition date until March 31, 2022, Panthera contributed net sales of SEK 44m and profit/loss of SEK 6m to the Group's result.
| SEK m | Manut-LM | Panthera | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Other financial investments | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Inventories | 9 | 48 | 58 |
| Trade receivables | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| Other current receivables | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| Long-term interest bearing liabilities |
-6 | -16 | -23 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | - | -4 | -4 |
| Other liabilities | -25 | -24 | -49 |
| Net identifiable assets and liabilities |
20 | 64 | 84 |
| Consolidated goodwill | 56 | 241 | 297 |
| Consideration | 75 | 305 | 381 |
Total pledged assets amount to SEK 26.9bn (24.8), of which SEK 24.7bn (23.4) refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility, Laborie, Advanced Instruments and Sarnova, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 2.7bn, SEK 4.1bn, SEK 2bn and SEK 5.2bn. The increase in pledged assets mainly relates to increased assets in Laborie.
Total contingent liabilities amount to SEK 1.3bn (1.1).
This Interim Management Statement has in all material aspects been prepared in accordance with NASDAQ Stockholm's guidelines for preparing interim management statements. The accounting policies that have been applied for the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.
Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For Investor's consolidated accounts, this framework typically means IFRS.
Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2021 and on www.investorab.com/investorsmedia/investor-in-figures/definitions.
Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on pages 26-27. Reconciliations of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose of these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group, that is presented according to the applicable financial reporting framework.
Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this Interim Management Statement may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
| May 3, 2022 | Annual General Meeting 2022 |
|---|---|
| Jul. 15, 2022 | Interim Report January-June 2022 |
| Oct. 20, 2022 | Interim Management Statement January-September 2022 |
| Jan. 20, 2023 | Year-End Report 2022 |
Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer
Helena Saxon Chief Financial Officer +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]
Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability +46 70 550 3500 [email protected]
Magnus Dalhammar Head of Investor Relations +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]
Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Arsenalsgatan 8C Phone: +46 8 614 2000 www.investorab.com
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This Interim Management Statement and additional information is available on www.investorab.com
This Interim Management Statement has not been subject to review by the company's auditors
| Consolidated Income Statement, in summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
| Dividends | 6,671 | 5,277 |
| Changes in value | -75,576 | 80,346 |
| Net sales | 11,650 | 9,667 |
| Cost of goods and services sold | -6,402 | -5,039 |
| Sales and marketing cost | -1,785 | -1,422 |
| Administrative, research and development and other operating cost |
-2,294 | -1,751 |
| Management cost | -133 | -123 |
| Share of results of associates | 26 | 2,795 |
| Operating profit/loss | -67,844 | 89,750 |
| Net financial items | -1,127 | -1,249 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -68,971 | 88,501 |
| Income taxes | -154 | -300 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -69,125 | 88,201 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| Owners of the Parent Company | -69,093 | 88,230 |
| Non-controlling interest | -33 | -29 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -69,125 | 88,201 |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | -22.55 | 28.80 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | -22.55 | 28.79 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary | ||
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the period | -69,125 | 88,201 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax | ||
| Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period | ||
| Cash flow hedges | 34 | 29 |
| Hedging costs | 18 | -20 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,295 | 2,203 |
| Share of other comprehensive income of associates | 21 | 1 |
| Total other comprehensive income for the period | 1,368 | 2,213 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -67,757 | 90,414 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| Owners of the Parent Company | -67,730 | 90,431 |
| Non-controlling interest | -27 | -17 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -67,757 | 90,414 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | 3/31 2021 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 57,280 | 55,437 | 48,374 |
| Other intangible assets | 33,095 | 33,168 | 29,022 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 14,479 | 14,044 | 14,941 |
| Shares and participations | 563,112 | 638,336 | 512,751 |
| Other financial investments | 13,529 | 14,778 | 4,813 |
| Long-term receivables included in net debt | 1,465 | 1,964 | 1,934 |
| Other long-term receivables | 2,988 | 2,727 | 2,611 |
| Total non-current assets | 685,948 | 760,454 | 614,446 |
| Inventories | 7,246 | 6,767 | 5,700 |
| Shares and participations in trading operation | 217 | 375 | 14 |
| Short-term receivables included in net debt | 2 | - | 53 |
| Other current receivables | 12,425 | 9,412 | 15,065 |
| Cash, bank and short-term investments | 19,760 | 18,534 | 27,647 |
| Total current assets | 39,649 | 35,088 | 48,480 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 725,597 | 795,542 | 662,926 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 615,716 | 683,505 | 553,267 |
| Long-term interest bearing liabilities | 85,142 | 83,966 | 81,485 |
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 1,088 | 1,068 | 1,210 |
| Other long-term provisions and liabilities | 13,829 | 13,026 | 11,395 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 100,059 | 98,059 | 94,090 |
| Current interest bearing liabilities | 1,119 | 3,255 | 7,008 |
| Other short-term provisions and liabilities | 8,703 | 10,722 | 8,561 |
| Total current liabilities | 9,822 | 13,977 | 15,569 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 725,597 | 795,542 | 662,926 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary | |||
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | 2021 | Q1 2021 |
| Opening balance 1/1 | 683,505 | 462,775 | 462,775 |
| Total equity | 615,716 | 683,505 | 553,267 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-controlling interest | 844 | 891 | 1,005 |
| Owners of the Parent Company | 614,871 | 682,614 | 552,262 |
| Attributable to: | |||
| 1) Includes reclassification of non-controlling interest amounting to SEK -620m. | |||
| Closing balance | 615,716 | 683,505 | 553,267 |
| Purshase of own shares | - | -147 | - |
| Effect of long-term share-based remuneration | 21 | 64 | -12 |
| Changes in non-controlling interest | -53 | -991) | 90 |
| Dividend to shareholders | - | -10,722 | - |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -67,757 | 231,633 | 90,414 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 1,368 | 3,668 | 2,213 |
| Profit for the period | -69,125 | 227,965 | 88,201 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
| Operating activities | ||
| Dividends received | 4,153 | 1,222 |
| Cash receipts | 10,941 | 9,503 |
| Cash payments | -10,425 | -8,570 |
| Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax | 4,669 | 2,154 |
| Interest received/paid | -358 | -534 |
| Income tax paid | -222 | -553 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 4,089 | 1,068 |
| Investing activities | ||
| Acquisitions | -1,940 | -2,027 |
| Divestments | 1,966 | 2,071 |
| Increase in long-term receivables | -5 | - |
| Divestments of associated companies | - | 405 |
| Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow | -688 | -153 |
| Divestments of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow | 17 | 20 |
| Increase in other financial investments | 1 | -1,525 |
| Decrease in other financial investments | 970 | - |
| Net change, short-term investments | -554 | 3,134 |
| Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment | -1,929 | -332 |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 10 | 4 |
| Proceeds from sale of other investment | - | 1 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -2,152 | 1,598 |
| Financing activities | ||
| Borrowings | 1,689 | 361 |
| Repayment of borrowings | -3,080 | -435 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -1,391 | -74 |
| Cash flows for the period | 547 | 2,592 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 18,330 | 19,670 |
| Exchange difference in cash | 130 | 299 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 19,007 | 22,561 |
| SEK m | Listed Companies |
Patricia Industries |
Investments in EQT |
Investor Groupwide |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends | 6,670 | - | - | 1 | 6,671 |
| Changes in value | -57,891 | 171 | -17,818 | -38 | -75,576 |
| Net sales | - | 11,650 | - | - | 11,650 |
| Cost of goods and services sold | - | -6,402 | - | - | -6,402 |
| Sales and marketing cost | - | -1,785 | - | - | -1,785 |
| Administrative, research and development and other operating cost | - | -2,284 | -1 | -9 | -2,294 |
| Management cost | -31 | -70 | -2 | -29 | -133 |
| Share of results of associates | - | 26 | - | - | 26 |
| Operating profit/loss | -51,253 | 1,305 | -17,821 | -74 | -67,844 |
| Net financial items | - | -336 | - | -792 | -1,127 |
| Income tax | - | -198 | - | 43 | -154 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -51,253 | 772 | -17,821 | -823 | -69,125 |
| Non-controlling interest | - | 33 | - | 0 | 33 |
| Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company | -51,253 | 805 | -17,821 | -823 | -69,093 |
| Other effects on equity | - | 1,010 | 313 | 26 | 1,350 |
| Contribution to net asset value | -51,253 | 1,815 | -17,508 | -796 | -67,743 |
| Net asset value by business area 3/31 2022 | |||||
| Carrying amount | 457,193 | 69,049 | 99,078 | 2,054 | 627,375 |
| Investors net debt/-cash | - | 7,885 | - | -20,389 | -12,504 |
| Total net asset value including net debt/-cash | 457,193 | 76,934 | 99,078 | -18,334 | 614,871 |
| SEK m | Listed Companies |
Patricia Industries |
Investments in EQT |
Investor Groupwide |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends | 5,277 | - | - | - | 5,277 |
| Changes in value | 63,297 | 531 | 16,518 | 0 | 80,346 |
| Net sales | - | 9,667 | - | - | 9,667 |
| Cost of goods and services sold | - | -5,039 | - | 0 | -5,039 |
| Sales and marketing cost | - | -1,422 | - | - | -1,422 |
| Administrative, research and development and other operating cost | - | -1,744 | -1 | -6 | -1,751 |
| Management cost | -29 | -63 | -2 | -30 | -123 |
| Share of results of associates | - | 2,795 | - | - | 2,795 |
| Operating profit/loss | 68,545 | 4,725 | 16,515 | -35 | 89,750 |
| Net financial items | - | -386 | - | -863 | -1,249 |
| Income tax | - | -249 | - | -51 | -300 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 68,545 | 4,090 | 16,515 | -949 | 88,201 |
| Non-controlling interest | - | 29 | - | 0 | 29 |
| Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company | 68,545 | 4,119 | 16,515 | -949 | 88,230 |
| Other effects on equity | - | 1,651 | 447 | 98 | 2,196 |
| Contribution to net asset value | 68,545 | 5,770 | 16,961 | -851 | 90,425 |
| Net asset value by business area 3/31 2021 | |||||
| Carrying amount | 430,231 | 62,423 | 75,566 | 3,624 | 571,844 |
| Investors net debt/-cash | - | 11,674 | - | -31,256 | -19,582 |
| Total net asset value including net debt/-cash | 430,231 | 74,097 | 75,566 | -27,632 | 552,262 |
The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 31, Financial Instruments, in Investor's Annual Report 2021.
| Fair value, SEK m | Range | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | 3/31 2022 12/31 2021 |
Valuation technique | Input | 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | ||
| Shares and participations | 37,719 | 33,756 | Last round of financing | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Comparable companies | EBITDA multiples | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Comparable companies | Sales multiples | 3.9 – 4.0 | 3.1 – 4.4 | ||||
| Comparable transactions | Sales multiples | 2.3 – 3.5 | 2.2 – 3.6 | ||||
| NAV | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Other financial investments | 32 | 160 | Discounted cash flow | Market interest rate | n/a | n/a | |
| Long-term and current receivables | 3,254 | 3,745 | Discounted cash flow | Market interest rate | n/a | n/a | |
| Long-term interest bearing liabilities | 32 | 46 | Discounted cash flow | Market interest rate | n/a | n/a | |
| Other provisions and liabilities | 6,040 | 6,036 | Discounted cash flow | n/a | n/a | n/a |
All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers to be reasonable based on the circumstances prevailing at the time. Changes in assumptions may result in adjustments to reported values and the actual outcome may differ from the estimates and judgments that were made. Shares and participations in level 3 are mainly fund investments within EQT. Unlisted holdings in funds are measured at Investor's share of the value that the fund manager reports for all unlisted fund holdings (Net Asset Value) and is normally updated when a new valuation is received. The value change on Investor's investments in EQT funds are reported with a one-quarter lag. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on this part of the unlisted portfolio of approximately SEK 118m (120). For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 800m (900).
The table below indicates how fair value is measured for the financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet. The financial instruments are presented in three categories, depending on how the fair value is measured: Level 1: According to quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments
Level 2: According to directly or indirectly observable inputs that are not included in level 1
Level 3: According to inputs that are unobservable in the market
| 3/31 2022 | 12/31 2021 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Total carrying |
Total carrying |
||||||||
| SEK m | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Other1) | amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Other1) | amount |
| Financial assets | ||||||||||
| Shares and participations | 519,779 | 2,111 | 37,719 | 3,503 | 563,112 | 598,769 | 2,355 | 33,756 | 3,456 | 638,336 |
| Other financial investments | 13,414 | - | 32 | 84 | 13,529 | 14,543 | - | 160 | 75 | 14,778 |
| Long-term receivables included in net debt |
- | - | 1,465 | 1,465 | - | - | 1,964 | 1,964 | ||
| Other long-term receivables | 1,789 | 1,199 | 2,988 | 1,781 | 946 | 2,727 | ||||
| Shares and participations in trading operation |
217 | - | - | - | 217 | 375 | - | - | - | 375 |
| Short-term receivables included in net debt |
2 | 2 | - | - | ||||||
| Other current receivables | 66 | - | - | 12,360 | 12,425 | 22 | 1 | - | 9,389 | 9,412 |
| Cash, bank and short-term investments |
11,612 | - | - | 8,148 | 19,760 | 9,356 | - | - | 9,178 | 18,534 |
| Total | 545,087 | 2,112 | 41,005 | 25,293 | 613,497 | 623,065 | 2,357 | 37,661 | 23,043 | 686,125 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||||||||
| Long-term interest bearing liabilities |
- | - | 32 | 85,110 | 85,1422) | - | - | 46 | 83,920 | 83,9662) |
| Other long-term provisions and liabilities |
- | - | 5,927 | 7,902 | 13,829 | - | - | 5,935 | 7,091 | 13,026 |
| Short-term interest bearing liabilities |
- | - | 1,119 | 1,1193) | - | 228 | 3,027 | 3,2553) | ||
| Other short-term provisions and liabilities |
97 | 86 | 112 | 8,407 | 8,703 | 117 | 131 | 101 | 10,373 | 10,722 |
| Total | 97 | 86 | 6,072 | 102,539 | 108,794 | 117 | 359 | 6,082 | 104,411 | 110,969 |
1) To enable reconciliation with balance sheet items, financial instruments not valued at fair value as well as other assets and liabilities that are included within balance sheet items
have been included within Other. 2) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on long-term loans amounts to SEK 84,013m (88,354).
3) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on short-term loans amounts to SEK 1,119m (3,262).
| SEK m | Shares and participations |
Other financial investments |
Long-term receivables included in net debt |
Long-term interest bearing liabilities |
Other long term provisions and liabilities |
Other current liabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance at the beginning of the year | 33,756 | 160 | 3,745 | 46 | 5,935 | 101 |
| Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement | ||||||
| in line Changes in value | 3,707 | -24 | 3 | - | 0 | - |
| in line Net financial items | - | -3 | -500 | -14 | -84 | 14 |
| Reported in other comprehensive income | ||||||
| in line Foreign currency translation adjustment | 349 | 5 | 5 | - | 84 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 1,834 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Divestments | -1,927 | -107 | - | - | - | - |
| Settlements | - | - | - | - | -7 | -3 |
| Carrying amount at end of the period | 37,719 | 32 | 3,254 | 32 | 5,927 | 112 |
| Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial instruments held at the end of the period |
||||||
| Changes in value | -2,991 | - | - | - | 483 | - |
| Net financial items | - | - | -500 | 32 | 111 | - |
| Total | -2,991 | - | -500 | 32 | 595 | - |
| SEK m | Shares and participations |
Other financial investments |
Long-term receivables included in net debt |
Long-term interest bearing liabilities |
Other long term provisions and liabilities |
Other current liabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance at the beginning of the year | 24,409 | 120 | 3,586 | 59 | 4,179 | 117 |
| Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement | ||||||
| in line Changes in value | 13,271 | 23 | 228 | - | -113 | - |
| in line Net financial items | - | -11 | -50 | -14 | 680 | 8 |
| Reported in other comprehensive income | ||||||
| in line Foreign currency translation adjustment | 813 | 13 | 10 | - | 226 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 7,386 | 51 | 0 | - | 1,398 | - |
| Divestments | -12,078 | -34 | -50 | - | - | - |
| Issues | 0 | - | 43 | - | 6 | 3 |
| Settlements | 0 | - | -20 | - | -442 | -28 |
| Transfer out of Level 3 | -45 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carrying amount at end of the period | 33,756 | 160 | 3,745 | 46 | 5,935 | 101 |
| Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial instruments held at the end of the period |
||||||
| Changes in value | -8,414 | - | - | - | 1,613 | - |
| Net financial items | - | - | -50 | 14 | 481 | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | -8,414 | - | -50 | 14 | 1,132 | - |
| Group 3/31 2022 | Field of operation | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Healthcare equipment |
Healthcare services |
Hotel | Real estate | Osmolality testing |
Gripping and moving solutions |
Total |
| Geographical market | |||||||
| Sweden | 222 | 101 | - | 70 | 0 | 27 | 420 |
| Scandinavia, excl. Sweden | 345 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 10 | 358 |
| Europe, excl. Scandinavia | 2,599 | 40 | - | - | 55 | 256 | 2,950 |
| U.S. | 6,408 | 74 | - | - | 185 | 125 | 6,792 |
| North America, excl. U.S. | 213 | 1 | - | - | 11 | 34 | 258 |
| South America | 63 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 22 | 87 |
| Africa | 56 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 61 |
| Australia | 232 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 238 |
| Asia | 376 | 5 | - | - | 33 | 70 | 484 |
| Total | 10,513 | 224 | - | 70 | 292 | 551 | 11,650 |
| Category | |||||||
| Sales of products | 10,082 | 4 | - | - | 259 | 545 | 10,890 |
| Sales of services | 407 | 220 | - | - | 33 | 6 | 666 |
| Revenues from leasing | 15 | - | - | 70 | - | - | 85 |
| Other income | 8 | - | - | 0 | - | - | 8 |
| Total | 10,513 | 224 | - | 70 | 292 | 551 | 11,650 |
| Sales channels | |||||||
| Through distributors | 5,953 | 2 | - | - | 138 | 242 | 6,336 |
| Directly to customers | 4,560 | 222 | - | 70 | 154 | 309 | 5,314 |
| Total | 10,513 | 224 | - | 70 | 292 | 551 | 11,650 |
| Timing of revenue recognition | |||||||
| Goods and services transferred | |||||||
| at a point of time | 10,410 | 224 | - | - | 280 | 551 | 11,465 |
| Goods and services transferred | |||||||
| over time | 103 | - | - | 70 | 12 | - | 185 |
| Total | 10,513 | 224 | - | 70 | 292 | 551 | 11,650 |
Group 3/31 2021 Field of operation
| Gripping and | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Healthcare | Osmolality | moving | ||||
| SEK m | equipment | services | Hotel | Real estate | testing | solutions | Total |
| Geographical market | |||||||
| Sweden | 193 | 63 | 49 | 53 | 0 | 26 | 384 |
| Scandinavia, excl. Sweden | 303 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 19 | 326 |
| Europe, excl. Scandinavia | 2,655 | 0 | - | - | 45 | 171 | 2,871 |
| U.S. | 4,808 | - | - | - | 109 | 100 | 5,017 |
| North America, excl. U.S. | 176 | - | - | - | 9 | 22 | 208 |
| South America | 57 | - | - | - | 2 | 16 | 75 |
| Africa | 122 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 124 |
| Australia | 217 | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 223 |
| Asia | 363 | 15 | - | - | 12 | 48 | 438 |
| Total | 8,896 | 80 | 49 | 53 | 183 | 406 | 9,667 |
| Category | |||||||
| Sales of products | 8,595 | - | - | - | 165 | 405 | 9,165 |
| Sales of services | 280 | 80 | 49 | - | 18 | 1 | 428 |
| Revenues from leasing | 14 | - | - | 53 | - | - | 67 |
| Other income | 7 | - | - | 0 | - | - | 7 |
| Total | 8,896 | 80 | 49 | 53 | 183 | 406 | 9,667 |
| Sales channels | |||||||
| Through distributors | 5,078 | - | 29 | - | 107 | 182 | 5,397 |
| Directly to customers | 3,817 | 80 | 19 | 53 | 76 | 224 | 4,270 |
| Total | 8,896 | 80 | 49 | 53 | 183 | 406 | 9,667 |
| Timing of revenue recognition | |||||||
| Goods and services transferred | |||||||
| at a point of time | 8,794 | 80 | - | - | 178 | 406 | 9,458 |
| Goods and services transferred | |||||||
| over time | 102 | - | 49 | 53 | 5 | - | 209 |
| Total | 8,896 | 80 | 49 | 53 | 183 | 406 | 9,667 |
In the financial statements issued by Investor, Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are disclosed, which complete measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework, such as revenue, profit or loss or earnings per share.
APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.
Investor AB discloses the definitions of all APMs used on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-infigures/definitions and in the Annual Report 2021. Below reconciliations of significant APMs to the most directly reconcilable line item, subtotal or total presented in the financial statements of the corresponding period are disclosed.
Gross cash or Investor's cash and readily available placements are defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m |
Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to Patricia Industries |
Investor's gross cash |
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m |
Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to Patricia Industries |
Investor's gross cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other financial | Other financial | ||||||
| investments | 13,529 | -116 | 13,413 | investments | 14,778 | -236 | 14,542 |
| Cash, bank and short | Cash, bank and short | ||||||
| term investments | 19,760 | -7,853 | 11,906 | term investments | 18,534 | -9,121 | 9,413 |
| Gross cash | 33,289 | -7,970 | 25,319 | Gross cash | 33,311 | -9,357 | 23,955 |
Gross debt is defined as interest-bearing current and long-term liabilities, including pension liabilities, less derivatives with positive value related to the loans. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m |
Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to Patricia Industries |
Investor's gross debt |
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m |
Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to Patricia Industries |
Investor's gross debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables included in net debt |
1,466 | -2 | 1,465 | Receivables included in net debt |
1,964 | - | 1,964 |
| Loans | -86,262 | 47,080 | -39,181 | Loans | -87,221 | 46,919 | -40,301 |
| Provision for pensions | -1,088 | 981 | -106 | Provision for pensions | -1,068 | 959 | -109 |
| Gross debt | -85,883 | 48,060 | -37,823 | Gross debt | -86,324 | 47,878 | -38,446 |
Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.
| Group 3/31 2022, | Group 12/31 2021, | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | SEK m | ||
| Investor's gross cash | -25,319 | Investor's gross cash | -23,955 |
| Investor's gross debt | 37,823 | Investor's gross debt | 38,446 |
| Investor's net debt | 12,504 | Investor's net debt | 14,491 |
The net of all assets and liabilities not included in net debt. Total reported assets are based on reported values according to IFRS. Total adjusted assets are adjusted for estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m |
Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to non controlling interest |
Investor's net asset value |
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m |
Consolidated balance sheet |
Deductions related to non controlling interest |
Investor's net asset value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Investor's net debt |
615,716 | -844 | 614,871 12,504 |
Equity Investor's net debt |
683,505 | -891 | 682,614 14,491 |
| Total reported assets |
627,375 | Total reported assets |
697,105 | ||||
| Adjustment for estimated market value Patricia Industries holdings |
69,235 | Adjustment for estimated market value Patricia Industries holdings |
78,348 | ||||
| Total adjusted assets |
696,610 | Total adjusted assets |
775,453 |
Net debt ratio or leverage is defined as Net debt/Net cash as a percentage of total adjusted assets. The target leverange range is 0-10 percent (net debt to total adjusted assets) over a business cycle.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m | Net debt ratio | Group 12/31 2021, SEK m | Net debt ratio | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor's net debt | 12,504 = | Investor's net debt | 14,491 = | ||
| Total adjusted assets | 696,610 | 1.8% | Total adjusted assets | 775,453 | 1.9% |
Reported net asset value is equal to Investor's net asset value and equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company.
Net asset value based on estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments. The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12 months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. More information about the assessment basis can be found in section Patricia Industries - valuation overview on page 8 and Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values on page 30. In the table below there are a reconciliation between Reported net asset value and Adjusted net asset value. More details regarding the differences can be found in the table Net asset value overview on page 4.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m |
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported net asset value | 614,871 | Reported net asset value | 682,614 |
| Reported value for net assets Patricia Industries |
-69,049 | Reported value for net assets Patricia Industries |
-65,758 |
| Estimated market value Patricia Industries holdings |
138,284 | Estimated market value Patricia Industries holdings |
144,106 |
| Adjusted net asset value | 684,107 | Adjusted net asset value | 760,962 |
Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m | Net asset value, SEK per share |
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m | Net asset value, SEK per share |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor's reported net asset value | 614,871 | Investor's reported net asset value | 682,614 | ||
| Number of shares, excluding own shares |
= 3,063,624,629 |
201 | Number of shares, excluding own shares |
= 3,063,457,767 |
223 |
Total assets, including estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments, less net debt in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.
| Group 3/31 2022, SEK m | Net asset value, SEK per share |
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m | Net asset value, SEK per share |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor's adjusted net asset value | 684,107 | Investor's adjusted net asset value | 760,962 | ||
| Number of shares, excluding own shares |
= 3,063,624,629 |
223 | Number of shares, excluding own shares |
= 3,063,457,767 |
248 |
| Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Mölnlycke (EUR m) Sales |
426 | 1,686 | 420 | 405 | 417 | 443 | 1,793 | 554 | 479 | 358 | 401 |
| Sales growth, % | -4 | -6 | -24 | -15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 38 | 26 | -7 | 7 |
| Organic growth, | -7 | -6 | -26 | -16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 41 | 29 | -7 | 7 |
| constant currency, % EBITDA |
112 | 485 | 106 | 112 | 123 | 146 | 536 | 174 | 144 | 103 | 115 |
| EBITDA, % | 26.4 | 28.8 | 25.1 | 27.5 | 29.4 | 32.9 | 29.9 | 31.4 | 30.0 | 28.8 | 28.8 |
| EBITA2) | 96 | 421 | 89 | 95 | 107 | 130 | 475 | 159 | 129 | 89 | 99 |
| EBITA, % | 22.6 | 25.0 | 21.2 | 23.4 | 25.6 | 29.4 | 26.5 | 28.8 | 26.9 | 24.7 | 24.6 |
| Operating cash flow | 28 | 382 | 128 | 91 | 84 | 79 | 470 | 229 | 70 | 105 | 66 |
| Net debt | 1,522 | 1,510 | 1,510 | 1,568 | 1,623 | 1,473 | 1,492 | 1,492 | 1,326 | 1,375 | 1,449 |
| Employees | 8,340 | 8,315 | 8,315 | 8,175 | 8,040 | 7,850 | 7,910 | 7,910 | 7,860 | 8,110 | 7,855 |
| Laborie (USD m) Sales |
79 | 313 | 84 | 74 | 80 | 76 | 230 | 69 | 62 | 43 | 55 |
| Sales growth, % | 4 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 85 | 37 | 12 | 23 | 24 | -14 | 15 |
| Organic growth, | 4 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 67 | 11 | -19 | -14 | -13 | -45 | -4 |
| constant currency, % | |||||||||||
| EBITDA EBITDA, % |
18 23.1 |
93 29.9 |
22 26.4 |
20 27.7 |
28 34.5 |
23 30.9 |
44 19.1 |
22 31.2 |
18 28.4 |
7 17.3 |
-3 -5.1 |
| EBITA2) | 17 | 83 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 6 | -4 |
| EBITA, % | 21.0 | 26.6 | 24.2 | 24.4 | 31.3 | 26.7 | 16.0 | 27.5 | 25.6 | 13.7 | -7.1 |
| Operating cash flow | 2 | 60 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 4 | -5 |
| Net debt | 455 | 424 | 424 | 366 | 396 | 400 | 403 | 403 | 388 | 379 | 376 |
| Employees | 805 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 775 | 825 | 870 | 870 | 860 | 820 | 820 |
| Sarnova (USD m) | |||||||||||
| Sales Sales growth, % |
222 16 |
835 15 |
233 17 |
230 34 |
183 10 |
191 1 |
725 12 |
199 29 |
171 5 |
165 -1 |
189 17 |
| Organic growth, | |||||||||||
| constant currency, % | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | -3 | -10 | 9 | 19 | 5 | -2 | 14 |
| EBITDA | 30 | 104 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 78 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 22 |
| EBITDA, % | 13.7 | 12.5 | 13.1 | 10.3 | 12.6 | 14.2 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 8.5 | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| EBITA2) EBITA, % |
26 11.8 |
91 10.9 |
25 10.9 |
21 9.1 |
20 11.0 |
24 12.7 |
69 9.5 |
17 8.5 |
13 7.3 |
19 11.6 |
20 10.8 |
| Operating cash flow | 38 | 77 | 21 | 9 | 24 | 23 | 49 | -6 | 35 | 5 | 15 |
| Net debt | 538 | 569 | 569 | 578 | 496 | 509 | 525 | 525 | 239 | 266 | 267 |
| Employees | 1,375 | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1,240 | 1,215 | 1,195 | 1,195 | 670 | 670 | 655 |
| Permobil (SEK m) | |||||||||||
| Sales | 1,116 | 4,062 | 1,119 | 1,054 | 981 | 908 | 3,944 | 1,021 | 941 | 912 | 1,070 |
| Sales growth, % Organic growth, |
23 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 8 | -15 | -11 | -16 | -17 | -16 | 6 |
| constant currency, % | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -7 | -9 | -10 | -13 | -17 | 3 |
| EBITDA | 177 | 782 | 192 | 211 | 187 | 192 | 826 | 225 | 220 | 165 | 215 |
| EBITDA, % | 15.9 | 19.2 | 17.2 | 20.1 | 19.0 | 21.1 | 20.9 | 22.0 | 23.4 | 18.2 | 20.1 |
| EBITA2) | 133 | 612 | 149 | 168 | 147 | 148 | 641 | 178 | 176 | 119 | 168 |
| EBITA, % Operating cash flow |
12.0 -13 |
15.1 214 |
13.3 37 |
16.0 90 |
15.0 -12 |
16.3 98 |
16.3 835 |
17.4 197 |
18.7 187 |
13.1 203 |
15.7 248 |
| Net debt | 3,388 | 3,166 | 3,166 | 3,026 | 2,959 | 2,671 | 2,559 | 2,559 | 3,017 | 3,286 | 3,709 |
| Employees | 1,755 | 1,660 | 1,660 | 1,645 | 1,630 | 1,540 | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1,560 | 1,600 | 1,650 |
| Piab (SEK m) | |||||||||||
| Sales | 551 | 1,738 | 472 | 438 | 422 | 406 | 1,526 | 435 | 349 | 342 | 399 |
| Sales growth, % | 36 | 14 | 8 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 20 | 36 | 9 | 9 | 28 |
| Organic growth, constant currency, % |
17 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 33 | 9 | -4 | 12 | -10 | -16 | -2 |
| EBITDA | 161 | 485 | 109 | 130 | 126 | 121 | 420 | 124 | 102 | 94 | 100 |
| EBITDA, % | 29.3 | 27.9 | 23.1 | 29.6 | 29.8 | 29.8 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.1 | 27.5 | 25.1 |
| EBITA2) | 142 | 409 | 81 | 113 | 110 | 105 | 359 | 107 | 82 | 82 | 89 |
| EBITA, % | 25.9 | 23.5 | 17.2 | 25.9 | 26.0 | 25.9 | 23.5 | 24.6 | 23.4 | 23.9 | 22.2 |
| Operating cash flow | 58 | 376 | 79 | 106 | 104 | 87 | 364 | 85 | 82 | 102 | 96 |
| Net debt Employees |
1,986 875 |
1,767 695 |
1,767 695 |
1,505 680 |
1,548 660 |
1,592 650 |
1,574 625 |
1,574 625 |
1,767 630 |
1,839 660 |
2,047 665 |
| Advanced Instruments (USD m) | |||||||||||
| Sales | 31 | 103 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 77 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 20 |
| Sales growth, % | 44 | 34 | 45 | 33 | 49 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 10 | -7 | 16 |
| Organic growth, | 20 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 47 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 10 | -7 | 16 |
| constant currency, % EBITDA |
14 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 37 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
| EBITDA, % | 44.3 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 13.3 | 50.9 | 50.4 | 47.7 | 48.5 | 48.8 | 44.3 | 48.2 |
| EBITA2) | 13 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 35 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| EBITA, % | 42.8 | 35.7 | 35.8 | 11.9 | 49.5 | 48.9 | 46.0 | 47.2 | 47.0 | 42.2 | 46.6 |
| Operating cash flow | 5 | 32 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Net debt | 192 | 195 | 195 | 203 | 142 | 149 | 152 | 152 | 112 | 116 | 121 |
| Employees | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 145 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 120 | 125 | 120 |
| Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| BraunAbility (USD m) | |||||||||||
| Sales | 224 | 692 | 184 | 192 | 171 | 146 | 567 | 150 | 152 | 92 | 173 |
| Sales growth, % | 53 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 86 | -15 | -23 | -21 | -21 | -52 | 7 |
| Organic growth, | 43 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 81 | -16 | -24 | -22 | -22 | -53 | 5 |
| constant currency, % | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | 22 | 52 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 14 |
| EBITDA, % | 9.8 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 1.4 | 7.9 |
| EBITA2) | 17 | 35 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 8 | 13 | -2 | 10 |
| EBITA, % | 7.7 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 8.8 | -2.6 | 5.8 |
| Operating cash flow | 9 | 38 | 8 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 30 | 2 | -7 | -5 |
| Net debt | 302 | 300 | 300 | 307 | 326 | 190 | 189 | 189 | 216 | 216 | 208 |
| Employees | 1,850 | 1,825 | 1,825 | 1,825 | 1,760 | 1,495 | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,600 | 1,655 | 1,735 |
| Vectura (SEK m) | |||||||||||
| Sales | 74 | 279 | 71 | 61 | 66 | 81 | 298 | 90 | 77 | 68 | 62 |
| Sales growth, % | -8 | -6 | -20 | -21 | -3 | 29 | 9 | 24 | 3 | -4 | 15 |
| EBITDA | 44 | 172 | 42 | 40 | 41 | 48 | 184 | 60 | 50 | 43 | 30 |
| EBITDA, % | 59.6 | 61.5 | 59.2 | 66.2 | 62.1 | 59.6 | 61.9 | 67.4 | 65.3 | 63.1 | 48.6 |
| EBITA adjusted2) | 13 | 45 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| EBITA, % | 17.3 | 16.0 | 9.5 | 21.7 | 19.8 | 14.4 | 11.4 | 2.1 | 17.9 | 16.6 | 11.2 |
| Operating cash flow | -126 | -355 | -97 | -52 | -160 | -46 | -1,450 | -574 | -25 | -740 | -111 |
| Net debt | 4,343 | 3,963 | 3,963 | 3,453 | 2,537 | 4,361 | 4,302 | 4,302 | 3,900 | 3,551 | 2,791 |
| Real estate, market value |
8,738 | 8,388 | 9,182 | ||||||||
| Employees | 38 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| Atlas Antibodies (SEK m) | |||||||||||
| Sales | 95 | 324 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 247 | 66 | 62 | 57 | 61 |
| Sales growth, % | 26 | 31 | 23 | 38 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 9 |
| Organic growth, | |||||||||||
| constant currency, % | 20 | 34 | 19 | 39 | 47 | 32 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
| EBITDA | 45 | 162 | 42 | 45 | 36 | 40 | 124 | 33 | 33 | 28.3 | 29.2 |
| EBITDA, % | 47.4 | 50.1 | 51.4 | 52.3 | 43.9 | 52.7 | 50.2 | 50.5 | 52.8 | 50 | 48 |
| EBITA2) | 40 | 143 | 37 | 40 | 31 | 36 | 107 | 29 | 29 | 24.1 | 24.8 |
| EBITA, % | 41.9 | 44.2 | 45.0 | 46.5 | 38.1 | 47.0 | 43.3 | 44.1 | 46.0 | 43 | 40 |
| Operating cash flow | 14 | 115 | 24 | 56 | 13 | 23 | 78 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 12 |
| Net debt | 403 | 406 | 406 | 429 | 22 | 24 | -117 | -117 | -76 | -65 | -60 |
| Employees | 120 | 115 | 115 | 110 | 115 | 110 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Three Scandinavia | |||||||||||
| Sales, SEK m | 2,728 | 10,750 | 2,925 | 2,696 | 2,543 | 2,586 | 10,668 | 2,873 | 2,568 | 2,620 | 2,608 |
| Sweden, SEK m | 1,749 | 6,946 | 1,929 | 1,740 | 1,617 | 1,659 | 6,818 | 1,879 | 1,645 | 1,649 | 1,645 |
| Denmark, DKK m | 694 | 2,787 | 730 | 697 | 676 | 683 | 2,740 | 723 | 666 | 678 | 673 |
| EBITDA, SEK m | 891 | 3,535 | 931 | 892 | 849 | 863 | 3,934 | 923 | 1,026 | 960 | 1,025 |
| Sweden, SEK m | 656 | 2,564 | 636 | 662 | 625 | 641 | 2,725 | 616 | 729 | 684 | 696 |
| Denmark, DKK m | 167 | 711 | 216 | 168 | 164 | 164 | 861 | 224 | 214 | 193 | 230 |
| EBITDA, % | 32.7 | 32.9 | 31.8 | 33.1 | 33.4 | 33.4 | 36.9 | 32.1 | 39.9 | 36.6 | 39.3 |
| Sweden | 37.5 | 36.9 | 33.0 | 38.1 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 32.8 | 44.3 | 41.5 | 42.3 |
| Denmark | 24.0 | 25.5 | 29.6 | 24.1 | 24.2 | 24.0 | 31.4 | 30.9 | 32.1 | 28.4 | 34.2 |
| Net debt, SEK m | 6,406 | 6,498 | 6,498 | 5,940 | 6,070 | 6,173 | 6,341 | 6,341 | 6,398 | 6,950 | 6,683 |
| Employees | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,685 | 1,775 | 1,740 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,760 | 1,755 | 1,755 |
1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 17. Definitions can be found on Investor's website.
2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.
| Valuation methodology | |
|---|---|
| Listed Companies | Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor, with the exception of Saab, Electrolux and Electrolux Professional for which the most actively traded share class is used. Ownership calculated in accordance with the disclosure of regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British, U.S. and Finnish regulations. Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable. |
| Patricia Industries | |
| Subsidiaries | Reported value based on the acquisition method. As supplementary information, subsidiaries are also presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and indices. Other methodologies may also be used, for example relating to real estate assets. New investments valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition. |
| Partner-owned investments | Reported value based on the equity method. As supplementary information, partner-owned investments are also presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and indices. |
| Financial Investments | Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid). |
| Investments in EQT | Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid). |
| Supplementary information | In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values for the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries in order to facilitate the evaluation of Investor's net asset value. This supplementary, non-GAAP information also increases the consistency between the valuation of Listed Companies and our major wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned Three Scandinavia. |
|---|---|
| Estimated market values | While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect how the stock market values similar companies. |
| Methodology | The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12 months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. While we focus on EBITA when evaluating the performance of our companies, for valuation purposes, EBITDA multiples are more commonly available, and therefore often used. From the estimated EV, net debt is deducted, and the remaining equity value is multiplied with Patricia Industries' share of capital. |
| Adjustments | Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of completed add-on acquisitions and certain non-recurring items. An item is only viewed as non-recurring if it exceeds a certain amount set for each company, is unlikely to affect the company again, and does not result in any future benefit or cost. Acquisitions made less than 18 months ago are valued at the invested amount. |
Investor, founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916, is an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies. We have a long-term investment perspective. Through board representation, as well as industrial experience, our network and financial strength, we work continuously to support our companies to remain or become best-in-class. Our holdings include, among others, ABB, Atlas Copco, Ericsson, Mölnlycke and SEB.
We create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses.
Our ultimate target is to generate an attractive total return. Our long-term return requirement is the risk free interest rate plus an equity risk premium, in total 8-9 percent annually.
We own high-quality companies and are an engaged owner, supporting our companies to achieve profitable growth. We strive to allocate our capital wisely.
Our goal is to pay a steadily rising dividend. Our dividend policy is supported by cash flow from all three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.
We firmly believe that sustainability integrated in the business model is a prerequisite for creating long-term value. Our three focus areas with specific targets are Business Ethics & Governance, Climate & Resource Efficiency and Diversity & Inclusion.

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